Organizers prepare for 2026 Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival ↗
KTVF / Alaska’s News Source · July 7, 2026Festival programming, arts access, and the work of planning a season.
Press & reviews.
Selected reviews, interviews, and coverage of teaching and arts leadership. Earlier articles credit Susan as Susan Sonnemaker; bracketed names in excerpts reflect her current surname.
Interior Insights: Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival ↗
Interior Insights · July 6, 2026A conversation with J.R. about the festival, community participation, and opportunities to engage in the arts.
Susan Rice named new director of Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival ↗
Fairbanks Daily News-MinerCoverage of Susan’s appointment to lead FSAF.
Paint or Paint App? Value of Creating Digital Vs. Traditional Art ↗
KQED / MindShift · May 10, 2013Susan discusses technology, composition, and creativity in her music classroom at San Francisco Day School.
Rent at Altarena Playhouse ↗
The Mercury News · March 21, 2013“…a flawless energetic performance.” Praise for the production overall; Susan appeared as Maureen and served as Vocal Coach.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ↗
The Mercury News · March 24, 2011Susan appeared as Rona Lisa Peretti at Altarena Playhouse.
Sweeney Todd ↗
Reno News & Review · October 22, 2008“I particularly enjoyed [Rice’s] Mrs. Lovett, who is hilarious and sings remarkably well.”
Little Shop of Horrors ↗
Reno News & Review · August 8, 2007“The band didn’t drown out the actors, but it did get downright funky on several numbers.” Susan performed Crystal and served as Music Director.
Douglas hits high note with honor band, choir ↗
The Record-Courier · February 7, 2007Regional honor choir coverage featuring Susan working with student singers.