The founder of inCahoots

Roben is a passionate performing artist and educator who believes in the transformative power of the arts—both on and off the stage. With a career spanning performance, teaching, and medical communication simulation, she applies the principles of theater to unlock creativity, collaboration, and innovation in every setting.

Her perspective is deeply shaped by lived caregiving experience, which gives her work in healthcare education unique authenticity and heart. By blending artistry with empathy, she helps teams not just learn new skills, but also rediscover the humanity at the core of their work.

The practice of working inCahoots—coming together toward a common goal—perfectly captures Roben’s mission: to make a lasting impact and prove that when we unite, incredible things are possible.

When she’s not on stage, leading a workshop, or creating memorable performances, Roben loves traveling, exploring the arts, and spending time with her family—ideally all three at once.

Our story is one of growth, creativity, and collaboration—spanning theater, education, and healthcare.

1997
Founded Kaleidoscope Productions, offering edu-tainment puppet shows across St. Louis. Later renamed Visionary Productions, with a focus on sketch comedy and live theater.

2008
Began classroom teaching (K–8), designing original curriculum in Theatre and Language Arts.

2012
Expanded into healthcare education, developing simulations to train physicians, nurses, and other professionals in difficult conversations. Presented on family-centered rounds at the International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care.

2019
Launched murder mystery dinner theater, performing two-actor shows at venues and private parties throughout the Midwest. Also facilitated communication simulations with the Children’s Advocacy Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

2020
Published “Destination Connections” and launched the Destination Connections podcast. Expanded edu-tainment into science and visual arts programs with Mad Science St. Louis and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy.

2024
Advanced training and recognition—completed Train-the-Trainer Medical Improv at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, began work as a Teaching Artist for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and was selected as a Community Arts Training Institute Fellow by the Regional Arts Commission.

Today
inCahoots is the culmination of this journey—uniting decades of experience in performing arts, teaching, and healthcare simulation. From puppet stages to medical improv, from classrooms to dinner theaters, every chapter has shaped our mission: to create engaging, interactive experiences that spark connection, build skills, and celebrate the joy of learning and performing together.