previous productions
NOBODY’S BITCH - writer, performer, producer
A one-act solo show about living and working with the actress Elaine Stritch from 30 ROCK, movies, television, and Broadway shows.
SOLD OUT: Big Sur, CA; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY
biography
Rick Borutta began his professional career working backstage at the Whole Theatre Company in Montclair, N.J. with Olympia Dukakis as producer. He apprenticed as a stage manager at the Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre, as ASM for a number of plays and musicals, earning his AEA card during a production of Rumors starring Bernie Kopell, William Christopher, Patty McCormack, and Gary Burghoff. There he met Tommy Tune and his Tuneful Productions Company and was brought on board for the Broadway production of Tommy Tune Tonite! at the Gershwin Theatre. Rick continued stage managing for 15 years in regional, touring, Off-Broadway, and Broadway workshop productions, ending up as personal assistant and stage manager for actress Elaine Stritch while creating Elaine Stritch: At Liberty, which ran Off-Broadway, Broadway, in London’s West End, and on the road culminating with an HBO documentary of the same name in which he appears. For CBS News, Rick produced one of the earliest network live-streaming news programs, Backstage Live, which ran for over two years and also covered the Tony Awards. As a video producer Rick assisted with special projects for 60 Minutes and 48 Hours. Following his interest in the Esalen Institute and personal development Rick began studying astrology and the depth psychology of C. G. Jung, leading to his role as a counselor in astrological chart readings for hundreds of clients. This experience also unearthed his deep desire to write stories from dreamwork, inner guidance, active imagination, and memoir with an aim to give audiences a unique view into the transformative qualities of theatre and storytelling. Rick has written and performed Nobody's Bitch, a solo-show about his years as personal assistant to Elaine Stritch to sold-out houses in California and New York. Samuel Beckett Unborn is Rick's first multi-character play and there are other projects in development.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jeff Bowles
evolutionary astrology
Greek or ‘Western" astrology is based on the seasons, not the actual positions of the planets against the stars. It works because it happens to hold the lengthiest catalogue of human symbolic psychology according to C. G. Jung. You can read more about this in an article I wrote for CBS News 15 years ago:
As an evolutionary astrologer in the style of author and teacher Steven Forrest, I work with you to reveal the questions your chart is asking YOU to consider rather than give you all the answers and predictions for how your life is going. Spoiler alert: the planets can’t make you do anything, it’s all up to you.
WHAT COMES WITH A READING?
My readings are usually 75 minutes long and can be in person, over Zoom, or by phone. I take your birthdate, birth time, and birth place to generate a chart (see example below) of the planets, Sun, and Moon from the Earth’s perspective at the time of your birth. This map becomes a symbol for themes that unfold during a person’s lifetime. We talk about them, see how much you are tuning into them, and look at ways to encourage you to go further in order for you to be “more you” rather than focusing solely on the right job or the right partner, etc…. We talk about that too, but from a soul development level. My fee is $225 and after the reading you receive a PDF copy of your chart as well as an audio recording to keep for yourself afterwards.
I have been studying astrology since 2009 and have read for hundreds of clients since then.
Samuel Beckett’s birth chart
TESTIMONIALS
My reading with Rick was a wonderful experience. His presence powerful, and he exemplifies the qualities of calm, accepting, and supportive. I had repeated experiences of Aha! and Wow! What I liked best was his evolutionary approach: his reading identified potentialites and possibilities, and gave me more informed choices about how to best direct my effort and intention. I highly recommend Rick and his work! - Dave
My astrology reading with Rick came at the perfect time. I was feeling directionless and unsure about the future. Rick provided me with fantastic insight into a coming shift. Of course, I didn't know exactly what that shift would be, bu I was ready and open to new opportunities. A few months later, when a new job, in a new city, unexpectedly presented itself -- I was ready to take the plunge and start a new chapter in my life. Rick's guidance encouraged me to be open to a new direction in life. When that new direction became clear, I had already done the hard work of preparing my mind to make the shift. -- Emmett
Rick's readings are soulful, humorous, and full of wisdom. I highly recommend him for deep insights, especially with creativity and spirituality. -- KY
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