Ruth is a playwright, designer, actor, administrator and advocate for the arts, with a particular focus on arts in education. Fost has appeared in more than fifty leading roles in major productions ranging from Simon (Neil) to Shakespeare to Shaw. She has written 30 musical plays for children, has performed throughout the country and abroad and recently published a children’s book to accompany Pushcart’s production of Alice in Wonderland. Ruth is currently creating a book to accompany her musical play for young audiences, Dear America, celebrating the precious legacy of freedom and democracy in our country.