Theater returns to Rapp schools with ‘Anastasia’
Under the bright stage lights, the Rappahannock County Public Schools Drama Club showed off their theatrical talents during the performances of Anastasia: The Musical on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24. The audiences were wowed with lively, choreographed dances featuring the entire cast and beautiful vocal performances throughout, which culminated with a standing ovation.
Anastasia marks the first production since the pandemic and the debut of the school’s new director Henry Mason. He was assisted by Choreographer and Assistant Director Tanya Cox, Music Director, Assistant Director Breanna Leach, and Jordyn Beard.
The cast was comprised 19 high school students: Maeve Ciuba, Elias Genho, Elijah Lowe, Ava Genho, TJ Keane, Cassia Gainer, Faith Beck, Savannah Loving, Daniel Garcia, Lily Jenkins, Katelyn Compton, Hayden Watson, Emily Matthews Maestri, Liberti Sell, Abby Atkins, Raleigh Keys, Carlos Flores, Lilly Grimsley, and Natalie Campbell. RCES student, Adele Genho, played Little Anastasia. The crew consisted of Michael Newman (lights), Hugh Garner (lights), Allison Wharton (sound), Samantha Roberts (stage crew), Laina Moore (stage crew), Natalya White (stage crew), Camden Shanks (set design), Laina Moore (set design), and Gabbi Porras (set design).
- Holly Jenkins, Rappahannock County Public Schools Public Relations & Digital