alumni - the rrpa legacY
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Akshatha Srivastava (Class of 2020)
Akshatha is a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University working towards a BFA in Design and Production. Akshathas RRPA journey started her freshman year working as the sound board operator in the production of Tarzan. Akshatha then moved on to 14 other shows working as a Technical Director, Stage Manager, Director, and other designer positions. Some of these shows include Mary Poppins, Legally Blonde, Shrek, and Bright Star: School Edition. She was also the Chief Operations Officer her senior year. |
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Emily Townley (Class of 2020)
Emily is a freshman at DePaul University working towards a BFA in Dramaturgy/Criticism. Emily has been involved in eight shows as a sound board operator, ensemble member, tech crew member, dramaturg, and other designer roles. She was also the vice president of RRPAs chapter of the international thespian society during her junior year and was a member of the cappies team. |
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Shukrana Shukrullah (Class of 2020)
Shukrana is a current freshman at James Madison University pursuing marketing and music industry majors. Shukrana joined RRPA her senior year with her first show being Peter Pan where she played the role of Millicent. She then participated in Legally Blonde as an ensemble member. |
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Farley McDaniel (Class of 2020)
Farley is currently a freshman at Oklahoma city University pursuing a BFA in acting. Farleys journey in RRPA began as an Ape in Tarzan his freshman year. He then took on roles such as Shrek (Shrek), Mr. Hart (9 to 5), Davey (Newsies), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), and Edward (Big Fish). Farley was the Chief Executive Officer and Thespian President his senior year. |
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Amanda Guzman-Romero (Class of 2020)
Amanda is currently a freshman at George Mason university, pursuing a B.A. in Theatre. Amanda joined RRPA her junior year to be a part of the Newsies ensemble. She then participated in Peter Pan and was a hair and makeup artist in the production of Big Fish. |
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Colleen Clark (Class of 2020)
Colleen is a freshman at Ohio University pursuing Musical Theatre. Colleen's first show with RRPA was Rent, which she then transferred to Rock Ridge High School after to participate in RRPA regularly. Some of her roles were Mimi (Rent), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), and the Witch (Big Fish). |
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Vikas Venuthurupalli (Class of 2020)
Vikas is now a freshman at Molloy College/CAP 21, working towards a BFA in Theatre Arts. Vikas joined RRPA his freshman year, taking part in 11 shows. Some of his roles include Emmett (Legally Blonde) and Crutchy (Newsies). Vikas has also been a leader in our Broadway Bound programs. |
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TJ Arora (Class of 2020)
TJ is currently a freshman at University of South Florida to pursue Marketing. TJ joined RRPA her freshman year and was on both the technical side and performing side. She was on the RRPA marketing team for 2 years, starting her junior year. TJ was also an active member of Rock Ridge Sings. |
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Natalia Naugle (Class of 2020)
Natalia is a current freshman at The Cooper Union to pursue Architecture. Natalia's first show was Mary Poppins her sophomore year. She continued to be a vital member of tech crew and the scenic design team for Aladdin Jr., 9 to 5, Bright Star: School Edition, Peter Pan, Legally Blonde, and Big Fish. |
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Abbey Helfen (Class of 2020)
Abbey is currently a freshman at Oklahoma City University, pursuing a BFA in Stage Management. Abbey joined RRPA in the spring of her freshman year. She started as an assistant stage manager in the production of Tarzan. She then took on the role of stage manager in The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, Bright Star: School Edition, Newsies, and more. |
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Matthew Knerr (Class of 2020)
Matthew is a current freshman at Otterbein university, working towards a BFA in scenic design. Matthew has been involved in RRPA in many ways, from acting to scenic designing. He has been featured in roles including Warner (Legally Blonde) and Max (Bright Star: School Edition). He has also been the scenic designer of Newsies, Legally Blonde, and Rent. |
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Nico Zavala (Class of 2020)
Nico is a current freshman at Vanderbilt University pursuing Vocal Music Education. Nico integrated into RRPA while he was in eighth grade, he was a painter in The Little Mermaid. He then took on leadership roles such as lighting designer, sound board operator, performer, assistant vocal director, and many more. During his senior year he was the student vocal director for the production of Legally Blonde. Some of his roles include: Pulitzer (Newsies), Daddy Cane (Bright Star: School Edition), and Joe (9 to 5). |
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Katie Howard (Class of 2020)
Katie is currently working towards a BFA in Theatre Arts at Molloy College/CAP 21. Katie began her journey with RRPA the summer before her freshman year, partaking in Annie Jr.. She then was a part of 20 shows being featured in main roles such as Wendy (Peter Pan), Judy (9 to 5), Lucy (Bright Star: School Edition), and Sandra (Big Fish). Katie also served on the executive board as the Chief Content Officer and was the head marketing chair. |
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Julia Zanardi (Class of 2020)
Julia is a current freshman at James Madison University pursuing Theatre and Business. Julia took part in 20 shows as both an actor and technician starting her freshman year. These shows include Peter and The Starcatcher, Legally Blonde, Shrek, and Big Fish her senior year. Julia also played the role of Vivian Kensington in the production of Legally Blonde. |
Shreya Muju (Class of 2019)
Shreya is a current sophomore at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) working towards a BFA in Acting. Shreya joined RRPA in the spring of her freshman year. Through the next 4 years, she played the roles of Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) and Alice Murphy (Bright Star: School Edition). She has previously worked as an Assistant Choreographer at our Broadway Bound summer camp.
Shreya is a current sophomore at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) working towards a BFA in Acting. Shreya joined RRPA in the spring of her freshman year. Through the next 4 years, she played the roles of Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) and Alice Murphy (Bright Star: School Edition). She has previously worked as an Assistant Choreographer at our Broadway Bound summer camp.
Ian Underhill (Class of 2019)
Ian is currently in his sophomore year at Molloy College/CAP 21, pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. He was a 4 year member of RRPA, taking on the roles of Jimmy Ray (Bright Star: School Edition), Radames (Aida), and more. At Broadway Bound, Ian has served as our Assistant Education Director.
Ian is currently in his sophomore year at Molloy College/CAP 21, pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. He was a 4 year member of RRPA, taking on the roles of Jimmy Ray (Bright Star: School Edition), Radames (Aida), and more. At Broadway Bound, Ian has served as our Assistant Education Director.
Lauren Janoschka (Class of 2019)
Lauren is currently a sophomore pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Ohio University. Some of her roles at RRPA include Wednesday (The Addams Family), Kala (Tarzan), and Violet (9 to 5). She has served as a vocal director at Broadway Bound, and has done work in short films at her university.
Lauren is currently a sophomore pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Ohio University. Some of her roles at RRPA include Wednesday (The Addams Family), Kala (Tarzan), and Violet (9 to 5). She has served as a vocal director at Broadway Bound, and has done work in short films at her university.
Andrew Otchere (Class of 2019)
Andrew is in his sophomore year at the University of Michigan, working towards a BFA in Acting. He joined RRPA in his sophomore year, taking on the roles of Donkey (Shrek the Musical), Daryl (Bright Star: School Edition), and more. During his senior year at Rock Ridge, Andrew was also co-president of SCA. At Michigan, he recently played the role of Simon in the school's production of Lord of the Flies.
Andrew is in his sophomore year at the University of Michigan, working towards a BFA in Acting. He joined RRPA in his sophomore year, taking on the roles of Donkey (Shrek the Musical), Daryl (Bright Star: School Edition), and more. During his senior year at Rock Ridge, Andrew was also co-president of SCA. At Michigan, he recently played the role of Simon in the school's production of Lord of the Flies.
Alexa Janoschka (Class of 2019)
Alexa is a current sophomore at Carnegie Mellon Univeristy receiving a BFA in Design & Production: Lighting Design. While at RRPA, she drastically improved the lighting equipment and design process in the program, serving as the lighting designer and master electrician on many productions. She was the lighting designer for Mary Poppins, 9 to 5, and Bright Star: School Edition, along with many other productions.
Alexa is a current sophomore at Carnegie Mellon Univeristy receiving a BFA in Design & Production: Lighting Design. While at RRPA, she drastically improved the lighting equipment and design process in the program, serving as the lighting designer and master electrician on many productions. She was the lighting designer for Mary Poppins, 9 to 5, and Bright Star: School Edition, along with many other productions.
Megan Coatney (Class of 2018)
Megan is currently a junior attending Virginia Commonwealth University and is working towards a BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Stage Management. At RRPA, she was the Stage Manager for Aida and worked as an ASM on numerous other productions. In her final show at Rock Ridge, she played the role of Miss Lark (Mary Poppins). While at VCU, she has been an Assistant Stage Manager and Production Assistant on multiple productions, including the touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This summer, she will be serving as a fundraising intern in Connecticut.
Megan is currently a junior attending Virginia Commonwealth University and is working towards a BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Stage Management. At RRPA, she was the Stage Manager for Aida and worked as an ASM on numerous other productions. In her final show at Rock Ridge, she played the role of Miss Lark (Mary Poppins). While at VCU, she has been an Assistant Stage Manager and Production Assistant on multiple productions, including the touring production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This summer, she will be serving as a fundraising intern in Connecticut.
Noam Denenberg (Class of 2018)
Noam is a junior at the University of Cincinatti (CCM) receiving a BFA in Scenic Design. He was the lead scenic designer for many RRPA shows including Ghost, The Addams Family, and Aida. He was also a performer, playing the role of Mr. Tumnus (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) and Neleus (Mary Poppins). He received the honor of having his scenic designs showcased at the International Thespian Festival twice (2017, 2018). At CCM, he has been an assistant scenic designer on multiple shows, including Bright Star and Guys & Dolls.
Noam is a junior at the University of Cincinatti (CCM) receiving a BFA in Scenic Design. He was the lead scenic designer for many RRPA shows including Ghost, The Addams Family, and Aida. He was also a performer, playing the role of Mr. Tumnus (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) and Neleus (Mary Poppins). He received the honor of having his scenic designs showcased at the International Thespian Festival twice (2017, 2018). At CCM, he has been an assistant scenic designer on multiple shows, including Bright Star and Guys & Dolls.
Crystal Claros (Class of 2018)
Crystal is a junior at Millikin University receiving a BFA in Musical Theatre. In her freshman year with RRPA, she played the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She went on to take on the roles of Molly (Ghost the Musical), Miss Andrew (Mary Poppins), and numerous others. In her senior year with RRPA, her Solo Musical Theatre Individual Event was showcased at the 2018 Virginia Thespian Festival. With Millikin's theatre department, she played #14 in The Wolves.
Crystal is a junior at Millikin University receiving a BFA in Musical Theatre. In her freshman year with RRPA, she played the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She went on to take on the roles of Molly (Ghost the Musical), Miss Andrew (Mary Poppins), and numerous others. In her senior year with RRPA, her Solo Musical Theatre Individual Event was showcased at the 2018 Virginia Thespian Festival. With Millikin's theatre department, she played #14 in The Wolves.
Deirdre Price (Class of 2018)
Deirdre is attending Hollins University and is in her junior year, working towards a BA in Theatre as well as a BA in English. She performed in many shows at Rock Ridge, and also wrote the book and music for ROSIE. At Hollins, she has worked as an actress, playwright, dramaturg, and assistant choreographer on multiple productions. She has played Medium Alison (Fun Home), #46 (The Wolves), and was the understudy for Christopher (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) while at Hollins.
Deirdre is attending Hollins University and is in her junior year, working towards a BA in Theatre as well as a BA in English. She performed in many shows at Rock Ridge, and also wrote the book and music for ROSIE. At Hollins, she has worked as an actress, playwright, dramaturg, and assistant choreographer on multiple productions. She has played Medium Alison (Fun Home), #46 (The Wolves), and was the understudy for Christopher (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) while at Hollins.
Hailey Brunson (Class of 2017)
Hailey is currently in her senior year at Northwestern University working towards a BS in
Theatre. She has participated in many different of aspects of theatre in college: acting,
directing, costume design, and writing plays. While at Rock Ridge, Hailey performed and
designed costumes for many of our productions. Additionally, she has completed
internships at the Kennedy Center. White Mom, a play she has written, was premiered at
Northwestern in 2020.
Hailey is currently in her senior year at Northwestern University working towards a BS in
Theatre. She has participated in many different of aspects of theatre in college: acting,
directing, costume design, and writing plays. While at Rock Ridge, Hailey performed and
designed costumes for many of our productions. Additionally, she has completed
internships at the Kennedy Center. White Mom, a play she has written, was premiered at
Northwestern in 2020.
Seth Cooper (Class of 2017)
Seth is in his senior year at Boston Conservatory at Berklee receiving a BFA in Musical Theater. While in RRPA, he was Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), Sam (Ghost the Musical), and Edmund (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe). At BOCO, he took on the role of Reverend Peters/Station Policeman and was the understudy for Christopher Boone (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time). Also, he, along with other theatre majors, opened for Grammy nominee Mary Lambert's performance at the Berklee Performance Center.
Seth is in his senior year at Boston Conservatory at Berklee receiving a BFA in Musical Theater. While in RRPA, he was Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), Sam (Ghost the Musical), and Edmund (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe). At BOCO, he took on the role of Reverend Peters/Station Policeman and was the understudy for Christopher Boone (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time). Also, he, along with other theatre majors, opened for Grammy nominee Mary Lambert's performance at the Berklee Performance Center.
Kevin Lacey (Class of 2017)
Kevin, a senior at Elon University, is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. He performed in many roles and productions with RRPA, including Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), Carl (Ghost the Musical), and Kerchak (Tarzan). In addition to theatre, Kevin was also an active member of SCA at Rock Ridge. In past years, he has served as one of our Assistant Choreographers at Broadway Bound. While at Elon, he has taken on the role of Flick (Violet).
Kevin, a senior at Elon University, is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. He performed in many roles and productions with RRPA, including Sebastian (The Little Mermaid), Carl (Ghost the Musical), and Kerchak (Tarzan). In addition to theatre, Kevin was also an active member of SCA at Rock Ridge. In past years, he has served as one of our Assistant Choreographers at Broadway Bound. While at Elon, he has taken on the role of Flick (Violet).
Meghan Emanuel (Class of 2017)
Meghan is in her senior year, pursuing a BFA in Stage Management at the University of Cincinnati (CCM). She stage managed multiple productions with RRPA and served other positions on the technical side of our productions. At CCM, she has been an assistant stage manager for multiple plays, musicals, and operas. Recently, she was the production stage manager for CCM's production of Bright Star. She has served as the Production Manager for our Broadway Bound summer camp. This summer, she will complete an internship as a Stage Manager in Vermont.
Meghan is in her senior year, pursuing a BFA in Stage Management at the University of Cincinnati (CCM). She stage managed multiple productions with RRPA and served other positions on the technical side of our productions. At CCM, she has been an assistant stage manager for multiple plays, musicals, and operas. Recently, she was the production stage manager for CCM's production of Bright Star. She has served as the Production Manager for our Broadway Bound summer camp. This summer, she will complete an internship as a Stage Manager in Vermont.
