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. |
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. |
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. |
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). |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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). |
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. |
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. |