Riverdale Rising Stars - Riverdale's Premier Performing Arts Program
Riverdale's Premier Performing Arts Program
Members of the RRS Family that have interesting things to say.
So Penny, let’s begin from square one – how did you even find your way into the world of costumes and theater? Costuming was a happy accident, kismet, serendipity, as was meeting Laurie Walton, which is why I am always costuming! (I tease her that since the day she asked me to to work with [...]
Jessica – how have you kept busy since graduating from RRS and High School? I now attend the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania where I am a biology major and philosophy minor on a pre-dental track. Besides being a part of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program and Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, [...]
So Shara! How exciting to be involved in the big event on March 16th – before we talk about that though, tell us which RRS shows we could have seen you in before? What are a few of your favorite roles? I know! I can’t wait! I joined RRS in 8th grade for Merrily We [...]
This time of year, many kids are busy applying to middle school and high school. We spoke with Jenna and Jonah Barricklo about what it’s like to attend a performing arts school. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi! It’s Jenna and Jonah here…. What is PPAS and why did you want to go? PPAS stands for the Professional Performing [...]
Hi Talise – What has been your role with Riverdale Rising Stars so far? I was originally brought on to the team to assist in coaching both the children’s summer productions. As I have worked with the children, I have become more familiar with their immense talent. We needed more time together. Now I work [...]
What has been your role with Riverdale Rising Stars so far? I recently had the pleasure of assisting Laurie Walton and Greg Kantor with the Riverdale Rising Stars Jr production of “Oklahoma!”. My critics (well, my two children) gave it not one, not two, but FOUR thumbs up! What NEW venture will you be taking [...]
Eric – what is your role in COMPANY and what have you done with Riverdale Rep most recently? I play Bobby in COMPANY, my first role in Riverdale Rep! It’s very exciting having my debut role in the rep company be under the guidance of my best friend, Greg. Though it’s my first time in [...]
