Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School presented the award-winning musical “Pippin” on the Rearden Stage on February 16-18.
Rabun Gap’s production of the classic tale of a young prince seeking an extraordinary tale included futuristic elements and a technopunk spin on the Broadway musical. A cast and crew of more than 50 Upper School students were involved in “Pippin,” and a live orchestra of Rabun Gap students provided music for the show.
Senior Jennica Ullrich of Knoxville, Tennessee, starred as Pippin, and junior Sophia Moore of Highlands, North Carolina, was the Leading Player.
Other lead cast members included Tyler Price of Dillard as Charles, Jeb Bring of Highlands as Lewis, Elizabeth Brenner of Franklin, North Carolina as Fastrada, Blaire Lauder-Williams of Bronx, New York as Berthe, Sharra Rolle of Laudat, Dominica, and Abby Hartridge of Clayton as Theo.
The show was directed by Sean Lakey, director of the fine and performing arts department at Rabun Gap. Allegra Bogges served as musical and orchestra director, and Heidi Spoon was the show’s choreographer.
“Pippin” was Rabun Gap’s entry into the Georgia High School Musical Theater competition, the Shuler Awards. Award winners will be announced this spring.
