Nora Taylor*!!!+
as Smeraldina
A delightful combination of academia and character actress humor, Nora Taylor has brought enthusiasm to the RPA Theatre department for years. Shows at RPA include: Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (Ensemble), CHICAGO: Teen Edition (Clerk), James and The Giant Peach (Earthworm), and Urinetown! (Ensemble). Other shows: A Midsummer Night's Dream (TMP), Hamlet (OCT), and Twelfth Night (OCT). A well-balanced performer, "Norwhal" has ranked superior at the Virtual International Thespian Festival three years in a row in a variety of categories: Large Group Musical, Group Acting, and Solo Acting. After graduation, Ms. Taylor plans to attend a university on the East Coast and major in Philosophy, Creative Writing, and Business.
Katey James*!!!+
as Beatrice
President of the RPA Thespian Troupe #7715, Katey James has been an integral member of the RPA Theatre department since her freshman year. Shows at RPA include: MAMMA MIA! (Rosie), CHICAGO: Teen Edition (Velma Kelly), James and the Giant Peach (Glow-worm), Urinetown (Hope Cladwell), and Puffs (Leanne). Other Shows: Tuck Everlasting (PP), The Addams Family (PP), and Beauty and The Beast (MVHS). One of RPA's most decorated Thespians, KJ has competed at the Virtual International Thespian Festival and received the highest honor of superior ranking in Group Musical in 2024, 2023, and 2022, as well as Solo Musical in 2024, Group Acting in 2023, and Duo Comedic in 2022. Upon graduation, Katey plans to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre.