MISSION STATEMENT: Rock Ridge Performing Arts provides avenues for artistic development, develops creative and innovative problem solving skills, and inspires social and emotional growth through a comprehensive theatre education program.
VISION STATEMENT: Rock Ridge Performing Arts will achieve this by
- Providing a rigorous college and career ready program.
- Creating opportunities that foster and build community locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.
- Advocating for our students, school, and stakeholders through training, toolkits, and partnerships.
2016-2017 Awards
Educational Theatre Association: Outstanding School Award for 2016 - 2017 - 1 of 4 schools in the country recognized for outstanding theatre arts education.
Virginia Theatre Association - The Very Gray Matter of Edward Blank
State Championship - Runner Up, Invitation to represent VA at the South Eastern Theatre Conference, Best Male Actor - Luke Harris, Technical Merit, Judge's Recognition for Collaboration of Art Forms, Senior Technical Theatre Scholarship - Meghan Emanuel
Governor's School 2017
Luke Harris
2015-2016 Awards
South Eastern Theatre Conference - Ernest and the Pale Moon
Grand Champion, Best Technical Experience, Best Sound, Best Actors Lucky Vemuri, Crystal Claros, Andrea Arias, Hailey Brunson
Virginia Theatre Association - Ernest and the Pale Moon
State Champions, Best Ensemble, Best Costumes, Best Overall Technical Experience
Virginia High School League - Ernest and the Pale Moon
Conference Champions, Best Male Actor - Alex Abbas, Best Female Actor Runner Up - Jordan Green
Virginia State Thespian Festival - Ernest and the Pale Moon
Chapter Select Showcase with invitation to perform at the International Thespian Festival
Governor's School 2016
Hannah Kane
International Thespian Officer Vice Chair - Educational Theatre Association
Shaila Seth
Inspirational Educator of the Year - Educational Theatre Association
Mr. Cimino-Johnson
2014 - 2015 Awards
An Evening With Alan Menken All Star Technical Crew
Hailey Brunson
SPECIAL THANKS
- Mr. Duellman and Rock Ridge High School for allowing us to use the facility
- The Virginia Thespian Board for allowing us the opportunity to perform at the Virginia Thespian Festival
- Peggy Markle for your continued support and home depot runs
- Broadway Media Distribution for their support with professional scenic projections
- Rock Ridge High School administration, custodial crew, faculty, and secretaries
- Most importantly, Mr. Duellman for your leadership and continued unwavering support for the arts at RRHS
