Leaving Iowa

Leaving Iowa - October 28 - October 29, 2022

VPAA Salem High School

Who's Who

Hunter Olsen

as DON BROWNING

Hunter Olsen, VPAA Theatre junior, previously appeared in Fire Exit, Winter Break, and VPAA Fringe Festival. Other experience includes participation in a one-act play in middle school. After high school, Hunter is considering going to college to study film.
Margaux Bostick

as DAD

Margaux Bostick, VPAA Theatre senior, is excited to make a mainstage debut in Leaving Iowa. Previous experience includes VPAA Fringe Festival as well as middle school productions. After high school, Margaux plans to attend VCU to major in History and minor in Theatre with hopes of one day working in one of the Smithsonian Museums.
Anya Upshur

as MOM

Anya Upshur, VPAA Theatre senior, previously appeared in Of Milk and Honey and was on the production team for The Revolutionists. After high school, Anya plans to attend Howard University as a Biology major and a Theatre minor.
*Caleigh Howell

as SIS

Caleigh Howell, VPAA junior, previously appeared in The Future Is In Your Tiny Hands, Winter Break, and the award winning VHSL One-Act, Fire Exit. Among her experiences before VPAA, two of her favorites were productions of Annie Jr. (Annie- PAMS) and Fun Home (Small Allison- VSC). She has also been involved with local film projects. After high school, Caleigh plans to continue pursuing a life in the arts.
Orion Davis

as BOB, CART CHASER

Orion Davis, VPAA Theatre junior, previously appeared in Winter Break, the award winning VHSL One-Act, Fire Exit, as well as VPAA Fringe Festivals 2021 and 2022. Other experience includes a production of Identity Play. After high school, Orion plans to initially attend TCC before pursuing mortuary work or body piercing while remaining active in community theatre.