Sterling Hallman is the daughter of Jeffrey (Bubba) and Summer Hallman. She is a kindergartner at Rouse Elementary and is so excited to make her debut on the RPA stage! In addition to dancing, she enjoys swimming, fishing, horseback riding and traveling with her family. She loves making her friends and family laugh out loud and adores spending time with her Granny. She also wanted to be sure that everyone knows that she loves Dolly Parton and admires her singing, songwriting and acting
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Kelley Kent is the 9-year-old daughter of Carrie Kent. She is a 3rd grader at Northside Elementary where she was selected for the Northside Singers Choir. Her favorite subject in Mrs. Welch’s class is writing. While being funny, caring and smart, Kelley most enjoys hula hooping and kayaking. She is an active member of First Baptist Church Brandon and is in their First Kids Club Choir. Kelley has enjoyed her roles in RPA’s productions of Rudolf Jr., Bugged, Elf Jr., and Paint the Town and looks forward to many more!
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Reece Gomez is the 13 year old son of Eli and Abby Gomez and is an 8th grader at Northwest Rankin Middle School. This is Reece’s second play with RPA, and he is on the competitive theater team for his school, where he participates in multiple school productions throughout the year. Reece played the part of Robertson Aye in Mary Poppins Jr, during RPA’s summer camp, and is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to play the part of Linus in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” . Reece enjoys spending time with his family and pets, learning about history, especially WW2, swimming, singing, acting, computers, and reading. He is thankful for the opportunity at RPA and hopes to continue to improve his acting skills!
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Raelyn Albright is the daughter of Brad and Amanda Albright and has two siblings. She is a 14-year-old freshman who attends Saint Augustine School. Raelyn is excited to perform in her 11th show. She’s been apart of Rankin Performing Arts for almost three years and has done shows with her past schools as well. Some of her favorite roles were Snow White in Snow White with her school, as well as the misfit cowboy in Rudolf Jr, and Mrs. Brill from Mary Poppins Jr with Rankin Preforming Arts. She is ecstatic to be playing Peppermint Patty, an elf, and ensemble in these productions of Charlie Brown Christmas
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Ann Fondren Rings is the daughter of David and Lee Ann Rings. She is a third grader at Northwest Rankin Elementary School. Ann Fondren has a brother, Logan, and a dog named Arnie. This is her fifth year with Rankin Performing Arts; she declares her favorite performance was her role as “boxer” in 101 Dalmatians. When she is not on stage, Ann Fondren enjoys dancing and tumbling, playing basketball and golf, swimming with her friends and watching the Bulldogs play!
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Lori Lee is the daughter of John and Charlene Lee and is a 2nd grader at Brandon. Lori has been in Rankin Performing Arts since the age of 5 and has performed in 6 productions. Her favorite role was Toulouse in the summer production of The Aristocats Kids. Lori’s hobbies are dressing up, dancing, singing, drawing and most of all talking. RPA has allowed her to combine her love of meeting people and enthusiasm for being on stage. She is very excited to participate in another wonderful Christmas production.
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Haylea McCoy is the daughter of Chris and Sara McCoy. She has a little brother, Connor, who drives her crazy, but she loves him more than anything! Haylea is a 6th grader at Brandon Middle School. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and all things Taylor Swift. This is her 3rd year at RPA and she is working hard to improve her stage skills. Her favorite performance was Bugged. She is playing the part of Violet in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Haylea would like to thank Mrs. Candy Lee for working with her to help achieve her goals and all of her family for encouraging her in everything she does.
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Allie is the daughter of Kevin and Heather Walker and sister to Mattie and Jack. She is 13 years old and an 8th grader at Discovery Christian School. This is Allie’s first year as a student with RPA. Allie was Grace Farrell in Annie Jr in Discovery Christian School’s first theater production. She was Miss Andrew in the summer camp production of Mary Poppins Jr. Allie is looking forward to participating in the Christmas show. She is thankful for the opportunity to be part of a group that allows her to grow as a performer.
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Lilyanna Hastings is the daughter of Conner and Bryanna Hastings and an older sister to two brothers. Lilyanna is homeschooled, in second grade and is 7 years old. Even in her free time Lilyanna is singing and dancing around the house and loves to bring a smile to anyone’s face she meets. This will be her second performance with RPA and she is very excited.
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Avery Galle is 9 years old and has three siblings. Avery’s family is from and still lives near New Orleans, LA. Naturally, her love for performing started at the age of two. She joined RPA in 2019 and so far, her favorite season is the current Christmas presentations including “The Grinch” and “The Star”. Avery also loves cooking with her mom and reading in her free time. She looks forward to what the future holds and is thankful to be a part of the RPA family.
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Keaten, daughter of Brad and Amanda Albright, currently attends Saint Augustine School as a junior. She has performed with RPA for two years and is excited to appear in A Charlie Brown Christmas! Her favorite roles include Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka JR, Joannie in Paint the Town, and Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins JR. She would like to thank RPA for this opportunity!
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Charlie Parker, Pigpen - Charlie is the son of Lee and Shea Parker and a 9th grader. Charlie has played Tiny Tim twice! Once in “A Christmas Carol” at Clinton High School when he was in fifth grade and most recently in “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” with Brick Street Players. He has performed with Pearl Community Theater and is currently a part of Rankin Performing Arts, and Impact theatre. His favorite roles are Charlie Bucket in “Willy Wonka JR.”with RPA, and a chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins Jr” with RPA. Charlie enjoys drawing , fixing things, making jokes, playing with animals and hanging out with his friends. He is thankful for all his friends and the directors at RPA for helping him and allowing him to become a better performer!
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Eden Belle Fairchilds is the 6 year old daughter of Landrum and Roxanne Fairchilds and adored by her three sisters. Eden loves to light up a room with her contagious joy and laughter. Eden has been taking tap and ballet since she was three and is finishing her first semester of piano lessons and acrobatic arts. Although she is no stranger to the stage, Eden will be making her RPA debut in A Charlie Brown Christmas and Christmas Clips. Her favorite part of RPA is seeing her family watching and supporting her from the audience. Eden loves her Jesus and loves to honor Him with her singing, dancing, and acting!
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Vera Hammer is the 11 year old daughter of Josh and Julie Hammer and sister to older brother Grady. She is currently a 6th grade student at Pisgah Elementary School where she serves as an FCA leader and Beta Club Secretary. She attends Pinelake Church where she is involved in the 56 Student Ministry. Vera has a passion for the arts and enjoys singing, dancing, and performing on stage whenever she can. She has enjoyed being involved in RPA for the past few years in both summer camps and semester acting classes. Some of her former RPA roles include Sergeant Tibbs in 101 Dalmatians, Phineous Trout in Willy Wonka, and Mrs. Claus in Rudolph. She is also elated to be playing the part of Rafiki in Pisgah's production of The Lion King Jr. this coming February. Vera would like to thank her directors at RPA, her family, and her friends for all of their support. She hopes you will be able to catch RPA's newest show, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Other Christmas Favorites. She is SURE it will put you in the Christmas spirit!
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Ashlyn Malone is a 10th grade student at Impact Homeschool Assc. This is her 5th year with RPA and she is also a member of Impact's Theatre program. Some of her favorite performances have been portraying Wendy in Peter Pan, Jr., Cinderella in Princess Whatsername, and a chimney sweep and Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, Jr. She also enjoyed dancing in RPA’s productions of Paint the Town and Rewind the Hits.
Ashlyn enjoys hanging out with her friends and cats, eating pasta, and performing on stage! She would like to thank RPA’s directors and choreographers for cultivating her love for dancing and theater. |
Stella Porter, Senior MC- Stella is the daughter of Dred and Crystal Porter and is a 10th grade
homeschooled student from Brandon. Stella’s love for theater began at the age of 5 when she was cast as the “Baroness of Broccoli” at Black Rose Theater. She has been involved in plays with her local homeschool group’s drama department and other local theater groups along with being a member of Rankin Performing Arts for 4 years. When she isn’t singing, dancing, or cheering Stella enjoys hanging out with friends, binge watching “The Last of Us”, and collecting all things Pedro Pascal! Stella would like to thank the RPA directors for all the opportunities they have made possible for her and hopes you enjoy the show! |
Sabrina is excited to make her stage debut this Christmas with RPA! She has found a new love in theater and also enjoys gymnastics as well. Her hobbies in playing chess and crocheting. At home she loves playing with her kitten Celeste. She's thankful for all of her instructors at RPA and all the time they have invested in her.
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Daleigh Ramsey is the daughter of David and Leigh Ramsey and sister to four crazy brothers. She is a 17 year old Senior who is home schooled. Daleigh is excited to participate in her sixth year and eleventh show with Rankin Performing Arts. She has been a member of RPA since the very first show and helps teach the Broadway Babies class, is the student choreographer, serves on the stage crew, and has served as a camp counselor for the younger students' summer camp for two years. She has also participated in several shows over the past 12 years at Black Rose Theater, Impact Homeschool Association, Center Players and New Stage. Some of her favorite roles she has played are Miss Hannigan in Annie Kids, Fairy Godmother in Cinderella Kids, Tiger Lily in Peter Pan Jr, Miss Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr, Martha in High School Musical Jr and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Jr. Daleigh will, be a soloist and shopper in Rankin Performing Arts’s Christmas production.
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Robbi Lee Bellinder is the daughter of Thomas and Lauretha Bellinder and the sister to a handsome and intelligent young man, Landon, who absolutely loves and adores her. She is 4 years old and she is a part of the K4 program at Rouse Elementary in Brandon, MS. Robbi is in her second year with Rankin Performing Arts as a Broadway Baby and we are so proud of her accomplishments and growth. She has participated in two shows: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jr. and Paint the Town. Robbi loves to sing and is great at following the instructions of the leadership at Rankin Performing Arts. We are very grateful for Mrs. Candy Lee giving Robbi an opportunity at an early age and Mrs. Leigh and Daleigh Ramsey for all of their weekly work of developing her as a performer. We appreciate all of the Rankin Performing Arts staff and volunteers.
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Baylor Strange is the 7-year-old daughter of Tommy and Whitney Strange. She is a 1st grader at Rouse Elementary School. Baylor is excited to make her debut on the RPA stage! In her free time, Baylor loves to draw, read, and play with her dogs.
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Alana Harbison is the daughter of Doc and Andrea Harbison. She is in the 4th grade at Park Place Christian Academy where she is a member of the elementary Running Club. Alana is a member at Park Place Baptist Church where she participates in children's choir, drama and Bible drill. Alana has been involved in theater since she was in the 1st grade and has participated in various performances including the title role in an adaptation of the musical Cinderella. Alana is in her second year with RPA and has participated in the productions of Rudolph the Musical and Paint the Town. In her free time, Alana enjoys art, watching movies, and playing with her friends. Alana would like to thank her parents for all that they do for her, and she would like to thank God for all He has given to her.
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Savannah Pepper is the 12 year old daughter of John Pepper and Stefanie Pepper. She is a 6th grader at Pisgah Elementary. In her free time, Savannah loves to sing, spend time with her friends/family, and play with her pets. She attends Pinelake Church as well as The Church at the Arc where she is active in both youth groups. Savannah aspires to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She has participated in Rankin Performing Arts for three years with her favorite performance being Clarice in Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer.
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Linley Polk is the daughter of Will and Kimberly Polk. She has one older bother named Liam. She is 11 years old and is currently in the 6th grade at East Rankin Academy. She enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with her friends.
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Luke Parker, Buddy the Elf
Luke is the son of Lee and Shea Parker and a Senior. Luke was a member of Clinton Jr. High/High School show choir and theatre groups for 3 years, has performed with Pearl Community Theater and Center Players, attended Madison Summer Arts Camp and RPA Summer Camp and is currently a member of Rankin Performing Arts and Impact Homeschools Musical Theatre class. His favorite roles to date are Buddy in “Elf- The Musical Jr” with RPA, Captain Hook in “Peter Pan Jr” with Impact and Willy Wonka in “Willy Wonka Jr” with RPA! Luke enjoys leading worship with the praise teams at church and Impact, singing, acting, playing guitar, songwriting, going on adventures, and spending time with his friends and family. He is thrilled to be playing Buddy for the third year with RPA! |
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Eli Ramsey is the son of David and Leigh Ramsey and the youngest of five children. He is a 15 year old sophomore who is home schooled. Eli is excited to participate in his sixth year with Rankin Performing Arts. He has been a member of Rankin Performing Arts since the very first show, and has also participated in several shows over the past ten years with Black Rose Theater, Impact Homeschool Association, Center Players and New Stage. Some of his favorite roles he has played are Chad in High School Musical Jr, Eric in Matilda, Romeo in Newsies Jr, Peter Pan in Peter Pan Jr, Burt in Mary Poppins Jr, and Walter Hobbs in Elf Jr. Eli is excited to have several solos in our upcoming show, and serve on the stage crew.
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Caylie is the daughter of Christopher and Demetria Thomas and is a 6th grader at Brandon Middle School. At 7 ½ years old Caylie performed in her first production with Rankin Performing Arts as Mouse 3 in “Cinderella Kids”. Having few words to say on stage, it was clear from her facial expressions and stage presence she had found love for theater. Since then, she has performed in “101 Dalmatians” as Cruella and “Willy Wonka Jr.” as Veruca Salt at Rankin Performing Arts and most recently “Seussical the Musical” as Gertrude at New Stage Theater. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, arts and crafts, watching YouTube and being with her friends at RPA. Caylie would like to thank all of her family and friends for their love and support; as well as her directors at RPA for continuing to nurture and train her craft. Caylie is currently a 6th grader at Brandon Middle School and a member of Brandon Middle School show choir.
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Finley Gunn is the 9 year old daughter of Anna Gunn, and Kristyn and Johnny Gunn. She has 3 siblings, Mary Carsley (12), Wyatt (10), and her twin sister Harper (9). She is a 4th grader at Oakdale Elementary. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, watching tv, reading graphic novels and singing loudly. Finley has been a member of Rankin Preforming Arts since the fall of 2022. She has participated in two shows with RPA, “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Jr” and “Paint the Town”. Her favorite part with RPA was starring as Coach Comet in Rudolph Jr. Finley is excited about her upcoming role as Naomi in A Charlie Brown Christmas and other Christmas movie favorites.
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Finley Collins is the daughter of Bryan and Emily Collins. She is a member of the Rankin Performing Arts Rising Stars and in 2nd grade. Finley is thrilled to be gracing the stage in her 4th Christmas performance with RPA. To date, her favorite performance roles include: Young Anna in Frozen Kids and Roquefort in The Aristocats Kids. When she is not on stage entertaining, Finley enjoys being active at her church and participating in Rankin County 4-H activities. She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support as well as the directors and other staff members for their continuous guidance.
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Tenley Jean McCrory is the 6 year old daughter of Joshua and Chelsea McCrory. She attends Kindergarten at Rouse Elementary. While Tenley is no stranger to the stage as she has participated in tap and ballet recitals for the last 3 years she is excited to make her debut on the RPA stage with the Broadway Babies! She loves to put on a show! Other hobbies Tenley enjoys include all things artistic from drawing, painting, coloring etc. She enjoys going on family walks, tailgating at Mississippi State football games, and takes pride in being a great big sister to her little sister, Darby. She also enjoys learning new things in school like science, math and reading. Her love for learning has inspired her to want to be a scientist when she grows up. Tenley would like to thank her village that always shows up and supports her - you know who you are!
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Suzie Duke is the 8 year old daughter of Wayne and Janet Duke. She is a 3rd grader at Highland Bluff Elementary. Suzie is excited to make her debut on the RPA stage! In her free time, Suzie loves to draw and spend time with family. She also enjoys dancing and is in her 6th year. Suzie would like to say thank you to her grandparents and her parents for supporting her on this creative adventure!
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Piper Purser, Ensemble. Piper is an 8th grader at Impact Homeschool Group and loves to dance, play softball with the Victors, and hang out with her friends and family! Her past roles have been The Wicked Witch of the West in Princess Whatshername, Tootles in Peter Pan Jr., and Winnifred Banks in Mary Poppins Jr. Piper’s natural charisma and flair for silliness makes her a delight both on and off the stage, infusing every performance with a touch of her own unique personality. Today she would like to thank her directors at RPA for helping her become a better actress and always believing in her!
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Daisy Elizabeth Pool is the daughter of Aaron and Shannon Pool. She is 6 years old and the baby of the family. She is dubbed “favorite” by her 6 older siblings. Daisy is homeschooled and loves math and reading. When she is not being doted on by her siblings, she enjoys singing and dancing and playing with her dog, Rosie. In addition to singing and dancing, she loves to play tennis, jump on the trampolie, and memorize poetry. Daisy is thrilled to be making her debut on the RPA stage. She would like to thank Spotify for all the kids’ playlists to dance to and her family for playing Just Dance so she can practice her moves.
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Adelyn (Addy) Howington is the daughter of Mike and Tara Howington and the best sister to Annsley Howington. She just celebrated her 10th birthday and attends Brandon Elementary rocking out the 4th grade. Addy played a Dalmatian and a Scottie in “101 Dalmatians”, she had a solo and played a guard in “Frozen” and loved participating in “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer”. Addy is thrilled to be
dancing and acting in today’s performance and loves to swim, read, paint and play with her friends and hang out with her big sister. She is thankful she has Christ in her life and for the wonderful staff at RPA for helping her become a better performer. Addy would like to let her friends and family know how much it means to her that they came out to watch her and that she loves them very much! |
Mason Dewease is a 7th grader at Discovery Christian School. He is the son of Keith and Leigh Ann Dewease and brother to Maddie and Mac. Mason has a great passion for all things performing and commits wholeheartedly to each role. Not only is he a talented performer, but Mason is also an honor roll student at DCS.
He has been a member of Rankin Performing Arts since June of 2020 and has had numerous roles since then including Chip (Beauty and the Beast, Jr.), Zeke (High School Musical, Jr.), Charlie Bucket (Willy Wonka, Jr.), Santa Claus (Rudolph, Jr.). Along with RPA, Mason has played Mr. Warbucks and Bert Healy in DCS’s production of Annie, Jr. and is also actively involved in their student-led praise team where he sings and plays the keys. He is also a member of the DCS Tennis Team. |
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Harper Pace, a second grader at Puckett Elementary, is enjoying her second official acting role with RPA. She participated in the summer camp and was cast as Abigail Gabble in The Aristocats. With no shortage of theatrical energy, Harper also enjoys gymnastics and cheer, most notably the official living room performances! She would like to thank all her sweet instructors for putting up with her!
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Julia Rose Sirven is the daughter of Chris and Elizabeth Sirven and sister to two sisters and one brother. She is a 13 year old 8th grader who is homeschooled. Julia Rose is so excited to participate in her second performance with Rankin Performing Arts. She loved being in Rankin Performing Art’s Paint the Town. In her free time, Julia Rose loves to crochet for her small business, @therosebudsisters, and enjoys baking for her family and friends. Julia Rose would love to thank her parents for always encouraging her and driving her to and from rehearsal.
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Melissa Davis is the daughter of Christy and Marcus Davis. She is an eighth grader at Pisgah High School. This is her second Christmas show with Rankin Performing Arts, where she has learned to come out of her shell and has made several new friends. She loves writing and hopes to become a published author at some point in her life. She would like to thank her friends Raelyn Albright (whom she met at Willy Wonka, Jr, where she played her first role -- the Candy Man) and Mallory Bethea (who she has known since preschool!). She also has a strong gratitude to her parents for supporting even her wildest ambitions. She will be playing her first main role in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Lucy, and she is absolutely thrilled!
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Journey Mae Bowman is the daughter of proud parents Jerry and Jennifer Bowman. She is 5 years old and a kindergartner at East Rankin Academy. Journey has been attending Rankin Performing Arts since she was three years old. She has performed in 3 productions and is looking forward to turning 6 so she can be a Rising Star instead of a Broadway Baby. (The word baby offends her now since she thinks she is a grown up). She loves all things theater and looks forward to Monday nights and any performances. She has been dancing since she was 18 months old and is currently on 2 dance teams and is a soloist. She loves singing and dancing at RPA and even sung the National Anthem at the Mississippi Braves game at 4years old.
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Rylee Watts is the illustrious 7 year old Daughter of Warren and Shelbie Watts and oldest of four. She is currently a 2nd grader at Pisgah Elementary. This is her second year performing with RPA and loves performing in front of all her family and friends. Rylee loves golf, tumbling and learning at school. She expresses gratitude for her friends and the directors who contribute to her personal and artistic development!
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Harper Gunn is the 9 year old daughter of Anna Gunn, and Kristyn and Johnny Gunn. She has 3 siblings, Mary Carsley (12), Wyatt (10), and her twin sister Finley (9). She is a 4th grader at Oakdale Elementary. In her free time, she enjoys reading, arts and crafts, dancing to Taylor Swift, watching tv and singing. Harper has been a member of Rankin Preforming Arts since the fall of 2022. She has participated in two shows with RPA, “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Jr” and “Paint the Town”. Her favorite part with RPA was starring as Mrs. Clause in Rudolph Jr. Harper is excited about her upcoming role as Ruth in A Charlie Brown Christmas and other Christmas Movie Favorites.
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Kelsey Rae Walker, is the fun fun loving, sweet and energetic child of Justin and Antoinette Walker. Kelsey Rae is excited to be participating in this winter’s production. Kelsey is a 3rd grader at Stonebridge Elementary School. She loves to sing, dance and act and is super excited to be Felicia in this Christmas spectacular! She is grateful to have the support of her family as she does what she loves best. This will be her 4th production with RPA and she is looking forward to participating in more as they come.
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Camille Gomez is the 11 year old daughter of Abby and Eli Gomez, and a 6th grader at Northwest Rankin Middle School. This is Camille’s 2nd year with RPA. Camille is in Show Choir at NWRMS and has participated in “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”, “Paint the Town”, and “Mary Poppins Jr” with RPA. She is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to play the part of Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Camille enjoys spending time with her family and pets, drawing, swimming, dancing, singing, acting, hanging out with her friends and reading. She is thankful for the opportunity at RPA and hopes to continue to improve her acting skills!
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Anna Duke is 8 years old and the oldest daughter of John and Marguerite Duke. She is a 3rd grader at St. Augustine School. On “home school” days, she has been blessed to have our neighbor, Daleigh, to hang out with and help with school. Thank you, Daleigh, for all the fun “Alexa” dance parties and belting practice. Anna is happy to be back with RPA this year after starring in Frozen Kids last summer. Anna also enjoys crafting, playing with her 4 siblings, and house-hopping in the neighborhood with her friends. She would also like to say a big thank you to the Rusts and Mrs. Leigh for all of the rides to and from practice!
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Elsie Grace Fairchilds is the 11 year old daughter of Landrum and Roxanne Fairchilds and the eldest of four daughters. She is thankful to be homeschooled through Abeka Academy. Elsie has been a member of RPA since her debut in 101 Dalmations Kids as the Poodle Narrator in the summer of 2021. A Charlie Brown Christmas and Christmas Clips will be Elsie Grace’s sixth performance with Rankin Performing Arts. Her favorite show was Paint the Town where she played the role of Peggy. Elsie enjoys taking piano, tap, and voice lessons. Her favorite part of theater is getting into character. Elsie’s pastimes include attending church with her family, hanging out with her friends, and learning to cook. Her favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 4:32. She aspires to become a meteorologist and actress one day!
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Chapel Ash is the 11 year old daughter of David and Susannah Ash. She is a 6th grader who is homeschooled and the middle of 5 children. Chapel is excited to make her debut on the RPA stage where she is joining her big sister, Finley, for the first time. Chapel is playing Sally in Charlie Brown Christmas and Other Christmas Favorites. When she is not performing with RPA, Chapel enjoys crafting and playing soccer. Chapel would like to thank her family for driving her to practice each week and encouraging her to try something new this year.
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Sadie is the daughter of Matt and Ashley Dykman of Florence. She has two sisters and one brother. She is a 4th grader at Florence Elementary School. Sadie loves to sing, dance, and act. She also enjoys art, piano, and crafts. She loves to be silly and make people laugh! She has had a wonderful time at RPA this fall and her favorite part was singing and making new friends. Sadie was The cool jazzy Hep Cat in RPA’s summer camp performance of Aristocats. She is so excited to be the Grinch in the upcoming show and get to perform with her new friends!
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Ember Campbell is the daughter of Jeremy and Christy Campbell. She is a 3rd grade student at Oakdale Elementary School and is in her third year with RPA. She is thrilled to sing and dance in Christmas Clips, especially to The Grinch.
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Finley Ash is the daughter of David and Susannah Ash, and sister to three brothers and one sister. She is a 13 year old 7th grader who is homeschooled. Finley is so excited to be a part of Charlie Brown Christmas and Other Christmas Favorites. She loved participating in Rankin Performing Art’s Rewind the Hits and Paint the Town. In her free time she enjoys crafting and tending to her plants. Finley would like to thank her friends and family for always encouraging and supporting her.
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Lily Duckworth is the daughter of Gearld and Jennifer Duckworth. She is 13 years old and this is her third year on a theatrical stage. She loves singing, art, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends. She has been in 2 shows, Princess Whatshername, playing the role of the Forest Witch and Peter Pan Jr, playing the role of Cecco the pirate with Impact. She is very excited to participate in her first year with RPA.
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