The Spark Theater Company won big at the Alabama Youth Theatre Experience (AYTE) Summer Festival over the weekend.
According to Jessica Rush, founder and president of the Spark Theater board, one of the judges told the cast and crew they had tackled a college-level show as high schoolers and created an amazing and believable story.
“This cast and crew made up of strong, Wiregrass young women invested their heart, soul, and passion into creating a story about strong, historical women,” Rush said. “We are so proud of everything they have accomplished.”“The Revolutionists tells the story of historical ladies Charlotte Corday, Marianne Angelle, Marie Antoinette, and Olympe De Gouges,” Caleb Brooks, Artistic Director, said.
“The women in the cast and crew really committed to the story and it is our hope that they, as well as any and everyone who attended the performances continue to understand that the voice of women is a necessary one to be heard. Trophies and recognition are great! But that is just icing on top Marie Antoinette’s historically inaccurate cake.”
This all girl cast and crew worked on this show for roughly 75 hours over the last 2 weeks in a summer performance intensive. The performance was directed by their first out of state director, Lauren Leppke from Oklahoma City. This was the first year for AYTE’s Summer Play Festival. AYTE also has a musical theatre festival in Boaz, AL in March and a Fall Fest in Mobile, AL all for youth theatres. Youth theaters from all over Alabama participate in all of these events.Kayla McNeally as Marianne AngelleKayanna Frank as lighting technician
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