A high school junior (and 蜜桃视频app Top Kid emeritus) is taking her talent to the big stage this week with the premier of her play, “Static: Noise of a New Musical” at the .
鈥淭his is the first musical I鈥檝e worked on and it鈥檚 also really exciting because it鈥檚 the world premiere,鈥� said Tess Rowan from Great Falls, Virginia, who wrote, directed and performs in the play.
The story is about a young girl and her friends who set out to find her father, who has gotten lost along the Appalachian trail.
The play features 27 original songs written by Rowan, including six 鈥淢orse Code Clues鈥� to engage the audience.
“I鈥檝e been working with seven actors, including myself,鈥� said Rowan.
As a former 蜜桃视频app Top Kid recipient at the age of 15, Rowan used the $500 award to help pay the cast and support the cost of bringing a play to the big stage. 鈥淚鈥檓 so thankful for that,鈥� she said.
She also used Indiegogo and other crowdfunding venues to support the production.
Rowan’s passion for theater is nothing new.
鈥淚 started theater when I was 5. And my parents have always encouraged me to be a part of the arts. I found so many friends through theater, and it鈥檚 just always been a great part of my life,鈥� Rowan told 蜜桃视频app in 2020.
Rowan says she has big plans ahead once the festival is over. 鈥淚 hope to continue working on the show with future productions. I really want to take it as far as it can get,鈥� she added.
The play premiered at Fringe this past Friday, but you can still , at the Fringe Festival’s stage at 3 Stars (formerly the DSW store) in Georgetown.
