Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School presents “The Robber Bridegroom”

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School presented its annual musical production, “The Robber Bridegroom,” on October 31-November 2.  Set in 18th century Mississippi “The Robber Bridegroom” is a darkly comic Southern fairytale about a charming gentleman bandit, the rich plantation owner’s daughter he loves, the wicked stepmother who wants her dead, and an evil thief who carries his brother’s head around in a trunk Rabun Gap’s production featured live bluegrass music, bluegrass-style music, a large cast, and student-designed sets and lights.  More than 50 Upper School students were involved in the show both onstage and behind the scenes. This year’s musical was directed by Mr. Sean Lakey, with musical/vocal direction by Ms. Allegra Boggess, choreography by Ms. Heidi Spoon, and technical direction by Mr. Albert Fusco. “The Robber Bridegroom” was Rabun Gap’s entry into the Georgia Musical Theater Awards (Shuler Awards). Shuler nominations and awards will be announced this spring. 

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students recently performed this year’s musical, “The Robber Bridegroom.” Pictured are Olivia Harris ‘20 of Cashiers, NC as Rosamund and Kenny Hall ‘20 of Cashiers, NC as Jamie Lockhart. 

Alex Mescher ’21 of Otto, NC portrays Goat in “The Robber Bridegroom” at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. 

Members of the musical ensemble perform on stage in Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s production of “The Robber Bridegroom.” Pictured, front row, are Niamh Dempsey ’20 of Turks and Caicos, Cydni Coppage ‘20 of Sky Valley, GA, Nathan Williams ’20 of Dominica, and Josh Von Westerhagen ’21 of North Charleston, SC; back row, Tati Derisse ’20 of Willingboro, NJ, Brooksie Tate Martin ‘23 of Clayton, GA, and Gracie Spoon ‘22 of Otto, NC. 

Kenny Hall ‘20 of Flat Rock, NC performs as Jamie Lockhart in “The Robber Bridegroom”

Tsering Lama ‘21 of Highlands, NC portrays Salome in Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s “The Robber Bridegroom.” 

Olivia Harris ‘20 of Cashiers, NC portrays Rosamund in Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s “The Robber Bridegroom.” 

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students perform  “The Robber Bridegroom.” Pictured, ensemble members Brooksie Tate Martin ‘23 of Clayton, GA and Mya Coffey ‘21 of Rabun Gap, GA lift up Tsering Lama ‘21 of Highlands, NC (Salome). 

Alex Mesher ‘21 of Otto, NC as Goat and Olivia Harris ‘20 of Cashiers, NC in  “The Robber Bridegroom” at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. 

Left, Dustin Anderson ‘23 as Clemment Musgrove and Kenny Hall ‘20 of Flat Rock, NC as Jamie Lockhart, right,  in “The Robber Bridegroom.”

Pictured from left, Emma Jean Scott ‘21 of Clayton, GA, Kenny Hall ‘20 of Flat Rock, NC, and Lucy Barry ‘22 of Rabun Gap, GA perform in “The Robber Bridegroom” at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School.