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Well folks, Anastasia closed a week ago. How's everyone holding up? 😅

I am grateful. My heart mourns that we've taken our final bows on the Anastasia stage, but this cast, crew, and story make my heart glad to have been along for such a lovely ride.

Amazing. Astonishing. Alive.

Honestly, being a part of this production has been one of the most enriching and positive experiences in my life. If you had told me 6 months ago that I'd be singing and dancing on stage in a musical, I would have laughed. About a year ago I was struggling pretty badly with depression, anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and my physical, social, mental and spiritual health were not doing so great. I still have rough days, who doesn't? But they are fewer and far between.

Thankfully with a lot of prayer, therapy, and emotional support from mostly my incredible wife Katie @flora.plantrants , I endured and came out the other side.

Better. Bolder. Braver.

I gave everything I had to this show. My voice, my time, my pain, my soul. I felt called and inspired to come out of my shell, push through the social anxiety, and for the first time in a long time, give 110% to a creative community project that stretched my abilities. Who knew so many of my dormant seldom ever used skills would translate so well to live theater? Besides playing gigs with my band, believe it or not, this was my first time performing on stage since highschool. (Class of 2010 woot woot, where my millennials at? Haha)

The long nights. The late rehearsals. Learning and relearning how to read sheet music and sing harmonies in an ensemble. (Shout-out to Josh, Lill, and Jacob for literally being the best Tenor Bros ever.)

Choreography. Costumes. Curtain Call.

Thank you so much to everyone at @oneeleventheatre for pouring your hearts and souls into this show. Tiana, Erica, Rachel, Kristin, Brandon, Stephanie, Emily, Tyler, Ron, John, the list goes on and on. To all cast and crew reading this. You made this a healing and invigorating experience for me, and countless others.

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Thank you all. For ev

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My heart and camera roll are overflowing, and I’m a “royal mess” now that it’s over.

After months of “Princess lessons,” ANASTASIA closed, and I am not the same person I was when I first stepped into this role.
As Anya grappled with grief and confronted the realities of her past, I went on that journey with her. As Anya found “home, love, family” in those around her—those who helped her remember who she was in spite of all that she went through—so have I. I won’t be saying goodbye to Anya, because she will be part of me always (and the red hair will be sticking around anyway 😉).

An added bonus was getting to live out my princess dreams. 👑

This cast, crew, & orchestra were beyond phenomenal, and so passionate about making this as beautiful as it was. The work and dedication absolutely paid off and I am so proud of all of us. What an honor.

Thank you everyone who came to see it, or supported from afar! We all felt the love profoundly.

And the biggest thanks to my love: my real life “Dima,” for being by my side the entire journey. The best scene partner, the sweetest friend, and truly the greatest showmance in history. In a crowd of thousands, I’d find you every time.

“Don’t be afraid to go on, don’t give up hope come what may. I know it all will come back one day.”

- The Grand Duchess, Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov 💜

Soli Deo Gloria

Photos:
@annemikaelphotography
@jimingrahamphoto

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Let me have a moment, let me say goodbye 💜👑

The story of Anastasia moved me every night and I didn’t get tired of the songs even when they stayed stuck in my head for hours. I had the honor of assisting with costumes which taught me so much about the work required to produce a show. Best of all, I got to perform alongside a cast of talented, kind, hilarious, dedicated, welcoming people! I made amazing new friends and reconnected with old ones I hadn’t shared the stage with in years. Thank you to everyone who took part in the show or came to support it! These past few months have been so special and I won’t forget the home, love, and family we found together.

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The only fun reel I made in Anastasia. Not much of a video maker but I had this idea and it needed to be done! I'm gonna miss this show so much!!!

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🤣 Who are we kidding? Our Ensemble ladies are GORGEOUS! And beautifully costumed by Brandon McCowan! 👗

See them absolutely SLAY in every one of these scenes at "Anastasia" tonight!! Tickets: https://oneeleventheatre.ludus.com

#111anastasia #anastasiathemusical #oneeleventheatre #backstagefun #pov

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That's a Wrap on the 2025 Loop Festival! ❤️ We are so grateful for another amazing year of developing Young Adult Theatre together! We are so thankful for the theatremakers in our valley, those who traveled to be here, and those who joined us virtually across North America to be a part of this festival! 😁 "And they were together. And they were happy." 💚 Let's do it again next year!

#aggregatecollective #theloopfestival #theloopfestival2025 #youngadulttheatre #newworksfestival #southernoregon #roguevalley #thehivve #educationaltheatre #highschooltheatre #theatremakers

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WENT CAMPING!!!!!
happy birthday to the birthday boys and happy graduation to the graduates <3
#summervibes #camping #swimming #yoloswag

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wake up amber nation we're back the last month or so was pretty cool

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Click to see what it was like to be in the loop - The Loop Festival that is! Our cast and creatives discuss how we came together to support new young adult theatre last summer. Thank you to Uproar Theatrics, Childrens Theatre Foundation of America and The Hivve for making it all possible. Special thanks to Erin Dealey, James Mainard O’Connell and Brian Oglesby for entrusting us with your work. And, special shout out to Bryce Dennis for an awesome video! If you are interested in being in the loop with us, go to www.aggregatecollective.com and let us know. Enjoy!

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We are getting everything printed and ready for Monday!! 🎨🎪🎭 The Loop Festival is almost here!

Mark your calendars for August 15th to attend the event. Tickets will be available online soon, and will also be available at the door. More info: www.aggregatecollective.com

#aggregatecollective #youngadulttheatre #newworksfestival #theatreforyoungaudiences #educationaltheatre #highschooltheatre #southernoregon #roguevalley #thehivve #uproartheatrics #theatremakers

@uproartheatrics @thehivve @theatre_maker @brioglesby @erindealey @amylizardo @heatherlk75 @auhstreya @_.deenie._ @notjay_grimm @kailyntaylor16 @juliacuppy @radiantsouthernsun

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graduated and got to walk with one of my best friends since we were in kindergarten, cute ass full circle moment. this feels surreal dude wtf

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