Atticus smiles and glances toward the window in a renaissance era crown while costumers are adding final touches to his wardrobe.
Atticus Rankin loves to sing, dance and act, so Theatre Adventure has been a perfect fit for him. He's been performing with TAP since 2016, when he was the Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland.
Atticus is acting on stage in character as a squirrel.
He has since had roles as a goblin prince, a elderly squirrel-bard, a giant's son, a news photographer and a talking sheep. The Giant's Son was his most beloved part with its epic dance entrance, and Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk remains the show he is proudest of. Although he is thrilled to don a costume whenever he gets the chance, his preferred activity is "Microphone Time," when he gets to share a favorite song with the troupe.
Atticus performs over Zoom with a microphone while students watch attentively in their zoom windows.
When not rehearsing or performing at TAP, Atticus is an avid cyclist and looks for opportunities to dance, both socially and solo. He also adores caring for his two miniature schnauzers.
Atticus sitting with his aunts, cousin and dad while attending church to see his sister preach.
Atticus turning toward the camera and smiling while in a boat on water surrounded by green forested hills.
Atticus holding a bat and playing Buddy Baseball with his dad.
Atticus climbing on a play structure surrounded by green trees and a blue cloud dappled sky.