Oakcrest School is pleased to announce its Middle School Theatre production of Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales. The musical leads the audience on a journey through the Appalachian Mountains with six traditional tales and folk-inspired songs. With stories inspired by beloved fairy tales, the evening is sure to be captivating while sharing mountain-lore wisdom for the whole family. 

Directed by Mrs. Kayleen Baldwin, Visual Arts Teacher, and with music directed by Sarah Wilcox, music teacher, the Oakcrest show will also feature the support of Elisa Torres, visual arts teacher, in tech, alongside Dr. Kat Hussmann, science teacher, with choreography. Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales will include performances from more than 25 students, as well as a crew of Upper School students working behind the scenes. 

Performances will take place on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at 7:00 pm at Ernst Theatre in Annandale, Virginia. Learn more about the Oakcrest Theatre department here. 

View the cast list here. 

Mission 

Oakcrest School in partnership with parents challenges girls in grades 6-12 to develop their intellect, character, faith and leadership potential to thrive in college and throughout their lives.

Philosophy

Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, character development, and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident women who will make a difference in all they choose to do.

Founded in 1976, Oakcrest is one of eight schools with similar missions in the United States and one of over 250 schools and universities throughout the world.  In 2017, Oakcrest opened its 23-acre campus in Vienna, Virginia, which features a magnificent chapel, light-filled academic spaces, and athletic fields.

Oakcrest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI) and the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CSS). Oakcrest is a member of the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) and the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).