Behind the Curtain
The Academy for the Performing Arts Academy Newsletter
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College and Career Skills
- The Academy for the Performing Arts curricula focuses on college and career readiness skills. Students work to develop a biography, resume, curriculum vitae, and portfolio to prepare for college and career. Look at the beautiful headshots and poses students are using in their college and career materials.
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Rebecca Forrest (Dance Class of 2024) |
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Giana Jung (Dance Class of 2024) |
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Hannah DeLisa (Dance Class of 2024) |
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Brianna Spriet (Dance Class of 2024) |
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Hunter Foster worked with the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone on March 6th. Foster has directed the musical professionally and collaborated with the original writers, Bob Martin and Don McKellar, during the script writing process for the Broadway production.
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Rick Van Horn led two Technical Theatre workshops on March 15th.
- Van Horn worked with the Class of 2026 on the elements of production and vocations within the technical theatre field.
- Van Horn worked with the Class of 2025 on stagecraft, including set construction, stage scenery, stage props, and stage tools.
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Montclair State University Field Trip
- MSU is our newest partner institution for the Grade-12 Experience. Maya-Lynn Davis (Theatre Class of 2024), Natalie Dryer (Theatre Class of 2024), Kylie Mertel (Theatre Class of 2024), Michelle Lee (Theatre Class of 2024), and Alex Vacchiano (Theatre Class of 2024) spent March 22nd at Montclair State University (MSU) learning about the College of Arts. They toured the campus, ate lunch at Sam's Place, and met with the Associate Dean of the College of the Arts and Arts and Cultural Programming, Dr. Christine Lemesianou, and Theatre and Dance Deputy Chair and Professor Eric Diamond.
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National Honors Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA)
- NHSDA supports life-long learning in the field of dance, encourages the understanding of and appreciation of dance as an art form, and honors students for their artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievements.
- Students participated in a West African Dance workshop with Lara Gonzales and a Latin Dance workshop with Pamela Licht.
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Community Showcase
- Please join the APA Family on May 7th at the Raymour & Flanigan Rockaway Showroom. Students will showcase their talents. This community performance is free and open to all. Representatives will be present to discuss general programming, the high school application process, and designed learning experiences for students. Questions can be directed to Ms. Dunn at [email protected].
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APA Performance Dates
- Mark your calendar for each performance event. Individual Academy teachers will disseminate detailed information as each event gets closer.
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Hayley Cagarli (Dance Class of 2023) has committed to The University of Akron to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Dance with Business Cognate. Her coursework will include broad learning in dance supplemented by business studies. Congratulations Hayley!
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Michelle Lee (Theatre Class of 2024) achieved second place, and Elijah Dor (Theatre Class of 2023) achieved fourth place at the English-Speaking Union Princeton Branch's National Shakespeare Competition on February 26th. They each performed a Shakespearean monologue and recited a sonnet. Congratulations, Michelle and Elijah! |
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Anna Staltari (Vocal Performance Class of 2023) is in the process of earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. This award recognizes Girl Scouts at the highest level of achievement through their creation and execution of a “take action” project which is intended to make a difference in their community.
For her project, Anna created a performing arts program called Arts for All, which is an inclusive and cost-free program designed for kids with various challenges and disabilities to participate in musical theater. Anna created, advertised, and wrote a curriculum, and led the activities over the six-week period in which the program ran. With the help of volunteers and peer mentors, all participants in Arts For All had fun while creating music, friendships, and memories through team-building activities.
Anna hopes to continue this program yearly, with the intention of both spreading her passion for musical theater, in addition to creating a safe and welcoming community for all children to have fun and grow.
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Spotlight Form
- The Academy for the Performing Arts would like to showcase student involvement with in-school and out-of-school activities. Please complete this form if you are interested in sharing your activities and talents. Student spotlights will be shared with the APA community in future newsletters, social media posts, and other communication forums.
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2022-2023 Scholarships
Morris County Vocational School District Graduation Ceremony
- Save the date! The Morris County Vocational School District graduation ceremony is scheduled at Mennen Arena on Wednesday, June 21st, at 3:00 PM. More information will be disseminated closer to the graduation ceremony.
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Join the MHRD this summer for enrichment opportunities! Programs are open to MHRD students in Grades 9 - 12, including incoming 9th graders. Register by June 9th.
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Join the Morris Regional Performing Arts Company this summer! This summer intensive musical theatre program is open to students in Grades 7 - 12.
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Updates from The Academy for the Performing Arts Booster Club |
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NEW DATE APABC Spring Coffee House
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The Spring Coffee House is scheduled for April 26th. The Coffee House is an excellent opportunity for APA students to showcase their talents in different ways! Original music, broadway songs, pop songs, scenes, monologues, poetry, dance numbers, movement pieces, instrumental performances, improv games, you name it! Looking forward to another great night of new and different performances.
APABC Meeting
- The APABC will meet virtually on May 11th at 7:00 PM via Zoom. As the meeting date gets closer, the APABC leadership will share a link with members.
NEW EVENT APABC Senior Banquet
- Seniors and their families, save the date! The APABC will host a Senior Banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors on May 31st at 6:00 PM at The Randolph Diner. More information will be shared in mid-April.
Booster Club Membership
- The Academy for the Performing Arts Booster Club (APABC) is a nonprofit organization created to complement the Academy's educational curriculum, enhancing the dance, theatre, and vocal programs with supplemental resources and supplies. The APABC holds various fundraisers annually to raise money for field trips, guest speakers, scholarships, and more. Please consider joining in making the APA program even more amazing. If you want to join the APABC, please complete this membership form and submit payment here.
Get in Touch with the APABC
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The Academy for the Performing Arts | [Website]
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