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The business of showbusiness

By PAA Webmaster | April 23, 2014

A guest post by Piper Arpan McTaggart. It takes a village to make a great show. Everyone has unique gifts and talents to share. That being said, be humble. Be kind. Know where you fit in to the mix. As a director and choreographer, I have not hired incredibly talented actors or technicians because I knew…

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Why PAA?

By PAA Webmaster | April 16, 2014

The past few years have brought a lot of changes to Music and Arts funding and programming in our local schools and the reduction in offers at school has opened up a host of opportunities in the community. SO what sets us apart? We welcome students of all skill levels and help them grow to…

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Why I do this work.

By PAA Webmaster | December 16, 2013

Upon leaving college with a BA in Musical Theatre, I quickly became aware of the fact that my parents were worried about my future. How does a girl make something of herself with only a theatre degree? I followed my father’s advice and spent 8 years trying my hand at corporate America. I actually started…

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Shows tomorrow…already?!?

By PAA Webmaster | June 13, 2013

I don’t know about you but this two weeks has simply flown by!  I know I saw a lot of some of you and I know I saw you working hard and it seems like the first day was yesterday and today you were in costume running your shows.  Amazing! First, if you aren’t a…

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Candy Kudos…The How and The Why

By PAA Webmaster | June 5, 2013

Tomorrow is our first day of Candy Kudos for our Intensive I experience and I am sure there are a ton of questions out there.  Here are some answers.  If I don’t answer your question, please send me a message at jenna@stlukespaa.org. Disclaimer: Candy Kudos is not required.  This is an optional offering at PAA.  All students…

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Cast Lists…the joy and the sadness

By PAA Webmaster | May 22, 2013

Hello PAA Families! Now that we have finished auditions and casting for Intensive I, I thought we could use a chat.  There is so much to do and so much to look forward to as we see the days pass us by.  Before you know it summer will be over and you will be thinking…

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Summer is nearly here!

By PAA Webmaster | May 10, 2013

Hello PAA! I am Jenna Wilcox, your Artistic Director.  I wanted a way to talk to you parents and kids on a regular basis so I had my super tech savy smartie Mr. Bret build me a blog.  As a default I asked to have you on the list because I am going to talk…

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