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Performing Arts Academy Receives 2019 Best of Highlands Ranch Award Highlands Ranch Award Program Honors the Achievement HIGHLANDS RANCH September 25, 2019 — The Performing Arts Academy has been selected for the 2019 Best of Highlands Ranch Award in the Performing Arts theatre category by the Highlands Ranch Award Program. Each year, the Highlands Ranch…
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Arts education is important. Study after study has confirmed what we artists have known for generations: learning in the arts benefits learning in all areas of study. At PAA, we have also seen a deepening of empathy and community as a result of arts education and theatre experiences. Community development and a sense of belonging…
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Performing Arts Academy alumni Elise Collins is currently performing in the Regional Premiere of Equivocation as part of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. The show runs through August 6th, so there are still chances to see it and support a former PAA student! In Equivocation “reluctant playwright and sleuth ‘Shag’—aka William Shakespeare—finds himself at the perilous crossroads between artistic…
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PAA is a community of kids, parents, and supporters working to support our core values: Curriculum, Character, and Community. As a way to foster and grow our sense of community, we have planned a family-friendly event on Saturday, June 11th: Join us for the First Annual Club PAA Corn Hole Tournament, held at Redstone Park in…
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Dr. Jim Ramsey, Performing Arts Academy’s Executive Director, is the guest on this week’s episode of Entrepreneur Unplugged. Listen to the episode, and read the description of the interview below! “Every person who creates a non-profit starts with a dream to change the world by helping people. It’s often that original, burning desires that keeps…
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We’re continuing our series in which we interview our teachers and staff to learn more about them and get their insights into the world of performance. This week’s interview is with Benjamin Wood, who was the Assistant Musical Director for “Peter Pan” this past summer. How long have you been working with PAA? BW: This will…
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We’re continuing our series in which we interview our teachers and staff to learn more about them and get their insights into the world of performance. This week’s interview is with Lisa Cole, who was the Musical Director for “Peter Pan” this past summer. How long have you been working with PAA? LC: I have had…
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We’re continuing our series in which we interview our teachers and staff to learn more about them and get their insights into the world of performance. This week’s interview is with Skyler Zurn, who has been a director for PAA. She most recently directed “Jungle Book KIDS” this past summer. How long have you been working with…
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How do you pick a song for an audition? Audition processes can be as different as there are roles depending on the organization and artistic team choosing the cast. However when choosing a selection for a general audition, there are several things to consider, but I’ll narrow it down to a few. First, you must…
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A post by Jenna Wilcox, PAA Artistic Director The craft of acting is a life long study. For those who have a passion for performance it is the key to unlocking greatness. The greatest hope of an actor is to become so transformed into a character that in the performance, only the character is seen.…
Read MoreThe 2015 Stars In Arts Gala is less than a month away, and everyone is invited! It will be held Saturday November 21st at 6:00PM at The Wildlife Experience. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, silent and live auction bidding, with entertainment provided by PAA students. For more information about the gala, we invite you to watch the…
Read MoreWe wrapped up our fall classes on Monday night and are looking forward to spring! Have you registered yet? We’re offering dance, acting, improv and singing classes for grades 2-12, as well as a Craft-A-Villan class for students K-2. Sign up for classes and our spring show, Seussical Jr., at http://stpaa.wpengine.com/. We can’t wait for…
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