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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…
Read MorePart of a 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 Abigail Kochevar, who was a summer choreographer for PAA, choreographing “Annie Kids” and “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids” this past summer. How…
Read MorePart of a 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 Eric Pung, who is a choreographer for PAA, most recently choreographing “High School Musical Jr.” this past summer. How long have you been working with…
Read MorePart of a 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 Tracey Dennig, who has worked for PAA as a dance teacher and choreographer How long have you been working with PAA? TD: I have…
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Part of a 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 Maja Buck, who is the Music Director for “The Little Mermaid Jr.” How long have you been working with PAA? MB: I have been…
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Part of a 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 Miss Frankie, who teaches improv and is currently directing “The Little Mermaid Jr.” How long have you been working with PAA? Frankie: I have…
Read MorePart of a 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 Kryssi Martin, who works as a summer teacher for PAA and directed “High School Musical Jr” this past summer. How long have you been…
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