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Acting at PAA

By PAA Webmaster | November 19, 2015

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.…

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Stars In Arts Gala

By PAA Webmaster | October 29, 2015

The 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…

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Looking forward to spring!

By PAA Webmaster | October 21, 2015

We 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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Interview with a teacher- Abigail Kochevar

By PAA Webmaster | October 7, 2015

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 Abigail Kochevar, who was a summer choreographer for PAA, choreographing “Annie Kids” and “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids” this past summer. How…

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Interview with a teacher- Eric Pung

By PAA Webmaster | October 1, 2015

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 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…

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Interview with a teacher- Tracey Dennig

By PAA Webmaster | September 23, 2015

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 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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Interview with a teacher- Maja Buck

By PAA Webmaster | September 17, 2015

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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Interview with a teacher- Miss Frankie

By PAA Webmaster | September 9, 2015

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…

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Interview with a teacher- Kryssi Martin

By PAA Webmaster | September 2, 2015

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 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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Interview with a producer- Kalond Irlanda

By PAA Webmaster | August 27, 2015

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 Kalond Irlanda, PAA’s producer. Kalond also teaches acting classes and directed “101 Dalmatians” this past summer. How long have you been working with PAA?…

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Interview with a teacher- Kate Vallee

By PAA Webmaster | August 19, 2015

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 Kate Vallee, who has worked as a choreographer and teacher for PAA, choreographing “Peter Pan” this summer and currently working on “The Little Mermaid…

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Interview with a teacher- Melanie Kirkpatrick

By PAA Webmaster | August 12, 2015

Part of a new 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 Melanie Kirkpatrick, who has worked as a director and teacher for PAA, most recently directing “Annie KIDS” and “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before…

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