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Remembrance Day Assembly Preparations…and Masks!

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

A sneak peek at one of Remembrance Day scenes for this year’s moving virtual assembly. And when Mrs. McAllister was searching all over Etsy to find the Drama 9-12 class matching masks, one shop donated a full class set because they loved our patriotic efforts! Thank you so much Raji’s Custom Tailors for your generous…

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AMDA Workshop and Visit!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

On October 19th, 2021, AMDA with J. Elaine Marcos, came for a visit and workshop to our Theatre Production class. J. Elaine talked to the students about her beginnings in Ontario, Canada, her schooling at AMDA in New York, her Broadway career and her teaching and performing now at AMDA’s Los Angeles campus. What an…

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Drama 8 Wows at Pantomimes!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

Drama 8 learned the art and history of Pantomimes and came up with some amazing fairytale modernizations in their 4 groups! It was a blast to watch! Way to go, 8’s!

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Role Drama and Work with Extended Role in Improvisation in Drama 9-12

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by mcallisterc

On October 1st, Mrs. McAllister’s Drama 9-12 class threw themselves into an Extended Role Role Drama! They were all on a Walmart Cruise to Hawaii that they were invited electronically to, with free tickets! From cruise staff to stowaways and vacationers, the students laid out a fulfilled event that left them all wanting more time…

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Outstanding AP ART!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by mcallisterc

June 2021 found us with the outstanding completion of a series of senior AP portfolios. We are so thrilled to share them with you! Enjoy this beautiful art! Congratulations to AP Art teacher Ms. Marlene Lawrence. We cannot wait to see this year’s portfolios.

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THIS IS US…VPA 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021 by mcallisterc
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WELCOME BACK!!! “FALL”ing BACK IN TOGETHER!

Posted on September 17, 2021 by mcallisterc

Welcome back to everyone on behalf of the Visual and Performing Arts Department here at Alpha! Also, a very warm welcome to our new VPA staff; Ms. Kendra Fehr joining us in Visual Art and Ms. Madeline deShield joining us in Dance and some Drama! Welcome aboard! We’re so blessed to have you! Note the…

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Presenting our Dance Showcase!

Posted on June 25, 2021 by mcallisterc

Congratulations to all of our dancers adn Ms. Ranford on an amazing showcase! Enjoy the fabulous dance moves here!

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A Year- Looking Backwards…

Posted on June 24, 2021 by mcallisterc

I’m not entirely sure where to begin. I’m simply amazed to be at the end of the school calendar year and be standing firmly on solid ground and be able to reflect. This was a year unlike any other in my teaching career. As the Department Head of the Visual and Performing Arts during a…

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Drama 8 One Act Play!

Posted on June 21, 2021 by mcallisterc

Drama 8 wowed the 4 teacher guests we had today with their production of “The Everafter”, a one act play talk show that had famous fairytale guests and a “live” studio audience. If they weren’t on stage, they were backstage doing amazing things, and some students did both! From Properties Design, Costumers, and Set Design…

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Alpha VPA Department

MISSION STATEMENT

To cultivate and inspire a community of passionate young artists who will go forth and learn to express themselves upon the world’s various stages and canvases with self-assurance, confidence, and resilience.  Through emotional expression, students will be able to collaborate in a safe, creative, and inclusive environment, where being one’s true self is celebrated each and every day.

Art with HeART: Black History Month art by student Alishba Sahukhan featuring Kara Walker, Aretha Franklin, Sidney Poitier, and Michèle Pearson Clarke. ’22

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