The Theatre Arts students participated in the Manhattan Theatre Club Core Education program of the Broadway Production of The Nap. Part of this program, our students participated in workshops with Manhattan Theatre Club resident artist, actress and playwright Nilaja Sun, in order to prepare and discuss the play. During the workshops they acted, read, improvised and wrote...
Category: 50 – VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
High Tech Alumnus Elyssa Cueto Performs as Backup Dancer on American Music Awards
(Los Angeles, CA—October 9, 2018) High Tech Alumnus and former Dance major Elyssa Cueto, a resident of North Bergen, performed as a backup dancer for Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin at this year's American Music Awards, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech.
High Tech’s Brianna Paradiso Sings National Anthem at New York Rangers/New Jersey Devils Game
(New York, NY–September 24, 2018) High Tech High School junior Brianna Paradiso, a resident of Jersey City and a Musical Theatre major, recently sang the National Anthem at the New York Rangers/New Jersey Devils game at Madison Square Garden.
County Prep Theatre Arts performs García Lorca’s Bodas de Sangre
In just its sixth year, County Prep Theatre Arts class has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices, and are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theatre. The show was designed by our professional lighting designer, Mr. Lance Michel, and was directed...
County Prep Sophomore Tyla Gibson Wins the Judges Award at the Alliance of Teen Artists Festival
On May 22nd, Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre students from our school participated in the Alliance of Teen Artists Festival which took place at New Jersey City University. The students presented a scene and two monologues for the Small Group Drama Division, a song for the Small Musical division, and two larger numbers for the...
County Prep Theatre Arts News
Foxy Award Nominations for the Cast of Summer and Smoke Mrs. Shields is very excited to announce that our 2017 production of Summer and Smoke, by Tennessee Williams, has earned the cast two Foxy award nominations this year. Our production has received nominations for Outstanding Performance for recent graduate Adam Hassan (Outstanding Performance by a...
County Prep Dance Program’s Performance Invitation and Exciting News
Director Ms. Warfel-Sandler of the County Prep Dance Program and the CP dance majors invite you to join us in celebrating the following news: - May 10 & 11 at 7pm in the County Prep 407 Theatre, we present our 17th Annual Dance Concert, Memory In Motion. In creating the show, our students interviewed family members about different times in their...
County Prep Theater Arts Performs the Musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
In just its sixth year, the after school Theater Arts class has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices, and are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. Once again, the show had complete live accompaniment, by renowned pianist Craig Ketter, under...
County Prep Theatre Arts Students Attend 3rd Annual Theatre Day in Hudson County
A large group of the County Prep Theatre Arts students participated this year in the 3rd Annual Theatre Day organized by Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists in partnership with Hoboken High School on Friday January 19, 2018. The students took part in a full day of theatre activities taught by professionals who are leading...