Category: CPHS Performing Arts

A large group of the Theatre Arts students participated this year in the 2nd Annual Theatre Day organized by Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists in Partnership with Hoboken High School on Friday January 8th, 2016. The students took part in a full day of theatre activities taught by professionals who are leading the field...

     In just its fourth year, the after school Theater Arts credited course has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices and encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. This year in particular has been special due to both having complete...

County Prep Dance Alumni Concert The County Prep Dance Program held their first ever Alumni Showcase on Friday, January 8th. The event marked the 15th anniversary of the County Prep Dance Program under the direction of Ms. Heather Warfel Sandler.  22 dance alumni were involved in performing and video segments highlighting their current projects in...

Ms.Heather Warfel Sandler proudly announces an alumni concert featuring graduates of the County Prep Dance Program.  The program is celebrating its 15th year under Ms.Warfel-Sandler’s direction. This promises to be a special night, with over 15 graduates who are still actively studying and performing in dance, music, and theater.  It is also an opportunity for...

The County Prep dance classes were visited by Kris Van Nest of This Learning, who spent the day finding out more about the students and values of the school and this program. The resulting video is currently being featured on their website. This Learning is an online resource that highlights exceptional educational opportunities. Founder Kris...

Circle in the Square Theatre School, the only accredited training conservatory associated with aBroadway theatre in NYC, awarded County Prep Juniors Alexia Velazquez and Joshua Dunn fullscholarships for their 7-week intensive Summer Workshop in Musical Theatre. The scholarship covered tuition, transportation and lunch stipend for the entire program. The musical theatre workshops consisted of various Acting...

The County Prep High School Dance Program was a featured event in the September 11 JC Fridays Festival, a citywide festival of arts and culture. The Dance III class organized a structured dance improvisation, using the space and architecture of the city as inspiration for movement. The dance began at the Grove Street end of...

County Prep sophomore Adam Hassan plays a lead role in Art House Productions’ original play, The House of Atreus. He is performing alongside adult professional actors and members of the Actors Equity Association. Adam is a theater major at County Prep, and has performed lead roles in the school’s productions of In the Heights and...

County Prep High School Performing Arts Classes attended the Hudson County Teen Arts Alliance Festival on May 28th and June 2nd.  Instructors Raluca Shields and Heather Warfel Sandler brought over 40 students to participate in workshops and performances over the two days.  The highest award of Top Honors in Dance went to County Prep Junior...

On May 14 & 15, the County Prep Dance Program presented its 14th Annual Concert, SPECTRUM.  The show included choreography by the students, instructor Ms. Heather Warfel Sandler, alumni John Hines and Crystal Vasquez, as well as Guest Artist Meagan Woods, a professional choreographer and dancer.  The sold-out show received rave reviews from long-time supporters as well...