Congratulations to County Prep’s Audio Visual Production students Tyanna Baez, Shayna Martins-Krasner, and Qu’Raun Scott-McKoy for their acceptance into The Jewish Museum’s High School Video Workshop! Audio Visual Production teacher, Ms. Pica, is very proud of them for their hard-work and excited to see the great films they’ll create throughout the workshop. The students,...
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County Prep’s Improvisation Class Performs in the Third Annual Improv Show: County Prep Live
Only two weeks after our very successful run of The Fantasticks, County Prep theatre arts improvisers performed in our third annual improvisation event, County Prep Live. The show was loosely formatted after NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It was hosted by Matthew Riccardi, with special musical guest Kailyn Segovia and guest appearances by Theatre Arts alumnus...
County Prep’s AV Students Visit the NBA Replay Center
On February 10, 2017 Ms. Pica’s Audio Visual Production class visited the NBA Replay Center in Secaucus, NJ. The junior class had the privilege to meet Justin Bykofsky, Senior Coordinator at the Instant Replay Center. Bykofsky explained that at the Replay Center they make strategic game decisions based on the use of HD cameras and...
County Prep’s Kyle Velazquez Wins 2nd Place in Musical Theatre Competition at Teacher’s College, Columbia University
Mrs. Shields proudly announces that Theatre Arts Junior Kyle Velazquez won Second place in the Upper High School Musical Theatre Category IV, at Columbia University on February 5, 2017. This contest took place as part of the NATS- NYC Student Vocal Auditions at Teacher’s College, Columbia University in New York City. Kyle sang “Oh, What...
County Prep Theater Arts Performs the Musical The Fantasticks
In just its fifth 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 are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. This year in particular has been special due to having complete live accompaniment...
County Prep Theatre Arts Students Attend 3rd Annual Theatre Day
All of the Theatre Arts students from County Prep HS participated this year in the 3rd Annual Theatre Day. It was organized by the Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists in partnership with Hoboken High School on Friday January 6th, 2017. The students took part in a full day of theatre activities taught by professionals...
County Prep Students Receive Awards at FCCLA Fall Conference
The NJ FCCLA Fall Conference was held on November 21, 2016 in Pines Manor, Edison, NJ and attended by 600 people. The total awards for County Prep students were 2 bronze, 4 silver, and 13 gold. Awards were given to the following County Prep Students. Congratulations to them all! Apple Bake-off Sherry Joseph – Bronze...
County Prep’s AV Production Students Visit Long Shot Productions
On October 26th, 2016 County Prep’s Audio Visual Production students took a field trip to Long Shot Productions in Fairfield, New Jersey. Our students got to meet Lisa Marie Latino, the passionate creator of Long Shot Productions LLC, who shared with us her journey on starting her own production company. We had the opportunity to...
County Prep Dance Program Invited to the Jersey City Artist Tour
On Sunday October 9th, the County Prep Dance Program was invited by Art House Productions to perform at the JCAST Flagship location. Juniors, Seniors and three alumni participated in the event, which is one of Jersey City's most popular and long running celebrations of local arts. The artist tour brings together visual artists, and this...
County Prep Theatre Arts Junior Kyle Velazquez Attends the ITheatrics Summer Theatre Program
County Prep Theatre Arts Junior Kyle Velazquez participated in the ITheatrics Summer Theatre Program this summer. This company is known for making the high school, middle school and elementary school editions of big Broadway musicals. Acceptance into the program was already a big honor for Kyle, who loved everything about it, from stepping off the...