Shining a light on our amazing alumni as we celebrate Black History Month!
https://thelearninglamp.org/os1wsjok68m With such a rich array of successful alum, it’s easy to celebrate contributions of Black artists simply by reconnecting with VPA graduates. This week, we honor and celebrate former VPA students who’ve made their mark on the world and helped shape their respective art forms.
https://londonorienteering.co.uk/2023/11/5t37drivif3Charlie Barnett
go site Barnett is a VPA Theatre grad who attended Juilliard after high school. His big break roared forth forceful as a flame: he starred as Peter Mills on NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” and later starred in the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Russian Doll” and the Netflix series “Tales from the City.” He’s appeared in a number of films and TV shows as well, and has reunited with other VPA alum to produce productions in Los Angeles, where he resides.
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https://palmlabsadhesives.com/oy40weiiach Not only has Charlie’s career made his Booker VPA family proud, but he also has supported the future of the arts by providing scholarship funds through our Kaleidoscope of Creativity scholarship program. We are grateful for his unflagging support of the VPA and our aspiring artists and inspired by his kindness, generosity, and example.
https://thelearninglamp.org/qpkhs9tr74LaMichael Leonard
watch LaMichael Leonard, VPA Dance graduate, has made history by becoming the first Black principal in the Lido de Paris Dance Company in Paris, France.
sourceBuy Valium From India LaMichael Zoomed into Ms. Courtney’s dance classes Wednesday to share his insights as a Black artist, what it means to listen to your passions vs. trends, and what he’s doing at Lido de Paris to hold company managers accountable for bringing diversity to the stage.
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https://makerversity.org/d183jo3Camia Green
https://vaidosaefeminina.com/index.php/pmxwalr7uqd On Friday, the Dance Department had the chance to meet Atlanta-based dancer Camia Green, who’s successful commercial dance career has taken her to stages all around the world.
Buy Valium Diazepam Ukhttps://londonorienteering.co.uk/2023/11/accim1qvton During the Zoom, she shared stories about her career in commercial dance, leveling with the students about how her Blackness has shaped her career, from casting probabilities to wig management.
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https://www.mtwmag.com/340d9uu1g Camia offered tips and lessons learned along the way, lamenting that often in an audition room, while she’ll find camaraderie with other Black women dancers, the reality is that only one will likely be cast:
enterBuy Valium Belfast “They will just throw one Black person in the cast and be like, ‘this is diversity.’ And that’s not really diversity. Diversity is all ethnicities, all backgrounds, everyone’s sexual orientation: that’s what diversity is.”
https://naturallyequine.com/2023/11/ww06bq65oFilm students enjoy screen time in ‘Fear of Rain’
https://iberomedia.com/blog-inbound-marketing/v8xsawq Four Film students and their teacher, Mr. John Timpe, appear onscreen in Lionsgate’s new film, “Fear of Rain,” a psychological thriller directed by Castille Landon. The film explores schizophrenia through its teenaged protagonist.
clicksource site The gig was offered by one of the film’s producers, Lori Abrams. Dr. Abrams’ daughter Ashley, who graduated from the Theatre Department, also appears in the film as a feature role.
https://deepblue.com/m47f7o9https://melissasmissteak.com/1r7m1ajf Mr. Timpe said that beyond the fun of seeing himself and his students, including his daughter Maren, on film, the experience provided a firsthand education of a professional film shoot.
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enter sitehttps://www.mtwmag.com/vnpryggita6 Other than Maren, former film students Heather Garcia, Kiara Harris, and Lindsey Jennings appear in campus scenes.
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https://makerversity.org/c5mvc9pu “We had to do, like, 15 takes. I was nervous that if I didn’t get my part right, I’d ruin that moment in the film,” Timpe said.
see The film was shot on location at Hillsborough High School and other Tampa, Sarasota and St. Pete areas. VPA Film students participated in May 2019, just after Timpe and Abrams met at the Kaleidoscope of Creativity fundraiser at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe rooftop that year.
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https://www.lizandryan.com/qtq20l0x42k Timpe was invited to a private premiere of the screening when it was released in theatres on Feb. 12. It’s available on demand at iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Vudu. It will also be released to DVD and Blu-Ray.
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https://clikealo.com/vybizm5 The VPA Theatre Department received a check for $1,185 for the SoloSynergy plays written and directed by the VPA Theatre level 3 class. The project is a collaboration with SaraSolo director and Broadway actress Ann Morrison. Smith, Morrison, and Walton work with the junior class in writing and rehearsing personal, one-woman/man shows that offer audiences an intimate look into the lives of these young artists.
Buy Diazepam Next Day Delivery Uk This year, due to Covid, the performances were recorded and streamed, with a pay-as-you-can fee structure. All proceeds were given directly to the Theatre Department. Ms. Smith, on behalf of the VPA Theatre Department, thanks SaraSolo for their partnership and generosity, and all who tuned in to see these performances. Community support for the VPA is humbling!
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