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• Middle School Performing Arts Students to Present 'The Wiz'

  Roy Barber, Performing Arts Instructor

  Posted May 7, 2013

  Ease on Down the Road because the WIZ is coming to St. Andrew's May 18th at 7:30pm and May 19th at 3:00pm. The dynamic Middle School cast will bring this ageless, funny and touching story to you in song and dance. The tech crew is designing a fun set, suggested by Michael McShane, and the MS Show Band never sounded better. The book by William Brown and the music by Charlie Smalls is some of the best R and B from Motown. Come with Dorothy (Jewell Wooten) over the rainbow and meet the Wiz.

  
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• Spring Dance Concert: Thursday, May 2nd

  Roxie Thomas, Performing Arts-Dance Instructor

  Posted April 23, 2013

  Are you looking for a fun filled evening? Tired of re-runs on your television? Well then don’t miss an exhilarating performance by SAES: Dance Company Thursday night! The dancers have been working hard this trimester to build a spectacular show titled “Ever-Evolving Connections”. During this evening of dance you will have the opportunity to view new works by four student choreographers: Zsari Delaney, Drew Looney, Christian Mason, and Kaitlin Smith. Opening with a swing dance number and ending with dramatic classical music, this concert will take you on a journey of creativity, enchantment, and excitement. Please come out and support this amazing evening of dance. See you Thursday May 2, 2013 @ 7:30pm in MacDonald Hall! Admission free. Food and Beverages included!

  
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• St. Andrew's Celebrates Performing Arts Student Achievements

  David Brandt, History Teacher

  Posted April 23, 2013

  The St. Andrew’s community recognized distinguished achievement in the performing arts on Thursday April 25th in an assembly that emphasized the school’s commitment to fostering students’ talent in areas involving vocal music, musical theatre, orchestral performance, dance, drama, jazz band, and technical theatre.

  
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• Cappies Review: 'St. Andrew’s Pippin an Outstanding Production'

  Posted March 5, 2013

  After months of hard work, the St. Andrew's Performing Arts department presented Pippin and received acclaim from the community. The favorable recognition continues as the Cappies review of the musical labeled it 'an outstanding production' and highlighted the talents of the musical artists and production team. To read the full review on the Washington Post website click here. Congratulations Lions!

  
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• Join Us This Weekend for Our Winter Musical: Pippin!

  Ritchie Porter, Drama Instructor

  Posted February 19, 2013

  The St. Andrew’s Players, made of Upper School actors, musicians and theatre technicians, look forward to presenting Pippin.

  Performance Dates: Friday, February 22 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, February 23 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, February 24 at 3 pm. Tickets are $3 for Students and Seniors and $7 for Adults. No reservations are necessary. The Saturday matinee will attended by student reviewers from the Cappies, and is free to all SAES students.

  
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