November 18, 2016     Vol. 4, Issue 24
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~ 2016-17 Alumni Artists: Baby, Remember Their Names ~


Nathan Harrington
Sabrina Carpenter Tour: Opening for Sabrina Carpenter with the Harletson trio (Nov. 17-Dec. 13)
http://www.harletson.com/
https://twitter.com/NateHarringtons
(2012 Award Winner and Performer as Joseph in Desert Stages Theatre’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”)


Emma Howard
Film: Emily in “The Beguiled” directed by Sofia Coppola (2017)
Broadway: performed with Sutton Foster in Violet (2013-14)
Broadway: Hortensia in original cast of Matilda (2012-13)
http://www.emmahoward.net/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5773826/
(2011 Award Winner as Oliver in MET2’s “Oliver!”)
(2016 Award Winner as Gertrude in MET2’s “Seussical”)


Veronica Dunne
Currently starring in Broadway's production of Chicago as Roxie Hart from Oct. 17-Nov. 26, 2016
Broadway: Roxie Hart in “Chicago” (2016)
Film: Christy in “The Ninth Passenger” (2017)
TV: Marisa Clark in Disney Channel’s “K.C. Undercover” (2015-17)
https://twitter.com/veronica_dunne
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2765134/ 
(2011 Award Winner as Baker’s Wife in Oaks Christian School’s “Into the Woods”)
(2012 Award Winner and soloist as Roxie in Young Artists Ensemble’s “Chicago” and Audrey in High Street Arts Center’s “Little Shop of Horrors”)
(2013 Artist of the Year and performer)



Arianna Afsar
Currently starring in Chicago's production of Hamilton as Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton from Sep. 2016-Sep. 2017

Regional Theatre (Chicago): Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in “Hamilton” (2016-17)
https://twitter.com/ariannaafsar
(2008 Award Nominee as Gabriella Montez in J*Company’s “Disney’s High School Musical”)


Francesca Reale
Currently starring as Emily in Netflix's Haters Back Off!

https://twitter.com/franlreale
(2012 Award Winner and Performer for Outstanding Youth Choreography at the Hamilton Academy of Music)


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Mulan Jr.
Patio Playhouse - Escondido, CA
10/14/2016 to 10/30/2016


The Producers
Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts - Huntington Beach, CA
10/14/2016 to 10/23/2016


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Valley Youth Theatre Presents the 21st Annual "A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail" (11/15/2016)
Phoenix, AZ


Canyon Crest Academy Presents "Sweet Charity" (11/4/2016)
San Diego, CA


Young Artists Ensemble Presents "Shrek Jr. the Musical" (10/30/2016)
Thousand Oaks, CA

Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents "Elf the Musical JR." (10/24/2016)
Anthem, AZ

Morgan-Wixson Theatre Presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (10/23/2016)
Santa Monica, CA

Broadway Training Center Presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (10/21/2016)
Irvington, NY


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Phoebe Koyabe as Dorcas in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Hale Center Theater in Gilbert, AZ
~ 10/13/2016 to 11/26/2016 ~

Sophia Matin as Amaryllis in The Music Man
Mesa Encore Theatre in Mesa, AZ
~ 11/4/2016 to 11/20/2016 ~

Jacob Morilak as Farquaad in Shrek the Musical
Star Theatre - Coast Kids in Oceanside, CA
~ 11/11/2016 to 11/20/2016 ~

Jessie Jo Pauley as Debbie Wilkinson in Billy Elliot
Phoenix Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
~ 11/16/2016 to 12/24/2016 ~

Ross Nemeth as Michael Caffrey in Billy Elliot
Phoenix Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
~ 11/16/2016 to 12/24/2016 ~
Jessica Sinodis as Miss Hannigan in Annie
Studio 3 in Mesa, AZ
~ 12/14/2016 to 12/20/2016 ~

Mitra Matin as Village Misses in Frances Smith Cohen's The Snow Queen
Herberger Theater Center /Center Dance Ensemble in Phoenix, AZ
~ 12/17/2016 to 12/18/2016 ~

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In the Village of the Brothers Grimm
Theater Works
Website: http://www.theaterworks.org/
Location: 8355 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ
Dates: 11/4/2016 to 11/20/2016

Shrek the Musical
Young Artists Ensemble
Website: http://yaeonline.com/
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Dates: 11/4/2016 to 11/20/2016

The Lion King
Actor's Youth Theatre
Website: http://www.actorsyouththeatre.org/
Location: 861 N Higley Road, Suite 105, Gilbert, AZ
Dates: 11/10/2016 to 11/19/2016

Doctor Dolittle
Northglenn Youth Theatre
Website: http://www.northglenn.org/nyt
Location: Northglenn, CO
Dates: 11/11/2016 to 11/20/2016

Elf Jr.
Desert Stages Theatre
Website: http://desertstages.org/
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Dates: 11/11/2016 to 12/18/2016

Thoroughly Modern Millie
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Website: http://morgan-wixson.org/
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Dates: 11/12/2016 to 12/10/2016

Into the Woods Junior
Vista Murrieta High School
Website: http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Page/10518
Location: Murrieta, CA
Dates: 11/16/2016 to 11/19/2016
Days/Times: 7:00 pm

The Curious Savage
San Clemente High School
Website: http://schsdrama.com
Location: 200 Via Sedona, San Clemente, CA
Dates: 11/16/2016 to 11/19/2016

Metamorphoses
Pascack Valley High School
Website: http://www.pvhstheatre.org
Location: Hillsdale, NJ
Dates: 11/17/2016 to 11/19/2016

Fame, Junior
Dobbs Ferry
Website: http://dfsd.org
Location: 505 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Dates: 11/18/2016 to 11/19/2016
Days/Times: Friday @ 7:00, Saturday @ 1:00 & 7:00

Hairspray
Fordham Preparatory School
Website: http://www.fordhamprep.org
Location: 441 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY
Dates: 11/18/2016 to 11/19/2016
Days/Times: 8:00 p.m.

Coney Island Christmas
Desert Stages Theatre
Website: http://desertstages.org/
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Dates: 11/25/2016 to 12/23/2016

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
East Valley Children's Theatre
Website: http://www.evct.org/
Location: Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa, AZ
Dates: 12/1/2016 to 12/11/2016

A Christmas Carol
NCRT Theatre School
Website: http://northcoastrep.org/TheatreSchool/
Location: 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA
Box Office: (858) 481-1055
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/4/2016

A Christmas Carol
STAR Repertory Theatre
Website: http://www.STARrepertorytheatre.com
Location: 303 Main Street, Vista, CA
Box Office: 760-751-3035
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/11/2016
Days/Times: Fridays, Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2 pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Clairemont High School
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ClairemontHighTheatre/?fref=ts
Location: 4150 Ute Drive, San Diego, CA
Box Office: (858) 273-0201
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/10/2016
Days/Times: Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays at 2pm

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail
Valley Youth Theatre
Website: http://www.vyt.com/
Location: 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix, AZ
Box Office: (602) 253 - 8188
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/23/2016

Cheaper by the Dozen
Starlight Community Theater
Website: http://www.starlightcommunitytheater.com/
Location: 1611 W Whispering Wind Dr, Phoenix, AZ
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/11/2016

Sweet Charity
Canyon Crest Academy
Website: http://www.cca-envision.org/
Location: 5951 E Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/10/2016

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Spotlight Youth Theatre
Website: http://www.spotlightyouththeatre.org/
Location: 10620 N 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ
Box Office: 602.843.8318
Dates: 12/2/2016 to 12/18/2016

Camp Stowaway
Archer School for Girls
Website: http://www.archer.org/
Location: 11725 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Dates: 12/8/2016 to 12/10/2016

Elf the Musical Jr.
Musical Theatre of Anthem
Website: http://www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org/
Location: 42323 N Vision Way, Anthem, AZ
Dates: 12/8/2016 to 12/18/2016
Days/Times: Th-Fri @ 7P, Sat @ 3P, 5P, 7P, Sun 12/10 @ 1P, 3P & 5P; Sun 12/18 @ 1P & 3P

Sylvia
Village Christian Schools
Location: 8930 Village Ave, Sun Valley, CA
Dates: 12/8/2016 to 12/11/2016

White Christmas
Actor's Youth Theatre
Website: http://www.actorsyouththeatre.org/
Location: 861 N Higley Road, Suite 105, Gilbert, AZ
Dates: 12/8/2016 to 12/17/2016

A Chorus Line
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Website: http://www.lachsa.net
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Dates: 12/9/2016 to 12/10/2016
Days/Times: December 9th @ 7:30 and December 10th @ 2:00 and 7:30

Annie, Jr.
Greasepaint Youtheatre
Website: http://www.greasepaint.org/
Location: 7020 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Dates: 12/9/2016 to 12/18/2016

Annie Jr.
Studio 3
Website: http://www.studio3arts.com/
Location: 511 W Guadalupe Rd Suite 12, Gilbert, AZ
Dates: 12/14/2016 to 12/20/2016


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Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy
Type: Vocal
Website: http://www.studio3arts.com/
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Phone: 602-228-3288
Description: Offering private and group voice to all ages, boys and girls, men and women.

Academy For the Performing Arts
Type: Drama
Website: http://www.hbapa.org
E-Mail: rrotenberry@hboilers.com
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: (714) 536-2514 x4025
Description: A magnet high school program that offers instruction in acting, musical theatre, dance, playwriting, directing, technical theatre, costuming, commercial recording arts and more. APA also offers APA Kids and Summer Fest with classes for grades K-10.

Choreography By Ali
Type: Drama
Website: http://choreographybyali.com/
Location: Fallbrook, CA

D.E.E. Studio Productions Performing Arts Academy
Type: Drama
Website: http://www.deestudioproductions.com
E-Mail: dsptalent@aol.com
Location: 26566 Shakespeare Lane, Stevenson Ranch, CA
Phone: 661-254-4543
Description: Offers lessons in drama, voice, dance, piano and guitar.

Darleen Hampson
Type: Drama
E-Mail: darleen1953@yahoo.com
Location: Visalia, CA
Phone: 559-759-0813

JA Vocal Music
Type: Vocal
Website: http://www.javocalmusic.com
E-Mail: jeanette@javocalmusic.com
Location: 7246 Eton Ave. Unit C, Canoga Park, CA
Phone: (818) 357-6253

Molly's Vocal and Piano Studios
Type: Vocal
Website: http://www.ocvoiceteacher.com
E-Mail: mollygutman@gmail.com
Location: 711 W. 17th St., Suite D8, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone: 714-501-2234
Description: Offers lessons in voice, piano, and music theory

Mt Shasta Childrens Theatre
Type: Drama
Website: http://shastastudios.net
E-Mail: shastastudios@yahoo.com
Location: 108 Old Mc Cloud Rd, Mt Shasta, CA
Phone: (917) 371-7594

Ron Depuy
Type: Vocal
E-Mail: depuym@gmail.com
Location: San Diego, CA
Phone: 619-316-4239
Description: Vocal, Piano, and Guitar

Visionary School for the Performing Arts
Type: Drama
Website: http://visionarydancetheatre.org/Education/
Location: 8803 1/2 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA
Phone: 619-758-8112

Janet Frenkel
Type: Vocal
E-Mail: jsf1224@gmail.com
Location: 6650 Thackston Drive, Riverview, FL
Phone: 813-244-8669

Christian Youth Theater-Atlanta
Type: Drama
Website: http://www.cytatlanta.com
E-Mail: michellejevans@yahoo.com
Location: 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 678-640-0076

Linda Giffin Piano & Voice Studio
Type: Vocal
Website: http://www.pianoandsinginglessons.com/
E-Mail: sing88keys@gmail.com
Location: 26 Brookfield Terrace, Framingham, MA

Acting Out Playhouse
Type: Drama
Website: http://www.theactingoutplayhouse.com/
Location: 65 Main St., Warwick, NY
Phone: 845-986-2629


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