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Art, Music and Theater
Dwight R., Kara K., and artist-in-residence
Jim Rensink with internationally renowned
oboe soloist and principal oboe of the New
York Philharmonic, Sherry Sylar — after
lunching together at Fiorello’s on Broadway!
production, songwriting/composition,
script writing, video performances, artist
development, and other multimedia using
traditional and cutting edge technology.
Normally these types of courses are taught
in college, or at schools that specialize
in just this area. The fact that we are
teaching them at SKS is indicative of our
progressive thinking and our recognition
T
he Storm King School Department of Performing Arts presented the 2nd Annual
Student-Directed “Winter One-Acts” the weekend of February 24 at the Walter
Reade, Jr. Theatre. Seven short plays were performed: five were written by known play-
wrights such as Christopher Durang and Shel Silverstein and two were original pieces by
SKS students Livi P. and Evan E.
Directing was a new experience for most of the students. Assisted and mentored by
faculty advisors Anne Fulton, Harold Heno and Felicia Lipchik-Gell, the young directors
were responsible for casting and rehearsing their shows, as well as acquiring costumes
and props. The set, designed by Harold Heno, was built for the fall Shakespeare produc-
tion. The student directors made use of it and found creative ways to tailor it to their
shows’ needs. As was the case last year, the students chose (and wrote) comedies for the
production. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive, particularly the night
of the performance for the SKS students and faculty when the laughs were non-stop.
The “Winter One-Acts” generated excitement on campus for the spring musical
comedy, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Auditions were held February 28 and twenty-eight
students auditioned! Performance dates are May 12, 13, 17, 18 & 19 with evening per-
formances at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00. Be sure to mark your calendar and join
us for this light-hearted musical, directed by Anne Fulton with music direction by James
Rensink and choreography by Jeanette Perk.
of the types of employment fields that
our students are interested in pursuing.
Couple that with the fact that none of
our competition is offering these courses
as part of their curriculum (except in
some cases where summer programs are
being offered) gives us a niche in this area.
Live video streaming via the school
website and recorded shows will feature
a variety of performances. The CAC at
SKS provides the programs that develop
individual creative talents and the foun-
dation for students who desire to pursue
a career in creative arts.
For more info on The CAC, contact
Frank Annunziata at fannunziata@sks.org.
-Frank Annunziata,
Director, Creative Arts Center
Winter One Acts
Left (from left to right): John S., Kara K., and
Olivia G. perform in a One-Act Play. Above:
Dwight R. and Alex B.
tHEAtER PHOtOS: SHU S.
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