ALUMNI BRAVO!
‘The Official Alumni Newsletter, where we connect you with news and updates from The National Alumni Association of The Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts.’
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WE NEED YOU! VOLUNTEER OR JOIN A COMMITTEE TODAY!
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The Alumni Association needs your expertise and experience on the committees that serve as the functioning infrastructure of the Association. We will post the committees and various volunteer opportunities for your review and to help you determine how you would like to involved in the Association. We hope that you consider joining. It is through these committees that the brothers and sisters of our Association will remain connected.
The committees will not be the only ones available but will provide the foundation for our organization moving forward. If you’d like to join any of the committees listed below or get more information please visit https://scpaalumni.org/get-involved or please email us at info@scpaalumni.org.
- Alumni Engagement (Chair: Catreece Tatum)
- Marketing/Communications (Chairs: Joshua Trotter & Tomica Chitterson)
- Development Committee (Chair: Vicka Bell Robinson)
- Exploratory Committee (Arts) (Chair: Dennis Betz)
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
THE FUTURE IS NOW CAMPAIGN!
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SISTERS OF SCPA 10 YEAR REUNION!
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT!
We shine a light monthly on SCPA Alumni who are taking the world by storm with the tools they learned in life both during and after time at SCPA.
To be considered to be in the Alumni Spotlight for an upcoming issue of the Alumni Bravo Newsletter submit your story to info@scpaalumni.org.
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ALUMNI SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ERICA ROOT
The Alumni Spotlight for September 2019 is Mrs. Erica Root (Hogg). Erica is an artist, illustrator, and 1996 SCPA graduate.
Erica recently signed with Lila Rogers Studio, which she describes as a dream come true! She said SCPA fostered her love of art in such a wonderful way that she has carried it into adulthood. She believes that acknowledging creative passion in children is so valuable and can allow even the littlest creative dreamers to hang on to that dream until it become reality.
Erica describes herself as a self proclaimed art nerd living in the colorful, lively, and sometimes gritty city of Philadelphia with her husband and two children.
CONGRATULATIONS ERICA!!
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ALUMNI HAPPENINGS!
Supporting SCPA Alumni personal Events, Shows, Business, Films and Music.
Submit your “Alumni Happening” to info@scpaalumni.org.
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Congratulations to SCPA Alumni, Kiki Layne on joining the cast of the Coming to America sequel! Kiki now joins the comedic cast of actors including those who are returning to their classic roles like Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones. The movie is slated to come out December of 2020.
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Bravo to Alumni and up and coming Singer Arin Ray for dropping his latest collaboration “Changes” with Singer Kelani! The two of them pictured here!
To watch the music video click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky5UlESyYAA
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Round of applause for Class of 80 Alum David Goldsmith. David was a song writer for the latest Disney franchise of “Descendants 3” writing the lyrics to the song “My once upon a time.” Sung by Dove Camron. The Soundtrack quickly became the #1 Album in all categories on iTunes.
To view David’s song “My Once upon a time.” From Disney’s Descendants 3 click the link here: https://youtu.be/sdxARQoF_C4
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Recent SCPA Grad Adanya Stephens wow’d the audience at the Cincinnati Public Schools ‘Back to School’ gathering of principals and administrators. She earned a standing ovation from the standing room only audience. she shared her spoken word artistry, with a profoundly important message about unplugging, slowing down, and getting grounded with one another in face to face conversations. Now, she’s taking off for Oberlin College and Conservatory! Way to go!
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BRAVA to SCPA alumna Zina Camblin. Zina is a staff writer for: 1) Hulu’s upcoming series “Wu Tang: An American Saga” premiering September 4th, and 2) “Almost Family”, premiering October 2nd on FOX.
Zina completed the playwrighting program at The Juilliard School, and she currently teaches in Northwestern University’s MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage. She has taught television writing, documentary-style theatre, playwriting, and introduction to acting. Zina was honored among Variety Magazine’s Top 10 Teachers in Entertainment Education. Well done Zina!
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In the recent issue of Dance Magazine, two SCPA alums and present Artistic Directors of prominent ballet companies – Amy Seiwert (Sacramento Ballet) and James Sofranko (Grand Rapids Ballet) – are featured!
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Dance Magazine spoke with these newly minted leaders, at the beginning and then again at the end of their first seasons as artistic directors of long-running ballet companies. It affords rich insights to role of Artistic Director, and how they lead in prominent ballet companies. Congratulations Amy and James!
Click This Link to Read: https://www.dancemagazine.com/ballet-artistic-director-2639610757.html
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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES!
A New section of the SCPA Alumni newsletter and Website where you can submit your various life updates and keep your fellow peers engaged with your life today!
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SEND US A CLASS NOTES!
Have you recently….
Got Married?
Given Birth?
Opened a new business venture?
Been featured in the media?
Been cast in a show?
Won an award?
Celebrated a milestone?
Released a new album or song?
Created a video?
Retired?
We’d love to hear about it and share with your peers in the Alumni Association. Add your Alumni Class note via our form here: https://forms.gle/nERgzeNDRJqqrxmD6
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SCPA NEWS AND EVENTS!
Supporting SCPA and all the current events and achievements made by Students and Staff in Arts and Academics.
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SCPA Students and Alum Casted in Playhouse in the Parks Production of Once on this Island!
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Alumni and Actor Kenneth Early was recently casted in the Playhouse in the Parks production of Once on this Island. Little did he know he’d be joined by two current young talents from SCPA.
Morgan O. Reynolds and Asada Austin are both playing the role of Little Ti Moune/Little Girl in the show, While Ken is casted as Armond. We are so proud of Morgan, Asada, and Kenneth and can’t wait to see the magic unfold on stage!
You can catch their performances of Once on this Island on September 7th – October 6th. To purchase tickets or to read more about the show or the actors like Morgan, Asada, or Kenneth click the link: https://cincyplay.com/productions/once-on-this-island?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Island2019&utm_content=Promoted%20Post&fbclid=IwAR1ZPkncJiC96mcuPQerPAz4gAvqL8rsJY9p5DYZhdKi4XkQ138opphNoMw
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SCPA 6th Grader
lands a Professional Role!
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A 6th Grade SCPA Student is already making his mark on the professional stage ! Espen Wells-Jordan has been casted in an Ensemble Theatre production of Fun Home The Musical! Running August 31st – September 28th!
Espen has majored in Drama and Vocal Music at SCPA. He was also cast in the SCPA Music Theater Production of Freaky Friday: The Musical last year.
Espen is the son of Alum Jacqueline Wells and brother to Xander and Adalida Wells who are also talented SCPA Alumni.
Break a Leg, Espen! We can’t wait to see what you do next!
To get tickets to see Espen Click the Link: https://www.ensemblecincinnati.org/tickets/buy-tickets?fbclid=IwAR3fUzDfXnk0o8FPp6ZRBZ2R_GIwcCFwMTKYNLC8FN0XBzIJMuEYmfT5yKo
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THE SISTERS OF SCPA MEMBERSHIP JUMPS TO NEW HIGHETS!
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A Standing ovation goes to Ms.Jacquelie Cox and the entire Sisters of SCPA program for a record number of members! 102 girls are joining the girls empowerment group at SCPA! We are so happy that the Sisters of SCPA are continuing to thrive! To get invoved or reconnect with the Sisters of SCPA! See our article above!
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LACHEY ARTS MUSIC THEATER
SHOWCASE 2019
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Another year another successful Lachey Arts Musical Theater Camp at SCPA. For the past few years Alumni and performers Lea and Drew Lachey have produced an amazing music theater camp experience for many kids from all over. The camp is only a few weeks yet SCPA Music Theater students and kids from the camp get a great theater experience from people in the business. Students get training from many artists from fellow alum, Jay Goodlett to Merle Dandridge.
Students performed a variety of songs and scenes from musicals like Music Man and Rent. We salute Lea and Drew for pushing music theater forward at SCPA every year!
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NEW CPS PLAN:
DESTINATION CINCINNATI
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DESTINATION CINCINNATI
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Check out the video above to see our Fellow Alumni and current Cincinnati Public Schools Superintendent Laura Mitchell and the CPS School Boards roll out of their latest strategic plan for the Cincinnati Public Schools District! Destination Cincinnati!
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SCPA ART TEACHER HAS AN ART EXIBITION COMING SOON!
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SCPA’s Visual Arts teacher, Alice Pixley Young has an upcoming exhibition at the Taft Museum of Art. Her multimedia immersive installation invokes 19th century landscape traditions while examining environmental change in today’s natural world. The exhibition program states, “Her installation will offer a contemporary counterpoint to the landscape paintings in the Taft’s permanent collection.” This is a hallmark of SCPA – teachers who bring their professional/artistic practice in to the classroom. Congratulations, Alice!
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BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!
Click the link now to create a profile on our website. Learn about membership levels, and officially become a member of the NAAcSCPA!
https://scpaalumni.org/membership/
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Submit your SCPA Story!
The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to put out Alumni Stories! Send us your personal account of “How having an arts education” influenced your current career. Submissions can be sent t0 info@scpaalumni.org!
Please include a picture with your submission. Those who submit stories have a chance to be featured in an Alumni Newsletter or other media publication.
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PHOTO AND VIDEO GALLERY
Check out our media library on the SCPA alumni website. You can help build our gallery by sending in picture/videos of shows and events of years past so everyone has a chance to look back on our days at SCPA. Send in appropriate media content to info@scpaalumni.org and let us know as much detail and context about the photo as possible.
https://scpaalumni.org/media/
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HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR ASSOCIATION?
Email us questions at info@scpaalumni.org or just go to our website and get informed about how our SCPA Alumni Association is operating.
https://scpaalumni.org
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LEARN ABOUT OUR PAST/PRESENT SUPPORT FOR SCPA
Click the link to learn all of the different ways the Alumni Association continues to support Artistic and Academic Excellence at SCPA.
Also be on the look out for our engagement survey coming out on social media soon!
https://scpaalumni.org/donations/
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LEARN HOW TO MAKE A DONATION
Click the link to learn all of the different ways you can make a contribution to our Alumni Association.
https://scpaalumni.org/donations/
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Alumni News!
Want to stay updated on news from the Alumni Association? Or have you missed something we did? We have a page dedicated to keeping you in the loop.
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