Saint Ann's School Alumni News

Jamal Jackson Dance Company, led by Jamal Jackson ’96, will be performing their piece 'Adultification' at Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn from May 7-9. The work explores the joy created by young Black children and juxtaposes it with the forced adulthood that is set upon them. You can purchase tickets by following this link:

JAMAL JACKSON DANCE COMPANY | MAY 7-9 — Triskelion Arts JAMAL JACKSON DANCE COMPANY Photo by Becca Marcela Oviatt MAY 7 & 8, 8PMMAY 9, 3PM BUY TICKETS EARLY BIRDS$22 / $30 SUPERFAN / $50 🌟 SUPPORTER$17 HEARTSAT-THE-DOOR$26 / $30 SUPERFAN / $50 🌟 SUPPORTER$17 HEARTS All seating is general admission Photo by Becca Marcela Oviatt Adultification Adulti...

Congratulations to Lola Kirke ’08 and the entire cast of Sinners Movie for winning Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA!

Connie Halporn ’74 is helping organize Weaving Strength with the National Women's Martial Arts Federation on March 28–29, 2026 at Brooklyn Martial Arts (293 Livingston St., Brooklyn). This two-afternoon event (2:00–5:30 PM) welcomes women, girls, transgender, and non-binary participants of all experience levels for classes including Tai Chi sword, ground fighting foundations, an Inner Woman Warrior workshop, Judo Games, and more.

Known for its inclusive, supportive atmosphere, the training is open to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. You can register by following this link:

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After the passing of his father George Gillson in May 2024, Tavet Gillson ’00 created this website to honor and preserve his creative work. In many ways, George embodied Saint Ann’s ethos with his boundless artistic curiosity, generosity of spirit and deep commitment to creative expression. We invite you to peruse the site, explore his work and enjoy this beautiful tribute to a life of imagination and artistry.

George Gillson - in memoriam Sculpture, art, limericks and music by SoHo artist George Gillson

Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 6:30pm for a private community showing of "On a String" which was written, directed by, and starring Isabel Hagen ’09. The event will be held at Saint Ann's School (129 Pierrepont Street), and the premier will be followed by a Q&A with Isabel and additional members of the film's creative team.

You can register by clicking through the original invitation here:
http://bit.ly/3XF2cQR

Inspired by her real life as a classically trained musician, Isabel Hagen discusses her feature directorial debut, ‘On A String,’ as part of a special video series presented by City National Bank. Don't miss the premiere at #Tribeca2025. Get your tickets at TribecaFilm.com

Saint Ann's will be in Philadelphia for an alumni gathering on Tuesday, November 18th at Harper's Garden from 6:00pm - 8:00pm! Join us for food, drinks, and community. If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

You can RSVP by following this link:
https://forms.gle/GVyWYpbsUxt2Ff2f7

Join us at Saint Ann's School (129 Pierrepont Street) on Friday, Nov. 7th for a Go workshop at 4:00pm and screening of The Surrounding Game at 5:30pm, followed by a Q&A with director Will Lockhart '08. You can register by following this link:

Celebrate Saint Ann's | The Surrounding Game with Will Lockhart '08

Thomas Beller ’83 will be reading from his latest book, "Degas at the Gas Station: Essays," at Books Are Magic on Smith Street on November 5th at 7:00pm. You can reserve your spot now by following this link:
bit.ly/47F6gWX

You can also preorder your copy with a 30% discount using the code "E25BELLR" at https://dukeupress.edu/degas-at-the-gas-station until November 5th.

In-Store: Thomas Beller: Degas at the Gas Station w/ Phillip Lopate “This is a treasure trove of glimmering pieces on fatherhood and youth, odd jobs and urban life.” —Ed Park

Elena Sheppard ’05’s debut book, "The Eternal Forest", will be released on September 30. This memoir traces one family’s exile from Cuba, weaving together memory, cultural mythology, and the history of Cuban-American relations.

Be among the first to read it! You can preorder here:

The Eternal Forest 9781250287687 - Macmillan  In the tradition of The Yellow House, a memoir of the Cuban diaspora that follows one family’s exile from the island that they loved, and were for...

An upcoming event in Brooklyn with Niki Russ Federman '95 about her new book, '100 Years of Appetizing.'

Niki Russ Federman & Josh Russ Tupper present Russ & Daughters Niki Russ Federman & Josh Russ Tupper present Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing, at the Center for New Jewish Culture.

We're excited to celebrate the recent book release from Caroline Hagood '00! "Goblin Mode: A Speculative Memoir," is now available everywhere books are sold. You can also grab your copy using this link: https://tinyurl.com/23ayyc9v

You can also see Caroline live at the Brooklyn Book Festival on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. She'll be doing a reading at Thayer (99 Avenue B, NYC). Don't miss it!