Theatre Academy at Grand Arts/Ramon C. Cortines School of VAPA

Congratulations to our students and team of production of Into the Woods / .vapa on their JRAY Award nominations! And thank you to the for the acknowledgment & nominations! We are truly honored and so excited!

The JRAY - John Raitt Awards for Youth’s mission is to promote and support high school education by recognizing musical theater excellence in all performance and technical production categories, and to provide outstanding students with unique opportunities and professional exposure through the granting of awards and educational scholarships.

Our team will be performing a short medley at the JRAY Awards Ceremony on May 24th at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse! We are looking forward to one final adventure through the woods 💚

ACTING AUDITIONS UPDATE! Due to next week’s shortened week schedule, the acting auditions schedule will be:

Monday, April 20th, 3:30-6:00
Tuesday, April 21st, during 8th period
Wednesday, April 22nd, 3:30-6:00

This should not change your time slot! If you originally signed up for Wednesday April 22 during 8th period, you will now go on Tuesday, April 21 during 8th period! Other than that, all stays the same!

Our ‘26-‘27 production auditions begin TOMORROW! ALL ACADEMIES WELCOME! Have you signed up yet?? Make sure you sign up at the Theatre Academy Call Board and prepare everything you need!

Feel free to check in with Mr. Goldyn/Mr. Kanter/Mr. Rodriguez for any audition advice for any of the dates! You can also check in with Mr. Lewis (vocal)!

We hope to see many of y’all there!

THIS WEEK! Presenting our 2026 Student Directed Plays and Senior Showcase!

Wednesday, Apr 8th @ 6:00pm (Senior Showcase)
- Twilight of the Golds
By Jonathan Tolins

- John Proctor is the Villain
By Kimberly Belflower

Thursday, April 9th @ 6:00pm (Senior Showcase)
- The Constant Wife
By Laura Wade
based on the play by
W. Somerset Maugham

- John Proctor is the Villain
By Kimberly Belflower

Friday, April 10th @ 4:00pm (Student Directed Plays)
- Mac Beth
By Erica Schmidt
based on the play by
William Shakespeare

- Salt and Pepper
By Jose Cruz Gonzalez

Friday, April 10th @ 7:00pm (Senior Showcase)
- The Constant Wife
By Laura Wade
based on the play by
W. Somerset Maugham

- Twilight of the Golds
By Jonathan Tolins

Saturday, April 11th @ 7:00pm (Student Directed Plays)
- Mac Beth
By Erica Schmidt
based on the play by
William Shakespeare

- Salt and Pepper
By Jose Cruz Gonzalez

Get your tickets now! (Link in Bio 🎟️)

HAPPY WORLD THEATRE DAY from ! ❤️🎭♥️

🎭Significance of World Theatre Day:
World Theatre Day is essential for advancing theatre as a form of art. Its goal is to promote understanding of its worth, not only as a form of entertainment but also as a means for education, social transformation, and individual development. Theatre unites individuals, nurtures compassion, and enhances awareness of various cultures and experiences. This day motivates people, governments, and organizations to acknowledge and promote the importance of theatre in society and its ability to foster positive transformation.

🎭Here at we believe that Theatre Changes Lives! It cultivates spaces for ensemble building, creative thinking and exploration, as well as experiencing the relationship within the world we live in. Theatre invites students to ask questions, promote a higher level of critical thought, reflect on artistic processes, and share their ideas in an environment where it is safe to take risks. Our theatre classes ask students to reflect on how what we learn not only relates to our education, but to the world around us all while sparking passions, gaining self-knowledge, and fostering a sense of community.

Those of us who are lucky to participate in theatre in any aspect—as an audience, advocate, and especially in a cast or crew of a production—the experience and process bring such an impact to our lives and the lives of others. We create memories, tell stories, and are forever changed…for good 💚

Join us from 4pm-5pm on Thursday, March 26th for our culminating showcase with the ! This partnership is a part of the Andrew A. Isen Musical Theatre Songwriting Workshop, so come and see the work of our students before our Open House.

“Do not let it grieve you—no one leaves for good.”

It’s CLOSING NIGHT for INTO THE WOODS / .vapa !!! The last midnight begins at 7pm tonight! Get your tickets now (link in bio) and don’t miss out on your last opportunity to join us on the journey! 💚

We only have TWO more shows left for INTO THE WOODS / .vapa !!! Fri Feb 27 at 7pm and Sat Feb 28 at 7pm!

Get your tickets from the link in our bio!

It’s closing weekend…what ~AGONY~!!! Don’t miss your last 3 opportunities to see production of INTO THE WOODS / .vapa !!!

• Thurs. Feb 26 at 6pm
• Fri. Feb 27 at 7pm
• Sat. Feb 28 at 7pm

Get your tickets now! (Link in Bio) 🎟️