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Music and Theatre Collaborate to Create "Peter and the Starcatcher"
Music and Theatre Collaborate to Create "Peter and the Starcatcher"

In this behind-the-scenes look, Music Department Chair Rachel Brown shares how The Academy's Music and Theatre Departments worked together to bring this exciting production to the stage.

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Alumni Spotlight: Karen Szczech (Music ‘17)
Alumni Spotlight: Karen Szczech (Music ‘17)

Karen Szczech, a dedicated violinist and first-generation American, graduated from the Academy's Music Department in 2017. Together with her sister Kasia, an alum from 2013, Karen co-founded Magical Keys, a versatile musical organization that includes performances, education, and community engagement.

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Academy Teacher Named Fulbright Scholar: Lauren Rovin's Experience in Mexico
Academy Teacher Named Fulbright Scholar: Lauren Rovin's Experience in Mexico

Read about Spanish Teacher Lauren Rovin's experience as a Fulbright Scholar!

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Heather Day (Visual Arts '08) Featured in W Magazine
Heather Day (Visual Arts '08) Featured in W Magazine

Check out Heather Day (Visual Arts '08) in W Magazine!

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Akenya Seymour (Music '10) in Chicago Reader
Akenya Seymour (Music '10) in Chicago Reader

Check out alum Akenya Seymour (Music ‘10) in the Chicago Reader’s podcast, The Sit Down, hosted by Shawnee Dez.

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Kevin Miles (Theatre '08) Visits The Academy: ABC 7 Eyewitness News
Kevin Miles (Theatre '08) Visits The Academy: ABC 7 Eyewitness News

Kevin Miles (Theatre ‘08) and The Academy on ABC 7 News!

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Dance Department Chair Randy Duncan in The Chicago Sun-Times
Dance Department Chair Randy Duncan in The Chicago Sun-Times

Celebrating 30 years of transforming young dancers, Randy Duncan received a feature in The Chicago Sun-Times!

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Youth and Government Visits Springfield
Youth and Government Visits Springfield

The Student Leadership Conference & General Assembly took place from March 7 to 10, with 15 Youth and Government students representing The Academy in Springfield.

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Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre '98) Discusses Grammy Nomination with AP News
Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre '98) Discusses Grammy Nomination with AP News

The Academy proudly congratulates alum Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre ’98) for being nominated for Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards!

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Elisabeth Withers (Music '88) Visits The Academy
Elisabeth Withers (Music '88) Visits The Academy
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Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre '98) on NBC Chicago
Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre '98) on NBC Chicago

See Justin Tranter on NBC Chicago’s new series “It’s OK to Ask Questions”.

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Zachary Jeppsen (Dance '18) and Jason Patera in Chicago Tribune
Zachary Jeppsen (Dance '18) and Jason Patera in Chicago Tribune

Check out Jason Patera and Zachary Jeppsen (Dance ‘18) featured in Chicago Tribune!

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Alumni Stories: Hengyu Wang (Visual Arts ‘18)
Alumni Stories: Hengyu Wang (Visual Arts ‘18)

Read our interview with Academy Alum Hengyu Wang (Visual Arts ‘18)!

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Interview with 2023 Gala Emcee: Ally Ahern (Musical Theatre '17)
Interview with 2023 Gala Emcee: Ally Ahern (Musical Theatre '17)

Read our interview with Academy Alum and 2023 Gala Emcee, Ally Ahern (Musical Theatre ‘17)

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Student Profile: Ava Baldassari (Musical Theatre '23)
Student Profile: Ava Baldassari (Musical Theatre '23)

Read our interview with current Musical Theatre student Ava Baldassari.

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Alumni Stories: Emma Thatcher (Musical Theatre '10) and Sarah Franke (Media Arts '11)
Alumni Stories: Emma Thatcher (Musical Theatre '10) and Sarah Franke (Media Arts '11)

Read our interview with Emma Thatcher (Musical Theatre ‘10) and Sarah Franke (Media Arts ‘11)

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Alumni Stories: Maisie Schloss (Visual Arts '09)
Alumni Stories: Maisie Schloss (Visual Arts '09)

Read our interview with Maisie Schloss (Visual Arts ‘09)

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Alumni Stories: Morgan Clune (Dance '18)
Alumni Stories: Morgan Clune (Dance '18)

Read our interview with Morgan Clune (Dance ‘18)

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Jason Patera in Chicago Tribune
Jason Patera in Chicago Tribune

Check out Jason Patera in the Chicago Tribune!

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Alumni Stories: Marissa Cameron (Media Arts '12)
Alumni Stories: Marissa Cameron (Media Arts '12)

Interview with Marissa Cameron (Media Arts ‘12)

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The Academy Newsletter: Summer 2022
The Academy Newsletter: Summer 2022

The Academy Newsletter: Summer 2022

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Arayah Lyte - Dance '22
Arayah Lyte - Dance '22

Hear from the Class of 2022!

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2022 Summer Program
2022 Summer Program

Pictures from the 2022 Summer Program!

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Izzie Claudio - Musical Theatre '22
Izzie Claudio - Musical Theatre '22

Hear from the Class of 2022!

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Hear from the Seniors: DeeDee Kinzie (Visual Arts), Gabe Bell (Media Arts), and Sloane Dyer (Music)
Hear from the Seniors: DeeDee Kinzie (Visual Arts), Gabe Bell (Media Arts), and Sloane Dyer (Music)

Hear from Academy seniors!

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Hear from the Seniors: Mia Nadborne (Theatre) and India Renteria (Musical Theatre)
Hear from the Seniors: Mia Nadborne (Theatre) and India Renteria (Musical Theatre)

Hear from Academy seniors!

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Bazyli Siwek - Music '22
Bazyli Siwek - Music '22

Hear from the Class of 2022!

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The Academy in on WGN and ABC7
The Academy in on WGN and ABC7

Check us out on WGN and ABC7!

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40th Anniversary Gala
40th Anniversary Gala

Highlights from our 40th Anniversary Gala!

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Alumni Stories: DeMone Seraphin (Musical Theatre '93)
Alumni Stories: DeMone Seraphin (Musical Theatre '93)

An interview with Academy alum DeMone Seraphin

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Visual Arts: Before – West Town Chamber's First Fridays
Nov 1
Visual Arts: Before – West Town Chamber's First Fridays

Join Visual Arts for their Fall Exhibition, Before, as part of the West Town Chamber’s First Fridays.

[SOLD OUT] Musical Theatre Department: Into the Woods • Weekend 1
Nov 8
[SOLD OUT] Musical Theatre Department: Into the Woods • Weekend 1

Join the Musical Theatre Department for Into the Woods!

No School: Veterans Day
Nov 11
No School: Veterans Day
Visual Arts: After Opening Reception
Nov 15
Visual Arts: After Opening Reception

Join Visual Arts for their Fall Exhibition: After!

[SOLD OUT] Musical Theatre Department: Into the Woods • Weekend 2
Nov 15
[SOLD OUT] Musical Theatre Department: Into the Woods • Weekend 2

Join the Musical Theatre Department for Into the Woods!

Parents Association Meeting
Nov 20
Parents Association Meeting
Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Thursday, November 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov 21
Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Thursday, November 21 @ 7:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.

Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Friday, November 22 @ 7:00 p.m.
Nov 22
Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Friday, November 22 @ 7:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.

Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Saturday, November 23 @ 2:00 p.m.
Nov 23
Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Saturday, November 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.

Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Saturday, November 23 @ 6:00 p.m.
Nov 23
Media Arts: Tissues Not Included • Saturday, November 23 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present Tissues Not Included.

Music Department: Winter Classical Showcase
Nov 25
Music Department: Winter Classical Showcase

Join the Music Department for their Winter Classical Showcase!

No School: Thanksgiving Break
Nov 27
No School: Thanksgiving Break
Music Department: Winter Jazz Showcase
Dec 8
Music Department: Winter Jazz Showcase

Join the Music Department for their Winter Jazz Showcase!

End of Semester 1
Dec 13
End of Semester 1
Academic Final Exams
Dec 16
Academic Final Exams
Parents Association Meeting
Dec 18
Parents Association Meeting
No School: Teacher Inservice/Grading Day
Dec 19
No School: Teacher Inservice/Grading Day
No School: Winter Break
Dec 23
No School: Winter Break
No School: Teacher Inservice/Grading Day
Jan 6
No School: Teacher Inservice/Grading Day
Parents Association Meeting
Jan 15
Parents Association Meeting
No School: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 20
No School: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School: Midwinter Break
Feb 17
No School: Midwinter Break
Parents Association Meeting
Feb 19
Parents Association Meeting
Semester 2 Midpoint
Mar 14
Semester 2 Midpoint
No School: Teacher Inservice/Grading Day
Mar 17
No School: Teacher Inservice/Grading Day
Parents Association Meeting
Mar 19
Parents Association Meeting
Early Dismissal: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar 20
Early Dismissal: Parent/Teacher Conferences
No School: Spring Break
Apr 7
No School: Spring Break
Parents Association Meeting
Apr 16
Parents Association Meeting
End of Semester 2
May 16
End of Semester 2