Arts
Arts in the News
List of 20 news stories.
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Junior wins Scottish Harp Society of America's tune writing competition
Lucy Ruse ’24 was recently recognized by the Scottish Harp Society of America for her composition entry in the group’s 40th anniversary tune writing competition. Her piece, Equinox, placed first among many entries and will now be published.Read More -
Oakcrest students to perform Newsies, Jr.
Oakcrest School is pleased to announce its Middle School Theatre production of the Disney musical, Newsies, Jr. The show is inspired by the true story of newsboys in New York City at the turn of the century when newsboys went on strike against publishers raising the distribution prices of newspapers. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, the show is sure to be a hit for the family.Read More -
Oakcrest students to perform The Sound of Music
Read MoreOakcrest is pleased to announce the Upper School Fall Theatre Production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. The musical is based on the story of the Von Trapp Family in Austria in the wake of World War II. Performances will take place on November 4 and November 5 at 7:00 pm at Richard J. Ernst Theater in Annandale. -
Addison Duncan '24 accepted to Juilliard Summer theatre programs
Read MoreSophomore Addison Duncan ‘24 will spend her summer working with Juilliard faculty in both drama and musical theater programs through “Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard,” in Orlando, Florida at Windermere Preparatory School. She was accepted to each of the programs after submitting applications and audition portfolios. -
Evening of Drama: Another Commissioned work of Art for Oakcrest
Read MoreThe play: Claire Whittman, a Virginia playwright who wrote The Female Quixote, performed by Oakcrest in November of 2020 has written a play for Oakcrest for an all-female cast. -
Oakcrest commissions artist Sue Braswell for a new painting in Head of School’s office
Read MoreIn its initiative to incorporate the work of local artists to promote an appreciation for the role of wonder and delight in beauty, Oakcrest School commissioned local Virginia painter Sue Braswell to produce a painting of “The Morning Ferry” for the office of the Head of School, Dr. Mary T. Ortiz. The oil painting depicts a ferry taking people to Monhegan Island off the coast of Maine in the morning hours. -
Oakcrest announces 2022-2023 Shows
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Mary Poppins to Feature Impressive Technical Work
With Oakcrest’s production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins only a couple weeks away, it’s easy to imagine the hours of singing, dancing, and acting rehearsals needed to prepare for this beloved musical. What might not be as obvious is the incredible amount of work that goes into the ambitious technical side of the show.Read More -
Oakcrest Announces 2022 Spring Upper School Show
Oakcrest is pleased to announce this year’s Upper School show, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. Performances will take place on February 18 and 19 at the Ernst Community Theater in Annandale, Virginia.Read More -
Oakcrest Announces 2021 Fall Theatre Production
Middle School students will perform Dear Edwina Jr. this fall. The musical, directed by theatre teacher Dr. Kristin O’Malley, will be performed on November 5 and 6 at the Ernst Community Theater in Annandale, Virginia.Read More -
Freshman Accepted Into Prestigious Summer Acting Camp
Oakie Addison Duncan (‘24) has been accepted into the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp.Read More -
Alumna Wins Playwriting Contest
An original short radio play written by Oakcrest alumna Kiley Hatch ('19) has been produced and released by New York City-based Catholic theatre company The Merry Beggars.Read More -
Harp Circle Selected to Perform for 2020 VMEA Conference
Oakcrest's Harp Circle has been selected to perform for the 2020 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Virtual Conference, taking place from November 19-21.Read More -
Oakie Enters NAfME Songwriter's Competition
Oakcrest student Ana Sofia Johnson ('25) recently submitted an original song to the NafME (National Association for Music Education) Student Songwriters Competition and received excellent feedback.Read More -
Upper School Will Take Antigone to the Stage
The Oakcrest Theatre Department is pleased to announce that this year's spring Upper School Theatre Production will be Antigone, to be performed at Oakcrest on February 19 at 7:30 pm and February 20 at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm.Read More -
Harp Circle Auditions for Educators Convention
Oakcrest's Harp Circle has created a video to try out for the 'virtual lobby concerts' at the upcoming Virginia Music Educators Convention in November.Read More -
Oakcrest Announces Fall 2020 Middle School Theatre Production
Oakcrest's Theatre Department is pleased to announce that its Middle School fall production will be "The Female Quixote," performed on November 5, 6 and 7, 2020.Read More -
Smithsonian Highlights Collaboration with Oakcrest Chorus
The Smithsonian Center for Folk Life & Cultural Heritage recently highlighted its collaboration with Oakcrest’s Concert Chorus on a project to promote America’s rich cultural heritage of folk music among young people.Read More -
Instrumental Director's Work Featured in Army Band Broadcast
The United States Army Band's Easter Sunday broadcast featured a composition by Oakcrest's Instrumental Music Director, Mrs. Alix Baldwin.Read More -
Cappies Review James and the Giant Peach
February 28, 2020—The Upper School's production of James and the Giant Peach received strong reviews from the Cappies.Read More
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