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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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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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Media Arts Department in the Chicago Reader
Media Arts Department in the Chicago Reader

Check out the Media Arts Department in the Chicago Reader!

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Musical Theatre Department: Merrily We Roll Along • Weekend 1
Mar 21
Musical Theatre Department: Merrily We Roll Along • Weekend 1

Join the Musical Theatre Department for Merrily We Roll Along!

Visual Arts: 2025 Senior Showcase
Mar 28
Visual Arts: 2025 Senior Showcase

Join Visual Arts for their 2025 Senior Showcase!

Musical Theatre Department: Merrily We Roll Along • Weekend 2
Mar 28
Musical Theatre Department: Merrily We Roll Along • Weekend 2

Join the Musical Theatre Department for Merrily We Roll Along!

No School: Spring Break
Apr 7
No School: Spring Break
Parents Association Meeting
Apr 16
Parents Association Meeting
Media Arts: Spring Exhibition • Thursday, April 24 @ 5:00 p.m.
Apr 24
Media Arts: Spring Exhibition • Thursday, April 24 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present their Spring Exhibition!

Photography by Liv Downing (‘25).

Media Arts: Spring Exhibition • Friday, April 25 @ 7:00 p.m.
Apr 25
Media Arts: Spring Exhibition • Friday, April 25 @ 7:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present their Spring Exhibition!

Photography by Liv Downing (‘25).

Media Arts: 2025 Senior Show • Saturday, April 26 @ 1:00 p.m.
Apr 26
Media Arts: 2025 Senior Show • Saturday, April 26 @ 1:00 p.m.

The Media Arts Department is excited to present their 2025 Senior Show!

Photography by Güneş Göker (‘25).

Women and War: A Greek Play Festival
May 2
Women and War: A Greek Play Festival

Join the Theatre Department for Women and War: A Greek Play Festival! More info coming soon.

AP Exam: European History
May 5
AP Exam: European History
Media Arts: Advanced Photography Pop-Up Exhibition • Tuesday, May 6 @ 4:30 p.m.
May 6
Media Arts: Advanced Photography Pop-Up Exhibition • Tuesday, May 6 @ 4:30 p.m.

Join Media Arts for their Advanced Photography Pop-Up Exhibition!

AP Exam: Literature and Composition
May 7
AP Exam: Literature and Composition
AP Exam: World History Modern
May 8
AP Exam: World History Modern
Spring Dance Concert • Saturday, May 10 @ 2:00 p.m.
May 10
Spring Dance Concert • Saturday, May 10 @ 2:00 p.m.

Join the Dance department for their Spring Dance Concert!

Spring Dance Concert • Saturday, May 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
May 10
Spring Dance Concert • Saturday, May 10 @ 7:00 p.m.

Join the Dance department for their Spring Dance Concert!

AP Exam: Calculus AB/BC
May 12
AP Exam: Calculus AB/BC
AP Exam: French
May 13
AP Exam: French
AP Exam: Art History
May 15
AP Exam: Art History
AP Exam: Spanish
May 15
AP Exam: Spanish
End of Semester 2
May 16
End of Semester 2
Prom (tentative)
May 16
Prom (tentative)
Academic Final Exams
May 19
Academic Final Exams
Graduation Rehearsal 2025 (tentative)
May 20
Graduation Rehearsal 2025 (tentative)
Senior Luncheon
May 21
Senior Luncheon
Parents Association Meeting (TBD)
May 21
Parents Association Meeting (TBD)
Graduation 2025 (tentative)
May 22
Graduation 2025 (tentative)

Exact date to be determined in the fall.