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Jason Patera Discusses Remote Learning on FOX
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Jason Patera Discusses Remote Learning on FOX

Head of School Jason Patera was on Fox 32 Chicago discussing remote learning.

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Virtual Coffee House Performances
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Virtual Coffee House Performances

Stream The Academy’s Virtual Coffee House performances!

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Jazz Thursdays: Jason Patera Discusses Significant Albums
Academy Blog, Music Gary Ricke 4/17/20 Academy Blog, Music Gary Ricke 4/17/20

Jazz Thursdays: Jason Patera Discusses Significant Albums

Head of School Jason Patera is livestreaming discussions about important jazz albums every Thursday.

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Science Faculty Making PPE
Math, Math and Science Gary Ricke 4/14/20 Math, Math and Science Gary Ricke 4/14/20

Science Faculty Making PPE

Alex Cassidy and Rita Dawod (Math & Science faculty) are working hard to 3D print face masks, ear savers, and face shields to donate to hospitals that are in need of PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic!

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Jessi Meliza, Sneza Zabic, and Sarah Hiatt Recommend Movies for Quarantine
Academy Blog, Media Arts Gary Ricke 3/25/20 Academy Blog, Media Arts Gary Ricke 3/25/20

Jessi Meliza, Sneza Zabic, and Sarah Hiatt Recommend Movies for Quarantine

Media Arts Department Chair Jessi Meliza and Media Arts faculty Sneza Zabic and Sarah Hiatt recommend some films to watch while in quarantine! Enjoy.

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Peter and the Starcatcher: Interview with Theatre Chair Ben Dicke
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Peter and the Starcatcher: Interview with Theatre Chair Ben Dicke

Hear from Theatre Department Chair Ben Dicke about their upcoming performance of Peter and the Starcatcher.

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Jason Patera on Comcast Newsmakers
Press Gary Ricke 2/24/20 Press Gary Ricke 2/24/20

Jason Patera on Comcast Newsmakers

Head of School Jason Patera was recently interviewed by Comcast Newsmakers!

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Backstage at Showcase
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Backstage at Showcase

Backstage at Showcase!

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Ethan Radaza (Music '23) in the News
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Ethan Radaza (Music '23) in the News

Academy freshman Ethan Radaza in the news.

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Cecily Strong (Theatre, 2002) Featured in Variety
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Cecily Strong (Theatre, 2002) Featured in Variety

Cecily Strong (Theatre, 2002) Featured in Variety

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Austin Peyton (Musical Theatre '21) Featured in Chicago Tribune
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Austin Peyton (Musical Theatre '21) Featured in Chicago Tribune

Austin Peyton (Musical Theatre '21) Featured in Chicago Tribune

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Kimberly Jones (Musical Theatre, 1994) nominated for her book "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight"
Alumni Gary Ricke 1/30/20 Alumni Gary Ricke 1/30/20

Kimberly Jones (Musical Theatre, 1994) nominated for her book "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight"

"I'm Not Dying With You Tonight", the best-selling novel, written by alum Kimberly Jones (Musical Theatre, 1994) and Gilly Segal has been nominated at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Literary Work!

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