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Upcoming Events and Recent News
The Student Leadership Conference & General Assembly took place from March 7 to 10, with 15 Youth and Government students representing The Academy in Springfield.
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!
Read our interview with Academy Alum and 2023 Gala Emcee, Ally Ahern (Musical Theatre ‘17)
Read our interview with Emma Thatcher (Musical Theatre ‘10) and Sarah Franke (Media Arts ‘11)
The Department of Musical Theatre presents their Spring Musical, Cabaret!
Art by Erna Schmidt-Caroll, c. 1928.
Media Arts presents their Spring Festival, Spring Into Media!
Media Arts presents their Spring Festival, Spring Into Media!
Please join us for our all-school showcase, Encore! Stay tuned for more info.
The Music Department’s Piano Studio Recital! Stay tuned for more info.
The Visual Arts Department’s Spring Exhibition! Please note that this date is subject to change. Stay tuned for more info!
The Theatre Department’s Senior Show! Stay tuned for more info.