Hope Academy
Hope Academy On-Site Registration
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIf you would like to pay your tuition with cash, or talk to someone in-person about your child's involvement with Hope Academy, there are 3 days this week to do so. Otherwise, it is perfectly fine to mail your registration form and payment to us. ON-SITE REGISTRATION DAYS AND TIMES Tuesday, Sept 2 (6 to […]
Hope Academy Teen Theater Company (HAT Co) Auditions
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe are looking for strong and committed singers, dancers, actors and musicians who will fearlessly throw themselves into creating artistic work together. Download HAT Co's Calendar and Schedule for the year, to make sure that you will be able to commit to all of the scheduled classes, ensembles, rehearsals and performances. Then complete this online […]
First Day of Hope Academy’s Fall Term
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy classes and private lessons begin today! If you haven't already registered, and if you are interested in doing so, please fill out this online form for more information.
Hope Academy’s First Saturday of 2014-2015
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy's theater, music and dance classes begin on Saturday, Sept 20. All of our scholarships have been allocated and most classes are filled, so we will not be accepting walk-in registrations on the first day of classes. If you are interested in finding out more about our classes, or would like to be put […]
Celebrate your freedom to READ!
Jewish Community Center - Katz Auditiorium 5730 Darlington Rd, Squirrel Hill, PA, United StatesHope Academy students and teaching artists are performing at a "Banned Books Week" event, co-sponsored by the ACLU, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and 90.5 WESA. This free event will feature Pittsburgh personalities and performers reading (and in Hope Academy's case, performing songs) from their favorite banned or challenged works. Featuring: Charlie Batch, former quarterback- Pittsburgh […]
On the Edge of Night: NO BOUNDaries Project World Premier
Kelly Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesHope Academy teaching artist, Anqwenique Wingfield, collaborated with Yona Harvey and Daniel Bernard Roumain to create "On the Edge of Night," a five-movement song cycle for string trio, percussion, soprano and spoken word. Composed by Roumain, with libretto and spoken word by Harvey, this hauntingly beautiful piece is Wingfield's vehicle to explore themes of grief, […]
HAT Co Field Trip: Macbeth @ PICT
Charity Randall Theatre - PICT 4301 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHAT Co ensemble members are invited to see Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre's "Macbeth" (the focus of our Shakespeare studies last year). Check out PICT's website for short, informative video clips by director, Alan Stanford, about the play. “Something wicked this way comes,” says one witch as Macbeth approaches. As Macbeth’s ambition grows, fueled by […]
HAT Co Dance Ensemble Field Trip: Anthony Williams’ Dress/Tech
The Alloy Studios 5530 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHAT Co's core dancers have an opportunity to observe a dress/tech rehearsal for Anthony Williams' performance of Loving Black. The rehearsal will take place a few blocks away at the Alloy Studios on Penn Avenue. We will go to the rehearsal instead of dance class that evening (Thursday, Oct 16). Pick up will be at […]
Loving Black: A Dance Performance
Hope Academy teaching artist, Anthony Williams, presents "Loving Black," as part of the Kelly Strayhorn Theater's Fresh Works series. This new dance performance is about the complicated love between African American men. The project examines past and present representations of black male identities to inspire a dialogue about the diversity of expressions. About Anthony Williams: […]
Hope Academy Closed for Thanksgiving
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNo classes or private lessons this week. Have a wonderful, and restful Thanksgiving!
Hope Academy Winter Cabaret
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope Academy students and teaching artists perform holiday and winter-themed songs in a rollicking cabaret. Performers include HAT Co (Hope Academy's Teen Theater Company) singers and band; our new flute choir; plus teaching artists, Emma Cox, Meredith Hoppe, Anqwenique Wingfield, Monica Stephenson, Suzanne Polak, Kristine Rominski and Michael Chapman. By donation only. Seating is limited, […]
Hope Academy Open Classes
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur Saturday PBT dance classes, Musical Theater Workshop and Suzuki Violin groups are all "open for observation" tomorrow. Families, friends and students who might be interested in joining us are invited to come and watch - and maybe get in on the action. 9:30 to 12 noon Musical Theater Workshop/HAT Co Jr - singing, acting […]