CFA STUDENTS WANTING TO “DOUBLE MAJOR” next year

Posted on November 25, 2019 by slsluss

ATTENTION CURRENT CFA FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS!!!

Any CFA student who wishes to apply/audition for a second CFA Curriculum area for the 2019-2020 school year must schedule a planning meeting with Dr. Poxon and Ms. K.  We need to confirm that your academic requirements have been or will be met; and confirm that you have room in your schedule to take an additional CFA class.  Remember that students who are not in good academic standing are not eligible to apply for a second CFA curriculum area.

We are planning on holding the meetings the week of December 2.   Please send Dr. P an e-mail if you want to have a meeting with us (slpoxon@henrico.k12.va.us).

Once you have met with Dr. Poxon and Ms. K, you will need to get a paper copy of the HCPS Specialty Center application – available online or in the CFA Office beginning Monday, November 18 – and complete the application.  All applications and application components are due to Dr. Poxon in the CFA Office by Friday, January 17 at 4:30!  No late applications can be accepted!!  All applicants must plan on attending the CFA Auditions on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Questions???  Please see Dr. Poxon, Ms. Sluss or Ms. K!!

 

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BIG NEWS: HAMILTON AT HHS CFA!!!!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by slsluss

You know it’s a great day at Center For The Arts when Hamilton visit!!! We were excited to welcome three amazing cast members from the Richmond Hamilton production to OUR school Wednesday, November 20th. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the students to hear from and talk with “real life” Broadway cast members. The students had an opportunity to ask questions, get advice and get up on stage and dance with Jessica Geller and Paige Krumbach.

Thank you Taylor Daniels (Richmond native), Jessica and Paige for coming out to HHS Center For the Arts!!!!

Check out CFA in the news below:

Channel 12 News Story

https://wtvr.com/2019/11/20/hamilton-cast-member-richmond-native-encourages-henrico-students/

https://www.wric.com/community/positively-richmond/hamilton-cast-members-share-theater-experience-with-henrico-students/

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SHOWCASE IS HERE!!!!!

Posted on November 14, 2019 by slsluss

Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls!!! The time has come for SHOWCASE!!!

You read that right! THIS weekend is the main event!

Invitational Dress Rehearsal is TONIGHT Thursday November 14th. The Visual Arts Gallery will be open from 5-6pm. The Performing Arts will perform at 6:30pm. Tonight’s events do not require a ticket.

The big nights are Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th!

Visual Arts Gallery and Reception will be 4:30-6:30pm (no ticket required)

Performing Arts Showcase 7pm **Tickets Required**

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity the see what Center of The Arts is all about!

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Student Opportunity ALERT!!! – SPARC’s Playwright Competition

Posted on October 29, 2019 by slsluss

SPARC’s New Voices for the Theater playwriting competition:

                                                     

New Voices for the Theater is a 2-week intensive playwriting residency in Richmond, VA. Selected student writers will develop their work with a Nationally-recognized playwright-in-residence and local theater professionals to take their original one-act plays from thoughts on a page to life on the stage.

 

Play submission deadline: February 7, 2020  New Voices residency: June 27 – July 11, 2020

We’ll follow up soon with helpful tools for you and your student writers. The process is a breeze. In the meantime, check out the link below for an inside look at the New Voices experience!

https://www.sparcrichmond.org/newvoices/

 

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Attention all CFA students – Fall Showcase Requirements

Posted on October 21, 2019 by slsluss

The Visual Arts teachers will offer an optional Open Studio day on Thursday, November 7th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. There are no required days for preparation for the Visual Arts showcase.

Requirements for attending the actual Showcase nights (11/15 – 11/16)
Visual Arts freshmen and sophomores (Levels I and II) are required to attend the Showcase Gallery on Friday night
Visual Arts juniors and seniors (Levels III and IV) are required to attend the Showcase Gallery on Saturday night
Everyone is welcome to come both nights

Rehearsal Schedule for Dance, MT & Theatre:

Monday, November 11, 2019
LEVEL I and II ONLY rehearsal (4:00-8:00 p.m.)
SNACKS PROVIDED by FCFA

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
LEVEL III and IV ONLY rehearsal (4:00-8:00 p.m.)
SNACKS PROVIDED by FCFA

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
ALL LEVELS (4:00-9:30 p.m.)
SNACKS PROVIDED by FCFA

Thursday, November 14, 2019
INVITATIONAL DRESS REHEARSAL (4:00-9:30 p.m.)
DINNER PROVIDED by FCFA @ 4:00-4:45
COSTUMES 4:45 – 5:15
CALL 5:15
WARMUP/FINALE/REVIEW/NOTES from 5:15-6:00
HOUSE OPEN at 6:00
IDR from 6:30-9:00
Notes/wrap-up: 9:00-9:30

Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, 2019 performances:
5:30-CALL for students
7:00-PERFORMANCE

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Visual & Performing Arts Summer Residential Governor’s School

Posted on September 24, 2019 by slsluss

All HHS / IB / CFA 10th and 11th grade students…

Are you interested in applying and auditioning for the VPA Summer Program for Dance, Music, Instrumental Music, Theater or Visual Arts?! Then this is the post for you!

We will be hosting an interest meeting right here at HHS in Studio 3 on Thursday October 3rd at 4:00 pm! If you are, even slightly, interested do not miss this time to hear more about this exciting opportunity!

If you have any questions about the VPA Governor’s School, please see Dr. Poxon.

Hope to see you there!

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HCPS Specialty Center Information Center Sessions for 2020-2021

Posted on September 20, 2019 by slsluss

 

Interested in attending the Center for the Arts in 2020-2021?  The process starts NOW.  Choose from one of four sessions to attend.   The evening starts with a general session followed by break-out sessions where you may attend up to 3 presentations from different specialty centers.  Dates are below; all sessions begin at 7pm.

Godwin High School – September 25, 2019

Highland Springs High School – October 2, 2019

Glen Allen High School – October 10, 2019

Varina High School – October 15, 2019

We look forward to seeing you there!

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FCFA Ice Cream Social – Sept 26 @ 7pm in the HHS Main Commons

Posted on September 18, 2019 by slsluss

If you haven’t checked your emails yet, here’s the scoop! Our amazing FCFA is hosting the annual Ice Cream Social in the Main Commons on September 26, 2019.

You are NOT going to want to miss this!

Come enjoy an ice cream party, learn more about the FCFA, and meet other CFA families at the annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 26 from 7-8:30pm! The event will begin with a brief presentation in the auditorium including a performance by the new Company 302 Show Choir, followed by raffle drawings and ice cream served in the Main Commons. Bring cash for the raffles and cash/check/credit card to make a donation to the FCFA Friends Fund.

We will have several raffle drawings, including a 50/50 raffle, a drawing to win a box of produce and goodies from Seasonal roots, AND a raffle for two HAMILTON tickets for the November 21 performance at Altria Theater!

The 50/50 raffle tickets will be $1 or 7 tickets for $5; the Seasonal Roots drawing is free to enter, and the HAMILTON raffle tickets are $10 each.**

The CFA class with the highest percentage of parents in attendance also wins a prize!
Ice cream, dairy-free gelato, bowls and spoons will be provided by FCFA. Please sign up to bring in a topping or ice cream scoop, or to help set up, serve, or clean up. We look forward to seeing all CFA families!

Volunteer sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aaca92ba6f58-fcfa2

**HAMILTON raffle is solely for CFA students and families. The $10 Hamilton raffle can only be entered at the ice cream social on September 26, 2019. Must be present at the time of the drawing at the ice cream social to win. The raffle winner will receive two tickets to the Broadway in Richmond production of Hamilton on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Altria Theater. The specific seat locations will be disclosed when tickets are received by the CFA Office in November, and will be part of the group of CFA students and parents/guardians who attend an official HCPS field trip. Winners are expected to abide by the rules set forth by the CFA director for attending the field trip, including providing own transportation. FCFA, CFA, and Henrico HS are not responsible for misplaced, stolen, or damaged tickets.    

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks for supporting the FCFA & CFA

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CFA Online Health 10 MANDATORY meeting 9/26 6pm – HHS library

Posted on September 17, 2019 by slsluss

Attention students taking CFA Online Health 10 Fall Semester:

There is a Mandatory Meeting (students and parent/guardian must attend) on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:00 pm in the Henrico High School Library. Please enter the building at the box office entrance by the gym.

There will be a make-up meeting held on Friday, Sept. 27 at 8:00 am in Room 1502 (the Health room on the left just before you enter the gym).

Students must bring their laptops to the meeting!

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Ease on Down the Road

Posted on June 26, 2019 by tlmoore

It’s only the second week out of school, and you’re probably already saying, “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!” Well, you would be wrong! There is so much going on in the Richmond Arts Community, but this post is about one of our own Guest Artists, Desiree Roots Centeio. Desiree is currently playing 3 roles in The Wiz which opened at VaRep last weekend to rave reviews. Richmond Family Magazine says, “THE WIZ is a must-see for everyone and perfect for families with kids ages six and up. Bring a little sparkle to your night by… easing on down to Broad Street. You will be entertained, amused and completely blown away by this family-friendly production.” Local critic, Jerry Williams of TVJerry gave it 5 out of 5 stars, and said this about Desiree, “In 3 roles, Desirée Roots is the funniest she’s ever been.” Richmond is very fortunate to have such quality theatre right in our backyard, and how cool to be able to say, “I took a class with Ms. Roots Centeio at CFA!” Dont miss this production! It runs through August 4th!

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