The Visual and Performing Arts Department would like to acknowledge the fine efforts of the cast and crew of Strange Happenings at the School Library. These dedicated students worked long hours to create the outstanding performance that you experienced here today. We would like to recognize the Director, Michael Seidel, and Assistant Director, Dana Levin Grenell, whose hard work and commitment helped make this play a success. In addition, many teachers and professionals have also help contribute to the achievement of this production including: Marc Levenson - Production Manager; Tammy Baldwin - Technical Director; Britt Keshner - Costume Designer, Peter Abazia - Assistant Technical Director; and Avril Bogle - Art Director. In addition, we would like to recognize Dr. Fitzhugh, II, Superintendent; Mr. Adekunle James, Business Administrator; and the Orange Board of Education members whose unwavering support of the arts makes all of this possible. Finally, we would like to thank the parents for lending us your children for the endless hours of rehearsal time and supporting your children in their interest in the fine art of theater.
Orange Public Schools' Visual and Performing Arts goal is to unlock each child’s potential and improve student achievement through the arts. We believe the arts join creativity and academics to foster and develop the whole child. Studies have reported that students in schools in which the arts are included in the curriculum have shown increases in academic success. As a result, our mission is to provide art for every child. Throughout each grade level we are proud to enrich the lives of our students by including: drama, dance, visual art, and instrumental and vocal music. In the classrooms, our VPA teachers create rigorous programs incorporating history and culture into daily lessons, preparing students to be successful global citizens of the 21st Century.
Donna Sinisgalli, Ed. D., Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts
In addition, the production staff wish to thank the following,
Mayor Dwayne Warren and the Orange Township Council
Jenny Lyn Bader and Martine Sainvil for writing us this fantastic script
Ari Laura Kreith and Luna Stage for their collaboration and support
The families of our cast members for their patience and assistance with rehearsals and recording sessions
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Thank you to the Orange Community for continuing to support our students.
You are the BEST!!
