the wiz guest speakers and field trips …€¦ · the wiz guest speakers and field trips news and...

4
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 ACADEMY OF MEDIA ARTS 1 THE WIZ GUEST SPEAKERS AND FIELD TRIPS NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS AMA INSIDER

Upload: nguyennga

Post on 07-Sep-2018

230 views

Category:

Documents


1 download

TRANSCRIPT

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 ACADEMY OF MEDIA ARTS

!1

THE WIZ GUEST SPEAKERS AND FIELD TRIPS

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

AMA INSIDER

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 ACADEMY OF MEDIA ARTS

!2

Students behind the scenes and on stage have been hard at work preparing for Lawndale’s production of The Wiz, Lawndale High School’s musical. The entire production involves 60+ AMA students and those interested in theater. Director Stephen Love is no stranger to the The Wiz, having been involved in multiple productions of the timeless musical. However, Love and the students have been crafting more than just a theatrical escape. “I want the production to have a whimsical feel but to also carry a message about conservation and how important it is that we conserve our resources and our relationships with each other,” Love stated. He also shared that he was thrilled to work with students on a production they’ve been aching to do for sometime. Senior AMA Student Demetri Hicks, who is playing the Scarecrow, knows that this particular musical holds a special place for many of Lawndale High School’s students, stating that many students grew up with The Wiz. He further added,

“All cast members are extremely talented and dedicated, thus giving me even more of a drive to do my part and make the show happen.” Hicks joins an all-star cast of Lawndale and Lloyd High School students. Senior Jonayah Sundifu plays Dorothy while a group of talented students round out the “fab four”: Makai Wilkerson as the Tin Man, Gio Napoles as the Lion, and Mark Verdullo as the Wiz. Add in senior Alecca Tapagan as Addaperle, senior Tania Johnson as Glinda, and junior Destinni Wells as Evilene, and the auditorium will be bursting with every song and dance. This will surely be an event not to be missed.

Ease on down to Lawndale’s production of The Wiz January 21st-23rd!

Cast members rehearse a song and dance number for the show. What are they gesturing? Come to the show and find out!

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 ACADEMY OF MEDIA ARTS

AMA OPPORTUNITIES ROUND-UP

AMA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

!3

GUEST SPEAKER GREG VINES

On Wednesday, November 2nd, Emmy-nominated music composer Greg Vines stopped by Lawndale High School to demonstrate his skills mixing music, sound effects, and ambient noise for the Netflix original series Daredevil. Vines has also worked on such films as Pirates of the Caribbean Two and Iron Man.

PICTURED: Junior Frankie Morales , Composer Greg Vines, and Senior Nash Montano.

FIELD TRIP ROUND-UPF i f t y A M A j u n i o r s attend the play “Slave Narratives: A Mighty, Mighty, People” on Tuesday, October 5th at the Broad Stage at Santa Monica College.

Thirty Advanced Drama Students attended CSU Dominguez Hills’ “mock arts student” day in O c t o b e r . S t u d e n t s attended college classes and watched a preview of the school’s production of Hairspray.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 ACADEMY OF MEDIA ARTS

!4

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party!

Hosted by AMA Leadership and Film and Theater Club

JOIN US FOR….

Monday, December 12th 4-6 pm

Lawndale CafeteriaOpen to all AMA Students and Guests

*Free to attend/additional food available for purchase

Cookie Decorating! Lip Sync Battle! Video Games!

Don’t forget to wear your best ugly sweater or pajamas!

The AMA INSIDER is a monthly digital publication created by the AMA Student Leadership Team under the tutelage of Ms. Engelbert. The sole purpose of the publication is to inform AMA stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the community) of events and opportunities available to members of the academy with the continual dedication to professionalism and preparation for careers or further education within the media and entertainment industries. We thank you for your continued support.