In the midst of possible charter takeover
and fiscal crisis
Washington Preparatory High School
Announces the Show Must Go On and
Presents
FAME, The Musical
Washington Preparatory High School
Pushes Art Program Forward with Grant from
Success Through the Arts Foundation
Los Angeles - In the midst of possible charter takeover, fiscal
crisis and pending teacher layoffs, the students and staff at
Washington Preparatory High School continue to prove
resilient. With a determined resolved that 'the show must go on'
the educational inner city haven has announced the production
of the legendary play, "FAME, The Musical." Bolstered with a
two year $55,000 grant from Success Through The Arts
Foundation (STTAF), a long time supporter of performing arts at
In the midst of possible charter takeover
and fiscal crisis
Washington Preparatory High School
Announces the Show Must Go On and
Presents
FAME, The Musical
Washington Preparatory High School
Pushes Art Program Forward with Grant from
Success Through the Arts Foundation
Washington Prep High School, the school continues to defy the
critics, with groundbreaking art productions and teaching
programs.
"FAME, The Musical" will be presented May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at
7:00 pm with a special matinee performance on Sunday, May
15 at 3:00 pm. Washington Preparatory High School is located
at 10860 Denker Avenue in Los Angeles. Tickets are available
for purchase at the school or by calling the school at 323-4184042.
"Fame" is the spring production for the Washington High School
Music Magnet Program. The modern day classic is based on a
movie about New York's' famous High School of Performing Arts.
It chronicles the lives of a group of talented students who are
seeking fame by learning their various disciplines under the
watchful eye of some of the best teachers in the
country. Ironically, the story parallels Washington Preparatory
High in a life imitates art fashion. The cast of over 40 students
are being instructed by some of the best teachers in the state of
California. The actual production is especially bittersweet for
many of the teachers who are facing possible layoff as a result of
the local district's budget problems.
"In the spirit of Broadway," asserts assistant principal and
executive producer Jacquie Augustus, "we are determined that
the show will go on and our kids will get at least one more
chance to showcase their talent and shine! The "Fame"
production is a great opportunity for the community to continue to
In the midst of possible charter takeover
and fiscal crisis
Washington Preparatory High School
Announces the Show Must Go On and
Presents
FAME, The Musical
Washington Preparatory High School
Pushes Art Program Forward with Grant from
Success Through the Arts Foundation
support our arts program and hopefully, through the support of
voters and the local community, we will continue to be able to
change lives and impact the future of these promising youth via
the arts."
"Success Through The Arts Foundation is extremely pleased to
be able to provide funds to Washington Prep to safeguard its
performing arts programs," adds board president, Andrew Garb.
"We know from our own experience with Washington
Preparatory High School that enriching the students' educational
experience by including performing arts will provide the self
esteem they need to be successful high school students, go on
to college, and become adults who are a credit to their
community."
The Success Through the Arts Foundation's grant will benefit not
only the school's theater productions, but also their After School
Conservatory of Music, Thelonious Monk, Filmmaking and Bee
Bop to Hip Hop programs. The school will receive a new stage
design program and a facelift grant to finish the auditorium
renovation program. Overall improvements and upgrades include
new stage lights and sound systems added to the theatre, along
with new curtains, scrim, carpeting, new electrical and lighting for
the house and the foyer.
In addition Washington Preparatory High School has just been
approved to expand the New Music and Performing Arts Magnet
Program from 150 students to 400 students enabling all the
students in the Los Angeles Unified school district to now apply.
In the midst of possible charter takeover
and fiscal crisis
Washington Preparatory High School
Announces the Show Must Go On and
Presents
FAME, The Musical
Washington Preparatory High School
Pushes Art Program Forward with Grant from
Success Through the Arts Foundation
Living the Debbie Allen maxim, "Fame costs and this is where
you start to pay," from the original film, "Fame," Washington
Preparatory High School continues to beat the odds. Defying
stereotypes and limited thinking, the school itself is ultimately the
show that must go on!
To show your support for Washington Preparatory High School
and for more information about the school and events, log on at
http://www.washingtonprep.org or call Jacquie Augustus,
Assistant Principal at 323-418-4042.