New season at Florida School of the Arts

Dean of Florida School of the Arts, Alain Hentschel, announced to local Historic City News reporters that there will be a variety of performing and visual arts events to enlighten and entertain with the Florida School of the Arts 2011-12 seasons.

Hentschel said the season includes something for everyone, with performances including “The Women of Lockerbie,” a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate, and “Clue: The Musical,” an interactive musical that brings the popular board game to life on stage.

The visual arts calendar will be equally diverse with gallery shows exhibiting drawings, paintings and sculptures by a variety of artists and students.

The new season begins September 1 with an exhibition featuring photography by John Sevigny.

2011-2012 Performing Arts Events:

Sept. 29- Oct. 2 – “The Women of Lockerbie,” by Deborah Brevoort
Oct. 13-16 – An Evening of Musical Theatre Favorites
Nov. 17-20 – An Evening of Dance
Dec. 9 – Musical Theatre Vocal Company Concert
Feb. 23-26 – “Clue: The Musical,” by Peter DePietro, music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker & Vinnie Martucci, lyrics by Tom Chiodo
March 29- April 1 – The Actor’s Project
April 19-22 – Spring Dance Gala
April 26 – Musical Theatre Vocal Company Concert
June 14-17 – “Leading Ladies,” by Ken Ludwig

2011-12 Visual Arts Season:

Sept. 1- Gallery Opening – John Sevigny, Photography
Oct. 20 – Gallery Opening – Jim Collins, Sculpture
Dec. 1 – Gallery Opening – Graduate Exhibition
Jan. 26 – Gallery Opening – Student Exhibition
Feb. 25 -Gallery Opening – Rising Star Juried Art Show
March 22 – Gallery Opening – Janis Brothers, Multi-Media
May 17 – Gallery Opening – Graduate Exhibition
June 7 – Gallery Opening – Graduate Exhibition

Gallery openings begin at 7:00 p.m. on the first night of the exhibit. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Florida School of the Arts is part of the academic and administrative structure of St. Johns River State College and awards the two-year associate degree. It is located on the SJR State Palatka campus. Admission is based on audition and portfolio review. For more information, call 386-312-4300.

Photo credits: © 2011 Historic City News contributed photograph by Florida School of the Arts