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RANDI LANGDON (2013), GABRIEL ROBERE ( 2005 ) TILKE HILL (1996) RON MANGUM (1988) and MARGO DAVIS appeared in the film Cold Brook ( https://trilight.ca/ ) directed by Buffalo native, actor William Fichtner. Cold Brook will be screened at the Gasparilla International Film Festival ( https://www.gasparillafilmfestival.com/ ), in Tampa Bay, FL March 23. TampaBay.com article about the film festival:https://www.tampabay.com/movies/vanderpump-rules-stars-celebrity-guests-and-screenings-announced-for-gasparilla-film-festival-in-tampa-20190307/.
LATEST BAVPA ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
KAMERON D. WOOD was a production assistant for The Beatles-based comedy drama film, Yesterday ( https://www.yesterdaymovie.com) opening June 28. ConsequenceofSound.com article:https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/02/the-beatles-yesterday-trailer/.
Educator, Saxophonist and Composer JAMES BRANDON LEWIS (2001).
Official website, http://www.jblewis.com/.
DenverPost.com/Lewis related article, New jazz you should introduce into your rotation:https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/02/24/jazz-releases/209394/ https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/02/24/jazz-releases/209394/.
Lewis’ CD, An Unruly Manifesto ( https://jamesbrandonlewis.bandcamp.com/releases ) is available for purchase.
GABRIEL ROBERE’ (2005), VICTORIA PEREZ (1997) and LISA VITRANO (1988) performs in Road Less Traveled Productions Between Riverside and Crazy through March 31. For tickets and show times, go to https://roadlesstraveledproductions.org.
BuffaloTheatreGuide.com review: https://buffalotheatreguide.com/2019/03/10/theatre-review-between-riverside-and-crazy-at-road-less-traveled-theatre/?fbclid=IwAR0VgAwYVjZnGtJE_8nIlxd_ZPPJSU-lMGDy6kSfPS64oOnhsFPj7B-isHw.
BuffaloNews.com article, Road Less Traveled’s latest amenities enhance patron experience: https://buffalonews.com/sponsored/road-less-traveleds-latest-amenities-enhance-patron-experience/.
Celebrity Make Up Artist SIR JOHN BARNETT (2000) will host his first A Hands on Master Class at Genacelli Salon ( http://genacellieaststudio.com/ ) in Chicago, IL May 15 from 10AM-7:30PM . For tickets, go to https://www.ericacarr.com/.
ChicagoCitizen.com ( http://thechicagocitizen.com/news/2019/feb/20/star-lifetimes-american-beauty-star-and-hollywoods/ ) and AfroBella.com articles:https://www.afrobella.com/2019/02/06/sir-john-is-coming-to-chicago/.
IOL.co.za article, Beyoncé is 'scared of eye shadow' now that she's getting older:https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/style-beauty/beauty/beyonce-is-scared-of-eye-shadow-now-that-shes-getting-older-19833646. VICTORIA PEREZ (1997) is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Raices Theatre Company (www.raicestheatrecompany.com), SMIRNA
MERCEDES-PEREZ (1992) and LISETTE DEJESUS are RTC members. RTC presents Desde El Puente April 19-May 5. BroadwayWorld.com article about the Raices’ 2018-2019 season (https://www.broadwayworld.com/buffalo/article/Races-Theatre-Company-Announces-2018-19-Season-Including-Musical-Version-Of-DESDE-EL-PUENTE-20181103) for tickets and information, go to theatre’s link.
BRADON MCDONALD (1993) created costumes for the Utah Opera ( https://utahopera.org/ ) Vincenzo Bellini’s opera Norma at Abravanel Hall in Salt lake City, UT May 4-7. For tickets and show times, go to link. OperaQire.comhttps://operawire.com/utah-opera-2018-19-to-feature-
marjorie-owens-andrew-stenson-rachel-portman/.
SCOTT “GUS” POITRAS (1992) is the Advanced Automation Carpenter for the Susan Stroman helmed musical, Marie, Dancing Still-A New
Musical at 5th Avenue Theatre ( https://www.5thavenue.org/show/marie ) in Seattle, WA in previews now and opens April 5. Playbill.com
article about the production:http://www.playbill.com/article/sneak-peek-at-marie-dancing-still-a-new-musical-starring-tiler-peck-and-terrence-
mann. Poitras is a production carpenter in the Broadway musical comedy, The Prom: https://theprommusical.com/.
The Prom, Waitress and several Broadway productions join forces for the 33rd annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Easter Bonnet Competition April 22- April 23. BroadwayWorld.com article:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BCEFAs-EASTER-BONNET-COMPETITION-Set-for-April-22-23-Fundraising-Begins-Tonight-20190308.
Backstage.com article, The Prom Star Caitlin Kinnunen Isn’t Giving Up: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-prom-star-caitlin-kinnunen-isnt-giving-up-67319/.
Feinstein’s 54 Below Sings ABBA to feature cast members from Mean Girls, Wicked, and The Prom April 20. Playbill.com article:
http://www.playbill.com/article/54-sings-abba-to-feature-cast-members-from-mean-girls-wicked-and-the-prom.
Second Tony Awards eligibility meeting for The Prom news. BroadwayBuzz.com article:https://www.broadway.com/buzz/194596/tony-awards-
second-set-of-rulings-in-2018-2019-season-prom-standouts-eligible-as-leads-more/. The Prom musical related news, register for the 2019 Broadway Teachers Workshop ( http://www.broadwayteachinggroup.com/ ) for more
information, go to link. Playbill.com article: http://www.playbill.com/article/registration-open-for-2019-broadway-teachers-workshop. Broadway.com article, The Prom’s Wayne ‘Juice’ Mackins on the Origin of His Nickname and the Best Part of His Day:
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/195209/the-proms-wayne-juice-mackins-on-the-origin-of-his-nickname-and-the-best-part-of-his-day/?fbclid=IwAR1b_jyhxiGEbOnA0PyROGNLlnS_qQtS5dzWflNji50-N39qpb6diODjO_M.
WFUV.org/The Prom related interview, A Conversation With Actor Michael Potts:http://www.wfuv.org. Poitras is the Head Carpenter of the Broadway musical, The Band’s Visit on stage now at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Official website:
http://thebandsvisitmusical.com.
The Band’s Visit nominated for Creative Arts Emmy for their May 1, 2018 performance of Answer Me on NBC's The Today Show. Playbill.com
article: http://www.playbill.com/article/the-bands-visit-nominated-for-daytime-emmy-award.
The Band’s Visit to end Broadway run April 7. Variety.com article:https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/bands-visit-broadway-1203127542/.
The Band's Visit national tour will perform at Shea’s Performing Arts Center April 14-19, 2020. BroadwayWorld.com article: https://www.broadwayworld.com/buffalo/article/MEAN-GIRLS-THE-BANDS-VISIT-Announced-For-Sheas-2019-20-Broadway-Series-20190312.
How the Tony Award winning musical The Band's Visit made a Grammy-winning award album. Billboard.com article: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/podcasts/8499685/the-bands-visit-grammy-winning-broadway-album-billboard-on-broadway-podcast-interview.
Poitras is the Advance Flyman on Sara Bareilles’ penned musical Waitress (https://waitressthemusical.com ) on Broadway at Brooks Atkinson Theater.
Former CW-TV’s Supergirl actorJeremy Jordan returns to Broadway in Waitress; Jordan will succeed Joey McIntyre, who will his finish his run April 7 and continues through May 7. Broadway.com article: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/195196/jeremy-jordan-sets-broadway-musical-return-in-waitress/?fbclid=IwAR2_BBJK9qIXkluLL9sQ-jXLOmqIcA_LMs-gpk5y5X4KosDZ0yMzka2-syg .
Poitras is on the Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (https://beautifulonbroadway.com ) staff at Sondheim Theatre.
Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical alumna Jesse Mueller and Smash alumna Megan Hilton to star as Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn in Lifetime biopic, Patsy & Loretta; the film will be shot on location in Nashville; production is slated to get underway later this month ahead of a late 2019 debut. TVLine.com article:https://tvline.com/2019/03/11/megan-hilty-jessie-mueller-patsy-and-loretta-lifetime-
movie/?fbclid=IwAR2na57dCbfLVN90u5yit3e2AKpaf2LUpmhw0pZVVwPFAxJwNYhYluRu_K4. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical alumna Chilina Kennedy returns to perform Beautiful in Toronto April 9-May 5. TheStar.com article: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2019/03/19/chilina-kennedy-returns-to-toronto-in-beautiful-the-carole-king-musical.html. Smash series related news, JESSE L. MARTIN (1987) portrayed Scott Welker, an artistic director of a theater company who is a potential love
interest to Debra Messing's Julia in the NBC Marilyn Monroe-based musical series that aired 2012-2013. James Cordon to host the 2019 Tony Awards (https://www.tonyawards.com ) ceremony, June 9 at Radio City Music Hall on CBS; Tony Award
winner Bebe Neuwirth and Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will share the podium April 30 to announce nominations for the 73rd annual Tony Awards. Playbill.com article:http://www.playbill.com/article/bebe-neuwirth-and-brandon-victor-dixon-to-announce-2019-tony-award-nominations.
PASTOR GARNEY DAVIS (1988) presents the Impacting Love Global Ministries Reset for My Glory Gospel Crusade at Sahlen Field Griffin 1 Field ( formerly Buffalo Bisons’ Coca Cola Field), August 10 10AM-5PM. Free admission, to reserve tickets at https://resetformyglory.com/.
Author/ Dancer/African Drum Instructor and Educator KRISTIN CRAGE (1988) latest publication, Woman to Woman-The Conversation, Part I
is available for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Woman -Conversation-Part-I/dp/0692164618.
Woman to Woman-The Conversation, Part I Book Overview This series is about the conversations we never had, need to have, and still can have. It’s about growing from girl to woman - living, loving
and learning while finding self-worth and dignity in the face of serious setbacks and major challenges. This is the journey of releasing pain and anger, no judgment and no-holds-barred and finding the way to love. The Woman to Woman series is for every woman.
ROBERT PATERSON (1988) performs at Danbury Music Centre’s
Charles Ives Concert Series in Danbury, CT May 13 at 7PM. For tickets, go to http://danburymusiccentre.org/charles-ives-concert-series/.
Paterson wrote a piece called Embracing The Wind, for flute for Aureole Trio ( https://www.aureoletrio.com/ ) now available for purchase on ArkivMusic.com and Amazon.com :http://robertpaterson.com/.
Paterson will be composer-in-residence with the Charles Ives Concert Series (http://danburymusiccentre.org/charles-ives-concert- series/), the residency will culminate in performances of selected chamber works throughout the season.
LISA VITRANO (1988) to perform in the Road Less Traveled Production’s annual fundraiser Screen to Stage, a public screenplay reading series’ The Princess Bride April 6. For tickets for the fundraiser and information, go to https://roadlesstraveledproductions.org/.
Vitrano performed in the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Festival science fiction drama short, Summer Lost; the film; winner of six 48 Hour Film Festival
jury awards. The film advanced to the 2019 Filmapalooza Global Competition ( http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/filmapalooza ) in Orlando, FL and won a City Award. Congratulations!
Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Poet, Songwriter, Activist and Businesswoman ANI DIFRANCO (1987), performs at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, LA May 3:http://anidifranco.com/.
DiFranco/Prince related news, the Prince Estate announced physical reissues of the late musician’s albums Rave Un2 the Joy
Fantastic ( released in 1999), and its remix accompaniment, Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic (released 2001,) Pitchfork.com article: https://pitchfork.com/news/princes-rave-albums-are-getting-reissued/.
DiFranco’s memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream will be available for purchase May 7; the audio book will be available at a later date: https://www.righteousbabe.com/.
DifFranco performed on the Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown concept album (available now on Righteous Babe’s record label, go to link.) The musical Hadestown, based on the album is currently in Broadway previews at the Walter Kerr Theatre and opens April 17.
BroadwayInbound.com article, Five Things To Know About Hadestown:https://www.broadwayinbound.com/news/five-things-to- know-about-hadestown/?fbclid=IwAR0aFSqlsJF9Ql-EMx5_ijvD8AH7o-g-CDTp1atVen_jjYJseddqDLjtWT8/.
BroadwayWorld.com article, Meet the Cast of HADESTOWN- Now in Previews! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Meet-the-Cast-of-HADESTOWN--Now-in-Previews-20190322.
Hadestown pre-Broadway performance photos. Broadway.com article https://www.broadway.com/photos/gallery/783/anais-mitchell-the-cast-of-hadestown-preview-one-hell-of-a-show-before-performances-begin/107088/?fbclid=IwAR0C6L1EvpR7IDuaGBNDO4XTU7shL-VWALEi7DIcEL4cQ8LKS2s1RQLvJNw .
JESSE L. MARTIN (1987) portrays Detective Joe West on the CW-TV (http://www.cwtv.com/) superhero series, The Flash. Check out other
Martin related news below.
THE FLASH, RENT, SMASH/BOMBSHELL, THE LETTER CARRIER, SEXUAL HEALING FILM AND LAW & ORDER NEWS
HollywoodReporter.com article, The Flash Changing Showrunners for Season 6 (Exclusive):https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/flash-changing-showrunners-season-6-1193971.
SuperHeroHype.com articles, The Flash Star Grant Gustin Shares His Salute To Arrow and Arrow Will End After Eight Seasons on The CW: https://www.superherohype.com/tv/438541-the-flash-star-grant-gustin-shares-his-salute-to-arrow.
The Flash spring season finale airs May 14; see Arrowverse and CW finale schedule:https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-flash-supernatural-crazy-ex-girlfriend-cw-announces-finale-dates/.
The Flash/Godspeed episode trailer ( http://flashtvnews.com/the-flash-godspeed-trailer/32514.) Broadcast date, April 16.
ComicBookMovie.com article, THE FLASH Set Photos Reveal First Look At A Comic Accurate Take On Godspeed - Possible SPOILERS:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/the_flash/the-flash-set-photos-reveal-first-look-at-a-comic-accurate-take-on-godspeed-possible-spoilers-a166681.
The Flash rumored be losing another major cast member, Danielle Panabaker. HeroicHollywood.com article:https://heroichollywood.com/the-flash-danielle-panabaker-exit/.
Tom Cavanagh may leave The Flash series after Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. WeGotThisCovered.com article, https://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/fan-favorite-actor-leave-flash-crisis-infinite-earths/.
Arrow/The Flash/Crisis on Infinite Earths related news, Arrow was the second most popular Arrowverse show before cancellation. ScreenRant.com article: https://screenrant.com/arrow-ratings-popular-arrowverse-show/.
The Flash and Marvel’s Avengers:Endgame crossover fan art. ComicBook.com article: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/03/19/avengers-endgame-fan-art-the-flash-crossover-barry-allen-grant-gustin/.
The Grammy Museum ( https://www.grammymuseum.org/) is hosting a panel discussion about Gaye’s never-issued album You’re The Man in Losa Angeles, CA April 2. UDiscoverMusic.com article: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/grammy-museum-celebrates-marvin-gaye/.
Martin’s Sexual Healing film/Marvin Gaye music news, Marvin Gaye's lost album You’re the Man, to be released March 29. Vibe.com article, https://www.vibe.com/2019/02/marvin-gaye-lost-album-release-date.
Listen to Salaam Remi’s Remix of Marvin Gaye’s Symphony. RollingStone.com article:https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/marvin-gaye-symphony-remix-salaam-remi-youre-the-man-811218/.
BroadwayWorld.com article, Ten Songs Glory: Counting Down RENT's Greatest Tunes:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ten-Songs-Glory-Counting-Down-RENTs-Greatest-Tunes-20190127.
Rent’s 20th anniversary national tour rolls into Buffalo Shea’s Performing Arts Center (https://www.sheas.org/ ), March 26-31. For tickets and show times, go to link. ForeverYoung.com article about the musical:http://www.foreveryoungwny.com/Forever-Young/March-2019/March-
theater-preview/. Shea's Performing Arts Center selling $20.00 tickets for front row seat before each performance of Rent. WIVB.com article:
https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/shea-s-selling-20-front-row-orchestra-tickets-for-each-performance-of-rent/1861043164. Smash/Bombshell related article, Why Joe Iconis' Broadway Here I Come Almost Didn't Stay in Smash: http://www.playbill.com/article/why-
joe-iconis-broadway-here-i-come-almost-didnt-stay-in-smash.
HEATHER BUTLER-TAYLOR (1983), a BAVPA Music and Vocal Performance alumna, sings 2nd soprano for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Chorus (https://www.slso.org/.) Taylor has also performed with the five-time Grammy Award winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Chorus (1996-2007) and has been a National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences ( https://www.grammy.com/recording-
academy ) voting member since 1999.
BAVPA ALUMNI (GRADUATION YEARS UNKNOWN) and MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
Erie County Legislature Majority Leader APRIL BASKIN announced she will run for
a second term as 2nd District County Legislator; the Democratic Primary election is June 25.
WBFO.org interview with musician/singer/songwriter JONATHAN “Deas on Keys”
DEAS:https://news.wbfo.org/post/foundation-jonathan-deas-church-school-and-buffalo.
KIMERA LATTIMORE is the daughter of Stacey Lattimore, a member of the 1980’s singing group Process and the Doo Rags produced by Buffalo, NY
native/Punk Funk icon, Rick James.
Lattimore performs in Lipstick Unplugged - Encore Performance at the Aud on Hertel, 567, Hertel Avenue, Buffalo May 3 ( doors open at 6PM), 7PM start. https://allevents.in/buffalo/lipstick-unplugged-encore-performance/1000016621163137.
Author A.A. LEWIS wrote the Buffalo-Based 90’s urban novel, The 716 Love & Consequences the book is available for purchase: https://dspublishing.net/.
Blues Musician LUCKY PETERSON attended BAVPA 1978-1979. Peterson (celebrating Herouville St. Clair, France March 2 at 8PM. For other March and April performance dates, go to http://www.luckypeterson.com.
The Alemaedae Theatre of Dreams’ (CEO PHIL DAVIS attended BAVPA from 5th-8th grades, 1993-1997), holds their bi-monthly acting workshops every 1st and 3rd Saturdays. To register for classes, go to https://www.atpgalaxy.com/.
BAVPA FACULTY, STAFF & FRIENDS
The African American Cultural Center Dance & Drum Performance Company's LINDA BARR ( Dance Troupe Administrator), performs in the Paul Robeson Theatre production, The SideWalk Stageplay through April 6. For tickets and show times, go to https://www.aaccbuffalo.org/.
Buffalo News review:https://buffalonews.com/2019/03/16/paul-robesons-sidewalk-stageplay-triumphs-in-marrying-mediums/. ChallengerNews.com article, https://thechallengernews.com/2019/03/sidewalk-stage-play-and-adaptation-of-a-poetic-story-by-edreys-
wajed/?fbclid=IwAR1d5sJdwfyG3Rz3A5hgIYKUmRHRUGm02vT8KQ0TNr620Gv9N-1nplGzBs0.
KELLY BEUTH is a Theatre instructor at BAVPA and Subversive Theatre’s (www.subversivetheatre.org ) co-artistic director. Subversive presents After the Fall through April 6, for tickets and show times, go to link.
Beuth’s also a member of the Brazened Faced Varlets Theatre Company, http://www.varlets.org/ . BFVTC presents, The Secretary March 29-April 4. For tickets and information, go to link. BuffaloTheatreGuide.com article,https://buffalotheatreguide.com/2019/03/06/the-brazen-faced-varlets-present-the-secretary-by-kyle-john-schimdt/?fbclid=IwAR1VltC59aJ6ccgoMkEjYjcbYhrme-MB2PI4Gzt19V-w1QcPA0rlBZsO544.
Actor, Director and Acting Instructor JOSIE DIVINCENZO ( http://www.josiedivincenzo.com/ ) conducts Film and TV acting classes. For more information, go to link.
SAUL ELKIN is founder of the Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY (http://jewishrepertorytheatre.com/) and Shakespeare in Delaware Park, http://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/. SDP presents The Tempest June 20-July 14 and Love Labour’s Lost July 25- August 18.
Jewish Repertory Theatre presents Talley’s Alley onstage through March 3. BuffaloRising.com review Talley’s Folly. BuffaloRising.com review:https://www.buffalorising.com/2019/02/talleys-folly-at-jrt/.
LORNA HILL is the founder and Artistic Director of Ujima Theatre. Ujima presents as part of their grand opening at their new location ( the former PS #77 ), Passing Strange April 26-May 19. For information, go to http://www.ujimacoinc.org/.
SANDRA LEE FOLEY-HITCHCOCK is the creator of The BAVPA Beacon’s newsletter header, BAVPA Class of 2016 logo who also designs
graphics and websites. Hitchcock designed the BAVPA 41 Years long logo honoring the past and present school colors; for more information about Hitchcock’s work, go to www.warandra- productions.com/Website_ Hosting_and_Design.html.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED BAVPA Senior Theatre Major KATARA WILLIS won 1st place in the WNY regional August Wilson Monologue competition; Willis
will compete in the NYC national finals ( https://truecolorstheatre.org ) May 6.
BroadwayWorld.com article about the competition: https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/11th-Annual -August-Wilson-Monologue-Competition-Set-for-May-6th-20190313?fbclid=IwAR3Xa4zrFVgaQOxQt51K goyy3y7olKGFzVDBskZtQ2dsXrqEfVAUlvCU9c.
BAVPA 7th graders created note cards to sell to raise money for a water project in South Sudan. WBFO.org article: https://news.wbfo.org/post/seventh-graders-inspired-lesson-harsh-life-sudan.
Congratulations to BAVPA Art major CAITLYN WILSON received Daemen College’s top honor for her print work at the 50th annual All High Exhibition featuring some of the finest artwork by high school students from throughout the Buffalo/Niagara region February 10.
The BAVPA musical Les Mise’rables received a Kenny Award nomination for Outstanding Musical Production. The Kenny Awards ceremony will be held at Shea’s Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 6PM. Tickets are $8.00 presale and $10.00 the day of beginning April 27; tickets may be
purchased at Shea’s Ticket Office, 650 Main Street, or Ticketmaster. For more information and the nominee list, go to link. Congratulations!
Musician, Songwriter and Activist GRACE STUMBERG (2000) was mentioned in the Buffalo News article, Jeff Miers’ Soundcheck: In Buffalo, romance with the guitar endures:https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/12/jeff-miers-soundcheck-in-buffalo-romance-with-the-guitar-endures/.
Visual Artist JULIAN MONTAGUE ( 1991) was mentioned in MiamiHerald.com article, Kidnap victim, mobile home, retail game-changer:The many lives of a shopping cart:https://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/article226161835.html.
WBFO.org article about the HENRI L. MUHAMMAD (1994) School of Music: https://news.wbfo.org/post/muhammad-school-music-if-you-can-see-it-you-can-be-it.
The 2018 USA Network spinoff TV series based on motion picture The Purge ( https://www.usanetwork.com/thepurge ), was renewed for a second season; broadcast date September 2019. Screenrant.com article, What To Expect From The Purge Season 2:https://screenrant.com/purge-season-2-premiere-date-story-details/.
Past Purge film news, CLAUDINE EWING (1988) and GABRIEL ROBERE’ (2005) appeared in the 2018 action/sci-fi horror film, The First Purge, ( https://www.uphe.com/movies/the-first-purge ) starring Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Oscar winner MarisaTomei and Patch Dorragh.
Erie County Comptroller STEFAN MYCHAJLIW received international recognition for
his finance reporting. Mychajliw’s 2017 fiscal year-end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report received the US and Canada’s Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Excellence.
AmherstBee.com article about Mychajliw’s award:https://www.amherstbee.com/articles/comptrollers-report-receives-national-recognition/ .
BuffaloRising.com interview with Hallwalls Music Director, STEVE BACZKOWSKI:
https://www.buffalorising.com/2019/02/building-blocks-steve-baczkowski-music- director-of-hallwalls/.
International Swimming Hall of Fame ( https://www.ishof.org/ ) Board of Director member STEVEN GLASSMAN, honored Benjamin Franklin for his contributions to the sport of swimming; Fort Lauderdale deemed February 19 as Benjamin Franklin Day. SwimmingWorld.com article: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/benjamin-franklin-honored-by-international-swimming-hall-of-
fame/?fbclid=IwAR2wCR4X6w2EYdAyLNK0i8vTkkHaMGklF1wIlFB68lKU-8K7pzCjHRRXV0Y. STEPHEN MCKINLEY-HENDERSON portrays in Native Son, a film adapted from Pulitzer Prize winning Richard Wright novel adapted by
playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. HBO Films bought the rights to air Native Son film, broadcast date April 6. Deadline.com article with trailer; https://deadline.com/2019/02/native-son-hbo-premiere-date-trailer-video-1202563002/.
Henderson to appear in the FX Network (https://www.fxnetworks.com/) thriller miniseries, Devs. DenofGeek.com article about Devs:https://www.denofgeek.com/us/279236/upcoming-sci-fi-fantasy-horror-tv-shows.
BAVPA English Teacher STEPHANIE HOLLIS home was featured in the Buffalo News article, Home of the Week: Cape Cod charmer in Eggertsville: https://buffalonews.com/2019/03/05/home-of-the-week-cape-cod-charmer-in-eggertsville/.
WILLIE HUTCH JONES Educational Sports Program (http://whjsc.org/ ), hosted its 4th Annual Power Up Science Fair at the Burchfield-Penney Arts Center March 9. The goal of the fair is to provide opportunity for local and middle school students an opportunity hands on science experiments and encourage them to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) in college; WGRZ-TV’s Channel 2
CLAUDINE EWING (1988), was the Mistress of Ceremony. ChallengerNews.com article: https://thechallengernews.com/2019/03/the-4th-annual-science-fair-hosted-by-whjesp-was-full-steam-ahead/.
BAVPA MUSICAL FLASHBACKS & FUTURE MAJOR MEDIA PRODUCTION NEWS
BAVPA presented the Kenny Award-nominated musical West Side Story in 2016; the original BAVPA production performed at the former Pfeifer Theatre in Buffalo’s Theatre District in 1999.
EW.com article, Everything we know so far about the West Side Story remake: https://ew.com/movies/2019/03/21/everything-we-know-west-side-story-remake/.
Playbill.com article, Rita Moreno Shares Details About the West Side Story Movie:http://www.playbill.com/article/rita-moreno-shares-details-about-the-west-side-story-movie .
Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story will begin filming on June 8 in New York. TheGWW.com article:https://thegww.com/steven-spielbergs-west-side-story-remake-will-begin-filming-on-june-8th-in-new-york/.
BroadwayWorld.com article, Rita Moreno Reveals the Most Important Part About the WEST SIDE STORY Film Reboot: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Rita-Moreno-Reveals-the-Most-Important-Part-About-the-WEST-SIDE-STORY-Film-Reboot-
20190308. Decider.com interview with Moreno with video highlights of her career: :https://decider.com/2019/03/01/rita-moreno-one-day-at-a-time-
interview/. Patch.com article, NJ Girl Cast In West Side Story Named An Actress To Watch:https://patch.com/new-jersey/wayne/nj-girl-cast-west-side-
story-named-actress-watch.
Brian d'Arcy James and Corey Stoll cast in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story motion picture and photo gallery celebrating 60 years of West Side Story. Playbill.com article, http://www.playbill.com/article/brian-darcy-james-and-corey-stoll-tapped-for-new-west-side-story-movie.
DailyCollegian.com article, Spielberg’s West Side Story remake in modern society:https://dailycollegian.com/2019/02/spielbergs-west-side-story-remake-in-modern-society/.
BAVPA collaborated with Upstage New York to produce Damn Yankees for the Artpark stage May 20-24, 1987 in Lewiston, NY. The show , directed by FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI featured BAVPA faculty in the production and faculty members participating included STEVEN GLASSMAN, EDSON GIFFORD III, RUSSELL LINK, CLAUDIA MARSCHALL, and the late ALLENE BUCKLEY. One of the lead roles, Mr. Applegate, was played by JESSE L. MARTIN, (1987) .
The 1955 Broadway musical and 1958 film adaptation starred legendary actress/dancer Gwen Verdon. Verdon was married to iconic dance choreographer/director Bob Fosse. The duo will be featured in the FX biopic miniseries, Fosse/Verdon
( https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/fosse-verdon ) airing April 8. IndieWire.com article with :https://www.indiewire.com/2019/02 /fosse-verdon-trailer-sam-rockwell-michelle-williams-fx-1202047990/. IndieWire.com article:
JOSEPH MAHFOUD (1984) portrayed the lead role of Conrad Birdie in the BAVPA 1985 production, Bye Bye Birdie, directed by CLAUDIA MARSCHALL. The production featured JESSE L. MARTIN (1987), played Albert Peterson ( Conrad’s record company president and informally his agent); GINA DORMER (1986) played Rosie, Peterson’s secretary (and girlfriend); JAMES WALKER (1987) portrayed
Mr.McAfee; DENA MURRAY played Mrs. McAfee; CRYSTAL SYMS (1985) played Kim McAfee,JAY INGERSON (1987) played Randolph McAffee; the late KENNETH DOYLE (1987) played Hugo ( Kims’ boyfriend) and numerous BAVPA alumni.
Singer, Dancer and Actor Jennifer Lopez (Co-Producer), brings Bye Bye Birdie Live! to NBC December, 2019. HollywoodReporter.com article, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jennifer-lopezs-bye-bye-birdie-pushed-2019-at-nbc-1090265.
UPCOMING BAVPA EVENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL REUNION NEWS
BPO/BAVPA Side by Side ( https://bpo.org/event/bavpa-side-by-side-concert/ ) Concert
May 8 at 7PM News.WBFO.org/BAVPA/BPO article, What the BPO is doing to increase diversity:https://news.wbfo.org/post/what-bpo-doing-increase-
diversity. BAVPA Visual Arts Exhibit March 28 at 6PM (9-10 Grades) and April 18 ( 7-8 Grades ) at 6PM
BAVPA Yearbook Sale BAVPA yearbooks are on sale for the following years while supplies last.1984,1985, 1986, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,2014 and 2015. Yearbooks are $20.00 each or three for $50.00 and may be picked up at the school.
For more information, contact Sheila at [email protected]. Call (716) 816-4220 or go to (http://www.buffaloartsacademy.org/ ) for more information.
BAVPA ALUMNI EDUCATORS
STEVE APPLER (1981), Visual Art Teacher, Amherst High School
KAREN TOMZAK (1981), Program Director of Dance at Western University, Cullowhee, North Carolina
DEBORAH LIPA-CIOTTA (1982), Tapestry Charter School, K-4 Dance Teacher
ARLENE SHORT (1982), Patient Health Navigator, Buffalo
OMAR CARTER (1984), Arts Teacher, Philadelphia, PA
CAITLIN BAUMLER-COLEMAN (1984), Tapestry Charter School, K-8, Grade ½ Teacher
TRACEY HOLT-COFIELD (1984), Principal, Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo
DONNA KERR (1984),City Honors Music, Buffalo
MICHAEL STARZYNSKI (1984), Waterfront School, 1st Grade Teacher
ARTHUR PERRY (1984), Crossing Guard, Volunteer Librarian Aid, Clear Creek Elementary School, Kileen/Temple, TX
JOSEPH MICHAEL MAHFOUD (1985), Tapestry Charter High School, Music Teacher
GEORGE DAVIS (1986), BAVPA Arts Vocal and Music Teacher
ROMONA THOMAS-REYNOLDS (1986), Principal, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute, Public School #39
JAY INGERSON (1987), BAVPA Arts Theatre Instructor
JODY COVINGTON (1988), BAVPA Principal
KU’WONNA MAHONE INGRAM (1988), University of Phoenix Adjunct Instructor and Principal at Lee County Youth Development Center, AL
LISA HANNA-MATHEWS (1988), Ethics and Project Management Professor, Georgetown University and University of Maryland
HOLLY QUICKSEY (1988), Ph.D. Assistant to the Dean & Assistant Director of MECHS Programs, SUNY Buffalo State College
MARC RUMMENIE (1988), The Gow School, South Wales, NY
LESLIEANNE BIRD (1990), Teaching with Orff Music and Movement Educator, North Olmstead, OH
ORNIECE HILL ( 1990), Assistant Principal, South Park High School, Buffalo
JOSEPH MOBERLY (1991), House Electrician at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
MICHAEL WEIDRICH (1991), Executive Director, Young Audiences of WNY
SEAN CLEMENTS (1992), Bronx, NY
DAVID PATERSON (1992), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, P.S. #22, Queens, NY
MATTHEW HURLEY (1994), Middle School Teacher, Raleigh, NC
JESSE MANK (1994), Tapestry Charter High School, English Teacher
LIZ YOUNG (1995), Professor of Graphic Design and Illustration, Pace University, NY
PATRICIA ENFIELD (1996), Elementary Education
TAMMY GAGOLA (1996), Elementary Education
NICOLE JONES (1996), BAVPA Dance
ERNEST KEEN (1996), Physical Education, Rochester
LISA SANTIAGO (1996), Vocal Music
LUCY ALTIERI (1997), Visual Arts
MICHEL DEVANS (1997), Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo
TANDY GREEN (1997), Elementary Education
EMILY BALL (1998), Manager of HEAT Center/Holistic Healing Center, Buffalo
AMANDA RAYBURG (1998), Massage Therapist at HEAT Center/Holistic Healing Center, Buffalo
PAUL M. SIEKIERSKI (1999), Music
MARIA INTORRE (2000), Elementary Charter School
DENNIS YACOBUCCI (2001), Brooklyn Special Education
CHRISTOPHER RUDROFF (2002), Music
SHAWN M. ISAACS (2004), Assistant Director of Life Residence at Alfred University
JYESHA CLARK (2005), Founder of Ms. Jye’s Music Corner
LIZ BAILEY (Unknown), Todd County Middle School, Elkton, KY
LISA BAINES-DANIELS (Unknown), BPS Adult Education Division
MICHELE DEVANS, 1st Grade Teacher Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo
DARREN BROWN (Unknown), BPS Chief of Staff, Buffalo GINA DORMER (Unknown) Music, School #81, Buffalo
RONDA GORDON (Unknown), President of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, GA
MARIA INTORRE (Unknown), Buffalo Public School System DAVE RIFFLE (Unknown), BAVPA Media Communication Arts Teacher
DR. TARYN SPENCER, M.D. (Unknown), UB Medical Instructor, Internal Medicine/Preventive Medic
OTHER BAVPA ALUMNI VOCATIONS AMY (CROOKS) SCANLON (1981), Senior Lead Professional Development Trainer, MAXIMUS, Inc.
ANDY MCCLAIN (1981), Owner of Treats Unleashed, Amherst, NY
PETE GALLIVAN (1983), WGRZ-TV Channel 2 Daybreak Co-Anchor
NANCY WILLAMS-NETTLES (1984), Crisis Counselor at the YWCA of Nashville and Middle TN
UMAR ADEYOLA (1988), President and CEO, H.E.A.R.T. Foundation, Buffalo VINCENT MARASCHIELLO
KRISTIN CRAGE (1988), West African Ivory Coast Drum accompanist, Alvin Ailey School of Dance
PASTOR GARNEY DAVIS, JR. (1988), Founder of Impacting Love Global Ministries and CEO of Impacting Love, Inc.
CLAUDINE EWING (1988), WGRZ-TV Channel 2 Reporter/Fill-In Anchor
VINCENT MARASCHIELLO (1989), Systems Administrator, PureRED Integrated Marketing Atlanta, GA
STEVEN MARCHIONE (1989), Francesca’s Restaurant, Buffalo
REGINALD BURKE,SR. (1990), Founder of Bay Area Hoops, Tampa Bay, FL
CHAD JAKUBOWSKI (1991), Personal Trainer, Buffalo
STEFAN MYCHAJLIW (1991), Erie County Comptroller
JOSHUA P. SMITH, PHD (1996), Owner,Sato’s Japanese Restaurant, Buffalo
LUCILLE ALTIERI (1997), Presto Restaurant, Buffalo
KAMERON D. WOOD (2011), Director & Production Assistant
RICKY WHITCOMB (2004), Tour Manager, StarQuest International
CRAIG PRIDGEN (2002), Pastor and M&T Bank Analyst
STEVE BACZKOWSKI (Unknown), Music Director, Hallwalls, Buffalo
SHANNON BARRY (Unknown), To the Pointe Dance and Pilates Center, Valencia, CA
APRIL BASKIN (Unknown), Erie County Legislator and Majority Leader
CHARLOTTE CARWELL (Unknown) Founder, P.O.C.E. Dance & Art Institute, Buffalo
LAKEISHA CARTER (Unknown), Dance Choreographer Dance Incorporated Center for the Fine & Performing Arts, Sickerfield, NJ
STEPHANIE CALHOUN (Unknown), Assistant Attorney General, NYS Office of the Attorney General
DANIELLE CATONE (Unknown), Danielle’s Dance and Fitness School
TAMMY GAVIDIN (Unknown), Dance Instructor Tonawanda Dance Arts Faculty, Tonawanda
KIMMY JANE (Unknown), Kimmy Jane Tattoo & Artwork, Buffalo
AQUIL JONES (Unknown), Videographer, Krump Dancer and Founder of Legacy Visions Production MELODY JONES (Unknown), Audio Technician
CHANON JUDSON, Associate Artistic Director, Urban Bush Women Dance Company
GINA MARTINEZ (Unknown), Dance Instructor at Broadway Dancesations, Lutz, FL EBONY PACE, Against Destruction Theatrically Founder
DAVID RIFFEL (Unknown), Niagara Arts & Cultural Center’s documentarian and arts collaborator, Niagara Falls, NY
KAT WHITEFIELD (Unknown), Photography Assistant at Locust Street Art, Buffalo ELIZABETH YOUNG (Unknown), President/Creative Director at Buffalo Studio Labs, Buffalo
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