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A Letter from the Head of School You don’t have to be good at art for the arts to be good for you. Dr. Christina Davies, UWA Centre for the Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing
With its emphasis on self-discovery and cultural competency, Galloway’s mission is not only an impressive and progressive statement for a school, it provides the perfect incubator for powerful, transformative arts education. Our 16 Fine Arts faculty members make a huge impact in the experience of Galloway students: they teach across 15 grade levels, reaching at least 85% of the entire student population daily. As artists themselves, these talented teachers recognize the many ways students learn and express themselves and work in collaboration with classroom teachers to foster connections across the disciplines. From ukulele and Creative Movement in Early Learning, ensembles in Middle Learning, and up the ladder to AP Art and mainstage theatrical pro- ductions in Upper Learning, Galloway students are given every opportunity to spread their wings as young artists. I join Director of Fine Arts Natalie Pitchford in sharing a vision that the arts at Galloway will leverage the framework the school has already established to become a model institution for other schools and become known as the premiere independent school for arts education in Atlanta, the South, and beyond. We are poised to elevate all of the magical things happening inside these walls and to shout it from the rooftops. This is only the beginning. The arts are a critical component of a Galloway education, and it’s time to celebrate all we are, all we have been, and all we will be. Sincerely, Dr. James Calleroz White Head of School
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Galloway Fine Arts Faculty 2023-2024 Natalie Pitchford Director of Fine Arts Misao Cates Chaddick Center for the Arts Manager Early Learning Linda Floyd, Early Learning Music Juana Farfan, Early Learning Creative Movement Kyra Sampson, Early Learning Visual Arts* Music Nathan Medley, Middle and Upper Learning Chorus* Brian Mitchell, Middle and Upper Learning Guitar Daniel Solammon, Middle and Upper Learning Band Theatre Sarah Day, Middle Learning Theatre Antonia Fairchild, Upper Learning Theatre David Morgan, Upper Learning Design and Production Liz Whalen, Upper Learning Design and Production* Dance Cara Lavallee, Middle and Upper Learning Dance* Visual Arts Mary Stuart Hall, Upper Learning Visual Arts* Erin Ray, Middle Learning Visual Arts Lore Ruttan, Upper Learning Visual Arts *Denotes Team Leads 7
A Letter from the Director of Fine Arts I am thrilled to once again have the honor of welcoming you to our 20232024 season. We have no shortage of exciting events from October through May and we certainly hope you will join us as often as you are able. It is important to note that the majority of the work that happens in Fine Arts does not take place on the stage, or in the moments in which you are leafing through our incredible playbill. The good work is here, of course, but the magic is really happening in the classroom. Our faculty, across grades and disciplines, interact with our students day in and day out, helping them discover who they are as artists and as humans. And it’s not always easy: the creative process often centers around failure as an opportunity toward growth. Our young artists are learning so much more than the arts. They are learning valuable leadership skills and incredibly transferable soft skills like collaboration, creative problem solving, risk-taking, resilience, storytelling, self-expression, and so much more. In our current world, those skills are more in demand than ever. The world continues to change, and the arts along with it. But the benefits of arts education as a cornerstone of learning have not changed. These benefits cannot be overstated as evidence-based practices that enhance and even physiologically change the brain (google “arts and neuroplasticity” for more information). As you enjoy the event you are attending, remember that learning is at the front and center of all we do in Galloway Fine Arts. A huge shout out and massive thank you to FAB. Our Fine Arts Boosters truly makes the Fine Arts world “go ’round” and I could not be more grateful to them. We would love for you to become a member or volunteer! Cheers! Natalie Pitchford Director of Fine Arts 9
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Fine Arts Boosters Leadership
Lauren Morris FAB Co-President
Jennifer Dana Visual Arts Chair
Rebbecca Kaplan FAB Co-President
Holly Gentry Dance Chair
Lindsay Pennica Early Learning Chair
Leslie Isenberg Theatre Chair
Julie Shapiro Hospitality Chair
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Performer - $100, chair a team, or volunteer for more than one event Receive a Galloway Arts magnet and two tickets to the fine arts event of your choice Producer - $250 Receive a Galloway Arts magnet and two tickets to two fine arts events of your choice Director - $500 Receive a Galloway Arts magnet, two tickets to to the Fine Arts event of your choice, an Arts tumbler, and access to The Stage Club on opening night of ML and UL Theater performances Visionary Member - $750+ Receive a Galloway Arts magnet, two tickets to to the Fine Arts event of your choice, an Arts tumbler, your name engraved on a chair in Chaddick Theater, access to The Stage Club on opening night of ML and UL Theater performances, and reserved Visionary Members parking the night of Fine Arts performances $1000+ or sponsorship of a specific fine arts project We welcome your support of $1000+ in the form of an Annual Fund donation! Please be sure to tag Fine Arts and we will make sure you have all the same benefits as our Visionary Members. What is the Stage Club? The Stage Club is a new opportunity for Producer, Director, and Visionary Membership Level patrons to relax and enjoy adult beverages and light hors d’ouevres. These unique evenings occur on the opening nights of ML/UL theater productions beginning 30 minutes before the show and during intermissions. 12
Scan here to become a volunteer today! What an honor it is to celebrate our Galloway students through the Fine Arts Boosters, affectionately known as FAB. We welcome you to Chaddick for another year of remarkable work from our students and faculty! FAB is committed to helping support a vibrant and engaging learning experience for all our students, from PK3 through grade 12, and has been humbly supporting the Fine Arts at Galloway for almost two decades. What began as a group of enthusiastic theatre parents feeding performers before musicals has evolved into what is now a passionate membership who share a vision for Galloway’s Fine Arts program to be known for what it already is–the best independent school for Fine Arts in metro Atlanta. Your membership, selfless volunteer hours, playbill sponsorship, and partnership with FAB allows us to expand, elevate, and support our students’ arts education, the value of which goes far beyond the skills you see at the surface–though those are indeed very impressive! The arts create meaning and provide perspective on the world. They engender empathy and help us understand other points of view. In short, they make our human experience richer. If you aren’t yet involved, but would like to be, please see us in the lobby to learn more. Your involvement in FAB will ensure you a front-row seat in the continued success of arts programming at Galloway. Thank you for your continued support of the Fine Arts at Galloway! Rebbecca Kaplan and Lauren Morris, FAB Co-Presidents What does this symbol mean? As you flip through this year’s playbill, please take special note of our advertisers who are also Galloway families. We are grateful for thier support and know they would appreciate you supporting their business as well! 13
Visual Arts Faculty Bios Mary Stuart Hall holds a degree in Sculpture at Sewanee, The University of the South, and a Master’s in Art Education from the University of Georgia. Mary Stuart Hall is also currently pursuing her MFA in Studio Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She also maintains a studio practice outside of her teaching. A multi-disciplinary artist born and raised in Atlanta, she creates sculptural installations that mediate text and other forms of cultural artifacts into a multi-dimensional experience. She has shown her work in Atlanta and the Southeast. Erin Ray holds a BFA in Art Education from the University of Georgia, as well as National Board Certification. She has taught visual art for over a decade and still learns new ways to go about it every day! Her balanced curriculum offers students the opportunity to build skills sequentially in a variety of media while developing creativity and personal voice. Her favorite medium is printmaking, especially in the classroom. She loves to travel and go on adventures with her partner, Austin, and their two children. Lore Ruttan received degrees in biology from the University of Chicago, Ecology and Evolution from the University of Minnesota, and in Human Ecology from the University of California at Davis. She then joined the Department of Environmental Studies at Emory where she taught for nine years. Lore took courses in Botanical Illustration at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and in Natural Science Illustration at the University of Santa Cruz, discovering a new passion for art, and left Emory to start a business. She continues to work as an illustrator for scientific publications, public spaces, and private collections. Kyra Sampson has a background in elementary art education and has spent her years in different cities learning the community and what the art room’s purpose is. With a passion for creating choice-based artistic learning environments where young students are able to create based on their own interests and ideas along with learning artistic behaviors and skills, Mrs. Sampson makes the art room a space for exploring and creating in a safe space.
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Visual Arts at Galloway
In the last six years, Galloway Visual Arts has seen tremendous growth in demand for classes, resulting in significantly expanded offerings. Beautifully aligned across all three levels, students are prepared for what comes next at Galloway and beyond. Early Learning Art taps into learning different mediums like ceramics, painting and drawing along with using found objects to create sculpture works. Students are allowed to explore in choice-based art time where they can create based on their own curiosities and interests using a range of materials, allowing them to grow their art language by talking through and about their works. In Middle Learning, students continue to explore with additional media through Visual Art classes, deepening their understanding of the elements of art in both 2D and 3D formats. Upper Learning launches students through Foundations of Art, honing skills in photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, and beyond. Students who wish to take AP Art develop and refine their portfolios along with their skills and artistry. Recently, the Visual Arts faculty created a resident artist program to formalize how professional working artists are invited into classrooms to work with students in an impactful and meaningful way. 15
Theatre Faculty Bios Sarah Day holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance from James Madison University. Before Galloway, Sarah was the lead theatre teacher and director at Thomas Dale High School/Specialty Center for the Arts in Chesterfield, Virginia. Before teaching at TDHS, Mrs. Day worked for a variety of regional theatres including Virginia Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and The Studio Theatre in Washington DC. Sarah has completed professional training courses through The Kennedy Center, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Southern Oregon University, and the American Alliance for Theatre & Education. Antonia Fairchild is a theater educator, producer, director and storytelling consultant. She worked in play development for over a decade in New York City, directed and produced digital learning content for grades 6 through 12 for Duke University’s Talent Identification Program for several years, and has served as a digital producer and consultant at Duke University’s Sanford School since 2020. She holds a B.S. in Radio/TV/Film from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater. She is a member of Actor’s Equity Association. David N. Morgan is an Atlanta-based scenic designer, technical director, and educator. With more than 20 years of experience in professional theatre, David has designed, built, or painted shows across America and has taught at both the high school and college levels in multiple states. David served as the Technical Director for the Murray Arts Center at Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia for seven years. He holds a graduate degree in Theatre from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is also a proud graduate of the Auburn University Theatre Department. Liz Whalen A lifelong theatre kid at heart, Liz received her BA in Theatre from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame and her MFA from the University of Alabama in Technical Theatre Production. A Midwest native, Liz has worked with theatre companies across the country including Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, Brevard Opera Company, and more.
Misao Cates is a maker. With roots as a visual artist, she begin her artistic career as a graphic designer, eventually discovering working in 3D to be more fulfilling and presently enjoys working with fabric, paper, foam, found objects, and just about anything with interesting color, shape and texture. She has been a participating artist a number of years for Art on the Atlanta Beltline with her site-specific interactive installations. Misao has been a part of the Galloway community for many years as a parent of two “lifer” students, and as costumer with the Galloway Theatre Company where she has designed and built costumes for every Galloway level. 17
Theatre at Galloway
In both Middle and Upper learning theatre, there are multiple opportunities to explore theatrical performance through productions and curated coursework. With a combination of both exploratory and pre-professional quality theater experiences, students exercise their creative muscles, develop ensemble skills and learn essential performance technique. Galloway Theater complements The Galloway School mission by training the citizen artist - a student who understands how theatrical tradition, performance and culture, and the skills that accompany these pursuits, develop the whole person creatively, intellectually and artistically. Classes such as Acting, Advanced Acting, Improv, and Public Speaking offer students a holistic approach to performance skills while allowing them to deepen their artistry. Integral to theater is the Design and Production discipline which works in tandem with the theatre program. In these classes, faculty consult with students during the design phase all the way through production, allowing them to brainstorm and problem solve with professionals and see the process at every stage. In both Theatre and Design and Production, from Middle through Upper Learning, Galloway students are deeply invested in the overall production process and ultimately take on leadership roles to run the shows themselves.
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Music Faculty Bios Linda Floyd has been teaching music for 30+ years, mostly spent at The Galloway School. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Music Therapy from East Carolina University and a Master of Music from Georgia State University. She has taught elementary, middle and high school choral and general music. Mrs. Floyd frequently accompanies choral groups on the piano and plays in the pit orchestra for the high school musicals. She was the musical director for eight of Galloway’s Upper Learning musicals. Nathan Medley has emerged in recent years as one of the leading American countertenors. He has sung at some of the major stages of the world including the English National Opera and Barbican Centre in London; Carnegie Hall; Philharmonie de Paris; and Kölner Philharmonie, to name a few. Nathan Medley made his professional debut in 2012 in John Adams’ The Gospel According to the other Mary with the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Most recently, Mr. Medley was the head of the vocal department at Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School. Brian Mitchell is a professional guitarist, music educator and composer. He has served on the faculties of the University of West Georgia and Georgia Perimeter College. As a composer, his works have been performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, S.C, the High Museum of Art and at colleges and universities throughout the US. In 2006 he was commissioned by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta to compose a new score for Sergei Eisenstein’s legendary silent film Que Viva México! which received its premiere at the opening of The High’s Latin American Film Festival. Daniel Solammon earned a B.M. in Composition at Michigan State University and M.M. in Jazz Studies at University of New Orleans. His music endeavors have included performing and arranging music with Harold Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, Ben E. King, and Ellis Marsalis, Dionne Farris and Grammy-winning recording artist Van Hunt. Alongside his work in education, Mr. Solammon continues to perform and compose, including projects with Fox Networks, BET, Aspire TV, Bounce TV, and Bravo.
Music at Galloway
Music at Galloway transforms creativity into sound, draws interdisciplinary connections, sparks harmonious community, and offers students the lifelong gift of musical literacy. In Early Learning students are exposed to the elements of pitch and rhythm through movement, interactive classroom activities, percussion instruments, ukulele, singing, and recorder. They also begin building a language to discuss instrumentation and contextualize genres. 21
In Middle Learning students develop their musical-selves through band, guitar and choral ensembles. Musical literacy instruction guides students to understand what the page of music is communicating and how to execute the artistry. This is paired with technical competency, building proficiency on their chosen instruments or voices. This amalgamation allows pupils to unlock their creative potential, culminating in performances that showcase their work. In Upper Learning students work towards mastery of their chosen instrument(s) including voice, brass, woodwind, percussion, and guitar. The addition of music theory challenges students to understand the building blocks of melody, tonal harmony, and compositional form. UL students also explore digital music and use industry standard software and methods to develop and analyze a wide array of pieces. Pupils build cultural competency through understanding varied genres and historical context. Upper Learners are empowered to attain musical proficiency allowing independence in their artistry with greater opportunities for performance that showcase our immensely talented Galloway musicians. This year, we have been thrilled to expand our music curriculum offerings by adding Advanced Combined Ensemble, an audition-only ensemble for upper learners who have shown a readiness to progress beyond their mixed ensembles. In this ensemble, the students hone their own disciplines while also reaching across traditional borders into the other ensembles. Students may work together on duets, trios, or full groups and are working to develop a shared language of collaborative music.
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Dance Faculty Bios Juana Farfan has a B.A. in Modern Dance Performance from the University of South Florida, and holds a certification from the Teachers Training Institute in Dance Education. Recently, Juana traveled to her hometown Bogotá-Colombia, to give an artistic residency at her school in arts curriculum integration. In the past, she has been a teaching artist for Georgia Perimeter College, Dynamic X-Change- CORE Performance Company Outreach Program, and Playmaking for Girls at Synchronicity Theatre Company. Juana is certified in Grounded Kids Yoga and Brain Compatible Dance Education with Anne G. Gilbert. Cara Lavallee A graduate of William Smith College (BA, Dance) and Temple University (EdM, Dance), Cara believes the arts are a vehicle for self-discovery as well as a window into diverse perspectives and experiences. She works to build a performing arts program that values individuality and community. Cara was the Dance Director at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, PA for eight years. At Galloway, Cara aims to highlight the many talented dancers we have in our midst and to foster an environment of inclusion and belonging, regardless of where a student is on your dance journey.
Dance at Galloway
With Creative Movement and/or Dance offered at every grade level, this discipline is an integral aspect of arts education at Galloway. In Early Learning, dance concepts and skills are explored in a class called Creative Movement. In CM, the creative process is used to explore numerous topics and ideas through play and movement expression. Whether students are learning about insects, weather systems or outer space, CM pairs these classroom units with the Dance Elements of Time, Space, Energy and Body Awareness in order to creatively examine these topics. Students build movement confidence in CM that then empowers them to become movement artists. In Middle Learning, we shift our movement exploration to specific dance styles, identifying what is historically unique about each style. Starting in ML, dance will focus on technique, learning and creating choreography, and preparing for performance. As students progress through our ML program they have the opportunity to explore Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop and Contemporary dance styles. Guest artist masterclasses are a significant part of our curriculum. Upper Learning builds two stage performances each year that include both student and faculty choreography. The focus in UL is on developing Dance Artists through Dance Literacy. Students who wish to pursue dance in college do not only have a movement background but are able to write about and discuss dance as an art form in critical and meaningful ways. Our UL dancers also attend the KSU Dance Festival each year, create Dance Portfolios and are introduced to Movement Science and Anatomy. 24
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The Alliance Theatre 2023/24 season continues!
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OCT 14–DEC 23 World Premiere, Musical Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure inspired by the classic Beatrix Potter tales. Written & Directed by MARK VALDEZ Inspired by the stories of BEATRIX POTTER
NOV 11–DEC 24 One of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions comes to life in an elaborate new staging with beautiful live music. By CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by DAVID H. BELL Directed by CAITLIN HARGRAVES Based on the Original Direction by LEORA MORRIS
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FEB 21–MAR 17 2024 This radical reimagining of Charles Dickens’s classic tale of the French Revolution forces us to ask: am I who I am because of my actions or the circumstances of my birth? By CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by BRENDAN PELSUE Directed by LEORA MORRIS
MAY 11–JUN 9 2024 Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, THE PREACHER’S WIFE is a stirring new musical about the power of hope. Book by AZIE DUNGEY Music & Lyrics by TITUSS BURGESS Direction by MICHAEL ARDEN & TINASHE KAJESE-BOLDEN
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