STRATEGIC VISION
GOALS 2,3
PROGRAM • TEACHING
ARTISTIC CONNECTIONS Networking OPCs in the Arts By Ray Bailey OPC ’09
On Thursday, Feb. 25, alumni from around the country and across the decades tuned in for an evening of virtual networking based on a shared passion for the arts. The event, coordinated by theater teacher Eva
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Head of School Darryl J. Ford Hon. 1689
covered OPCs’ experiences at Penn Charter,
Kay Noone and Penn Charter’s Alumni Office,
welcomed the group and spoke of the importance
their paths toward a career in the arts,
sought to build professional connections
of the arts to individuals and communities. “The
current projects, and strategies that different
among OPCs and explore possibilities for
arts are a harbinger of health in a community,”
industries and organizations have used to
collaboration between alumni and current
Ford said. “The arts will heal us.”
adapt to covid restrictions.
students. More than 35 graduates turned out
Attendees split into four virtual “rooms”
Members of the performing arts faculty co-
for what Performing Arts Department Chair
based on areas of specialization: TV, film and
facilitated breakout rooms along with an OPC
Brad Ford called a “win-win for the program
writing; instrumental music; songwriting;
working in each field. Artist and technical
and alums.”
and theater, dance and design. Conversations
director James Bartolozzi OPC ’11, symphony
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SPRING 2021
