OCSA Yearlong Performance Program 23-24

Dear Friends and Families,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 performance season at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)!

I am honored to have the pleasure of introducing this year’s extraordinary lineup of performances and events, which our students, faculty, and staff have worked incredibly hard to present to you. Each of these productions is undoubtedly a team effort, with many individuals devoting their time and talents, both on the stage and behind the scenes. This collaborative process is the perfect example of our overarching theme for this school year, A Culture of Community.

As author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek once said, “A culture is strong when people work with each other, for each other. A culture is weak when people work against each other, for themselves.” At OCSA, while we encourage students and staff to grow into the best versions of themselves, we recognize that this growth is only possible if we work together as a community. A culture of excellence and innovation can only be achieved if supported by a culture of helpfulness and dependable relationships. Which is why I look to each of you, regardless of your role at OCSA, to join me in this culture of community. Together, we are stronger and better equipped to be the best we can be for ourselves, for our students, for our parents, for our teachers, for our peers, and for our larger community.

At this time, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our 2023-2024 corporate season sponsors, Pendry Newport Beach, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Boot Barn, as well as to our Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, Emeritus Board, Strategic and Educational Partners, President’s Circle, and Encore members. Their continued support, leadership, and vision help shape our community each and every day.

Finally, I must acknowledge our parents, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff members of the local community, and most importantly, our talented student artists Our students are the true foundation of our culture of community, providing the inspiration behind all that we do.

It is an immense privilege to be a part of the OCSA community with you. Now, I invite you to please enjoy this year’s spectacular performance season!

With gratitude,

Teren M. Shaffer President & CEO Orange County School of the Arts

We provide an unparalleled arts and academic education in a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment to a diverse group of students who are passionate about the arts, preparing them to reach their highest potential.

Established in 1987, the nationally recognized Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) offers a dynamic school culture that enables students to flourish as artists and scholars. The school currently serves a diverse student body of nearly 2,300 students in grades 7-12 from more than 100 cities throughout Southern California.

In addition to offering a challenging college-preparatory academic program that produces high-achieving, motivated scholars, OCSA provides aspiring young artists with the opportunity to refine their skills and flourish in one of 17 arts conservatories. Each year, more than 200 concerts, recitals, staged performances, and exhibitions are presented at a variety of venues in Orange County and throughout the world, providing students with the unique experience of entertaining and inspiring thousands of audience members.

OCSA is a donation-dependent public charter school; no student is offered or denied admission based on financial capacity. The school’s rigorous academic education coupled with advanced arts training has impacted many students, molding generations of creative thinkers, leaders, artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

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HEARTS FOR THE ARTS CAMPAIGN

This annual campaign provides additional support for arts conservatory needs beyond each conservatory’s annual budget. A Hearts for the Arts donation will help to fund special equipment and supplies, performances and eld trips, and arts enrichment opportunities for our talented students.

ARTIST SCHOLAR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

This annual program supports economically disadvantaged students who attend OCSA. Donations not only help to fund the arts conservatory portion of their school day, but also make certain they have access to the full OCSA experience, including yearbooks, technology, and school supplies.

MASTER ARTIST SERIES

This annual program supports high-pro le visiting artists who create meaningful and often life-changing experiences for our student artists. An important instructional strategy at OCSA is to bring master artists and industry leaders to share their gifts, career stories, and expertise with students through residencies, master classes, lectures, and performances.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

To learn more about these important campaigns or give today, please visit www.ocsarts.net/Give .

We would love to talk with you about how you can support OCSA’s talented students!

Please contact Anna Belmer Jackson, Director of Individual Giving, at anna.jackson@ocsarts.net.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

#We Are O C S A

SUSAN EGAN (MT, ‘98)

Tony Award-nominated actress, singer, and dancer; best known for originating the role of ‘Belle’ in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast

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PAUL

Renowned artist, fashion designer, and cartoonist; best known for his apparel company, Paul Frank Industries, and his iconic monkey illustration, Julius

ADASSA

Versatile urban reggaeton singer and voice actor; her voice can be heard in Disney’s Encanto as the

ADAM J. LEVY (MT, ‘12)

Broadway actor known for his performances in Moulin Rouge, in the First National Tour of Waitress, and as the original ‘Prince’ in Broadway Princess Party

AIMEE BENDER

New York Times best-selling author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, The Girl in the Flammable Skirt, and Willful Creatures

DANA WILSON

Experienced dancer and choreographer who has worked with Justin Timberlake since 2007 and choreographed for Miley Cyrus and The Backstreet Boys

THOMAS WILKINS

Henry A. Upper Chair of Orchestral Conducting at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music; Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

HANS DOSE

Founder and CEO of Tenikle; appeared on Shark Tank, allowing him to grow his DIY project into a multi-million dollar venture

JAMES MONROE IGLEHART

Tony Award-winning stage actor, singer, and writer; best known for his performance as ‘Genie’ in the original Broadway production of Aladdin

IAROSLAV & LILIIA BIELIEI

Championship-winning ballroom dancers and instructors; directors and producers of the premier dance show KOLO, which shares their Ukrainian heritage

Composer for film and television; Home Sweet Home, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, and the opera Trial of God

ANNELIESE VAN DER POL (MT, ‘02)

Television and stage performer; best known as ‘Chelsea’ in That’s So Raven and as the final ‘Belle’ in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast

SIMON WELLS

Director of animated and live action movies; known for directing The Prince of Egypt and an adaptation of his great-grandfather’s book, The Time Machine

Dynamic performer and choreographer; has starred in musicals such as Chicago and choreographed for television shows such as The Goldbergs

ISABELLE MCCALLA

Esteemed actor, singer, and original cast member of The Prom on Broadway; has also starred as ‘Jasmine’ in Broadway’s Aladdin

Acclaimed animator, director, and screenwriter; won an Academy Award and a BAFTA for co-directing Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio

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MARK GUSTAFSON

ANNA AIMEE WHITE (MT, ‘02)

OCSA ALUM

SYNDEE WINTERS

Broadway actress and recording artist; known for her performance as ‘Nala’ in The Lion King, as well as for her roles in Hamilton

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BENJAMIN RAUHALA

Trusted Broadway music director for Ariana DeBose, Krysta Rodriguez, and many others; co-creator of Disney Princess – The Concert

PAUL BECKER

Sought-after choreographer of more than 300 films and television shows; has developed stage productions for the Jonas Brothers, Pitbull, and more

Award-winning animator, storyboard artist, and director; creator of the Disney Channel animated series Amphibia and director of Gravity Falls

OCSA ALUM

PHIL KAYE

Innovative poet whose work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in The New Yorker and at the New York Museum of Modern Art

AMY CHAPMAN (MT, ‘04)

Certified speech and language pathologist and renowned vocal coach; has worked with numerous Grammy Award-winning artists and Broadway stars

JARED GERTNER

Broadway and television actor; best known for his role as ‘Elder Cunningham’ in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, in the First National Tour, and in London

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

Sponsorship list current as of September 1, 2023

ELISE BRYANT

NAACP Image Award-nominated author; best known for her works Happily Ever Afters, One True Loves, and Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling

NATHAN GUNN

Grammy Award-winning opera singer and actor; has appeared at prominent opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera and San Francisco Opera

director; has performed in many of the world’s most prestigious recital series, including at the Sydney Opera House

JOHN CARNAHAN

Director of Bands and Professor of Conducting at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSULB; conductor of the University Wind Symphony

JACOB SUSTAITA, D.M.A.

Assistant Conductor for Pacific Symphony and Music Director and Conductor for Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra

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Book our inspiring students for your next event!

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) proudly offers a wide range of professional-level performance groups comprised of inspiring student artists from the school’s many arts conservatories. Make your private, corporate, or charity function more special by featuring a select group of OCSA’s bright and talented students!

Our extensive variety of repertoire is completely customizable. Choose the group that best meets the needs of your event and budget!

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SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP GROUP

Invitations to performance receptions, fun events, and arts classes

The opportunity to win $2,500 for your child’s conservatory

Discount codes for select conservatory performances

Exclusive access to presale ticketing for Season Finale

AND MORE!

See membership levels online for complete details.

All OCSA families are encouraged to pledge the requested amount toward their child’s Conservatory Funding Agreement prior to joining Encore. YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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To learn more or join today, visit www.ocsarts.net/JoinEncore.

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