We have many wonderful upcoming opportunities for you to experience the artistic prowess of our St. Mary’s students. From original theatre, to art exhibits, to documentary debuts, to the spring concert, here’s a line-up of our spring performances:
Saturday, April 7:
Metro Earth Day (Four SMA Finalists) Celebrated
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland
All of the finalists will be showcased in the lobby the week prior
Start your Earth Day celebration early by joining Metro as they recognize the efforts of young artists from Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Metro Council President David Bragdon will kick-off the awards ceremony for the Earth Day billboard art contest after which everyone will gather in the outdoor plaza to see the winning artwork unveiled for the first time. There will be fun and educational activities for everyone. SMA student Danielle Knott’s poster will be featured on a new tote bag for Metro.
Designs at the art show will represent approximately 200 finalists (four of whom are St. Mary’s students) chosen from artwork submitted students from metro-area elementary, middle and high schools. Four winning designs will be transformed into 14-foot by 48-foot billboards to be displayed for the month of April. The finalist's artwork will be posted in the Metro Regional Center lobby.
(Students include: Rebecca Brooks, Natalie Foster, Danielle Knott, Maddy Worley.)
Tuesday, April 24th:
SMA Original Documentary Screening
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland
Five documentaries created by the SMA filmmaking class:
Clown House – “Everything you ever wanted to know about the Clown House on Alberta Street, but were afraid to ask.”
The Voodoo Venture – A film about the infamous donut shop in SE Portland.
My American Palestine – The experiences of a high school girl spending a year in Palestine.
Making Books – National Novel Writing Month (November) and the challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days.
Adams-Whitaker: The Short History – The story of how Adams High School became Whitaker Middle School and what forced the school to be shut down and ultimately destroyed.
Kick off assembly features vocal and instrumental music including recent OSAA District Solo/Ensemble Finalists, who will perform their musical selections. The Portland State Music Department and the Young Women in
Harmony (YWH) Pride of Portland will perform, as well.
(Finalists include: Cecily Reverman and Emily McFadden.)
During the next two weeks, there will be a poetry slam, dance workshops and showings of the SMA Documentary Film Class work.
Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4th:
The One Act Play Festival
7:30 p.m.
1615 SW Fifth Ave, Portland
Six plays that have been written by SMA students will be directed and performed by students, as well. Plays include Behind the Curtain, House of Cards, Playing Telephone, Limbo, We Interrupt this Program, and Seal of Deception.
(Students include: Cassandra McCann, Kim Freimoller, Katie Haster, Lauren Neiheisel, Caitlin Weisensee, Maddie Standish, Julia Gaskill, Erin Oleson, Mac Reid, Mia Feller, Hailey Bachrach, Jennifer Adams, and Stephanie Krause.)
Thursday, May 10th:
St. Mary’s Academy Spring Concert
1615 SW Fifth Ave., Portland
We will keep you posted on time.
Showcasing our talented vocal and instrumental students, this concert concludes the SMArts Celebration.
