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Actor/Director DANIEL C. HENDERSON (2013) appears in the BET Tyler Perry's White House political drama, The Oval Wednesdays at 9PM EST. https://www.bet.com/shows/tyler-perrys-the-oval.html.
The Paley Center presents An Evening with Tyler Perry’s The Oval ( https://www.paleycenter.org/2019-the-oval/ ) in Beverly Hills, CA December 10 at 7PM. For tickets go to link; Henderson portrays Jason Franklin, the son of The President and First Lady who is a troubled young man. Henderson’s official website:https://www.danielcroix.com/work.
Henderson portrayed Bhaltasar in the PBS Great Performances ( http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shakespeare-in-the-park-much-ado-about- nothing-about/9822/ ) of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Pictured, Cold Brook’s Harold Perrineau, Kim Coates and Fichtner
RANDI LANGDON (2013), GABRIEL ROBERE (2005) TILKE HILL (1996) RON MANGUM (1988) and MARGO DAVIS appeared in the Comedy drama film, Cold Brook ( https://trilight.ca/ ) directed by Buffalo native, actor William Fichtner; the film is available on V.O.D ( Video on Demand), digital and multiple video platforms.
TheFilmStage.com review, Cold Brook Theatrical Review:https://thefilmstage.com/reviews/cold-brook-review-william-fichtner-crafts-an- endearing-directorial-debut/?fbclid=IwAR3HUO0f_eaET2egnGK2pC9JvDySO2fQg04B0Fog-URSIpIXDbdf-cKjU9o.
Buffalo News articles, William Fichtner on movie filmed in WNY: 'Best thing in my life I ever did' ( https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/01/william- fichtner-is-ready-to-tell-you-his-story/ ) and For actor Kim Coates, Buffalo was love at first sight:https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/13/for-actor- buffalo-was-love-at-first-sight/.
Educator, Saxophonist and Composer JAMES BRANDON LEWIS (2001) performs at Winter JazzFest ( https://www.winterjazzfest.com/tickets- 4 ) January 9-19, 2020: http://www.jblewis.com/.
RollingStone.com article, Song You Need to Know: James Brandon Lewis, ‘Sir Real Denard’: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music- news/james-brandon-lewis-jazz-sir-real-denard-ornette-coleman-790305/.
Lewis’ CD, An Unruly Manifesto ( https://jamesbrandonlewis.bandcamp.com/releases ), is available for purchase.
GRACE STUMBERG (2007) Band performs at Remington Tavern & Seafood Exchange, 184 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda, NY November 21 at 6:30PM. For late November and December performance dates, go to https://gracestumberg.com/.
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; the theatre ensemble is celebrating its sixth anniversary.
Raices presents El Coqui Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom December 6-December 22. For tickets and show times, go to theatre’s link. ______
SCOTT “GUS” POITRAS (1992) is the advanced carpenter in the San Francisco, CA staging of J.K. Rowling’s stage play, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Curran Theatre in San Francisco, CA:https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/san-francisco/.
Broadway.com article, MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD: https://broadwaydirect.com/meet-the-man-behind-the-magic-of-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child/.
TheLeakyCauldron.org article, PREVIEW: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Journey’http://www.the-leaky- cauldron.org/2019/11/01/preview-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-the-journey/.
Poitras was the fly automation installer for the upcoming new Broadway musical, Moulin Rouge at the Al Hirschfield Theatre https://moulinrougemusical.com/.
Playbill.com article, Watch Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit Perform ‘Your Song’ From Moulin Rouge!http://www.playbill.com/article/watch-karen- olivo-and-aaron-tveit-perform-your-song-from-moulin-rouge.
Playbill.com article, Tony Awards Determine 2020 Eligibility for Broadway's Moulin Rouge! And More:http://www.playbill.com/article/tony- awards-determine-2020-eligibility-for-broadways-moulin-rouge-and-more.
Broadway.com article, Moulin Rouge! Triple Threat Robyn Hurder on Damn Yankees Dreams, Working at the 'Broadway Bakery' & More on Show People:https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197300/moulin-rouge-triple-threat-robyn-hurder-on-damn-yankees-dreams-working-at-the- broadway-bakery-more-on-show-people/.
Broadway.com article, Moulin Rouge's Ericka Hunter Became a Broadway Standout 'Accidentally on Purpose' https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197440/moulin-rouges-ericka-hunter-became-a-broadway-standout-accidentally-on- purpose/?fbclid=IwAR3rR4KVhQxZWuAU2NSi-n7-VVpbRURYZ4SZqxFhp4NKWifhLxBeX_X67b.
Playbill.com article, Moulin Rouge! Musical to Launch National Tour in 2020: http://www.playbill.com/article/moulin-rouge-musical-to-launch- national-tour-in-2020.
EncoreAtlanta.com article, Tour Watch: “Hadestown,” “Moulin Rouge!” and more hit the road: https://encoreatlanta.com/2019/10/02/tour- watch-hadestown-moulin-rouge-and-more-hit-the-road/.
Poitras was on the Broadway musical Beautiful:The Carole King Musical (https://beautifulonbroadway.com ) staff at Sondheim Theatre. Beautiful completed their Broadway run October 27.
Playbill.com article, Inside the Final Performance of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway ( http://www.playbill.com/article/inside- the-final-performance-of-beautiful-the-carole-king-musical-on-broadway ) the production ended its six-year run after 2418 shows.
Poitras was the advance flyman on Sara Bareilles’ penned musical Waitress ( https://waitressthemusical.com/) on Broadway at Brooks Atkinson Theater. Waitress will end its run January 5, 2020.
Playbill.com article, Sara Bareilles to Join Waitress in the West End Opposite Gavin Creel:http://www.playbill.com/article/sara-bareilles-to- join-waitress-in-the-west-end-opposite-gavin-creel.
Katharine McPhee to reprise Jenna role in Broadway's Waitress for the final weeks of production. Yahoo.com article: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/katharine-mcphee-reprise-role-broadways-163553159.html.
BroadwayWorld.com article, Music Director Career Spotlight: Nadia DiGiallonardo Talks Leading The Band Of WAITRESS on Broadway: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Music-Director-Career-Spotlight-Nadia-DiGiallonardo-Talks-Leading-The-Band-Of-WAITRESS-on- Broadway-20191030.
Playbill.com article, Drew Gehling Will Return to Waitress as Sara Bareilles Musical Nears Final Performance: http://www.playbill.com/article/drew-gehling-will-return-to-waitress-as-sara-bareilles-musical-nears-final-performance.
Playbill.com article, Sugar, Butter, Flour…What Other Ingredients Make Up Waitress?http://www.playbill.com/article/sugar-butter-flourwhat- other-ingredients-make-up-waitress.
BroadwayWorld.com article, Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Will Lead WAITRESS in the West End, UK January 27 to March 7, 2020: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sara-Bareilles-and-Gavin-Creel-Will-Lead-WAITRESS-in-the-West-End-20191104.
People.com/Waitress related article, 24 Movies That Unexpectedly Became Musicals:https://people.com/theater/pretty-woman-being-turned- into-musical-movies-that-became-musicals/.
Poitras was production carpenter in the Broadway musical comedy The Prom (https://theprommusical.com/ ) closed August 18.
Broadway.com article, Ariana DeBose to Play Alyssa Greene in The Prom Film: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197456/ariana-debose-to- play-alyssa-greene-in-the-prom-film/?fbclid=IwAR3NXRhSXC1IdIe7ZzBa-kXFA4cNOT3LChmTI4ocTECl0_2_ScjXTp22y98.
NYPost.com article, Kerry Washington joins cast of Netflix’s The Prom: https://nypost.com/2019/10/11/kerry-washington-joins-cast-of-netflixs- the-prom/.
TheatreMania.com/The Prom film related article, Is Netflix the New Broadway? https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/is-netflix-the- new-broadway_90129.html.
Poitras was the Head Carpenter of the Broadway musical The Band’s Visit ( https://thebandsvisitmusical.com/ ) at Ethel Barrymore Theatre, the production completed its run April 7, 2019.
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.
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.
ROOSEVELT TIDWELL (1989) performs in August Wilson’s Two Trains Running at the AACC ( African American Cultural Center)’ Paul Robeson Theatre ( https://www.aaccbuffalo.org/ ) Buffalo through December 8. For tickets and show times, call the PRT box office at (716) 884-0279.
BuffaloNews.com/Two Trains Running review, https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/16/paul-robeson-theatre-is-on-track-with-two-trains-running/.
WBFO.org podcast, Theater Talk: Quality productions across town lead us towards the holidays:https://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk- quality-productions-across-town-lead-us-towards-holidays.
WGRZ-TV Channel 2’s 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 Marisa Tomei and Patch Dorragh.
ScreenRant.com article, The Purge 5 Casts Ana de la Reguera As Its Star:https://screenrant.com/purge-5-cast-ana-de-la-reguera/.
ComicBook.com article, New The Purge Finds Male Lead With Narcos Star, Tenoch Huerta:https://comicbook.com/horror/2019/11/08/the- purge-5-cast-stars-tenoch-huerta-narcos/.
The 2018 USA Network The Purge spinoff TV series based on The Purge motion picture:https://www.usanetwork.com/thepurge.
Distractify.com article, A Real-Life 'Purge' Would Kill the Economy and Skyrocket Insurance Premiums:https://www.distractify.com/p/could- the-purge-really-happen.
The First Purge related article, The Best Horror Movie of 2018: Hereditary:https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/10/best-horror-movie- of-2018-hereditary-ari-aster.html .
Listen to ROBERT PATERSON’s (1988) composition titled Ouvir Estrelas ( Listen To Stars ) in Portugese with text by Olivo Bilac: https://robertpaterson.com/ouvir-estrelas?fbclid=IwAR0urePIdu2EzQoTbkcAOryiuppYTqRzxXYMdHyXk09-512lcr7eyhUEYWE
Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Poet, Songwriter, Activist and Businesswoman ANI DIFRANCO (1987), performs at Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, WI November 21 at 7:30PM. For more November concert dates, go to https://www.righteousbabe.com/.
RollingStone.com article, Ani DiFranco Plots North American ‘No Walls’ Tour:https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ani-difranco- no-walls-tour-820571/?fbclid=IwAR0Hk4P424xwPYkDJEwUzdo-ogjJsTdJOU0bFDZZWtNK2lxQ2Ksoxq-07s8.
DiFranco’s memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream and audio recording are available for purchase: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/558143/no-walls-and-the-recurring-dream-by-ani-difranco/9780735225176/.
Forbes.com article, Who I Am: Tegan And Sara On Nirvana, Ani DiFranco, Politics And Much More: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2019/10/02/who-i-am-tegan-and-sara-on-nirvana-ani-difranco- politics-and-much-more/#61a30fde628a.
DifFranco portrayed the character of Persephone on the Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown concept album ( available now on Righteous Babe’s record label:https://www.righteousbabe.com/.
The Broadway musical Hadestown ( https://www.hadestown.com/ ) is onstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hadestown is the first Broadway musical to feature a book, music, and lyrics by a sole female writer since Elizabeth Swados’ 1978 Runaways.
BroadwayWorld.com article, HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE, AIN'T TOO PROUD, and TINA to Perform on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ( https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HADESTOWN-BEETLEJUICE-AINT-TOO-PROUD-and-TINA-to-Perform-on-the-Macys-Thanksgiving- Day-Parade-20191113) on NBC ( https://www.nbc.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade ) November 28 from 9AM-12noon.
TheWeek.com article, Hadestown is the best Broadway musical in recent memory: https://theweek.com/articles/845698/hadestown-best- broadway-musical-recent-memory.
Playbill.com article, Tony Award–Winning Hadestown Recoups on Broadway:http://www.playbill.com/article/tony-award-winning-hadestown- recoups-on-broadway.
WNYC.org article, The State of Gender (In)Equality on Broadway:https://www.wnyc.org/story/state-gender-equality-broadway/.
LongIslandWeekly.com article, Hadestown Actresses Share Their Approach To Playing The Fates:https://longislandweekly.com/hadestown- actresses-share-their-approach-to-playing-the-fates/.
BroadwayWorld.com article Photo Flash: HADESTOWN Star André De Shields Receives 2019 Project1Voice Lifetime Achievement Award: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-HADESTOWN-Star-Andr-De-Shields-Receives-2019-Project1Voice-Lifetime-Achievement- Award-20191009.
TheCut.com article, How Hadestown’s Eva Noblezada Gets It Done:https://www.thecut.com/2019/10/how-i-get-it-done-eva-noblezada- hadestown.html.
DanceMagazine.com article, How Hadestown's Patrick Page Overcame His Greatest Fear: Dancing: https://www.dancemagazine.com/patrick- page-dancing-2641068494.html.
EncoreAtlanta.com article, Tour Watch: “Hadestown,” “Moulin Rouge!” and more hit the road: https://encoreatlanta.com/2019/10/02/tour- watch-hadestown-moulin-rouge-and-more-hit-the-road/.
Hadestown Broadway cast recording sets November 29 vinyl date release. Playbill.com article, http://www.playbill.com/article/hadestown- broadway-cast-recording-sets-dates-for-cd-and-vinyl-releases.
JESSE L. MARTIN (1987) portrays Central City Police Department’s Captain Joe West on the CW-TV ( http://www.cwtv.com/) superhero series, The Flash.
THE FLASH, RENT, SMASH/BOMBSHELL, THE LETTER CARRIER AND LAW & ORDER NEWS
WeGotThisCovered.com article, The CW’s Planning For At Least Eight Seasons Of The Flash:https://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/cw-planning- seasons-flash/.
Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover news, Kevin Smith to host Arrowverse aftershow on The CW December 8 and 9 at 9PM: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/crisis-infinite-earths-kevin-smith-145535117.html.
ComicBook.com article, Kevin Smith Reveals New Crisis On Infinite Earths Aftermath Logo:https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/14/kevin-smith- crisis-on-infinite-earths-aftermath-logo/.
CheatSheet.com article, When Will 'The Flash' Season 6 Be on Netflix? A New Start Is Finally on Its Way: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-flash-season-6-be-on-netflix-a-new-start-is-finally-on-its-way.html/.
ComingSoon.net/Crisis article, Crisis on Infinite Earths Teasers: Witness the End of Existence: https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/trailers/1110632-crisis-on-infinite-earths-crossover-teasers.
DigitialSpy.com article, Arrow's Stephen Amell 'leaks' first footage from Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover: https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a29741123/arrows-stephen-amell-crisis-on-infinite-earths-crossover-first-footage/.
ETOnline.com article, 'Crisis on Infinite Earths': Watch the Ominous 'Arrow' Crossover Promo (Exclusive)https://www.etonline.com/crisis-on- infinite-earths-watch-the-ominous-arrow-crossover-promo-exclusive-136448
CBR.com article, Iris West and Lois Lane Team Up in New Crisis on Infinite Earths Photo:https://www.cbr.com/iris-lois-reporters-crisis-on- infinite-earths-photo/.
Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event air dates, Batwoman Monday, December 9 at 8e/7c; The Flash Tuesday, December 10, at 8e/7c; Arrow Tuesday, January 14 at 8e/7c and DC's Legends of Tomorrow Tuesday, January 14 at 9e/8c. ScreenRant.com article: https://screenrant.com/arrowverse-crisis-infinite-earths-important-dc-why/.
The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Part 1 (https://www.cbr.com/flash-last-temptation-barry-allen-photos/ ) airs November 26 and The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Part 2 airs December 3.
FlashTVNews.com article, The Flash “The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Part 2” Description Released: http://flashtvnews.com/the-flash-the- last-temptation-of-barry-allen-part-2-description-released/32961.
ComicBook.com/Flash related article, The Flash Prepares for Crisis in "The Last Temptation of Barry Allen" Photos https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/12/the-flash-spoilers-season-6-episode-7-photos-crisis/#6.
ComicBook.com article, Arrow and The Flash Prepare For Crisis in Their November 26 Episodes: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/08/arrow- and-the-flash-prepare-for-crisis-on-november-26/.
ComicBook.com article, Black Lightning Meets The Flash, Pariah, and More in "Crisis on Infinite Earths" Teaser: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/16/black-lightning-meets-the-flash-pariah-and-more-in-crisis-on-inf/.
DigitalSpy.com article, The Flash signs up The Originals star for key comic book character:https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a29818387/the- flash-originals-natalie-dreyfuss-sue-dearbon/.
ComicBook.com article, The Flash: Ultraviolet Returns in "License to Elongate" Photos:https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/06/the-flash- license-to-elongate-photos-the-cw/.
ComicBook.com article, The Flash: License to Elongate Synopsis Released:https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/01/flash-license-to-elongate- synopsis/. Air date, November 19.
BamSmackPow.com article, Heroic actor of the week: Grant Gustin and Jesse L. Martin: https://bamsmackpow.com/2019/11/03/heroic-actor- week-grant-gustin-jesse-martin-the-flash/.
ScreenRant.com article, The Flash: 10 Best Speedster Costumes In TV & Film, Ranked: https://screenrant.com/the-flash-best-speedster- costumes-tv-film-ranked/.
SuperheroHype.com article, The CW’s The Flash Earns a Hot Toys Action Figure:https://www.superherohype.com/comics/469873-the-cws- the-flash-earns-a-hot-toys-action-figure#Ygqfch8hrXYfE7dF.99 https://www.superherohype.com/comics/469873-the-cws-the-flash-earns-a- hot-toys-action-figure#/slide/1.
ComicBook.com article, Crisis on Infinite Earths Star Says Anti-Monitor Will Make His Presence Felt Before the Crossover Starts: https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/11/16/arrow-reset-photos-paul-blackthorne-the-cw/.
TheMarySue.com article, The First Crisis on Infinite Earths Peek Has Us Asking: What’s Up With The Monitor? https://www.themarysue.com/crisis-on-infinite-earths-whats-up-with-the-monitor/.
TheMarySue.com article, The Definitive* Ranking of Every Harrison Wells on The Flash:https://www.themarysue.com/the-definitive-ranking-of- every-harrison-wells-on-the-flash/.
Deadline.com/Arrowverse related article, The CW Sets Series Finale Dates For ‘Arrow’, ‘Supernatural’ & Season Enders For ‘Black Lightning’, ‘All American’ https://deadline.com/2019/11/supernatural-arrow-series-finale-dates-black-lightning-all-american-season-finale-dates- 1202781694/.
The Flash meets Sonic the Hedgehog film related article, The New and Improved ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Trailer Is Here and It’s Not Half Bad ( https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/the-new-and-improved-sonic-the-hedgehog-trailer-is-here-and-its-not-half- bad/?fbclid=IwAR2RLjS_6Wkcj3C8AI2h38hIWJ7vpDv5LXkhWeQ9gWUMpjwV3PMl3a6eHhU ), The Flash comic book reference at 12 seconds mark.
Green Lantern show coming to HBO Max from Arrow and The Flash creator, Greg Berlanti. Polygon.com article: https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/29/20939200/green-lantern-hbo-max-streaming-dc-tv-show- arrowverse.
BroadwayWorld.com article, BWW Blog: Musical Theatre on The Small Screen:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Blog-Musical- Theatre-on-The-Small-Screen-20191007.
AmericanTheatre.org/Rent related article, The Melody Lingers On in the Michael Friedman and Jonathan Larson Projects: https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/10/21/the-music-lives-on-in-the-michael-friedman-and-jonathan-larson-projects/.
Rent’s Idina Menzel will play the Evil Stepmother in upcoming Cinderella film; the shooting begins in London February, 2020. BroadwayWorld.com article, https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Confirmed-Idina-Menzel-Will-Play-the-Evil-Stepmother-in-Upcoming- CINDERELLA-Film-20191026.
Deadline.com article/Rent related article, Andrew Garfield To Star In Lin-Manuel Miranda Netflix Adaptation of ‘Rent’ Playwright Jonathan Larson’s ‘tick, tick…Boom! https://deadline.com/2019/10/andrew-garfield-lin-manuel-miranda-rent-playwright-jonathan-larson-tick-tick-boom- netflix-1202772429/.
Distractify.com/Boom! related article, The Story Behind Lin-Manuel Miranda's Directorial Debut in 'tick, tick...Boom!' https://www.distractify.com/p/tick-tick-boom-movie.
Broadway.com/Boom! article, Robin De Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens & Alexandra Shipp Will Join Andrew Garfield in tick, tick...Boom! Film:https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197476/robin-de-jesus-vanessa-hudgens-alexandra-shipp-will-join-andrew-garfield-in-tick-tickboom- film/?fbclid=IwAR3eJb47fgpiO40kfGyVBLxKKdi7z4jw7Uaja6mvv2HFEAN_6AhMPbJyG5E.
BAVPA ALUMNI (GRADUATION YEARS UNKNOWN) and MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
Erie County Legislature Chairwoman APRIL BASKIN spoke during the Democratic Party's election night celebration November 5. The Democratic Party retained control of Erie County Legislature. BuffaloNews.com election results, https://buffalonews.com/2019/11/05/erie- county-legislature-new-york-elections-2019/.
The Alemaedae Theatre of Dreams CEO PHIL DAVIS attended BAVPA from 5tH-8th grades, 1993-1997, holds bi-monthly acting workshops every 1st and 3rd Saturdays. To register for classes and upcoming Alemaedae shows, go to https://www.atpgalaxy.com/.
Artist VALENTINO DIXON was given the Emerging Leaders Award by the WNY Peace Center at the organization’s annual dinner at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center November 13. BizJournals.com article, https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2019/11/13/legal-briefs-dixon- exonerated-peace-award.html.
JAY LOUIS DREF performs La Terra Promisa at North Park Theatre ( https://www.northparktheatre.org/ ) December 1 at 1PM. For tickets, go to or NPT’s box office.
Several of SHANE W. EVANS’ children’s book publications were featured in the Aalbc.com article, Top 150 Recommended African-American Children’s Books: https://aalbc.com/books/children.php?offset=66.
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/.
Check out BAVPA alumni JAMES.KREATE arts, furniture and home décor store located at 935 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo. For store hours, call (716) 381-9509.
CRISANTA MELENDEZ was the visual effects coordinator for the CW Network’s Batwoman (https://www.cwtv.com/shows/batwoman/ ) and Netflix’s Raising Dion, https://www.netflix.com/title/80117803.
KEN C. SAYRES is the author of the marriage publication, Love is Not Enough But with God: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love-is-not-enough-6.
GABRIELE ROBERE and JOSIE DIVINCENZO appeared in the post-apocalyptic Christian drama film, G.O.D. Release date, TBD.
WNY@Work TV interview with G.O.D. film director Addison Henderson, https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=lpqwzCy0ES8.
Blues Musician LUCKY PETERSON attended BAVPA 1978-1979. Peterson will be in concert at Magic Mirrors in Quai des Antilles, Le Havre, FR December 6: http://www.luckypeterson.com.
Artvoice.com interview, The Willie “Hutch” Jones Story by Al Bruno: https://artvoice.com/ 2019/10/18/the-wille-hutch-jones-story-by-al-bruno/. Jones is the founder of the WHJ Educational and Sports Program ( http://whjsc.org/ ) in Buffalo, New York.
The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2020-2021 school year. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background.
The program is open to qualified students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage people who identify as part of historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx American Indian, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply. As part of the scholarship, current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2020.
The Generation Google Scholarship application deadline, December 5 at 11:59 PM PST; for information on other scholarships, go to https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/.
Nominate a current BAVPA Theatre teacher for the prestigious Tony & Carnegie Mellon University's Excellence in Theatre Education Award. Deadline for all application materials including letters of recommendation is December 6 at 11:59EST:https://www.tonyawards.com/education- award/.
BAVPA FACULTY, STAFF & FRIENDS
KELLY BEUTH is a BAVPA Theatre teacher and Subversive Theatre Collective’s (www.subversivetheatre.org ) co-artistic director. STC presents. Beuth’s also a member of the Brazened Faced Varlets Theatre Company. Subversive presents Mercury Fur January 17-February 8, 2020. For tickets and show time, go to link.
BFVTC ( http://www.varlets.org/ ) presents The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women January 17-February 2, 2020; BAVPA alumna JENNIFER ARROYO is in the production. For tickets and show times, go to link.
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/.
JRT presents What I Thought I Knew featuring JOSIE DIVINCENZO February 6-March 1. StepOutBuffalo.com articles about the OMG ( https://stepoutbuffalo.com/events/oh-my-god/ ) and What I Thought productions:https://stepoutbuffalo.com/events/what-i-thought-i-knew/.
JRT the stage reading of Atlanta playwright Hank Kimmel's HOLIDAY SHORT December 2 from 7PM-9PM. BroadwayWorld.com article, https://www.broadwayworld.com/buffalo/article/Jewish-Repertory-Theatre-Presents-HOLIDAY-SHORTS-By-Hank-Kimmel-20191017.
The 2020 JOANN FALLETTA International Guitar Concerto Competition to be held June 3-6, 2020. To enter and for more information, go to http://bpo.org/guitar-competition/.
Application deadline for the guitar competition must be completed and received digitally to the competition coordinator April 1, 2020 at 5PM
Falletta signed a 5-year extension with he BPO ( https://bpo.org/ ) through the 2025-2025 seasons. BuffaloNews.com article: https://buffalonews.com/2019/10/19/joann-falletta-buffalo-philharmonic-orchestra-agree-to-5-year-contract-extension/.
SWQLN Radio 91.3 FM interview with BPO Conductor, Joann Falletta: https://soundcloud.com/wqln/conductor-joann- falletta?fbclid=IwAR0tCuqfBxu_6G655As8r9z7h7tH1tdulxPLg_l55OrXyKLcZVW_4uWLHeI
BuffaloRising.com article, BPO and JoAnn Falletta celebrate 20 years together with Buffalo premier of Danny Elfman’s rousing Violin Concerto: https://www.buffalorising.com/2019/10/bpo-and-joann-falletta-celebrate-20-years-together-with-buffalo-premier-of-danny-elfmans- rousing-violin-concerto/.
Falletta orchestrated the 2005 Virginia Arts Festival (https://www.vafest.org/ ) Midsummer Night’s Dream in conjunction with Ohio State University and the BPO; RON MANGUM (1988), portrayed one of the Rude Mechanicals in the production; directed by Lesley Ferris.
STEPHEN MCKINLEY HENDERSON portrays Stewart in the upcoming FX ( https://www.fxnetworks.com/ ) science fiction limited series, Devs.
Thrillist.com article, Everything We Know About Alex Garland's FX Series 'Devs'https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/devs-fx- release-date-cast-news.
Henderson and MARGOT DAVIS appeared in the drama film, The True Adventures of Wolf Boy. Variety.com Wolfboy review: https://variety.com/2019/film/festivals/the-true-adventures-of-wolfboy-review-1203271893/.
NiagaraGazette.com/Wolfboy related article, Wolfboy headlines the BIFF and no bad peformances in ‘Hustlers’: https://www.niagara- gazette.com/news/calleri-wolfboy-headlines-the-biff-and-no-bad-performances-in/article_886e3696-ea11-11e9-b386-5f244c0dd7df.html.
LORNA C. HILL's Ujima Theatre (https://www.ujimacoinc.org/ ) presents The Gospel at Colonus, April 17-May 10, 2020; BAVPA Music Teacher KAREN SAXON, Music Director.
Poet, Essayist, and Cultural Commentator MICHAEL F. HOPKINS wrote two publications, Personal Words and Smiles:Just Dearly Loved. Hopkins books can be purchased at Zawadi Books, 1382 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo. Phone # (716) 903-6740.
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 strong 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.
RUBEN SANTIAGO-HUDSON directed August Wilson’s play Jitney at the Center Theatre Group’s ( https://www.centertheatregroup.org/ ) Matk Taper Forum in Los Angeles, CA November 22-December 29.
PrecinctReporter.com article, AUGUST WILSON’S “JITNEY” AT MARK TAPER FORUM:https://www.precinctreporter.com/2019/11/14/august- wilsons-jitney-at-mark-taper-forum /
Irish Classical Theatre’s ( https://irishclassical.com ) Producing Director FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI ( in conjunction with the BPO, JOANN FALLETTA, conductor), presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night Dream; the production runs January 17-January 19. For tickets, go to https://bpo.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream-in-collaboration-with-irish-classical-theatre/2020-01-17/.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED
WBFO.org/BAVPA related article, 'Of course we’re paying attention': Student voices from participation in government class:https://news.wbfo.org/post/course-we-re-paying-attention-student-voices-participation-government-class.
BAVPA was mentioned in the BuffaloNews.com commentary, Educational equity? Not a talking point in Erie County: https://buffalonews.com/2019/10/23/educational-equity-not-a-talking-point-in-erie-county/.
The BAVPA Chorus performed at the Ketchum Awards ceremony at West Hertel Academy October 22. The Ketchum Awards is given to BPS students who earned the highest GPS in their district. BuffaloNews.com article:https://buffalonews.com/2019/10/19/in-buffalo-a-ketchum- medalist-sees-her-dreams-in-written-words/.
WIVB.com-TV Channel 4 news report/BAVPA related, Drivers be on the lookout! Speed cameras coming to a school zone near you in Buffalo:https://www.wivb.com/news/drivers-be-on-the-lookout-speed-cameras-coming-to-a-school-zone-near-you-in-buffalo/.
KAMERON WOOD (2011) was a production assistant for the BET -TV comedy series Twenties and production assistant for the comedy film, #Twominutes of Fame.
TheWrap.com article, Big Sean to Star in Lena Waithe’s BET Comedy Series ‘Twenties’https://www.thewrap.com/big-sean-to-star-in-lena- waithes-bet-comedy-series-twenties/.
GABRIEL ROBERE (2005), JON CESAR (1989), MARGO DAVIS and PAULETTE HARRIS appeared in the Alec Baldwin produced police crime drama, Crown Vic:https://screenmediafilms.net.
FirstShowing,net article, Thomas Jane in Full Trailer for LAPD Action Thriller Film Crown Vic ( https://www.firstshowing.net/2019/thomas- jane-in-first-trailer-for-lapd-action-thriller-crown-vic-film/ and AmericanBazaarOnline.com article about Crown Vic’s filmmaker and producer Anjul Nigam:https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2019/11/12/indian- american-film -maker-anjul-nigams -crown-vic-releases-on-november- 15-439345/.
Crown Vic star Bridget Moynahan appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan ( https://kellyandryan.com/ ) November 5 and talked about the film.
Interview with Crown Vic actor, David Krumholtz:https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/11/07/david-krumholtz-crown-vic-heather-ledger-seth- rogan/.
TRAVIS HEDLAND (2008) appeared in the horror mystery thriller, The Cabin House. Watch the film online at https://medium.com/watch- movies-the-cabin-house-2019/str%C4%93ming-the-cabin-house-watch-full-4k-movies-37eea7eec286.
Fashion Designer BRADON MCDONALD (1993) was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal article, Ladies First at American Ballet Theatre (https://www.wsj.com/articles/ladies-first-at-american-ballet-theatre-11571776668), McDonald created costumes for the Jessica Lang Dance Company’s Let Me Sing Forevermore dance routine based on Tony Bennett recordings.
Alejandro’s mural of Music is Art ( https://www.musicisart.org/ ) Founder and Goo Goo Dolls band member, Robbie Takac.
WGRZ.com’s Meet the artist: Urban Inspirations news report featuring Muralist VINNY ALEJANDRO (1992), https://www.wgrz.com/article/life/people/meet-the-artist-urban-inspirations/71-803410c4-08b4-4cde-8332-0adf8f15eb3e.
Visual Artist and Author JULIAN MONTAGUE (1991) was mentioned in the WVGazzetteMail.com article Smell the Coffee: Goin' buggy on shopping carts:https://www.wvgazettemail.com/life/columns/smell_the_coffee/smell-the-coffee-goin-buggy-on-shopping- carts/article_5f3b55dc-037b-5c3f-9b5e-42fb45d51010.html.
BAVPA Music Teacher JAIME PITNE, Niagara Falls High School Christina Custode and Fredonia High School Andrew Bennett were nominated for the 2020 Grammy Music Educator Award. The award honor teachers across the country who have made significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. The winner of the 2020 Grammy Music Educator Award to be announced during Grammy Week January 20, 2020. Golderby.com article about key Grammy Award dates:https://www.goldderby.com/article/2019/when-are-2020-grammy-nominations-key-dates-calendar- news/.
BAVPA MUSICAL FLASHBACKS & FUTURE MAJOR MEDIA PRODUCTION NEWS
BAVPA staged the Kenny Award winning musical West Side Story in 2016; the original BAVPA production performed at the former Pfeifer Theatre in Buffalo’s Theatre District in 1999. BAVPA MATTHEW WILSON (who portrayed Jean Valjean in Les Misérables), represented WNY at the 2019 Jimmy Awards held in NYC.
Legendary Broadway theatre producer and director Harold Prince who co-produced the original Damn Yankees and West Side Story musicals, passed away July 31 at age 91. Prince’s exhibit is on display at the NYPL (New York Public Library) ( https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/company-harold-prince-broadway-producer-director-collaborator ) now through March 31, 2020.
Playbill.com article, Memorial Celebration for Director and Producer Harold Prince Will Be Held at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre in NYC December 16:http://www.playbill.com/article/memorial-celebration-for-director-and-producer-harold-prince-will-be-held-at-broadways- majestic-theatre.
Variety.com/West Side Story remake article, Rita Moreno’s Role in New ‘West Side Story’ Is More Than a Cameo: ‘It’s a Real Part’: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/rita-morenos-role-in-new-west-side-story-is-more-than-a-cameo-its-a-real-part-1203399820/.
Vulture.com article, Rita Moreno Had ‘Nothing But Grace and Support’ for Ariana DeBose, West Side Story’s New Anita: https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/rita-moreno-gave-west-side-storys-ariana-debose-anita-tips.html.
Broadway.com article, West Side Story Movie Star Ariana DeBose on Why Theater Fans Will Fall in Love with the New Film: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197152/west-side-story-movie-star-ariana-debose-on-why-theater-fans-will-fall-in-love-with-the-new- film/?fbclid=IwAR3bfcfIqvxHRCG-dcxFNG5x_9AubTbwlwBvwxsSt35nAhcycDvgoFBHobU.
Broadway.com article, Andréa Burns on Why The Rose Tattoo Resonates Today and Her New Character in the Upcoming West Side Story Movie:https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197216/andrea-burns-on-why-the-rose-tattoo-resonates-today-and-her-new-character-in-the- upcoming-west-side-story-movie/.
PopSugar.com article, Maddie Ziegler Dishes on Her "Life-Changing" Role in West Side Story and Project With Sia: https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/who-does-maddie-ziegler-play-in-west-side-story-46879265.
West Side Story’s ( http://shubert.nyc/theatres/broadway/ ) Broadway previews begin December 10 and opens Feb. 6, 2020.
Broadway.com article, Cuts & Changes Revealed for Ivo van Hove's Broadway Revival of West Side Story: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/197557/cuts-changes-revealed-for-ivo-van-hoves-broadway-revival-of-west-side- story/?fbclid=IwAR1DwC6JfMXH3iIHOlziAzTDrYsO4es2h0I2hYQ8mBOA9ARgBZYtMSd6hIE.
DanceMagazine.com article, 6 New Dance Books for Your "To Read" List, Penned by the Likes of Jerome Robbins and Twyla Tharp: https://www.dancemagazine.com/new-dance-books-2019-2640634613.html.
BAVPA and Upstage New York co-produced Damn Yankees for the Artpark stage May 20-24,1987 in Lewiston, NY. The show was directed by FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI and featured BAVPA students and faculty that 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).
Parade.com/Damn Yankees film related article, The Best Baseball Movies of All Time, From A League of Their Own to The Sandlot: https://parade.com/874761/maramovies/the-best-baseball-movies-of-all-time-from-a-league-of-their-own-to-the-sandlot/.
Bustle.com article, Videos Of Gwen Verdon In 'Damn Yankees' Will Have You Singing "ERP" All Day Long: https://www.bustle.com/p/videos- of-gwen-verdon-in-damn-yankees-will-have-you-singing-erp-all-day-long-17040343.
Runaways musical directed and composer ELIZABETH SWADOS and Paul Schmidt created the 1984 musical, The Beautiful Lady, the musical will be staged at NYC’s La MaMa ( http://lamama.org/ ) April-May, 2020. TheatreMania.com article https://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/elizabeth-swadoss-the-beautiful-lady-to-receive-_89548.html.
Swados won an Obie Award for Best Director. Wikipedia.org Runaways page:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaways_(musical).
A Buffalo production of Runaways, directed by FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI, featured BAVPA alumni. The production was performed at Center Theatre (now Town Ballroom in downtown Buffalo in 1982; ELIZABETH SWADOS ( who created the musical), attended one of the performances.) Runaways was staged again at Artpark in Lewiston, NY in 1983; Swados passed away January 5, 2016.
UPCOMING BAVPA EVENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL REUNION NEWS
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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
TINA “CHRISTINA” WALKER-BYKOWICZ (1985), Nursery School and Elementary School Educator
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, LMT (1997) HEAT Center ( http://www.heat.center/ ) Founder, Massage Therapist; Reiki, Energy & Spirit Work Educator/Mentor
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
CONNOR GRAHAM (2011), Graduate Teaching Assistant/Graduate Student at Ohio State University’s Department of Theatre
LIZ BAILEY (Unknown), Todd County Middle School, Elkton, KY
LISA BAINES-DANIELS (Unknown), BPS Adult Education Division
MICHELE DEVANS, 1st Grade Teacher at Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo
DARREN BROWN (Unknown), BPS Chief of Staff, Buffalo
GINA DORMER (Unknown) Music, School #81, Buffalo
YOLANDA FIELDS (Unknown), Buffalo Garden Walk Chairperson
RONDA GORDON (Unknown), President of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, GA
MARIA INTORRE (Unknown), BPS System
JAMES.KREATE (Unknown), Furniture and Arts and Crafts Store
DAVE RIFFLE (Unknown), BAVPA Media Communication Arts Teacher
DR. TARYN SPENCER, M.D. (Unknown), UB Medical Instructor, Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine
ELIZABETH YOUNG (Unknown), President/Creative Director at Studio LLC
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
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
APRIL BASKIN (Unknown), Erie County Legislature 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
JESSIE FISHER (Unknown), Executive Director, Preservation Buffalo Niagara
TAMMY GAVIDIN (Unknown), Dance Instructor Tonawanda Dance Arts Faculty, Tonawanda
KRIS HOLLIE (Unknown), Personal Physical Fitness Trainer for Impact Training 716 and Ascend to Greatness
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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