South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) and Upstage Theatre Schools present the South Pasadena Unified School District production of Shrek the Musical Jr. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale characters who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets…
PUSD: Eliot Arts Conservatory Empower Young Artists
Students at Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School recently delivered a dynamic and inspiring performance in collaboration with the Unusual Suspects Theatre Company, showcasing the depth of talent nurtured through the school’s vibrant arts conservatory program.…
Southwestern Academy Students Celebrate the Season with A Christmas Carol Adventure
Click on image to enlarge. Southwestern Academy’s ELL 2 and 3 students embraced the holiday spirit with a captivating experience at yesterday’s performance of A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within theater in Pasadena, CA.…
Assumption First Graders Bring Snowmen to Life with Vibrant Mixed-Media Art
This week in Art, first-grade students at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School, began an exciting creative journey using the tissue paper painting technique to design vibrant and colorful backgrounds. The young artists also…
Westridge Upper School English Hosts Inspiring Guest Speakers on Literature, Art, and Drama
Westridge Upper School English recently explored fresh perspectives on literature and art, life at sea, and using space in a theatrical context by welcoming several guest speakers to class, including: Flora Kao—an artist exploring the…
It was truly an honor to witness the talented members of the Ukulele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere join forces with Mr. Masur and the Pasadena Waldorf High School Chorus in preparation for their…
The Waverly Literary Festival is off to an incredible start! Gratitude goes to Dan Santat (New York Times bestselling author of Beekle [Caldecott ’15], A First Time for Everything [National Book Award ’23], and creator…
On Saturday November 9, the South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) Theatre Arts class participated in the annual Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California Fall Festival. It was an exciting opportunity to compete against 15 schools…
A team of Lower School community members have been hard at work reimagining Poly’s Book Fair. You might remember the book fair from your own childhood; it’s a special time to celebrate books and authors.…
“Great films place the audience in the role of a therapist… movies are empathy machines.” Filmmaker and actor Justin Chon visited Dr. O’Brien’s Language of Film class at Flintridge Preparatory School this week for an insightful Q&A session. The class explores Chon’s work in the context of race relations in 1990s Los Angeles, and his visit offered students a unique opportunity to connect with both the art and the artist on a personal level. Chon passionately discussed the filmmaking process, navigating the entertainment industry, and the power of perspective-taking in both storytelling and life. “When two sides don’t communicate, you…
