Everyone who has witnessed a theater production at KO is aware of the theater department’s prestigious reputation and can see that the various awards and titles won by said department are well-deserved. As the theater department enters into arguably their most challenging and productive period, the months leading up to the winter musical, we take […]
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Senior Naomi Wong’s art has been appreciated and applauded by teachers and students alike since she began publicly displaying her work upon her arrival to KO. Naomi’s impressive works of art can be viewed in the art gallery of Roberts, in the art rooms themselves, and in scattered areas all around campus. Naomi has been […]
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For junior Lucia Martinez-Castro, crocheting started simply as a fun hobby for her during quarantine. However, since then, crocheting has become one of the many ways in which she is able to express herself artistically. You have probably seen many of Lucia’s paintings hanging up in the KO art gallery over the years; as a […]
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This year’s long-awaited fall play came back to KO after a brief hiatus, seeing as COVID-19 prevented the 2020 production from taking place. This poetic experience, entitled “Poems that Wander: Moving With Tracy K. Smith,” was intricate and interesting for poetry-lovers. A lot of time and effort went into producing the fall play not only […]
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The anticipation has been unbearable for teachers and students alike for the long-awaited reveal of one of KO’s most coveted performances: the winter musical. Following the school performance of the Choreographer Showcase on Nov. 19, students sat forward in their seats in anticipation as Director of Theater Kyle Reynolds walked to the stage for his […]
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KO’s award-winning dance program houses a plethora of talent. From ballerinas to hip-hop stars, we truly have it all. On one end of the spectrum, featured heavily in the production of the 2021 Choreographer Showcase, is sophomore Anna Tippner. Anna has been a vital part of the dance program at KO since she arrived as […]
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“It was truly fulfilling for me to see her really excited about finally achieving her goal after she had worked so hard,” senior Emma Levinbook, founder of the Kingswood Oxford Music Outreach Program (KOMO), said when asked about her experience teaching a young girl how to play the violin over Zoom. KOMO was founded in […]
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The 2021 Choreographer Showcase, which took place on Nov. 19, displayed the talents of KO’s student dancers, as well as many local choreographers that the students had the privilege to learn under. The performances included a hip hop dance choreographed by Lili St. Amand, a contemporary dance choreographed by Meghan McDermott, a ballet choreographed by […]
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Perhaps one of the most alluring aspects of KO is its award-winning dance and musical theatre program. After receiving several awards since being placed under the management of Director of Theater Kyle Reynolds, the performing arts programs at KO continue to draw in talented students who display their expertise in arts events like the fall […]
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With KO’s top-notch theater and dance programs, it comes as no surprise that organizations throughout the state are beginning to recognize KO’s excellence in the performing arts. We’ve already seen how accomplished our theater department is: In June of 2020, the winter musical performance of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” won the Halo Award for Best Musical […]
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