The performing arts at Kingswood Oxford shone once again at the annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, in Roberts Theater. The event, which featured instrumental pieces from the orchestra and band as well as vocal performances from Voce, Outlook, and Concert Choir, gave audiences a chance to appreciate the time and effort the student […]
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As a kid, senior Lily Temkin constantly lined up her stuffed animals and performed multi-act shows and concerts for her adoring (and adorable) audience. Now, Lily’s stuffies have turned into live audiences, and her shows have turned into award-winning musicals, in which she stars as a lead. Lily first fell in love with the arts […]
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Senior Joella Asapokhai first started exploring her creative side by following YouTube art tutorials as a child. “I would copy characters from TV shows, create my own original characters, and try to draw my family members and myself,” she said. This pastime grew into a passion for her, and she’s since developed her artistic variety […]
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Just a few weeks ago, the Choreographer Showcase hit the stage for the sixth year, featuring fabulous dances, choreographers, and students! The performances left students, faculty, and families speechless and with roaring reviews. But, what we don’t always see from the audience is the hard work and process of building up the show! The task […]
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The Kingswood Oxford Theater Department impressed the community once again with the production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8, in Roberts Theater. Traditionally, Theater Director Kyle Reynolds opts for a play in the fall season and reserves the winter for the annual musical. In recent […]
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The Friday before Thanksgiving break, as tradition follows, KO students were presented with the exciting news that the 2024-2025 winter musical is “Hello Dolly!” “Hello Dolly!” is about a widow and matchmaker, Dolly Levi, and the story of her journey to finding love and marriage with half a millionaire, Horace Vandergelder, while matchmaking other characters […]
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On any given day, junior Brayden Bak can be found rehearsing for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” practicing for the Choreographer Showcase, or singing with his voice teacher, Director of Theater Kyle Reynolds. In addition to those rehearsals and practices, Brayden may be filming audition tapes or taking a trip to New York […]
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On Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the KO community got together for a unique opportunity to participate in KO’s newest tradition, Ballroom Night. Organized by Performing Arts Chair and Director of Theater, Kyle Reynolds, the night was one of growth, laughter, joy, and new opportunities. Professional ballroom dancers Jayden Leighty and Susanna Westcott offered a […]
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Taking photos on your phone can be a good way to capture a moment, but senior Ben LaFreniere has discovered that there is much more to photography than just that. With the help of the Rosoff Fellowship from KO, Ben participated in a program through the New York Film Academy this past summer. “I was […]
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Taking photos on your phone can be a good way to capture a moment, but senior Ben LaFreniere has discovered that there is much more to photography than just that. With the help of the Rosoff Fellowship from KO, Ben participated in a program through the New York Film Academy this past summer. “I was […]
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