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2024 Student Showcase

2024 Student Showcase

Sun. Apr. 7, 2024 3p.m.

Eisenhower Theater

  • Runtime

    TBA

  • Price

    Free with Ticket

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THE TURNAROUND ARTS 
STUDENT SHOWCASE 

  
with Special Guest 

FLY ZYAH 
with DJ Malcolm Xavier 

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Local Performance Directors

Dylan Aguilera, Stacy Aldrich, Tanya Ayotte, Dandri Carrasco, Justine Carufel, Darius Daughtry, Jeremy DelaCuadra, Abigail Dias, Brooke Hahn, Tammy Holder, Christina Kristy, Marja Lassegue, Jody Lazo, JaRahn Leveston, Lee Petruzelli, Simon Rubey, Stephanie Silvia, Tahasijan Taylor and Jessica Zambrano

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances.

The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this venue.
Program order and artists are subject to change.

Terms and Conditions

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

Program

Opening

Fly Zyah with DJ Malcolm Xavier

Welcome

Holly Bass
National Director, Turnaround Arts
The Kennedy Center

Turnaround Arts: California

Willard Intermediate School Jazz Band
“Jammin’ With Charlie” by Sorenson/Pearson. Used with permission.
Directed by Dylan Aguilera and Jeremy DelaCuadra
Performers: Javier Aguiar, Roberto Bravo, Johan Castro, Kevin Espindola, Angel Flores, Natalia Guitierrez, Angel Lozano, Joseph Morales, Jacob Munoz, Dayanna Pahua, Melissa Perez, Ulises Perez, Bryan Quintero, Jiovanni Sanchez, Erick Vasquez

Remarks

Jordan LaSalle 
Vice President of Education
The Kennedy Center

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts: Milwaukee

Turnaround Arts: Milwaukee

Created and directed by JaRahn Leveston
Performers: Lalaiya Andino-Williams, Lorenzo Boyce-Bolden, Chevelle Burks-Sims, Caiden Chambers, Emmett Cram, Charolette Cram, Messiah Gooden, Turyah Harrison, Savannah Rhodes, Quoderius Rodgers, Ricki Simonton, Renee Simonton, Cecelia Thoa

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts Providence

Turnaround Arts: Providence

“Let It Go” by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez. Used with permission.
Directed by Justine Carufel, Abigail Dias, Jessica Zambrano
Performers: Danny Dominguez Cruz, Aleah Figueroa, ZaRyha Heyder, Aurora (AJ) Humphrey, Justin Lirano, Lucinda (Lucy) Mendonca, Beuline Munezero, Jayleen Suriel, Jasmine Viera

Video Postcards - Turnaround Arts: Richmond and Turnaround Arts: Des Moines

Remarks

Jeanette McCune
Senior Director
School & Community Programs, Education

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts: New York City

Turnaround Arts: New York City

Written and produced by students from IS X318 Math, Science, and Technology Through the Arts and Dandri Carrasco
Directed by Dandri Carrasco, Brooke Hahn, Lee Petruzelli, Simon Rubey
Performers: Jeremias Bourdier, Isabelle Caravajal, Sebastian Del Valle, Zara Gamboa, Katelyn Lee, Jalitza Lugo, Brendalys Michelle Rodriguez Gonzalez, Rayne Welch

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts: Bridgeport

Turnaround Arts: Bridgeport

“Unstoppable” by Sia and Christopher Braide. Used with permission.
Directed by Christina Kristy and Tanya Ayotte
Performers: Kayden Poueriet, Ta’Vae Best, Chrystiana Brown, Leila Cotto, Jisella Figueroa, Yarielys Gonzalez, Trinity Harriot, Marlon Molina, Melanie Olivo, E’anah Ortiz, Jamir Maye, Ivanelle Rodriguez Llanos

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts: Minnesota

Turnaround Arts: Minnesota

Directed by Stacy Aldrich and Jody Lazo
Performers: Kelawana Archer, Trae Beahm, Rikiyah Collins, Eliza Davis, Edward Hodges, David Hubbard, Victoria Jackson, Deja Jones, Azayvionna Kier-Banks, Tayvella Love Mcnaughton, McKayla Newman, Khloey Newton, Tori Perkins, Odin Pofahl, A'Maurie Sept

Video - The Next Phase for Turnaround Arts

Voiceover by Alfre Woodard
Animation by Georgia Bergin

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts: Broward County

Turnaround Arts: Broward County

GROW
Directed by Darius Daughtry, Tammy Holder, and Marja Lassegue
Performers: Santiago Pena Bedoya, Vanessa Bonhomme, Keshara Brown, Edouard Cash, Dylan Chinchilla, Katelyn Davilmar, Skylar Delerme, Gabriela Garcia, Daizee Hardey, Christopher Harris, Tariyah Knowles, Elma Madrid, Derrion McDowell, Ailin Rogers, Larimar Zabala

Video Postcard - Turnaround Arts: California

Turnaround Arts: California

Original poetry by Avery Benson and Carmen Ferris

“Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo and Joshuah Brian Campbell

Directed by Stephanie Silvia and Tahasijan Taylor
Performers: Avery Benson, London Cherry, Carmen Ferris, Mystery Hamilton, Isaiah Henley, Iceses James, Kyla James, Abigail Silva, Leilani Sumler, Giselle Tomas, Kiyaree Yancey

Finale

Our Generation
by Fly Zyah
with DJ Malcolm Xavier and student cast

Staff

Education Staff

Vice President of EducationJordan LaSalle

Senior Director of School & Community Programs Jeanette McCune

Director, Curriculum and Administration, EducationEdrick Rhodes

National Director, Turnaround ArtsHolly Bass

Operations Manager, Turnaround Arts Jonae Davis

Program Manager, Turnaround ArtsStephanie Lash Kilpatrick

Program Coordinator, Turnaround ArtsEmilia Pazniokas

Program Assistant, Turnaround ArtsErin Whalen

Program Design SpecialistLaura Epperson

Community Engagement ContractorWendy Wang Pisa

Strategic ConsultantEdie Demas

Student Experience CoordinatorsTamekia Jackson, LaWanda Townsend, Ariel Marchante-Ortiz

Turnaround Arts Partners

Bridgeport Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, Turnaround Arts: California, Des Moines Public Schools, Minnesota Department of Education, Milwaukee Public Schools, Exploring the Arts, City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, Richmond Public Schools

Turnaround Arts: Local Program Staff

Turnaround Arts: BridgeportSarah-Jane Henry

Turnaround Arts: BrowardLaura Glick

Turnaround Arts: CaliforniaBarbara Palley, Kim Mitchell, Chelsey Barmore Brunelle, Jaime Reed, Kiran Grewal

Turnaround Arts: Des MoinesKathleen Davenport

Turnaround Arts: MilwaukeeJa’Rahn Leveston

Turnaround Arts: MinnesotaAlina Campana

Turnaround Arts: New York CityMackie Saylor

Turnaround Arts: ProvidenceLael Tucker

Turnaround Arts: RichmondChristie-Jo Adams, Julz Suder

Kennedy Center Executive Leadership

President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsDeborah F. Rutter

Vice President, Public RelationsEileen Andrews

Chief Information Officer Ralph Bellandi

Interim Vice President of Human Resources LaTa'sha M. Bowens

Senior Vice President, MarketingKimberly J. Cooper

Executive Director, National Symphony OrchestraJean Davidson

Senior Vice President, Artistic PlanningMonica Holt

Chief Financial OfficerStacey Johnson

Vice President, EducationJordan LaSalle

Vice President, Government Relations and ProtocolLaurie McKay

Senior Vice President, DevelopmentLeslie Miller

General Director, Washington National OperaTimothy O’Leary

Vice President, FacilitiesMatt Floca

Executive Vice President & General CounselAsh Zachariah

Staff for the Eisenhower Theater

  • Theater Manager
    J. Bret Burzio, Sr.*
  • Production Operations Director
    Melissa Santiago
  • Box Office Treasurer
    Ronald Payne
  • Head Carpenter
    Thomas M. Hewitt
  • Assistant Carpenter-Flies
    John P. Green
  • Head Electrician
    Thomas A. Benya
  • Assistant Electrician
    Michael Cassidy, Jr.
  • Head Usher
    Carol Anderson
  • Head Sound
    Matthew P. Snyder
  • Head Properties
    Matthew L. Roether
  • Head Wardrobe
    Rebecca A. Gessert
  • Assistant Property Manager
    Matthew M. Wooden

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*Represented by ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.

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Turnaround Arts at the Kennedy Center

Turnaround Arts is a national program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It was founded in 2011 by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a White House advisory committee on cultural issues, under the leadership of former First Lady Michelle Obama. The program is based on the premise that high-quality and integrated arts education can strengthen school transformation efforts, boost academic achievement, and increase student engagement in schools facing some of the toughest educational challenges in the country.

The program currently works in 57 schools across the country, in 31 districts and 9 states. As part of Turnaround Arts, schools receive an array of arts education services designed to increase their opportunities for success, engage their community, and raise the visibility of their achievements. Key to these efforts is building arts education programming in which students have opportunities for making, connecting and experiencing through the arts, leading to a greater sense of belonging and thriving.

Learn more about Turnaround Arts and plans for the next decade here:

https://issuu.com/turnaroundarts/docs/8.5x11_ta_strategic_plan_final_issuu_

Education at the Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the national champion for arts learning and creativity. Committed to increasing opportunities for all people to participate in, learn about, and understand the arts, the Center offers programs and events that strive to reflect the nation and its communities, and that are accessible and inclusive for all. From the Center’s stages to classrooms and communities across the country, to online resources accessible nearly anywhere, the Center serves the burgeoning artist, the curious explorer, the student (of any age), the teacher and teaching artist—any person interested in arts learning and utilizing the arts for positive change. 

As an essential component of the living memorial to President Kennedy, the Center’s Education programs utilize the arts to embrace the ideals of service, justice, freedom, courage, and gratitude, and cultivate the Citizen Artists in all the people we serve. For more information, please visit kennedy-center.org/education/.