ISW was founded in 2008 as a gift to the Winchester community, and we take that role very seriously. While all our programs, from Kindergarten through High School, are available on a full or part-time basis, today we are highlighting our performing arts programs, which are open to all students in the area. Our goal is to become an incubator for the performing arts in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
- Last month, we hosted actress and master theater teacher Thomasin Savaiano, who conducted a two-week acting workshop. Young Actors Academy 2015 served more than 25 students–two thirds of the group from other schools.
- Annie, Jr. auditions are next weekend! We are thrilled that we have heard from students from many area middle and high schools who are planning to attend. We already have students assistant directing, running sound and lights, and developing/teaching choreography.
- ISW hosted three Open Mic Nights last school year with attendance reaching more than 50 students, the vast majority from other schools. We have another Open Mic Night planned for Saturday, September 12. This is an excellent opportunity for budding performing artists to try singing or doing stand-up or playing an instrument or tackling improv in front of a supportive group.
- ISW is hosting an Improv Workshop, led by our own La Tasha Do’zia-Earley, before Open Mic Night on September 12th. Again, it’s open to interested students in the community!
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