“Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!” A Wizard of Oz Review

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February 18, 2010 • written by Alexandra Gomez  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

There’s no place like home,” and there will never be another play quite like this one, a dazzling fantasy musical so beautifully directed by Lisa Flay and acted by elementary and secondary students that it deserves its classic status on CCA’s “best plays list.” From silly scarecrows, to less... Read more »

Oz is Back on Track!

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January 21, 2010 • written by Kaley Israels  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

Lights! Camera! Action! The Wizard of Oz is back on track! Students and staff are working hard for opening night, January 28 at 7:30pm. Director Lisa Flay said, “Prayer is ALWAYS involved in our theatrical productions! We are just so blessed to be able to remount the show. God was truly evident in... Read more »

Fade in: FOCUS

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December 16, 2009 • written by Michie Alvaro  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

Throughout the school year, CCA students are often busy with myriad things that fill their daily lives. Things like schoolwork, extra-curricular activities, and other fun stuff. Sometimes those things take their focus away from what’s happening around campus. FADE In: FOCUS. FOCUS is a monthly show... Read more »

Behind the Scenes with Tim Flay

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November 5, 2009 • written by Michie Alvaro  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

A theatre director stands tall before his audience—a large group of young actors getting ready to perform one of the biggest plays their school will ever see. In the school’s Black Box, leaning against a platform, he speaks out, his voice resonating strongly throughout the room, as his students absorb... Read more »

To Read or Not to Read…

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September 11, 2009 • written by Michie Alvaro  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

Europe or the 1900’s can easily be reached not by plane but by simply opening the pages of a book. A book’s words draw you within its pages, letting you bask in the knowledge and entertainment that it gives. It not only teaches, but enlightens; some leave you begging to know what happens next, and... Read more »

CCA Hits the Airwaves

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September 4, 2009 • written by Rebecca Urrutia and Moriah Smith  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

Imagine cruising in your car with friends, rocking out to music on a Friday night. Or, how about tuning in to hear a play-by-play broadcast of your CCA Girls Varsity Volleyball team as they bump, set, and spike their way to victory? In a couple of months, this dream will become a reality. CCA will become... Read more »

Night of Worship

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May 28, 2009 • written by Joe Rogers  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

Never have the musical talents at CCA been more evident as they were on May 21st. That Thursday night, the instrumental melodies of the band combined with the superior vocals of the choir to produce an unprecedented performance in a single, night of worship concert called Songs of Faith.   “Their... Read more »

Thespian Festival: The Foundation of our Connection

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April 30, 2009 • written by Lauren Kostoff  
Filed under Fine Arts Feature, featured

Throughout high school, countless connections are made. Connections that fizzle, some that stay strong, others that are firmly rooted, a few that are composed of fun and set to the soundtrack of laughter—but other connections are something much more raw and personal.   This kind of deep, soulful... Read more »

Make ‘em, Laugh!

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April 9, 2009 • written by Jessica Matthews  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature, featured

If laughing can burn calories, then the audiences present during CCA’s three performances of Play On last week lost pounds upon pounds. Play On, written by Rick Abbott, is actually a play within a play, and CCA’s talented 10-person cast did an outstanding job in portraying a team of amateur actors... Read more »

“And the Oscar Goes to…”

March 26, 2009 • written by Danielle Germaine  
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature

Producer and CEO of U.S. Media Television, Doug Scott, with CCA sophomore Sophomore David Vendrell, who was awarded best director and best film. Bright lights, flashing cameras, and escalating music overwhelm the room as guests enter in after modeling their long sequined gowns and tuxedos on the... Read more »

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