| Fine Arts Overview NewsPoetry Contest First Place WinnerMay 10th, 2008Congratulations to freshmen A.J. Berks for winning first place in the Portland Public Library poetry contest. A.J. will read her winning poem at a reception and will be featured in a poetry anthology. Great job A.J.!! Little Festival of the UnexpectedApril 6th, 2008McAuley senior M.C. Kusturin’s original play has been selected for performance by Portland Stage Company. Her one act play “Ten Things I’ve Learned from Working at Flatfolds” will be rehearsed by PSC’s affiliate actors and presented during their Little Festival of the Unexpected from May 12-17. This festival “gives first hearings to emerging voices in American theater” and we are proud that M.C. is among the best and brightest. McAuley Limelighters Maine State Drama Festival Runner UpMarch 15th, 2008Catherine McAuley High School was the runner up at the Maine State Drama Festival at Falmouth High School. Rebecca Weidler, Beth Neault, and Grace Fosler won prestigious All-Festival Cast awards and the entire cast and crew won a special commendation for Theatricality. Rebecca Tanous won a Music and Sound design award. Amy Smith won a special commendation for Costumes, and Beth LaFreniere, Robyn Sukeforth, Shelby Stowell, and Natalie Johnson won a special commendation for Hair and Makeup Design. Congratulations to the entire Limelighters Cast and Crew for a wonderful production of The Odyssey! McAuley Limelighters Perform “The Odyssey”March 4th, 2008The McAuley Limelighters invite our students, staff, and families to attend a public performance of their one act play, The Odyssey, on Thursday evening at 7:00. This play will compete on Friday evening at 7:45 at Falmouth High School for the chance to go to states. McAuley Girls Make District Band and ChorusNovember 11th, 2007Congratulations to the following students who were selected for the District Chorus : Sam Dedian, Julia Furtado, Beth Neault, Olivia Porch, Daphne Politis, Carlen Bufo, Anna Devoe, Marina Philips, Marie Normantas, Jessie Cinque, Maria Cook. Congratulations to Nicole Rainville who was selected for District Band. Way to go girls! Kenny Finkle, Portland Stage playwright visits McAuleyNovember 8th, 2007Kenny Finkle, the author of Indoor/Outdoor currently playing at Portland Stage, visited Mrs. Erkkinen’s Theaterworks class on Friday, 11/4. He shared his experiences as a working playwright and former actor with them. Students Meghan Rhoades and Melissa Giftos performed their final quarter scene for him, and he was most impressed. |
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Here at McAuley, the arts have always been an important part of student life. The Fine Arts program provides every student with a foundational instruction in the arts, and develops the natural talents in those who have a special inclination for the arts. The overall objective of the program is to empower its students to succeed not only on stage, but to provide them with the confidence to excel in many endeavors with the positive self-image developed through participation in the arts. Students are encouraged to explore their creative gifts and share their talents in Creative Writing, Music and Theatre Arts.