Category: CPHS Performing Arts

Mrs. Shields proudly announces that Theatre Arts Junior Kyle Velazquez won Second place in the Upper High School Musical Theatre Category IV, at Columbia University on February 5, 2017. This contest took place as part of the NATS- NYC Student Vocal Auditions at Teacher’s College, Columbia University in New York City. Kyle sang “Oh, What...Continue reading

In just its fifth year, the after school Theater Arts credited course has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices, and are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. This year in particular has been special due to having complete live accompaniment...Continue reading

All of the Theatre Arts students from County Prep HS participated this year in the 3rd Annual Theatre Day. It was organized by the Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists in partnership with Hoboken High School on Friday January 6th, 2017.  The students took part in a full day of theatre activities taught by professionals...Continue reading

On Sunday October 9th, the County Prep Dance Program was invited by Art House Productions to perform at the JCAST Flagship location. Juniors, Seniors and three alumni participated in the event, which is one of Jersey City’s most popular and long running celebrations of local arts. The artist tour brings together visual artists, and this...Continue reading

County Prep Theatre Arts Junior Kyle Velazquez participated in the ITheatrics Summer Theatre Program this summer. This company is known for making the high school, middle school and elementary school editions of big Broadway musicals. Acceptance into the program was already a big honor for Kyle, who loved everything about it, from stepping off the...Continue reading

Circle in the Square Theatre School, the only accredited training conservatory associated with a Broadway theatre in NYC, had awarded County Prep Junior Kailyn Vazquez and County Prep Senior Elizabeth Flores full scholarships for their 7-week intensive Summer Workshop in Musical Theatre and Theatre respectively. The scholarship covered tuition, transportation and lunch stipend for the...Continue reading

County Prep Theatre Arts Students Kailyn Vazquez and Elizabeth Flores received full scholarships to attend prestigious theatre program! Circle in the Square Theatre School, the only accredited training conservatory associated with a Broadway theatre in NYC, awarded County Prep Junior Kailyn Vazquez and County Prep Senior Elizabeth Flores full scholarships for their 7-week intensive Summer...Continue reading

Mrs. Shields is proud to announce that Joshua Dunn, Senior Theatre Arts student here at County Prep, is about to finish his first season with Papermill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir. Joshua says that “this has been an amazing opportunity and an incredible learning experience.” They have performed all over NJ and NY, went on their...Continue reading

County Prep Theater Arts performs on Broadway! On Monday May 16, 2016 County Prep Musical Theatre class performed on Broadway at Circle in the Square, as part of their Teens on Broadway Program. Directed by Mrs. Shields, choreographed by Mrs. Warfel-Sandler and under the musical direction of Mr. Chuck Macklin, the students performed excerpts from their...Continue reading

On June 2nd and 3rd 2016, County Prep Theatre Arts presented Ondine by Jean Giraudoux. It was the graduating seniors’ last drama production here at County Prep. The seniors Alexia Velazquez, Joshua Dunn, Jose Lupianez, Ryan Wares, Gianni Ortega, Lizzie Flores, were joined by Juniors Adam Hassan, Kaylin Vazquez, Laura Revell, Nyzira Lynn, Jennifer Soderstrom,...Continue reading