NSAA will be launching “Just For Gleeks” this fall!

Target age:  middle school through ADULT
Need we say more?  You LOVE the show GLEE!  So “Don’t Stop Believing!”   Express yourself with like-minded performers!  Learn techniques to improve your vocal skills and create a “total package” performance.  We will take our “fandom” to local venues and upload our video creations to YouTube!
Instructor: Angela Mack
Time/Days: 7-8pm Mondays
9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

email angelam@northshoreacademyofthearts.org with “Just for Gleeks” questions or email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org with REGISTRATION questions.

Please look through our Fall Program Guide of Classes and Events.  You can print out the last page of the PDF, fill it out, and drop it off anytime in our convenient outdoor REGISTRATION BOX.  The box is located at the Broad Street entrance to our facility. 

OR…..you can register for your class ONLINE RIGHT NOW. 

Those who register prior to 8/24 will receive a 10% discount.  Early registration helps our instructors and staff to plan accordingly.  Thank you for helping us by registering early!

For registration questions, please email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or call 262.377.3514 and leave a message.

Becca Hare began with NSAA when she was kindergarten age.  Her role was a munchkin in the Wizard of Oz.  Many years later and many MANY shows later she was the lead in Seussical, Aladdin, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wizard of Oz and more! 

Becca will soon be going off to college in New York to major in music and minor in theatre.  We think this is a fabulous fit for a FABULOUS girl!

One of the things that NSAA appreciates about Becca is that she works so well with people.  You will find her smiling most of the time.  You will find her helping somebody A LOT of the time.  Becca is a great role model for many of our young students.  She has been willing to mentor them as a volunteer as well as help around the NSAA facility over the years.  Becca is a giver.  And we are confident that whatever she learns in New York she will give an abundance back to society.

Becca Hare will be giving a voice recital on Saturday August 14 from 1 to 5 at Newcastle Place in Mequon.  We suggest that you go see her now before she gets too famous…….:)

Perhaps you may not know that North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) expands far beyond the reach of our Grafton facility.  Our instructors have been traveling to other cities for quite some time to bring PREMIER ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING in the visual, performing and literary arts. 

NSAA has brought fine visual and performing arts programming to Bayshore Town Center in Bayshore.  Our Stagekids directors have been traveling to the Hartford Schauer Center for several seasons putting on high quality productions.  Our instructors have taught music and drama in Pre-K facilities in Mequon and Germantown.   Our performers have performed in Cedarburg, Mequon and Bayshore for various key events.  We have gone into public  schools to present assemblies and have fulfilled the need for arts enrichment in a private Milwaukee high school.   We have worked with Nicolet and Homestead high schools. 

With the 10 year anniversary of NSAA, we expect to continue expanding to fulfill the need for high quality arts programming in Wisconsin.  We are excited to launch our 2010-11 season.  If you would like for us to join you at your facility, in your community, on site at your location please email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org  attn: Sheri or Paula to discuss your specific arts needs.  For more on CATERING THE ARTS grab a brochure!

Grand Opening Ceremony for NSAA’s 
Outdoor Classroom in Memory of Felix 

Wednesday, July 21, 7:00PM

at North Shore Academy of the Arts

1111 Broad Street
Grafton, WI 53024 

Please join us as we celebrate a dream come true with ribbon cutting, music, juice punch and cookies.

RSVP by July 14^th to “Urszula” at info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org .  Thank you!

Renaissance: Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night

Target age:  High School through Adult
Calling all creative people to share their “performance art” in a laid back, dimly lit, safe and soothing setting.  Bring a poem, interpretive dance, song, instrumental, and a dish to pass!  Network with like-minded people and receive feedback and support.

MUST PREREGISTER! 

THREE GREAT DATES TO CHOOSE FROM!  6-8pm

June 26

July 31

August 21

Don’t forget that our spring classes begin on Monday 4/12.  REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! 

Also, announcing our SUMMER CLASSES!  Save the dates and register online while spaces are still open! 

Email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.com with any registration questions.

Note from the Founder

In the midst of North Shore Academy of the Art, Inc.’s grand 10 year celebration, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where it all began: sitting in a dark theatre, watching a musical.  It was my husband’s and my first outing after our daughter was born, so I was a bit nervous to be gone for any length of time. Nonetheless, we sat back to enjoy as the curtains were opened.

The musical was “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The producers of the musical set out to entertain their audience, and maybe to do a bit more….The talents on stage made the audience laugh. They made the audience cry. Some left smiling. Some left humming the tunes. At least one left inspired — Inspired enough to share thoughts  with others.   Then others began to imagine… 

Together, and 10 years later… there is another team of producers, another cast of talented actors on stage, in a dark theatre… where the curtains will open…On the weekend of March  25th, right here in Cedarburg, NSAA will be producing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in celebration for what that show helped create 10 years ago. We chose this show because it has a great message, wonderful music and it inspires. We chose this musical to  entertain… and to do maybe a bit more… 

Besides our shows, we have other offerings that do “a bit more”: our art classes, music lessons, dance teams, writing workshops… the list goes on. The opportunities abound at chances to imagine, to create, to discover… 

One never knows what will foster a dream, a thought or an action. I didn’t know that night when I sat down in the theatre that I would leave 90 minutes later with an urge that wouldn’t be still, that wouldn’t relent, until it was acted upon.

At NSAA, we hope that everyday, in some way, in some capacity, at least one person walks away imagining…And so what does that mean for the next 10 years of NSAA?  At least 3,650-dreams born into the world, relentless, urging inspiration…I hope you’ll join me “in the theatre” as the curtains open.  

Here’s to the next decade of inspiration. To your dreams, coming in loud and clear…Imagine. Discover. Create. Dream. That’s North Shore Academy ofthe Arts, Inc. I thank you, as always, for your continued support. 

Sheri M. Bestor, Founder, President North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc.