24-25 Highlights: Theatre

The Kinder HSPVA Theatre curriculum prepares students to be well-rounded theatre artists. They study acting techniques from Stanislavski to Uta Hagen and styles from Commedia to Brecht. They learn stagecraft and design and sharpen their singing, dancing, and playwriting skills. Then, they use these skills to build their productions, from soup to nuts. HSPVA offers…

Alumni News: July 2025

Chandler Dean (Theatre ’14) is the creator and host of “Abolish Everything!,” a comedy debate series on Nebula that has quickly become the platform’s most‑watched original. It was recently renewed for a second season. Paul Cornish (Instrumental ’14) signed with jazz label Blue Note Records in January and plans to release his debut album, You’re Exaggerating!, on August 22. Check out…

24-25 Highlights: Instrumental Music

The Kinder HSPVA Instrumental Music Department presented a full season of Band, Chamber Music, Jazz, Mariachi, Orchestra, and Piano performances. In addition to concerts on campus, every ensemble performed in the community—from Houston Public Library to Discovery Green, the Bayou City Art Festival, and City Hall. The department’s partnership with AFA remains the national standard for high…