Alumni News: August 2024
Rachelle Mendez (Theatre ’94) is the new Head of Unscripted at Hyphenate Media Group. Hyphenate COO Eva Longoria said, “I’ve been impressed by Rachelle’s vast knowledge of the unscripted business…
23-24 Highlights: Creative Writing
The Kinder HSPVA Creative Writing Department presented a full season of multidisciplinary performances in the 2023-2024 school year. Students created work in a wide range of different writing styles and…
23-24 Highlights: Instrumental Music
The Kinder HSPVA Instrumental Music curriculum relies on support from donors like you. Thanks to your gifts to HSPVA Friends, Instrumental Music students accomplished so much in the 2023-2024 school…
23-24 Highlights: Vocal Music
2023-2024 was a big year for the Kinder HSPVA Vocal Music Department. The faculty continued building on the department’s strong classical music foundation and expanded access to other musical genres.…
23-24 Highlights: Visual Arts
The Kinder HSPVA Visual Arts Department curriculum is designed to prepare students to study at the nation’s top arts conservatories. The program emphasizes idea development, critical thinking, technical skills, and…
23-24 Highlights: Dance
Every year, some of the nation’s best choreographers and masterclass instructors visit the Kinder HSPVA Dance Department. Your gifts to HSPVA Friends allowed Dance students the opportunity to work with…
23-24 Highlights: Theatre
The Kinder HSPVA Theatre curriculum is designed to prepare all students to be well-rounded theatre artists. This year, students proved to be just that – they thrived across all aspects…
Encore Raised $308,000 for Kinder HSPVA
Thank you for making the 2024 Encore Luncheon a huge success! The 18th Annual Encore Luncheon was Thursday, April 4, seated on the Denney Theatre stage. Luncheon Chairs Tissy and…
XOXO Studio Brings Valentine’s Cheer to Downtown
XOXO Studio is a special offering from the Kinder HSPVA Creative Writing Department: a pop-up poetry booth for made-to-order Valentine’s Day poems! In February, Creative Writing students traveled to office…
Glam Day Out with Jonathan Van Ness!
Treat yourself to a glam day out with Queer Eye star and style icon Jonathan Van Ness! You and a friend will visit Jonathan Van Ness in Austin, Texas, for a fun…