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LATEST BAVPA ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES

GRACE STUMBERG (2007) is the protégé of iconic folk singer, songwriter, musician and activist JOAN BAEZ. Baez’s new biography, The Last Leaf ( https://www.palazzoeditions.com/joan-baez?lightbox=dataItem-k7agj1i44 ) by Elizabeth Thompson. The book draws on four decades of interviews with the folk legend and Stumberg is mentioned in the publication’ the book will be released October 1.

GABRIEL ROBERE’ (2005) and WGRZ-TV Channel 2’s CLAUDINE EWING (1988) and appeared in the 2018 action/sci-fi horror film, The First Purge, ( https://www.uphe.com/movies/the-first-purge ) starring Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Oscar winner Marisa Tomei and Patch

Dorragh.

Decider.com/The Purge related article, New On Hulu October 2020: https://decider.com/2020/09/17/new-on-hulu-october-2020/.

Educator, Saxophonist and Composer JAMES BRANDON LEWIS Quartet (2001) performs at Amherst, MA November 12: http://www.jblewis.com/.

Lewis will his latest CD, Molecular October 16 on Intakt Records ( http://www.intaktrec.ch/342.htm ), the recording features Brad Jones, Chad

Taylor, and Aruan Ortiz . Lewis’ CD, Live at Willisau (https://jamesbrandonlewis.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-willisau ) is on sale now.

VICTORIA PEREZ (1997) is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Raices Theatre Company (www.raicestheatrecompany.com), SMIRNA

MERCEDES-PEREZ (1992) and LISETTE DEJESUS are RTC members; the theatre ensemble is celebrating its sixth anniversary.

RTC in conjunction with MusicalFare Theatre presents In the Heights at 710 Main Theatre (https://www.sheas.org/710-theatre/ ) November 30-December 6. For tickets and show times, go to link.

Raices Theatre 2020 Artie Awards nominations, https://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-more-artie-noms-torn-space-selling-sold-out .

Today.com article, Lin-Manuel Miranda says he channeled his father while playing Hamilton ( https://www.today.com/popculture/lin-manuel-miranda-s-father-luis-miranda-subject-siempre-luis-t191285 ), the documentary Siempre Luis ( https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/siempre-luis ) features political activist Luis Miranda and his famous son Lin-Manuel, who created and starred in Broadway musicals Hamilton and In

the Heights, premieres on HBO October 6.

The Week.com article, National Museum of the American Latino gets closer to becoming a reality: https://theweek.com/articles/932205/national-museum-american-latino-gets-closer-becoming-reality.

SCOTT “GUS” POITRAS (1992) is the advanced carpenter in the San Francisco, CA staging of J.K. Rowling’s stage play, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at Curran Theatre in San Francisco, CA:https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/san-francisco/.

Broadway.com/ HP: The Cursed Child related article, https://www.broadway.com/buzz/199929/for-the-phantom-of-the-operas-greg-mills-broadways-the-family-business/.

TheVerve.com article, Hogwarts Legacy is an open world Harry Potter game coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC:

https://www.theverge.com/21440330/harry-potter-hogwarts-legacy-ps5-playstation-5-trailer-open-world-sony. TheLeakyCauldron.com article, Exclusive: First Look at The All-New House of MinaLima: http://www.the-leaky-

cauldron.org/2020/09/16/exclusive-first-look-at-the-all-new-house-of-minalima/. ScreenRant.com article, Harry Potter: 10 Things Only Book Fans Know About The Malfoys: https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-malfoy-family-

book-trivia/. PG.News.Yahoo.com article, Harry Potter statue coming to London’s Leicester Square: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/harry-potter-statue-

london-leicester-square-160134838.html.

Poitras was production carpenter in the Broadway musical comedy The Prom ( https://theprommusical.com/ ) closed August 18, 2019. Deadline.com article, Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Prom’ Sets December Release Date For Netflix Bow: https://deadline.com/2020/09/ryan-murphy-the-

prom-sets-release-date-in-december-1202992718/. The Prom will air on Netflix December 11.

Poitras was the Advance Flyman on Sara Bareilles’ penned musical Waitress on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theater ( https://waitressthemusical.com/), the production closed January 5, 2020 after 1544 performances.

Playbill.com/Waitress related article, Celebrate Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the Stage: https://www.playbill.com/article/celebrate-tony-nominee-nick-cordero-on-the-stage.

Author/Dancer/African Drum Instructor and Educator KRISTIN CRAGE’s (1988) publication, Woman to Woman-The Conversation, Part I is

available for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/ Woman-Conversation-Part-I/dp/0692164618.

Woman to Woman-The Conversation, Part I Book Overview

This series is about the conversations we never had, need to have, and still can have. It’s about growing from girl to woman - living, loving and learning while finding self-worth and dignity in the face of serious setbacks and major challenges. This is the journey of releasing pain and anger, no judgment and no-holds-barred and finding the way to love. The Woman to Woman series is for every woman.

Woman to Woman-Part II Book Overview Woman to Woman-Part II is the continuing series about the conversations we never had, need to have, and still can have. It's about growing

from girl to woman; living, loving and learning while finding self-worth and dignity in the face of serious setbacks and major challenges. This is the journey of all that is unspoken to find the way to love."

To order copies of the Woman to Woman books and her first publication, Between Humans And Animals, go to to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Kristin+A.+Crage?_requestid=2212812.

Composer, Musician, Educator and Mostly Modern Festival’s ( https://mostlymodernfestival.org ) member ROBERT PATERSON (1988 ) is featured in the BroadwayWorld.com article, Robert Paterson'sAnd David Cote's In Real Life Song Cycles Will Be Performed In Real Life:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Robert-Patersons-And-David-Cotes-In-Real-Life- Song-Cycles-Will-Be-Performed-In-Real-Life-20200916.

MARC L. RUMMENIE (1988), wrote the Buffalo based crime novel, The Rabbit Snare. Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, Poet, Songwriter, Activist and Businesswoman ANI DIFRANCO (1987) to perform with the Peter Mulvey: The Trouble with Poets 20th Anniversary Tour Seattle, WA. October 17. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.righteousbabe.com/.

ConsequenceofSound.com interview, Ani DiFranco on Capital Punishment, Working with Inmates, and the Prison Music Project:

https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/08/kyle-meredith-with-ani-difranco-2/.

DiFranco is an advocate for The Breathe Act ( https://breatheact.org ), a legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system by eliminating life sentences, retroactively expunging drug crimes, shutting down multiple federal agencies and permanently closing prisons and immigration detention centers, among other agenda items. For more information about the bill, go to link.

DifFranco portrayed the character of Persephone on the Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown concept album ( available now on Righteous Babe’s

record label:https://www.righteousbabe.com/.

The Broadway musical Hadestown ( https://www.hadestown.com/ ) is onstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hadestown is the first Broadway musical to feature a book, music, and lyrics by a sole female writer since Elizabeth Swados’ 1978 Runaways.

AcousticGuitar.com article, How Singer-Songwriter Anaïs Mitchell Tapped Into Tradition in Hadestown—and New Band Bonny Light Horseman: https://acousticguitar.com/how-singer-songwriter-anais-mitchell-tapped-into-tradition-in-her-hit-broadway-musical-and-new-band-bonny-light-horseman/.

USSttaesman.com article, Hadestown: Greek mythology but make it a musical :https://usustatesman.com/hadestown-greek-mythology-but-make-it-a-musical/.

BroadwayWorld.com article, HADESTOWN Announces Initial 2021 Tour Dates: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HADESTOWN-Announces-Initial-2021-Tour-Dates-20200203.

AVClub.com article, From Deliverance to Ani DiFranco, Bring It On’s filmmakers reveal the influences behind its most memorable scenes:

https://film.avclub.com/from-deliverance-to-ani-difranco-bring-it-on-s-filmmak-1844791819. DiFranco’s memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream and audio recording are available for purchase:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/558143/no-walls-and-the-recurring-dream-by-ani-difranco/9780735225176/.

JESSE L. MARTIN (1987) pictured with actor Grant Gustin, portrays Central City Police Department’s Captain Joe West on the CW-TV (

http://www.cwtv.com/) superhero series, The Flash.

THE FLASH, RENT AND LAW & ORDER AND TICK TICK…BOOM! NEWS

Deadline.com article, ‘The Flash’, ‘DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow’, ‘All American’ & Other Berlanti Prods. Series Set Tentative Production Start

Dates: https://deadline.com/2020/09/the-flash-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-all-american-other-greg-berlanti-productions-series-tentative-

production-start-dates-1234582722/ .

ScreenRant.com article, The Flash Season 7 Features Joe West Story Inspired By Current Events: https://screenrant.com/flash-season-7-joe-

west-story-details/.

HeroicHollywood.com article, Grant Gustin’s ‘The Flash’ To Address Godspeed Mystery: https://heroichollywood.com/the-flash-grant-gustin-

godspeed-identity-mystery/.

ScreenRant.com article, The Flash Season 7 Episode Count Hasn't Been Decided Yet: https://screenrant.com/flash-show-season-7-episode-

number-count/.

ScreenRant.com article, Who Is Chester P. Runk? The Flash Season 7's New Team Member Explained: https://screenrant.com/flash-season-7-

chester-p-runk-team-explained/.

Forbes.com/Arrowverse related article, With 'Supergirl' Cancelled, The State Of The Arrowverse Is Strange:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/09/23/with-supergirl-cancelled-the-state-of-the-arrowverse-is

-strange/#608c19e62438.

ScreenRant.com article, The Flash: Every Alternate Timeline Created By Barry: https://screenrant.com/flash-arrowverse-alternate-timeline-

created-barry-explained/.

ComicBook.com article, You Have Failed This City: The 10 Best Superhero Catchphrases In The Arrowverse: https://screenrant.com/you-

failed-this-city-best-superhero-catchphrases-arrowverse/ .

BleedingCoolNews.com article, The Flash: John Wesley Shipp Honors CBS Series' 30th Anniversary: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-flash-

john-wesley-shipp-honors-cbs-series-30th-anniversary/.

NYTimes.com article, Why ‘Rent,’ the Movie, Was My Gateway Musical: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/movies/rent-the-movie-gateway-

musical.html.

MARK PAULK (1981) is the father of actor Marcus T. Paulk ( of Moesha ( https://www.netflix.com/title/81269464 ) comedy series and George

Lucas’ Red Tails film fame). Marcus is starring in the horror thriller film, Call Time.

Gainesville.com/Call Time article (https://www.gainesville.com/story/sports/columns/dooley/2020/08/15/horror-film-production-makes-use-of-

old-alachua-house/42212511/ ) and WFLA.com /Call Time film cast interview, https://www.wfla.com/daytime/call-time/.

BAVPA ALUMNI (GRADUATION YEARS UNKNOWN) and MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

BuffaloNews.com interview with BAVPA alumna, ARMANI CAESAR is Griselda’s ‘first lady’ and Buffalo’s hip-hop queen:

https://buffalonews.com/entertainment/music/armani-caesar-is-griselda-s-first-lady-and-buffalo-s-hip-hop-queen/article

_adf63baa-fc28-11ea-a405-bbf701bc48cc.html.

Author A.A. LEWIS wrote the Buffalo-Based 90’s urban novels, The 716 Back to Business, The 716 Love & Consequences and The 716 Ladies First are available for purchase: https://dspublishing.net/.

CRISANTA MELENDEZ was the visual effects coordinator for the upcoming military science

fiction action film, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins; the film opens nationwide June, 2021.

HisStank.com article, Hasbro Pulsecon 2020 G.I. Joe Panel Details And Guest Appearance By Henry Golding: https://news.hisstank.com/2020/09/18/hasbro-pulsecon-2020-g-i-joe-panel -details-and-guest-appearance-by-henry-golding-70741.

KEN C. SAYRES is the author of the marriage publication, Love is Not Enough: But with God: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love-is-not-enough-6.

BuffaloHealthyLiving.com article, Be Enriched Buffalo Learning Enrichment Television ( https://buffalohealthyliving.com/be-enrichment-buffalo-learning-enrichment-television/ ) the BLETV ‘s Be Enriched program runs through October 2.

BAVPA FACULTY, STAFF & FRIENDS KELLY BEUTH is a BAVPA Theatre teacher and CAROLINE SANDERS-PARZY are members of the Brazened Faced Varlets Theatre Company:

http://www.varlets.org/. BFVTC presents My Left Breast written by Susan Miller featuring Lara Haberberger March 19-April 2 2021. News.WBFO.org/Varlets and Buffalo Theatres related news:https://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-doug-weyand-virtual-curtain-sept-18-

8pm?fbclid=IwAR21rTcKqnpVu_cAnujuGGfMOMtUxiSH-fTaUMOd20dIs6-ULFlE2V33m70. Actor, Director and Acting Instructor JOSIE DIVINCENZO ( http://www.josiedivincenzo.com/ ) conducts film and TV acting classes. For more

information, see poster or go to link. DiVincenzo appeared in the 2020 Christian sci-fi apocalyptic motion picture, G.O.D. ( Givers of Death) directed by Addison Henderson; the

film made its world premiere and received the 24th Annual American Black Film Festival's award for Best Screenplay.

G.O.D: Givers of Death will be screened at the Transit Drive-In, 6655 S Transit Road, Lockport, NY September 24 at 7:45 PM. For tickets, go to https://www.transitdrivein.com/nowshowing.htm.

SAUL ELKIN is founder of the Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY (http://jewishrepertorytheatre.com/) and Shakespeare in Delaware Park: http://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/. JRT presents Bar Mitzvah Boy November 5-November 20, for tickets and show times go to JRT’s link.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ( JOANN FALETTA, Conductor) first concert A Celebration of the Seasons to be performed September

26 at 8PM. For more information about the concert, go to https://bpo.org/ .

Former BAVPA Theatre Teacher STEVE GLASSMAN is running for the Fort Lauderdale, FL City Commissioner office. Sun-Sentinel.com article, Endorsement: In District 2, Steve Glassman has the experience, background and temperament to help Fort

Lauderdale meet its challenges: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/endorsements/fl-op-general-endorse-steve-glassman-fort-lauderdale-20200903-n766pqxdhjdgtfmoaz4vf67cey-story.html.

STEPHEN MCKINLEY HENDERSON to star in the sci-fi classic remake, Dune ( https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/dune ) directed by Denis Villeneuve; the film is slated for December 18 release.

Wired.com article, ‘Dune’ Is a Behemoth of a Book to Adapt: https://www.wired.com/2020/09/geeks-guide-dune-adaptation/. AnimatedTimes.com article, The Cast of Dune 1984 vs Dune 2020: https://www.animatedtimes.com/the-cast-of-dune-1984-vs-dune-2020/.

Ujima Theatre (https://www.ujimacoinc.org/ ) and Pure Ink Poetry ( https://pureinkpoetry.com/ ) founder BRANDON WILLIAMSON ( 2002) presents SPOKEN a three part series of fire-spitting word and poetry at Silo City, 120 Silo City Row, Buffalo September 27 at 4PM. Masks are required for the event and donations are welcome; seating is limited and bring a chair.

Retired BAVPA Theatre and Ujima Theatre Founder LORNA C. HILL passed away June 30, 2020. Hill’s productions, Pipeline and Passing

Strange were nominated for Artie Awards: https://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-more-artie-noms-torn-space-selling-sold-out.

SANDRA LEE FOLEY-HITCHCOCK is the creator of The BAVPA Beacon’s newsletter header, BAVPA Class of 2016 logo who also designs

graphics and websites. Hitchcock designed the BAVPA 41 Years strong logo honoring the past and present school colors. For more information about Hitchcock’s work, go to www.warandra- productions.com/Website_ Hosting_and_Design.html.

Irish Classical Theatre’s (https://irishclassical.com/ ) and former BAVPA Theatre Teacher FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI directs the virtual theatre

production, Sea Marks (running October 16-November 1. For tickets and show times, go to link. Artvoice.com/Sea Marks related article, https://artvoice.com/2020/09/08/irish-classical-theatre-celtic-connections-all-hands-on-deck-building-

a-set-episode-4/.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED

BAVPA alumna SIDNEY FLANIGAN (2016) appeared in the critically acclaimed and award winning indie film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always: https://www.focusfeatures.com/never-rarely-sometimes-always. McCall.com article, Never Rarely related article, Top movies to stream at home include comedy ‘Unpregnant’ and intimate ‘Never Rarely

Sometimes Always’: https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/movies/mc-ent-top-picks-movies-to-stream-0910-20200910-f7pmg6qgo5agzpfufgtf5z3bum-story.html.

Check out JAY DREF’S (2009) new album, Drifting: https://open.spotify.com/album/5EDm1O5wfTdZMGTMvE0bzV .

ROOVELT TIDWELL ( 1989 ) appeared in the AACC Paul Robeson Theatre’s (https://www.aaccbuffalo.org/ ) August Wilson play, Two Trains Running: the production was nominated an Artie Award for Outstanding Ensemble of a Play: https://news.wbfo.org/post/theater-talk-more-

artie-noms-torn-space-selling-sold-out. Children Book Illustrator/Educator and Musician SHANE W. EVANS publication, We March will be featured on Netflix Bookmarks: Celebrating

Black Voices ( https://www.netflix.com/title/81303906 ), the limited series features Black celebrities and artists reading children’s books written by Black authors, which highlights the Black experience hosted by Marley Dias.

BAVPA MUSICAL FLASHBACKS & FUTURE MAJOR MEDIA PRODUCTION NEWS

BAVPA presented Dreamgirls directed by ANDREW KOTTLER, KAREN SAXON in 2015; the stellar production featured numerous and talented

BAVPA alumni, staff and faculty.

AFI.com article, AFI Movie Club: DREAMGIRLS: https://www.afi.com/news/afi-movie-club-dreamgirls/.

BAVPA staged the Kenny Award winning musical West Side Story in 2016; the original BAVPA production performed at the former Pfeifer Theatre in Buffalo’s Theatre District in 1999.

BAVPA staged West Side Story at the Pfeifer Theatre in 1999.

BAVPA and Raices Theatre ( https://raicestheatrecompany.com/) staged) West Side Story ( 2016, 1999) and In the Heights ( 2020 & 2018).

Playbill.com article, Marc Kudisch, Vincent Rodriguez III, More to Lead Virtual Reading of New Play Exploring the Creation of West Side Story: https://www.playbill.com/article/marc-kudisch-vincent-rodriguez-iii-more-to-lead-virtual-reading-of-new-play-exploring-the-creation-of-west-

side-story. NickiSwift.com article, Why Rita Moreno almost quit West Side Story: https://www.nickiswift.com/248387/why-rita-moreno-almost-quit-west-

side-story/?utm_campaign=clip . The BAVPA Kenny Award nominated musical Les Mise'rables was performed in 2019, BAVPA MATTHEW WILSON (who portrayed Jean

Valjean in Les Misérables), represented WNY at the 2019 Jimmy Awards ( https://kennyawards.weebly.com/2019-kenny-awards.html ) held in NYC.

PasteMagazine.com/Les Mise’rables related article, The 25 Best British Costume Dramas (and Where to Watch Them): https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/streaming/best-period-pieces/#1-downton-abbey.

JOSEPH MAHFOUD (1984) portrayed the lead role of Conrad Birdie in the BAVPA 1985 production, Bye Bye Birdie, directed by CLAUDIA

MARSCHALL. The production featured JESSE L. MARTIN (1987), played Albert Peterson ( Conrad’s record company president andinformally his agent); GINA DORMER (1986) played Rosie, Peterson’s secretary (and girlfriend); JAMES WALKER (1987) portrayed Mr.McAfee; DENA MURRAY played Mrs. McAfee; CRYSTAL SYMS (1985) played Kim McAfee,JAY INGERSON (1987) played Randolph McAffee; the late

KENNETH DOYLE (1987) played Hugo ( Kims’ boyfriend) and numerous BAVPA alumni.

BroadwayDirect.com/Bye Bye Birdie related article, BROADWAY MUSICALS YOU MIGHT HAVE FORGOTTEN: https://broadwaydirect.com/broadway-musicals-you-might-have-forgotten/.

BAVPA presented the 1984 production Our Town ( directed by FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI ) featuring JESSE L. MARTIN (1987) as George Gibbs, CHRISTINA MARIE BYKOWICZ (1985) as Emily Webb and numerous BAVPA alumni; DAVID FENDRICK ( who portrayed The Narrator),

passed away in 1988.

TheFederalist.com article, The Timeless Theater Classic ‘Our Town’ Speaks Gracefully Of How To Love Life: https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/16/the-timeless-theater-classic-our-town-speaks-gracefully-of-how-to-love-life/.

A Buffalo production of Runaways was directed by FORTUNATO PEZZIMENTI, featured BAVPA alumni. The production was performed at Center Theatre (now Town Ballroom in downtown Buffalo in 1982; ELIZABETH SWADOS ( who created the musical), attended one of the

performances). Runaways was staged again at Artpark in Lewiston, NY in 1983; Swados passed away January 5, 2016. Swados won an Obie Award for Best Director.

Pantochino’s acclaimed Teen Theatre company/theatre workshop in West Haven, CIpresents Runaways January 2-February 8 as it’s Winter 2021 project. Featuring book, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Swados, the show is a collection of songs, dances, and spoken word pieces about young people who have run away from their homes. Initially created from interviews with homeless children and those in orphanages,

Swados weaves songs about personal struggle and the world at large through the eyes of youth in New York City in the ’70s. The show blends different musical styles, from pop to hip-hop and jazz to reggae. To register ( limit 30 students), go to http://www.pantochino.com/teen-theatre.

Wikipedia’s Runaways musical web link, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaways_(musical).

UPCOMING BAVPA EVENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL REUNION NEWS

BAVPA YEARBOOK SALE

BAVPA yearbooks are on sale for the following years while supplies last. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Yearbooks are $20.00 each or three for $50.00 and may be picked up at the school.

For more information, contact Sheila at srjones@buffaloschools.org.

Call (716) 816-4220 or go to ( http://www.buffaloartsacademy.org/ ) for more information.

BAVPA ALUMNI EDUCATORS

STEVE APPLER (1981), Visual Art Teacher, Amherst High School

KAREN TOMZAK (1981), Program Director of Dance at Western University, Cullowhee, North Carolina

DEBORAH LIPA-CIOTTA (1982), Tapestry Charter School, K-4 Dance Teacher

ARLENE SHORT (1982), Patient Health Navigator, Buffalo

OMAR CARTER (1984), Arts Teacher, Philadelphia, PA

CAITLIN BAUMLER-COLEMAN (1984), Tapestry Charter School, K-8, Grade ½ Teacher

TRACEY HOLT-COFIELD (1984), Principal, Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo

DONNA KERR (1984),City Honors Music, Buffalo

MICHAEL STARZYNSKI (1984), Waterfront School, 1st Grade Teacher

ARTHUR PERRY (1984), Crossing Guard, Volunteer Librarian Aid, Clear Creek Elementary School, Kileen/Temple, TX

TINA “CHRISTINA” WALKER-BYKOWICZ (1985), Nursery School and Elementary School Educator

JOSEPH MICHAEL MAHFOUD (1985), Retired Tapestry Charter High School, Music Teacher

GEORGE DAVIS (1986), BAVPA Arts Vocal and Music Teacher

ROMONA THOMAS-REYNOLDS (1986), Principal, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute, Public School #39

JAY INGERSON (1987), BAVPA Arts Theatre Instructor

ORNIECE HILL (1988), Principal BPS School #43

JODY COVINGTON (1988), BAVPA Principal

KU’WONNA MAHONE INGRAM (1988), University of Phoenix Adjunct Instructor and Principal at Lee County Youth Development Center, AL

LISA HANNA-MATHEWS (1988), Ethics and Project Management Professor, Georgetown University and University of Maryland

HOLLY QUICKSEY (1988), Ph.D. Assistant to the Dean & Assistant Director of MECHS Programs, SUNY Buffalo State College

MARC RUMMENIE (1988), The Gow School, South Wales, NY

LESLIEANNE BIRD (1990), Teaching with Orff Music and Movement Educator, North Olmstead, OH

ORNIECE HILL ( 1990), Assistant Principal, South Park High School, Buffalo

JOSEPH MOBERLY (1991), House Electrician at Shea's Buffalo Theatre

MICHAEL WEIDRICH (1991), Executive Director, Young Audiences of WNY

SEAN CLEMENTS (1992), Bronx, NY

DAVID PATERSON (1992), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, P.S. #22, Queens, NY

MATTHEW HURLEY (1994), Middle School Teacher, Raleigh, NC

JESSE MANK (1994), Tapestry Charter High School, English Teacher

LIZ YOUNG (1995), Professor of Graphic Design and Illustration, Pace University, NY

PATRICIA ENFIELD (1996), Elementary Education

TAMMY GAGOLA (1996), Elementary Education

NICOLE JONES (1996), BAVPA Dance

ERNEST KEEN (1996), Physical Education, Rochester

LISA SANTIAGO (1996), Vocal Music

LUCY ALTIERI (1997), Visual Arts

MICHEL DEVANS (1997), Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo

TANDY GREEN (1997), Elementary Education

EMILY BALL, LMT (1997) HEAT Center ( http://www.heat.center/ ) Founder, Massage Therapist; Reiki, Energy & Spirit Work Educator/Mentor

GINA DORMER 1986 Music, School #81, Buffalo

PAUL M. SIEKIERSKI (1999), Music

MARIA INTORRE (2000), Elementary Charter School

DENNIS YACOBUCCI (2001), Brooklyn Special Education

CHRISTOPHER RUDROFF (2002), Music

SHAWN M. ISAACS (2004), Assistant Director of Life Residence at Alfred University

JYESHA CLARK (2005), Founder of Ms. Jye’s Music Corner

CONNOR GRAHAM (2011), Graduate Teaching Assistant/Graduate Student at Ohio State University’s Department of Theatre

LIZ BAILEY (Unknown), Todd County Middle School, Elkton, KY

LISA BAINES-DANIELS (Unknown), BPS Adult Education Division MICHELE DEVANS, 1st Grade Teacher at Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo

DARREN BROWN (Unknown), BPS Chief of Staff, Buffalo

YOLANDA FIELDS (Unknown), Buffalo Garden Walk Chairperson

RONDA GORDON (Unknown), President of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, GA MARIA INTORRE (Unknown), BPS System

DONNA KERR ( Unknown ), Olmstead Kensington

JAMES.KREATE (Unknown), Furniture and Arts and Crafts Store DAVE RIFFLE (Unknown), BAVPA Media Communication Arts Teacher

DR. TARYN SPENCER, M.D. (Unknown), UB Medical Instructor, Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine

ELIZABETH YOUNG (Unknown), President/Creative Director at Studio LL ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OTHER BAVPA ALUMNI VOCATIONS AMY (CROOKS) SCANLON (1981), Senior Lead Professional Development Trainer, MAXIMUS, Inc.

ANDY MCCLAIN (1981), Owner of Treats Unleashed, Amherst, NY

PETE GALLIVAN (1983), WGRZ-TV Channel 2 Daybreak Co-Anchor

NANCY WILLAMS-NETTLES (1984), Crisis Counselor at the YWCA of Nashville and Middle TN

UMAR ADEYOLA (1988), President and CEO, H.E.A.R.T. Foundation, Buffalo

KRISTIN CRAGE (1988), West African Ivory Coast Drum accompanist, Alvin Ailey School of Dance

PASTOR GARNEY DAVIS, JR. (1988), Founder of Impacting Love Global Ministries and CEO of Impacting Love, Inc.

CLAUDINE EWING (1988), WGRZ-TV Channel 2 Reporter/Anchor

VINCENT MARASCHIELLO (1989), Systems Administrator, PureRED Integrated Marketing Atlanta, GA

STEVEN MARCHIONE (1989), Francesca’s Restaurant, Buffalo

REGINALD BURKE,SR. (1990), Founder of Bay Area Hoops, Tampa Bay, FL CHAD JAKUBOWSKI (1991), Personal Trainer, Buffalo

STEFAN MYCHAJLIW (1991), Erie County Comptroller

JOSHUA P. SMITH, PHD (1996), Owner,Sato’s Japanese Restaurant, Buffalo LUCILLE ALTIERI (1997), Presto Restaurant, Buffalo

AMANDA RAYBURG (1998), Massage Therapist at HEAT Center/Holistic Healing Center, Buffalo

KAMERON D. WOOD (2011), Director & Production Assistant RICKY WHITCOMB (2004), Tour Manager, StarQuest International

CRAIG PRIDGEN (2002), Pastor and M&T Bank Analyst

RYAN APONTE (Unknown), Owner of Energy Art LLC, Buffalo

APRIL BASKIN (Unknown), Erie County Legislature Majority Leader

CHARLOTTE CARWELL (Unknown) Founder, P.O.C.E. Dance & Art Institute, Buffalo

LAKEISHA CARTER (Unknown), Dance Choreographer Dance Incorporated Center for the Fine & Performing Arts, Sickerfield, NJ

STEPHANIE CALHOUN (Unknown), Assistant Attorney General, NYS Office of the Attorney General

DANIELLE CATONE (Unknown), Danielle’s Dance and Fitness School

JESSIE FISHER (Unknown), Executive Director, Preservation Buffalo Niagara

TAMMY GAVIDIN (Unknown), Dance Instructor Tonawanda Dance Arts Faculty, Tonawanda

KRIS HOLLIE (Unknown), Personal Physical Fitness Trainer for Impact Training 716 and Ascend to Greatness

KIMMY JANE (Unknown), Kimmy Jane Tattoo & Artwork, Buffalo

AQUIL JONES (Unknown), Videographer, Krump Dancer and Founder of Legacy Visions Production

MELODY JONES (Unknown), Audio Technician

CHANON JUDSON, Associate Artistic Director, Urban Bush Women Dance Company

GINA MARTINEZ (Unknown), Dance Instructor at Broadway Dancesations, Lutz, FL

EBONY PACE, Against Destruction Theatrically Founder

DAVID RIFFEL (Unknown), Niagara Arts & Cultural Center’s documentarian and arts collaborator, Niagara Falls, NY

KAT WHITEFIELD (Unknown), Photography Assistant at Locust Street Art, Buffalo

ELIZABETH YOUNG (Unknown), President/Creative Director at Buffalo Studio Labs, Buffalo

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