Arts News & Media
The Music Man
Musical
March 20-28, 2020
Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson. Directed and Choreographed by Kiera Anderson ‘99 with Musical Direction by Tina Harris
Art Reception at Silver Orange
MOKB – Works from St. Francis Advanced Art Class
Madison Gravelle, Onyca Reyes, Keely Hunt, Brielle Davis
- 3rd Saturday, January 18th
- 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- 922 57th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
- 916-228-4169
Arts Recognition Ceremony
May 8, 2020
This is non-ticketed event.
Join us on the stage May 8, at 8am to recognize those committed to the arts in college and beyond SFHS.
One Month until Tempest hits the stage!
We are excited our Fall Production of The Tempest opens in just ONE MONTH! A few behind the scene shots from rehearsal this week #SFHSArts #TroubiePride
Tickets On-Sale now at www.stfrancishs.org/tickets
Olivia Nice ‘10
Returned to California to perform the lead in the musical ONCE
After almost a decade of performing around the world, SF Players alumna Olivia Nice (‘10) is returning to California to perform the lead in the musical ONCE, playing at the 42nd St Moon Gateway Theater from June 12-June 30th, 2019. She has been playing this role around the nation for over a year now, picking up a BroadwayWorld nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical and a win for Best Female Performance of the Year from Ashland, OR Sneak Preview Magazine.
Chamber Singers Take FIRST PLACE
We are thrilled to share that our SF Chamber singers were awarded FIRST PLACE today at the Golden State Women’s Choral Festival featuring the top women’s choirs in Northern California! A HUGE congrats to our Troubies, to Mrs. Harris,and to Mr. Rheault for his amazing piano accompanying! We are so excited for the opportunity to host next year! Be sure to congratulate our SF Chamber Singers!!
SFHS One Acts ‘girl’ take Gold!
This last weekend St. Francis was honored to participate in the 2019 Lenaea High School Theatre Festival! We are elated to share our students took home the Gold for our One-Act play “Girl” as well as Outstanding Original Script Award.
We also had students receive individual awards! Special shout-out to Aurora Giacobbe ‘20, who received Bronze for ‘Secret Service’ from ‘Mr. President’ and to Kelsi Towle ‘21, who received Silver for her role in ‘The Whispers Of Saints’.
Patrons of the Arts Meeting – February Meeting Changed to 2/12/19
- The February meeting has been changed to February 12, at 5:30 p.m., in Room 401 in the theatre building. The February date has changed, and the room number has changed.
- Everyone is welcome to join us.
- The guest speaker for our February meeting is Adan Romo, one of our 5 visual art teachers, who will talk to us about his sculptures on campus, the SFHS garden design, and his artwork in Sacramento area.
School Open on Monday, November 19
Dear Families,
School will be open on Monday, November 19. However, all outdoor activities are canceled. If you are concerned about air quality and your daughter’s health, please be sure to call the attendance office to excuse her: 916-737-5050.
Should air quality conditions worsen dramatically overnight, we will assess in the morning and communicate any changes to you.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented situation. Please continue to pray for all those affected by these tragic fires.
Sincerely,
Theresa Rodgers
President
Christmas Music Concert
Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. matinee and 7:00 p.m.
Come ring in the holiday season with lovely seasonal music from St. Francis and Jesuit’s Choirs and Orchestras.
Get your tickets HERE.
Parent Volunteers Needed:
Ushers are needed for theatre events. Please sign up on MVP for easy and fun parent hours.
Volunteers are needed to STRIKE the set of “Chicago” on January 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Double hours will be awarded. Come for a minimum of a 2-hour shift. Sign up on MVP HERE.
Ivanna Forero Pretto ‘19 Artwork in the Crocker
Congratulations Ivanna, your artwork “Cremes” is wonderful! Everyone should head over to the Crocker Art Museum Kingsley Inspirations show before Sept. 2, 2018 to check out Ivanna’s piece, which drew from Wayne Thiebaud’s “Boston Cremes”.
Meredith Ray ‘14
Meredith Ray ‘14 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Santa Clara University in Communication and Spanish. She is headed to Seattle in August for a full time job with the Seattle Seahawks in their Digital Media department. #TroubieForLife
Wow! That is an exciting industry to work in and we will follow up with Meredith in the fall for an update on her new career with the Seahawks.
We are so proud of all our Troubies and want to share your news too! Send in an update
Senior Awarded First Place Choral Scholarship
SFHS Senior Nicole Young was awarded a first place scholarship (age 17-19) in the Asya Pleskach Scholarship for Young Choral Singers, sponsored by the Sacramento Master Singers. Nicole competed against 12 other area high school singers. She performed a classical Italian art song for adjudicators and completed an interview regarding her leadership skills and commitment to choral music. Nicole will be performing her solo in the Sacramento Master Singers upcoming concert, ‘Listen to the Heart’. Nicole will also be a Voice Major at CSU Sacramento in the fall. Congratulations Nicole!!
Show Choir performs in Davis 3/12/18
SFHS Show Choir performing at the 2nd Annual Show Choir Festival in Davis today! #SFHSArts #ShowChoir
Fifteen Students Recognized for Collegiate Commitment to the Arts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Fifteen outstanding students will be recognized at a St. Francis event on Friday, May 12 at 8:00am in the St. Francis Theatre on campus to honor those graduating seniors who have made the choice to major in an Art discipline. Students represent a breadth of Art fields such as music, television and film, acting, musical and technical theatre, art history, and architecture. They will be attending fifteen different programs at some of the country’s top schools.
Arts Recognition Scholars 2017
We are thrilled to recognize our 2017 Arts Scholars! We have 15 SFHS seniors who have committed to the Arts by majoring in a Fine or Applied Art form at a University. The Arts Recognition Ceremony is this Friday May 12, 2017 at 8:00am on the Theatre Stage- Join us in honoring our Troubadours.