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DWSA scholars travel to view performance of "Raisin"

DWSA at Raisin performance
DWSA scholars travel to view performance of "Raisin"

Students from Denzel Washington School of the Arts traveled to Axelrod Performing Arts Center in New Jersey to view a matinee performance of the Off-Broadway musical “Raisin” on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The musical was directed by their principal, Dr. Evelyn Collins, who also directs her students in stage productions. 

“Raisin” is the musical version of the classic play "A Raisin in the Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, which is read by most students in English classes across the country. At DWSA, one of the keys to the success of the school is that students are trained in the arts by teachers who continue to work professionally in their arts discipline. The students were thrilled to see the professionally produced musical directed by their principal.  

“It felt like I was watching a Broadway production,” said Janitya Morgan, 11th grader at DWSA. “We are lucky!” 

DWSA at Raisin performance
DWSA scholars travel to view performance of "Raisin"

Students from Denzel Washington School of the Arts traveled to Axelrod Performing Arts Center in New Jersey to view a matinee performance of the Off-Broadway musical “Raisin” on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The musical was directed by their principal, Dr. Evelyn Collins, who also directs her students in stage productions. 

Harlem Dance students
DWSA students accepted into the Dance Theatre of Harlem

Six dance students at Denzel Washington School of the Arts were accepted into the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Ginoya Hamilton, Dekontee Dior Williams, Amani Andrews, Khadijah Lewis, Amelia Clarke, and Juliette Cuellar Garcia can now attend the prestigious dance program. 

A Soldier's Play actors bowing
DWSA actors putting on an encore performance of "A Soldier's Play"

For their first major play of the year, actors at Denzel Washington School of the Arts performed “A Soldier’s Play,” by the late Charles Fuller. Principal Dr. Evelyn Collins directed the play, which was received with immense praise. As a result, DWSA is holding an encore performance on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the Phylicia Rashad Auditorium. 

A Soldier's Play soldiers fighting
Denzel Washinton School Of the Arts holds opening night for "A Soldier's Play"

Old-time music filled the Phylicia Rashad Auditorium as the lights dimmed and actors took their places in front of a packed crowd. Denzel Washington School of the Arts opened “A Soldier’s Play” on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The play stars Nazir Garrett, Fabian Powell, Daniel Beckford, Nigel Diggs, Jonathan Morris, Darnelle McGill, Eric Buchanan, Liam Fitzwilliam, Damien Price, Rojae Denton, James Puma and Michael Ruzza.  

Dance class DWSA
Denzel Washington School of the Arts dance classes dance in flash mob

Several classes in the Denzel Washington School of the Arts middle school dance department celebrated Halloween with a Flash Mob performance. Their teacher, Monica Johnson, has presented the annual event for the past four years. Spectators enjoyed an entertaining performance of dance.