Local news for the Santa Clarita arts community.
CalArts Unveils Center for New Performance’s 2017-2018 Season
The CalArts Center for New Performance has unveiled its 2017-2018 season of original works, including two world premieres — a French/American co-production and another launching in China — and the continuing development of new productions. [...]
‘Westworld’ Leads Santa Clarita TV Productions in 2017 Emmy Nominations
Television productions based in Santa Clarita scored big in the 69th annual Emmy Awards nominations announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. SCVNews.com: 'Westworld' Leads Santa Clarita TV Productions in 2017 Emmy [...]
CalArts Tops List as Best Theater School in State
OnStage, a blog dedicated to Broadway and community theater reviews and to discussing the business of theater, released a list titled “The Best Theatre Colleges in Every State for 2017.” CalArts was named the best [...]
SCAA Hosts Watercolor Workshop with Renowned International Artist
The Santa Clarita Artists' Association is holding a two-day watercolor workshop with renowned international artist, Thomas Schaller, Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, from 9-5 pm at Homecare Services in Santa Clarita. Following a [...]
CalArts Alum Invited to The Academy
Last week, a record 774 actors, directors, cinematographers, designers and producers to become new members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Among the range of talents are several CalArtians. SCVNews.com: CalArts [...]
CalArts Alumna Alison Brie Basks in ‘GLOW’ of Hit Film
“GLOW,” the new ’80s female wrestling show starring CalArts alumna Alison Brie (Theater BFA 05), was made available on Netflix last week and it’s already garnering positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. SCVNews.com: CalArts [...]
CalArts Grad Earns 2017 Larson Grant for Musical Theater Writers
Lyricist, playwright, performer and CalArts alumnus Ty Defoe (Theater BFA 10), along with collaborator Tidtaya Sinutoke, is one of the recipients of the 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants for emerging musical theater writers. SCVNews.com: CalArts Grad [...]
CalArtians Danz and Rosero in 57th Biennale International Art Exhibition
While Mark Bradford and Sharon Lockhart represent the United States and Poland, respectively, in the prestigious Venice Bienniale (La Biennale di Venezia), two other CalArtians’ work is also on view there. SCVNews.com: CalArtians Danz and [...]
CalArts Alumni Collaborate on YouTube Series
[Blank] My Life, a surreal, comedic YouTube webseries follows Susan, a millennial struggling to make it as an artist in New York City. Created by New York-based actor and writer Alex Speith, the show has [...]
Three Dog Night, Cheech and Chong, Dwight Yoakam and “Frozen” Sing-Along Included in 2017-18 Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) Season
The 2017-18 Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) season will feature an eclectic lineup of talented musicians and performers, as well as family-friendly programs as part of its College of the Canyons Presents season. Local [...]
CalArts Partners with Women in Animation
Women in Animation (WIA) is pleased to announce the first round of academic partnerships to encourage student participation in the WIA network of support. The School of Visual Arts (SVA) has aligned as both a [...]
July 29: City to Commemorate Opening of The MAIN
The City of Santa Clarita will officially dedicate The MAIN, formerly the Repertory East Playhouse, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, June 29 at 4 p.m. SCVNews.com: July 29: City to [...]