THEATRE: "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department presents "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, January 24-26, 2025. This production features an exceptional ensemble cast and is directed by Alumni Artist-in-Residence, Amanda Lissette. In this production of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare is reimagined as a high-stakes adventure on the frontier, where cowboys and cowgirls swap banter and bravery in a land full of romance, disguise, and self-discovery. Set in an untamed land, this production follows Rosalind, exiled from a corrupt society, as she seeks refuge in the wild, only to discover love and identity in the most unexpected places.  Evening performances January 24 & 25 at 7 PM. Matinee performance January 26 at 2 PM.  Tickets are Reserved Seating: $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. Purchase at CharterArts.org or at the door if not sold out. The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences. Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives. ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts): Charter Arts, opened in 2003, is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative or performing arts.   Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts (film & technical theatre), theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.   Charter Arts' rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides. Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA and  #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche's 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings.  In addition, Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked in the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools in America. Auditions for the 2025-2026 school year are being scheduled now. For more information, visit CharterArts.org.

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