UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Spring Conservatory 2012
Weekly youth performing arts classes in acting, voice, dance, hip hop, musical theater, gospel music, improvisation, comedy, songwriting, celebrity guest speakers, and a culminating Spring production.
In 1996, Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) was born out of the passion for the arts and the love for children by co-founders, the late Mr. Tracy Lamar Coley and Executive Director Wendy Raquel Robinson.
The mission of Amazing Grace Conservatory is to train and develop emerging artists & at risk youth in the performing arts by offering a well-rounded and culturally enriching, educational program in an environment that is nurturing for their personal, artistic and professional growth.
Located in South LA, AGC offers high quality, affordable performing arts training in acting, voice and dance for youth, ages 8 -18 and emerging artists, in an atmosphere filled with positive images of themselves and their community.
AGC provides youth opportunities for artistic development, creative expression, and self-discovery. Students attend an array of classes taught by industry professionals, who both educate and mentor. AGC provides three sessions a year that culminate with original and Broadway musicals. AGC’s curriculum replicates an authentic approach to industry practices, focusing on artistic development, with sensitivity towards their interpersonal development.
AGC stresses excellence, discipline, punctuality, and mutual responsibility. Extensive parental and alumni involvement, as well as community support are key to the success and sustainability of AGC. These factors have lead to AGC’s stature as a stellar institution in LA.
In 1996, Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) was born out of the passion for the arts and the love for children by co-founders, the late Mr. Tracy Lamar Coley and Executive Director Wendy Raquel Robinson. Growing up in inner cities, Atlanta & L.A., these artists experienced firsthand the socioeconomic disadvantages that face African-American and Hispanic children and realized the need to cultivate, nurture and bring the arts back to the community. Fifteen years later, AGC has grown from a small dream with 75 initial students to serving more than 350 students annually, and thousands since its inception.
Our goals are to create confident, talented, intelligent, and disciplined young people. Ultimately, we are dedicated to providing our youth with a platform to be seen and heard in a non-judgmental environment. Lives are changed, hearts are healed and communication is happening at AGC.
AGC is also committed to furthering education in the arts. We offer a college scholarship named after our beloved co-founder, the TLC Scholarship which is awarded to a deserving graduating senior. Some of our recipients have attended Yale, Julliard, NYU-Tisch School of the Arts, Howard University and Carnegie Mellon. We make every effort to educate and enlighten our students through the work that we produce.
SPRING REGISTRATON
January 21, 2012
3:00 - 6:00pm
(Returning students must RSVP by Jan 21, 2012)
2401W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(Space is Limited)
AGC Programs Include:
Dance, Acting and Voice Curriculum –three annual sessions of high quality, affordable performing arts courses taught by industry professionals, culminating in a spring, summer and winter original and Broadway musical theater productions for ages 8 to 18.
Blue Room/Artist Development : Weekly all-student meetings where they share journal entries or communicate successes, challenges or inquiries in a supportive, safe environment.
Pre-Conservatory: AGC is proud to offer introductory classes in the arts for ages 5-8.
Auditions and Casting: Students undergo a professional level audition and casting process, and are each assigned a role, which leads to industry experience, self-pride, and further engagement in the production experience.
TLC College Scholarship: – Annual award to one graduate based on the seniors’ submissions of a competitive essay. Senior Talent Showcase and Writing Workshop - AGC conducts a special performance opportunity for graduating seniors to foster outlets for performance and professional exposure.
Community Involvement and Recognition: – AGC annually honors community contributors, engages in efforts to strengthen the community, promotes program opportunities and is the recipient of numerous civic awards and recognition.
AGC Disclaimer: All applicants will be interviewed and notified after the selection process is complete.
AGC Complete Enrollment Package Spring 2012.pdf
WICKED
Pre-Conservatory Classes (Ages 5-8)
Saturdays-February 18-April 21
Conservatory Classes (Ages 8-18)
Saturdays-February 4-May 20
Monday Night Conservatory Classes:
Mondays-February 13-April 16 (Ages 7-18)
Adult Classes and
Private Coaching Available!
AGC PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
CHRONOLOGY OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS 1997-2011
2011 BIG THE MUSICAL
2011 WEST SIDE STORY
2010 SEUSSICAL
2010 ANNIE
2009 SARAFINA
2008 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE…AIN’T IT
2008 THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
2007 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE WIZ
2006 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
2005 GUYS AND DOLLS
2005 HOPE IN THE HOOD
2004 DREAMGIRLS
2004 PINO
2003 LIL’ ABNER
2003 HIP HOP HOLIDAY
2002 OLIVER
2002 STOMP THE SCHOOLYARD
2001 THE PRODIGAL SISTER
2001 THE GOOD NEWS
2000 POSITIVELY US
2000 ANNYMAE & ASBURY
2000 GREASE
1999 A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
1999 WESTSIDE STORY
1998 HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME
1998 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
1997 A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
1997 THE WIZ PRODUCTIONS
AGC is a non-profit organization.
We welcome donations and sponsorships. Your contributions will be tax deductable.
Sponsor a student today!
Federal Tax Exempt ID No.
30-0330862
WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long
before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One born with Emerald-green skin, smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the WICKED Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Sponsorship Package.pdf
Washington Blvd Performing Arts Center.pdf
AGC T Shirt - Youth Small
$15
AGC TShirt - Youth Medium
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"Wicked" The Untold Story of the Witches of OZ is coming soon! Stay tuned for show dates and times. Click here to learn more about the show and other upcoming events. We hope to see you there!
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