ALCHEMY ARTS ACADEMY
A collective of acting excellence committed to both the creative and personal growth of young artists, equipping them with the skills needed to pursue theatre professionally. A3’s unique, holistic approach to education provides one-on-one mentorship, promotes diversity, and empowers the next generation of actors and technicians.
ABOUT
Alchemy Arts Academy (A3) seeks to become the premier educational program in Las Vegas for young artists who are committed to developing their theatrical skills. A3 works to connect artists with industry professionals from Las Vegas and beyond, encourages its artists to explore challenging content, and pursues excellence in all forms of creativity. A3 is committed to diversity, acceptance, and inclusion, actively seeking to reduce and or eliminate any barrier that would keep an artist from realizing their full creative potential. In seeking to honor that commitment, A3 works to ensure that tuition does not present such a barrier to interested artists. As it continues to grow, A3 plans to foster relationships with the school district in order to facilitate educational opportunities for anyone who is interested. Art is for everyone and everyone is an artist.
SEASON
It's A Wonderful Carol, Actually by Darcy Lawrence
Director: Hannah Hines
Dates: December 5th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, and 15th
Performances: 8 (two performances on each Saturday)
It's A Wonderful Life meets The Play That Goes Wrong. A fast-paced and witty comedy filled with references to Christmas classics from It's A Wonderful Life to A Christmas Carol.
Bang, Bang, You're Dead by William Mastrosimone
Director: Sean Critchfield
Dates: June 14th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st, 22nd
Performances: 8 (two performances on each Saturday)
Bang Bang You're Dead is a one-act play by William Mastrosimone that addresses the serious issues of school violence, bullying, and the emotional turmoil experienced by teenagers. The play centers on a high school student, Josh, who has committed a school shooting and is haunted by the memories of his victims. As the play unfolds, Josh is confronted by his actions and the irreversible consequences of his violence. The play was originally written to raise awareness about the dangers of unresolved anger and the importance of empathy and communication among young people. Unfortunately, this play remains relevant to current events, as school shootings and youth violence continue to be pressing issues worldwide. With increasing concerns about mental health, the influence of social media, and the prevalence of bullying, Bang Bang You're Dead serves as a poignant reminder of the need for proactive measures in addressing these problems.
Untitled Devised Piece
Director: Joel Ruud
Dates: September 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, 28th
Performances: 8 (two performances on each Saturday)
A 2-3 episode format, script in hand, live recorded radio play, including live Foley, devised by and with the students who will collectively write the script.
STAFF
Hannah Hines
Founder
Artistic Director
Mentor
Hannah Hines is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Alchemy Arts Academy. In 2022, Hannah graduated college with degrees in theatre and ministry, and later that year, she and Sean worked to get this program started. While teaching, Hannah focuses on Meisner and Hagen. Hannah is also a performer, stage manager, and director, having worked as such in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Monterey. More than anything, Hannah seeks to ensure that the artists who are in her care leave this program trusting their instincts, talent, and undeniable worth.
Sean Critchfield
Founder
Artistic Director
Mentor
Sean Critchfield is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Alchemy Arts Academy, a teen theater educational company partnered with Vegas Theater Company. Sean is an actor, educator, and director based in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a professional actor, he has made his living as a performer for over 20 years. He has worked in venues throughout the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, working with companies such as Poor Richard's Players and Royal Productions. Some notable professional Las Vegas credits include Merlin in Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur hotel
and, currently, The Interstellar Storyteller at Particle Ink! in the Luxor Hotel. Outside of Las Vegas, he has performed professionally with the Utah Shakespearean Festival and other companies throughout the country as well as abroad in Australia, China, and Japan. He is also an accomplished director, with directing credits spanning popular Shakespeare titles such as The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, and Taming of the Shrew; comedies such as Greater Tuna; dramas such as Zoo Story and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; and musicals such as Assassins and Last Five Years. His biggest passion, however, is teaching. Sean has a long history in theatrical education, most often coaching his students in the Chekhov and Strasberg methods. His experience includes adult, high-school, and college-level theatre instruction, as well as private coaching and the presentation of workshops throughout the country. He has also had the pleasure of teaching Shakespeare with Utah Shakespearean Festival and performing multiple seasons with their educational tour.
Joel Ruud
Technical Director
Mentor
Joel Ruud is the technical director for A3. Believing that experience is one of life’s best teachers, Joel has done his best to collect cool jobs around the world from sailing to building to driving trucks. A graduate from the Rainbow company, and active member of the Vegas theatre community, he’s been working on both sides of the curtain for more than two decades. Above all else, Joel’s aim at A3 is to enlighten our artists to their own power and that of their community.
Riley Cohen
Mentor
Riley Cohen (she/her) is a Las Vegas-based scriptwriter, lyricist, director, performer, and proud A3 mentor. Her work as a writer has been showcased at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Vegas Theatre Company, Stages in Houston, Green Room 42, The Smith Center, New York City Center, and more. As an educator, Riley values personal connection and equitability with an emphasis on text analysis and originality. Ultimately, she takes playing pretend and making believe very seriously!
TUITION TIERS
For Artists - four sessions per week of classes and rehearsals, one on one training, yearly headshots, guest speakers, and master classes
For Artists - four sessions per week of classes and rehearsal, one on one training, yearly headshots, guest speakers, and master classes.
For Parents - cast and crew signed program for next show, two reserved seats of your choice for one performance of the next show, and name in next program
*At this tier, you unlock tuition at $175 a month for another artist
For Artists - four sessions per week of classes and rehearsal, one on one training, yearly headshots, guest speakers, and master classes.
For Parents - cast and crew signed program for next show, four reserved seats of your choice for one performance of the next show, name in next program, two complimentary tickets to one performance of the next show, and video thank you from the cast and crew.
*At this tier, you unlock tuition at $150 a month for another artist
For Artists - four sessions per week of classes and rehearsal, one on one training, yearly headshots, guest speakers, and master classes.
For Parents - cast and crew signed program for next show, four reserved seats of your choice for two performances of the next show, name in next program, four complimentary tickets to one performance of the next show, video thank you from the cast and crew, pre-show onstage photos with your artist, and social media community spotlight.
*At this tier, you unlock tuition at $125 a month for another artist
For Artists - four sessions per week of classes and rehearsal, one on one training, yearly headshots, guest speakers, and master classes.
For Parents - cast and crew signed program for next show, four reserved seats of your choice for two performances of the next show, name in next program, four complimentary tickets to one performance of the next show, video thank you from the cast and crew, pre-show onstage photos with cast and crew, social media community spotlight, $50 Amazon gift card after the next show closes.
*At this tier, you unlock tuition at $100 a month for another artist
VENUE
Vegas Theatre Company is located in the Art Square building at
1025 South 1st Street #110
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Rest assured, there is ample parking in the lot right off Art Way.
Our box office opens half an hour hour prior to show time.
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