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Synopsis: Go behind the scenes to see see how the Performing Arts School orchestrated its latest production: The Addams Family.

Reporter: Luis Zonenberg
Photography: Tim McGuire & Christyana Nansala
Editing: Luis Zonenberg
Shadow & Camera Operator: Jasmine Guevara

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Join us for “Our Students Perform”!

The Latin American Music Center presents the final concert of the Ibero-American Repertoire Seminar, led by Professor Cristina Lucio-Villegas.

Friday, October 30 · 6 p.m.
Ward Recital Hall
348 University Drive NE, Washington, DC 20064

Free admission. Everyone is welcome!

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🎶 The Latin American Music Center-College of Arts and Sciences at CUA presents
OUR STUDENTS PERFORM
Ibero-American Repertoire Seminar
Led by Professor Cristina Lucio-Villegas

A wonderful week of music-making is underway! Our pianists and singers are exploring the richness and diversity of Ibero-American music with distinguished Spanish pianist Cristina Lucio-Villegas.

Join us for their final performance and celebrate this beautiful repertoire!

📅 Friday, October 30 | 6 p.m.
📍 Ward Recital Hall
The Catholic University of America
348 University Dr NE, Washington, DC 20064

#LatinAmericanMusicCenter #OurStudentsPerform #IberoAmericanMusic #CatholicUniversity #CristinaLucioVillegas #PianoMusic #ChamberMusic #ArtSong #Ginastera #Guastavino #Granados #ManuelDeFalla #MaríaGrever #Ponce #Gottschalk #Sorozábal #Obradors

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They're creepy and they're kooky...and they're coming to the Hartke stage! 🖤

Join us for The Addams Family Musical October 22-25! From forbidden romance to family secrets, it's going to be one totally normal night! 🕷️🦇

Tickets available through the linktree in our bio!

#theaddamsfamilymusical #theaddamfamily #musicaltheatre #romeschoolofperformingarts #catholicuniversityofamerica

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As the newly appointed collegiate chapter president, I am super excited and incredibly grateful to be invited along with my Catholic University colleagues to present at the WMTA inaugural conference❤️ This is also the first appearance for our newly formed CUA- MTNA collegiate chapter 🎉🎉 come support us and our fellow music teachers👏👏 @washingtondcmusicteachers @cuamusic @cuaperformingarts

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ALUMINI SPOTLIGHT! "The Rocky Horror Show" at The Monumental Theatre Co.

Congratulations to:
Christian Montgomery (Frank-N-Furter): BM MT ‘14
Madonnina (Mia) Gullo (Swing, Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain): BM MT ‘25
Alexandra Lopez (Phantom, u/s Janet & Magenta): BM MT ‘24
Caz Shegogue (Riff Raff): BM MT ‘19

Also Congratulations to those behind the scenes;
Jimmy Mavrikes (Co-Director, Co-Artistic Director): BM MT ‘13
Meg Bunn (Associate Artistic Director & Casting Director): BM MT ’18
Marika Countouris (Music Supervisor & Music Director): BM MT ‘18
Ryan Sellers (Fight Choreographer): BM MT ‘08
Carson Collins (Marketing Director): BM MT ‘19
Julie Pesak (Associate Producer): BM MT ‘23
Emma Asiano (Social Media Marketing Consultant): BM MT ‘23
Maddy Mustin (PA/Wardrobe Super): BA English, Drama & Media Studies minors ‘23
Lizzy Andrew (Board Member): BM MT ‘18
Emma Hanks (House Manager): BM MT ‘24
Samantha Cernich (Box Office Associate): BFA MT ‘26

Congrats on an amazing run!

#alumnispotlight #rockyhorrorshow #catholicuniversityofamerica #romeschoolofperformingarts

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Here’s what you missed on… OUR FIRST WEEK!

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Jury Spotlight | Dr. Xiaojun Zhang

Bringing a perspective grounded in both piano performance and pedagogy, Dr. Xiaojun Zhang will serve on the Preliminary Round Jury of the 2026 Potomac International Piano Competition.

Dr. Zhang holds a D.M.A. in Piano Pedagogy from The Catholic University of America, with a focus on the connection between performance, learning, and musical development.

Open to pianists ages 4–18 worldwide, PIC provides each participant with professional written feedback from the jury.

Entries close October 15

#potomacinternationalpianocompetition #pianocompetition #pianopedagogy #pianist #classicalpiano

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In the Jury Spotlight | Nolan Alexander Ancil

Pianist and educator Nolan Alexander Ancil joins the Preliminary Round Jury of the 2026 Potomac International Piano Competition.

Currently a D.M.A. candidate at The Catholic University of America, he also teaches at Evergreen Conservatory of Music and is a Steinway Educational Partner.

PIC 2026 is open to young pianists ages 4–18 worldwide, with professional written feedback provided to every participant.

Entries close October 15

#potomacinternationalpianocompetition #pic2026 #pianocompetition #pianists #pianolover

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LEARN ABOUT THE CAST (Part 3 of 3)

Via Forman is an LA based performer & educator. She is so thankful to have a place on stage and the ability to share her talents and passion! Via would like to thank all who have supported her throughout her artistic career! Recent performance credits include; Phantom’s James and The Giant Peach as Spider, YLS Players’ She Loves Me as Amalia Understudy/Ensemble, Cypress College's Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 as Princess Mary Bolkonsky. A Special thank you to all of her students <3

Giovana Watson is a recent graduate of The Catholic University of America with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. She’s been a performer since she was 4 years old. She would like to thank her family for their constant support, especially during this exciting experience.

Camille Beeson is a Concordia University Irvine graduate {Theatre (acting, directing) & English Major} from the mountains of Tucson Arizona. Selected credits: The Addams Family (Alice): Saguaro City Music Theatre. Diary of Anne Frank (Anne Frank), Emma (Emma), Midsummer’s Night Dream (Helena), The Trojan Women (Cassandra), Animal Farm (Squealer): CUI. Cyrano De Bergerac (Roxane), Hiding Place (Betsie TenBoom): BOW Company. Camille is the recipient of ACTF’s Excellence in TYA Award, and was nationally recognized for her performance in Girls Like That. She is honored to be apart of YAP, and thanks God, Anthony, her family, and Concordia for encouraging her to boldly take risks from their foundation of love.

Brandon Swartz is a Colorado-based actor, filmmaker, writer, and singer-songwriter with a passion for character-driven storytelling. He has written and directed multiple independent short and feature films and recently co-starred in the award-winning feature film The Sasquologist. A lifelong theater artist, Brandon performed leading roles in multiple stage productions and has been nominated for awards in both acting and directing. He is excited to be part of the Young Artist Project and to continue growing alongside fellow artists from across the country.

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Last December an unforgettable concert!! Gratitude for this precious opportunity!! Our school has the best talented students and faculty!! Proud to be part of this family!! Footage credit: @ewtnmedia Thanks for capturing this beautiful night!” #vivaldi #classicalmusic #concert

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Last December an unforgettable concert!! Gratitude for this precious opportunity!! Our school has the best talented students and faculty!! Proud to be part of this family!! 🎥 Footage credit: @ewtnmedia ！Thanks for capturing this beautiful night! #vivaldi #classicalmusic #concert

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