The Show Must Go On… Eliot Arts Thrives!
Eliot Arts Magnet is thriving – students are still dancing, singing, creating, performing music, and continuing to deliver joy and inspiration to the community, despite the serious damage their campus sustained during the Eaton Fire. The school community is now co-located at the McKinley campus – and Eliot faculty and partners continue to deliver their best-in-class, innovative conservatory arts program, even introducing new opportunities!
Recently the school partnered with Pasadena Playhouse and the Center Theatre group to perform their spring musical a t the Ahmanson Theatre. For one thrilling night, the students took the big stage and delivered a n amazing performance of Shrek Jr, the Musical.
As Mollie Lief, Eliot Drama/Theater director expressed, “These young artists watched as their community rallied to offer kindness, compassion and generosity. We had the gift o f a benefit performance staged at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre, with support from their production team and the team at Pasadena Playhouse. It’s truly fitting that this show is a fairy tale.”
While Shrek Jr. is n o longer playing at the Ahmanson, the cast will be performing at the school’s upcoming annual Fauxchella on Saturday May 17th! This is a festival style event that will feature music from the school’s Rock Band, Choir, Orchestra, Concert Band, Ma ria chi, Dance, and of course… the cast of Shrek Jr!
The event is free to the public, you can enjoy the performances plus FREE activities like face painting, a costume design fashion show, and bracelet-making! You can also purchase snacks, burgers, hot dogs and popcorn… the school welcomes the whole community!
Join Eliot Arts Magnet and support their young artistic community!
Location: Blair Amphitheater, 1201 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106
Cost: Free
Timing: 12-4:00 pm
Who: All ages welcome
Enjoy: Music, cool merchandise, free activities, and food!
“The Eliot Arts Magnet campus was damaged by the Eaton Fire. Our School community is co-located at McKinley School at 325 S. Oak Knoll St., Pasadena, CA 91101 or visit https://eliot.pusd.us/.”
