Performing Arts Boosters
PABC
Who We Are
The Sussex Academy Performing Arts Booster Club (PABC) is a nonprofit organization of parents, students, faculty, alumni, and community members committed to promoting excellence in Sussex Academy’s music and theatre programs.
What We Do
We voluntarily help to enrich the experience and foster the success of our student performers through a variety of fundraisers and activities during the school year. Funds raised help support our choir, band, theatre productions and other school-wide initiatives.
Membership Information
If you have a passion for Band, Choir, or Drama, and ensuring the success of Sussex Academy students that participate in these activities, please come join us! Dues are your time, ideas, & energy! There are several opportunities for volunteerism throughout the school year and into summer! It is so much fun to spend time with these talented kids!
Officers:
President: Chana Fitzkee – parent of 6th and 8th grader
Vice President: Nicole Sachs – parent of 8th grader
Treasurer: Monica Yenovkian – parent of 7th, 8th and 10th grader
Secretary: Amy Adamcik – parent of 8th and 11th grader
Sussex Academy Theatre
- Middle School directed by Mr. Jerry Birl, gerald.birl@saas.k12.de.us
- High School directed by Mrs. Erin Bobby, erin.bobby@saas.k12.de.us
- Middle School past productions include: Into the Woods Jr., Suessical the Musical Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Annie Jr., and Shrek Jr.
- Student directed past productions include: The Wizard of Oz and Get Smart.
- High school past productions include: Sally Cotter & the Censored Stone, An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, Legally Blonde: the Musical, The Crucible, Beauty & the Beast, Lend Me a Tenor and Fiddler on the Roof.
Sussex Academy Band
- Led by Mr. Jerry Birl, gerald.birl@saas.k12.de.us.
- Meets Tuesday after school to prepare for winter and spring concerts.
- More advanced music is learned to cultivate the continued appreciation of music in older students.
- Students are encouraged to audition for county and state music festivals.
Sussex Academy Chorus
- Led by Mr. Jerry Birl, gerald.birl@saas.k12.de.us.
- Meets Monday after school to prepare for winter and spring concerts.
- Emphasis is placed on correct vocal productions in a variety of musical styles.
- Students are prepared and encouraged to audition for Sussex County Honors choir and Delaware All-State Choir
MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE
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“Shrek the Musical Jr.” cast members (l-r) Aidan French, Max Oliva and Sammy Pasmore as the Three Little Pigs. |
“Shrek the Musical Jr” cast members (l-r) Sam Yenovkian as Donkey & Drew Fitzkee as Shrek |
HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
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“Legally Blonde: The Musical” cast member Kyra Cutsail |
“Fiddler on the Roof” cast rehearsal |
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“Beauty & the Beast” cast members (l-r) Ellyes Baghouli, Kyra Cutsail & Wade Stout |
“Fiddler on the Roof” |
CHOIR
2017 Sussex County Jr Honors Choir
2017 Winter Concert
2018 Sussex County Jr. Honors Choir
Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2018
New This Year… JAZZ BAND!
(details to come)
UPCOMING EVENTS
- PABC Logo Contest
- $50 Cash Prize!
- Entry Deadline October 17, 2018
- Submit entry to homeroom teacher
- Christmas Fundraiser at DogFish Head
- Select students will perform on the big stage
- 10% of food & drink proceeds will be donated to PABC
- Silent Auction
- 50/50 Raffle