Lois Hunter has a very long history with LACHSA, in fact she has been at LACHSA for 33 years. She became Chair of both the Theatre and Dance Departments in 2001, and when the departments split in 2007, she chose to continue as the Chair of the Theatre Department and has been there ever since.

Gretchen Parlato, who will be performing at LACHSApalooza on May 30, is a three-time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and a proud LACHSA graduate. She took time out of her busy schedule to let us ask her a few questions. During our interview, she told us that LACHSA is where she found her artistic community and

As the Technical Director for the Design & Production CTE program within LACHSA's Theatre Department, Liz Czypinski's dedication and passion for this growing Interdisciplinary Arts program can be seen at every level of its exemplary arts instruction. The program serves as a vital training ground for students pursuing careers in technical theatre, design, and production

Ulises Bella, LACHSA Music ’93, is one of the founding members of the LA-based rock band Ozomatli, one of Los Angeles’ most vibrant and culturally expressive bands. You can see them live at LACHSApalooza on May 30th at the Greek Theatre! They are celebrated for their genre-blending sound, political consciousness, and electrifying live performances. Beginning

LACHSA is excited to welcome Dr. Evan Williams as the new Chair of its Dance Department. Dr. Williams brings a wealth of experience to LACHSA Dance both as a dancer and a physical therapist. He was born and raised in London, England and started dancing at age 12. Upon graduation from The Royal Ballet School in 1990, he

LACHSA alumni prove that LACHSA is worth every investment. This month's featured alum, Anthony Anderson, lives the motto "born to create" every day. Anderson came back to his creative home recently to host the LACHSA Foundation's 40th Anniversary Gala. He was part of the inaugural class at LACHSA--one of the first students to ever attend the school. He recounted

LACHSA alumni are everywhere you turn and prove that LACHSA is worth every investment. LACHSA is a creative home, a fertile, innovative training ground for those who were born to create throughout LA County. Jordan Patterson '20, the soulful singer-songwriter captivating audiences with her raw emotional depth and genre-blending sound, traces her artistic roots to

Meet Kyle Denman, the new Fashion Design teaching artist in the Visual Arts department. He started at LACHSA last semester, and brings his award-winning design sensibility and humanitarian vision into the classroom, inspiring the next generation of fashion creators. He has already brought his fashion design student artists from LACHSA to LA's Fashion Week! Denman

Miles Elliot graduated from the LACHSA Theatre Department in 2019 and just landed a role as a series regular on the series School Spirits. After attending University of Michigan, he moved to New York City, where he is based currently. Miles was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule shooting in Vancouver to speak

Erica Robson, Director of the Musical Theatre Program, is also a proud LACHSA alumna herself, graduating from the Dance Department in 1995. She's been teaching at LACHSA now for 25 years! She has also been a working dancer, actress, teacher, award winning director/choreographer in the field of performing arts for more than twenty-five years. Her film credits