Thursday, September 13, 2012
The performing arts school outgrew another location, so it moved north again and added a black box theater
Brian Littrell of the Back Street Boys was on hand recently to help open RISPA's new 11,000 square foot facility in Milton across from Alpharetta Country Club East and Crooked Creek subdivision. RISPA offers ballet, jazz, acting, voice, musical theater and other facets of the performing arts. It first opened in downtown Alpharetta next door to Smokejack, but soon outgrew that space. A move north to Main Street Walk allowed for its first expansion, but after a few years they also outgrew that space. Now RISPA is in an 11,000 square foot facility, with different size studios and rooms for all types of dance. Thsi larger space also allowed RISPA to add a 3,000 square foot black box theater, complete with permanent, state-of-the-art LED …
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-84.269575
14155 Highway 9 N, Milton, GA
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Ethan Wexler was "discovered" as a newborn as having perfect pitch. Today he'll be on stage at the Fox Theatre as Pugsley in "The Addams Family."
The Fox Theatre was in all its splendor Tuesday evening for the opening of Theater of the Stars production of “The Addams Family.” But not just another production opening, it was homecoming for Cumming resident and Lakeside Middle schooler Ethan Wexler. For the past six months, Wexler, a company member at RISPA in Alpharetta, has been touring nationally as the understudy for Pugsley, the stoic faced, deadpan and often-overshadowed son of Gomez and Morticia Addams. Wexler, who previously lived in Johns Creek, and now Cumming, was "discovered" as a newborn as having perfect pitch. Now 11-years-old, the young artist has been acting since he was five years old. Growing up, all of his play has involved performance art whether he was …
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660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
The Fox Theatre
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
North Fulton Community Charities needs Alpharetta and Milton residents to Have a Heart this month.
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Have a Heart month continues for the benefit of North Fulton Community Charities today, with a dance fitness class and a sub shop donating proceeds to the organization. RISPA holds a Zumba Class today from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at its North Main Street location. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. Drive up GA 9 to the Target-Kohls shopping center and you'll find Firehouse Subs, which is donating 10 percent of sales to NFCC. (You can also visit the Roswell store at the intersection of GA 9 and Mansell Road.) NFCC is trying to raise $200,000 this month in Have a Heart month to keep its operations running as it meets the needs of families struggling with financial difficulties.
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480 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA
RISPA
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Firehouse Subs
13087 Highway 9 N, Alpharetta, GA
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
RISPA held it's 5th Annual Holiday Show at the Milton Center Theatre.
Saturday evening marked the third and final performance by the students from RISPA - the award winning performing arts company. This year, the performance was "Broadway Style." Students performed to songs such as "Annie," "You Raise Me Up," "All I Want for Christmas," You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," "Bust a Move," and many more. The audience enjoyed 33 stage performances in all.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
The performing arts school takes to the stage at Old Milton Theater in Milton Center.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
The fifth annual RISPA Holiday Spectacular will be held Friday and Saturday at the Old Milton Theater in Alpharetta. Students in the performing arts school wil be performing Broadway-style song and dance numbers, duets, solos and vocal performances just right for the season and for the family. The theater is in Milton Center, the old Milton High in downtown Alpharetta that's now home to Independence High. Call 678-620-3500 for ticket prices, or send email. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Saturday's shows will be at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
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Independence High School
86 School Dr, Alpharetta, GA
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Gabriela Piscopo
9:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
It is so great to be part of the RISPA family. My daughters all attend this great performing art school and I love how it is helping them to be more self confident, sensible persons while developing their talents. It's a great place for kids. more ›