Join us for four shows with itty bitty bites & BIG laffs in the APA Studio Theater (black box behind the auditorium)
Laugh hysterically as the cast speeds through all of Greek Mythology in Jay Hopkins and John Hunter’s THE ILIAD, THE ODYSSEY, AND ALL OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN 99 MINUTES OR LESS. This is our annual show benefiting the APA Theatre Department. The absurd destinies and the goofy characters are presented lightning-bolt fast with hysterical results and it’s secretly educational. Plus, have you ever dreamed of spending time on the historic stage of the HBUHSD Auditorium? Guests who arrive early will enjoy delightful light bites and the enchanting melodies by MMET Pop, performing just for you before the play begins.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Join us for four shows with itty bitty bites & BIG laffs in the APA Studio Theater (black box behind the auditorium)
Laugh hysterically as the cast speeds through all of Greek Mythology in Jay Hopkins and John Hunter’s THE ILIAD, THE ODYSSEY, AND ALL OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN 99 MINUTES OR LESS. This is our annual show benefiting the APA Theatre Department. The absurd destinies and the goofy characters are presented lightning-bolt fast with hysterical results and it’s secretly educational. Plus, have you ever dreamed of spending time on the historic stage of the HBUHSD Auditorium? Guests who arrive early will enjoy delightful light bites and the enchanting melodies by MMET Pop, performing just for you before the play begins.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig, SHREK THE MUSICAL is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure from the sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire and featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori.
Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek, an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. APA’s Musical Theatre, Orchestra, Technical Theatre, and Costume Design students look forward to having you experience this fantastic tale!
SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone 212-541-4684 Fax 212-391-4684 www.MTIShows.com Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig, SHREK THE MUSICAL is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure from the sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire and featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori.
Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek, an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. APA’s Musical Theatre, Orchestra, Technical Theatre, and Costume Design students look forward to having you experience this fantastic tale!
SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone 212-541-4684 Fax 212-391-4684 www.MTIShows.com Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Set in 1943 Los Angeles during the Zoot Suit Riots, APA Acting, Technical Theatre, and Costume Design present this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as it places the star-crossed lovers in a city divided by culture and conflict. Romeo is the son of a white Navy family stationed in LA, while Juliet is a proud Chicana from the Capulet family, deeply rooted in the zoot suit–wearing Pachuco community. As racial tensions and violence escalate between servicemen and Mexican American youth, their forbidden love becomes even more dangerous. Amid prejudice, pride, and protest, the two must choose between loyalty to family and the transformative power of love in a time of war.
Set in 1943 Los Angeles during the Zoot Suit Riots, APA Acting, Technical Theatre, and Costume Design present this reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as it places the star-crossed lovers in a city divided by culture and conflict. Romeo is the son of a white Navy family stationed in LA, while Juliet is a proud Chicana from the Capulet family, deeply rooted in the zoot suit–wearing Pachuco community. As racial tensions and violence escalate between servicemen and Mexican American youth, their forbidden love becomes even more dangerous. Amid prejudice, pride, and protest, the two must choose between loyalty to family and the transformative power of love in a time of war.
11/14-15 HBUHSD Historic Auditorium, 11/19 Studio Show in APA MMET TV Studio
PLAYLIST 2025 is a big rock ‘n’ roll concert filled with the latest creative work from our APA MMET Popular Music and Media students premiering original music and music videos, paired with the best in contemporary music! Also involving APA’s Technical Theatre and Costume Design departments, this is an entirely student-curated show that speaks directly to their generation, all while upholding the same high entertainment standards you have come to expect from APA.
PLAYLIST 2025 is a big rock ‘n’ roll concert filled with the latest creative work from our APA MMET Popular Music and Media students premiering original music and music videos, paired with the best in contemporary music! Also involving APA’s Technical Theatre and Costume Design departments, this is an entirely student-curated show that speaks directly to their generation, all while upholding the same high entertainment standards you have come to expect from APA.
APA’s Dramatic Production Department presents the annual 10 Minute Play Festival where student playwrights and directors will premiere their original exploratory 10 Minute plays accompanied by creative work from APA’s Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre Departments.
Please be advised that these dramatic student works-in-progress may contain sensitive content and mature themes.
APA’s Dramatic Production Department presents the annual 10 Minute Play Festival where student playwrights and directors will premiere their original exploratory 10 Minute plays accompanied by creative work from APA’s Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre Departments.
Please be advised that these dramatic student works-in-progress may contain sensitive content and mature themes.
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 2025: HOLIDAYS ON THE SILVER SCREEN
DEC 12-13
FRI @ 7PM, SAT @ 2PM, 7PM
HBUHSD Historic Auditorium
Join us for the 2025 Sounds of the Season: Holidays on the Silver Screen, celebrating the holiday season around the globe and it might even include snow! The APA Orchestra will perform iconic music from films, television, and stage, featuring artists from all APA pathways (Acting, Costume Design, Dance, Dramatic Production, Media, Musical Theatre, Popular Music, Orchestra, and Technical Theatre). ! The Saturday show is extra special because it is the annual benefit concert for the EEFA (Educational Enrichment Foundation for the Arts) which supports APA as well as the vibrant arts programs offered by the HBUHSD feeder middle schools.
Join us for the 2025 Sounds of the Season: Holidays on the Silver Screen, celebrating the holiday season around the globe and it might even include snow! The APA Orchestra will perform iconic music from films, television, and stage, featuring artists from all APA pathways (Acting, Costume Design, Dance, Dramatic Production, Media, Musical Theatre, Popular Music, Orchestra, and Technical Theatre). ! The Saturday show is extra special because it is the annual benefit concert for the EEFA (Educational Enrichment Foundation for the Arts) which supports APA as well as the vibrant arts programs offered by the HBUHSD feeder middle schools.
THURS 6PM/7PM, Fri 6PM/7PM, SAT 1PM/2PM & 6PM/7PM, SUN 1PM/2PM
APA Studio Theater (black box)
Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
A benefit for the APA Musical Theatre department
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's beloved musical masterpiece JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a re-imagining of the Biblical story wherein charismatic Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, navigates a whirlwind of betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately rises from rags to riches, conquering Elvis-inspired Pharaoh's heart and reuniting his family under a sky of dazzling colors. This captivating musical blends catchy tunes, belly laughs, and heartfelt moments, making it a perfect adventure for the entire family.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
A benefit for the APA Musical Theatre department
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's beloved musical masterpiece JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a re-imagining of the Biblical story wherein charismatic Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, navigates a whirlwind of betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately rises from rags to riches, conquering Elvis-inspired Pharaoh's heart and reuniting his family under a sky of dazzling colors. This captivating musical blends catchy tunes, belly laughs, and heartfelt moments, making it a perfect adventure for the entire family.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
Experience the past, present, and future of movement in APA’s faculty-choreographed dance concert FUSION 2026! APA’s talented dancers will bring to life the vision of the Academy’s dance mentors as they display a dizzying blend of works covering the complete spectrum of dance. FUSION 2026 will move you!
Experience the past, present, and future of movement in APA’s faculty-choreographed dance concert FUSION 2026! APA’s talented dancers will bring to life the vision of the Academy’s dance mentors as they display a dizzying blend of works covering the complete spectrum of dance. FUSION 2026 will move you!
First Christian Church HB (FCCHB) 1207 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
A Benefit Show for APA’s MMET (Music, Media, Entertainment, Technology) Pop/Media Students.
Continuing MMET's longstanding tradition of Beatles concerts, this year will showcase THE BEATLES STORY 1966 as a chronology of everything the Beatles did that year, most notably the classic LP Revolver. The show also features a performance of Brian Wilson’s masterpiece from 1966 that inspired the Beatles to create Sgt. Pepper’s: The Beach Boys Pet Sounds.
A Benefit Show for APA’s MMET (Music, Media, Entertainment, Technology) Pop/Media Students.
Continuing MMET's longstanding tradition of Beatles concerts, this year will showcase THE BEATLES STORY 1966 as a chronology of everything the Beatles did that year, most notably the classic LP Revolver. The show also features a performance of Brian Wilson’s masterpiece from 1966 that inspired the Beatles to create Sgt. Pepper’s: The Beach Boys Pet Sounds.
The musical HELLO, DOLLY! with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, is an adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again. This production showcases the outstanding talents of APA’s Musical Theatre, Costume Design, Orchestra, and Technical Theatre students. HELLO, DOLLY! Is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
The musical HELLO, DOLLY! with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, is an adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again. This production showcases the outstanding talents of APA’s Musical Theatre, Costume Design, Orchestra, and Technical Theatre students. HELLO, DOLLY! Is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
CREATIVE FORCES is a tour de force of APA student creativity! This benefit performance is directed and produced by APA Dance students, who have overseen every aspect of the show: from choreography and rehearsals, to showbills, lighting, and scheduling.
A Benefit Show for APA’s Dance Department
CREATIVE FORCES is a tour de force of APA student creativity! This benefit performance is directed and produced by APA Dance students, who have overseen every aspect of the show: from choreography and rehearsals, to showbills, lighting, and scheduling.
APA’s Dramatic Production Department presents the annual One Act Play Festival where student playwrights and directors will premiere their original exploratory plays. For the ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, the original plays will showcase each students’ work in a single, solitary act and are accompanied by creative work from APA’s Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre Departments.
Please be advised that these dramatic works-in-progress may contain sensitive content and mature themes.
APA’s Dramatic Production Department presents the annual One Act Play Festival where student playwrights and directors will premiere their original exploratory plays. For the ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, the original plays will showcase each students’ work in a single, solitary act and are accompanied by creative work from APA’s Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre Departments.
Please be advised that these dramatic works-in-progress may contain sensitive content and mature themes.
Sink your teeth into this comedic play by APA Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre students! Blend Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale with Monty Python, Mel Brooks, and The 39 Steps and you get Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s Dracula: COMEDY OF TERRORS. This play is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud wordplay romp. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing to find the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Sink your teeth into this comedic play by APA Acting, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre students! Blend Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale with Monty Python, Mel Brooks, and The 39 Steps and you get Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s Dracula: COMEDY OF TERRORS. This play is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud wordplay romp. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing to find the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
In the bygone era before the internet and content streaming, people first heard new music on the radio and occasionally saw their favorite artists on broadcast television. Then came the dawn of Cable TV and with it the promise of over 100 channels of content. When MTV started broadcasting in the summer of 1981, music fans had a new way of appreciating their favorite music - visually. The artists suddenly had to rely on not just their musical abilities, but they had to be photogenic too. The concept turned the music business on its head and for the next two decades, new hit artists and songs were mostly made on television. Music Television. Presented by APA’s MMET Popular Music, MMET Media, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre Students.
In the bygone era before the internet and content streaming, people first heard new music on the radio and occasionally saw their favorite artists on broadcast television. Then came the dawn of Cable TV and with it the promise of over 100 channels of content. When MTV started broadcasting in the summer of 1981, music fans had a new way of appreciating their favorite music - visually. The artists suddenly had to rely on not just their musical abilities, but they had to be photogenic too. The concept turned the music business on its head and for the next two decades, new hit artists and songs were mostly made on television. Music Television. Presented by APA’s MMET Popular Music, MMET Media, Costume Design, and Technical Theatre Students.
Join us in the orchestral celebration of the year at the APA Orchestra’s Fanfare! The orchestra ensembles will perform not only timeless music from the history of the orchestral world, but will celebrate living composers, new works, and the creativity of our student performers and ensembles. From guest artist collaborations to student-led performances, this will be an evening of celebration showcasing the talents and skills of the incredible APA Orchestra students!
Join us in the orchestral celebration of the year at the APA Orchestra’s Fanfare! The orchestra ensembles will perform not only timeless music from the history of the orchestral world, but will celebrate living composers, new works, and the creativity of our student performers and ensembles. From guest artist collaborations to student-led performances, this will be an evening of celebration showcasing the talents and skills of the incredible APA Orchestra students!
Here’s your chance to get up close to APA’s exquisite costumes at OFF THE RACK: A COSTUME FASHION SHOW curated and presented by APA’s Department of Costume Design students.
Here’s your chance to get up close to APA’s exquisite costumes at OFF THE RACK: A COSTUME FASHION SHOW curated and presented by APA’s Department of Costume Design students.
(sin·er·jee) / noun. 1. Combined action or operation 2. A mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct participants 3. A mainstage dance show of spectacular movement and dedicated dancers. The APA Dance Department will captivate audiences with a thought-provoking showcase of mesmerizing movement and groundbreaking collaborative numbers choreographed by APA faculty, special guests in its presentation of SYN•ER•GY 2025! Treat your friends, family, and colleagues to this jaw-dropping, high-octane show!
(sin·er·jee) / noun. 1. Combined action or operation 2. A mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct participants 3. A mainstage dance show of spectacular movement and dedicated dancers. The APA Dance Department will captivate audiences with a thought-provoking showcase of mesmerizing movement and groundbreaking collaborative numbers choreographed by APA faculty, special guests in its presentation of SYN•ER•GY 2025! Treat your friends, family, and colleagues to this jaw-dropping, high-octane show!
