Metro School of the Arts’ Academy Celebrates Its 5-Yr. Anniv!

In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Metropolitan School of the Arts Academy students and alumnae performed an anniversary showcase, called Tributes, that honored three decades of music at Metropolitan Academy’s black box theatre in Alexandria, Va. Go to www.metropolitanarts.org for information about the Academy.

Tributes, a production performed by 36 Metropolitan’s Academy students, also included a talk from Metropolitan alumnae about how the Metropolitan Academy has impacted their current careers in the arts and beyond. An anniversary luncheon was also held for donors, industry professionals and college representatives as well.

The Metropolitan Academy also launched its first annual giving campaign, Feed The Passion Of Young Artists to support its general operations and student services, already raising $77,000 toward its $100,000 goal. The Feed The Passion Of Young Artists fundraising campaign allows Metropolitan’s private performing arts program to be more accessible and affordable for those students in need.

“We’re so grateful for the support our parents, our board and our community for championing Metropolitan’s Academy for the past five years,” said Melissa Dobbs, executive director and founder of Metropolitan School of the Arts of Alexandria, Va. “We’re honored to be able to allow so many performing arts students the space, training and academics they need to take their skills to the next level,” said Dobbs.