Oakland School for the Arts balances an immersive arts program with a comprehensive academic curriculum, providing students unique opportunities for learning, innovation, expression and personal growth. OSA’s arts and academic programs build discipline and confidence, effectively preparing creative youth to achieve their potential both in and outside of the arts.

'Human creativity is the ultimate economic resource.'  -- Richard Florida

Oakland School for the Arts Presents

LES MISÉRABLES

School Edition Performed Entirely By Students. This is an all school musical with over 80 cast members, 30 technicians & 30 orchestra students!! (140 Students)

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Scottish Rite Auditorium, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA

The musical is based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, an epic story about the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Les Misérables is a social commentary that examines the nature of good, evil, justice, religion, and love. The musical opened on Broadway in 1987 and won eight Tony awards in 1997.
 

Box Offices Hours: Mon–Fri 3:00P to 4:30P now through April 27^th at OSA's 18th Street entrance 

Purchase Tickets:  General - Adults $21, Students & Seniors $16
General Plus - Adults $26, Students/Seniors $21, VIP/Box Seats $36
Group Rates:20+ Tickets purchased receive $5.00 off each Adult General or General plus seat

For online orders, https://www.wepay.com/events/osa-musical

For more information about OSA's Les Misérables, go to www.aptosa.org

Directed by OSA theater faculty Michael Berry-Berlinski and Becky Potter and vocal director Branice MacKenzies, with set design and technical direction from OSA's own Jean Francois Revon. Musical direction from local conductor John Kendall Bailey.

A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schömberg School Edition specially adapted and licensed by Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh 

HURRY!!! Tickets are going fast. (Box Seats nearly sold out)

Do Not Miss This Amazing Experience!

Good news! OSA's 2011-2012 Yearbook is now available! 

Celebrate an amazing school year with the OSA 2011-2012 Yearbook. 

Click this link: http://www.lulu.com/shop/oakland-school-for-the-arts/osa-1112/paperback/product-20116600.html to purchase. Congratulations to our Seniors, and all of our amazing students!

Back by popular demand, a hardcover version is available here: http://www.lulu.com/shop/oakland-school-for-the-arts/osa-1112-hc/hardcover/product-20116595.html

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OSA Presents "Aesop's Fables"

Created by OSA Theatre's middle school students and faculty,  Aesop's Fables is a hig-energy romp through the delightful animal stories we all grew up with.  Revisit time-honored classics like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse" and be introduced to brand new original tales all in an irreverent and high-energy take on these children's classics.  Perfect for kids (and with plenty of nods toward their parents!) this world-premiere play takes place at the best setting imaginable: the Aesop Theatre at Children's Fairlyand in Oakland.  Join us and have your funny bone tickled by frogs, mice, donkeys, dolphins, and more than a few foxes.

SHOWS: May 18 (7pm), May 19 (2pm & 7pm) , and May 20 (2pm)

ASL Interpreted performance: Sunday May 20 (2pm)

Location:   Children's Fairyland, Oakland, CA.  On the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt.   699 Bellevue Avenue  Oakland, CA 94610

Tickets:  $10 for Adults  and $7  for Students and Seniors   Now available at   https://sites.google.com/site/osatheatreboxoffice/aesops-fables-box-office

Questions:   Go to www.oakarts.org or Contact Andy Fullington at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 510-701-1060 

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OSA Theatre's SENIOR SHOWCASE

Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:00 p.m., in the Theatre Room 269.

Tickets: $3/adult; $2/student.

Come join us as we celebrate the Theatre Department's senior class as they reflect on their time at OSA in performance, community service to the school, and beyond!  The seniors explore their artistic work over the course of their school career and reflect and share with us their themes, lessons learned and taught, using projected images, song, monologues and scene work, personal monologues and more!

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May 16, 17, 7pm              All School Musical - Les Mis, Scottish Rite Auditorium
May 18 & 19, 7pm            Middle School Theatre - "Aesop's Fables", Children's Fairyland
May 19 & 20, 2pm            Middle School Theatre - "Aesop's Fables", Children's Fairyland
May 21, 12:45pm             Early Release, 12:45pm
May 21, 5pm                  Board of Directors Meeting, OSA
May 22, 7pm                   Theatre Senior Showcase, Room 269
May 23, 24, 7pm              New Works, Room 269
May 25, 8pm                   Junior/Senior Ball
May 28                            SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day Holiday
May 29, 7pm                   Theatre Awards Banquet, Asian Cultural Center
Jun 1                              Middle School Field Trip
Jun 1-3                           Senior Trip 

OSA was selected as a California Distinguished School by the CDE in 2009.

OSA is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

OSA is a member of the Arts Schools Networks.
OSA is a member of the California Charter Schools Association
OSA is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling
OSA is affiliated with the Music National Service Initiative.