Arts Archives - New Hope Academy

The Crucible

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Jack Attack

New Hope Academy presented Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” on November 18 and 19 at the Yardley Community Centre in Yardley, PA. The talented cast and crew performed the classic drama, which tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials. The NHA Drama department would like to thank everyone involved in the production, as well as the dedicated family, friends, and faculty who attende...

Winterfest 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by Tim Simmons

On Friday, December 6, the talented students of New Hope Academy participated in the school’s annual Winterfest at the Yardley Community Centre. Emceed by NHA Director Dave Kennedy, the acts highlighted the various talents and capabilities of students from both the Yardley and Doylestown campuses. The show opened with NHA’s small choir singing Ed Sheeran’s “I Don’t Care,” u...

Winterfest 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Tim Simmons

On Friday, December 7, the talented students of New Hope Academy participated in the school’s annual Winterfest at the Yardley Community Centre. Emceed by NHA Director Dave Kennedy, the acts highlighted the various talents and capabilities of students from both the Yardley and Doylestown campuses. The show opened with NHA’s select choir The Hopetones singing The Beatles’ classi...

NHA’s Dance Team

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Tim Simmons

NHA's Dance team Crew 6 took on the #blackpantherchallenge earlier this summer. Choreographed by English teacher Ebony Crosdale and Spanish teacher Carly Reiss, this routine features African-inspired dance moves with modern flair. #wakandaforeverCrew 6 is one of NHA's many student clubs. The club was formed last year to perform at our annual Springfest talent show. The students...

Summerfest 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy held its annual SummerFest at its Yardley campus on Thursday, August 9th, 2018. SummerFest traditionally features the students who are involved in the Extended School Year (ESY) program. The show opened with a version of Jethro Tull’s “Cup of Wonder,” performed by Joe Markley. Next was Julianna Ciarrocchi singing Panic at the Disco’s “This is Gospel.” Up next w...

NHA presents Footloose

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Tim Simmons

The talented students of New Hope Academy performed the musical “Footloose” on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, NJ. “Footloose” tells the story of a small, old-fashioned farming community whose traditional ways are challenged by its younger residents, especially after a new kid moves to town. Featuring such songs as “L...

NHA Presents Blithe Spirit

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy proudly presented Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” on October 27th and 28th, 2017 at the Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, NJ. The talented cast and crew performed the comedy, which tells the tale of novelist Charles Condomine, who, while hosting a seance at his home with his second wife Ruth, unwittingly summons the spirit of his dead wife, Elvira. Unfortun...

Behind the Scenes of RENT

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Tim Simmons

The extraordinarily talented students of New Hope Academy performed the musical “Rent” on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Yardley Community Centre. A story of friendship, forgiveness, and love, “Rent” centers on seven friends living in New York City who struggle with living honestly and creatively in a world that often requires conformity. Backed up by the equall...

New Hope Academy presents: RENT

Posted on May 8, 2017November 8, 2017 by Tim Simmons

Senior Season Kickoff 2017

Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy held its annual Senior Season Kick-Off Ceremony on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Seniors, their parents/guardians, and many of NHA’s staff gathered together at the Yardley campus to celebrate this exciting time of year. Kathy Rosso-Gana, president of NHA, welcomed everyone and promised that the rest of the year was going to fly by; before the seniors would know i...