Arts & Mentoring Project Presents Disney’s MOANA Jr.

Arts & Mentoring Project brought Pipestone and the surrounding communities its second, summer program for our area’s youth. This year, we used Disney’s MOANA production as the vehicle to provide a classroom to teach kids and students all areas of theater. We partnered with a traveling exhibit that made it’s way to Pipestone called We…

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30th Birthday Party…Tea. Cake. Booze.

It’s not every day you get asked to photograph a 30th birthday party. A 30th birthday party that includes cake, a tiara, booze, tea with Disney’s Miss Potts & Chip, sparkling confetti and the adorable lug that is Prince Boji. My friends are a high priority, even with requests that require a second take. I…

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The Color of Friendship

I think I had one of the most rewarding & magical afternoons today. Given the circumstances and uncertainty in today’s world, it was refreshing to photograph a group of girls who share a strong bond and friendship. Things are so very desolate and still right now, and the emotion and energy these girls exhibited in the front of the camera was palpable.

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Arts & Mentoring Project Presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr.

Enrich. Educate. Experience. Prior to the musical performances of Disney’s The Lion King Jr., the kids participated in a Summer Arts Camp for 2 weeks. During this time, we brought in 3 guest clinicians (Billy Wilburn, Rebecca Bailey & Josh Sheldon) and worked through the Lion King Experience curriculum to introduce them to the fundamentals…

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Calumet Players “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

It was such a pleasure to work on another show. This cast was phenomenally talented. They worked flawlessly as an ensemble, and stunning as soloists. Our audiences at the Pipestone Performing Arts really enjoyed this production – I think the trip down memory lane with 50’s and 60’s pop music was a treat for many.…

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