College of the Sequoias Performing Arts

Have you seen our three-part series, LOOKING AHEAD, OUR EYES WIDE OPEN, yet? The culmination of an eight-week collaboration between 25 COS students, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni, this devised video project seeks to answer the question, "How can we build a better world in these divisive times?" You can watch Episode 3: Rage - a 16-minute exploration of how intolerance affects us all - by clicking the video below. And don’t forget to #VOTE this Tuesday! Make your voice heard!

If you haven’t had a chance to see our newest production, the three part video series, Looking Ahead, Our Eyes Wide Open, you can watch Episode 1: I AM right now! It’s a 20-minute ode to community. And don’t forget to #VOTE this Tuesday! Make your voice heard! https://m.youtube.com/watch

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the premiere of Looking Ahead, Our Eyes Wide Open. The three individual episodes are now available for streaming through YouTube at the playlist below. If you enjoy them, please like, comment, and share, but mot of important of all: Make sure you VOTE this coming Tuesday if you haven't already submitted your ballot!!!

Eight weeks ago, twenty-five students, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni from the College of Sequoias, in Visalia, CA, came together to discuss how to build a better world. Together, this diverse group of artists conceived and produced three interconnected short films.... Though facilitated by the COS Theatre Arts Department, these episodes represent THEIR perspectives, THEIR hopes, and THEIR incredible hard work and dedication. We invite you to join us this evening, Friday October 30, on the COS Performing Arts YouTube Channel for the premiere. Episode 1: I AM Premiering Friday, October 30 at 7:00pm Episode 2: STICKS & STONES Premiering Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm Episode 3: RAGE Premiering Friday, October 30 at 8:00pm

I am so proud of my students at College of the Sequoias! They inspire me every day. We will keep singing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHoXLJiUK1U

TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER ONLINE TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA! Get it done at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ LOOKING AHEAD: OUR EYES WIDE OPEN, a three-part video project, launches online Sunday, November 1! Keep an eye on this page for updates!

COS Dance Department Testimonial: Bella Rodriguez Cuevas has not only graced our department with her beautiful dancing but her choreography. She was my student, a dance team member, and a choreographer for both dance concerts and my assistant in the COS musicals (Bullets Over Broadway and Evita). She has recently transferred to Cal State Fullerton as a dance major. Bella it was a joy having you for as long as I did in our department. I wish you the best of luck today and always. Love you!

Testimonial Time: COS Dance Major, Gabe Moya, telling us about his experience in our dance department. Gabe has not only excelled in our department as a dancer/performer but as a choreographer. He hopes to transfer to Fresno State. Gabe - I have enjoyed working with you and watching you grow all these years! I hope we will be back in our beautiful studio and have many more great experiences! Keep creating and sharing your talent!

This is a great read! We are so proud of our students who are working to create art for our community.

We kick off this project in two days, but it's still not too late to get involved! Email [email protected] for more information!

An Informational ZOOM Forum will be held Thursday, September 3, at 6:00PM!! All interested parties are encouraged to contact Professor Chris Mangels at [email protected] for an invitation to the forum or more information.

And here is are 2020-2021 COS Dance Team! Staying safe, healthy, and powerful! GO GIANTS!!!