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FIND SAFE HARBOR HERE.

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ABOUT

Newport Harbor Performing Arts (NHPA) is the pathway to the Performing Arts at Newport Harbor High School. We deliver unparalleled excellence in the five core performance arts: Theatre, Dance, Vocal Music, Screen Arts/Film, and Instrumental Music. Our dedicated, professional staff bring wisdom and specialized instruction to our classrooms while preparing students to deliver sophisticated and creative performances. 

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Community and acceptance no matter your background or level of experience is one of the most crucial parts of the performing arts, and we are proud to embrace that here at NHPAA. Whether you are a lifelong performer or just want to try something new, we have a high caliber class, production, or ensemble ready for you!

OUR STAFF

meet the NHPA team!
Andy Julian
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Mr. Andy Julian
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Mrs. Lissa Slay
THEATRE 
PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

Mr. Andrew Hernandez
CHOIR 
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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MarkHopkins

Coach Mac
DANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Mr. John Hoist
TARTV PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

Mr. Mark Hopkins
VENUE MANAGER

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Janice Sykes

Ms. Gabriella Earnhart
NHPA BRAND + COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Ms. Claudia Ion
DANCE TEAM
COACH

Dr. Janice Sykes
THEATRE INSTRUCTOR

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Ryan Linhardt
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Mr. Nick Hobson
SCENIC MENTOR

Mr. Ryan Linhardt
LIGHTING / PROJECTIONS
MENTOR

Mr. Andrew
Nagy

SOUND MENTOR

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Mr. Wes Pohlman
PERCUSSION
INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Caden Kraus
TARTV BROADCAST
COACH

Mr. Angel Montano
COLORGUARD
COACH

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Amanda Linhardt
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Teran Rodriquez
TARTV BROADCAST
COACH

Mrs. Amanda Linhardt
PROPS MENTOR

Mr. Justin Goei
 CHOREOGRAPHER

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Ms. Andrea Birkholm
COSTUME
MENTOR

Ms. Jessica Tan
HAIR / MAKEUP
MENTOR

Mr. Liam Tamura
 VIOLIN
INSTRUCTOR

OUR FACILITIES

Norman R. Loats Performing Arts Center

ROBERT B. WENTZ THEATRE

The Robert B. Wentz Theatre is our state of the art, 500 seat mainstage. It is equipped with an orchestra pit, tech booth, and expansive technical system. This performance space also houses our dressing rooms, green room, costume workshop, and scene shop. It is utilized by all of our departments for various productions and concerts each season.

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BLACK BOX THEATRE

The Black Box Theatre is our intimate 75 seat performance space.  It is equipped with a tech booth and full lighting/sound system. The Black Box is also utilized as a rehearsal space for our Theatre Program throughout the season.

PIANO LAB

Our Piano Lab is the newest edition to the Loats PAC! The space houses 24 electric pianos with headsets for individualized practice abilities and an instructor piano.

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CHOIR ROOM

The Choir Room is fully soundproofed and features 3 tiered risers for optimal choral rehearsals, a concert grand piano, student practice rooms, and a music library. This space is utilized by our Choir Program throughout the season.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ROOM

Our fully soundproofed Instrumental Music room offers ample practice space for our marching band, concert band, and orchestra. It is fully equipped with top of the line instruments, chairs and music stands as well as instrument storage lockers and student practice rooms.

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DANCE STUDIO

The NHPA Dance Studio offers 700 sq ft of rehearsal space for our Dance Program. Features include fully mirrored walls and state of the art marley flooring.

JOINING NHPA

is as easy as...

1.  PICK A CLASS OR PRODUCTION

All NHPA, students are free to join whichever performing arts classes they are interested in. You can choose from our Instrumental Music, Choir, Theatre, TarTV, or Dance disciplines with options to interweave between different electives. This means you could be a full-time Choir student while also taking dance and theatre!* 

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NHPA productions and performance opportunities not associated with a class are open to all who audition (mainstage musicals + plays, open mic nights, etc).

*Subject to schedule availability.

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2. MEET THE REQUIREMENTS 

To enroll in a class or join a production/performance opportunity at NHPA you must maintain good academic standing with all academic courses at Newport Harbor. This means a minimum GPA of 2.0, a well-maintained attendance record, and an "on track for graduation" status. Certain advanced level courses may have more specific requirements than outlined above.

Our productions/performance opportunities may also require concurrent enrollment in a class (ArrieS, Choir concerts, etc.) or an audition (plays, musicals, open mic nights, etc). *

*NOT required for all classes

3. TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR OR AUDITION!

Enrolling in our classes is easy! Some classes require placement auditions and some are sign-up only (no audition required). For the most up-to-date information check out the class offerings and information on each program's page of this website!

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Once you have decided which classes you want to join, you can either email the department director for an audition slot or ask your counselor to enroll in the class. Both sign-up AND audition only classes require you to talk to your counselor about fitting them into your class schedule prior to enrollment.  We can't wait for you to join NHPA!

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*Subject to counselor approval. Performing Arts classes meet throughout periods 1-8 at NHHS.

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Newport Harbor Performing Arts

Norman R. Loats Performing Arts Center

Robert B. Wentz Theatre

600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

949-515-6325

NHHSPerformingArts.com   |  @NHHSPerformingArts  |  NHHSPerformingArts@gmail.com​

©2036 by Newport Harbor Performing Arts

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