St. Johns County Center for the Arts at SAHS, 3205 Varella Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL (2026)

04/17/2026

SJCCA THEATRE PRESENTS… The Curious Savage 🧸

A fantastic opening night for SJCCA Theatre! After a very massive 2-day technical difficulty, thank you to SJCSD, SAHS Administration, and for lending us your lighting console. As they say, the show must go on! Bravo to the cast and crew of The Curious Savage. If you missed last night- you still have a few chances to see the remainder of our run on Saturday and Sunday!

The Curious Savage by John Patrick is a warmhearted and witty comedy that celebrates kindness, imagination, and the courage to be oneself. Presented by SJCCA Theatre at St. Augustine High School, the play follows Ethel P. Savage, a wealthy widow whose generosity and free spirit clash with her greedy stepchildren. In their attempt to control her fortune, they place her in a mental institution known as the Cloisters.

At the Cloisters, Mrs. Savage meets a group of residents who are labeled “unusual” by society but reveal themselves to be sincere, compassionate, and deeply human. This gentle and humorous setting becomes a place of healing and self-expression, where creativity and individuality are encouraged rather than suppressed. In contrast to the cold ambitions of the outside world, the Cloisters highlights the importance of empathy, acceptance, and emotional well-being.
Blending clever humor with heartfelt moments, The Curious Savage includes thoughtful discussions of mental health while reminding audiences that kindness and understanding matter more than wealth or status.

Show Dates:
April 18 at 3pm
April 18 at 7pm
April 19 at 3pm

Tickets are 15$ for adults and 10$ for students. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

We can’t wait to see you! 🎭✨

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04/09/2026

“I’d say- those who gamble on people, and invest in kindness-those who doubt that position means privilege, or that manners mean morals. And, of course, the rebels with no fear of failure.”

We’re thrilled to bring The Curious Savage to our community! A witty, heartfelt story that explores kindness, connection, and what it truly means to belong. Full of humor, compassion, and unexpected depth, this show reminds us of the beauty in embracing others—and ourselves. 🧸💛

Our production opens next week, and we couldn’t resist sharing a few rehearsal moments that capture the spirit and connection within our incredible cast and crew. Come support these dedicated theatre artists and celebrate the final show of our season 🎭✨

Show Dates:
April 16 at 7 PM
April 18 at 3 PM & 7 PM
April 19 at 3 PM

Tickets: can be purchased online or at the door.

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03/22/2026

Hello SJCCA Community! We have a very important announcement from Mr. Brown regarding our new SJCCA Dance Director 🎉🩰✨

‘Dear SJCCA Dance Community,

It is with great excitement that I share some exciting news with our SJCCA family. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Macy D***s as the new SJCCA Dance Program Director at St. Augustine High School.

Ms. D***s is truly one of our own. A proud SAHS and SJCCA alumn from the Class of 2020, she developed her passion and talent for the arts right here on our campus. During her time at SAHS, Ms. D***s thrived in our arts program under the leadership of Kaila Schippani, Jeff Dodd, and Anthony Romeo. She was a standout leader in SJCCA Chorus, Musical Theatre, and Dance, and she was also an original member of the “The Collective”—helping to shape the very program she will now lead.

Following graduation, Ms. D***s continued her artistic journey at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music. While at Belmont, she demonstrated the same entrepreneurial spirit and leadership we saw in her at SAHS by founding the university’s first competitive dance team, the Belmont IGNITE Dance Team.

Ms. D***s comes to us highly recommended by members of the national arts community as well as by current and former members of our SJCCA staff, and we are thrilled to welcome her back to the Yellow Jacket Family. Her passion for the performing arts is matched by her commitment to students. She believes deeply in creating a rich educational experience that prepares young artists for success—whether their future lies on the stage, in front of a crowd, behind the scenes, or in any path they choose to pursue.

At the same time, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Kaila Schippani for the tremendous work she has done building and elevating our SJCCA Dance Program. Her leadership helped establish a strong foundation that will continue to benefit our students for years to come.

There is something special about welcoming home one of our own. Ms. D***s represents the very best of the Total Yellow Jacket Experience—a student who grew, led, and succeeded within SJCCA and is now returning to pour that same passion back into the next generation of performers.

Please join me in giving Ms. Macy D***s a warm SJCCA and Yellow Jacket welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter with our dance program.

S.W.A.R.M. Together,
Travis Brown
Principal
St. Augustine High School’

03/22/2026

SJCCA THEATRE takes on Florida State Thespians Mainstage! 🎭✨

We had the privilege and honor of bringing World Builders to the TECO Black Box in the Straz Center for Florida Thespians. What an absolute whirlwind living with this performance this year. This story is so important and resonates with anyone who watches it.

Choosing this play was an intentional decision to challenge both the cast and the audience that watches. World Builders is not a typical production. It doesn’t offer easy answers or neat resolutions. Instead, it demands empathy, vulnerability, and imagination. In a time when discussions around mental health are growing—but still often pushed to the margins— It was vital to expose our students, and our audiences, to a piece that doesn’t shy away from the complexity of the human mind. This play explores mental health not just as a diagnosis, but as a deeply personal, lived experience—one that affects the way we love, create, and understand ourselves.

Thank you to our troupe, Troupe 2863, for supporting your peers, helping build the set, striking the set, working together, and being the biggest fans! We are a community 🌏✨💜

Thank you to for selecting our production to perform. We are grateful to the whole MainStage committee for the time and valuable critique you give our students to keep improving in their craft. We have had the best time, and these are memories that they will cherish for a lifetime!

We hope everyone who came to see the production last night enjoyed it, this production has been a labor of love and dedication since we had auditions for it in May. From the technicians to the understudies, and our main cast who spent endless amounts of hours living and breathing this script- thank you.

“My world creates feelings and passion and life. It’s a living thing” 🌏

Love, Max and Whitney

03/14/2026

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS 🎭✨

Come support SJCCA Theatre on March 14, 2026, at 6:30pm.

We have a Thespian Showcase of all State Selected Pieces that will be representing Troupe 2863 followed by our state selected performance The Actor’s Nightmare 🎉

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door! Link in Bio! Make sure to come and support before you go on your vacations for Spring Break!

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02/14/2026

Fall in Love at She Loves Me at St. Augustine High School 💌❤️

Looking for the sweetest way to spend your Valentine’s Day? 💐 Come cozy up with us this evening at 7 PM at St. Augustine High School! Whether you’re bringing your Valentine, your best friends, your family — or just treating yourself — there’s no better place to be than surrounded by laughter, music, and a little bit of romance.

She Loves Me is a heartwarming romantic comedy set in a 1930s European perfume shop, where two feuding coworkers have no idea they’re secretly falling in love as anonymous pen pals. With delightful characters, witty humor, and swoon-worthy songs, this feel-good musical is guaranteed to leave you smiling.

🎟 Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
Purchase online or grab yours at the door!
Can’t make it tonight?

Join us for our final performance tomorrow at 3 PM!

Come make memories, share some laughs, and celebrate love with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🩷✨

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02/13/2026

CONGRATS ON A GREAT OPENING NIGHT! 💌✨❤️👏🏼

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SJCCA Musical Theatre presents… She Loves Me ❤️💌

It’s time to fall in love with our winter musical!
Happy Opening to our incredible cast and crew — we are so proud of the dedication, heart, and talent that have brought this charming romantic comedy to life on stage.

💌She Loves Me is a warm and witty musical about two feuding perfume shop clerks who are unaware that they are anonymous pen pals falling in love. Filled with humor, heart, and soaring songs, this beloved classic reminds us that love can bloom in the most unexpected places.

📅 Performance Dates:
February 13 at 7:00 PM
February 14 at 7:00 PM
February 15 at 3:00 PM

📸 Photo Credit: Milo Davis Photography

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02/05/2026

💌A look inside the rehearsal room for our Winter musical, She Loves Me 🎭

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Our winter musical She Loves Me is shaping up beautifully. Our talented cast has poured their hearts into bringing this charming, romantic comedy to life. The story follows two feuding shop clerks who have no idea they’re secretly falling for each other as anonymous pen pals. With its elegant score, clever humor, and warm, timeless spirit, the show celebrates the magic of unexpected connection and the joy that can blossom in the most unlikely places.

Tickets are on sale to the public NOW!
$10 for students | $15 for adults
Performance Dates:
• February 12th at 7:00 PM
• February 13th at 7:00 PM
• February 14th at 7:00 PM
• February 15th at 3:00 PM

Join us for an evening of laughter, music, and heart. You won’t want to miss it! 🩷

Directed by Missy Schmotzer
Assistant Directed by Emily Panek
Music Directed by Jeff Dodd
Technical Direction by Jillianne Tamillo
Production Stage Manager- Heidi Miller
Deck Stage Managers- Lindy Gay / Nolia Seward
Scenic Charge Artist- Olive Ferreira

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01/15/2026

TICKET SALES ARE LIVE 💌❤️

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We’re excited to announce that public ticket sales for SJCCA Musical Theatre’s upcoming winter musical, She Loves Me, are officially live starting today!

The show will be performed in the auditorium at St. Augustine High School, allowing us to welcome a larger audience back for this wonderful production. We encourage families and friends to join us in supporting our talented students on stage. This is our first performance back in the space and we want packed houses- please share with your families, friends, neighbors, and community!

She Loves Me: Directed by Missy Schmotzer, with music direction by Jeff Dodd and technical direction by Jillianne Tamillo. The production features Elijah D’Elena as Georg Nowack, Kaitlyn Warrell as Amalia Balash, and Hannah Miller as Ilona Ritter, along with many more talented SJCCA students.

Performance Dates and Times:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM

About the Show: Set in a 1930s European parfumerie, She Loves Me tells the charming and romantic story of two feuding coworkers who unknowingly fall in love through anonymous letters. Filled with humor, heart, and a beautiful score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, this timeless musical explores the excitement and vulnerability of love, friendship, and finding connection in unexpected places. The story has inspired beloved adaptations such as The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail.

We’re incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work your students have put into this production and look forward to sharing this heartwarming theatrical experience with you.

Thank you for your continued support of SJCCA Musical Theatre.

01/05/2026

SJCCA Announces Auditions for 2026–2027 School Year
Auditions to Be Held January 21, 2026, at St. Augustine High School

St. Johns County, FL — The St. Johns County Center for the Arts (SJCCA) is pleased to announce auditions for the 2026–2027 school year, taking place on January 21, 2026, at St. Augustine High School.

SJCCA provides advanced arts training for high school students across St. Johns County, offering specialized programs in both the performing and visual arts. Students interested in auditioning must register through HAC and book an audition slot, both of which will become available on January 5, 2026. Complete audition details, requirements, and booking information can be found at www.sjcca.org.

SJCCA programs include:
Visual Arts (2D, 3D, and Digital Design)
Chorus
Band
Dance
Guitar
Theatre
Musical Theatre
Technical Production

Audition requirements and expectations vary by program. Students and families are encouraged to review all audition guidelines and prepare accordingly by visiting the SJCCA website.

About SJCCA: The St. Johns County Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School is a premier pre-professional program designed to cultivate and enrich students with a deep passion for the arts. This rigorous and dynamic program prepares students for college and career paths in the arts by offering advanced training and hands-on experience in disciplines such as visual arts, theater, dance, and music. With a focus on both technical skill and creative expression, the center fosters an environment where aspiring artists can refine their craft, build a professional portfolio, and develop the confidence needed to pursue higher education or a career in the arts. The program serves as an invaluable resource for students seeking to elevate their artistic abilities to a higher degree.

St. Johns County Center for the Arts (SJCCA) is located on the campus of St. Augustine High School at 3205 Varella Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

For more information, visit www.sjcca.org.

12/09/2025

A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented SJCCA Guitar students for their beautiful performance at the Luminary! Under the direction of Dr. Dotson, our students continued the cherished tradition of performing at this special community event, filling the evening with music and holiday spirit.

We are so proud of their dedication, musicianship, and the passion they bring to every performance. Their commitment keeps this tradition alive and showcases the strength of our SJCCA arts community.

12/09/2025

❄️🎨 Celebrating Our Winter Art Showcase! 🎨❄️

What an incredible night for our SJCCA Visual Arts Department! Last week, we debuted our new Visual Art Wall for the SAHS community. Led by the amazing Mr. Cabrera (Digital Design), Mr. Mittelstadt (2D Art), and Mrs. Stanek (3D Art), this year’s Winter Art Showcase was a huge accomplishment and a true celebration of student creativity.

We love seeing SAHS students walking through the halls, taking in the stunning artwork and supporting their fellow Yellow Jackets. Their talent, passion, and hard work shined brightly throughout the showcase!

Thank you to our teachers, students, and families for making this event so special.

Stay tuned for more highlights—and be sure to mark your calendars for our Spring Art Showcase on May 1, 2026!

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