Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts: Voices Rising, Stars Shining

The Jerry Herman Awards Celebrate Da Vinci Schools again! 

This year’s production of Into the Woods earned two nominations from the Jerry Herman Awards—a prestigious, Tony Awards–style celebration recognizing excellence in high school musical theatre across Los Angeles County.

Da Vinci students shone both on and off the stage during the adjudication process. Elijah Saintlouis (11th grade, DVC) and Koda Guidel (10th grade, DVC) were nominated for Best Lighting Design, highlighting the strength of our behind-the-scenes talent. On stage, Daniel Gutierrez (12th grade, DVC), who portrayed the Baker, was selected as one of just 20 Best Actor nominees (from more than 50 students countywide), advancing to perform in Round 2 at the awards show.

We are incredibly proud of our students and their dedication, artistry, and collaboration. We look forward to cheering on all participating schools at this year’s ceremony on Sunday, May 3 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theater in Hollywood—a celebration of the vibrant talent across our region.

Coming Up Next…!

Turn It Up: Band Bash Brings Student Bands to the Stage

Get ready for Band Bash, Spring 2026! The one-of-a-kind, high-energy, student-run rock concert featuring Da Vinci’s own student bands is back! Taking place on Thursday, May 7th from 4–6pm in the Black Box Theater, Band Bash is all about live music, creativity, and giving students a chance to own the stage.

Expect a mix of genres, electric performances, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere where the community can come together and celebrate student talent. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some great music as we head toward the end of the school year. All Da Vinci high school students are welcome!

"Voices of Da Vinci" Spring Concert: Horizon

Join us on May 21 for Horizon, the Voices of Da Vinci Spring Concert—an inspiring evening centered on this year’s theme of elevation.

For the first time, the concert will feature both High School and Junior Choirs, alongside student soloists, a live band, spoken word, and a range of student-led elements. Audiences can look forward to original arrangements and performances that highlight the creativity, emotional depth, and leadership of our student vocalists.

Held in the Black Box Theater, Horizon: A Night of Sound, Story, and Elevation promises an intimate and powerful showcase of student artistry, voice, and growth.

First Annual High School Theatre Showcase

Join us on Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 PM in the Black Box Theater for the First Annual High School Theatre Showcase—an intimate and celebratory afternoon of both musical and non-musical theatre.

Students from the cast of Into the Woods will take the stage with student-directed solos, duets, and trios of their choosing, alongside four show-stopping ensemble numbers featuring original Broadway choreography. This unique, student-driven format highlights both performance and creative leadership.

The showcase will also feature our Acting Seminars. Students in Children’s Theatre (DVD and DVS) will present their Page-to-Stage pieces inspired by Piggie and Gerald series by Mo Willems, while RISE students will perform a range of monologues and scenes that demonstrate their growth and craft.

Behind the scenes, our student tech and design crews will bring each piece to life through thoughtful visual and audio elements, adding another layer of creativity to the performance.

We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon filled with talent, storytelling, and community—your support and applause make all the difference.

First TK-2 Performance Parlour

Our TK–2 students are hard at work preparing for their very own Performance Parlours! We can’t wait to watch them step into the spotlight and shine as the stars of their own shows on the final day of class in May.

3-8th Grade Spring Theatre Showcase 

Join us on June 6 for the 3–8th Grade Spring Theatre Showcase, featuring our talented students from Connect TK–8! This exciting afternoon will highlight performances from our Tuesday and Thursday Musical Theatre classes, along with our new Wednesday Acting/Improv and Dance classes.

From dynamic scenes to lively musical numbers and creative movement pieces, the showcase celebrates the growth, creativity, and confidence of our student performers.

The performance begins at 4:00 PM in the Black Box Theater—we hope to see you there!