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The King's Academy, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence with a Top-5 Nationally-Ranked Fine Arts Program, recently performed the high school premiere of "Newsies" on its main stage in the Page Family Center for Performing Arts. Starring senior Kyle Martin (Jack Kelly), senior Chris Pappas (Crutchie), senior Clay Hider (Davey), and sophomore Olivia Cornett (Katherine Plumber), this musical is said to be one of TKA Theatre Co.'s best.
TKA’s Conservatory of the Arts, a two-time American High School Theatre Festival award-winning fine arts program, is led by Mr. David Snyder (Artistic Director, Musical Theater, Department Chair), Mr. Nathan Adams (Vocal Arts), Mrs. Cathy Higgins (Dance- Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz), Mr. Douglas Gawriljuk (Dance- Ballet and Modern), Miss Sarah Fahey (Theatre Arts), Mr. Brad Majzner (Stagecraft), Mr. David Skinner (Instrumental Director), Mr. Wes Lowe (Assistant Band Director), Mr. Patrick Clifford (Strings), Mrs. Macey Norton (Video/Digital Arts), Mrs. Lauren Moxey (Visual Art), Mrs. Stephanie Grasso (Elementary Choir, Woodwinds), and Mrs. Robin Phillips (Piano).
More information about The King's Academy is available at www.TKA.net and www.TKAFineArts....
Copyright, The King's Academy, Inc., 2018. All rights reserved.

[@KS-bo6tq]

She’s FIFTEEN how is that possible

[@gracejennings9034]

i mean she does go to an arts school

[@anasofiacordero4926]

No way 😱

[@jamielee9027]

really?

[@SillyKnight7]

... I'm fourteen and I got casted as katherine in this musical...

[@gretakotasek3938]

I know it’s amazing. My drama teacher just asked me to do this AS A FIFTH GRADER for a solo.🤯

[@maytiPaTd]

this girls is broadway material

[@micahelliott8929]

I'm sorry, but WHO ON EARTH IS THIS??? She is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@TKAWPB]

Thanks, Micah. She's Olivia Cornett and she was only a sophomore when she appeared in Newsies. Stay tuned for more stellar performances to come!

[@macaronweasley8100]

YO WHO THE EFF IS THIS WHY DO YOU WRI- Help. Now. Please.

[@macaronweasley8100]

@Jenna's Antennas p l s

[@tristanschulbaum801]

​@@macaronweasley8100 Ain't no way

[@And1RaeSilv]

@@macaronweasley8100LIKE YOUR RUNNING OUT OF TIMEE

[@carlichristenson7853]

I love the emotions she's giving while she sings this song. Her facial expressions are on point. The "oh you poor boys" put a smile on my face! The way she delivers the lines such as "let's pray it does" impresses me- you can tell that this actress knows what she's doing when it comes to Cathrine's role. Her excitement as she talks about herself being there when they make front page is evident, and she's so cute when she gives that little happy laugh. I hope this actress goes on to do more productions in her life. I'd love to see what she does next and where she goes from here. She could be really successful one day!

[@existing-human-]

Not to mention the "He's the face of the strike, what a face" part where her face flips emotions in a split second was very impressive as well!

[@jamessmith1274]

She could go do this role on Broadway right now. She is fantastic!! Wow

[@loganrowan3620]

I agree she is fantastic at the role, but the song on Broadway is a lot faster, so it's hard to tell whether she'd be able to conquer it then

[@alicap_235]

She’s honestly so amazing?? She captures Katherine so perfectly, her voice is so beautiful, uGH SHE’S SO GOOD

[@collectively.unconscious]

i can't be the only one who read the description and was S H O O K when i saw the artistic director's last name was snyder?????? also the dance teacher's last name is higgins?????????????? the irony, i can't

[@AnnabethChase-nl6jr]

Now I’m gonna spend my entire summer doing vocal exercises and gaslighting myself into thinking I’m a soprano so I can audition for this role that I’m not going to get 😁

[@octaviameadows1486]

Omg, she's such an incredible actress! She captures Katherine's character amazingly well! Her voice is lovely too!

[@firstnamelastname613]

Oops I meant to watch tka newsies but instead I watched a broadway show.. happens all the time 🤦‍♀️

[@jimmyz3892]

Yeah it like redirects me too

[@firstnamelastname613]

jimmy z what’s that mean

[@lilymata9931]

Meaning that she would rather watch this than the broadway version

[@totalkacount3019]

it means it goes directly into this Broadway vid 😜

[@tami.41]

@@firstnamelastname613 it means it's as good as Broadway

[@lauradenadai8915]

She preformed this beautifully this is one of my favorite songs ahh😄

[@isabelgisb5630]

Anyone else love the way she sings the word "happens" Oh, and her entire performance?

[@gretabrown7285]

This is incredible. I hope I’m half this good at her age. Girl, you are doing amazing things with your voice. Major props!!!

[@florencebuck9492]

I’ve watched this video dozens of times because I just love what she brings to the character. She seems to be more confident and sassy then the original which I really enjoyed seeing. Keep up the good work

[@mirandajorgens]

This is beautiful!! Her choices were so good and true to Katherine’s character!

[@sophiemazal]

its great they made it slower for her so its easier to breathe! INCREDIBLE preformance! that vibrato!

[@ashleydekroon6472]

I find it harder to sing when slower😅 I suck at sustaining notes

[@sophiemazal]

@@ashleydekroon6472 i do to! im used to the faster speed hahah its more challenging for me but i like that

[@mckinley2901]

i need a recording of just the instrumental at this speed. in the original one i can barely take a breath !!

[@GabiHannah1]

her highlighter is popping

[@huburgalula4031]

I wish there was a conservatory of arts academy in my country as well. I'm crying

[@hcrsa1]

Olivia Cornett is the perfect and a beautiful choice of the role of Kathryn plumber she sang this song beautifully well and she’s also very talented and thank you tka for putting newsies together with mr Snyder’s awesome casting

[@kakiytjarone8415]

Oh my goodness! She sounds so similar to Kara when she belts. Make me listen to both of them singing the same thing while blindfolded, I wouldn't be able to tell who is who!

[@natbathebat]

Literally chills. This is SO SO SO GOOD. Like WOW.

[@zielle3121]

She's just as good as the broadway Catherine!!

[@angieandjessica6010]

Not quite no hate but the broadway version is ten times faster :)

[@jonathanbias4506]

Easily the best part about this show

[@j.k5840]

The camera work too but this song performed is so professional!! I believe she worked hard to find her character as Katherine. I’ll be waiting for her to be in Broadway soon!

[@rememberthisbruh120]

This is the best adaptation yet!

[@emilyandersen4415]

She is so talented! I love her enthusiasm!

[@katrealz]

I agree and your pfp is my computer background at school XD

[@CassandraDeWitt]

She must go to broadway! She is amazing!!!

[@deanapplegate5750]

Wow, the tempo is soooo slow. Interesting take on the song! I love hearing different versions of the same song

[@jimmyz3892]

Wow. Her voice

[@blahkayonaFriday]

Play at 1.25, Idk why they slowed down all the songs in this show :(

[@nezzun0494]

Why does she look and act like Annabeth Chase here tho!?😭

[@tiaraduarte8903]

How in the world did this happen?! SHE'S EXTRODINARILY AWESOME. How the heck is she that good?. My sister: you should be an actress. Me: *watches this* *in thought* how in the world can I be an actress after watching this???.

[@alannasincere494]

She is so talented

[@kateburns9011]

How is she a sophomore? She’s amazing!

[@tylerb7075]

WOW A QUEEN

[@Campopadic]

Tyler B she reminds me of Mrs Morgan from our small town of Grover’s corner

[@juliasuiterviolin]

I got the last line of this song stuck in my head the other day and couldn't remember which musical number it was, and I'm so happy that rabbit trail led me here -- such an enjoyable and character-rich performance!

[@Elle-ve6iq]

i got to join our school’s advanced english program and rn we’re doing journalism i swear i cant write shit so the “write what you know but i dont know” i relate so much to

[@snowwriting]

2:58 we can see here that she got off a bit early and there's still (what half a note?) left but she hid it so naturally OMG SHE'S MY IDOL

[@nimshithaw5790]

I looove her acting!! Its so good! She really puts all the strengh in it

[@HisJoy7]

This is amazing!! I'm auditioning for her in three days, any tips?? .... I'm kinda of nervous I can belt that last high note (F5) but sometimes it's shaky. Also any tips on her character?

[@micahweeks9459]

Don't know how you did on your audition, but as for the belt, core support and building up your breath. You need to keep taking in more air than you need in the passages leading to that belt so that you are thoroughly oxygenated when the time comes to belt. Then, contract every muscle in your abdomen. Seriously. Like you're doing a crunch while holding a fifty pound weight. Crunch! Grrr! Suck in air like you're sucking it through a straw. Fill your body up with air fast but make sure it feels like you are filling from the stomach up. Then keep those muscles contracted but relax the throat, mouth, and face. Open wide. Let it rip. I know it sounds like a lot, but done enough times in practice and it becomes second nature. And the first time you nail it you'll probably find out that your voice has some headroom you didn't know was there.

[@Ana.Eclipse]

How’d you do? I’m auditioning for her in 15 days lol

[@boorish8354]

Guys did any of you get Katherine 0.0

[@Ana.Eclipse]

@@boorish8354 lmaooo I actually got ensemble unfortunately buttt I’m really excited to do this play and maybe get a line in the future

[@boorish8354]

@@Ana.Eclipse oh :( I auditioned yesterday, we find the cast results on Tuesday! I would honestly settle for ensemble tho it sounds like so much fun!!

[@daisywalker7548]

Points for the emotions. Good job girl. You'll be famous one day.

[@happinesstappy]

wow, she's so good!

[@macycotton6748]

Wow! So much memory! So many words! She kept in time, sounded beautiful and THE CHOICES SHE MADE WHILE DOING ALL THAT WERE INCREDIBLE! Pure talent. 👏👏

[@marziapanggaming]

She is a great singer and actoress one of my favorite performances of this song good job on this! ♥️😊

[@MajorLooser]

im 13 and im singing this. im so scared! im glad i got the role but im so scareeeed! >

[@baileyhudson9495]

Next year my school is doing newsies, I think my best friend will get Catherine, who ironically is also named Olivia lmao

[@paulbalfour2769]

She is amazing very hard song to do she is flawless

[@izzyk9-]

This is incredible you GO, girl I love her so much! She has a brilliant voice along with some serious acting chops 👏🏽

[@addie2818]

Omg her voice is amazing

[@eliseeng1709]

1:19 is me every day

[@selbywhitehead9578]

The entire cast is probably backstage jumping up and down silently screaming

[@ickygamerboy8267]

she’s so good wow!!

[@kayleeholt0712]

At my school the girl who played kathryn was like 14 and she did so so so good

[@norakhalilian]

omg. I really hope I can get to her level!!! She's so talented!!!

[@kevin8712]

0:50 Don't mind me, I'm just leaving this here.

[@viviantalmag3751]

She is sooooooooo good. OMG

[@JessGilardi]

She is So good ❤❤❤❤ I so jelly 😮

[@irasharma2153]

... I have no words! It's AMAZING!!

[@seniaan]

Any ideas for an audition cut of this song?

[@klc2834]

Senia Antigua first verse last chorus: Write what you know so they say all I know is I don’t know what to write or the right way to write it this is big lady don’t screw this is not some little vaudeville I’m reviewing Poor little kids versus rich greedy sour pusses ha it’s a cinch it could practically write itself and let’s pray it does cuz as I may have mentioned I have no clue what I’m doing Give those kids and me the brand new century and watch what happens. It’s David and Goliath do or die the fight is on and I can’t watch what happens. All I know is nothing happens if you just give in it can’t be any worse than how it’s been and it just so happens that we just might win so whatever happens let’s begin Of course you could cut some out

[@MrJacobley]

“A girl that’s a girl who is she is that even legal” better than broadway

[@evamaloon1920]

She preformed this amazing

[@poes_poems]

Oh my gosh she is amazing

[@emilybrogan6844]

Her face at 0:59 though lol

[@seanfan1500]

Channeling Kara but also adding your good, better take on the character. Well done! Amazing! Edit: Performed as a sophomore?! Wow-

[@manasabadagowni]

She has the best voice

[@nicolej4649]

wow! shes incredible!

[@kateorourke6390]

The girl who sang this at my school was SO GOOD!!!

[@susannalinshalm5638]

Her expression is just... wow....

[@HjmkkoUhhhnmk-yv3xq]

One of the best Kathrines I have ever seen in this show.

[@olivia5841]

She would make a fantastic Glinda the good witch 😭😭😍😍😍

[@sydneykrogh3059]

This song looks so exhausting and she did it amazingly ❤

[@itsladydee7476]

Omg I know I wanted to do it for an audition and I’ve been having to practice breath techniques and all the vibrato 🤦🏾‍♀️😭

[@guilhermelopez490]

Shes so good, why its soooo slow?

[@maylieallen8919]

This girl 😂 this girl is GOING to be a broadway STAR!!!!!! must be nice 😂 😂

[@sophlovesbassett]

I LOVE YOU OLIVIA CORNETT

[@rosem9569]

she is fantastic

[@Lulu_beachy123]

Newsies callbacks tomorrow, cast list posted on Saturday! I really hope I get Catherine. Does anybody have some tips?

[@Michelle-fz7wm]

She’s brilliant! What a splendid performance!

[@arianaseegars6732]

She was great and I love that she was still acting throughout the song that can be difficult

[@dela2612]

Is it on a slower tempo than the original one? Just wondering, I loved it!!

[@MelissaNiederkorn]

So much slower! Completely loses the racing thoughts that the song is supposed to capture happening within Katherine. Don’t get me wrong, the actress here did a fantastic job, and should be super proud! A sophomore apparently - just wild! It’s certainly a lovely and different take on the character - but it made her job a lot easier than those that do it at the original tempo.

[@padmeamidala3331]

This is amazing!!

[@ThePercyJacksonDude]

Why did they slow down the tempo of all the songs? It takes all the excitement out of it.

[@evancarlson1634]

Speed 1.25 is perfect

[@suzyhalterman1136]

i'm katherine in the newsies jr version in pagosa and i definitely didn't do as good as you.

[@Slimejewels]

I did a lay on newsies and the girl playing Kathrine did such a good job and she was 12/1a🤯

[@TheatreLover-c3r]

She’s amazing! How does your school have such talented people?

[@abi-greenaway]

Wished Olivia Henley played this part she’s incredible

[@alexabell5004]

Yeah but this one did amazing too!

[@jamielee9027]

wonderful!

[@jamesbrixey8102]

This is excellent

[@brandigaulin6082]

I’m actually playing Katherine in my school play😂😂

[@TKAWPB]

Awesome. Break a leg!

[@petcraz2417]

2:30 Me when I am writing and realize something... 😂

[@bonk2057]

SO POWERFUL!!!!

[@MJL_Aquarius]

Love it but no one can beat Kara Lindsay’s ❤

[@steveeichner8439]

She's 15.

[@laurasoper8961]

I love the song!

[@gregmcdonald8962]

Fantastic!...LOL, I'm so dumb though, I've only just seen the show for the the first time this week and didn't know the name of the song; I clicked the video thinking some kind of mishap would occur, HAHAHA!

[@PeytonlWeaver]

My mind is blown.

[@caril.9384]

Wow. Olivia (Katherine) is SLAYING! Her belt is so good! Also, she's doing so well as portraying the blooming crush Katherine's developing. Acting like you're in love is HARD I'm a junior and I still can't belt that well. In fact, I barely can belt!

[@anaknezevic6239]

This is so good

[@raquelDRS5936]

it´s just my impression or this version of "watch What Happens " it's kind of slower ?

[@adammoore1546]

Talent is great. I’ve watched every song from this performance and the orchestra is PAINFULLY slow. Literally at 0.5x speed lol