Did you ever wonder why OCSA shows are so much better in quality by high school standards? In this episode, Alex and Lannea give us a backstage and onstage look of what life is like for an OCSA student. They share some details around what shows they have performed, what kind of training they receive to ace their roles, and how all that helps to make OCSA shows world-class. Join in and get a glimpse of what life is like in a theater conservatory from the first-person accounts of two budding artists who practically live there.

We've talked about the arts and theater and the performances here at OSCA, but for today's episode, Lannea and Alex get into what the academic side of OSCA looks like. From skill-level-based classes, and unique grading systems, to subjects and electives, the two hosts have got you covered. Plus, find out about which academic teams you can join and the fun school events you can look forward to each year.

It’s Pride Month! For this episode, Lannea and Alex discuss OSCA Pride and the different activities available to celebrate The LGBTQ+ Community. The two dive deeper into discussing sexuality and the acceptance of different identities in society and why the education-based culture in OSCA makes it such a welcoming space for people in the community. From the school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance that Alex is a part of to including pronouns in self-introductions at school, learn how OSCA encourages and empowers its students to be who they are. Also, watch out for our corner with Laney, where she shares some Dad jokes to boost your serotonin. Stay tuned!

Lannea and Alex give a breakdown on the many OCSA Instagram Accounts, both official and student-made. From student activities, basic info, clubs, confessionals, ships, memes, even liminal spaces, they’ve got you covered. Also, get your dose of serotonin from Laney as she shares some confessions from one of the OCSA Instagram accounts. To find out more, listen in and get the 411 on must-follow accounts!

The Orange County School of the Arts is home to many conservatories. This can obviously lead into a bunch of stereotypes for each conservatory. Lannea and Alex explore the different stereotypes in the school. Discover all the stereotypes from the chaotic Visual Art student to the quiet but cool Instrumental student. Find out what Lannea and Alex are when it comes to their specific stereotype. They even go through the stereotype of an OCSA student. Lannea and Alex also talk more about the lottery system and what being a lottery kid means in the school. Is it a good thing or a bad thing, listen in to find out. Learn more about the school and its stereotypes in today's episode of Art School Insiders. 

OCSA, or the Orange County School of Arts, is an award-winning arts school founded in 1987 by Dr. Ralph Opacic. From a small after-school arts program, it has grown into one of the premier arts schools in the nation. Today, Lannea and Alex talk about the admissions process at OCSA and share their experiences going through admissions and getting accepted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their friend, Laney, also pops in to talk about Cookie Monster!