In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

The “Legacy Studios” is an EdTA troupe serving New Haven Academy, a high school in the NHPS system with a diverse student population.

It is the goal of the drama program at NHA to Educate, Enrich, & Inspire each and every student while pursuing the core values of our school; Think Critically, Be Responsible, & Get Involved.

As a program we look to push boundaries and produce meaningful and relevant works of art. We will present pieces that resonate not only with our students, but also reflect our community. To achieve this we will produce 7 productions a year, that includes 2 full length plays, a full length musical, student showcases and much more.

At NHA we offer 3 sections of Drama Classes; Intro to Drama (I2D), Technical Theater, & Advanced Drama. These classes are performance based and students will showcase what they've learned throughout the semester during Town Meetings, Showcases, Drama Performances, & more.