MAGENTA PROJECTS & PRODUCTIONS
Cristy Candler Masterclasses are launched in collaboration with Alice Kuo Shippee, an Education Production by MAGENTA CREATORS.
I’ve been very busy over here in the last few months, collaborating with artists, launching brands, producing classes, designing websites, and more! Just wanted to catch everyone up on my latest endeavors:
SEPTEMBER 2024
Anjalé Perrault, Artist + Jewelry Designer
Alice Kuo Shippee, Creative Director
ANJALÉ FINE JEWELRY is launched by Anjalé Perrault, fine art painter turned jewelry designer. Anjalé names Alice Kuo Shippee as Creative Director and soon also takes on Samantha Warner as Marketing Director. ANJALÉ FINE ART & ANJALÉ FINE JEWELRY are merged into one brand and world of ANJALÉ! Anjalé is featured at multiple shows through the fall and winter season, including Miami Art Week.
OCTOBER 2024
Alice Kuo Shippee, Educator
Ask Alice Educational Services continues to support students through the college application process during this busiest of seasons. Alice celebrates her 30th official year as an educator, since doing her her student teaching at Los Altos High School while a masters student at Stanford University in 1994. Supporting high schoolers through her workshops and one-on-one, Alice truly enjoys getting to know each student’s personality, dreams, and goals and helping them to launch into the future! Know a rising junior or senior who you would like to find support for through the college search and application journey? Find out more about Ask Alice here!
NOVEMBER 2024
Anjalé Perrault, Artist & Jewelry Designer
Alice Kuo Shippee, Creative Director/Photographer
ANJALÉ FINE JEWELRY shoots multiple campaigns in Nosara, Costa Rica, during a late rainy season! Using the lush backdrop of the jungle and the golden sands of the beach, photographer Alice Kuo Shippee captures Anjalé Perrault in the full collection of her solid gold, customizable jewelry. The photography is used on the new website, also designed by Alice and built by Samantha Warner.
DECEMBER 2024
Max Shippee, Author
Alice Kuo Shippee, Editor
Max Shippee publishes his debut novel Moonshine: Path of the Raven, a YA fantasy, coming-of-age novel rooted in 1900’s American history. Almost two years in the making, this story “wouldn’t leave me alone,” Max likes to say. It is a unique take on the werewolf and witch genre, blending mystical layers of legend with a young boy’s rite of passage from loss to new life. Alice Kuo Shippee worked closely with Max to edit the novel, and both enjoyed the self-publishing journey immensely. UK designer Tim Byrne created the cover art. Learn all about Moonshine at www.readmoonshine.com (website designed by Alice).
JANUARY 2025
Alice Kuo Shippee, Graphic Designer
Alice continues her design work on two soon-to-be launched websites, www.simplifywithsuzi.com, for professional organizer, Suzi Farr, and www.elizabethgracefloral.com for floral designer Hillary Allbritton. Stay tuned!
FEBRUARY 2025
Alice Kuo Shippee, Graphic Designer
Romance and fantasy writer, Jayci Lee, launches her new website designed by Alice Kuo Shippee, in tandem with her appearance at Romantasy Book Con. Jayci’s new site embodies her sexy, fun spirit while showcasing her entire body of work, celebrating the rave reviews and fandom she has earned over the past five years. A prolific author, Jayci is releasing three new books this year to add to her collection. Come by www.jaycilee.com!
Cristy Candler, Broadway Veteran & Performing Arts Educator
Alice Kuo Shippee, Creative Director/Producer
Broadway veteran and member of the Original Cast of Wicked, Cristy Candler launches her Masterclasses at Southern California schools. At the Crane School in Ojai, Cristy performs for students and shares her wisdom and experience in a Q&A. At Palos Verdes Intermediate School, she not only opens with her inspiring presentation, she also teaches her Triple Threat Masterclass that focuses on acting, singing, and dancing. Cristy watches ensemble, small group, and duet numbers that students are currently working on from Guys and Dolls Jr., and offers specific, high energy feedback. On Day Two, she teaches a Hair & Makeup Masterclass customized for the 1950’s look for the musical. Students came away inspired and more prepared than ever before. Find out more about Cristy’s Masterclasses at www.cristycandler.com (website designed and built by Alice).
MARCH 2025
Guys and Dolls Jr., PVIS Drama
Chauntelle O’Loughlin Producer, Sharon Palmer Director, Laura Whitesides Choreographer, Linda Muggeridge Costumer
Max and Alice Shippee, Parent Supporters
Our family’s passion is the visual and performing arts, so we do everything we can to support our teachers and their productions at our children’s schools. For the past few years, we have volunteered to help in any way that is welcome, and have had the pleasure of working with the most generous teachers and parents at Palos Verdes Intermediate School for their spring musical. This year was yet another wonderful experience! Max got to support rehearsals and set construction, as well as lighting and sound technology. I got to help organize the parent teams and create a fun VIP Experience. The highlight is watching all the students, including our son Zen who played Sky Masterson, shine and perform for packed audiences. Congratulations to all the teachers, families, cast, and crew of GND!
APRIL 2025
Stay tuned for more updates from me & the MAGENTA community!!