Theatre Arts Curriculum Tracks

Performance

The Performance Track provides an immersive exploration of theatre, engaging students with a wide variety of genres, techniques, and storytelling methods.

Each morning, students train in Acting and Voice & Movement alongside peers from the other Theatre Arts tracks. In the afternoons, they customize their experience through Electives that may include:

• Playwriting
• Directing
• Audition Techniques
• Shakespeare
• Viewpoints
• Design
• Improv

Elective offerings vary from year to year based on faculty expertise.

Students also take Text Analysis, Performance Theory, and participate in a Production Crew, helping bring the final productions to life through scenery, costumes, lighting, and more.

Every weekday evening is spent rehearsing a fully staged production with students from all three tracks. Guided by industry professionals, students apply what they learn in the classroom by:

• Building characters
• Exploring physical storytelling
• Collaborating with scene partners
• Working as part of an ensemble

The result is a dynamic, hands-on theatre experience that combines training, creativity, production, and performance.

Stage Management & Design/Tech

The Stage Management & Design/Tech (SMDT) Track puts the creative and technical side of theatre center stage.

Like all Theatre Arts students, SMDT students begin each day with Acting and Voice & Movement, learning alongside peers from the other tracks. Afternoons involve hands-on work in a Production Crew, along with specialized training in:

• Stage Management
• Design Theory

Design Theory also incorporates Text Analysis from a designer's perspective, giving students a deeper understanding of how storytelling informs every aspect of production.

Rather than performing in the final productions, SMDT students serve on a Stage Management team, collaborating with directors, assistant directors, and peers throughout the rehearsal process. Students help bring each production to life and ultimately take the lead in managing all aspects of the show during technical rehearsals and performances.

Through the track, students gain experience in:

• Production leadership
• Collaboration and communication
• Design and technical theatre practices
• Stage management and backstage operations
• Real-world rehearsal and performance processes

All experience levels are welcome to apply. Space is limited.

Musical Theatre

The Musical Theatre Track combines acting, movement, dance, and song to help students develop as versatile performers and storytellers.

Each morning, students join their peers from the other Theatre Arts tracks for Acting and Voice & Movement, building a strong foundation in performance. In the afternoons, Musical Theatre students focus on specialized training in:

• Musical Theatre Dance
• Acting the Song
• Performance Theory

Rather than choosing electives, MT students dive deeper into the craft of musical theatre, exploring how movement, music, and acting work together to tell a story.

Students also work alongside fellow Cherubs on a Production Crew, helping create the scenery, costumes, lighting, and other elements that bring the final productions to life.

Every weekday evening is spent rehearsing a fully staged production with an ensemble made up of students from all three tracks. Guided by industry professionals, students put their training into practice by:

• Building characters
• Exploring physical storytelling
• Connecting with scene partners
• Collaborating with a creative team

This immersive track offers a dynamic blend of performance training, ensemble collaboration, and hands-on production experience.

Limited spots available. Students interested in MT are highly encouraged to apply for Early Admission.