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Performing Arts



The Performing Arts Department supports a variety of co-curricular opportunities in drama, choral, jazz and orchestral music, and dance. Students are given the opportunity to grow as artists, collaborate with their peers, and perform beautiful productions of theater, music, and dance. See the course catalogue for a complete list of classes and see below for performance opportunities.    

Current Season

The Performing Arts department is committed to providing excellent performances and on stage opportunities for students. Watch this page for more information about this year's performances! Contact Steve Borowka, Performing Arts Department Chair, with any questions.

Fall Play - Open to students in grades 9-12. Performs in December
7/8th Grade Play - Open to students in grades 7-8. Performs in February
School Musical - Open to students in grades 9-12. Performs in April
5/6th Grade Play - Open to students in grades 5-6. Performs in May
One Act Festival - Open to students in grades 9-12. Performs in May

US Jazz Concert  - once each semester
US Orchestral and Vocal Concert - once each semester
MS Concert - once each semester


Mark Your Calendar!

List of 3 events.

  • MS Play Auditions

    Auditions for the MS Play. Grades 7 and 8. You only need to attend one day. Audition materials will be provided.
    Townhouse - Great Room - GR
    Trent Williams

  • Grade 6-8 Concert

    MS Winter Concert
    Central Building - Meetinghouse - MH
    Brian Levels

  • Fall Play - Performance 1

    Performances are Friday at 5pm, Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. Location Baruch Performing Arts Center
    Baruch
    Steve Borowka
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