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Student Life
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. December 2022
7/8th Grade Play - Open to students in grades 7-8. February 2023
School Musical - Open to students in grades 7-12. April 2023
5/6th Grade Play - Open to students in grades 5-6 May 2023
One Act Festival - Open to students in grades 9-12. May 2023
US Jazz Concert - once each semester
US Orchestral and Vocal Concert - once each semester
MS Concert - once each semester
Fall Play - Open to students in grades 9-12. December 2022
7/8th Grade Play - Open to students in grades 7-8. February 2023
School Musical - Open to students in grades 7-12. April 2023
5/6th Grade Play - Open to students in grades 5-6 May 2023
One Act Festival - Open to students in grades 9-12. May 2023
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.
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Fall Play Auditions
Auditions for the Fall Play. You only need to attend one day. Email steve or check the Performing Arts website for more information about auditions.McCray Theater -
Fall Play Auditions
Auditions for the Fall Play. You only need to attend one day. Email steve check the Performing Arts website for more information about auditions.McCray Theater -
MS Play Auditions
Auditions for the MS Play. Grades 7 and 8. You only need to attend one day. Audition materials will be provided.Great Room
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