Arts
Performing Arts
The Department of Performing Arts at The Masters School encompasses Dance, Music and Theater studies and experiences.
The faculty are dedicated to facilitating student pathways to discover the thrill of performing. Across a variety of performance mediums and in a wide range of performance settings, from ensemble pieces to technical artists, the department features opportunities for students to try their hand at performance art. Further, the department offers opportunities for deep understanding of the various areas through courses that offer perspectives in production, theory and history.
Our Mission
With a philosophy and pedagogy deeply rooted in the belief that artistic expression is a fundamental fiber of being human, The Department of Performing Arts of The Masters School contributes to a community characterized by curiosity and empathy by nurturing adaptable, resilient and expressive artists.
We Gather...
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to Learn
to engage with performing arts through active participation and meaningful collaboration; to explore the spectrum of our artistry; to take ownership of our personal learning as well as the collective growth of a collaborative group.
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to Strive
to create safe spaces and new worlds; to cultivate versatility; to grow in proportion to our potential and in relationship to our starting points; to feel and express passion.
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to Dare
to imagine a better tomorrow; to persevere through setbacks; to feel what it means to be human; to push our boundaries.
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to Do
to create together in a variety of styles and settings; to develop personal meaning and character through performing arts experiences; to find and experience joy.
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to Be a Power for Good in the World
to connect to self as well as to something larger; to serve our community through our art; to connect to what it means to be human universally; to elevate each other and the community through both artistic inquiry and celebration.
Upcoming Events
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Upper School Fall Play Performance #1
Masters Hall - Claudia Boettcher Theatre - CBT -
Upper School Fall Play Performance #2
Masters Hall - Claudia Boettcher Theatre - CBT -
Upper School Fall Play Performance #3
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Middle School Preludes Performance #1
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Middle School Preludes Performance #2
Fonseca Center - Experimental Theater - 307-ET
Headlines
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Performing Arts Students Prepare for a Dynamic New Season
Call it a backstage pass of sorts. Preseason is that time in late August when the School’s new and returning student performers gather and collaborate before they hit the stage come fall. -
“Macbeth” Makes a Strong Entrance on Outdoor Stage
In her impressive staging of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” this year’s upper school spring play, director Meg O’Connor capitalized on the play’s theme of ambition. -
Capstone Projects Capture Hearts and Imagination
As a nod to their hard work, creativity and dedication, students in grades 5 to 7 wrapped up the academic year with inspiring year-end visual displays, presentations and performances. -
Eighth Graders Rock Out at Arts Expo
Student musicians, writers and artists took center stage on May 17 to present the Eighth Grade Arts Expo, a culmination of the grade's yearlong exploration and study of American rock and pop music from the 1950s to the present. -
Spring Dance Concert Highlights the Work of Seniors
The Masters Dance Company leapt their way into our hearts with “Just Dance, Part 2,” the spring dance concert, on May 12 and 13 at the Claudia Boettcher Theatre.
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