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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MS/ US Prism Dress Rehearsal
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Great Gig Sunday Tech
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Great Gig Tech Rehearsal
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Great Gig Tech Rehearsal
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Great Gig IDR (Invited Dress Rehearsal) - CALL TIME
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Headlines
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“Zombie Prom” Comes Alive at the Claudia Boettcher Theatre
Filled with catchy ’50s-inspired tunes and hilarious one-liners, “Zombie Prom,” this year’s upper school winter musical, will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all weekend long. -
Dobbs 16 Hits All the Right Notes
After months of rehearsals dedicated to perfecting their set, Dobbs 16 took the stage at The Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) Northeast Quarterfinals on Saturday, February 4. -
Theater Students Stage “Love & Information”
As an example of experimental art at its finest, it is fitting that the latest upper school drama, “Love & Information,” made its debut last night in the School’s Experimental Theater. -
Winterlight Concert Showcases Musical Talent
From Mozart to Michael Bublé, from Steely Dan to Lizzo, the Winterlight Concert was a treasure trove of musical genres. -
Fall Dance Concert Inspires in Leaps and Bounds
The theme of the Masters Dance Company fall concert was “Just Dance!” — and did they ever.
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