Performing Arts

Maryvale’s Theatre Program cultivates a love for storytelling, stagecraft, and performance. With three main stage productions and many smaller scale productions each academic year, students can participate in a wide range of theatrical experiences in a wide range of areas from classic plays to contemporary dramas and musical theatre.

Curriculum & Opportunities:

• Theatre classes emphasize acting techniques, playwriting, character development, and improvisation.
• Technical theatre training includes lighting, costume design, set construction, and stage management.
• There is one all school musical, one Middle School musical, and one Upper School show each year.

Highlights:

• Recent productions have included both popular Broadway musicals and Shakespearean works, showcasing student versatility.
• Students attend regional theatre festivals and compete in thespian competitions, often earning recognition for their talent.
• The program instills public speaking skills, empathy, and creative problem-solving.
• Theatre offerings: Theatre 1, Theatre 2, Italian Arts, Playwriting, Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Theatre 7, Theatre Elective for MS, Technical Theatre for MS

The Maryvale Dance Program blends technical training with expressive movement, offering students a chance to explore various dance styles while developing strength, poise, and artistry.

Curriculum & Styles:

• Instruction includes ballet, tap, modern, jazz, contemporary, and cultural/world dance.
• Students learn choreography, improvisation, and dance history.
• Technique classes are designed for all levels from beginner to advanced.

Performances & Enrichment:

• The annual Dance Showcases are a highlight of each semester, featuring dance class performances, original student choreography, and collaborative works.
• Dancers may also perform in school assemblies, pep rallies, and community outreach events.
• Offerings: Dance 1, Dance 2, Dance Company, Dance 7^th grade, Dance Elective, and Dance Club

Maryvale’s Choir Program celebrates the joy and discipline of singing. With a repertoire that spans classical, gospel, pop, and multicultural traditions, the program allows students to experience the unifying power of the human voice.

Curriculum & Ensemble Work:

• Vocal training focuses on sight-reading, vocal technique, ear training, and musicianship.
• Students study vocal health, diction, and blending in ensemble settings.

Performances & Achievements:

• Regular performances include seasonal concerts, school liturgies, community events, and choral festivals.
• Select ensembles travel for regional and national performances, such as last year's group at Carnegie Hall.
• Solo and ensemble opportunities allow students to shine both independently and as part of a group.
• Tri- M membership opportunities.
• Offerings: Performance Choir, Choir 9-10, MS Choir, Music 6, and small ensembles.

The Maryvale Performing Arts Mastery Program is an elite, immersive experience designed for students who are deeply passionate about theatre, dance, stage crew, and/or vocal performance. This rigorous program cultivates advanced artistic skills, creative innovation, and professional-level discipline, preparing students for possible careers in the performing arts as well as lifelong engagement with the arts.

Program Overview

The Mastery Program offers a specialized curriculum that goes beyond traditional arts education by providing intensive training, mentorship, and performance opportunities. Students engage in a comprehensive study of their chosen discipline with a focus on creative exploration and personal growth.

• Advanced Training: Students receive focused instruction tailored to their artistic strengths and goals, including advanced acting techniques, complex choreography, and sophisticated vocal training.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The program encourages collaboration across disciplines, allowing students to develop well-rounded skills and experience the interconnected nature of the performing arts.
• Performance Opportunities: Mastery students participate in an end-of-year culminating performance while taking leadership roles in creative direction, choreography, set design, or musical arrangement.
• All students must take 2 full credits in performing arts and the Mastery Track Capstone class.