In Milton’s arts program, students experience intense individual attention and coaching along with exhilarating team experiences. They spend hours with dedicated adults who use a wide range of teaching and directing skills, who bring to bear diverse and respected talents, who set the highest standards for students’ performance, and who honor each student’s contribution. Performing arts faculty at Milton help students tap into their own creativity and imagination. Courses in performance, theory, and design are much like laboratories where students can experiment, take risks, and explore their own abilities. Classes include students from all grades with varying degrees of experience. The hands-on, group-centered environment of the classroom prepares students for success in the varied extracurricular opportunities here. Four main stage productions, two dance concerts, and three studio plays give student an opportunity to hone their skills in performance, direction, choreography, design, and technical theatre in a dynamic production environment. Visit the arts calendar for information on upcoming performances.
Class IV Presents: The Haunting of Will Shakespeare
The Class IV Play, a long-standing performing arts tradition at Milton, is an all-inclusive and beloved class project. Faculty member Pam McArdle directs this year’s production, The Haunting of Will Shakespeare—a fanciful take on how a young Shakespeare became a playwright. "This play offers a blend of light-hearted comedy along with a touch of Shakespeare," says Ms. McArdle. "It is age-appropriate for Class IV students, yet sophisticated and funny enough to challenge the actors."
The Class IV Play, a long-standing performing arts tradition at Milton, is an all-inclusive and beloved class project. Faculty member Pam McArdle directs this year’s production, The Haunting of Will Shakespeare—a fanciful take on how a young Shakespeare became a playwright.