Arts

Theater

Performative art enhances self-esteem, boosts confidence and improves peer relationships. Girls participating in theatrical arts programs develop better collaboration, cooperation and communication skills. By taking on roles such as lead actor, set director or chorus member, students can cultivate their leadership abilities while learning to be empathetic, adaptable and decisive. Baldwin's strong tradition in theater serves as a testament to the effectiveness of these programs in shaping influential leaders.

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Lower School

In Lower School, students enjoy the opportunity to perform in grade-level productions orchestrated each year by their classroom teachers. Production material includes folktales, fairytales and original scripts the students wrote. We collaborate with the music department for these grade-level productions, and performing the songs in a dramatic context is often a highlight for our girls. Fifth Grade performs a musical at the end of the school year.
Middle School

Theater is integral to the life of a Middle School student at Baldwin. Drama in Grade 6 introduces the fundamentals of performance. In Grades 7 and 8, our girls can explore acting, directing, and playwriting. Theatrical opportunities abound through participation in Drama Club, Arts League and the Middle School Musical in the Spring.
Upper School

When you speak of theater to a Baldwin student, she will talk ardently of Maskers. One of Baldwin’s most extended-running organizations, Maskers provides creative support for two productions yearly. Students in Upper School can choose from various elective classes to expand their experience in theater - everything from acting and improvisation to playwriting. Baldwin theater students have been honored for participating in the Greater Philadelphia Cappies, the English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition and the Philadelphia Young Playwrights Festival.