The Arts
The arts are part of how BWL students find their voices. From a Kindergartener’s first performance to an Upper School student’s work in music, theater, visual art, production, or performance, students learn to create with discipline, collaborate with others, and share their work with confidence.
Because the arts are woven across divisions, students encounter performance and creative expression early and continue to develop as artists, audience members, and thoughtful contributors to the cultural life of the school.
Performing Arts by Division
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Fall Play: All Upper School Students can audition for a fall non- musical play, which is rehearsed after school and performed in the BWL auditorium in November. Rehearsals explore more advanced theater techniques including script analysis, scene study, and character development. Past shows include The Sparrow, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, and You Can’t Take it With You.
Winter Musical: All Upper School Students can audition for a spring musical, which is rehearsed after school and performed in a 200-seat professional Off-Broadway theater. The rehearsal process is rigorous, and combines vocal performance, musical theater dance, and scene work. Past shows include Hairspray, Anything Goes, and Legally Blonde.
Student Showcase: Under the supervision of the theater faculty, this showcase is comprised of all student led work and is the capstone of the Upper School theater curriculum. Students write, cast, direct, and develop their own original work. All students in theater electives present their final coursework during this exciting event.
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Visual Arts
BWL’s Visual Arts curriculum includes courses in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Mixed Media. Students have an Art History requirement in the Upper School, and they visit local museums as part of the curriculum. A select group of seniors take a fall seminar where they collaborate to design a calendar. Unique each year, and always breathtaking in its originality, the Senior Calendar is a stunning reflection of BWL’s emphasis on creative expression.
Annual Art Show
It is with great pride that the School community celebrates the dedication, and consistently dynamic results of every grade’s artistic efforts.This is never more apparent than during the Annual Art Show in May. Artwork from every grade is displayed during an evening open house.
