The Arts in Andover
The Arts in Andover
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South Cooperative Theater of South Elementary School, Andover, presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. | West Middle School Auditorium
Friday, March 13, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 1:00 pm
All of London is shouting from the rooftops about this exciting stage adaptation of the classic tales of Mary Poppins. Join the Banks family as they encounter adventure after fun-filled adventure with their curious new nanny, Mary Poppins. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Sherman brothers songs such as “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” as well as wonderful new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. With colorful characters and an irresistible score, Mary Poppins JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!
All tickets $12.00 - Cash or check. Available to purchase at the door or at Andover Bookstore.
Contact Info: Elizabeth.Kennedy@andoverma.us
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.
AHS Drama Guild presents Proof. The AHS Drama Guild presents their semi-final show Proof at AHS on March 12th at 7:30 in the Collins Center before heading to Framingham High School on March 14th at 2:30 PM for the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Semi-Finals. Come out and support our talented cast and crew. Tickets for Framingham can be purchased here: https://metg.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F38617
MMEA Junior Districts | March 14th | Galvin Middle School
APS has 21 students performing at the Massachusetts Music Education Junior District Festival at Galvin Middle School. 10:00 am. - Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra; 12:30 PM - Jazz, SSA Chorus, and SATB Chorus. Tickets are available at the door.
All Strings Performance – March 17th, 6:30 PM | Collins Center Our strings students in grades 4–12 will fill the Collins Center with beautiful music on March 17th at 6:30 PM.
New England ShowChoir ShowDown - March 21st | Collins Center
NESCS is coming to the Collins Center at Andover High! New England Show Choir Showdown (NESCS) is the only show choir competition at Andover High School.
On Saturday, March 21st, 17 middle/high school groups will take the stage from 8:30 am until 10 pm. If you enjoy live music and want to see some fabulous singing and dancing, come join us! This will also be your chance to see Andover High’s own show choirs in a showcase performance.
Tickets can be purchased directly at HERE
Please reach out if you have any questions
sean.walsh@andoverma.us
Andover Public Schools' Visual and Performing Arts Department believes that all students benefit from creating, responding to, and connecting with art in various forms. We are regular witnesses to the impact art has on Andover students' lives and the broader community. Through collaborative, student-centered, and interdisciplinary approaches, the over thirty faculty members serve students from PreK-12 in general music, voice/choral arts, orchestra, drama, technical theater, media arts, instrumental music, and the visual arts.
Yet, this work is in collaboration. Partner groups within and outside the district support this work in various ways. The arts are an integral part of the core curriculum in Andover and a key to the approach to literacy, history, and STEM programs.
We see art education, whether it is in music, visual arts, dance, media, or theater, as preparing young people with the creative, cognitive, and relational skills to be world-ready citizens. Through the arts, young people can foster means of expression to develop voice and agency in this ever-evolving world.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department thanks you for your ongoing support. We welcome any questions, feedback, or inquiries about our programs.
Truly,
Sean Walsh
Andover Public Schools
PreK-12 Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator
Phone: 978.247.5568
Departmental Transfer Goals
In order to become lifelong artistic citizens, students will be able to independently and collaboratively:
Conceive, develop, refine, and express ideas using their artistic literacy and skills. (CREATE)
Express, evoke, or communicate artistic intent through realizing and sharing artistic work. (PERFORM)
Evaluate, analyze, and respond to artistic work by applying artistic language and skills. (RESPOND)
discern and connect the powerful influence and impact of the arts in their inner (identity) and outer worlds (society, history, community, culture). (CONNECT)
demonstrate awareness, empathy, experimentation/play, and perseverance through a meaningful artistic process. (SELF/OTHER AWARENESS)
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