Performing Arts

Seventh grade students develop their acting skills through collaborative games, scene and monologue work, and instruction in the fundamentals of stage acting. Attention is given to building a trusting and safe environment in which to pursue artistic expression. Students rehearse and perform full-scale dramatic and musical productions with their classmates. 

This class includes a Health curriculum within the year-long course

Eight grade students build and refine their skills in singing, dance, and acting in this performance-based class. Attention is given to building a trusting and safe environment in which to pursue artistic expression. Students rehearse and perform full-scale musical productions with their classmates. 

This class is for those with a passion for singing, and who want to learn more about vocal technique, harmonizing, reading musical notation, as well as digital music and recording. Chorus performs as a group throughout the year. 

In this semester-long class, students learn the fundamentals of technical theater: costuming, lighting, sound, set, and prop design. Stagecraft students support GV's theater productions as crew. No previous experience is required. 

• 1st semester only

• 7th period

Students audition in January to be part of the cast or crew for the spring musical (title announced in December)

Please Note: Enrollment in this class requires an audition and  teacher/counselor approval 

• 2nd semester only

• 7th period, with additional hours required most days