Arts

Performing Arts

At Priory, the performing arts invite students to discover their talents, explore new interests, and create something together. Whether onstage, behind the scenes, or in a music ensemble, Middle and Upper School students develop their skills and confidence in a supportive, collaborative community.

Our program offers opportunities to explore theater, music, and technical production—from acting, improvisation, and musical theater to vocal and instrumental performance, composition, set design, and stage technology. Through classes, rehearsals, productions, and concerts, students learn to express themselves, take creative risks, and contribute to a shared vision.

Students of all experience levels are welcome. For some, Priory is the place to step onto a stage or try an instrument for the first time. For others, it is an opportunity to deepen a passion and take on new challenges. Along the way, students practice listening, collaboration, and the dedication that brings a performance to life.

Spaces to Create and Perform
Priory’s Performing Arts Center brings learning, rehearsal, and performance together in spaces designed to support every part of the creative process:

Rothrock Performance Hall: A 400-seat theater with a large stage and theatrical lighting and sound systems for productions and concerts.
Verhalen Family Black Box Theater: A flexible classroom and rehearsal space equipped with theatrical lighting and sound.
Marquart Family Set Shop: A dedicated space for building sets and bringing stage designs to life.
Barbara Crouse Choir Classroom and Orchestra Classroom: Rehearsal spaces for vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Tamara and Dan Turner Family MIDI Lab and Workroom: A space for exploring music composition and technology.

School-owned instruments, practice rooms with pianos, and recording equipment further support students as they learn, rehearse, and refine their work.

From the first rehearsal to the final curtain call, the performing arts at Priory celebrate individual expression and the joy of creating together.

Upcoming Productions

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2026–27 Season Schedule

All-School Show
November 12–15
A Tale of Two Cities

Set in England and France on the eve of the French Revolution, this year’s all-school play blends mystery, drama, adventure, and comedy. As the people rise against a cruel aristocracy, the pursuit of justice threatens to become a quest for vengeance in a story filled with daring action and unexpected humor.

Upper School Play
March 4–7
CLUE
7:00 PM (Thu–Sat) | 2:00 PM (Sun)

Based on the classic film inspired by the beloved board game, Clue brings a madcap murder mystery to the stage. When a group of strangers gathers at a mansion, the doors are locked, the lights go out—and someone turns up dead. With everyone a suspect, the guests race to uncover the killer in a hilarious evening of secrets, surprises, and twists.

Middle School Show
April 29– May 1
Descendants

Magic, mischief, and mayhem await when the children of Disney’s most infamous villains get a chance to attend school alongside the children of beloved heroes. Based on the Disney film, Descendants brings catchy songs and surprising twists to a story about friendship, second chances, and choosing your own path. Join us for Priory’s second-ever Middle School musical!