Together, We Bring Stories to Life

GDS’s theater programs set the stage for transformation, where students build confidence, creativity, and compassion as they dive into characters, craft compelling stories, and discover the power of their own voice.

Middle School Theater
5th-8th

Through structured class time during the school day, the Middle School theater program empowers students to grow as creative, expressive individuals while learning the value of collaboration and community. Through movement, drama, and performance, students build confidence, take creative risks, and sharpen both critical and imaginative thinking. Middle School extracurricular performances include a fall musical and a spring “community production,” which is written, produced, and directed by students.

High School Theater
9th-12th

At the High School, theater students have the chance to perfect their art, delving into character development, text analysis, and how to use their body, voice, and imagination. Technical theater students explore scenes, lighting, sound, props, and costumes. High School extracurricular performances include a fall play, winter one acts, spring musical, and seasonal performances in the theater lab, our home for smaller productions.

All of [my extracurricular activities at GDS] had (at least) one thing in common: they taught me to have high expectations for myself—and to meet those expectations. Whether it was the hard workouts on the wrestling team, or putting on a production with student-built turntables, GDS expects a lot, and gets a lot in return. I could go on and on about how GDS prepared me for my professional life, but it all starts there. Ethan Slater '10Broadway Actor