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Performing
Arts
Landmark School’s Performing Arts Department offers students the chance to explore their creativity through a variety of disciplines, including Dance, Fashion and Costume Design, Music, Theater, and Technical Theater. Students can choose to take elective classes in any of these areas as part of their regular school schedule, or get involved after school!
Upcoming Performing Arts
2025-2026
Fall Showcase
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Musical
Something Rotten
A laugh-out-loud musical comedy that turns the Renaissance on its head! Something Rotten follows two struggling playwright brothers in 1595 as they try to outshine Shakespeare by inventing a brand-new form of theater: the musical. Packed with clever wordplay, outrageous characters, and show-stopping numbers, it’s a joyful celebration (and loving parody) of Broadway’s biggest hits.
Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Landmark School PAC (High School Campus)
Solo Night
TBD - November before Thanksgiving break
Winter Wonderland
Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
High School Hill Campus
Winter Play
She Kills Monsters
In this action-packed dramatic comedy, a young woman discovers her late sister’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook and embarks on a fantastical quest she never expected. She Kills Monsters blends high-energy fight sequences, heartfelt storytelling, and laugh-out-loud moments, exploring themes of grief, identity, and the bonds that connect us—even across realms.
Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. * Dinner Theater Show
Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Ensemble Night
Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Evening of Dance
Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Spring Show
Metamorphosis
Based on Ovid’s epic tales, Metamorphosis transforms the stage into a lyrical, dreamlike world where myths come alive. Through poetic language and vivid storytelling, these ancient myths explore timeless themes of love, loss, transformation, and the human condition. This theatrical adaptation is both visually striking and emotionally resonant, inviting audiences to reflect on the ever-changing nature of life.
Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Senior Showcase
Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m.
**All activities take place in the Performing Arts Center, unless otherwise noted
Ways for Students to Perform
- Three plays a year (two plays and a musical)
- The Evening of Dance
- Chorus performances
- Solo Night
- And more!
Dance
(2 levels - Beginner/Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced)
Dance provides students the opportunity to learn different styles, including modern, ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theater, hip hop, improvisation, choreographic devices, and dance conditioning. Classes offer a fun, positive, and safe space where students can express themselves through movement while learning the importance of dance history, vocabulary, and musicality.
Students are required to perform in the Evening of Dance (April), and have opportunities for individual and small group performance throughout the year.
Theater
The Landmark Stage Company produces three plays a year: a fall musical, winter dinner theater, and spring play. Students prepare through daily after-school rehearsals and develop not only their performance skills but also integrate into their work the reading, time management, expressive language, and other skills they study during the school day. All students who want to participate are offered roles.
Acting and Directing
Acting and Directing allows students to practice a variety of acting/directing skills and techniques in an individualized and intensive setting. Units of study include improvisation, accent and character work, script study, theater into film, and directing for theatrical production. Students are required to perform or direct outside of class at least once a year in a mainstage production, and have the opportunity to act in or student-direct numerous productions over the course of the year.
Music
The Music Program at Landmark offers students a wide variety of ways to be musically creative on campus. Take a look at specific music electives:
Band
Band students will develop an appreciation of the instrumental arts through the execution of a performance based concert series, coupled with classroom approaches designed to enhance the musicality of the individual student. Students will learn the Foundations of Music Theory through work in the piano lab, including sight reading, musical notation, and chord development. Student choice is heavily involved in development of the band’s repertoire and performance pieces. Students are required to perform outside of class as a band once per trimester and have opportunities for individual and small group performance throughout the year.
Chorus
Chorus students will develop an appreciation for the choral arts through the execution of a performance based concert series, coupled with classroom approaches designed to enhance the musicality of the individual student. Units of study include introduction to sight singing, introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and Music Theory. Students are required to perform outside of class as a chorus once per trimester and have opportunities for individual and small group performance throughout the year.
Guitar & Piano Lab
New for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! Elective description coming soon.
Technical Theater and Production
Technical Theater
Technical Theater and design is an opportunity for students to express themselves through the art of theater. The course focuses on beginning stagecraft techniques that are the foundation for technical theater. Units of study include lighting, sound, props, set design, and production management. Through projects and work on mainstage productions, students gain the confidence and technique needed to become skilled technicians. Students are required to work in a technical capacity outside of class at least once a year in a mainstage production, and have the opportunity to participate in numerous theatrical, music, and dance productions throughout the year as a technician.
Short Film Production
This hands-on course guides students through every stage of short film creation—from concept to final cut. Students gain practical skills in scripting, storyboarding, camera work, lighting, sound, music editing, and post-production techniques that shape mood and narrative. Alongside technical training, the course builds time management and project planning skills, preparing students to produce compelling, professional-quality videos.
Fashion and Costume Design
Fashion Design I
This course introduces students to the foundational skills of fashion design, including the basic use and care of sewing equipment, garment construction, and introductory patternmaking. Students will explore how fashion reflects identity, culture, and societal trends, while also gaining insight into the fashion industry and its relevance to their own lives. By the end of the course, students will have developed the core skills necessary to continue their journey in fashion design.
Fashion Design II
Building upon the skills developed in Intro to Fashion Design I, this advanced course deepens students’ understanding of construction and patternmaking techniques and industry standards. Students will engage in more complex patternmaking and individualized design projects, honing their technical and creative abilities. Emphasis is placed on portfolio development and preparing for future opportunities in fashion, whether academic or professional.
Costume Design
This course focuses on the art of costume design for stage and performance. Students will learn about sewing equipment, garment construction, and patternmaking, with a specific emphasis on how historical and character-driven design choices influence costume creation. Students will study the relationship between costume and storytelling through participation in costuming for Performing Arts shows. This course is ideal for those interested in combining creative design with theatrical expression.
Introduction to Fiber Arts
In this hands-on, trimester-based course, students will explore fiber arts through rotating units such as knitting, crochet, and sewing. Each trimester focuses on a different skill, allowing students to build foundational skills in a range of textile practices. Students will learn about fiber materials, tools, and the cultural relevance of fiber arts while developing craftsmanship and creative expression.
Performing Arts Staff
Nate Haywood
Performing Arts Department Head, Director of Theater
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Nate Efinger
Director of Music
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Conor Stamm
Technical Theater Assistant
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Kaitlin Munsell
Director of Dance
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Rikka Nelson
Fashion and Costume Design
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Landmark School is a member of the National Association for Music Education and United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT) .