Theatre Arts
The Dramatic Society welcomes all students who wish to participate, regardless of skill level and experience, in Prep productions.
Our program's philosophy centers around family. We work together to build skills of engagement, connection, and unity toward one goal. The final bow is always the company bow — everyone together. Past members of our program have gone on to pursue training in college acting programs and career opportunities in the arts. The award winning Dramatic Society has been recognized by the National Youth Arts Awards and a semi-finalist and winner with the National Roger Rees Awards.
Theatre Courses and Clubs at Fordham Prep
*Students can receive a full credit toward graduation requirements by participating with the Fundamentals of Acting class. This class, which has its roots in Jesuit pedagogy and includes techniques from some of the great acting teachers such as Stanislavski and Uta Hagen, invites students to engage in expression and experiences that enlighten the intellectual and spiritual well-being of the whole person. They explore their unique potential by becoming inventive, creative and playful, flexible thinkers and problem solvers. Students learn that effective communication is essential to developing into an active and empathetic member of the broader community with a deep understanding of self and the human experience.
Performances
Each year the Dramatic Society performs one musical and one play (drama or comedy) in the 1,000 seat Leonard Theatre.
- Student performers learn about acting, singing, and choreography while building a story.
- Students on the stage crew learn technical aspects of the production, such as: stage management, set construction, and lighting and sound design.
- Female performers are invited to join our productions from any school.
Students can receive a 1/2 credit per play toward graduation requirements as a performer in theatrical productions.
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Theatre Faculty
