A Star is Born
Kids have a natural instinct to express themselves. Happily, every child gets the chance to be a star at The Laurel School. Our Drama Program harnesses students’ creative instincts to help them communicate in various ways, work together as a group, and build confidence—all keys to success both in school and in adult life.

Every student takes part in the Drama Program’s annual musical, whether as an actor, as part of the chorus, or behind the scenes. Laurel students have put on lively productions of plays such as Brothers Grimm – Broadway Bound, Mother Goose Mystery, and Babes on Broadway. By curtain close, the students have had an experience they’ll never forget—and many have come out of their shells and discovered a new talent in the process. The Drama Program also puts on an annual talent show, giving students a chance to really shine as performers.

In Grades 5 through 8, the students’ focus shifts from putting on their own production to learning about the history of modern drama—from Shakespeare, to Vaudeville, to early motion pictures and television. History is vividly brought to life, as the kids watch Charlie Chaplin’s silent film Gold Rush, or listen to Orson Welles’ famous radio drama, The War of the Worlds.