Lower School drama is designed to develop skills based on the developmental traits of the students’ ages.  Students participate in formal and informal exercises intended to develop their poise, confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity through dramatic presentations, pantomime, and improvisation.  Programs within the classrooms evolve into annual, traditional “on-stage” presentations in the Lower School grades.  Among these are the first grade circus extravaganza and the Kindergarten presentation of “The Mitten.” In later grades, the plays and dramatic readings are often tied to a particular aspect of the curriculum for that grade, such as second grade performances of “The Elephant Twins.”  

Puppet shows are another way that Lower School students get to practice their theatrical skills.