Performing Arts
At Marlborough, Performing Arts are more than an extracurricular—they're a vital part of how students learn to express themselves, collaborate, and lead with creativity. Guided by a faculty of artist-practitioners deeply committed to both education and artistic integrity, students are immersed in a diverse range of styles and traditions, from classical foundations to contemporary expression. Through theater, dance, and music, they cultivate conscious embodiment, strong and expressive voices, and a sharp artistic eye. Our ambitious, high-quality productions spark meaningful dialogue and reflect the professionalism, purpose, and passion at the heart of Marlborough’s Performing Arts program.
Explore Our Disciplines
Choir
Marlborough’s choir program nurtures vocal skill, musical expression, and ensemble collaboration through a range of offerings, including Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Song Interpretation. Students explore diverse musical genres and vocal techniques while building confidence and artistry. With performances at All-School Meetings, seasonal concerts, and special events, choir students bring music to the heart of the Marlborough community.
Dance
Marlborough’s comprehensive dance program offers training in modern, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, and contemporary techniques, along with instruction in choreography and improvisation. Classes are designed for all experience levels—from beginners to pre-professional dancers—and emphasize alignment, efficient movement, and dance as a form of creative expression and communication. Students are encouraged to discover their unique movement voice, collaborate with peers, and create original work. Performances take place at All-School Meetings and dance concerts throughout the year.
Instrumental Ensemble
Marlborough’s instrumental ensemble program offers students the opportunity to deepen their musical skills through collaborative performance. Open to a range of instruments and experience levels, the program emphasizes ensemble playing, musical interpretation, and technical growth. Students rehearse and perform a diverse repertoire, sharing their work at All-School Meetings and the Spring Instrumental Ensemble Recital.
Technical Theater
Marlborough’s technical theater program gives students the opportunity to explore the creative and technical elements that bring performances to life. From lighting and sound design to scenic construction, costume design, and stage management, students gain hands-on experience in all aspects of production. Working closely with faculty and peers on major school performances, they learn to combine artistry with precision in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Theater
Marlborough’s theater program offers a rich blend of coursework and performance opportunities for students in every grade. From foundational acting classes to advanced scene study and costume and set design, students build confidence, creativity, and stage presence. The program features the annual Middle School Production, the All-School Production, and performances by the Marlborough Ensemble Theater (MET), a student-driven ensemble that challenges the conventions of high school theater. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, students gain hands-on experience in every aspect of theater-making.