Theatre
Canterbury’s theatre program develops confident, expressive performers and storytellers from Lower School through Upper School. Students learn foundational skills early, then expand their craft through acting, movement, and theatre history, gaining experience both on stage and behind the scenes. Upper School students refine their artistry through advanced acting, directing, and technical theatre courses, with opportunities in film studies and set design.
Lower School
Students build stage presence through singing, acting, and grade-level productions, performing for peers and families while learning essential audience etiquette.
Middle School
A robust curriculum includes acting, stagecraft, and Broadway studies. Students perform improvisations, one-act plays, and musical scenes while exploring costume, set design, and technical theatre. Collaboration and creative risk-taking are emphasized.
Upper School
Students engage in advanced acting theory, directing, and technical theatre, participating in mainstage productions, Thespian competitions, and dynamic electives like Film Studies and Set Design. The Canterbury Arts Honor Society (CAHS) program supports rigorous artistic growth and mentorship, empowering students on stage, backstage, and behind the camera.