By Grace LaPlaca ’25 Bent over a fresh canvas, framed on either side by bottles of paint strewn messily across the table, Katherine Chong ’25 begins work on her newest piece. Chong, an Arts Concentration student with a focus on visual art, was first introduced to the medium as aRead More

By Francesca Howard ’26 Choate piano teacher Mr. Noah Baerman’s introduction to music began with an episode of Sesame Street. As he watched Stevie Wonder take to the stage on his TV screen during his special appearance on the show, the realization that music was Mr. Baerman’s true calling slowlyRead More

By Eva Swanson ‘25 On January 26 and 27, students and faculty filled Gelb Theater to watch the annual production of Student Directed Scenes (SDS), a collection of short plays chosen and directed by members of the Honors Directing class. SDS is the culminating project of the two-term-long course forRead More

By Ana Isabella Bury ’25 To ensure Choate students get the most out of their time in the classroom, the Arts Department invites an array of experts with diverse perspectives to speak to aspiring artists. At the beginning of the winter term, playwright Mx. Gina Femia visited Theater teacher Mr.Read More

By Nilan Kathir ’25 For the 12th year, the annual Fringe Festival will feature student writers, directors, and actors in a series of original plays. Students are steeped in the rehearsal process in preparation for their performances on February 8-9 in the Gelb Theater. This year, Fringe is hosting fourRead More

By Lucy Domingo ’26 As the holiday season continues in full force, the allure of classic holiday movies becomes irresistible, casting a magical spell on individuals eager to indulge in nostalgic films. For many, immersing themselves in the enchanting world of holiday classics is not just an entertaining pastime, butRead More

By Kaylin Lam ’27 Calligraphy is an ancient, traditional art form famed throughout the world, especially in Asia. From its precise but flowing brush strokes to the construction of the brush itself, there is much to be learned and appreciated. On the evening of December 1, the Choate community gatheredRead More

By Gopika Sheth ’27 Every year, the Choate Dance Department hosts the Student Choreographers’ Showcase (SCS), featuring original student works. This year, a novel twist was introduced to the lineup: dance faculty choreographed works for students enrolled in technique classes, who were invited to perform as well.  SCS is Choate’sRead More

By Reinah Lee ’26 and Eva Swanson ’25 Following months of research in their chosen fields, students in the Science Research Program (SRP) compiled their studies into their Student Lecture Series (SLS) presentations, which took place on November 7 and 9. This year, the SRP students in the quantitative sciencesRead More