Performing Arts at Einstein School
2011
Year founded
8:1
Average Student Ratio
5th-12th
Grade Levels
210
Students Enrolled
98%
College Placement
$2.5M
2022 College Scholarship Offers
Performing Arts at Einstein School
Einstein School offers a robust Performing Arts Academy to all Einstein students who are interested in pursuing theatre and music. The areas of study include theatre arts, musical theatre, choir, speech, set design, theatre tech and more.
The Einstein School Players put on two full length productions each school year. There is also the opportunity to earn points for induction into the International Thespian Society.
Our Performing Arts program is guided by the philosophy that Performing Arts offers something for everyone by teaching lessons about perseverance and teamwork that students can apply to any future skill.
The ensemble nature of our performance group, The Einstein School Players, and of our choir, The Voice of Einstein. reflect these values.
Einstein's Performing Arts Department is headed by Julliard-trained Lisa Taylor Vass.
Ms. Lisa made her Broadway debut in the Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George as Bernadette Peters’ understudy, and she is one of the few American women to have directed Shakespeare in London. Lisa Vass is the 2020-2021 recipient of the Educational Theatre Association President's award. This prestigious accolade recognizes theatre educators who have made "exceptional contributions to their students and programs" during the school year.
The Einstein School Players – our Einstein School theatre company – is where students learn to act, sing, and dance. Every fall, students perform a play, and in the spring, they perform a musical. As cast and crew, students learn the ins-and-outs of theatre production, building concentration, motivation and confidence. Together, students learn the importance of perseverance and the joys of teamwork, delighting in a job well done. At Einstein, we inspire our students to color outside the lines and to apply the lessons they learn in theatre to the rest of their lives and educational career.
Frequently asked questions about Performing Arts
Where do you perform your shows?
We are currently using the facilities at the Dallas Children’s Theater.
Are there specific requirements for a Performing Arts student?
Yes. Every student in Performing Arts must participate in every production, either in the cast or on the crew. This is their major grade for each semester.
Does a student have to have experience in order to join Performing Arts?
No. Performing Arts B is for students with little or no prior experience. Performing Arts A is for the more experienced student. Our program caters to every experience level.
What types of shows do you produce?
The Einstein School Players perform a play every Fall, and a musical each Spring.
Do you have a chapter of The International Thespian Society?
Yes! Qualifying Performing Arts students are inducted every Fall. The Society is an Honors Society for Performing Arts Students. It offers educational opportunities, performance opportunities, and college scholarships for members.