Program Update: Drama with Tara

The second half of the year is abuzz with production energy in the drama room! This week the 7th graders are preparing their One Act Play festival. Performances will be on Thursday (3/7) at 6:00 p.m. 7th grade students should arrive by 5:15 p.m.  Lisa is hosting causal connection time with tea for families in…

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Fostering Creativity through Arts

Our arts curriculum is all about sparking creativity and keeping an open mind. The best part? Every student gets to experience the full spectrum of our arts program throughout their three years with us. No choosing – just exploring and discovering new passions! Students immerse themselves in a world of colors and shapes in visual…

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Program Update: Drama with Tara

Welcome to Explorer West’s Drama Program! This Fall, it’s been exciting to see the progression of our students’ theatrical skills through 6th to 8th grade. I’ve been impressed by the creativity and excitement of our young playwrights and actors! 6th Grade In 6th grade drama, we are working on memorizing and staging our Elephant and…

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Program Update: Drama

In Drama, we are in the middle of the whirlwind preparation for shows in all three grades.  Please note that due to limited space, please only plan to attend your student’s show.  We encourage you to wear a mask in the audience. Masks are optional for performers. All drama shows start at 6:00 pm, with…

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Program Update: Drama with Tara

Last Thursday, the 8th grade graciously welcomed a renowned Seattle Playwright into the drama room. Maggie Lee is well known in Seattle for her exciting genre mashups, many of her plays are sci-fi, horror, period, wild west, and fantasy, to name a few. She has worked with theatres all over Seattle, including Seattle Bathhouse, ACT,…

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