On the Stage

Trinity-Pawling’s theater program offers a range of courses in the performing arts, from public speaking and playwriting to devised theater, directing, and stage combat. The only prerequisites are open-mindedness and a willingness to try. The program mounts three main-stage theatrical productions each school year, ranging from one-act plays to full-scale musicals. In both coursework and productions, students are able to hone their performing technique as they engage, collaborate, and enhance their imaginations, characterization skills, and empathy. 

Behind the Stage

In the world of live theater, a crucial part of any performance happens behind the scenes. In our Theater Department, students on the Tech Crew take part in building the set, designing the lighting, planning the sound cues, creating the special effects, and more. With an emphasis on safety and collaboration, they learn fundamental construction and building methods, lighting and sound system engineering, and stage management skills. During our three main-stage productions each year, the tech crew works together to keep each performance running smoothly and safely, from the moment the curtain rises to the very last cue.

Theater Trips to NYC

The hub of art and culture — New York City — is our neighbor! Throughout the year, students can catch a train from Pawling to NYC to experience some of the most dynamic theater performances in the world, from highly-acclaimed Broadway shows to smaller, edgier productions. 

Past theater trips include:

Sing Street!
West Side Story
Oklahoma!
Pride and Prejudice 
Sing Street
To Kill a Mockingbird
Merrily We Roll Along
True West
School of Rock
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare & Co. 

The Improv Jam

The Improv Jam introduces students and faculty to the world of improvisation, developing the core principles of listening, accepting and celebrating mistakes, working as an ensemble, and trusting one’s ideas. Better yet — it's a fun time to come together as a community and try something new! The Improv Jam allows students to break out of their comfort zones, build confidence, and learn to express creative ideas clearly and joyfully.