"Arts education is an essential part of both creative and personal development, giving young people an opportunity to know themselves on a deeper level and celebrate the limitless possibility of their uniqueness. Whether or not they end up pursuing a career in the arts, it is the foundation for a more integrated acceptance of self, and a springboard for a wide range of educational and professional opportunities as they mature." - Zachary Quinto

Three of the five courses in the Theater Sequence at Hewlett High School are now offered for college credit?

Improv Olympics is a HIT!

A successful Improv Olympics was held on October 18th in the Little Theater, sponsored by the Thespian Society. The evening was comprised of entirely unrehearsed scenes based on audience suggestions and devised theater. Thank you for a lively and memorable evening!

On Friday, October 5th, students in the Advanced Theater class attended a conference at Adelphi University's Garden City campus. Broadway actor, Will Roland (Dear Evan Hansen, Be More Chill), performed songs and was the key note speaker.

Students took workshops with Theater professionals in improvisation, comedy, stage make-up, prop design, set design, stage combat, dance and audition techniques in theater and musical theater.

Sebastian Chacon

Theater Classes Welcome back Sebastian Chacon!

Television and Theater actor, Sebastian Chacon, class of 2011, visited Theater classes on October 30th. Mr. Chacon, a graduate of NYU, has done extensive television/film work since graduation as well as working on stage at the Public Theater in NYC. He’s been seen on Narcos, Elementary, Madame Secretary, Gotham, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Mr. Robot, to name a few. Mr. Chacon was a former member of our Theater program and numerous play productions at the high school.

The intermediate and advanced classes welcomed back children's book author and creative entrepreneur, Ariela Rossberg, class of 2006. Ms. Rossberg has created a business, Find Your Muse, that helps young minds to embrace creative thinking.