News from the Arts
January 2023 • Princeton Public Schools
Welcome to News from the Arts
Arts Department Philosophy
Active participation in an arts program is a critical component in every child’s education. Arts programs enrich students’ lives and provide a vehicle for them to communicate and express human emotion and ideas. In addition, the study of the arts prepares students to be successful in a twenty-first century world that demands innovative thinking and creativity in an increasingly competitive global society. We believe that all students are capable of growth in the arts and that there are skills and concepts inherent in the arts that cannot be taught in other disciplines. Participation in an arts program allows students to make connections across content areas and cultural boundaries. The arts enable personal, intellectual, social, economic, and human growth by fostering creativity and providing opportunities for expression beyond the limits of language.
We support this mission through our instruction aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) and to the National Core Arts Standards. We are a nationally-recognized program, and Princeton High School has been designated a New Jersey Model School in the Arts. Our distinguished faculty members provide sequential instruction in each arts discipline, challenging each student to reach his or her potential.
PHS Drama Department Attends STANJ Competition
The PHS Drama Department had an exciting day at the STANJ Competition at Montclair State University on January 7, 2023. In addition to competing with students from across the state, our PHS students attended workshops in Stage Combat, Musical Theatre, Devising, Movement, and Shakespeare. Congratulations to all of our students who competed and assisted with stage crew. PHS student award winners included:
- Emma Tully, Finalist, Contrasting Monologues Category
- Sylven Waldman, Finalist, Dramatic Monologue Category
- Jamin Nuland, Finalist, Dramatic Monologue Category
- Gianna Grippo, Finalist, Comedic Monologue Category
- Jamin Nuland and Zoe Nuland, Finalists, Dramatic Pairs Category
- Bianca Orostizaga and Graham Beers, Sixth Place, Dramatic Pairs Category
- Matty Baglio and Isabelle Carter, Third Place, Dramatic Pairs Category
- Sebastian Bongiovi and Andrew Ferrante, Finalists, Comedic Pairs Category
- PHS Scene from The Play That Goes Wrong, Sixth Place, Scene Category
- PHS Musical Theatre Class, First Place, Musical Ensemble Category
- Matty Baglio and Graham Beers, First Place, Improvisational Pairs Category. Matty and Graham will also be awarded the 2023 Improvisation NJ Governor’s Award.
- Elliott Becker Peeler, First Place, Best Actor. Elliott will also be awarded the 2023 Best Actor NJ Governor’s Award.
Congratulations to all of the students and their director, Ms. Krawiecki!
PHS Studio II–III–IV Winter Exhibition
This exhibition features recent artwork from the upper-level studio courses from Princeton High School: 2D II, 2D III, 3D II, 3D III, Art of Craft and Studio IV. These emerging artists are beginning to explore advanced conceptual notions of design, identity, place, and more, using a variety of media, including printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture.
Exhibition Reception: Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM
Numina Gallery, 151 Moore Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Poster Artwork Image Credit: Edy DePaz, Yubee Kim, and Zara Seiger
Big Band Dance
Please attend our Big Band Dance featuring the PHS Studio Band and Jazz Ensemble playing music from the 1940s to the current day. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students; tickets are available at the door.
Friday, January 20, 2023
7:00-10:00 PM
PHS Cafeteria
Princeton High School Ensembles Featured on WWFM
The PHS Winter Concert will be broadcast on WWFM, the Classical Network, on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM. We are honored to be one of the few high schools to be featured on this radio network. You may listen live on 89.1 FM or at www.wwfm.org.
Congratulations to all of our students and directors Robert Loughran, Vincent Metallo, and Sarah Pelletier.
JP Winter Band Concert
JP Winter Choral Concert
CP Winter Band Concert
PHS Student Artwork in AANJ Emerging Artists Exhibition
PPS District Collaborative Art Show
February 24, 2023
6:00-8:00 PM
Numina Gallery at Princeton High School
Please enter through the PAC Lobby.
Princeton High School Emerging Artist Showcase 2023
The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Image Credit: “Etching” by Scarlett Cai
Princeton Middle School Spring Musical
Princeton Middle School proudly presents
Willy Wonka, Jr. on March 9-12, 2023
Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka, Jr., tells the story of the famous candy inventor, Willy Wonka, and the chaos that ensues when he decides to open his factory gates to five lucky kids and their parents for a tour. The story follows a young boy named Charlie Bucket and his journey from poverty to winning the ultimate prize, and it is much greater than a lifetime supply of chocolate. Willy Wonka, Jr., touches on the troubles that are brought about when kids are left to be spoiled and bossy, and it also shows how you can make beautiful things with a touch of “pure imagination.”
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7:30 PM
Friday, March 10, 2023, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 1:00 PM
Princeton Middle School Auditorium
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on February 21. For tickets and more information, please email PMSDrama@princetonk12.org.
Princeton High School Spring Musical
PHS Spectacle Theatre proudly presents
Disney’s NEWSIES on March 23-25, 2023
“Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.” (MTI)
Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7:30 PM
Friday, March 24, 2023, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM
PHS Performing Arts Center
Corner of Walnut Lane and Franklin Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. All tickets are general admission seating. Doors will open 30 minutes before curtain time. Tickets are available at https://princetondrama.ludus.com. All principal roles and some supporting roles are double-cast. Each cast performs two shows.
Upcoming Art Show in Numina Gallery
Art Exhibition (to be determined)
Friday, March 24, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM
Numina Gallery, Princeton High School
Contact Us
Princeton Public Schools
Email: patricklenihan@princetonk12.org
Website: www.princetonk12.org/TheArts
Location: 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-806-4315