John Jay High School

Our Mission Statement:

In the theatre, the proscenium is the illusory space that separates the performers from their audience. Often called “the fourth wall” today, mastering the physical space of the stage and transforming it into this illusory space is the key to making a show stake a strong connection: both with the cast and crews that build the show, and the people that come to enjoy it.

In honor of that traditional namesake - and, in order to give students their moment to master that strong connection, as performers, crew members, and pit orchestra members - John Jay’s Proscenium program is bent on providing the best opportunities for students to learn how to express themselves: both off- and on-stage. When it comes to off-stage expression, our rehearsals prioritize amplifying student voices. That air of inclusivity encourages students all throughout the company to share their feelings, their inputs, and their personal stories. This shapes student expressions on-stage and at work, then, into unique, honest connections with the characters they develop, the sets they build, and the music they play. 

All of the advisors of Proscenium are very proud to promote a program which uses the art of theatre to emphasize expression and connection above all else.

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