Focusing on essentials, students learn the art of theatre including character development, blocking, set design, choreography, costuming, direction, scene work, and rehearsal techniques. The process is as much about learning about theatre as it is developing life skills. From our elementary school division through our high school courses, students are challenged through classes and rehearsals to develop and refine skills such as collaboration, listening, public speaking, healthy risk-taking, sense of humor, empathy, problem solving, and perseverance to name a few. Hamden Hall takes pride in the importance of theatre education and has a rigorous and inspiring program in place.

including our nationally renowned High School Choral and Instrumental programs, which are continually represented at regional, state and nationwide music competitions. Our music programs create opportunities for musicians of varying proficiency with comprehensive programming by our teaching-artist faculty. Students are immersed in an environment that expects excellence while maintaining a supportive community of like-minded young artists.