Bardstreet 2026-2027 Survey

Continue below to read about and indicate interest in a History/Catholic Religion Course, Humanities Course, Fall Play, Spring Play, and Acting Workshops.

A History/Catholic Religion Class incorporating mapwork, primary sources, discussion, writing, oral presentation, music/picture study, with scripture, Catholic doctrine, and modes of prayer. This course will be graded with take-home work and assignments; we are also happy to provide rising seniors with a letter of recommendation to potential colleges/employers. There would be two cycles: in 2026–2027 Ancient and Medieval World (up to 1200 AD) (Year 1); in 2027–2028: Late Medieval and Modern World (Year 2).

Who: Students entering grades 6-11. If there is enough interest, we would split the class and offer a middle school section and high school section, both studying an age-appropriate version of Year 1: Ancient and Medieval History (up to 1200 AD).

When: 90 minutes, Wednesday afternoons, 28 classes September–May 2027.

Fee: $1800/student/course; $1650/student/course if registering two or more students or for two or more courses.

Estimated books/materials cost: $100.

A Humanities Class incorporating grammar, paragraph and essay writing, story-telling, poetry recitation, reading aloud, and seminar discussion on dramatic plays, poetry, and one to two Great Books suited to the age of the group (such as one of the Chronicles of Narnia, El Cid, Tales of King Arthur, The Song of Roland, The Hobbit, Beowulf, The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Confessions, The Lord of the Rings, The Divine Comedy). This course will be graded with take-home work and assignments; we are also happy to provide rising seniors with a letter of recommendation to potential colleges/employers. In further years, this course would become a 3–4-year cycle centered around drama, poetry, and Great Book texts.

Who: Students entering grades 6-11. If there is enough interest, we would split the class and offer a middle school section and high school section, both studying an age-appropriate version of the course.

When: 90 minutes, Wednesday afternoons, 28 classes September–May 2027.

Fee: $1800/student/course; $1650/student/course if registering two or more students or for two or more courses.

Estimated books/materials cost: $100.

We will work toward producing a classic play, probably a Shakespeare comedy and showcasing all the musical, choral, acrobatic, dance, and juggling talents you bring! Students participating in the play can request a grade for Drama; we are also happy to provide rising seniors with a letter of recommendation to potential colleges/employers.

Who: Students entering grades 6–12

Weekly rehearsal, Thursdays 12:30–3:30 PM between August 20-November 19, 2026

Dress Rehearsal: November 11, 5:30-9:30 PM

Dress Rehearsal: November 12, 5:30-9:30 PM

Performances: November 13 and 21, 5:30-9:30 PM with performances at 7 PM

Fee: $400/student.

We will work toward producing a classic play, probably a Shakespeare comedy and showcasing all the musical, choral, acrobatic, dance, and juggling talents you bring! Students participating in the play can request a grade for Drama; we are also happy to provide rising seniors with a letter of recommendation to potential colleges/employers.

Who: Students entering grades 6–12

Weekly rehearsal, Thursdays 12:30–3:30 PM between February 18-May 27, 2027

2–3 Evening Dress Rehearsals and 2–3 Evening Performances, time and date TBD June 1-12, 2027

Fee: $400/student.

More workshops like the Acting and Shakespeare workshop with scene study of Shakespeare and other classic texts plus all the musical, choral, acrobatic, dance, and juggling talents you bring! (The summer 2026 the Acting and Shakespeare workshop introduced Shakespeare’s plays and trained students in using gesture, posture, blocking, voice training, and techniques that Shakespeare’s own original company used to understand the text, bring it to life, and meditate on eternity!) Students registering for 15+ weeks of workshops can request a grade for Drama; we are also happy to provide rising seniors with a letter of recommendation to potential colleges/employers.

Who: Students entering grades 6–12

When: Thursday or Friday 1:30–3:30 PM (Friday if there is strong interest in a play, otherwise, Thursday).

Fee: $25/student/week.

Continue below to read about and indicate interest in an Adult Acting Company or Family Theater in which you participate in a play with your child.