Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Department offers a complete four-year curriculum in the areas of theater arts, vocal and/or instrumental music. The department also provides a dance program as an extracurricular activity in the fall of each school year. All classes are performance based, including classes in technical and communication studies. Any two elective classes fulfill the fine arts requirement for graduation. All classes are one semester so a student may elect two in a year, thus completing a full eight semesters in performing arts if desired.

The Performing Arts Department exists separately and independently of the English Department in requirements for graduation. Not only may a student elect a four-year program in the department, but she may also choose to be part of several extracurricular organizations sponsored by the Performing Arts faculty.

The Performing Arts Department is a member of the Detroit Catholic Forensic League (DCFL), the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) and the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA)

Faculty

Mrs. Kathleen Sill: Performing Arts Chair, Speech and Drama Teacher, Fall Play Director, Forensics Coach, Spring Musical Director, Festival of One Acts Producer, Mercy Mimes Director, International Thespian Society Co-Director kesill@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3533

Mrs. Anne Eddy: Speech and Drama Teacher, Fall Play Technical Director, Spring Musical Technical Director, International Thespian Society Co-Director, Auditorium Coordinator aeeddy@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3572 

Mrs. Amy Malaney:  Vocal and Instrumental Teacher, Mercyaires Director, Spring Musical Vocal and Music Director and Conductor, Tri-M Music Honor Society Director admalaney@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3573