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Creative Arts Showcase

Menlo’s student artists have been hard at work—onstage, in the studio, and beyond—bringing their creativity to life. Through the arts at Menlo, they’ve explored new techniques, honed their skills, and embraced self-expression. Their passion shines through in their captivating performances and stunning works of art. Here’s a look at a few moments from our creative arts community.

IMAGE:

Tate Cohen ’25

Fundamentals of Photography

UPPER SCHOOL

Upper School Drama Presents Urinetown: The Musical

Menlo Drama opened the season with Urinetown: The Musical, a sharp-witted satire set in a drought-stricken city where citizens must pay to pee under the rule of the corrupt Urine Good Company. The production gave audiences an edgy tale of greed, power, and rebellion.

Upper School Dance Lights Up the Valpo Bowl

Menlo Dance Enrichment (MDE) brought energy and excitement to the Valpo Bowl halftime show with a dynamic performance, captivating the crowd with their perfectly synchronized movements.

UPPER SCHOOL

Winter Vocal & Instrumental Concert

Upper School vocal and instrumental groups came together for a joyful celebration of music. The vocal ensembles explored themes of inner truth and connection through works by Lana Del Rey and Stephen Paulus as well as selections from Waitress. Meanwhile, the instrumental ensembles showcased pieces by J. S. Bach, Shostakovich, Norah Jones, and Roy Hargrove, with many featuring standout solo performances.

Photo: Elijah Chandler ’25

Fundamentals of Photography

UPPER SCHOOL

Visual Arts and Photography

Students explore their creativity and express unique perspectives through diverse artistic styles and mediums.

Noelle Lenden ’25

Amina Briones ’25

Max Abrams ’26

Ella Skinner ’26

Scarlett Bundy ’25

Sophie Housser ’26

David Lipeles ’27

Katie Kossow ’26

Evan Grant ’28

Santiago Sandoval ’26

Emma Wang ’25

Audrey Tsao ’25

Kurt Kohn ’28

Sophie Avila ’26

Kurt Kohn ’28

Inga Selchau-Hansen ’28

Jack Pickett ’28

Ella Skinner ’26

Tate Cohen ’25

Matthew Bowden ’27

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Drama Presents Cinderella

Middle School performers delighted audiences with their performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, bringing the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale to life.