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We are thrilled to announce Lemniscations & Fire: An Evening of Harp and Piano, a benefit concert featuring the world premiere of "Lemniscations," a seven-part suite of original works composed by pianist Matt Witherow and performed publicly for the very first time.

Joining him is harpist Sophia Love, a student at Tara Performing Arts High School, whose solos soar with fire and grace. Together, they weave an evening of music that moves between sweet reverie and breathtaking brilliance.

🎶 Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse · 1410 Quince Ave, North Boulder
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio

This is a once-in-a-lifetime premiere, and a chance to support the Tara Scholarship Fund and the students whose lives are transformed by the school's immersive program.

#HarpAndPiano #LiveMusic #Boulder #BoulderMusic #ClassicalMusic #WorldPremiere #BenefitConcert #ImmersiveEducation #LifeChangingSchool

We are thrilled to announce Lemniscations & Fire: An Evening of Harp and Piano, a benefit concert featuring the world premiere of "Lemniscations," a seven-part suite of original works composed by pianist Matt Witherow and performed publicly for the very first time.

Joining him is harpist Sophia Love, a student at Tara Performing Arts High School, whose solos soar with fire and grace. Together, they weave an evening of music that moves between sweet reverie and breathtaking brilliance.

🎶 Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse · 1410 Quince Ave, North Boulder
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio

This is a once-in-a-lifetime premiere, and a chance to support the Tara Scholarship Fund and the students whose lives are transformed by the school's immersive program.

#HarpAndPiano #LiveMusic #Boulder #BoulderMusic #ClassicalMusic #WorldPremiere #BenefitConcert #ImmersiveEducation #LifeChangingSchool

New York City adventures continue!
🍽 Dinner at Veselka
🎶A midday concert at St. Malachy's
✏️ Studying art history
📰 Catching up on the news and waiting for the group in the hotel lobby

#ImmersiveEducation #MusicHistory #ArtHistory #CulturalScholars #HighSchoolTrip #WaldorfHighSchool

New York City adventures continue!
🍽 Dinner at Veselka
🎶A midday concert at St. Malachy's
✏️ Studying art history
📰 Catching up on the news and waiting for the group in the hotel lobby

#ImmersiveEducation #MusicHistory #ArtHistory #CulturalScholars #HighSchoolTrip #WaldorfHighSchool

NYC, it's good to be back! Tara's 9th and 11th graders are in the city right now and living every single minute of it.

From wandering Central Park to catching the magic of Ragtime on stage, to going behind the scenes at the legendary Public Theater -- this is what "classrooms without walls" actually looks like.

Big thanks to the incredible folks at the Public for the backstage tour. @publictheaterny

Still more adventures to come — stay tuned!

🎶 Photo 1: Pre-show excitement at the Lincoln Center
🌿 Photos 2 & 3: On the way to the Frick Collection via Central Park
🎭 Photo 4: Backstage at the Public Theater

#SchoolTrip #ClassroomsWithoutWalls #Ragtime #PublicTheater #CentralPark #WaldorfHighSchool #HighSchoolTravel #NewYorkCity #ImmersiveEducation #ArtHistory #MusicHistory

NYC, it's good to be back! Tara's 9th and 11th graders are in the city right now and living every single minute of it.

From wandering Central Park to catching the magic of Ragtime on stage, to going behind the scenes at the legendary Public Theater -- this is what "classrooms without walls" actually looks like.

Big thanks to the incredible folks at the Public for the backstage tour. @publictheaterny

Still more adventures to come — stay tuned!

🎶 Photo 1: Pre-show excitement at the Lincoln Center
🌿 Photos 2 & 3: On the way to the Frick Collection via Central Park
🎭 Photo 4: Backstage at the Public Theater

#SchoolTrip #ClassroomsWithoutWalls #Ragtime #PublicTheater #CentralPark #WaldorfHighSchool #HighSchoolTravel #NewYorkCity #ImmersiveEducation #ArtHistory #MusicHistory

If you've ever wondered what a Tara education looks like from the inside, now's your chance.

The travel program is the hidden heart of a Tara education. It's where the ensemble spirit – the commitment to each other and to the world that defines everything we do – gets tested, deepened, and made real. It's where students find out who they are when they're far from home and fully alive to what's around them.

On Monday, March 16, we're offering Travelers' Tales as our chance to share this part of Tara, the slides and stories that rarely make it to the main stage. Current students and faculty will walk you through the journeys, the surprises, and the moments that don't fit neatly into a curriculum guide but somehow become the things students remember for the rest of their lives.

Travelers' Tales
Monday, March 16 at 7pm
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
Free, no tickets required!

#SchoolTrip #ImmersiveEducation #InsideLook #GreatSchool #TravelersTales #BoulderEvents

If you've ever wondered what a Tara education looks like from the inside, now's your chance.

The travel program is the hidden heart of a Tara education. It's where the ensemble spirit – the commitment to each other and to the world that defines everything we do – gets tested, deepened, and made real. It's where students find out who they are when they're far from home and fully alive to what's around them.

On Monday, March 16, we're offering Travelers' Tales as our chance to share this part of Tara, the slides and stories that rarely make it to the main stage. Current students and faculty will walk you through the journeys, the surprises, and the moments that don't fit neatly into a curriculum guide but somehow become the things students remember for the rest of their lives.

Travelers' Tales
Monday, March 16 at 7pm
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
Free, no tickets required!

#SchoolTrip #ImmersiveEducation #InsideLook #GreatSchool #TravelersTales #BoulderEvents

Tonight's the night. The Class of 2026 is ready, the dessert tables are looking delectable, and the Nomad Playhouse doors open at 7:30.

We can't wait to see you there for an evening of talent, treats, and community.

Still need a ticket? Only a few remain! Grab yours here https://bit.ly/DnDsocial or at the door until we hit capacity.

Photos by @houseofraphoto -- thank you so much!

#varietyshow #comedy #music #studentartists #benefitfundraiser #seniorclass #triptoeurope #boulderevents #experientialeducation #NightOut

Tonight's the night. The Class of 2026 is ready, the dessert tables are looking delectable, and the Nomad Playhouse doors open at 7:30.

We can't wait to see you there for an evening of talent, treats, and community.

Still need a ticket? Only a few remain! Grab yours here https://bit.ly/DnDsocial or at the door until we hit capacity.

Photos by @houseofraphoto -- thank you so much!

#varietyshow #comedy #music #studentartists #benefitfundraiser #seniorclass #triptoeurope #boulderevents #experientialeducation #NightOut

One of our seniors is learning the art of stage lighting. Look at that mood!

Tomorrow night's Desserts & Dreams is going to be unforgettable. We are so proud of the talent and dedication our students bring to every aspect of the performing arts, both in front of and behind the curtain. Come out and support them!

Desserts & Dreams
Friday, March 13 @ 8pm
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave
Ticket link in bio (or in the comments on FB).

Photos by @not.thatnat

#behindthescenesmagic #studentartist #performingarts #varietyshow #boulderevents

One of our seniors is learning the art of stage lighting. Look at that mood!

Tomorrow night's Desserts & Dreams is going to be unforgettable. We are so proud of the talent and dedication our students bring to every aspect of the performing arts, both in front of and behind the curtain. Come out and support them!

Desserts & Dreams
Friday, March 13 @ 8pm
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave
Ticket link in bio (or in the comments on FB).

Photos by @not.thatnat

#behindthescenesmagic #studentartist #performingarts #varietyshow #boulderevents

Rehearsals for Desserts & Dreams are in full swing, and the Class of 2026 has been working hard to bring you a night of theater, laughter, and surprises.

We don't want to give too much away, but expect a genuinely eclectic variety show that showcases everything these seniors have learned and discovered over four years at Tara. From music to storytelling, this is a "from the heart" performance you won't want to miss.

Friday, March 13 at 8pm
Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
Tickets at link in bio

(Photos from D&D 2025 and Heather Baines)

#varietyshow #benefitfundraiser #seniorclass #comedy #music #studentartists #triptoeurope

Rehearsals for Desserts & Dreams are in full swing, and the Class of 2026 has been working hard to bring you a night of theater, laughter, and surprises.

We don't want to give too much away, but expect a genuinely eclectic variety show that showcases everything these seniors have learned and discovered over four years at Tara. From music to storytelling, this is a "from the heart" performance you won't want to miss.

Friday, March 13 at 8pm
Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
Tickets at link in bio

(Photos from D&D 2025 and Heather Baines)

#varietyshow #benefitfundraiser #seniorclass #comedy #music #studentartists #triptoeurope

Desserts & Dreams is a week away! Our seniors are working hard to create their very own variety show to raise $12K for their European class trip. Every ticket helps make that dream a reality.

Plus, get a "passport" to sample the delectable temptations from our dessert table, including French macarons, vegan chocolate mousse, key lime tarts, and flourless chocolate cupcakes. Desserts service at 7:30 PM, intermission, and after the show.

We'd love to see you there!

Friday, March 13th at 8pm
Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
Ticket link in bio

(Photos from Desserts & Dreams 2025.)

#benefitvarietyshow #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #studentartists #boulderevents #comedy #music #varietyshow

Desserts & Dreams is a week away! Our seniors are working hard to create their very own variety show to raise $12K for their European class trip. Every ticket helps make that dream a reality.

Plus, get a "passport" to sample the delectable temptations from our dessert table, including French macarons, vegan chocolate mousse, key lime tarts, and flourless chocolate cupcakes. Desserts service at 7:30 PM, intermission, and after the show.

We'd love to see you there!

Friday, March 13th at 8pm
Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
Ticket link in bio

(Photos from Desserts & Dreams 2025.)

#benefitvarietyshow #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #studentartists #boulderevents #comedy #music #varietyshow

By senior year, Tara students have stood on the Tower Bridge in London, climbed a 40-foot ladder into ancient Anasazi ruins in the canyons of southwestern Colorado, and sketched in the Met in New York City. On March 16, they're sharing the stories.

Travelers' Tales: A Night of Slides & Stories
Monday, March 16 | 7:00 p.m.
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, North Boulder
Free & open to everyone – no ticket needed

Come hear directly from Tara students and faculty about the journeys that don't fit in a curriculum guide – but somehow become the moments they carry for life.
RSVP to the link in our bio to reserve a seat!

#taratravel #classroomswithoutwalls #lifechangingexperience #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #experientialeducation #immersivelearning

By senior year, Tara students have stood on the Tower Bridge in London, climbed a 40-foot ladder into ancient Anasazi ruins in the canyons of southwestern Colorado, and sketched in the Met in New York City. On March 16, they're sharing the stories.

Travelers' Tales: A Night of Slides & Stories
Monday, March 16 | 7:00 p.m.
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave, North Boulder
Free & open to everyone – no ticket needed

Come hear directly from Tara students and faculty about the journeys that don't fit in a curriculum guide – but somehow become the moments they carry for life.
RSVP to the link in our bio to reserve a seat!

#taratravel #classroomswithoutwalls #lifechangingexperience #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #experientialeducation #immersivelearning

Dessert heads. Theater seats. One unforgettable night. 🍰🎭
The Class of 2026 presents Desserts & Dreams — a benefit variety show to fund their senior Europe trip. Expect talent, surprises, and a dessert spread that earns its own applause.
Friday, March 13 · 7:30 PM doors · 8:00 PM show
The Nomad Playhouse · Boulder
Tickets at the link in bio

#BenefitShow #VarietyShow #NightOut #SupportTheArts #HighSchoolTheater #BoulderCO #ArtsEducation #TaraPerformingArts

Dessert heads. Theater seats. One unforgettable night. 🍰🎭
The Class of 2026 presents Desserts & Dreams — a benefit variety show to fund their senior Europe trip. Expect talent, surprises, and a dessert spread that earns its own applause.
Friday, March 13 · 7:30 PM doors · 8:00 PM show
The Nomad Playhouse · Boulder
Tickets at the link in bio

#BenefitShow #VarietyShow #NightOut #SupportTheArts #HighSchoolTheater #BoulderCO #ArtsEducation #TaraPerformingArts

We asked our panelists "what is one thing you learned at Tara that is still relevant in your life today?"
@mhoddes answered!

Hear more about what our unique school offers at Alumni Conversations this Thursday, February 26th at 7pm at the Nomad Playhouse. RSVP to www.tarahighschool.org/events or use the link in our bio.

#immersiveeducation #engagedlearning #curiousity #learntolearn #amazingalumni

We asked our panelists "what is one thing you learned at Tara that is still relevant in your life today?"
@mhoddes answered!

Hear more about what our unique school offers at Alumni Conversations this Thursday, February 26th at 7pm at the Nomad Playhouse. RSVP to www.tarahighschool.org/events or use the link in our bio.

#immersiveeducation #engagedlearning #curiousity #learntolearn #amazingalumni

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Griffin Woodard ('22). Currently a student at the University of Denver, Griffin is tackling a Strategic Communications major with a powerhouse triple minor in Sustainability, Sociology, and International Studies.

Griffin’s path reflects the heartfelt thinking we strive to cultivate at Tara – balancing a love for the outdoors with a rigorous academic curiosity about how we communicate and care for our planet. We can’t wait to hear how his transition from Tara to a major university has shaped his vision for the future of outdoor education.
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse
RSVP link in bio

#TaraClassOf2022 #SustainableFuture #WorldCitizen #DU #OutdoorEducation

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Griffin Woodard ('22). Currently a student at the University of Denver, Griffin is tackling a Strategic Communications major with a powerhouse triple minor in Sustainability, Sociology, and International Studies.

Griffin’s path reflects the heartfelt thinking we strive to cultivate at Tara – balancing a love for the outdoors with a rigorous academic curiosity about how we communicate and care for our planet. We can’t wait to hear how his transition from Tara to a major university has shaped his vision for the future of outdoor education.
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse
RSVP link in bio

#TaraClassOf2022 #SustainableFuture #WorldCitizen #DU #OutdoorEducation

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Morgan Hoddes ('05). Since graduating from Tara, Morgan has traveled to 35 countries, mastered Latin dance, and built an incredible career as an International Interior Designer.

At Tara, students are asked to "step into the light as individuals" and take risks. Morgan did exactly that --leveraging her unique education into a career that spans the globe.

Join us to hear Morgan’s story of creativity and global citizenship!
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse
🔗 RSVP at https://bit.ly/4rPFen3

#DesignInspiration #WorldCitizen #TaraHighSchool #InteriorDesign

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Morgan Hoddes ('05). Since graduating from Tara, Morgan has traveled to 35 countries, mastered Latin dance, and built an incredible career as an International Interior Designer.

At Tara, students are asked to "step into the light as individuals" and take risks. Morgan did exactly that --leveraging her unique education into a career that spans the globe.

Join us to hear Morgan’s story of creativity and global citizenship!
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse
🔗 RSVP at https://bit.ly/4rPFen3

#DesignInspiration #WorldCitizen #TaraHighSchool #InteriorDesign

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Nico Olalla ('18). Since his time at Tara, Nico has dedicated himself to the safety and well-being of our neighbors, serving as a firefighter for the City of Longmont.

Whether he’s working toward his paramedic certification or navigating the joys of new parenthood, Nico embodies the "presence and passion" we hope all our graduates carry into the world. His journey is a beautiful example of how a Tara education fosters a deep-seated commitment to service and community.
Come hear Nico share how his years at Tara prepared him for a life of high-stakes, heart-centered work!
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse, Boulder
🔗 RSVP link in bio

#TaraAlumni #ServiceAboveSelf #LongmontFire #WaldorfGrad #NewDad

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Nico Olalla ('18). Since his time at Tara, Nico has dedicated himself to the safety and well-being of our neighbors, serving as a firefighter for the City of Longmont.

Whether he’s working toward his paramedic certification or navigating the joys of new parenthood, Nico embodies the "presence and passion" we hope all our graduates carry into the world. His journey is a beautiful example of how a Tara education fosters a deep-seated commitment to service and community.
Come hear Nico share how his years at Tara prepared him for a life of high-stakes, heart-centered work!
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse, Boulder
🔗 RSVP link in bio

#TaraAlumni #ServiceAboveSelf #LongmontFire #WaldorfGrad #NewDad

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Assata Welles ('17). From interning at local nonprofits like TGTHR to her current work in public sector consulting, Assata embodies the spirit of connection we foster at Tara.

How does a Waldorf-inspired education prepare a student for the complexities of healthcare and behavioral health policy? Assata is coming home to tell us. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of our graduates making a massive impact.
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse
🔗 RSVP link in bio

#AlumniSpotlight #CommunityImpact #TaraHighSchool #BoulderNonprofits

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Assata Welles ('17). From interning at local nonprofits like TGTHR to her current work in public sector consulting, Assata embodies the spirit of connection we foster at Tara.

How does a Waldorf-inspired education prepare a student for the complexities of healthcare and behavioral health policy? Assata is coming home to tell us. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of our graduates making a massive impact.
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse
🔗 RSVP link in bio

#AlumniSpotlight #CommunityImpact #TaraHighSchool #BoulderNonprofits

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Erin Agee ( '01), a Supervisory Enforcement Attorney and Environmental Conflict Resolution Specialist. At Tara, we strive to "awaken minds and hearts," and Erin's career is a powerful example of that mission in action. Her journey from student to environmental protector shows how the spirit of ensemble translates into a life of meaningful service.

Hear Erin speak about how her Tara years shaped her legal career at our Alumni Conversations event!
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse, Boulder
🔗 RSVP link in bio

#TaraAlumni #EnvironmentalLaw #WaldorfEducation #BoulderEvents

Then and Now: Alumni Spotlight

Meet Erin Agee ( '01), a Supervisory Enforcement Attorney and Environmental Conflict Resolution Specialist. At Tara, we strive to "awaken minds and hearts," and Erin's career is a powerful example of that mission in action. Her journey from student to environmental protector shows how the spirit of ensemble translates into a life of meaningful service.

Hear Erin speak about how her Tara years shaped her legal career at our Alumni Conversations event!
🗓️ Feb 26th | 7:00 PM
📍 The Nomad Playhouse, Boulder
🔗 RSVP link in bio

#TaraAlumni #EnvironmentalLaw #WaldorfEducation #BoulderEvents

Standard 11th grade Tara things: contemplating existence, facing ghosts, immersing in Shakespeare.

The 11th grade is officially on their Hamlet Retreat: reading the play in depth, performing individual recitations, playing in the snow and eating uncommonly well!

#shakespeareinschools #classicaleducation #hamletretreat #experientialeducation #classroomswithoutwalls

Standard 11th grade Tara things: contemplating existence, facing ghosts, immersing in Shakespeare.

The 11th grade is officially on their Hamlet Retreat: reading the play in depth, performing individual recitations, playing in the snow and eating uncommonly well!

#shakespeareinschools #classicaleducation #hamletretreat #experientialeducation #classroomswithoutwalls

Where will a Tara education take you?

Discover the limitless possibilities at our upcoming Alumni Conversations event! Tara graduates from diverse fields will share insights about the specific skills and experiences that shaped their life paths.

Join the conversation, participate in our Q&A, and see how Tara bridges the gap between education and lifelong achievement and success. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by the journeys of our accomplished alumni!

RSVP with the link in our bio.

#AlumniPanel #alumnipaneldiscussion #educationopensdoors #QualityEducation #QualityEducationMatters #lifelonglearning #lifelonglearningstartshere #InspiringStories

Where will a Tara education take you?

Discover the limitless possibilities at our upcoming Alumni Conversations event! Tara graduates from diverse fields will share insights about the specific skills and experiences that shaped their life paths.

Join the conversation, participate in our Q&A, and see how Tara bridges the gap between education and lifelong achievement and success. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired by the journeys of our accomplished alumni!

RSVP with the link in our bio.

#AlumniPanel #alumnipaneldiscussion #educationopensdoors #QualityEducation #QualityEducationMatters #lifelonglearning #lifelonglearningstartshere #InspiringStories

The Power of Closing

At Tara, a play doesn't end when the lights go down, it ends when the stage is clear. ‘Closing and Strike’ is a vital ensemble experience for processing the life lessons of the previous few weeks.

Guided by questions from their director, students take stock of what they’ve learned, leave behind what they’re ready to release, and celebrate their success together. Listening to the students sharing their gratitude for each other and for the faculty and staff who worked in support of the production is truly moving.

Then everyone gets to work striking the set and cleaning the green room!

#HighSchoolTheatre #StudentActors #ArtsEducation #WaldorfHighSchool #EducationMatters #ImmersiveEducation #EngagingAcademics #LifeLessons

The Power of Closing

At Tara, a play doesn't end when the lights go down, it ends when the stage is clear. ‘Closing and Strike’ is a vital ensemble experience for processing the life lessons of the previous few weeks.

Guided by questions from their director, students take stock of what they’ve learned, leave behind what they’re ready to release, and celebrate their success together. Listening to the students sharing their gratitude for each other and for the faculty and staff who worked in support of the production is truly moving.

Then everyone gets to work striking the set and cleaning the green room!

#HighSchoolTheatre #StudentActors #ArtsEducation #WaldorfHighSchool #EducationMatters #ImmersiveEducation #EngagingAcademics #LifeLessons

This weekend! Don't miss it!

Step into the gallery with us for a production that’s as hilarious as it is profound! Tara Performing Arts High School presents Tina Howe’s "Museum" -- a witty, outlandish look at the final day of a contemporary art exhibit.

Performances at 3pm and 7:30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb 6-8 at the Nomad Playhouse.
Ticket link in bio.

Photos by @houseofraphoto

#HighSchoolTheatre #StudentActors #ArtsEducation #SupportLocalArts #BoulderEvents #ImmersiveEducation #WaldorfHighSchool

This weekend! Don't miss it!

Step into the gallery with us for a production that’s as hilarious as it is profound! Tara Performing Arts High School presents Tina Howe’s "Museum" -- a witty, outlandish look at the final day of a contemporary art exhibit.

Performances at 3pm and 7:30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb 6-8 at the Nomad Playhouse.
Ticket link in bio.

Photos by @houseofraphoto

#HighSchoolTheatre #StudentActors #ArtsEducation #SupportLocalArts #BoulderEvents #ImmersiveEducation #WaldorfHighSchool

Not only do Tara students act in class plays and all-school musicals, they also get the chance to work behind the scenes. Students from every grade can choose to participate in tech crew, whether that means building sets, hanging lights, helping with hair and make-up, hair styling, stage managing or building props. This sort of peer-to-peer support contributes to the sense of community that Tara hopes to foster. Behind the scenes support is part of the real transformative work of the school. Parents and students often find that building the set is just as much a part of the "spiritual journey of self-discovery" as the performance itself.

Join us for the finished product this weekend!
Get tickets using the link in our bio.

#ImmersiveEducation #artseducation #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #BehindTheScenes #MuseumPlay #StudentLife #TaraTheatre #Education #highschooltheatre #EducationMatters

Not only do Tara students act in class plays and all-school musicals, they also get the chance to work behind the scenes. Students from every grade can choose to participate in tech crew, whether that means building sets, hanging lights, helping with hair and make-up, hair styling, stage managing or building props. This sort of peer-to-peer support contributes to the sense of community that Tara hopes to foster. Behind the scenes support is part of the real transformative work of the school. Parents and students often find that building the set is just as much a part of the "spiritual journey of self-discovery" as the performance itself.

Join us for the finished product this weekend!
Get tickets using the link in our bio.

#ImmersiveEducation #artseducation #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #BehindTheScenes #MuseumPlay #StudentLife #TaraTheatre #Education #highschooltheatre #EducationMatters

Tara performances are great, but the real magic happens right here in rehearsal at the Nomad Playhouse. 🎭

Focused hours, deep exploration, and powerful self-discovery build confidence and lifelong learning for our students. Right now, the cast of "Museum" is immersing themselves in the world of contemporary art, which just happens to prepare them for their NYC museum trip this spring! (Coincidence? 🤔)

Don’t miss the results of this transformative work! Join us for "Museum" Feb 6-8. Ticket link in bio.

#TaraTheatre #MuseumPlay #BehindTheScenes #StudentLife #MakingMagic #ImmersiveEducation #theatrestudent #artseducation

Tara performances are great, but the real magic happens right here in rehearsal at the Nomad Playhouse. 🎭

Focused hours, deep exploration, and powerful self-discovery build confidence and lifelong learning for our students. Right now, the cast of "Museum" is immersing themselves in the world of contemporary art, which just happens to prepare them for their NYC museum trip this spring! (Coincidence? 🤔)

Don’t miss the results of this transformative work! Join us for "Museum" Feb 6-8. Ticket link in bio.

#TaraTheatre #MuseumPlay #BehindTheScenes #StudentLife #MakingMagic #ImmersiveEducation #theatrestudent #artseducation

“Instead of being a play about a person, this play is about the intersection of people and place. The room itself is the main character. How everyone relates to the art in the room reveals so much about each individual who enters the museum. This is a contemporary play about contemporary art - the form fits the subject.
As an audience member, you’ll choose your own adventure in the way that you watch and experience the play, and it’ll be a blast!”
- Eleventh grade student

Join us for "Museum" by Tina Howe, Friday - Sunday, February 6 – 8, 2026 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. each day.
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave. North Boulder
Tickets: Link in bio

#Education #ImmersiveEducation #artseducation #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #waldorfeducation #theatrestudent #highschooltheatre #highschooltheatreclass

“Instead of being a play about a person, this play is about the intersection of people and place. The room itself is the main character. How everyone relates to the art in the room reveals so much about each individual who enters the museum. This is a contemporary play about contemporary art - the form fits the subject.
As an audience member, you’ll choose your own adventure in the way that you watch and experience the play, and it’ll be a blast!”
- Eleventh grade student

Join us for "Museum" by Tina Howe, Friday - Sunday, February 6 – 8, 2026 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. each day.
The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave. North Boulder
Tickets: Link in bio

#Education #ImmersiveEducation #artseducation #waldorfhighschool #engagedlearning #waldorfeducation #theatrestudent #highschooltheatre #highschooltheatreclass

“Is it a masterpiece, or is it just… a white square?”

Tina Howe’s "Museum" is coming to the Nomad Playhouse!

Explore the way we look at things, the way we judge them, and the hilarious lengths we go to to sound like we know what we’re talking about.

Join us Friday - Sunday, February 6 – 8, 2026 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. each day

Ticket link in bio.

#museumtheplay
#studentactors
#schooltheatre
#immersiveeducation

“Is it a masterpiece, or is it just… a white square?”

Tina Howe’s "Museum" is coming to the Nomad Playhouse!

Explore the way we look at things, the way we judge them, and the hilarious lengths we go to to sound like we know what we’re talking about.

Join us Friday - Sunday, February 6 – 8, 2026 at 3:00 & 7:30 p.m. each day

Ticket link in bio.

#museumtheplay
#studentactors
#schooltheatre
#immersiveeducation

Axis and Allies
The 9th grade is in their second week of Modern History with Matt Witherow. Music from the 1940s gleefully fills the schoolhouse at the beginning of this favorite main lesson block with Matt, and a board game of strategy and historical significance is laid out in the 9th grade classroom. Last Friday the students could barely pull themselves away from class at the end of the day from the excitement of bringing history alive in this playful and insightful way.

#EngagedLearning #history #historyclassroom #waldorfhighschool #learningisfunwithus #historyisfunwithmatt

Axis and Allies
The 9th grade is in their second week of Modern History with Matt Witherow. Music from the 1940s gleefully fills the schoolhouse at the beginning of this favorite main lesson block with Matt, and a board game of strategy and historical significance is laid out in the 9th grade classroom. Last Friday the students could barely pull themselves away from class at the end of the day from the excitement of bringing history alive in this playful and insightful way.

#EngagedLearning #history #historyclassroom #waldorfhighschool #learningisfunwithus #historyisfunwithmatt

Witty, outlandish, delightful and profound, Museum is set on the final day of a contemporary art exhibit. As a cast of some 40 characters walk through the show, Tina Howe’s play frames human behaviors in all its quirks and glories, exploring our relationship to the creative impulse, the role of art in society, as well as the urge to take or to destroy.

Step inside the gallery and experience the chaos – join us for Museum at the Nomad Playhouse!

Ticket link in bio.

Witty, outlandish, delightful and profound, Museum is set on the final day of a contemporary art exhibit. As a cast of some 40 characters walk through the show, Tina Howe’s play frames human behaviors in all its quirks and glories, exploring our relationship to the creative impulse, the role of art in society, as well as the urge to take or to destroy.

Step inside the gallery and experience the chaos – join us for Museum at the Nomad Playhouse!

Ticket link in bio.

Tara's students started the semester off with a bang 💥 at the Nomad Playhouse last weekend with this year's musical theatre dance and choreography workshop.

Choreography Weekend brings the whole together to learn (or review) musical theatre dance, practice technique, and to work on dance combinations, including an excerpt from for the upcoming all-school spring musical, Hadestown.

#immersiveeducation #artseducation #engagedlearning #musicaltheatre #danceclass

Tara's students started the semester off with a bang 💥 at the Nomad Playhouse last weekend with this year's musical theatre dance and choreography workshop.

Choreography Weekend brings the whole together to learn (or review) musical theatre dance, practice technique, and to work on dance combinations, including an excerpt from for the upcoming all-school spring musical, Hadestown.

#immersiveeducation #artseducation #engagedlearning #musicaltheatre #danceclass

Classes are back in session after the winter break and math teacher Keir is reclaiming his title as the math blackboard drawing master.

Keir excels at turning complex mathematical concepts into intricate works of art. His interactive lessons make learning fun and engaging, helping students learn math with enthusiasm. He is proving that creativity has a place in every subject. Thank you, Keir for your dedication and amazing work.

Check out his amazing work at @poorlydrawnbutwelllabelled on Instagram!

#ImmersiveEducation #artseducation #waldorfhighschool #classicaleducation #engagedlearning #waldorfeducation #immersiveeducation #EducationMatters #StudentSuccess #CriticalThinking #Academics #mathisfun #mathskills #mathteacher #mathematics

Classes are back in session after the winter break and math teacher Keir is reclaiming his title as the math blackboard drawing master.

Keir excels at turning complex mathematical concepts into intricate works of art. His interactive lessons make learning fun and engaging, helping students learn math with enthusiasm. He is proving that creativity has a place in every subject. Thank you, Keir for your dedication and amazing work.

Check out his amazing work at @poorlydrawnbutwelllabelled on Instagram!

#ImmersiveEducation #artseducation #waldorfhighschool #classicaleducation #engagedlearning #waldorfeducation #immersiveeducation #EducationMatters #StudentSuccess #CriticalThinking #Academics #mathisfun #mathskills #mathteacher #mathematics

Due to the dangerous conditions posed by today's severe wind forecast, and the requests coming from Boulder County to keep people off the roads and safe in their homes, we are canceling both of Friday's Candlelight performances.

Please know that we do not take this decision lightly. We know how absolutely cherished these festivals are to all of us, to our students, our community and to the audiences who come to Candlelight performances each year. And our community's safety is of utmost importance at this time.

We are prepared to proceed with performances at St Aidan's for the rest of the weekend whether power is restored or not, and we will transfer tickets to Saturday or Sunday performances at ticket holders' request.
Contact us at tickets@tarahighschool.org to request a transfer. Refunds and new purchases are available through the ticket link in our bio.

Photos from last night's dress rehearsal. Thank you @houseofraphoto !

Due to the dangerous conditions posed by today's severe wind forecast, and the requests coming from Boulder County to keep people off the roads and safe in their homes, we are canceling both of Friday's Candlelight performances.

Please know that we do not take this decision lightly. We know how absolutely cherished these festivals are to all of us, to our students, our community and to the audiences who come to Candlelight performances each year. And our community's safety is of utmost importance at this time.

We are prepared to proceed with performances at St Aidan's for the rest of the weekend whether power is restored or not, and we will transfer tickets to Saturday or Sunday performances at ticket holders' request.
Contact us at tickets@tarahighschool.org to request a transfer. Refunds and new purchases are available through the ticket link in our bio.

Photos from last night's dress rehearsal. Thank you @houseofraphoto !

Alumni candle-dipping on Monday the 22nd, 10-6 in the Tara schoolhouse! Additional dates/times tba ….

#beeswax #beeswaxcandles #taraalumniappreciation #taranowandthen #holidaytradition #festivalseason #candledipping

Alumni candle-dipping on Monday the 22nd, 10-6 in the Tara schoolhouse! Additional dates/times tba ….

#beeswax #beeswaxcandles #taraalumniappreciation #taranowandthen #holidaytradition #festivalseason #candledipping

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