The grammar school drama program is an adventure in self-discovery.  The students learn about themselves as they become aware of their inner talents and abilities, and learn how to command those talents to communicate with an audience.  As they explore pantomime skills, the students develop their ability to communicate feelings and storylines nonverbally.  They focus on expressing themselves physically, through posture, gesture and facial expressions.  They learn how to face their audience with courage as they perform original scenes where they create their own characters and storylines.  As they begin the study of  voice, the students learn the basic skills of projection, articulation, and vocal expression.  The students gain confidence as they speak in front of their classes, and later as they perform for larger groups in their class productions.  During in-class performances, the students learn audience etiquette, as well as learning the art of giving and accepting constructive criticism with grace.  Students continually build their self-discipline with each performance as they develop control over timing and reactions.  

By the time a student graduates from the grammar school they should have the confidence, poise, and self-control to stand in front of an audience and deliver a message clearly and effectively.  The skills that the students learn in the drama program are skills that they will take with them wherever they go.