Sophomore Drama student Alicia Velez has been selected into Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Young Playwrights Lab: Stem to Stage” program. This program is a 10-week writing workshop led by an MTC teaching artist and a science educator, culminating in a staged reading of a 10 to 15-minute play. This opportunity is perfect for the high school...Continue reading
High Tech High School is proud to announce that Anabella Sornoza, a senior in the Dance Performance Division, has been selected to receive the Student Award for Exceptional Artistry & Community Leadership in Dance as part of the 2026 New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education (NJGAAE). Presented through Dance New Jersey, the NJGAAE recognizes...Continue reading
This winter, the Theater Arts Drama classes performed The Crucible, a play about the Salem witch trials events of 1692 Massachusetts. In these times, the world of a young girl was grim and uneventful. The likes of Abigail, Mercy, Susanna and the others find their fun dancing in the woods, learning ecstatic songs and exotic...Continue reading
High Tech High School’s Theatre Arts Department proudly competed in the STANJ Competition on January 10, 2026, earning multiple honors among top student performers from across New Jersey. STANJ (Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey) is a statewide organization that celebrates excellence in speech, theatre, and musical theatre through competitive performance events. This year’s...Continue reading
pssst… witches have hit High Tech High School with the Drama Department's production of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller! Come join us in Salem, Massachusetts next week! 3PM - January 21, $5 7PM - January 22-23, $10 3PM - January 24, $10 Tickets are available NOW on MySchoolBucks!
From powerful choreography to moments of high drama, every performance by our Choreography, Dance and Drama majors told a story. With a wide range of styles, acts, and creative expression, each piece brought its own emotion, intensity, and energy, keeping the audience engaged from start to finish. This season was about more than just movement....Continue reading
The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on December 5th, and it was a magical way to kick off the holiday season! Our Musical Theater students performed and spread holiday cheer throughout their performance. The High Tech community came together to celebrate this special moment, marking a beautiful start to the festive season. Happy
On November 20, our High Tech Musical Theatre majors lit up the stage with a stunning mashup. Thank you so much to everyone who made this event possible.
The High Tech Dance/Choreography Program is really looking forward to this show! We’re exploring various forms of jazz, contemporary, salsa, hip-hop, and Indian cultural dance. See you there! Ticket link in bio.
High Tech Dance instructors Trista Defilippis and Heather Warfel attended a Dunham technique workshop with Michelle Grant-Murray on November 13th. Hosted by @dancenewjersey and Union City High School, the event guided the professional teaching community through the history and technique of modern dance icon Katherine Dunham.