Marian Catholic High School announces the establishment of their new Marian Catholic Performing Arts Program and Performing Arts Association.

In a Facebook Live announcement on Wednesday, Marian Catholic Head of School, the Rev. Allen Hoffa, announced that beginning in the fall of 2020, the school will be establishing a Marian Catholic Performing Arts Program and Performing Arts Association.

The new performing arts program will be directed by Marian Catholic FACTS Tuition and Financial Aid Manager Carrie Fox. In addition to her occupational background working in federal financial aid, Fox has a degree in the performing arts. In 2006, she received a Bachelor of Arts in visual and performing arts with a concentration in theater production from West Chester University. Fox’s vast experience as a director, producer, and performer will provide the program with strong leadership and direction.

Marian Catholic High School recognizes that there is a growing number of students in the surrounding area who have an interest in the performing arts. Over the next few months, Marian Catholic will also be working to establish the Marian Catholic Performing Arts Association. This association will focus on supporting the various needs of the program.

While Marian Catholic’s tradition had been a single senior-focused theater production. However, the school saw a need to expand their arts opportunity for all students. This provides many benefits. All grade levels will now be able to pursue their passion in the performing arts. In addition, our current students will be able to connect with our elementary and junior high partner schools to develop an early interest with our program with younger students.

Through the generosity of a Marian benefactor, the school was able to completely resurface the stage in our gymnasium this summer.

The school is pursuing avenues to provide better stage lighting for future performances.