Performing Arts Program

At Hill, we believe performing arts are a crucial component of a student's education. Students are able to tap into their creative side and build skills such as confidence, collaboration, perseverance, and dedication.

All students, regardless of their Pathway, are able to take a Performing Arts course taught by Ms. Samantha Hermansen. Humanities Pathway students can take Theatre Arts in Freshman Year.

Student life at Hill is also rich with performing arts-related clubs:

The SJHA Drama Club puts on a Fall Musical each year. They have also performed in the Annual Visual and Performing Arts Showcase.
Hill's Dance Team performs at various events throughout the year including Christmas Coffee House, Air Bands, and the An nual Visual and Performing Arts Showcase
The Hill Singers performs at events throughout the school year with special performances at the Christmas Coffee House and they have an annual Spring Concert along with solo acts at the Annual Visual and Performing Arts Showcase.

In the Summer of 2022 and 2023 we held a Performing Arts Audition Workshop led by Ms. Samantha Hermansen to work on their singing and audition etiquette, perform mock auditions, perfect their dancing and performance agility, and have their mock auditions pieced together into a performance day.

Students have access to our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Studio on the 3rd Floor.

We are deeply grateful to our generous donors whose contributions help our Performing Arts Program flourish. Your support enables us to provide exceptional opportunities for our students to explore their creativity, develop their talents, and showcase their skills. Give today:

Performing Arts FY24-25

Marquee Circle

Borough President, Mr. Vito Fossella

Playwriter's Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Montanti

Spotlight Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Parnese

Chorus Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Johnson

Mr. James Woods

Ms. Dana Marano-Connery

Mr. Christopher C. Baldwin and Ms. Rosemarie Coppola-Baldwin

Ms. Jaime Viggiano

Ms. Lisa Ruggiero

Ms. Paula Musarella

Ms. Tara McGuire-Francis

Ms. Joann Amato

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taliercio

Special Olympics - Ms. Tatum Boehnke

Audience Circle

Ms. Rose Anne Walsh

Ms. Jennifer Criscuoli

Ms. Julie Rohlin

Ms. Jeannette Villarreal

Ms. Donna Chan and Mr. Daniel Locke

Ms. Ann Coppola

Ms. Ellen R. Mulkerrins

Ms. Michelle Profeta

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ogurek

$0-$99: Audience Circle

$100-$249: Chorus Circle

$250-$499: Standing Ovation Circle

$500-$999: Spotlight Circle

$1,000 - $1,499: Playwright’s Circle

$1,500-2,499: Director’s Circle

$2,500+ Marquee Circle

For more information contact:

Dr. Elizabeth Basile, Ed. D. (P E’96, H’00; E‘98)

Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations

[email protected] or 718-447-1374 Ext. 9163