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Arts News, February 15

Christopher Parsons, Theater Arts and Music Teacher
February 15, 2019

Students Create Array of Makeup Effects for Stage

Seventh and eighth graders enrolled in the arts elective Special Effects Makeup have been busy practicing their craft. Unlike everyday makeup, stage makeup’s role is to highlight your facial features for performance under the bright stage lights. Therefore, it is important that the makeup is not only a lot thicker than normal, but a lot more pigmented. It creates a great base not only to build coverage but to build your characters look. Furthermore, due to the heat of the lights, costume changes and of course sweat, stage makeup is designed for long wear and heavy duty. Students have learned basing, contouring and highlighting, old age, beauty, accident/blood/bruise/gore, and face-painting techniques.

By Kim Edwards, Pre-kindergarten Teacher |

September 12, 2025

The pre-kindergarten students are taking part in a very special learning tradition at Belmont Day–The Great Potato Harvest! Each fall, our youngest learners visit the garden to explore the many kinds of food growing there. This year, we noticed marigolds,…

By Susan Dempsey, Theater Arts Teacher |

September 12, 2025

In our first theater class of the term, eight enthusiastic sixth grade students began exploring the fundamentals of ensemble work. Through the activity Big, Tiny, Twisted, they were challenged to create shapes with their bodies—starting individually, then collaborating in small…

By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation |

September 5, 2025

At Belmont Day, learning doesn’t pause when the school year ends. This summer, our faculty engaged in a wide range of professional development opportunities that sparked inspiration, deepened expertise, and strengthened connections. From exploring play in early childhood to considering…

By Brittany Ryan |

September 5, 2025

In June, five Belmont Day middle school athletes competed in the 13th Annual Massachusetts Middle School Track and Field Championships. Despite challenging weather, including heavy rain and a postponed schedule, our students delivered outstanding performances. Of note from that day’s…
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