The stroke of a brush. The feel of wet clay. The experience of being larger than life on stage. At Randolph, we believe creative expression comes from a place deep inside. You can see it in the finely etched lines of a fifth grade ceramic tribal mask, the thousands of delicate dots in a pointillist painting, or in the composition of a painted and plumed gooney bird. Observe the emerging self-confidence of a budding actor, feel your heart beat to the rhythms of a fourth grade African drumming circle, or close your eyes and listen to the lilting voice s of the Middle and Upper School concert choirs.

Randolph’s visual and Performing Arts program is designed to offer students a variety of aesthetic experiences. The emphasis is on participation, process, and expression and not on product or performance. Yet, something magical occurs as students discover their own creative spirit and voice. Thespians win top honors in Trumbauer competitions, artists find their creations selected for prestigious exhibitions, and sweet melodies from choirs and hand chimes delight and entertain audiences throughout the state.

Arts courses are woven into each grade at Randolph. Kindergarten students begin by exploring line, shape, color, and texture, the tools through which the language of art develops. Later, students may create hand puppets of Peter and the Wolf while listening to Prokofiev’s orchestral version of the fable with instruments playing dramatic roles. They study the lives and techniques of O’Keefe and Cézanne, Chopin and Mozart. Through voice and instruments, students learn to read, perform, and appreciate music.

Once students master the fundamentals, they move toward more personal expression. They may join the band or choir, or they may take courses in art history, painting, drawing, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, ceramics, photography, and drama. Randolph offers a sophisticated AP program for juniors and seniors where they may produce their own design portfolio. Whatever the artistic journey, students emerge with greater insights into themselves and see a new consciousness of the creative forces that shape our world and its cultures.

Randolph’s Fine and Performing Arts Mission:
To provide students with the knowledge, skills, vocabulary, tools, techniques, understanding, and interpretive skills in art, music and drama, in order that they may pursue a lifetime of aesthetic enrichment.


Fabiani Duarte '05 was elected the 2004-2005 Chairman of the International Thespian Society Student Officer's Board.

Meagan Jennings '05 was among a select number of students to perform on the mainstage during the 2003 International Thespian Festival at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Nothing in Common, Theatre Randolph's 2003 one-act entry into the Alabama State Walter S. Trumbauer Festival was awarded one of three "Best of Show" awards. Molly Beucher '04 was named Best Supporting Actress and Meagan Jennings '05 was named Best Actress.

Josh Voight took home two 1st place trophies from the 2003 State Trumbauer Festival for Classical Comedic Solo Acting and for Humorous Interpretation.

Drama teacher Connie Voight was elected the 2005 Vice-Chair, Secondary Division of the Alabama Conference of Theatre.

Fabiani Duarte and Josh Voight were elected to the 2004-2005 Alabama State Thespian Board.

The State Trumbauer 2002 Festival, awarded Theatre Randolph's production of The Crucible awards for Best Costume and Best Supporting Actress. Four students were elected to the All-Star Cast: Noah McQueen, Beverly Turner, Mick Robbins and Elizabeth Wingo.