Become a Patron of the ArtsASD is grateful for the generosity of parents, friends, alumni and organizations who share a passion to support the creativity of our students through the arts. Opportunities exist to be a donor to the ASD Patron of the Arts giving program. Patron of the Arts donors receive recognition in performance brochures and in the American School of Dubai annual report.

What do Gifts Support? Your gift provides the margin of excellence, beyond tuition, that enables ASD to offer an exceptional arts program. As a donor, your gift works to enhance, extend and enrich learning opportunities for students. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of ASD’s outstanding arts education continues as exceptional. Examples of impact include: providing travel for guest artists, professional development for faculty, student and guest artist workshops, costumes, set design and other student production expenses.

To learn more about becoming a Patron of the Arts, please contact the Advancement Office.

Julia Martinez Director of Advancementjmartinez@asdubai.org

P.O. Box 71188, Dubai, UAE | www.asdubai.org

MISSION STATEMENTWe challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.

CORE VALUESCompassion | Excellence | IntegrityRespect | Responsibility

The American School of Dubai is dedicated to a strong Arts program encompassing theater, choir, band, dance and visual arts. Students are afforded a number of opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity through educational and cultural programs offered as part of the school curriculum as well as extracurricular, after-school programs. Through these experiences students learn more about themselves, building confidence that will serve them well as adults, fostering a life-long interest in the arts.

C.A.S.T.A special thank you to all the parent volunteers who give unlimited hours towards the success of students in the performing arts.

The Creative Arts Support Team (C.A.S.T.) is a parent volunteer organization committed to the success of all student arts programs at ASD. Parent volunteers provide key support for productions backstage as well as cast receptions, ticket, flower and concession sales and more. In 2014-2015, C.A.S.T. supported 25 ASD performances and enhanced student learning through their guest artist program, bringing notable artists to work with students in the classroom and to perform.

To volunteer with C.A.S.T. contact CAST@asdubai.org.

The Arts Season2015-2016

SEPTEMBER 201516 Community Concert Series:

Faculty and Staff Recital Theater

OCTOBER 20 Community Concert

Series: An Evening of Duets

Theater

NOVEMBER3-6 High School Musical:

‘Crazy for You’ Theater (Tickets AED 50)11 Grade 5 Variety Show Blackbox18 Middle School Variety

Show Theater30 Middle & High School

Vocal Holiday Concert Theater

DECEMBER9 Middle School &

High School Holiday Instrumental Concert

Theater14 K2 - Grade 2 Holiday

Music Concerts Theater16 Grades 3 - 5 Holiday

Music Concerts Theater

JANUARY 201612 Community Concert

Series Theater13 Middle School & High

School Dance Show Theater20 Grade 4 Variety Show Blackbox27-28 Middle School Musical Theater (Tickets AED 40)

FEBRUARY18-19 High School Spring Play

Theater (Tickets AED 20)

MARCH2-3 Elementary School Musical Theater9 Middle & High School

Pops Outdoor Concert ASD Courtyards16 Grade 3 Variety Show Blackbox23 ASD Live! High School

Variety Show Theater

APRIL20 Grade 2 Variety Show Blackbox27 High School Band

& Choir Spring Concert Theater29 High School Dance

Invitational Theater

MAY1 High School Dance

Invitational Theater3-4 Middle School One Act

Festival Theater (Tickets AED 20)16 Grade 1 Variety Show Theater18 Middle School & High

School Dance Show Theater21 After School Dance

Showcase Theater23-25 Middle School Band &

Choir Spring Concert Theater31 Community Concert

Series Theater

JUNE1 K2 Variety Show Blackbox

ASD Performs on the RoadMiddle School Junior Arts Invitational Doha, Qatar, October 9-11AMIS European Boys Choir London, England, October 14-18MESAC Senior Arts Festival Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 3-7 AMIS International Honor Choir Festival Luxembourg, March 2-6AMIS International Honor Band & Orchestra Festival Doha, Qatar, March 16-20AMIS European Girls Choir Budapest, Hungary, March 30 - April 3AMIS Middle School Honor Band Vienna, Austria, April 20-24International Thespian Festival Nebraska, United States, June

The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) promotes excellence in all levels of music education. Each year, AMIS sponsors a variety of music festivals that are especially designed to benefit students in international schools. These events take place in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Performing Arts Season 2015-2016 SchedulePlease refer to the calendars on the ASD website for specific timings. Unless otherwise indicated, performances are free of charge.

The Visual Arts at ASDElementary Art ShowElementary School, April 10-21Dale Haus Waldoch Art Show Middle School, High School & AP Class Theater Foyer May 1-26 THE ASD THEATER

The ASD Theater is a 630 seat, state-of-the-art venue for performing arts. With exceptional acoustics, the theater is used to showcase campus events such as plays, concerts and dance recitals, as well as host special guest artist performances. The facility is known as one of the finest performance venues in the U.A.E.

THEATER ETIQUETTEWe encourage laughing and clapping. Please refrain from talking during performances. No food or drink is allowed in the Theater. Please turn off your mobile devices. Video, photography and audio recordings are strictly prohibited during the performances.

RESERVING SEATS AND TICKET PURCHASEThere is no assigned seating for performances that are free of charge. Arrive early for best seating. If tickets are being sold for a performance, tickets will be available online and at the ASD Box Office. Refer to the ASD News and calendars for specific event details. Ticket revenue supports expenses associated with bringing world class performance opportunities to the students of ASD.