San Marin's smARTt Program

About smARTt

San Marin Arts and Technical Arts (smARTt) is an integrated group of University of California approved classes which include: 
  • Visual Arts, (Art & Design, Drawing, Painting, AP)
  • Performing Arts, (drama, music)
  • Writing Arts (journalism and creative writing)
  • Technical Arts (design, sound, lighting, costumes, props)

Through these unique course offerings (many of which are taught at night and after school in the format of college classes), students are still able to take AP and honors classes during regular school hours and fit other UC approved electives into their schedule.  Students can choose to do many different electives at the same time i.e., drama, music and journalism or creative writing, art and tech theatre. 
The choices are unlimited.

What makes smARTt Unique?
  • San Marin graduates are currently attending: Boston University, USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Syracuse, Evansville, Duke, NYU, Oberlin, William and Mary, Uni. Of Oregon, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, San Diego State, UC San Diego and many more. 

Upcoming Performances Music 2016-2017 

Clubs Associated with smARTt

-Speech and Debate
-Mock Trial

Contact Us

For more information about the smARTt program ​
Drama Boosters Meetings 1st Wednesday of Every Month in Room 803

​Upcoming Performances Drama 2016-2017



Advanced Drama Fall Play
  November 2,3, 5 at 7:30 pm and November 4,  2:00 pm
How to Succeed in High School without Really Trying and 

Beginning Drama
Holiday Show for Kindergartners December 18

AP Theatre
January 28 -Advanced Drama Cafe theatre
Spring Play: TBA  May 17, 18, 19, 20

Beginning Drama
 One Act Play June 10

Spring Play
 TBA  May 17, 18, 19, 20


 Heartfelt  Wishes to Our Beloved Mrs. K


After 18.5 years teaching drama and heading up the smARTt program for the last 7 years at San Marin I have decided to take a break.   I have loved every minute of teaching drama, directing plays and creating a drama family of students I hope to stay close to through the years.  For 30 years I worked at Pac Bell (mainly as a corporate communications manager).  It paid the bills.  However, when I started teaching drama in 2000, it was so wonderful to be doing what I loved, was passionate about, and trained to do at the University of Oregon and San Francisco State.  It was really a dream come true. I won’t say good bye just au revoir.  Thank you for all the memories. 

Prerequisites and Opportunities

Auditions/ Prerequisites: 
Auditions required for 
  • Musical Theatre, 
  • Jazz band, 
  • Jazz Choir
  • Advanced Drama (with a prerequisite of Beginning Drama)
Application required for 
  • Creative Writing and  
  • Journalism.

*Portfolio presentation or assessment test for Advanced Art and AP Art courses


Competitions and Travel Opportunities:
  • Drama and Music perform annually in competitions and festivals throughout California.   
  • Advanced Drama was selected to be on the US Team and perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland (the largest drama competition in the world).  Drama and Tech Theatre students traveled to England for a theatre tour. 
  • Jazz Choir and Jazz Band were invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York. Music has performed in Australia, New Orleans, Canada and Mexico.