The Magic Paintbrush is an original stage adaptation that is based on a traditional Chinese folk tale.
The play, filled with music, stage magic and puppetry follows Liang, a orphan who steals away to San Francisco and discovers a new life and a magical paintbrush. With it, She paints steaming pots full of food to help feed the hungry and homeless. When evil characters discover her talent and command her to paint gold and riches for them, Liang is challenged, but determined to keep her promise to paint only with the heart.

Theatre at Mount Vernon is truly an immersive experience where students have endless opportunities to act, design, build, stage manage and create electrifying experiences like no where else. From Hitchcock to Shakespeare, original plays inspired by podcasts to popular musicals we all know and love, our students are able to tailor their drama experience to suit their passions & interests. Students begin learning about theatre in Kindergarten Performing Arts Class and continue to hone their skills until elective courses become available in Grades 5-12. Whether they are new to theatre or an experienced veteran, students have no shortage of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to flourish in theatre arts.