Niwot High Freshman Greta Foutz Explores Diverse Arts

Foutz has discovered a passion for theater, choir, dance, and sculpture since starting high school.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00am

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Niwot High School freshman Greta Foutz has explored a variety of artistic mediums since developing a love for theater and choir in fourth grade. She has participated in school choirs, theatrical productions, the Color Guard team, an auditioned treble choir, and a beginning sculpture class. Foutz's main focus this semester has been on the spring musical "The Little Mermaid," where she will perform as Maid 2 and in the Ensemble. She hopes to continue her theater career at Niwot and eventually earn a degree in education and history to teach high school history.

Why it matters

Foutz's diverse artistic pursuits at a young age demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available to high school students in the arts. Her story highlights how the arts can provide an important creative outlet and help students develop valuable skills like teamwork, discipline, and self-expression.

The details

Foutz developed a love of theater and choir in fourth grade and has since explored a variety of artistic mediums such as dancing, singing, and sculpture. She participated in school choirs at Erie Middle School and performed in theatrical productions like "Oliver," "Suessical," and "Once Upon a Mattress." In high school, Foutz joined the Color Guard team, the auditioned treble choir Sedalia, and a beginning sculpture class. She regularly takes dance classes at The Dance Front in Louisville and guitar lessons in Boulder. This semester, Foutz's main focus has been on the spring musical "The Little Mermaid," where she will perform as Maid 2 and in the Ensemble.

  • Foutz developed a love of theater and choir in fourth grade.
  • Foutz participated in school choirs at Erie Middle School and performed in theatrical productions.
  • As a freshman at Niwot High School, Foutz joined the Color Guard team, the auditioned treble choir Sedalia, and a beginning sculpture class.
  • Foutz regularly takes dance classes at The Dance Front in Louisville and guitar lessons in Boulder.
  • This semester, Foutz's main focus has been on the spring musical "The Little Mermaid."

The players

Greta Foutz

A freshman at Niwot High School who has explored a variety of artistic mediums such as theater, choir, dance, and sculpture.

Colin Foutz

Greta's older brother, who had already been a student at Niwot High School for a year, providing Greta with insider knowledge of the activities available to her.

Malary Nicoletti

Greta's theater director, who encouraged her and helped her adjust to the new high school environment.

Kate Nelson, Aidan Coble, Jocelyn Lara Serrano, Camryn Bell, and Maddox Wilson

Greta's fellow thespians, who encouraged her and helped her learn new things every day.

Kyle Rees

The teacher who directed Greta's beginning sculpture class.

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What they’re saying

“These people always push me to try my hardest and help me learn new things every day. As a freshman, it has been very hard to adjust to this new environment, but these people have been so welcoming and made the transition much easier.”

— Greta Foutz

“I think everyone should try to see it.”

— Greta Foutz

“I adore history, I love learning about the past, and I find it so fascinating.”

— Greta Foutz

“to keep trying it and if they like it, don't quit because of one failure. You'll meet some awesome people in the arts. I wouldn't let one bad experience turn you away from the arts.”

— Greta Foutz

What’s next

Foutz plans to continue her theater career at Niwot High School and eventually earn a degree in education and history to teach high school history.

The takeaway

Greta Foutz's diverse artistic pursuits at a young age demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available to high school students in the arts, and how the arts can provide an important creative outlet and help students develop valuable skills like teamwork, discipline, and self-expression.