In this special edition of Tartan Talk, Maeve '27 and Anastasia '27 go behind the scenes Matilda, the 2024 Stuart spring musical. In these 'making of' episodes, they interview the cast and crew about what it takes to produce a high school musical and what makes this year's production unique.

Backstage is a 3-part series that delves into the making of Stuart's 2024 production of Matilda. Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

On this episode of Tartan Talk, Kristen Zosche, Dean of Student Life, sits down with Amanda  Murray Cutalo, Upper School English teacher and author of In Theatre and War. Their conversation included Ms. Cutalo's play, a self-described "love letter to community theater" which was performed this fall as Stuart's annual fall production, her relationship with writing and the performing arts, her ideal conditions for producing new work, and some insight into a few of her favorite things.

Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

*Music by Olivia Van Orden ’23

Welcome to Two Girls and a TV, a podcast series brought to you by Tartan Talk. In the second installment, hosts Aryianna Johnson ’25 and Dana Thompson ’25 break down Never Have I Ever, the critically-accalimed Netflix series created by Mindy Kaling. They chat about coming of age, representation, cringe-worthy moments, and recommend the ideal audience for the teen show.

In the third episode of the SpeakHER Series, Lillian sits down with Dr. Danielle Bentsen to discuss her education journey, her experience as a doctor, and why she chose an all-girls education for her children.

The SpeakHER Series is created by Stuart Country Day School student, Lillian ’24. She sits down with impactful women to talk about their journey to their current position and challenges they’ve faced; she also discusses access to and the power of education, especially for women.

Lillian sits down with Leanna Jahnke, Executive Director of Princeton Nursery School and University of Pennsylvania graduate, to talk about her journey to her current role and why education is important to her.

The SpeakHER Series is created by Stuart Country Day School student, Lillian ’24. She sits down with impactful women to talk about their journey to their current position and challenges they’ve faced; she also discusses access to and the power of education, especially for women.

On the first episode of The SpeakHER Series, Lillian sits down with Carolyn Campbell-McGovern, Deputy Executive Director of Ivy League Athletics, to talk about her journey to her current position, the impact of Title IX on women, and tips for prospective collegiate athletes.

The SpeakHER Series is created by Stuart Country Day School student, Lillian ’24. She sits down with impactful women to talk about their journey to their current position and challenges they’ve faced; she also discusses access to and the power of education, especially for women.

Welcome to Two Girls and a TV, a new series brought to you by Tartan Talk. In this pilot episode, hosts Aryianna Johnson ’25 and Dana Thompson ’25 break down season one of Wednesday, Netflix’s Emmy-nominated murder mystery. They chat about characters, magical powers, cringe-worthy moments, and recommend the ideal audience for the teen mystery.

Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls.

In this episode of Tartan Talk, Saahiti Somu ’23 sat down with Katherine Gibson, LS/MS Physical Education and Health teacher. They talked about what inspired Ms. Gibson to pursue a career in education and her passion for coaching. Ms. Gibson also discussed the impact her own participation in athletics has had on her life.

Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

*Music by Olivia Van Orden ’23

On this episode of Tartan Talk, Noelle Wescott ’23 talked to Frances Lyons, Director of Athletics. Their conversation included Coach Lyons’s vision for the future of Stuart Athletics and the value of sport in the lives of women. She also spoke about how she fostered her passion for athletics, especially basketball, as well as her ever-evolving passion for sneakers.

Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

*Music by Olivia Van Orden ’23

In this episode of Tartan Talk, Amelia Elgart ’23 talks to Phyllis E. Wright, Middle and Upper School art teacher. Their conversation included Ms. Wright’s recent gallery exhibition: Daily Paintings - COVID-19 & Beyond, as well as her passion for art, where she finds motivation, and some insight into a few of her favorite things.

Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for girls. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

*Music by Olivia Van Orden '23

In this episode of Tartan Talk, Kristen Zosche talks to Amanda Long '22 and Gabriela Velazquez Gonzalez '22, the editors of the new, redesigned, and completely digital Upper School newspaper, The Tartan. Their conversation included building The Tartan, what it's like reporting the news, and what's most important to them in this project. Amanda and Gaby also shared a little about who they are and what they love.

Tartan Talk is a podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, an all girls Pre-K to Grade 12 school in Princeton, NJ. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

*Music by Morgan John '21 and Noelia Manion '22

In this first episode of the newly relaunched TartanTalk, Kristen Zosche talks Stuart theater with Jan Baldwin, Chair of the Arts Department, and her assistant director Campbell Adams, a member of the Stuart Class of 2021. Their conversation included the two-part evening of theatrics, what it took to put on a semi-live performance in a time of coronavirus, the importance of bringing the arts back this school year, and the future of theater in a post-pandemic world.

TartanTalk is podcast of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, an all girls JK-12 school in Princeton, NJ. This series discusses life in the Upper School.

*Music by Morgan John '21 and Noelia Manion '22