Theatre
I notice you have girls in your theatre productions. Where do they come from?
De Smet Jesuit theatre experiences offer an opportunity for involvement of staff and students from the entire school in addition to female students from neighboring schools. The concentrated rehearsal schedule and the total organizational structure assures self-sustaining, highly professional performances.
#WhyDeSmet
- Class of 2024
Matthew Hodge
Theater definitely makes me feel like I belong...(it) is the most accepting and open group at De Smet. It doesn't matter who you are, we love to have anyone. The upperclassmen help guide and befriend the lowerclassmen as if we were brothers.
De Smet Jesuit Theatre 2021-2022 Schedule
Never the Sinner
Auditions - August 30-31
Performances - October 20, 22, 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Be More Chill
Auditions - November 15-18
Performances - February 24-26 at 7:00 p.m.
Director's Choice: Spring One Acts
Auditions - March 7-8
Performances - April 29 and April 31 at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Kurt Knoedelseder at 314-910-3189
Frequently Asked Questions
Our girls come from many public and private schools across the St. Louis area.
Not at all. We've set up the production schedule so that we have a production in each of the three sports seasons. So, if you play basketball, you could be involved in the Fall Play or the One Acts. If you play soccer, you could be involved in the Musical or One Acts. If you play baseball, you could do the Fall Play or Musical.
No experience necessary—everyone is welcome!
Learning flexibility and problem solving in this active class on stage.
Acting students will focus solely upon the study of acting and will perform three or four scenes and monologues, continue reading plays, and explore theater history. Directing students will perform two scenes, and, with a focus upon directing, direct the Acting students in two scenes and monologues (and be eligible to direct the student one-act plays in the spring).
This junior and senior elective course is for students who are interested in music and willing to consider the valuable role it plays in our lives.
Preparing our students to communicate effectively.
Fine Arts Faculty

Mike Callahan
Teacher
PhD, Philosophy & Film, St. Louis University
MA, Media Literacy, Webster University
BA, Theology, St. Louis University
MA, Media Literacy, Webster University
BA, Theology, St. Louis University

Laurie Kohler
Teacher
MA, Fine Art, Webster University
BS, Fine Art, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
BS, Fine Art, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Ray Sherrock
Teacher/Choir Director/Library Resources, Department Chair, Choir Director, Library Resources
BA, Music Education, New Mexico State University

Christopher Welling
Teacher
LLM, De Paul University College of Law
JD, St. Louis University
BA, St. Louis University School of Law
JD, St. Louis University
BA, St. Louis University School of Law