Theatre
De Smet Jesuit students participate in all aspects of theatrical production.
From acting on the stage and directing shows to constructing scenery and designing sound and lights, students take the lead in building and presenting high quality productions.
#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 2022-2023 Schedule
The Murder Mystery at The Murder Mystery
By Brian D. Taylor
Performances - October 26, 28, 29 at 7:00 p.m.
The SpongeBob Musical
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg,
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Auditions - December 6-8
Performances - February 23-25 at 7:00 p.m.
Spring One-Act Plays
Auditions - March 6
Performances - April 27 and April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Nick Moramarco at 314-785-1293.
Frequently Asked Questions
I notice you have girls in your theatre productions. Where do they come from?
Our girls come from many public and private schools across the St. Louis area.
If I play a sport, does that mean I can't be involved in a play?
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.
Do you need to have theatre experience to become involved in the theatre program?
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

Nicholas Moramarco
Teacher, Theatre Director
MFA, Theatre, Lindenwood University
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College

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

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