Theatre

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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.

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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

Theatre Staff
Thomas F. Hunter, Jr. Memorial Theatre

Theatre Staff

Thomas F. Hunter, Jr. Memorial Theatre

2020-2021 Theatre Productions

2019-2020 Productions

2018-2019 Productions

2017-2018 Productions

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!

ACC Film Appreciation

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Acting & Improvisational Theatre

Learning flexibility and problem solving in this active class on stage.

Advanced Acting/Directing

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).

Music Appreciation

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.