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Dramatic Arts at Saint Francis is one of the best in the area. Our outstanding theatre program offers a unique opportunity for students with varying interests in theatre by providing countless opportunities for on and off-stage participation.

Students interested in drama have the opportunity to partake as actors (leading, supporting, featured, and ensemble roles), designers (lighting, sound, and costumes), and creative team members (student directors, choreographers, vocal directors, and stage managers).

 

Sarah Vorrath ‘22, Yasmine Bari ‘21, Graciella Butler ‘21, and Gabriella Federighi ‘22 invite the audience in to “be their guests” in Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Sarah Vorrath ‘22, Yasmine Bari ‘21, Graciella Butler ‘21, and Gabriella Federighi ‘22 invite the audience in to “be their guests” in Beauty and the Beast Jr. Actors and Crew worked tirelessly to help create 2021’s semi-virtual Spring Musical.

 

Saint Francis Dramatic Arts takes pride not only in building a strong theatre program but also in building a strong community within. If you want to be a part of quality productions, prepare for college auditions, or even pursue a career in theater or television, then Saint Francis drama is the place to be!


Our Productions

Fall Musical

New for the 2025-2026 school year, the Fall musical will occur at the very beginning of the semester with auditions and callbacks the first week of school. The production will be based in the utilization of acting techniques and exploration of ensemble work. This small cast show will perform in the Innovation BlackBox Theatre and allow students to deep dive into the roots of the story, examining how to tell a story when the theatrical elements are stripped to their “bare bones”.

 

The cast strikes their ending pose post a “Dancing Queen” encore in 2022’s Mamma Mia!

The cast strikes their ending pose post a “Dancing Queen” encore in 2022’s Mamma Mia! This exciting show was sure to get audiences dancing to ABBA’s hit tunes!

 

Fall Play

The Fall Play occurs each year in the first semester. The production allows students to experience putting on a non-musical production, and for the actors, focuses on learning and implementing acting objectives and tactics that will help with their overall character development and drama education. Past fall productions include, “Rumors” (2024), “A Gift To Remember” (2023), “The Sparrow” (2022), “A Little Princess” (2021), and "Blithe Spirit" (2019).

 

 

Student-Directed Musical

The Student-Directed Musical occurs every year in between the Fall Play and Spring Musical. The “Student-Run” (as it is commonly referred to) is a production put on entirely by students, with little to no faculty help. Students are encouraged to apply to direct and pitch a musical during the spring semester. Past Student-Run productions include, “The Lightning Thief” (2025), “Freaky Friday” (2024), “Little Shop Of Horrors” (2023),  “9 to 5: The Musical” (2022), and “Bright Star” (2021).

 

William Mangan ‘24 convinces his peers to stand up for what they believe in as Ren McCormack in Spring 2024’s Footloose.

William Mangan ‘24 convinces his peers to stand up for what they believe in as Ren McCormack in Spring 2024’s Footloose.

 

Spring Musical

The Spring Musical is performed in the latter half of the spring semester, with auditions following the close of the Student-Directed Musical. Nearly 75 students participate in this production which includes large casts, a complete stage crew, student choreographers, costume designers, a technical crew, an orchestra, and many more. Past shows include “High School Musical" (2025), “Footloose” (2024), “Legally Blonde: The Musical" (2023), "Mamma Mia!” (2022), and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” (2021).


Our Courses

Dramatic Arts doesn’t have to stop at extracurriculars! At Saint Francis, dramatic arts expand into the classroom with an offering of several courses that provide an excellent education and preparation in the dramatic arts. We offer a complete comprehensive drama program that fulfills UC-F Fine Arts graduation requirements.


 

 

Alumni

Dramatic Arts at Saint Francis has been fortunate enough to work with some incredible students who often pursue the arts! See below for some students who have pursued the arts outside of SFHS!
 

Mary Carroll ‘88 | Bay Area Music and Religious Educator
  • Mary Carroll ‘88 | Bay Area Music and Religious Educator
  • Loyola Marymount University ‘93 | BA Music (Voice)
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Edith in Blithe Spirit, Rizzo in Grease
Todd Cahoon ‘93 | Film/TV Actor and Writer
  • Todd Cahoon ‘93 | Film/TV Actor and Writer
  • Boston University ‘97 | BFA Acting/Directing
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Harry Roat in Wait Until Dark, Sonny in Grease, Luther Billis in South Pacific
Linda Cardellini ‘93 | Two Time Emmy Nominated Film/TV Actress
  • Linda Cardellini ‘93 | Two Time Emmy Nominated Film/TV Actress
  • Loyola Marymount University ‘97 | BA Theatre Arts
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Gloria in Wait Until Dark, Frenchie in Grease, Mina in Dracula
Alex Vlahov ‘07 | LA Based Stage Actor, Writer, and Director
  • Alex Vlahov ‘07 | LA Based Stage Actor, Writer, and Director
  • The London Academy Of Music and Dramatic Art ‘12 | BA Theatre 
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Otto Frank in The Diary Of Anne Frank, Julian Marsh in 42nd Street, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast
Angeline Mirenda ‘08 | LA Based Stage Actress and Choreographer
  • Angeline Mirenda ‘08 | LA Based Stage Actress and Choreographer
  • Chapman University ‘12 | BA Theatre, Acting Emphasis 
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Anne Frank in The Diary Of Anne Frank, Abigail Williams in The Crucible, Kit Kat Girl in Cabaret
Ashley Rose ‘15 | Bay Area Stage Actress
  • Ashley Rose  ‘15 | Bay Area Stage Actress
  • Saint Mary’s College ‘20 | BA Theatre: Performance and Theatre Studies Concentration
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Rusty in Footloose, Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde, Christine Daeé in The Phantom Of The Opera
Skyler Hoffman ‘17 | NYC Based Stage Actress
  • Skyler Hoffman ‘17 | NYC Based Stage Actress
  • Marymount Manhattan College ‘21 | BFA Acting
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Maria in West Side Story, Marci in Almost, Maine
Noelle Merino ‘20 | LA Based Stage Actress
  • Noelle Merino ‘20 | LA Based Stage Actress
  • UCLA ’24 | BA Theatre with Musical Theatre Focus
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Bebe Benzenheimer in A Chorus Line, Roxie Hart in Chicago, Ruth Condomine in Blithe Spirit
Jack Whitlow ‘21 | Bay Area Based Theatre Educator
  • Jack Whitlow ‘21 | Bay Area Based Theatre Educator
  • Emerson College ’24 | BFA Theatre Education
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Charles Condomine in Blithe Spirit, Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Mark Anthony in A Chorus Line
Maria Ana ’23 | Southern California Based Stage Actress and Vocal Director
  • Maria Ana ’23 | Southern California Based Stage Actress and Vocal Director
  • UC Irvine  ‘27 | BA Musical Theatre
  • Notable SFHS Roles: Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Emily Book in The Sparrow