VISTA Productions is committed to providing an exciting, quality, exposure to the arts in a strong,stable environment that is in cooperative support of the rich academic curriculum of both Visitation School and Saint Thomas Academy.
We propose to:
serve as a common ground for interaction between the single sex student bodies with an attitude of integrity and respect for our human differences.
let students witness artistic (and therefore life) choices that are open and uplifting to the human condition
provide a professional level theatrical attitude and experience that will develop expression, confidence, self discipline, creative thinking and problem solving.
VISTA Productions’ full time staff has roots in local professional and regional theatre. It is our goal to further enrich the program by employing local artists who bring their specialized skills to a particular area of a production. Dialect coaches, voice specialists, comedy improvisation masters, professional costume designers and make up artists are some of the additional talents we bring in to round out the theatrical experience.
We maintain an open and accepting attitude which encourages each student to explore all areas of a production. There are many opportunities in which to develop leadership skills and grow artisticaly. VISTA Theatre Council is a governing board of students who oversee the season of shows for the school year. We also offer opportunities for students to write, produce, direct and choreograph their own productions.
Our production season is chosen carefully to educate, entertain and enlighten our students as well as the community. We work to provide a challenging mix of classics, musical theatre and comtemporary works.