VISTA Productions

VISTA Productions, the upper school theatre program, produces three mainstage productions a year: a fall play or musical, Full Circle which is a student created production in the winter and a spring musical. Students may participate in acting, singing, dancing, scenic crew, and technical theatre. Full Circle is based on a new theme every year and offers numerous creative and leadership opportunities which may include script writing, directing, and choreographing. In addition, we also produce the VISTA Variety Show which is a two night celebration of the outstanding talents of Vis and STA students and faculty.

VISTA Variety Show returns 

with an impressive line up of  talents 

Featuring

Max Verbugge, Meara Brendel, Grace, Huser, Maia Sutton, The Faculty Lounge and the Three Day Weekend, Anh Nguyen, B.C. Calculus Glee Club, 

Declan Wilson, Astrid Keiser Kisting/Sarah Kodama/Catherine Carlquist/, Maura McMahon, 

 the band SNELLING with Nate Aamodt, George Hoppe, Reid Smith, Joe Piazza

with your hosts

Adrian Singh and Grace Loonan

Two shows only

Friday February 3rd 

Saturday February 4th

7:30

All tickets $10 at the door

Proceeds benefit VISTA Fine Arts programs

Taught by a cadre of impressive, professional musical theatre and dance artists whose credits include Broadway, national and international tours and local professional theatres and dance companies such as Guthrie Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Ordway, Flying Foot Forum, Cowles Center for the Arts, Park Square Theatre, and Collide Dance Theatre.

This class is open to Visitation and Saint Thomas Upper School students of all skill levels. It’s an excellent way to experience a wide variety of dance forms taught by experienced, professional dancer/ choreographers. You’ll not only learn technique but also how to perform while dancing. No prior dance experience necessary! All students welcome.

Classes are held in DeSales Auditorium Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m.

October 1, October 8, October 15, October 29, November 12, December 10, December 17, January 7, January 14

Sign up for class!

Matilda Jr.
February 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m.
February 26 at 2 p.m.

The VISTA Middle School musical invites students in grades 6-8 to experience the art of musical theatre in a production that rehearses and performs in the winter season. This year’s musical is Matilda Jr. Auditions will be held in December with rehearsals beginning after break in January. We welcome Mr. Tyler Monroe to direct our production this year. Lower and Middle School music teacher Ross Bell will once again be the music director for the production.

VISTA Middle School Theater 2023 - Matilda the Musical JR.

• The VISTA Middle School students will be performing Matilda the Musical, Jr. directed by Tyler Monroe with music direction by Ross Bell.
• VISTA Middle School Theater is a co-ed program of Visitation Middle School  and Saint Thomas Academy Middle School 
• Performances: February 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., February 26  at 2 p.m.

VISTA Variety Show
February 3 -4  at 7:30 p.m.

Returning to our production season this year is the VISTA Variety Show. All Upper School students and faculty are invited to share their talents in this exciting two-night event. The audition and tech rehearsal are scheduled in the early evening so those who are involved in sports and other after school activities and clubs may audition. We invite musicians, vocalists, dancers, comedians, bands and ensembles to contribute to this exciting and popular event.

VISTA welcomes guest artist to co-direct
Peter and the Starcatcher

VISTA Productions fall show Peter and the Starcatcher has been cast and is in rehearsal. This 14
person company is being put through their creative paces by directing team Wendy Short-Hays
and guest artist Ben McGovern whose credits include The Guthrie Theatre, Theatre de la June
Lune and Artistry.

Peter and the Starcatcher

Synopsis

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable
orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical
adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the play was conceived for
the stage by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, and written by Rick Elice, with music by
Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely
heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and
the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
Featuring 14 actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the
Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the
story to life. This production is appropriate for the whole family.