Theater
The fine arts theater program at La Salle has been in existence since 1969 and now as we move forward into our sixth decade, we take great pride in how the program has evolved, bringing the finest in contemporary and classic musicals to our stage by integrating the talents of well over 125 students each year including female performers from our sister schools, Gwynedd Mercy Academy and Mount Saint Joseph's Academy, as well as a variety of other surrounding schools, both public and private.
Overview
The overall goal of the program is to produce the highest quality shows while allowing everyone who expresses an interest to find their niche in the school's performing arts program. To accomplish this we produce two shows per year, starting with a comedy or drama in the fall and a full scale musical in the spring. The theater program also provides an opportunity for students to develop and express theirs talents not only as on stage performers, but also as musicians, technical support, and in administrative capacities.
Fall Drama/Comedy
Fall One Acts
The Fall One Acts Festival - October 25 & 26, 2024 - 7 PM
To coincide with the spring musical, in the Fall, LaSalle holds a festival of ten-minute One Act plays (or in extreme rarity, a full-length production). The One Act play selections can be a mix of student written, administratively written, and professionally written shows. Students gain insight into performing, writing, directing, and can get familiar with the La Salle theatre and staff. No prior experience in performing is needed and participation is free.
Specifics for the 2024 Festival
This year’s festival is unique for La Salle because all shows performed will be La Salle produced – either written by staff or by students. Five of the shows will be comedies and one show will be a drama. The shows are as follows: Filial Insanity by Evan Rivera’27, Back to the Present by William Buckleman’25, A Tale of Whitengale by Liam McCaffery’26, D U N G by Mr. Jack Mills’12, A Great Chat-astrophe by Ewan Bitto’27 and Gabe Kuzowsky’27 with editing by Colin O’Curran’27, and Operation HOA by Brendan DeStefano’26. With a large cast size of twenty-one (including four female participants from The Mount St. Joseph Academy), this performance will be entertaining and memorable. Prospective students (especially those interested in the arts at La Salle) are encouraged to come to this fun night!
Past Shows
- 2022 - 2024 - Student Directed One Acts
- 2021 - "Ritegreens" and "The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play"
- 2020 - 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview
- 2013-19 - Student Directed One Acts
- 2012 - Barefoot in The Park
- 2011 - Lend Me a Tenor
- 2010 - Blythe Spirit
- 2009 - Plaza Suite
- 2008 - Arsenic and Old Lace
- 2007 - The Odd Couple
- 2006 - You Can't Take it With You
- 2005 - A Man for All Seasons
- 2004 - Shakespeare Revisited
Spring Musical
La Salle College High School to Perform Catch Me If You Can
Show Synopsis
Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank's lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Cast Listing and Biographies
CAST LIST
Frank Abagnale Jr. - LOGAN KEOUGH
Carl Hanratty - LIAM MCCAFFERY
Frank Abagnale Sr. - AIDEN PAGAN
Brenda Strong - GRACE BALKOWSKI
Paula Abagnale - KATIE LYNCH
Roger Strong - RYAN LEE U/S Frank Sr.
Carol Strong - CAITLIN SCANLAN
Agent Branton - BRENDAN DESTEFANO
Agent Cod - DILLON BLAGMAN U/S Hanratty
Agent Maxwell - ANDREW LUCKEY U/S Frank Jr.
Agent Olsen - DERMOT GRAY Dance Captain
Agent Dollar - ELIJAH DIAZ U/S Roger
Jack Barnes - WILLIAM GAMBEL
MALE DANCERS
Jock - JOSIAH JACKSON
Doctor Wananmaker - DAN COGAN
Judge E - EVAN RIVERA
Hotel Manager - BRENDAN YOUNG
AARON KLEIN
DOUDEN ENGLE
ENSEMBLE MEN
Nerd- EVAN KLEIN
Rail Road Agent - EWAN BITTO
Pan AM Exec E - SEAN PEARSON
Tailor E - BENJAMIN BERGMAN-MILLER
Atlanta Doctor - CONNOR WISNIEWSKI
Ben Casey - ANDREW PALOPOLI
Bartender - JAMESON BONNER
FEMALE DANCERS
KATE BOLE - DANCE CAPTAIN
Cindy - GRACE GITHENS
Mindy - KATE MINCIELI
Lindy - CAMERON HOLMES U/S Carol
Shellie - JENNA LEARY U/S Paula
Nellie - ELYSSA DUGGAN U/S Brenda
Jane - LUCY THEIL
Attractive Assistant 1 - JULIA PACCAPANICCIA
Attractive Assistant 2 - KAELYN MCFADDEN
Attractive Assistant 3 - JAIMIE MILLER
ENSEMBLE WOMEN
Cheryl Ann - ERIN OLIMPO
Bank Teller E - AVA BRINKERHOFF
Intern 1 - SOPHIA HUNTER
Intern 2 - KAELYN WHITAKER
Nurse - GIGI GAFFNEY
Nurse - MADDIE KOLB
HALO HALL
ISABELLA PARVIN
ELISE NICELY
GIULIANNA TESTA
LILY CARLINO
Audition Information
Audition Information for Catch Me If You Can
Interested in auditioning for Catch Me If You Can? Reach out to Mr. Mele or Mr. Norman for audition materials. Please attend the Audition Prep Sessions to help yourself prepare. THE DANCE ROUTINE FOR AUDITIONS WILL BE TAUGHT BOTH DAYS. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in for audition prep-days and the auditions. Auditions will take place first come first serve during the time slot and should take about 15-20 minutes. If you cannot arrive at all during the posted times, please contact Mr. Mele (melec@lschs.org) to arrange a solution.
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Audition Prep/Dance Rehearsal- 11/7 3:30pm-4:30pm
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Audition Prep/Dance Rehearsal- 11/14 3:30pm- 4:30pm
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Boys Audition- 11/18 3pm-4:30pm
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Girls Audition/Callbacks- 11/19 3pm-5pm
Song Audition Choices: Please choose only one of the following songs for auditions. Music and corresponding measures can be downloaded below on the picture of the PDF and you will have a student accompanist playing for you at the singing audition.
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Frank Jr. - Goodbye - Measures 124 “ is goodbye – end of song
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Frank Sr. - Pinstripes - Measures 249 “ were gonna be together “ - end of song
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Hanratty - Don’t break the rules - Measures 183 “ or else were living “ – end
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Brenda - Fly Fly Away - Measures 99 “ baby when youre in the clouds” -123 “ fly back home to me one day
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Paula - Don’t be a stranger - Measures 71 “ though I tried” – 95 “whats best for me “
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Roger - Family Tree - Measures 64 “ and to a slide trombone” – 79 family tree
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Carol - Family Tree - 28 “ up top magnolias bloom” – 42 “ family Tree”
Audition Will Consist of a Dance and Vocal Component:
- Dance Combination (This will be taught on the two audition prep days)
- Vocal Selection from the Audition Packet link posted below. There will be a student accompanist playing for you at this audition. (Choose ONE of these songs)
Production Team
Past Shows
2024 Something Rotten
2023 West Side Story
2022 Pippin
2021 Smokey Joe's Café
2020 A Chorus Line
2019 Chicago
2018 The Drowsy Chaperone
2017 The Producers
2016 Crazy for You
2015 Monty Python’s "Spamalot"
2014 42nd Street
2013 Swing!
2012 City of Angels
2011 The Drowsy Chaperone
2010 Smokey Joe's Café
2009 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
2008 Singin' in the Rain
2007 Babes in Arms
2006 Godspell
2005 Bye Bye Birdie
2004 Grease
2003 Footloose
2002 George M!
2001 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2003 Footloose
2002 George M!
2001 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2000 Guys & Dolls
1999 Damn Yankees
1998 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1997 Two Gentlemen of Verona
1996 Godspell
1995 Little Shop of Horrors
1994 Leader of the Pack
1993 Pal Joey
1992 Fame
1991 West Side Story
1990 George M!
1989 The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1988 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1987 Grease
1986 Two Gentlemen of Verona
1985 Guys & Dolls
1984 Lil' Abner
1983 Fiorello!
1980 Pippin
1979 Godspell
1978 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1977 Mack and Mabel
1976 110 in the Shade
1975 Carousel
1974 Guys and Dolls
1973 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1972 Anything Goes / Company (Alumni Production)
1971 Hello Dolly!
1970 South Pacific
1969 Damn Yankees
1968 Bye Bye Birdie
Broadway Wishes Tickets
Each year students from La Salle College High School, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Gwynedd Mercy Academy and other surrounding public schools, come together to perform numbers from various musicals where all proceeds go to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation.
For more information, visit www.broadwaywishes.com.