Theater
When the curtain goes up opening night at a Visitation production— whether for a musical or a drama—the stage lights reflect on the extraordinary efforts of each student.
Acting on the Nolan stage is more than following the script. Actors are encouraged to fully develop their characters, incorporating their student and life experiences to contextualize the script and mold characters that are vibrant and compelling. Our actors benefit from the experiences and direction of an acting coach, choreographer, technical director, and music director.
Theater at Visitation is a community-building experience that allows our many talented students find their role within the broader context of theater. Students design and sew costumes, build and paint the sets, serve as stage managers and student directors, shine in the spotlight, and perform (and sometimes write) musical scores that bring a production to life.
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Shows
![Six]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745522944/visiorg/dc6gobdson0sh0g2unyk/Arts-Spring2025-5_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745522944/visiorg/dc6gobdson0sh0g2unyk/Arts-Spring2025-5_1.png","width":380}])
Six
Coming Spring 2026
![Freaky Friday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745522944/visiorg/wq2ivsol7xtv0v0rpvn1/Arts-Spring2025-6_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745522944/visiorg/wq2ivsol7xtv0v0rpvn1/Arts-Spring2025-6_1.png","width":380}])
Freaky Friday
Coming Fall 2025
![The Descendants]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745522944/visiorg/t7yatp8zyq4jn48sl8or/Arts-Spring2025-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745522944/visiorg/t7yatp8zyq4jn48sl8or/Arts-Spring2025-2.png","width":380}])
The Descendants
Fall 2023
![Clue]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745522944/visiorg/wbvkstygoneyysiqadns/Arts-Spring2025-4_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745522944/visiorg/wbvkstygoneyysiqadns/Arts-Spring2025-4_1.png","width":380}])
Clue
Spring 2023
![Mamma Mia!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745522943/visiorg/r1naynymhavojdefnfpk/Arts-Spring2025-1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745522943/visiorg/r1naynymhavojdefnfpk/Arts-Spring2025-1_1.png","width":380}])
Mamma Mia!
Fall 2024
![Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745522943/visiorg/vdkmk51ksnkfm7q87muk/Arts-Spring2025-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745522943/visiorg/vdkmk51ksnkfm7q87muk/Arts-Spring2025-3.png","width":380}])
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Spring 2025
Visitation Shows
Meet Our Team
![Dr. Elizabeth Turner, Director of Performing Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745524007/visiorg/pqjhr7jlnxfvb08dgzo7/_JCP0150-Edit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745524007/visiorg/pqjhr7jlnxfvb08dgzo7/_JCP0150-Edit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745524007/visiorg/pqjhr7jlnxfvb08dgzo7/_JCP0150-Edit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745524007/visiorg/pqjhr7jlnxfvb08dgzo7/_JCP0150-Edit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745524007/visiorg/pqjhr7jlnxfvb08dgzo7/_JCP0150-Edit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745524007/visiorg/pqjhr7jlnxfvb08dgzo7/_JCP0150-Edit.jpg","width":2200}])
"As Henri Matisse said, 'Creativity takes courage.' Our students are fearless in the performing arts whether it's tackling bold shows, picking up new choreography, or designing a set from scratch. They are not afraid to be challenged in the arts nor take risks. To be creative one must possess the courage to pursue."
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about Dr. Andreas Häberlin, Music Director
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about Arturo Garica, Choreographer
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about Toly Yarup, Technical Director
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International Thespian Society
Visitation belongs to the International Thespian Society (ITS), the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the country. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of our theatre program.
ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those at Visitation.