Spartan Theatre
The mission of Bishop Walsh Spartan Theatre is to use the live art of theatre to develop students who have a lifelong passion for the arts. Since the school's early beginnings, Spartan Theatre has established a long-standing tradition of presenting great works for the stage that showcase the school's exceptional student talent!
After a brief hiatus in the mid-1980s, a new Spartan Theatre was back in force under the direction of Ms. JoAnn Stangel, who loved big classic and contemporary Broadway musicals. During her tenure, students sang and danced in productions such as "Guys and Dolls," "Carousel," "Wizard of Oz," "Footloose," and "Grease." Since Ms. Stangel's passing, her spirit and tradition of high-energy performances have continued by Director Andréa Beall and Artistic Producer Ty DeMartino, with shows like "Beauty & the Beast," "Sound of Music," and "Disney's Frozen Jr.".
In 2023, cast and crew members were invited to participate in Disney's Broadway Magic! workshop in Orlando, Florida. Our students received coaching from Disney cast members and Broadway instructors, helping them focus on their talents and foster potential.
Spartan Theatre encourages ALL students to become involved to share their God-given talents. The Little Spartan Theatre attracts and includes students from all aspects of school life. It's not uncommon for a star athlete to sing and dance or a president of an honor society to shine under our spotlights. It's an inclusive group of student artists. This dynamic is what makes our productions work and thrive.
See you on stage.
Spartan Theatre Director: Andréa Beall
Artistic Producer: Ty DeMartino
Choreographer: Kristin Diamond
Vocal Director: Erika Webb
Where does our program funding come from?
• Annual Spring Musical
• Annual Spring Musical Program Ads
• Not So Spooky Ghost Tours
• Donations
Department Collaboration:
Jennifer Flinn, Principal
Connie Milligan, Bishop Walsh Marketing Director
BWAA: Rebecca Eanes - Performance Concession Stand
Why do we need donations?
Donations and funding from the bulleted list supports the following:
• Production licensing
• Costumes
• Equipment upgrades
• Awards during senior night
• Company celebrations - cast party
• Show Sweatshirts and t-shirts
• Talent development for Spartan Theatre students
Encore Committees:
President: Maureen Lavan
Director: Andréa Beall
Tickets
Chair: Kristin Diamond
Members: Stacie Gilmore, Joan Vogtman, Hollie Robertson & BW Office
Sweatshirts
Chair: Andréa Beall
Costumes/Props
Chair: Ty DeMartino
Members: Joan Vogtman, Val Navarrete, Maureen Lavan
Set Construction
Co-Chair: Marisa Miller
Co-Chair: Christie Dolan
Members: Nathan Dolan, Jason Miller, Mac Young, Al Navarrete, Andréa Beall, Stage Crew
Senior Gifts
Co-Chair: Stacie Gilmore
Co-Chair: Jill DiNola
Hospitality Student Food Nights
Chair Sophomore/Seniors: Stacie Gilmore
Chair Juniors:
Co-Chair MS/Freshman: Christie Dolan
Co-Chair MS/Freshman: Tracey Leonard
Our Middle School Productions:
2018 A Charlie Brown Christmas
2019 The Grinch
2020 The Greatest Virtual Story Ever Told & The Night Before COVID Christmas
2024 Irving Berlin's White Christmas the Musical
Our High School Productions:
1983 Anything Goes
1984 L'il Abner
1985 Working
1986 The Mousetrap
1987 Alice in Wonderland
1988 The Creature Creeps
1989 The Wizard of Oz
1990 Tales of Arabian Nights
1991 My Fair Lady
1992 42nd Street
1993 Grease
1994 Guys & Dolls
1995 Damn Yankees
1996 Leader of the Pack
1997 Sound of Music
1998 Bye Bye Birdie
1999 West Side Story
2000 Carousel
2001 Crazy for You
2002 Footloose
2003 42nd Street
2004 Grease
2005 The Wizard of Oz
2006 Annie
2007 High School Musical
2008 Cinderella
2009 Guys & Dolls
2010 West Side Story
2011 South Pacific
2012 Anything Goes
2013 Bye Bye Birdie
2014 Beauty and the Beast
2015 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
2016 Sound of Music
2017 Footloose
2018 Aladdin Jr.
2019 Into the Woods
2020 The Greatest Virtual Story Ever Told & The Night Before COVID Christmas
2021 & 2022 Not So Scary Ghost Tours
2022 The Wizard of Oz
2023 Frozen Jr.
2023 Walt Disney World Imagination Campus Trip: Disney's Frozen Jr.
2024 Shrek the Musical
2025 Annie Jr.