Musical Theatre

The Knights of Columbus Eggplant Theatre

The CCHS Musical Theatre program is both a curricular and a co-curricular activity. Students earn credits in Musical Theatre while also having the opportunity to learn about the collaborative nature of fine arts and to experience first hand the joys and sacrifices of being part of an intense learning activity.

Since 1992 the program has included hundreds of students in all aspects of the production. In a community already well known for its amateur theatre productions, Catholic Central High School helps provide aspiring actors, directors, stage managers and designers with an opportunity to learn the art of dramatic production under the guidance of experienced teachers and community volunteer.

Our Musical Theatre Mission Statement

The mission of Catholic Central Musical Theatre is to provide opportunities for students to appreciate and understand the art of musical theatre through direct participation in all aspects of musical/dramatic productions.

Our Success Story

• Students from our program perform in numerous Southern Alberta community theatre projects.
• Many graduates from our program have gone on to study theatre at post-secondary institutions across Canada and are now working as professional artists.

33 Years of Student Musicals

• 2025 - Mamma Mia - We were thrilled to present Mamma Mia!, a story of love, family, and the search for identity—all set to the iconic music of ABBA. It received an overwhelming welcome with sold out performances and special Sing-a-Long performances. While this musical is filled with fun, laughter, and energetic dance numbers, it also reflects deeper themes that align with our Catholic values.
• 2024 - The Wizard of Oz - The Knights of Columbus Lethbridge Eggplant Theatre recently brought the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz to life in a vibrant school production. Featuring talented student performers, stunning costumes, and a dazzling set, the show captured the magic of Dorothy’s journey to the Emerald City. With its mix of beloved songs and heartfelt storytelling, the production showcased the school’s commitment to arts and culture, leaving audiences enchanted and proud of the students’ hard work and creativity.
• 2023 - The Addams Family - The people involved in this show had worked hard for what felt like an eternity to put together our return: from cast putting in the hours in acting, singing, and choreography rehearsals to the crew learning the ins and outs of working behind the scenes in the tech booth and backstage, they were a creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky bunch of kids whose level of weird almost outshined that of the adults working alongside them.
• 2022 - "Rewritten" - This show was written and directed by Mr. David Mikuliak's Drama 10, 20, and 30 students as we found ourselves coming out of the pandemic fog. This group of students wrote and performed the "revival of CCH musical history's past." It was a special year that acknowledged 30-years of student musicals at CCH.
• 2021 - There was no musical production due to school closures (COVID).
• 2020 - Matilda – This show was Mrs. Mitchell's last endeavour before her retirement. It was a high energy show with outstanding performances from a very talented group of students. MATILDA had to come to an early stop on March 12 but the seven shows that ran were very well attended, well received by the audiences  and very well done. I can't tell you all how proud I am of how everyone came together for what we learned would be our final show and put on a performance that had such energy and passion it made me proud and will long be remembered as one of the best ever
• 2019 - Mary Poppins - " It is an iconic show with wonderful but huge and demanding musical numbers to learn and choreograph; 126 pages of script to interpret and relay the story through 40 different characters; over 100 period and fantasy costumes are required; tricks and magic on stage are needed." - Laurie Mitchell (Director)
• 2018 - Big Fish - "Big Fish is a wonderfully crafted musical - the story is relatable and a fabulous mix of fun fantasy and heartwarming family relationships and the music is amazing. It is a winning choice that the production staff instantly were excited to tackle; it is also a good choice as we were blessed - it doesn't happen often - with enough amazing young men to be able to consider it!" Laurie Mitchell – Director
• 2017 - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - "As a director, working with such classic characters has been both fun and challenging to bring such well-known cartoon characters to life and find the balance of honouring the cartoon creator's vision and the talented young actors with whom we are blessed to work."
• 2016 - Beauty and the Beast - We invited you to "Be Our Guest" and everyone enjoyed this bright and beautiful sold out performance that had been chosen specifically to help celebrate all that 25 years has meant to those involved or entertained by Catholic Central Musical Theatre!
• 2015 - Anne of Green Gables - Truly a Canadian treasure. The story of a little girl who wanted a family in Avonlea, a tiny village in Prince Edward Island at the turn of the century.
• 2014 - The Sound of Music - We once again brought this delightful classic to the Eggplant.
• 2013 - Bye Bye Birdie - The show represents a great deal of talent, skill, creativity and patience coming together in an effort to provide students with a wonderful opportunity to learn about musical theatre and to provide you with one very entertaining, "REALLY BIG SHOW"!
• 2012 - CINDERELLA - A more modern interpretation came to the show with the funniest dialogue and making the characters come to life in the most outrageous ways. A new director, Kristen Balaski, pulled off an exciting show and says "If this musical has taught us anything, it is that all it takes is a great pair of shoes".
• 2011 - GODSPELL - Under the bridge, Jesus begins his ministry to a group of mismatched people from all walks of life not unlike us. It was a great experience with new director Dr. Mark Nixon with a cast of 11 actors with "Team Godspell" (10 member choir).
• 2010 - Peter Pan is a classic, well-loved musical. It was presented with fun and fantasy for all ages to enjoy.
• 2009 - Anything Goes had delighted the massive crowds with humor abound. Mrs. Laurie Mitchell did it again, with her talent as a director at the helm, you can now be assured of more terrific shows to come.
• 2008 - The Wizard of Oz was a delightful show that awed the sold out crowds with the fantastic vocals, acting, makeup, costumes and special effects. With a new director in the house, it could not have been better. Great job to all involved!
• 2007 - Anne & Gilbert ... The Island Love Story - The cast and production staff were particularly thrilled when the writers of the original show, Bob Johnston and Nancy White, flew in from Toronto to attend the Friday night sold out performance.
• 2006 - A fast paced show with a multi-media twist, Footloose provided the audience with something fun and new.
• 2005 - Kiss Me, Kate, ... an amazing show and was a challenge for all the cast.
• 2004 - One of musical theatre's greatest hits, Les Miserables, was an overwhelming success.
• 2003 - Although not a musical, the production of Workshopping William was wonderful.
• 2002 - O What A Lovely War, a history of WWI, was our 11th musical production.
• 2001 - To celebrate our tenth year of production, we presented a revival of Godspell.
• 2000 - We delighted audiences with the ever-popular Anne of Green Gables.
• 1999 - We opened the Eggplant with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
• 1998 - Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance was a smashing success.
• 1997 - We taught our male students how to duel like real knights for our production of Camelot.
• 1996 - We brought the much-loved The Sound of Music to the CCHS stage.
• 1995 - The Apple Tree was a collection of three one-act musical fables.
• 1994 - We delivered the oft-told tale of star-crossed lovers with West Side Story.
• 1993 - Fiddler on the Roof captivated sold out audiences for 10 performances.
• 1992 - We produced Godspell with a cast of 11 students and a very new-at-the-job production staff.

Musical Theatre 

Musical Theatre 15/25/35 is an off-timetable, 5-credit course led by Mr. Braden Dalton in conjunction with the CCH Fine Arts production team for students who become part of the CAST of the CCH’s annual production. This course culminates in a production in the spring. Students interested in this course are required to audition and take part in an intensive rehearsal schedule - while dates are to be determined based on the calendar year, auditions generally occur at the end of Quarter 1; rehearsals and the run of the production occur through Quarters 2 and 3 after school, Monday through Friday. It is strongly recommended that students have taken other Fine Arts courses at CCH, in particular Drama and Choir classes. Students looking to develop their skills in acting, singing, and dancing are highly encouraged to audition and become a part of the production - this course will help you become stronger performers and can often lead to other opportunities in performing arts. Break a leg!