St. Raphael's School is happy to boast one of the only theater programs in the area! This lively and fun group offers a comprehensive extra curricular Theater Arts program. We are members of The International Junior Thespian Society, an organization that recognizes the accomplishments of theater students and promotes the arts in schools all over the world. Since 1996, fifth through eighth grade students have had the opportunity to participate in theater workshops and be involved in numerous musicals, plays and Christmas pageants. Each production involves specialized instruction in audition preparation, acting, music, dance, and stage crew.

Our students leave St. Raphael with the skills and confidence to participate successfully at a high school level. Under the direction of Deacon Bowen and his wife Donna, many families, teachers, staff, and alumni volunteers donate their time to make this an educational and fun experience. Practice for the yearly fall theater production is on the weekends beginning mid-September and ends early November with 4 nightly (sold-out!) performances.

For more information contact Deacon Bruce Bowen at 763-537-8401 ext. #222 or
Donna Bowen