The Eggplant

CCHS has the distinction of being the only school in the Lethbridge area with an extensive musical theatre program run entirely as an extra-curricular 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 volunteers.

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.

Nineteen Years of Student Musicals

• 1992 - We produced Godspell with a cast of 11 students and a very new-at-the-job production staff.
• 1993 - Fiddler on the Roof captivated sold out audiences for 10 performances.
• 1994 - We delivered the oft-told tale of star-crossed lovers with West Side Story.
• 1995 - The Apple Tree was a collection of three one-act musical fables.
• 1996 - We brought the much-loved The Sound of Music to the CCHS stage.
• 1997 - We taught our male students how to duel like real knights for our production of Camelot.
• 1998 - Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance was a smashing success.
• 1999 - We opened the Eggplant with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
• 2000 - We delighted audiences with the ever-popular Anne of Green Gables.
• 2001 - To celebrate our tenth year of production, we presented a revival of Godspell.
• 2002 - O What A Lovely War, a history of WWI, was our 11th musical production.
• 2003 - Although not a musical, the production of Workshopping William was wonderful.
• 2004 - One of musical theatre’s greatest hits, Les Miserables, was an overwhelming success.
• 2005 - Kiss Me, Kate, ... an amazing show and was a challenge for all the cast.
• 2006 - A fast paced show with a multi-media twist, Footloose provided the audience with something fun and new.
• 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.
• 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!
• 2009 - Anything Goes had delighted the massive crowds with humor abound. Mrs. Laurie Michell did it again, with her talent as a director at the helm, you can now be assured of more terrific shows to come.
• 2010 - Peter Pan is a classic, well-loved musical. It was presented with fun and fantasy for all ages to enjoy.

Stay Tuned for next years' show, coming in March 2011!