Drama is central to St Augustine’s; it serves as a capstone for what is taught. When speaking of the artist, Pope St. John Paul II says, “beauty is the vocation bestowed on him by the Creator in the gift of “artistic talent.” In class, the students are exposed to what is good, true, and beautiful. In drama, they have the chance in turn to embody the good, the true, and the beautiful and to present it to others, while also being further absorbed by these transcendentals themselves. Plato tells us that “the power of the Good has taken refuge in the nature of the Beautiful.” What an incredible gift then it is to be able to bring good to the world in the beauty of drama.
Drama
Shakespeare
The annual Shakespearean performance is heralded by the entire community for its creativity in faithfulness to Shakespeare’s meanings. The students act and volunteer to help behind the scenes. The entire performance enriches the community through a practical application of the incredible amount of work into presenting a performance. If students happen to absorb some of the greatest classic literature in English canon while in the process, then so be it!
—Fr. Eduard Perrone
Formerly of Assumption Grotto Parish
“Your passionate commitment to Shakespeare, your manifest desire to impart to your students a love of truth and beauty, shone forth in The Tempest performance. Bravo to all! I am grateful for having had the opportunity to witness the ensemble of talent and hard work that so effectively realized your ideals.”
Upcoming Performances
King Lear
May 9, 2025 - 7 pm
May 10, 2025 - 7 pm
May 11, 2025 - 3 pm
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
University of Michigan
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