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Message from the director
to the talented drama team
"What you’ve accomplished this year is truly something to be proud of—five nominations at the Sondheim Awards and a prestigious award at competition is no small feat. But beyond the recognition, what matters most is the heart, dedication, and passion you brought to your work.
Remember, success in theatre isn’t just measured in trophies or applause—it's measured in growth, in the risks you take, and in the stories you tell with honesty and courage. You stepped onto that stage and gave your whole selves to your characters, and that is the real victory.
Every rehearsal, every note, every stumble and breakthrough—it all shaped you into stronger performers and collaborators. And this is just the beginning. Keep showing up with that same commitment and creativity, and you’ll find that the stage, like life, will continue to reward those who dare to dive in wholeheartedly." -Mr. Mazz
Performing Arts spring 2026
St. Paul Theatre alumni and their families are invited to join us, Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm to honor and celebrate the milestone of 20 years of award-winning high school theatre under the direction of St. Paul alum, Mark Mazzarella '78. Our celebration reception will take place after the Sunday matinee of Into the Woods. Enjoy a 20-year highlight video, memory boards, and special moments to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the lasting impact of this extraordinary program.
Over 1,000 students have brought passion, creativity, and courage to every performance, building more than shows—they’ve built a community, a family, and a lasting legacy - and Mr. Mazzarella has directed them all!
Come home. Take your seat once more. Reconnect with old friends, celebrate new memories, and be part of this historic afternoon.
Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and step together into the next chapter of St. Paul Performing Arts. We can’t wait to welcome you home.
Theatre alumni, please let us know if you will join us by RSVPing HERE.
Tickets to the matinee show will go on sale Monday, March 9, 2026 at spchs.com.
Sincerely,
Friends of St. Paul Performing Arts
Performing Arts - Tickets are available NOW!
Friday, March 27 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, March 28 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:00pm
"Broadway-worthy magic and breathtaking performances!"
St. Paul Performing Arts proudly presents Stephen Sondheim's beloved, award-winning classic Into the Woods. This enchanting musical weaves together familiar fairy tales-Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-into a witty, heartfelt story that explores wishes, consequences, and what happens after "happily ever after."
Audiences will be transported by an extraordinary cast, a live professional orchestra, and a fantastical, storybook-inspired set design, all brought to life with magical costuming and imaginative staging. Clever, poignant, and visually stunning, Into the Woods promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.
This year, we celebrate 20 years of award-winning high school theatre under the leadership of St. Paul alum, Mark Mazzarella '78. After Sunday's matinee, alumni families and friends of St. Paul Drama are invited to a legacy celebration-where memories are shared, friendships are rekindled, and two decades of artistry and community take center stage. Join us for an afternoon of reflection, connection, and celebration-you won't want to miss it! RSVP HERE
Performing Arts Fall 2025
Generations of readers have adored the best-selling novel Anne of Green Gables and now this new adaptation for young audiences comes to the stage at St. Paul Catholic High School. The award-winning performing arts program will present Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery November 14-16.
In this adaptation by Sylvia Ashby, aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to an orphanage for a boy to help on the farm. To everyone’s surprise, however, a mix-up brings them a romantic and hot-headed 11-year-old girl, Anne Shirley. Over the years, she wins their hearts and turns their stodgy, rural Prince Edward Island community into a bright world of “kindred spirits.”
Anne of Green Gables is being brought to life on stage by an extremely talented cast under the direction of Mark Mazzarella. Savannah Sullivan, a sophomore, will be portraying the “loquacious orphan” Anne Shirley along with 26 members of the performing arts troupe.
This stage adaptation is faithful to the original novel and is appropriate for all ages.
St. Paul Performing Arts is one of Connecticut’s premiere theatre programs and is nationally recognized for its award-winning work in musical theatre. There are two performances each school year; a play in the Fall and a musical in the Spring.
Cultivating on-stage skills, stagecraft, set design and production direction inspire those students looking to become compelling and expressive artists. The support and celebration for these artists shine when they find themselves on the stage.
St. Paul Performing Arts hold two productions each school year. A fall production and a spring musical.
Sondheim awards 2025
The cast of Tarzan, garnered 6 Nominations for the CT Sondheim Awards. Congratulations to the nominees and the entire cast and crew for a fantastic job!
Congratulations To Parker Jurries, Emma Thornton and Zoe Reid on winning the Outstanding Achievement in Set Design for Tarzan the Musical at the 2025 Sondheim Awards at the Shubert Theatre, New Haven.
the play that goes wrong - 2024
Sondheim awards
Congratulations to St. Paul Performing Arts' cast and crew for earning 7 BIG nominations from the Sondheim Awards. The Stephen Sondheim Awards Gala is at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on May 18, 2024, celebrating all the hard work by high school's around the state as well as in Massachusetts. We are excited for the Gala, where our cast will be performing and showcasing our students' work from this year's production of SHREK!
Congratulations to Sarah Rose '24 (R) and Emma Thornton '25 (L) for their work preparing artwork and the costume portfolio for Shrek the Musical.
Thank you to Mrs. Nyerick and Mrs. DiPietro for making all the costumes come to life for our production and making all of us look great on that stage! We are so blessed!
Fine Arts
St. Paul's expanded fine arts program includes many visual art classes, band, chorus, dance & drama.
AP 2023 - The Memory Project
Portraits were created by our students for youth around the world who have faced substantial challenges. The goal is to create a kider world through art and help promote global kindness and understanding.
music
Our music department holds a winter and spring concert for band and chorus. Music students help to choose music for monthly liturgies and other events through the year.
