Catholic Vancouver May 28, 2026
Nota Bene: Catholic schools take the stage: Act II
By The B.C. Catholic
The spring theatre season continues to shine in Catholic schools.
The B.C. Catholic recently featured several high school productions ranging from comedy and musicals to literary classics. Now two more schools are taking their turn in the spotlight, showcasing student talent through the debut of a new theatre company and a performance on one of Vancouver’s historic stages.
At St. Thomas More Collegiate in Burnaby, students presented The Audition by Don Zolidis. Directed by Natalie Warner and Chantal Thorburn, the comedy marked the debut production of the school’s newly formed Opening Knight Theatre Company.
The directors described the production as the beginning of “an exciting new chapter for theatre at our school,” celebrating a year spent building skills, confidence, and a strong theatre community.
Meanwhile, St. Patrick Regional Secondary’s Theatre Department staged Ghostlight by Stephen Gregg. The production ran April 9-11 at The Cultch’s Historic Theatre in Vancouver, giving students the opportunity to perform on one of the city’s most recognizable stages.
Damien Yu crosses the finish line of the BMO Half Marathon while holding a prayer card of Archbishop Richard Smith. Yu, a parishioner at Holy Cross Parish in Burnaby, took up running after being told he was pre-diabetic and said carrying the card inspired him during training as he worked toward a personal-best time. (Submitted photo)
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