Cardinal O'Hara Theater Program
Cardinal O’Hara has a great tradition of live theater for many years. The theater program welcomes all students interested in performing arts, whether you are just stepping on the stage for the first time or you have been involved with performing arts for many years. Each year, students perform two productions, one in the fall and one in the spring.
By participating in the performing arts at Cardinal O’Hara, whether on stage or behind the scenes, students build confidence, strengthen their performance skills, and expand their creativity. They also make countless lifelong memories on and off the stage that positively impact their high school journey.
Students interested in performing arts but who prefer to be behind the scenes are encouraged to get involved with costumes, make up or join Stage Crew.
The COHS Theater production team is excited to invite you to audition for our fall production of “Elf! The Musical”. For more information about the Fall production click the button below.
Meet the production team
Sara Mingle has been choreographing in the area for 15 years. Previous schools/programs include: Upper Darby Summer Stage, Upper Darby High School, Drexel Hill Middle School, and The Baldwin School. She has also performed locally for years, most recently at the Players Club of Swarthmore and Limelight Theater Co.
Paul Kerrigan has directed over 30 musicals and plays since 1983. He has worked at the Player's Club of Swarthmore, Springfield High School, and the Young People's Theatre Workshop. He has also been a theater instructor since 1987, as well as an English teacher.
Valentina Raffaelli is in her second year at O'Hara as the voice teacher and fine arts coordinator. She has 7 years of experience music directing and over 15 years performing in plays, musicals and live music. Ms. Raffaelli holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Bologna, and a BA in Vocal Performance from University of the Arts.