Theater
Partnering with our sister school, the St. John Bosco Theater Department puts on 4 major productions each year.
Offering students the opportunity to experience the art of live theater, St. John Bosco recognizes the profound power of this art form to inspire empathy, creativity, and self-expression — helping students find their voice, build confidence, and connect more deeply with the world around them.
In partnership with Saint Joseph High School, we produce four major shows each year, showcasing the incredible talents of our students both on stage and behind the scenes.
Each season, performances alternate between campuses, with two shows taking place in the Bosco Theater and two at Saint Joseph, allowing students to experience different venues, audiences, and production styles. From acting and stage design to lighting, set construction, and sound engineering, students gain hands-on experience that builds confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.
Big Fish: Opening November 14, 2025
Based on the celebrated novel and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH is a fantastical, heartwarming musical that follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him—especially his loving wife, Sandra. But their son, Will, about to become a father himself, is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. As Will embarks on a journey to understand the man behind the myth, BIG FISH explores the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the search for identity.
With its soaring score, unforgettable characters, and a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, BIG FISH offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that celebrates the joy of life, the importance of family, and the beauty of the stories we tell.
Come and join the talented performers, musicians and technicians from St. John Bosco and Saint Joseph High School tell this epic tale!
About the Director
SJB's Theater Program is run by Mr. Martin Lang, who has worked as a professional director and actor for more than 20 years. Mr. Lang has directed for theatres such as the Pasadena Playhouse, Laguna Playhouse, The Glendale Center Theatre and The Long Beach Playhouse/Studio Theatre.
He employs many professionals for the school's productions from the Los Angeles Theatre Community to give students the best possible opportunity to succeed. This results in a high level of professionalism and production that has given the program a reputation of excellence far beyond that of most high school theater programs.