UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
There’s nothing quite like the energy of a live student performance. Whether it’s a musical, a concert, or an art show, these events are where our students’ creativity, discipline, and passion come alive. Each performance is the culmination of months of hard work and artistic growth - and a celebration of our students’ courage to share it. We invite families, friends, and the broader community to join us in honoring and supporting our student artists. Come be inspired. Come be moved. Come to a show.
2026-2027 Shows!​
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O'Dowd Theatre is thrilled to announce our 2026 - 20267 Season. O'Dowd Theatre welcomes all levels of experience, both on stage and in the Technical Theatre Department.
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Fall
O’Dowd Theater presents Alice in Heart, Musical written by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson, with music composed by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Steven Sater.
​In Alice by Heart, set during the London Blitz of 1941, young girl Alice Spencer seeks refuge from the horrors of war in her beloved storybook, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, as she grapples with the impending loss of her best friend, Alfred, who is suffering from tuberculosis. As Alice and Alfred escape into a dark version of Wonderland, they encounter various characters that reflect their struggles with grief, love, and the harsh realities of adulthood. Ultimately, Alice must confront her feelings and accept the painful truths of her life while finding hope amidst despair, as she learns what it means to grow up.
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Winter
She Kills Monsters
Written by Qui Nguyen
Agnes Evans is a totally average high school cheerleader who wishes she had been closer to her nerdy younger sister, Tilly. After Tilly dies in a tragic accident, Agnes finds a custom Dungeons & Dragons notebook her sister wrote before she died. To connect with Tilly's memory, Agnes recruits a local high school gamer to guide her through the game.Suddenly, Agnes steps into a wild fantasy world filled with homicidal fairies, evil cheerleader monsters, and badass warrior avatars. Through this imaginary quest, Agnes discovers Tilly’s secret life, her struggles with high school bullies, and her journey exploring her queer identity.
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Spring Musical
Something Rotten
Book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Set in London in the 1590s, the plot follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two struggling playwrights desperate to keep their acting troupe afloat. There is just one giant problem: they are constantly overshadowed by the ultimate Renaissance "rock star" of the era, William Shakespeare. Desperate for a smash hit to out-Bard the Bard, Nick spends his meager savings on a local, slightly wacky soothsayer named Thomas Nostradamus. When Nick asks what the "next big thing" in theater will be, Nostradamus confidently predicts that the future of show business involves acting, singing, and dancing—all at the same time! Armed with this wild vision, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first musical.
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For information about the show, please email dramadept@bishopodowd.org.
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Hope to see you all there!
