The curtain first rose in the fall of 2002 at “the Degheri”; now, over twenty years later, St. Francis Theater continues to present a drama in the fall and a musical in the spring. The Degheri Performing Arts Center includes a 315-seat theater with a fly gallery and orchestra pit and is a hub of creative activity for our student-actors. Industry experts lead training in voice and dance. Recent graduates of St. Francis theater also return to mentor current students who wish to explore the performing arts and be a part of professional theatrical experience for the broader community.