Juan Diego Catholic High students are ready to take center stage this theater season.

The season kicks off with the musical “Once Upon a One More Time,” scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 13-15 and at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 16. The performances will be held on the school’s main stage, 300 E. 11800 South.

Directed by Sophia Davis, the production reimagines beloved storybook princesses as they trade in their tiaras for pop anthems and newfound empowerment. Set to the music of Britney Spears, the show delivers a fresh take on classic tales with humor, heart and energetic choreography.

“In this dazzling jukebox musical, the fairytale heroines we think we know, Cinderella, Snow White and more discover a whole new world when a fairy godmother gifts them ‘The Feminine Mystique,’” Davis said. “‘Once Upon a One More Time’ is a glittering celebration of sisterhood, self-discovery and rewriting your own story, proving that ‘happily ever after’ is only the beginning.”

It is followed by the show, “Rotten Apples,” by Tracy Wells, a playwright known for her extensive work with youth theater. It will be performed March 19-22, 2026 in the school’s new Black Box Theatre.

This play also dives into the world of fairy tale characters, but from a different angle — revealing the reality behind the “happily ever afters.” Davis said the humorous and reflective drama offers audiences a chance to see their favorite characters from a fresh perspective.

“(The) classic storybook figures find themselves tangled in a clever, comedic twist that turns their perfect endings upside down,” she said. “‘Rotten Apples’ proves that sometimes the sweetest stories can have a tart bite.”

Also in March, the thespians will compete in the region theatre competition with “Selfie,” a one-act play by Bradley Hayward. The 30-minute piece centers high school seniors navigating the struggles of identity, peer and parental expectations, and the search for belonging in the digital age.

“The play captures the challenges of growing up today while reminding us that behind every ‘perfect picture’ is a real story waiting to be told,” Davis said.

For ticket and show information, go to the school’s website, skaggscatholiccenter.org.