Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to announce that Isaac Miller, a Senior at Saint John’s Prep, has been selected to participate in Triple Threat on Hennepin, a highly selective and prestigious performing arts program that recognizes Minnesota high school students for excellence in singing, acting, dancing, and leadership. Triple Threat on Hennepin is part of the Only 24 students statewide were chosen as Triple Threat finalists.

Isaac is the son of Jen and Aaron Miller of Cold Spring. He is the brother of Nora Miller ’23. Isaac will attend Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York to pursue a BFA in Acting this fall. At Saint John’s Prep, Isaac has performed in lead and featured roles in the productions of �پ����Ա��’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Little Mermaid, James and the Giant Peach, Footloose, and, of course, 2026’s Hadestown.

Isaac will take part in intensive rehearsal, and performance experience in June that ends with performances in the

“This is an incredible honor,” said Isaac. “Triple Threat on Hennepin brings together some of the most talented students in the state, and I’m excited to grow as a performer and collaborator through this experience.”

“We are exceptionally proud of Isaac and this remarkable achievement,” said Brandon Anderson, Theatre Director.  “This selection reflects not only Isaac’s outstanding talent, but also his leadership, dedication, and a commitment to artistic excellence – values we strive to cultivate at Saint John’s Prep.”

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Saint John’s Preparatory School announces the establishment of the Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Endowed Chair in Theatre, a milestone in its commitment to the performing arts. The endowed chair is the direct result of the school’s $10 million comprehensive Prep Forward: Our Time is Now campaign launched in April 2024, which focuses on faculty, facilities, and financial aid. Established with a leadership gift, the endowed chair when fully funded will permanently support the school’s theatre director position, sustaining and enhancing theatre education and experiences at Saint John’s Prep for generations to come.

The donor family, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated: “This endowed chair is a testament to the power of theatre in education. It’s rare to see a secondary school invest in the arts at this level locally or even nationally. Our family is thrilled to help create a legacy that will enrich students’ lives and the broader central Minnesota community.”

Saint John’s Prep formally announced the new chair on April 3, 2025, at a pre-performance reception prior to the school’s performance of �پ����Ա��’s The Little Mermaid.

Unique for secondary education, the endowed chair in theatre positions Saint John’s Prep as a leader in arts education, setting a precedent for schools across the region.

“This endowed chair recognizes Br. Paul-Vincent’s extraordinary legacy and ensures that theatre remains a vibrant and integral part of the school’s curriculum,” said Jon McGee, Head of School. “It recognizes the legendary creativity, energy and commitment to young artists at Prep who through the supportive encouragement of educators like Br. Paul Vincent have gained confidence through the arts while spreading joy to audiences for decades.”

For more than 25 years, Br. Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB, has been the heart of Saint John’s Prep’s theatre program, nurturing students’ passion and commitment to the stage. Holding a bachelor’s degree in theatre and secondary education and a master’s degree in directing, Br. Paul Vincent directed over 50 productions at Saint John’s Prep and with external organizations prior to his retirement as director in 2019.

Brandon Anderson, a 2013 Saint John’s University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in theatre and a master’s degree in acting from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, in Birmingham, United Kingdom, joined the theatre program in the fall of 2018 and has held the position of Theatre Director since 2019, taking an already strong program to new heights today.

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Saint John’s Prep Theatre is diving deep with “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” premiering at the Gorecki Family Theatre on the College of Saint Benedict campus March 28! Our talented students are showcasing their skills by participating in the cast, crew, and pit orchestra. The shows run March 28-30 & April 3-5, 2025.

For the first time, the Saint John’s Prep Theatre is presenting this musical across TWO weekends to give our community even more opportunities to experience the magic. With —Pacific and Atlantic—each bringing unique energy to the stage, every performance will be a one-of-a-kind experience!

While this production does tell the story of a fairy tale, the set and costumes will feature real-life recycled materials. Ariel’s grotto will include “human” artifacts, but instead of shiny treasures views say in the movie, this production will show items that are commonly found littering the ocean like tires, plastic, and other debris.

The Saturday, April 5 matinee at 2:00pm will include the accompaniment of an ASL interpreter.

Show Dates & Times
The Gorecki Theater, College of Saint Benedict
Weekend 1: March 28- March 30
Weekend 2: April 3 – 5
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