Theatre
Nobles’ theatre offerings simultaneously challenge and nurture students as they grow into confident, creative, hardworking, team-oriented individuals—all in a collaborative environment.
Nobles theatre helps students develop skills, regardless of previous experience. Participation in this program strengthens their imagination, sense of self, creative collaboration, and ability to express emotion and thought.
The Nobles Theatre Collective (NTC) produces three shows a year in October (fall mainstage), February (the musical) and May (spring mainstage). In addition, The NTC assembles one or more student-directed productions in either the fall or spring season. All productions are open to the public. If you would like to attend a show or for more information, please contact Director of Theatre Dan Halperin at dan_halperin@nobles.edu.
Faculty
Dan Halperin
Performing Arts Department Chair At nobles since 1999Dan Halperin received his M.F.A. in Directing and Theatre Education from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously worked at the Berkshire Theatre Festival as director of education. He has acted and directed at several professional theatres and colleges. At Nobles, Halperin has directed more than 20 plays and 20 musicals, from originals that he wrote, co-wrote, or adapted such as a modernized take on The Pirates of Penzance staged in the round at a nightclub, to a more traditional production of Romeo and Juliet featuring several faculty members as the adult characters. In 2019, he directed the Massachusetts premiere of Bright Star. Both of Halperin’s sons are Nobles graduates who were deeply involved with the Nobles Theatre Collective during their time at the school, one as an actor and the other as an electrician and lighting designer.
Dan Halperin received his M.F.A. in Directing and Theatre Education from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously worked at the Berkshire Theatre Festival as director of education. He has acted and directed at several professional theatres and colleges. At Nobles, Halperin has directed more than 20 plays and 20 musicals, from originals that he wrote, co-wrote, or adapted such as a modernized take on The Pirates of Penzance staged in the round at a nightclub, to a more traditional production of Romeo and Juliet featuring several faculty members as the adult characters. In 2019, he directed the Massachusetts premiere of Bright Star. Both of Halperin’s sons are Nobles graduates who were deeply involved with the Nobles Theatre Collective during their time at the school, one as an actor and the other as an electrician and lighting designer.
Erik Diaz
Performing Arts Technical Director, Designer and Faculty Member At nobles since 2017Erik D. Diaz is an award-winning scenic designer most recently recognized by the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Award for his scenic design of Between Riverside and Crazy for SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston. Prior to his arrival at Nobles, Erik was the Head of Design at California Lutheran University as well as a full-time freelance scenic designer and production manager whose work has appeared throughout Boston and nationally. He has had the privilege to work for theatre companies such as Kingsmen Shakespeare, TheatreWorks C.S., New Rep, Playhouse on the Square, Company One, Greater Boston Theatre Company, North Shore Music Theatre and the Sharon Playhouse. Diaz is a proud member of United Scenic Artists USA Local 829.
Erik D. Diaz is an award-winning scenic designer most recently recognized by the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Award for his scenic design of Between Riverside and Crazy for SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston. Prior to his arrival at Nobles, Erik was the Head of Design at California Lutheran University as well as a full-time freelance scenic designer and production manager whose work has appeared throughout Boston and nationally. He has had the privilege to work for theatre companies such as Kingsmen Shakespeare, TheatreWorks C.S., New Rep, Playhouse on the Square, Company One, Greater Boston Theatre Company, North Shore Music Theatre and the Sharon Playhouse. Diaz is a proud member of United Scenic Artists USA Local 829.
Adaire Robinson
Performing Arts Faculty At nobles since 2019Adaire Robinson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education from Emerson College and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Her graduate research was focused on using theatre pedagogy to center empathy in a high school classroom. Robinson previously taught at Deerfield Academy.
Adaire Robinson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education from Emerson College and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Her graduate research was focused on using theatre pedagogy to center empathy in a high school classroom. Robinson previously taught at Deerfield Academy.