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Junior Summer Chu, accompanied by Dance Company work together to perform the entrance of the White Witch

Narnia’s adventure unfolds through Van Nuys High School dance company performance

By Melissa Ocegueda, Staff Writer • Dec 11, 2024
Under the guidance of Diane Hula and Ressa Zagnoli, ten dance classes performed a captivating adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia," blending dance, theater, and music into a magical experience.
The groups up for the roles of Pepper and Tanya learn the song "Does Your Mother Know" with Director Mr. Justin Baldridge.

Intense auditions kick off “Mamma Mia!” at Van Nuys High

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Dec 3, 2024
With auditions completed, Van Nuys High School gears up for its spring musical, "Mamma Mia!" Set to premiere in March 2025, students showcase impressive talent.
"Mamma Mia!" dance auditions challenge Van Nuys students

“Mamma Mia!” dance auditions challenge Van Nuys students

By Melissa Ocegueda, Staff Writer • Nov 21, 2024
Forty students at Van Nuys High School auditioned for "Mamma Mia!" by showcasing their dance skills, marking the beginning of the casting process for the spring production.
(From L to R) Sophomore Ellie Steinberg and Amelia Probst sing their rendition of "Throwing in the Towel" from "Outsiders" the musical

Unconventional roles steal spotlight at the miscast showcase

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Nov 18, 2024
The WolfPack Theatre Company delighted audiences with a musical miscast showcase, featuring students performing songs from a range of genres and challenging traditional casting norms.
All three choir periods combine to sing the show's finale song, "Ad Astra," a latin choral piece. The song gives a message of hope and moving forwards, with its title meaning "to the stars."

Choir students shine in “Falling Through the Genres” show

By Melissa Ocegueda, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2024
The VNHS choir program, led by Ms. Tejada, delivered an eclectic performance, "Falling Through the Genres," uniting students and audiences through a shared love of music.
A new generation of Romeo + Juliet: Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler

A new generation of Romeo + Juliet: Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler

By Melissa Ocegueda, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2024
In this fresh adaptation, Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler capture the classic romance with a contemporary edge.
(From L to R) Sophomore Oliver Barrett, junior Brianne Tolentino, senior Sophia Hillstead, sophomore Amelia Probst and senior Julian Pankowski, pause, hitting one of their many tableaus.

Magic week: “The Haunting of Hill House” week eight

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Oct 24, 2024
Everything comes into play this week as Hill House comes alive for audiences, putting eight weeks of hard work to the test.
(From L to R) Senior Julian Pankowski, senior Sophia Hillstead and Sophomore Oliver Barrett hit a frozen picture to symbolize the history of Hill House

Counting down: “The Haunting of Hill House” week seven

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Oct 18, 2024
With tech week next on the calendar the cast is cracking down, making sure everything is memorized and ready to go.
(From L to R) Senior Sophia Hillstead and sophomore Amelia Probst work together to tell the history of Hill House in a complex movement piece.

Doing it from memory: “The Haunting of Hill House” week six

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Oct 8, 2024
This week, the cast of “The Haunting of Hill House” worked tirelessly to rehearse the show off script.
As chess is often used throughout the show, both the cast and crew have developed quite the fascination for the game, often playing before rehearsal and during breaks.

The plot thickens: “The Haunting of Hill House” week five

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Oct 1, 2024
“The Haunting of Hill House” cast is their name and cleaning the production is their game.
Junior Brianne Tolentino takes notes in her script, marking down blocking, lines and character choices.

Adding in actors and actions: ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ week four

By Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor • Sep 26, 2024
More pieces are added to Hill as week four rolls in.
It's showtime

It’s showtime

By Madison Thacker and Kayla Balikyan-Davis • Sep 25, 2024
On Friday, September 20, the Wolfpack Theatre Company hosted their first showcase of the year, performing songs, scenes and monolouges from movies and television shows.
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