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(From L to R) Sophomore Olivia Klipstine, Senior April Cho, Senior Madison Thacker, and Director Mr. Justin Baldridge sit down to work through the meaning of the dialogue in a particular scene.

Analyzing for the Ages: “The Haunting of Hill House” Week 2

By Addison Cudd • Sep 9, 2024
The Cast struggles with their characters as the show gets closer.
The seven cast members who make up the ensemble glance down at their scripts before running the opening sequence for the first time.

Starting the haunt: “The Haunting of Hill House” week one!

By Addison Cudd • Sep 6, 2024
With auditions and callbacks finally over, the cast and crew of “The Haunting of Hill House” has begun rehearsals, doing table reads, character analysis and basic staging.
(From L to R) Senior April Cho and Junior Dilan Patton work together to perform a scene for theatre director Mr. Justin Baldridge.

Eerie echoes: Following the callbacks of “The Haunting of Hill House”

By Melissa Ocegueda • Sep 3, 2024

Theatre director Mr. Justin Baldridge sat, facing a list of 18 members, three of whom were soon to be cut.  After the initial auditions for “The Haunting of Hill House”, held on Monday Aug. 19,...

Junior Cenna Marie Falliciano and sophomore Dilan Patton preform a number from "Bonnie and Clyde" at the showcase.

They’re “All that Jazz”: Ms. Partida’s first period strikes again

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager • May 30, 2024
Despite smaller than average numbers, Ms. Ressa Partida’s first period musical theater dance class once again produced a successful showcase.
“The Plane People” perform at the Pantages

“The Plane People” perform at the Pantages

By Adrianna Bean, Staff • May 20, 2024
Based on a true story, the hit musical “Come From Away” hits heartstrings on last week’s field trip.
Looking down at the row of performers, the cast looks to there sheet music to follow along with Mr. Wilson's directions.

Five, six, seven, eight: “Sweeney Todd” week six

By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor • Feb 22, 2024
In a week filled with tedious and slow-moving cleanings of scenes and songs, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" was given the chance to stop and catch their breath before running the dances again.
Under The Spotlight: Senior soloist Haley Barberan sings a moving guitar cover of the love song “17” by Pink Sweat$ during the second half of the show.

The holiday concert shines a spotlight on new musicians

By Beverly Regino, Creative Director • Dec 6, 2021
Students of all grades and skill-levels show off their hard work in the very first Music Department performance on Friday, Dec.3.
The Winter Showcase will be led by students behind the curtain and on the stage.

Returning on a high note

By Emma Salehi, Staff Writer • Dec 2, 2021
For the first time in over two years, the Vocal Program will return to the stage with a Winter Showcase on Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Everything you need to know about the new play “Puffs”

By Gabriel Castillo and Vannesa Machado • Nov 19, 2021
After a halt in productions, the Drama Department makes a mystical return with “PUFFS.”
Nimble movements: (L to R) Damady Verganza, Tanaj Kinchen, Fatiah Lawal, Antonella Podesta, Ava Boris and Ariana Mariscal warm up at the barre by holding a tendu.

Dance troupe returning with winter show

By Jaden Hantman, Staff Writer • Nov 16, 2021
After a year without in-person performances, the Dance Company prepares for a live audience with their winter show "Howling at the Moon."
Photo from last years Comedysportz team competing over zoom (will be in person this year)

Untraditional improv: ComedySportz is back and ready to compete

By Emma Salehi, Staff Writer • Nov 2, 2021

The Drama program is back with a new, unique ComedySportz team and they are looking better than ever. ComedySportz is one of the many unique programs the Drama program has to offer. ComedySportz is an...

Gover Olivares is performing his monologue for the role of Cedric. “I’m auditioning for Cedric, he’s such a fun and energetic character. He's so upbeat and full of energy because I think that I could match it. But if I don't get Cedric I’m happy with whoever I get because Puffs is an amazing play.” “I’m excited, I’m ready, I'm pumped.”

Theater productions are returning to campus with auditions for the new play “Puffs”

By Emma Salehi and Nathan Han • Aug 28, 2021
Being restricted by covid-19 for the last year and a half, the Actors in Action, with the guidance of theater teacher Ms. Molly Lief, are excited to get back on stage and finally put on a show after the last production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” in the Fall 2019 semester.
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