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Freshman in this years 9th grade play on stage. Almost Treasure Island follows Pirates and Villagers looking for treasure on an island.

This year’s freshman play is whimsical and humorous

Charlotte Dresser, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
Needs Improvment entertains audience members with a slew of competitive yet hilarious performances.

High school alumni return for an improv battle with current students

Ben Kaplan, Sports Editor
June 27, 2021
Brookline Educational Theatre Company (BETCo) students performed over Zoom on Wednesday, April 15.

Betco’s production of “It Takes a Village” explores concepts related to community and an individuals’ role in it

Raiya Khan, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
“Separate ≠ Equal” was made up of a compilation of short plays, each with its own message.

Virtual Spring Play, “Separate ≠ Equal,” addresses racial injustice through entertaining performances

Eleanor Bergstein and Alejandro Gonzalez
March 15, 2021
That Makes Two of Us, utilized the features of Zoom to its highest capabilities in order to tell a humorous, yet relatable and emotional story.

“That Makes Two of Us” uses Zoom to create a unique and creative theater experience

Taj Horowitz, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Senior Eve Jones plays #1 in the scene 1 in 4. The most recent BETCo show explored issues related to Title IXs clause against gender-based violence, including sexual assault, rape culture, and toxic masculinity.

BETCo’s “Asking For It” shines a lights on topics such as gender dynamics and sexual assault while incorporating humor into the performance

Sofia Hauser, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
Set in the 1970s, Lavender Menace breaks down what it meant to be gay during the feminist movement at that time.

“Lavender Menace” Uses a Historical Story to Convey a Current Message

Sophie Schulman-Cahn, Staff Writer
February 14, 2021
Students involved in Spotlight Theatre productions have fun and build community during a time when many normal extracurriculars have been cancelled.

“Spotlight Theatre” gives middle schoolers the opportunity to learn acting skills over Zoom

Ryan Kravitz, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
The high schools production of The Little Mermaid makes excellent use of Zoom through a pre-recorded performance that transports audiences away from the snowy outdoors.

“Little Mermaid” provides virtual escape from challenging times

Andi Lowe, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Senior Niovi Rahme and juniors Irmuun Boldbaatar and Sammy Yee in a scene titled Doggy Daycare. The scene, alongside others in the show, often made use of dark humor and themes.

Needs Improvment draws on dark humor in recent performance

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Senior Din Klein and Juniors Camryn Lezama, Joann Huang and Zoe Mack in BETCos first performance of the year. The class, alongside Needs Improvment, has continued on valiantly over Zoom.

Students learn from one another in upper level drama classes

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Note-a-fy, one of the high schools all-female a capella groups created a pre-recorded video performance of Billie Eilishs My Boy

Students adapt creatively to virtual format for annual “Revisions”

Anika Mayar, Staff Writer
December 13, 2020
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