Revisions sparks inspiration through showcasing student talent
Anoushka Mallik, Staff Writer
February 9, 2019
Dancing, singing and laughter; these are all the aspects that categorize Revisions, the annual talent show. The show gave students a chance to demonstrate their skills, whether they be in improv, singing, dancing or playing an instrument. I felt inspired and proud of the students in our artistic ...
Review: Progressions 2018
Rachel Lee, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews
A red-lit backdrop and a cluster of black silhouettes begin the performance. Still dancers quickly come to life, throwing their arms in all different directions to the first sharp beats of the music. Hands quickly retracting back inward, the group moves together, functioning like one single body as they tw...
Review: Needs Improvment
Sandeep Gingipalli, Staff Writer
May 20, 2018
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Showcase
From Irish pirates in 1647 to a group of people in heaven explaining how a banana peel led to their humorous deaths, the Needs Improvment show on May 11 made hilarious and witty dialogue out of bizarre scenarios. The event took place in the Robert-Dubbs Auditorium and left the audience laughing from...
Review: Poetry Fest
Rachel Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews
On April 26 in the basement of Brookline Booksmith, the Brookline community, including students and faculty members of the high school, were ecstatic. It was a full house and everyone was on the edge of their seats. It was the annual Poetry Fest. This event encourages students, staff members and ...
Student dancers commit to outside classes
Sonia Bhattacharyya, News Writing Editor
May 4, 2018
Filed under Arts
Imagine dancing two hours per day, six days per week, for nine straight years. Fine-tuning your skills and honing your craft outside of school, to such an extent that you could turn one of your hobbies into a profession. For many committed dancers at the high school, this is their reality. Many danc...
AOM: Bradley Wolf
Renata Shen, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
Filed under Artists Of The Month, Arts
You’ve likely heard about a double threat and a triple threat. What about a quintuple threat? Through participation in orchestra, choir, dance, gymnastics and musical theatre, sophomore Bradley Wolf’s extensive resume includes almost every aspect of performing arts. For him, performing is not jus...
Meet the a capella groups: Testostatones
Iman Khan, Arts Managing Editor
April 23, 2018
Filed under Arts, Showcase, Video
The Testostatones meet during X-block and on Sunday nights. If you are interested in joining, the auditions will be held on May 29 through June 1.
Movie Review: “Black Panther”
Sidonie Brown, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Filed under Arts
Everyone knows the age-old trope: the honorable and infallible protagonist versus the nefarious bad guy, a stark contrast of good against evil. We see it all the time, but in a fresh turn, Marvel has provided us with a nuanced villain with Erik Killmonger (portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) in this yearâ...
Movie Review: The Post
Dan Friedman, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Filed under Arts
Steven Spielberg brings yet another gripping and thrilling drama to the big screens. Pairing up Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks for the first time, he has produced a great film. The Post, released on Jan. 12, follows the story of the Washington Post and its decision to publish the Pentagon Papers, a ser...
Students develop lifelong art skills through high school classes
Madison Sklaver, Staff Writer
April 2, 2018
Filed under Arts
Dancing across the stage, playing interactive games in drama classes or singing in a concert; many students participate in art classes at the high school. For many, skills learned or added to at the high school are ones that could be made into a career. A wide range of artistic students have learn...
Meet the a cappella groups: Note-A-Fy
Iman Khan, Arts Managing Editor
March 28, 2018
Filed under Arts, Showcase, Video
Note-A-Fy meets on Thursday and Sunday nights. If you are interested in joining, auditions will be held on April 30 and May 1, 2 and 4 from 3-5 p.m.
