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The choice of The Merchant of Venice for the next Shakespeare Play caused controversy due to anti-semitic themes and expected burden on Jewish students.

“The Merchant of Venice” sparks controversy in Drama Society

Leehy Gertner and Audrey Garon
June 19, 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
The two upper-level drama classes joined together for their first performance of the year, with each class performing for about 45 minutes. Needs Improvment started off with lighthearted comedy before the show switched to a much more serious tone with BETCos discussion of mental health.

Virtual joint Needs Improvment and BETCo show leaves audiences laughing and crying

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
November 26, 2020
This years freshman play, Check Please went through the mixed experiences of online dating. Hosted by the BHS Drama Society, the play was presented via Zoom.

“Check Please” takes advantage of virtual format to show struggles of online dating

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
October 30, 2020
Seniors Emelia Gauch, Stanley Peng and Junior Sophie OConnell rehearse outside with the cast of Timon of Athens. The outdoor rehearsals have proved extremely effective in allowing the cast to bond, create costumes, build sets and develop their characters in person alongside one another.

Extracurricular Performing Arts continue in remote model

Eliza Brown, Sports Editor
October 29, 2020

Virtual Student Directed Festival engages audiences over zoom

Charlotte Foote and Ansley Washburn
June 23, 2020
Each year, the drama department invites alumni back to compete against current drama students in the annual Needs Improvment battle. This year, more alumni than could possibly compete returned over Zoom to support the drama department.

Annual Needs Improvment battle proves long-term impacts of drama department

Eliza Brown, Staff Writer
June 23, 2020
Current members of the Needs Improvment Class as well as Alumni ranging back to 2003 hold signs protesting the budget cuts to the high schools drama department.

Needs Improvment Battle serves as protest against cuts to drama department

Elena Su, News Managing Editor
May 29, 2020
In this years Spring Play, Coming From Where Im From, a group of students, played by juniors Maya van Overbeeke-Costello, Tamar Thompson, Lexi Danesco, Din Klein and seniors Dee-nah Wattana and Ourie Ophir-Azoulay meet to discuss an incident that occurred at their school.

“Coming From Where I’m From” highlights the role of past experiences in shaping opinions

Rosa Caramazza, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Jean (junior Eve Jones) and her bowling team (sophomores Grace Thompson, Isaac Morse and Joann Huang) in one of the final moments of the show.

“The Night I Met Monkey Jesus” conveys heartwarming story through vivid characters

Elsie McKendry, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Senior Noam Scully delivers a monologue in the improv game You Know What I Hate? during Needs Improvments Friday night show. The game involves ranting about a particular subject until another member of the class interrupts a rant of their own about a topic mentioned in the previous monologue.

Joint Needs Improvment and BETCo show balances humor with serious topics

Elena Su, Arts Editor
February 28, 2020
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