The Newtonite

Preview: 'Pippin' to parallel Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

The Newtonite • May 11, 2012

by Peter Diamond “Pippin,” a musical with a libretto by Roger O. Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, tells many stories. It is a war epic, a piece of historical fiction and a romantic comedy.

Review: 'Twelfth Night' displays astounding acting, whimsical makeup, creative set design

The Newtonite • May 10, 2012

by Leah Budson “Nothing that is so is so,” exclaims Feste, a comical jester played by South freshman Max Cooper, summing up the essence of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”

Preview: EnviroJam to feature student acts, movie preview

The Newtonite • May 7, 2012

by Peter Diamond EnviroJam, an annual concert run by environment club, will be Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the little theatre.

Review: 'Art Morning' exemplifies year of spectacular artwork

The Newtonite • May 5, 2012

by Peter Diamond Student painters, sculptors and photographers displayed their work at “Art Morning” on Main Street, in 127, 129, 131 and outside 127 yesterday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Preview: Pops Night to supply fun, relaxed atmosphere

The Newtonite • May 4, 2012

by Leah Budson There is only one night a year when all of the music ensembles perform. On this night, Pops Night, the cafeteria is typically packed with 500 to 600 students, parents, community members and teachers, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

Review: Jazz Night showcases improvisation

The Newtonite • April 30, 2012

by Peter Diamond Jazz Workshop, Tiger Bebop, Jazz Ensemble and the Faculty/Student Big Band shared their rhythms, riffs and improvisations at Spring Jazz Night, a concert held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Review: 'Improv Jam' offers exciting performance, audience participation

The Newtonite • April 26, 2012

by Leah Budson “Improv Jam II” began yesterday at 7:30 p.m. with a flood of actors dashing into the little theatre, clearly excited about the performance to come.

Preview: Annual Shakespeare play to go on stage

The Newtonite • April 26, 2012

by Leah Budson Plays by Shakespeare—intimidating in their legacy and remarkable in their comedic and dramatic value—have been tackled jointly by Theatre Ink and South Stage every year since 1983, according to South Stage’s website.

Preview: Annual exhibit to cumulate year's work

The Newtonite • April 25, 2012

by Leah Budson Tables and easels throughout the first floor art wing and part of Main Street will overflow with pottery, photographs, paintings and more for “Art Morning,” according to art teacher Shannon Slattery.

Photography students take trip to New Orleans

The Newtonite • April 24, 2012

by Leah Budson It was 5 p.m. when photography teacher Ron Morris, eight photography students and EDCO interpreter Cheryl Etoniru met at Logan International Airport Wednesday, March 14 to depart for New Orleans, Louisiana, according to Morris.

Review: Talented ensembles perform Springfest

The Newtonite • April 14, 2012

by Peter Diamond Closely following the vernal equinox, this school’s music ensembles performed Springfest I and II, which were held Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Preview: Jazz Night to feature instrumental, vocal jazz musicians

The Newtonite • April 13, 2012

by Peter Diamond Jazz Workshop, Tiger BeBop and Jazz Ensemble, all directed by music teacher Richard Labedz, will perform in Jazz Night Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A student-faculty collaboration band will also perform.