The Newtonite

Preview: 'Legally Blonde the Musical' to give message of empowerment, self-determination

The Newtonite • February 27, 2012

by Leah Budson “‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ reminds us to work hard, to keep learning and to do it all in our own special way,” said award-winning director and choreographer Larry Sousa, who is directing “Legally Blonde."

Middle school musicians visit, perform for Wind Ensemble

The Newtonite • February 17, 2012

by Peter Diamond Eighth grade musicians from Bigelow and Day middle schools joined members of this school’s Wind Ensemble E-block yesterday in 164 to share music and to learn about the fine and performing arts department.

Review: Winterfest features ensembles' skill

The Newtonite • February 12, 2012

by Leah Budson Winterfest I posters scattered around this school show a snow-covered scene with footprints that disappear into a sunset. The image, designed by design and visual communications student junior Austen Young, emulates the journey that was Winterfest I and Winterfest II.

Artist of the month: Art class helps senior excel

The Newtonite • February 8, 2012

by Peter Diamond Senior Emma Rosenfield declared that she has been an avid artist from a young age.

Senior, junior win writing competition

The Newtonite • February 5, 2012

by Leah Budson Three years ago the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards competition added writing as one of the mediums that students may submit.

Review: Talented actors, designers revive ancient Greek comedy 'Big Love'

The Newtonite • February 1, 2012

by Peter Diamond Escaping marriage to their 50 cousins in Greece, 50 brides flee to the home of the warm and friendly Piero, played by junior Ian Lund.

Boston Globe Awards recognizes student work

The Newtonite • February 1, 2012

by Leah Budson Twenty-four students from this school earned a Gold Key, Silver Key or Honorable Mention from the Boston Globe Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Review: Jubilee, Harambee convey joy

The Newtonite • January 30, 2012

by Leah Budson At the end of the night almost everyone in the auditorium was smiling.

Stage managers assist Theatre Ink productions

The Newtonite • January 30, 2012

by Peter Diamond They are the people behind the curtain at every play and musical at this school. They stand with headsets, calling every light cue and every set change. They manage the actors’ schedules and keep student directors on task. They are the stage managers of Theatre Ink, this school’s teaching and working theatre.

Review: 'Beyond 9/11' photography project captures theme of unity

The Newtonite • January 17, 2012

by Malini Gandhi and Fatema Zaidi Two thousand nine hundred seventy seven faces, 1,050 backs, 298 fingerprints and 350 slivers of blue sky.

Jubilee builds group, prepares for performance

The Newtonite • January 13, 2012

by Malini Gandhi Winterfest, a two-night concert, Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., featuring this school’s vocal and instrumental groups, will be a celebration of both long-held traditions in the music department and new, exploratory beginnings, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

Review: 'Crazytown' full of powerful voices

The Newtonite • January 12, 2012

by Leah Budson Claw shaped silhouettes against a red backdrop in the opening number radiate the “crazy” in Cabaret Troupe's “Crazytown."