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Profile: Dustin Ledgard creates impact in arts programs

Profile: Dustin Ledgard creates impact in arts programs

Carolyn McDonald February 14, 2018

Senior Dustin Ledgard sits in front of a polished black piano in the music room at North, a group of Theatre Ink members circled around him as they rehearse for an upcoming show. Ledgard is not only accompanying...

Improve Club rehearses a scene

Improv Jam promises night of laughter

Hannah Liu January 19, 2018

(Photo by Molly Potter) Audience members will participate in various acting games at Improv Club’s night of laughter at Improv Jam at 7 p.m., January 19 in the Little Theater. The first 72 audience...

'Fly by Night' immerses audiences in story of light and darkness

'Fly by Night' immerses audiences in story of light and darkness

Zoe Goldstein December 14, 2017

We are all made of stars. Although we often feel disconnected, Theatre Ink’s Fly by Night reminds us that in the end, we are all connected because we are made of the same stuff. Fly by Night, directed...

'Clybourne Park' inspires conversations about sensitive topics

'Clybourne Park' inspires conversations about sensitive topics

Hannah Liu November 2, 2017

“Our job is to create group discomfort, not individual alienation,” said Spanish teacher Dan Fabrizio, the director of Clybourne Park, during a talkback with the Leadership class in the auditorium...

Clybourne Park workshop with Theatre Ink director Adam Brown

Behind the scenes of Theatre Ink: Casting

Hannah Liu October 13, 2017

In theatre shows, actors seem to fit their part perfectly, inspiring meaningful conversations through complex portrayals of characters. However, what audiences don’t see is the selective casting process,...

'As You Like It' combines North, South actors in charming play about love

'As You Like It' combines North, South actors in charming play about love

Zoe Goldstein June 13, 2017

As a warm wind swept through the open, green courtyard, a group of actors dressed in black and white Edwardian-era costumes entered the open space in front of a tree bristling with leaves. Music sprung...

Fiddler on the Roof reflects relevant political issues, showcases student talent

Fiddler on the Roof reflects relevant political issues, showcases student talent

Zoe Goldstein March 16, 2017

Theatre Ink’s Fiddler on the Roof is a moving and relevant show, its success buoyed by a superb cast, an intricate set, and captivating choreography. The show transports the audience to Russia in the...

Nitrous Oxide keeps audiences laughing with absurd sketches

Nitrous Oxide keeps audiences laughing with absurd sketches

The Newtonite February 3, 2017

by Zoe Goldstein Nitrous Oxide was a night of laughter, hilarity, and commentary. Audience members will leave feeling satisfied with the comical skits, impressed that high school students created the show,...

Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer.

Assassins cast impresses audience with portrayal of complex characters

Nour Chahboun December 9, 2016

Immersed within the worlds of nine presidential assassins, audiences witness presidential assassins’ motivations for their crimes through a series of dark, comedic, anecdote-like scenes in Theatre Ink’s...

Artist of the month: Ellie Strayer

Artist of the month: Ellie Strayer

Amy Morrill March 7, 2016

by Amy Morrill Senior Ellie Strayer is March’s Artist of the Month because of her skill and passion for making costumes for many shows, including the upcoming musical, Oliver!. Q: What are your inspirations...

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Preview: Nitrous Oxide to perform authentic, comedic sketches

Nour Chahboun January 29, 2016

by Nour Chahboun Nitrous Oxide, Theatre Ink's annual sketch comedy show, promises a humorous night full of “goofy fun and utter ridiculousness,” according to senior Geoffrey Cole, a cast member. The...

The cast of Freshman Cabaret rehearses one of the full cast numbers last Thursday, Nov. 19.

Feature: Behind the scenes of Freshman Cabaret's 'I Got You'

Rose Bostwick November 23, 2015

by Rose Bostwick The spotlight will shine down on 72 performers, each singing, dancing or acting in a showcase of the new talent Theatre Ink has to offer. Freshman Cabaret, North’s annual all-inclusive...

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