The Newtonite

Preview: Theatre Ink’s season begins with Song of Achilles Part II: Troy

The Newtonite • September 15, 2014

Troy, the second half of the previously staged Song of Achilles, opens Theatre Ink’s 2014-15 Season on September 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the little theatre. Directed by Melissa Bernstein, the...

Preview: Nitrous Oxide returns to the stage

The Newtonite • June 3, 2014

by Maddie Griswold Nitrous Oxide, this school’s sketch comedy troupe, will perform a night of sketch comedy June 5 and 7 at 7:30 P.M. in the little theatre. Directed by seniors Ezra Dulit-Greenberg and...

Preview: "Much Ado About Nothing" puts a modern twist on a classic play

The Newtonite • May 4, 2014

by Jessica Tharaud Students from Theatre Ink teamed up with students from South’s theatre company, South Stage, for their annual Shakespeare production. This year’s play, “Much Ado About Nothing,”...

Review: "Thoroughly Modern Millie" excites audience with catchy songs and dance numbers

The Newtonite • March 13, 2014

Click here to read a feature addressing the stereotypes portrayed in this year's musical. by Maya Abou-Rizk Whether it’s your first day at a new job, or your first day at your new school, we all know...

Feature: Theatre expands to include Intro to Costume Design class

The Newtonite • March 3, 2014

Fingers and minds work nimbly in front of sewing machines and half-made . . .

Review: "Book of Days" tells thrilling story while critiquing small town life

The Newtonite • February 5, 2014

“Book of Days” tells the thrilling story of a woman who refuses to believe that the mysterious death of her boss was accidental, and fights her small town to search for the truth.

Preview: 'Book of Days' to use unique theatre style

The Newtonite • January 25, 2014

by Jessica Tharaud Theatre Ink’s next production “Book of Days” explores small town life in a new way. It goes up Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the little theatre. “Book of Days,” written...

Director, actors respond to musical's stereotypes

The Newtonite • January 17, 2014

by Peter Diamond In a number of ways, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Theatre Ink’s spring musical, resembles the quintessential Broadway romantic comedy—showy dance numbers, a sizeable ensemble, slapstick...

Review: 'Bad Seed' grips audience

The Newtonite • December 11, 2013

“Bad Seed” by Maxwell Anderson, directed by seniors Ezra Dulit-Greenberg and Simon Wolfe, commands attention throughout as it tells the thrilling story of a mother’s realization that her daughter committed a murder. The show goes up tonight through Saturday night at 7:30 in the little theatre.

Preview: 'Bad Seed' to tell thrilling story

The Newtonite • December 9, 2013

Currently, a 1950s-style living room stands in the little theatre. The cast and crew of “Bad Seed” by Maxwell Anderson, which goes up Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., are currently transforming the little theatre into Valdosta, Georgia.

Preview: Freshman Cabaret's 'Brand New You' to feature three disciplines, diverse talent

The Newtonite • November 29, 2013

In Theatre Ink’s annual Freshman Cabaret, any interested freshman has the opportunity to sing, dance, and act in an all-inclusive variety show directed by sophomores. This year’s cabaret, entitled “Brand New You” (named after a song from Jason Robert Brown’s “13”), goes up Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Review: 'These Shining Lives' conveys powerful, honest emotion

The Newtonite • November 5, 2013

Theatre Ink’s first show of the year, “These Shining Lives," ran Thursday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2 in the auditorium.