Fine and Performing Arts Department

AP Art History attracts popularity around school

Madi Drewry, Arts editor • October 30, 2024

As the Advanced Placement (AP) Art History elective kicks into full swing, students are immersing themselves in the intersection of history and art, exploring historical narratives through captivating...

Students in fine and performing arts classes participate in unique field trips

Cindy Qiao • December 3, 2023

Between rehearsals, concerts, and exams, North’s Fine and Performing Arts department takes students to observe professionals practice their crafts with the recent Boston Symphony Orchestra trip, the...

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...

Review: Brighton Beach Memoirs transports audience to 1937 Brooklyn

The Newtonite • November 6, 2014

by Maya Abou-Rizk Antique furniture and perfectly-styled decor fill a humble house and set the stage to take the audience to 1937 Brooklyn, where a young boy narrates his adolescent years as an American...

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...

Review: Harvestfest showcases students' talent

The Newtonite • November 19, 2012

by Leah Budson Harvestfest, one of this school’s three seasonal concerts, brought together vocal and instrumental ensembles for diverse and exciting pieces, ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Students benefit from involvement in Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras

The Newtonite • October 24, 2012

by Leah Budson At age six, senior Allysa Lujares was one of about 500 students accepted to the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras.

Preview: Springfest to feature four seniors in annual Concerto Competition

The Newtonite • March 28, 2012

by Leah Budson Each of this school’s annual concert series–Harvestfest, Winterfest and Springfest–has something that makes it unique, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.