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Theatre Ink strives to protect students with a new hard hat policy

Theatre Ink strives to protect students with a new hard hat policy

Isabella Baust, Arts editor September 28, 2024

When audiences attend Theatre Ink’s fall play, The Crucible, they will be immersed in a chilling atmosphere, complete with witches and a threat of a “burning at the stake.” However, for the students...

Playwrights Festival showcases student work in a series of performances

Playwrights Festival showcases student work in a series of performances

Sonya Belanga, Arts editor June 20, 2024

Coordinated by seniors Audrey Sanger and Oliver Perlo, North’s 17th Annual Playwrights Festival brought both comedic and heartfelt stories to life. The show, which featured eight plays written and performed...

Senior Awards night celebrates seniors in the theater department

Senior Awards night celebrates seniors in the theater department

Nika Jayanth, Arts editor June 14, 2024

Laughter and cheers erupted from the Lasker Auditorium as North celebrated seniors in the performing arts with Theatre Ink’s annual theater awards Thursday, May 30.  The awards night started with...

Choreography Project continues to expand horizons of Theatre Ink

Choreography Project continues to expand horizons of Theatre Ink

Sophie Stockton, Arts editor June 13, 2024

For the fourth year in a row, Theatre Ink’s student-led Choreography Project took the stage to showcase diverse dancing styles. The show ran May 1-3 in the Lasker Auditorium and was directed by seniors...

Lost and Found cast members take their bow on opening night Thursday, Jan. 18.

Theatre Ink productions halted by teacher strike

Eric Lam and Will Yanhs January 19, 2024

As the Newton Teachers’ Association (NTA) initiates its strike, Lost and Found, among other shows, is feeling the direct impact of the ongoing contract dispute.  “It’s not fair to the kids, it’s...

Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project

Student creativity to be displayed in upcoming Choreography Project

Noah Kesselman April 29, 2023

Choreographers and dancers at North continue to discover a welcoming and supportive community within Theatre Ink’s Choreography Project which will run May 3-5 in the auditorium. Directed by seniors...

Nitrous Oxide cast takes a bow after the closing night performance.

Sketch comedy group Nitrous Oxide serves an evening of delight

Neria Abbimutt March 21, 2023

Laughter permeated the theater as the audience and cast bonded over priceless skits performed by Theater Ink's sketch comedy group. Directed by senior Zoe Kritzer and junior Nate Reilly, Nitrous Oxide...

Costume design teacher Natalie Chaidez's studio sits next to the Theatre Ink production board.

North welcomes its newest Head of Costume Design

Aaron Spetter-Goldstein January 26, 2023

From a very young age, costume design teacher Natalie Chaidez has loved anything and everything involving theater. Starting off in local productions, Chaidez made her way into North’s theater program,...

Sophie Mathewson

North’s costume department enriches theater production through detailed character designs

Sophie Mathewson May 15, 2022

Tucked away next to the Little Theatre on the first floor, the costumes shop and makeup rooms are bustling with students, busily working. Racks line the walls, with pieces ranging from light satin dresses,...

(photo courtesy of TheatreInk)

Much Ado About Nothing livens theater with roller derby

Emma Brignall April 28, 2022

North and South's recent play opened not with typical Shakespearean dialogue, nor with the actors walking onstage, but with a roller derby bout. Every year North and South put on a joint Shakespeare show...

(photo courtesy of Theatre Ink)

Spontaneous Generation humors audience with four nights of improvisation

Savannah Bond April 14, 2022

Spontaneous Generation brought tears of laughter to the audience’s eyes with improvised skits and clever comebacks. Directed by senior Sam Melville and junior Ella Reid, Spon Gen ran  March 30 to April...

(photo courtesy of Theatre Ink)

Spontaneous Generation will provide unscripted fun

Leah Ziskin March 31, 2022

Spontaneous Generation looks to humor audiences through various improvisational comedy games. Directed by seniors Ella Reid and Sam Melville, the show will run Mar. 30-Apr. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Little...

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