The Newtonite

Review: Cabaret Troupe contrasts fairy tales with everyday teenage problems

The Newtonite • January 9, 2014

The enchanting voices of actors fill the auditorium with song in Cabaret Troupe’s “Neverland,” which goes up tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

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: Directors look forward to Theatre Ink's first show this year

The Newtonite • October 22, 2013

Under the direction of seniors Mackenzie Dreese and Steven Kelly, Theatre Ink will present its first show of the year, “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich, Thursday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 2 in the auditorium.

Nitrous Oxide competes in CageMatch

The Newtonite • September 20, 2013

Nitrous Oxide, this school’s sketch comedy troupe, competed in Improv Boston’s Sketch CageMatch July 6 and 13. Otherwise known as “the newest and most dangerous comedy arena in the world,” according to Improv Boston’s website. Based in Cambridge, the weekly comedy show features sketch comedy troupes from across Massachusetts.

Theatre Ink directors host open house

The Newtonite • September 17, 2013

Theatre Ink proudly presents . . . a new school year!

Review: 'Translations' explores language, communication

The Newtonite • February 9, 2013

The up-close and personal play “Translations” by Brian Friel, directed by English teacher Tim Finnegan, illustrates the frustrations due to the language barrier experienced by citizens of a humble farming town in Baile Beag, Ireland.

Preview: English teacher directs 'Translations'

The Newtonite • January 23, 2013

Directed by English teacher Timothy Finnegan, “Translations” by Brian Friel goes up Wednesday, Feb. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the little theatre.

Preview: All-inclusive show to celebrate improvisation

The Newtonite • December 10, 2012

by Maxwell Kozlov “Improv Jam” is an improvisational Theatre Ink production that is taking place Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the little theatre.

Preview: Freshman Cabaret to explore theme of self-expression

The Newtonite • November 28, 2012

by Leah Budson This year’s directors of Freshman Cabaret, Theatre Ink’s only all-inclusive show, are highlighting the show’s unique inclusivity with their show “True Colors,” according to acting director sophomore Elena Rodriguez.

Preview: Farcical comedy 'Rumors' to go up

The Newtonite • October 20, 2012

by Peter Diamond Directed by Spanish teacher Daniel Fabrizio, “Rumors,” a farce by Neil Simon, goes up Thursday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Artist of the Month: Senior excels in painting, theatre design

The Newtonite • October 12, 2012

by Peter Diamond “I cannot remember a time when I wasn't doing art,” said senior Amalia Sweet, who has explored many parts of the fine and performing arts department. “Somewhere along the line I must have picked up a crayon, and I guess I never put it down.”

Preview: Theatre Ink prepares current season

The Newtonite • September 21, 2012

by Leah Budson and Peter Diamond Theatre Ink is currently preparing for its upcoming season, which features full-length plays, variety shows and a musical.