The Great Gatsby 2013
Emily Orrego, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013
After much buzz from media, students, and staff, the much anticipated Great Gatsby, directed by Baz Luhrmann, will be out in theaters May 10, 2013. It has been a book that many students have had to read in their english classes and that many of them have enjoyed. Now, students look forward to seeing... Read more »
The Spotlight Shines on the Polynesian Club
David Rode, Staff Writer
May 29, 2012
On Friday May 18th, the Polynesian Club had their annual assembly sharing traditional dances and music from different Polynesian cultures. Memebers of the club showed their true artistic potential through many great performances of ukulele songs, warrior dances, and traditional celebrations. “The reason... Read more »
Woodside’s First All-Original Play
Maria Fernanda McCavitt, Staff Writer and A&E Editor
May 21, 2012
Every year the Drama II, III, IV class chooses a play to put on as the second semester comes to a close, but this year they have decided to produce a completely original performance: You Must be New Here. The students must take responsibility for the entire production, receiving no help from any non-drama... Read more »
Spring Musical Gold
Chloe Steck, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012
Take forbidden love, crush up some witty jokes and elaborate dancing, add a heavy dose of beautiful singing and shake well. Woodside High School’s spring musical was a striking concoction of an incredible story line and an incredible cast to carry it through. Murmurs of praise echoed through the... Read more »
Behind the Scenes of Aida
Makayla Karr-Warner, Student Life Editor
March 13, 2012
The stage is set, the sets are in place, the lights are ready, and the actors stand quietly in place behind the red curtain waiting for the final rendition to commence before students, staff, family, and friends see the musical within the next twenty-four hours. On March 8, 2012, I attended the dress... Read more »
Aida in a Nutshell
Makayla Karr-Warner, Student Life Editor and Social Media Manager
March 5, 2012
March is the month of new things, one being the high school musical season. This year, many are anticipating of the performances of Woodside’s spring musical: Aida! Barry Woodruff, director of Aida, has chosen to perform this rock opera musical written by Elton John, and based on an Italian opera by... Read more »
Stepping Onto the Island
Ashe Meanor, Staff Writer
April 5, 2011
The curtain was raised, the boom of the thunder and the flash of lightening chilled the theater, and the cry of an island child and the of moaning islanders sorrows sent the the audience eyes and ears onto the island where islanders tell the story. On March 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26 the Woodside Performing... Read more »
Once on This Island
Nicole Outman, Managing Editor
February 17, 2011
Rehearsals are currently underway for this year’s spring musical production of “Once on This Island,” written by Lynn Ahrens. The musical tells the story of a young peasant girl who, by a touch of fate, saves a “grand homme” (one of the rich plantation owners of the island),... Read more »
Peeking Behind the Curtains
Ashe Meanor, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011
The house lights went down, the audience hushed, the curtains rose, on November 19th and 20th Woodside’s performing arts department presented It Happens Every Summer, a play by comedic writer David Rogers. Director Barry Woodruff made this play come to life by carefully casting actors who could... Read more »
“It Happens Every Summer” Exclusive Theater Review
Ana Oropeza, Staff Writer
January 17, 2011
On November 19th and 20th, Woodside High School held it’s annual “Evening of Theater” performance. It Happens Every Summer, a comedy in three acts, written by David Rogers, was chosen to be this year’s fall performance. The main themes of the show include high fashion, romance, humor, and... Read more »
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