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 »

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 »

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 »