The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

From start to end: Romeo and Juliet

From start to end: Romeo and Juliet

Emma Lam March 10, 2016
A behind-the-scenes look at drama’s winter play
What’s your role in drama?

What’s your role in drama?

Emma Lam December 12, 2015
Find out what role you would play in drama
Citizens of Laramie held a parade to commemorate Shepard. The actors painted their own banner to use in the show. Photo by Justin Kim

Drama’s “The Laramie Project” moves audience with the true story of Matthew Shepard

Ilena Peng November 8, 2015
Drama supports the LGBTQ community by recounting the tragic tale of a gay hate crime
Superstitions: Behind the curtain- Performance superstitions and rituals

Superstitions: Behind the curtain- Performance superstitions and rituals

Sarah Robinson October 20, 2015
Dancers and actors share their pre-performance habits
MVSNL brings audience to tears of laughter

MVSNL brings audience to tears of laughter

Ilena Peng October 6, 2015
The drama department starts off the year with a hilarious performance
Laramie Project auditions draw in actors looking for a challenge

Laramie Project auditions draw in actors looking for a challenge

Hannan Waliullah September 2, 2015
Drama department tests both actors and audience in its fall play
Pulling back the curtain

Pulling back the curtain

Priya Reddy August 22, 2015
A look at the student directors of Monta Vista SNL
Drama’s “Devilish” is a wickedly charming schoolgirl story

Drama’s “Devilish” is a wickedly charming schoolgirl story

Brandon Chin May 17, 2015
From page to stage, Maureen Johnson’s story spans from hell to high school
Drama’s “Blood Relations” chills the blood with the Lizzie Borden Case

Drama’s “Blood Relations” chills the blood with the Lizzie Borden Case

Justin May 16, 2015
Murder is in the air as Drama reenacts the 1892 Borden murders
Drama’s “Out Past the Rabbit Hole” mixes old and new fiction

Drama’s “Out Past the Rabbit Hole” mixes old and new fiction

Justin May 15, 2015
Chock full of cleverness and emotion, Drama shows a new view of growing up
The senior class of Bomont High holds a dance party to celebrate dance and the freedom of forgetting, or being on loose feet. “Footloose” exhibited poignant, realistic portrayals of family and town relationships, with the addition of witty humor. Photo by Caitlyn Tjong.

Drama’s “Footloose” is humorous yet poignant

Neha Patchipala March 25, 2015
Despite an uncertain opening and often too-loud music, drama’s musical exhibits the right combination of humor and emotion
Opening Night: Drama prepares for first performance of Footloose

Opening Night: Drama prepares for first performance of Footloose

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan March 25, 2015
MVHS Drama dressed up, rehearsed, and sang as they prepared for their first performance of Footloose
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