LATEST STORIES
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
Advanced drama’s ‘‘The Tempest’’ short and sweet

Advanced drama’s ‘‘The Tempest’’ short and sweet

Brandon Chin • March 9, 2015
Despite brevity, drama’s performance in “The Tempest” stirs up a storm.
An asylum patient stands in her boarded-up stall, next to a wall covered in “bloody” writing. The Drama students practiced to immerse themselves in their insane characters’ roles. Photo by Rhonda Mak.

Drama department hosts successful haunted house based on asylum

Rhonda Mak • November 5, 2014
Stressful week preceding Drama’s haunted house yields unexpectedly popular turnout

Year in Review: Reflection on MV Saturday Night Live

Catherine • May 24, 2014

Drama students look back on their changes since their first performance this year in MVSNL. Every year in the Drama department, each student starts off in the largest school-integrated production,...

The ensemble cast (above) rehearses a key scene in the beginning of the play. This is a complex arrangement with a large number of castmates involved, so each person must be aware of his or her surroundings. Photo by Sophia Tao. The members of the choir (below) laugh good-naturedly as vocal coach Sheila Townsend offers positive criticism about their performance. It took a few attempts, but they eventually performed the piece to her satisfaction. Photo by Harini Shyamsundar.

The unsung experts of ‘Almost, Maine’

Sophia Tao • November 16, 2013
The ensemble cast and choir give a backstage peek at the contributions they make to the play.
Review: ‘Almost, Maine’ a heartwarming show

Review: ‘Almost, Maine’ a heartwarming show

Anjali Bhat • November 10, 2013

With powdery snowflakes, a minor fumble and sentimental kisses, this rendition of the modern play is as endearing as the innocent romances it portrays.   Though it has been just a little more...

Students participate in an activity called Soundball, which involves kids altering their voice in accordance with an imaginary ball. The transition to a more active classroom has accompanied the other drama changes, most notably open auditions, brightening the future of the program. Photo by Kathleen Yuan.

Open auditions have potential to diversify theater productions

Pranav Parthasarathy • October 5, 2013

A larger talent pool will increase the likelihood of a better show, despite hurdles related to actors’ lack of familiarity with each other. Previously reserved solely for Advanced Drama Students,...

Junior Cathy Ma concludes warm ups with a full body exercise on Sept. 18.

Dramatic changes

Rhonda Mak • September 29, 2013
With a new year and new teacher, the drama department is undergoing transformations
Theatre: ‘The Would Be Gentleman’ story is ridiculous, but very real

Theatre: ‘The Would Be Gentleman’ story is ridiculous, but very real

Smitha Gundavajhala • March 9, 2013
The winter production delights with a mix of MVHS-specific humor and believable acting.
Laughter: Connecting comedy and improv

Laughter: Connecting comedy and improv

Anupama Cemballi • February 11, 2013
The improv team finds humor in life through absurdity and being comfortable in their own skin.
Senior Sarah Baxter, playing Hollywood starlet Rose La Tou in Advanced Drama’s “The Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss,” speaks to senior Kate Mulligan’s Detective Jessica Maples as audience members watch. “Cobra’s Kiss” was performed in an interactive format, with the audience seated all around the action, similar to the “Shakesperience” produced by Drama earlier this year. Photo used with permission of Kim Saunders.

Drama: Murder mystery absorbs and delights with interactive setup

Amrutha Dorai • December 17, 2012
‘Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss’ a priceless artifact.
Hamlet, played by junior Michael Goldman, attempts to converse with the ghost of his father (left), and Romeo, played by junior Rafael Ruiz, and Juliet, played by senior Kaz Tarshis, meet in secret (right). “Romeo and Juliet” opens on Oct. 25 and “Hamlet” opens on Oct. 26 in the black box (F104).

DRAMA: ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to open Oct. 25

Yashashree Pisolkar • October 24, 2012
Fall production to give a double dose of Shakespearean prose
DRAMA: MVSNL starts off strong

DRAMA: MVSNL starts off strong

Alexandria Poh • August 24, 2012
MVSNL’s diverse auditions suggest a refreshing performance
Load More Stories

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School
© 2024 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in