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24 Hour uncovers student creativity
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After a long 24 hours of coordinating, writing scripts in Denny’s, casting actors and directing, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] theater department lit up the stage in the Performing Arts Center on May 2, for the annual 24 Hour Theater event. Westlake and Thousand Oaks High Schools joined NPHS in performing a series…
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Theater gives fans a night to remember at “Notorious Bloody Prom Reunion”
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A strange air of mystery filled the walls of the cafeteria on Feb. 11 and 12 as actors took their talents offstage for their performance of “The Notorious Bloody Prom Reunion.” Directed by Chloe Scacheri, senior, this year’s Mystery Dinner Theater production brought audience members to laughter, shock and uproar as they were transported…
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A day in the life of Catherine Oliver
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Whether you catch her behind the lens of a camera or on the other side, directing players on the field during a flag football game, Catherine Oliver, junior, is rarely at rest. Her days are packed to the brim with creativity and leadership, and her intense drive can be observed through a typical day…
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Riley Shin races towards creative goals
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High school is often a journey of discovering one’s interests and possible careers. What someone wants as a freshman may be wildly different by the time they graduate as they explore different sports, clubs, or other interests. For Riley Shin, junior, this year has been defined by a shift away from resume-building and toward…
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Performers captivate the spotlight at Broadway Cares
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On Friday, Oct. 17, Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students from ASG, the International Baccalaureate program, the Panther Prowler and more came together to become theater kids for one fateful night. At Broadway Cares, a donations-based talent show whose proceeds go to Equity Fights AIDS, is a longstanding tradition at Newbury Park that was…
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“The world turned upside down” for “Hamilton” in theaters
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“Hamilton: An American Musical” premiered on Broadway in 2015, and its legacy is observed through its 11 Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy award. “Hamilton” tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life, spanning from his time as Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War to his untimely death.…
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Student One Acts take the stage
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Student One Acts are one-act plays written, directed, teched and acted by students, making them unique from many mainstage productions, such as NPHS’ fall musical and spring play. While they took place May 9 and 10, the real roots are found at the beginning of the school year. The process starts with an in-depth…
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“Cabaret” cast says “Willkommen” to audiences
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From March 14 to 30, the Civic Arts Plaza was transformed into the “Kit Kat Club.” “Cabaret,” a musical which takes place in pre WWII Germany, tells a story known for its eccentric costumes, lively dance numbers and most of all, its intended lesson about the dangers of apathy in a time of rising…
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“Harry Potter” enchants audiences
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From March 13-16, the NPHS Theater department transported viewers to the fantastical destination of Hogwarts. Following the children of widely beloved characters such as Harry, Ron and Hermione, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” begs the question: what if it was possible to turn back time? Playing the role of Scorpius Malfoy, son of…
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NPHS Mystery Dinner Theater steals the show Dinner steals the show
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Mystery Dinner is an annual theater event that took place on Feb. 7-8, staged in the NPHS cafeteria and heavily featured improvisation and audience interaction. Unique from main stage productions, the cast contained just seven characters, whose interactions shaped the plot of a murder mystery. The event included a silent auction, the proceeds of…