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Senior project “The Boston Swindler” is a smashing success

Sofia Hauser, Longform Managing Editor
January 29, 2023
The Puffs rally together before a final battle against the forces of evil. Armed with nothing but their wands and sub-par magic skills, the group faces an uncertain fate.

“Puffs” parodies world of “Harry Potter” with magic and madness

Benjamin Tytell, Arts Managing Editor
November 5, 2022
"Oz" differs from the original "Wizard of Oz" in many ways, including by having Beth as the main character instead of Dorothy.

Freshman play “Oz” puts a modern spin on a magical classic

Benjamin Kaplan, Sports Managing Editor
November 1, 2022
Senior Camryn Lezama agonizes about his fate as Icarus in "Icarus," directed by sophomores Ivy Fawcett and Sigal Solomon. Although the performances were mostly comical, some had more serious themes as well.

Student Directed Festival makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday

Serena Ibanez and Allen Yu
May 26, 2022
Junior Agnes Shales and alum Freddy Sell '20 play "Hot Spot," a fast-paced game where pairs of actors swap between several improvised scenes multiple times per minute.

“Needs Improvment Battle’s” audience engagement makes for unique experience

Sophia Perucchi, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Junior Maya Shavit, freshman Jesse Waters-Malone, freshman Flannery Poon, senior Joann Huang and junior Valentia Burlak (left to right) in a March 16 performance of "Curse Words." "Curse Words" was written by students for a statewide performing arts competition.

Students write and star in “Curse Words” for statewide competition

Ella Gertner and Addy Anyaosah
March 27, 2022
From Feb. 3rd to Feb. 6th BHS Performing Arts Department delivered their rendition of the smash hit Broadway Musical "Legally Blonde"

“Legally Blonde” is exciting and humorous despite challenges

Taj Horowitz and Anya Rao
February 12, 2022
“Red Stars” is being performed on Wednesday, Feb. 16 in the Black Box.

Senior project “Red Stars” confronts the history of freedom in film

Nate Parry Luff, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Freshman in this year's 9th grade play on stage. "Almost Treasure Island" follows Pirates and Villagers looking for treasure on an island.

This year’s freshman play is whimsical and humorous

Charlotte Dresser, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
Needs Improvment entertains audience members with a slew of competitive yet hilarious performances.

High school alumni return for an improv battle with current students

Ben Kaplan, Sports Editor
June 27, 2021
Brookline Educational Theatre Company (BETCo) students performed over Zoom on Wednesday, April 15.

Betco’s production of “It Takes a Village” explores concepts related to community and an individuals’ role in it

Raiya Khan, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
“Separate ≠ Equal” was made up of a compilation of short plays, each with its own message.

Virtual Spring Play, “Separate ≠ Equal,” addresses racial injustice through entertaining performances

Eleanor Bergstein and Alejandro Gonzalez
March 15, 2021
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