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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Senior Eve Jones plays #1 in the scene "1 in 4." The most recent BETCo show explored issues related to Title IX's clause against gender-based violence, including sexual assault, rape culture, and toxic masculinity.

BETCo’s “Asking For It” shines a lights on topics such as gender dynamics and sexual assault while incorporating humor into the performance

Sofia Hauser, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
Set in the 1970s, "Lavender Menace" breaks down what it meant to be gay during the feminist movement at that time.

“Lavender Menace” Uses a Historical Story to Convey a Current Message

Sophie Schulman-Cahn, Staff Writer
February 14, 2021
Students involved in Spotlight Theatre productions have fun and build community during a time when many normal extracurriculars have been cancelled.

“Spotlight Theatre” gives middle schoolers the opportunity to learn acting skills over Zoom

Ryan Kravitz, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
The high school's production of "The Little Mermaid" makes excellent use of Zoom through a pre-recorded performance that transports audiences away from the snowy outdoors.

“Little Mermaid” provides virtual escape from challenging times

Andi Lowe, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Senior Niovi Rahme and juniors Irmuun Boldbaatar and Sammy Yee in a scene titled Doggy Daycare. The scene, alongside others in the show, often made use of dark humor and themes.

Needs Improvment draws on dark humor in recent performance

Audrey Garon, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
Senior Din Klein and Juniors Camryn Lezama, Joann Huang and Zoe Mack in BETCo's first performance of the year. The class, alongside Needs Improvment, has continued on valiantly over Zoom.

Students learn from one another in upper level drama classes

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Note-a-fy, one of the high school's all-female a capella groups created a pre-recorded video performance of Billie Eilish's "My Boy"

Students adapt creatively to virtual format for annual “Revisions”

Anika Mayar, Staff Writer
December 13, 2020
The two upper-level drama classes joined together for their first performance of the year, with each class performing for about 45 minutes. Needs Improvment started off with lighthearted comedy before the show switched to a much more serious tone with BETCo's discussion of mental health.

Virtual joint Needs Improvment and BETCo show leaves audiences laughing and crying

Valentia Burlak, Staff Writer
November 26, 2020
"Timon of Athens" was produced, rehearsed and performed entirely over Zoom.

“Timon of Athens” brilliantly adapts theater to a virtual world

Oliver Fox, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
This year's freshman play, "Check Please" went through the mixed experiences of online dating. Hosted by the BHS Drama Society, the play was presented via Zoom.

“Check Please” takes advantage of virtual format to show struggles of online dating

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
October 30, 2020
Seniors Emelia Gauch, Stanley Peng and Junior Sophie O'Connell rehearse outside with the cast of Timon of Athens. The outdoor rehearsals have proved extremely effective in allowing the cast to bond, create costumes, build sets and develop their characters in person alongside one another.

Extracurricular Performing Arts continue in remote model

Eliza Brown, Sports Editor
October 29, 2020

Virtual Student Directed Festival engages audiences over zoom

Charlotte Foote and Ansley Washburn
June 23, 2020
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