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Franklin Hart (played by senior Gray Watson) hangs in midair as three of his employees take revenge on him for his sexist, egotistical nature.

“9 to 5” explores feminism in work environment

Fareen Dhuka, Online Section Editor • March 23, 2019
On March 1 and 2, Upper School students performed "9 to 5," a musical that showcases the theme of female empowerment in a work environment.
Special Music: Frank Willey performs

Special Music: Frank Willey performs “Ordinary People”

Video Staff • March 1, 2018

Senior Frank Willey performs "Ordinary People," originally by John Legend. Willey also plays the lead role of Harold in the upcoming production of "The Music Man," and will perform on March 2 at 7:30...

The cast gathers after the first dress rehearsal.

“The Music Man” returns to SJS

Fareen Dhuka, Staff Writer • March 1, 2018
This year's production of "The Music Man" will feature two different casts.
While performing in

Freshman performs at Hobby Center’s Theatre Under the Stars

Abigail Poag and Noura Jabir • December 21, 2017
Freshman Karli Fisher performed in Theatre Under the Stars' production of "Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight."
65 middle school students took part in

“Beauty and the Beast” lauded despite three weeks lost

Sacha Waters, Staff Writer • October 18, 2017
65 Middle School thespians performed "Beauty and the Beast" to rave reviews, despite challenges from missing over three weeks of rehearsal time.
The cast of

Day in the Life of a middle school musical tech

Abigail Poag and Laney Chang • October 12, 2017
Read about a day in the life of preparing for the middle school musical "Beauty and the Beast", from stage techs Laney Chang and Abigail Poag.

‘Xanadu’ combines ’80s aesthetics with Greek mythology

Sophia Kontos, Online Section Editor • September 13, 2017
Stages Repertory Theater combined '80s themes with Greek mythology in "Xanadu," a musical based on an '80s box office flop.
Girls' tennis member Hannah Johnston plays singles against Stratford. Although boys' tennis is making cuts, girls' tennis has a total of 32 girls players on Varsity and JV, including one senior on JV.

Athletics, fine arts address tricky dilemma of making cuts

Maggie Ballard, Staff Writer • May 9, 2017
Spring sports teams were forced to make cuts due to limited space, yet the spring musical did not.
From left: junior Katy Shafer, Sophie Clayton and Abigail Moorhead (both seniors) perform the number

Spring Musical “Curtains” challenges performers, features show-within-a-show

Sophie Gillard, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017
Johnnycake's spring musical "Curtains" featured ballroom dancing, old-school jazz, and humorous writing. See photo gallery here.

Under Review: “La La Land”

Emily Chen, Online Editor • January 18, 2017
Movie musical "La La Land" transports audiences back in time with its jazzy soundtrack and Classic Hollywood glamour.
Chorale's membership increased by 17 singers this year. Other fine arts ensembles have noticed a growth in size as well.

Popularity of fine arts creates overcrowding issues

Irene Vazquez, Copy Editor • November 6, 2014
Increased numbers in choir, theatre and band have forced fine arts teachers to adjust.
This year's musical, The Robber Bridegroom, follows a Robbin Hood style protagonist in eighteenth-century Mississippi.

Day in the life of a musical ensemble member

Amy Kang and Lydia Liu • March 8, 2014
Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of the musical “The Robber Bridegroom”? Hint: it involves a lot of hairspray.
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