The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

IGNORANCE IS BLISS:  The moment that a drunken sailor (played by Touchton) discovers Galactia’s painting, he realizes what  his enlistment in the navy has in store for him.

Review: Scenes from an Execution

Tess Fuller, Section Editor February 4, 2018

Two minutes and forty-three seconds. That’s how long it took to be immersed in the 16th century Venetian world of Advanced Theatre Ensemble’s production of Scenes from an Execution by Howard Barker....

BAND TOGETHER: The marching band huddles up after 
their second competition of the year.

An Inside Scoop on Berkeley’s Marching Band

Charlotte Graham, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

On October 26th, the Berkeley Marching Band made its first onstage appearance of the 2017-2018 school year during Upper Division convocation. Samir Saeed ’21 reflected on the group’s performance with...

BENNET FAMILY TIES: Cameron Gunn ’19 (from left), Taylor Hooker ’19, Katie Crino ’18, Anna Roman ’18, Jackson Meyer ’18, Addison Aloian ’18 and Rajshree Chettiyar ’19 all acted as the Bennet family.

Pride and Prejudice Dazzles

David Fernandez, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

This past weekend, the Advanced Theater Ensemble (ATE) performed an adaptation of the play “Pride and Prejudice” under the direction of Theater Director Chris Marshall. Families, fellow students and...

After the Curtain Closes: Cast of the ATE Stage 2 production answers questions after the show.

The Stage is Set

Catelin Lipham, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

On Wednesday Sept. 27, some of the members of the Advanced Theater Ensemble, more commonly known as ATE, took to the stage in the newly renovated Flex studio to put on a collection of scenes with the goal...

LITTLE SQUARES OF HEAVEN: If you love the taste of hot chocolate but can’t seem to find a cold day to cozy up with a mug, then this is the perfect treat for you. Feel free to load them with as many marshmallows as you would like.

Oven-Free Recipes for a Year-Round Holiday Season

Leana Fraifer, Staff Writer April 14, 2017

Here in Florida, the seasons can feel like they blend together. After the Sunshine State’s winter season came and went, I still missed my favorite holiday season comfort food. I tried three quick and...

Q&A: Rachel Griffiths, from left, Mary-Louise Parker, Dustin Lance Black, Guy Pearce, Michael Kenneth Williams and Ivory Aquino speak at the When We Rise panel at the Disney/ABC portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif.

When We Rise

Catelin Lipham, Staff Writer April 2, 2017

Last Monday, a premiere of a historic miniseries took place on ABC. At 9 p.m. “When We Rise,” an epic eight hour-long mini series following the gay liberation movement from the era of Stonewall riots...

SOMETHING IN THE MOONLIGHT: Jordan Horowitz, producer of La La Land, shows the envelope reporting that Moonlight was the real winner of best picture after “La La Land” was accidentally pronounced the winner for the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards.

Style and Surprise at the Oscars

Clara Jergins, Staff Writer March 17, 2017

As stars floated down the red carpet the night of the Academy Awards, there was a definite buzz in the air. On a not-so-sunny day in California, the preferences of the Academy were about to be made known....

SETTING THE STAGE: The set staged the scenes perfectly. Large, reinforced doors in the back stood for the strong oppression inflicted by Bernarda. The angled windows on the back walls were made disproportionate as to enhance the essence of wrongness in the house. The large cracks between all the boards captured the influence that the outside world had on their home and the lives of all who resided in it.

Review of The House of Bernarda Alba

Tess Fuller, Staff Writer February 8, 2017

Last semester, Berkeley’s Advanced Theatre Ensemble (ATE) performance of You Can’t Take It With You captivated Berkeley’s audience and left a few, like myself, wondering what else was in store.   This...

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: A crowd gathers in the Technology Center’s conference room for a game of Super Smash Bros. In the front is (from left) is Andrew Hoffman ‘17, Leonel Ochoa ‘17 and Mary Kate Brittain ‘17. The three of them are the head Technology Ambassadors who organized this event.

Berkeley’s First Formal Smash Bros. Tournament

Austin Cahn, Staff Writer February 6, 2017

Punches were thrown, opponents were conquered and no balloon went unpopped from January 11-19th as Upper Division students participated in Berkeley’s first Smash Bros. Tournament. Swarms of students...

WINNER: This drawing by Jessica Cascio ‘17 was awarded first place after a total of 87 votes from both students and faculty.

Foodie’s Delight: Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Contest 2017

Abigail Ellinor, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

On Jan. 11 the annual Berkeley sidewalk chalk drawing contest, headed by visual arts teacher Terrie Forester, took place. Participants in this year’s food-themed contest included sophomores, juniors...

A Performance of Firsts

Emma Edmund, Web Editor October 18, 2016

This year, the Advanced Theatre Ensemble decided to try something different — dividing the cast into two, with one half working on the Main Stage Production that begins shows on October 20, and the other...

MODERN DAY ROBIN HOODS STRIKE AGAIN: The Four Horsemen reappear from their year-long hiatus to uphold the values of the Eye and bring balance to the scales of justice. After using their fantastic illusions and sparkling effects to dazzle their audience, they attempt to expose the corrupt Owen Case. From left to right: Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), Lula May (Lizzy Caplan), Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), and Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson). Source: www.hindustantimes.com

Horsemen Fail to Hocus Pocus

Mara Xiong, Staff Writer October 12, 2016
Now You See Me 2 fails to live up to its predecessor.
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