Winter Concert 2018
January 7, 2019
On November 28, the Upper Division music program joined together for the Winter Concert in the Lykes Center for the Arts. The Symphonic Orchestra, which practices once a week and features members of the faculty, Upper Division and Middle Division, started off the night with beautiful holiday song...
Uncertainty, University and a Theatre Teacher
Tess Fuller, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2019
“So now here I am, walking through the [winter] twilight, to [the Studio 120 Theatre at USF], followed, presumably, by my [comedic friend]. What am I feeling? Fear, certainly- the touch of fear one always feels for a teacher, an employer, for a [director].” - Michael Frayn, Copenhagen ...
Review: Museum
Penelope Grapsas, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Similarly to other Berkeley productions, every seat in the house was occupied. However, this time, these seats were scattered along the stage and surrounded an elaborate art exhibit with white floors, pedestals and elaborate modern art. The seats embraced a new exciting world of the unique play: Museu...
Sounds of the Stadium: The Bands of Berkeley
Catherine Amburgey, Section Editor
November 29, 2018
On November 9, the Bands of Berkeley joined together for a final fall performance in the Lykes Center for the Arts. It was entitled Sounds of the Stadium and included the Marching Buccaneers and the Pipe and Drum Corps (PDC). Megan Gorsky '20, Nicholas Hayden '19 and Griffin Markowitz '19 were this ye...
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. The roaring Renaissance took on a life of its own onstage with Bella Diaco ’18 and Garrett Distasio...
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 a smile. “Performing with such a good a group as the band,” he said. “You can’t help but h...
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 friends of cast members attended the multiple showings and were all very impressed with the outcome...
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 of tolerance and acceptance, as well as making people more aware of their own actions and the actions...
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 easy recipes that do not require an oven. Even as April showers bring May flowers, you can still sati...
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 to now, debuted. This series follows three real life leaders who were heavily involved in both t...
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. On the other side of the country (2156 miles away, to be exact) the students of Berkeley Prepar...
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 semester’s production of “The House of Bernarda Alba” was no different. To des...
February 4, 2019
The headmasters and I stood on the track as rivaling JV boys soccer teams dribbled their way down the...
Mara Xiong, Section Editor
November 13, 2018
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