Review: Scenes from an Execution
Tess Fuller, Section Editor
February 4, 2018
Filed under A&E, School Productions, Showcase
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
Filed under A&E, School Productions, Showcase
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
Filed under A&E, School Productions, Showcase
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
Filed under A&E, Cooking, Leana’s Kitchen, Showcase
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
Filed under School Productions, Showcase
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...
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 flooded the Tech Center to cheer on friends and watch competitors clash as Nintendo’s stars. ...
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 and seniors.
A Performance of Firsts
Emma Edmund, Web Editor
October 18, 2016
Filed under School Productions
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 half preparing a Stage Two Production. The first Stage Two Production had cast members choose scenes ...
Horsemen Fail to Hocus Pocus
Mara Xiong, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Filed under Reviews
Now You See Me 2 fails to live up to its predecessor.
Sloane Daley and Catherine Amburgey
April 6, 2018
Sloane Daley, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
The Berkeley Armada was as spirited as ever at the 2017-2018 Tailgate event. Spectators donned facepaint,...
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