theater – The Chant

On-stage enemies and off-stage besties Zoë Zavala and Kelcie Crosby shared numerous laughs over the long months preparing to make their stage debuts. This friendship continues to flourish despite the shows closing the girls hold onto memories that will last them a lifetime. All 50 cast members created an unbreakable bond with each other and look forward to making even more memories in the next year’s musical.

Baker students dip their tails into the world of theatre

Amber Roldan, Staff
January 29, 2020

With opening night in only a matter of hours, NC Standing Ovation anxiously awaits to open the doors and showcase Shrek the Musical. The cast will sell tickets at the door for $10, and they anticipate them to sell out fast. Other show dates include Friday, April 26 (7 p.m.)and Saturday, April 27 (7 p.m. and 3 p.m.).
“The show is going to be really great. Everyone has put in a lot of work, and I can’t wait to watch it all come together with the audience,” sophomore Kai Morgan said.

See you at the swamp!

Jayden Stabler, Sports Editor
April 25, 2019

All of the actors’ biggest fans watch from backstage. “You want to treat others the same way you want to be treated, and everyone is just so encouraging,” junior Josh Dixon (Sheldon Potts) said. The love and support radiates from backstage as actors perform.

Junie B. Jones: The “B” stands for behind the curtain

Lainey Devlin, Reporter, Photographer
February 4, 2019

Senior Isabella Keaton, who played Junie B. Jones, breaks out into song over her distress about her inability to read words correctly. Performers spent dozens of hours rehearsing the dance moves for the song to have it perfect by opening night.

From childhood books to NC stage: Junie B. Jones

Jayden Stabler, Sports Editor
January 29, 2019

As McCall Primary and Kennesaw Elementary attendees walked out of the theater, the cast of Junie B. Jones said their goodbyes with high fives and warm smiles. Meeting their favorite characters from the show ended their field trip with a bang.

Read this: “Top Secret Personal Beeswax”

Nati Duron and Rachel Maxwell
January 29, 2019

Junior Niara Minnifield helps distribute posters for the Junie B. Jones Musical, which the theater program will perform from January 24-26. The show will take place at NC’s newly constructed Performance Art Center for only $10. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. ,and doors will open half an hour before showtime for audience members to find their perfect seat to watch the awe-inspiring performance.

Are you coming to see the show?

Maddie Dean, Reporter, Photographer
January 24, 2019

Mimicking the famous Rocky Balboa pose, he reminds viewers to never give up and keep striving to achieve their dreams no matter the obstacles they face. Adonis Creed inspires the future generations of boxing and continues to leave an impact on the boxing world. Together in Creed II Rocky works to train Adonis to commemorating his old days back in the ring.

Creed II: Another knockout

Nia-Simone Sherwood, Reporter/Videographer
November 30, 2018

NC’s Standing Ovation will present two shows of the comedic play, Suite Surrender, on October 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. The show will take place at NC’s new Performance Art Center for only $5 at the door. “I’m so excited for this performance because we worked really hard on it. The set turned out beautiful and the actors are hilarious. This is definitely my favorite show yet,” tech crew member Niara Minnifeld said.

Open the curtains!

Michelle Lin, Reporter, Photographer
October 23, 2018

NC’s newly built performing arts facility serves as a home to the Fine Arts department’s showcases, and serves as an integral resource for the Drama department’s shows, rehearsals, and club exercises. NC’s new performing arts center plans to make its debut with the first shows of the fall season, including Orchestra’s fall concert and Drama’s Junie B. Jones performance.

Drama season kicks off for the new school year

Erin Davis, Photographer, Videographer
September 7, 2018

The memories made in the Black Box theatre will always stay in the hearts of others as the students prepare to move into the new theatre. Anticipated by many performers, the new theatre will provide new dressing rooms, bathrooms, and tech hall space for students during shows.

The end of an era: Saying goodbye to the Black Box theatre

Isabella Keaton, Reporter, Photographer
March 13, 2018

Kutsche played the role of the Witch in Writer Block. Goodner wrote the show himself and Kutsche helped him with the kids as the show continued.

High Hope(s): Theater student finds her voice on and off stage

Isabella Keaton, Reporter, Photographer
March 12, 2018

NC Standing Ovation starts Hairspray auditions today after school in the black box theatre. After weeks of preparation, students will bring their A-game at dance rehearsals this afternoon. Following today’s dance auditions, students will return tomorrow to present their monologue and song for the casting of singing roles.

Good morning… Baltimore?

Isabella Keaton, Photographer, Reporter
February 12, 2018

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