By CHIRAG GURUKIRAN junior Every year, students and families fill the school auditorium to experience the magic of the JP Stevens’ theatre productions. This year marks the 50th year since the inception of the theatre, and to celebrate the momentous occasion, the theatre company performed a collection of highlights from previous productions. Each scene revived … Continue reading
By DEEKSHA UDUPA, freshman Hasty Heart. Dracula. Rent. Urinetown. Into the Woods. It seems impossible for one company to perform such unique, different productions one year after another, but the JPS Theatre Company makes the impossible possible. This year’s fall production, 50th Year Celebration, is an amalgamation of different plays and musicals performed by the … Continue reading
By AKASH ADANI, sophomore The audience watched intently as it was mesmerized by the actors, entranced by the singing, and captivated by the unfolding tale. Changing moods in the play enlivened the story and provided great entertainment. The JP Stevens Theatre production, Into The Woods, drew in hundreds of spectators with its intricate plot line … Continue reading
By ANGELA PAUL, ’15 Maracas shook and strobe lights flashed in sync with the upbeat samba rhythms and actors’ moves, raps, and melodies in the JP Theatre Company’s Spring Musical, “In The Heights.” Portraying the spirited and vibrant characters of Dominican descent nestled in Washington Heights, cast members demonstrated the strength of friendship, despite the … Continue reading
By ANGELA PAUL, sophomore On a fantasy-filled night teeming with magical spirits and nymphs, actors in emerald gowns danced onstage during the JP Theatre Company’s fall production of “The Tempest.” Set on an enchanted island in the Mediterranean, “The Tempest” tells the story of a powerful sorcerer seeking revenge against his power-hungry and treacherous brother, Antonio. With unexpected plot twists, elements of romance, and the multidimensional characters that … Continue reading
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