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The Roundup Podcast Ep. 5 - Thespiansim On this episode, Connor interviews Will Fynes '18 about Stage & Film's fall production, The Outsiders. This episode was also going to feature an interview with Mr. Acevedo, the new head of Stage & Film, but Connor had some issues saving the recording. Connor Complaining - 0:24 Mr. Acevedo Interview Summary - 0:39 Will Fynes '18 -...
https://vimeo.com/166803596 Pine trees. Bike tires. Aliens. Talking Dogs and Cats. An open fire. An occupied SUV. A White Elephant. A preoccupied girl. All the elements of the culmination of the Jesuit Stage and Film year, The Second Annual Jesuit Film Festival. The 2016 Jesuit Film Festival took place on May 13 in the Jesuit Lecture Hall, hosting a huge turnout of kids...
A major part of Jesuit festivities is the live music that plays outside of the Terry Center at certain events such as pregame tailgates and Ranger Day. One band you may hear at these events is the Results, a progressive metal band composed of four Jesuit seniors and two female singers. Senior Rowdy Domstead started the band in 2008, his...
Music undoubtedly plays a tremendous part in the lives of Jesuit students and faculty. Walking through the halls, we see a myriad of speakers attached to an even greater variety of ears. Music pours in through classic white iPod ear buds-- 99 cent are computer lab headphones--and unsightly colossus headsets, bringing to us each individually our personal fix of sonic...
Ah, Ranger Day, the most anticipated day of the Jesuit school year. As always, Ranger Day presents an opportunity for Jesuit students to showcase their musical skills and talents. This year, there were five performances: The Undecided, Martin Flores, The Water Coolers, Benito Buksh, and Inwood. These DJs and bands made it worthwhile for the students to endure the cold...
When The Roundup last sat down with Bill DeOre '65, he spoke about his love of doing whatever he can to give back to his high school alma mater. He has found a plethora of ways to do so, donating his artistic skill to everything from football programs to senior prints. On Thursday, September 8th, the former Dallas Morning News editorial...
After an incredibly successful season, the future Mozarts, band majors, and Frank Sinatras in the Jesuit Orchestra, Marching Band and Men’s Chorus shared their talent with the Jesuit community in finale concerts. Last Tuesday, the Jesuit Band and Men’s Choir performed a variety of pieces at the Spring Concert at Jesuit, while the Orchestra had their end-of-year concert on Sunday...
From acting on stage to writing plays to filming, Jesuit's new Stage and Film director, Mr. Carlos Acevedo, has done it all. Impressively in both theater and film, he has directed, acted in, produced, and written plays, musicals, and Spanish films and soap operas. Coming from a professional theater background in his home country of Puerto Rico and the U.S.,...

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