The birds truly have flown south for the winter as Jesuit Theater finished their fall production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest this past weekend. Overall, over 800 people attended the productions throughout the four nights the show premiered.
The play is based off the novel written by Ken Kesey which also became a film in 1975. The play,...
Hands and legs shake while standing outside the theater. All eyes watch the door as you wait for instructions to enter. The door swings open, and you receive the signal to proceed to the stage and begin your audition. "Confidence is key, don't let your nerves show," advises Nicholas Dart '16. Shuffling your feet, you find your rhythm and confidence as your...
Article written with the assistance of Jacqueline A. '16, Ursuline Bear Facts
Albert Einstein presses firmly on his brown, suede fedora, preventing the cap from flying off his head as he dashes through the courtyard between the A and B hallways. He races ahead of other vivid characters, including Pablo Picasso, Elvis Presley, and other patrons of the Lapin Agile,...
Described by Teezo as “Rock and Boom is more focused: it's R&B with the intensity of rock, with the R&B top lines, boom bap penmanship, and that 808 bass with the flavor of Beaumont.” Released on September 8, this breakout star gained traction through features on albums such as Call Me if You Get Lost,Utopia, and Love Sick. With all...
Clubs, sports, and academics are all ways in which we define ourselves as part of the larger Jesuit community, whether it's band, football, or debate. The activities allow students to experience growth, leadership, and many more qualities that we strive to pursue. Theater is one of these many activities, encouraging personal expression and freedom of while giving back to...
Imagine the aftermath of your high school graduation. It's a frightening thought, unless you've already gone through it. Now pretend that you attend college for a short time, and then you're suddenly whisked away to Hollywood by Jessica Simpson's dad. After some hustle, you become a star. MTV follows your every movement. You have a hit single on the...
November 18-20, the Jesuit theater season began with Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Like all Jesuit theater shows, it was filled with both technical merit and acting talent, thanks to the long hours worked by the thriving technical theater workers, led by Mr. Brooks Oliver, the dedicated actors, director, and assistant directors.
Over the past few years, the...
June 24, notable Jesuit Alumnus Christopher Cantwell '00, the co-creator, executive producer, and writer for the new show Halt and Catch Fire, spoke to Jesuit students who were enrolled in the Film summer course. He recounted his interesting and unique journey from being a Jesuit theater kid to becoming Hollywood writer and producer.
Cantwell explained to the audience that the best way...
