Jesuit Theater carries a long tradition of exceptional performances. In recent years, Jesuit’s young thespians have delighted audiences with renditions of Twelve Angry Men, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Death of a Salesman, to name a few. However, this year’s fall production takes on added importance for both its subject matter and its connection to Jesuit’s Diversity program.
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Sports at Jesuit are synonymous with success. In recent years, Jesuit’s varsity soccer, rugby, and crew teams have all won state championships. Our lacrosse team has made it to the state final, and many other teams have made deep playoff runs. In addition, our debate team has won the state championship the past two years.
Unfortunately, in recent years this...
On September 20, 2011, Jesuit thespians and other young actors from a multitude of schools in Dallas including Booker T. Washington High School, Ursuline Academy, and Hockaday, congregated in the Lecture Hall for the chance of being cast in one of the nine Winter One-Act plays.
Each student trying out was given one minute to do just about whatever they...
The fall drama at Jesuit is always an excellent pick, with this year’s selection being no exception. Jesuit Theater will put on Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, an emotionally rigorous drama that touches on broad societal problems.
This drama, written in 1947 and set in 1920’s New Orleans, presents the mental disintegration of a southern belle, Blanche, the victim...
The miraculous transformation of a navy-blue backpack into a colorful taco commands the attention of many students passing by. The astounding metamorphosis of another blue backpack into a strange deep-sea fish leaves some students in awe, marveling and wondering how it is even possible.
One may think it is impossible, but during the Student Art Show, Ms. Kathleen Hoskins’ various...
A couple times each month, the downstairs band hall of the Terry Center plays host to a new Jesuit club. The Beethoven Society is an organization created for connoisseurs of classical music and those who want to learn more about classical music.
The club currently consists of 15 members, but is open to anyone who wants to join.
Musical performers, proficient...
“My father is on his way HERE!? And he intends for me to MARRY!?” Luc Johnson cries in anguish in a trailer which itself serves as a comedic hors d'oeuvres before the full-fledged upcoming Jesuit comedy, the French play Scapino. Playing Octave, Luc Johnson fears the impending arrival of his seemingly domineering father.
For two nights only, April 8 and 9, 2011,...
