As a result of the dreadful coronavirus, many large gatherings have been canceled. One of Jesuit’s most prominent gatherings was its theatre. With lots of changes in place as a result of COVID-19, Jesuit’s Stage and Film department is going through a peculiar time.
The coronavirus has halted our way of life, and, as a result, I asked Mr. Acevedo...
All photographs provided by Mr. Joe Howard of The Last Roundup
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a self made millionaire, who passionately pursues Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to long island, is...
From behind came whispers of chatter among the actors from Jesuit and Ursuline. Awaiting for the show to begin, his chest began beating more rapid and louder as the curtains drawback and the lights flood the stage. Remembering his queue, and taking his first few steps, his heel echos against the stage. Watching for the actor’s first move, the...
Photography by Ben Levis '21 and Sam Levis '21.
Walking out into the center of the stage, the spotlight gleams into the auditioners' eyes. The aroma of the director’s fifth cup of coffee dancing in the air. The auditioners heart beats in his chest louder than the Jesuit's band. The actor's eyes reflect against the light as blood surges towards...
The lights dim in the auditorium, and people begin to scuttle to their seats in the dark. The hum of conversation dies down, and silence fills the room. Suddenly, a glaring spotlight appears on the stage, directing the audience's attention to center stage as the play begins. This dramatic sequence signals the beginning of an original Jesuit Stage and...
For the past month and a half, the Theatre Arts class has been practicing and preparing to perform their comedic play TOC TOC.
Before the play began, the Director, Mr. Acevedo, addressed the crowd and gave a little background on the actual name of the play. He mentioned that there exists a mental disorder called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD....
Those of us in Jesuit Stage and Film in the back corner of the school take quite a bit of pride in our work. There is a reason that we bombard all of our friends with requests to come see our performances. But behind this mask of competency and enthusiasm is sheer chaos, especially when it comes to the...
Jesuit Stage and Film announced its fall production last week: Shakespeare in Love, and if you have seen the posters around Jesuit this week, you might have noticed something strange. The posters ask actors to "sing the first few verses and chorus of any song" as well as "wear comfortable, appropriate clothing and shoes" to dance in.
This begs the...
