Posts by Julia Dane:
Ways to help the environment, not only on Earth Day
As the state of the Earth arguably deteriorates, the global campaign to “Go Green” continues to gain strength and momentum.
On Earth Day, April 22, people all over the world are stepping up to the challenge of helping to make the world a better place, and the Whitman community is no exception.
D.C.’s Independent Film Festival showcased much unknown talent
At the Naval Museum in the heart of D.C., little-known directors shared their masterpieces in the 12th annual Independent Film Festival. Photo by Julia Dane.
As the stars of Hollywood wrapped up their awards season with glitzy after-parties, D.C. gave filmmaking its own unique show of appreciation. Down a short, winding staircase at the Naval Museum in the heart of D.C., little-known directors shared their masterpieces in the 12th annual Independent Film Festival.
Pegasus’ “Jungalbook” allows students with disabilities to explore drama
Photo courtesy of epubbooks.com.
In the Reeve Theater at Imagination Stage, the house lights dim until the room turns dark. And then, off-stage, a lion roars and a snake hisses. Blue lights glow, speakers play a steady rhythm of drums and soon, a simple black box theater is transformed into the chaotic world of the African jungle.
A Whitman junior in her wheelchair is pushed on stage by a fellow cast mate, flapping her arms to become a convincing vulture. Other actors dressed as bears and monkeys scamper around the theater while the music dies down. And with that, the Pegasus Company’s performance of “Jungalbook” begins.
“Amadeus” delves into Mozart’s life
Senior Sammy Zeisel plays Amadeus Mozart in "Amadeus." Photo by Keegan Barber.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known as one of the most famous composers in the world of classical music, but people may wonder more about the man behind the musical notes. “Amadeus” is just the play to give you an inside look into the eccentric and exciting world of Mozart.
Speech and Debate team sets national record at Columbia University
The Speech and Debate team continued its success this year when it participated in a competition held last weekend at Columbia University in New York City. The group of 19 students competed against nearly 100 squads from prep and private schools in the Northeast, finishing fourth overall in Team Sweepstakes.
Local synagogue will perform “Oliver! the Musical”
Photo courtesy of oliverthemusical.com.
Har Shalom Players, a theater group associated with the Har Shalom Synagogue in Potomac, will perform “Oliver! the Musical” as their annual production this year. The group is scheduled to take the stage on Jan. 30 and 31.
Technical issues disrupt Churchill’s “Chicago”
Photo courtesy of wchsdrama.com.
At Churchill High School, what could have been an entertaining performance of the musical “Chicago,” turned into a chorus of sighs and groans of disappointment from the audience because of technical issues Nov. 14.