Volume II Issue VI: November 18, 2016 |
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT |
Happy Holidays! |
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Entertains AudiencesBy CAROLINA SANCHEZ
Hedwig and the Angry Inch might sound like a bad, adult parody of Harry Potter, but this musical by John Cameron Mitchell is very far from that. Hedwig is a gay man from East Berlin struggling to make it in America and falls in love along the way. The Angry Inch is his band that throughout messes with Hedwig and pumps him up. Originally starring John Cameron Mitchell in 1998, the role of Hedwig has since been taken by Neil Patrick Harris, Andrew Rannells and Taye Diggs on Broadway, but at the Pantages Theater the leading role is taken up by Glee alum Darren Criss. Criss is returning to this role after starring in it on Broadway during the summer of 2015. The supporting role is played by Lena Hall who won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the 2014 reprise of it. With its long history and big names Hedwig and the Angry Inch makes noise wherever it goes and Los Angeles is no exception. The hour-and-half long musical is unconventional and may be an acquired taste, but does not fail to entertain even on the worst of nights. With eleven songs and a lot of fourth wall breaking Darren Criss takes command of the stage in platform heels and over the top hair and makeup. He plays the highly emotional Hedwig as vulnerable but confident. Criss draws in the audience by conveying a heartfelt and real character that grows throughout the play. Lena Hall as Yitzhak is beautiful. She doesn’t take away from the spotlight but controls the stage and the audience's emotion in a way that Hedwig and Darren Criss cannot. As amazing as the musical is, it should be noted that it is crude and vulgar at times, and if you are not a part of or around musicals, there will be jokes and parts that may not be funny or go over your head. But, if you want to see something that is amazing and weird, Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Darren Criss and Lena Hall plays at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles through November 27. |
Column: Through My EyesNetflix Binging By SAVANNA PATINO
With Thanksgiving Break coming, ‘Netflix Binging’ season is in full swing. Thanks to the full week of free time a lot of students will have, the upcoming break is the perfect time to start a new TV show (or a couple new ones). As someone who loves to watch entire TV shows in one swift move (i.e. the infamous ‘Netflix Binge’), I have plenty of experience searching through the hundreds of options to find good ones. Here are a few of my favorite shows to watch on Netflix:
2. Scrubs This comedy-drama follows the lives of young doctors as they work their way through their residencies and... Wizard of Oz Auditions!By KAYLAN ENGE
This week on November 14 and 15 after school, REV’s Thespian department hosted auditions for the upcoming musical The Wizard of Oz set to be showcased on March 2-5. The day of auditions the hallways of drama was full of student’s waiting to earn themselves a role. The day after the callback list was posted those who made it like Brandon Axelrod who stated “I got a callback I’m so excited” can’t wait to see the results. Like the unannounced cast many can’t wait to find out who will playing great characters like Dorothy, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and other favorite characters. |
Cirque du Soleil Toruk AmazesBy MAYA SANCHEZ
The Cirque du Soleil is known for it’s amazing acrobatics and creative experiences, and Toruk is no different. Based off of James Cameron’s Avatar -- yes, the one with the blue creatures that live on the world of Pandora--, Toruk is an adventure that sends you into a world of wonders. It instantly captivates with the stunning settings and characters. Toruk follows the story of two brothers who are trying to save their world and by doing so they must travel around to all five tribes of their world and collect their sacred item. Along the way they are joined by the daughter of one of the tribe leaders and they undergo heartbreak and terror as they have to face horrors to save their world from destruction. The world of Toruk that is displayed is one full of color and vibrance. There are even light shown up on the ceiling to mimic a starry night sky. The attention to detail is astounding, from the side characters that are perfectly in sync as they perform acrobatic tricks fifty feet in the air, from the main character’s facial expressions as he summons all of his courage and saves the world. |
Comic Strip: Edwin's Daily Life #5By IHEANYI OKERE
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Marching Band Comes to an EndBy SAVANNA PATINO
The 2016 Marching Band season is coming to an end. For many performers, this means the end of marching band for them. As the Redlands East Valley Marching Wildcats finish up their season, it is bittersweet for the many seniors that will be graduating this year. When asked how he feels about the end of the marching band season, senior Cameron Kroetz answers, “I am really tired and stressed out, but I’m also going to miss it. These past four years have been amazing and have shown me who I am.” For the members of the marching band, the end of the season can be crazy. After months of three to four hour practices every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with eight hour drill rehearsals and long competitions on Saturdays, the sudden stop comes as a sort of shock. “I’m sad that it’s over, because it was my ‘make-up’ year for last year, being out. But I feel I’ve made the most out of it,” says Robert Cranfill, a senior trumpet player who was out last season due to an injured knee. Most of all, the students and the staff have a feeling of pride in creating an entire nine minute show and performing it for an audience. This year, the REV marching band will be competing with the best bands in Southern California at championships, which was the main goal of the staff. “The Director and Staff set a goal at the beginning of the season and that goal was to qualify and compete in the SCSBOA Championships. As an organization, we met that goal. I couldn’t be more proud as an instructor, and I can’t wait to see what next year’s group of students bring to the table,” states Brayan Rubio, the assistant director at REV. Another senior, Taylor Beggs, explains “I’m proud of what we accomplished, but I’m sad that it’s coming to an end,” and a sophomore, Krystal Arias, speaks in profound words: “I’m proud to be a wildcat.”... |
Column: Aspiring to Reach PositivityTop 5 things I Learned From Marching Band. By KAYLAN ENGE
As a senior, the season ending for your chosen sport can be a emotional rollercoaster. For me that comes in the form of marching band. Band is something I have done since 4th grade. (Besides the temporary period when I did online homeschooling from 5th-7th grade.) And since it has been such a big part of my high school year, it’s end saddens me a bit. So here are the five most important things that I learned from marching band.
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