Shymko steals the spotlight
April 15, 2019
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
Junior Peja Shymko started exploring theater almost as early as possible: fifth grade at Madrona K-8 School. “I was really lucky to have a drama program,” she said. “My first time was great, so I’ve been doing [drama] ever since.” Madrona wasn’t all about theater, and the school...
Senior-run Terrace Idol brings together teen talent
By Nhung Lam, Hawkeye Staff
April 15, 2019
Filed under A&E, Featured Stories, Improv, Lifestyle, Terrace Idol
Round 1: Where It Began The class of 2019 hosted the district-wide annual singing competition known as Terrace Idol. The competition invites talented singers from all over the district. This year's Terrace Idol round 1 showcased 19 talented high school singers: 18 from Mountlake Terrace and one from...
Deadly plant overtakes the “Little Shop of Horrors”
By Nhung Lam, Hawkeye Staff
January 23, 2019
Filed under A&E, Drama, Featured Stories, Lifestyle, Photo Gallery
The MTHS drama department held their first play of the school year, with the performances of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” The musical premiered from January 16 to 19. “Little Shop of Horrors” book and lyrics are by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The musical was origin...
“Little Shop of Horrors” to premiere Wednesday
By Jackson Freund, Lifestyle Editor
January 15, 2019
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
Starting on January 16 and ending on January 19, the MTHS drama department is putting on the play “Little Shop of Horrors” with prices starting at $8 for everyone on the first night. The following nights are $12 for general admission and $10 for children under the age of 13 or those with ASB...
Drama finishes off the year in the stars
By Nhung Lam, Hawkeye Staff
June 14, 2018
The MTHS drama department held their last play of the school year, closing it off with performances of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The play premiered from May 31 to June 2. “Peter and the Starcatcher” is based on a novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and was adapted for the stage by ...
Koalaty hosts annual comedy night
By Nhung Lam, Hawkeye Staff
June 8, 2018
Filed under A&E, Drama, Improv, Lifestyle
Yet again, the MTHS drama department held their annual comedy improv night on May 24, hosted by the Koalaty improv team. The night consisted of several fun improv games and acts, some involving the audience as well. “Improv night is a tradition! Annually, we compete, and in the spring time, we just ...
“Peter and the Starcatcher” to premiere Thursday
By Ben Savell, Outreach Manager
May 30, 2018
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
Immediately after school ended for the day, the last rehearsal of “Peter and the Starcatcher” began. At 2:00 p.m. sharp, the drama department gathered in the MTHS theater. Under the direction of drama director Jeannie Brzovic, they prepared for the opening evening the next day. “Peter and ...
MTHS drama department calls the shots
By Jonathan Kwong, Design Editor
May 30, 2018
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
After she watched the local student activism about gun violence following the events in Parkland, Florida, drama teacher Jeannie Brzovic decided it was time for her students to join the conversation. The drama department performed “Bang Bang You’re Dead,” a stage reading set in the aftermath of...
Drama production to raise awareness about gun violence
By Nolan DeGarlais, News Editor
May 3, 2018
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
The MTHS drama department will perform a stage reading of the play “Bang Bang You’re Dead” tomorrow in the theater beginning at 12:15 p.m., immediately after the all-school lunch following the first two class periods. The play will be performed as part of the Washington State Thespians Theatre for Soc...
“The Anatomy of Gray” to arrive in theater Friday
By Zoe O'Brien, Hawkeye staff
March 29, 2018
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
“The Anatomy of Gray” put on by the MTHS Drama Department opens Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 7 PM in the theater. The play was written by Jim Leonard Jr. and takes place in the 1880s, touching on themes of love and overcoming loss. “The Anatomy of Gray” is a story about Gray, Indiana, a smal...
“The Robber Bridegroom”: A tale of laughter, heartache and lust
By Jonathan Kwong, Design Editor
February 14, 2018
Filed under A&E, Drama, Lifestyle
With tears of laughter and heartache, the MTHS drama department concluded their first production of the year with a final standing ovation on Jan. 13. Written by Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman, “The Robber Bridegroom” is a Southern-style musical based off a novella based off a German fairyta...