“Kleptocracy” brings post-USSR Russia to life on stage

By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts
Russia: previously known for its communist state, the USSR; recently known for involvement in email scandals with the American government; currently in the D.C. theater scene in the form of a play. D.C’s Arena Stage’s “Kleptocracy” follows Mikhail Khodorkovsky (Max Woertendyke) in his rise...
‘A Funny Thing’ Fulfills Its Name

By Maya Rosenberg, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2016
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
WCHS’ Theater Department’s fall musical, A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum, is a comedy full of talented leads and complex humor. The play takes place in Ancient Rome, and is centered around 3 adjacent homes: the House of Senex, the House of Lycus, and the House of Erroneous. Senex,...
Students prepare for production of ‘Mouse Trap’
By By Luke Frentsos, Sports Photo Editor
December 22, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
CHS has a rich tradition of performing fantastic, critically acclaimed plays. The drama department will continue its tradition when it performs Agatha Christie’s most famous play, The Mouse Trap, February 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. The play will have two separate casts, each performing on Friday...
Student Awards
By By Jenna Cantor
Observations Editor
May 28, 2010
Filed under Observations
Congratulations to senior Josh Simon for submitting the ten-minute play he wrote, Skin Tight, to Centerstage’s 2010 Young Playwrights Festival and being awarded Honorable Mention. Josh wrote the play for his theatre class and then decided to submit the play to the festival. He was given Honorable Mention...
CHS production of RENT earns award nominations
By Bobby Hirsch, Observations Editor
May 28, 2009
Filed under Observations
Congratulations to the cast of RENT: School Edition which was nominated for four Cappie awards. The RENT Band was nominated for Best Orchestra; sophomore Josh Coyne was nominated for Best Male Vocalist; junior Shelby Sykes was nominated for Best Female Vocalist; and “I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” was...