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The Oracle
  • November 17There will be a bus emergency drill Thursday, Nov. 21, and there is no late bus.
  • November 17The Amphitheater will be closed Monday, Nov. 18 for the removal of the US Musical set.
  • November 17School will be closed Friday, Nov. 22 for virtual parent-teacher conferences.
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
The student news site of The Archer School for Girls

The Oracle
Middle school students in Willy Wonka look out into the audience while singing "There's No Knowing." Archer's productions of Willy Wonka occurred May 16-18 in the Blackbox Theatre.

‘A whole new set of eyes’: Middle school Willy Wonka Jr. cast, directors adapt to leave of director

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
May 27, 2024
Mia Vosicher ('25) walks Hollyn Alpert ('28) through the "Willy Wonka" script. Vosicher originally applied to be a stage manager, but at the last minute, she applied to be assistant director. "Encouraging the middle schoolers to take risks and really go outside of the thoughts of their character choices is what's going to make the show strong," Vosicher said.

Q&A with assistant director of middle school musical

By Gabby Kaplan, Senior Reporter
March 18, 2024
Siena Fantini (’27) and Grace Nordling (’28) sing in the Blackbox theater during a performance of “Frozen Jr,” a junior musical version of the 2018 Broadway musical “Frozen.” Performances took place May 19 and 20.

“Frozen Jr.” sparkles on stage as cast members grow their skills through process

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
June 1, 2023
Ella Poon (’23) takes a breath outside the Zeller Student Center while the middle school choir rehearses behind her. Moments before, Poon had been taping up the windows behind her with black paper in preparation for "Kaleidoscope," the 2022 Winter Concert. "This is my arm workout for the day," Poon said.

Bringing it backstage: Ella Poon shares experience stage managing upper school productions

By Siena Ferraro, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2023
The witch reveals their spell to the Baker and his wife in a scene from the upper school musical, "Into the Woods." Senior Grace Delossa played the Baker, Bryce Collis (’25) played the Baker’s wife and Anaiya Asomugha (’24) played the witch. The musical was performed in the Blackbox theater Nov. 11, 12 and 13.

Upper school presents ‘Into the Woods,’ an interwoven musical journey

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
December 16, 2022
Sophomore Remi Cannon plays the mischievous fairy Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This year, the production took place in the courtyard which allowed the cast to utilizes large sets throughout the entire performance.

A Shakespearean musical: Upper school presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

By Rose Sarner, Culture Editor
March 24, 2022
The poster depicts the rivalry between "The Jets" and "The Sharks." West Side Story was released Dec. 10, 2021.

Review: ‘West Side Story’ dances and sings its way to the cinema

By Jullie Cach, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2022
"Encanto" is a Disney animated musical-comedy, and follows Mirabel Madrigal on her journey to save her family's magic and home. This film features amazing music with impactful messages for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Review: ‘Encanto’ is charming and features unforgettable hits

By Cadence Callahan, Voices Editor
January 22, 2022
Glory Chase (‘22) dips Isabelle Verdery (‘23) during an upper school musical rehearsal of the “Hanky Panky” number in the amphitheater courtyard. On Nov. 1, members of the musical had their costume parade outdoors, which consisted of the performers all trying on their costumes so they knew what the actual show would look like.

‘An exchange of energy’: Upper School Musical ‘Leader of the Pack’ sparks ‘connection’ and ‘enthusiasm’

By Audrey Chang, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2021
Upper school students watch a performance from the musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone," on May 6 via Zoom. The students had the chance to preview the upper school musical and purchase tickets for streaming the following night at 7 p.m. “I was really, really impressed with how the whole production came together…and I am proud of the hard work put into it as well,” Isabelle Verdery (’23), who was cast as Janet, said.

‘A fruitful endeavor:’ The upper school puts on virtual performance of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
May 24, 2021
Sophomore, Isabelle Verdery, performs a song over Zoom during an audition for the upper school musical, 'The Drowsy Chaperone'. The live singing auditions were designed to "simulate what we would have done in person," director Reed Farley said. The live auditions were accompanied by self recorded monologues and group readings. 

Break a leg! …virtually: Upper school musical auditions begin

By Greta Irvine, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2021
During a dress rehearsal, Willow Stein ('22) sings as the lead character, Wednesday Addams. The central tension in the play revolves around Addams' engagement to the ordinary Lucas Beineke. "I was really proud of myself and excited to perform because [this photo was taken] at the very end of the first act. It was our first performance with a live audience," Stein said.

‘The Addams Family’ brings newly renovated Blackbox theater to life

By Cydney Johnson, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2019
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