Articles by: Yolanda Wang '20

Clue: On Stage i s based on the 1985 movie that was inspired by the board game. Photos by Ryan Kim/The Choate News

Behind the Scenes: A Q&A with the Casts of Choate’s Latest Theater Productions

November 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

What revisions has the cast made to the original musical that made it unique to Choate/your performance? “We definitely stripped back the show for the Gelb stage, which I loved. I think the classic simplicity really helped our production to be especially intimate. This was important in the smaller space,Read More

Dance composition Class explores the art of Ballet on New York City Field Trip

October 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This year has proven to be a phenomenal gift to the Choate arts, the dance department included. Along with the sleek new dance studio, students are given the opportunity to broaden their experiences and explore something new. “​Students work cooperatively as both choreographer and dancer to experiment with diverse compositionalRead More

Diverse Set of Voices Rise for Festival, Chamber Chorus Concerts

May 10, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Friday, May 3, Choate’s Chamber and Festival Chorus gave a stunning final concert in the Seymour St. John Chapel. Both choirs have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year, proving their tremendous commitment. Their dedication and sincerity showed through the great repertoire, which included an extensive variety ofRead More

Annual Dance Show Leaps Into Audience’s Hearts

March 29, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The largest and most awe-inspiring dance show of the year had its opening night on March 22. The concert embraced all levels, styles, and types of dances that dedicated Choate dancers and choreographers had to offer. This time, there was a Sunday matinée in addition to the traditional Friday andRead More

Noises Of spirals into chaos in its second act.
Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen

Noises Off a Wonderfully Chaotic Affair

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  This winter’s long-awaited theatrical production, Noises Off, astonished the PMAC recently with its groundbreaking performances. Written in 1982 by Michael Frayn, the play was different than past Choate productions because it involved a play within the play. In Noises Off, a dysfunctional group of actors tries? to put togetherRead More

Fringe Celebrates Student Work

Fringe Celebrates Student Work

February 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last week, one of winter term’s most awaited shows took place, once again exceeding everyone’s expectations. The Fringe Festival, which originated in 2013, is Choate’s unique tradition in which students stage self-written and directed plays in the Gelb Theater. It is completely student-run, from play selection and casting to setRead More

Scrapbooks made by Choate and Rosemary Hall alums are now on display in the library. Photo by Pinn Chirathivat/The Choate News

Alumni Memories Bound In Scrapbooks

February 1, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

There is nothing short of magic lingering in the Choate library archives. Each book spine you run your finger across preserves a corner of history waiting to be discovered. Among them is a Rosemary Hall collection of scrapbooks that has rendered memories of past years timeless. Over the summer, severalRead More

Poetry Knows No Boundaries

January 25, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Poetry is one of the forms of literature embodying the most creative freedom. In Choate’s diverse community, teachers and students engage in this form of literature both inside and outside the classroom, finding their connection with it and sharing it with others. Poetry, like many other art forms, can beRead More

PMAC Welcomes New Arts Concentration Students

September 29, 2018 at 11:06 am Comments are Disabled

Every year, Choate’s Arts Concentration Program brings together new, aspiring artists to share their passions and cultivate their skills. Since the start of the school year, the PMAC has been bustling with new students busy with innovative projects in a variety of disciplines. Several new members of Arts Con sharedRead More