Arts & Leisure

Acclaimed Playwright Mx. Gina Femia Visits Choate

Acclaimed Playwright Mx. Gina Femia Visits Choate

January 22, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ana Isabella Bury ’25 To ensure Choate students get the most out of their time in the classroom, the Arts Department invites an array of experts with diverse perspectives to speak to aspiring artists. At the beginning of the winter term, playwright Mx. Gina Femia visited Theater teacher Mr.Read More

On The Fringes of The Fringe Festival

On The Fringes of The Fringe Festival

January 22, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Nilan Kathir ’25 For the 12th year, the annual Fringe Festival will feature student writers, directors, and actors in a series of original plays. Students are steeped in the rehearsal process in preparation for their performances on February 8-9 in the Gelb Theater. This year, Fringe is hosting fourRead More

Students Share Festive Film Favorites

Students Share Festive Film Favorites

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Lucy Domingo ’26 As the holiday season continues in full force, the allure of classic holiday movies becomes irresistible, casting a magical spell on individuals eager to indulge in nostalgic films. For many, immersing themselves in the enchanting world of holiday classics is not just an entertaining pastime, butRead More

Connecting Cultures Through Calligraphy

Connecting Cultures Through Calligraphy

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Kaylin Lam ’27 Calligraphy is an ancient, traditional art form famed throughout the world, especially in Asia. From its precise but flowing brush strokes to the construction of the brush itself, there is much to be learned and appreciated. On the evening of December 1, the Choate community gatheredRead More

Student Choreographers Showcase Introduces a Novel Twist

Student Choreographers Showcase Introduces a Novel Twist

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Gopika Sheth ’27 Every year, the Choate Dance Department hosts the Student Choreographers’ Showcase (SCS), featuring original student works. This year, a novel twist was introduced to the lineup: dance faculty choreographed works for students enrolled in technique classes, who were invited to perform as well.  SCS is Choate’sRead More

SRP Shows They’re More Than Meets the Eye

SRP Shows They’re More Than Meets the Eye

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Reinah Lee ’26 and Eva Swanson ’25 Following months of research in their chosen fields, students in the Science Research Program (SRP) compiled their studies into their Student Lecture Series (SLS) presentations, which took place on November 7 and 9. This year, the SRP students in the quantitative sciencesRead More

Dance Company Attends Performance of (A)way Out of My Body

Dance Company Attends Performance of (A)way Out of My Body

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eliana Li ’26 “Dance is made to be experienced live,” Choate Dance Program Head Ms. Pamela Newell said. On Saturday, November 4, Ms. Newell and eight members of the Choate Dance Company traveled to Connecticut College in New London to watch Mr. David Dorfman’s (A)Way out of My Body,Read More

Method Behind the Madness: Jordan Dodd ’25s Commitment to the Arts

Method Behind the Madness: Jordan Dodd ’25s Commitment to the Arts

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Perhaps you’ve been taken aback by a sudden, beautifully sung rendition of Radiohead’s “Creep” while walking down Choate’s paths, or perhaps, as you made your way through the Paul Mellon Arts Center, you saw someone dropping into a jazz split. Likely, these groovy moves and pitch-perfect notes are courtesy ofRead More

Melody’s Magic: Designing Deerfield Day Merchandise

Melody’s Magic: Designing Deerfield Day Merchandise

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Steven Kee ’27 On November 11, the Wild Boars descended on the campus of Deerfield Academy, ready to dominate the field in various athletic competitions. When the athletes looked at the bleachers packed with Choaties, they found many of them sporting T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies representing the Blue andRead More