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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Nicole (left) and Laurie (right) played two main roles in Mamma Mia. “Our productions have become much more student-led...it is my conviction that Laurie and Nicole were essential in all of these improvements,” said Barbosa. They next play was Almost Maine, which both Nicole and Laurie starred in.

Four fabulous years

Paisley Broadhurst May 15, 2019

Many talented students have contributed to the Hollis Brookline High School theater program and made it what it is today. This year, the theater program will say goodbye to two skillful singers and actors,...

Pictured here is one of the rehearsals with the closely knit cast and crew, Matthew Barbosa can be seen giving directions to perfect the show.“It tells very connectable stories, there’s an aspect of magic to it, but its not unreal” said Barbosa.

Almost, Maine

Josie Farwell, Staff Writer May 10, 2019

For the last play of the year, the theatre program has a special performance in store. With only seven rehearsals, the cast and crew are preparing vigorously to put on a great final show, especially for...

Briar Nolet, a dancer in the upper division, performs a solo for the judges during the Duels, the second round of the competition. Nolet wowed the judges with her technique and tricks. Derek Hough, one of the judges, called her performance “stunning”.

World of Dance: season 3 update

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

Although season three of World of Dance began in February, the show has already displayed a multitude of gifted dancers, all who have a shot at winning the grand prize. So far, the judges have narrowed...

Mental health takes center stage

Mental health takes center stage

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

Donna and the Dynamos (including, from left to right, Rosie played by Sam Price ‘20, Donna played by Nicole Plummer ’19 and Tanya played by Taylor O’Connell ‘19) perform “Super Trooper” during the bachelorette party scene. Price, Plummer, and O’Connell were joined by many ensemble members, dancing along to the song during the March 23 performance. “There is just nothing better than getting up on stage with all your best friends and bringing something to audiences that you know that they are loving,” said Plummer.

Mamma Mia hits the stage

Nora Miller, A&E Editor April 3, 2019

On March 22, 23, 29 and 30, Hollis Brookline High School’s highly anticipated rendition of “Mamma Mia” was finally performed. With a large audience turn-out and record amounts of student involvement,...

The Kings, a hip hop group in the Upper Team division, performs for the judges. In this routine, they shocked the audience with their routine, and showed off their challenging stunts. Jennifer Lopez, one of the judges, was mind blown by this group, saying that she was “shook to the core” by their performance.

World of Dance: what to expect this season

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

Dancers all across the country dream of the day they will finally become a professional. But for many, it is a struggle to find opportunities to show their talent. Situations like these are when competitive...

Kat Townsend 19, Peace Friends love the use of non-traditional color to shade and add value to show form within the fingers.

Student Art Showcase- March

March 26, 2019

Below are three pieces of art created by students in Hollis Brookline High School art classes in March.

Members of the HBHS Wrestling Team (from left to right; Owen MacMillan ‘19, Tyler St. Pierre ‘19, Dan DeLong ‘19, Sam Koch ‘19, Robbie Dwyer ‘19 and Jack Duquette ‘21) join actors Jackson Lewis, playing an ensemble member, Mitch Cochran ‘20, playing Eddie, Josh Ide ‘20, playing Sky, and Evan LaFrance ‘20, playing Pepper, on stage for the song “Lay All Your Love On Me” during a rehearsal. At times during the musical, the wrestlers had just returned from the beach, and have been dancing with flippers on. “Theyve been very adapting to the flippers and very nice to us when we asked them to do crazy things,” said Golden.

The making of Mamma Mia: choreography

Nora Miller, A&E Editor March 21, 2019

When the materials for a musical are ordered, all the sheet music and lines are written up and printed out for everyone to learn. But, even with all of these papers, there’s a piece of the performance...

Stage manager Caroline Pack ‘19 paints steps for the set of Mamma Mia.

The making of Mamma Mia: stage management

Nora Miller, A&E Editor March 8, 2019

Putting together a successful musical production requires lots of moving parts, many of which aren’t quite as visible as the actors and singers right in the spotlight. Stage managers are one of them....

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