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The troupe members in action at their latest performance, “This’ll Take a Minute: Frozen in Time.” They’re playing the Dating Game, a short-form improv game that requires one member to guess which character each of the other three are (in this case, from left to right, a man with mouths for eyes, a reverse t-rex, and Shrek). Performances are special for the cast and the audience alike. “I love rehearsing with everybody on a regular basis because it’s just fun, but the performances are something really special and not something that we do all that often,” said Alex Meagher ‘19.

This’ll Take a Minute

Emma Stoll, Features Editor January 31, 2020

On Saturday, Jan. 11, local improvisational theater troupe, This’ll Take a Minute, hosted their first ever televised event entitled “This’ll Take a Minute: Frozen in Time.” The show was a success,...

The participating students at the end of the festival come out on stage to bow and receive a generous applause from the audience. “The cool thing about the [show] is that you can do it three or four different times and have a completely different role every single time, it’s good for perception switches and there’s a lot of stuff [ that the students] can do,” said Producer Matthew Barbosa.

The 24 hour success

Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer January 15, 2020

The final HB 24 hour play festival of the school year happened on January 4. With three shows total rounding out to about fifteen minutes each, those who participated this year are proud of the exceptional...

Harry Styles “Love On Tour” will be featuring King Princess (Europe) and Jenny Lewis (U.S.& Canada), as opening artists.  “It all just comes down to I’m having more fun, I guess,” said Styles. The tour begins in the U.K. on April 15.

The first #1 album of the decade

Abi Blasi, Sports Editor January 14, 2020

On Dec. 13, Harry Styles released his sophomore album Fine Line. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 and has stayed there for two weeks, making it the first number one album of the...

A Hollis-Brookline student uses TikTok during class instead of paying attention to the lecture. The social media app has teens all over the world distracted from their daily activities, such as school, homework and jobs. “I spend one to two hours every day,” said Peyton O’Connor ‘20.

TikTok takeover

TJ McKenna, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2020

It all started as a joke. This new TikTok app seemed so stupid that everyone needed to download it to have a taste of what it was all about. Unfortunately, though, once the download occurs, there’s no...

Guitar Night fueled for some huge performances by brothers Sean and Alex Tisa ‘21. The twins rocked the audience with all of their sets, combining for seven songs on the night. “Once we got on stage, it all turned out great,” said guitarist Sean Tisa ‘21.

The Musicians of Guitar Night

Adam Razzaboni, Staff Writer January 7, 2020

On Dec. 13, Hollis Brookline held its much anticipated 90’s themed Guitar Night. The three hour event was a sight to see as students and staff from across all grades came to perform some of the 90’s...

Home Alones mischievous Kevin McCallister plans his defense against the creepy robbers whove come to steal his Christmas spirit.

Must watch holiday movies

Tatiana Madsen, Co-A&E Editor December 20, 2019

When the snow starts to fall and parents start putting-up their Christmas trees, lighting their Menorahs and Kinaras and preparing themselves for the holiday season, the family is often seen sitting around...

Whether sitting in the theater with popcorn in hand or at home all comfy and cozy, scary movies are something many people enjoy. Find out what the students of HBHS think good scary movies to watch are.

Must-watch scary movies

Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

What’s your favorite part of “the spooky season”? Could it be the planning of your costume for Halloween? Or perhaps you like the thought of all the candy that will be on sale after the month is...

Audra Saunders examining the costumes before the fitting during CavBlock begins. She considers how they look on stage alongside each other. “It’s about showing the personality of the character and really thinking about color as well,” said Saunders.

Costume production for Radium Girls

Megan Strecker, Web Editor October 31, 2019

With Radium Girls coming to Hollis-Brookline High School in a little over a month, preparation is amping up to make the play an absolute showstopper. Audra Saunders, one of the Visual & Performing...

Alec Baldwin returns this episode, bringing back his iconic impersonation of President Donald Trump, with Alex Moffat and Mikey Day playing Eric and Donald Trump Jr., respectively. “How can you not like Alec Baldwin?” said Stoll.

SNL: 45 years of comedy

Emma Stoll, Features Editor October 30, 2019

N.B.C.’s popular sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live, had its 45th season premiere on Sept. 28. Hosted by the brilliantly hilarious Woody Harrelson and featuring the unique vocals and signature aesthetic...

Matthew Barbosa holding the poster for Radium Girls, opening and closing night December 6 and 7 and 7:00 pm. Based off of a true story of women who worked in a factory painting watch dials to glow in the dark. “It’s a cool play,” Barbosa said.

Radium Girls: Behind the Scenes

Tatiana Madsen, Co A&E Editor October 9, 2019

Students and staff alike enjoy the performances that the Hollis Brookline High School theatre department puts on, but do they know  how much work goes into every single production?  Matthew Barbosa,...

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