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Junior Angelina Flum states that there are a bunch of interesting and funny things that keep you engaged [during the rehearsal] and that its exciting to see the play come together. Photo from junior Angelina Flum

Anatomy of Gray practice has us hooked on a feeling

Yasmin Myers November 13, 2019

Actors and stage managers disclose the details before the curtains unfold [dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]alented actors and stage managers come together on Anatomy of Gray to create a great production....

Say What?: Improv Troupe presents their first show

Say What?: Improv Troupe presents their first show

Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers October 26, 2019

After enduring fierce auditions, this year’s improv cast proves they’ve got what it takes On Saturday Oct. 18, a talented group of students known as the What? Improv Troupe debuted at the Backstage...

From right to left, freshmen Sinthia Cardenas, Arkiran Khiara, and Vanessa Mercado practicing the alto part of Holiday Film Festival, arranged by Alan Billingsley. Photo by: Juliana Jacobson

They harmonize before the sunrise

Juliana Jacobson October 25, 2019

Members of Company, Ventura Unified all district Choir, sing before everyone wakes It was 6:16 a.m. on Oct. 8, the sky had slowly started the process of changing from black to a cool blue. Outside the...

MAMMA MIA: AUDITIONS TO OPENING NIGHT

MAMMA MIA: AUDITIONS TO OPENING NIGHT

Ryan King June 12, 2019

Click the link below to watch a documentary on the production of Ventura High School's spring musical, Mamma Mia! The documentary follows the leads of the production over a course of about three months...

Editorial: I am Drama and so can you

Editorial: I am Drama and so can you

Sam Coats June 6, 2019

When students think of the theatre, their minds go to choreography, or singing -- perhaps the overacting that sometimes shows up on high school stages. However, the flamboyance and negative stereotypes...

Infographic by: Jessica Johnson

VHS: Shining With Talent

Jessica Johnson February 19, 2019

The Ventura Unified School District will be having its 18th annual Festival of Talent from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 23. The show will be held at Ventura High School. The proceeds from the show will support...

Seniors Louis Santia and Brooke Stevenson perform a scene from an altered version of Arthur Millers play, The Crucible. In the scene, John Proctor (portrayed by Santia) confronts Abigail Williams (portrayed by Stevenson) about her ties to his wifes arrest for supposedly being a witch.
Photo by: Marcus Burdick

Students Perform Showcase Under Pressure

Marcus Burdick February 9, 2019

On the night of Feb. 2, Ventura High School students displayed both their comical and dramatic acting abilities, touching on a wide array of subjects. They had two rehearsals to prepare, and because of...

Crescendo singing Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Photo by: Sarah Clench

The joy their voices bring

Sarah Clench December 18, 2018

https://vimeo.com/307199369 Ventura Unified School District’s all-district choirs had their eighth annual “Share the Joy” holiday concert under direction of Heidi House on Friday, Dec. 14...

Susan Adamich, librarian at VHS, explained that she participates in these types of shows because she just likes to act silly. Photo by: Saida Delgadillo

Cougars and staff showcase their comedic talent at Faculty Fun-Raiser

Saida Delgadillo and Tanya Turchyn December 13, 2018

On Friday, Dec. 7, faculty and a select few students of Ventura High School came to the stage to perform the annual Improv “Faculty Fun-Raiser,” displaying their comedic talents through different games...

Actors from left to right. Freshman Henry Oaks, junior Ashlynn Vaglica, junior Talia Walsh, senior Louis Santia, senior Bridget Boland, freshman Ryan Palmisano, and senior Max Quintal give there thanks to audience and crew at the end of the show on Wed. November seventh. Photo By: Sarah Clench

Night Watch did something

Archer Herring November 18, 2018

Summary of Play: For those that didn’t see Night Watch, it’s a suspenseful drama centered around a wealthy and emotionally unstable girl named Elaine Wheeler, who is portrayed by Talia Walsh. It...

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