By Jeffrey Frankel ’13, Arts & Entertainment Editor Performed by an unmistakably distinguished cast of actors, Ric Roman Waugh’s crime drama Snitch unfortunately fails to live up to audiences’ expectations. Trailers misled moviegoers by enticing them with an “action thriller” starring Dwayne Johnson who, by the way, made a more convincing tooth fairy in 2010…

By Natalie Swanson ’13, Arts & Entertainment Editor In the dead of winter when the days are short, dark, and cold, Newark Academy’s annual Coffee House provides a break with a night full of fun, lively entertainment. The black box lights up with the diverse performances of the Newark Academy student body. The atmosphere is…

By Jeffrey Frankel ’13, “Arts & Entertainment” Editor TASCHEN Books recently published Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Mastaba. Project for Abu Dhabi. The book raises questions: Who are Christo and Jeanne-Claude? Where is Abu Dhabi? And what in the world is a “mastaba”? As Pegeen Galvin, the Dean of Students and AP Art History teacher at Newark…

Abby Whelan ’14, Staff Writer The dance program at Newark Academy is well known throughout the community for its creative and talented individuals. Whether it be a morning meeting performance, a pep rally, or a concert, Danielle Sidi and Kelly Lazarus are two performers that you can count on to delicately dance their way into…

Ethan Savel ’14, Staff Writer Adapted from the stage musical, the Les Miserables feature film begins instantly as prisoners heave on giant ropes pulling in a massive ship.  They sing with each pull, and it’s here where we first meet Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), head shaven and scarred.  He was sentenced to nineteen years of prison for…

By Harry McCarthy ’13, Staff Writer December’s widely anticipated Winter Instrumental Concert meant a lot more to the Arts Department than just another outstanding show.  Highlighting some of the impressive musicians among its ranks, the Upper School Orchestra, String Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Chameleon tore the roof off of the auditorium on December…

By Natalie Swanson ’13 Arts & Entertainment Editor Twice a year, Newark Academy students file out of morning meeting and are greeted at the doors with the newest publication of Prisms, the school’s literary and art magazine. The book is comprised of short stories, poems, and artwork, all submitted by Newark Academy students. The magazine…

By Ahlia Bethea ’13, Staff Writer The holiday season is finally upon us, which means one thing is on everyone’s mind: gifts! The art of gift giving is a hard one for most to master, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the easiest ways to relieve the pressure that comes with shopping is…

By Abby Whelan ’14, Staff Writer Our school community prides itself on the immense talent that is shown at all levels of the arts program.  However, while the actors, singers, musicians, and dancers get to perform center stage, the visual artists display their talents a little bit differently. The visual artists—the painters, the sculptors, the…