![Acting as a substitute for an absent student, Mr. Nelson, director, reads a scene from Puffs with the cast in the second readthrough of the play. “I am very very lucky to have this job,” Nelson said. “It’s rewarding to get to see the effects of what I do and what I do is share the thing that I love.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0310-900x600.jpg)
Puffs and the People Who Make the Magic
Natalie Corona, Writer
• October 5, 2022
![Practicing her monologue for the upcoming play, Rachelle Escurel, 10, is auditioning to play Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible, which will be held at Downey High School in April. “I’ve previously been a part of a production here at Downey and when I first was a part of it I created so many new memories, experience, and made a whole other family with the people there,” Escurel said. “My heart broke when I [didn’t audition for the last] production and I missed everyone and wanted the experience again.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cruciable.cast_.jpg)
The Crucible Auditions
Elaine Lopez
• February 20, 2020
![As the director from Large Group Drama, Saul Conde, 12, was proud and passionate about their competition as they take the 9th place trophy. “DTASC has multiple categories and we had entered in large group drama which the only thing was to pick any dramatic piece, do it in 8 minutes, 4 chairs and no more than 6 people.” Conde stated “We were trying to replicate all of the KOS and terror one feels when going through a suicidal period.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DTASC1-900x600.jpg)
Downey Compete At DTASC
Lukas Luna and Brisa Rodriguez
• November 19, 2019
Downey High School Drama Department Reaches New Heights
Oscar Flores, Copy Editor
• April 15, 2019
A Future in The Arts
Nicole Alvarez, Co-Editor-In-Chief
• December 14, 2018
![Playing the role of Mrs. Webb in the DHS Theatre Department’s production of Our Town, between Nov. 8-15, Jillian Ulloa, 12, puts all her effort into performing one of the main roles in her fourth production in the DHS theatre. “It’s been a thrill putting together this production,” Ulloa said. “I am anxious to unveil the masterpiece we have whipped up.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Jillian-Our-Town-900x600.jpg)
DHS Theatre Presents: Our Town
Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor
• November 16, 2018
Drama Production Presents: Grease
Brenda Melara, Writer
• May 25, 2018
The Greatest Showman on Broadway
Nathalie Sibal, Co-Copy Editor
• February 26, 2018
![Throughout the One Night Only improv show on Jan. 12 in the theater, Edward Estrella, 12, performs a variety of skit games showcasing his improvisational skills. “First we plan who is gonna be in the show and what types of shows we will perform,” Estrella said. “Then, before the show starts we run quick warm ups to get us in the spirit.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_9687-copy-copy-900x600.jpg)
One Night Only Improv
Vicky Arguello, Writer
• January 29, 2018
![During one of the last few rehearsals for the school play, Nicole Carter, 12, runs through her lines, portraying Mrs. Kirby, at Downey high school’s theatre on the evening of Nov. 1. “I loved playing Mrs. Kirby because of her sass and style,” Carter said. “Coming to rehearsals have always been very fun because the cast is incredible.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/YCTIWY_Nicole_StefanieChavez_2_72.jpg)
You Can’t Take It With You
Stefanie Chavez, Photo Editor
• November 17, 2017
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