The Downey Legend

After Dr. Emmett, portrayed by senior Javier Navarro, allows Ethel P. Savage, portrayed by senior Justina Clark, to leave The Cloisters Asylum, Mrs. Savage begins the think about the other residents of The Cloisters and debates whether or not to leave during the production in the theater on Jan. 8. Mrs. Savage decided to leave and pursue her plan to help “average” people reach their goals.

The insane and the riches of The Curious Savage

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 30, 2013

Downey High School’s Drama Production presented The Curious Savage on Jan.18., a play originally written by John Patrick, that sent the audience to the simpler times of, the 1950s. The comedic play evoked...

On Friday, Dec. 7, Christopher Vazquez, 12, Nick Vazquez, 11, Angel Gonzales, 11, Sophie Loulakis, 10, and George Loulakis, 12, take first, second, and third place after singing in front of their friends and family at the Cultural Talent Show in the DHS theater. Gonzales sang Bruno Mars’ song, “If I Were Your Man.”

Downey students showcase their talent

Joey Flores, News Editor December 21, 2012

On the evening of December 7, Cultural Dance Ensemble hosted a talent show in the B building theatre that allowed students to show off their singing, dancing, or comedic talents.   The show...

No fear Shakespeare

No fear Shakespeare

Zaira Zamora, Writer May 30, 2012

Taking their own twist on a Shakespeare classic, the drama production class performed Canned Hamlet from May 24 to  May 25, at 6:00 p.m., in the Downey High School Theater. The play was student produced,...

A night in New York

A night in New York

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor February 10, 2012

Chosen from the best high school musicians in the United States and Canada, Rebekah Jin will participate in the American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall, on Feb. 12, in New York...

A truly bad seed

A truly bad seed

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2012

Downey’s Drama Production class took the theatre back to an eerie time in the 1950s, during the last weeks of January as they presented The Bad Seed. The stage was set as the Penmark home in a Florida...

Drama’s man-eating success

Drama’s man-eating success

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor May 31, 2011

After countless hours of practice and determination, the Drama department enacted their first musical production of the year, “Little Shop of Horrors,” from May 10 to the 14.   Based on...

Jazz Choir takes the stage

Jazz Choir takes the stage

March 21, 2011

For the first time ever, Jazz Choir put on a show of their own along with special guests from Southwestern University in Creston, Iowa on Mar. 10. The night started off with a few performances by the Jazz...

School musical today, Broadway tomorrow

Anais Hinojosa, Arts & Entertainment Assistant March 7, 2011

With the auditions are over with, the cast for the upcoming drama musical production, “Little Shop of Horrors,” has been determined and is posted in front of B-102. With the stars of the show appointed...

Actor spotlight: Josh Marrero

Thomas Beltran, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 16, 2011

Putting himself in front of the spotlight has always been a passion for senior Josh Marrero. Obtaining lead roles in the past two school plays, Marrero is taking his goal of becoming a professional actor...

Drama produces comedy night

Anais Hinojosa, Art & Entertainment Assistant February 16, 2011

Drama students put on the first production of the year on Tuesday, February first, opening night of the annual Comedy Night. The families of the actors sat along with students, looking forward to a good...

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