![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
![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
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Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
November 9, 2019
D.T.A.S.C Shakespeare Festival
Nicole Estrada, Writer
• May 15, 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
![At the theatre, on Dec. 11, senior Hector Gonzalez and junior Kathy Azzam perform as Bob Yule (an abusive father) and Mayella (a compulsive liar) in the To Kill a Mockingbird play. “ This was hard for me because I’m totally against disrespecting girls, but luckily I’m good friends with her,” Gonzalez stated. “She knew it wasn’t serious, but overall it was a great experience.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mockingbird3.jpg)
Back to the 1930s
Irania Quintero, Staff Writer
• January 6, 2015
![Five Questions with Oriana Harder and Christopher Cruz](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IMG_3480_72.jpg)
Five Questions with Oriana Harder and Christopher Cruz
Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
• May 23, 2014
![On Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the DHS theatre, Abigail Williams, played by Cassandra Barrera, 12, stands on trial when she is accused of being a witch. Barrera has been a part of improv, choir and even dance; the stage is her battlefield.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_2575_2_72.jpg)
The Crucible
Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
• January 7, 2014
![On March 29, Comedy Sportz members Bryce Caliwag, 12, Miguel Meza, 11, and Marco Arroyo, 11, sit together in the theatre to play the game of Speed Date. The Blue Team beat the Red Team in this Relay for Life fundraising game.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jpeg.jpg)
Funding for a lifetime of laughs
Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
• March 29, 2013
![Helping out the rest](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSCF1413.jpg)
Helping out the rest
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• December 5, 2012
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