CRLS Arts – The Register Forum

“The 39 Steps” to Compete in Drama Festival Finals

March 29, 2019

On March 16th, members of the Visual and Performing Arts’ drama program performed "The 39 Steps," a parody adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 movie. This play is one of the contestants entered into the annual Massachusetts High School Drama Festival, a festival featuring 112 plays produced by high schools in the Boston area. Directed by drama and film studies teacher Monica Murray, "The 39 Steps" has made it all the way to the state finals after winning at the semi-finals the weekend of the 16th.

Singing Valentines Sing Their (and Your) Hearts Out

February 28, 2019

February 14th brought with it increased spirit in all CRLS classrooms; songs about romance and love could be heard permeating through the halls, sung by the five a cappella groups here at our school.

“This, I Know for Sure”: A Non-Traditional Take on Art

February 28, 2019

Every year, CRLS’ many departments showcase student music, dance, theater, and literary works; however, it’s not often that all are combined into one cohesive production. This spring, a group of multi-talented students will work with co-directors Junior Cius ’10 and drama teacher Brett Cramp to do just that.

Artist Of The Month: Alfred Taylor

February 3, 2019

CRLS senior Alfred Taylor has been making art since he was young. His passion for art reaches back as early as kindergarten, which was when Taylor started to notice he had talent. “I was just way better than everyone else my age,” Taylor remarked.

Winter Concert Musicians End Semester on a High Note

February 3, 2019

On the nights of Thursday, January 10th, and Friday the 11th, members of the CRLS community gathered at the Fitzgerald Theater to watch performances b...

A Cappella Jam Sets the Tone

December 21, 2018

On the chilly winter evening of Saturday, December 8th, the Fitzgerald Theatre was packed with students, faculty, and family members looking forward to witnessing amazing talent at CRLS’ annual Winter A Cappella Jam. The night included performances by six CRLS a cappella groups—Sassafras, Tonal Eclipse, Pitches and Dos, Falcon Fortes, Girls Next Door, and Transpositions—as well as a special guest performance by professional a cappella group Ball in the House.

Annual DANCE/works Winter Show Inspires and Pays Tribute

December 21, 2018

On December 14th and 15th, parents, teachers, and students alike wrapped around the hallways of the Arts Building in order to get a seat for the always entertaining, always inspiring annual Modern Dance Company (MDC) Dance/Works show.

Honk!’s Sweet Message and Talent Enthralls Audiences

November 29, 2018

Directed by former CRLS drama teacher Michael Lopez, this year’s fall musical "Honk!" follows the classic story of "The Ugly Duckling," originally written by Hans Christian Andersen. The main character, Ugly, gets separated from his family, and the story follows his journey to reunite with his family his mother, Ida, searches to find him. During his separation, Ugly has all sorts of wonderful adventures along the way, from a military mission with British geese to a self-confidence lesson from a bullfrog.

CRLS Improv Show Night

October 28, 2018

On Wednesday, October 10th, CRLS’ improv club, recently redubbed “Cambridge Cringe and Laughter,” celebrated its first show of the new school year. With fast-paced humor, a witty ensemble, and the occasionally cringe-inducing jokes that are a staple of improv, the club has more than earned its name.

Fall Musical Honks Its Way to Opening Night

October 28, 2018

This fall, the CRLS drama department presents Honk!, a musical adapted from the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story, The Ugly Duckling. First hatching in 1993 from writer Anthony Drewe and composer George Stiles, Honk! is a show suitable for all ages.

Students Close Out the Year with Musical Talent

June 18, 2018

On June 5th, the Chamber Music Collaboration Concert was held as a culmination of a year’s worth of work by both the Percussion Ensemble and the m...

Annual Student Works Show: A Space for Student Talent

May 30, 2018

On May 14th and 15th, the Visual and Performing Arts Department put on another lively and entertaining show filled with lots of humor, energy, and emo...