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The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
"Much Ado About Nothing" premiered on Oct. 14, after weeks of rehearsal and difficulties with Hurricane Nicholas.

Johnnycake kicks off the year with fall play “Much Ado About Nothing”

Lucy Walker and Elizabeth Hu • October 22, 2021
Johnnycake's rendition of "Much Ado About Nothing" premiered on Oct. 14, after weeks of rehearsal and difficulties with Hurricane Nicholas.
To produce some of the plays, actors filmed their individual performances from home, and the videos will be arranged on the screen, similar to a Zoom call.

Johnnycake hosts first-ever Student Playwriting Festival

Abigail Hindman and Ella Piper Claffy • November 18, 2020
Johnnycake and fine arts directors decided to hold the first-ever Student Playwriting Festival this year.
Last year's musical, "Mamma Mia!", drew a crowd of over 600 people. Theater productions for 2020-2021 have been modified to perform safely.

Johnnycake transitions to online auditions, creates new Student Playwriting Festival

Gabrielle Solymosy, Copy Editor • October 1, 2020
With the virtual start to the school year, Upper School theater directors met with Johnnycake officers over the summer to adapt and revamp their production plans. 
New clubs draw attention from the crowds with their colorful signs and offerings of sweet treats.

Club Fair 2019: Photo Gallery

September 8, 2019
This year at Club Fair, students showcased their passions, creativity and common interests.
Stage manager Lucy Curtis works in the sound booth, following along in her script as actors run scenes in Lowe Theater. As stage manager, she organizes the show's cast, gives backstage cues and facilitates communication between director and the set crew.

Behind the scenes, stage managers ensure show goes on

Rahul Rupani, Matthew Samson, Alex Tinkham, Ryan Doughty, and Davis Rae • March 21, 2019
Stage managers organize a show by running the cast, giving backstage cues and facilitating communication between the director and the set crew.
From left: Eurydice (Frances Hellums) and Orpheus (Gray Watson) share a loving moment.

ISAS Spotlight: “Eurydice” moves audiences

Amy Liu and Mia Fares • April 13, 2017
A modern twist on an ancient Greek myth, "Eurydice" will premiere in the Black Box Theater on April 13.
From left: junior Katy Shafer, Sophie Clayton and Abigail Moorhead (both seniors) perform the number "In the Same Boat," a song in the fictional show "Robbin' Hood."

Spring Musical “Curtains” challenges performers, features show-within-a-show

Sophie Gillard, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017
Johnnycake's spring musical "Curtains" featured ballroom dancing, old-school jazz, and humorous writing. See photo gallery here.
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