Day in the life of a Conant Theatre Stage Manager
As the curtain closes and the lights fade, you may wonder what goes into the making of a musical or what an average day of tech week looks like. As a stage manager, I...
Author: Jessica Pfeifer
‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice:’ a sequel to raise you from the dead
**This article contains spoilers for the movie “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” as well as the original “Beetlejuice” film. A shrinker named Bob, a cultist ex-wife, and a snaggletoothed demon baby–nowhere would you find these three things...
Denny’s Denny’s Denny’s: a Beetlejuice horror
When we found out that Denny’s was coming out with the Afterlife Menu modeled after the upcoming Beetlejuice movie, we were stoked. We couldn’t wait to enjoy what seemed to be drop dead delicious...
‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ lacks electricity
Most people are familiar with the 1985 blockbuster, “Back to the Future” where teenager Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time 30 years in a DeLorean time machine crafted by his eccentric scientist friend,...
Crier wants to know: should we eliminate daylight savings time or keep it?
Every year just before the start of spring, many in the United States set their clock back one hour. Some people love to see more of the sun, while others want more sleep, but...
Karla Modelski: Over 30 years of dedication to education
For many, there could be nothing worse than having to give a presentation in front of their peers. In fact, over 25% of Americans fear public speaking according to a poll from the Washington...
Holiday Baking Recipes
Ah, winter. A time of runny noses, holiday spirit, and low Midwest temperatures. What isn’t there to love? In order to embrace the season, Crier has turned to a very tasty pastime: baking!...
Your new winter playlist: The top 25 Underrated Holiday songs
It’s winter; the air is sharp, your fingers are cold, and the holly is jolly, so what would be better than wrapping those feelings up into some catchy tunes and tying them off with...
New Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Schiller
Crier: What are your hobbies? Schiller: I like learning new languages; I think that’s really exciting. I speak Spanish and I’m trying to learn French and Korean right now. I really should stick with...
Good Omens: A love letter to humanity
Humanity can sometimes seem ineffable. After all, we are complex beings who try to simplify ourselves into two distinct sides: good and evil. However, through a mix of absurdism and humor, “Good Omens” points...
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