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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

 From Guest Artist to Teacher: Heather Basarab

From Guest Artist to Teacher: Heather Basarab

By Marina Furbush Sep 11, 2014

Heather Basarab was hired as a teacher in Tam’s drama department this year after working for eight years as a guest artist at Tam. Before being hired, she worked as a professor in the theater department...

CTE Creates Anti-Bullying Film

CTE Creates Anti-Bullying Film

By Nate Vogel & Dominic Quaranta Jun 11, 2014

Seven members of the Conservatory Theater Ensemble (CTE) acted in a short film in collaboration with the No Bully organization on June 2. The film depicted an innovative approach to handling school bullies...

Ashley Baker: Behind the Scenes

Ashley Baker: Behind the Scenes

By Elizabeth Archer Nov 13, 2013

Juggling classes at Tamiscal High School, directing and acting in Tam’s drama program, and classes at ACT (American Conservatory Theatre), junior Ashley Baker has found a sense of independence both on...

CTE to Perform Student Written Flare

CTE to Perform Student Written “Flare”

By Hannah Yerrington Oct 28, 2013

Senior Michael Van Zandt, Junior Tessa King and alumnus Glyn Peterson (class of 2013), who now attends The University of Edinburgh in Scotland wrote "Flare," their own 2-act play in Bob Earnst's play-writing...

Yes, Girls Can Kill People Too

By Sonja Hutson May 21, 2013

The actors brutally stabbed Caesar on the steps of the courthouse, using red ribbons to symbolize blood. Their betrayal rang out through the theater and red ribbons were flying everywhere- it was a fantastic...

GIRL POWER: Director and cast of CTE’s Julius Caesar pose for a photo during rehearsals. Photo by Emma Talkoff.

CTE Produces “Julius Caesar” With All-Girl Cast

By Emma Talkoff Feb 14, 2013

In the rehearsal studio behind Caldwell Theater, it feels as if everyone is holding their breath. Senior Taylor Seebold lies crumpled on a set of impromptu stairs where she’s just been stabbed to death...

Students Reach Playwright’s Festival Finals

By Meg Weissleberg & Sander Lutz and Meg Weissleberg & Sander Lutz Feb 13, 2013

The eight finalists of the Marin Young Playwright’s Festival were announced online on January 14. Among them were Tam sophomores Tessa King and Abby Bordin. The festival, produced annually by the Marin...

GALLERY: Behind the Scenes of the 2013 Winter One Acts

GALLERY: Behind the Scenes of the 2013 Winter One Acts

By Anna Vandergriff Feb 12, 2013

The 2013 Winter One Acts presented by the Conservatory Theater Ensemble (CTE) ran from January 16 to February 2. The One Acts are a festival of Advanced Drama student-directed and acted short plays. Cast...

CTE students take on new leadership roles

By Emma Talkoff Oct 31, 2011

For the 400 students currently enrolled in Tam’s Conservatory Theater Ensemble (CTE), new opportunities for leadership have provided a, “great reality check for a lot of high schoolers,” according...

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