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Holding Space for Wicked: Review and Recap

By Katina Handrinos, Banner Staff The 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum has inspired a long line of spin-off media, including the stage musical Wicked, which first opened on Broadway in 2003 and has been running ever since. Wicked has garnered high acclaim, winning three Tony Awards and amassing a …

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Emilia Pérez vs. the Golden Globes Awards

By Bella Holt, Banner Staff On January 5, comedian Nikki Glaser stood in front of Hollywood’s biggest names and hosted the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. “Tonight,” she said, “we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television.” Compared to the ultimate flop of last year’s Golden Globes, this year’s ceremony featured an overqualified …

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Protesting Unfair Labor Onstage, Building Community Offstage 

By Bonnie Shao, Banner Staff On November 1, 2024, students, family, and friends of the Winsor community filled the first floor and spilled onto the balcony of the Goel Theater as they waited for the lights to dim on the world of Winsor’s first-ever Lower School fall play. This play was Mill Girls by Eliza …

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