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advisor and Chemistry teacher Jonathan Chan expressed his happiness with the variety of students he saw in attendance at the homecoming dance. “I think it went very well,” Chan said. “We finished the night with over 600 attendees, including a lot of students who I think normally would not go to a dance. I am very happy about that because part of our mission in leadership and part of why I was excited about it was to make sure no student feels left out and has a community to feel a part of here.”

Going forward, Chan already has some adjustments in mind to ensure the best experience for all students.

“We had a music suggestion form, so kids could write their suggestions. That is one thing I really want to emphasize for future dances, as some thought the song choices could’ve been a bit better,” he clarified. “I also understand the closed-door policy was widely talked about, so that is another thing we are looking into and hoping to make possible for next year’s homecoming, and possibly the winter formal as well.”

Regarding the winter formal, Chan wanted to remind students to purchase their tickets early, as the event will most likely be in Gus Gym with a limited amount of tickets being sold.

Conservatory Theater Ensamble presents Macbeth and Twelfth Night

By Lauren Felder

Tamalpais High School’s Conservatory Theater Ensemble (CTE) presents Macbeth and Twelfth Night, two Shakespeare plays opening together on Oct. 10 to 15. Split into two 60-minute one-acts with a brief intermission, the combined show will begin at 7 p.m. on all six nights.

Senior Emma Korolev, starring as Lady Macbeth, expressed her excitement to see the contrast between the shows. “Macbeth is a tragedy with many fight scenes and Twelfth Night is an amazing comedy with singing and also some intense fight scenes,” Korolev said.

Drama teacher and Macbeth director Ben Cleaveland admires the ensemble that has already formed this CTE season. “I’ve loved working with this cast, they seemed bonded from the earliest rehearsals,” Cleaveland said.

“We started rehearsal the day after school began and have prepped every week from there on out,” Korolev added. “I’m so proud of my Macbeth cast and the Twelfth Night cast for the amount of dedication we have put into learning lines, fight choreography, coming together as an ensemble, and taking risks to act vulnerable.”

Through new funding from Tam High Foundation, admission to CTE plays is now free for all Tam students. For adults, tickets for the Macbeth and Twelfth Night show cost $12 in total and are to be bought at the door of Caldwell Theater. CTE recommends arriving early to ensure your seat and enjoy the show.