The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress
The Student News Site of Xavier College Preparatory

XPress

Arts & Entertainment covers the various wondrous events concerning dance, theater, music and visual arts that Xavier displays.

In this climactic scene, Crystal hangs in her costar’s arms above the ice. This scene lasted several minutes and included a powerful violin solo.

XPress visits Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’

Charley Fisher, Chloe Beery, and Ellie Hilsabeck
April 11, 2025
Paper mache animals were shown around Stark Gallery. These animals were designed and made by Xavier art students.

Art Feast: Artshow dedicated to Xavier student art

Charley Fisher, Editor-in-chief and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 11, 2025

Xavier’s annual Art Feast on film

Vivian Amoia
April 11, 2025

XPress behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
April 11, 2025
In a daring scene during the second act of Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal,” an acrobat balances on six metal chairs in a handstand position. Despite the precarious nature of the scene, proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of all performers.

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ defines safety for performers

Charley Fisher, Chloe Beery, and Ellie Hilsabeck
April 11, 2025
Two dancers pose behind the stage just before the curtains open. The costumes were thrifted and were inspired by the Medieval epoch.

In the Seams: A look into ‘Hadestown’ costuming

Mia Steinmetz, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
Xavier juniors Avery Stewarts, Cecily Montes, Phoebe Kleinlein and Alana Thomas practice a number in preparation for “Hadestown.” These Gators have been working since December, perfecting their choreography along the way.

Gators bring Broadway to life, first stop: ‘Hadestown’

Soledad Tumialán and Cece Mlat
February 27, 2025
Senior Libby Donaldson works with instructor Eric Lambert to set up cameras in the film room to create a “podcast setup.” This will be used for a student’s film in a current project.

Gators ‘make a scene’ in XCP film class

Chloe Beery, Arts & Entertainment Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 20, 2025
Zach Carlson offers advice to his students in 6th period Beginning Ceramics. They are currently working on the Kiln Buddy project.

Why ceramics is most popular elective at Xavier

Vivian Amoia, Managing Editor and Best of SNO award-winning writer
February 13, 2025
Xavier dance department students dance during Mary Anne Herding’s 6th period Advanced Dance. They are preparing for their upcoming dance show that will take place April 8 at 7 p.m. and they have a guest choreographer assisting with their hip hop dance.

Xavier alumna brings world class Broadway experiences back to XCP

Faith Gwati, Photo Editor
February 6, 2025
Some of the performance dancers who are portraying angels pose on stage. From left to right, top row to bottom are Tatiana Ceballos Jaimes, Gabriela Gaona, Emily Ortiz, Gianna Roosevelt, Taylor Williamson and Carina Ferrigno.

Xavier celebrates annual Christmas pageant

Kylie Weisheit, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
The Performing Arts Center waits for the next Xavier production. This stage provides space for theater performances, choir concerts, all-school assemblies and more.

How Xavier theater has evolved over time

Elly Cantoni, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024
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