Shooting of citizens, immigrants in Minneapolis sparks protests

Recent protests and shootings in Minneapolis have shocked people across the nation, with Berry being no exception. Since late December, residents of Minneapolis and people across the country have protested the deaths of American citizens Keith Porter Jr., Renée Good, Alex Pretti, Marimar Martinez, as well as immigrants under the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Víctor Manuel Díaz Parady La, Luis Beltrán Yáñez–Cruz and Heber Sánchez Domínguez. Continue reading Shooting of citizens, immigrants in Minneapolis sparks protests

Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”

In this episode, we will be talking about BCTC’s upcoming production, “She Kills Monsters”. our first guests will be actors Emma Laysline, Jay Vote, and Lucas Casaletta-Holmes, who are some of the main characters of the show. Next, we will talk to Wren Gerac, Jake Parks, Moira Dean, and Jayla Hall, the designers and puppeteers of the giant dragon in the show. Then, we will round things up with Brian Thomas, Amerial Page, and Barrette Eldridge, who help provide the comedic element to this show about grief. Continue reading Troupe Talk Episode 6: “She Kills Monsters”

Preserving the past: Berry Archives 

In the Berry Schools’ 124-year history, many memorable people, places and events have shaped campus culture. With such a long history, thousands of artifacts spanning 12 decades have been found and organized to preserve and protect Berry’s rich past. This often challenging process of artifact decoding and organizing is completed by the staff and students working in the Berry Archives. Continue reading Preserving the past: Berry Archives