At 9:00 am on Friday, September 26th, in the middle of my TA period, I found myself frantically refreshing the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures website — hoping for the whispers of another Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th anniversary ticket drop.  I managed to grab myself a ticket before they sold out again seconds later, still having no clue of the night I was in for. I had merely a month prior lost my Rocky Horror Picture Show virginity at the Nuart Theatre’s weekly midnig

This past Saturday night, I attended Gala, the annual performance showcase hosted by Hamilton High School’s Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA). As a Gala newbie, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The event’s name alone has always evoked a sense of prestige and mystery for me. Preceded by a dinner (which I did not attend) and comprising a large cast of students and staff, it’s likely the most ambitious event AMPA puts on each year. Across nearly three hours of pe