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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

announcing the 2012 season of the Araca Project

Six works by up-and-coming theater artists make up the 2012 season of the Araca Project, an early career development initiative of the Department of Drama, the University of Michigan and the Araca Group, one of New York City’s leading entertainment production and merchandising...

Monday, June 25, 2012

talking with alumni cast members of 'Newsies'

On June 19 Syracuse University alumni in New York City were treated to a performance of Newsies on Broadway, which features ensemble member Brendon Stimson '09 and Tony Award-winning lyrics by Jack Feldman '72, both graduates of the Department of Drama. Stimson, Feldman, and...

Monday, June 11, 2012

winning Tony Awards

Congratulations to the following members of the Syracuse University community who won 2012 Tony Awards on June 10!Van Dean '96 (NEW) is a producer of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which won for Best Revival of a Musical and Best Performance by an...

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

winning SALT Awards

Two members of the Department of Drama faculty were among the winners of the recently announced Syracuse Area Live Theater (SALT) Awards IX, which recognize theatrical productions, actors, directors, and costumers in Central New York:Anthony Salatino won Director of the Year (...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

presenting a new season of great plays

The magic and romance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is just one of the plays you can experience as part of the Department of Drama's 2012-13 season. Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical Merrily We Roll Along, the passionate Jacobean drama ’Tis Pity She’s a...

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

listed as one of the 25 top drama schools by the Hollywood Reporter

The Department of Drama was named one of the 25 top drama schools by the Hollywood Reporter in its May 11 issue. The publication polled members of the Casting Society of America and theater insiders to find out which schools “give the most bang for the buck.” Read the...

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

nominated for 2012 Tony Awards!

We're proud to announce that the following members of the Syracuse University community have been nominated for 2012 Tony Awards. The awards will be presented on Sunday, June 10.Wayne Barker '86 (VPA) is nominated for Best Original Score (music) for Peter and the...

Friday, April 6, 2012

directing SU Drama's 'Quilters'

The following article by Christina L. Riley originally appeared in Syracuse Stage's StageView magazine.Finding Physical, Mental and Spiritual StrengthTwo years ago, internationally acclaimed artist, Patdro Harris directed and choreographed the musical Crowns at Syracuse Stage....

Monday, February 27, 2012

recommended for stage management

The Department of Drama's bachelor of fine arts program in stage management was featured on the eHow Family blog as one of three recommended stage management programs. In our program, the department works hand in hand with Syracuse Stage to provide a learning environment that...

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

a perfect fit

Here's what Stephen James Anthony '08, a graduate of the Department of Drama who currently stars on Broadway in WarHorse, recently told us about his Syracuse education:"Syracuse was a perfect fit for me. My training stripped away my habits and insecurities and taught me how to...