A statement from Syracuse Stage about the death of cast member Ellis Foster:
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ellis Foster, whose brief time as a cast member in ‘The Boys Next Door’ brought joy and inspiration. We are grateful to have been touched by his talent and his kindness.
He was admitted on Wednesday, Oct. 12, to Crouse Hospital, where he received dedicated and personal care. He passed away on Saturday, Oct. 15. Syracuse Stage extends condolences to all who knew Ellis personally and professionally.
Performances of ‘The Boys Next Door’ will continue as scheduled. The role of Lucien will be performed by William Hall Jr., who performed in Stage’s 2010 production of ‘Fences.’
The Cast, Designers, and Syracuse Stage dedicate ‘The Boys Next Door’ to the memory of Ellis Foster.”
– Syracuse Stage
While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in geography in the Maxwell School, Rose Tardiff ’15 became involved with the Salt City Harvest Farm, a community farm near Syracuse where newcomers from all over the world grow food and make social connections….
Early in his career, Paulo De Miranda G’00 embarked on several humanitarian aid and peacekeeping assignments around the world. “When we concluded our tasks, we wrote reports about our field work, but many times felt that little insight was given…
College of Law Professor Suzette Meléndez, director of the Syracuse Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic, was honored with a 2025 Onondaga County NAACP Freedom Fund Award at their 45th Annual Freedom Fund Award Dinner. Meléndez received the Maye, McKinney & Melchor Freedom…
After over four decades of dedicated service to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), Professor Gerald Greenberg is retiring at the end of 2025. He transitioned from his role as A&S senior associate dean for academic affairs; humanities; and…
Alonna Berry ’11, executive director of the Delaware Center for Justice and a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, is the new president of the Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors, as of July 1, 2025….
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
