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SU Drama Tackles the Bard and Blasphemy in ‘Measure for Measure’
Hypocrites, beware! Such is the matter of this profound and intriguing late comedy by Shakespeare. When Duke Vincentio of Vienna inexplicably hands over power to Lord Angelo, a man of self-professed puritanism, he lays a trap that ensnares the falsely…
Serious Subjects Become Funny in SU Drama’s ‘Lips Together, Teeth Apart’
Playwright Terrence McNally excels at making wild and witty comedy out of serious and thoughtful matters. In this 1991 off-Broadway triumph, two couples grapple with the mundane (burgers and kites) and the momentous (illness and infidelity) as they try to…
Annual Drawing Marathon to be Held Nov. 15
The Department of Foundation in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will host its annual drawing marathon on Saturday, Nov. 15, from noon-6 p.m. on the second floor of Smith Hall. The event is free and open to the…
Disabled and Proud Conference Draws Prospective Students to Campus
A unique opportunity for prospective students (and their parents) to learn more about the fact that “disabled” does not mean “unable” when it comes to attending college, the Disabled and Proud conference motto was “Dare to Dream.” Come to find…
Two Time Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Parade’ Starts SU Drama’s Season
Daring, innovative, and bold, “Parade” won two well-earned Tony Awards in 2000. The tragic, true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish man wrongly accused of murder in 1913 Georgia, serves as the basis for a tender love story.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser to be Held Sept. 26
An Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium (IFC) will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. For a $20 donation, patrons may choose from…
SU Drama Named One of 25 Best Drama Schools by Hollywood Reporter
The College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama was ranked No. 13 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the “25 Best Drama Schools in 2014” in its June 6 issue. The article cites such notable alumni as…
Tony Award-Winning Rock Musical ‘Spring Awakening’ Closes SU Drama Season
Winner of eight Tony Awards, “Spring Awakening” is a hard-hitting rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s expressionist play. Set in late-19th-century Germany, the story follows Wendla Bergmann, Moritz Stiefel, Melchior Gabor and their peers as they struggle to understand the…
Chancellor’s Fun Run Draws Crowd of 500
A total of 503 students, faculty, and staff members joined Chancellor Kent Syverud for his inauguration day fun run. Chancellor Syverud greeted students, and even waited at the finish line for the final few people to pass beneath an archway…
Phanstiel Scholars Plan SPCA Fundraiser
They come from a variety of educational disciplines, but share one thing in common: a desire to give back. It’s a hallmark of the Phanstiel Scholar. One way they’re giving back is by raising money for the local animal shelter.