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2023-2024 Productions
On the Verge
November 2 - 11, 2023
by Eric Overmyer
Directed by Bella Poynton
Co-sponsored by Casting Hall Productions
Teach
Little Shop of Horrors
April 18 - 27, 2024
- Book by Howard Ashman
- Music by Alan Menken
- Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith
Musical direction by Kathleen Dunne; Directed and choreographed by Bobby Cooke; Assistant directed by Jake Grear
Co-sponsored by Casting Hall Productions
Thursdays Play Reading Series
Join us as we present FREE play readings and discussions. Enjoy plays selected from our student surveys or submitted by faculty and local directors. All performances will take place in the Flexible Theatre (Donald Savage Building), from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Schedule:
Feb 8th - Problem Child by George F. Walker, directed by Jennifer Toohey
Mar 14th - Antigone by Jean Anouilh, directed by Jake Grear
Apr 11th - The Flick by Annie Baker, directed by Lara Haberberger
May 9th - The Bear by Anton Chekhov, directed by Dr. Anthony Chase
Theater News
February 20, 2024 - Theater Department premiers new play by local playwright Donna Hoke.
For the first time in Buffalo State’s history the national anthem was performed in American Sign Language (ASL) for the Homecoming game! Organized by Melissa VanOsch, professor of dance.
Buffalo State Mentorship Project with Local Theater Professionals Provides Benefits to Both Parties
Calamus Project Launches Films, Website, and Live Performance of Love Poems by Walt Whitman
Fire Brings Years of Expertise, Creativity to Buffalo State’s Costume Shop
Ansari, Alumna, Students Invited to Participate in 'Black Roots Summer'