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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Marilyn Plotkins, who after 21 years as chair of the Theatre Department has stepped down to a teaching position.

Marilyn Plotkins steps down as chair of Theatre Department

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor October 5, 2021

After nearly 40 years as director of theatre at Suffolk University and 21 years as chair of the Theatre Department, Marilyn Plotkins has stepped down from this role and started a new chapter as a faculty...

The Lost and Found Theatre Projects inaugural production, Through The Panes,
will be held on May 14-16.

Suffolk student’s new theatre company redefines performing in a pandemic

Grace MacDonald, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

A new theatre company is bringing the Suffolk community together with students from colleges across New England to perform unique shows. Suffolk junior Justin Lahue, who is majoring in theatre, started...

The Hub Theatre Company of Boston returned to the (virtual) stage this fall with Shakespeare’s timeless comedy Much Ado About Nothing, directed and adapted by Bryn Boice.

Much Ado about Zooming: Hub Theatre Company takes on Shakespeare

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

The Hub Theatre Company of Boston took on a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing” this past weekend, giving viewers the chance to get some artistic culture from the comfort...

A scene in the nostalgic and colorful Kathy Kares, written and directed by Suffolk student, Kendyl Trott as part of Sputnik.

Suffolk Theatre launches “Sputnik”

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor November 24, 2020

Over the weekend, the Suffolk University Theatre Department (SUTD) launched “Sputnik,” a virtual festival of four student-written and directed plays. Performances took place on Nov. 19-21 over the...

The cast of To Gather Apart.

To mute or not to mute: “To Gather Apart” perfectly captures the new virtual world

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor October 27, 2020

Over the weekend, cast members of the Suffolk University Theatre Department came together to produce their first show of the semester, “To Gather Apart,” an online comic drama about creating relationships...

UDOT members step out from behind the curtain to address the crowd

UDOT lights up Suffolk during annual tech show

Phoebe Adams March 4, 2020

When one thinks of the performing arts, it is often the singers, actors and dancers that are remembered and praised for their performance. However, the true unsung heroes of the performing arts world are...

By Facebook user The Hunger Games

Mockingjay soars on screen

Brigitte Carreiro December 2, 2015

After leaving viewers an exceptional cliff-hanger in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1,” the partner film and finalé to the popular “Hunger Games” series had much to live up to. With an emotionally-taxing...

Courtesy of the PAO

Puberty, abuse sexual orientation in new PAO production

Colleen Day February 25, 2015

“Spring Awakening,” a rock musical adaptation written by German dramatist, Frank Wedekind, literally roused the audience at the C. Walsh Theater over the weekend.  While the musical has been banned...

Haley Peabody/Journal Staff

Suffolk performers gear up for bustling spring season

Haley Peabody February 4, 2015

As yet another semester begins for Suffolk students, both the Theatre Department and Performing Arts Office are gearing up to present their spring line-up of performances, a season that will be packing...

PAO brings history to life with Radium Girls on premiere weekend entertainment

PAO brings history to life with Radium Girls on premiere weekend entertainment

Haley Peabody February 26, 2014

This past weekend, the Performing Arts Office presented its annual spring play, otherwise known as the “Pioneer Performance Series,” with its production of Radium Girls. The show chronicles the real...

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The club behind the scenes of Suffolk theatres

Dani Marrero February 5, 2014

They are the ones behind the scenes, behind the soundboards, and focused on the cues through their headsets. They are the quiet workers that make sure the music is at the perfect volume and the lights...

Suffolk Alumnus Michael Barra sets bar for theatre productions to come with Gotham Stage Company

Suffolk Alumnus Michael Barra sets bar for theatre productions to come with Gotham Stage Company

David Frederick October 30, 2013

Media executive Michael Barra is a former Suffolk University finance major who has come far in the theatre world. From working with independent troupes like the Gotham Stage Company to conglomerates like...

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