“Fractured Inferno” poses question for life
Felicity Otterbein
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
It takes an incredible amount of creativity and imagination to be able to create an original play. It’s easy to succumb to performing yet another rendition of a Shakespeare tragedy or explore Henrik Ibsen’s realism. On it’s own, writing and directing in the theater is a feat in and of itself, bu...
Who then am I?
Felicity Otterbein
April 12, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Organized chaos. Perhaps one of the more ironically used oxymorons in the english language, is widely used to describe cluttered bedrooms or office desks for those who thrive off of instability. From a place of dismantled common constructs which may act as a source of inspiration, comes an outpouring...
Stick a pin in it: preparing for “Orlando”
Felicity Otterbein
March 29, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Theater
In a whirlwind of fabric, sketches and beading, Maxine Buretta has managed to harness her innate ability to create and focus it toward her senior thesis, “Orlando.” The theatre major has spent her last four years at Suffolk University in the throes of the theatre department, amidst casting, cos...
“A Ride on the Irish Cream” encapsulates adolescent imagination, humor
Kendra Huber
March 21, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Theater
Nothing cures our social confinement better than laughter. Erin Markey, recently named one of “Brooklyn’s 50 Funniest People” (Brooklyn Magazine), fosters this idea in her new, exotic performance art piece, “A Ride on the Irish Cream.” Opening in darkness, accompanied by no spotl...
Spell it out for me
Felicity Otterbein
March 1, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
In a rip-roaring performance of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Suffolk University Students earned a well-deserved standing ovation at the Modern Theater Friday night. Complete with special guests picked from the audience, amongst them was the Assistant Dean of Students at Suffolk, Joh...
Playwright addresses ongoing American theme of hate, discrimination
Katherine Yearwood
February 22, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Theater
Masquerading as prominent figures from the past, the actors of “Wrestling With Freedom” carried their audience through the turbulent times of the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries in the United States Saturday. Hosted by Madison Park Development Corporation, the intimate audience sat in silence throughout...
Student productions lighten the black box
Felicity Otterbein
February 15, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
When presented with an empty and barren black box, some fail to see beyond the potential it holds. Some may look at it merely as a container to store things, others may not even give it a second glance. On the other hand, some may look at it like a blank canvas anxiously awaiting a new masterpiece to b...
American Repertory Theater transcends image of trans-community
Kendra Huber
February 1, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Theater
Imagine the surprise when arriving to a stage filled with nothing but seven empty chairs. No backdrop, no color, just plain, black chairs on a brightly lit stage, creating a sense of raw intimacy. Paul Lucas fills these seats with humor and intellect, bringing to life his first full-length play, Trans...
“Title TBA” springs into second semester as first Suffolk stage performance
Elvira Mora
February 1, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Kicking off the spring semester in the Suffolk University theater department was the return of the Spotlight Series, "Title TBA.” The Spotlight series is an entirely student run series showcasing developing work that is written and directed solely by students. Supposedly, "Title TBA" gained a large amou...
Living for tomorrow
Felicity Otterbein
February 1, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
With the hype that surrounds the natural environment and the growing concept of climate change, it’s difficult to bring people together in a serious way to discuss the issues that affect the immediate future. Some would rather turn a blind eye and refuse to commit to the existence - or lack thereof ...
Un-veiling new show, new talent: SU’s “Margo Veil” is hilarious, emotional, raw and a must-see
Felicity Otterbein
November 16, 2016
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Amidst a swirl of lights and color, Suffolk University’s latest production “Margo Veil,” held its final week of rehearsal before opening Thursday Nov. 17. at the Modern Theater. Margo Veil, Sarah Vasilevsky, is an aspiring actress who is in the midst of a tour of a terrible play. Coached through her life decisions by...
Fall Showcase cast spotlight on student-run performances
Nathan Espinal
October 6, 2016
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
The Suffolk University Fall Showcase, hosted by the Theatre Department, had the audience travel back in time to understand the present and think about the future. Three student-written and directed plays were performed in Sawyer’s new Studio Theatre.
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