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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

Spring Showcase to premiere another collection of original student productions

Spring Showcase to premiere another collection of original student productions

Madison Suseland February 5, 2020

From Feb. 6 to 9, the Suffolk University theatre department will be hosting the annual Spring Showcase, featuring  three one-act plays that are written and directed by Suffolk students. Each show has...

Doughboy: Justin Peavey resurfaces 1920’s court drama in original play

‘Doughboy’: Justin Peavey resurfaces 1920’s court drama in original play

Morgan Hume December 11, 2019

In 1922, 19-year-old Clarence Peters was killed by millionaire Walter Ward in New York City. After the teenager’s body was discovered, a lengthy trial and investigation emerged, capturing people’s...

The cast hard at work during one of the dress rehearsals

Suffolk prepares for world premiere of Thornton Wilder play

Morgan Hume November 13, 2019

When playwright Thornton Wilder died in 1975, he left behind an array of literature, including “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Although the script was completed and the playwright was not fully pleased with...

The show had five performances last week

Performers bring African rhythm into Mozart classic

Ali Karpowich November 13, 2019

For a few days last week, ArtsEmerson brought the Isango Ensemble to perform their fresh interpretation of the classic opera written by Mozart, “The Magic Flute.” The Isango Ensemble consists of actors...

Lafferty acting during a scene from “The Drowsy Chaperone”

Mason Lafferty steps into a new spotlight as he makes transition from actor to writer

Hannah Mitchell November 6, 2019

Sophomore Mason Lafferty is a jack of many trades, but nothing compares to his love and passion for the theater. Lafferty, who has performed in over 60 shows, has been on stage for as long as he can remember. “I...

The company of “Rent” gathers at center stage to strike a pose for the Boch Center Shubert Theatre at the end of a song

‘Rent’ cast helps show remain timeless

Morgan Hume November 6, 2019

Although Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” is a musical reflective of the 90s, highlighting the turbulent lives of those affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the show’s themes of love and acceptance have...

The play combined live acting and video

Nick Cenci debuts original play on campus

Dani Webber November 6, 2019

Suffolk’s campus was haunted this past week after Halloween as “Night Shift,” a play written and directed by Suffolk student Nick Cenci, opened at the Sullivan Studio Theater. “Night Shift”...

The group lines up for their curtain call

Who’s Askin’ delivers despite difficulties

Emily Devlin October 30, 2019

From the corner of Boylston and Tremont, to Australia and even to the doors of heaven, Who’s Askin’ brings the audience to different places and situations, leaving them laughing along the way. Despite...

The full cast and crew of Enterprise: Deep Space Murder

Suffolk’s PAO plans to give students a deadly night out in upcoming performance

Madison Suseland October 16, 2019

A night of food, outer space shenanigans, murder, theater and... dinner? These four very different elements are what the Suffolk Performing Arts Office (PAO) will be presenting this year in “Enterprise:...

Fall showcase returns to Sullivan Theatre

Leo Castaneda-Pineda October 9, 2019

The Sullivan Studio Theater will be home to the Suffolk University Theatre Department’s Fall Showcase this weekend. It will present three one-act plays written and directed by Suffolk students, highlighting...

Cast of ‘Ubu Roar’ delivers a royally entertaining performance

Cast of ‘Ubu Roar’ delivers a royally entertaining performance

Abigail Hart October 2, 2019

Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre was transported to Poland last weekend, as the play “Ubu Roar” filled the venue with humor and laughter. This production was directed by Suffolk Theatre Professor...

The company of “Les Miserables” striking the final pose in “One Day More,” the last song in Act I.

‘Les Miserables’ brings revolution to Boston

Morgan Hume April 24, 2019

From 1862, when Victor Hugo first published his novel “Les Miserables,” to today, the classic tale has been adapted into TV series, films and a musical. The timeless story of revolutionary Paris continues...

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