The Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Theatre explores new beginnings in ‘Sputnik 2’

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor • March 16, 2021

The Suffolk University Theatre Department successfully launched its second series of “Sputnik,” a virtual festival of one-act plays written and directed by Suffolk students. The virtual performances...

Join the space race by seeing SUTD’s “Sputnik 2”

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor • March 2, 2021

Get ready for take off with the Suffolk University Theater Department (SUTD) virtual showcase of “Sputnik 2,” which is premiering next week. This semester’s festival of “Sputnik 2,” which...

Spotlight series tackles anxiety in latest performance of “The Swimmer”

Felicity Otterbein • March 18, 2018

Art imitating life is perhaps one of the oldest techniques when approaching discussing the mounting magnitudes of depression, loss and grief. The power of theater and visual art presents the ability to...

Spring Showcase 2018: musicals & minimalism

Juliana Sanchez • February 14, 2018

The Spring Showcase 2018, featured “Acting 101/ Ames Room,” directed and written by Elektra Newman, and “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” a cabaret directed and choreographed by Victoria Isotti....

Spring Showcase 2018: an existential crisis, celebrating women

Felicity Otterbein • February 7, 2018

Within the theater community lies an undeniable thirst to create and suspend reality, if only for the briefest of moments. A hunger to create passionate, personable and personal content is always on the...

In a Suffolk cafeteria, far far away…

Felicity Otterbein • October 25, 2017

In a society driven by instant gratification, it’s easy to get swept up in the dramatics and dissatisfaction when something is not put into not-so-patiently waiting hands. Such is the millennial lifestyle. Those...

Un-veiling new show, new talent: SU’s “Margo Veil” is hilarious, emotional, raw and a must-see

Felicity Otterbein • November 16, 2016

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...

Fall Showcase cast spotlight on student-run performances

Nathan Espinal • October 6, 2016

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.

Spotlight performance kicks off student productions

James MacDonald • September 28, 2016

Suffolk University’s new studio theatre hosted its first student production on Friday, the inauguration of the new Spotlight Performances series, “Just Alright.” The show, performed in front of...