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...
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 ...
First they were salty, now they’re sweet
Amy Koczera
October 19, 2016
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus
Fall Fest is known for being one of the most entertaining and creative performances put on by Suffolk’s Performing Arts Office (PAO). Among the drama that occurred at Suffolk in the last few years was the relocating of the departments that were in the Donahue and Archer buildings that were sold in 2015.
Read more »Spotlight shines on independent works of students
James MacDonald
September 21, 2016
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Spotlight Performances, a student-run series of experimental productions, is set to debut Friday, Sept. 23. The series marks the first time that Suffolk theater students are given complete creative control over their productions, with minimal faculty involvement. The program will give students a ch...
Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker
December 19, 2012
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Theater
Annie Walsh Journal Staff As you take a seat in the Boston Opera House, the walls around you soon seem to dissolve as you enter a fantasy dream world and become enthralled in the story that comes alive through the dancers. It is said that a great performance has a touch of magic that makes it ph...
Seven Sicknesses premieres at the Modern Theatre
December 18, 2012
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Dan Olsen Journal Staff A few weeks ago, Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre hosted several showings of The Seven Sicknesses performed by Suffolk’s theatre department, directed by Wesley Savick (originally by Sean Graney). The evening included nine short plays and a dinner served at interm...
Fall Fest ’12 is truly ‘Spectacular’
October 17, 2012
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus
Flora Wilds Journal Contributor Suffolk’s Performing Arts Office produced their annual Fall Fest this past weekend. The free show, entitled “Sports Spectacular,” was held at the C. Walsh Theater. Acts included performances by student musical groups and soloists, as well as routines by Suff...
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