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Theatre alumna debuts in Broadway hit ‘Operation Mincemeat’

Susquehanna University theatre alumna Amanda Jill Robinson ’12 is currently making her Broadway debut in…

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Theatre leader announced as 2026 Commencement speaker

Amy Murphy, an experienced leader in the national theatre field with a 38-year history of…

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Students experience the art and business of theatre

Three Susquehanna University students spent their summer at the historic Gretna Theatre — but with…

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Theatre major hammers out success with Florida theatre company

Ryan Horst ’26 is spending his summer as a scenic carpenter with The Naples Players…

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Syllabus: Stagecraft

Syllabus is an ongoing series of stories that gives readers an inside look at some…

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Class of 2023: Where Are They Going

Making Her Directorial Debut Alexis Jefferson Alexis Jefferson will make her professional directorial debut at the Pablo…

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Senior Named to Japan Exchange Teaching Program

Grace Yurko ’23, of Manchester Center, Vermont, has been awarded a position with the Japan…

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Professor Honored for Award-Winning Urinetown Set

Caleb Stroman, assistant professor of theatre, won a Peggy Ezekiel Award for Outstanding Achievement in…

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If the World is a Show, This Student Wants to Light It

Owen Carey ’25 spent his summer at the happiest place on earth — Disney World….

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Theatre Professor Wins Awards for SU Production

Caleb Stroman, assistant professor of theatre and lighting and scenic designer at Susquehanna University, recently…

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New Book Explores Theater of Nuclear Science

Jeanne Tiehen, assistant professor of theatre at Susquehanna University, recently published The Theatre of Nuclear…

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Theatre Adopts First-ever Theme: Climate Change

Sets and Costumes Produced Sustainably In selecting a theme for its Main Stage season, Susquehanna University’s…

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Research Analyzes Brecht’s Anti-War Play Mother Courage

Kolb’s Research is Conducted Through SU’s March Fellowship Ethics can be approached in countless ways, and…

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English, Creative Writing Faculty Raise Awareness About Anti-racism

A revolving display in Fisher Hall celebrates the ways in which English and creative writing…

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The Road to Women’s Rights

In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment this summer,…

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University Choir Ready for Spring Break Tour

February 13, 2020 The Susquehanna University Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of…

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Using Your Passion to Find Your Purpose

While on a full theater scholarship at the University of Maryland, actor and singer/songwriter Bryan…

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February Events at Susquehanna

February welcomes academic lectures, an array of concerts, theatrical productions and more to a new…

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Elizabeth Ennis Earns Barrymore Nomination for Costuming

Elizabeth Ennis, artist of costumes Susquehanna University’s Elizabeth Ennis was recently nominated for a Barrymore Award…

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November Events at Susquehanna

November welcomes a new series of literary, musical and theatrical events to Susquehanna. All…

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October Events at Susquehanna

October ushers in a new art exhibition, academic lectures, a reading, an array of recitals,…

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Sustainability, Literature Intersect in Shakespeare Garden

Our Blough-Weis Library, members of the Class of 2022 and the Office of Sustainability teamed…

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Theatre Graduate Works with Cirque du Soleil

The connections she made through our theatre program opened doors for Ashley Harman ’10—doors that…

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Senior Gives Insight on Theatre Department and Being Stage Manager

Senior Rachel Heide ’19 has already managed more than eight theatre shows—and she hasn’t even…

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March Events at Susquehanna University

March brings theatre productions, a gallery opening, a visiting writer and more to Susquehanna University’s…

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Theatre Minor Helps Double Major Find Her Passion

As one of two full-time employees at EgoPo Classic Theater in Philadelphia, Shayna Freed ’11…

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A Century Later, Suffrage Plays Still Relevant

Equal pay. Sexual harassment. Education. These aren’t just the issues that have highlighted nearly every…

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November Events at Susquehanna

November brings a theatre production, lectures, readings and a unique concert marking the 100th anniversary…

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October Events at Susquehanna

October brings a musical performance, a theatre production, a visiting writer, a juried art exhibition…

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September Events at Susquehanna

September brings drama, music and a lecture on resilience to Susquehanna University. All events are…

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Fall Theatre Season Opens with Doubt, A Parable

Susquehanna University’s Department of Theatre announces its fall production, Doubt, A Parable, by John Patrick…

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First-Year Students Serve Homeless in DC

Students cook and serve dinner at House of Ruth, a women's shelter.The Class of 2022…

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Susquehanna Presents A Night on Broadway

Susquehanna University will host a A Night on Broadway at 7:30 p.m. March 31 in…

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