Stories from Theatre & Music Studies
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Acting on Big Dreams
Alum William Fichtner’s love of acting began during an improv class at Brockport and led to a career in Hollywood, including roles in The Dark Knight, Armageddon, and Prison Break.
Professor Designs Dress Commemorating Women of Rochester
Costume Designer Gail Argetsinger and two students helped create the prominently displayed “Women of Rochester Dress.”
Stitching for the Stage
Theatre major received behind-the-scenes experience in a professional costume shop through the Brockport-Geva Alliance.
Performance Earns Kennedy Center Honor
Alum Stephanie Paredes’ on-campus production of Water by the Spoonful highlights commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Celebrating Gail Argetsinger’s Retirement
The Department of Theatre and Music Studies is proud to celebrate Gail Argetsinger on her retirement from SUNY Brockport. All her colleagues, past and present, are honored to share this moment with her. Please join us on Tuesday, May 13 to celebrate! We will gather at Bill Gray’s in Brockport from 4:00-6:00 pm.Audition Opportunities for Spring 2025 Productions
Audition to be in the April production of POTUS.Thinking about a career in theatre? Intern with Geva Theatre!
If you’re interested in understanding how a professional regional theatre operates, as well as networking with professionals in the field, consider attending open interviews on October 17th in the Tower Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre from 1-4 pm.
Teaching the Art of Drag
Ed Popil, aka Mrs. Kasha Davis, is serving as an artist-in-residence in the Department of Theatre and Music Studies.