Writers@Work: An Alumni Writers-in-Residence Series
From Wednesday, October 22 through Friday, October 24, Writers@Work, in collaboration with residency partners, will host a residency, entitled “Navigating 21st-Century Theater,” with Matthew LaChiusa (English, '90), award-winning playwright and Executive and Artistic Director of American Repertory Theater of Western New York.
The following events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 22
- Intro to Acting
11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Rockefeller Arts Center G29 - Intro to Playwriting
Writing Short Plays/Plays for Regional Theater
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Rockefeller Arts Center 236 - Arts Journalism
Theater and the Press
3 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
McEwen 106
Thursday, October 23
- Form and Theory
Page vs. Stage
11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Fenton 2164 - American Repertory Theater of WNY Career Information Table
Find Your Future Day in Steele Hall
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Steele Hall
Friday, October 24
- A Conversation with Fredonia Immersive Theatre
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Williams Center G-103B - Theatre & Dance Major Seminar
Career Advice for Theater Professionals
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fenton 105 - Reception
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fenton Hall Lounge (near Room 105)
Refreshments available at select events
Matthew LaChiusa
- Executive & Artistic Director, American Repertory Theater of WNY
- B.A. in English, '90|minor: Creative Writing
From Fredonia to the World Stage
Matthew LaChiusa’s creative journey began at SUNY Fredonia and led him across continents—from the vibrant streets of New York City to the artistic pulse of Edinburgh, the soulful rhythms of New Orleans, and finally back to Western New York, where he made his mark. In 2005, he founded Morphine Hearts Productions, helping spark Buffalo’s avant-garde theater movement. Just two years later, he launched the American Repertory Theater of WNY, now celebrating 18 seasons of bold, thought-provoking performance art. Under his leadership, the company has earned 55 nominations and 6 awards for local theater excellence. A prolific playwright, Matthew has penned over 20 plays, with 14 professionally produced and multiple award-winning works. His voice continues to shape the region’s theatrical landscape—one story, one stage, one season at a time.
Sponsors
- Office of Alumni Engagement
- Fredonia College Foundation
- Fredonia Immersive Theatre
Series Partners
- Career Development Office
- English Department
- Fredonia Honors Program
Residency Partners
- Department of Communication
- Department of Theatre and Dance