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Efforts made to give Theatre and Dance students a traditional sendoff
When it was announced that the university would go to distance education, the Department of Theatre and Dance students, faculty and staff made sure they rose to the occasion.
B.F.A. Dance students create a video for ‘Thank a Dance Teacher Day’
Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance program at Fredonia made a surprise video to say thank you to their professors for "Thank a Dance Teacher Day."
Theatre faculty member brings in experts for online sessions
Department of Theatre and Dance Professor Paul Mockovak conducted a “TED-type” talk with TONY-nominated actress Beth Malone (“Fun Home” “Angels in America” “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”) that he opened up for a live stream to the department.
A daily routine, a daily plan, defines Distance Education
“Let’s get on with it…let’s make today count.” With those words, a sip of coffee, and a cleansing breath (or two), Department of Theatre and Dance Professor Paul Mockovak greets his students each weekday morning on Facebook.
Students receive scholarships to American Dance Festival summer instruction
Five Fredonia students majoring in Dance or Acting have been awarded Leadership Scholarships to attend the American Dance Festival’s (ADF) Summer Dance Intensive program in Durham, N.C.
Theater production highlights real-life contributions of women to the world of science
The real-life contributions women made to the world of science at the turn of the 20th century will be brought to life in the next Walter Gloor Mainstage Series production. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents six performances of Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky” from Feb. 28 to March 7.
Fredonia theater series offers Pulitzer-nominated work ‘The Wolves’
The 2019-20 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series continues in December with a work that was a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.
Hillman Opera tradition continues on grand scale with Massenet’s ‘Cendrillon’
The Hillman Opera production of Jules Massenet’s “Cendrillon” continues the tradition of presenting a grand event on a grand scale at Fredonia - almost 140 people are involved in this season’s production.
Students perform winning piece at Capital Region dance competition
“Full Blown,” a high-energy piece choreographed by Department of Theatre and Dance Assistant Professor Anthony Alterio and performed by nine Fredonia students, won first place in the So You Think You Can Choreograph competition held by Nacre Dance Group in Saratoga Springs.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble offers expanded Merrins Chamber Series event
Following a sold-out inaugural run in 2018, the Merrins Chamber Series returns in November for six performances.