In addition to faculty and guest-directed projects, the department is committed to presenting productions created by students who conceive, write, propose for production, stage manage and direct their work.
Theatre Department Student Productions
Throughout the academic year, Suffolk University's Theatre students are involved in various productions in many different capacities.
- Main-Stage Productions
Each year, two main-stage productions are held in the Modern Theatre, where a faculty or guest artist directs a classic, contemporary or new play. - Fall & Spring Showcases
Held twice a year, the Showcases are opportunities to present student directed, written and designed one-act plays. - The Spotlight Series
The Spotlight Series enables students to devise and experiment with innovative new work. - The April Production
The department features a one act or full length production in the Sullivan Studio Theatre in April. These shows are typically initiated by students and occasionally by faculty.
Additional Opportunities for Student Involvement
Every year the department generates special projects that offer additional opportunities for Suffolk students to get involved.
- PlayDay
Readings of new student-written plays. - Musical Theatre in the Modern
Performances of songs by dynamic living composers rotate with staged readings of Broadway's most distinguished classic musicals. - Juvenilia
Founding Artistic Director Wesley Savick leads students, alumni and guest professional artists in developing original, urgent and timely new work. In 2019, the Theatre Department collaborated with the National Theatre of Allston to present Ubu Roar, a new adaptation of the play that launched the Modernist movement in western theatre over 120 years ago. - Professional Productions
The Theatre Department collaborates with guest resident companies in the Modern. In 2019, the department partnered with The Puppet Showplace Theater and Sandglass Theatre to present Babylon: Journeys of Refugees about the experiences of people fleeing from their home countries to America.
Our 2021-2022 Production Season
Auditions and Call-Backs for Fall Productions – Open to All
September 13th to 16th
Fall Showcase – a festival of student-written and directed one-act plays
November 18-21, Sullivan Studio Theatre, Sawyer Building, 11th Floor
Free
- "Red Light, Green Light" – Written by Olivia McDonnell & directed by Emma Hudd
Within the confines of her bedroom walls, a young girl, named Lizzie grows up patiently awaiting for the “green light” to finally start her life. - "Stella" – Written & directed by Amia Rodriguez Josoy
Will Flynn is grieving, having recently lost the girl of his dreams. But what happens when the process of grief is interrupted by guilt? - "The Thin Places" – Written & directed by Allison Hanna
When curious siblings venture into the shadows of The Twilight Zone one of them finds that when you peer into the abyss, it peers back at you.
Fall Mainstage
- "Cymbeline" – by William Shakespeare.
A tragic comic spectacle of seduction, deception, and betrayal in five acts. Held in the open air.
Directed by Laura Shink and visiting artist Kristi Artinian.
October 21-24
Downtown Crossing: The Steps at Franklin & Washington Street
Fall Spotlight Performances – new student work in development
5pm, Sullivan Studio Theatre, Sawyer Building, 11th Floor
- "Dawn of Blackfish" – Written & directed by Erin Field, October 8
Based on real life events. The play follows a young girl growing up during the high and ultimate downfall of SeaWorld Entertainment and its killer whale program. - "Put To Rest" – Written & directed by Lily Ayotte, November 5
A story revolving around the mysterious death of Alice, and how, with help from an interesting pair, she is able to find peace. - "Deer Sanctuary" – Written & directed by Madlynn Bard, December 10
A timeless story of love, life, and healing tying four characters together during a time of self discovery and change.
Auditions and Call Backs for Spring Productions – Open to All
November 29th to December 3rd
Spring Showcase – a festival of student-written and directed one-act plays
February 10-13
Sullivan Studio Theatre, Sawyer Building, 11th Floor
Free
- "Where it Starts, It Ends" – Written & directed by Vincent Douglass
A show about love and loss and the process of moving forward without leaving what’s really important behind. - "Remission" – Written & directed by Mason Lafferty
Two friends reconnect after a terminal diagnosis. - "No Day But Today" – Written by Casey Williamson & directed by Allison Hanna
A young boy named Christopher who’s mother died at childbirth dealing with the social and mental repercussions of this as he experiences life at its best and worst after meeting a new friend. A spinoff of "Perks of Being a Wallflower".
Spring Spotlight Performances – new student work in development
Sullivan Studio Theatre, Sawyer Building, 11th Floor
Free
- "Suffolk Night Live" – Written & directed by Paige D'Ambrosio, February 18
Suffolk Night Live is about to be the best evening of your semester with a live musical guest, sketch comedy, and more. We’ll see you live and in audience in the heart of Boston - Welcome To S! N! L! - "Eurydice" – Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Zoë Myers, March 25
In the struggle for love in life and death, is blood thicker than water? - "Trauma" – Written and directed by Justin Lahue & Eve Flederman, April Date TBD
An experience exploring the connections between our senses and memories while following a young girl's journey as she learns to cope with PTSD.
Spring Mainstage
- A play by Len Jenkin. Directed by Wesley Savick.
- April 7th to 10th
Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street
A Stages Reading of A Classic Musical – Directed by Marilyn Plotkins,
Musical direction by Scott Nicholas, May Date TBD
Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street
"The People of The Peoples Temple" Written and directed Collin Smith.
April Dates TBD.
Sullivan Studio Theatre, Sawyer Building, 11th Floor
Free