The Statesman

Three artsy events: weekend edition

Chelsea Katz • April 30, 2014

This weekend: International Harry Potter Day, a variety show and May the Fourth Be With You

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Theatre arts students modernize Greek tragedy Antigone

Will Welch • April 7, 2014

The story of Antigone, a tragedy written by Sophocles in 441 BC, is as relevant to students today as it was to Greeks 2,455 years ago, according to Jeanette Yew, director of the Department of Theater Arts’ upcoming production “The Antigone Project.”

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Staller Center explores music from around the world

Francesca Campione • February 26, 2014

Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. as the lights dimmed at the Staller Center for the Arts, the University Orchestra’s conductor Susan Deaver led the group in the Music From Around the World performance that would soon captivate their audience.

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Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia shakes at Staller

Kevin Urgiles • February 24, 2014

The Staller Center for the Arts hosted an event on Saturday which featured the Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia. After performing in more than 60 countries around the world, the group of professional dancers had its first performance on the Stony Brook University campus, which appeared to be a highly anticipated one as crowds of enthusiasts began filling up the main stage audience seating long before the actual performance began.

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Rainn Wilson brings SoulPancake to SBU

Jon Winkler • February 5, 2014

It is understandable whenever someone sees a famous person nearby and wants a photo. It is also understandable that the famous person may not want to take photos when he is doing something away from a camera. However, it is pretty surprising when that famous person actually poses for fans to take pictures the second he comes out. That is exactly what Rainn Wilson did last night at the Staller Center before he presented the history of his wildly successful media company, SoulPancake.

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The presidency of Anna Lubitz

Sarah Elsesser • November 19, 2013

Anna Lubitz is well known on campus. She is President of the Pre-Veterinary Society. She ran for Homecoming queen last year. She was a member of The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching band and sang the National Anthem at sporting events. Her mother works in President Stanley’s office.

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“The Boy With No Name” gets a standing ovation

Steven Rosa • November 13, 2013

Pocket Theater put on a rousing show this past weekend. "The Boy with No Name" by Ev Miller, a dramatic play set in the 1950s, was performed at the Staller Center of the Arts and received a standing ovation from the crowd.

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Renowned violinist Midori returns to Stony Brook

Brandon Benarba • November 11, 2013

The Staller Center for the Arts saw the return of the renowned violinist, Midori, this weekend for a Master class followed by a concert this past Sunday. Midori began studying the violin with her mother at an early age. She was invited to her first musical debut at the age of 11 at the New York Philharmonic’s traditional New Year’s Eve concert, which pushed her to beginning her career in music.

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Staller Center celebrates Halloween with The Addams Family

Eileen Quaranto • October 28, 2013

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this fall season, Staller Center for the Arts featured a seasonally festive, spooky and whimsical performance of the Broadway musical comedy The Addams Family this past Sunday evening. The Staller Center was fortunate enough to house the production on its tour of North America just in time for the week of Halloween.

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Campus Spotlight: Alan Inkles’ passion for the arts brings Staller to 25th season

Elizabeth Morgan • September 30, 2013

Stony Brook’s Staller Center for the Arts is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing quality arts and entertainment for both the University and the surrounding Long Island community. Alan Inkles, the Director of the Staller Center, is the man who has made it all possible. Some of the artists to look forward to this season are Bill Cosby, Audra McDonald, Wynton Marsalis, The Salzburg Marionette Company and more.

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Police blotter for the week of December 3, 2012

Ashleigh Sherow • December 6, 2012

Theft at Staller Tools were reported stolen from an employee at the Staller Center on Monday, Nov. 19. The theft is believed to have occurred over the weekend. The case is still open. Harassment A...

Staller offers programs for students on a budget

Dipti Kumar • September 10, 2012

Campus life is a lot like a marriage. The honeymoon phase, or first week of school is the best; activities, new friends, minimal class work and maximum socializing abound. It is easy to ramble on about...