theater Archives – The Statesman

The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

Amaya McDonaldArts Movies Music TheaterSeptember 5, 2021

After months of virtual performances and viewings, the Staller Center is now opening its doors to patrons. When the venue initially closed in 2020, Staller Center staff worked quickly to ensure that patrons would still be able to enjoy the arts.

The Staller Center for the Arts closes their doors through May 15

Melissa AzofeifaArts TheaterMarch 23, 2020March 23, 2020

COVID-19 is disrupting life as we know it and Inkles wanted people to know that The Staller Center for the Arts is committed to doing their part for the common goal, which is keeping everyone safe and healthy.

USG offering discounted Broadway trips for students during spring semester

Lajiere BlakeArts TheaterFebruary 2, 2020February 2, 2020

During winter break the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced a flurry of surprises for returning Stony Brook students, including discounted trips to see hit Broadway plays. With a fee of $50 students get to see shows like the critically acclaimed “Lion King” during the Spring semester.

It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn’t slow down

Alexander BakirdanArtsSeptember 10, 2019September 10, 2019

“It: Chapter 2” doesn’t pull any punches from the very beginning as the movie sets the tone quickly for what is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Now I feel I can’t discuss this movie properly without spoiling it a bit, so consider this a warning, there will be massive spoilers ahead.

Theatre Three revamps 35th annual “A Christmas Carol” after September flood

Anna CorreaArtsNovember 25, 2018November 25, 2018

“A Christmas Carol” is a holiday tradition for the theater — the show, considered by locals as a Port Jefferson tradition, sells the most tickets and helps keep the theater going financially.

Celebrities make comedic impressions at Staller Center

Arielle CheshireArtsOctober 30, 2018October 30, 2018

The comedy stage show “Celebrity Autobiography” was a smash hit.

Behind the Curtain: Performing with depression and anxiety

Rachel ParkerArts Top StoryOctober 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Theater performance is a work-intensive art that can leave the actor feeling vulnerable.

Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical, “In the Heights,” fails to live up to his reputation

Kraig KleinArtsMarch 29, 2018

I attended the John W. Engeman Theater’s revival of “In the Heights,” but left the theater incredibly confused as to how the musical could have possibly won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical.

ONCE: A simple, yet deeply entertaining, musical

Kraig KleinArtsFebruary 26, 2018

“ONCE,” currently performing at the John W. Engeman Theater of Northport, is a revival of the 2011 stage adaptation of the 2006 film of the same name. The show originated off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop before moving to Bernard B. Jacob Theater.

Port Jefferson’s Theatre Three offers students a creative outlet in wake of program cut

John SnyderArtsAugust 16, 2017

For any students searching for a creative environment and wishing to gain theatrical experience, Theatre Three is an outlet.