Casting Hall

Casting Hall Productions

As Buffalo State's student operated and funded theater production company and co-producer for the Theater Department’s season, Casting Hall Productions provides students with the opportunity for practical experience in all aspects of theater production, including publicity, costume and set construction, technical staffing, production management and budget management.

 

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2023-24 Productions

On the Verge

November 2 - 11, 2023            

by Eric Overmyer

Directed by Bella Poynton

                

 

Little Shop of Horrors

April 18 - 27, 2024

  •      Book by Howard Ashman
  •      Music by Alan Menken
  •      Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

Musical direction by Kathleen Dunne; Directed and choreographed by Bobby Cooke; Assistant Directed by Jake Grear

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Come to a Meeting

All Buffalo State students are welcome! General membership meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, during Bengal Pause (12:15 - 1:30 p.m).

All meetings are held in the Flexible Theatre, Savage Theater and Communication Building.

Sept 5, 2023                         Feb 6, 2024    

Oct 3, 2023                           Mar 5, 2024

Nov 7, 2023                          Apr 2, 2024

Dec 7, 2023                          May 7, 2024

Casting Hall Executive Board

Zoe Gonez

Zoe Goñez, President

Zoe (she/her) is currently a senior theater major and a television and film arts minor at Buffalo State University. She is an actor, stage manager, and soon to be assistant director on this fall's production of On The Verge. Other productions she’s been involved in include Medea (Medea), Pippin (Assistant Stage Manager), The Wizard of Oz (Stage Manager), and Othello (Bianca). Zoe is looking forward to this upcoming season of shows and working alongside her friends before she graduates. 

Gianna Cotto, Vice President

Emily Cannon, Treasurer

Manuel Mejia, Vice Treasurer

Neshiah

Neshiah Alston, Secretary

Neshiah Alston is a sophomore with a major in journalism and minor in theater. She is from Buffalo, NY, where she has been performing all her life, getting her start as a child in her grandmother's plays. Her most recent performance was in the spring 2023 play Medea at Buffalo State. She played the Second Woman of Corinth. Neshiah is the secretary of Casting Hall, and is so thrilled to be on this amazing executive board. Casting Hall has been such a support system throughout her first year of college and has helped guide her through many challenges. Her goals include helping introduce newcomers to Casting Hall and bringing new, creative ideas to increase student interest in Casting Hall across campus. 

Stepheney

Stepheney Warnstadt, Audience Services Manager

Stepheney Warnstadt (she/they) is a sophomore with a major in anthropology and a minor in theater. They are from Albany, NY and have been performing since the 5th grade; theater has always been a large part of her life and identity. Stepheney is the audience services manager of Casting Hall, she hopes to learn new things, build new connections, and is looking forward to being involved in this community. 

Armando Giangreco-Marotta

Armando Giangreco-Marotta, Marketing Manager

Armando is a junior in the arts and letters major focusing on media productions and theater. All of his theater work is done behind the scenes. He was recently the light board operator for Buffalo State's Production of Pippin. Armando can also be seen at Lancaster Opera House running the light board for their shows. This past summer he helped out on the set construction for Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Armando is also a member of 91.3FM WBNY radio station. 

PR Manager

Jaden Browne

Jaden Browne, Organization Representative

Jaden Browne is a junior theater major who is graduating a year early. She has been doing musical theater since the 9th grade and theater since her sophomore year of college. Her latest performance was Buffalo State's production of Medea. She played the role of the Third Woman of Corinth. Her newest project is working on Buffalo State's production of On The Verge as one of the leading characters, Alex. Jaden is the organization representative for Casting Hall and is so thrilled to be a part of this community and help those who need it.

Funding for Casting Hall

Casting Hall Productions is funded by USG through the mandatory student activity fee.

Past Productions

Pippin

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson.
Directed by Lissette DeJesus. Musical Direction by Kathleen Dunne. Choreography by Bobby Cooke.

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Medea

by Robinson Jeffers freely adapted from Euripides. Directed by Victoria Pérez.

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Heathers the Musical

Book, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy. Directed by Jennifer Toohey

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The Tragedy of Macbeth

by William Shakespeare. Directed by Jonathan Seinen.

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Mother C
by Ansley Valentine. Suggested by the play "Mother Courage and her Children" by Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Jonathan Seinen


Othello
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jennifer Toohey
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Directed and Choreographed by Carlos Jones; Associate Director- Lee Becker; Associate Choreographer- Robin Barker
Made possible by funding from Andy Anselmo.
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Intimate Apparel
Written by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Lara D. Haberberger
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The Space Between
By THA 470 Theater Ensemble class
Directed by Julieana Guash and Lily Jones; Co-produced by the Anne Frank Project

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The Color Purple
Book by Marsha Norman, Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Directed by Jennifer Toohey
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The Wolves
By Sarah DeLappe
Directed by Lorna C. Hill
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Blood at the Root
by Dominique Morrisseau
Directed by Aaron Moss
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Deranged Durang One Acts
by Christopher Durang
Directed by Shaun McLaughlin
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Cabaret
by Joe Masteroff; Music by John Kander & Fred Ebb
Directed by Jennifer Toohey
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Working
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Night of the Iguana
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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The Brothers Size
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Ladies' Man
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Footloose
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Romeo and Juliet
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The Mousetrap
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Hedda Gabler
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Noises Off
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The Doctor in Spite of Himself
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Julius Caesar
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Stepmother
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Dames At Sea
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Doubt, a Parable
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