At Buffalo State Theater
We meet you where you are and customize your curriculum to foster and develop your artistry. We set high standards within an academic environment of compassion while providing opportunities in our vibrant television, film and theater community of WNY. Hands on is what we do. The only thing that will limit your possibilities is you. We encourage you to apply today and experience for yourself what is possible.
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2024-2025 Productions
Antigone
November 7 - 10, 2024
by Jean Anouilh
Directed by Jennifer Toohey
Co-sponsored by Casting Hall Productions
Ride the Cyclone
March 12 - 16, 2025
By Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
Directed by Sabrina Kahwaty
Co-sponsored by Casting Hall Productions
Thursday Play Reading Series
Join us as we present FREE play readings and discussions. Enjoy plays selected from our student surveys or submitted by faculty and local directors. All performances will take place in the Flexible Theatre (SAVA 205), from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Schedule:
September 12th
October 22nd
November 14th
December 5th
Theater News
February 20, 2024 - Theater Department premiers new play by local playwright Donna Hoke.
For the first time in Buffalo State’s history the national anthem was performed in American Sign Language (ASL) for the Homecoming game! Organized by Melissa VanOsch, professor of dance.
Buffalo State Mentorship Project with Local Theater Professionals Provides Benefits to Both Parties
Calamus Project Launches Films, Website, and Live Performance of Love Poems by Walt Whitman
Fire Brings Years of Expertise, Creativity to Buffalo State’s Costume Shop
Ansari, Alumna, Students Invited to Participate in 'Black Roots Summer'