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Performing Arts Department Announces Fall Events
The SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department has announced its fall semester season of theatre and music events at the Dowd Fine Arts Center.
Event Series Will Focus on Civility Theme
The “In/Civility” series starts Sunday, Sept. 18, with a dramatic reading.
‘Sylvia’ Coming to Lab Theatre Aug. 11 to 13
The A.J. Gurney comedy brings a couple and their 'outspoken' dog to life.
“Oedipus Back-to-Back” Features Drama, Comedy
The College's Performing Arts Department will present four performances from two wildly different pieces in “Oedipus Back-to-Back” at the Lab Theatre in Dowd Fine Arts Center.
Choral Union Will Perform ‘Carmina Burana’
SUNY Cortland’s Choral Union will perform Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, in the Dowd Fine Arts Theater.
SUNY to Confer Honorary Doctorates at Graduation
Two individuals — a champion athlete who pioneered adaptive canoeing and a musician who plays internationally acclaimed concerts on the toy piano — will receive honorary doctoral degrees at Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies.
Thomas Hischak Obtains Fulbright to Teach in Lithuania
Thomas Hischak, professor of performing arts who specializes in theatre, has received a Fulbright Foundation grant in the Senior Specialists Program in which American scholars are invited to teach and/or work with foreign universities for a limited period of time.
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ Comes to SUNY Cortland
The musical comedy spoof “The Drowsy Chaperone” will be performed March 25-27 and April 1-3 in the Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre at SUNY Cortland.
Cast Announced for Musical ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
The Performing Arts Department has announced the cast for its spring production of the musical comedy spoof “The Drowsy Chaperone,” which will be performed March 25 through April 3 in the Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre. Tickets go on sale at Jodi’s Hallmark & Trends, 11 Main St., Cortland, on March 1 and will be available at the door before each performance.
Faculty Recital Features Music of American Composers
The Performing Arts Department will present a faculty recital titled “Music of American Composers and Others” at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8.