Theater

Shakespeare in Buffalo Local celebrations of Shakespeare’s 400th year

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

MARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer In the center of the first floor of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library sits the unassuming Rare Book Room. The city owns an impressive number of rare books, kept in the archives of the Grosvenor Room and available by request. The Rare......

Life & Arts

Everything is peachy keen ‘James and the Giant Peach’ to come to Bartlett Theatre

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016

April 22, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor This year the Department of Theatre and Dance will be putting on a particularly interesting show. It will be whimsical, humorous and enjoyable for all ages. The show is “James and the Giant Peach,” which many know as the book written by Roald Dahl.......

Opinion

FTDO Kevin

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016August 15, 2019

April 22, 2016August 15, 2019

Being adopted has always been something that I love talking to people about. Having an adopted family is awesome! Having a biological family is awesome, too! As a child, I always wondered who my real parents were. I wondered if I had any brothers or sisters. When I was......

Life & Arts

The many scenes of love SOTA presents Opera Scenes

Contributor to The LeaderApril 17, 2016

April 17, 2016

EMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader It was a cold April Sunday, but things were heating up at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House as the Fredonia Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) presented Opera Scenes. This annual Fredonia event showcased students with immense talent and devotion to passion in a......

Life & Arts

Keeping dancers — and the audience — on their toes Fredonia Dance Ensemble puts on show seven months in the making

Contributor to The LeaderApril 17, 2016

April 17, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb editor The lights dimmed and soft, whimsical music filled the Marvel Theatre on the night of April 8. The audience members were immediately engrossed in the performance before them, although they had no idea what was in store. Fredonia Dance Ensemble had been preparing for......

News

‘My foundation, my rock: EDP’ Many honored at Education Development Program Awards

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

CAMRY DEAN Special to The Leader Dozens of students were honored on March 15 at the 34th annual Educational Development Program (EDP) awards ceremony. The program, which has been on SUNY campuses since the early 1960s, provides motivation, support and financial assistance to students who have the......

News

Hardwork pays off Four seniors receive the Chancellor’s Award

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer Although it may seem like putting in the maximum effort in school sometimes goes unnoticed, students do receive recognition for their hard work. On Feb. 22, the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipients were announced. Fifteen Fredonia seniors were nominated but only four seniors......

Life & Arts

‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016August 15, 2019

April 1, 2016August 15, 2019

LERON WELLINGTON Special to the Leader While opera may not be for everyone, a whole new dynamic is added when it’s being performed by Fredonia students. The Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) will be performing its annual Opera Scenes, which will feature three operas that range in style......

Life & Arts

The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016

April 1, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor With pieces varying from classical ballet to comical theater, this year’s Fredonia Dance Ensemble (FDE) is sure to be a show featuring beautiful and unique performances. The show will take place on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2......

Life & Arts

Life is a cabaret Vocal Point takes the Tim Hortons stage

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 21, 2016September 1, 2019

March 21, 2016September 1, 2019

CLAIRE O’REILLY Special to The Leader As many shuffled in and out of Tim Hortons on Tuesday night, students dressed in all black get-ups got ready to take the stage. The café buzzed with conversation and nervous-excited energy. It was time for Vocal Point’s annual Cabaret. “It’s actually......

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Shakespeare in Buffalo Local celebrations of Shakespeare’s 400th year

Everything is peachy keen ‘James and the Giant Peach’ to come to Bartlett Theatre

FTDO Kevin

The many scenes of love SOTA presents Opera Scenes

Keeping dancers — and the audience — on their toes Fredonia Dance Ensemble puts on show seven months in the making

‘My foundation, my rock: EDP’ Many honored at Education Development Program Awards

Hardwork pays off Four seniors receive the Chancellor’s Award

‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

Life is a cabaret Vocal Point takes the Tim Hortons stage