NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents a New Play Reading Series that premieres two original works, "Blackdamp" and "Desire" on Nov. 4 – 6, in Parker Theatre. The plays are written by Bradley Diuguid, who graduated from New Paltz…
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Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” to be performed at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Department of Theatre Arts kicks off its 2011-2012 Mainstage Season with Anton Chekov’s humorous play, "Three Sisters." "Three Sisters" will be performed Oct. 13 – 23 at 8 p.m. in Parker Theatre located on the college campus. The play…
Read morePianoSummer at New Paltz announces winner of the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition
NEW PALTZ –Vladimir Feltsman, artistic director of PianoSummer Festival/Institute at the State University of New York at New Paltz, is pleased to announce that Baron Fenwick of North Carolina is the winner of the 2011 Jacob Flier International Piano Competition. Second and third place winners are YuYoung Park, 21, of…
Read moreFive SUNY New Paltz faculty and alumni share $35,000 in prestigious New York Foundation for the Arts awards
NEW PALTZ–Five faculty and alumni from the State University of New York at New Paltz Art Department in the School of Fine & Performing Arts have secured prestigious and highly competitive Artist Fellowships (unrestricted cash grants of $7,000 each) from the latest cycle of the New York Foundation for the Arts…
Read moreAcclaimed pianists Roberto Plano and Jon Nakamatsu to perform at New Paltz Festival
NEW PALTZ –Two highly-praised pianists, Roberto Plano and Jon Nakamatsu will perform during this year’s PianoSummer at New Paltz Festival. Plano’s concert, featuring the music of Beethoven and Liszt, will take place on Saturday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m. in McKenna Theatre located on the campus of the State University of…
Read moreDistinguished Pianists play at New Paltz’s PianoSummer for its 16th year
NEW PALTZ– PianoSummer at New Paltz Institute/Festival is the pinnacle of the summer arts season in the Hudson Valley. Under the direction of internationally renowned pianist Vladimir Feltsman, the Institute/Festival begins its 16th season on July 9 with concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures and a piano competition. Concerts and events take…
Read moreTOMMY: The Who’s electrifying rock opera comes to New Paltz
NEW PALTZ –Peter Townshend’s Tommy, a tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph will be performed April 28 – May 8 on the McKenna stage located on the campus of the State University of New York at New Paltz. Jack Wade directs the musical, with Stephen Kitsakos as…
Read moreThe Pinball Wizard
The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to present its production of The Who’s “Tommy” running from April 28 to May 8 at the McKenna Theater. This rock opera written by Pete Townsend and Des McAnuff will electrify audiences with The Who’s groundbreaking music and its captivating…
Read moreNew Play Festival to be staged at New Paltz
Festival continues Theatre Department’s commitment to developing new works for the stage; eleven plays chosen from over 70 entrants NEW PALTZ – The Department of Theatre Arts will present a New Play Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 8, 9 and 10th in Parker Theatre on the State University of New…
Read moreYale Strom to perform “IN THE MEMORY OF…” with the Carei String Quartet at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Klezmer violinist and ethnographer, Yale Strom, will perform his newest Jewish piece, IN THE MEMORY OF… with the Carei String Quartet on April 5 at 8:00 p.m. in McKenna Theatre located on the campus of the State University of New York at New Paltz. There will be a…
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