Syracuse (On)Stage

Bob Hupp directs Les Misérables in his final year as the Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage

In conjunction with Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of “Come From Away,” Syracuse restaurant owners Dan and Theresa Seely reminisce about the time they gave thanks to the entire town of Gander, Newfoundland, for the support they gave to stranded passengers on 9/11.

Melissa Crespo talks with Jacqui Herter, who spent 29 years at Syracuse Stage as the Lead Audio Engineer and Resident Sound Designer.

For more than a decade, the Young Adult Council (YAC) at Syracuse Stage has given high school students from across Central New York an inside look at the magic of professional theatre. Join Syracuse Stage Director of Education Kate Laissle for a conversation with YAC alum Sofia Benderski and 2026 graduate Zoie Markowski as they reflect on their experiences in the program, the friendships and opportunities it created, and why access to the arts beyond the classroom matters for young people.

Brendan Malafronte and Andrea “Dott” Dotto talk about sharing the role of Olaf in Syracuse Stage’s current production of “Frozen,” and their recent relocation to Central New York.

For more than 25 years, the Ginny Parker Young Playwrights Festival has given Central New York students the chance to see their ideas leap from the page to the stage. In this episode, longtime Christian Brothers Academy teacher Todd Benware, Syracuse University Department of Drama and YPF alumna Catie Kobland, and recent finalist and Jamesville-DeWitt student Udochukwu Okereke share stories about creativity, collaboration, and the excitement of bringing student voices to life through theater. Together, they explore how the festival inspires young writers to tell bold stories, see the world through new perspectives, and discover the power of their own voices.

Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo sits down with Eleonor Holdridge about her first year as chair at the Department of Drama at Syracuse University

Timothy Douglas speaks with Kyle Bass about his upcoming production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone and his longtime history with August Wilson.

Joe Stray, founder and owner or Prime Time Boxing talks with Joann Yarrow about his journey through boxing and its similarity with the play "Relentless" presented at Syracuse Stage

Professor of Arts Education James Haywood Rolling Jr. and Syracuse City School District Arts Coordinator Rory Edwards join Director of Education Kate Laissle for a conversation about the vital role diverse arts experiences play in the lives of young people.