The Department of Theatre and Dance cultivates an innovative, experiential and multidisciplinary education within an inclusive community which prepares students for leadership and service in the arts.
Fall 2022
Night of the Living Dead
Based on the classic film by George Romero and John Russo this play brings zombies to the Performing Arts Center for the first time! See what happens when seven people are trapped in an isolated farmhouse surrounded by flesh eating ghouls!
- October 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m.
- October 29 at midnight
- October 30 at 2 p.m.
Location: Black Box Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for students with ID, and 64+.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://cpspotsdam.org/purchase/ or at the box office (Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or one hour prior to the performance.
Author: Lori Allen Ohm
Amélie
In collaboration with the Crane Opera Ensemble
- November 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m.
- November 13 at 3 p.m.
Location: Snell Theater
Cost: $15 general admission, $10 for students with ID, and 64+.
Student Choreographer Concert
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the upcoming 2022 Student Choreographers Concert. The concert is a showcase of 6 choreographic works by student choreographers, who have been creating and rehearsing their pieces throughout the fall semester.
While learning all the elements that go into presenting concert dance, from choreography to lighting and costume design, the SUNY Potsdam students have also learned such applied fundamentals as leadership, time management and the collaborative process.
- December 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m.
- December 4 at 2 p.m.
Location: Dance Theatre in the Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free admission. Tickets may be obtained prior to the performance.
Plays Across the Walls
- December 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Black Box Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free admission. Tickets may be obtained prior to the performance.
Staged reading of new 10-minute plays.
Spring 2023
Paul Taylor Dance Company
The Department of Theatre and Dance, in collaboration with CPS, brings one of America’s premier dance companies to the north country.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://cpspotsdam.org/purchase/ or at the box office (Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or one hour prior to the performance.
- March 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Proscenium Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Almost, Maine
- March 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m.
- March 26 at 2 p.m.
Location: Black Box Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Tickets may be purchased online at https://cpspotsdam.org/purchase/ or at the box office (Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or one hour prior to the performance.
You and me and the space between
The island is sinking. The adults are useless. Time for the kids to save the day.
Australia’s most accomplished children’s playwright, Finegan Kruckemeyer, delivers a tale of courage and invention that is brought to life in unexpected ways. Directed by Rivka Eckert, the production explores the plight of environmental refugees through the eyes of a child by using creative storytelling, original music composition by Gregory Wanamaker, movement and choreography by Cynthia DuFault, projections and live drawing.
Appropriate for all ages.
- April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
- April 21 at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for schools (contact CPS for tickets if you want to bring your school)
- April 22 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- April 23 at 2 p.m.
Location: Proscenium Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Tickets may be purchased online at https://cpspotsdam.org/purchase/ or at the box office (Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or one hour prior to the performance
Senior Choreographer’s Concert
The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the 2023 Senior Choreographers Concert. This concert is the culminating project for our senior choreographers.
- May 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m.
- May 7 at 2 p.m.
Location: Proscenium Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free admission. Tickets may be obtained prior to the performance.
AAK Middle School Drama Club Annual Performance
The result of a full year’s work by students in the AAK Middle School Drama Club this production is performed, designed, and run by young people grades 5-8.
- May 10, 6 p.m.
Location: Proscenium Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free admission. Tickets may be obtained prior to the performance.