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The Hart Gallery sign on Market Street, Brockport, N.Y (Photo/ Olivia Robinson)

The open mic of Brockport

Olivia Robinson, Staff Writer February 24, 2025
On Saturday, February 22, the Hart Gallery on Market Street in Brockport opened its doors to the public for its fourth open mic.  The open mic is an opportunity for anyone to volunteer and tell a story, read written work such as fiction or poetry, play music or do comedy...
Professor Samantha Merchant (bottom left) with the cast of “And the Four Last Things.”  (Photo Credit: Samantha Merchant)

All the world’s a play

Rachel Ekstrom, Staff Writer February 24, 2025
Theatre culture is rich and lush with tradition. A ghost light is often left on all night in the middle of the stage to ward off unwanted spirits, an actor will opt to refer to Macbeth as “The Scottish play” out of fear that it is bad luck, likewise it is said to be bad luck to say “good luck” on opening night. SUNY Brockport’s theatre department has developed traditions of its own, including the biennial production Festival of Ten...
Male performer in the SANKOFA performance (Photo Credit Christopher Lewis)

SANKOFA: The power of music and ance

Christopher Lewis, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

Throughout the year, Brockport has showcased many different forms of music and dance surrounding many different cultures. From April 25 to April 28, Brockport showcased the SANKOFA performance in the Hartwell...

Claudia Coonan as Catherine and Jason Keirsbilck as Hal sitting on the back porch set during dress rehearsals of Proof, Feb 21, 2024. (Photo Credit: Anna Brasted)

The ‘Proof’ is in the numbers 

Samantha Valentin, Staff Writer February 29, 2024
By Samantha Valentin / Staff Writer  SUNY Brockport’s theater department is hosting its first play of the spring semester, Proof...
Intimacy Coordinator Jill Rittinger (Photo Credit: Jill Rittinger)

Intimacy coordinator brings sensitive moments to life at SUNY Brockport  

Rachel Ekstrom, Contributor February 29, 2024
By Rachel Ekstrom / Contributor   Imagine kissing a stranger on stage in front of an audience of people. For many actors, this intimidating thought is another day at work...
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