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Boston University Stage Troupe members Sofia Lipsanopolous, Mai Nguyen, Seven Zhang, Jess Kaplan, Reese Hotten-Somers and Ethan Palmersheim (left to right) performing the song “The World According to Chris” from “Carrie: The Musical.” BU Stage Troupe performed “Carrie” from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. COURTESY OF KELLY BRODER

REVIEW: BU Stage Troupe’s ‘Carrie’ reveals the power of a revenge prank gone wrong

Kavitha Koshkarian November 7, 2024
What started out as a light-hearted teen drama slowly took a dark turn as the intersection of religion, shame and blame echoed throughout the choruses of “Carrie: The Musical.” Members of Stage Troupe, Boston University’s oldest extracurricular performing arts group, brought this haunting tale to life at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
Victor Frankenstein, played by Sam Wilkins, hovers over the body of The Creature, played by Artem Vazetdinov, in Boston University Stage Troupe’s production of “Frankenstein.” ERIN MOSIER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: ‘Frankenstein’ is a reanimation of literature on stage

Priyal Patel April 14, 2024
Boston University Stage Troupe electrified BU’s Student Theater with their performance of Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” this weekend, encompassing the original story. Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who cheats death by creating The Creature, who then lurks behind Frankenstein to understand why his creator made him.
Boston University On Broadway, an on-campus musical theater organization, hosted its “OB Online Showcase” on Saturday, which featured performances by 15 students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU On Broadway highlights campus talent in online showcase

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2020
Classical show tunes and modern Broadway hits soared through theater lovers' homes this weekend as Boston University students belted from their dorm rooms.
Alex Camarena, Nicole Silvera, Eli Saracino, Libby James and Andrea Roman perform in Stage Troupe’s production of “Noises Off.” COURTESY OF KENDALL GREGORY

Stage Troupe’s ‘Noises Off’ opens at Student Theater

Kaitlyn Riggio April 4, 2019
Boston University Stage Troupe opens their second production of the semester, “Noises Off” — where the audience gets to watch a play about a play that goes wrong — Thursday night.
Boston University's Stage Troupe hosts "God of Carnage" this weekend in the Student Theatre at Agganis Arena. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: “God of Carnage” dynamically depicts relationships, failed conflict resolutions

Kaya Williams February 24, 2017

Seeping with the vague familiarity of a suburban living room, the set of Boston University Stage Troupe’s “God of Carnage,” which premieres Thursday night at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena,...

Jordan DeFilippo, Zachary Prescott and Eli Saracino star in Boston University Stage Troupe’s production of “Stupid F%$king Bird.” PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Stage Troupe’s “Stupid F%&king Bird” is startlingly passionate

Kaya Williams November 3, 2016

“Stupid F%&king Bird” seems like a stereotypical collegiate production -- an artsy, small-scale work that seethes with a lack of originality and overplayed acting. The characters of the play,...

Isabella Walpole (COM ’15), Kyle Tague (COM ’16), Kyle Mitchell (CAS ’16) and Emily Prescott (CAS/SED ‘16) perform as Honey, Nick, George and Martha in Boston University Stage Troupe's production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Saturday night at the Agganis Student Theater. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: BU Stage Troupe brings passion, detail to “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Fred Schillinger November 7, 2014

From Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, the Boston University Stage Troupe put on a production of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” The show shares an intense interest with its titular modernist...

The cast of “Into the Woods” sings during their Saturday performance at the Tsai Performance Center at Boston University. PHOTO BY ALEX MASSET/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: BU Stage Troupe enchants with ‘Into the Woods’

Felipe Belfort Marques October 23, 2014

With a film adaptation of the original “Into the Woods” slated for release on Dec. 25, directors Brittany Jenkins and Joe McLaughlin and the very talented cast and crew of the Boston University Stage...

Combat, an annual 24-hour theater event involving Liquid Fun, BU On Broadway, Wandering Minds and BU Stage Troupe, took on a Halloween theme for this year's performances. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Annual 24-hour theater event Combat takes Halloween twist, provides bonding experience

Alix Jansma October 9, 2014

Boston University’s premiere performance groups are admired for the musicals, plays and improvisations they bring to life throughout the academic year. These performances usually require months of preparation,...

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