Syracuse’s professional theatre company in residence at Syracuse University since 1974.

WHO WE ARE

Syracuse Stage is Central New York’s premier professional theatre. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 300 plays in 48 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays and bold interpretations of classics and musicals featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves over 30,000 students from 24 counties.

Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country. America’s leading actors, directors and designers work and/or have worked at Stage including: Tony Award-winners Jason Alexander, Lillias White, Chuck Cooper and Elizabeth Franz, Emmy recipients Jean Stapleton, Sam Waterston, John Cullum, James Whitmore, and Ben Gazzara. These visiting artists are supported by a staff of artisans, technicians, educators and administrators who are responsible for all facets of the theatre from building sets, props and costumes to marketing, development and box office. A solid core of subscribers and supporters helps keep Syracuse Stage a vibrant artistic presence in Central New York. Year after year their support and patronage contribute to the success of the theatre. Additional support from government, foundations, corporations and Syracuse University helps to ensure the continued role of Syracuse Stage as a valued cultural resource for the community.

Syracuse Stage
Anti-Racism Action Plan

Syracuse Stage stands firmly against racism and discrimination.
We pledge to stand with under-represented and oppressed communities and to advance anti-racism in all aspects of our work, including the outward facing, public dimension of our creative endeavors and the less visible internal practices of the organization. Read the full Anti-Racism Action Plan

 

Our Mission

Syracuse Stage tells stories that engage, entertain, and inspire us to see life beyond our own experience.

Our Vision

Reimagining what’s possible for regional theatre–through active inclusion, innovative outreach, and bold productions–Syracuse Stage shapes the cultural and social vitality of Central New York, enriches the Syracuse University student experience, and fosters change in ourselves, our communities, and our world.

Our Core Values

PEOPLE
Actively including diverse individuals, communities, ideas and perspectives.

PASSION
Commitment to integrity, excellence and enthusiasm in our work.

CURIOSITY
Fostering an innovative and adaptive environment that elicits wonder.

HISTORY

Book cover for our 40th anniversary. A grid of photos from past productions.

LEARN more about stage with our 40th anniversary book.

 
 

Strategic Plan

production photo from Curious Incident of the dog in the Nighttime. Actor Mickey Rowe is upside down on a chair with his legs extended. He wears a plaid flannel shirt with blue jeans and red sneakers. projected images of stars

SYRACUSE STAGE’S Strategic Plan 2018

Over a 10-month period, Syracuse Stage worked with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to develop a strategic plan to best position the theatre to succeed in the coming years.

LEADERSHIP

Robert M. Hupp
Artistic Director

Jill A. Anderson
Managing Director

Melissa smiles closed mouth looking at the camera. She has dark long curly hair and dark eyes. She wears a pink tank top.

Melissa Crespo
Associate Artistic Director

Kyle Bass sits in a crisp white collared shirt and looks into the camera. He has dark eyes.

Kyle Bass
Resident Playwright

SYRACUSE STAGE STAFF

 

Administrative

  • 315-443-9856

    mlmccurd@syr.edu

  • 315-443-9845

    mkennett@syr.edu

  • 315-443-9842

    jgelliso@syr.edu

  • 315-443-4008

    jcrakus@syr.edu

Audience Services

  • 315-443-3219

    kstrodel@syr.edu

  • Pat Condello
    Ella Lafontant
    Adam Secor
    Donna Stuccio

  • Michelle Cannizzo
    Meg Pusey

  • Brenda Brown
    Sue Freeman

  • Jacob G. Ellison
    Michael McCurdy

  • Kate Laissle
    Talia Gabriel-Shenandoah
    Ahmanee Simmons
    Joseph Whelan

Development

Community Engagement + Education

Information Technology

  • 315-443-9833

    gjwheele@syr.edu

Production

  • 315-443-9861

    dgbuschm@syr.edu

  • 315-443-5262

    brcrotty@syr.edu

  • 315-443-8869

    sford08@syr.edu

Properties

Scenic Artistry

Stage Management

  • 315-443-3109

    splymess@syr.edu

  • 315-443-3109

    Erin.Brett@gmail.com

  • 315-443-3109

Artistic

Box Office & Patron Services

Costumes

  • 315-443-9849

    gdarrow@syr.edu

  • 315-443-3206

  • 315-443-3206

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  • 315-443-3206

Electrics

Marketing

  • 315-443-2636

    jlpenalv@syr.edu

  • 315-443-9844

    trwhite@syr.edu

  • mjnerber@syr.edu

  • 315-443-1133

    jbhudak@syr.edu

  • 315-443-9844

    tashenan@syr.edu

Scenery

Sound

The Syracuse Stage Board of Trustees

The role of the Board of Trustees of Syracuse Stage is to guide and support the the­atre management in carrying out its mission to tell stories that engage, entertain, and inspire us to see life beyond our own experience. Trustees are selected based on their interest in the arts and specific skills they can bring to the Board. We are grate­ful to them for their caring and commitment to provide the highest quality theatre to the Central New York community.

Member list 2023-2024