Blackfriars
![logo of the student organization of Black Friars](/theatre/sites/theatre/files/styles/4x3_medium/public/2022-11/blackfriarslogo_1.png?h=cfc6fe15&itok=CgS8qHOF)
In the Spring of 1948 Oswego's rather loosely organized and defined Dramatics Club became Blackfriars. The name was adopted at the suggestion of Dr. Erwin Palmer, then technical director & co-advisor to the group with Dr. Rupert Stroud.
Blackfriars ConstitutionEmail Blackfriars
Blackfriars' Mission:
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide opportunities for the college community to experience all aspects of theatre and to cultivate a general interest in theatre.
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2024-25 Executive Council
- President: Ian Katz
- Vice President: Liza Mann
- Treasurer: Joey Cambareri
- Secretary: Max Collins
- Parliamentarian: Roni Smith
- Faculty Advisor: Judy Wyman Collette
The duties of all the elected officers are described in Article V, "Elected and Appointed Officers and Their Duties," Sections 1 - 6 of the Blackfriars constitution.
Blackfriars Events
Blackfriars is responsible for a number of events and activities throughout the year, such as:
24 Hour Play Festival
From 8pm on Friday until 8pm on Saturday a series of 10-minute plays are written, cast, rehearsed, and performed! It's a crazy tiring coffee-fueled adventure in the theatrical arts!
![Students performing with scripts in hand](/theatre/sites/theatre/files/styles/max_width_2000px_/public/2023-03/IMG_5086.jpg?itok=0GLVPJpr)
Holiday Cabaret
A classic holiday tradition filled with songs, skits, games, cookie baking contests, and more!
![Two singers performing in front of holiday decortations](/theatre/sites/theatre/files/styles/max_width_2000px_/public/2023-03/IMG_4779.jpg?itok=364VVB90)
Blackfriars' Picnic
An end of the year event to celebrate all of the hard work we’ve done throughout the year! Filled with games, food, and fun!
![Students outside sitting on the grass](/theatre/sites/theatre/files/styles/max_width_2000px_/public/2023-07/IMG_5584.jpeg?itok=9rCD5_M1)
Workshops
Blackfriars' is dedicated to creating educational opportunities for all students interested in theatre.
Here are some recent workshops:
- Theatre Professionalism
- Stage Combat (Hand, Single-sword, Broadsword)
- The Actor’s Voice, Film and Television Auditions, and more with Oswego Theatre Alumni Steve Mazzoccone ‘06 and Megan McGarvey ‘07
![people from theatre workshops sitting in the dressing room, trying on makeup](/theatre/sites/theatre/files/styles/max_width_2000px_/public/2022-11/workshops_0.png?itok=mK544bMd)