Masquers Drama Club

09/10/2024

RIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni are participating in more than 30 performances during this year’s Rochester Fringe Festival Sept. 10-21.

09/10/2024

RIT’s NTID Performing Arts will present Peter and the Starcatcher in November 2024, celebrating the 50th anniversary of NTID Performing Arts. This whimsical and adventurous prequel to the classic story of Peter Pan, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, will be staged at the Robert F. Panara Theatre on the RIT campus. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on November 15-16 and 2 p.m. on November 16-17.

As with all RIT/NTID Performing Arts productions, deaf actors will use American Sign Language and Visual Vernacular, while hearing actors will use spoken English.

This Tony-winning adaptation of Barry and Pearson’s best-selling novels, conceived for the stage by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, written by Rick Elice, and featuring music by Wayne Barker, reimagines the story of how a miserable orphan becomes The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). The play explores themes of greed, despair, and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love through its engaging narrative.

The plot follows a young orphan and his companions, who are sent from Victorian England to an island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They are unaware of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin containing starstuff, a powerful celestial substance. When pirates led by the villainous Black Stache seize the ship to claim the trunk’s treasure, the adventure becomes even more thrilling.

This production promises to be a spectacular and magical event in honor of NTID Performing Arts’ 50th Anniversary. With extraordinary set, costume, and lighting designs by Erin Auble, Rosie Mazique, and Sacha Glasser, and captivating sound and projection design by Dan Roach, the show will be enhanced by the expert direction of JW Guido, Andy Head, and Serena Rush. Don’t miss this remarkable production!

Purchase tickets at the RIT University Arenas box office, by calling 585-475-4121,
online at https://www.rittickets.com/Online/default.asp,
or by emailing [email protected].



VD: The graphic features the title Peter and the Starcatcher prominently. A pirate ship soars through a starry night sky, with the words "Celebrating 50 Years" displayed at the top. The RIT/NTID Performing Arts logo is positioned next to the title. Info: A Play by Rick Elise. Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Music by Wayne Barker. Directed by JW Guido. November 15-17, 2024. Robert F. Panera Theatre. Peter and the Starcatcher is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

08/30/2024

03/26/2024

Attention RIT/NTID community!

WOLK, Masquers Drama Club, DOVES, and Asian Deaf Club are hosting an event called "Event of Purim" on March 31 from 4-6pm at Student Development Center 1300. The event will feature a very special guest, David Kastor.

Here's a summary of the play: On Purim, we celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther, a clever Jewish woman married to King Ahashverosh. When Esther discovered that Haman, an advisor to the king, was plotting against the Jews, she courageously informed the king about Haman's evil plan and saved her people.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of acting and storytelling. Registration is required.

03/08/2024

The NTID Performing Arts presents Deaf Creators Play Festival. The Deaf Creators Play Festival will feature one act plays by diverse Deaf, deaf, and hard of hearing playwrights.

Directed by JW Guido and Gail Gonzalez

April 19-20 at 7:30pm
April 20-21 at 2:00pm

Robert F. Panara Theatre

Tickets On Sale Now! ---> https://rittickets.com/Online/default.asp

Type "Deaf Creators Play Festival" under Search Events.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

VD: Ancient yellow background with old writing. A hand holding a quill pen. RIT/NTID Performing Arts logo at bottom right. QR code goes directly to the RIT Box Office website. Text: NTID Performing Arts presents Deaf Creators Play Festival. The Deaf Creators Play Festival will feature one act plays by diverse Deaf, deaf, and hard of hearing playwrights. Directed by JW Guido and Gail Gonzalez. April 19-20, 2024 at 7:30PMApril 20-21, 2024 at 2:00PM. Robert F. Panara Theatre.

03/08/2024

NTID Drama Club in 1972

Summary by Joan Naturale. The video opens up with Betti Bonnie introducing the program. Jack Smith interviews Dr. Castle and Dr. Panara who discuss the NTID ...

03/08/2024

01/01/2024

Happy 2024 and may it be full of happy surprises!