We Have a Show!

Six musicals waltzed, tangoed, and tapped into Spaghetti Warehouse for FYP's yearly show reveal dinner Sunday night, but only one emerged from the fray.

A spectacle of riffing, resurrection, shade, and murder played out in front of FYP's staff. Characters from each musical used all their wit and malice to eliminate competition and scratch their way on to the stage of Goldstein Auditorium this spring.

In the end, a camera-toting starving artist rallied from the brink of death to cast aside a bloodthirsty barber and claim his spot in First Year Players' 22nd annual production.

FYP is proud to announce that we will produce Rent for our spring musical!

After careful deliberation, our staff chose the show over other popular titles like Sweeney Todd, In the Heights, Young Frankenstein, Aida, and Side Show.

Staff selected those six from a larger list and discussed the merits and faults of each at a meeting on Sunday, September 15. Staff had the opportunity to deliberate, singing a show's praises or venomously tearing it apart. After debate that carried into the wee hours of the morning, FYP's executive board reached a consensus on Rent.

We're ecstatic to stage one of Broadway's most successful and influential musicals at Syracuse. Production is rolling already, so interested students should take note of our upcoming events.

Look out for FYP at Shack-a-Thon on the quad this week. Any member will be more than happy to talk to you about the organization. Our first general interest meeting will take place on October 7, followed by a stage crew general interest meeting on October 10. Check out our website for a full list of events, and follow us on Facebook (FYPSyracuse) and Twitter (@FYPSyracuse) for updates.

We're pumped to bring Rent to life at SU. Don't miss your chance to take part in the incredible process!

We're Back!

Students flood Syracuse's campus, Mother Nature refuses to pick a season, and First Year Players works toward producing its 22nd annual musical.

Our energetic fanny pack-toting members recently welcomed freshmen to campus, selected a new staff and started the process of choosing the show that will rock the Goldstein Auditorium stage next semester. We will announce the spring 2014 production after careful deliberation in the next few weeks.

Started in 1992 by Ed Golden, First Year Players provides an outlet for freshman and transfer non-drama students to perform through its annual musical. Undergraduate students, many of whom graced the stage in previous shows, gain production experience as part of FYP's staff.

FYP isn't all about the bright lights of the stage, though, as it offers workshops, community service events, and networking with other student organizations. Our members represent many undergraduate majors and class standings in an environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Past FYP shows include "The Wedding Singer," "The Drowsy Chaperone," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Our talented staff is ecstatic to start production on this spring's show.

Check in for updates on show selection, entertaining and informative events and workshops, and audition details. For now, we're proud to announce our enthusiastic 2013-2014 staff, who will surely build on two decades of stellar FYP productions.

Co-Producer: Allie Villa
Co-Producer: Elizabeth Brydges
Co-Assistant Producer: Tyler Cunningham
Co-Assistant Producer: Erin Reimel
Co-Art Director: Ann Beyersdorfer
Co-Art Director: Alex Fernandes
Choreographer: Bailey Marks
Director: Maria Dell’Anno
Finance Director: Garrett Lee
Music Director: Meghan Flaim
Public Relations Director: Lisa Prywes
Stage Manager: Nikki Mezaros

Assistant Production Team: Dominic Buccieri, Jesse Roth, Kate Poland,
Jillian Clark, Drew Muller, Hannah Crowell, Quinntassia Worell, Allie Gendreau, Vince Loncto, Sydnee Corriders, Tori Kroll, Jessica Kiami, Zack Phillips, Michaela Peterson
Art Team: Avery Gray, Collin Jacobs, Alison Sekerak, Tyler Wolcott, Alec Reimel, Iara Rogers Benchoam, Shannon Gately, Megan Ha, Shay Frey, Lauren Budniewski, Becky Shafer, Erica Fisher, Marissa Maggio, Hayley Shelton, Cody O’Donnell, Jay Mills, Nick Shannon, Mike Landivar, Sam Chester, Nick Sessler, Gillian Monka, Sam Bailey, Ben Mitchell, Chris Flora
Choreography Team: Jaylyn Noble, Anthony Wright, Kailey Smith
Directing Team: Michael Liebenson, PJ Alampi, Matt Fernandes, Casey Kulik
Finance Team: Garrett Lee, Sami Kay, McCauley Braun, Sarah Bogden, Max Webb, Patrick Garcia, Catie Bauman
Music Team: Rachel Heyman, Bridget McGlone, Bryce Garcia, Jason Kammerer, Dan Sclafani
Public Relations Team: Leo Wong, Rachel Free, Justin Cangiano, Emma Fierberg, Leah Garlock, Kat Ferentchak, Shanice Bland, Jake Pramuk, CJ Cervantes, Will McDonald, Kristin Ross, Jeffrey Rich, Jingcong Yao, Lauren Green
Stage Management Team: Sammie Ho, Greg Boilard, Bailey Pfohl, Jon Corton, Melissa Ruh, Mackenzie Maloney, Emma Smelkinson, Rachel Marks, Lindsey Mazza, Sam McAllister