Boar's Head Dramatic Society of Syracuse University:
Donors
The Syracuse University Archives is forever indebted to the following alumni who made this project a reality. Thank you!
Jerry Stiller '50
- Well known as half of the husband-and-wife comedy team "Stiller & Meara," Jerry Stiller has appeared on Broadway, in a number of films including several with son Ben Stiller. His recent television work includes "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens".
- Earl Simmons majored in musical theater and enjoyed a stage career on Broadway. He then taught Speech and Theater at Long Island University.
- Julian Tomchin appeared in nine Boar's Head productions from 1950-53. He is listed variously as Julius, Julian, or Jules. He often appeared in both the cast and production staff. He has achieved great fame in the area of fabric and textile design.
- Priscilla Gillette was a musical actress and made her stage debut in a touring company of "Brigadoon" in 1947. She went on to do "Regina" a musical based on "The Little Foxes" and Cole Porter's "Out of This World". She also appeared on television in the 1950s including a role on "The Edge of Night". Priscilla Gillette Perrone died in 2006.
- Gilbert Cates is best known as a director and producer of television programs and Hollywood films and has produced more than a dozen Academy Award telecasts.
- Jerry Leider has been a producer television productions and of motion picture films such as "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen", "My Favorite Martian" and "The Jazz Singer".
- John J. Moore became a well known art director, costume designer and production designer. He has contributed to films such as "Sea of Love", "Ghostbusters" and "El Cid".
- Married to the late Gerald Reidenbaugh, former chair of the SU Drama Department, Shirley Fenner Reidenbaugh has continued to perform professionally and has toured the South in her one-woman show "Widows Pique".