Shaking Up Shakespeare is a ten-episode podcast series that aims to examine the legacy of William Shakespeare’s work, specifically in the context of Canadian theatre culture and Canadian society more broadly. Building on recent conversations about diversity and casting practices, colonial structures, and accessibility, the series brings together the voices of many individuals with diverse […]
ABOUT THE EVENT In this Audition Monologue Workshop, participants will explore how to prepare for an Acting audition, which is an essential part of the actor’s craft. The workshop will explore: (1) Breaking down text; (2) Personalizing text; and (3) Audition technique. Participants should come with a short monologue from a play (2 minutes or […]
ABOUT THE EVENT Join us for an Introduction to Theatre program (BFA) – presented by Eric Armstrong, the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Performance at York University. Learn about the reasons one studies Theatre at York University, what it’s like to be a Theatre student, or what our students do throughout the program […]
A new version by Anne Carson “Euripides was a playwright of the fifth century BC who reinvented Greek tragedy, setting it on a path that leads straight to reality TV. His plays broke all the rules, upended convention and outraged conservative critics. The Bakkhai is his most subversive play, telling the story of a man […]
Scenes-by-Design is the York University Theatre Department’s annual exhibition showcasing the work of the Design and Production area. Scenes-by-Design offers an insider’s look at the creative work done behind the scenes in class as well as our students personal projects they have been working on. The exhibition features original set designs and maquettes, costumes, props, […]
This two-day symposium seeks to challenge and engage professional theatre artists, scholars, educators, students, and the wider public in critical conversations about the history, legacy, and future of Shakespeare in Canada, with a specific emphasis on inclusive, intersectional casting practices modeled by IBPOC Canadian theatre artists.Participants include: Patricia Allison, Reneltta Arluk, Keith Barker, Dawn Jani […]
Delivered by Carolyn Taylor Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, director, and artist Co-creator and showrunner of CBC’s Baroness von Sketch Show The Wendy Michener Memorial Lecture, named in commemoration of the Canadian arts critic and journalist, was established at York University in 1986 to provide a forum for discussion of vital issues and developments in culture […]
Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all. Click HERE […]
The York University School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD) Dean, Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, sits down with York alumni Amanda Cordner (Actor, HBO Max’s Sort Of), Laura Friedmann (Producer, Wrapped Productions inc.), Jennifer Holness (Founder, Hungry Eyes Media), Beth Janson (Chief Operating Officer, TIFF) and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu (Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre) to talk […]
playGround Festival is York’s annual student-run theatre festival dedicated to giving emerging artists within the York community the opportunity to conceptualize, develop, and present new and original work. For 31 years, the playGround Festival has served as a creative outlet for hundreds of participants to take on all the roles that go into organizing the […]