The Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance at York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design has unveiled its lineup of theatre and dance performances for the 2024-25 season. From powerful plays to innovative choreography, this season’s young talent are sure to captivate and inspire audience.
“We’re so excited to share the work of these emerging artists as they rise to the occasion with new choreographic works and moving productions of plays that are both fun and challenging,” says Eric Armstrong, Chair of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance. “Our students have poured their hearts into these productions, and we invite you to experience the magic they’ve created.”
Kicking off the season is Concord Floral by Jordan Tannahill. Running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, this haunting coming-of-age story is brought to life by third-year acting and performance students, with direction from Professor Jamie Robinson.
To follow, Dance Innovations will showcase original student choreography from fourth-year dance students from Nov. 20 to 22.
Next, She Kills Monsters, directed by guest artist Ruth Madoc-Jones, promises a high-energy journey into the world of fantasy role-playing games, performed by bachelor of fine arts in acting and performance students and running from Nov. 17 to 23.
The Annual Dance Program Showcase runs from Jan. 29 to 31, 2025, featuring choreography by faculty and guest artists, performed by the York Dance Ensemble.
February sees the return of the annual festival playGround, running from Feb. 11 to 14, 2025, showcasing student-created and produced work.
From March 22 to 29, 2025, Duncan MacMillan’s thought-provoking People, Places, and Things will be performed, directed by Andrew Moodie.
The season will conclude with York Dances on March 27 and 28, 2025, spotlighting original choreographies by third-year dance students; and the Scenes by Design exhibition, which runs from March 26 to 29, 2025, where production and design students display their work from the year’s productions.
For a full list of performances and ticket information, visit the AMPD website.