AMPD Alum Appointed Executive Director of Toronto Fringe
Toronto Fringe Appoints Rachel Kennedy, York University Theatre Alum, as the new Executive Director and co-lead ahead of the 36th annual Toronto Fringe Festival this summer.
Shaking Up Shakespeare: New Podcast Examines Shakespeare’s Role in Canadian Theatre
In a new initiative set to launch on Monday, January 15, 20243, a ten-episode podcast series titled "Shaking Up Shakespeare" promises to redefine the conversation around William Shakespeare's influence on Canadian theatre. The series, part of the (Re)setting the Stage project funded by a Tier 2 York Research Chair in Theatre and Performance, explores the legacy of Shakespeare's work within the context of Canadian society, shedding light on issues of diversity, colonialism, and accessibility.
AMPD Launched New Virtual Tour
Prospective students worldwide can now experience AMPD 24/7, 365. The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) has unveiled a virtual tour resource to showcase its 300,000-square-feet worth of facilities, share student stories and highlight experiential education opportunities.
Eight new faces joined the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
The York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) welcomes eight new faculty members this fall.
AMPD Alumni Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival
York University's Cinema & Media Arts and Theatre alumni are set to walk the red carpet at TIFF running from September 7 to 17, 2023.
45+ AMPD alums nominated for Canadian Screen Awards
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television nominated over 45 York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) alumni for Canadian Screen Awards across more than 30 different categories.
Theatre @ York gracefully tackles bespoke David Yee play “Love in the Time of Werewolves”
Theatre @ York returns to the traditional way of theatre-making with playwright David Yee’s new play, Love in the Time of Werewolves. Maggie Basset Award-winning director Diana Belshaw led 30 upper-year and 100 first-year crew members alongside 15 Theatre @ York Acting Conservatory students in designing, producing, and realizing the production.
AMPD alumni, students, faculty receive over 20 Dora award nominations
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) named AMPD community members over 20 nominees for their outstanding work in professional theatre at the 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards nomination ceremony.