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AMPD Alumnus is reimagining Toronto’s former Downsview Airport
As executive director of site activation and programming at Northcrest Developments, Mitchell Marcus (BA ’04) is turning an industrial site into a vibrant new destination...
AMPD students bring Toronto’s love of basketball to life through AR
Professor Syreeta Hector's 'Black Ballerina' ends powerful six-year run
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Professor Syreeta Hector's 'Black Ballerina' ends powerful six-year run
AMPD Professor Syreeta Hector recently concluded the final performance of her solo work, Black Ballerina at Native Earth Performing Arts’ Aki Studio in Toronto. The piece, which has toured nationally for six years, explores the intersections of race, identity and classical ballet through Hector’s personal lens as a mixed-race artist and educator.
AMPD alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) had a strong presence at the 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, with alumni taking home several top honours and earning nominations across nearly every major category in theatre, dance, opera and musical divisions.
AMPD Alumni Shine at 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards
York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) proudly celebrates five alumni who were recognized at the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards. Now in its 12th year, the annual celebration honours the standout voices and productions that shaped Toronto’s theatre scene over the 2024–25 season.
Professor Laura Levin blends art, activism and academia in mentorship approach
Professor Laura Levin is creating powerful learning opportunities that go far beyond the classroom. From residencies in Costa Rica to collaborative projects with artists and activists from across the Americas, her work helps students explore how art can build community and respond meaningfully to global challenges.
From the Classroom to the Global Stage: Theatre students are making their mark across Fringe Festivals
Many productions that begin in the classrooms and theatres of AMPD don’t end there—they go on to captivate audiences across Canada and beyond. The Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance has a history of nurturing student-led productions that go on to thrive at national and international stages.
A new course at AMPD is shaping the next generation of sustainability leaders
Developed by Computational Arts Professor Shital Desai, 'Life-centred Futures: Sustainability, Interaction Design and AI' brings together students from digital media, theatre, economics and design to tackle complex global challenges. By integrating diverse perspectives, the course fosters innovative and regenerative solutions.
AMPD Professor Ian Garrett Shines a Light on Climate and Sustainability in NYC Theatre
AMPD professor Ian Garrett in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies is the lighting designer for The Pocket Park Kids, a new environmentally conscious play running February 23 to March 16 at Theatre Row. He also recently co-directed Celebrating Climate Theatre in NYC, an event dedicated to sustainable performance practices, which took place on March 1.
York Dance Ensemble Enters a New Era with 'Here & Now'
With fresh creative direction, the resident dance company of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) is pushing boundaries, asking urgent questions about presence, identity and the evolving landscape of movement.
Celebrating recent AMPD alumni successes
As we look back on 2024, we want to take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible achievements of AMPD alumni this year.