The Theatre and Performance program is proud to be home to a diverse array of wonderfully talented alumni. Our students graduate with a multidisciplinary set of skills which propel them toward their unique careers. Check out our alumni profiles below to learn what you can do with a Theatre and Performance degree.
Whether you are working in the arts or following a different path, we would love to hear from you. Do you have a story to tell? Share your experiences with future Theatre and Performance students.
Ensemble in Stephen Schwartz's Godspell. Directed by Joel Greenberg. Assistant director Darlene Spencer. Musical director Peter deSousa. Set design by Bill Chesney. Costume design by Jocelyne Sobeski. Lighting design by Stephen Degenstein.
Meet our alumni!
Michael Ross Albert
Michael currently works as a playwright. He has taught new play development at the University of Waterloo, and is currently leading a workshop at Toronto's Assembly Theatre on new play development.
BA 2008, Drama
Melody Mui
Melody works at Artsy, the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art by leading artists. She leads the Asia-Pacific team. She is urrently based in Hong Kong, and has previously worked in Canada and the United Kingdom.
BA 2013, Honours Arts and Business Co-op, Drama Major, Human Resources Minor, specialization in Cultural Management
Amy Cruickshank
Amy Cruickshank is an educator and the Assistant Department Head of the English & Drama department at Southwood Secondary School. In her role, she orchestrates the school's dynamic drama program, effectively doing the work of an independent theatre company. She is also working towards her masters of education.
BA 2008, Drama
Sukhpreet Sangha
Sukhpreet is a Program Manager at Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS).
BA 2010, Joint Honours Drama and English Literature and Rhetoric
Sarah Sosnoski
Sarah currently works as an HR Coordinator at NDI, leveraging her diverse skill set and educational background. Following her graduation, Sarah embarked on an enriching journey with Universal Studios, and traveled the world as a singer.
BA 2011, Drama & English Literature
Shawn DeSouza-Coelho
Shawn currently works as a writer, actor and scholar. He is working towards getting his PhD at York in the communications and culture program. He is also working on writing his book called "sex, pornography and recovery" a creative non-fiction graphic novel. He has also written books such as "Magic as Medium", and "Whenever You're Ready."
BA 2010, Honours Drama