When the politics and histories that shape students’ lives emerge in class, Naila Keleta-Mae sees an opportunity for deep learning - not an interruption to her lecture notes.
The Theatre and Performance program is excited to announce that Toronto-based director-designer-producer, Vikki Anderson, has been contracted to direct the fall production of Concord Floral by Jordan Tannahill. This is Vikki's first time working with the program.
And So, We Unravel: Standing In & Against Rape Culture
SPCOM 4th Annual Pop-Up Art Exhibit
Theatre of the Arts Gallery, Modern Languages Building
In conjunction with the performance the students of DRAMA/SPCOM 440 will create a series of collaborative installations in the Theatre of the Arts Gallery between March 14 -19. Students will provide creative reflections on the prevalence of gender-based violence within contemporary North American society. These installations will feature multi-disciplinary art works that critically examine how the rhetoric of rape culture is supported and circulated throughout institutions, social interactions and popular channels of communication.
"We need to create communities where we’re all helping each other,” says Arts alumnus Michael Robson. Last June, he put that statement into action by starting an award for undergraduates at the University of Waterloo. He pledged $10,000 of his own money over five years to build the Collective Movement Award, which supports students involved in the African, Caribbean or Black communities.
Listen to Prof. Naila Keleta-Mae in a featured interview on CBC Radio's q with Shadrach Kabango discussing Beyonce's Formation.
Featured article on CTV news discussing the new Beyonce focused Drama course being offered this Fall term.
Marina Endicott was recently featured in the National Post. Her website also features her numerous accomplishments.
Caleb Polley, a Speech Communication graduate shares his experiences at the University of Waterloo. Read about his accomplishments in this featured article. Congratulations Caleb!
Annie Zhong, a Speech Communication graduate shares her experiences at the University of Waterloo. Read about her accomplishments in this featured article. Congratulations Annie!