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York University’s Facing Backlash symposium builds solidarities in tough times

The symposium’s two packed days felt to me like the collective pursuit of an elusive, shape-shifting prey. But as participants shared experiences, and common-interest groups opened up their internal dialogue to the rest of the symposium, the contours of what we’re all up against started to come into focus for me, and I felt a collective sense of purpose growing.

By Karen Fricker / May 5, 2025
Aerial view of York University's Keele campus. iPhoto caption: Photo courtesy of York University.

A York University symposium is inviting artists and scholars to discuss strategies for combatting repression

“I think the fundamental issue is that the foundation of inequity is still intact,” says co-curator Mariló Nuñez. “If you think about when Canadian theatre was first established, the theatre we were watching and learning about was Eurocentric, Western theatre… We place everything against that [perceived] ideal. Until that changes, I don’t think we can really make a change.”

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Apr 21, 2025
(left to right) Jamie Robinson in a black t-shirt (photographed by John Bregar) and Walter Borden in a velvet jacket, lilac shirt and dotted cravat (photographed by Michael Meehan) smile towards the camera. The two men's headshots are superimposed over a poster for (Re)Casting Shakespeare in Canada: A Symposium. An image of Shakespeare's face is partially obscured by strips of red and yellow paper, as well as strands of white paper bearing classical text. iPhoto caption: (left to right) Jamie Robinson (original photo by John Bregar) and Walter Borden (original photo by Michael Meehan)

(Re)Casting the Shakespearean Mold: In Conversation with Jamie Robinson and Walter Borden

This is the heart of what (Re)Casting Shakespeare is about: examining how casting can influence the audience’s interpretation of the story.

By Jessica Watson / Apr 30, 2023
12 cast members on stage wearing flowy dresses and pants in whites, oranges, and greens. Hands spread out or together about their heads. iPhoto caption: Photo by Jeremy Mimnagh

REVIEW: Dance Nation at York University

Director Anita La Selva has clearly seen her fair share of reality show Dance Moms — and it's awesome.

By Aisling Murphy / Apr 1, 2023