Celebrating student creativity: End-of-term performances shine at CDTPS

December 8, 2025 by Tara Maher

The Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies celebrates the achievements of our DRM300 Performance II, DRM400 Advanced Performance and DRM328 Playwriting II classes, who recently held invited public performances at the end of November and beginning of December to showcase their work over the fall term. 

Under the direction of Instructor Ken Gass, DRM300 students performed a series of scenes in the Lower Common Room from contemporary plays and demonstrated remarkable growth, creativity and dedication to their craft. You can view more photos on our Facebook and Instagram. 

Two actors perform a scene at a small table. One sits and looks up toward the other, who is standing and leaning slightly forward with both hands on the table.
L to R: Marina Bournas and Tessa Kramer in scene from Lion in the Streets by Judith Thompson.
Two actors sit at a small round table watching attentively. A third actor stands beside them, covering their face with their hands in an emotional gesture.
L to R: Annabelle Gillis, Inès Alibay and Erika Dowd in scene from Zadie's Shoes by Adam Pettle.
Two actors perform a scene where one stands confidently at the front with hands on hips, looking away offstage while the other stands farther back, watching intently with her hands clasped.
L to R: Hannah Evans and Mia Downing in scene from Marion Bridge by Daniel McIvor.
Two actors on stage, one stands near the front, holding a phone to their ear with a serious expression. Behind them, another actor in a long coat stands, watching the scene unfold.
L to R: Esete Mekasha and Casper Yang in scene from Problem Child by George F. Walker.

The students from DRM400 closed the term with a full run-through of scenes from Witch by Jen Silverman in the Performance Studio. Guided by Instructor Martin Julien, these students showcased bold creativity and a deep commitment to the art of performance. You can view more photos on our Facebook and Instagram. 

Two actors perform on stage one stands and the other sits and looks away offstage in a scene from Witch by Jen Silverman
L to R: Ella Annis and Samuel Barnes.
Four actors on stage, three sit at a table talking and drinking from wine glasses while a nearby maid stands and refills their glasses in a scene from Witch by Jen Silverman
L to R: Kennedy McCarthy, Grace Huestis, Sabrina Kousaian and Adelaine Aniag.
Two actors on stage on stage, one sits on a bench while the other stands with one leg on the bench, both drink from wine glasses in a scene from Witch by Jen Silverman
L to R: Sabrina Kousaian and Adelaine Aniag.
Two actors sit on the floor side by side in a scene from Witch by Jen Silverman
L to R: Alex Teschow and Lynda Dufrasne.

Students from DRM328, led by acclaimed playwright and instructor Djanet Sears, featured staged readings in the Playhouse of short excerpts from original works—each piece reflecting a passion for storytelling. Read the DRM328 program. 

Five actors sit on stage seated next to each other holding scripts
L to R: Hannah Jamal, Grace Huestis, Kennedy McCarthy, Lev Tokol, Grace Keeping in scene from Lightlocks written and directed by Dalila Bejar-Ali.
Two actors stand on stage in front of music stands reading scripts
L to R: Dae Conrod, Bronwyn Keough in scene from Are You in Your Body written and directed by Laura-Fani Grigorakis.
Three actors sit by each other on stage hold scripts
L to R: Charles Ford, Skye Beck and Morgan Flint in scene from Waiting Room written and directed by Tatiana Ligia Lattanzio. 
Two actors sit on blocks on stage holding scripts, both are smiling at each other
L to R: Liz Der and Emily Beaubien in scene from Saturn written and directed by Dellis Theresa Adele Thomson. 

We applaud the incredible talent and dedication of these students as they continue to shape the future of theatre. Thank you to everyone who joined us to support their work.

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