What is Chrysalis
Chrysalis is a multidisciplinary performance space shaping the future of interactive and creative experiences to captivate new audiences.
Chrysalis is dedicated to laying an equitable foundation for the future through groundbreaking collaborations in R&D residencies, live events, and community partnerships across academia, arts, entertainment, and technology. Housed in the historic 1200-seat proscenium stage formerly known as Ryerson Theatre in downtown Toronto, Chrysalis is based in The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, a faculty made up of 27 graduate and undergraduate leading programs in media, communications and design.
What We Do
Incubate ambitious and innovative performance and creative experiences integrating talent and technology
Train the next generation of performers, designers, makers, builders, creators, and producers
Inspire new audiences with exciting, boundary-pushing creativity
The Team
OWAIS LIGHTWALA
Director, Chrysalis
Assistant Professor at The Creative School,
Former MD of Why Not Theatre,
Co-Founder + CEO of Sai,
12 years as cultural leader in Canada
JASMINE AU
TD Creative Producer
Alum of Performance Dance program
at The Creative School,
Producing experience with 7+
Toronto-based arts organizations
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SCOTT MARTIN
Creative Technical Lead
Technical Director and Production Manager
with over 25 years managing various theatres,
live events and music festivals.
Steering Committee
CHARLES FALZON
Dean, The Creative School
NATALIE ALVAREZ
Associate Dean, Scholarly, Research, and Creative Activities
DAN GREENWOOD
Director, Operations
TYLER SMALL
Director, Development
CAROLINE O'BRIEN
Chair, School of Performance
Supporters
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1S1 Theatre
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Côté Danse
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Red Bull Gaming Hub
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Design + Technology LAB
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RISE Edutainment
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ROB|ARCH
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Small World Music
Sugar Plum
