Chrysalis - Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)

The Creative School Chrysalis

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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.

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What we do

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Incubate ambitious and innovative performance and creative experiences integrating talent and technology

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Train the next generation of performers, designers, makers, builders, creators, and producers

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Inspire new audiences with exciting, boundary-pushing creativity

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Student Interns

A person with in front of a grey background. Text reads 'Arden Mailhiot' in teal and 'Photography Intern' below in black.

A woman with wavy, shoulder-length blonde hair smiles in front of a blue background. Text reads 'Michala Todd' in teal and 'Communications Assistant' below in black.

A woman with shoulder-length hair smiles in front of a brick wall covered in ivy. Text reads 'Skye Anderson' in teal and 'Projections/Video Assistant' below in black

A person with chin length wavy dark hair poses in front a pale blue background. Text reads 'Ayanna Seesahai' in teal and 'Virtual Production Assistant' below in black.

A woman with long dark wavy hair smiles while seated in a media studio. Text reads 'Monica Brighton' in teal and 'Media and Design Innovation PhD Student' below in black

A woman with vibrant pink and purple hair smiles in front of a lush green backdrop. Text reads 'Paulina Tapia' in teal and 'Front of House Assistant' below in black.

A person with curly hair wearing a yellow flower crown stands outdoors in sunlight. Text reads 'Evelyn Rensing' in teal and 'Rigging Assistant' below in black.

A person with wavy dark hair and blonde streaks smiles to the camera. Text reads 'Sarah Richichi' in teal and 'Sound Assistant' below in black

A man with short light brown hair smiles in front of a brick background. Text reads 'Peyton Lohnes' in teal and 'Scenic Assistant' below in black.

A person with long wavy brown hair is smiling while wearing a black audio headset. Text reads 'Harriet Wilkinson' in teal and 'Lighting Assistant' below in black.

A women with long wavy dark hair crosses her arms while wearing a pink button jacket. Text reads 'Sejal Masih' in teal and 'Producing Assistant' below in black.

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Steering Committee

Charles Falzon, Dean, The Creative School

Tyler Small, Director of Development, The Creative School

Natalie Alvarez, Associate Dean, Scholarly, Research, and Creative Activities

Caroline O'Brien, Chair, School of Performance

Dan Greenwood, Director of Operations, The Creative School

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Supporters

Supporters - Andie & Valerie Pringle

Supporters - Bulmash-Siegel Foundation

Supporter - Canada Foundation for Innovation

Supporter - Power Corporation of Canada

Supporter - TD Canada Trust

Supporter - William and Nona Heaslip Foundation