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On-campus Activities

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Performing Arts at Brick City Weekend
OCTOBER 18-20 | Various Times
Various Venues

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Vocal Performance Sessions
Every Tuesday
OCTOBER 22 | 6pm
Allen Chapel

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Behind the Curtain of Concord Floral
OCTOBER 23 | 6:30pm
Sklarsky Glass Box Theater, SHED

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Concord Floral
OCTOBER 24-27 | 7:30pm
Sklarsky Glass Box Theater

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Ballroom Dance Workshop
OCTOBER 26 | 1pm
LBJ 1845

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Broadway Comes to RIT: CATS Workshop with Marc Holland
OCTOBER 30 | 6:30pm
Dance Studio 2 - LBJ 1825

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Ableton Workshop
NOVEMBER 7 | 3:00pm
Munson Music Loft, SHED

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Behind the Curtain of Peter and the Starcatcher
NOVEMBER 12 | 6:30pm
TBD - See Campus Groups

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Songwriting Workshop with Kelly Izzo Shapiro
NOVEMBER 23 | 1pm
Annex 907

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Off-campus Enrichment Events

All off campus events are free to attend, with round trip bussing provided from the RIT Campus to the off campus destination. 

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*Waiting List*
Les Miserables
OCTOBER 17 | 7:30pm
Rochester Broadway Theatre League
| THEATRE | MUSIC | DANCE |

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RPO: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - In Concert
OCTOBER 18 | 7pm
Eastman Theatre
| MUSIC | 

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Rochester City Ballet
Open Rehearsal of The Nutcracker

OCTOBER 26 | 4pm
RCB Rehearsal Studio
| DANCE | 

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Rochester Oratorio Society
Timbuctoo to Today

NOVEMBER 1 | 7:30pm
Hochstein Performance Hall
| MUSIC | 

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Aerial Arts Workshop
NOVEMBER 10 | 1pm
Aerial Arts of Rochester
| DANCE | 

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Meet the Faculty and Performing Arts Mentors

Performing Arts is abundant all over campus. RIT's faculty and staff (including those outside of the College of Liberal Arts) have a variety of performing arts interests ranging from bagpipes to bluegrass and stage design to dance. Our mentors are available for you to contact if you have a particular question or if you have an interest in learning more about their performing arts experiences. 

Meet the Performing Arts Mentors > 
Meet the Performing Arts Faculty and Staff >

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Christopher Evans
Assistant Professor of Lighting and Projections
School of Performing Arts

Currently Working On:
Concord Floral
Unstageably Fresh Gynt 

Christopher Evans is an innovative designer with a deep commitment to performative storytelling. Holding an MFA in Design from the Yale School of Drama and a BFA in Theatre Design & Technology from the University of Central Oklahoma, he possesses a broad skill set in projection, scenic, and lighting design. His work underscores the transformative power of storytelling, aiming to spark introspection, empathy, and meaningful conversations. Christopher’s designs have illuminated prestigious stages such as the Yale Repertory Theatre and Connecticut Repertory Theatre, among other professional venues. Renowned for his inventive approach, he utilizes emerging technologies to push the boundaries of artistic expression. His influence in the field is further demonstrated by his leadership roles in professional organizations, including USITT, where he serves as a Mentorship Representative and has chaired sessions at national conferences. As a mentor and educator, Christopher is dedicated to lifelong learning and community building, fostering inclusive and dynamic educational environments. His commitment to nurturing talent and encouraging collaboration makes him a respected figure in the design community.

Witness Professor Evans work on the School of Performing Arts upcoming productions of Concord Floral and Unstageably Fresh Gynt. 

Reminders and Announcements

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RIT students are encouraged to use TurboVote which:

  • Helps you register to vote either online or by paper
  • Helps you remember upcoming elections by sending email and/or text reminders
  • Helps you vote by mail via absentee ballot request forms

Register to Vote using TurboVote

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In The News

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RIT’s Brick City Weekend filled with dozen of activities and reunions

More than a dozen performing arts events, ranging from dance, singing, concerts, and steel drums.

 
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