Fall 2025 Events

Schwartz Center Open House Tours
Thursday, August 21, Hourly from 9:30am to 3:30pm, Departing from the main lobby

Curious about the performing and media arts at Cornell? Join us for a tour of the Schwartz Center! We are opening for guided tours throughout the day, offering incoming students a chance to discover the diverse artistic spaces and opportunities in theatre, dance, film, and media arts. 

No registration needed - just drop by! All students welcome! 
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes, tours starting at 9:30am; 10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:30pm.

 

Projects & Participation Kick off 
Wednesday, August 27, 7:30pm, Kiplinger Theatre 

Join us for a general information session where you can explore various ways to participate in PMA's live and mediated productions. Meet faculty and student directors who will share insights about their projects and casting requirements. 

 

Festival 24 
Saturday, August 30, 7:00pm, Flex Theatre 

Festival 24 features an array of plays written, directed, rehearsed, and performed by students in just 24 hours! 

 

Auditions for I WANT A COUNTRY  
Tuesday, September 2, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Flex Theatre 

 

Callbacks for I WANT A COUNTRY  
Thursday, September 4, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Flex Theatre 

 

Chats with the Chair 
Thursday, September 18, Noon - 1pm, Room 220

"Chats with the Chair" invites PMA majors, minors, and those interested in the department to join the chair for food and fellowship. Come learn more about the department, give feedback, and talk about everything performing and media arts at Cornell and beyond! Lunch provided! 

RSVP by September 16th to pma@cornell.edu

 

I WANT A COUNTRY  
A Play by Andreas Flourakis, and Translated by Eleni Drivas 
Directed by Samuel Buggeln, Artistic and Executive Director of The Cherry Arts 

Friday, October 24, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 25, 7:30pm 
Friday, October 31, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 1, 2:00pm & 7:30pm 
Flex Theatre 

 

Chats with the Chair 
Thursday, November 6, Noon - 1pm, Room 220

"Chats with the Chair" invites PMA majors, minors, and those interested in the department to join the chair for food and fellowship. Come learn more about the department, give feedback, and talk about everything performing and media arts at Cornell and beyond! Lunch provided! 

RSVP by November 4th to pma@cornell.edu.

 

SHARE IN / SHARE OUT 
Fall Dance Series 
Friday, November 21, 7:30pm & Saturday, November 22, 2:00pm, Dance Theatre SB10 

 

Student Film Screening 
Friday, December 12, 5:00pm,  Kiplinger Theatre

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