Professional Directions: Q&A with Television Writer Jeff Drayer '93
Wednesday, September 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm, Room 220
Free and open to the public. Register HERE
Jeff Drayer (A&S '93) is a television writer and producer, having worked on Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Royal Pains. He is a former doctor and the author of the essay collection The Cost-Effective Use of Leeches and Other Musings of a Medical School Survivor.
Dance Guest Artist Miguel Angel Guzmán to Perform "DYNAMIC" by Deborah Hay
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00pm, Dance Studio Theatre (SB10)
Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
Internationally renowned dancer and performer Miguel Angel Guzmán will perform "Dynamic" by iconic choreographer Deborah Hay, which was bestowed upon him when selected as one of twenty dancers from across the globe for Hay’s prestigious and final Solo Performance Commissioning Project in 2012.
Professional Directions: A Conversation with Dancer & Performer Miguel Angel Guzmán
Thursday, September 24, 10:00 am, Room 220
Free and open to the public.
Miguel Angel Guzmán will share his journey as a leading international freelance artist. Coffee and bagels provided.
Chats with the Chair
Thursday, September 24, 12pm-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 22 to pma@cornell.edu.
CNY Working Group Workshop with Artist Connie Shiau
Conjuring Memory, Reclamation & Community: How We Rewrite Our Narratives
Sunday, September 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm, Studio 320
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to prof. Danielle Russo (drusso@cornell.edu) by Sept. 24
The methodologies of award-winning dancer and choreographer Jie-Hung Connie Shiau center on revealing the unseen geographic of the body—those internal spaces where memory, emotion, and instinct are stored, shielded, or released in the on-going act of self-preservation. Co-sponsored by the Central New York Humanities Corridor. Hosted by Danielle Russo, Assistant Professor of the Practice.
Cornell in Los Angeles: Info Sessions
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30 pm, Room 220
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5:30 pm, Zoom
Cornell in Los Angeles is a new study away semester open to all Cornell undergraduate students! Spend the Spring 2028 semester in the global entertainment capital, earning Cornell class credits and having signature L.A. experiences offered by the Department of Performing and Media Arts! Join PMA for one of the information sessions to find out more about the program and the applications details. Applications will be accepted in Spring 2027.
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Adapted and Directed by David Feldshuh
Friday, October 23, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 24, 7:30pm
Friday, October 30, 7:30pm
Saturday, October 31, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Kiplinger Theatre, GET FREE TICKETS
Set in the years between the First World War and the Great Depression of the 1930s, this adaptation of the comedy Twelfth Night features six Shakespeare songs as well as songs and music from the 1920s, performed by a cast of twenty-five, including a ten-member singing chorus, three dancers, and an onstage professional jazz musician.
Call for Singers
Monday, October 26, 7:30pm, Kiplinger Theatre
The Department of Performing & Media Arts is seeking a talented female or female-identifying vocalist to join an innovative and thought-provoking UK dance theatre production titled “Suitcases," by Hit The Ground Running Dance Theatre Company.
Learn more about audition details.
Dance Workshop with Michael Heatley, Artistic Director of Hit the Ground Running Dance Theatre Company
Tuesday, October 27, 7pm - 11pm, Dance Studio Theatre (SB10)
This dynamic session will explore the powerful connection between movement and human relationships, encouraging participants to delve into expressive storytelling through dance. All levels of experience are welcome.
Chats with the Chair
Thursday, November 12, 12pm-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 10 to pma@cornell.edu.
Annual Dance Presenting Series
Friday, November 20, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 21, 7:30pm
Flex Theatre
Experience an evening of original dance and movement performed by Cornell students in collaboration with PMA faculty and acclaimed guest artist Jie-Hung Connie Shiau, showcasing original choreography developed through PMA 1611: Rehearsal & Performance.
Student Film Screening
Wednesday, December 9, 5pm
Kiplinger Theatre
Student Documentary Film Screening
Thursday, December 10, 5pm
Kiplinger Theatre
Past Events
PMA Open House
Friday, August 21, 10am - 12pm, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts
Come explore the possibilities in the Schwartz Center, where film, theatre, dance and media studies intersect in exciting ways. Meet the passionate faculty, talented students, and dedicated staff from the Department of Performing and Media Arts.
Everyone is welcome to attend this Open House, so bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Projects & Participation Kick-off
Wednesday, August 26, 5:30pm, 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.
Missed our Fall 2026 Projects and Participation Kick-off? Watch the recorded session on PMA YouTube channel.
Festival 24
Saturday, August 29, 7:30pm, Flex Theatre
Festival 24 features an array of plays written, directed, rehearsed, and performed by students in just 24 hours! Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
A Special Screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Wednesday, September 9, 6pm, Cornell Cinema
Introduction by acclaimed actress and Cornell alum Dominique Thorne '19
2026 Heermans-McCalmon Distinguished Guest Artist
Free and open to the public
Acting Master Class with Dominique Thorne '19
Thursday, September 10, 1:15pm - 2:45pm, Black Box Theatre (SB 21)
Participant spots have been filled, but students are welcome to observe the class.
PMA Presents: An Evening with Dominique Thorne '19
2026 Heermans-McCalmon Distinguished Guest Artist
Thursday, September 10, 7pm, Kiplinger Theatre
GET FREE TICKETS
Join us for a screening of Ironheart, episode 3, "We in Danger, Girl" followed by a conversation with Dominique Thorne, moderated by PMA Chair, Professor Samantha N. Sheppard.
A Special Screening of Power Alley (Levante)
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 pm, Film Forum
A selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's Semaine de la Critique, Power Alley (Levante) is a gripping Brazilian drama that weaves a tale of personal struggle and societal challenges.
Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
Hosted by Professor Sara Warner (PMA) and Sue Perlgut (Cinemapolis Board).
In partnership with the 4th Annual Ithaca Reproductive Rights Film Festival and co-sponsored by PMA, Cornell Cinema, FGSS Studies Program, and LGBT Studies Program.