University of Rochester Institute for the Performing Arts

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Congratulations to the University of Rochester International Theatre Program's dedicated and brilliant seniors! 🎉🎈You have so much to be proud of! We can’t wait to see how you shine in your next chapter. The future looks so bright with you in it!✨

FINAL WEEK! Wed - Sat is your last chance to catch Lucas Hnath’s award-winning drama THE CHRISTIANS 🔥🔔⛪️

Tonight is English Night! Join us for a post-show reception with cast and crew! (“Joshua” cast)

🗓️ April 29 - May 2
📍Smith Theatre, S**C
🎟️ $20 General | $15 URochester Faculty/Staff, Seniors & Alumni | $10 Students | FREE for URochester Students (swipe to learn more)
🔗 see LINK in BIO

“A megachurch pastor delivers a sermon that shakes the foundations of his congregation’s beliefs—sparking a crisis of faith, loyalty, and doctrine. With sharp dialogue and moral urgency, this powerful play explores the cost of conviction and the fragile line between belief and belonging.”

OPENING TONIGHT! 🔥 Lucas Hnath’s THE CHRISTIANS! April 23 - May 2 | 🎟️ For tickets, visit: www.tinyurl.com/the-christians

THIS THURSDAY: the University of Rochester International Theatre Program presents Lucas Hnath’s award-winning drama THE CHRISTIANS at the Sloan Performing Arts Center!

🗓️ April 23 - May 2
📍Sloan Performing Arts Center
🎟️ $20 General | $15 URochester Faculty/Staff, Seniors & Alumni | $10 Students | FREE for URochester Students (swipe to learn more)
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/the-christians

“A megachurch pastor delivers a sermon that shakes the foundations of his congregation’s beliefs—sparking a crisis of faith, loyalty, and doctrine. With sharp dialogue and moral urgency, this powerful play explores the cost of conviction and the fragile line between belief and belonging.”

University of Rochester
University of Rochester Department of English

S.E.E.D. starts TOMORROW! 🔥🎉🎶

📍 Spurrier Dance Theater
🗓 Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18 @ 7:30 PM
🗓 Sunday, April 19 @ 2:00 PM
🎟 $10 General Admission | Students Free — LINK IN BIO

Featuring choreography by:
Can Afaraci, Sammy Bauer, Vera Blackford, Gaby Rojas Bowe, Cece Cummings, Jade Edward, Stella Lempert, Jennifer Milne, Kaidence Pacheco, Sonia Panjwani, Jhanaj Wayra Quispe, and Julia Rothschild

Director: Anne Harris Wilcox
Technical Director: Andrew Hunt
📸: Andrea Gluckman

Lots of great dance events happening this week 🔥🎉 In addition to our annual S.E.E.D. Concert (April 17-19), the Program of Dance and Movement is delighted to participate in the 2026 National Water Dance Project!

🗓 Saturday, April 18 at 4pm
⏰ Duration 45 - 60 minutes
📍Curtis Point in Genesee Valley Park
🎟 FREE (bring blankets or chairs for sitting!)
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2026waterdance

This special outdoor performance celebrates the Genesee River and its deep impact on Rochester’s history. Featuring choreography by DANC 235 students, the event brings together students, faculty, and community artists in a shared tribute to our waterways.

Students in the Rochester NWDP include: Angela Bai, Ryan Arora, Ameliia Basco, Enson Chen, Jade Edward, Kasey Gibbons, Kuhu Mishra, Valentina Rivoli, and Theo Stanford.

Join us in honoring the land, its original stewards, and the power of water 💧

| UR Program of Dance and Movement | Anne Wilcox | University of Rochester