Events
For all events, the Department of Performance Studies acknowledges the Canarsie tribe of the Lenape People in whose traditional territory we are gathering.
Request accommodations here.
For all events, the Department of Performance Studies acknowledges the Canarsie tribe of the Lenape People in whose traditional territory we are gathering.
Request disability accommodations here.
Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025
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José Esteban Muñoz Memorial Lecture delivered by Tavia Nyong’o
The Dept. of Performance Studies cordially invites you to a special evening celebrating the life and enduring legacy of our beloved colleague, José Esteban Muñoz with a lecture by Tavia Nyong'o.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
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Counter-cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance, a Book Talk with Leon Hilton
We are excited to welcome back PS Alum Leon Hilton (Ph.D. '16) to discuss his new book, Counter-cartographies: Neurodivergence and the Errancies of Performance.
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
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An Evening with Tourmaline
Upon the recent release of her bestselling biography Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson (Tiny Reparations Books, Penguin Randomhouse 2025), NYU's Department of Performance Studies presents an artist talk and conversation with acclaimed artist, writer and activist Tourmaline.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
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Dept. of Performance Studies Graduate Programs Open House
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
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The Bride and the Goodnight Cinderella: Plunging into the abyss with Carolina Bianchi and Carolina Mendonça
On the occasion of the U.S. premiere of The Bride and the Goodnight Cinderella, we are honored to host this panel discussion with writer and director Carolina Bianchi and her long-time artistic collaborator, Carolina Mendonça, the dramaturg for this piece.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
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Deleuze | Fanon | Pasolini — art, vigilance, militance, and life (a vigil)
2025 marks one hundred years of the births of Gilles Deleuze and Frantz Fanon. It also marks 50 years of the murder of Pier Paolo Pasolini.oin PS faculty André Lepecki, Fred Moten, Ann Pellegrini and Karen Shimakawa as they will read selected texts from the three authors.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
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Department of Performance Studies B.A. Program Info Session
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our B.A. program. We will share information about our curriculum, student services, events, and our incredible community.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
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Dark Play
The Department of Performance Studies invites PS Alum and artist theorist Aliza Shvarts (Ph.D. '20, M.A. '10) for an artist talk.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
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Department of Performance Studies Graduate Program Info Session
Join the Department of Performance Studies for a virtual information session to learn about our M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
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Like the Sea: Dancing with Mary Glass
The Department of Performance Studies is excited to welcome Carol Mavor, Professor Emeritus of Art History at the University of Manchester and writer to give an lecture in celebration of her new publication, Like the Sea: Dancing with Mary Glass.