What's On · Chrysalis

Public Engagement

A black-and-white portrait of an older man with a prominent forehead and wispy hair, looking directly at the camera while resting his face against his hand and touching his forehead with the fingers of his other hand.

Adam Gopnik

Sep 22, 2026

Research & Development

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Fly Tower R&D Residency

Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026 · Côté Danse

Training & Education

A darkened stage with scaffold towers and a glowing central screen at Chrysalis

Intro to Game Design: Live Showcase

Oct 16, 2026 · Dr. Kris Alexander class

Public Engagement

Small World Music

Nov 6–7, 2026 · Small World Music

Research & Development

Rows of red theatre seats under warm wall sconces in the Chrysalis auditorium

World After Dark — Development Sharing

Nov 20–21, 2026 · Shannon Litzenberger

Research & Development

It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken

Jan 19–25, 2026

Research & Development

Louis

Jan 5–11, 2026

Research & Development

Production photo from Lisa Cox's Sugar Plum at Chrysalis

Lisa Cox — Sugar Plum

Dec 1–7, 2025 · Lisa Cox

Research & Development

Rock Bottom Movement — R&D Residency

Nov 10–16, 2025 · Rock Bottom Movement

Research & Development

Christine Brubaker / Action Pants — Rella's Cambrian Dream

Sep 8–14, 2025 · Christine Brubaker / Action Pants

Public Engagement

RISE Edutainment Showcase

Aug 24, 2025 · RISE Edutainment

Research & Development

Côté Danse — Burn Baby, Burn

Jun 16–22, 2025 · Côté Danse

Public Engagement

A female vocalist wearing a shiny gold dress stands on stage singing into a microphone, accompanied by a conductor in a dark uniform and a large ensemble of musicians playing brass, woodwind, and string instruments, including a prominently featured double bass and an electric guitar.

It’s All About Freedom

May 15, 2025

Public Engagement

A large group of dancers, primarily in grey, black, and white outfits, perform a synchronized routine on a brightly lit stage, with several front-row members raising their arms and hands while a large circular projection and colorful neon lights illuminate the backdrop.

Outside Looking In

May 9, 2025 · Outside Looking In

Research & Development

Production photo from Travis Knights / FFDN's The Mars Project at Chrysalis

Travis Knights / FFDN — The Mars Project

May 5–11, 2025 · Travis Knights / FFDN

Research & Development

Shannon Litzenberger — World After Dark

Mar 3–9, 2025 · Shannon Litzenberger

Research & Development

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bluemouth inc. — Do Synths Dream of Dying?

Jan 13–19, 2025 · bluemouth inc.

Public Engagement

A woman with long gray hair, wearing a black outfit adorned with red patterned trim, stands on a dark stage singing into a microphone while holding a large, circular frame drum.

aabaakwad

Dec 7, 2024 · aabaakwad

Research & Development

Kate Hilliard — Story Creatures

Nov 4–10, 2024 · Kate Hilliard

Public Engagement

Three musicians wearing matching maroon, collared tunics perform on a dark stage, with the central man singing passionately into a microphone while playing a wooden harmonium, accompanied by another musician playing a tabla on the left.

Saami Brothers Qawwali

Oct 19, 2024 · Small World Music

Public Engagement

Five performers in colorful costumes hold bowls above their heads on stage, creating a dynamic and vibrant scene.

10th Anniversary Festival

Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2024 · Fall for Dance North

Research & Development

Rick Miller — MONEY

Sep 16–22, 2024 · Rick Miller

Public Engagement

TechTOgether

Jul 22, 2024 · TechTO

Public Engagement

MK1 Final Kombat World Championship

Jun 15–16, 2024 · Mortal Kombat / Final Kombat

Research & Development

Production photo from Erum Khan / Generous Friend's CLEOPATRA at Chrysalis

Erum Khan / Generous Friend — CLEOPATRA

Jun 3–9, 2024 · Erum Khan / Generous Friend

Research & Development

HAUI — Four in the Morning

Mar 10, 2024 · HAUI

Research & Development

Guilty by Association (Cole Lewis) — 2021

Jun 1–7, 2021 · Cole Lewis / Guilty by Association

Something is always happening here.

This season

Adam Gopnik

Fly Tower R&D Residency

Intro to Game Design: Live Showcase

Small World Music

World After Dark — Development Sharing

It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken

Louis

Lisa Cox — Sugar Plum

Rock Bottom Movement — R&D Residency

Christine Brubaker / Action Pants — Rella's Cambrian Dream

RISE Edutainment Showcase

Côté Danse — Burn Baby, Burn

It’s All About Freedom

Outside Looking In

Travis Knights / FFDN — The Mars Project

Shannon Litzenberger — World After Dark

bluemouth inc. — Do Synths Dream of Dying?

aabaakwad

Kate Hilliard — Story Creatures

Saami Brothers Qawwali

10th Anniversary Festival

Rick Miller — MONEY

TechTOgether

MK1 Final Kombat World Championship

Erum Khan / Generous Friend — CLEOPATRA

HAUI — Four in the Morning

Guilty by Association (Cole Lewis) — 2021

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