Existere - Queen's University

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Existere is a social action theatre group that aims to shed light on important issues relevant to students coming to Queen's.

The current directors can be contacted at: [email protected]

Existere is a social action theatre group that aims to raise awareness around important issues relevant to first-year students coming to Queen's, including living in residence, academics, health, violence, sex, alcohol, and diversity. The production, which has been running for 21 years, is a favourite part of Orientation for many stud

ents. All of the scenes presented in the show are written by the cast members based on their own experiences at university. Our cast is assembled in January, and is comprised entirely of first-year students (second-years by the time the show goes live in September). They are by no means all actors or writers or performers – in fact, for many cast members it’s their first time in this kind of show/performance. Cast members rehearse during the winter term by discussing relevant issues and messages, and working together and individually to brainstorm, create, and write concepts or scenes for the September performance. The cast returns to Kingston near the end of August where they work for about a week putting together the final show for Orientation Week.

Existere is a long-standing tradition at Queen’s during Orientation Week. This year, along with many other changes we ha...
10/22/2020

Existere is a long-standing tradition at Queen’s during Orientation Week. This year, along with many other changes we had decided to explore all options possible for a winter semester performance or virtual Existere. With the changing dynamics of this year, advice and input from Kingston Public Health and in consultation with the Existere cast, we arrived at the decision that Existere XXVI deserves a stage and an in-person experience, which is not possible in 2020-2021.

It was a difficult decision, but for the incoming classes to truly understand what makes Existere unique, it needs to be experienced in person! That being said, we cannot WAIT to be back raising awareness around important issues while bringing smiles to people’s faces!

In the meantime, we present to you last year's performance by the cast of Existere XXVI!
Enjoy the show! https://youtu.be/FY3seCJ2Rd8

We'll see you soon!

Love,
Frankie & Tanisha
Directors of Existere XXVI

Introducing the cast of Existere XXVI!! We are so excited to see what the cast puts together to welcome the class of 202...
02/08/2020

Introducing the cast of Existere XXVI!! We are so excited to see what the cast puts together to welcome the class of 2024 in September!

CONGRATS:
Sam Lacy
Jiayi Zhou
Alexander Korski
Danielle Edwards
Andrew Parsche
Sarah Unan
Livi Mcelra
Nate Ives
Kaelin Grassie
Vonara Kalahe Pathirana
Lydia Mathi
Miranda Steiginga

APPLY FOR EXISTERE! http://bit.ly/ExistereCast
01/16/2020

APPLY FOR EXISTERE! http://bit.ly/ExistereCast

Entering my second year of university I was part of the 24th cast for the orientation show Existere. I'm gonna look back on this show and the group of people...

❗️Existere Applications due: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22nd Watch this video to take a look at the Existere process!
01/16/2020

❗️Existere Applications due: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22nd

Watch this video to take a look at the Existere process!

Entering my second year of university I was part of the 24th cast for the orientation show Existere. I'm gonna look back on this show and the group of people...

Say hey hi HELLO to our hot new cast for EXISTERE XXV !! We can't wait to see what they are gonna bring to the stage for...
02/11/2019

Say hey hi HELLO to our hot new cast for EXISTERE XXV !! We can't wait to see what they are gonna bring to the stage for the class of 2023 !!

CONGRATS:
Sam Kaiser
Trevor Wajs
Katie Pirie
Serena Ferzli
Francesca Amato
Jonathan Britton
Tanisha Bates
Hamish Hutchison-Poyntz
Louis Chitiz
Rachel Collings
Alysha Mohamed
Stefan Cruceat

01/08/2019

hello again! this is just a reminder that existere ~carousels~ are just around the corner! If you applied, then be sure to check your email and fill out a slot to come in asap!! we cant WAIT to meet you all !!

Last chance to apply for the existere cast!! Applications due 11:59pm tonight (Jan 1) !!
01/02/2019

Last chance to apply for the existere cast!! Applications due 11:59pm tonight (Jan 1) !!

Existere Cast Member Position: Existere Cast Member Term of Position: January 2019 to September 2019 Remuneration: This is an unpaid position BACKGROUND The Student Experience Office (SEO) in the Division of Student Affairs at Queen's offers programs and services to orient students to university lif...

Bryce Fletch, one of the 2018 Existere cast members, put together this great video of the best exi cast moments. If you’...
12/31/2018

Bryce Fletch, one of the 2018 Existere cast members, put together this great video of the best exi cast moments. If you’re still thinking of applying, go for it!! As you can see it’s a fun time!!

~ Applications are due tomorrow (Jan 1st) 11:59 pm~

Entering my second year of university I was part of the 24th cast for the orientation show Existere. I'm gonna look back on this show and the group of people...

11/26/2018

heyYyyyy so i kNOW that all u first years are just. so sad that the deadline for existere applications are dead and gone.... but alas, fret not, worry no more. we have heard the word of the people and have extended the application deadline! if you wanna get hyped to apply for this suuppperr fun and zany show, then watch the promo video from last year's cast!! see you soon xoxo

whats this? the deadline has been extended? More people can submit applications for existere ? Bohemian Rhapsody is an a...
11/19/2018

whats this? the deadline has been extended? More people can submit applications for existere ? Bohemian Rhapsody is an amazing movie that everyone should go see?

ALL THESE ARE TRUE !!

Existere Cast Member Position: Existere Cast Member Term of Position: January 2019 to September 2019 Remuneration: This is an unpaid position BACKGROUND The Student Experience Office (SEO) in the Division of Student Affairs at Queen's offers programs and services to orient students to university lif...

Happy monday! Have you signed up to be a cast member of the next great existere show? NO? Well you best get on it!
11/12/2018

Happy monday! Have you signed up to be a cast member of the next great existere show? NO? Well you best get on it!

Existere Cast Member Position: Existere Cast Member Term of Position: January 2019 to September 2019 Remuneration: This is an unpaid position BACKGROUND The Student Experience Office (SEO) in the Division of Student Affairs at Queen's offers programs and services to orient students to university lif...

WOAH! What's this? We are on the hunt for our next bright and shining existere cast? IN THIS ECONOMY? *giggles* sorry, w...
11/08/2018

WOAH! What's this? We are on the hunt for our next bright and shining existere cast? IN THIS ECONOMY? *giggles* sorry, we are just ~quirky~ teens XD If you want to be a part of next years cast and touch the hearts of many future little first years, click the link below and shOoT yOuR sHot

Existere Cast Member Position: Existere Cast Member Term of Position: January 2019 to September 2019 Remuneration: This is an unpaid position BACKGROUND The Student Experience Office (SEO) in the Division of Student Affairs at Queen's offers programs and services to orient students to university lif...

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