Introducing Our 2025 Artist-in-Residence: Andrya Duff
Untellable Movement Theatre is proud to announce Andrya Duff as our 2025 Artist-in-Residence. A dynamic, multi-disciplinary performer and creator, Andrya brings a rich tapestry of experience to our community, seamlessly blending movement, theatre, and collaborative innovation.
About Andrya Duff
Andrya's artistic journey spans a diverse array of performances and collaborations. Her notable credits include choreography and dance for The Baroness Von Sketch Show, participation in Fictional Dance Party by Geoffrey Pugen, and performances in Several Interventions Over the Course of Two Hours by Ryan McNamara at Harbourfront Centre. She has also contributed to productions like The Children’s Crusade (Luminato), Tricycle (Circus Orange), The Stronger Variations (Theatre Rusticle), The Proust Project (Canstage), Eli and The Death Curse (Untellable Movement Theatre), Bad New Days (Summerworks), The Heart Play (Pike Productions), Grace (Poverty Cove Theatre Company, ACC), and The Fire Kedgys’ Howl (Neighbourhood Dance Works presented by the National Arts Centre and Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre).
Beyond her individual work, Andrya is a co-founder of Grand Trine Presents, a multi-disciplinary collaboration exploring astrological archetypes through various artistic mediums. She is also a member of the Ballast Collective, which fuses movement, music, and innovative MIDI-sensor technology to create immersive performances.
Spotlight on CAMEO
Central to Andrya's residency is the development of CAMEO, a quarterly performance series that prioritizes movement-based work. Launched in April 2024, CAMEO has already showcased over 17 local creators and 30 dancers across 14 genres. Designed as an open platform, similar to an open mic for comedians or a public reading for playwrights, CAMEO offers movement artists a space to present their ideas without the pressure of delivering a finished product.
Key features of the CAMEO series include:
Seasonal Sunday afternoon performances.
Ten performance slots per event, each lasting a maximum of five minutes.
Affordable $5 tickets to encourage community engagement.
No formal application process; interested artists can simply email cameoseries@gmail.com to participate.
Upcoming CAMEO dates for 2025 include performances in July 6 and September.
Andrya expresses deep gratitude to Lynn Panting and the Untellable Movement Theatre Board for supporting CAMEO through the residency program. She also extends heartfelt thanks to the performers, creators, audiences, and behind-the-scenes contributors who have brought this series to life.