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Darren Stevenson

Darren Stevenson born in England and now a U.S. citizen, co-founded and leads what has become a world-renowned physical theatre company, PUSH Physical Theatre. In addition to being the season one finalist on TruTV’s national series, Fake Off, many short works include “Red Ball,” developed at RIT’s NTID using iPad technology. Full-length works include PUSH Physical Theatre’s DRACULA, Jekyll & Hyde, and Arc of Ages, as well as choreography for two multi-media operas: Comala and No Se Culpe (Don’t Blame Anyone), the latter of which earned him the University of Rochester’s 2017 Lillian Fairchild Award. Other honors include the “Community of Color” Black History Month Anton Germano Dance Award, honoring advocates for an inclusive and diverse community who affect positive change. Darren has also spoken about PUSH’s unique creative process at TEDx Rochester.