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    Queer Kids, Nerds and Sword Fights

    It's the hot school play.

    Featured News

    July 01, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

    Associate Professor Maura Keefe Appointed Director of UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Esteemed dance scholar envisions further collaboration, innovation and engagement in the school.
    June 16, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    TDPS welcomes Sam Crawford and Marielis Garcia to the school

    These artists will continue the work in interdisciplinary collaboration that TDPS values.
    May 27, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    A Number Of Terps Win 2020 Independent Artist Awards

    The awards are given by the Maryland State Arts Council to recognize artistic achievement and promise.
    May 07, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    The Show Must 'Zoom' On

    Students mount production of 'She Kills Monsters'—from their homes.
    May 07, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    She Kills (Virtual) Monsters

    Technology is a scene partner in a new made-for-Zoom version of Qui Nguyen’s action-adventure comedy at the University of Maryland.
    May 06, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Walter Dallas, internationally recognized director, playwright and educator, dies at 73

    Walter Dallas, TDPS senior artist-in-residence and co-director of the MFA in Performance program from 2008-2013, passed away on Sunday, May 3. He was recognized internationally for his works as director, playwright, musician, photographer and educator.
    May 01, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    The Show Must Go On

    UMD theatre students pivot to virtual show on Zoom.
    April 10, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

    Theater Community Pivots To Another Kind Of Mask

    Theater community pivots to another kind of mask.
    February 21, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Making All The Right Noise

    Theatre students juggle chaos and fun in comedy ‘Noises Off.’

    TDPS in the News

    New York Times July 02, 2020

    Queer Kids, Nerds and Sword Fights

    It's the hot school play.
    The Diamondback June 23, 2020

    The UMD Pandemic Players create quality quarantine theater

    Theatre students decide they aren't going to let social isolation stop them from writing and performing.

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    ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure

    September 09, 2020 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Thirty-nine faculty members have received promotion and/or tenure.

    Fall 2020 student FAQs

    August 18, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Not sure how COVID-19 will affect your classes this? Check out TDPS' frequently asked questions.
    New York Times

    Queer Kids, Nerds and Sword Fights

    July 02, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    It's the hot school play.

    Associate Professor Maura Keefe Appointed Director of UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    July 01, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

    Esteemed dance scholar envisions further collaboration, innovation and engagement in the school.
    The Diamondback

    The UMD Pandemic Players create quality quarantine theater

    June 23, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

    Theatre students decide they aren't going to let social isolation stop them from writing and performing.

    TDPS welcomes Sam Crawford and Marielis Garcia to the school

    June 16, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    These artists will continue the work in interdisciplinary collaboration that TDPS values.

    A Number Of Terps Win 2020 Independent Artist Awards

    May 27, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    The awards are given by the Maryland State Arts Council to recognize artistic achievement and promise.

    The Show Must 'Zoom' On

    May 07, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Students mount production of 'She Kills Monsters'—from their homes.
    American Theatre Magazine

    She Kills (Virtual) Monsters

    May 07, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Technology is a scene partner in a new made-for-Zoom version of Qui Nguyen’s action-adventure comedy at the University of Maryland.

    Walter Dallas, internationally recognized director, playwright and educator, dies at 73

    May 06, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Walter Dallas, TDPS senior artist-in-residence and co-director of the MFA in Performance program from 2008-2013, passed away on Sunday, May 3. He was recognized internationally for his works as director, playwright, musician, photographer and educator.

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