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    ‘Fearless’ New Voices Take the Stage

    Festival showcases young playwrights.

    Featured News

    September 28, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Theatre Alumni Win Five 2020 Helen Hayes Awards

    Alumni claimed trophies in design, choreography and performance at this year’s virtual awards ceremony.
    July 02, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Queer Kids, Nerds and Sword Fights

    It's the hot school play.
    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.

    TDPS in the News

    Broadway World November 17, 2020

    Embracing Development - The Fearless New Play Festival

    Like the developing plays in this festival, we are always allowed to change and grow.
    Hollywood Reporter September 24, 2020

    Adam Shapiro '02 Turns Pandemic Cooking Experiment Into Bustling Soft Pretzel Business

    Theatre alum has sold up to 900 pretzels a day to Hollywood stars during the pandemic.

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    Maryland Today

    ‘Fearless’ New Voices Take the Stage

    November 19, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Festival showcases young playwrights.
    Broadway World

    Embracing Development - The Fearless New Play Festival

    November 17, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Like the developing plays in this festival, we are always allowed to change and grow.

    Arts and Humanities Colloquium: Scot Reese Discusses Racial "Battle Fatigue" in Black Theatre and Culture

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

    ARHU professor's talk is part of a new series centering racism, equity and justice.

    In a Virtual World, Students Get Personal with Visiting Artists

    October 15, 2020 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Artists from Los Angeles to London are providing innovative learning opportunities for ARHU students.

    This Fall, the Performing Arts at Maryland Come to You

    October 06, 2020 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

    2020-21 virtual season announced.

    Theatre Alumni Win Five 2020 Helen Hayes Awards

    September 28, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Alumni claimed trophies in design, choreography and performance at this year’s virtual awards ceremony.
    Hollywood Reporter

    Adam Shapiro '02 Turns Pandemic Cooking Experiment Into Bustling Soft Pretzel Business

    September 24, 2020 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

    Theatre alum has sold up to 900 pretzels a day to Hollywood stars during the pandemic.

    ARHU Faculty Earn Promotion and Tenure

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

    Forty 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.

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