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The Journey from The Clarice to Casting Hollywood’s Stars

From campus productions to Hulu’s biggest series, Lindsey Kasabian ’03 reflects on trusting her instincts and building a career in casting.

Featured News

May 21, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

TDPS Alumni, Faculty and Students Win 2025 Helen Hayes Awards

They were honored for their outstanding achievements in regional theater.

May 01, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Production Behind the Production

TDPS student helps set the scenes for shows at The Clarice.
April 17, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Dance Principal Lecturer Alvin Mayes Receives Board of Regents Faculty Award

Mayes is recognized as a scholar, educator, mentor and leader in the local dance community and beyond.
April 11, 2025 School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Art of Making Merry

Go behind the scenes of the Maryland Opera Sudio’s production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
February 14, 2025 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

TDPS in the 2025 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

Congrats to the TDPS alumni, faculty and guest artist nominees!

December 11, 2024 Art, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants Announced

Arts for All announces the recipients of the Fall 2024 ArtsAMP Student Grants.
October 10, 2024 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

‘Emma’: Regency With a Twist

Contemporary Music, diverse cast, inventive costumes mark TDPS’ modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic tale.
July 01, 2024 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, Linguistics, Philosophy, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Fall 2024 Leadership Appointments

Dean Stephanie Shonekan announces new leadership appointments.
May 24, 2024 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

TDPS Faculty and Alums Win 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

Professor Misha Kachman and alums Frank Labovitz, Alberto Segarra, Kelly Colburn and Dylan Uremovich were recognized for their achievements in DMV theater.

TDPS in the News

May 21, 2025

TDPS Alumni, Faculty and Students Win 2025 Helen Hayes Awards

They were honored for their outstanding achievements in regional theater.

April 17, 2025

Dance Principal Lecturer Alvin Mayes Receives Board of Regents Faculty Award

Mayes is recognized as a scholar, educator, mentor and leader in the local dance community and beyond.
February 14, 2025

TDPS in the 2025 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

Congrats to the TDPS alumni, faculty and guest artist nominees!

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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.

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.

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