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TDPS Lecturer and Alum, Kelly Colburn, Named One of Six Designers You Should Know by American Theatre Magazine

The list features designers working throughout the United States.

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May 21, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS Alumni and Faculty Win 2026 Helen Hayes Awards

These annual awards recognize outstanding achievement from professional theatres and theatre-makers across the Washington, D.C. region.
May 06, 2026 Art, Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, Communication, English, Honors Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Arts for All Announces Spring 2026 ArtsAMP Grants

Learn more about the 17 arts-based, interdisciplinary projects developed by faculty, students and student organizations.
May 01, 2026 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Onstage at The Clarice, a Storm Is Brewing

Show blends music, film and theater in swamp-set production.
April 06, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Heart of the Tiger: From UMD to Broadway and Back

Betsy Rosen ’06 reflects on her journey from her childhood puppetry influences to playing the fierce tiger Richard Parker in Broadway’s “Life of Pi.”

March 27, 2026 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ARHU2

UMD to Host 10th International Conference on Music and Minimalism

The conference provides attendees with an abundance of scholarly and performance attendance opportunities to dive into minimalism in music.
March 03, 2026 Arts for All, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UMD Launches Master’s Program in Dance Education with Teacher Certification

The program offers a clear pathway into full-time, salaried teaching positions.

February 25, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS in the 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

Congrats to the TDPS alumni, faculty and student nominees!

February 19, 2026 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Spring MFA Dance Thesis Concert - Choreographer Connection

MFA Candidates Angela Smith and Jalen Rose discuss creation and inspiration behind thesis works
January 15, 2026 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

TDPS Faculty and Alumni Win 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards

TDPS professor and students recognized for their achievements in DMV theater.

TDPS in the News

September 21, 2026

TDPS Lecturer and Alum, Kelly Colburn, Named One of Six Designers You Should Know by American Theatre Magazine

The list features designers working throughout the United States.
May 21, 2026

TDPS Alumni and Faculty Win 2026 Helen Hayes Awards

These annual awards recognize outstanding achievement from professional theatres and theatre-makers across the Washington, D.C. region.
March 03, 2026

UMD Launches Master’s Program in Dance Education with Teacher Certification

The program offers a clear pathway into full-time, salaried teaching positions.

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Maryland Today

Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors

September 16, 2025 English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU faculty featured in roundup of recent accomplishments.
Maryland Today

‘The Baltimorons’ Brings the Charm, Thanks to 2 Terps

September 12, 2025 Arts for All, English, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Winner of SXSW film festival audience award now out in theaters.

TDPS Welcomes New Faculty

September 04, 2025 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Three new artist-scholars join the TDPS faculty in Fall 2025

2025 ArtsAMP Award Announcement

August 29, 2025 Art, Arts for All, Communication, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Learn more about the faculty, graduate and undergraduate recipients and their projects.

NextNOW Fest 2025

August 29, 2025 Art, Arts for All, English, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Check out this year's lineup and schedule.

The Journey from The Clarice to Casting Hollywood’s Stars

August 19, 2025 Arts for All, College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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

TDPS Alumni, Faculty and Students Win 2025 Helen Hayes Awards

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

They were honored for their outstanding achievements in regional theater.

Calling All Storytelling Terps!

May 20, 2025

UMD story slam invites pitches for competition with cash prizes.
Maryland Today

The Production Behind the Production

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

TDPS student helps set the scenes for shows at The Clarice.
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