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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.

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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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The Writer's Bloc

"Little Shop of Horrors" Captivates at The Clarice

October 18, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The curtain closed for the last time at University of Maryland’s School of Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies’ adaptation of “Little Shop of Horrors” with a sold out performance at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday evening.
Maryland Today

Dishing on a Debut Broadway Run

October 17, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UMD alum and wife finish stint in “Waitress.”
The Diamondback

MFA Dance Candidates Perform Their Original Works with UMD Students

October 16, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Stacey Carlson and Christine Hands performed with the help of undergraduate students.

A Unique Path Leads Aurelia Michael to Broadway

October 16, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Aurelia is proof that dreams do come true. Aurelia Michael is currently working on her first Broadway show, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.  
The Sentinel

'Little Shop of Horrors' Grows on You

October 10, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Showing at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center through Oct. 12, “Little Shop of Horrors” originated as a 1960 low-budget comedy-horror film by B-movie director Roger Corman and with an early appearance by Jack Nicholson.
The Diamondback

Review: The Clarice Puts on a Great Show for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

October 09, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

UMD’s theatre, dance and performance studies school showcases their talent in this spooky production.

About the choreographers: Fall MFA Dance Thesis Concert's Stacey Carlson and Christine Hands

October 09, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The Fall Dance Season officially kicks off with the Fall MFA Dance Thesis Concert, with an evening length concert with works by Christine Hands and Stacey Carlson.
DC Metro Theater Arts

Review: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

October 07, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

It’s the heartwarming story of a hapless boy and his exotic plant. No, wait, it’s a cautionary sci-fi allegory about human desire.

A Man, a Plant, a Plan

October 04, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

“Little Shop of Horrors” at The Clarice.

Announcing Sheila Callaghan as our keynote playwright for the 2019 Fearless New Play Festival

October 04, 2018 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

We are thrilled to announce that nationally renowned playwright Sheila Callaghan will be our keynote playwright for the 2019 Fearless New Play Festival!

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