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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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Dance accompanist Bob Novak's dance education documentary "PS DANCE"

May 04, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS Dance accompaniest, Bob Novak, composed, recorded, and produced the music for the new documentary about Dance education called “PS DANCE!”.

MFA Design candidate April Joy Tritchler's work featured in UMD Spring Video Message

April 24, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to MFA Design candidate April Joy Tritchler, whose set design work was featured in UMD President Wallace Loh's Spring 2015 video message!

TDPS and CSPAC among Boston Theatre Critics Association nominations

April 23, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

More than 25 nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced on April 16 by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA).

Congratulations Helen Hayes winners

April 13, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

And the winners are....Dan Conway assisted by Lydia Francis, Mitchell Hebert, Aaron Posner, Philip Rosenberg assisted by Max Doolittle, Eric J. Van wyk and Jason Schlafstein

TDPS Alumni in B-FLY BACKSTAGE: Diverse Solo Shows from Women at Atlas

April 10, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to TDPS alumni Paige Hernandez, Caroline Clay, and Anu Yadav on their upcoming performances in B-FLY BACKSTAGE: Diverse Solo Shows from Women at the Atlas Theatre.

MFA Dance candidate Colette Krogol and team awarded A2RU Challenge Grant

April 10, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to MFA Dance candidate Colette Krogol and her team for being awarded the A2RU Challenge grant for Dance CTC – Dance Curating Through Community.

PhD Candidate Adam Sheaffer awarded ARHU's Ann G. Wylie Fellowship

April 10, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to PhD candidate Adam Sheaffer on winning an Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowship from the College of Arts & Humanities!

PhD Candidate Adam Nixon's "Aspirin for the Masses" to premiere May 14-16 at St. Tropez International Film Festival

April 10, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Adam Nixon on the upcoming premiere of his film Aspirin for the Masses at the St. Tropez International Film Festival on the weekend of May 14-16, 2015.

Dancing Ireni: Reimaging and Reimagining Choreometrics Symposium, 4/16/15 - 4/18/15

April 08, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

What could you do with online access to over 3000 clips of dances from around the world, annotated with movement analysis, historical and ethnographic contexts, and with discussions with experts and community members?

John C. Ford and wife receive Presidential Humanitarian Award

April 08, 2015 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS Board of Visitors Chairman and UMD alumni John C. Ford and his wife, Dr. Sandra Poster received the prestigious Presidential Humanitarian Award.

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