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Dance Work Seeks to Convey Toll of Climate Catastrophe

September 21, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Clarice artists-in-residence use technology to create a disorienting new world.

ARHU 2023 Service Award Winners Announced

September 19, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Six exceptional members of the ARHU community received an annual service award.

DC Queer Studies Symposium October 25th

September 08, 2023 The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, History, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, English

Save the Date - October 25th "The Queer Limit of Black Memory, Ten Years Later: A Celebration of the Scholarship of Matt Richardson"

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10 Creative Ways to Celebrate NextNOW Fest’s First Decade

September 05, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Terps-centric arts extravaganza to feature nearly 60 exhibitions, performances, activities.

TDPS Welcomes New Faculty

August 31, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Three artist-scholars join the TDPS faculty in Fall 2023.

Three ARHU Faculty Members Named Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

August 14, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Julie Greene of the Department of History; Valerie Orlando of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; and Scot Reese of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies were selected for the honor.

Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. Will Take on Title Role in Broadway-Bound Touring Revival of The Wiz

June 15, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

TDPS alum Alan Mingo Jr. ’96 was cast in the national tour of the Broadway-bound revival of “The Wiz.”

Spectacular 2023-24 Season Events at The Clarice are Now on Sale!

June 06, 2023 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Presented by The Clarice, School of Music and School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

Renowned TDPS Board of Visitor Members, UMD Alumni Sarah Cooper and Adam Shapiro Deliver Spring Commencement Addresses

May 26, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Watch their remarks to graduates.

TDPS Alum and Faculty Member Win 2023 Helen Hayes Awards

May 24, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Costume designer Jeannette Christensen '17 and Associate Professor Jared Mezzocchi were recognized for their achievements in costume design and media/projections design, respectively.