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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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MFA candidate in lighting design, Alberto Segarra, offered internship in NYC to work on Broadway Show

October 27, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The MFA in Design graduate program provides opportunities such as Alberto Segarra's internship to work with Lighting Designer Ken Posner.

Mitchell Hébert, recipient of 2014 Outstanding Director, Resident Play, is co-host for 2015 Helen Hayes Awards

October 23, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

As we await the release of the 2015 Helen Hayes nominees, Mitchell Hébert has already received his Helen Hayes honor!.

Dance faculty member Adriane Fang will present her work in the Dance Gallery Festival showcase at Sam Houston University and Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, NYC.

October 21, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Adriane Fang will present her work, Stupid is a Bad Word, at Sam Houston University and Alvin Ailey Theatre, as well as teach masterclasses at SHU.

Helen Huang's Book Elizabethan Costume Design coming in December, 2014

October 21, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction: (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series), authored by Helen Huang, teaches how to create Elizabethan costumes.

Karen Bradley recognized by Maryland Council for Dance

October 21, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Karen Bradley is acknowledged for her commitment to dance education, scholarship, performance, and dance research.

Panel Discussion: Hostilities, Reconciliation, and Interventions through Dance

October 15, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

This panel discussion will occur on Thursday, October 23, 5:00 - 6:30pm in Leah Smith Recital Hall.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre again taps School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' faculty and alum for membership in company

October 15, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Jared Mezzocchi and Ivania Stack recently added as members of Woolly Mammoth.

Professor Scot Reese invited to serve as an editor for the SDC Journal

October 14, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The Journal for the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has created a new peer-reviewed section and Scot Reese will be a member of the editorial board

Khalid Yaya Long, PhD student, honored by College of Arts & Humanities

October 14, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

College of Arts & Humanities held its annual Convocation in September, 2014, presenting awards to faculty, staff and students.

Pointless Theatre premieres puppet spectacles

October 14, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Pointless Theatre, a D.C. company founded by UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) alumni, blends puppetry, theatre, dance, live music and visual art to create unique onstage spectacles for adult audiences.

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