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Interviews with MFA Dance alum and student: Graham Brown, MFA’13, and Jessie Laurita-Spanglet, MFA'14

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

Life as a Modern Dancer: A Blog with a Mission and Passion to Support Future Generations of Dancers with Their Career Paths and Dreams

New Play by alumni Poorna Jagannathan and Rob Jansen with Director Yael Farber, makes front page of Terp magazine

February 20, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Working With Renowned Director, Yael Farber,Two Alums, Poorna Jagannathan (BA'96) and Rob Jansen (MFA'13) Take on Sexual Violence in India 

Artist Engagement Workshop with Pig Iron Theatre Company

February 06, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies is offering a three-hour workshop for students interested in engaging with Pig Iron Theatre Company and their unique approach to performance.

Ann Randolph Playwriting Workshop

February 04, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Arena Stage welcomes UMD students of all academic backgrounds (as well as recent graduates) to a free workshop with professional playwright, actress, and educator, Ann Randolph

Season Announcement for TDPS 2014-2015 Season

February 04, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

We are extremely happy to announce our 2014-2015 Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Season.

Kate Spanos, PhD awarded grant for Blended Rhythms

February 03, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Congratulations to our TDPS PhD, Kate Spanos!

Performance/installation by Professors Mansur and Eisenbach selected for Project Anywhere

February 03, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Architecture Associate Professor Ronit Eisenbach and Dance Assistant Professor Sharon Mansur’s 'in situ: exploring sites-in-transition' performance/installation was one of four projects selected to be included in Project Anywhere’s program for 2014. 

Mitchell Hebert, Helen Huang and others receive Helen Hayes nominations

January 31, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Once again, Faculty and Students within TDPS are honored with Helen Hayes nominations. Click on this story to see entire list of TDPS nominees.

Baltimore Sun article names TDPS Director Leigh Smiley as dialect expert

January 17, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TODAY, Tim Smith of the Baltimore Sun ran a piece about

Women Stage Managers of DC: Cary Gillett

January 10, 2014 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Jacqueline E. Lawton, playwright, dramaturg and teaching artist, interviews Cary Gillett on being a female stage manager in Washington,DC.