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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 Book Club Play’ Brings Comedy and Community Together at The Clarice

February 28, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

The Book Club Play is featured in The Diamondback.

Jared Mezzocchi Wins Second Obie Award

February 24, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The associate professor is part of a team recognized for their work in digital+virtual+hybrid production on “Russian Troll Farm.”

‘It’s a dream come true’: Felicia Curry and Rayanne Gonzales on ‘Into the Woods’

February 23, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Two stars in the local theater firmament share their feelings about appearing together in the Broadway production now on tour at Kennedy Center.

We’re Hiring! Open position for Production and Operation Coordinator

February 02, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The University of Maryland, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) is searching for a Production and Operations Coordinator.

We’re Hiring! Open position for Production and Event Coordinator

February 02, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The University of Maryland, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) is searching for a Production and Event Coordinator.

TDPS in the 2023 Helen Hayes Award Nominations

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

TDPS alumni and faculty are among this year’s nominees.
Maryland Today

UMD Announces Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Award Recipients

January 27, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, English, School of Music, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, History, Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies

Program supports faculty projects with grants.

2023 Anderson Hopkins Award Winners Announced

January 25, 2023 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Awardees include Felicia Curry, Kate Eastwood Norris, Lawrence Redmond, and Helen Huang.
The New York Times

A Raucous New Festival, With a Friends and Family Vibe

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

The interdisciplinary Out-FRONT! fills a gap in the dance calendar.

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