News

Leigh Wilson Smiley recently appointed as Director of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

February 26, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Leigh's vision includes Global Scope, Creative Diversity and Local Alliances

Shared Graduate Dance works uncovered

February 07, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Performances include The Only Thing Is Itself by Nicole McClam, Seed by Megan Morse Jans, and Altared, a collaborative piece between MFA candidates in Dance and Music, and MA candidate in Plant Sciences.

Festival of New Works featured in MD Theatre Guide

February 07, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

"In 2010, the University of Maryland’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies originated a new MFA program, simply called MFA Performance....."

Festival of New Works continues this weekend after fantastic start!

February 07, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Festival of New Works continues this coming weekend with the performances of Rob Jansen and Dave Demke.

James Hesla, PhD candidate, is one step closer to study in Indonesia

February 07, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

James Hesla has been recommended for a grant under the Fulbright U.S.

Sharon Mansur and Ronit Eisenbach were Highlighted Speakers at Virginia Commission for the Arts Annual Conference

February 01, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Assistant Professor Sharon Mansur and Associate Professor Ronit Eisenbach (School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation) were highlighted speakers at the Virginia Commission for the Arts annual "Art Works for Virginia Conference" in Richmond.

Congratulations to Misha Kachman and TDPS for Helen Hayes nominations

January 29, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Misha Kachman, design faculty, Matt Wilson, PhD candidate, Aaron Posner, adjunct design faculty, all recipients of 2013 Helen Hayes nominations.

Adjunct Professor, Aaron Posner's off broadway hit "My Name is Asher Lev" was just extended Off Broadway

January 28, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

TDPS adjunct faculty member Aaron Posner's critically acclaimed play, My Name is Asher Lev has been extended Off- Broadway at The WestSide Arts Center.

MFA Design Alumni are making their mark on Broadway

January 28, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The recent Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, now playing at Studio 54 in an open ended run, features the talents of two UMD recent MFA Design grads.

MFA Dance Student, Kwame Opare, Brings the Joy of Dance and Self-Understanding to His Students

January 25, 2013 School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Kwame Opare believes that dance is about building a community.  In this photo gallery, the MFA Dance candidate from the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies leads his students in a joyous dance celebration, accompanied by three African dru