Category Archives: Variety

Fearless New Works Festival at the Clarice, Apr 9-12

Fearless New Works Festival at the Clarice, Apr 9-12

Clarice presents:
UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Fearless New Works Festival

Thur, Apr. 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Fri, Apr. 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Sat, Apr. 11, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Sun, Apr. 12, 2026 | 7:30 pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students.

Thur, Apr. 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Keynote and Reading of Best Available
Tony Award-winning playwright Jonathan Spector will be delivering a keynote speech to kick off the festival, followed by a reading of his brand new play-in-process, “Best Available” (directed by Assistant Professor Fatima Quander with TDPS student actors).

Fri, Apr. 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Student New Play Readings – Part 1
Come see the first half of the new student play readings written and performed by TDPS students and directed and dramaturged by TDPS alumni. The second half of the new student plays will be performed on Sunday, April 12 at 2:00PM.

Sat, Apr. 11, 2026 | 2:00PM & 7:30PM
Student New Dance Pieces
A performance of original dance works created by our undergraduate students for this festival. Both performances will feature the same dance works.

Sun, Apr. 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Student New Play Readings – Part 2
Come see the second half of the new student play readings written and performed by TDPS students and directed and dramaturged by TDPS alumni. The first half of the new student plays will be performed on Friday, April 10 at 7:30PM.

Tickets: $20, Students/Youth: $15, each performance. Click here.

Pocket Moxie at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 6-7

Pocket Moxie at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 6-7

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Pocket Moxie: A Happenstance Vaudeville with Happenstance Theater

Friday, February 6, 2026, 7pm
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7 pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

A light-hearted homage to the style and spirit of the Great Age of Vaudeville, an immensely popular theatre from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprised of specialty acts, song, and dance. Happenstance Theater’s five versatile players breathe new life into classic old routines from a ventriloquist’s dummy to a magic act that goes awry, from novelty songs and a musical saw to waiters juggling meatballs, all with full live foley sound effects. This show teems with hijinks, harmonies, nostalgic beauty, and physical comedy. This family-friendly show has something for everyone!

Tickets: $25 adult, $20 student/senior. Click here for info, and here for tickets.

Heauxs of Hogwarts: A Burlesque Variety Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 13

Heauxs of Hogwarts: A Burlesque Variety Show at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 13

Joe’s Movement Emporium presents:
Heauxs of Hogwarts: A Burlesque Variety Show

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8:00 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

A part of Joe’s Movement Emporium’s Spotlight Showcase Series.

We solemnly swear that we are up to no good! Grab your broomstick, take a portkey, or use the floo network to join us at Joe’s Movement Emporium for H.O.H., an unofficial sexy burlesque-style variety show for the HP lovers in the DMV. Immerse yourself in the lore with burlesque dancers, aerial and specialty acts, festive libations, and more!

Brush up on your HP knowledge for our trivia segment, and don your best dress robes for a special best dressed contest! Grab your galleons, because tips are encouraged. Doors open at 7:30 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm. Guests must be 21+ to attend this event.

A percentage of the profits from this show will go to TASSN. This show is not affiliated with the official Harry Potter series.

Tickets $40 general, $65 VIP. Must be 21+ to enter. Click here.

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Dec 6

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Dec 6

UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents:
Experimental Performance Series

#2:
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025 | 7:30 pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The Experimental Performance Series is a collection of self-produced works from undergraduate and graduate students in theatre and dance, ranging from established works to brand new plays and choreography. This performance will feature works by Eitan Amster and Bre Seals.

Free, no tickets required. Click here.

Hot Takes.ppt at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 6

Hot Takes.ppt at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 6

The Greenbelt Arts Center presents:
Hot Takes.ppt: A Night of Unhinged PowerPoints

December 6, 2025 at 8pm

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Ever wondered what happens when you give people a mic, five minutes, and a PowerPoint on literally anything? Come find out at Hot Takes.ppt for a night where bizarre brilliance and comedic chaos collide!

Watch presenters deliver rapid-fire talks on the most unexpected topics imaginable. Then, stick around for PowerPoint Karaoke, where fearless performers are handed surprise, pre-made slide decks and must improvise their way through presentations they’ve never seen before. The results? Utterly unpredictable and absolutely hilarious!

Whether you want to laugh, learn something new, or just witness the wildest ideas ever put into PPT… Hot Takes.ppt is the show for you.

Come ready to cheer, gasp, and maybe leave with a few new hot takes of your own!

To sign up, click here.

Tickets: $12. Buy tickets here.