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Experimental Performance Series at Clarice Smith, Nov 2

Experimental Performance Series at Clarice Smith, Nov 2

Experimental Performance Series #1
Saturday, November 2, 2024 • 2PM & 7:30PM

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 production of established works to brand new plays and choreography.

Humonculus
Choreographers: Angela Smith and Peter Pattengill
Run-time (approximate): 25 minutes

In Humonculus we ritually construct a giant cyborgian human, spending time with each of the parts and honoring the process of re-labeling, re-naming, and re-arranging them. Magic and mysticism color how we think about bodies, identity, and dance while also offering a framework for centering the unknown (queer). Through the construction of our very own “humonculus,” we examine community, reciprocity, ritual, trust, safety and the euphoria of queer expression.

We Are Human
Choreographer: Eliana Kindred
Run-time (approximate): 10 minutes

We Are Human is a queer celebration. It shows the journey of self discovery and becoming confident in your queer identity. This dance embodies queer pride and affirms that we are human.

Tickets: free, tickets required Click here.

Emma at Clarice Smith, Oct 5-10

Emma at Clarice Smith, Oct 5-10

Emma
October 5–10, 2024
Sat, Oct 5, 2024 . 7:30PM
Sun, Oct 6, 2024 . 2:00PM
Wed, Oct 9, 2024 . 7:30PM
Thu, Oct 10, 2024 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Jane Austen’s adored heroine gets the theatrical treatment in Emma. For centuries, Emma Woodhouse has charmed and delighted readers—and now she does so onstage. Emma is truly a timeless tale of love, making mistakes and learning to hold yourself accountable. Presented under the direction of Lisa Nathans, associate professor of voice and acting within the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, this production brings the world of Austen to joyous, irreverent life. You’ll never see Emma the same way again!

Tickets: $25 or $10 student/youth. Click here.

NextNOW Fest at Clarice Smith, Sep 4 – 10

NextNOW Fest at Clarice Smith, Sep 4 – 10

NextNOW Fest at the Clarice Smith and across the University of Maryland

Wedensday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Started in 2014, Clarice Presents’ annual NextNOW Fest is an inspiring arts experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and community. In addition to the core festival nights at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, we’re thrilled to continue partnerships with student-led groups, academic departments and university-based arts venues to hold festival events throughout campus.

NextNOW Fest is a signature event in University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time.

Our lineup and schedule will be released in mid-August! Register now to be the first to receive updates. Dates and times subject to change. Some activities are free.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog! at College Park Arts Exchange, July 13

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog! at College Park Arts Exchange, July 13

New Musical Play Reading
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog!

Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 2pm

Sponsored by : College Park Arts Exchange.

Location: The Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park MD

Free performance

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Frog! A new musical for young audiences! From Helen Hayes-nominated playwright Patrick Flynn comes this musical version of “The Frog Prince.” A spoiled Princess drops her iPod (which she has named “Poddy”) into a well and a talking frog emerges to strike a deal with her: he’ll fetch Poddy from the bottom of the well, and in return, the Princess must bring the Frog to the castle for an extended stay. Starring Beth Amann, Alex DeBard, Kitty LeLynx, Ian Blackwell Rogers, Jill Tighe, and Carl Williams. Directed by Helen Hayes winner Kari Ginsburg with musical direction by Paige Rammelkamp.

Peter and the Wolf, Pedro y el Lobo at Clarice Smith, Jun 16

Peter and the Wolf, Pedro y el Lobo at Clarice Smith, Jun 16

NOI+F Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Sunday, June 16, 2023 • 2PM

Concierto Familiar NOI+F: Pedro y el Lobo
Sunday, June 16, 2023 • 4PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Richard Scerbo, conductor

Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic fairy tale returns to NOI+F! The young Peter goes out into the forest–against his grandfather’s advice. Join Peter as he makes friends with whimsical forest creatures and faces a ferocious gray wolf!

The 2PM presentation will be performed in English and will include ASL interpretation. The 4PM performance will be performed in Spanish.

Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf

Julia Cruz, directora

¡El amado cuento de hadas sinfónico del compositor Sergei Prokofiev viene al Centro de las Artes The Clarice! El joven Pedro sale al bosque a pesar que su abuelo se lo prohibió. En el bosque hace amigos con criaturas fantásticas y se enfrenta al temido lobo.

La presentación de las 2PM se realizará en inglés e incluirá interpretación de ASL. La presentación de las 4PM se realizará en Español.

Prokofiev: Pedro y el Lobo

Free, no tickets required. Click here or aqui.