The Muses – Original Works Project (Fall)
Sunday, December 11, 2022 . 3PM
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Cafritz Foundation Theatre.
Come see a variety of 10-minute staged readings of plays written, directed and performed by students!
Free, no tickets required
Join us in person at The Clarice! Please note that this performance will not be livestreamed.
Nutcracker Ballet Story Time
Sat. Dec. 10, 10am and 6pm at the Old Parish House.
Location: College Park Arts Exchange
Join The Berwyn Ballet School for this free, family friendly holiday event! Listen to a reading of The Nutcracker with the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, and see dancing Candy Canes and other characters from the Land of the Sweets, set to live music! Children under age 12 will get to meet and take pictures with their favorite Nutcracker character. Tickets to this event are free to the public and delicious Nutcracker treats will be available for purchase. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime for seating, mingling and bake sale. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot. Book free tickets at http://www.berwynballetschool.com. Special thanks to the College Park Arts Exchange for sponsoring this event and to the City of College Park for additional funding of this event in effort to provide accessibility of the arts in the community.
TDPS Experimental Performance Series #2
Keep on Swingin’
December 9, 2022. 7:30PM
December 10, 2022. 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Join us in-person at The Clarice! Please note that this event will not be livestreamed.
The Experimental Performance Series presents new work by students in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. More details coming soon.
Keep on Swingin’
A personal reflection on Roxanne “Roxy” King’s childhood and the inspirations that sparked joy within the art form of tap. Keep on Swingin’ dives into Roxy’s inner world through spoken word, dance, and media inspired by her life between kindergarten to fourth grade. This piece invites the audience to feel, participate, and reflect on harsh realities of young black girls having to grow up too fast.
Free, tickets required. Click here.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
UMD Treble Choir, UMD Men’s Chorus, University Chorale, Femmes de Chanson and MännerMusik
Friday, December 9, 2022. 8PM
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. In person.
Five choirs, brass quintet and organ bring the joy of the season to life with carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and goodwill.
On the day of the performance, tickets will be available only at Memorial Chapel beginning at 7PM.
New Music Director of Choral Activities Jason Max Ferdinand continues the holiday tradition of bringing Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols to campus for its 21st year. Choirs, brass quintet and organ combine to bring the joy of the season to life with carols, hymns and spoken word that epitomize hope and goodwill.
Tickets: Regular $20, Seniors: $15, Student/Youth $10. Click here.
Kreativity Diversity Troupe End of Semester Show
December 3, 2022. 7:30PM
Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Free, no tickets required.
Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.
Want to try out your own performance chops? Show up and sign up! Just looking for a night of entertainment from some of the most talented students in the metro area? Simply take a seat and enjoy the show.
Free, no tickets required.
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