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Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Apr 5

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Apr 5

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
Experimental Performance Series #4
Saturday, April 5, 2025 • 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.

Tickets: free, tickets required, click here.

The Muses Spring Production at the Clarice, Apr 3

The Muses Spring Production at the Clarice, Apr 3

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
The Muses Spring Production

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

The Muses proudly present their Original Works Projects, a memorable night of short plays written, directed, and performed by women who are either current UMD students or alumni. This event showcases new works that are sure to excite and inspire you.

Tickets: Free, no tickets required, click here.

A Night with Megan Piphus Peace at the Clarice, Mar 12

A Night with Megan Piphus Peace at the Clarice, Mar 12

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
A Night with Megan Piphus Peace

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Groundbreaking Black puppeteer Megan Piphus Peace will share her experiences and career highlights, including her work on Sesame Street. Dean Stephanie Shonekan will moderate the conversation. Megan will also do a short performance with her favorite puppets.

Tickets: Free, tickets required, click here.

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf at the Clarice, Feb 21-28

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf at the Clarice, Feb 21-28

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
by Ntozake Shange
directed by Ama Law and Fatima Quander

February 21–28, 2025
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 . 7:30PM
Sat, Feb 22, 2025 . 7:30PM
Sun, Feb 23, 2025 . 2:00PM
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 . 7:30PM: Includes an audio description.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025 . 7:30PM: Includes ASL interpretation.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 . 7:30PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Ntozake Shange’s highly influential 1976 choreopoem for colored girls… might well be the most performed and important piece of theater created expressly by and for Black women in the history of the United States. The work has been adapted for both film and television and can boast a Tony-nominated Broadway revival as recently as 2022. UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies faculty members Ama Law and Fatima Quander direct a loving rendition of Shange’s masterpiece that proves its timelessness.

Tickets: $25 Public, $10 Students, click here.

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble, Anansi the Spider, by M-NCPPC, Feb 16

Auditions for Teen Performance Ensemble, Anansi the Spider, by M-NCPPC, Feb 16

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission announces auditions for:
Teen Performance Ensemble
Anansi the Spider

Audition dates: Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3pm

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Prince George’s County Suite at the Clarice.

Join the Teen Performance Ensemble and be part of an exciting new production of Anansi the Spider, a vibrant African folk tale brought to life through music, dance, and drama! This is your chance to perform in a professional tour, develop your acting skills, and get paid for doing what you love. Rehearsals run from April to June, with performances from June 30 to August 8. Pay is $15/hr. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine on stage!

For more information and to fill in the form, click here.

Contact:
Megan Merchant, Career – Arts Specialist
Megan.Merchant@Pgparks.com