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Maryland Ghostlight Company presents Deadline at the Clarice, Apr 11

Maryland Ghostlight Company presents Deadline at the Clarice, Apr 11

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
Maryland Ghostlight Company Spring Cabaret
Deadline: a murder mystery comedy

Friday, April 11, 2025 • 7PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Maryland Ghostlight Company presents, Deadline: a murder mystery comedy.

When eight mystery writers arrive at a legendary writer’s fog-shrouded island mansion in the North Atlantic, they think they’re ready for the Deadline Challenge—twenty-four restful hours to write as much of their new novel as possible. But the Deadline Challenge is anything but restful. In reality, the writers are brought together to solve a murder—the victim yet be determined, and the killer yet to strike. If a writer can design and execute a perfect murder and get away with it, they’ll win a million dollars (which is a lot of money for a writer). Who will live? Who will die? Who will survive the Deadline?

Ghostlight provides a place for UMD students to produce, perform and design published contemporary plays in a student-run environment.

Tickets: Free, no tickets required, click here.

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.

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Feb 1

Experimental Performance Series at the Clarice, Feb 1

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center present:
Experimental Performance Series #3
Saturday, February 1, 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.

This performance will feature an excerpt of an original theatre piece written and directed by Miele Murray and a dance performance co-created by Christina Collins and daniel miramontes.

Socabane and Vestorin (Concept Scene) by Miele Murray

A foolhardy prince (Raymond Zajic) and a headstrong princess (Miele Murray), must grapple with their shared longings for frivolity and freedom and the irrevocable duty they owe to their respective countries. Excerpted from work-in-progress, written and designed by Miele Murray.

Approximate run time: Scene (19 minutes), Artistic Presentation (10 minutes)

echoes by Daniel Miramontes and Christina Collins

In this dance performance, 3rd year dance MFA co-creators Christina Collins and daniel miramontes explore themes of friendship and resilience by combining elements of strength, agility, softness and vulnerability through movement.

Approximate run time: 15 mins.

Tickets: free, tickets required, click here.