From themes of racial violence and cultural appropriation to multiculturalism and gender equality, the work of The Clarice's 2020-21 artists is complex, provocative and deeply sensitive. Arts Citizenship Talks (ACTnow) are opportunities to hear from these artists about the issues reflected in their works. These conversations are an invitation to act now!
TDPS students present an evening of musical theatre performances, directed by Monique Midgette.
Note: All COVID-19 safety protocols are followed in this production. Rehearsals and performances take place completely virtually.
Juxtaposed against the background of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, this raucous comedy portrays a sisterhood of four women: a playwright, an assassin, a former queen and a rebel. The play touches on themes of legacy, activism, terrorism and feminism to suggest how women can change the world. Though set in 1793, this production uses language, culture and references to contemporary culture to highlight the relevance of such themes today.
In this varied, vibrant and celebratory dance presentation, the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers new works of art in motion. The performance consists of a selection of undergraduate and graduate dance student choreography and works by artist-in-residence Marielis Wentworth Garcia (Over and Over) and guest choreographer Chuck Wilt (Mural), artistic director of UNA Productions based on the west coast.
Undergraduate choreographers:
Join us for an extra performance of Machinal! Due to UMD’s campus closure on opening weekend, we were unable to share our production team’s fully realized design. Please join us on Sunday, February 28 at 3PM for a matinee performance that makes use of innovative technologies in digital performance, lighting and set modeling.
About Machinal:
To continue our efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, this production is canceled.
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Choreography by Gabriel Mata
Through a series of actual interviews centering the relationship between Latinx mothers and their daughters, Alina Collins Maldonado offers us a bilingual, intimate portrayal of the Latinx experience as seen through its matriarchs. As she transforms into several interviewees, this theater piece explores the unanswered questions of cultural expectations passed down through generations.
Musical Performances: Sharalys Silva and Elena Lacayo
Storytelling Consultant: Jasmine Eileen Coles
Costume and Set Design: Moyenda Kulemeka
Cinematography and Editing: Terry Hunt
The duty of artists is to reflect and create content that is synonymous with the current world, exposing the downfalls and triumphs of the human spirit. Lineage Percussion is joining forces with renowned composer Carlos Simon to present the world premiere of Shadows of Lakeland. Lakeland, located in College Park, Maryland, is a historical Black community that has proven resilient when distracted by trials and tribulations. Experience the voices of Lakeland as Lineage Percussion explores their vibrant history and resolve in times of uncertainty.
