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Monét X Change

ABOUT THE EVENT

Born and bred in New York City, Monét X Change is an entertainment spitfire and the first double crown winner from "Rupaul's Drag Race" having earned the title Miss Congeniality on Season 10 and becoming the first queen of color inducted into the hall of fame after winning All-Stars 4.

Known for delivering energetic and show-stopping performances, Monét's showmanship is a reflection of a tireless work ethic to cultivate and perfect her immaculate lip-syncing skills, comedic chops and (mostly) pitch-perfect live singing skills.

Mavis Staples

ABOUT THE EVENT

The legendary, multi-Grammy Award winning superstar Mavis Staples is a quintessential American voice and a not-to-be-missed powerhouse performer!

FUNDING

This performance is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

UMoves

ABOUT THE EVENT

In this varied, vibrant and celebratory dance presentation, the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers new works of art in motion by student choreographers!

ABOUT TDPS

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

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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.

Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert

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The Spring M.F.A Dance Thesis Concert showcases stunning and provocative choreography by M.F.A. candidates Kevin Clark, Mher Kandoyan and Kae Lawrence in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

ABOUT TDPS

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

Fall M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Fall M.F.A Dance Thesis Concert showcases stunning and provocative choreography by M.F.A. candidates Christina Collins, Daniel Miramontes and Peter Pattengill in the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

ABOUT TDPS

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

Metamorphoses

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

Ovid’s timeless poem Metamorphoses leaps to stunning life in Mary Zimmerman’s Tony-nominated adaptation. Set in and around a central onstage pool of water that provides the hub of each of Metamorphoses’ many vignettes, Zimmerman’s bold retelling juxtaposes antiquity and modernity in an exploration of the power of theater across centuries. UMD Assistant Professor KenYatta Rogers directs this production, celebrating the persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change.

Emma

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

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!

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