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As part of a major public research university, we are committed to developing opportunities for the creation and development of new work in the performing arts that addresses the challenges and opportunities we face as a campus and community.
History of Creations, Commissions, Premieres at The Clarice
2016-2017
Theatre
- Joe Graf Everything Will Be (Alumni Commissioning Project)
- Sam Mauceri Shirt Too Big, or Do You Like It? (Alumni Commissioning Project)
- Sisi Reid 11/17/2016 (Alumni Commissioning Project)
- Silencio Blanco (Creation Residency)
- The Civilians (Creation Residency)
- winter guests (Creation Residency)
Music
- Dale Trumbore All the folded wings (Alumni Commissioning Project)
Dance
- Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene Love/Peace - bad names! (Alumni Commissioning Project)
2015-2016
Theatre
- Natalie Piegari Unbound (part of Shh! Library After Hours) (Alumni Commissioning Project)
- Mariel Berlin-Fischler The Relationship Classification System (part of Shh! Library After Hours) (Alumni Commissioning Project)
- Riley Bartlebaugh The Librarian's Story: A Campus Tale (part of Shh! Library After Hours) (Alumni Commissioning Project)
- Toshiki Okada God Bless Baseball
Music
- Joseph C. Phillips, Jr. Shibboleths (Alumni Commissioning Project)
Dance
- Betty Skeen End Song Alumni Commissioning Project
- Camille A Brown & Dancers BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play
- Nichole Canuso Dance Company CoPresence
2014-2015
Music
- Terence Blanchard, Nikky Finney At War With Ourselves
Dance
- Ragamala Song of the Jasmine
- Stephanie Miracle Groove (Alumni Commissioning Project)
2013-2014
Dance
- Margaret Jenkins Dance Company Times Bones
- David Roussève Stardust
2012-2013
Music
- Laurie Anderson Landfall
- Anthony de Mare Liaisons: Re-imagining Sondheim from the Piano
Dance
- Nora Chipaumire Miriam
- Lucky Plush The Better Half
2011-2012
Music
- Aleksandra Vrebalov Babylon, Our Own
Dance/Music
- Eiko & Koma/Kronos Quartet Fragile
2010-2011
Music
- eighth blackbird Slide
- Daniel Bernard Roumain Order of an Empty Place
Dance
- Liz Lerman Dance Exchange Matter of Origins
2008-2009
Theatre
- Squonk Opera AstroRama
- 500 Clown Elephant Deal
Music
- Aleksandra Vrebalov …hold me, neighbor, in this storm…
2007-2008
Music (Opera)
- Mark Campbell Later The Same Evening
- John Musto Later The Same Evening
Dance
- Emio Greco/ PC (with Michael Gordon) Popopera
- Susan Marshall Company Sawdust Palace
- Margaret Jenkins Dance Company A Slipping Glimpse
2006-2007
Theatre
- Squonk Opera College Park: The Opera
- Sekou Sundiata 51st (dream) State
- Blair Thomas The Ox-herder Tale
Music
- Zhou Long The Farewell
Dance
- Big Dance Theatre The Other Here
2005-2006
Theatre
- Mary Hall Surface (book), Maddox (comp) LIFT: Icarus and Me
- Rinde Eckert Horizon
Dance
- Bebe Miller Landing/Place
2004-2005
Music
- Christopher Patton Belongings
- Mark Robert Blackmon Noel & Cole
- David Gonzalez City of Dreams
Dance
- Doug Varone & Dancers Deconstructing English
2003-2004
Music
- Christopher Patton Undisclosed Locations: Stories from Beneath the Surface
- Robert Maggio December 1st Project
- Robert Convery Clara
- Kathleen Cahill Clara
2002-2003
Music
- Christopher Patton One Voice, One World
- David Del Tredici The Grand Trio
Dance
- Doug Varone & Dancers Bottom Land
2001-2002
Music
- John Musto Pope Joan Overture
- Christopher Patton Fanfare for Clarice
Dance
- Parsons Dance Theatre The Annual
Alumni Commissioning Project
The Clarice is dedicated to educating and presenting the generation of artists and creative innovators, including the extraordinary work of University of Maryland alumni. The NextNOW Fest Alumni Commissioning Project supports the creation of new work from graduates of the UMD School of Music (SOM) and UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) that are premiered yearly at NextNOW Fest.
Creation Residencies
Creation Residencies at The Clarice give established artists time and professional expertise to develop new work in a collaborative and teaching relationship with University of Maryland students. For more information about these opportunities, click here.