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Troilus and Cressida: Touchdown for Love?

Troilus and Cressida​

Troilus and Cressida photo by Stan Barouh

What do the characters of William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida have in common with the youth of 2016? They are powerful, boisterous and relay the news of the latest love triangles via text message. The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies’ production of Troilus and Cressida provides a modern take on a classic war tale of two rivaling ancient powers in the pursuit of land and love. To those viewers expecting to see the aftermath of a great war in the ruins of Troy, one might be surprised to find the battlefield of mid-13th century BCE adorned with lively infusions of modernity including: track suits with toga-like sashes and traditional ancient battle armor placed atop football jerseys. This adaptation takes inspiration from a high school homecoming football game to tell this story in a reimagined way. Interspersed between tense war scenes, this production also enjoys a soundtrack of many 21st century popular music hits which provide a welcome relief from the strife brought on by the spirited battle scenes.

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Chelsey McLaughlin
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A Cappella is Back

This blog post is by Kathleen Kelly, a junior government & politics and communications double major.

Vocalosity​

Vocalosity photo by Jeremy Daniel

One does not have to be a devoted follower of a capella music to have been completely blown away by Friday night’s Vocalosity performance. After watching Vocalosity perform, there was not a member in the audience who could deny the truth. A capella is cool again. This modern take on a capella combines current, chart-topping songs with fearless, fresh dance moves, and has completely revamped the look of a capella.

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Kathleen Kelly
A Cappella

The Odd Couple

The Weekday Players and Kreativity Diversity Troupe are excited to present a collaborative performance of The Odd Couple. This classic play by Neil Simon presents the situation of Felix, a neatness writer, who moves in with Oscar, a sportswriter whose lifestyle is almost completely opposite to his. The two navigate neighbors, jobs, and life together, all the while learning and helping each other along the way. 

The View From the Tunnel: Experiencing Pain, Peace & Power

A hilarious yet poignant adaptation of a woman's journey to wellness after a devastating cancer diagnosis. This play depicts the emotional, spiritual & psychological impact that cancer causes on the family, caregiver and friends. The viewers will be entertained, educated and enlightened with this original presentation. A must see!!

The Future of Climate Action

In celebration of the launch of the Center for Global Sustainability, the University of Maryland welcomes former Vice President Al Gore. The Paris Agreement set up a comprehensive framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gore will discuss outcomes following this history climate accord and the next steps in terms of implementation of the agreement.

Pre-Concert Lecture (UMSO): The Cross-Dresser and the Trumpeter

This lecture tells the story of two works that have often been ignored in the concert-hall in favor of their more popular cousins. It will trace the many rewrites to Beethoven's only opera and Mahler's First Symphony, illuminating each composer's compositional process and growth into maturity.

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