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Students benefit from a collaborative environment and access to professional performances and artists. With a commitment to diversity and interdisciplinary study, the program prepares students to become industry leaders. Students gain hands-on experience from award-winning faculty who work within D.C.’s vibrant professional theater community and beyond.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--button paragraph--view-mode--default"> <a href="https://umdschooloftheatredanceandperformancestudies.setmore.com/" class="button">Schedule a TDPS advising appointment</a><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/advising/academic-plans" class="button">Academic Plans</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small parallax-slow"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">B.A. Theatre</h3> <a data-flickr-embed="true" data-footer="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/186075552@N04/albums/72157712243559892" title="B.A. Theatre"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49232924198_39afd87b02_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="B.A. Theatre"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <div class="gallery--caption">Exploring, experiencing and experimenting with theater at the University of Maryland</div> <!-- Render without, so quickedit/etc works --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <div class="section--sidebar"> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <div class="sidebar__block "> <h3 class="fancy-header">Quick Links</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://terpengage.umd.edu/community/s/change-major">Change Your Major</a></li></ul> </div> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> </div> <p dir="ltr"><strong>ABOUT THE SCHOOL</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of Maryland is housed in The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art performing arts facility comprising multiple venues. Students in TDPS have opportunities to experiment, explore and experience the arts—challenging themselves to reach beyond traditional boundaries. TDPS faculty are accomplished leaders in their fields, who foster a rich and productive learning environment and encourage the development of inclusive and diverse cultural perspectives.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>COURSEWORK</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Coursework delves into the history, literature and theory of theater while providing practical training in areas such as design, directing, performance, production, stage management and playwriting. Majors may specialize in performance, design and production or history and theory. They can tailor their studies to their interests and abilities, gaining skills in critical analysis, artistic expression and technical expertise. Many students choose to add a second major or minor in another field.</span></p><div data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5265c8cc-c7af-482a-b521-434fb8a2520c" data-embed-button="media_library_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.large_960px_w" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-center embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large_960px_w/public/2025-02/arhu_large_transferableskills_0.png?itok=NyV-9ZBV" width="960" height="435" alt="Transferable skills cultivated in ARHU and sought by employers"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-2421" data-silc-accordion-open-first > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30971"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Career Readiness</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p><span>The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) offers courses designed to ensure students are ready to enter the workforce, along with integrated and individualized academic and career advising. Alumni continue on to graduate school or forge their careers in a variety of industries and fields. The creative ways to apply your ARHU degree are truly limitless! Here are some placements specific to theatre majors:</span></p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30976"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Internship Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Arena Stage</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Lookingglass Theatre Company</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Manhattan Theatre Club</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30981"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Graduate School Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>New York University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Northwestern University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>University of California, San Diego</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Yale University</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30986"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Employer Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Shakespeare Theatre Company</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Walt Disney</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30991"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Course Examples</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Costume Construction and Design</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Financial Entrepreneurship for Arts Leaders</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Play Directing I and II</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Scenic Design</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Theatre History I and II</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Voice for the Actor I and II</span></li></ul> </div> </section> </div> <!-- Render without, so quickedit/etc works --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <div class="section--sidebar"> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <div class="sidebar__block "> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2019-11/TDPS_RecruitmentBrochure.jpg" width="1050" height="1350" alt="TDPS recruitment brochure" /> <a href="https://arhuserv.umd.edu/sites/default/files/2020-01/TDPS_RecruitmentBrochure_comp6.pdf" class="fancy-link">Take a look at our TDPS Brochure</a> </div> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> </div> <p class="lead-in">Prospective students</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Discover the passion we have for our scholarship and craft</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Students in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies have opportunities to experiment, explore and experience—challenging themselves to reach beyond traditional boundaries.</p> <p dir="ltr">Some factors that make our program stand out:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Residence in the <a href="http://theclarice.umd.edu" target="_blank">Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center</a>, a multi-million dollar, dual-purpose, state-of-the-art facility, which also houses the <a href="http://www.music.umd.edu/" target="_blank">School of Music</a> and <a href="http://www.lib.umd.edu/PAL/music.html" target="_blank">Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library</a>;</li> <li dir="ltr">Award-winning faculty, including several Helen Hayes Award winners, a Tony Award winner, an Emmy winner and a winner of the Barnard Hewitt Award for an outstanding theater history book;</li> <li dir="ltr">Our diverse student body, comprised of talented actors, designers, production workers and more;</li> <li dir="ltr">The atmosphere of a small college within the setting of a large research university;</li> <li dir="ltr">Location in the nation’s fastest growing arts regions and national epicenter for research;</li> <li dir="ltr">Professional affiliations with outstanding Washington, D.C. regional theater companies.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>How to Apply: visit <a href="https://www.admissions.umd.edu/" target="_blank">UMD Admissions</a> to learn more about applying to the university.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <div class="section--sidebar"> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <div class="sidebar__block "> <a href="http://www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/" class="fancy-link">Click here to learn more about applying to the University of Maryland.</a> </div> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> </div> <p class="lead-in">Apply</p> <p>The B.A. theatre program embraces the liberal arts character of the University of Maryland and, by choice, we are not a limited enrollment major. 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<div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse callout callout--contact"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_jbarclay.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/jennifer-barclay"> <h3> Jennifer Barclay </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Theatre Performance <br> <span class="functional"> Head of Theatre Performance, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2825 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6683" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6683</a> 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class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor, Theatre Scholarship and Performance Studies <br> <span class="unit_only"> School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2822 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6695" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6695</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_hildy.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/franklin-j-hildy"> <h3> Franklin J. Hildy </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2828 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3157" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3157</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_hhuang.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/helen-huang"> <h3> Helen Huang </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor, Dance/Theatre Design and Production <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"><p>United Scenic Artists Local 829</p> </span> <p> 2753 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6685" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6685</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_mkachman.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/misha-kachman"> <h3> Misha Kachman </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor, Dance/Theatre Design and Production <br> <span class="functional"> Head of MFA in Design, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> <span class="functional"> Head of Design, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2739 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6639" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6639</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2022-09/CaitlinMarshall_headshot.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/caitlin-marshall"> <h3> Caitlin Marshall </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Assistant Professor, Theatre Scholarship and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2810 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-2824" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-2824</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2021-08/jared-mezzocchi.jpeg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/jared-mezzocchi"> <h3> Jared Mezzocchi </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Dance/Theatre Design and Production <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2821 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-7492" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-7492</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_nathansl.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/lisa-nathans"> <h3> Lisa Nathans </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Theatre Performance <br> <span class="functional"> Director of the International Program for Creative Collaboration and Research (IPCCR), School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> <span class="functional"> Associate Director of the School, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2818 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6687" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6687</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2021-08/fatima-quander.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/fatima-quander"> <h3> Fatima Quander </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Lecturer, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2823 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6692" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6692</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_sreese.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/scot-reese"> <h3> Scot Reese </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor in Performance, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2817 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6686" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6686</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2022-09/KenYatta%20Rogers%20resized.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/kenyatta-rogers"> <h3> KenYatta Rogers </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Assistant Professor, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Render without, so quickedit/etc works --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p>Students at TDPS gain hands on experience from an award-winning faculty that work nationally and internationally in the business and provide professional connections for students to the top theatres in the D.C. metro area, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City. Their expertise includes acting, directing voice, movement, stage management, playwriting, musical theatre, puppetry, dramaturgy and multimedia, costume, set and lighting design.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">How to declare the theatre major</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-546" data-silc-accordion-open-first data-silc-accordion-open-multiple > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1541"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">What do I need to know before becoming a theatre major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>First, take a look at the curriculum requirements for the theatre major. Also take a look at the ARHU website for <a href="http://www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/advising/academicplans" target="_blank">academic planning at the College of Arts and Humanities.</a></p> <p>The B.A. theatre degree is not a limited enrollment program and thus any University of Maryland student may declare theatre as a major or double major. An audition, review or interview is not required. The theatre major requires 55 credits of coursework, with 28 of those credits at the 300/400 level. This is a considerable amount of varied and complex work. Adding theatre as a double or triple major should not be done without considerable thought as to the impact on your ability to graduate in a timely fashion. The theatre major has mandatory advising every semester; advising blocks will not be lifted without the required advising session.</p> <p> </p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1546"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">What’s the first step to declaring a major in theatre?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>All students must create an <a href="http://www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/advising/academicplans" target="_blank">academic plan</a> that integrates major requirements, <a href="http://www.gened.umd.edu/" target="_blank">general education</a> and <a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/advising/academic-plans" target="_blank">ARHU requirements</a>. Your B.A. theatre advisor will give you a packet of information to assist you with this task. </p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1551"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">When can a theatre major be declared?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr">A theatre major or double major may be declared in any semester that you are registered at the University of Maryland. Freshmen must successfully complete their first semester at UMD before adding a double major. Students who are not currently registered and are candidates for re-enrollment must contact the <a href="http://www.rr.umd.edu/" target="_blank">Registrar's Office</a> to re-enroll before declaring theatre as a major. It is strongly suggested that students be in good academic standing when changing majors or adding a second major. Your theatre advisor may suggest registering for a class on a trial basis before actually declaring the major.</p> <p dir="ltr">Entry-level theatre courses require the student to be a major, so declaring in the time period before pre-registration begins is advisable. Waiting to declare after the pre-registration period is over will result in theatre courses being full and you will have to wait for another semester to begin coursework. Meeting college benchmarks at 30-60-90 credits is mandatory; students who do not fulfill these requirements may be asked to select another major.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1556"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">How do I schedule an advising session to declare theatre as a major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li>An appointment must be made; declaring a major cannot be handled on a walk-in basis. Contact Susan Miller, the coordinator of student services and academic advisor, at <a href="mailto:smille13@umd.edu">smille13@umd.edu</a>.</li> <li>Review this page carefully, especially the curriculum requirements.</li> <li>At the advising meeting, paperwork will be filled out and signed.</li> <li>Turn in the Academic Plan Degree Requirement Checklist Form to a College of Arts and Humanities advisor. Call (301) 405-2108 to schedule an appointment.</li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1561"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Advising</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>Jennifer Barclay<br> Director of Undergraduate Studies<<br> 301.405.6683<br> <a href="mailto:jbarclay@umd.edu">jbarclay@umd.edu</a> </p> <p>Susan Miller<br> Coordinator of Student Services and Advisor<br> 301.405.6694<br> <a href="mailto:smille13@umd.edu">smille13@umd.edu</a></p> <p>In the theatre major, mandatory advising each semester provides students with the opportunity to build a relationship with their advisor for the purpose of gaining assistance in planning their educational career, learning the skills needed for academic success and learning how to access the variety of resources and services available to them on the University of Maryland campus.</p> </div> </section> </div> <!-- Render without, so quickedit/etc works --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">Curriculum requirements</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-571" data-silc-accordion-open-first data-silc-accordion-open-multiple > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1571"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Requirements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>For more general information about undergraduate requirements, fees and registration, see UMD's <a href="https://academiccatalog.umd.edu/undergraduate/">Undergraduate Catalog</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The theatre program includes a series of “foundation” courses to help students build a stronger, more uniform knowledge base, and to better prepare for upper-level course work. In addition, the curriculum introduces students to faculty-taught upper level courses sooner, allows students to take co-requisite courses their first year and emphasizes upper-level course work in specialty areas.</p> <p dir="ltr">B.A. theatre students are required to complete:</p> <ul> <li>49 credit hours of coursework</li> <li>28 credit hours must be at the 300-400 level</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">No grade less than C- may be applied toward the major (including supporting courses). In addition, no course for the major may be taken as pass/fail or audit (including supporting courses).</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1576"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Required benchmarks</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li>30 credit benchmark: THET 222, 223 and either THET 116 or TDPS 201</li> <li>60 credit benchmark: TDPS 201, THET 116, THET 222, THET 223, 2 THET 479 courses, 12 credits from a combination of area menus and supporting courses</li> <li>90 credit benchmark: 3 TDPS 479 courses, 27 credits of area menu and supporting courses</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Students who do not meet benchmarks may be asked to leave the major. A course time conflict outside of TDPS is not an acceptable excuse for not meeting your benchmark.</p> <p>In the listing below, all courses are three credits unless otherwise noted. Prerequisites are listed in the undergraduate catalog or the schedule of classes on <a href="http://www.testudo.umd.edu/">www.testudo.umd.edu</a>. Courses listed in the area menu are ones that are regularly offered, but not necessarily each semester. Other courses, which satisfy the requirement, will be announced as they are offered. Please note that some courses require prerequisites and auditions.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1581"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Foundation series: 16 credit hours required</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li>TDPS 201 – “Introduction to Technical Production"</li> <li>THET 116 – “Fundamentals of Theatrical Design"</li> <li>THET 222 – “Foundations of Acting and Performance"</li> <li>THET 223 – “Text and Context in Western Theatre"</li> <li>TDPS 479 – “Production Practicum” (1 credit). Four total credits required (positions must be completed in three different areas. For many positions, TDPS 201 is a prerequisite).</li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1586"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Area menu: 18 total credits required</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>Area menu courses provide advanced training in three areas: performance, design/production and history/theory. Students select courses from each area as delineated below. Students must audition and/or complete prerequisites for some courses.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1591"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Performance area: 3 credits required</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr">Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require auditions. Students may only audition twice for any course requiring an audition for enrollment. Many courses have prerequisites. Please check Testudo online for registration information.</p> <ul> <li>THET 210 – “Movement for Actors"</li> <li>THET 285 – “The Art of Communication and Presentation"</li> <li>*THET 310 – “Voice for the Actor I"</li> <li>*THET 324 – “Acting: Character Development"</li> <li>*THET 325 – “Acting: The Acting Process Part I"</li> <li>THET 330 – “Play Directing I" [prerequisite, all six fundamentals courses]</li> <li>*THET 360 – “Voice Archetypes"</li> <li>*THET362 – “Alexander Technique"</li> <li>*THET 411 – “Voice for the Actor II"</li> <li>*THET 420 – :Acting IV: Language and the Actor"</li> <li>*THET 424 – “Movement II: Advanced Studies in Movement for the Actor"</li> <li>*THET 425 – “Acting: The Acting Process Part II"</li> <li>THET 430 – “Play Directing II"</li> <li>*THET 451 – “Musical Theatre Workshop I"</li> <li>*THET 452 – “Musical Theatre Workshop II"</li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1596"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Design/production area: 6 credits required (3 credits must be at the 300/400 level)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr">Many courses have prerequisites—see <a href="http://www.testudo.umd.edu">Testudo</a> online for registration information.</p> <ul> <li>THET 273 – “Theatre Graphics I"</li> <li>THET 274 – “Introduction to Stage Management"</li> <li>THET 282 – “Stage Makeup"</li> <li>THET 284 – “Stage Costume Construction I"</li> <li>THET 371 – “Scenic Design I"</li> <li>THET 372 – “Stage Property Design"</li> <li>THET 373 – “Rendering for the Theatre I"</li> <li>THET 377 – “Lighting Design I"</li> <li>THET 380 – “Sound Design"</li> <li>THET 383 – “Costume Design I"</li> <li>THET 384 – “Costume Construction II"</li> <li>THET 435 – “Advanced Costume Construction"</li> <li>THET 457 – “Advanced Lighting Technology"</li> <li>THET 465 – “History of Fashion” (not a theatre history course)</li> <li>THET 470 – “Advanced Stagecraft"</li> <li>THET 471 – “Design Studio in Scenery"</li> <li>THET 472 – “Scene Painting I"</li> <li>THET 473 – “Rendering for the Theatre II"</li> <li>THET 474 – “Stage Management"</li> <li>THET 475 – “History of Art, Architecture, and Décor"</li> <li>THET 477 – “Design Studio in Lighting"</li> <li>THET 481 – “Theatre Graphics II"</li> <li>THET 482 – “Scene Painting II"</li> <li>THET 483 – “Design Studio in Costume"</li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1601"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">History/theory area: 9 credits required (3 of which must be at the 400 level)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li>THET 390 - “Theatre History I “</li> <li>THET 391 - “Theatre History II”</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Choose one course among the following:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li>THET 408 – “Seminar: Theory and Performance Studies “</li> <li>THET 488 – “Special Topics in Theatre History before 1800” [THET 223 required; one 200/300 level theatre history course is recommended]</li> <li>THET 489 – “Special Topics in Theatre History from 1800 to the Present” [THET 223 required; one 200/300 level theatre history course is recommended]</li> <li>THET 498 – “Seminar: Theatre History”</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">These courses are not regularly offered and undergraduates need to take the 400-level version not the 600-level graduate course version.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1606"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Supporting courses: 15 credits</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr">For supporting courses, 12 credits must be THET courses and 15 credits must be upper level (300/400). Supporting course credits may come from the list below OR from any of the courses listed in the performance, design/production or history/theory menus OR any combination of the four menus (performance, design/production, history/theory and supporting courses). Students may petition to their advisor for other suitable courses to count towards this requirement. When selecting supporting courses, remember that sufficient upper level (300/400) courses must be taken—a student will only be able to take one or two at 100-200/level. Remember that courses in other departments may not be offered every semester or even every year. For course prerequisites, contact the department that is offering the course or check <a href="http://www.testudo.umd.edu/">Testudo</a>.</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li>ARTH 200 – “Art of the Western World to 1300”</li> <li>ARTH 201 – “Art of the Western World after 1300”</li> <li>ARTH 250 – “African ArtARTH 275 - Pre-Columbian Art”</li> <li>ARTH 290 – “Art of Asia”</li> <li>ARTT 100 – “Two Dimensional Art Fundamentals”</li> <li>ARTT 110 – “Elements of Drawing”</li> <li>ARTT 150 – “Introduction to Art Theory”</li> <li>ARTT 200 – “Three Dimensional Art Fundamentals”</li> <li>ARTT 334 – “Elements of Sculpture”</li> <li>ARTT 353 – “Elements of Photography”</li> <li>ARTT 354 – “Elements of Computer Graphics”</li> <li>CLAS 374 – “Greek Tragedy in Translation</li> <li>CLAS 375 – Ancient Comedy”</li> <li>DANC 200 – “Introduction to Dance”</li> <li>DANC 283 – “Foundations of Dance History”</li> <li>DANC 310 – “Dance Lighting”</li> <li>DANC Performance [up to 3 courses total may be used with permission of advisor]</li> <li>ENGL 205 – “Introduction to Shakespeare”</li> <li>ENGL 244 – “Introduction to Drama”</li> <li>ENGL 304 – “Major Works of Shakespeare”</li> <li>ENGL 305 – “Shakespeare & Contemporaries”</li> <li>ENGL 403 – “Shakespeare: The Early Works”</li> <li>ENGL 404 – “Shakespeare: The Later Works”</li> <li>ENGL 434 – “American Drama”</li> <li>ENGL 450 – “Renaissance Drama”</li> <li>ENGL 451 – “Renaissance Drama”</li> <li>ENGL 454 – “Modern Drama”</li> <li>LATN 301 – “Plautus”</li> <li>LATN 302 – “Ovid”</li> <li>MUSC 480 through 485</li> <li>MUSC Performance (up to 3 courses total may be used with permission of advisor)</li> <li>SPAN 424 – “Drama of the Sixteenth Century”</li> <li>SPAN 436 – “Spanish Baroque Drama”</li> <li>SPAN 437 – “Spanish Drama of the Seventeenth Century”</li> <li>SPAN 456 – “Nineteenth Century Drama & Poetry”</li> <li>SPAN 462 – “Twentieth Century Drama”</li> <li>SPAN 473 – “Latino Drama”</li> <li>THET 286/386 – “Experiential Learning” (up to 6 credits may be used)</li> <li>THET 429 – “Actors Studio” (up to 6 credits may be used)</li> <li>THET 479 – “Theatre Practicum” (up to 4 credits above the requirement in the Foundation Series)</li> <li>THET 499/399/299 – “Independent Study” (up to 6 credits may be used)</li> </ul> </div> </section> </div> <!-- Render without, so quickedit/etc works --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--button paragraph--view-mode--default"> <a href="https://umdschooloftheatredanceandperformancestudies.setmore.com/" class="button"> Schedule a TDPS advising appointment</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p class="lead-in">Performance opportunities</p> <p>TDPS offers performance opportunities for all theatre students, ranging from informal workshops to fully mounted productions on campus. Theatre majors also have many opportunities to participate in master classes and workshops with visiting artists, sponsored by the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p class="lead-in">Scholarships and Awards</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships (CAPA)</h4> <p dir="ltr">Equivalent to full in-state tuition and mandatory fees, the B.A. theatre program awards CAPAs to outstanding undergraduate majors for academic excellence and exceptional performance or design/production skills. For qualifying students, these scholarships may be renewed up to eight semesters. Scholarships are awarded to fall incoming theatre majors at the Scholarship Audition Day held in the previous spring semester. All students who have applied to the University of Maryland as a declared theatre may participate.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TDPS Scholarship Award Funds</h4> <p dir="ltr">When financial circumstances allow, the school provides additional scholarships and other educational opportunities for current theatre and dance majors. These are merit-based awards granted to dedicated majors based on the strength of their application.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p class="lead-in">Internships and professional partnerships</p> <h4>Internships</h4> <p dir="ltr">Academic internships allow students to explore potential career fields, develop career related skills and abilities, observe professionals and network with relevant contacts. TDPS supports a variety of internships at the local, national and international levels. The vibrant Washington, D.C. theater community supports many such opportunities and students are encouraged to take advantage of them. Many performance students receive their first important theater credits as members of the National Players, a pre-professional touring company in partnership with the Olney Theatre Center. Other internship possibilities include: <a href="https://cms.kennedy-center.org/career/internships/">The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts</a>, <a href="https://www.wolftrap.org/education/internships.aspx">Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts</a>, <a href="https://www.roundhousetheatre.org/Education/Internships-Apprenticeships">Round House Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.arenastage.org/education/fellows-and-interns/">Arena Stage</a>, <a href="https://imaginationstage.org/about-us/work-with-us/internships/">Imagination Stage</a>, <a href="https://www.studiotheatre.org/about/education">the Studio Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.woollymammoth.net/join-us/intern">Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company</a> In Baltimore, possibilities include <a href="https://everymantheatre.org/internships">Everyman Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.centerstage.org/about/opportunities/employment">Center Stage</a> and <a href="http://theatreproject.org/OtherStuffWeDo/Internships/">Theatre Project</a>. The school is also home to <a href="http://www.sgc.umd.edu/">the Shakespeare Globe Center Research Archive</a>, providing an opportunity for students to serve as interns on campus or in London at the new <a href="http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/">Shakespeare Globe Theatre</a>.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Professional partnerships</h4> <p dir="ltr">In 2004, the former UMD Department of Theatre and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company joined forces to create Woolly/UM, a unique partnership based on a common mission: to forge the future of American theater through the University of Maryland's extraordinary work in developing young theater artists and Woolly Mammoth's nationally recognized efforts in the development and production of new plays. Additional collaborations include collaborative ventures with the African Continuum Theatre Company Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Olney Theatre, Round House Theatre and a co-production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with The National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts performed in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, as well as various venues in China. More recently, the University of Maryland partnered with the Kennedy Center’s 25th anniversary New Visions/New Voices festival. Playwrights and producers from South Africa, Korea and India collaborated with TDPS students on plays written for audiences around the globe. Readings of these new theatrical works were held at UMD, followed by an intensive development period at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with professional actors and directors.</p> <p dir="ltr">Scholarly ventures include collaborations with UMD’s David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, as well as the UMD Center for Renaissance and Baroque Studies and the Center for Teaching Excellence. Off campus, we have had collaborative efforts with the Library of Congress and the Folger Shakespeare Library.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p class="lead-in">Study abroad and campus programs</p> <p>Study abroad can be a uniquely transforming experience—one we highly recommend! Most popular is the <a href="https://myea.umd.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10003" target="_blank">Maryland in London program</a>, where students live and learn in one of the most exciting cities in the world for theater. Theatre majors have also studied in Italy, France, Spain, Africa and Australia, among other countries. For more information see the <a href="http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/" target="_blank">Education Abroad website</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Opportunities at the University of Maryland:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/living-and-learning-programs" target="_blank">Living-Learning Programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academicsundergraduate-studies/study-abroad" target="_blank">Study Abroad</a></li> <li><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/admissions/meet-our-students-alumni" target="_blank">College of Arts and Humanities Ambassadors</a></li> <li><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/undergraduate-research" target="_blank">Undergraduate Research Projects</a></li> <li><a href="https://education.umd.edu/undergraduate-teaching-assistant-uta-program" target="_blank">Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships</a></li> <li><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academicsundergraduate-studies/deans-undergraduate-advisory-board" target="_blank">Dean's Advisory Board</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p class="lead-in">Student organizations</p> <p>Get involved! There are many theater-related student organizations on campus. Whether your interests lie in sketch comedy, organizing social events, putting together a play reading workshop or producing and performing, there is a student group for you. Visit our <a href="/student-organizations">student organizations page</a> for more information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">FAQs</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-1161" data-silc-accordion-open-first data-silc-accordion-open-multiple > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2466"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">What is an overview of your curriculum?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>See above for a list of degree requirements and a sample academic plan for the B.A. in theatre.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2471"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Is an audition required to declare the theatre major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>No, we do not require an audition to declare the theatre major. We do require auditions/interviews for theatre performance classes, and upper level dance technique classes, Main Stage productions and the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) award.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2476"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Can I double major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>Yes! Many of our students choose to double major. Students are welcome to double major in any other major offered at UMD. Popular double majors include communication, kinesiology, computer science, english, biological sciences, government and politics, business, psychology, etc.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2481"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Do you have a dance or theatre minor?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>We do not offer a minor in dance or theatre.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2486"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Are there opportunities to be involved in dance or theatre without declaring the major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>Yes! All UMD students are welcome to audition for TDPS productions, get involved with student groups and take some TDPS classes.</p> </div> </section> </div> <!-- Render without, so quickedit/etc works --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <!-- Sidebar if fields are present --> <!-- Image/caption if present --> <!-- Sidebar if present --> <!-- End sidebar if fields are present --> <p class="lead-in">Contact/visit us: Theatre and dance prospective student meetings and tours</p> <h4>On-Campus Appointments</h4> <p>Tours of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center are offered most weekdays, Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., by appointment. Please note: prospective student tours will not be available during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters.</p> <p>To schedule a prospective student visit, please email <a href="mailto:VisitTDPS@umd.edu">VisitTDPS@umd.edu</a> Please include the prospective student’s full name, email address, phone number, date(s) of interest and interest in B.A. in Theatre or B.A. in Dance.</p> <p dir="ltr">Interested in visiting the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies? <a href="/discover-tdps-day">Discover TDPS Day</a> is held each year over Columbus Day weekend. Observe our classes and rehearsals, tour our beautiful spaces at The Clarice and ask our current students your questions about life as a theatre or dance major at a panel discussion.</p> <p dir="ltr">"My Maryland Information Sessions" for prospective undergraduates and "Terrapin Tours" of the UMD campus are offered most weekdays through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For details, call 1-800-422-5867 or consult the <a href="https://www.admissions.umd.edu/explore/Visit.php" target="_blank">Visiting UMD webpage</a>.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Visits to Local High Schools</h4> <p dir="ltr">If you are a high school dance director in the Maryland, D.C. or Northern Virginia area, you may request a visit to your school by contacting undergraduate academic advisor Susan Miller at <a href="mailto:smille13@umd.edu">smille13@umd.edu</a>.</p> <p>The University of Maryland can be reached by air (Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International and Reagan Washington National), train (Metrorail, MARC and Amtrak) and automobile. Once in the Washington area, College Park is easily accessible by <a href="http://www.wmata.com/" target="_blank">Metro</a> and <a href="https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um" target="_blank">Shuttle-UM</a> will take you to the campus. 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