The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center 2019-2020 Season Guide

THE CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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Amber Smithers ’20 and Koki Belikow ’21 in The Heidi Chronicles 2019 Photo by David Andrews

ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS THAT FUEL INNOVATION AND GROWTH The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center provides a unique blueprint for arts collaboration among academic units, a university-based presenting program and community partners that together elevate and energize the performing arts at Maryland.

This form of arts integration ensures that we engage students, faculty, staff and patrons in our process of art making and presenting that fosters expression, unlocks creativity and generates curiosity, investigation and innovation. The arts create new approaches and insights for empathy and understanding our diverse, pluralistic and rapidly changing world.

As a public research institution, we investigate and present art representative of our multicultural society and that celebrates and shares the work of women and underrepresented minorities. This year’s season includes beloved classics and new works illustrating themes that include female empowerment, the celebration of life, racism, family, toxic masculinity, LGBTQ+ representation, and yes, the current political climate.

Visit us to participate in building the future of the arts while deeply experiencing student and professional work unique to the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region.

Bonnie Thornton Dill Dean & Professor, College of Arts & Humanities

Music, theater, dance and more, this multi-arts presenting center stages art powered by innovative student and faculty artists, as well as awe-inspiring visiting artists.

UMD Performing Arts Partners: pg 6 - 9

Visiting Artist Series (VAS)

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School of Music (SOM)

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School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS)

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Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library (MSPAL)

GREAT ART AT A GREAT PRICE! SAVE ON TICKETS AND PARKING WITH AN ARTS PASS. See page 22 for details.

Cover: Black Grace Photo by John McDermott

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SEPTEMBER

PRESENTER

PERFORMANCE

GENRE

THU, SEP 26 . 8PM

VAS

Abigail Washburn, banjo & Wu Fei, guzheng (USA, China) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

GLOBAL MUSIC

SAT, SEP 28 - SAT, OCT 5

TDPS

The Visit

THEATER

FRI, OCT 4 - SUN, OCT 6

TDPS

MFA Dance Thesis Concert

DANCE

FRI, OCT 4 . 8PM

VAS

Imani Winds: A Woman’s Perspective (USA)

SPEED OF SOUND SESSIONS

FRI, OCT 4 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Wind Orchestra: The Awakening Hour

CLASSICAL MUSIC

SAT, OCT 5 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Symphony Orchestra: Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony

CLASSICAL MUSIC

THU, OCT 10 . 8PM

VAS

Wu Man, pipa (China)

GLOBAL MUSIC

THU, OCT 17 . 8PM

VAS

Mwenso and the Shakes: Harlem 100 (USA)

SPECIAL PROJECT

THU, OCT 24 . 8PM

VAS

Black Grace: Crying Men (New Zealand)

DANCE

WED, OCT 30 . 8PM

VAS

SITI Company: The Bacchae (USA)

THEATER

FRI, NOV 1 - SAT, NOV 9

TDPS

Flyin’ West

THEATER

FRI, NOV 1 . 8PM

VAS

Brentano Quartet (USA)

CHAMBER MUSIC

FRI, NOV 1 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Wind Orchestra: The Oracle

CLASSICAL MUSIC

SUN, NOV 3 . 3PM

SOM

UMD Symphony Orchestra: Holst’s The Planets

CLASSICAL MUSIC

FRI, NOV 8 . 7PM & 9PM

VAS

Stefon Harris, vibraphone & Blackout (USA) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

JAZZ

WED, NOV 13 . 8PM

VAS

Tenebrae (UK) • @ St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, College Park

CHAMBER MUSIC

FRI, NOV 15 - SUN, NOV 17

TDPS

Madden Dance Project

DANCE

THU, NOV 21 - FRI, NOV 22

VAS

Monica Bill Barnes & Company: Happy Hour (USA) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

DANCE

THU, NOV 21 - MON, NOV 25

SOM

Maryland Opera Studio: Ariodante

OPERA

THU, DEC 5 - SAT, DEC 7

VAS

Porte Parole: The Assembly (Canada)

THEATER

FRI, DEC 6 . 8PM

SOM

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols • @ UMD Memorial Chapel

CHORAL

FRI, DEC 6 . 8PM

SOM

Kaleidoscope of Bands

CLASSICAL MUSIC

SAT, DEC 7 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Wind Orchestra: From Björk to Schmitt

CLASSICAL MUSIC

SUN, DEC 8 . 3PM

SOM

UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Chamber Singers: Handel’s Messiah

CHORAL + CLASSICAL

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

PRESENTER

PERFORMANCE

GENRE

SAT, JAN 25 . 3PM & 8PM

VAS

37th Annual Choreographers’ Showcase (USA)

DANCE

FRI, JAN 31 . 8PM

VAS

Leyla McCalla Quartet (USA) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

GLOBAL MUSIC

FRI, FEB 7 - SAT, FEB 15

TDPS

A Doll House

THEATER

FRI, FEB 7 & SAT, FEB 8

VAS

Ahamefule J. Oluo: Susan (USA)

THEATER

THU, FEB 13 & FRI, FEB 14

VAS

Teatro y Su Doble: Feos (Chile)

THEATER

WED, FEB 19 . 8PM

VAS

Nathalie Joachim & Spektral Quartet: Fanm d’Ayiti • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

SPEED OF SOUND SESSIONS

FRI, FEB 21 - SAT, FEB 29

TDPS

Noises Off

THEATER

FRI, FEB 28 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Symphony Orchestra: Phenomenal Women

CLASSICAL MUSIC

FRI, FEB 28 . 8PM

VAS

Ensemble Dal Niente (USA)

SPEED OF SOUND SESSIONS

SAT, FEB 29 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Wind Orchestra: Dvořák and Copland

CLASSICAL MUSIC

TUE, MAR 3 & WED, MAR 4

VAS

Ephrat Asherie Dance: Odeon (USA)

DANCE

WED, MAR 25 . 8PM

VAS

Trio Solisti (USA)

CHAMBER MUSIC

THU, MAR 26 . 7PM & 9PM

VAS

Miguel Zenón Quartet (Puerto Rico) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

JAZZ

THU, APR 2 . 8PM

VAS

Rachel Barton Pine, violin & Matthew Hagle, piano (USA)

CHAMBER MUSIC

FRI, APR 3 - SAT, APR 11

SOM

Maryland Opera Studio: The Cunning Little Vixen

OPERA

SAT, APR 4 . 7PM & 9PM

VAS

Hiromi, piano (Japan) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

JAZZ

FRI, APR 10 . 8PM

VAS

Las Cafeteras (USA) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

GLOBAL MUSIC

WED, APR 22 . 8PM

VAS

Malpaso Dance Company (Cuba)

DANCE

THU, APR 30 . 8PM

VAS

Brooklyn Rider: Healing Modes (USA) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

SPEED OF SOUND SESSIONS

SAT, MAY 2 - SAT, MAY 9

TDPS

She Kills Monsters

THEATER

SUN, MAY 3 . 7:30PM

SOM

UMD Chamber Singers: Spring Choral Showcase

CHORAL

FRI, MAY 8 . 7PM & 9PM

VAS

Mary Halvorson’s Code Girl (USA) • @ MilkBoy ArtHouse

JAZZ

FRI, MAY 8 - SUN, MAY 10

TDPS

UMoves: Undergraduate Dance Concert

DANCE

FRI, MAY 8 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Symphony Orchestra: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

CLASSICAL MUSIC

SAT, MAY 9 . 8PM

SOM

UMD Wind Orchestra: UMWO Goes “Classically Dope”

CLASSICAL + HIP HOP

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Please note this is a listing of select ticketed events and details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date event information and a comprehensive listing including the hundreds of free events each season, visit theclarice.umd.edu.

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Partners & Presenters

VAS

Visiting Artist Series

SOM

School of Music

TDPS

School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

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The VISITING ARTIST SERIES brings regional, national and international artists to our campus and community through six

CHAMBER MUSIC

DANCE

Brentano Quartet (USA)

Black Grace (New Zealand)

Virtuosic string quartet plays music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Mozart.

performance series: Chamber

FRI, NOV 1 • 8PM

Music, Dance, Global Music, Jazz,

Tenebrae (UK)

Speed of Sound Sessions and

This is what angels sound like.

Theater. This series is committed

WED, NOV 13 • 8PM

to extending the learning of UMD students as well as creating exciting connections and opportunities in the community.

This season, creators from Haiti, Chile, New Zealand, East Los Angeles and elsewhere will

@ ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Trio Solisti (USA) “The most exciting piano trio in America” praised The New Yorker.

WED, MAR 25 • 8PM

Rachel Barton Pine, violin and Matthew Hagle, piano (USA) A piano-violin duo of great versatility and celebrated interpretations.

THU, APR 2 • 8PM

cultural and social distance.

expectations of masculinity.

THU, OCT 24 • 8PM

Monica Bill Barnes & Company Happy Hour (USA)

Come for the free drink, stay for the hope of a life-changing experience.

THU, NOV 21 & FRI, NOV 22 @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

37th Annual Choreographers’ Showcase (USA) The finest of D.C., MD and VA’s rising dance talent on stage at The Clarice.

SAT, JAN 25 • 3PM & 8PM

Ephrat Asherie Dance (USA)

bass and percussion music.

GLOBAL MUSIC

TUE, MAR 3 & WED, MAR 4

Abigail Washburn, banjo & Wu Fei, guzheng (USA, China)

Malpaso Dance Company (Cuba)

clawhammer banjo.

THU, SEP 26 • 8PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Wu Man, pipa (China)

A Night in the Garden of the Tang Dynasty The world’s greatest virtuoso on the 2,000-yearold pipa explores China’s rich musical history.

THU, OCT 10 • 8PM

Leyla McCalla Quartet (USA) Music that vibrates with Creole, Cajun and Haitian life that is strikingly fresh and forward.

FRI, JAN 31 . 8PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Las Cafeteras (USA) A uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia and rock.

FRI, APR 10 • 8PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Photo by Scott Venning

textured dance explores the traditional

Social and street dances meet Brazilian piano,

The 2,000-year-old Chinese zither meets

Black Grace

Percussively powerful movement and richly

Odeon

share experiences that bring us together in spite of geographical,

Crying Men

Cuba’s most in-demand dance troupe blends Cuban tradition with contemporary moves.

WED, APR 22 • 8PM

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“Fierce and angular” —New Zealand Herald

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JAZZ Stefon Harris, vibraphone + Blackout (USA) An airtight quintet that plays with precision and energy.

FRI, NOV 8 • 7PM & 9PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Miguel Zenón Quartet (Puerto Rico) The MacArthur genius’ bubbling Latin rhythms come to College Park.

THU, MAR 26 • 7PM & 9PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Hiromi, piano (Japan) Keyboard wizardry that eclipses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop parameters.

SAT, APR 4 • 7PM & 9PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Mary Halvorson’s Code Girl (USA) Halvorson and her band play jazz how it sounded when it first left New Orleans.

FRI, MAY 8 • 7PM & 9PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

SPECIAL EVENT! Mwenso and the Shakes (USA) Harlem 100

A high energy, multimedia celebration paying homage to the great artists of the Harlem Renaissance.

THU, OCT 17 • 8PM

“...force to be reckoned with.”

—Jazz Times

Michael Mwenso Photo by E. Leitzell

Hiromi Photo by Muga Miyahara

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SPEED OF SOUND SESSIONS

NEXTLOOK

Imani Winds (USA)

NextLOOK supports the development of new

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In partnership with Joe’s Movement Emporium, music, plays, dance and other experiences by

A Woman’s Perspective

regionally-based performing artists.

The anticipated return of this beloved ensemble

Chitra Subramanian

brings forward women’s voices.

Temple

FRI, OCT 4 • 8PM

FRI, DEC 13 • 7PM

Nathalie Joachim with Spektral Quartet (USA)

Simone Baron ruin gaze

Fanm d’Ayiti

FRI, FEB 14 • 7PM

The sounds of the women who helped shape Haiti’s cultural backbone.

Dominic Green

WED, FEB 19 • 8PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

The Final Genocide FRI, APR 17 • 7PM

Ensemble Dal Niente (USA) Exciting music performed with dedication,

Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene, Pablo Regis de Oliveira & Kate Spanos

virtuosity and a vibrant exploratory spirit.

FRI, FEB 28 • 8PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

Performing Otherness (Ainihi e Alteridade)

Brooklyn Rider (USA) Healing Modes

FRI, MAY 8 • 7PM

Strikingly original composers explore the ALL PERFORMANCES ARE HELD AT JOE’S MOVEMENT EMPORIUM. TICKETS START AT $5. ARTS PASS NOT VALID ON NEXTLOOK PERFORMANCES.

curative and healing powers of music.

THU, APR 30 • 8PM @MILKBOY ARTHOUSE

THEATER SITI Company (USA)

Ahamefule J. Oluo (USA)

A modern take on Euripides’ tale of cult versus

A tender, humorous and deeply felt memoir of the

society, tyranny versus populism and restraint

artist’s mother that is a celebration of life and living.

The Bacchae

versus excess.

Susan

FRI, FEB 7 & SAT, FEB 8 • 8PM

WED, OCT 30 • 8PM

Porte Parole (Canada) The Assembly

A terrifying scenario: a conversation about politics over dinner and wine.

Teatro y Su Doble (Chile) FEOS

“SITI recited [The Bacchae] like a spell; the effect was hair-raising.”

—The Los Angeles Review of Books

A puppetry piece on the unlikely meeting of two strangers drawn together in a world that sets them apart.

THU, FEB 13 & FRI, FEB 14 • 8PM

THU, DEC 5 - SAT, DEC 7 • 8PM SITI Company Photo by Stephanie Berger

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The UMD SCHOOL OF MUSIC is fiercely dedicated to artistic and scholarly excellence, diversity in curriculum and programming, robust engagement with the world around us and the creation of an inclusive community.

This season features beloved masterworks and exciting new compositions performed by students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists. With an increasing focus on inspiring works by women composers and composers of color, there is much to experience across a variety of genres.

Explore this selection from the hundreds of UMD School of Music events presented this season:

SPECIAL EVENT! Handel’s Messiah

UMD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (UMSO)

UMD WIND ORCHESTRA (UMWO)

The most beloved of all Baroque masterworks

Under the baton of new music director David

Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leading

is brought to life for the Christmas season by

Neely, UMSO showcases the orchestral

voice among collegiate ensembles in premiering

the combined forces of the UMD Symphony

program with uncompromising attention to

new works for winds. This season’s engaging

Orchestra and UMD Chamber Singers.

musical excellence. Pushing the boundaries

performances will feature faculty soloists and

of the orchestral experience, UMSO presents

world premieres of new works and masterworks

innovative and electrifying performances.

of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony

The Awakening Hour

SAT, OCT 5 • 8PM

FRI, OCT 4 • 8PM

Holst’s The Planets

The Oracle

SUN, NOV 3 • 3PM

FRI, NOV 1 • 8PM

Phenomenal Women

From Björk to Schmitt

FRI, FEB 28 • 8PM

SAT, DEC 7 • 8PM

Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring

Dvořák and Copland

FRI, MAY 8 • 8PM

SAT, FEB 29 • 8PM

SUN, DEC 8 • 3PM

UMWO Goes “Classically Dope” SAT, MAY 9 • 8PM

UMD Choral Activities 2016 Photo by Geoff Sheil

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UMD Symphony Orchestra 2017 Photo by Geoff Sheil

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MARYLAND OPERA STUDIO (MOS) Under the direction of Craig Kier, MOS is dedicated to the future of opera. Preparing the next generation of great singers and offering performances ranging from classic repertoire to provocative new works, MOS is building audiences and advancing the art that sustains them.

Ariodante THU, NOV 21 - MON, NOV 25

The Cunning Little Vixen FRI, APR 3 - SAT, APR 11

UMD CHORAL ACTIVITIES Led by Edward Maclary, the choral ensembles have achieved international renown and offer a wide array of choral experiences with music encompassing all styles and eras.

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols $20 GENERAL ADMISSION, $15 SENIORS, $10 STUDENT/YOUTH. ARTS PASS NOT ELIGIBLE

FRI, DEC 6 • 8PM @ UMD MEMORIAL CHAPEL

AND DON’T MISS!

Spring Choral Showcase: UMD Chamber Singers

Under the direction of Andrea Brown, the University Band, Community Band and Mighty Sound of Maryland

SUN, MAY 3 • 7:30PM

Shafali Jalota M.M. ’19 and Sam Keeler M.M. ’19 in Street Scene 2019 Photo by David Andrews

Kaleidoscope of Bands Marching Band come together for a crowd-pleasing extravaganza.

FRI, DEC 6 • 8PM

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In addition to ticketed events, the School of Music PRESENTS HUNDREDS OF FREE EVENTS EACH SEASON featuring accomplished faculty, acclaimed guest artists, jazz combos, student ensembles and student degree recitals. For complete programming information and a full list of events, visit theclarice.umd.edu. Highlights include:

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FEATURED EVENTS School of Music Tribute to Chris Vadala SUN, OCT 6 • 3PM

UMD Chamber Singers and Alumni Choir THU, NOV 7 • 7:30PM

SPOTLIGHT: School of Music Showcase SUN, MAR 1 • 3PM

FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST SERIES

WORLD MUSIC

Outdoor Jazz Finale

Korean Percussion Ensemble

WED, APR 29 • 5:30PM

Sarah Frisof, flute, and Rita Sloan, piano

MON, NOV 25 • 7:30PM

SUN, SEP 22 • 5PM

SAT, APR 18 • 7:30PM

Joseph Grimmer, bassoon

Balinese Gamelan and Japanese Koto

SUN, SEP 29 • 3PM

FRI, DEC 6 • 8PM

Irina Muresanu, violin, and James Stern, violin and viola

Balinese Gamelan

SUN, OCT 27 • 3PM

The Left Bank Quartet with Larissa Dedova, piano

FRI, APR 24 • 8PM

Japanese Koto SUN, APR 26 • 2PM

SUN, NOV 17 • 3PM

The Boston Trio THU, FEB 20 • 8PM

UMD WIND ENSEMBLE

Timothy Powell, saxophone

Journeys

SUN, MAR 29 • 3PM

FRI, OCT 18 • 8PM

Eric Kutz and Amir Eldan, cello, and Miko Kominami and Misha Namirovsky, piano

Dedications

SAT, APR 4 • 3PM

James Stern, violin, and Audrey Andrist, piano SUN, APR 12 • 3PM

Camille Jones ’20 Photo by David Andrews

WED, DEC 4 • 8PM

Vox Et Motus FRI, MAR 6 • 8PM

Coming Together FRI, MAY 1 • 8PM

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The UMD SCHOOL OF THEATRE, DANCE, AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES advances and transforms the research and practice of these disciplines through a commitment to excellence and innovative education in the performing arts.

This season’s theater and dance productions celebrate the power of women in various contexts today and throughout history with the continued focus on highlighting themes that deeply resonate with society through the performing arts.

The Visit Written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt Translated by Maruice Valency Brian MacDevitt, director Leigh Wilson Smiley, acting coach Kendra Portier, choreographer Set in the fictitious town of Güllen, this allegorical dark comedy tells the story of a woman’s revenge on a community that cast her out when she was pregnant and impoverished.

The play arcs from absurdist to barbarous in order to question what happens when civil ethics, personal morality, patriarchal rule, justice and democracy go amok.

SAT, SEP 28 . 7:30PM SUN, SEP 29 . 2PM & 7:30PM WED, OCT 2 . 7:30PM THU, OCT 3 . 7:30PM FRI, OCT 4 . 7:30PM SAT, OCT 5 . 2PM & 7:30PM

Flyin’ West MFA Dance Thesis Concert Ronya-Lee Anderson, choreographer Heidi McFall, choreographer

Written by Pearl Cleage Scot Reese and Alvin Mayes, directors Set in 1898, Flyin’ West is the story of African American women pioneers who settled together in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas.

Black Madonna and Miss America by

This work by Pearl Cleage explores themes

Ronya-Lee Anderson is an investigation of

of determination, racial pride, intermarriage

socio-political happenings in conversation

and the power of love to highlight the female

with the positioning of the Black female

empowerment that she sees as vital to the

icon in public and private spheres.

African American community.

Corpora Caelestia: A Movement Opera by Heidi

FRI, NOV 1 • 7:30PM

McFall is a music and dance collaborative performance featuring a live organ, voice

SUN, NOV 3 • 2PM & 7:30PM

and movement by an ensemble of women.

WED, NOV 6 • 7:30PM

FRI, OCT 4 . 7:30PM

THU, NOV 7 • 7:30PM

SAT, OCT 5 . 2PM & 7:30PM

FRI, NOV 8 • 7:30PM

SUN, OCT 6 . 2PM

SAT, NOV 9 • 2PM & 7:30 PM

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Madden Dance Project elephant JANE dance, Choreography by Heidi Henderson BANDportier, Choreography by Kendra Portier In reiterative solos and tender duets, untitled sad piece by elephant JANE dance examines small sadnesses, those moments when we allow ourselves to not be chipper. Burnish (Magenta #08) by BANDportier explores the magical phenomenon of the color magenta through wild movement, complex patterns and expressive rhythm to create something unnerving, boldly feminine and poetic.

FRI, NOV 15 . 7:30PM SAT, NOV 16 . 3PM & 7:30PM SUN, NOV 17 . 3PM

Georgina Gabbidon ’19, Ama Law M.F.A. ’19, Merissa Collins ’19 and Tulani Ahmed ’20 in Tides, Spring MFA Dance Thesis Concert 2019 Photo by David Andrews

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A Doll House Written by Henrik Ibsen Mitchell Hébert, director Performed by an all-female cast, this production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House questions the roles that society assigns to men and women.

This fresh perspective on the classic play encourages audiences to question what has changed since 19th-century Europe through the interpretations of six women actors playing male and female characters.

FRI, FEB 7 . 7:30PM SAT, FEB 8 . 7:30PM SUN, FEB 9 . 2PM WED, FEB 12 . 7:30PM THU, FEB 13 . 7:30PM FRI, FEB 14 . 7:30PM SAT, FEB 15 . 2PM & 7:30PM

Noises Off Written by Michael Frayn Lisa Nathans, director Tensions run high as Lloyd Dallas, the director of this play’s play-within-a-play, struggles to prepare his accident-prone cast for the opening of British bedroom comedy Nothing On. Missed cues, jealous lovers, a lost contact lens and a troublesome plate of sardines all conspire to ruin the performance. Michael Frayn’s award-winning farce details the hilarity that ensues behind-thescenes of a theatrical production.

FRI, FEB 21 . 7:30PM SAT, FEB 22 . 2PM & 7:30PM SUN, FEB 23 . 2PM WED, FEB 26 . 7:30PM THU, FEB 27 . 7:30PM FRI, FEB 28 . 7:30PM SAT, FEB 29 . 2PM

Atlas Hill ’20 in Fall to Fall, Faculty Dance Concert 2018 Photo by Jonathan Hsu

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SECOND SEASON Second Season features original works created, performed and produced by TDPS students.

I Have an Idea for a Play Written by Jordan Resnick Directed by Katie Arnold

Doubled Bodies Choreographed by Kristina Harris and Gabriel Mata FRI, OCT 18 • 7:30PM SUN, OCT 20 • 2PM & 7PM

Breath, Boom She Kills Monsters Written by Qui Nguyen Rachel Grossman, director After the sudden and tragic death of her younger sister Tilly, Agnes Evans discovers a mysterious online fantasy gaming notebook that offers clues into her sister’s life. This touching story draws on nerd culture and queer representation to explore themes of sisterhood, loss and acceptance.

SAT, MAY 2 . 7:30PM SUN, MAY 3 . 2PM & 7:30PM WED, MAY 6 . 7:30PM THU, MAY 7 . 7:30PM

Written by Kia Corthron Directed by Jasmine Mitchell

Revolt Written and Directed by Walker Green Music Direction by Liezel Werner FRI, NOV 22 • 7:30PM SUN, NOV 24 • 2PM & 7PM

Soundtrack Written by Diallo Adams

The Triumph of Horus: An Ancient Egyptian Sacred Drama

FRI, MAY 8 . 7:30PM

Translated by H. W. Fairman Adapted and Directed by Allison Hedges

SAT, MAY 9 . 2PM & 7:30PM

FRI, DEC 6 • 7:30PM SAT, DEC 7 • 2PM & 7PM

Untitled UMoves: Undergraduate Dance Concert Kendra Portier, director In this fast-paced, rigorous and celebratory program, undergraduate dance students from the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies set new works of art into

Choreographed by Gabriela Grant

Champagne Party for Time Travelers Written and Choreographed by Sydney Lemelin and Hana Huie FRI, JAN 31 . 7:30PM

motion in this concert of original choreography.

SAT, FEB 1 . 2PM & 7PM

FRI, MAY 8 . 7:30PM

Shared Graduate Dance Concert

SAT, MAY 9 . 3PM & 7:30PM SUN, MAY 10 . 3PM

Choreographed by M.F.A. Dance candidates FRI, APRIL 3 . 7:30PM SAT, APRIL 4 . 2PM & 7PM

Daniela Gomes ’19 in Hamlet Replayed 2019 Photo by David Andrews

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The MICHELLE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY (MSPAL) at UMD is a lab of inspiration for faculty, staff, students and community. As the central home of music, theater and dance materials on campus, it also houses a variety of performing arts special collections, preserving unique materials related to performance, education, recordings and scholarship.

MSPAL strives to reimagine the library experience, coming to life through pop-up performances, plays, musical events and lectures, and providing spaces and services to enable the creative process from conception through presentation.

EXPLORE THE GALLERY AT MSPAL THIS SEASON! “Inspired! Jim Henson at Maryland” Exhibit open through May 26, 2020 This exhibit is a window into the profound impact Jim Henson’s experiences on campus had on his creative and professional development, laying the foundation for a remarkable career that included the creation of the Muppets and beyond. It features 25 pieces of original art created by Henson, theatrical programs and ephemera, photographs and an interactive digital archive of Henson’s sketchbooks, student projects and press clippings from The Jim Henson Company Archives, Special Collections in Performing Arts and UMD’s University Archives.

Video clips from the 1950s and 1960s demonstrate the breadth of Henson’s genius, already evident in his early work on local Washington television.

Image of Jim Henson provided courtesy of The Jim Henson Company Archives

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THE INTERNATIONAL PIANO ARCHIVES AT MARYLAND comprise the world’s most extensive concentration of piano recordings, books, scores, programs and related materials, including personal letters and papers from many famous keyboard artists.

THE WASHINGTON AREA PERFORMING ARTS VIDEO ARCHIVE is a collection of taped professional stage performances from the D.C. region and is a great resource for theater professionals, scholars, students and the public.

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The performing arts at Maryland are committed to connecting with faculty, staff and students across the campus as well as members of the surrounding community. We facilitate unique interactions with artists, scholars and community leaders to enable our engagement programs to extend far beyond the walls of our building.

For more information on Campus and Community Engagement or to get involved, please contact:

Jane Hirshberg Assistant Director, Campus and Community Engagement janeh22@umd.edu • 301.405.8172

Donors Make a Difference Through your generous support, the larger Maryland community is able to experience the performing arts in new and profound ways. Your gifts provide unparalleled learning opportunities for our students to understand the cultures of the world, help faculty infuse creativity and innovation into their curriculum and expand opportunities for us to collaborate with local artists in the creation of original works. Thank you!

For more information on how to support the performing arts at Maryland, please contact:

Norah Quinn McCormick Assistant Director of Development for the College of Arts and Humanities naquinn@umd.edu • 301.405.6485

David Robinson-Slemp Associate Director of Development for the Performing Arts drslemp1@umd.edu • 301.405.4623

Top: Student matinee performance with DJ Kid Koala 2019 Photo by David Andrews Bottom: Rahel Lulseged in Yumi Kendall’s masterclass, National Orchestral Institute + Festival 2019 Photo by David Andrews

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Top Left: Audience participation at Paul Dresher Ensemble 2016 Photo by Geoff Sheil Middle Left: Student matinee performance, National Orchestral Institute + Festival 2014 Photo by Geoff Sheil Middle Right Photo: Puppet-making workshop with Silencio Blanco 2019 Photo by David Andrews Bottom Photo: Leo Rayon M.M. ’18 and Joey Marcellino ’20 in Etienne Charles’ masterclass 2018 Photo by Geoff Sheil

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LOCATIONS & PARKING SOME EVENTS ARE HELD AT OTHER LOCATIONS. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EVENT LISTING CAREFULLY.

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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center 8270 Alumni Drive

PARKING Stadium Drive Garage: Park worry-free with a season pass for $50. Discounted with purchase of an Arts Pass. Pre-pay for hourly parking by entering your space number into the pay station or with the ParkMobile app.

Lots 1B and Z: Free parking on Saturdays and Sundays and after 4PM Monday-Friday.

Due to new construction, spaces close to The Clarice will be significantly reduced.

MilkBoy ArtHouse 7416 Baltimore Ave.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 4512 College Ave.

UMD Memorial Chapel 7744 Regents Dr.

PARKING Park conveniently behind the venue when you reserve and pay in advance through SpotHero.

Additional hourly parking available in the garage at the corner of Knox Rd. and Yale Ave.

PARKING Hourly paid parking is available in the public garage at the corner of Knox Rd. and Yale Ave. Limited street parking may also be found in the neighborhood surrounding the church.

PARKING Free parking is available in Lot Y directly behind the Chapel. When Lot Y is full, additional parking is available in Lot L, Lot C2 or Lot C1.

The Clarice is grateful for the support of the following:

Th e M o r r i s & G w e n d o ly n Cafritz Foundation

P L E A S E N O T E : P R I C I N G A N D P R O G R A M S A R E S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E . P L E A S E S E E W E B S I T E F O R T H E M O S T U P - T O - D AT E I N F O R M AT I O N .

THE CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 8270 ALUMNI DR • COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND 20742-1625

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