The Theatre program at the University of Maryland-College Park, part of the School of Theatre Dance and Performance Studies, offers comprehensive training for students aspiring to careers and scholarship in the performing arts. Located in College Park MD this program provides rigorous instruction from accomplished faculty and extensive opportunities for performance design and production within the state-of-the-art Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. It cultivates creativity critical thinking and practical skills preparing graduates for diverse professional paths in theatre and beyond supported by a nationally recognized curriculum and a vibrant artistic community.
View TheatreThe University of Maryland, College Park (UMD or Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. It is also the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area. Its 12 schools and colleges offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 92 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs. UMD is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference.