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A night with Megan Piphus Peace explores the power of puppetry

By Alex Burke The University of Maryland’s School of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies hosted an event Mar. 12 with Megan Piphus Peace, a trailblazing puppeteer celebrated for her groundbreaking work on “Sesame Street.” Peace, the first Black female puppeteer to work on the children’s program, spent years carving out a space for herself in the puppetry world. As a self-taught ventriloquist, her journey was … Continue reading A night with Megan Piphus Peace explores the power of puppetry

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Annual Henson Awards Showcase Creativity Through Puppets

By: Jackson Hawkins The University of Maryland’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies hosted its annual Jim Henson Award ceremony on Tuesday night. Student recipients presented and performed their fully funded puppet projects. Faculty selected the Henson Award winners after they entered a competitive process for financial support from the Jim Henson Foundation. According to the Clarice website, Jane Henson ‘55 started the Jim … Continue reading Annual Henson Awards Showcase Creativity Through Puppets

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Maryland Day’s ‘UMoves’ performance shows off undergraduate talent and passion for dancing

By Brittany Goodman Each Maryland Day, students and faculty, families, alumni, prospective students and the College Park community have a chance to explore the ins and outs of everything the university has to offer. This year’s one-day open house, which took place April 29 around campus, focused on inspiration, boldness, curiosity and passion. UMoves, one of Maryland Day’s highlighted events, featured a dance performance from undergraduate dancers in … Continue reading Maryland Day’s ‘UMoves’ performance shows off undergraduate talent and passion for dancing

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