By Cait Heiderman
This year, the theme of Henson Week is “Create. Make. Play.,” with more than 50 events for the campus community to engage in to honor the creativity and experimentation that defined the careers of Henson and his wife Jane. Continue reading UMD’s Henson Week offers glimpse into alum Jim Henson’s creative journey
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
By: Sara Chernikoff Nuzzled between the entrance of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library and the lobby of the Clarice Performing Arts Building is a new exhibition that tells the holistic story of muppet’s creator and University of Maryland alum, Jim Henson. The exhibit, “Inspired! Jim Henson at Maryland” features 25 pieces of original artwork created by Henson along with theatrical programs, ephemera and photographs … Continue reading New Jim Henson exhibit explores his creative impact on UMD
