UMD Symphony Orchestra returns to stage for first time in two years

By Ceoli Jacoby On the evening of Friday, Oct. 8, the Dekelboum Concert Hall was buzzing. Audience members, eager to hear the university’s Symphony Orchestra play live for the first time since February 2020, shuffled in. The sounds of conversation and laughter filled the room. Distant bowing and the clicking of heels on wood signaled that the performance was about to begin. After a brief … Continue reading UMD Symphony Orchestra returns to stage for first time in two years

Maryland Night Live hosts third season

By Casey Gannon “Well, buckle up, this is our edgiest show yet,” assistant director and host Joey Barber exclaimed. Maryland Night Live, a campus comedy group that is structured like the popular NBC comedy show “Saturday Night Live”, held their third season performance on Nov. 18 at the Stamp Student Union’s Hoff Theatre. Maryland Night Live is a newer campus comedy group. It was formed … Continue reading Maryland Night Live hosts third season

Revolutions Dance Ensemble Performs Second Annual Spring Showcase

The girls of Revolution Dance Ensemble perform their piece “Swinging Party” in the Hoff Theater of the Stamp Student Union on May 2, 2019. The dance was choreographed by member Rachel Karger and included all of the members of Revolutions (Photo by Casey Gannon).  By Casey Gannon On Thursday, May 2, Revolutions Dance Ensemble had their spring showcase in the Hoff Theatre at the Stamp … Continue reading Revolutions Dance Ensemble Performs Second Annual Spring Showcase

Kreativity Diversity Troupe performs end-of-semester show, centered around “confusion”

By Casey Gannon Kreativity Diversity Troupe has established itself as a very accepting, diverse performance group. With members of different majors, ethnicities and personalities, the mix of people perform in various mediums, including dance, song, theatre, and spoken word. The group performs an end-of-semester show twice a year, featuring a variety of acts tied together by one common theme. This semester’s theme was “confusion,” and … Continue reading Kreativity Diversity Troupe performs end-of-semester show, centered around “confusion”

Kreativity Diversity Troupe Holds Quarterly Open Mic Event

By: Casey Gannon Kreativity Diversity Troupe held an open mic on Mar. 1 in the Cafritz Theater in the Clarice Performing Arts Center. Kreativity’s open mics are different from ordinary open mics because performances can include song, dance, spoken word or instrumental performance. Kreativity was a group formed in the 1990s by African American actresses because there weren’t many shows for them to perform in. … Continue reading Kreativity Diversity Troupe Holds Quarterly Open Mic Event