Fearless New Works Festival

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Fearless New Works Festival

College of Arts and Humanities | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026 Dance Theatre

About the Event

The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students. The festival will feature staged readings, choreography presentations and guest speakers. Experience the future of theater and dance with our talented TDPS community.

About TDPS

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

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Regular: $15

A $5 booking fee applies to online and phone purchases.

Students & Youth: $10

UMD Students, Faculty and Staff: Free

Event Dates

Friday, April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Friday, Apr 10, 2026 7:30 pm

04/10/26 19:30:00 04/10/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Fearless New Works Festival
About the Event
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students. The festival will feature staged readings, choreography presentations and guest speakers. Experience the future of theater and dance with our talented TDPS community.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 7:30 pm

04/11/26 19:30:00 04/11/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Fearless New Works Festival
About the Event
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students. The festival will feature staged readings, choreography presentations and guest speakers. Experience the future of theater and dance with our talented TDPS community.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 7:30 pm

04/12/26 19:30:00 04/12/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Fearless New Works Festival
About the Event
The Fearless New Works Festival is back for a three-day exploration of new dance and theatre performances and works in process from TDPS students. The festival will feature staged readings, choreography presentations and guest speakers. Experience the future of theater and dance with our talented TDPS community.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Fearless New Works Festival