Performing Arts

Organization Description

Theater, Film, and Media Studies houses a variety of opportunities for students to study and practice the arts of stage and screen.

(240) 895-4229
Montgomery Hall 4
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Department Leadership

A photo of Dr. Steiger directing Macbeth in 2019 outdoors at Historic St. Mary's City surrounded by two student actors. Photo credit Chloe Colvin.

Amy Steiger

Associate Professor of Theater

Department Chair

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240-895-4244
Sterling Lambert photo

Sterling Lambert

Professor of Music - Music History and Theory

Department Chair

240-895-4229

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Assistant Professor Diego Villada invited to choreograph intimacy and violence for University of Evansville productions
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Assistant Professor of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Diego Villada was invited to choreograph violence and intimacy for… View more

Diego Villada

March 25, 2025, 10:20 a.m.

SMCM participates in Great Mills High School African American Read-In
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On Friday, Feb. 14, a powerful celebration of African American literature and culture occurred at Great Mills High School during their annual… View more

Kelsey Bush

Feb. 21, 2025, 9:24 a.m.

Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz Featured on WETA Public Television
A person wearing a gray suit plays a grand piano in a spacious, well-lit room with large windows and beige walls. A video camera on a tripod is partially visible on the left, recording the performance.

Musician-in-residence Brian Ganz is featured throughout February on WETA Arts. The show, a portion of which was recorded at the Nancy R. &… View more

Chuck Steenburgh

Feb. 17, 2025, 3:29 p.m.

Five Recent Graduates Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists
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Five 2024 St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates were named Semi-Finalists in the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Four candidates… View more

Chuck Steenburgh

Feb. 5, 2025, 4:22 p.m.

Environmental Studies and Performing Arts students collaborate on stage reading of devised play led by Ross Fellows, Assistant Professors Rinaldi and Villada
Staged reading of new play written by students

On Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Blackistone Room, environmental studies students presented their final projects for ENST 285:… View more

Diego Villada

Dec. 15, 2024, 9:56 p.m.

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