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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.

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A group of people, dressed in formal clothing, stand in front of a modern glass building. They appear to be musicians, as some hold instrument cases. A person wearing a tuxedo stands in the center, smiling. Trees are visible in the background.

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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Sterling Lambert photo

Sterling Lambert

Professor of Music - Music History and Theory

Department Chair

Latest News

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.

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 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.

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.

Active Announcements

Make plans to see this quirky musical featuring six teens who compete against one another in the afterlife
Amy Steiger

April 3, 2025, 1:55 p.m.

Upcoming Events

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Performing Arts Program is proud to present Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell… View more

April 17, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 18, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 19, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 20, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 20, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Performing Arts Program is proud to present Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell… View more

April 17, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 18, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 19, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 20, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 20, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Performing Arts Program is proud to present Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell… View more

April 17, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 18, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 19, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 20, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., April 20, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.