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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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

Professor of Music - Ensembles & Academics

Department Chair

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Latest News

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
Five smiling individuals are arranged around a blue and white circular logo. They appear to be in different settings, with two wearing casual clothes and three in formal attire.

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.

Assistant Professor Diego Villada invited to give Guest Artist Lectures for Seton Hill University's Theatre Program
Seton Hill students following Assistant Professor Villada's instructions in their own rehearsal space.

Assistant Professor of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Diego Villada was invited to give a series of guest lectures to… View more

Diego Villada

Nov. 30, 2024, 9:46 p.m.

Associate Professor of Theater Amy Steiger's work to be presented as part of "Apron Strings: The Ties That Bind" Nov. 14-17 in NYC
A flyer with a background of colorful aprons strung on clotheslines announcing the dates and times for "Apron Strings: The Ties That Bind."

Associate Professor of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies and Co-chair of the Performing Arts Department Amy Steiger wrote a monologue that… View more

Amy Steiger

Nov. 12, 2024, 12:43 p.m.

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Active Announcements

FREE Mainstage Theater Performances - Arcana and Orpheus Through Movement - February 26-March 2 in The Bruce Davis Theater!
Poster for a performance titled "Arcana" featuring an illustration of a green figure with a red rose head surrounded by colorful flowers. The event details are listed, including date, time, and location. Admission is free.
ARCANA and ORPHEUS THROUGH MOVEMENT - FREE theater performances February 26-March 2 in The Bruce Davis Theater!
Amy Steiger

Feb. 16, 2025, 4:48 p.m.

FREE Virtual Diversifying Scholarship Research Conference (4/25/25)
A platform for research on topics of diversity, inequality, bias, and inclusivity for scholars of all levels
Angela Draheim

Jan. 30, 2025, 10:22 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Performing Arts Department Senior Capstone Theater Projects: "Arcana" and "Orpheus through Movement"
A vibrant event poster for "Arcana" featuring a mystical figure with long hair, sitting under a large rose and surrounded by colorful flowers. The event details are at Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall. Admission is free.

The second show of our Performing Arts/Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies 2024-25 Main Stage Season is all written, directed, designed, and… View more

Feb. 26, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., Feb. 27, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., Feb. 28, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., March 1, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., March 2, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.

Performing Arts Department Senior Capstone Theater Projects: "Arcana" and "Orpheus through Movement"
A vibrant event poster for "Arcana" featuring a mystical figure with long hair, sitting under a large rose and surrounded by colorful flowers. The event details are at Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall. Admission is free.

The second show of our Performing Arts/Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies 2024-25 Main Stage Season is all written, directed, designed, and… View more

Feb. 26, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., Feb. 27, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., Feb. 28, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., March 1, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., March 2, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.

Performing Arts Department Senior Capstone Theater Projects: "Arcana" and "Orpheus through Movement"
A vibrant event poster for "Arcana" featuring a mystical figure with long hair, sitting under a large rose and surrounded by colorful flowers. The event details are at Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall. Admission is free.

The second show of our Performing Arts/Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies 2024-25 Main Stage Season is all written, directed, designed, and… View more

Feb. 26, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., Feb. 27, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., Feb. 28, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., March 1, 2025, 8 – 10 p.m., March 2, 2025, 2 – 4 p.m.

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