NDMU Drama

NDMU Drama The Drama Program at Notre Dame of Maryland University stages productions and offers courses in acting, directing, playwriting, and dramatic literature.

We are in love with our production photography đź“· by Cory Sellgren. Get yourself to the Copeland to see this amazing ense...
04/11/2026

We are in love with our production photography 📷 by Cory Sellgren. Get yourself to the Copeland to see this amazing ensemble perform all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays (plus the sonnets!) in less than two hours! 🔥

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Ben Pierce

April 10-12, 2026
Copeland Studio Theatre

Featuring:
Meera Belcher
Jadyn Berkely
Jonathon Brooks
Crystal Buabeng
Madison Butler
Sean Chekwoti
Megan Davis
Dinah Masafu
Renuka Purimetla
Leanna Isabel Pineda
Valerie Porras Anchia
Chloe Taylor

Production:
Kateri Pelton (Production Manager)
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick (Props Director)
Freya Lundgren (Assistant Director)
Heidi Orellana (Stage Manager)
Jessica Nemerci (Costume Design)
Tony Truong (Lighting Design)
Renuka Purimetla (ASL Coordinator)

Tech week is here, and it’s gotta look messy before it looks beautiful! We are so excited for Shakespeare!
03/30/2026

Tech week is here, and it’s gotta look messy before it looks beautiful! We are so excited for Shakespeare!

Get ready! The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Revised Again is coming to the Copeland Studio Theatre, Ap...
03/21/2026

Get ready! The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Revised Again is coming to the Copeland Studio Theatre, April 10-12! In 90 minutes, we pack all 37 of the Bard’s plays (& don’t forget the sonnets) into this rollercoaster comedy. Don’t worry if you don’t have any Shakespeare experience! This wild ride is not your great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather’s Shakespeare. ➡️ Swipe for QR for tickets! You don’t want to miss this one!

General admissiom $15. All students $5 with valid school ID. ASL interpretation at all performances through an exciting collaboration with CCBC Essex!

Together with the Notre Dame community, NDMU Drama was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Gene Farrington, retired ...
03/06/2026

Together with the Notre Dame community, NDMU Drama was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Gene Farrington, retired Professor of English and former director of the Drama Program. He served our NDMU community for 29 years before retiring in 2022. Under his leadership, Notre Dame opened the Copeland Blackbox theater and launched the Drama minor. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Farrington’s family, colleagues, and students. Information regarding a service or ways to honor his memory will be shared as it becomes available. (Photo credit: LNDLibrary Archives)

Audition sign-ups are live! Join us this Spring for the rollercoaster comedy that is The Complete Works of William Shake...
01/16/2026

Audition sign-ups are live! Join us this Spring for the rollercoaster comedy that is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]!!

In 90 minutes, we’ll pack all 37 of the Bard’s plays (& don’t forget the sonnets) into the Copeland Studio Theatre. Don’t worry if you don’t have any Shakespeare experience. In fact, it’s encouraged if you don’t! This wild ride is not your great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather’s Shakespeare. If this wasn’t enticing enough, we will be training the ensemble in STAGE COMBAT, too!

Auditions will be held:
Monday, 1/26 - 7-8pm
Monday, 1/26 - 8-9pm
Thursday, 1/29 - 7-8pm
Thursday, 1/29 - 8-9pm

Sign-up for an audition online! Swipe for QR or see link in bio.

We will do a short warm up, a few fun exercises, and read some scenes. All students, faculty, and staff of NDMU are encouraged to join. We also have opportunities for set, lights, costumes, makeup, props, and more. If you are interested to work behind the scenes, please still sign up for a slot and we will chat about your interests at the audition.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] Show dates will be Apr. 10-12, 2026 in the Copeland Studio Theatre. Directed by Ben Pierce and Production Management by Kateri Pelton.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC, www.broadwayplaypublishing.com

Looking for a Soring course? Sign up for DRM-240 Acting Techniques (T/TH 9:25am-10:40am). DRM-240 meets Fine Arts/Artist...
01/15/2026

Looking for a Soring course? Sign up for DRM-240 Acting Techniques (T/TH 9:25am-10:40am). DRM-240 meets Fine Arts/Artistic Expression and is an acting class for all levels and majors. We’re delighted to welcome back Kimberley Lynne, Artistic Director Emeritus of Fells Point Corner Theatre, who will be teaching the course.

Through supportive skill-building and low-stakes performance projects, both individually and in groups, students practice collaboration, active listening, clear communication, flexibility, and confident self-expression.

Kimberley Lynne is a theatrical professional with a range of experience from playwright to producer to actor. Lynne has been acting onstage since she was twelve; her favorite roles include: Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; Lady Macbeth in Macbeth; Helen in Baby with the Bathwater; Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town; Mrs. Smith in The Bald Soprano; and Lillian in I Hate Hamlet. Lynne was vocally trained by Kristin Linklater and took acting classes with local teacher, Donald Hicken. Lynne taught acting at the University of Baltimore and has directed locally at Fells Point Corner Theatre (where she serves as artistic director emeritus), including Dead Man’s Cellphone and On the Verge.

Coming soon…! Watch this space for Spring audition info!We’re getting ready for the rollercoaster comedy that is “The Co...
01/15/2026

Coming soon…! Watch this space for Spring audition info!

We’re getting ready for the rollercoaster comedy that is “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Revised Again”!! In 90 minutes, we’ll pack all 37 of the Bard’s plays (& don’t forget the sonnets) into the Copeland Studio Theatre. Don’t worry if you don’t have any Shakespeare experience. In fact, it’s encouraged if you don’t.🤪 This wild ride is not your great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather’s Shakespeare. And if this wasn’t enticing enough, we will be training the ensemble in STAGE COMBAT too!

We’re ready to see you in the Copeland Studio! Join us this weekend for VERY STILL AND HARD TO SEE. It’s uncanny horror ...
10/31/2025

We’re ready to see you in the Copeland Studio! Join us this weekend for VERY STILL AND HARD TO SEE. It’s uncanny horror just in time for Halloween! Performances 10/31 7pm, 11/1 7pm, 11/2 2pm. Tix online! Link in bio. Space is limited—reserve before we sell out!

This weekend! Make us part of your Halloween weekend plans! Show runs approximately an hour: 10/31 7pm, 11/1 7pm, and 11...
10/29/2025

This weekend! Make us part of your Halloween weekend plans! Show runs approximately an hour: 10/31 7pm, 11/1 7pm, and 11/2 2pm. Characters are cursed by a haunted hotel which sits atop the lair of an Obake spirit. The play combines horror, dark comedy, & the uncanny in the style of Junji Ito & David Lynch. $5 Students, $15 General. Reserve in advance (link in bio) because space is limited!

Friday 10/31, 7pm
Saturday 11/1, 7pm
Sunday 11/2,2pm (matinee)

“Very still & hard to see (a short play cycle)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Our first workshop is tonight!! Join us Tuesday 3/4 7-9pm in the Copeland (Le Clerc 301) for Movement! Ben Pierce will t...
03/04/2025

Our first workshop is tonight!! Join us Tuesday 3/4 7-9pm in the Copeland (Le Clerc 301) for Movement! Ben Pierce will teach general movement-building for the stage, including an introduction to Viewpoints, a movement-based artistic practice for incorporating movement, gesture, and the creative use of space. Plus, we’ll have pizza 🍕!

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