UMaine - School of Performing Arts

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The University of Maine, founded in Orono in 1865, is the state’s flagship public university and is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2015. UMaine is among the most comprehensive higher education institutions in the Northeast and attracts students from across the U.S. It currently enrolls 11,286 total undergraduate and graduate students who can directly participate in groundbreaking research wo

rking with world-class scholars. The University of Maine offers doctoral degrees in 35 fields, representing the humanities, sciences, engineering and education; master’s degrees in nearly 70 disciplines; 90 undergraduate majors and academic programs; and one of the oldest and most prestigious honors programs in the U.S. The university promotes environmental stewardship on its campus, with substantial efforts aimed at conserving energy, recycling and adhering to green building standards in new construction. To apply: go.maine.edu

Congratulations to Lauren Lancaster, the newest inductee of the Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society!
05/08/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Lancaster, the newest inductee of the Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society!

Are you as excited as we are that our very own Timothy Simons is returning to campus to serve as our commencement speake...
05/05/2026

Are you as excited as we are that our very own Timothy Simons is returning to campus to serve as our commencement speaker?

If you just can't wait until the weekend to hear from him, check out the latest edition of The Maine Question podcast, where Ron Lisnet and Allen Adams sit down and chat with Tim about his time at UMaine, his career in Hollywood, and more!

3 likes. "How do you get from rural Maine to Hollywood? Tim Simons shares his journey"

Hello all! It's Maine Day of Giving and we wanted to let you know that there are a couple of SPA-specific funds that cou...
04/29/2026

Hello all! It's Maine Day of Giving and we wanted to let you know that there are a couple of SPA-specific funds that could use your support!

There are spots to donate specifically to support the ongoing renovation of the Cyrus Pavilion Theater and to support the UMaine Sports Bands. You can also donate to SPA or CLAS directly if you so choose.

The support of our friends is so important to the success of our students. Thank you for all that you do for us.

Join me and make a gift to Maine Day of Giving 2026!

Our music education majors had a fantastic workshop today with Julia Edwards: 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year! It was a g...
04/18/2026

Our music education majors had a fantastic workshop today with Julia Edwards: 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year! It was a great privilege to have her on campus with us for the day.

It was great to see some of our students who are involved with the School of Performing Arts at the UMaine Student Sympo...
04/17/2026

It was great to see some of our students who are involved with the School of Performing Arts at the UMaine Student Symposium today!

Nineteen alums of our brass program surprised Dr. Jack Burt at Brass Night tonight in Minsky Recital Hall. It was Dr. Bu...
04/17/2026

Nineteen alums of our brass program surprised Dr. Jack Burt at Brass Night tonight in Minsky Recital Hall. It was Dr. Burt’s last Brass Night before his retirement. It was an evening of fantastic music and heartwarming memories.

04/09/2026

When Suzie carries this trunk across the stage, the hall will be roaring with laughter! Come find out why with this Saturday at 7:30pm in Minsky Recital Hall when we perform our scenes program 'Once Upon A Time'. Join us in Minsky Recital Hall this Saturday at 7:30pm! Free admission, no tickets required! 📖🏰🎶✨

OPENING NIGHT!!!Join the Maine Masque as they open the final production of the School of Performing Arts 2025/26 theatri...
04/03/2026

OPENING NIGHT!!!

Join the Maine Masque as they open the final production of the School of Performing Arts 2025/26 theatrical season with "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams.

This interpretation of a classic work of the American theatrical canon comes from an entirely student-led team, both onstage and off.

The show opens tonight and runs through April 12. Tickets are $15, with free admission with a student MaineCard.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-glass-menagerie-tickets-250254

Join us in celebrating SPA's own Timothy Simons, who will be this year's commencement speaker!
03/24/2026

Join us in celebrating SPA's own Timothy Simons, who will be this year's commencement speaker!

Meet UMaine’s 2026 undergraduate commencement speaker, acclaimed actor and Maine native, Timothy Simons ’01!

Known for Jonah Ryan on HBO’s “Veep” and Sasha in “Nobody Wants This,” Simons' journey began right here in Orono.

“That’s where my love of theater and acting first started,” Simons said. “I can kind of connect every dot of where I am now to being at UMaine and stumbling across the theater department there.”

Simons will address graduates at two ceremonies on May 9 in Alfond Arena at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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5788 Class Of 1944 Hall
Orono, ME
04469

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
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