The show must go on...getting involved in Theater

Hey Terps!

My name is Vaughn Midder and I’m a freshman theatre and communication double major within the College of Arts and Humanities. I’m an orientation advisor for the summer of 2011, and I wanted to disclose some helpful information for any students interested in theatrical performance on campus. The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center has some amazing productions each semester, but there are only about two or three that take place each semester so auditioning for them can be incredibly competitive and difficult. As a theatre major I understand the frustration of wanting to perform but not being able to. An easy and helpful solution to this is “Fresh Produce”.

            Fresh Produce is an organization run by students on campus that provides an opportunity to get involved in different aspects of theatre without any previous experience. You get the opportunity to work with other students and faculty within the theatre department. You get to experience traditional theatre as well as experimental forms of production. You even get the opportunity to propose works you like or even original works of your own. I participated in a performance called “Fresh Scenes” this past semester and it is a great way for the university community to acknowledge and celebrate the beginner theatre performers and artists on campus. Fresh Produce also offers exposes you to students and faculty involved in other performance groups such as “Weekday Players” and “Kreativity”.