MyUMBC Theatre Updates

Alumni Spotlight: Anderson Wells (aka Vagenesis)

BFA Acting ('13)

Anderson Wells has been working as a performer, producer, teacher, and administrator in the DC theatre scene since 2013. They have worked with Arena Stage, Arts on the Horizon, Brave Spirits...

Posted: April 29, 2026, 12:48 PM

Anderson Wells performing as their drag persona, Vagenesis. They are Black, with a full make-up, a beard, and a blonde wig.

Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Kelly

BFA Acting ('17)

Hannah is currently a Resident Company Member at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, MD. Her credits at Everyman include: Harvey (upcoming), The Lion in Winter, Sense and Sensibility, Behold, A...

Posted: April 29, 2026, 12:45 PM

Headshot of Hannah Kelly. She is white, with curly brown hair and brown eyes.

Alumni Spotlight: Jalon Payton

BA Theatre, Theatre Studies ('21)

Jalon Payton currently works as a freelance stage manager mainly based in the Baltimore/DC area. Towards the end of his time as a student at UMBC, he began working as a stage manager for play...

Posted: April 29, 2026, 12:43 PM

Headshot of Jalon Payton. He is Black, with short dark hair and brown eyes.

Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Tyson

BA Theatre, Design and Production ('20)

"After graduating in 2020 and spending a year away from theatre due to the pandemic, in 2021 I moved to NYC to work as an assistant costume designer for opera, drama, and dance at The Juilliard...

Posted: April 29, 2026, 12:38 PM

Caroline Tyson in a Yale sweatshirt standing outside of Yale's facilities. She is Black, with short dark hair and wear sunglasses.

Department of Theatre Fall 2026 Audition Announcement

Open to All UMBC Students Registered for Fall 2026!

Fall 2026 Shows: the serpent under't Written and Created by: Nigel Semaj Directed by: Nigel Semaj The Proscenium Theatre October 29th - November 8th WITCH Written by: Jen Silverman...

Posted: April 20, 2026, 1:53 PM

Promotional flyer for UMBC Theatre's Fall 2026 Department Auditions. Flyer is gold and black with text stating: General Auditions: Wednesday, May 6th; Callbacks, Thursday, May 7th & Friday, May 8th.