Fall 2026 Prospective Theatre Student Visit Day
Join us on campus to experience life a UMBC Theatre Major!
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
12:00pm – 4:30pm
Registration available soon.
Our Prospective Student Days usually sell out, so be sure to claim your spot early!
Included in the Day:
- An information session with Eric Abele, Interim Chair of Theatre Department.
- An exclusive backstage tour of our facilities in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building led by Professor Adam Mendelson.
- FREE ticket(s) to that day’s 2pm performance of the serpent under’t.
- A talkback with the cast and director post show.
Parents and High School Teachers are welcome and encouraged to join for all or part of the day.
UMBC Theatre events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.
Interested in Visiting the Theatre Department at Another Time?
If you are unable to attend a Prospective Student Day, but would like to pursue a tour of our facilities, sit in on a class, meet with a current student or professor, and/or attend a different performance, please contact our General Associate, Katie Hileman (hikat1@umbc.edu), to set up a visit.
Tickets are always free for prospective students and their families! Please email Katie for a comp code.
Other UMBC Visit Experiences – In Person and Virtual:
The best way to get to know UMBC and understand if this is the right school for you is to spend some time with us. We offer a wide variety of campus visit options as well as online and in-person events.
Learn more about available Visual and Performing Arts visit experiences, including tours and open houses, here.
Need Help?
We are always happy to answer your questions.
- For questions about UMBC Theatre, please contact the Theatre Office (theatre@umbc.edu)
- For questions about Prospective Student Day, or to organize a campus visit at a different time, please contact, Katie Hileman, General Associate (hikat1@umbc.edu)
- For questions related to Admissions, please contact our Visual and Performing Arts Admissions Coordinator, Hana Albrecht (halbrecht@umbc.edu)