School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 妻友社区's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

Student Spotlight: Marianna Young
Meet Marianna Young!
鈥淚 chose Kent State because I felt immediately at home here,鈥 said Marianna. 鈥淎s soon as I toured the school I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn鈥檛 want to be anywhere else. I also really fell in love with the musical theatre program. All of the faculty and staff made me feel so welcome!鈥

Alumna Jocelyn Trimmer Returns in 鈥楳ean Girls鈥 at Playhouse Square
Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 妻友社区 graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical 鈥淢ean Girls.鈥

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!
It's "showtime" in the 妻友社区 School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester.

IN A FLASH: 鈥楢nnie鈥 at Porthouse Theatre
The ever-popular, award-winning musical 鈥淎nnie鈥 is now playing at 妻友社区鈥檚 Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4.

IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!
The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13.

IN A FLASH: 鈥楨verybody鈥檚鈥 Journeys
Kent State鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of 鈥淓verybody.鈥

Kent State Senior Ina Black Goes on the Road With 'Back to the Future' Musical Tour
Most soon-to-be college graduates are a bit nervous about finding that first post-college job. 妻友社区 student Ina Black landed her dream job before even crossing the commencement stage.

IN A FLASH: Showcase in Seattle
Students working in the 妻友社区 Costume Shop showed off their designs at a theatre trade conference in Seattle this spring.

School of Theatre and Dance Spring News
The School of Theatre and Dance faculty and staff have been busy this semester! Faculty and staff鈥檚 contributions stand as a reminder of the College of the Art鈥檚 mission to positively impact communities. Here are some of their achievements and news.