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Check out Kent State University's summer professional theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, Porthouse Theatre. At Kent State University, we encourage you to discover your potential, make bold choices and recognize your ability to define success on your terms. When you enter the Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance, you will be embraced for who you are and surrounded by a community that supports your individual potential. Dedicated to creative excellence, we will provide opportunities that will challenge you to develop your meaningful purpose. Our comprehensive programs are rooted in a professional culture that inspires you to train for the dynamic disciplines of theatre and dance as you transform your passion into your profession. Note: The views and opinions posted by visitors to this website do not reflect the view or opinions of Kent State University. Comments posted to social media accounts may be monitored and we reserve the right to review comments that are deemed to be profanity or spam, or are found to be in violation of a law or court order. Trolling or threats toward others may result in being removed or blocked from participating in this social media space.

It's almost time for Free Grad Application Week! 🎉For domestic students only, if you apply to a graduate program between...
10/16/2026

It's almost time for Free Grad Application Week! 🎉

For domestic students only, if you apply to a graduate program between Oct. 19-26 your application fee will be waived. No fee waiver is needed, the prompt to pay during this time will be removed.

Learn more:
https://www.kent.edu/theatredance/theatre-design-and-technology-mfa

Next on stage is "Perfect Arrangement!"It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Depart...
10/12/2026

Next on stage is "Perfect Arrangement!"

It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door.

"Perfect Arrangement"
By Topher Payne
Directed by Caitlin Kane
October 22-November 1 | Wright-Curtis Theatre

Learn more and get tickets at the link below ⬇️
https://www.kent.edu/theatredance/perfect-arrangement

PERFECT ARRANGEMENT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

10/08/2026

Our scene shop team is hard at work this semester!

See their hard work in any of our shows this year. Check out our main stage season on our website!

The Fall Faculty Dance Concert is kicking off our 26-27 School of Theatre and Dance main stage season! Join us Oct. 2-4 ...
10/02/2026

The Fall Faculty Dance Concert is kicking off our 26-27 School of Theatre and Dance main stage season!

Join us Oct. 2-4 for spectacular choreography from Kent State faculty and students including Jennifer Black, Elizabeth Pollert, Stephanie Ruth Roston, Elizabeth DeAnn Sandel, and Emma Stablewski.

Get tickets here https://bit.ly/4hEPN90

Professor Fabio Polanco is no stranger to Cleveland’s theatre scene. While he spends most of the year teaching Kent Stat...
09/25/2026

Professor Fabio Polanco is no stranger to Cleveland’s theatre scene. While he spends most of the year teaching Kent State University’s theatre students, he makes time to continue honing his craft. Now, he is taking on a role in “Daphne’s Dive” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes at Dobama Theatre.

Read the article at the link below ⬇️
https://www.kent.edu/theatredance/news/theatre-professor-dives-dobama-theatre-production

Photo by Steve Wagner, provided by Dobama Theatre.

09/23/2026
Kent State Transforum Theatre students took their talents to Scotland for Edinburgh Festival Fringe! 🎉Every year, Transf...
09/02/2026

Kent State Transforum Theatre students took their talents to Scotland for Edinburgh Festival Fringe! 🎉

Every year, Transforum Theatre works with students to create a piece of devised theatre which travels to Scotland for a final performance. This year, students created an original play centering events leading up to May 4, 1970, conceived and written by Kent State students.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the world's largest art's festivals and acts as a springboard for many new and theatrical works, providing Kent State students with international exposure and connections abroad.

Read more about their experience at the link below ⬇️

Kent, OH - At Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance, students involved in the organization Transforum Theatre, a hub for new student-made productions,…

09/02/2026

It's time to jump in! The Kent State ArtsLAUNCH! Grant Competition deadline to apply is fast approaching!🚨

Open to any major, Kent State students must submit their proposal by September 30 at 4:59 p.m. for the chance to win a $500 grant towards their artistic vision.

Apply now at the link below ⬇️
https://www.kent.edu/artscollege/artslaunch-grant-competition

08/12/2026
Visit Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance this Fall! 🍂 High school students interested in pursuing a degree in thea...
08/11/2026

Visit Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance this Fall! 🍂

High school students interested in pursuing a degree in theatre or production can join us for the Performing Arts Open House or a matinee performance of "Bright Star." Can't make it to those? Contact us about a personalized visit!

Learn more at the link below ⬇️
https://www.kent.edu/theatredance/schedule-visit

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Center For The Performing Arts, 1325 Theatre Drive
Kent, OH
44243

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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