School of Theatre and Dance

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

Aveena Sawyer, Porthouse Theatre and School of Theatre and Dance alumna, has been performing on Broadway as "The Boat That I Row" soloist in “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.” Recently, Terri Kent, artistic director of Porthouse Theatre, musical theatre coordinator and professor of acting and musical theatre, along with Jennifer Korecki, associate professor of musical theatre, visited Aveena on Broadway. 

College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by Kent State University at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.

An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."

Kent State's production of "Rent" runs from Feb. 16-25 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre.