School of Theatre and Dance
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Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.”
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Most soon-to-be college graduates are a bit nervous about finding that first post-college job. Kent State University student Ina Black landed her dream job before even crossing the commencement stage.
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Students working in the Kent State University Costume Shop showed off their designs at a theatre trade conference in Seattle this spring.
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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 warming up on a Broadway Stage for the “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical”](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Aveena-Sawyer_Web-Banner.jpg?VersionId=xzB0ddoBrLp.3WM3.Z.kWxk1gsk9BGFC&h=52788245&itok=bvOlovK6)
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.”
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![College of the Arts Faculty Members](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Web_Header_COTA-Faculty-Honors_2.jpg?VersionId=r8UbWgdP8IBJD3Q7zgTzXw8VmHdJ3wnL&itok=h1S5JF7V)
College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by Kent State University at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.
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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.