School of Theatre and Dance

School of Theatre and Dance

The B.F.A. Design Tech Open House allows prospective students to experience all the Theatre Design and Technology paths that Kent State has to offer.

Porthouse Theatre closes its 2023 season with the area debut of “The Prom” running July 21 through August 6.

The 2023 Summer season at Porthouse Theatre continues with the production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” running July 1 through July 15.

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Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to announce a special Buy One, Get One Free offer for tickets for Kent State faculty and staff to the opening night performance of "The Prom" on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Kent State Today
Roe Green May 2018

Kent State University alumna Roe Green admits she’s counting down the days to May 12. That’s the day she’ll both deliver the spring commencement address and receive a special honor after the Kent State Board of Trustees approved awarding her a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree.

Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days logo

Written By Marisela Treviño Orta
Directed by Fabio Polanco

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2022-2023 season with "Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days" running April 21 through 30.

The view from the control booth at a rehearsal of "Urinetown."

The view from the control booth at a rehearsal of “Urinetown.”

Actors from Kent State's School of Theater and Dance perform in a teaching simulation for healthcare students..

Kent State nursing students and NEOMED medical students viewed a live simulation and received advice from experts in end-of-life care.