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When singer Deloris Van Cartier (Colleen Longshaw) witnesses a murder, she ends up in the last place she imagined: a convent. Porthouse Theatre open its 48th season with the regional premiere of "Sister Act."

Porthouse Theatre's 2016 Season Opens With Regional Premiere of "Sister Act"

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 48th season with the regional premiere of “Sister Act.”

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Terri Kent (center), professor of theatre in Kent State’s College of the Arts, goes over a stage plan with students in the scene shop.

Scholar of the Month

Scholar of the Month Terri Kent Professor College of the Arts 1991-present An accomplished director, actor and educator, Terri Kent is a professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Arts. She is the coordinator of the musical theatre program and is the producing artistic…

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Porthouse Theatre presents Footloose

Porthouse Theatre’s 2016 season concludes with “Footloose”

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will conclude its 48th season with “Footloose.” Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, “Footloose” opens July 29 and runs through August 1…

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Porthouse opens 2016 season with Sister Act

Porthouse's 2016 Season Opens with "Sister Act"

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 48th season with the regional premiere of “Sister Act.” Directed by Porthouse executive producer Eric van Baars, “Sister Act” opens June 17 and run…

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Amy Fritsche was honored for her portrayal of the title character in Porthouse's 2015 production of "Violet."

Porthouse Theatre's 2015 Season Honored by Local Theatre Critics

Kent, OH – Local theatre critics recently honored Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer professional theatre, for achievements during the theatre’s 2015 season. The theatre’s 2015 productions were recognized in multiple categories including acting, directing, musical direction, choreogra…

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Entrance to Porthouse Theatre

Work at Porthouse Theatre This Summer

Spend your summer at Porthouse! Every year, Porthouse Theatre welcomes dozens of professional and student designers, technicians, and staff, who along with actors and musicians, comprise the Porthouse Theatre company.  WORK FOR PORTHOUSE THEATRE IN 2016 Porthouse Theatre is hiring for the…

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Hairspray, 2015

Porthouse Theatre’s 2016 season of Broadway hits will raise the roof

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 48th season with productions of “Sister Act,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Footloose.” Directed by Porthouse executive producer Eric van Baars, “Siste…

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Porthouse Theatre's first International Academy

Porthouse Theatre launches theatre academy for international students

Kent, OH – Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer professional theatre, recently held its inaugural Porthouse International Academy. Sixteen students and one faculty member from South Korea’s SangMyung University participated in the comprehensive theatre experience. During the three-we…

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Porthouse Theatre’s 2015 Season Will Offer Sizzling Summer of Broadway Hits

47th season features productions of “A Little Night Music,” “Violet” and “Hairspray” Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 47th season with productions of “A Little Night Music,” “Violet” and “Hairspray.…

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Eric van Baars as Fagin in 2014's Oliver!

Porthouse Theatre Recognized by The Cleveland Critics Circle

Kent, OH – The Cleveland Critics Circle recently honored Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, with several awards for accomplishments during the 2014 season. The Cleveland Critics Circle Awards recognize outstanding Cleveland area…

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