Students perform in "The Servant of Two Masters" directed by Roe Green Visiting Director Tracy Young

Academics

Students in the School of Theatre and Dance are immersed in a professional culture that, combined with Kent State's liberal arts foundation, prepares them for a life in the arts. In addition to in-depth coursework, our comprehensive training programs are rooted in a commitment to student success through mentorship and real-life experiences. The School of Theatre and Dance offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees.

Photo from 2018 production of Hedda Gabler

Undergraduate Degrees

Students enrolled in The School of Theatre and Dance can earn Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance Studies and Theatre Studies and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Dance Performance, Design Technology and Production, and Musical Theatre.

An MFA Acting candidate performs in "Side Show."

Graduate Degrees

Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance offers M.F.A. programs in Acting for the Returning Professional, Design and Technology, and Acting. Students pursuing the graduate program in Design and Technology will concentrate their studies in one of four areas: Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, or Theatre Technology.

Dance students train in the Roe Green Center.

Auditions and Portfolio Reviews

The School of Theatre and Dance holds auditions for the B.F.A. in Dance Performance and the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre multiple times per year.

Summer Study Opportunities

The School of Theatre and Dance offers multiple summer study opportunities for current Kent State students as well as local high school students and international students.

Students posing for a picture on the streets of Edinburgh

Study Away Opportunities

Opportunities to experience theatre and dance on a national and global scale is an important component of study within the School of Theatre and Dance. Students have multiple opportunities throughout the academic year to participate in study away programs in the areas of both dance and theatre.

Students perform The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Schedule A Visit

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the School of Theatre and Dance for a tour or attend a visit day to become familiar with the School's offerings and meet with faculty and current students.

Upcoming events include: Dance @KentState Master Classes, Design Tech Open House, Discover Theatre and Dance Days, our Summer Dance Intensive and other summer study opportunities.