School of Theatre and Dance News
Image
![Headshot of Fabio](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Artboard%201_12.jpg?VersionId=I1zptC6XqX_PUJH_lZ36FFw_HBWAPSeh)
School of Theatre and Dance faculty member Fabio Polanco takes the stage in the role of “Derrick” this weekend in a reading of the new play “Standardized Patient” by Phillip Christian Smith as part of the New Ground Theatre Festival at Cleveland Play House.
Image
![Kent State senior Ina Black Kent State senior Ina Black](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Ina%20Black%20hero%20image.jpeg?VersionId=N7dmKQoCemf1hSkaUB8koJ23RjTvNLxI)
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.
Image
![School of Theatre and Dance Spring News](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/24THDN_Spring-News_web-Banner_0.jpg?VersionId=5syo__kJEHs1g72EeGyWShv8wEyB40vJ)
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.
Image
![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/Aveena-Sawyer_Web-Banner.jpg?VersionId=TRR80qm_rOZ9ClwwGeaWefW1j8XdOOnx)
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.”
Image
![2024-2025 Season Announcement](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/24-25THDN_Announcement.jpg?VersionId=M0KNacrVD_ak0_M9C90Qy4.nUFkVDroC)
Kent, OH – The School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season: "The Crucible," "Pride & Prejudice – The Musical," the Fall Faculty Dance Concert, "The Wiz," Spring Faculty Dance Concert and "Men on Boats."
Image
![College of the Arts Faculty Members](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Web_Header_COTA-Faculty-Honors_2.jpg?VersionId=3tZn0Z8ybVjVQpPSeZ5c7QdFF9SQNRC6)
College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by Kent State University at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.
Image
![picture of Porthouse Theatre from above, the theatre in in grassy field between the box office and a pavilion. surrounded by picnic tables with rainbow umbrellas](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2024-Season_banner.jpg?VersionId=gXQv91RLKe0C3WejtlmVasWK1ja8r0RV)
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, invites you to its season of miracles, in its 56th season Porthouse Theatre will present "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Nunsense" and "Annie" in the summer of 2024.
Image
![everybody](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Everybody_banner_1.jpg?VersionId=KTsRZ5BvZE.i4h5cQ8EV5K6xYsFmPrGP)
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is closing its 2023-2024 season with "Everybody" running April 19 through 28 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
Image
![Caitlin Kane, Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Sohaela Rojas](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/24COTA_GEARS_Web-Banner.jpg?VersionId=2m3bp5LBOhCUvH4Mfu2WPDq5LdV7Fgz3)
The Kent State University Women’s Center kicked off the first annual G.E.A.R. Awards this semester. In the College of the Arts, Caitlin Kane, Ph.D., Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Ph.D. and Sohaela Rojas, a fashion merchandising student, were nominated for the award.
Image
![on the cusp kent dance ensemble concert](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/on-the-cusp_banner_Updated_1.jpg?VersionId=m9_1OCb4QjjVQdrzyMGROmVS6jhUs9pS)
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2023-2024 production season with with Kent Dance Ensemble "On the Cusp." The concert will be presented in E. Turner Stump Theatre Fri., April 5 through Sun., April 7, 2024.