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Several Virtual Performances Offered in December

Monday, November 23, 2020 - 11:53am
Although in-person classes have concluded for the fall 2020 semester, the Glauser School of Music at Kent State University will continue offering virtual performances in December.
Artwork by Micah Kraus and Taryn McMahon

Faculty and Alumnus Featured in Making Your Mark

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 4:21pm
Three School of Art faculty and one alumnus are being featured in the Akron Art Museum exhibition “Making Your Mark.” This exhibition features art nine artists living and working in Northeast Ohio. The artwork...

Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Tiffany Rea-Fisher

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 2:54pm
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Gregory King, welcomes guest artist Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Artistic Director of Elisa Monte Dance, to Kent State for a virtual dance residency during fall 2020. During her residency, Rea-Fisher will collaborate with the member...

Professor Yuko Kurahashi Receives 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 6:38pm
Congratulations to professor Yuko Kurahashi, Ph.D. on her receipt of Kent State University's 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award for her exceptional contribution to theatre scholarship and research. 

School of Theatre and Dance Presents new musical "In Pieces" Dec. 18–20

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 6:03pm
Directed by associate professor Fabio Polanco, music directed by associate professor Jennifer Korecki, and with book, music, and lyrics by Joey Contreras, In Pieces is a contemporary musical about the unpredictable journey of our romantic lives. Set in modern day New York City, J...

School of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Zoom Play That Has A Title," Dec. 11–13

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 5:43pm
Conceived and created with the cast and production team, written by B.J. Tindal, and directed by associate professor Amy Fritsche, The Zoom Play That Has A Title is a timely and visceral look at our 2020 experience.

School of Theatre and Dance Presents "Dance 20/20: Virtual/Vision" Dec. 4-6

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 5:31pm
Under the artistic direction of associate professor Dance Division coordinator Jeffrey Marc Rockland, Dance 20/20: Virtual Vision is a versatile concert featuring choreography by Kent State faculty members Jennifer Black, Theresa Holland, Samuel McIntosh, Catherine Meredith, Jeff...
Stills from FEAST: a ballet

Alumna Corrie Slawson Produces FEAST Ballet

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 4:15pm
Corrie Slawson, MFA alumna and part-time professor in painting and drawing, is serving as the Executive Producer of “FEAST: a ballet” which will make its online debut the day after Thanksgiving on Nov. 27. The original concept fo...
Two paintings one by Gianna Commito geometric shapes in pink and grey, and Shawn Powell, a black and white striped umbrella.

Faculty and Alumni in Small Works Exhibition at Abattoir Gallery

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 3:56pm
Painting professors Gianna Commito and Shawn Powell are showing their work at the upcoming Small Works exhibition at Cleveland’s Abattoir Gallery. School of Art alumni Grace Summanen, Billy Ritter and Hildur Jonsson are also included in...

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Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Tiffany Rea-Fisher

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 2:54pm
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Gregory King, welcomes guest artist Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Artistic Director of Elisa Monte Dance, to Kent State for a virtual dance residency during fall 2020. During her residency, Rea-Fisher will collaborate with the member...

Professor Yuko Kurahashi Receives 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 6:38pm
Congratulations to professor Yuko Kurahashi, Ph.D. on her receipt of Kent State University's 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award for her exceptional contribution to theatre scholarship and research. 

School of Theatre and Dance Presents new musical "In Pieces" Dec. 18–20

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 6:03pm
Directed by associate professor Fabio Polanco, music directed by associate professor Jennifer Korecki, and with book, music, and lyrics by Joey Contreras, In Pieces is a contemporary musical about the unpredictable journey of our romantic lives. Set in modern day New York City, J...

School of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Zoom Play That Has A Title," Dec. 11–13

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 5:43pm
Conceived and created with the cast and production team, written by B.J. Tindal, and directed by associate professor Amy Fritsche, The Zoom Play That Has A Title is a timely and visceral look at our 2020 experience.

School of Theatre and Dance Presents "Dance 20/20: Virtual/Vision" Dec. 4-6

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 5:31pm
Under the artistic direction of associate professor Dance Division coordinator Jeffrey Marc Rockland, Dance 20/20: Virtual Vision is a versatile concert featuring choreography by Kent State faculty members Jennifer Black, Theresa Holland, Samuel McIntosh, Catherine Meredith, Jeff...

Theatre and Dance Faculty Samuel McIntosh and Cindy Stillings, Alumna Kristine Haag Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 2:11pm
School of Theatre and Dance adjunct dance faculty member Samuel McIntosh, professor and school director emerita Cindy Stillings, and alumna Kristine Haag are recipients of 2020 College of the Arts Alumni and Faculty Awards.

Assistant Professor Gregory King Records Podcast for Acclaimed Jacob's Pillow Dance Organization

Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 12:09am
Assistant professor of dance Gregory King recently released a podcast recording for the acclaimed dance organization Jacob's Pillow.

Associate Professor Jakyung Seo Artistic Directs Global Women Performing Arts Festival

Friday, November 6, 2020 - 5:37pm
Jakyung Seo, associate professor of lighting design, recently served as the artistic director of the Global Women Performing Arts Festival in South Korea. The Festival took place from September 9-13, 2020 both on-site in South Korea as well as virtually, focusing on the themes of...

School of Theatre and Dance Welcomes B.J. Tindal and Joey Conteras as Roe Green Visiting Artists

Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 7:27pm
During the Fall 2020 semester, the School of Theatre and Dance welcomes playwright B.J. Tindal and musical theatre songwriter Joey Contreras as Roe Green Visiting Artists.

School of Theatre and Dance Takes Production Virtual in Fall 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 4:38pm
The School of Theatre and Dance's Fall 2020 mainstage productions will soon be available to view on a screen near you. Throughout the semester, School of Theatre and Dance students, faculty, and staff have worked to find innovative and creative ways to bring performance and desig...

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