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Kent State University’s Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble offer May 4 commemorative concert

Monday, November 18, 2019 - 4:26pm
Kent, OH — On Fri., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music’s Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Wendy K.

The Cleveland Orchestra Will Visit Kent State University’s Kent Campus This November

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 3:41pm
Kent State University welcomes The Cleveland Orchestra on Friday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. for a free performance in University Auditorium in Cartwright Hall. The concert is presented thanks to the longtime partnership between Kent State and The Cleveland Orchestra.

Taryn McMahon Wins Knight Arts Challenge Support for Printmaking Conference

Friday, October 11, 2019 - 12:23pm
Taryn McMahon, Assistant Professor of Print Media and Photography, was recently awarded $30,000 in support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s...

Student Spotlight – Jonathan Gonzalez

Friday, October 11, 2019 - 10:37am
Studying art history can be thrilling and exciting, just ask graduate student Jonathan Gonzalez. He has been busy this year curating exhibitions alongside faculty advisors Dr. Shana Klein and Dr. Joseph Underwood. One of the exhibitions is currently on view in the Michener Galler...

Kent State University offers a light and refreshing opera scenes program Nov. 15-17

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 12:36pm
Kent, OH — The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music and Kent State Opera present “Operetta: The Land of Smiles, Pirates and Pinafores” on Nov. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. with a 3 p.m. matinee on Nov. 17. 

Kent State University’s Kent Keyboard Series unveils 2019-20 artists

Friday, September 20, 2019 - 11:31am
Kent, OH — Kent State University’s Kent Keyboard Series, titled a “Season of Pure Artistry,” offers five concerts featuring Hugh A. Glauser School of Music faculty artists and internationally renowned guest artists. School of Music faculty artists Donna Lee, piano, and Keith Robi...

Kent State School of Music, Tuesday Musical announce new masterclass series

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 2:07pm
Sept. 18, 2019 — Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music and Tuesday Musical, based in Akron, are launching a new series that will bring world-renowned classical musicians to the Kent Campus to work with students. The Tuesday Musical Masterclass Series also will b...
Liz Maugans

Liz Maugans - Alumni Spotlight

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 5:01pm
Liz Maugans (BFA '89) studied printmaking and painting at Kent State University and during this time, she began her community building skills with other artists. After receiving her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, she began her trajectory as an artist and an advocate in Clevel...
We the People large scale portraits of refugees on display on Kent State Campus

We the People Returns to Kent State Campus

Monday, August 26, 2019 - 5:23pm

The School of Art Hires Four New Full-Time Faculty

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 11:21am
Kent State University School of Art is happy to announce the hire of four new full-time faculty, three tenure track and one visiting professor, non-tenure track, who will be starting this fall semester. We are proud to welcome these talented and knowledgeable individuals to Kent...

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Kent State's BFA Musical Theatre Program Ranked in Top 30 in U.S.

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 10:20am
The School of Theatre and Dance’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre program at Kent State University has been selected by On Stage Blog as one of the Top 30 College Musical Theatre programs for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Alumnus Michael Glavan Associate Directs New Musical Off-Broadway

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 9:48am
School of Theatre alumnus Michael Glavan, a B.F.A. Musical Theatre graduate, recently served as the Associate Director for the new musical "Joey and Ron," which made its Off-Broadway at The Player's Theatre in New York. The musical, with book, music, and lyrics by Louie Pearlman...
Scott Miesse, '15

Alumnus Prepares Off-Broadway Debut of Original Work

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 3:31pm
A small class assignment in college led to an off-Broadway debut for Kent State University musical theatre alumnus Scott Miesse, who will be premiering his self-written play titled “Abnormal” in January 2020.

Chapter by Professor Fabio Polanco Published in New Book

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 10:39am
A chapter by associate professor of theatre Fabio Polanco is included in the new book Objectives, Obstacles, and Tactics: Perspectives on Activating the Actor, edited by Valerie Clayman Pye and Hillary Haft Bucs. The book, published by Routledge, will be available in December 201...

Scenic Design Professor Tamara L. Honesty and Students Collaborate on "Sisters in Liberty" Exhibition

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 10:18am
Tamara L. Honesty, School of Theatre and Dance assistant professor of scenic design, and several students took part in a collaboration between Kent State University and the Opera di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy to create “Sisters in Liberty: From Florence, Italy, to New York, N...

Kent State Alumni Makes Television History

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 10:52pm
Kent State University alumni Brian Michael Smith, a 2005 graduate with a B.S. in T.V. and Film Programming and a Minor in Theatre, is making television history as the first black transgender man to be featured as a series regular in a broadcast network show. 

Design and Technology Program Ranked in Top 30 in U.S.

Monday, September 23, 2019 - 10:33pm
The School of Theatre and Dance’s Design, Technology, and Production program has been selected by ...

Latin/x in Theatre celebrates María Irene Fornés; presents "Manual for a Desperate Crossing"

Friday, September 20, 2019 - 10:16am
The School of Theatre and Dance's Latin/x in Theatre student organization will present a staged reading of María Irene Fornés' "Manual for a Desperate Crossing" as part Celebrando Fornés, an initiative honoring the work of the noted late Cuban American playwright. The reading wil...

Kent State School of Theatre and Dance Announces World Premiere of "Cohen"

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 11:52am
Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance announces the world premiere of the ballet "Cohen" as part of Dance '19: Dynamic Fusion, running Nov. 22-24, 2019. 

Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Yoshito Sakuraba

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 6:36pm
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Gregory King, will welcome guest artist Yoshito Sakuraba.

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