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Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock–The Musical, based on the hit film, follows Dewey Finn, a failed rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he transforms a…
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With charm, wit and heart, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!
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Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With support from a tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye strives to instill traditional values as shifting social mores and rising anti-Semitism challenge their way of life.…
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The School of Theatre and Dance is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty and alumni, who are lending their talents to the production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at the world-…
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If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri Kent. At the heart of this theatre, Terri Kent has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities. Over the years, Terri has performed and…
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Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of …
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This year, Kent State University will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning…
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Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre are proud to announce that the cast and crew of Porthouse Theatre were recognized for their work over the past year.
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Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, invites you to its season of tradition, beginning on June 13, 2025. In its 57th season, Porthouse Theatre will present “Fiddler on the Roof,” “You’re A Good Man,…
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Porthouse Theatre's 2024 season of miracles has come to a close! It's time to take a look back on the shows that made you laugh and left your heart full. Thank you to our cast, crew and staff for three amazing shows! And as always, the theatre isn't complete without you, our…