Kent, OH – The School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University continues its 2016-2017 season with “Irena’s Vow,” a drama by Dan Gordon that is based on the life of Irena Gut Opdyke. The production runs Fri., Oct. 14 through Sun., Oct. 23 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts, 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH 44242.
Kent, OH – The School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University announces its 2016-2017 season, including a play based on a true story of remarkable courage, Shakespeare and Sondheim classics, and concerts highlighting faculty and student choreography.
Two Kent State School of Theatre and Dance faculty members and one graduate assistant represented Kent State on the global stage this August. Assistant Professor Amy Fritsche, Assistant Professor Courtney Brown, and graduate student Jess Tanner traveled to England and Scotland for the world premiere of "Best Intentions," a new play written by Catie O'Keefe and produced by the Shark Eat Muffin Theatre Company.
Spend the day at Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance and discover how you can study theatre in college. Attendees will participate in classes and sessions on theatre performance and production including musical theatre, acting, and design and technology.
Relive one of the greatest movie musicals on the Porthouse stage
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, concludes its 48th season with “Footloose.”
Collaboration with Columbus’ CATCO brings the music of a legend to the Porthouse stage
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, continues its 48th season with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre.
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 48th season with the regional premiere of “Sister Act.”
Scholar of the Month
Terri Kent
Professor
College of the Arts
1991-present
An accomplished director, actor and educator, Terri Kent is a professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Arts. She is the coordinator of the musical theatre program and is the producing artistic director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer professional theatre.
Based on film starring Whoopi Goldberg, production will have audiences raising their voices
