Schedule A Visit

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the School of Theatre and Dance for a tour, during our Open House or attend a Discover Theatre and Dance Day to become familiar with the School's offerings and meet with faculty and current students.

 

Design Tech Open House

2024 Design Tech Open House:

February 24, 2024 | 1-9 p.m.

The B.F.A. Design Tech Open House allows prospective students to experience all the Theatre Design and Technology paths that Kent State has to offer. Prospective students attending this event will also receive complimentary tickets to our current production, "Rent," at 7:30 PM.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design, Technology, and Production is designed for the student who desires a focused education in preparation for a professional career in design and production.  Admission to the program is achieved by successful completion of an interview. If you would like to bring a portfolio of your work, it should speak to who you are as an artist. It can include, up to 10 to 15 examples of your work. These could include designs, drawings, drafting, photographs of productions, artistic photography, sketches, paperwork for shows, craftwork, models, cosplay pieces, prompt books, or anything you believe showcases who you are as an artist. A portfolio is not required to interview. We are more interested in hearing about who you are as an artist.

Schedule:

1 P.M. - Q & A with faculty and staff (Meet in Stump Theatre, Kent Center of the Performing Arts)
1:45 P.M. - Tour of the School of Theater and Dance
2:30 P.M.  - Interviews and Q & A with current students
3:30 P.M. - Released for dinner (not included)
7:30 P.M. - Watching our production "Rent"

Register for the Design Tech Open House

Discover Theatre and Dance Days

Spring 2024 Discover Theatre and Dance Days:


April 3, 2024

To register for a Discover Theatre and Dance Day click the link for the date you would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you! 

April 3


Discover Theatre and Dance Day Schedule

10 – 10:15 a.m.: Check-In  (Roe Green Lobby)
10:15 – 11 a.m.: School Tour with Student Ambassadors (Roe Green Lobby)
11 – 11:50 a.m.: Theatre: Script Analysis (Room D022/D305)
11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Dance: Ballet 4A (Room D123)
11 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Dance: Ballet 5A (Room D122)
12:05 – 12:55 p.m.: Making of Theatre (Room D022)
12:30 – 1 p.m.: 30 Minute Lunch Break
Afternoon Options
1 – 1:50 p.m.: Fundamentals of Production I (D303)
1:10 – 2:50 p.m.:  Musical Theatre Performance I (D205)
1:10 – 2:50 p.m.: Jazz Styles III (Room D125)
2 – 2:30 p.m.: Faculty/Ambassador Q and A (Wright Curtis Theatre)

Additional Instructions

  • Plan to arrive on time to allow time for obtaining a parking pass and check in with Student Ambassadors and Faculty in the Roe Green Lobby.
  • Parking instructions: Park in the C [commuter] Lot on the south side of the Center for Performing Arts, then obtain a parking pass being held for you in the lobby.
  • This program is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students.  Attendees will observe selected classes.  Parents are also welcomed to observe however, space is limited.
  • Students may attend a 1:00 pm class or take additional time for lunch.  Bring a bag lunch or money for lunch. Eastway Cafeteria is near the building.
  • The program ends at 2:30 p.m.; however, students may leave the program earlier. Kent State offers a 90-minute campus tour at 2:00 p.m.  This needs to be scheduled in advance and separately here:  https://www.kent.edu/admissions/tours-events
Summer Study Opportunities

The halls of Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance are never quiet, even during the summer months, when multiple summer study opportunities are available for college and high school students.

Dance

bolero performance

Summer Intensive Dance @Kent State 2024

June 24-29, 2024

Experience the intensity and welcoming space of Kent State University's Dance Division program during a one-week summer dance program! Participate in dance classes such as modern, contemporary and classical ballet, jazz, musical theatre, yoga and tap. Attend a Porthouse Theatre performance and learn about injury and eating disorder prevention. Juniors and seniors can audition for the B.F.A./B.A. in Dance degree program during the summer program for early acceptance. 

Cost
$400 Early Bird Fee
$450 after April 26, 2024
Tuition assistance is available, please inquire.

Register For 2024 Summer Dance Intensive

Pay Summer Dance Intensive Tuition


Theatre

performance of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum

Porthouse Theatre Academies

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's summer professional theatre, holds three academies during the summer for high school, college and international students interested in the study of the theatre arts.

Porthouse College Academy

The Porthouse College Academy is designed for students who have been accepted or wish to be accepted into Kent State's B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Participants can earn up to 6 credit hours towards their degree and get a jump start on their musical theatre experience at Kent State.

Learn More About the Porthouse College Academy

Porthouse International Academy

Founded in 2015, the Porthouse International Academy is an opportunity for international students to experience the workings of a professional American theatre and take theatre classes for college credit. The International Academy runs concurrently with the Porthouse College Academy.

Find Details About the Porthouse International Academy

For More Information

Tony Hardin
School Director
330-672-7386
ahardi14@kent.edu