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
Dance @Kent State
Calling all high-school-aged dancers at the intermediate/advanced level! Spend the day taking two master classes (Modern and Hip Hop) led by KSU faculty.
Learn More About Dance @Kent State
Theatre
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 High School Shadow Program
The Porthouse High School Academy Shadow Program is an exclusive opportunity that allows students to participate in live theatre as it happens and provides the in-depth learning that comes from a student/mentor educational model.
Learn More About Porthouse Theatre's High School Program
Porthouse College Academy
The Porthouse College Academy is designed for students who have been accepted or wish to be accepted into Kent State's BFA 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.