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School of Theatre and Dance

Marc Andreyko (left) and Chase Ziegler appear on "25 Words or Less."

Marc Andreyko, ’93, and Chase Ziegler, ’13, attended Kent State 20 years apart, but their shared love of theatre led them first to become friends and more recently to compete together on the national game show

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Alex Funk Focused Thesis on William Shakespeare

How do different cultures seek to understand the writing of William Shakespeare? Alex Funk explores the impact of the Bard for his graduate research project.

Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Aerial view of Porthouse

Porthouse Theatre, Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during summer 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes" and "The Prom." 

Dr. Yuko Kurahashi

The School of Theatre and Dance congratulates faculty member Dr. Yuko Kurahashi as a recipient of Â鶹´«Ã½'s 2021-2022 President's Faculty Excellence Award! 

Margaret Peebles

Alumni Margaret Peebles, guest lighting designer for "Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed," gives talk in E. Turner Stump Theatre

Meredith and Blumenfeld

Congratulations to assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith and adjunct dance faculty member Alice Blumenfeld on receiving Individual Excellence Awards in the choreography category from the Ohio Arts Council.

The cast of Quilters

Porthouse Theatre was recently recognized by the Cleveland Critics Circle for achievements during its 2021 season.