School of Theatre and Dance
Kent researchers examine ballroom danceâs effect on Parkinsonâs
IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day
Remembering May 4, 1970 at Kent State is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at Kent State throughout the year.
IN A FLASH: Traveling With âMen On Boatsâ
âMen On Boats,â presented by students in șÚÁÏÍűâs School of Theatre and Dance, opened on April 18 and will finish its run with a final performance on April 27. The play is a comedy, telling the story of John Wesley Powellâs 1869 expedition down the Grand and Colorado Rivers with nine amateur explorers.
IN A FLASH: Kent State's Emerging Creatives Visit Columbus
Student costume designers from Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance were invited to display their work at the 2025 United States Institute of Theatre Technology annual conference.
The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at Kent State
Paul Tazewell is the talk of Hollywood after winning an Academy Award for his costume design work for "Wicked."
IN A FLASH: âEase on Downâ to See âThe Wizâ
Student performers are working on final rehearsals for âThe Wiz,â which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at Kent Stateâs E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Student Spotlight: Kat Thomas
Meet Kat Thomas!
âIâve been doing my craft since middle school. I didnât realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but Kent State paved the way for something I loved even more!"
âSacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impactâ
In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a Kent State student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the universityâs history of activism.
The School of Theatre and Dance Presents âThe Wiz," Feb. 21-March 2
șÚÁÏÍűâs School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with âThe Wizâ running February 21 through March 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
A Decade of Dance: Honoring the East Meets West Program in Thailand
Dance students recently had the unique opportunity to travel to Thailand as part of the East Meets West study abroad program. This artistic collaboration engages diverse educational experiences and turns students into global citizens for the 21st century. While in Thailand, students learn and perform with dancers across the world.