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Jocelyn Trimmer on the pink carpet

Alumna Jocelyn Trimmer Returns in ‘Mean Girls’ at Playhouse Square

Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 Âé¶¹¹û¶³ graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical “Mean Girls.â€

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Prop Department School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the Âé¶¹¹û¶³ School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

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"Annie" at Kent State's Porthouse Theatre

IN A FLASH: ‘Annie’ at Porthouse Theatre

The ever-popular, award-winning musical “Annie†is now playing at Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4. 

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Scene from "Nunsense" at Porthouse Theater

IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!

The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13. 

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Scene from "Everybody"

IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys

Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.â€

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Kent State senior Ina Black

Kent State Senior Ina Black Goes on the Road With 'Back to the Future' Musical Tour

Most soon-to-be college graduates are a bit nervous about finding that first post-college job. Âé¶¹¹û¶³ student Ina Black landed her dream job before even crossing the commencement stage.

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Cover the Walls at USITT 2024

IN A FLASH: Showcase in Seattle

Students working in the Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Costume Shop showed off their designs at a theatre trade conference in Seattle this spring. 

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School of Theatre and Dance Spring News

School of Theatre and Dance Spring News

The School of Theatre and Dance faculty and staff have been busy this semester! Faculty and staff’s contributions stand as a reminder of the College of the Art’s mission to positively impact communities. Here are some of their achievements and news.

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Aveena Sawyer warming up on a Broadway Stage for the “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musicalâ€

Alumna Aveena Swayer Makes Some Beautiful Noise

Aveena Sawyer, Porthouse Theatre and School of Theatre and Dance alumna, has been performing on Broadway as "The Boat That I Row" soloist in “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.†

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2024-2025 Season Announcement

School of Theatre and Dance Announces 2024-2025 Main Stage Season

Kent, OH – The School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season: "The Crucible," "Pride & Prejudice – The Musical," the Fall Faculty Dance Concert, "The Wiz," Spring Faculty Dance Concert and "Men on Boats."The 2024-2025 season will open with Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible…

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