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Roe Green, the affectionately named ā€œFairy Godmotherā€ of Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s School of Theatre and Dance, is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students.

Roe Green Foundation Makes $2.2 Million Gift to Fund Visiting Director Series at Kent State

The affectionately named ā€œFairy Godmotherā€ of Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s School of Theatre and Dance is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students. donation The Roe Green Foundation has given $2.2 million for support of The Roe Green Visiting Director Series…

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The cast of Porthouse Theatre's production of "Newsies" performs.

Porthouse Theatre's 2017 Season Recognized by Cleveland Critics Circle

Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to be recognized by the Cleveland Critics' Circle for achievements during its 2017 Season. The annual Cleveland Critics Circle Theater Awards, released on December 18, 2017, awarded Porthouse Theatre's production of "Newsies" honors in the categories of Best Mus…

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Porthouse Theatre Honors the Past and Looks to the Future with 50th Anniversary Season

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Season with "Anything Goes," "Next to Normal," and "Oklahoma!". Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent,…

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Lalah Brown

A native of Chicago, IL, Lalah Brown is a freshman B.F.A. Performance Dance major and first year Kent Dance Ensemble member. She has studied many different styles of dance and holds a deep appreciation for classical pointe ballet. Lalah has performed with multiple dance companies including Joel Hall…

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Porthouse Theatre Awarded Ohio Arts Council Grant

Kent, OH – Porthouse Theatre, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³'s summer professional theatre, was awarded a $23,615 sustainability grant by the Ohio Arts Council during the body's summer board meeting on July 19. The grant helps Porthouse Theatre provide high quality theatre and arts educatio…

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Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ School of Theatre and Dance Professor Tamara L. Honesty showcases a model for the set she would help create for the premiere of Family Ties, based on the television show of the same name.

Set For Success

Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ School of Theatre and Dance Professor Tamara L. Honesty helped to bring a beloved 1980s television series to the stage in the world premiere production of Family Ties.

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Newsies

"Disney's Newsies" makes area debut at Porthouse Theatre

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will close its 49th season with the area premiere of "Disney's Newsies." Directed by producing artistic director Terri Kent, ā€œNewsiesā€ opens July …

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The cast of Ain't Misbehavin' performs at Porthouse Theatre.

Sassy, Sultry Jazz at Porthouse

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will continue its 49th season with a production of "Ain't Misbehavin'." Directed by Porthouse executive producer Eric van Baars, ā€œAin’t Misbehavinā€™ā€&nb…

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Courtney Brown, Amy Fritsche, and Erin Diroll star in Porthouse's production of "9 to 5"

Get Out Your Rolodex!

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 49th season with a production of ā€œ9 to 5." Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, ā€œ9 to 5ā€ opens June 16 and …

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Porthouse Theatre Announces 2017 Season

Porthouse Will Seize the Day and Light Up the Night in 2017

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 49th season with productions of ā€œ9 to 5,ā€ ā€œAin’t Misbehavin’,ā€ and ā€œNewsies.ā€ Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, ā€œ9…

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