School of Theatre and Dance News

Exchange students pose for a group photo

An Exchange of Experiences in the Arts

At the beginning of February 2026, the School of Theatre and Dance welcomed visiting students from Hyōgo, Japan. Visitors took part in the professional College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) program, Japan’s first professional, practice-based performing arts university program. This…

"Something Rotten!" Written on a stage with a fried egg in a pan.

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance Presents “Something Rotten”

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance kicks off the spring semester of its 2025-2026 season with "Something Rotten!," running Feb. 20 through March 1 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts on the Kent campus.

2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards puts Porthouse Theatre in the Spotlight

91�ֿ� School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre are proud to announce that the cast and crew of Porthouse Theatre were recognized for their work over the past year.

“Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella” written across the top of a blue glass shoe, on a set of cascading stairs.

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance Presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella”

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2025-2026 season with "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," running Oct. 24 through Nov. 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts on the Kent campus.

Jaden Millin, a sophomore dance major from Akron, Ohio, performs in the Pledge.

Poetry in Motion: Performance Links Movement, Creativity and Verse

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance, Wick Poetry Center and Brain Health Research Institute joined forces for an Oct. 1 dance performance that set poetry to motion.

91�ֿ� Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell

91�ֿ�’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.

"Kentucky" written across green hills and a white picket fence.

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance Presents “Kentucky”

91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance is opening its 2025-2026 season with "Kentucky," running Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts on the Kent campus

Student Spotlight: Kristen Davis

Meet Kristen Davis!“Being a Senator has made me focus more on other students' needs and not just my own. I’m constantly looking for new perspectives and ways to improve everyone’s experience.”

Downton Abbey movie preview to be held at 91�ֿ�.

Downton Abbey Fans Grab Your Tissues and Head to Kent for the Grand Finale

A collaboration between 91�ֿ�’s School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to Kent for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” will have a preview…

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