School of Theatre and Dance News
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The School of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Kane, Ph.D. as assistant professor of Theatre History beginning in the Fall of 2022.
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Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's summer professional theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 2022 season for in-person performances at full capacity on June 16. Porthouse will return this summer with productions of "Little Shop of Horrors…
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The School of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambre Emory-Maier as assistant professor of Dance beginning in the Fall of 2022.
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The School of Theatre and Dance's associate professor Courtney Brown is starring in Rubber City Theatre's production of "Enemy of the People," running May 6-21, 2022.
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At the end of this semester, we say farewell to Tamara L. Honesty, associate professor of scenic design, who departs Kent State for a new opportunity at her alma mater West Virginia University.
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After more than 30 years as the Costume Shop Supervisor for the School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre, Robin Ruth will retire from Kent State University this summer.
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After a national search, the School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce the appointment of scenic, projection and lighting designer Tony Hardin as its new director. Hardin most recently served as associate professor and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at…
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After 20 years as a faculty member and eight years as director of the School of Theatre and Dance, Eric van Baars will retire from Kent State University this summer.
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The School of Theatre and Dance congratulates faculty member Dr. Yuko Kurahashi as a recipient of Kent State University's 2021-2022 President's Faculty Excellence Award!
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Alumni Margaret Peebles, guest lighting designer for "Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed," gives talk in E. Turner Stump Theatre