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Porthouse Theatre

At Kent State University, we encourage you to discover your potential, make bold choices and recognize your ability to define success on your terms.

When you enter the Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance, you will be embraced for who you are and surrounded by a community that supports your individual potential. Dedicated to creative excellence, we will provide opportunities that will challenge you to develop your meaningful purpose. Our comprehensive programs are rooted in a professional culture that inspires you to train for the dynamic disciplines of theatre and dance as you transform your passion into your profession.

Featured News and Events

 

Promotion logo for Fiddler on the Roof at Cleveland Play House
Faculty and Alumni Bring Professional Excellence to Cleveland Play House’s “Fiddler on the Roof”
Apr 30, 2025

The School of Theatre and Dance is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty and alumni, who are lending their talents to the production of at the world-renowned , May 2 - 25.

  • Terri Kent in Hello Dolly
    25 Years in 25 Questions with Terri Kent
    Mar 31, 2025

    If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri Kent. At the heart of this theatre, Terri Kent has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities. Over the years, Terri has performed and directed, served as artistic director and has even been known to water the hanging flower baskets on the Porthouse Theatre grounds.

  • El Coqui play at Cleveland Playhouse
    Bringing “El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom” to Life
    Mar 24, 2025

    Kent State faculty and alumni are working on a new show, “,” presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Publico de Cleveland March 20-April 5.

  • Collin Geter headshot
    Collin Geter is Making a Splash at The Met
    Mar 17, 2025

    Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of , from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.

  • Students participating in a study abroad in Thailand
    A Decade of Dance: Honoring the East Meets West Program in Thailand
    Jan 29, 2025

    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.

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Visiting campus is the best way to see and understand what makes the School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University special. Come see for yourself!

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  • Dance

    Dance

    The School of Theatre and Dance offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies, and a Minor in Dance and is the home of the Kent Dance Ensemble, Kent State University's pre-professional dance company.

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  • Theatre

    Theatre

    The School of Theatre and Dance offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Technology and Production, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies, a Minor in Theatre, a Master of Fine Arts in Acting for the Returning Professional and a Master of Fine Arts in Design Technology and Production. 

    The School of Theatre and Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

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  • Auditions and Portfolio Reviews

    Auditions and Portfolio Reviews

    The School of Theatre and Dance holds auditions for the B.F.A. in Dance Performance and the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre multiple times per year. 

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The traditional people this land belongs to include the Nations of the Delaware, Miami, Mingo, Ottawa, Shawnee, Wyandot and Cayuga. This land acknowledgment pays respect to the traditions, ancestors and to the contemporary cultural and spiritual practices of Native Americans. Please take a moment to consider the legacies of violence and displacement that have removed Native Americans from their land.

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