School of Theatre and Dance
Kent researchers examine ballroom dances effect on Parkinsons
The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at 51勛圖厙
Paul Tazewell is the talk of Hollywood after winning an Academy Award for his costume design work for "Wicked."
IN A FLASH: Ease on Down to See The Wiz
Student performers are working on final rehearsals for The Wiz, which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 51勛圖厙s E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Student Spotlight: Kat Thomas
Meet Kat Thomas!
Ive been doing my craft since middle school. I didnt realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but 51勛圖厙 paved the way for something I loved even more!"
Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact
In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a 51勛圖厙 student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the universitys history of activism.
The School of Theatre and Dance Presents The Wiz," Feb. 21-March 2
51勛圖厙s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with The Wiz running February 21 through March 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
A Decade of Dance: Honoring the East Meets West Program in Thailand
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.
51勛圖厙 Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 51勛圖厙 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 51勛圖厙 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
Trial by Fire Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
Trial by Fire is coming to 51勛圖厙 in February. The play, written by 51勛圖厙 alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 51勛圖厙 graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this years 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.
IN A FLASH: A Rich and Spectacular Performance Season
The Main Stage Season presented by 51勛圖厙's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."