School of Theatre and Dance News
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At the end of this semester, we say farewell to Tamara L. Honesty, associate professor of scenic design, who departs Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University this summer.
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The School of Theatre and Dance congratulates faculty member Dr. Yuko Kurahashi as a recipient of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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
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The School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2021-2022 season with the production of "Much Ado Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Nothing," running April 22 – May 1 in Wright-Curtis Theatre.
School of Theatre and Dance faculty members Tamara L. Honesty, associate professor of scenic design, Michelle Hunt Souza, assistant professor of costume design, Grace Cochran Keenan, assistant professor of costume technology, and Jakyung C. Seo, associate …
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School of Theatre and Dance MFA lighting design and technology student Jaemin Park is working as a guest lighting designer for the production of "Passage" at Cleveland Play House, under the mentorship of Jakyung C. Seo, associate professor of…
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Kent, OH – Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2021-2022 production season with the Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed. The concert will be presented in the E. Turner Stump Theatre located in the Center for the Performing Arts, 1325…