Program Recognition
•Bullet: Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Bullet: Intensive interdisciplinary study of music, theatre, and dance
Training
•Bullet: 120-credit program
•Bullet: Six semesters of applied voice (12 credits)
•Bullet: 12 credits of dance electives across ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and MT-specific styles
•Bullet: Biannual BFA evaluations required to continue in program
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres and rehearsal spaces
•Bullet: Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue
•Bullet: Annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase for seniors performing for casting directors, agents, and talent managers
•Bullet: Students must audition for all main-stage productions and accept assigned roles
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: Alice Ripley ('86) — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical for Next to Normal; Broadway: Side Show, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, The Who's Tommy •Bullet: Kirk Lydell ('16) — National tour of A Bronx Tale
Study Abroad
•Bullet: Kent State's College of the Arts says School of Theatre and Dance students have multiple opportunities throughout the academic year to take part in study away programs in dance and theatre
•Bullet: Kent State has sent students to Florence, Italy for more than 40 years, with course instruction in English
