School of Theatre and Dance News
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Porthouse Theatre, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï'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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï this summer.
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The School of Theatre and Dance congratulates faculty member Dr. Yuko Kurahashi as a recipient of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's 2021-2022 President's Faculty Excellence Award!
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Alumni Margaret Peebles, guest lighting designer for "ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Nothing," running April 22 – May 1 in Wright-Curtis Theatre.