Kent State University

Designation: College

Average Ticket Prices: $10 - $18

Phone: (330) 672-2082

Performance Address:
E. Turner Stump Theatre
B141 Music and Speech Bldg, Kent, OH
Kent, OH 44242

Kent State University produces theatre for the Mainstage (M), Black Box (B), and African Community Theatre (A).

Mission Statement

At Kent State University, we encourage you to discover your potential, make bold choices and recognize your ability to de ne 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.

Current and Upcoming Shows

Pride & Prejudice: The Musical
(M) October 25 - November 3, 2024

The Wiz
(M) February 21 - March 2, 2025

Men on Boats
(M) April 18 - 27, 2025

Previously Produced Shows

The Servant of Two Masters
(M) October 9 - 18, 2015

Side Show
(M) November 6 - 15, 2015

Zorba!: In Concert
(M) December 5, 2015

Milk Like Sugar
(A) February 19 - 28, 2016

Thoroughly Modern Millie
(M) February 26 - March 6, 2016

Bus Stop
(M) April 22 - May 1, 2016

Irena's Vow
(M) October 14 - 23, 2016

Into the Woods
(M) November 4 - 13, 2016

Macaroni Salad
(M) November 7 - 8, 2016

Kiss Me, Kate
(M) February 24 - March 5, 2017

Venus
(A) March 17 - 19, 2017

Macbeth
(M) April 21 - 30, 2017

Intimate Apparel
(M) October 6 - 15, 2017

Little Women: The Broadway Musical
(M) November 3 - 12, 2017

Vejigantes (Devil Mask)
(A) November 16 - 19, 2017

All Shook Up
(M) February 23 - March 4, 2018

Hedda Gabler
(M) April 20 - 29, 2018

Children of  Eden
(M) November 2 - 11, 2018

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
(M) February 22 - March 3, 2019

Any Resemblance
(M) April 19 - 28, 2019

The Hunchback of Seville
(M) October 3 - 9, 2019

Hair
(M) November 1 - 10, 2019

Parade
(M) February 21 - March 1, 2020

The Zoom Play that Has a Title
(M) December 11 - 13, 2020 (Online)

In Pieces
(M) December 18 - 20, 2020 (Online)

Natural Shocks
(B) January 29 - 30, 2021 (Online)

35mm: A Musical Exhibition
May 7 - 9, 2021 (Online)

365 Days/365 Plays
October 7 - 13, 2021

Chaining Zero
(M) November 5 - 14, 2021

Freaky Friday
(M) February 25 - March 6, 2022

Much Ado About Nothing
(M) April 22 - May 1, 2022

Corktown, or Through the Valley of Dry Bones
(M) October 6 - 12, 2022

Head Over Heels
(M) November 4 - 13, 2022

Urinetown
(M) February 24 - March 5, 2023

Somewhere
(M) April 21 - 30, 2023

Passage
(M) September 28 - October 1, 2023

Cabaret
(M) October 27 - November 9, 2023

RENT
(M) February 16 - 25, 2024

Everybody
(M) April 19 - 28, 2024

The Crucible
(M) September 27 - October 2, 2024