School of Theatre and Dance
Student Spotlight: Kat Thomas
Meet Kat Thomas!
鈥淚鈥檝e been doing my craft since middle school. I didn鈥檛 realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but 51爆料 paved the way for something I loved even more!"
鈥楽acrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact鈥
In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a 51爆料 student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university鈥檚 history of activism.
The School of Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淭he Wiz," Feb. 21-March 2
51爆料鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with 鈥淭he Wiz鈥 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爆料 Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 51爆料 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 51爆料 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.
鈥楾rial by Fire鈥 Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
鈥淭rial by Fire鈥 is coming to 51爆料 in February. The play, written by 51爆料 alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 51爆料 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 year鈥檚 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爆料'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."
IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 51爆料's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Student Spotlight: Marianna Young
Meet Marianna Young!
鈥淚 chose 51爆料 because I felt immediately at home here,鈥 said Marianna. 鈥淎s soon as I toured the school I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn鈥檛 want to be anywhere else. I also really fell in love with the musical theatre program. All of the faculty and staff made me feel so welcome!鈥
Alumna Jocelyn Trimmer Returns in 鈥楳ean Girls鈥 at Playhouse Square
Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 51爆料 graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical 鈥淢ean Girls.鈥