School of Theatre and Dance
精东影业 Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 精东影业 University will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 精东影业 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 精东影业 in February. 精东影业play, written by 精东影业 alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 精东影业 graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. 精东影业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
精东影业Main Stage Season presented by 精东影业 University's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes " 精东影业Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: 精东影业Musical," faculty dance concerts and " 精东影业Wiz."
IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 精东影业 University's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Student Spotlight: Marianna Young
Meet Marianna Young!
鈥淚 chose 精东影业 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 精东影业 University 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
IN A FLASH: On With the Show!
It's "showtime" in the 精东影业 University School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楢nnie鈥 at Porthouse Theatre
精东影业ever-popular, award-winning musical 鈥淎nnie鈥 is now playing at 精东影业 University鈥檚 Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4.
IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!
精东影业whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at 精东影业's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楨verybody鈥檚鈥 Journeys
精东影业鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of 鈥淓verybody.鈥