College of the Arts
School of Theatre and Dance - Theatre Division
www.kent.edu/theatredance

About This Program

The Theatre Performance minor will appeal to students who have an interest in acting. The minor connects traditions of performance, and enables students to relate the context of performing in theatre to other area disciplines.

Contact Information

• Paul Hurley | phurley1@kent.edu
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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THEA 41308 may be taken a maximum two times (maximum 6 credit hours) toward the program.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Describe the basic process involved in mounting a theatre production.
2. Articulate procedures and approaches to differentiate various acting styles and techniques.