Kent State University Museum Features
Work by Porthouse Theater

What: The exhibition — Design at Porthouse, Celebrating 40 Years

When: May 22, 2008, to August 10, 2008

Where: Blum Gallery in Rockwell Hall on the corner of East Main and South Lincoln streets on the Kent Campus.

Background: The exhibition Design at Porthouse, Celebrating 40 Years features costume, scenic and lighting designs seen at Porthouse Theatre in seasons past. This unique summer program, in its 40th year, provides a select group of students from throughout the country with advanced training by top theatre professionals. The result: nearly 2000 performances of 162 plays-from Shakespeare to Shepard---that have entertained over 300,000 patrons to date.

With productions ranging from standards to classics to new works, and from popular musicals to opera and operettas, the Porthouse Theatre program has earned a national reputation for outstanding, innovative performances. Porthouse Theatre has made significant contributions to the community with its outreach programs and community partnerships, raising funds and public awareness for organizations such as the King Kennedy Community Center, Stewart's Caring

The Kent State University Museum is privileged to join in the celebration of Porthouse Theatre's 40th year by showing examples of the outstanding design that has been seen at Porthouse in seasons past. A reception will be help on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m This event is free and open to the public with RSVP by June 16 (call 330.672.3450).

The Kent State University Museum is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 4:45 p.m. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

The museum is located in Rockwell Hall on the corner of East Main and South Lincoln streets on the Kent Campus. Special guided tours are available for groups by reservation. Free on-site motor coach parking is available.

For additional information about the Kent State University Museum, go to www.kent.edu/museum, or call (330) 672-3450.

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