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The World Premiere of the musical "The Land of Oz" is part of Dobama Theatre’s 2022/23 mainstage season. This production includes alumni and faculty from 5X����’s School of Theatre and Dance. The production is currently running through December 31, 2022 at Dobama, Cleveland’s Off-Broadway Theatre. Associate Professor of Theatre Fabio Polanco originates the role of the Scarecrow along with M.F.A. Acting alumna and Adjunct Professor Lana Sugarman as Glinda, among other characters. Assistant Professor of Stage Management Tom Humes serves as produc...

Global Opportunities When I look back on 2022, it feels as though I am watching a time-lapse video of a seed sprouting quickly into a green shoot and then a stunning flower within the span of a minute. While it may seem like the year blossomed at record speed, I know that every day and every success was built on the hard work, dedication and long hours put in by our students, faculty and staff.  Early in the year, we received the prestigious R1 designation for research from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This is the highest recognition doctor...

Comedian and mother of three Dena Blizzard is bringing her show One Funny Mother to the Performing Arts Center at 5X���� - Tuscarawas on Saturday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. A seasoned comic of 19 years, Dena is widely known for her viral videos…the “Back to School Rant” (150 M Views) and Chardonnay Go (24M View), which is now a board game for “Wine Lovers, Moms and Other Shameless People” and sold in stores nationwide. Her Off-Broadway show, One Funny Mother is a huge success, winning the United Solo Festival’s “Best One Woman Show” Award in 2016 and touring nationally. Join ...