# The Kent Stage > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-kent-stage - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-kent-stage.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/the-kent-stage/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://kentstage.org - **Slug:** the-kent-stage - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Historic downtown theater and live music venue in Kent, Ohio, presenting concerts, festivals, films, and plays. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** The Kent Stage was constructed in 1927 as a silent movie and vaudevillian theater and is the sole surviving downtown theater in the county. It hosts approximately 150 concerts annually and also presents festivals, film festivals, and plays. The venue has a capacity of 642 and includes the All Folked Up full-service bar. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** The Western Reserve Folk Arts Association was created to preserve and support traditional music and arts through education, concerts, festivals, outreach programs, and workshops, providing individuals and organizations opportunities for exposure and participation in these activities within the region. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** The Kent Stage is managed by the Western Reserve Folk Arts Association (WRFAA). Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://kentstage.org Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Community-oriented, welcoming, and informative. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 1927 (theater constructed); 2002 (Western Reserve Folk Arts Association assumed operation). Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** Kent, Ohio Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Parent ownership:** Managed by the Western Reserve Folk Arts Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides a historic regional venue for live music and arts programming while supporting the preservation of the Kent Stage and traditional music and arts. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Live concert production and presentation - Music festival hosting - Film festival and play hosting - Event ticketing through online, box office, and phone channels - Band booking - Full-service bar operations - Membership and venue preservation programs Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Concerts and live music events - Kent Folk Festival - Kent Blues Fest - Kent Reggae Fest - Kent State Around Town Music Festival - Film festivals - Plays - All Folked Up full-service bar Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Event ticket prices vary by performance. Annual memberships listed on the site include Stage Hand at $75, Director at $500, and Front Row at $750. Additional ticket fees may apply to phone orders. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Live entertainment, performing arts, music, and cultural events. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Concert and arts audiences, event attendees, bands and performers, members, and organizations seeking arts exposure or participation opportunities. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** People seeking live music and arts events in the Kent, Ohio region; bands interested in performing at the venue; and supporters of historic arts venues and traditional music. Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Attend concerts and live music events - Attend music festivals, film festivals, and plays - Book a band at the venue - Purchase event tickets online, at the box office, or by phone - Support venue preservation through an annual membership - Use the venue for a movie screening through the Director membership benefit Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to approximately 150 concerts and other arts events per year - Participation in regional music and arts programming - Membership benefits including advance ticket purchasing and complimentary tickets - Support for the preservation and continued operation of the historic Kent Stage Source: Brand's website (https://kentstage.org) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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