Ariel Brinker

Ariel is a Junior Musical Theater Major at Kent State University, expected to graduate in May of 2025. She is also earning a minor in dance. In her time at Kent she has been honored to work with such professors as Fabio Polanco, Terri Kent, Amy Fritsche, and Jennifer Black.

Ariel’s favorite past roles include A Chorus Line (Cassie), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Anything Goes (Dippy) and originating a character in the new musical Louder Than Words (April).

While Ariel’s first love is performing, she has spent some time on the other side of the table as a choreographer and acting coach. Working as a showchoir choreographer since 2020, Ariel has gotten to give back to a community that she grew up with. She has also spent some time choreographing musicals, working with the Akron After School program through Weathervane Playhouse, and teaching private dance and acting lessons.