Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre to present the cult-classic ‘Urinetown: The Musical’

The satirical musical runs Dec. 1 to Dec. 10 in the Herbst Theatre in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

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From Dayton.com: Wright State film grad to talk ‘Moonlight,’ Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’

Hannah Beachler, the award-winning production designer for the Oscar-winning film “Moonlight,” will discuss her work, including  Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 in the Creative Arts Center at Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn. The talk is … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative to host long-time Broadway producer Jack Viertel

Jack Viertel will give a talk on his bestselling book, “The Secret Life of the American Musical,” and participate in an interview and discussion with Joe Deer, director of Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative. Continue reading

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From Living Dayton: students preview dance marathon fundraiser for Dayton Children’s Hospital

Wright State students Heath Marker and Bridget Fricke appeared on “Living Dayton” on WDTN to promote Raiderthon, the university’s 15-hour dance marathon fundraiser for Dayton Children’s Hospital on Nov 18–19 in the Student Union Apollo Room. Watch the interview.

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Wright State to hold forum on bringing together health and human services programs

Options to integrate programs on health and human services will be the focus of the next Let’s Talk community forum on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Apollo Room of the Student Union. Continue reading

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Wright State librarian Sue Polanka wins Ohio academic library award for distinguished service

Sue Polanka honored for promoting academic libraries and librarianship around Ohio and for providing leadership with the Academic Library Association of Ohio. Continue reading

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From 2 News: Wright State workshop teaches educators about drug prevention

A program hosted by Wright State Wednesday aims to bring drug abuse prevention into classrooms. Teachers, counselors and school administrators from around the Miami Valley attended a workshop to learn about the HOPE Curriculum. HOPE, which stands for Health and … Continue reading

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Wright State to host workshop on drug prevention education

Schoolteachers and administrators can learn about drug prevention education during the HOPE Curriculum and Start Talking workshop on Nov. 8 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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Wright State Theatre to present classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 19 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

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Dayton City Paper previews ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Wright State

Excerpt Wright State University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures continues its tradition of bringing quality stage entertainment to the Miami Valley with a revival of the venerable Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. It will be presented at … Continue reading

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