Fine and Performing Arts

Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures adds director, plans to grow

New director and faculty have big plans for Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading

Joyful connections

Wright State alumna Krissy O’Malley brings happiness to the elderly through interactive music and memories with her new business. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre to present the musical ‘The Apple Tree’ in Herbst Theatre

Wright State University Theatre will present the witty and tuneful musical “The Apple Tree” in the intimate Herbst Studio Theatre Nov. 15–24. Continue reading

Retrospective exhibition by New York painter Simon Carr on display at Wright State’s Stein Galleries

Wright State’s Stein Galleries will present “Simon Carr: Just Beyond Seen, Paintings and Drawings 2007-2024” and “Landon Jones: Sight Unseen” Nov. 12 to Dec. 14. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre’s production of ‘Carrie: The Musical’ is the Halloween treat that keeps on giving

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Carrie: The Musical” runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 17 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Curtain rises on national musical theatre winner at Wright State

Gretchen Shope, a first-year musical theatre major at Wright State, won the prestigious 2024 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens new season with Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’

Wright State University Theatre opens its 2024–25 season with the thought-provoking drama “Our Town” from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

New collaboration to benefit Wright State visual arts students, Dayton Society of Artists

Wright State University visual arts students will receive guidance and experience from local professional artists thanks to a new collaboration with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading

‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration

Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading

Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs

Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading