Fine and Performing Arts

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Wright State alum Erin Holland help preserve and promote advertising history

Alumna Erin Holland is using her Wright State education to help share advertising history as director of education and engagement at the American Sign Museum. Continue reading

Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award

Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading

Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’

Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading

Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship

A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre to present rom-com musical ‘The Wedding Singer’

Wright State University Theatre will transport audiences back to the 1980s with the romantic comedy musical “The Wedding Singer,” running Nov. 13–23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens 2025–26 season with comedic whodunit ‘The Game’s Afoot’

Wright State University Theatre will raise the curtain on its 2025–26 season with Ken Ludwig’s mystery-comedy “The Game’s Afoot,” Sept. 26–Oct. 5 in the Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day

Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading

2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations

Amanda Brewer, assistant director, School of Fine and Performing Arts

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading

New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season

Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading