Fine and Performing Arts

Wright State filmmaker, alum Steve Bognar joins Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Photo of Steven Bognar

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker is among the newest members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Continue reading

Synchronized sound

Students and instructors from around the world could be found on Wright State University’s campus June 23 to 28 singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading

Wright State theatre alumnus shares in Tony Award for Best Musical

Joey Monda, who received a B.F.A. in musical theatre from Wright State, is a co-producer of “Hadestown,” which won eight Tony Awards June 9 in New York City. Continue reading

Wright State theatre alumni working on Tony Award-nominated Broadway shows

The nominations come during a very good year for Wright State theatre grads on Broadway. Continue reading

Wright State grad Jim McCutcheon takes top spot in Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Adult Composer Contest

Jim McCutcheon was honored for the third movement of a concerto he wrote titled “Mirkin Concerto for Classical Guitar and Strings.” Continue reading

Famous feud

Opera by Wright State composer Steven Aldredge performed at prestigious Fort Worth showcase

Opera by Steven Aldredge, piano instructor in the Wright State School of Music, is about the historic Hatfield-McCoy feud. Continue reading

Songs of war and protest to be featured at Wright State music and poetry concert on May 1

The concert will feature the music and poetry of Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill and Paul Dessau. Continue reading

Ahead of her time

Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter has been a trailblazer for more than a century

The Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter Dance Scholarship benefits students studying dance at Wright State. Continue reading

‘I am a warrior’

Theatre studies major Nerissa Jheanelle finds her voice with impressive display of theatre and performing arts

Nerissa Jheanelle, a theatre studies major, has been prolific at Wright State, producing a play, a dance, a movie and a musical. Continue reading

Gala galore

The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading