Fine and Performing Arts

Wright State Theatre to present ‘Kelly the Destroyer vs the Springfield Cobras’ in Herbst Theatre

Wright State Theatre will present the regional collegiate premiere of the musical “Kelly the Destroyer vs the Springfield Cobras”from Oct. 20–29 in the Herbst Studio Theatre. Continue reading

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Wright State fine and performing arts students perform free concert in downtown Dayton

Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts students joined together for the second Wright State ArtsLive! concert. Continue reading

Photo exhibition by Anne Vetter and video by Jess Dugan on display at Wright State’s Stein Galleries

Anne Vetter artist talk on Oct. 12 in the Stein Galleries and Jess T. Dugan will give a public lecture, “Look at Me Like You Love Me,” on Oct. 18 in Schuster Hall in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens new season with comedic farce ‘The Liar’

Wright State Theatre will open its 2023–24 season with “The Liar,” a comedic farce adapted by playwright David Ives, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading

Wright State motion pictures alumna, former adjunct professor wins Ohio Valley Regional Emmy

Wright State motion pictures graduate Selena Burks-Rentschler was honored for her work on the ThinkTV documentary “Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield.” Continue reading

Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading

2022–23 University Professor

In-Hong Cha

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023

In-Hong Cha, professor of music, is an outstanding teacher, musician and conductor who has brought national and international attention to Wright State and its music program. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre’s 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance

Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading

Wright State Wind Symphony invited to perform at national college band conference

This is the first time a Wright State music ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre’s Joe Deer to direct ‘Guys and Dolls’ during residency in Italy

Joe Deer, distinguished professor of musical theatre in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is participating in a residency at a musical theatre school in Italy. Continue reading