Fine and Performing Arts

Jamaican jaunt

Music education major Katie Schmidt shares her skills with the children of the Caribbean nation

During a study abroad and service-learning trip to Jamaica, Katie Schmidt taught students singing and how to play the recorder. Continue reading

‘No, No, Nanette’ review: Nifty nostalgia

Excerpt Forget June. Silly, feel-good fun is bustin’ out all over Wright State University’s outstanding presentation of the rarely staged 1971 revision of the 1925 musical comedy “No, No, Nanette” in the Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center. Amusingly … Continue reading

Tim Kennedy and Eve Mansdorf’s ‘Painting Life’ at Stein Galleries

Tim Kennedy and Eve Mansdorf are married painters whose artistic pursuits follow the tradition of painterly American realism. Continue reading

College of Liberal Arts to celebrate Creative Arts Center expansion with open house

The College of Liberal Arts will celebrate the completion of the Creative Arts Center’s two-year modernization and expansion project with an open house on Nov. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre presents whimsical musical comedy ‘No, No, Nanette’

Wright State Theatre’s production of the whimsical tap-dancing musical “No, No, Nanette” runs in the Festival Playhouse from Oct. 27 to Nov. 13. Continue reading

Wright State offering undergraduate certificate in arts management

The program will prepare arts lovers for careers with theater companies, orchestras, art galleries, museums and other arts-related professions. Continue reading

Musical Theatre Initiative bringing Broadway designer Tony Walton to Wright State

Tony Walton will discuss his career working on Broadway and in Hollywood during a special visit to Wright State University on Nov. 2. Continue reading

Wright State arts students ready to share their love of the arts with local kids at ArtsFair

Photo of a student leading an acting class.

Spring’s annual ArtsGala may get all the headlines but Wright State’s performing arts students love participating in December’s ArtsFair. Continue reading

TEDxDayton speakers to include Wright State faculty and alumni

Wright State-affiliated speakers will address a variety of topics including the re-development of musical theatre, fitness, modern library transformation and LGBTQ advocacy. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens season with premiere of ‘Restoration!’

Wright State University Theatre opens its 42nd season with the premiere of the romantic thriller “Restoration!” in the Festival Playhouse Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. Continue reading