Fine and Performing Arts

TEDxDayton to feature many Wright State faculty, alumni

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Sarah Olsen

A number of Wright State faculty and alumni will participate in the third annual TEDxDayton on Oct. 16. Continue reading →

Wright State peace literature conference is free

Excerpt In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, and the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Wright State University, through its CELIA organization, is hosting several arts events on the theme of “Accords: Peace, … Continue reading →

Wright State and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company formalize a new partnership.

Excerpt When two powerhouse organizations unite, great things are expected to transpire. With the new partnership between Wright State University (WSU) and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), the organizations and community members are ready to make that happen. Ro … Continue reading →

Broadway stars coming to Wright State as part of pop/rock series

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State theatre students will work alongside Broadway stars and master teachers during “Musicals Rock,” a yearlong celebration of contemporary musical theatre. Continue reading →

Curtain call

Abe Bassett recalls early days of Wright State’s theatre program in ‘Producer’s Notes’

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Abe Bassett, founder of Wright State’s theatre program, recalls the department’s early days in his new book, “Producer’s Notes.” Continue reading →

Wright State will celebrate Dayton’s legacy of peace

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s CELIA will celebrate the Dayton Peace Accords and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize with a photography exhibition, concert and literary conference. Continue reading →

Film coverage

Wright State alumni play production parts in movies making noise at film festivals

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State alumni Hannah Beachler ’05 and Tim Gebard ’91 worked on films earning buzz at film festivals around the country. Continue reading →

Alaskan all-star

Wright State alum Marnie Leist '01 is curator of collections at Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Marnie Leist , a 2001 art history graduate, is curator of collections at the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak, Alaska and recently published a book on the recovery of artifacts from an Alutiiiq archaeological site. Continue reading →

Wright State will bring in Broadway luminaries

Excerpt The yearlong program at Wright State University called “Musicals Rock” aims at immersing students and audiences in the world of Broadway pop and rock musicals. This year they will be introduced to Broadway stars Adam Pascal and Jason Robert … Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with ‘The Great Gatsby’

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre will open its 41st season with Simon Levy’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby,” on Sept. 24-Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading →