Fine and Performing Arts

Experience landscape in a new way

Excerpt Are you stressed by all the frigid weather accompanied by buckets of snow? Drop by the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University for a little rest and relaxation. The “Above and Below” show features the work … Continue reading →

Dayton Ballet to feature world premiere by Wright State grad Susanne Payne

Excerpt You may have wondered how a choreographer comes up with the idea for a new dance. In the case of Wright State University graduate Susanne Payne, it all began with a book she couldn’t put down. The result, “Dreams … Continue reading →

‘The Magic Fire’ review – Wright State University – our private world

Excerpt Wright State University returns to sophisticated fare with a beautifully executed regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s semi-autobiographical, thought-provoking Argentinean drama The Magic Fire. Commissioned and originally produced in 1997 by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the engrossing, highbrow Magic Fire concerns … Continue reading →

Pair of Wright State students to perform in this weekend’s DCDC performance

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University senior dance majors Alexis Evans-Krueger and Abby Leithart will perform with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) for two shows this weekend… Continue reading →

Wright State Collegiate Chorale to perform at Carnegie Hall

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University musicians will return to one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues when the Collegiate Chorale performs at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16. Continue reading →

Wright State University Theatre set to perform ‘The Magic Fire’

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University Theatre continues its 39th season in the Festival Playhouse with The Magic Fire Jan. 30–Feb. 9. Continue reading →

Wright State stages ‘Magic Fire’ regional premiere

Excerpt The regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s drama “The Magic Fire” opens Thursday at Wright State University. Originally premiered in 1997 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and notably performed at Canada’s Shaw Festival in 2006, “Magic Fire” is a semi-autobiographical, … Continue reading →

Wright State filmmaker Julia Reichert worked on film nominated for Oscar

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State filmmaker Julia Reichert served as associate producer on Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Jack Hall, which is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Continue reading →

Visual artists reimagine the landscape in Stein Galleries’ new exhibition

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Works by four contemporary artists who engage with the concept of landscape in new ways are featured in the latest exhibition at the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre productions among best local shows in 2013

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Two Wright State University Theatre productions were listed among the best local shows in 2013 by the Dayton Daily News. Continue reading →