Fine and Performing Arts

Filmmakers’ project tapped by Sundance Institute

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Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar’s latest endeavor, Reinvention Stories, is one of six projects selected for the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab. Continue reading

Theatre season kicks off with a “Miracle”

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Wright State will open its 2012–13 theatre season with the Tony Award–winning play “The Miracle Worker.” Continue reading

Wright State Saxophone Quartet strikes a chord in Scotland

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The quartet traveled to St. Andrews, Scotland, to participate in the World Saxophone Congress. Continue reading

Two Emmy wins for Wright State alumnus’ aviation documentary

Photo of director and Wright State alum Adam White (left) and producer Kara Martinelli accepting the awards for Writing (Program) and Technical Achievement for their documentary film.

A documentary about a restored B-25 bomber that participated in the famous Doolittle Raiders bombing run of Japan has netted it’s director, a Wright State alum, two regional Emmys. Continue reading

Collegiate Chorale brings home double silvers from the World Choir Games

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The Chorale competed at the Champions level with choirs from around the globe. Continue reading

Theatre alumnus “Dancing through Life” on “Wicked” national tour

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K. J. Hippensteel didn’t always dream of being an actor . . . Continue reading

Student films on the big screen

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The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading

Theatre dept. continues world premiere Dickens adaptation

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Fifteen actors will play more than 30 characters in Wright State’s world premiere production of Barnaby Rudge: Part 2, 1780. Continue reading

Collegiate Chorale prepares for World Choir Games

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Thousands of singers from around the world will descend on Cincinnati for the “Olympics of choral music,” and Wright State’s Collegiate Chorale will compete at the event’s highest level. Continue reading

Theatre design/technology students showcase projects

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The program prepares students for a variety of backstage disciplines in the world of professional theatre. Continue reading