Fine and Performing Arts

Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence goes to Joe Deer

Joe Deer, a professor in Wright State University’s Department of Theatre Arts and head of the Musical Theatre program, has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence. Continue reading →

Wright State Dance Ensemble offers spring concert and student workshop

Wright State Dance Ensemble will hold its Spring Dance Concert April 18–21 and its annual Dance Intensive Workshop April 20.
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Seniors showcase art at annual thesis exhibit

Art students mark the culmination of their Wright State education during the Senior Thesis Exhibition April 10-28 in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading →

Record attendance for Wright State’s ArtsGala

…well over 630 patrons on hand to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures. Continue reading →

Student on the Scene—Students prepare for ArtsGala

Graphic logo for the Wright State Newsroom series Student on the Scene

Energy was high as Wright State University performers and artists transformed the Creative Arts Center into the setting for ArtsGala 2013. Continue reading →

The Reel World

Wright State film student learns life lessons in making documentary about Rwanda

It was just a few short years ago that Wright State University film student Brad Wickham was a high schooler falling in love with the work of movie directors Ingmar Bergman and Fritz Lang. Continue reading →

Beloved Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz visits Wright State, conducts master classes

Composer Stephen Schwartz visited Wright State University March 18-19 as part of the university’s new Distinguished Visiting Artist Series. Continue reading →

Enjoy your stay at the “Grand Hotel”

Fun-filled musical concludes theatre season

The fun, fast-paced “Grand Hotel: The Musical” marks the conclusion of Wright State University’s 2012–13 theatre season. Continue reading →

Beloved award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz will be Wright State’s first Distinguished Visiting Artist for CELIA

Performance and master classes will headline his two-day appearance

In the first of what will become an annual Distinguished Visiting Artist Series at Wright State University, renowned Broadway and film composer Stephen Schwartz will visit… Continue reading →

Reichert/Bognar documentary set to air on PBS and at Lincoln Center

Sparkle, a short documentary by celebrated Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, will appear on national television Feb. 7, airing on PBS. Continue reading →