Arts Scene

Wright State musical theatre grad Christian Duhamel wins prominent award for emerging artists

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Bob Mihalek

The 2018 Kleban Prize in Musical Theater recognized 2005 grad Christian Duhamel as the year’s most promising musical theatre librettist. Continue reading →

Signature act

Nearly 30 years of musical history is scrawled on Wright State Nutter Center’s electrical panels
Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Musicians, comedians, wrestlers, ice skaters and others have made a tradition of leaving their autographs after performing at the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Drawing power

Love of sketching cars propelled Wright State alum Sagar Sangle into world of mechanical engineering
Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Sagar Sangle uses his art skills and his master’s degree in mechanical engineering while teaching middle school students about design for 3D printing, manufacturing design and robotics. Continue reading →

First string

Wright State alum Michael Bard again featured soloist at Kennedy Center holiday concerts
Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Michael Bard, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1991, will perform at the Kennedy Center Washington Choral Arts Society holiday concerts Dec. 17, 18 and 24. Continue reading →

Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler talks about working on ‘Moonlight,’ ‘Black Panther’

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Hannah Beachler, who received a B.F.A. from Wright State in 2005, talked about her successful career and answered questions during a discussion with performing arts students. Continue reading →

Symphonic streak

Wright State’s Herb Dregalla poised to conduct 'Nutcracker Ballet' in Nebraska for 23rd consecutive year
Posted on December 6, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Music educator Herb Dregalla will conduct three “Nutcracker” performances with the Nebraska Symphony Chamber Orchestra on Dec. 16 and 17. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre to present the cult-classic ‘Urinetown: The Musical’

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

The satirical musical runs Dec. 1 to Dec. 10 in the Herbst Theatre in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Just dance

Zoe Dell Nutter establishes dance scholarship to benefit Wright State students
Posted on November 29, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Zoe Dell Nutter met with Wright State dance majors to celebrate the creation of an endowed dance scholarship. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative to host long-time Broadway producer Jack Viertel

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Jack Viertel will give a talk on his bestselling book, “The Secret Life of the American Musical,” and participate in an interview and discussion with Joe Deer, director of Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Steven Aldredge wins national choral music competition to commemorate Reformation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Steve Aldredge’s winning composition, “O Glorious Word of Life,” debuted at the Sioux Falls Arena in South Dakota during a worship service featuring hundreds of singers. Continue reading →