Arts Scene

Cave drawing

Wright State’s Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading →

Bosnian TV crew films Wright State Dayton Peace Accords events

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

A news crew from Bosnia and Herzegovina filmed Wright State music students performing and interviewed faculty members for a Bosnian TV program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre presents Broadway classic ‘Chicago’

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre continues its 41st season in the Festival Playhouse with the hit Broadway musical “Chicago” Oct. 29 to Nov. 15. Continue reading →

Tomb treasures

Wright State’s Caroline Hillard bringing art history alive with experience at Etruscan burial ground

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Caroline Hillard, assistant art history professor, is bringing art history alive for Wright State students after participating in traveling seminar that visited Etruscan sites in Italy. Continue reading →

Woodlawn

Wright State alum Joe Knopp '00 helped produce inspirational feature film about overcoming racial divisions

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate Joe Knopp ’00 helped produce “Woodlawn,” an inspirational feature film about overcoming racial divisions. Continue reading →

Big Lens Film Festival to showcase new works by Wright State students

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

New short films by 12 Wright State motion pictures students will premier at the annual Big Lens Film Festival on Oct. 16 at the Dayton Art Institute.
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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 →