Arts Scene

Wright State Theatre presents Broadway classic ‘Chicago’

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

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

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

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

Jason Robert Brown headshot

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’
Abe Bassett in the theatre

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

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

Wright State alumni Hannah Beachler ’05 and Tim Gebard ’91 worked on films earning buzz at film festivals around the country. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with ‘The Great Gatsby’

Wright State Theatre will open its 41st season with Simon Levy’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby,” on Sept. 24-Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading

Photo finish

Museums around the world interested in work of retired Wright State photography professor Ron Geibert
Ron Geibert with one of his photos

Museums around the world are interested in the photographs of retired Wright State professor Ron Geibert. Continue reading