Arts Scene

Wright State University Theatre set to perform ‘The Magic Fire’

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University Theatre continues its 39th season in the Festival Playhouse with The Magic Fire Jan. 30–Feb. 9. Continue reading →

Wright State stages ‘Magic Fire’ regional premiere

Excerpt The regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s drama “The Magic Fire” opens Thursday at Wright State University. Originally premiered in 1997 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and notably performed at Canada’s Shaw Festival in 2006, “Magic Fire” is a semi-autobiographical, … Continue reading →

Wright State filmmaker Julia Reichert worked on film nominated for Oscar

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State filmmaker Julia Reichert served as associate producer on Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Jack Hall, which is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. Continue reading →

Visual artists reimagine the landscape in Stein Galleries’ new exhibition

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Works by four contemporary artists who engage with the concept of landscape in new ways are featured in the latest exhibition at the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre productions among best local shows in 2013

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Two Wright State University Theatre productions were listed among the best local shows in 2013 by the Dayton Daily News. Continue reading →

Wright State to host national a cappella camp this summer

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

The vocal producer of the popular reality TV competition The Sing-Off will lead a contemporary a cappella singing camp at Wright State University this summer. Continue reading →

Joe Deer honored with Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

Joe Deer, head of Wright State’s Musical Theatre program, received the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence during Fall Commencement Dec. 14. Continue reading →

Enjoy Renaissance holiday fun at the 31st annual Madrigal Dinner

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Wright State Media Team
Photo of two women dressed in Renaissance garb.

Wright State University’s Student Union Apollo Room will once again be transformed into an English manor of the Renaissance era for the 31st annual… Continue reading →

Wright State University Theatre proudly presents the Tony Award–winning hit musical Oklahoma!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University Theatre continues its 39th season in the festival playhouse with the award-winning musical Oklahoma! Oct. 24—Nov. 10… Continue reading →