{"id":40340,"date":"2016-03-21T09:10:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T13:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=40340"},"modified":"2022-09-26T10:49:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T14:49:15","slug":"stage-set-for-2016-artsgala-at-wright-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2016\/03\/21\/stage-set-for-2016-artsgala-at-wright-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage set for 2016 ArtsGala at Wright State"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Among the many shows, the 2016 ArtsGala will feature an abbreviated performance of the “The Music Man.”<\/p><\/div>\n

The annual Wright State University ArtsGala<\/a>, which has raised more than $2 million for arts scholarships during its 16-year history, is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, with an impressive program featuring student performances in theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts.<\/p>\n

The event will showcase the efforts of Wright State fine and performing arts students and educators who have been recognized for their achievement by Academy Award\u2013winning actor and Wright State supporter Tom Hanks. Hanks and Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of the Wright brothers, are co-chairs of Rise. Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University<\/a>, a $150 million fundraising campaign that promises to further elevate Wright State\u2019s prominence by expanding scholarships, attracting more top-flight faculty and supporting construction of state-of-the-art facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWright State is training the artists of tomorrow. I know because I\u2019ve worked with some of Wright State\u2019s alumni, and they\u2019re among the best in their fields,\u201d Hanks said about Wright State\u2019s arts students. \u201cWright State not only has one of the most outstanding arts programs in Ohio, but one of the best in the entire nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Great performances, food and friends color the evening in the Creative Arts Center at ArtsGala.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 6:30 p.m. to midnight event in the Creative Arts Center is presented by the College of Liberal Arts. The popular black-tie-optional ArtsGala is regarded as one of the area\u2019s premier arts events, drawing nearly 800 patrons each year.<\/p>\n

“Our students are eager to showcase their tremendous skills to our community at ArtsGala 2016,\u201d said Kristin Sobolik, dean of the College of Liberal Arts<\/a>. \u201cThis year will be particularly special as we unveil the brand-new addition to our world class Creative Arts Center, which includes a two-story art gallery and dance and stage combat studios. This additional space will offer guests even more venues to enjoy our amazingly talented fine and performing arts students.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year is ArtsGala\u2019s 17th anniversary celebration with many special events designed to celebrate the occasion.<\/p>\n

Features this year include:<\/p>\n