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Wright State University

School of Fine and Performing Arts

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Dayton,Ohio 45435
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting - Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design/Technology/Stage Management

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Minor in Dance

Minor in Music

Minor in Theatre Design and Technology

Certificate in Arts Management

Certificate in Performance

Master of Music in Music


Wright State University offers a unique undergraduate focus on preparing future professionals in the performing and creative arts, as well as careers that build upon the skills and experience our faculty and staff can offer. From the very beginning, with our competitive application and audition process, through the rigorous four-year schedule of coursework and performance opportunities, Wright State students learn what it takes to succeed. Prospective students are invited to visit the department, watch a class, view a Wright State performance or film, and learn how our talented faculty and students refine their craft in six challenging academic programs leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Faculty Info:

Joe Deer, M.F.A., Stuart McDowell, Matthew P. Benjamin, M.F.A., Jeremy Bolden, David Joseph Castellano, M.F.A., Jamie Cordes, M.M., Marya Spring Cordes, M.F.A., Bruce B. Cromer, B.F.A., Michelle S McElveen, Thomas G. Hellems, M.F.A., Nenad Jovanovic, Ph.D., Josh A McCabe, M.F.A., Teressa McWilliams, M.F.A., Lee Merrill, Nicole Richter, Ph.D., Wade Russo, Michelle Sampson, Sherri L. Sutter, Deborah J. Thomas, M.F.A., Gina Walther, B.F.A., Kyle Grant Wilkinson, M.F.A.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Bright Star
(11/18/22 - 12/4/22)
Wright State University Theater
Sweat
(2/3/22 - 2/13/22)
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Circle Mirror Transformation
(11/19/21 - 12/5/21)
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Dancing at Lughnasa
(2/4/21 - 2/14/21)
Wright State University
Ride
(10/30/20 - 10/30/20)
Wright State University
MAMMA MIA! in Broadway MAMMA MIA!
(3/19/20 - 4/12/20)
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
An Enemy of the People (Miller)
(2/21/20 - 3/1/20)
Wright State University
INTO THE WOODS in Broadway INTO THE WOODS
(11/29/19 - 12/8/19)
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER in Broadway PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(9/26/19 - 10/6/19)
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Ordinary Days
(4/20/19 - 4/20/19)
Wright State University Directing Lab
'Art'
(2/24/19 - 2/24/19)
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Proof
(2/1/19 - 2/1/19)
Wright State University Directing Lab
MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
(3/15/18 - 4/8/18)
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URINETOWN
(12/1/17 - 12/10/17)
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
(11/2/17 - 11/19/17)
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9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
(3/16/17 - 4/2/17)
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THE MUSIC MAN
(3/17/16 - 4/3/16)
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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
(4/17/15 - 4/26/15)
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PETER PAN
(3/19/15 - 4/12/15)
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HOT MIKADO
(10/23/14 - 11/9/14)
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LES MISERABLES
(3/20/14 - 4/6/14)
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THE WILD PARTY
(11/15/13 - 11/24/13)
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Oklahoma! in Broadway Oklahoma!
(10/24/13 - 11/17/13)
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G2K Oklahoma! in Broadway G2K Oklahoma!
(10/24/13 - 11/17/13)
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BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL
(3/2/12 - 3/4/12)
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RENT
(1/19/12 - 1/29/12)
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HAIRSPRAY
(10/27/11 - 11/13/11)
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