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Grace Ryan brings performing arts workshops to Kansas schools

…State Performing Arts Company (WUPAC). Through this organization, university students across all majors in the School of Performing Arts bring workshops in voice, movement and acting to schools in the Wichita area. “This experience has solidified to me the importance of bringing the performing arts into schools and given me perspective on how much work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/21/grace-ryan-brings-performing-arts-workshops-to-kansas-schools/

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Words With a Wise Guy #20 – Kevin Hadsell

I got to know Kevin Hadsell when I was coaching at Kent State and he was at Toledo. He was very successful during his time as a Rocket. After his coaching career ended, he took up acting and is now involved in a variety of different things from owning his own talent agency to being partners in a construction company. He’s always been a very interesting and…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/words-with-a-wise-guy-20-kevin-hadsell/

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Cultivating workshops with WUPAC: Colton Farmer’s applied learning experience

Colton Farmer, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in performing arts with a concentration in acting, is gaining experience as a performer, educator and mentor through the Wichita State Performing Arts Company (WUPAC). WUPAC is a community outreach organization that hosts events, workshops and performances for K–12 students in Wichita and surrounding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/02/cultivating-workshops-with-wupac-colton-farmers-applied-learning-experience/

Degree Maps

Theatre Performance BFA Degree Map (2025)

…THEA 150P Production Experience GEN ED: First-Year Seminar THEA 150R Production Processes THEA 180E Performing Arts Seminar THEA 222 Improving Voice and Diction THEA 243 Acting I THEA 228 Script Analysis THEA 254 Stage Makeup THEA 280 Inclusion in Performing Arts THEA 342 Advanced Acting GEN ED: MATH 1__ College Algebra or Contemporary Math GEN ED:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/degree_maps/maps.php?degree_map_id=155

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Wichita State takes lead role in military readiness | Wichita State News

…01:28:48 PM Sept, 25, 2019 - The U.S military needs a source of spare parts to keeps its aging aircraft flying. Wichita State University is rapidly establishing a database and acting as an essential connector for those requests. The National Institute for Aviation Research’s unique capabilities make it qualified to help with the teardown, digitizing and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/military_readiness_innovationcampus_9.php

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School of Performing Arts Faculty/Staff Directory

…Approach Cheyla Clawson Director Ed Baker Technical Director Amy Baker Schwiethale Associate Director, Program Coordinator of Musical Theatre Sheldon Mba Program Coordinator of Acting (BFA) & Theatre Studies (BA) Melissa Penkava Koza Program Coordinator of Design & Technical Theatre Sabrina Vasquez Program Coordinator of Dance Lily Vetter Production…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/index.php

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Kate Compton

Kate Compton, Assistant Professor, Acting, in the School of Performing Arts, was featured in the Wichita Community Theatre performance of “Almost Maine” Dec. 4-14.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/10/kate-compton-featured-in-wichita-community-theatre-performance-of-almost-maine/

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Sheldon Mba

Sheldon Mba, Assistant Professor, Acting and Theatre Studies, in the School of Performing Arts, was featured in the Music Theatre Heritage performance of “Rent” Oct. 2-26.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/18/sheldon-mba/

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Sheldon Mba

…Women" and "Catch Me If You Can." In August 2023, he will be directing and choreographing the Wichita debut of "Dreamgirls" with the Crown Arts Collaborative. THEA 180D Intro to Acting Repertoire THEA 180E PA Seminar THEA 222 Voice & Movement for the Actor 1 THEA 228 Script Analysis THEA 243 Acting 1 - Foundations THEA 342 Acting 2 – Scene Study DANC/THEA …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/Faculty/Mba-Sheldon.php

Course Catalog

THEA - Theatre

…the course schedule for availability. Students enroll in the lettered courses with specific topics in the titles rather than in this root course. THEA 180D. Introduction to Acting Repertoire (1). Practical application course. Students perform a role for public presentation on stage, in film or in an audio show. Repeatable for a total of 2 credit hours.…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/thea/

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Join the School of Performing Arts and celebrate the 2025-26 senior capstone projects

Join the School of Performing Arts to celebrate the 2025-26 seniors culminating projects in acting, dance, design and technical theatre, theatre, and music theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Wilner Auditorium. The event is free to attend, but donations will be accepted.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/17/join-the-school-of-performing-arts-and-celebrate-the-2025-26-senior-capstone-projects/

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Dance Informal Showing

Dance Informal Showing 05/28/2026 09:34:40 AM Location: Wilner Auditorium Date: December 3rd, 2026Time: 5:00 PM Director: Denise Celstin Description: End of semester celebration of all dance classes. Rated: TBD Tickets: FREE Location: Wilner Auditorium Date: December 3rd, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM Director: Denise Celestin Description: End of semester celebration…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/Season_Information/2026-2027/2026-12-03-Dance-Informal-Showing.php

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Dance Informal Showing

Dance Informal Showing 05/28/2026 09:34:40 AM Location: Litwin Date: May 6th, 2027 Time: 5:00 p.m. Director: Denise Celestin Description: End of semester celebration of all dance classes. Rated: TBD Tickets: FREE Location: Wilner Auditorium Date: May 6th, 2027 Time: 5:00 p.m. Director: Denise Celestin Description: End of semester celebration of all dance…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/Season_Information/2026-2027/2027-05-06-Dance-Informal-Showing.php

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Enjoy double film premiere with the School of Performing Arts

…Arts proudly presents a double film premiere, showcasing its latest productions in theatre and dance, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in 132 Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The acting and theatre studies film, “In Fraud We Trust,” was directed by Bret Jones, while the dance film, “The Quasidream Antimachine,” which highlights the artistry of dance on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/11/enjoy-double-film-premiere-with-the-school-of-performing-arts/

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Shocker Family Newsletter – October 2020

…the love by using the hashtag #ShockerFamily to stay connected with your Shocker Family! A Message from Acting President Rick Muma Shocker families, I wanted to take a moment to connect with you as we once again are called upon to adjust to something new. As you all know, Dr. Jay Golden stepped down last week as president of Wichita State. I know you have …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/shockerfamily/newsletters/2020-10.php

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Hear from Shocker, Steven Soetjoadi, about his time working in Shocker Studios

Wichita State senior Steven Soetjoadi was attracted to WSU because of the digital acting degree from the School of Digital Arts. Beyond his studies, he’s found a community at Shocker Studios that embraces inclusivity and ensures his needs are met with compassion and creativity.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/12/hear-from-shocker-steven-soetjoadi-about-his-time-working-in-shocker-studios/

Degree Maps

Theatre BA Degree Map (2027)

…GEN ED: Arts & Humanities GEN ED: Natural & Physical Sciences w/ Lab GEN ED: Social & Behavioral Sciences GEN ED: Additional GE Approved Course THEA 180D: Introduction to Acting Repertoire THEA 180E: Performing Arts Seminar THEA 228: Script Analysis THEA 243: Acting 1 - Foundations DANC 290: Dance Somatics 1 THEA 150P: Production Experience THEA…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/degree_maps/maps.php?degree_map_id=756

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Community Education

…Cost 10/1 Th 7-8:30p 4 HMC $60 Back to top Business & Technology Intro to Voiceovers: Getting Started in Voice Acting Do you have a passion for voiceovers? Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the fun, rewarding possibilities of the growing remote voiceover industry! You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/communityeducation/index.php

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Barton School of Business launches SPERO, announces $400,000 in support

…SPERO, Latin for “hope,” has a dual focus: preparing individuals to transform their lives through meaningful employment and guiding the efforts of citizens and organizations acting to advance Wichita’s prosperity. For its inaugural year, SPERO will benefit from a $400,000 contribution from the Charles Koch Foundation. SPERO’s launch will feature two major …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/16/barton-school-of-business-launches-spero-announces-400000-in-support/

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Donate items to support ICT SOS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

…for ICT SOS from Oct. 19-26. ICT SOS is a Wichita-based organization that seeks to end human trafficking through prevention and awareness education, advocacy for survivors, and acting as a bridge between direct service professionals and community members who desire to help. As a community, one of the simplest things we can do is to organize and provide…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/donate-items-to-supports-ict-sos-domestic-violence-awareness-month/