Theatre and Dance at Wayne

08/20/2026

WELCOME to the newest members of our MFA cohort and WELCOME BACK to our returning students! 🔰🎭

We’re excited to begin another year of learning, creating and growing together and can’t wait to see the artistry, collaboration and bold ideas this group will bring to the stage in the year ahead!

05/18/2026

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Congrats Class of 2026! 👏🎓

Last Thursday, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance celebrated our graduating class with a special pre-commencement convocation ceremony. With words of wisdom from our department chair, Michael J Barnes, and an unforgettable address to the students from the department's academic advisor, Jess Carlin, recognized accomplished students and faculty, congratulated the group on a successful 2025-26 season, and cheered our newest alums on as they enter the next stage of their incredible journey. 💚💛

📷 Dylan Charles & Gioia Lerini, D+G Photography

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

Looking for some weekend reading? 📖 Check out our cast study on Broadway Green Alliance about the sustainable efforts of the cast and creative team, led by director Eric Van Tielen, on our recent production of "The SpongeBob Musical" at the Hilberry Gateway! 👏

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Wayne State University’s production of The SpongeBob Musical showcased sustainable production solutions—from recycled sets to secondhand costumes—implemented with support from College Green Captains, Sunny Ryan and Madi Burt. Tags: Type: Case Study Department: Scenic & Carpentry, Costumes &

05/09/2026

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Join WDET in congratulating Don Was on his honorary degree from Wayne State University

In recognition of his decades of contributions and commitment to Detroit’s musical legacy, the Wayne State University College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, will award him a Doctor of Humane Letters during today’s commencement ceremony.
https://wdet.org/2026/05/07/don-was-receives-honorary-degree-from-wayne-state-university/

05/09/2026

📢 Calling all Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 graduates! 📢 Join us on June 17 to celebrate the newest members of our alumni community and mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Alumni 101 is your official first stop into life after graduation as you join a network of more than 310,000 Warrior alumni. Take pride in becoming a new WSU alum while meeting other Class of '25 and ’26 graduates in a fun and relaxing atmosphere as we toast to your accomplishments and the journey ahead.

Food, giveaways, and prizes will also be included. Register today: https://bit.ly/4dlWPxw