Wichita State University School of Performing Arts

Wichita State University School of Performing Arts Professional Training, Creative Growth, Artistic Community Outreach

Wichita State University School of Performing Arts is a pre-professional training school for Theatre (Design & Technical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Theatre Performance) and Dance. We are internationally and regionally recognized for programs in Dance, Theatre, and Musical Theatre. Our students are trained for some of the hardest careers by working professionals and highly experienced professors. Ou

r student and alumni performers, designers, technicians and stage managers have worked with companies like Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Black Hills Playhouse, Infamous Commonweath Theatre, Timberlake Playhouse, Prather Entertainment, Seven Devils National Playwrights Conference, Roundabout Theatre, Monomoy Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Lyric Opera, Light Opera Oklahoma, Music Theatre of Wichita, Mosley Street Melodrama and Cabaret Oldtown. They have performed in and worked as technicians on National & International Tours (42nd Street, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sesame Street Live, Cinderella and more) and on Broadway (The Scottsboro Boys, Porgy & Bess, Evita). Our alumni design work has also been featured with theatre companies like The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in KC and The Santa Fe Opera. We have graduates in AEA (Actor's Equity Association), SAG (Screen Actor's Guild), ITASE (The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), and many other well-known unions and organizations that benefit artists and artistic communities. With the training received at Wichita State University, our students rest assured with the skills that will advance them into a career in the theatre and allied professions for years to come!

05/28/2026

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🎭 Big News from the School of Performing Arts! 🎭 We’re thrilled to announce that Anna Halza has been named the winner of...
05/28/2026

🎭 Big News from the School of Performing Arts! 🎭

We’re thrilled to announce that Anna Halza has been named the winner of the 2026 Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition! 🎉

Anna’s original play, “DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses,” captivated the selection committee with its bold storytelling that blends humor, philosophy, and the surreal in a truly unforgettable way.

A fourth-year student at the University of Oklahoma, Anna is an emerging voice in theatre, both as a playwright and performer, and we’re excited to showcase her work this fall.

📅 “DINNERTIME” will receive a staged reading at Wichita State University September 17–19, 2026 as the inaugural show of our fall season, directed by accomplished film and theatre actress and WSU alumna, Jane Gabbert.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of playwrights and the power of new voices in theatre!

🔗 Learn more: wichita.edu/spa

05/27/2026

We are so proud of alumnus Julius Thomas III and beyond thankful that he cares deeply about our school and Alma Mater Wichita State University!

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant,...
05/21/2026

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨
At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community driven by creativity, passion, and joy.

Kate Compton, Assistant Professor of Acting, experiences joy from performing while dedicating time to train students in various ways of acting and improvisation!

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant,...
05/20/2026

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨
At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community driven by creativity, passion, and joy.

Joseph Urick, Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting, experiences joy and meaning in performing while dedicating time to training to enhance voice and movement courses.

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant,...
05/19/2026

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨
At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community driven by creativity, passion, and joy.

Lily Vetter, Assistant Teaching Professor of Design & Technical Theatre, Production Coordinator of School of Performing Arts, experiences joy by creating meaningful connections with students while also teaching the behind the scenes of productions and management!

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant,...
05/18/2026

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨
At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community driven by creativity, passion, and joy.

Regina Klenjoski, Adjunct Dance Faculty, experiences joy by creating meaningful connections while also exploring movement through dance.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 SPA graduates! 🎓🫶Through your creativity, hard work, and dedication, you’ve helped shap...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 SPA graduates! 🎓🫶

Through your creativity, hard work, and dedication, you’ve helped shape the spirit of the School of Performing Arts in meaningful ways!Your impact on our SPA community will not be forgotten, and we are so excited to watch you step into what comes next. 💛🖤

Thank you for being part of the SPA community. We’re proud to celebrate our graduating seniors! 🌾

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✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant,...
05/14/2026

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨
At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community driven by creativity, passion, and joy.

Cheyla Clawson, Director of School of Performing Arts, experiences joy by creating meaningful connections while also exploring movement through dance.

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant,...
05/13/2026

✨ Faculty/Staff Spotlight ✨
At the School of Performing Arts, our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community driven by creativity, passion, and joy.

Jacob McGlaun, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, experiences joy by creating meaningful connections while also exploring movement through dance.

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