The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers 3 to 4 exhibits per year of current renowned artists and of our faculty and students—all of which allow students and the public to explore the established, edgy, and innovative in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world. The Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Fall 2021 Faculty Art Show
October 14 - December 9 - the first in-person exhibition since the start of the pandemic opens with a reception on October 14 from 5-7 p.m. (free and open to the public.) Faculty artists inclulde: Don Bullens, Susan Fisher, Suzanne Gainer, Tom Grady, Michael Hachey, Eric Nichols, Stacey Parker, Herman Servatius, Brittany Severance, Amaryllis Siniossoglou, Catherine Wilcox-Titus.
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Twitter @WSUVPA
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Contact Information
508-929-8651
gallery@worcester.edu
Worcester State Music stretches the boundaries of performance with choral and instrumental programs that aim to delight, enchant, and educate. Audiences of all ages enjoy the performances around Worcester and on campus of the Chorus, Chorale, Alumni Singers, and a growing list of instrumental ensembles.
Chorale at El Basha
March 5, 7-9 p.m.
El Basha, Park Avenue, Worcester
$10, through any Chorale member or cnigro@worcester.edu
Dinner and beverages available separately at the restaurant.
The Worcester State Chorale takes on the Music of the 1990's with The Bobby Gadoury Trio. Hear some of the hits of the 90's performed by the soloists of the Chorale.
Spring Choral Concert
May 2, 7:30 p.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester
$10 students, $12 general public/seniors
cnigro@worcester.edu
The Worcester State University Chorus and Chorale and the Alumni Singers perform the Robert Ray Gospel Mass with jazz trio.
Jazz Ensemble
April 30, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Center Blue Lounge
FREE
FREE Live Jazz. Students and community members in the WSU Jazz Ensemble perform live jazz, funk and Latin music under the direction of Jeremy Cohen. Join in on this opportunity to hear piano, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone, trombone and more – live and in person
African Drumming
April 23, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wasleyan Patio
FREE
Come hear African Drumming students play fun, funky, upbeat music from the culturally vibrant nation of Ghana. Audience members also try the beats!
Spring Mosaic of Music
May 5 at 7 p.m.
Fuller Theater
FREE
Students in VPA’s music program rev up their talents and deliver on the Fuller Theater stage. Students perform individually, showcasing vocal and instrumental talents, and in ensembles of guitar, wind, jazz and more. Time to enjoy a variety of musical genres.
VPA Capstone Performances
As students complete their studies in the Visual and Performing Arts Department, they deliver a capstone project. To learn the dates of these performances and capstone events, check our website and follow our social media.
VPA Friday Coffee Houses
VPA music ensembles and students perform in the LRC Starbucks Café and in the Sheehan POD. Check our website and follow our social media channels for upcoming coffee house dates featuring VPA music students and faculty.
Social Media Links
Facebook @VPAatWorcesterState
Twitter @WSUVPA
Instagram @WSUVPA
Blog WSUVPA.wordpress.com
Contact Information
Christie Nigro, Choral Performances, cnigro@worcester.edu
Kyle Martin, Applied Music Performances, kmartin@worcester.edu
Worcester State Theatre raises the standard for student production and for audience understanding of the theatre as it brings to the stage, for public and campus audiences, the playwrights that intrigue, deliver a message, and make us think so that we leave knowing why theatre is still relevant on today’s stage.
The Insanity of Mary Girard by Lanie Robertson
February 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m., March 1 at 2 p.m.
Fuller Theater
$5
Set in 1790 and based on a true story, Mary Girard becomes the victim of her husband, who commits her to an insane asylum when she becomes pregnant by another man. At that time, husbands in America had the power to commit their wives for any or no reason at all. Mary is powerless in a world that has all the more reason not to listen to her.
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She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen
April 30, May 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m., May 3 at 2 p.m.
Fuller Theater
Students $7, Seniors $10, General Public $14
Finding her sister's Dungeons and Dragons notebook, Agnes begins a journey to learn more about her recently deceased teenage sister. The comedic and action-packed journey introduces her to fairies, ogres and 90's pop culture as she uncovers truths about her sister and the world of role-playing games.
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Facebook @VPAatWorcesterState
Twitter @WSUVPA
Instagram @WSUVPA
Blog WSUVPA.wordpress.com
Box Office
508-929-8843
VPABoxOffice@worcester.edu
Tickets also are available at the Student Center Information Desk.