Performing Arts

"An excellence of connection, not the aesthetics of excellence."
—Bebe Miller

onStage

Gómez-Peña is seated in his home studio. He is wearing a black jacket with no shirt underneath. He wears a hat and in front of him is a piece of paper. To his right is a plastic, green alien head and to his left is an ashtray with a cigarette resting in it.
Virtual
Next Talks & More

Guillermo Gómez-Peña

WE ARE ALL ALIENS 

Talks & More | Performing Arts | Interdisciplinary

Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 7:00 Pm
Under the Radar Festival logo. Text in orange and image of a man jumping in mid-air
Virtual
Past Performing Arts

Under the Radar Festival 2021

Performing Arts | Theater

Wed, Jan 6, 2021 - Sun, Jan 17, 2021
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Taylor Mac sits in a red plush chair while wearing festive attire and a snake headdress.
Ohio Premiere
Virtual
Past Performing Arts

Taylor Mac

Holiday Sauce… Pandemic!

Performing Arts | Interdisciplinary

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 - Sat, Jan 2, 2021
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Counterfeit Madison sitting among flora
Virtual
Past Artist Talks

Counterfeit Madison

The Hips and the Booty Don’t Lie: Counterfeit Madison and the White American Thing, Episode 2

Performing Arts | Performing Arts | Music

Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Four members of the band snarls standing in front of orangish yellow background
World Premiere
Virtual
Past Performing Arts

Wex[EP]: snarls

May I Burst? An extended music video by snarls

Performing Arts | Music

Thu, Nov 5, 2020

About the Performing Arts Program

Our performing arts program features singular artists and companies from around the world who are transforming the creation and practice of contemporary dance, music, theater, and cross-disciplinary forms. Audiences enjoy dynamic, one-of-a-kind experiences at our performances, while students and faculty gain invaluable insights and learning opportunities at intimate talks and workshops. Each season, commissions and residencies are awarded to artists making field-defining new works—generous professional and financial support that distinguishes the Wex as a leader in the international performing arts community. The performing arts department staff includes Program Manager Ashley Stanton, Program Assistant Adam Elliott, and Director Lane Czaplinski.

All Performing Arts