Eastern Connecticut State University

Home-grown terrorism, the effects of a consumerist culture, and the alienation and objectification of individuals were only a few of the themes portrayed in Eastern Connecticut State University's production of the award-winning contemporary play, "Pornography" by Simon Stephens. The Performing Arts Department and Drama Society recently performed the play in Eastern's Harry Hope Theatre.

Home-grown terrorism, the effects of consumerism, and the alienation and objectification of individuals were only a few of the themes portrayed in Eastern Connecticut State University's production of the award-winning contemporary play, "Pornography" by Simon Stephens. The Performing Arts Department and Drama Society recently performed the play in Eastern's Harry Hope Theatre.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Eastern Chamber Singers recently performed with celebrity singer/songwriter Josh Groban at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford.

Four digital art students from Eastern Connecticut State University designed a permanent exhibit at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp--Paul Newman's famed camp for children with serious illnesses. The project, which began in the spring semester and launched this past June, visually documents the history of the Ashford camp.

CREATE (Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern), the premier undergraduate research and art conference at Eastern Connecticut State University, held its inaugural event at the end of the 2014-15 academic year. By providing exemplary students of all majors an on-campus venue to present their research and creative work, CREATE was the culmination of the academic year, as well as the beginning of a new era.

A number of Eastern Visual Arts majors received awards at the Student Awards and Recognition gathering that was held during the opening reception for the annual Senior Art Exhibition.

Eastern Connecticut State University students recently participated in "Johnsonville," an original, multimedia production.

Two Eastern Connecticut State University students helped make puppets for the West Hartford Community Theatre's production of Avenue Q, a renowned musical considered to be the adult version of Sesame Street.

Eastern Connecticut State University Visual Arts majors recently participated in the annual Senior Art Exhibition held at Akus Gallery.

A group of Eastern Connecticut State University Visual Arts students recently participated in a logo design contest for an upcoming research conference.

Eastern students recently participated in a performance of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" as part of a children's theatre course.

Eastern Students Attend Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Alyssa Toth, a Visual Arts student in Professsor June Bisantz's ECSU Design Group course, assisted in creating a design for one of five local billboards commemorating Eastern's 125th anniversary.

Ray Phonthaphanh, a Visual Arts student in Professsor June Bisantz's ECSU Design Group course, assisted in creating a design for one of five local billboards commemorating Eastern's 125th anniversary.

Kai Hansen, a Visual Arts student in Professsor June Bisantz's ECSU Design Group course, assisted in creating a design for one of five local billboards commemorating Eastern's 125th anniversary.

Rikki Jarvis, a Visual Arts student in Professsor June Bisantz's ECSU Design Group course, assisted in creating a design for one of five local billboards commemorating Eastern's 125th anniversary.

Matthew Pappalardo, a Visual Arts student in Professsor June Bisantz's ECSU Design Group course, assisted in creating a design for one of five local billboards commemorating Eastern's 125th anniversary.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital's Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital's Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital's Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital's Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital's Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital's Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

Eastern Visual Arts students contributed theme-based artwork to Windham Hospital Auxilary's 19th Annual Autumn Gala held at the Marriott Hotel at Adriaen's Landing in Hartford.

On December 7, Eastern Connecticut State University students displayed their musical talents in a percussion ensemble at Shafer Auditorium.

Eastern Student Jordan Merrill of Ledyard, CT directs play at the annual Phoenix New Play Series.

Eastern student Kinde Queenan directs a play written by a fellow student at the annual Phoenix New Play Series.