Behind the Broadway Curtain: Lessons from a 5-Time Tony Award Winner

Behind the Broadway Curtain: Lessons from a 5-Time Tony Award Winner
Monday, April 6,  5 p.m., Patterson Board Room

As part of ArtsFest 2026, join President Wes Fugate as he welcomes five-time Tony Award and Grammy Award–winning Broadway producer Sue Gilad to campus for an insider’s look at the business of bringing Broadway shows from page to stage. Gilad will share behind-the-scenes insights into producing hit productions, from development through opening night.

Common Hour - April 2026

Friday, April 10, 2026 at noon
Culturing “The Con”: Isolating and Identifying Antibiotic Resistant Fecal Bacteria from the Conococheague Creek
Our “gently flowing stream” is the home to innumerable amounts of microscopic life, including bacteria found in poop! What bacteria are present, and do they carry antibiotic resistance genes?
Presented by Amber Marble, Assistant Professor of Biology

 

Common Hour - March 2026

Friday, March 13,2026 at noon
From Stables to Studies: A Journey Through the History of Horses at Wilson College
This presentation explores the fascinating history of horses on the Wilson campus, from their early roles in transportation to their presence in student recreation and academics. It will trace how these animals shaped the campus landscape, influencing everything from infrastructure to campus traditions, and how their presence is ever-changing.
Presented by Janice Holland, Associate Professor of Equine Studies