The Storyteller

by Kerry M. King ('85)

An alumna's discovery of 100-year-old shadow puppets in a "magic box" in a war zone inspires hope and healing.

Constant & True: Clint McCown

by Clint McCown ('74, MA '78)

A poet, actor, bouncer, teacher reflects on his start at Wake Forest.

Coping in the Pandemic

by Photographer Ken Bennett

Students, faculty and staff adjust to the challenges of a fall semester unlike any other.

From Lilting Banshees to Crisis Intervention

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Kristen Eppley England (’98) uses her improv skills to teach law enforcement officers.

Shining a Light on the Arts

by Carol L. Hanner

Christina Soriano aims to give every student access to a transformative experience.

AHA!

by Kerry M. King (’85), Maria Henson (’82) and Carol L. Hanner

The shock of encountering abstract expressionism. Playing a trombone from dad. A studio art class that upended career plans. Faculty cite these among seminal events that changed their lives, setting the arts as their destiny.

Inside / Outside Scales

by Ken Bennett

Director of Photography Ken Bennett shares a few favorite photographs that serve as defining images of the movement, spirit and multifaceted creativity abounding in the fine arts scene at Wake Forest.

Under Her Spell

by Carol L. Hanner

How Allison Orr (’93) worked her magic to win over a host of skeptical carpenters, custodians and landscapers to put on a show.

Constant & True: Pidge Meade

by Pidge Meade ('89)

Here to say that moving and shaking leads to growth (and “Jeopardy!” championships)

A Tango Star is Born

by Carol L. Hanner

Kelly FitzGerald (’17) pivots from handing out Oscars and working in film to competing in a difficult Argentine dance

While Baby Naps, Mom Paints

by Carol L. Hanner

Eleanor-Scott Davis ('05) builds a business as an artist with her three little ones "helping" in the studio

Grace and Ernie, Together Again

by Carol L. Hanner

A custodian closed the deal for a student who found her college home, thanks to a proud alumna

A Winding Path to Broadway

by Carol L. Hanner

Marisa Sechrest ('96), from ballerina beginnings, has found her perfect balance of business and creative work.

So You Want to Be in The New Yorker?

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

From the time she was a child Emma Hunsinger (’13) did. Last November, the cartoonist succeeded.

Life Into Art – Aaron Fallon (’00)

by Wake Forest Magazine

Real-life Drama

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Jerf and his lively band of students navigate tragic and comic moments to stage a Shakespeare play, all in 74 days.

It’s alive! A puppet horror show

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Craig Joseph's ('97) scary creation: You've never seen Frankenstein like this