Thomas G. Hellems, M.F.A.

Department:
School of Fine and Performing Arts
Title:
Professor
Address:
Creative Arts Center T148J, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Greg currently serves as the Head of Musical Theatre at Wright State. He started his professional career as a performer in theme parks and industrial shows before moving on to regional theatre and Off-Broadway. Greg honed his skills as a director, choreographer, and writer at Kings Entertainment Company in Cincinnati, where he developed and created shows for theme parks in the U.S. and Canada. He has also worked as a freelance director and choreographer for industrial shows, cruise lines, and touring shows, with credits including Carnival Cruise Lines, Legoland (Windsor, UK), Paramount Parks Inc., Cedar Fair, and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

As a regional director and choreographer, Greg has been responsible for numerous award-winning musicals, plays, and revues. His work in Ohio includes collaborations with the Human Race Theatre Co., Zoot Theatre, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Downtown Theatre Classics of Cincinnati, and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also worked with The Mountain Playhouse, Columbus Children’s Theatre, and served as assistant director for the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s Sycamore Trees at the Signature Theatre in Washington, DC in 2010.

At Wright State, Greg has directed and/or choreographed numerous productions, including Cabaret, Sister Act, and Mamma Mia. He also assistant directed WSU's regional premiere of States of Independence with Tina Landau and Ricky Ian Gordon. Additionally, he has directed or choreographed productions at the University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music, Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University, Miami University, and James Madison University. From 2004 to 2021,

Greg was the director of the High School Musical Production at the Interlochen Arts Festival.

Greg is a member of Actors Equity, an associate member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and a founding member of The Musical Theatre Educators Alliance.

Education History

James Madison University BS Communications/Theatre University of Cincinnati - Colllege Conservatory of Music MFA Directing

 

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