BUCKHANNON, West Virginia  – West Virginia Wesleyan College’s new director of technical theatre found his passion in set design and has worked in theatre, small movie projects and television.

Boyd Wolz holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre set design from Boston University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brigham Young University and an Associates Degree in Fine Arts from Casper College.

Following graduate school, Woltz worked in New York City as an assistant designer for several Broadway, off-Broadway, and also regional productions.  He also brings experience working in higher education at Utah Tech University, Susquehanna University, University of Louisiana-Monroe, University of Louisiana-Lafayette and Brigham Young University-Idaho.

“My quest has been to meet new people and be challenged by new ideas as I have sought to develop my artistic ability,” Wolz said.” Even though my degree is in scenic design, I have experience in every aspect of theatrical design and have also directed a few productions. I have also been able to teach a variety of theatre courses, and have developed curriculum for design, history, and technical theatre.” 

Wolz is the co-author of two books about the culture of business and relationships, “Winning the Culture Game” and “Crabs in a Bucket.” 

Originally from Wyoming, Wolz will make North Central West Virginia his new home.

“I am excited to work with West Virginia Wesleyan College, the students, and the community of Buckhannon,” he said. 

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2025 Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan ninth in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students nearly 60 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.