INTRODUCING THE HUMAN RACE’S 2015-2016 SEASON!\
We’re proud to announce the lineup for our 29th season as Dayton’s premier professional regional theatre company. It’s a collection of great works with titles and authors you know but have yet to experience on the professional stage. And as ever, we will make you laugh, make you think and inspire you with the power and presence that comes with a live performance in the intimate Loft Theatre. This season, we’re delighted to also present one of the hottest comedians of our time and to join with some of our fellow Dayton performing arts organizations to bring you two incredible additional productions at the Schuster Center.
The 2015-2016 Eichelberger Loft Series Lineup:
THE FULL MONTY: THE BORADWAY MUSICAL
book by Terrence McNally
music and lyrics by David Yazbek
based on the motion picture released by Fox Searchlight Pictures and written by Simon Beaufoy,
produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneo
September 10 – October 4, 2015
In need of quick cash and low on prospects, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with the outrageous idea to put on a strip act after seeing the local women’s wild enthusiasm for touring Chippendales dancers. Short on time and with little talent or physical appeal, the gang promises their show will be better because they’ll go “the full monty” and bare it all! As they prepare for the big night, they learn to let go of their doubts and insecurities—and their clothes—in this hilarious adaptation of the hit film.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Robert Harling
November 5 – 29, 2015
The sassy hit of our 1988-1989 season finally returns!
Many things beside hair get done at Truvy’s hair salon, and that’s why it is the place to go in Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana. Gossip, revelations and witty Southern banter flow like refreshing sweet tea on a hot summer day. The opinionated Truvy and her new assistant, Annelle, play host to unlikely friends Ouiser and Clairee, the respectable and sociable M’Lynn and her beautiful daughter, Shelby. As the women come face to face with difficult times, they are brought together through strength and love.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Tennessee Williams
February 4 – 21, 2016
Memories as fragile as glass are tossed into the air in Tennessee Williams’ first great masterpiece. Dreams meet reality and love becomes desperate in a shimmering drama of a family on the edge. Tom struggles in a modern day world while his mother holds tight to a fantasy of Southern gentility and his sister hides amongst the glistening crystalline creatures she collects. With an edge as sharp as broken glass, it’s a story that cuts deep into the longing of human hearts.
ONE SLIGHT HITCH
by Lewis Black
April 7 – 24, 2016
Life in suburban Cincinnati is good for Doc and Delia Coleman on the morning they’re about to throw their eldest daughter the perfect wedding they never had, that is until her vagabond ex-boyfriend arrives on their doorstep and wreaks havoc on all of their best laid plans. The result is a zany, door-slamming comedy about stressed-out parents, less-than-helpful siblings and interruptions galore from the mind of comedian Lewis Black. Will their daughter make it down the aisle or will the day end up a perfect disaster?
MASTER CLASS
by Terrence McNally
June 9 – 26, 2016
One of the opera world’s greatest legends takes center stage as Maria Callas gives three aspiring singers a rough welcome into the world of performing. During a series of master classes, this controversial personality now in the twilight of her career remains fearless as she looks back upon her life—the triumphs and heartbreaks, the egos and ambitions, the glories and the scandals. This Tony Award-winning drama gives a revealing look at a commanding diva and the sacrifice for art.
Add-on Productions for Loft Subscribers:
Subscribers can order discounted tickets to these four exciting events now, before they go on sale to the general public.
AMERICAN MOSAIC
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts
September 19 and 20, 2015 at the Schuster Center
Celebrate the riches of America’s genius and the breadth of Dayton’s talent in a spectacular mosaic of American music and performance featuring works by Dayton’s leading performing arts organizations. Experience the magic of Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Bach Society of Dayton, The Human Race Theatre Company, Muse Machine and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company all under one star-studded ceiling.
Lewis Black in Concert: A Benefit to The Human Race (Theatre Company)
October 11, 2015 at the Victoria Theatre
Comedian Lewis Black, the “King of Rant” himself, takes the Victoria Theatre stage in this one-night-only stand up concert benefiting The Human Race Theatre Company. You’ll laugh until you cry as one of the most popular comics of our time skewers the absurdities of life in his trademark finger-wagging finest.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES
A Special Holiday Extra for Grownups
by David Sedaris
adapted by Joe Mantello
starring Tim Lile as “Crumpet”
December 10 – 19, 2015
Meet the quintessential elf gone bad as he relives a series of less-than-merry misadventures in David Sedaris’ hysterical antidote for holiday havoc. Spend some time with the irreverent Crumpet—one of Santa’s little helpers during the Macy’s Christmas shopping rush—as he handles the hordes of insufferable shoppers and their kiddies with whacked out, wicked wit.
BEST OF BROADWAY II
Part of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Kettering Health Network SuperPops Series
May 13 and 14, 2016 at the Schuster Center
It’s the exciting sequel to the 2014 fan favorite Best of Broadway as The Human Race artists return to join the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra onstage for a lively night of more of your favorite show tunes.
2014-2015 season subscribers – Renew by May 3 and guarantee your seats!
Come join us for another amazing season of theatre created especially for you. Renew your subscription now by returning the Renewal Form we mail to you on March 30 or by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630.
We’re taking reservations for new subscriptions now. Seating begins May 26!
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