GUESS WHO’S BACK?!Blitzen let that other famous reindeer have it, and now he’s in hot water with HR. Eric Ulloa’s popular Reindeer Sessions makes its return to The Human Race Theatre Company this December.
After a fight that broke a certain red nose, Blitzen finds himself assigned to anger management therapy with Dr. Arbor. Until now, Blitzen has been a model employee at Kringle Enterprises, so it’s up to Dr. Arbor to get to the bottom of his outburst.
“Since Reindeer Sessions launched in Dayton in 2023, Eric has continued to develop the story of these two unique characters. Even as it evolves, it remains a raucous yet heartwarming audience favorite,” comments Emily N. Wells, The Human Race Theatre Company’s Artistic Director. “If you saw it last time, there’s something new for you, and if you’ve not seen it yet, we can’t wait to welcome you for a fun night at the theatre.”
Igor Goldin (A Christmas Story, 26 Pebbles) returns to Dayton to direct. Reprising their roles from the world premiere, the cast features Yellow Springs, Ohio resident Teri Clark Linden (last season’s Hay Fever) as Dr. Arbor and Dayton native Rico Romalus Parker (Barbecue, The Hot Wing King) as Blitzen.
Joining Goldin on the production team are: Jeffrey P. Heater, Scenic Design; Kelsey Gallagher, Lighting Design; Ameera Ansari, Costume Design; Brando Triantafallou, Sound Design; Sarah Gomes, Props; Louis B. Crocco, Stage Manager, Ana Sofia Gomez, Assistant Stage Manager.
Reindeer Sessions will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, December 9 – 20, 2026. Tickets are on sale through the Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online at www.humanracetheatre.org GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE. Email Tiffany Countryman at tiffany@humanracetheatre.org for information on holiday party opportunities.
For press ticket requests, please contact Tiffany Countryman, Engagement and Learning Manager at tiffany@humanracetheatre.org
The Human Race Theatre Company continues its commitment to high-quality theatre with access points for all through two ticket initiatives: two sections of $20 seats available at any time through the box office, and ten $10 rush seats available 90 minutes before any performance.
Special Initiatives:
Parent’s Day Out
- Sunday, December 13, 2 pm – Kids Theatre Activities (5-12yo)
- Sunday, December 20, 2 pm – Kids Theatre Activities (5-12yo)
The Human Race expresses gratitude for the public and private support which makes these productions possible: Loft Season Sponsor: Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation; Sustainability sponsors: Steve and Lou Mason, The Toulmin Funds at The Dayton Foundation; Additional Season support: Erma R. Catterton Trust, Funds at The Dayton Foundation, Virginia F. Kettering Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, the Charles D. Berry Foundation, Sam Levin Foundation, The Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts, Pizza Factory, Universal1 Credit Union; Organizational support: Culture Works, Montgomery County, Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts and ArtsMidwest. Media Sponsor: WDPR Discover Classical, Jinx & Intent Creative; Pay What You Can Sponsor: Enterprise Mobility Foundation.
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