Tag Archives: Dare to Defy Productions

DOGFIGHT
Dare 2 Defy Productions
March 31-April 8
Mathile Black Box Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Angie Thacker
Music directed by Lorri Toppping
Choreographed by Lisa Glover

Cast: Ray Zupp as Eddie Birdlace, Mackensie King as Rose Fenny, Bobby Mitchum as Berstein, Layne Roate as Boland, Tia Seay as Marcy/Peggy Hippie, Jesse Trieger as Fector/ Bus Passenger/Understudy Eddie, David Baker as Stevens/Bus Passenger, Brett Norgaard as Gibbs/Bus Driver, Danielle Delorme as Mama/Suzette/Hippie, Samantha Creech  as Ruth Two Bears/Librarian/Chippy/Hippie, Skyler McNeely as Lounge Singer/Pete/Various Others & TC Schreier as Swing

It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, she rewrites the rules of the game.

Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, and studded with impressive songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, James and the Giant Peach, Edges, and A Christmas Story), DOGFIGHT offers audiences the winning combination of a great musical score, an unexpected love affair and a genuine soul. This romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey stays with you long after the performance.

• Fri, March 31 at 8pm
• Sat, April 1 at 2pm & 8pm
• Fri, April 7 at 8pm
• Sat, April 8 at 2pm & 8pm

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Dare to Defy Productions
Jan. 6-14
Mathile Theatre/Dayton Arts Institute [Dayton]

Directed by Matthew Smith
Music direction by Charles Larkowski
Choreographed by Jessica Eggleston

Cast: Brad Bishop as Vice Principal Panch, Jamal Cann as Mitch Mahoney, Laura Falb as Olive Ostovsky, Brent Hoggatt  as Chip Tolentino, Tori Kocher as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Abby Land as Marcy Park, Brett Norgaard as Leaf Coneybear, Brennan Paulin as William Barfee & Sherri Sutter as Rona Lisa Perretti

Ever wanted to fit in? Ever thought that second place wasn’t good enough or that winning could finally help you figure out who you are? THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is the story of a group of socially awkward kids finding joy, heartache and a purpose competing at the regional spelling bee. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk awards for best book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

• Fri, Jan. 6 at 8pm
• Sat, Jan. 7 at 2pm & 8pm
• Fri-Sat, Jan. 13-14 at 8pm

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CHILDREN OF EDEN
Dare to Defy Productions
Nov. 25-26
Victoria Theatre [Dayton]

Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”

• Fri, Nov. 25 at 8pm
• Sat, Nov. 26 at 2pm & 8pm

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35MM
Dare to Defy Productions
Sept. 30-Oct. 8
Mathile Theatre [Dayton]

A picture is worth 1,000 words — what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35mm, each photo creates an unique song, moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre… This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern American musical can be.

• Fri, Sept. 30 at 8pm
• Sat, Oct. 1 at 2pm & 8pm
• Fri, Oct. 7 at 8pm
• Sat, Oct. 8 at 2pm & 8pm

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