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Cast Announced for THE GREAT GATSBY at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoThank you to everyone who participated in the auditions for this production. Under th Direction of Matthew Smith, THE GREAT GATSBY runs Nov. 5-14.

  • Jay Gatsby: Dustin Schwab
  • Daisy Buchanan: Olivia Ekler
  • Nick Carraway: Brandon Shockney
  • Tom Buchanan: Michael Shumaker
  • Jordan Baker: Kathryn Gainey West
  • Myrtle Wilson: Janet Wasson
  • George Wilson: John Wysong
  • Meyer Wolfsheim: Sean Mayo
  • Mrs McKee: Elizabeth Furst
  • Mr McKee: Steve Mongelli
  • Policeman: Keith Moore
  • Mrs Michaelis: Shana Fishbein

For more information visit www.thedaytonplayhouse.com.

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The Passing of Jim Lockwood

MISC_Jim LockwoodFrom Russell Florence

Jim Lockwood. Just hearing his name, thinking of his name, immediately brings a smile. He adored theatre and theatre people. His performances and directorial assignments are numerous and memorable, but I must admit he had a special fondness for Stephen Sondheim and was particularly proud of his productions of ‘”Assassins” at Beavercreek Community Theatre and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at Dayton Playhouse.

Our mutual admiration of Sondheim sparked many fun and insightful conversations during many intermissions through the years. And how wonderful it was to always count on seeing him every July at the Playhouse for FutureFest, supporting the development of new plays with energy and excitement, especially in 2017 when his grandson Jack starred in a special presentation of Peter Filichia’s “Adam’s Gifts.”

The local arts community has truly a lost a titan of the stage but Jim’s indelible legacy will linger in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him and witness his artistry.

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AMERICAN SON Runs Sept. 17-26

DPH_American Son logoAMERICAN SON
Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 17-26
[Dayton]

Directed by Tim Rezash

Cast: Teresa Wilkerson as Kendra Ellis Connor, Robert Brumberg as Scott Connor, Nathan Evans as Paul Larkin & Franklin Johnson as John Stokes

On the night a teenage boy goes missing, his parents end up at the police precinct trying to figure out what happened to their son. Old wounds are reopened concerning race, fear, and their rocky marriage. “American Son is not a subtle play; it barely feels like a play at all. With its unrelentingly high tension on every level — maternal, marital, societal — it’s more like a slice of a nightmare, with few contours despite its surprises.” – New York Times

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 19 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 24-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 26 at 2pm

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Auditions Announced for THE GREAT GATSBY at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoPlease join us for open auditions for our production of THE GREAT GATSBY, directed by Matthew Smith.

September 20 & 21, 2021 at 7pm.
1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414

You will be asked to read from the script.

Auditioners are encouraged to arrive 10-15 minutes before auditions begin to complete the audition form.

Be prepared to list all schedule conflicts between September 22 and November 14.

Resumes and headshots are not required but appreciated.

PLEASE NOTE: proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required at the time of audition. COVID-19 vaccination is REQUIRED to be cast in this production.

Production dates are November 5-14 (weekends).

Cast of Characters:

  • Jay Gatsby 25 to 35: a romantic idealist, with a disarming smile (male)
  • Daisy Buchanan 20 to 30: Southern, with a voice that sounds like money (female)
  • Nick Carraway 25 to 35: Midwestern, with a kind face and gentle manner (male)
  • Tom Buchanan 30 to 40: Daisy’s husband, with a powerful cruel body (male)
  • Jordan Baker 20 to 30: Daisy’s friend, with an athletic, almost masculine, body (female)
  • Myrtle Wilson 30 to 40: Tom’s girlfriend, New York, fleshy and sensual
  • George Wilson 35 to 45: Myrtle’s husband, New York, spiritless and anemic
  • Meyer Wolfsheim 40 to 70: elderly Broadway character (male)
  • Mr. McKee 25 to 40: friend of Myrtle, snobby and effeminate, photographer (male)
  • Mrs. McKee 25 to 40: friend of Myrtle, silly and vapid (female)

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MORNING’S AT SEVEN Runs Aug. 20-Sept. 5

DPH_Mornings at Seven logoMORNING’S AT SEVEN
Dayton Theatre Guild
Aug. 20-Sept. 5
[Dayton]

Directed by Rick Flynn
Produced by Christina Tomazinis

Cast: Dave Nickel as Theodore Swanson, Dorothy Michalski as Cora Swanson, Tori Tuccillo as Aaronetta Gibbs, Cheryl Mellen as Ida Bolton, Richard Young as Carl Bolton, Jeff Sams as Homer Bolton, Heather Atkinson as Myrtle Brown, Barbara Jorgensen as Esther Crampton & Charles Larkowski as David Crampton

This 1939 comedy tells the story of four aging sisters who live in a small mid-western town, and their long-standing sibling rivalries. Three of them — Ida, Cora and Arry — have lived next door to each other for fifty years, and Esther, the eldest, lives only a few blocks away. We quickly learn that living so close to one another has taken its toll. Some start to question their lives and decide to make some changes before it’s too late. In 1980, MORNING’S AT SEVEN was nominated for the Tony award for Best Revival of a Play.

8/26/21 Covid-19 Policy: In order to help ensure the health and safety of all our audience members, cast & crew members, and volunteers, we are requiring masks to be worn inside our building at all times, except when actively consuming liquid or food. We further are closing ticket sales at 75 per performance to better accommodate the ability for audience members to distance themselves from others, not part of their group, while seated in the theatre.
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 22 at 3pm
  • Fri, Aug. 27 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 28 at 5pm
  • Sun, Aug. 29 at 3pm
  • Fri, Sept. 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 4 at 5pm
  • Sun, Sept. 5 at 3pm

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