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May 19, 2020 · 10:36 am

FutureFest 2020 Finalists Announced by Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoCongratulations to the FutureFest 2020 Finalists

  • A GHOST OF A CHANCE – Kimberly Shimer
  • BEFORE LESBIANS – Elana Gartner
  • OTIS – Shanti Reinhardt
  • THE GOOD DELI – Kevin Cirone
  • THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS – Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich
  • TRUTH BE TOLD – William Cameron

Out of an abundance of concern for the health and safety of our artists, volunteers and patrons related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the in-person FutureFest event scheduled for July 17-19, 2020 has been cancelled.

Stay tuned for more information about alternative programming for July from The Dayton Playhouse. In the meantime, we hope you are well and in good spirits.

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March 12, 2020 · 3:09 pm

Remaining Performances Cancelled of THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoIn accordance with the March 12, 2020 order from the Ohio Department of Health banning indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, the Dayton Playhouse is cancelling the performances of THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER scheduled for Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15.

Patrons holding tickets for these performances may contact the box office to exchange their tickets for a future Playhouse performance or to request a refund. Patrons may also decline these options and the value of their tickets will be considered a donation to the Playhouse. Patrons desiring a letter of acknowledgement of such donation, should also contact the box office to make that request.

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February 26, 2020 · 3:37 pm

Cast Announced for JEKYLL & HYDE at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoThank you to everyone who participated in the auditions this week; we continue to be amazed by the energy and talent in our theatre community. Announcing the cast for the Dayton Playhouse’s final musical of the season, JEKYLL & HYDE:

  • Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde – Tony Glass
  • Lucy Harris – Kameron Jane
  • Emma Carew – Elizabeth Morgan
  • Sir Danvers Carew – Brian Laughlin
  • Lady Beaconsfield – Molly Kuntz
  • General Lord Glossop – Mark VanLuvender
  • Bishop of Basingstoke – Tyler Smith
  • Sir Archibald Proops – Bryan Schuck
  • Simon Stride – Nick Boyer
  • Gabriel John Utterson – Matthew Ebersbach
  • Lady Savage – Tamar Fishbein
  • Poole – John Wysong
  • Bissett – Louis B. Hauff
  • Nellie – Angela Riley
  • Red Rat Girls/Ensemble – Sydney Edington, Shana Fishbein, Victoria Hoover, Megan Sinclair
  • Ensemble – Stacey Brewer, Kathy Bryant, Avi Gilbert, Chava Gilbert, Benjamin Jones, Jamie Pavlofsky, Jackie Pfeifer, Annie Sayers, Abby Kinnebrew Smith

Directed by Richard Lee Waldeck, performances run May 1-17.

For more information visit www.wordpress.thedaytonplayhouse.com/

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February 5, 2020 · 12:41 pm

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Runs March 6-15

DPH_logoTHE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
Dayton Playhouse
March 6-15
[Dayton]

Cast: Saul Caplan as Sheridan Whiteside, Shana Fishbein as Maggie Cutler, George Merusi as Bert Jefferson, Sydney Edington as Mrs. Preen, Matt Lindsay as Dr. Bradley, Jeff Christmas as Mr. Stanley, Susan Robert as Mrs. Stanley, Tina McPhearson as Harriet Stanley, Elisa Pacheco as June Stanley, Vaughn Foreit as Sandy, Jonathon North as Richard Stanley, Carly Laurette Risenhoover-Peterson as Lorraine Sheldon, Michael Hatcher as Beverly Carlton, Mark Diffenderfer as Banjo, Sean Mayo as John, Tamar Fishbein as Sarah, Janet Wasson as Mrs. McCutcheon, Jim Spencer as Prof. Metz & Todd Bryant, Brent Eresmon & John Wysong as Convicts, Radio Men & Officers, Etc.

A brilliantly witty madcap play which manages to combine the sophistication of great comedic literature, the frenetic energy of the silliest farce and a genuinely sweet heart into one of the most beloved comedies of the American theater. Filled with fascinating character roles and winking homage to the intellectual and popular culture of the 1930s, this play is both a great period piece and a timeless classic.

  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 2pm

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January 29, 2020 · 10:44 am

Auditions Announced for MISCAST CABARET at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoDayton Playhouse Associate Board is thrilled to announce the auditions for their very first MISCAST CABARET, a FUNraiser to benefit the Dayton Playhouse. Is there a role you’d love to perform, but for which you are not naturally suited? This is YOUR chance to shine!

SAVE THE DATE for AUDITIONS: Saturday, February 29 from 12-3 pm.

Please prepare 32 bars of the song you’d like to perform in the Cabaret best showing off your talent and arrangement of the piece. An accompanist will be provided. Have clear markings in your sheet music but also be prepared to sing the entire song if asked.

In the event that there are multiple people with the same song choice, please be prepared with a secondary choice. There will not be repeat songs in the performance.

Production date for MISCAST CABARET is Saturday, March 21st, 2020; 8pm at the Dayton Playhouse

There will be 2 set rehearsals you must attend. Sunday, March 15th and Friday, March 20th. Times are TBA. Extra rehearsals may be scheduled at the discretion of the directors.

If chosen to perform in the Cabaret, the cost to perform is $20 and will include 2 drink tickets. This is due at the first rehearsal.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to either of the directors: Alicia Waton and Janet Wasson via email at Alicia.walton101@gmail.com or Wassonjm@gmail.com.

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