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October 3, 2018 · 10:41 am

MURDER ON THE NILE Runs Nov. 2-11

DPH_logoMURDER ON THE NILE
Dayton Playhouse
Nov. 2-11
[Dayton]

Directed by Tim Rezash
Produced by Tina McPhearson

Cast: Annie Sayers as Steward,  Janet Wasson as Ms. ffoliot-ffoulkes, Carrin Ragland as Christina Grant, Paul Dunn as Smith, Kelli Myers as Louise, Brian Laughlin as Dr. Bessner, Carly Risenhoover-Peterson as Kay Mostyn, Sean Mayo as Simon Mostyn, Brian Sharp as Canon Pennefather, Kari Carter as Jacqueline De Severac, Todd Rohrer as McNaught, Nelani Huntington as Beadseller & Shana Fishbein as Beadseller

The plot unfolds as the handsome Simon Mostyn marries Kay Ridgeway, a very wealthy woman, after breaking his engagement to Jacqueline de Severac, with whom he was in love and who was also Kay’s best friend. The couple are on their honeymoon on a paddle steamer on the Nile. During the course of the voyage, murder and mayhem ensue. By the time the steamer reaches its destination, Canon Pennefather, Kay’s guardian, has laid bare an audacious conspiracy and has ascertained that the criminals shall not go free.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 4 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat Nov. 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 11 at 2pm

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September 19, 2018 · 1:17 pm

Cast Announced for MURDER ON THE NILE at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoCongratulations to the cast of MURDER ON THE NILE which will open on the Dayton Playhouse stage running Nov. 2-11:

Annie Sayers – Steward
Janet Wasson – Ms. ffoliot-ffoulkes
Carrin Ragland – Christina Grant
Paul Dunn – Smith
Kelli Myers – Louise
Brian Laughlin – Dr. Bessner
Carly Risenhoover-Peterson – Kay Mostyn
Sean Mayo – Simon Mostyn
Brian Sharp – Canon Pennefather
Kari Carter – Jacqueline De Severac
Todd Rohrer – McNaught

Break a leg, Everyone!

Directed by Tim Rezash and produced by Tina McPherson.

For more information visit http://wordpress.thedaytonplayhouse.com/.

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September 18, 2018 · 9:04 am

Auditions Announced for AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoAIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Directed by Kip Moore

Performances: January 18 – February 3, 2019

Auditions: November 5 – 6, 2018 at The Dayton Playhouse at 7pm

Seeking Actor/Singers that have comedic ability, move well, a varied vocal range, and are able to handle tight vocal harmonies. Looking to cast three ladies and two gentleman.

To audition, please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Accompanist provided.

ROLES

  • Andre– African American male, age 25-45. Baritone. An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer.
  • Armelia– African American female, age 25-55. Soprano. A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts.
  • Charlaine– African American female, age 18-35. Mezzo. A sweet, young lady. Very innocent.
  • Ken– African American male, age 25-55. Bari-Tenor. Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life.
  • Nell– African American female, age 30-45. Mezzo. Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world.

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August 20, 2018 · 11:53 am

MY FAIR LADY Runs Sept. 14-30

DPH_logoMY FAIR LADY
Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 14-30
[Dayton]

Directed by Brian Sharp
Vocals directed by Tim Rezash
Conducted by Ron Kindell
Choreographed by Sandra Hyde

Cast: Sarah Viola as Eliza Doolittle, Brian Laughlin as Colonel Pickering, Jackie Pfeifer as Mrs Eynsford-Hill, Dodie Lockwood as Mrs. Higgins, David Shough as Henry Higgins, Drew Roby as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Brad Bishop as Alfred P. Doolittle, CJ Suchyta as– Bartender/Ensemble, Mark Sharp as Harry/Ensemble, Jim Spencer as Jamie/Ensemble,  Donna Bostwick as Mrs. Pearce, Angele Price as Mrs. Hopkins, Jamie McQuinn as Prof. Zoltan Karpathy, Benjamin Jones as Bystander/Ensemble, Steve Strawser as Lord Boxington/Ensemble, Karla Enix as Lady Boxington/Ensemble, Elainah Skaroupka as Flower Girl/Ensemble, Shana Fishbein as Maid/Ensemble, Stacey Brewer as Maid/Ensemble, Amber Pfeifer as Maid/Ensemble, Jamie Pavlofsky as Ascot Maid/Ensemble, Annie Sayers as Ascot Maid/Ensemble, Neve Barker as Maid/Ensemble, Cathy Long as Ensemble & Marabeth Klejna as Ensemble

Based upon George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, the story of Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, showcases some of Broadway’s greatest songs, including, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live, I’m Getting Married in the Morning, The Rain In Spain – just to name a few!  Higgins takes credit for Eliza’s success, but when she realizes that she no longer needs him, it breaks his pompous spirit and melts his heart as well.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 16 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 21-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 23 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm

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August 17, 2018 · 2:09 pm

Auditions Announced for MURDER ON THE NILE at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoMonday & Tuesday, Sept. 17-18 at 7pm

Dayton Playhouse
1301 E Siebenthaler Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45414

Directed by Tim Rezash

In classic Agatha Christie-style, Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth and a new husband, Kay embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia build as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Please note: All roles are open.

Kay Ridgeway Mostyn – A charismatic, rich and spoiled young socialite who leaves all in her path breathless with admiration or disgust.

Simon Mostyn – Kay’s new husband; good looking, good-tempered with a simple hearty manner, from humble beginnings, determined not to use Kay for her money.

Canon Pennefather – A large imposing clergyman, a self-described “worldly order of the clergy who enjoys the good things in life;” Kay’s guardian whom she calls Uncle Ambrose – the sleuth and pivotal detective of the play.

Jacqueline de Severac – Simon’s ex-fiancé and Kay’s best friend; raging with jealousy over Simon and Kay’s marriage. Emotional and mercurial, if somewhat fragile.

William Smith – An irreverent man who has devoted himself to the causes of the “working man” yet with a sparkle in the eye. A bit dirty and careless about his dress. His voice and dry wit contradict his appearance.

Ms. Christina Grant – Nice sensible girl with an amazingly equable temper. Great-niece of Ms. ffoliot-ffoulkes, grateful for the adventure on her aunt’s dime.

Ms. Helen ffoliot-ffoulkes – Unpleasant aging socialite; rude, snobbish and gruff. A believer in the upper and lower classes and that the twain should NEVER meet.

Dr. Ludwig Bessner – Bespectacled medical doctor with a marked foreign accent from a small country in Europe; hates Kay’s father and blames him for the financial ruin of his country and his family.

Louise – Kay’s flirtatious and devious French maid.

Steward – of the paddle steamer Lotus; sly and humorous character with the opportunity to go beyond what appears on the page.

Beadseller 1, Beadseller 2, Assistant Steward, Egyptian Policeman, Ship’s Manager

Performances run Nov. 2-11.

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