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Cast Announced for LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGDayton Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the cast of LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell & Gordon Farrell

The cast includes:

  • Jennifer Lockwood as Emily
  • Brandon Shockney as Jim
  • Jared Mola as John

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

A fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent New York magazine is assigned to fact-check an essay about the suicide of a teenage boy. It is written by a talented and established writer, and publishing his piece can save the struggling magazine from collapse. The two battle over facts versus truth, with the magazine’s editor, who wants to run the story and who assigned the fact-checker to look it over, serving as referee.

Directed by Tim Rezash
Produced by Debra Kent

The show runs weekends Aug 26-Sep 11, 2022

Fore more information visit www.daytontheatreguild.org

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Auditions Announced for THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell

Auditions are Mon & Tue, Jul 11 & 12, 2022, starting at 7pm both nights.

Production dates: Aug 26-Sep 11, 2022

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993

Directed by Tim Rezash
Produced by Debra Kent

Based on actual events (how loosely is anyone’s guess), Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy — an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned by Emily Penrose to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.

Casting Requirements:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
  • Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Jul 18 and Sep 11, 2022

Roles:

  • Jim Fingal – 20s, recent Harvard graduate
  • Emily Penrose – Late 40s to 60s, Editor-in-Chief
  • John D’Agata – 40s to 60s, essayist

For more information please contact Debra Kent at dannkent@aol.com.

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THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON Runs May 27-June 12

Basic CMYKTHE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON
Dayton Theatre Guild
May 27-June 12
[Dayton]

Directed by Jeff Sams
Produced by Debra Strauss

Cast: Brad Bishop as The Old Man, Chuck Larkowski as Matheson, Heather Martin as The Old Woman and others, Dylana Harris as Cookie and others, Anna Hazard as Callahan and others, Drew Roby as Llewellyn and others & Stephanie Johnson as Mabelu and others

The Old Man tends to The Old Moon, refilling the light that spills out every night. When his wife unexpectedly leaves home, The Old Man abandons his post to find her and plunges the world into darkness. His eventful journey across land, air, and sea reminds them —- and us —- of the unwavering power of love. This is basic storytelling at its best, and a lesson about the inevitability of change. It reminds us of the magic of folktales that take place in a timeless land far, far away.

  • Fri-Sat, May 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 29 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 4 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 5 at 3pm
  • Fri, June 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 11 at 5pm
  • Sun, June 12 at 3pm

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Cast Announced for THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGDayton Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the cast of

THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON: A Play With Music
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Pigpen Theatre Co.

  • Brad Bishop as The Old Man
  • Chuck Larkowski as Matheson
  • Heather Martin as The Old Woman and others
  • Dylana Harris as Cookie and others
  • Anna Hazard as Callahan and others
  • Drew Roby as Llewellyn and others
  • Stephanie Johnson as Mabelu and others

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

The Old Man tends to The Old Moon, refilling the light that spills out every night. When his wife unexpectedly leaves home, The Old Man abandons his post to find her and plunges the world into darkness. His eventful journey across land, air, and sea reminds them —- and us —- of the unwavering power of love. This is basic storytelling at its best, and a lesson about the inevitability of change. It reminds us of the magic of folktales that take place in a timeless land far, far away.

Directed by Jeff Sams
Music Direction by Lorri Topping
Produced by Debra Strauss

The show runs weekends May 27-June 12, 2022

For more information visit www.daytontheatreguild.org

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THE PRICE Runs March 25-April 10

Basic CMYKTHE PRICE
Dayton Theatre Guild
March 25-April 10
[Dayton]

Directed by Debra Kent
Produced by K.L .Storer

Cast: Brendan Sheehan as Victor Franz, Wendi Michael as Esther Franz, David Williamson as Gregory Solomon & Ted Eltzroth as Walter Franz

Years after an angry breakup, two brothers, Victor and Walter Franz, are reunited by the death of their father. As they sort through his possessions in an old brownstone attic, the memories evoked by his belongings stir up old hostilities. THE PRICE is about family dynamics, the price of furniture and the price of one’s decisions. It premiered on Broadway in 1968, and has had four revivals since. THE PRICE was nominated for two Tony Awards in 1968, including best play.

2/24/22 – 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.

  • Fri-Sat, March 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 27 at 3pm
  • Fri, April 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 2 at 5pm
  • Sun, April 3 at 3pm 
  • Fri, April 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 9 at 5pm
  • Sun, April 10 at 3pm

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