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January 6, 2022 · 10:13 am

THE NORWEGIANS Runs Feb. 4-20

DTG_The Norwegians logoTHE NORWEGIANS
Dayton Theatre Guild
Feb. 4-20
[Dayton]

Directed by David Shough
Produced by Christina Tomazinis & Rick Flynn

Cast: Jenna De Gruy as Olive, Cydnie Hampton as Betty, Mike Beerbower as Gus & Adam Jones as Tor

The Norwegians is a strong comedy about women scorned in Minnesota and the nice gangsters —- Norwegian hit men —- they hire to whack their ex-boyfriends. Olive is a transplant from Texas and Betty is a transplant from Kentucky, but neither of them were prepared for the Norwegian men they would fall in love with there: the practical, warm, thoughtful, destructive, evil, jilting kind. Olive attempts to hire Gus and Tor to do in her ex-boyfriend who did her wrong.

1/6/21 – 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, Feb. 4-5 at 8pm Friday Performance Cancelled
  • Sun, Feb. 6 at 3pm
  • Fri, Feb. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat. Feb. 12 at 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 13 at 3pm
  • Fri, Feb. 18 at 8pm
  • Sat. Feb. 19 at 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 20 at 3pm

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December 8, 2021 · 10:18 am

Cast Announced for THE NORWEGIANS at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGDayton Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the cast of THE NORWEGIANS by C. Denby Swanson.

The cast includes:

  • Jenna De Gruy as Olive
  • Cydnie Hampton as Betty
  • Mike Beerbower as Gus
  • Adam Jones as Tor

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

A funny, bitter, sometimes odd comedy about two women, single in a cold Minnesota winter, who each hire a pair of really, really nice Norwegian gangsters to whack their respective ex-boyfriends. Then things get complicated.

Directed by David Shough
Produced by Christina Tomazinis & Rick Flynn

The show runs weekends February 4-20, 2022

For more information visit www.daytontheatreguild.org

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November 10, 2021 · 10:31 am

Auditions Announced for THE NORWEGIANS at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for THE NORWEGIANS by C. Denby Swanson

Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Dec 6 & 7, 2021, starting at 7:00-9:30 pm both nights.

As of right now, the wearing of facial masks will be required at the audition.

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

Directed by David Shough
Produced by Christina Tomazinis & Rick Flynn

A funny, bitter, sometimes odd comedy about two women, single in a cold Minnesota winter, who each hire a pair of really, really nice Norwegian gangsters to whack their respective ex-boyfriends. Then things get complicated.

Casting Requirements:
Audition selections are available for download at the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vyq39hqueb93r8k/AABQ_QIcwD2kX1eDb20ftIJaa?dl=0

Director’s note: “Familiarity with (but not memorization of) the selections will be a good thing at audition; cold readings demonstrate your ability to read; I would like to see something of your ability to create a character.”

  • Please bring a résumé and headshot.
  • Please bring all scheduling conflicts between Dec 8, 2021 and Feb 20, 2022.

Character descriptions are below. The two men need passable Minnesota accents ‐‐ (recommended viewing, the Coen Bros. movie Fargo). Please take your best shot at the accent at auditions.
Race is not relevant for the women.
All characters play 30s to 40s.

You need only attend one night, but are welcome at both. If you cannot attend either audition date, contact the director at davids@pbstudios.com or 937-626-2674, and we will make time.

Performance dates: February 4-20, 2022.
Rehearsals will run through the holidays with appropriate accommodation of the schedules of all involved.

Seeking 2 women, 2 men. Please see detailed descriptions of the roles below.

  • Tor: The gentler, more reflective of the two gangsters.
  • Gus: More impulsive and brash than Tor (though in a really nice way). Might be part Italian.
  • Olive: A Texas transplant (no accent), not at home in Minnesota yet. And not at all sure this is what she wants to do. A bit naïve.
  • Betty: A Kentucky transplant. She’s been in Minnesota longer, and it has made her harder, more cynical. And given to long speeches

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November 10, 2021 · 9:20 am

THE ROAD TO MECCA Runs Dec. 3-19

DTG_Road to Mecca logoTHE ROAD TO MECCA
Dayton Theatre Guild
Dec. 3-19
[Dayton]

Directed by Scott Madden
Produced by Debra Kent

Cast: Kathy Campbell as Miss Helen, Lynn Vanderpool as Elsa Barlow & Peter Wallace as Marius Byleveld

Helen Martins is a South African woman living in a Christian community. She realizes she is getting older, and her neighbors expect her to move into a nursing home. Pastor Byleveld comes to her house to collect the papers approving her move, but Helen refuses to sign. Her friend, Elsa comes to visit from Cape Town, hoping to help settle the situation, and Helen’s neighbors are concerned about the odd sculptures Helen is creating in her yard.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 5 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 11 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 12 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 17 at 8pm 
  • Sat, Dec. 18 at 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 19 at 3pm

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October 14, 2021 · 10:03 am

Cast Announced for THE ROAD TO MECCA at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGDayton Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the cast of THE ROAD TO MECCA by Athol Fugard:

  • Kathy Campbell as Miss Helen
  • Lynn Vanderpool as Elsa Barlow
  • Peter Wallace as Marius Byleveld

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Helen Martins is a South African woman living in a Christian community. She realizes she is getting older, and her neighbors expect her to move into a nursing home. Pastor Byleveld comes to her house to collect the papers approving her move, but Helen refuses to sign. Her friend, Elsa comes to visit from Cape Town, hoping to help settle the situation, and Helen’s neighbors are concerned about the odd sculptures Helen is creating in her yard.

Directed by Scott Madden
Produced by Debra Kent

The show runs weekends Dec 3-19, 2021
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

For more information, including future auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org

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