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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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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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WOMEN IN JEOPARDY Runs Oct. 8-24

DTG_Women in Jeopardy logoWOMEN IN JEOPARDY
Dayton Theatre Guild
Oct. 8-24
[Dayton]

Directed by Margie Strader
Produced by Deirdre Root

Cast: Cassandra Engber as Mary, Peggy McDonald Allen as Jo, Heidi A. Porter as Liz, Valkyrie Williams as Amanda, Jimmy Fritchman as Trenner & Alex Carmichael as Jackson/Kirk

Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new boyfriend, who is just plain creepy. He’s a dentist with a copy of Silence of the Lambs in his waiting room and an antique dentistry collection in his basement — and worse, he may be a serial killer! His missing hygienist was just found dead, apparently murdered by a dental instrument. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend before it’s too late.

9/8/21 Covid-19 PolicyIn 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, Oct. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 3pm
  • Fri, Oct. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 17 at 3pm
  • Fri, Oct. 22 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 23 at 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 24 at 3pm

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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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Cast Announced for WOMEN IN JEOPARDY at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGDTG is pleased to announce the cast of WOMEN IN JEOPARDY by Wendy MacLeod.

The cast includes:

  • Cassandra Engber as Mary
  • Peggy McDonald Allen as Jo
  • Heidi A. Porter as Liz
  • Valkyrie Williams as Amanda
  • Jimmy Fritchman as Trenner
  • Alex Carmichal as Jackson/Kirk

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Mary, Jo and Liz are all middle aged, divorced moms and best friends. When Liz falls madly in love with Jackson, a local dentist who may or may not be a serial killer, Mary and Jo set out to rescue her from unthinkable peril. Add to that mix Liz’s clueless 19-year-old daughter Amanda, Amanda’s on-again, off-again but equally clueless boyfriend Trenner, and Kirk, a police detective who bears an uncanny resemblance to Jackson, and you have the makings for a wacky, comedic farce.

Directed by Marjorie Strader
Assistant Directed by K.L.Storer
Produced by Deirdre Root

The show runs weekends Oct 8-24, 2021
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
Individual tickets on sale now.

For more information visit www.daytontheatreguild.org.

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