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THE COMEUPPANCE Runs June 4-15

THE COMEUPPANCE
Human Race Theatre Company
June 4-15
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Latrelle Bright

As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia. Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, THE COMEUPPANCE focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.

  • Pay what you can preview Tue, June 3 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 4-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, June 10-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 2pm

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CAMELOT Runs March 26-April 13

Updated March 5th – Due to popular demand, CAMELOT has been extended through April 13th.

CAMELOT
Human Race Theatre Company
March 26-April 13
Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Emily N. Wells
Music directed by Ian Axness

Embark on a majestic journey to a realm where honor, dignity, and morality pave the way for a new era under the youthful King Arthur’s reign. This tightly focused adaptation of the classic musical Camelot breathes new life into the legendary love triangle with the same musical favorites “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Lusty Month of May,” “I Loved You Once In Silence,” and “Camelot”

  • Pay What You Can Preview Tue, March 25 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 26-29 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 30 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, April 1-5 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 6 at 2pm 
  • Thu-Fri, April 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, April 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, April 13 at 2pm

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The Human Race Theatre Company’s CAMELOT

3/5 – Due to the great demand for seats, we’ve added extra performances to Camelot. Instead of ending on April 6, this mythical journal will now run through April 13.

A MYTHICAL JOURNEY AWAITS

Do you believe in love at first sight? Embark on a majestic journey to a realm where honor, dignity, and morality pave the way for a new era under the youthful King Arthur’s reign, coming to The Human Race Theatre Company this spring.

Experience a soaring, tighter Camelot at The Human Race Theatre Company

David Lee’s focused adaptation breathes new life into Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s beloved Camelot. At its heart lies the eternal triangle of Arthur, Guenevere, and Lancelot, their story told through the musical’s most memorable songs. A live ensemble band helps the classic score soar as the King, Queen, and Knights of the Round Table perform cherished numbers ranging from tender ballads like “If Ever I Would Leave You” and “I Loved You Once in Silence” to rousing favorites such as “The Lusty Month of May” and the unforgettable title song. This bold remake of the 1960 classic ensures audiences will depart with smiles on their faces and soaring melodies stuck in their minds.

“Arthurian legends date back to 300-500 CE, as Christianity and pagan belief systems were clashing, and different political factions were warring for power,” notes Emily N. Wells, Artistic Director of The Human Race Theatre Company. “I’ve been enthralled by the legends for a long time and find that we can all relate to the eternal quest for a round table – a symbol of an ideal world where all are welcome.”

Ian Axness, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Resident Music Director at University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music, provides musical direction and Kiersten Farmer (Dayton Playhouse Joseph…) choreographs.  Wells directs the eight-person cast of revelers: Justin King, Jason Slattery, Tai Rosenblatt, Christian Hall and Shannon Lane, with Adam Thatcher as Arthur/Reveler 6, Aleah Vassell as Guenevere/Reveler 7, and Trevor Bunce as Lancelot/Reveler 8.

The full production team: Charlie Calvert, Scenic Design; Diane Ferry Williams, Lighting Design; Molly Walz, Costume Design; Kaitlin Barnett Proctor, Sound Design; emily c. porter, Sound Advisor; Sarah Gomes, Props; Mark Tynan, Production Stage Manager; Isabella Meyers, Assistant Stage Manager; Gina Cerimele-Mechley, Fight & Intimacy Director; Deborah J. Thomas, Dialect Coach.

LERNER & LOEWE’S Camelot  will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, March 26 – April 6, 2025.  Tickets are on sale through the Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online at www.humanracetheatre.org

For press ticket requests, please contact Tiffany Countryman, Engagement and Learning Coordinator at tiffany@humanracetheatre.org

The Human Race Theatre Company continues its commitment to high quality theatre with access points for all with two special ticket initiatives: two sections of $20 seats available at any time through the box office, and ten $10 rush seats available 90 minutes before any performance.

Special Nights at The Loft:

  • Pay What You CAN – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:30 pm to benefit the Dayton Food Bank and NCCJ Youth Leadership Programs
  • Inside Track – Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:45 pm – Pre-show Discussion
  • While We’re On The Subject – Sunday, March 30, 2025 2 pm – Post Show Discussion
  • $10/Sawbuck Sunday – Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:30 pm – $10 tickets at 6:00 pm; Cos-Play night!
  • While We’re On The Subject – Sunday, April 6, 2025 2 pm – Post Show Discussion
  • Parent’s Day Out – Sunday, April 6, 2025 2 pm – Kids Separate Activities (5-12yo)

The Human Race expresses gratitude for the public and private support which makes these productions possible:  Loft Season Sponsor: Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation. Production Support by Brian Sharp. Sustainability Sponsors:  Steve and Lou Mason, The Toulmin Fund at The Dayton Foundation.  Additional Season support:  Erma R. Catterton Trust, Funds at The Dayton Foundation, Virginia F. Kettering Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Sam Levin Foundation.  Organizational support:  Culture Works, Montgomery County, Ohio Arts Council. Media Sponsor: WDPR Discover Classical. Pay What You Can Sponsor: Enterprise Holdings Foundation. Parent’s Day Out: Rabbit Hole Books/Dayton Book Fair.  Capital Support: The Schiewetz Foundation, The Dayton Foundation, The Toulmin Fund at the The Dayton Foundation.

LERNER AND LOEWE’S CAMELOT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  www.mtishows.com

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A DISTINCT SOCIETY Opens Soon at Human Race Theatre Company

Even in the quietest places, life can echo with excitement and profound significance.  Enter a world of passion and compassion in A Distinct Society, a gripping dramatic comedy by Kareem Fahmy coming to The Human Race Theatre Company in February.

In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A Distinct Society is a touching and thought-provoking new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.

A Distinct Society is a deeply personal play, set a stone’s throw from my hometown, and I’m thrilled to be inviting audiences to my little corner of southeastern Quebec,” writes playwright Kareem Fahmy.  “Kareem’s play provides an extraordinary human perspective on an issue that is often addressed in dehumanizing ways,” adds Emily N. Wells, Artistic Director of The Human Race Theatre Company.

Brant Russell, head of the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music Acting program, directs the five person cast: Rico Romalus Parker as Bruce (Reindeer Sessions), Kelly Mengelkoch (Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt 2B) as Manon, Cooper Schairbaum as Declan, James Rana (The Kite Runner tour) as Peyman, and Kylie Flick as Shirin.

The full production team: Mark Halpin, Scenic Design; Darin Keesing, Lighting Design; Cat Schmeal-Swope, Costume Design; Jay Brunner, Sound Design; Sarah Gomes, Props; Erin Joy Swank, Production Stage Manager; Danitza Piper, Assistant Stage Manager; Gina Cerimele-Mechley, Fight & Intimacy Director; Ana Bayat and Deborah Thomas, Dialect Coaches; Samaneh Faramarzi, Cultural Consultant.

A DISTINCT SOCIETY  will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, February 5-16, 2025.  Tickets are on sale through the Dayton Live box office, 937-228-3630, or online at www.humanracetheatre.org   For press ticket requests, please contact Tiffany Countryman, Engagement and Learning Coordinator at tiffany@humanracetheatre.org

The Human Race Theatre Company continues its commitment to high quality theatre with access points for all with two special ticket initiatives: two sections of $20 seats available at any time through the box office, and ten $10 rush seats available 90 minutes before any performance.

Special Nights at The Loft:  

  • Pay What You CAN – Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:30 pm
  • Inside Track – Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:45 pm – Pre-show Discussion
  • While We’re On The Subject – Sunday, February 9, 2025 2 pm – Post Show Discussion with Welcome Dayton
  • Industry Night/ Sawbuck – Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:30 pm – $10 tickets available at 6:00 pm
  • While We’re On The Subject – Sunday, February 16, 2025 2 pm – Post Show Discussion
  • Parent’s Day Out – Sunday, February 16, 2025 2 pm – Kids Separate Activities (5-12yo)

The Human Race expresses gratitude for the public and private support which makes these productions possible:  Loft Season Sponsor: Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation. Production Sponsor: Merle Wilberding & Susan Elliott. Sustainability sponsors:  Anne F. Johnson, Steve and Lou Mason, The Toulmin Fund at The Dayton Foundation.  Additional Season support:  Erma R. Catterton Trust, Funds at The Dayton Foundation, Virginia F. Kettering Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Sam Levin Foundation, and Morris Furniture Company.  Organizational support:  Culture Works, Montgomery County, Ohio Arts Council. Media Sponsor: WDPR Discover Classical. Pay What You Can Sponsor: Enterprise Holdings Foundation. Parent’s Day Out: Rabbit Hole Books/Dayton Book Fair.  Capital Support: The Scheiwetz Foundation, The Dayton Foundation, The Toulmin Fund at the The Dayton Foundation.

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A DISTINCT SOCIETY Runs Feb. 5-16

A DISTINCT SOCIETY
Human Race Theatre Company
Feb. 5-16
The Loft Theatre [Dayton]

Directed by Brant Russell

In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A Distinct Society is a touching and funny new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.

  • Pay What You Can Preview Feb. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Feb. 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 9 at 2pm 7:30pm
  • Tue-Sat, Feb. 11-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm

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