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What do you remember most from your high school days?
Is it the cliques, the drama, the good times?

Relive the mysteries of the past in The Comeuppance by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.

As the sun sets before 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, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ 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.

“Branden’s writing takes a look at relationships – family, friends and chosen families – and plays on the strengths and weaknesses of those dynamics,” notes Emily N. Wells, Artistic Director of The Human Race Theatre Company. “You’ll see yourself or your friends in The Comeuppance as the characters tease, shame, and pressure one another to accept and move beyond the past.”

Latrelle Bright directs the five-person cast: Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Emilio, Erin Eva Butcher as Caitlin, Rico Romalus Parker as Francisco, Annie Pesch as Ursula, and Lipica Shah as Kristina.

The full production team: Tamara L. Honesty, Scenic Design; Kelsey Gallagher, Lighting Design; Kristie C. Osi, Costume Design; Daniella Brown, Sound Design; Sarah Gomes, Props; TBD Production Stage Manager; Isabella Myers, Assistant Stage Manager.

The Comeuppance will play in the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, June 4 – June 15, 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 60 minutes before any performance.

Special Nights at The Loft:  

Pay What You CAN      Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:30 pm to benefit the Dayton Food Bank and Leadership Dayton’s Class of 2025 Classroom Book project

Inside Track Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:45 pm – Pre-show Discussion

While We’re On The Subject    Sunday, June 8, 2025 2 pm – Post Show Discussion

$10/Sawbuck Sunday Sunday, June 8, 2025 7:30 pm – $10 tickets at 6:00 pm

While We’re On The Subject   Sunday, June 15, 2025 2 pm – Post Show Discussion

Parent’s Day Out Sunday, June 15, 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. 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.

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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