On Stage Dayton

The most controversial and talked about play of 1998 begins: “We are going to tell you an old and familiar story.” It parallels the New Testament. Its subject; the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus. But McNally’s Christ is the character Joshua, a young man born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. Joshua is homosexual and grows up in isolation and torment, an object of scorn. He flees Corpus Christi in search of a more accepting environment, gathering a group of disciples who are bound to him by his message of love and tolerance. Will his plea, that we look upon all souls as equal, fall unattended?

Casting Call for-

Joshua
John-a writer, younger brother to James
James- a high school teacher
Peter- a young man who sells fish
Andrew- a masseur
Philip-a hustler (early 30’s)
Bartholomew- a doctor and James’ lover
Judas Iscariot- a restauranteur
Matthew- a lawyer ( 30’s)
Thomas- an actor (25)
James The Less- an architect
Simon- a singer* preferably actually can sing
Thaddeus- a hairdresser
*one actor who plays the violin or fiddle is called for.
We are looking for 13 Men around the ages of 18-35
Auditions have been set for the last week of September Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th, with times TBA.
The show runs November 13-22 and is through the Dayton Playhouse.

Director -Michael Boyd
Assistant Director- Nicklaus Moberg

Feel free to contact either Michael or Nicklaus for more information.
Michael Boyd- [email protected]
Nicklaus Moberg- [email protected]
or see The Dayton Playhouse page at http://www.daytonplayhouse.org/shows09-10/03Cor.html

Feel free to invite others and we hope to see you come out and audition!

Join Victoria Theatre Association and the National Conference on Community and Justice of Greater Dayton as they present actor, psychologist and poet, Mykee Fowlin in a seriously fun presentation that takes a look a what Dayton is and can be,.

With a dangerous combination of professional acting ability and psychological training, Mykee Fowlin has made it his mission to “shake things up” while creating an atmosphere of inclusion, not just tolerance, for all people.

In a gripping, fast-paced performance, Dr. Fowlin slips in and out of multiple characters who share their stories in a way that can change the audiences perspective.

The result? Dayton business people will leave this event with a renewed optimism for Dayton’s future—and a keen sense of the way Daytonians are the same and the ways we are different.

HOW TO GO:

Thurs, Sept 25th @ The Schuster Center

5:00pm networking, including a cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres

5:45pm  Dr. Fowlin’s performance begins

FREE, seating is by reservation only and is limited. Reserve your seats by Spetember 21, 2009

Call  228-7591 x 3018 or email  ryan.pasco@victoriatheatre.com

“20something:  The Songs of Kerrigan & Lowdermilk,” a new experiment in musical theater by Dayton, Ohio’s Encore Theater Company will make it’s American premiere on the roof of The Firefly Building in downtown Dayton, Ohio, September 10-12, 2009.

Facebook. Blogs. YouTube. Text Messages. This is the language of a new generation and no one captures what it means to be twenty-something in 2009 quite like exciting songwriters Kait Kerrigan & Brian Lowdermilk. In 20something, Kait and Brian’s powerful, edgy, funny, and honest songs are performed raw and uncut by some of the Dayton area’s most talented twenty-somethings.

The show is personal and dynamic.  Don’t expect to see the same show twice if you catch multiple performances.  The cast has no script to memorize, each performance is their own, and each performer has their own story, centered on insightful songs such as “Run Away With Me,” “Pretty Girl Blues,” and “How to Return Home.”

“It’s fascinating to me,” says director Corinne Derusha, “the cast has figured out a way to relate to everyone…whether you’re in your twenty-somethings, or just remembering them.”

Beth Ann Wipprecht, who portrays “27” (cast members refer to themselves by the age of their on-stage alter-ego) has described the creative process of 20something as “…one of the most artistically gratifying productions I’ve been a part of.”  Brandon Michael Fleming, “28”, states “I’ve been a fan of Kerrigan and Lowdermilk for four years and getting the opportunity to perform their work is very rewarding.  I hope the audience appreciates this new form of musical theater that’s being produced.”

Don’t miss this “reality” musical experience where every performance tells a whole new story and every song explores a new truth.

“20something” is directed by Corinne Derusha, with assistance by David Brush.  Musical direction is by Alex Horton. Cast members include Beth Ann Wipprecht, Brandon Michael Fleming, Katelyn Yeager, Madeline Casto, Tim Singleton, Valerie Reaper & Zachary Justus. The production opens September 10th for four performances on the rooftop terrace atop The Firefly Building at 123 Webster Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Tickets ($15, $10 & $5) are available through www.encoretheatercompany.com or by calling 1 (866) 967-8167.  Adult Content.  In conjunction with Dayton’s Urban Night’s event, Friday night’s 10pm performance will feature special $5 pricing for all guests aged 20-29.

Check it out on the DaytonMostMetro.com Event Calendar!