Troy Lindsey during a dress rehearsal of Kimberly Akimbo at the Dayton Theatre Guild in Dayton, Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Photo: MediaMoments.com/ Peter Wine
Dayton OH – March 18, 2010
The production of Kimberly Akimbo wrapped over the weekend, the next show opens early next month, and members of the Dayton Theatre Guild have been busy working a train that’s a bit further down the tracks.
Though there are just a few that may have seen them all, this will be “the 65th consecutive season” for the Dayton Theatre Guild.
A just received email says the 65th season will showcase six plays in the regular season “and another of the popular holiday bonus shows it has become known for.”
“The season opens with Frank’s Life by Mark Dunn, a dark comedy about Frank, a man starring in his own soap opera but he alone doesn't know it. He finally sees that everyone around him is an actor – even his mother. And like all soap operas today, his is losing money, lots of it. A darkly funny show with a surprising, warm ending.”
"The Sugar Witch by Nathan Sanders is set in the Florida swamp country of the Watchalahoochee River unfolding an at times eerie, weird and often very funny story of what's left of the Bean family – Moses and Sisser, and Annabelle, the Sugar Witch. And yes, there may be flying cats, casting of spells, country music, to mention a few possible surprises.”
“Ravenscroft by Don Nigro pits one British Inspector against five possible murderesses in this send up of the traditional English locked room murder mystery. After the suspicious deaths of the handsome stable boy and Ravenscroft himself, the Inspector finds himself reeling as he tries to divine the truth, any truth, from each of the remarkable women in this house who are seemingly more than a match for him. Sparkling dialogue and very funny.”
“Fat Pig by Neil LaBute Does size matter? When a nice average Joe finds himself attracted by a Rubenesque woman what if his friends deride him? What if his ex-squeeze can't understand it? This very contemporary play explores it all with wit and understanding and plenty for every theatergoer to think about after the curtain falls.”
“The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin The story of four emotionally and/or mentally challenged men focuses on the apartment where Arnold, Julien, Norman and Barry live as part of an independent living program. Jack, the social worker, does what he can to guide them. They face their own separate trials and seem to be on the path to a happier life. An uplifting classic full of humor and wisdom.”
“Mauritius by Therese Rebeck Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters' world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own.”
The holiday bonus show last season was Hallilujah Girls and “The Guild is still in negotiations for a very special script [for 2010.] We look forward to providing you with another great season!”
One advantage the 64th season is enjoying is the new facility at 430 Wayne Avenue, near the Oregon Historic District and downtown Dayton.
There are challenges with the new building, but both cast and crew are happy to have all the props and costumes in the same place for each show.
In the past, it wasn’t unusual for someone to remember that the Guild had a prop they needed, but not be able to remember which of the several storage buildings it might be in.
A work party over the weekend continued the organization process in the new building as well.
If you’d like to be part of the cast for the next show, A Case of Libel, director Debra Kent will be looking for a cast of 11 men and 3 women.
Audition dates are April 5th and 6th at 7pm, and the play runs May 21st through June 6th.
“A Case of Libel is based on the historical libel case of the 1950’s, Reynolds v. Pegler. A celebrated war correspondent engages a well-known attorney and files a libel suit against a widely syndicated newspaper columnist who not only attacks his reputation and personal life, but also his patriotism.”\
Tickets for the new season go on sale as the next show of this season, Independence, opens on April 9th.
On the Web
Vote for your favorite show to reprieve between seasons
Dayton Theatre Guild main web page
From previous shows
Photos from Kimberly Akimbo dress rehearsal
Photos from Precious Heart at the Dayton Theatre Guild in Dayton
Photos from Shining City Dress Rehearsal at Dayton Theatre Guild (part 1)
Photos from Shining City Dress Rehearsal at Dayton Theatre Guild (part 2)
Our story about Hallelujiah Girls
Photos from The Hallelujah Girls dress rehearsal (part 1)
Photos from The Hallelujah Girls dress rehearsal (part 2)
Some highlights from "Kimberly Akimbo"
Part of the opening scenes of "Precious Heart"
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