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That is, one less than an hour's
drive from the Dayton, Ohio area
Continuing the 2025/2026 Season:
Directed by Melissa Kerr Ertsgaard
Produced by Rhea Smith
Mary Jane navigates both the mundane and the unfathomable
realities of caring for Alex, her chronically ill young son.
She finds herself building a community of women from many
walks of life, and dealing with all of life's realities.
Mary Jane is Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog's
remarkably powerful and compassionate portrait of a
contemporary American woman striving for grace. It ran on
Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club during the 2023/2024
season.
The Cast of Mary Jane
CHARACTER
ACTOR
Mary Jane
Kayla Graham
Ruthie / Tenkei
Caitlin Larsen Deer
Sherry / Dr. Toros
Amy Askins
Brianne / Chaya
Shana Fishbein
Amelia / Kat
Alison Jamieson
The promotional trailer for Mary Jane
And following MARY JANE at DTG:
Directed by Kim Warrick
Produced by Rhea Smith
This musical from the mid-2000's is a twist on Jane Austen's
Pride and Prejudice. A young, uptight greeting card
writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer.
Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn
to love each other, not despite their faults, but because
of them.
THE CLOSING PRODUCTION OF
THE DAYTON THEATRE GUILD
2025/2026 SEASON:
THE BEACON
by Nancy Harris
Production dates: May 22‐Jun 7, 2026
Audition dates*: Mar 30 & 31, 2026
Directed by Debra Kent
Produced by K.L.Storer
Beiv, a renowned artist, has left her suburban Dublin home
for a secluded cottage on a rugged island off the coast of
West Cork, Ireland. Here, there is no escaping the rumors of
her shadowy past, and Beiv lets everyone see right in because
she's having an extension made to the home, and many of the
walls are missing. She and her visiting son have a chilly
relationship at best ‐‐ and there is also the
question of whether Beiv really did kill her husband. This
play ran Off-Broadway with a limited run, and closed in
November, 2024.
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*audition dates may be subject to change
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First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
*Children under seven will not be admitted
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TICKETS, INCLUDING SEASON TICKETS, ON SALE NOW:
Season Ticket Package: $85.00 / $99.00 with Season Extra
- https://daytontheatreguild.org// click on "Tickets" link
- or call 937-278-5993
- *25/26 Season tickets may be purchased in person during
the performancxes of Between Riverside and Crazy
Individual show tickets:
Adult: $25
Senior (60 or older): $23
Student: $18
Student rush: $11
Special pricing for groups of
10 or more, call the Box Office at 937-278-5993 for pricing
- https://daytontheatreguild.org// click on "Tickets" link
- or call 937-278-5993
- or at the box office day of the show
* All individual tickets purchased in advance via our on-line
ticket system or by telephone will also include a $1 convenience
fee.
Book/Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham
Music by Joshua Salzman
Audition Dates: Mon & Tue, Feb 2 & 3, 2026 *, starting at 7:00 pm
both nights.
Production Dates: Mar 27‐Apr 12, 2026 NOTE: 2nd weekend will be Thu, Apr 2, Sat-Sun Apr 4-5
The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philips TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 www.daytontheatreguild.org
Directed by Kim Warrick
Produced by Rhea Smith
This musical from the mid-2000's is a twist on Jane Austen's Pride
and Prejudice. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is
changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric
friends and siblings, they learn to love each other, not despite
their faults, but because of them.
(3 women, 3 men)
Casting Requirements:
Auditions will consist of a vocal audition & cold readings from the script
*(see below for vocal audition specs).
A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Feb 4 & Apr 12, 2026.
*VOCAL AUDITION:
Prepare a selection from a contemporary musical. Be ready to
perform in entirety. An accompanist will be available, however
prerecorded accompaniment is permitted.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND NOTES:
CHARACTER
NOTES
Austin Bennet
tenor to A
Jeff Bennet
bari-tenor to G (optional A)
Marcy Fitzwilliams
soprano with strong mix to F, belt to D
Diana Bingley
mezzo to D
Cocktail waitress, baristess, neighbor, Chinese restaurant
manager, NYC woman
soprano
Bartender, barista, neighbor, Chinese restaurant waiter,
NYC man
bari-tenor
*** PERUSAL SCRIPT AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ***
Inquiries concerning auditions to be sent to:
Kim Warrick, kwarrick@yahoo.com
or text/phone 937.545.8373
Dayton Theatre Guild is a community theatre that values community
representation, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusion on and off stage. People of all ethnicities, gender
identities, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate
and will be given full consideration in casting and all volunteer
opportunities. Unless explicitly specified by the playwright in
the text of the play, all roles will be open to all performers.
THE BEACON
by Nancy Harris
Audition Dates: Mon & Tue, Mar 30 & 31, 2026*, starting at 7:00 pm
both nights.
Production Dates: May 22‐Jun 7, 2026
The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philips TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 www.daytontheatreguild.org
Directed by Debra Keny
Produced by K.L.Storer
Beiv, a renowned artist, has left her suburban Dublin home for a
secluded cottage on a rugged island off the coast of West Cork,
Ireland. Here, there is no escaping the rumors of her shadowy past,
and Beiv lets everyone see right in because she's having an extension
made to the home, and many of the walls are missing. She and her
visiting son have a chilly relationship at best ‐‐ and
there is also the question of whether Beiv really did kill her husband.
This play ran Off-Broadway with a limited run, and closed in November,
2024.
(2 women, 3 men)
Casting Requirements:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Apr 1 & Jun 7.
Character descriptions and notes To Be Announced
Dayton Theatre Guild is a community theatre that values community
representation, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusion on and off stage. People of all ethnicities, gender
identities, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate
and will be given full consideration in casting and all volunteer
opportunities. Unless explicitly specified by the playwright in
the text of the play, all roles will be open to all performers.
*AUDITION DATES & SPECS ABOVE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
