Directed by David Shough Produced by Debra Kent & Brian Buttrey Tony Wendice plots to murder his wealthy wife, Margot, for her money by hiring a criminal to strangle her, but his plan goes awry, forcing him to manipulate the situation to frame her. But Margot engages a clever, quick-witted detective from Scotland Yard who uncovers the truth, leading to a suspenseful climax where Tony's guilt is exposed.

The Cast of Dial "M" for Murder
CHARACTER		ACTOR
Margot Wendice		Cora Ceipek
Max Halliday		Jared Mola
Tony Wendice		Matt Meier
Captain Lesgate		Danny Lipps
Inspector Hubbard		Jim Walker
Thompson		Frank Maranje

Directed by Rick Flynn Produced by Deirdre Root Thomas Hanratty, lifelong resident of Hell's Kitchen and once the most dangerous white cab driver in New York, was blinded eight years ago in a drunken accident and is fading into a routine of self pity and alcohol. His bartender and only friend is moving to Vermont with his girlfriend, but finds it difficult to abandon Tom. He recruits a slightly handicapped volunteer reader who battles her way through Tom's shell. By the second act, they are falling in love. His buddy returns with tales of his "Christmas from hell" in Vermont, and doubt arises as to who will hold the number one position in Tom's life.

The Cast of Light Sensitive
CHARACTER		ACTOR
Tom Hanratty		Frank Maranje
Lou D'Marco		Jim Hagan
Edna Miles		Kerry Simpson

MARY JANE

Audition Dates: Mon & Tue, Dec 8 & 9, 2025*, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production Dates: Jan 30‐Feb 15, 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 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.

(5 women)

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 Dec 10, 2025 & Feb 15, 2026.

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.

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE

Audition Dates: Mon & Tue, Feb 2 & 3, 2026 *, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production Dates: Mar 27‐Apr 12, 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 Kim Warrick
Produced by Rhea Smith & Heather Atkinson

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 cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Feb 3 & Apr 12, 2026.

Character descriptions & notes, and audition music specs 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.

THE BEACON

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.