The Dayton Theatre Guild announces its 65th consecutive season of live theatre with six plays in the regular season and another of the popular holiday bonus shows it has become known for.

We look forward to providing you with another great season!

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There are some important changes coming to the Box Office for the 2010-11 season. Those changes are:

New FLEXIBLE Season Ticket

Would you like to build your own season ticket package with the dates you want? Now you can select the dates of your choosing for each show but at the beginning of the season. No more needing to go on-line or calling the Box Office to select a date prior to every show. You can come the first Friday for performance one but the third Sunday for the next performance and so on. You’re in control! And now that you have pre-selected all your dates, you can plan your schedule around it. If you select this option and plan on mailing your order to us, contact the Box Office for a Date Selection List. Simply select your dates and mail it in with your order form. But why not save yourself some time and a stamp and purchase on-line.

Print-At-Home PDF Tickets

Patrons purchasing tickets on-line will now have access to their tickets immediately after their order is approved. You will now see a blue box at the top of the screen that will allow you to print your tickets on-line. In addition, the tickets will also be sent to the email address you provided while entering your order. If you don’t have access to a printer, don’t worry. Simply stop by the Box Office and request a “replacement” ticket. And if you order by phone and don’t have an email address, don’t worry. Simply stop by the Box Office and request a “replacement” ticket. And if you order by phone and don’t have an email address, don’t worry. Your ticket(s) will be available at the Box Office on the day of the performance.

OPEN Season Ticket Change

Instead of sending out tickets without a date, this year we’ll hold off sending your ticket(s) until you select your date. You’ll still receive confirmation of your order either by mail or email. When you’re ready to select your date, simply go on-line to our site and order your ticket just like you were buying one. When you get to the ticket selection screen, you’ll see the “Open Season Ticket Selection” option. Select the appropriate number of tickets and proceed to the buyer information screen. Complete the buyer information and complete the order. You will now see a blue box at the top of the screen that will allow you to print your tickets online. In addition, the tickets will also be sent to the email address you provided while entering your order. If you don’t have access to a printer, don’t worry. Simply stop by the Box Office and request a “replacement” ticket. And if you order by phone and don’t have an email address, don’t worry. Your ticket(s) will be available at the Box Office on the day of the performance.

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, along with Annabelle, the Sugar Witch. And yes, there may be flying cats, casting of spells, country music, not to mention a few possible surprises.

Directed by Doug Lloyd
Production dates: October 22–November 7, 2010
Auditions: Aug 23rd and 24th at 7 PM

HOLIDAY BONUS SHOW! Precious Heart -- Featuring our own Greg Smith as Fleeta Mae.

Production dates: November 26 – December 12, 2010

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.

Directed by Debra Kent
Production dates: January 7–23, 2011
Auditions: Nov 1-2, 2010, 7pm

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.

Directed by Fran Pesch
Production dates: February 11–27, 2011

Golda’s Balcony – special presentation, with Barbara Jorgensen
Production dates: March 4–13, 2011

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 she 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.

Directed by Natasha Randall
Production dates: April 1–17, 2011

Mauritius by Theresa 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.

Directed by Saul Caplan
Production dates: May 13–29, 2011