FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, interview possibilities or media passes, please contact:
Leigh Allen, Marketing Director
leigh@humanracetheatre.org
(937) 461-3823, ext. 3112

THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE SEEKS YOUNG ACTORS

DAYTON, OH - April 29 - Dayton’s Human Race Theatre Company is teaming with the famed Lovewell Institute of Florida for a special Summer Stock program for teens.

The Lovewell Method is an arts education program that guides students through the process of creating an original musical theatre production. Instructors from Lovewell and The Human Race will help students use their experiences and creative abilities to produce themes, characters, music, lyrics, design and dances for the show.

Lovewell was started in Fort Lauderdale two decades ago by composer, writer, performer and educator David Spangler. Dr. Spangler, Program Administrator/Creative Director of Nova Southeastern University’s Interdisciplinary Arts Masters Program, wrote the music, and co-wrote the book and lyrics for Nefertiti, which was workshopped by The Human Race in 2006.

The Lovewell program, which stresses creative problem solving and an interdisciplinary arts approach, has been used across the U.S. and in Europe. Each session begins with a blank slate.

Three Lovewell instructors, all experienced performers and directors and including Spangler’s daughter, Marjorie, will be coming to Dayton to join Marilyn Klaben, Scott Stoney, and Katie Pees of The Human Race in working with the students.

The program, open to those 13 to 18, will run 9 to 5 weekdays from June 23 to July 11. The musical the students produce will be part of a big musical theatre weekend at The Loft Theatre July 11-13, rotating with performances of two new musical workshop productions.

Enrolment is limited and scholarships are possible. For more information and to download registration forms, see www.humanracetheatre.org or call Marilyn Klaben at 937-461-3823 ext. 3132.

###

Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company presents universal themes that explore the human condition and startle us all into a renewed awareness of ourselves. The company moved to the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence at The Loft, a 219-seat theatre. In addition to the Loft Series (in collaboration with the Victoria Theatre Association) The Human Race produces for the Fifth Third Broadway Series, the Musical Theatre Workshop series, and special event programming. The Human Race, under the direction of Artistic Director Marsha Hanna and Executive Director Kevin Moore, also maintains educational outreach programs for children and adults, guest artists and artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock and The Human Race Conservatory. The new Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center of The Human Race opened in January 2006 to provide a space for extensive theatre education classes and workshops.