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2005–2006 TEEN ACTING CONSERVATORY PROGRAM
DATES ANNOUNCED 

(Dayton, OH) – August 15 – The Human Race Theatre Company announces the audition and class dates for its 2005–2006 teen Conservatory Program. The Conservatory Program provides the opportunity for dedicated young performers to develop into disciplined, confident and mature actors. Meeting once a week through the school year, this select group of committed students works to enhance their natural abilities and expand their knowledge through training in a variety of theatrical areas. Conservatory Director, Katie Pees, together with Human Race Resident and Visiting Artists, will prepare students for an original production at the end of the year that will showcase their individual talents through drama, dance and music. This play will be presented at The Loft Theatre in May of 2006.

The Conservatory Program is for teens ages 14 – 18.

Open auditions for students will be held on Wednesday, September 7 from 4 – 6 pm at The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main Street, downtown Dayton.

Students should bring a recent picture and a resume of their past stage experiences and training. Students should prepare two memorized, contrasting monologues – not to exceed 3 minutes total. Students may also choose to sing a song – bringing accompaniment on cassette tape or CD, or perform any other specialty talents (e.g. dance, mime or play an instrument).

Parents should call The Human Race at (937) 461-3823 after August 29 to set up an audition appointment.

The Enrollment Fee for the Conservatory Program is $350.

Conservatory Classes will meet in the Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center on Monday afternoons from 4 – 6 pm on the following dates:
September – 12, 19, 26
October – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November – 7, 14, 21, 28
December – 5, 12
January – 9, 16, 23, 30
February – 6, 27
March – 6, 13, 20, 27
April – 17
May – 1, 8, 15, 16
Performance on Wednesday, May 17, 2006

About Katie Pees, Conservatory Director
Katie grew up in Dayton and went to Oakwood High School. After graduation, Katie attended Otterbein College where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. Her first professional job was as Amelia Bedelia, a national tour for children. Katie as worked in regional theatres, Off-Broadway, summer stock and national tours. In 2003, she performed her own one-woman show called Katie Pees All Over You, which was named one of the funniest titles of the year by Playbill.com. When she is not on stage she worked at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. At the museum she instructed young children in classes on improvisation, mask work, character work, acting skills and basic fun in the theatre world. Some credits with the Human Race include, Moby Dick the Musical, The Spitfire Grill, for which she won a DayTony, and Was. Other credits include: Off-Broadway: Beauty and the Beast, Crazy for You, Guys and Dolls, Children of Eden, How to Succeed…, Annie, Get Your Gun, Cabaret and The Miser.

For more information on the Conservatory Program or any of The Human Race’s theatre education classes, contact Marilyn Klaben, Education Director, at (937) 461-3823 x3132.

The Human Race Theatre Company receives organizational support from Culture Works, Montgomery County and The Shubert Foundation. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund The Human Race Theatre Company with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

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Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company moved to the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence at The Loft, a 219-seat theatre. In addition to the Humana Loft Series 1, produced in collaboration with the Victoria Theatre Association, The Human Race produces the Humana Loft Series 2, 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 six to eighteen, guest artist and artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock and The Human Race Conservatory.