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STEPHEN SCHWARTZ TO TEACH CLASS IN DAYTON - A WICKED OPPORTUNITY
FOR BUDDING PERFORMERS

DAYTON, OH - August 23 - Ever want a chance to speak with a famous Broadway composer? How about a chance to have him evaluate your singing?

That opportunity is coming to Dayton September 20, thanks to The Human Race Theatre and Stephen Schwartz.

Schwartz, the composer of such noted shows as Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and Children of Eden, is coming to Dayton for the opening of his brand new musical, Snapshots, which will be presented by The Human Race at The Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton from September 20 to October 7. Schwartz has offered to conduct a musical theatre Master Class on September 20th.

The Master Class, to be held in The Loft Theatre at 126 North Main from 3 to 5:30pm, will give all participants a chance to ask questions and speak with Schwartz, who, in addition to his Broadway musicals, has won three Oscars for his film music. In addition, names of those who would like to sing for Schwartz will be put in a hat, and those whose names are pulled will get to perform.

Thanks to support from the Producers’ Circle, this Master Class has only a $20 registration fee. Those interested should call Human Race Theatre Executive Director Kevin Moore at 461-3823, ext. 3115.

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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.