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The Human Race Theatre Company
Extends Seussical Through December 23
(Dayton, OH) – November 17, 2005 – In response to strong advance sales of its family-friendly holiday production of the musical Seussical, The Human Race has extended the run of the show through December 23, adding five performances. Seussical was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 18.
The additional performances will be:
Tuesday, December 20 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 22 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for the additional performances will go on sale on Monday, November 21 at Ticket Center Stage.
The Tuesday, December 20 performance is Clothes That Work “Accessories Night.” Each adult will receive a $5 discount off the price of their general admission ticket when they bring a “clothing accessory” donation to that Tuesday night performance. Clothes That Work is a local organization that assists women, men and older teens entering or re-entering the workforce by providing interview and work appropriate clothing as well as guidance on grooming and workplace image skills to make a positive impression. Clothes That Work describes “accessories” as:
For women – Gold and silver necklaces (chains or simple styles), pearl necklaces and earrings, gold and silver earrings (small style), gold and silver pins for suits, purses (neutral colors such as black and brown), small pattern scarves, new pantyhose, conservative pumps and flats, umbrellas
For men – Conservative ties, black and brown leather belts, dress socks, umbrellas
Tickets for Seussical are $29 for general admission, $27 for senior citizens, $14.50 for students and children*, and $12 for Muse Machine Students with membership ID. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets for the December 1 – 18 performances are on sale now via Ticket Center Stage, with box office locations at the Victoria Theatre and Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. To order tickets by phone, call (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630. Ticket Center Stage hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon – 4 p.m. The Loft Theatre box office opens two hours prior to each performance. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
*Seussical is not recommended for children under the age of six.
For more information about Seussical, The Human Race Theatre Company and the Humana Loft Series, visit www.humanracetheatre.org.
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 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 opens in 2006 to provide a space for extensive theatre education classes and workshops.
CALENDAR EDITORS, PLEASE NOTE:
The Human Race Theatre Company presents
Seussical
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
December 1 – 23, 2005 (Please note: These are revised dates.)
Produced by The Human Race Theatre Company
Performed at the Loft Theatre
126 N. Main Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Directed and choreographed by Joe Deer
Musical direction by Gerald Rheault
Starring Zachary Boyd, Mark Chmiel, Deb Colvin-Tener, Kelly Corken, Christian Delcroix, Janet Dickinson, Jarod Garel, Abeku Bomani Hayes, Alan Bomar Jones, Mischa Kischkum, Meegan Midkiff, Katie Pees, Sarah Stair, Scott Stoney, Danielle K. Thomas, Aaron Vega and Anna-Lee Wright
For tickets, call: Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630
Ticket prices: $29 General Admission, $27 Seniors, $14.50 Students and Children*, $12 Muse Machine Students with membership ID
*This production is not recommended for children under the age of six.
“Oh, the thinks you can think when you think about Seuss!” Welcome to a place where anything’s possible – an elephant in a tree, people too tiny to see, a heroic child and dreams running wild – as Dr. Seuss’s most beloved characters come to life in this whimsical, musical delight for children and adults alike. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Whos of Whoville, Gertrude McFuzz and the whole Seuss gang to bring harmony back to their world. There’s fun and adventure for every kid at heart!
Performance dates: (Please note: These are revised dates.)
Wednesday, November 30 8:00 p.m. “Pay What You Can” performance
Thursday, December 1 8:00 p.m. Opening
Friday, December 2 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3 3:00 p.m. “Family Day” performance SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 3 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 4 2:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
Wednesday, December 7 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 8 8:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
Friday, December 9 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 10 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 11 2:00 p.m. “While We’re on the Subject” post-show discussion
Sunday, December 11 7:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
Tuesday, December 13 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 15 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 16 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 20 7:00 p.m. Clothes That Work “Accessories Night” performance
Wednesday, December 21 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 22 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Special events:
The Dayton Holiday Festival’s Grande Illumination
The cast of Seussical gives a live musical performance at Courthouse Square and the Cat in the Hat joins in the tree-lighting ceremony. Admission is free. Open to the general public.
Friday, November 25 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Seussical cast performance 7:30 p.m.
Tree-lighting ceremony 7:55 p.m.
Dayton Metro Library Saturday Children’s Shows
Scott Stoney (Horton) and Katie Pees (Gertrude) perform songs from Seussical and read from Dr. Seuss’s books. Admission is free. Open to the general public.
Saturday, December 3 10:00 a.m. – Main Library, 215 East Third Street
Saturday, December 10 10:00 a.m. – Miami Township Library, 2718 Lyons Road