THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY HOLDS ITS SECOND ANNUAL “JOIN THE RACE!” 5K RUN/WALK ON MAY 21

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CONTACT: Steven Box, Marketing Director
937-461-3823, ext. 3112
steven@humanracetheatre.org

THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY HOLDS ITS SECOND ANNUAL
“JOIN THE RACE!” 5K RUN/WALK ON MAY 21

(Dayton, OH) – April 12 – The Human Race Theatre Company will be holding its second annual “Join the Race!” 5K Run/Walk fundraising event on Saturday, May 21, 2005. Sponsored by Coolidge, Wall, Womsley & Lombard and The Crystal Water Company and presented in cooperation with Five Rivers MetroParks, “Join the Race!” is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The event starts at 9:00 am, with “day of” registration from 7:30 am – 8:30 am. The route begins at downtown’s RiverScape MetroPark on the recreational trail, and travels east to the pedestrian bridge connecting to Deeds Point, then travels north to Island MetroPark, using the loop around the park and back the same route to finish at RiverScape Metropark. The post-race award ceremony will be held at the Loft Theatre with awards going to the top runners in each age group.

Participants can register on May 21 at The Human Race Theatre Company at 126 North Main Street downtown, or register early online at www.active.com or by downloading a registration form at www.humanracetheatre.org. Early Registration forms are due by May 13. Early Registration fees are $15 for adults, $10 for children 17 and under. Race Day Registration fees are $20 for adults, $15 for children 17 and under.

Participants who register early will receive a free “Join the Race!” T-shirt. All adult participants will receive a complimentary ticket to a Human Race play in the upcoming 2005-2006 Humana Loft Series season, a $29 value.

For more information on the “Join the Race!” 5K Run/Walk, visit The Human Race Theatre Company website at www.humanracetheatre.org, or call Marsha Hanna at (937) 461-3823, x3111.

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 219-seat Loft Theatre. In addition to the Humana Loft Series 1, produced in collaboration with 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 education outreach programs for children six to 16, guest artist and artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock, and The Human Race Conservatory. Human Race organizational support is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Culture Works, Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District and the Shubert Foundation.