Photo Flash: First Look at Lisa Ann Goldsmith, Torie Wiggins and More in The Loft Theatre's MAME
The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton's only professional regional theatre company, launches its 28th season next September with a richly diverse 6-play combination of productions on its Eichelberger Loft Series. "Selecting the season is one of the hardest, yet most exciting parts of my job," says Producing Artistic DirectorKevin Moore. "Thanks to a wonderful committee of readers, I am able to hand select just the right shows for our audience. It's a season for everyone, with something old and something new; something funny, and something blue."
The 2014-2015 season includes Miracle on South Division Street, a wholly divine intervention; Mame, a larger-than-life laugh riot; the world premiere of Family Shots, a still life in motion; Taking Shakespeare, a lesson in self-discovery; and Crowns, a celebration of spirit; as well as a special added production of the current Off-Broadway hit Buyer & Cellar, a diva lover's delight.
The six plays perform in The Loft Theatre, The Human Race's intimate 212-seat downtown performance space, located in the Metropolitan Arts Center at 126 North Main Street. The plays are scheduled for three-week runs and musicals are scheduled for four-weeks, with a number of associated special events: a Thursday night preview performance, preceded by the "Inside Track" discussion with the director; Friday Opening Night with a free post-show party with the cast in The Loft Lobby; Lite Fare at The Loft, a Tuesday night pre-show dining in The Loft Lobby, with food items provided by Citilites Restaurant; a "While We're on the Subject" talkback following a Sunday matinee; and a Saturday night signed and audio-described performance opportunity.
Mame
Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the novel by Patrick Dennis, and the play Auntie Mame by Lawrence and Lee
October 30 - November 23, 2014
Mame Dennis is a free-wheeling eccentric without a care until she becomes the guardian of her ten-year-old nephew, Patrick. Now it's up to her to open new windows and show the boy worlds he never knew existed. Through the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression, Mame teaches Patrick how to "live, live, live"-whether he's willing or not. It's the dazzling Broadway musical that proves life's a banquet, featuring the classic songs "We Need A Little Christmas", "It's Today", "Bosom Buddies" and, of course, "Mame".
Photo Credit: Scott J. Kimmins
Lisa Ann Goldsmith and Torie Wiggins
Lisa Ann Goldsmith and the cast
Lisa Ann Goldsmith and the cast
Peanut Edmonson and Lisa Ann Goldsmith
Lisa Ann Goldsmith and the cast
Lisa Ann Goldsmith and the cast
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