Theatre News

From heartwarming to downright hilarious, this season is filled with familiar stories told in fresh, fun ways. These “Stories in Motion” will sweep you off your feet and take you on a journey that can only be experienced through live theatre. Explore this season’s shows—there is something for absolutely everyone to enjoy and tickets to … Continue reading “The wait is over—single tickets are on sale now!”

From the Desk of the Artistic Director: On this last day of the 22-23 Season, I must thank our audience, our artists, our sponsors and donors, and the entire board and staff for making me feel welcome for my first season in Dayton.  My biggest debt of gratitude is to YOU – our audiences who … Continue reading “22-23 Season Recap”

For the upcoming 2023-2024 season, The Human Race Theatre Company sparks creativity, imagination and invention through a season of “Stories in Motion,” with shows inspired by or adapted from existing tales. Each title has been intentionally selected to challenge and advance theatrical storytelling, our audiences, and our theatre company. This evolution can only be experienced … Continue reading “The Human Race Theatre Company’s “Stories in Motion””

This weekend is your final chance to catch BARBECUE… an acclaimed, hilarious, and devastating comedy by Robert O’Hara. Shows are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sunday is the Parents’ Day Out Performance   Can’t find a babysitter? Don’t let that keep you from the show! We’re offering a free theatre activity workshop for kids … Continue reading “Final weekend of BARBECUE”

This week is your final chance to catch BARBECUE… an acclaimed, hilarious, and devastating comedy by Robert O’Hara. Can’t find a babysitter? Don’t let that keep you from the show! We’re offering a free theatre activity workshop for kids 5-12 in The Human Race Theatre Company rehearsal room during the Sunday, April 30th performance of … Continue reading “Parents’ Day Out to see BARBECUE”

She’s back!  Cindy Lou Who returns to Dayton for The Human Race Theatre Company’s Who’s Holiday! in an irreverent, hilarious good time, not suitable for the whole family. Playwright Matthew Lombardo serves up an antidote to the holiday blues with a wildly funny and heartfelt adults-only comedy about grown-up Cindy Lou Who.  She trips along … Continue reading “Who’s Holiday! Parents’ Night Out”

Available starting December 2 at Branch & Bone Artisan Ales and performances of Who’s Holiday! We are kindred organizations inspired by the passion and spirit of the city that we call home. Fiercely independent, committed to service, committed to creating great art. And hell yes, when it’s done right, beer IS art. Introducing EXIT STAGE … Continue reading “Introducing EXIT STAGE LEFT Pilsner”

This season includes two World Premieres (one play and one musical), a regional premiere, a Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, and the return of a favorite. EXPLORE THE SHOW LIST

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, beloved faces from The Human Race’s past and present came together at The Victoria Theatre to give Kevin Moore the retirement send-off he deserved. Thank you to everyone – the writers, performers, and most importantly, YOU, the people who support The Human Race Theatre Company – for helping us send … Continue reading “Kevin Moore: At the Heart of The Human Race”

The Human Race embraces its mission of “exploring the human condition” in its 36th season by presenting themes of family, national security, dementia, creativity, race, and autism. Honoring its mission by “promoting enlightenment, inclusion and understanding,” the season includes two World Premieres (one play and one musical), a regional premiere, a Tony and Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading “The Human Race boldly marches into its next 35 years with a groundbreaking 22-23 Loft Season”