GRANT PROJECTS FOR
THE 2025-2026 SEASON
At its spring 2025 meeting, the Foundation Board awarded these grants for activities planned for the 2025-26 arts season. Visit the websites of the two presenting organizations to learn more about the projects and how to purchase tickets to performances It is anticipated that these projects will sell out. Be sure to make plans and purchase tickets as soon as possible.
Muse Machine
On August 13th, the producer and the director of the Summer Musical, Doug Merk and Joe Deer will present a variety of selections intended to feature returning alumni collaborating with current Muse Machine members and other students in the Dayton area. Auditions will be held in the early summer. One highlight of the show will be cast members from the Muse Machine’s 1997 production of Me and My Girl – all of whom are engaged in professional theatre in New York and around the country – presenting favorite selections from the show. Contact the Muse Machine for further details and to purchase tickets.
Dayton Philharmonic
On September 19th and 20th at the Schuster Center, the Dayton Philharmonic presents its Opening Concert of the 2025-26 season including the introduction of the new Music Director Keitaro Harada with special guest artist Garrick Ohlsson. Ohlsson and the orchestra will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 2. The program also will include Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4. Contact the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance for more information and to purchase tickets.
Dayton Opera
The Dayton Opera will present a new production of America’s favorite opera, Bizet’s Carmen, with Kathleen Clawson, Director, the Dayton Philharmonic with Chelsea Gallo guest conductor on November 1st and 2nd at the Schuster Center. This production will also include the Dayton Ballet with Irene Rodriguez as choreographer, the Dayton Opera Chorus and Dayton Opera Youth Chorus. Contact the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance for more information and to purchase tickets.
Dayton Ballet and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
The Dayton Ballet and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will unite on April 10th, 11th and 12th at the Victoria Theatre for a combined Rhythm of the City performance with a salute to Dayton’s home of funk. This performance will mark the first time since 1968 that the two dance companies have joined forces and appeared on the same program. The program will be directed by Brandon Ragland and Debbie Blunden Diggs, with Mr. Ragland as choreographer. Contact the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance for more information and to purchase tickets.
