Human Race Theatre Company

Dayton's Professional Regional Theatre With Teen Pipeline

The Human Race Theatre Company is Dayton's professional regional theatre, exploring the human experience through main-season productions and an active education arm. Marilyn Lieberman Klaben has led education for two decades, teaching drama skills to K-12 students across the city.

Camp DNA and Monday Masterclasses

Education programming focuses on training the next generation of working theatre artists. Programs include:
- Camp DNA (Developing New Artists) immersive program for rising 9th-12th graders
- Monday Masterclasses series with rotating industry professionals
- K-12 in-school drama workshops with the Education Director
- Audition prep for company productions

What's Included

• Direct training with resident artists and theatre staff
• Three-week immersive at Camp DNA (July 6-24, 2026)
• Masterclass access to working industry professionals
• Performance opportunities on the company's mainstage

Experience

The program suits ambitious teen performers aiming at a professional path rather than recreational drama. The combination of a working regional theatre, long-tenured education direction, and rotating industry guest teachers gives the program substance.