Essential Theater Companies

Founded in May of 2012, Magnolia Theatre Company quickly became one of the most talked about theatre companies in Pennsylvania. Now located in Dayton, Ohio, their focus remains the same: A theatre company dedicated to women. MTC lives by 3 words – Fresh. Funky. Feminine.

Sinclair College offers a full season of musical theatre, comedy, and drama productions for the enjoyment of the community. Blair Hall Theatre is the home of Sinclair's Theatre department productions and Music department concerts. These performances are an integral part of their student’s arts education, and many of the events involve community artists.

Formerly known as Playhouse South, Springboro Community Theatre is now in Wright Station, located at the crossroads of Central and Main in Springboro. SCT adds to its already established reputation of quality theatre through its youth program, an improv troupe, a concert series, and a speaker series. Their mission is to promote the ongoing appreciation of live theatre by providing teaching, acting, and audience opportunities for the community of Springboro.

Springfield Civic Theatre is the oldest community theater organization in Springfield, Ohio. They are now in their 90th year of production. Operating mainly out of the John Legend Theatre, their mission is to provide quality community theater to Springfield and Clark County.

Founded in 2014 as Dare 2 Defy Productions, TheatreLab Dayton hit the ground running with one goal in mind: to portray stunning works of art while showcasing the artistry the city has to offer. Since then, they have produced 38 musicals and many cabarets, concerts and collaborations, employing hundreds of Dayton, OH theatre performers, creatives, and crew. As they make art, they strive to build community. TheatreLab offers several youth programs a year to teach and encourage the future of theatre and maintain affordable programs and ticket prices. Their yearly theatre seasons contribute to Dayton's budding art scene as our city continues to grow.

Washington Township’s Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families. Select professionally trained artists share their craft, seek out plays that speak directly to young people, and offer a range of performance opportunities, classes, and community outreach.

Since 1965, Troy Civic Theatre has provided quality family entertainment and live theatre experiences for the upper Miami Valley. Productions include comedies, musicals, dramas, tragedies, children’s theatre, repertory company, and community outreach theatre.

UD's Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology program provides performances for the public, collaborations with local artists and professional companies, and programming that engages the community for the common good.

Established in 1991, Vandalia Youth Theatre is a nonprofit educational organization committed to making high-quality live theatre accessible, relevant, and memorable for young people. Each summer, VYT produces several shows and musicals for children kindergarten through grade 12. Every child who auditions is cast in a show, regardless of experience or ability.

Wright State’s dance, drama, and musical theatre productions are the hottest tickets in town! Offering a variety of performances over their full season, their professional-level productions shine a spotlight on the university's renowned performing arts program.

Xenia Area Community Theater offers a season of stage performances, summer youth programs, and workshops. They operate in conjunction with the X*ACT Arts Center at the same location.

Yellow Brick Theater is a new local theater company committed to the education of all aspects of theater production while nurturing creative expression, self confidence, teamwork, and an appreciation for the arts. YBT provides a theatrical home for children, giving them a place to express themselves creatively, feel connected to their peers, and learn valuable life skills. Their mission is to strengthen the vibrant youth culture of the Greater Dayton area by providing children and their families with theater education, performance experiences, and opportunities for artistic self expression.