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DCDC shares ADF stage with Evidence

The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s performances at the 2011 American Dance Festival in Durham, N.C., were well received.

The troupe directed by Debbie Blunden-Diggs presented “Vespers,” by Ulysses Dove, and “Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulders,” by Donald McKayle, on a program shared with New York choreographer Ronald K. Brown’s troupe Evidence.

For reviews of DCDC’s performances, go to: cvnc.org/article.cfm?articleId=4943, www.worlddancereviews.com/dance/view.php?page=vur&id=404 or www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/25/1299190/african-american-dance-troupes.html

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Casts set for Futurefest plays

Casting has been announced for the six new plays that will be produced during Futurefest 2011 on July 29-31 at the Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave.

Plays, directors and casts will be as follows.

“Drawing Room” by Mark Eisman, directed by Matthew Smith: Rachel Wilson, Annie Pesch and Mark Jeffers.

“Roosevelt’s Ghost” by Michael Feely, directed by Saul Caplan: David Shough, Debra Kent, Debra Strauss, Charles Larkowski, Michael Stockstill and Dave Nickel.

“The Haven” by Richard Etchison, directed by Fran Pesch: Megan Cooper, Danny Lipps, Deirdre Root and Richard Young.

“Allegro Con Brio” by Nelson Sheeley, directed by Nick Moberg: Michael Boyd, Cheryl Mellen and Matt Curry.

“Jinxed” by Stacy Luftig, directed by Richard Brock: Wendi Michael (as Amelia Earhart), Kate Smith, Mike Taint, Matt Turner, Franklin Johnson, Cynthia Karns and Mike Rousculp.

“Woman on the Cusp” by Carl L. Williams, directed by Ray Gambrel: Lynn Kesson, K.L. Storer, Scott Knisley and Cher Collins.

Full-weekend passes are $90. Single tickets are $17. For more information, see www.daytonplayhouse.com or call (937) 424-8477.

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