Category Archives: Performing

Dayton's New Make-Over!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This downtown Dayton-make-over sounds incredible! What renewed energy! Read the Dayton Daily News article:  Downtown makeover plans target housing, entertainment

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Count-down to Friday…

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

This was a slightly busy, yet relaxing week. Despite the heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout the first half of the week, we had mild temperatures. Many times we were threatened with rain, or storms but they by-passed us. The students … Continue reading →

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Last of the Ziegfeld Girls Dead at 106

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally published in PLAYBILL. By Kenneth Jones and Robert Simonson 11 May 2010 Doris Eaton Travis Doris Eaton Travis, the former Ziegfeld Follies dancer who inspired 21st century audiences with her pluck, good will — and fancy footwork — at 12 … Continue reading →

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…His Baton Is Laid Down…

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Wright Flyer Guy

(Written in September 2002) Thursday evening I was in the middle of teaching private voice, piano and saxophone lessons when I received Emails from my mother and sister telling me that Mr. Brugger had passed away.  Though not terribly surprised … Continue reading →

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Butler's Coleman Hemsath marks his 30th production with Singin' In The Rain

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wright Flyer Guy

Originally published: http://www.examiner.com/x-27336-Dayton-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Butlers-Coleman-Hemsath-marks-his-30th-production-with-Singin-In-The-Rain Eight years. Thirty productions. This averages to 3.75 shows each year. Most of these thirty productions, however, were accomplished within the past five years. This incredibly busy rehearsal and performance schedule has been maintained by Coleman Hemsath, … Continue reading →

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