Recognizing our DayTony Award Winners

This past Saturday, the Dayton theatre community came together at the DayTony Gala to celebrate a season filled with creativity, passion, and heart. It was a night to recognize the incredible work done on stages across the Miami Valley, and we are so proud to be a part of this vibrant, talented family of artists.

Congratulations to ALL of the theatres and individuals who were honored — your dedication to the craft continues to inspire. The recognitions are lovely, but the true reward is the community we build, the stories we share, and the joy of creating something together.

We are honored to share the following recognitions for Dayton Playhouse productions:

Bridges of Madison County
Award of Excellence

• Amy Askins (Properties)

• Sean Mayo (Scenic Designer)

• Lorri Topping (Music Director)

• Bradley R. Mattingly (Lead Performer)
  Award of Merit

• Megan Kuchan Clark (Lighting Design)

• Alex Kancler (Sound Designer)

• Tim Rezash (Director)

• Adee McFarland (Lead Performer)

Avenue Q
Award of Excellence

• Shana Fishbein (Supporting Performer)

• Ensemble Performance
  Award of Merit

• Sean Mayo (Scenic Designer)

• Emily Kallenberg (Supporting Performer)

• Colin Drayer (Supporting Performer)

• Sarah Roddey (Lead Performer)

The Cure
Award of Excellence

• K.L. Storer (Sound Designer)

• Andrea Wintrow (Supporting Performer)

• Jared Mola (Lead Performer)
  Award of Merit

• Janet G. Powell (Costumer)

• Sarah Caplan (Director)

• Ensemble Performance

The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Award of Excellence

• Jackie Randall (Lead Performer)
  Award of Merit

• Dana Franks (Supporting Performer)

• Drew Williams Orozco (Lead Performer)

A heartfelt thank you to the DayTony organization for bringing us together to celebrate this art form we love. We raise a glass to the entire Dayton theatre community as we look forward to an incredible 2025/2026 Season ahead! #DaytonTheatre #DayTonys #CommunityOnStage #DaytonPlayhouse