TheatreLab Dayton Youth Programs

TheatreLab Dayton Youth Programs involve young people in a range of theatre-related activities, including volunteering, ushering and front of house work, and audience hospitality. Participants may also take part in event support, scenic and build help, costume assistance, outreach and street team support, and administrative help. The program runs Monday through Friday from 10AM to 4PM.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10AM–4PM

TheatreLab Dayton Youth Programs are part of TheatreLab Dayton, a professional theatre company that has produced 38 musicals along with cabarets, concerts, and collaborations. The organization employs hundreds of theatre performers, creatives, and crew in Dayton, Ohio, and offers several youth programs each year while maintaining affordable programs and ticket prices. The company was founded in 2014 as Dare 2 Defy Productions and is led by Executive Director Philip Drennen and Artistic Director Mackensie King. Its stated mission is to empower local creatives and artists to examine the human experience through evocative storytelling. The organization notes that its yearly theatre seasons contribute to Dayton’s art scene and that volunteering provides help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the Dayton theatre community.

Last updated July 17, 2026.