Hall of Fame
Welcome to the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame. Established in 2002, the Hall of Fame was created to honor theatre artists and patrons of the arts for the Dayton, Ohio region. It is designed to acknowledge people whose life-long participation, innovation and creativity have influenced the Dayton arts culture. Feel free to browse the gallery and read more about our honorees.
Any member of the Dayton arts community is eligible to apply or be nominated for this award. Anyone wishing to be considered or to nominate someone else for consideration is required to fill out an application to be evaluated by a nine-person selection committee. Click here to access the nomination form.
The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame is operated by volunteers and has been since its inception in 2003. The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Organization. Operational costs are supported by the annual Hall of Fame and DayTonys Gala until such time when support from organizations, industry and the public can be developed to defray operating cost. Many sources of fundraising still need be explored and developed. This ultimately is the most important aspect of survival for The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame. Donations are always needed and welcomed!
Darrell Anderson
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 3, 2013.
Abe Bassett
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, July 30, 2016.
Lois and Don Bigler
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 13, 2011.
Jack Blackburn
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 22, 2005.
Fred Blumenthal
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 16, 2004.
Kay Bosse
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 13, 2006.
Bruce Brown
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 11, 2012.
Saul Caplan
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 9, 2014.
Pat Carson
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Nelson D'Aloia
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 22, 2005.
Joe Deer
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 8, 2015.
Ralph Dennler
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 12, 2007.
Carol Finley
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 13, 2011.
Bob Fish
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Jocelyn Freeman
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Virginia Garcia
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Jo Goenner
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Marsha Hanna
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Ken Hardin
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Chris Harmon
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 3, 2013.
Ellafrances "Sitter" Hildebrand
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Barbara Jorgensen
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 9, 2014.
John Kenley
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 3, 2013.
Doug Lloyd
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 13, 2011.
Dodie Lockwood
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 17, 2008.
Jim Lockwood
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 17, 2008.
Dr. Robert MacClennan
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 16, 2004.
Gil Martin
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 16, 2009.
Barbara Meece
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Joe and Marilyn Mitchell
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, July 30, 2016.
Kevin Moore
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Jim Payne
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Fran Pesch
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 7, 2010.
Keith Prentice
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
John Rensel
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 7, 2010.
Jean Barger Rice
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Tom Rice
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
John Riley
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Terry Ronald
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Dr. Burton Saidel
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 13, 2006.
Blake Senseman
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 16, 2009.
Greg Smith
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 22, 2005.
Nancy Staub
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 22, 2002.
Scott Stoney
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 16, 2004.
Terry Stump
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 12, 2007.
Dolores "Dutch" Waterman
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, October 20, 2003.
Kay Frances Wean
Inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, August 3, 2013.