The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton, Ohio. Any member of the Dayton arts community is eligible to apply/be nominated for this award.

Anyone wishing nominate someone (including himself or herself) for consideration is required to fill out an application, which will be evaluated by a nine-person selection committee. Completed applications must be received by May 2, of each year. There is no specific format for the application, but it should, at a minimum, include the information listed below.

The committee will judge all of the applications submitted and will select those individuals who will be inducted into the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame. The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame awards committee will notify all recipients by May 27 of each year.

Established in 2001, the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame was created to honor local theatre artists and patrons of the arts whose life-long participation, innovation, and creativity have influenced the Dayton arts culture. The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame was created as a way to recognize individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton or have made a significant impact on Dayton’s theatre community.