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 2002, 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.

  • Darrell Anderson

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2013

  • Becky Barrett-Jones

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2019

  • Abe Bassett

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2016

  • Lois and Don Bigler

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2011

  • Jack Blackburn

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2005

  • Fred Blumenthal

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2004

  • Kay Bosse

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2006

  • Bruce Brown

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2012

  • Jim Brown

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2022

  • Saul Caplan

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2014

  • Nelson D’Aloia

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2005

  • Joe Deer

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2015

  • Ralph Dennler

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2007

  • John Falkenbach

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2018

  • Carol Finley

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2011

  • Bob Fish

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • Jocelyn Freeman

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Virginia Garcia

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • Stacy Ann Gear

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2019

  • Jo Goenner

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • Marsha Hanna

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Ken Hardin

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • Chris Harmon

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2013

  • Barbara Jorgensen

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2014

  • John Kenley

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2013

  • Debra Kent

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2023

  • Chuck Larkowski

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2021

  • Carol Lee

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Michael Kenwood Lippert

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2018

  • Doug Lloyd

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2011

  • Dodie Lockwood

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2008

  • Jennifer Lockwood

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2017

  • Jim Lockwood

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2008

  • Dr. Robert MacClennan

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2004

  • Gil Martin

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2009

  • Tina McPhearson

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2021

  • Barbara Meece

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Douglas Merk

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2018

  • Marilyn and Joe Mitchell

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2016

  • Kevin Moore

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Gerri Nichols

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2017

  • Jim Payne

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • Fran Pesch

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2010

  • Keith Prentice

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Sheila Ramsey

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2017

  • John Rensel

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2010

  • Jean Barger Rice

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Tom Rice

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • John Riley

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Terry Ronald

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Dawn Roth Smith

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2022

  • Burt Saidel

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2006

  • Blake Senseman

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2009

  • Greg Smith

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2005

  • Nancy Staub

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2002

  • Scott Stoney

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2004

  • K.L. Storer

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2022

  • Terry Stump

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2007

  • Margie Strader

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2023

  • Debra Strauss

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2019

  • Hans Unser

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2020

  • Delores (Dutch) Waterman

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2003

  • Kay Frances Wean

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2013

  • Harry Woosley

    Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Class of 2022