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Kevin Moore and Marsha Hanna, The Human Race Theatre Company, Dayton

Nominated By: Dayton Visual Arts Center

Kevin Moore and Marsha Hanna are actors and friends who together, as executive director and artistic director of The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC), have created one of the best regional Equity theaters in the country. With equal parts of passion and persistence, risk and responsibility, Moore and Hanna have worked tirelessly to ensure professional theatre is alive and vibrant in Ohio.

For more than 24 years, Moore and Hanna have overseen the HRTC’s growth into an Equity organization with a wide range of community partnerships and stellar educational programs for students of all ages. Staying true to their focus of presenting universal themes that explore the human condition and providing theatre-goers a renewed awareness of themselves, they believe audience members are an equal part of the artistic experience. Moore and Hanna have created an organization where the sense of collaboration and joy of making theatre is apparent and expected, both on stage and in the house.

As musical theatre can only survive and flourish with the infusion of new talent, Moore and  anna also share a commitment to developing future theatre artists. As one of only a handful of regional theatres in the country developing new musicals, HRTC embraces works from both established and emerging writers. In addition, HRTC works collaboratively with the Muse Machine and the Musical Theatre program at Wright State University, finding and creating ways for students and faculty to interact and collaborate. Their practice of seeking talented students and fully incorporating them into productions on stage and off has helped launch dozens of now successful careers.

Both Moore and Hanna approach each endeavor with great artistic understanding, but they also are willing to consider the inevitable compromises that are necessary when dealing with budgets, timelines and practical concerns. With the utmost respect for others and willingness to help, they remain focused on their original mission and true to their art, while creating financial stability and serving the need for unique theatre in Dayton. They are willing to take the necessary risks to make great theatre, which speaks to their talents as artists, and that the company is thriving after 24 years demonstrates their skills as great administrators.

Kevin Moore and Marsha Hanna video tribute (5:04 minutes)