Facets Theatre

Facets Theatre Mission:

To create compelling theatrical experiences in an inclusive environment with neurodiverse young people, building life skills one act at a time.

Brighter Connections Theatre took off in Dayton, Ohio in the summer of 2013. With role play exercises, theatre games, warm ups, rehearsals, performances, and an amazing team of volunteers and actors, BCT is a place for children to learn to express themselves in new ways! Pillar of Core Values:
1. We believe our programs enrich lives by welcoming and celebrating our differences and strengths in a c

ommunity where all belong.
2. We believe theatre improves life skills: self-advocacy, self-awareness, and communication, emotional, and social skills.
3. We believe inclusive theatre fosters friendships, develops confidence, and encourages understanding for all participants.

Great job to the cast and crew! Make sure to follow University of Dayton Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Prog...
06/16/2024

Great job to the cast and crew! Make sure to follow University of Dayton Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program to stay up to date with upcoming Facets Theatre opportunities!

06/13/2024
05/13/2024

Discover the magic of theatre this summer! 🌟🎭 Join us at Facets Theatre summer camp and let the creativity take center stage. All are welcome! From puppet shows to standing ovations, our inclusive camp embraces diversity and celebrates individuality. Sign up now and let the adventure begin! go.udayton.edu/facetstheatre

ANNOUNCEMENT! Introducing: Facets Theatre!For those of you who were able to join us for our 2023 summer performances, we...
04/02/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT! Introducing: Facets Theatre!

For those of you who were able to join us for our 2023 summer performances, we teased some changes happening for Brighter Connections Theatre in 2024.

When we began collaborating with University of Dayton Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program in 2016, we had no idea what our very tiny community would turn into moving forward. Big visions turned into reality, such as the expansion of our age groups that transformed from 1 program into 3 that also served adults. We held our annual Improv All Stars fundraiser on UD's campus with On The Fly Improv for a total of 4 years and added in additional workshops in the fall and spring. Participants were able to have access to the full theatrical process of putting on a show with hands on experience in sound, lighting, costume design, props, and set design with professionals. Together, we had 7 summer performances in the Black Box Theatre (8 including online in 2020) of original sketches written and featuring the always talented cast members of BCT.

This partnership has also introduced over 30 UD student interns to BCT's mission and core values. While our wording has changed over the years, at the heart of it has always been to celebrate the talent neurodiverse people can bring to the stage. We feel proud that these young adults are now off in the post graduate world using the skills, mindsets, and approaches they strengthened during their experiences working with BCT.

While BCT is "dissolving" as a nonprofit organization, our desire to create compelling theatrical experiences in an inclusive environment for neurodiverse people will continue at UD through Facets Theatre. This summer will offer a diverse set of programming (puppetry! theatre design! dance!) in addition to our usual sketch/improv offerings. You'll see many of the same faces from years past as well as many UD faculty members! While it's bittersweet to put an ending to the name, we are excited at the opportunities that lie ahead for our community without the constraints that come with being a nonprofit.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this 10 year journey! It has been very special to personally be a part of as we close Act I and begin another. Please see the link below for this summer's offerings at Facets Theatre, housed in the brand new Roger Glass Center for the Arts!

-Katie

Severe weather expected today. Be weather aware, watch for rapidly deteriorating conditions and take measures to protect yourself. Read Emergency Guidelines. All University of Dayton classes that start at or after 2 p.m. today are canceled. Roesch Library will close at 2 p.m. Non-essential personne...

Last but not least-our Adult cast! This was our 2nd year providing programming for individuals over 18 years old. We can...
07/18/2023

Last but not least-our Adult cast! This was our 2nd year providing programming for individuals over 18 years old. We can’t wait to see how this group grows from here!

No summer is complete with BCT! Congrats to our cast, instructors, and UD interns who made it all happen!
07/18/2023

No summer is complete with BCT! Congrats to our cast, instructors, and UD interns who made it all happen!

Improvised raps about Santa, suspect lineups, trips to Hawaii with a pit stop at Alcatraz…just a few of the things our Y...
07/18/2023

Improvised raps about Santa, suspect lineups, trips to Hawaii with a pit stop at Alcatraz…just a few of the things our Youth and Young Adult cast came up with this year!

07/18/2023
A few beaming faces from our Adult Cast right before they hit the stage last night! CONGRATS on a great show team!!
07/15/2023

A few beaming faces from our Adult Cast right before they hit the stage last night! CONGRATS on a great show team!!

Address

Dayton, OH

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Facets Theatre posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Facets Theatre:

Shortcuts

Share

Category