Gem City Groundlings

Gem City Groundlings Dayton’s only Professional Shakespeare company, registered with the Shakespeare Theater Association of America.

This summer, Andrew Mitakides takes on two unforgettable Shakespearean roles. In Titus Andronicus, he steps into the tit...
06/06/2026

This summer, Andrew Mitakides takes on two unforgettable Shakespearean roles. In Titus Andronicus, he steps into the title role of Titus a once-revered Roman general whose grief and thirst for revenge fuel one of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedies.

Then, in As You Like It, Andrew transforms into Jacques, the witty and melancholic observer of the Forest of Arden, best known for the iconic “All the world’s a stage” speech.

In Chris’s second production with Gem City Groundlings, he takes on two wildly different Shakespearean worlds. In Titus ...
06/06/2026

In Chris’s second production with Gem City Groundlings, he takes on two wildly different Shakespearean worlds.
In Titus Andronicus, he appears as Quintus, the loyal son of Titus caught in a deadly web of revenge and betrayal.
Then, in As You Like It, Chris brings charm and wit to the role of Le Beau, the elegant courtier known for his humor and sharp observations. We can’t wait for audiences to see him bring these memorable characters to life!

This summer, you’ll see Ryan Hester embrace two very different kinds of power on stage. In Titus Andronicus, Ryan takes...
06/06/2026

This summer, you’ll see Ryan Hester embrace two very different kinds of power on stage. In Titus Andronicus, Ryan takes on the role of Demetrius, manipulative, violent, and one of Shakespeare’s most ruthless villains. Fueled by revenge and unchecked cruelty, Demetrius helps drive the chaos and brutality that make Titus one of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedies.

Then, in As You Like It, he steps into the role of Duke Frederick, the commanding ruler whose ambition and authority send the story into motion.

We are excited to announce Michael Doyle in our summer productions!Get ready to fall for him as our charming lover boy, ...
06/06/2026

We are excited to announce Michael Doyle in our summer productions!

Get ready to fall for him as our charming lover boy, Orlando, in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. But don’t get too comfortable, in Titus Andronicus, Michael takes the stage as Lucius, a fierce Roman soldier ready to rise to power.

From romance to revenge, we can’t wait for you to see the range he brings to both productions.

We gleefully welcome Aaron Harris to our productions, while he has been in film, this is his theatrical debut, and we co...
06/05/2026

We gleefully welcome Aaron Harris to our productions, while he has been in film, this is his theatrical debut, and we couldn’t be happier to have found him! He is a sweetheart on and off the stage!

James (Jim) Walker is no stranger to being on (and off) stage, and that is evident through his powerful character work w...
06/04/2026

James (Jim) Walker is no stranger to being on (and off) stage, and that is evident through his powerful character work with both of his characters. Playing Marcus Antonius in Titus Andronicus and Duke Senior in As You Like It, this actor sure does make a presence in his work!

Come see him at the Dayton Masonic Center June 14-19.

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If you’ve recently seen Dan in Little Womem as a priest for another production (or even if you didn’t) you won’t want to...
06/04/2026

If you’ve recently seen Dan in Little Womem as a priest for another production (or even if you didn’t) you won’t want to miss his Gem City Groundlings break out roles as Bassianus (Titus Andronicus) and Oliver (As You Like It).

But that’s not all- he is also our assistant fight coordinator, and keeper of the swords ⚔️.

Welcome Jaicie Graham to our cast for our summer productions in rep. Jaicie will be playing Martius (and other characte...
06/04/2026

Welcome Jaicie Graham to our cast for our summer productions in rep. Jaicie will be playing Martius (and other characters) in Titus Andronicus, and Phoebe in As You Like It. Come see this drastic change of character portrayals in both shows, and maybe a little signing 🎶

Of course, she’s also been an AMAHZING asset as a step in stage manager! 🎉

Tickets in bio.

the wonderful Don Smith will be portraying Caius in our production of Titus Andronicus and Touchstone in As You Like It,...
06/04/2026

the wonderful Don Smith will be portraying Caius in our production of Titus Andronicus and Touchstone in As You Like It, if you loved him in our Comedy of Errors you won’t want to miss this! Guaranteed LOL funny (well at least in AYLI) tickets in bio.

Gem City Groundlings presents Titus Andronicus and As You Like It, starring David Meadows as Sempronius (Titus Andronicu...
06/03/2026

Gem City Groundlings presents Titus Andronicus and As You Like It, starring David Meadows as Sempronius (Titus Andronicus) and Charles (As You Like It). These are two shows you won’t want to miss, link in bio for tickets!

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