I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY)
About this Event
Prepare for a powerful and emotionally compelling theatrical experience that will resonate long after the final curtain.
I Wish I Had A Daddy: The Revival is more than a stage play. It is a deeply honest journey into the complexities of family, abandonment, healing, and the unspoken truths that shape our lives.
Through dynamic storytelling and unforgettable performances, this production explores generational pain, resilience, and the pursuit of love, identity, and understanding.
This highly anticipated REVIVAL returns by popular demand, and audiences are strongly encouraged to secure their seats early.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
VIP Pre Performance Experiences 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Preshow Poetic Feature Experiences 1:40 PM and 6:40 PM
Tickets:
General Admission: $20.00
VIP Experience: $30.00
The VIP Experience includes a private pre-performance engagement featuring a cast meet and greet along with preferred seating. Each experience will begin one hour before showtime. The cast will be there the first thirty minutes of the experience.
Arrive early and kick off the experience with DJ JayRock of KuttRock Productions as he sets the vibe with an energetic mix of music before the curtain rises. From the moment the doors open, enjoy an atmosphere of great music, connection, and anticipation as we prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
The Poetic Feature Experience provides a public invitation to reflect, to feel, and to connect with the themes of love, identity, family, healing, and hope that unfold throughout I Wish I Had A Daddy: The Revival. Before the curtain rises, allow yourself to be moved by the powerful voices of featured poets Leroy D. Bean and Melikia Courtney.
Join us for an unforgettable stage play that will move, challenge, and inspire you. This is a production you will not want to miss.
Executive Producer:
Kyhm R. Wood
Sponsors:
Anita Baker
Adriane Miller
Marlon Shackleford
Shawnda Cates
Central State University - West + Ms. Millie Smith
Cast:
Amber – Vanae Iesha
Rev. Mann – Marcus Anthony Johnson
Dr. Blackwell – Rhea Monee
James – Darren Byrd
Byron – Stevin Crane
Reba – Laura “Ley Ley” Rodgers
Regina – Ronda Olgetree
Justine – Tjuana J. Simmons
Creative Team:
Tiffany Countryman – Playwright + Director
Tameka Ludd – Assistant Director + Cast Care
JaKia Payne – Scenic Designer + Prop Master
Stevin Crane – Musical Director + Actor (Byron)
Monica Heflin – Dance Curator + Creative Advisor
If you want to donate towards the production of this show, please follow this link: https://givebutter.com/therevival
Show Day Vibe
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Private VIP Experience (Matinee Show)
Host: Tiffany Countryman | Host
Info: The VIP Experience includes a private pre-performance engagement featuring a cast meet and greet along with preferred seating. Each experience will begin one hour before showtime. The cast will be there the first thirty minutes of the experience.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM
Pre-Show Vibes | DJ JayRock of KuttRock Productions
Host: DJ JayRock
Info: Arrive early and kick off the experience with DJ JayRock of KuttRock Productions as he sets the vibe with an energetic mix of music before the curtain rises. From the moment the doors open, enjoy an atmosphere of great music, connection, and anticipation as we prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:50 PM
Poetic Feature | Melikia Courtney (Public Pre-Show Performance)
Host: Melikia Courtney | Poet
Info: Experience the powerful voice of acclaimed poet Melikia Courtney as she opens the evening with an unforgettable spoken word performance. Through poetry that explores identity, resilience, healing, family, and the human experience, Melikia sets the emotional tone for I Wish I Had A Daddy: The Revival.
Her words invite audiences to reflect, connect, and prepare for the powerful conversations at the heart of the production. This special feature is more than an opening act. It is an intentional artistic experience that celebrates truth, vulnerability, and the power of storytelling before the curtain rises.
Arrive early so you don't miss this inspiring performance.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Poetic Feature | Leroy D. Bean (Public Pre-Show Performance)
Host: Leroy D. Bean
Info: Experience a powerful spoken word feature by Dayton native Leroy D. Bean, a celebrated poet, storyteller, and cultural voice known for blending vivid lyricism with deeply personal narrative. In this featured performance, Bean brings his signature style of poetic storytelling directly to the stage. He invites audiences into a reflective space where poetry becomes both testimony and art. Drawing from his lived experience and acclaimed works such as Baritone Hue, Leroy’s voice moves between honesty and metaphor, offering a performance that is both intimate and expansive.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Private VIP Experience (Evening Show)
Host: Tiffany Countryman | Host
Info: The VIP Experience includes a private pre-performance engagement featuring a cast meet and greet along with preferred seating. Each experience will begin one hour before showtime. The cast will be there the first thirty minutes of the experience.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:40 PM
Pre-Show Vibes | DJ JayRock of KuttRock Productions
Host: DJ JayRock
Info: Arrive early and kick off the experience with DJ JayRock of KuttRock Productions as he sets the vibe with an energetic mix of music before the curtain rises. From the moment the doors open, enjoy an atmosphere of great music, connection, and anticipation as we prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
🕑: 06:40 PM - 06:50 PM
Poetic Feature | Melikia Courtney (Public Pre-Show Performance)
Host: Melikia Courtney | Poet
Info: Experience the powerful voice of acclaimed poet Melikia Courtney as she opens the evening with an unforgettable spoken word performance. Through poetry that explores identity, resilience, healing, family, and the human experience, Melikia sets the emotional tone for I Wish I Had A Daddy: The Revival.
Her words invite audiences to reflect, connect, and prepare for the powerful conversations at the heart of the production. This special feature is more than an opening act. It is an intentional artistic experience that celebrates truth, vulnerability, and the power of storytelling before the curtain rises.
Arrive early so you don't miss this inspiring performance.
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Poetic Feature | Leroy D. Bean (Public Pre-Show Performance)
Host: Leroy D. Bean | Poet
Info: Experience a powerful spoken word feature by Dayton native Leroy D. Bean, a celebrated poet, storyteller, and cultural voice known for blending vivid lyricism with deeply personal narrative. In this featured performance, Bean brings his signature style of poetic storytelling directly to the stage. He invites audiences into a reflective space where poetry becomes both testimony and art. Drawing from his lived experience and acclaimed works such as Baritone Hue, Leroy’s voice moves between honesty and metaphor, offering a performance that is both intimate and expansive.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 33.85
