A Distinct Society
The Human Race Theatre Company

A Distinct Society

Feb 5 - Feb 16, 2025

The Loft Theatre

Description

In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S.-Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A DISTINCT SOCIETY is a touching and funny new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.

Experience a story of borders transcended by the universal search for connection, proving that even in the quietest places, life can echo with excitement and profound significance.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Inside Track

Join Artistic Director Emily N. Wells for a pre-show conversation in the lobby with the creative team on Thursday, February 6 at 6:45 p.m. Click here to get tickets for this performance!

While We’re On The Subject

Join Artistic Director Emily N. Wells for a candid, post-show conversation with thematic experts after the Sunday, February 9, 2 p.m. performance. Click here to get tickets for this performance!

Parents’ Day Out

During the Sunday, February 16, 2 p.m. performance, you’ll watch the show and we’ll entertain the kids (ages 5-12) with a world-class theatre workshop (a $100+ value) that is free with the purchase of your tickets. Just register your child while purchasing your tickets and we’ll take care of the rest. Drop off is at 1:30 p.m. (allow a few minutes to fill out authorization forms). Click here to get tickets for this performance!
Already have tickets?  Click here to register for your child to participate!

Age Recommendation

A DISTINCT SOCIETY is rated PG-13.

Accessibility

Sign interpretation and/or audio description available upon request. Please let the ticket agent know at least two weeks before the performance if you would like either of these services when you order your tickets from Dayton Live. Please understand that while we will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations, certain requests may not be able to be honored.

For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Accessibility page.

Ticket Information

Dayton Live is the only outlet authorized to sell tickets to events at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, PNC Arts Annex, and The Loft Theatre. To learn more about Season Tickets, gift certificates, and Ticket Office hours, call 937-228-3630 or visit DaytonLive.org.

Health & Safety

Click here to learn about the most recent health and safety policies.

Group Tickets

Want to bring a group? Visit our group information page!

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Showtimes For A Distinct Society

Day
Date
Time
Wednesday
Feb 5, 7:30PM
Wednesday
Feb 5
7:30PM
Thursday
Feb 6, 7:30PM
Thursday
Feb 6
7:30PM
Friday
Feb 7, 7:30PM
Friday
Feb 7
7:30PM
Saturday
Feb 8, 7:30PM
Saturday
Feb 8
7:30PM
Sunday
Feb 9, 2:00PM
Sunday
Feb 9
2:00PM
Sunday
Feb 9, 7:30PM
Sunday
Feb 9
7:30PM
Tuesday
Feb 11, 7:30PM
Tuesday
Feb 11
7:30PM
Wednesday
Feb 12, 7:30PM
Wednesday
Feb 12
7:30PM
Thursday
Feb 13, 7:30PM
Thursday
Feb 13
7:30PM
Friday
Feb 14, 7:30PM
Friday
Feb 14
7:30PM
Saturday
Feb 15, 7:30PM
Saturday
Feb 15
7:30PM
Sunday
Feb 16, 2:00PM
Sunday
Feb 16
2:00PM