Join Philip Drennen and Josh Stucky on Dayton Drama Queens as they welcome David Sherman, a fixture of Dayton’s local theatre scene. In this episode, David reflects on:

• Early stage magic: landing his first role at age seven in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, discovering acting as a refuge during family hardship.

• Muse Machine mentorship: stepping into My Favorite Year and My Fair Lady alongside future pros, and how Dayton’s premier youth theatre shaped his craft.

• Wright State Film & Theatre: transitioning from performing to studying filmmaking, collaborating with industry legends, and rediscovering his love for live performance.

• Homegrown inspiration: the unique “vortex” of Dayton’s arts community—tight-knit, resourceful, and bursting with collaborative energy.

• Local favourites: from The Neon’s indie film festivals to Theater Lab’s boundary-pushing productions (Chicago, Refer Madness, A Christmas Carol in Heels).

• Versatile artistry: balancing community theatre roles (Beavercreek’s Refer Madness) with on-camera work, and dreaming of future projects.

• Advice for aspiring actors: embracing auditions’ rejections as growth, learning from every production, and never forgetting to “find the fun” on stage.

Whether you’re a Dayton theatre newcomer or a seasoned performer, David’s journey offers practical tips, personal stories, and a behind-the-curtains look at why community theatre matters. Listen now and subscribe to Dayton Drama Queens for more insider conversations!