# Event Details - **Event Name**: I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: As long-buried family secrets emerge, Amber must decide whether healing is possible without the apology she deserves.About this EventPrepare 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, 2026Showtimes: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PMVIP Pre Performance Experiences 1:00 PM and 6:00 PMPreshow Poetic Feature Experiences 1:40 PM and 6:40 PMTickets:General Admission: $20.00VIP Experience: $30.00The 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. WoodSponsors:Anita BakerJanel LanaeTameka LuddAdriane MillerCharente CarrPFLAG DaytonShawnda CatesMarlon ShacklefordMr. & Mrs. James and Donna PayneJaKia Payne + Payneless CreationsCentral State University - West + Ms. Millie SmithQueens Village of Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery CountyCast:Amber – Vanae IeshaRev. Mann – Marcus Anthony JohnsonDr. Blackwell – Rhea MoneeJames – Darren ByrdByron – Stevin CraneReba – Laura “Ley Ley” RodgersRegina – Ronda OlgetreeJustine – Tjuana J. SimmonsExtras:Renee'/Extra #1 – Heather M. HollandExtra #2 - BoogieExtra #3 - NikkiExtra #4 - Damian McClureCreative Team:Tiffany Countryman – Playwright + DirectorTameka Ludd – Assistant Director + Cast CareJaKia Payne – Scenic Designer + Prop MasterStevin Crane – Musical Director + Actor (Byron)Monica Heflin – Dance Curator + Creative AdvisorIf you want to donate towards the production of this show, please follow this link: https://givebutter.com/therevival https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d7f05410-a706-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w592-h740-dc182828-gmir.jpg Show Day Vibe🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMPrivate VIP Experience (Matinee Show)Host: Tiffany Countryman | HostInfo: 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 PMPre-Show Vibes | DJ JayRock of KuttRock ProductionsHost: DJ JayRockInfo: 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.🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PMPoetic Feature | Leroy D. Bean (Public Pre-Show Performance)Host: Leroy D. BeanInfo: 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 PMPrivate VIP Experience (Evening Show)Host: Tiffany Countryman | HostInfo: 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 PMPre-Show Vibes | DJ JayRock of KuttRock ProductionsHost: DJ JayRockInfo: 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 PMPoetic Feature | Melikia Courtney (Public Pre-Show Performance)Host: Melikia Courtney | PoetInfo: 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton/i-wish-i-had-a-daddy-the-revival-stage-play/100001988336923262 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, storytelling, spoken-word, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, theatre, nonprofit, contests - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 13+ - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Dayton Convention Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dayton - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Dayton Convention Center - **lat**: 39.7567701 - **long**: -84.19025169999999 - **full address**: Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2bb63d9604d967ebb5b587b7a9ab3ec2deb42a4de5efad5f42514fc5ab07491b-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc1e282a-gmir.jpg?v=1782996606 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) being held? - **A:** I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY)? - **A:** I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) is strictly for guests aged 13 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 13 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY)? - **A:** I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) is organized by MinistryIsMe Ministries, LLC.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** I Wish I Had A Daddy - The Revival (STAGE PLAY) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dayton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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