# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Holy Rug- Performance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Dayton Playhouse is proud to present a staged reading of the musical, THE HOLY RUG A MUSICAL.  Story & Book by Ray Gambrel, Music by Terry O’Brien, Lyrics by Jeff Sams & Terry O'Brien.  Directed by Annie Pesch.  Book, music, lyrics and direction by all Dayton locals!

 
One night only!  Saturday, June 6th @ 7:30pm.  Talk back with authors, director and cast after performance.

The Holy Rug takes you on a musical journey of a young man, Harlan, who was raised in a Pentecostal church and realizes that he’s gay. He confides in the pastor but is betrayed when the church attempts to exorcise the “demon of homosexuality” out of him. Harlan leaves the church and goes on a personal and spiritual journey that consists of loss, pain, and acceptance.

The Cast
Harlan – LJ Harris
Mom – Adee McFarland
Dad – Ted Eltzroth
Sissy – Emma Alexander
Edith Davenport – Hairong Gu
Pastor Ray/Airport Announcer – Tim Rezash
Sister Pauline/Scientologist – Shanna Camacho
Skip/Elder Smith – Henry Ballard
Sister Ova/Shirley MacLaine – Becky Howard
Brother Brice/Wiccan – Matt Owens
Elder Thomas/Satan – Kai Kelly

Tickets Available here: https://daytonplayhouse.thundertix.com/events/264630
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton/the-holy-rug-performance/200030177825150
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dayton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45414
- **lat**: 39.80457
- **long**: -84.20443
- **full address**: 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45414

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Holy Rug- Performance
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8e05d1b4cdc9e328c9f6d6846bfb565041566c7d51d97f24e66bfd8b6691e3a7-rimg-w851-h315-dc8f634e-gmir?v=1780395829

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Holy Rug- Performance being held?
  - **A:** The Holy Rug- Performance takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45414.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Holy Rug- Performance?
  - **A:** The Holy Rug- Performance is organized by Dayton Playhouse.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Holy Rug- Performance is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. 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. If The Holy Rug- Performance sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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