Archived Productions

Our local productions throughout the years.

Point of View

Point of View

Michelle Gailiun hosts a discussion of Statehouse decisions and their affect on life in the Miami Valley with State Senator Tom Roberts(D) and State Representative Kevin DeWine (R).

Only Heaven

Only Heaven

Contemporary composer Ricky Ian Gordon sets the poetry of Langston Hughes to music in the Muse Machine’s expanded version of the stage production, “Only Heaven.” Premiered December 17, 2002, 9pm on ThinkTV16.

Teen Town Hall: Recognizing Violence in Our Schools

Teen Town Hall: Recognizing Violence in Our Schools

One-hour town hall meeting exploring both the nature and causes of violence in schools today. Premiered April 5, 2002 at 2pm on ThinkTV16 & April 7, 2002 at 3pm on ThinkTV14.

But Don’t Forget to Dream…Stories of Jewish Dayton

But Don’t Forget to Dream…Stories of Jewish Dayton

A chronicle of the history of the Miami Valley’s Jewish community, from its early beginnings to the present day. Premiered May 23, 2001 at 8pm on ThinkTV16. Premiered May 27, 2001 at 9pm on ThinkTV14.

The Right to Know? Privacy, The Courts & The Media

The Right to Know? Privacy, The Courts & The Media

Harvard Law Professor Arthur Miller leads a panel of experts from the Miami Valley in a discussion about an individual’s right to privacy. Premiered April 22, 2001 at 8pm on ThinkTV16. Premiered April 29, 2001 at 2pm on ThinkTV14.

1903: The Wings of Dreams

1903: The Wings of Dreams

Musical inspired by the lives of the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Set in turn-of-the-century Dayton, the musical is a tale of freedom and the quest for flight. Premiered February 24, 2001 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

High School Memories: Dragons, Tigers & Bears

High School Memories: Dragons, Tigers & Bears

Musical inspired by the lives of the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Set in turn-of-the-century Dayton, the musical is a tale of freedom and the quest for flight. Premiered February 24, 2001 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

Concert for Peace

Concert for Peace

Concert celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords with Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra featuring the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra. Premiered November 20, 1999 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

Our Paper, Our Town: A History of the Dayton Daily News

Our Paper, Our Town: A History of the Dayton Daily News

The 100-year history of Dayton’s largest newspaper. Premiered March 2, 1999 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

A Starting Point: Dayton’s GM Story

A Starting Point: Dayton’s GM Story

History of General Motors in the Miami Valley, highlighting the various divisions that have called Dayton home over the past eight decades. Premiered March 5, 1998 on ThinkTV16.

The 1913 Great Dayton Flood: From Story to Stage

The 1913 Great Dayton Flood: From Story to Stage

Go behind the scenes of the Wright State University production, 1913: The Great Dayton Flood, the story of the catastrophic flood that almost destroyed Dayton. Premiered September 10, 1997 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

Dayton’s Silent Minority

Dayton’s Silent Minority

Program chronicling the migration and influence of Appalachian people on life in the Miami Valley. Premiered July 11, 1996 at 8:30pm on ThinkTV16.

Memories of Dayton

Memories of Dayton

Celebration of the “way we were,” with a look back at the places in the Miami Valley that used to be, but now only exist in memory. Premiered March 13, 1996 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

Dayton: Shaping the Next Century

Dayton: Shaping the Next Century

Historical retrospective of the Dayton area featuring a look at the influential people and events that have shaped Dayton. Premiered January 17, 1996 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

A Matter of Race

A Matter of Race

Documentary/panel discussion based on results from the Survey on Racial and Religious Attitudes in the Dayton area. Premiered June 12, 1995 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

Paul Laurence Dunbar: Common Ground

Paul Laurence Dunbar: Common Ground

Dayton Opera’s performance of an original one-act opera based on twelve of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poems, plus a documentary look at Dayton’s poet laureate. Premiered February 18, 1995 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.

Musical Encounter: The Gospel Show

Musical Encounter: The Gospel Show

The Mount Calvary Baptist Church Youth Choir and Dayton Philharmonic Music Director Isaiah Jackson answer kids’ questions about gospel music. Premiered February 13, 1995 at 8:30pm on ThinkTV16.

$aving Our Schools: Funding Quality Education

$aving Our Schools: Funding Quality Education

An examination of Ohio’s controversial school funding system. Premiered January 30, 1995 at 8pm on ThinkTV16.