Events › Community Conversation: The Hot Wing King with The Human Race Theatre Company

Join us for an engaging evening of theatre, community, and conversation as The Human Race Theatre Company partners with Dayton Metro Library for a special Community Conversation about their upcoming production of The Hot Wing King.

This lively discussion will feature:

• Emily Wells - Artistic Director, HRTC
• Jordan Ostrum - LGBTQIA+ Services Specialist, DML
• Darnell Pierre Benjamin - Director, The Hot Wing King
• Moderator Tiffany Countryman - Engagement + Learning Coordinator, HRTC

They’ll explore the world of Katori Hall’s Pulitzer-prize nominated play (a regional premiere for HRTC) — set against the “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis — and dive into how its themes of family, identity, community, and ambition resonate here in Dayton.

What We’ll Discuss

• Balancing humor and heartbreak: navigating family dynamics under pressure
• Representation, masculinity, and queer relationships in Katori Hall’s work
• How The Hot Wing King speaks to Dayton’s own community stories

Audience Q&A: your reflections, questions, and connections

For more information on the upcoming performances of The Hot Wing King visit The Human Race Theatre Company's website.