The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced that Kathleen Clawson will step down as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season. Clawson began directing for Dayton Opera in the 2008–2009 season and went on to direct 15 productions between 2009 and 2020 before being named Artistic Director in 2021. Highlights of her tenure included seven {…}

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the appointment of Chandler Johnson as Artistic Director of Dayton Opera. Johnson is set to begin a three-year term on July 1, 2026, taking over for Kathleen Clawson, who announced her intent to step down in February 2026. Johnson most recently served as Director of the Apprentice Program for Singers at the Santa {…}