Rodney Oda Sponsors DCCA Artists Series Holiday Performance of A Christmas Carol

DCCA Artists Series Sponsor Rodney Oda with Keith Rawlins, Artistic Director and Andrea Jordan, Executive Director of the Darke County Center For the Arts.

Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Rodney Oda for his contributions to the DCCA 2016-2017 season. Oda is an Angel member of DCCA, and sponsors DCCA's Coffee House Series as well as the upcoming Artists Series holiday performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, December 17 at 8 p.m.

“On behalf of Darke County Center for the Arts, I want to express our appreciation of Rodney Oda and his patronage to the arts in Darke County. Oda h
as been long time supporter of DCCA, and it’s mission of providing cultural enrichment and the preservation of St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important cultural center for the community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. "Darke County is fortunate to have a vibrant arts presence, thanks largely to individual supporters, including Rodney Oda , who help make our community a great place to live."

A Christmas Carol the beloved tale of redemption and joy will be performed by the National Touring Company of the North County Center for the Arts, which has been providing award-winning theater for nearly 30 years. “This production features first class professional actors, lush costumes, and stunning sets, as well as traditional carols and a timeless message,” stated DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “DCCA is thrilled to be able to bring this delightful and entertaining show to our community; A Christmas Carol provides the perfect vehicle to fill audiences of all ages with the true spirit of the season.” “What a wonderful gift to the community! Rodney Oda’s generosity is inspiring,” continued Rawlins, “We appreciate Oda’s long term support of the arts, and eagerness to give back to our community,” he concluded.



A Christmas Carol is also sponsored by Greenville National Bank. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives funding from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation, and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund, as well as DCCA memberships.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol are $25 for adults and half-price for students, and can be purchased by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net, or at DCCA's office located within Greenville Public Library as well as online at www.CenterForArts.net. If any remain by showtime, tickets will also be available at the door prior to the performance.