Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 2024 - RUTKA

2024 – 25 SEASON

Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre

MC & TOM BRENNAN, LINDA & GARY GREENBERG and THE LEMMERMAN FAMILY present

RUTKA : A NEW MUSICAL

Based on the diary of RUTKA LASKIER , as published in Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust Music and Lyrics by JOCELYN MACKENZIE and JEREMY LLOYD-STYLES

Book by NEENA BEBER

Conceived by AMY LANGER and DAVID B. SCHWARTZ

Season presented by SCHUELER GROUP

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A NOTE FROM BLAKE

MOST NEW MUSICALS THESE DAYS ARE ADAPTATIONS OF MOVIES or jukebox anthologies of a singer’s greatest hits strung together with minimal dialogue. After all, familiar songs and stories are comforting. You know what you’re going to get. We produce some of those musicals too, of course, and they’re almost always big crowd pleasers.

That said, it’s equally if not more important to create something new. They say the hardest thing to do in the theatre is to make a new musical. It requires vision, passion, great storytelling, exceptional composition — and the profound collaboration of a large team of artists.

Enter Rutka

Based on the diary of an actual teenager, Rutka Laskier, this new musical tells her coming-of-age story set in the Jewish ghetto of B dzin, Poland, as the Nazis take over the city. And while it’s historical in context, Rutka’s story is given fresh, contemporary relevance through the indierock score of Jocelyn Mackenzie and Jeremy Lloyd-Styles (from the band Pearl and the Beard), a nuanced script from writer Neena Beber (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and visionary direction from director Wendy C. Goldberg (a Playhouse Associate Artist).

It’s a familiar story made new because it sees the world through the eyes of its teenage characters. We experience their hopes, dreams and challenges amid insurmountable circumstances. And still, Rutka gives us hope. Remembrance matters. As the musical says, you will never forget her name.

Finally, I want to point out that Rutka marks the beginning of a new journey for our Playhouse. When we opened this glorious new facility, we set out to establish Cincinnati as an incubator for nationally important work. Thanks to our creative partners in the Big Apple, we are proud to launch this brand-new musical on its journey to Broadway and beyond.

Now you can say that you saw it here first!

Thanks for being part of our celebratory new season.

Blake Robison Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

OSBORN FAMILY PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Blake Robison

MANAGING DIRECTOR Abby Marcus

MC & TOM BRENNAN, LINDA & GARY GREENBERG AND THE LEMMERMAN FAMILY PRESENT

RUTKA: A NEW MUSICAL

BASED ON THE DIARY OF RUTKA LASKIER , AS PUBLISHED IN RUTKA’S NOTEBOOK: A VOICE FROM THE HOLOCAUST

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

JOCELYN MACKENZIE AND JEREMY LLOYD-STYLES

BOOK BY NEENA BEBER

CONCEIVED BY AMY LANGER AND DAVID B.

SCHWARTZ

DIRECTOR Wendy C. Goldberg

CHOREOGRAPHER Patrick McCollum ORCHESTRATOR Nathan Koci

MUSIC DIRECTOR Sharon Kenny

SET DESIGNER Todd Rosenthal

COSTUME DESIGNER Jen Caprio

LIGHTING DESIGNER Josh Epstein

SOUND DESIGNER Connor Wang

PROJECTION DESIGNER Yee Eun Nam

DRAMATURG Joanie Schultz

CASTING DIRECTOR Eisenberg Casting, Daryl Eisenberg, CSA

OCT. 13 — NOV. 10, 2024

MOE AND JACK’S PLACE — THE ROUSE THEATRE

Produced by special arrangement with Think System Productions.

Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust adapted with permission of Dr. Zahava Laskier Scherz.

Presenting Sponsors

MC & TOM BRENNAN

LINDA & GARY GREENBERG

THE LEMMERMAN FAMILY

Production Sponsor

Honorary Producer

Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund

Season Sponsor of New Work

Mark and Nancy Dawes

Education and Outreach Sponsors

Design Sponsors

Karen and David Hoguet

Don and Frani Jones

Richard and Teddie Curry

Artist Sponsors

The Goldhoff Family

Additional Support

Shelly Gerson and Dr. Jeff Zipkin

Diane and Carl Iseman

Wayne L. Prim Foundation

Nancy and David Wolf

Season presented by

Rouse Theatre Season

Design Sponsor

RUTKA: A NEW MUSICAL

CAST

(in alphabetical order)

Stasia Delaney Brown*

Yaacov Ben Cherry*

Nina Julia Ty Goldberg*

Lolek Dillon Klena*

Linka Sabrina Koss*

Dvorah Bex Odorisio*

Mordechai Noah Putterman*

Rutka Lana Schwartz*

Micka Zoe Siegel*

Tusia Hannah T. Skokan*

Janek Ayden Weinstein*

German Soldier/Gestapo David Whalen*

Mulek Jacob Zelonky*

Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell*

Assistant Stage Manager Brandon T. Holmes*

Assistant Stage Manager Madison Stone*

Production Assistant Maggie Ballard

BAND

Keyboards Sharon Kenny

Guitar 1 Joel Greenberg

Guitar 2/Percussion Brian Lovely

Bass Nick Greenberg

Cello Julie Lim

Drums Brian Malone

RUTKA: A NEW MUSICAL WILL BE PERFORMED WITH AN INTERMISSION.

This production is made possible in part by a generous gift from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

This project is funded in part by

RUTKA: A NEW MUSICAL

UNDERSTUDIES

Mordechai, Yaacov, German Soldier/Gestapo

Tusia, Linka and Nina

Luka Ashley Carter

Hannah Ervin

Janek Dillon Klena*

Stasia

Sabrina Koss*

Dvorah Sara Mackie*

Lolek and Mulek

Rutka

Tai Rosenblatt

Zoe Siegel*

Micka Hannah T. Skokan*

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

This theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees-Local No. 5.

The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE.

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DELANEY BROWN (SHE/THEY) - STASIA

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. NATIONAL TOUR: Jagged Little Pill. EDUCATION: Current Senior at Pace University (BFA in Musical Theatre). WEBSITE: Delaney-brown.com. INSTAGRAM: @d3laneybrown.

BEN CHERRY - YAACOV

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Mothers and Sons . BROADWAY: Indecent and Fiddler on the Roof. NATIONAL TOUR: Mary Poppins. OFF-BROADWAY: Goldstein. REGIONAL THEATRE (selects): Angels in America Part 1 and 2 (The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); Oslo, Lifespan of a Fact, ASS and What the Constitution Means to Me (Pioneer Theatre Company); Indecent (Guthrie Theater, Arena Stage, Baltimore Center Stage, KC Rep, Center Theatre Group); The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Alabama Shakespeare Festival); The Fantasticks and Ragtime (Flint Repertory Theatre); Passion (Arden Theatre); Ragtime (Hangar Theatre); Route 66 (Milwaukee Repertory Theater); The Nerd and 10 Months (Delaware Theatre Company); and Utah Shakespeare Festival (four seasons). TELEVISION: The Equalizer, The Following, Smash and I Love You...But I Lied AWARDS: Best Debut (MAC Award). EDUCATION/TRAINING: University of Michigan and North Carolina School of the Arts. WEBSITE: www.BenCherry.com.

JULIA TY GOLDBERG (SHE/HER) - NINA

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Outside the Lines and Next Stop Creatives at the Alliance of Resident Theatres - New York; The Gallery Players; Bedlam Theatre Company; and Barrington Stage Company. FILM/TELEVISION: Eucalyptus (MuleDog Productions), It Isn’t Easy (Morningside Productions) and Upended (Five Parent Productions). WEB SERIES: Recess Therapy (Director of Photography). EDUCATION: Boston University (BFA). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Bucks County Film Festival 2023 Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Acting for It Isn’t Easy. WEBSITE: juliatygoldberg.com. INSTAGRAM: @therealmandypatinkin.

DILLON KLENA (HE/HIM) - LOLEK

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. NATIONAL TOUR: Jagged Little Pill . REGIONAL THEATRE: Newsies (Musical Theatre West), Mamma Mia! (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), Story of My Life (Chance Theater), Spring Awakening (Malibu Playhouse), The Little Mermaid (Off-Broadway Corona Theater) and Hunchback of Notre Dame (Fox Theatre). WORKSHOPS: Starry: A New Musical. EDUCATION: California State University Fullerton (BFA in Musical Theater). WEBSITE: Dillon-Klena.com. INSTAGRAM: @dillon_scott_klena.

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SABRINA

KOSS (SHE/HER) - LINKA

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Alley Theatre, Lincoln Center, New London Barn Playhouse, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Barnstormers Theatre, White Plains Performing Arts Center and Gloucester Stage Company. FILM/TELEVISION: About Fate (starring Emma Roberts), Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death. EDUCATION: The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA in Musical Theatre). WEBSITE: sabrinakoss.com. INSTAGRAM: @sabrinamkoss.

BEX ODORISIO (SHE/HER) - DVORAH

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. TOURING: Hadestown (First National). OFF-BROADWAY: The Visitor (The Public). INTERNATIONAL: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Shanghai Grand Theatre). FILM/ TELEVISION: Law & Order: SVU and Dickinson. EDUCATION: NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (BFA). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: American Traditions Competition (Silver Medalist). WEBSITE: www.bexodorisio.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: @benditlikebexy.

NOAH PUTTERMAN (HE/HIM) - MORDECHAI/ASSOCIATE

DIRECTOR

OFF-BROADWAY: As You Like It and Of Mice and Men (The Acting Company). REGIONAL THEATRE: Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, Theatre Raleigh, Circle Theatre (Fort Worth, Texas), Lyric Stage (Dallas,Texas), Casa Mañana Theatre, Guthrie Theater, The Acting Company, North Carolina Theatre and Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. EDUCATION: Boston University (MFA). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS:Dramatists Guild, Presidential Scholar in the Arts and YoungArts Fellowship recipient, Actors Equity Association and SDC Associate. WEBSITE: www.noahputterman.com.

LANA SCHWARTZ (SHE/HER) - RUTKA

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. RUTKA: Performed the role of Rutka (Lincoln Center Concert Presentations and developmental presentations). OFF-BROADWAY: Endangered (Davenport Theater). FILM/TELEVISION: 5 Teenagers Walk Into a Bar and Tracks (opposite Lakeith Stanfield). EDUCATION: Harvard University (Sophomore) and the Professional Performing Arts High School in NYC (Graduate). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Founder/Artistic Director of Nxt Generation Theatrics, 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Award nominee for Best Director of a Musical and Best Production of a Musical. PRODUCED/DIRECTED: Off-Broadway productions of Next to Normal, Violet and Fun Home. WEBSITE: Lana-Schwartz.com. INSTAGRAM: @_LanaSchwartz_.

ZOE SIEGEL (SHE/HER) - MICKA

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. OFF-BROADWAY: In Corpo (Theatre Row). WEB SERIES: Living with Lily. EDUCATION: New York University (BFA in Drama). INSTAGRAM: @zoemsiegel.

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HANNAH T. SKOKAN (SHE/HER) - TUSIA

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Rent (Paper Mill Playhouse) and Into the Woods (Quisisana). DEVELOPMENT: Tangled (Disney Theatrical Productions) and The Greatest Showman (Disney Theatrical Productions). EDUCATION: Pace University (BFA in Musical Theatre). INSTAGRAM: @htskokan.

AYDEN WEINSTEIN (HE/HIM) - JANEK

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. RUTKA: New York City developmental workshop (June 2024, as Janek). REGIONAL THEATRE: Pippin (Historic Palace Theatre). EDUCATION: Sophomore at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA Musical Theatre Major). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: 2023 National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmys, Semi Finalist) and Best Male Actor (2023 Kenny Awards). INSTAGRAM: @ayden_weinstein.

DAVID WHALEN - GERMAN SOLDIER/GESTAPO

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK (favorites): Shakespeare in Love, Misery and The Lifespan of a Fact. NEW YORK THEATRE: Roundabout Theatre Company. REGIONAL THEATRE (selected): Guthrie Theater (five productions), South Coast Repertory (10 productions), Pittsburgh Public Theater (12 productions), City Theatre Company (seven productions), PICT Classic Theater (23 productions), Alley Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Baltimore Center Stage, Arden Theatre, Folger Theatre, Hartford Stage, Everyman Theatre, Round House Theatre, Huntington Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, McCarter Theatre Center, Syracuse Stage, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Peoples Light, Playmakers Repertory Company, Virginia Stage Company, Gulfshore Playhouse (four productions), barebones productions (five productions) and Kinetic Theatre (Associate Artist). AWARDS: PPG Performer of the Year, Kevin Kline Awards. Barrymore and Helen Hayes Awards. FILM/TELEVISION (selected): The Loudest Voice, FBI: Most Wanted, American Pastoral, Southpaw, The Last Witch Hunter, The Fault in Our Stars, Jack Reacher, Cyril, Unsinkable, Checkmate, 61*, The Christmas Tree, Black Dahlia, My Bloody Valentine, Without Warning, Indictment: The McMartin Trial, Three Rivers and 1787: The American Constitution (releasing Fall 2024). UPCOMING: A Sherlock Carol (as Sherlock Holmes) at Kinetic Theatre. WEBSITE: www.david-whalen-actor.com.

JACOB ZELONKY - MULEK

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. NATIONAL TOUR: Billy Elliot: The Musical. REGIONAL THEATRE: If I Forget (The Fountain Theatre, directed by Jason Alexander), Zanna, Don’t! (Chromolume Theatre) and Dramatis Personae (The Joan). FILM/TELEVISION: Ted, Modern Family, Jennifer Falls and Funny or Die. EDUCATION: London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art and Upright Citizen’s Brigade. AWARDS: LA Theatre Award 2022, Best Young Actor. SOCIAL MEDIA: @kov_zelonky.

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LUKA ASHLEY CARTER (HE/HIM) - UNDERSTUDY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. CINCINNATI: Grease! (Jersey Productions); Oklahoma! (The Showboat Majestic); Robin Hood (Cincinnati Children’s Theatre); The Baker’s Wife (New Edgecliff Theatre and The Carnegie); Guys and Dolls and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Covedale Center for the Performing Arts); Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson (The Know Theatre); Murder Ballad (Stone on a Walk Theatre); Frankenstein (Falcon Theatre); Hairspray!, A Chorus Line, Billy Elliot, Love is Love, The Musical of Musicals and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Cincinnati Music Theatre); Visions of Us (SingOUT Cincy); and West Side Story (La Comedia). REGIONAL THEATRE: Short North Stage, Playhouse on Park and Evolution Theatre. NATIONAL TOURS: Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. FILM: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile; The Bikeriders; Dandelion; and The A-Frame. EDUCATION: Trained/studied at Ohio Northern University, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and Northern Kentucky University School of The Arts. SOCIAL MEDIA: @LukaAshleyCarter.

HANNAH ERVIN (SHE/HER) - UNDERSTUDY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Jesus Christ Superstar as Mary Magdalene, Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Arista and Escape to Margaritaville as Tina (Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts); The Music Man as Zaneeta Shinn (Chanhassen Dinner Theatres); and Escape to Margaritaville (Old Log Theatre). AWARDS: Hennepin Theatre Trust Triple Threat Award. EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (BFA in Musical Theatre, Class of 2026). INSTAGRAM: @nothannahervin.

SARA MACKIE (SHE/HER) - UNDERSTUDY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. CINCINNATI/KENTUCKY: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, The Carnegie and New Edgecliff Theatre. REGIONAL THEATRE: Human Race Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and Porthouse Theatre. FILM/TELEVISION: The Public, Dark Waters, The Bikeriders and The Christmas Spirit. EDUCATION: Wright State University (BFA in Acting). WEBSITE: saramackie.com.

TAI ROSENBLATT (HE/HIM) - UNDERSTUDY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: The Velveteen Rabbit. CINCINNATI: Meet Me in St. Louis, The Addams Family and Bye Bye Birdie (Cincinnati Landmark Productions). REGIONAL THEATRE: New Works Festival (Actors Theatre of Louisville); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Caesar and Hamlet (Kentucky Shakespeare Company); Number the Stars, Last Stop on Market Street (StageOne Family Theatre); Legally Blonde (Oregon Cabaret Theatre); and She Loves Me (Kincaid Regional Theatre). FILM/TELEVISON: Saint Clare. EDUCATION: Northern Kentucky University (BFA). INSTAGRAM: tairosenblatt_.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ohio, whose name originates from the Iroquoian word ohi-yo, meaning good rivers, is a testament to the deep connection between the land and the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited it for centuries. The Cincinnati region is ancestral land of many Nations, and Indigenous people are still here today. As a step toward honoring the truth and achieving healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, we recognize and honor the enduring connection these Nations have to this territory. May we reflect on our commitment to understanding, preserving, and celebrating the rich culture of Native Indigenous communities who have shaped and continue to contribute to these lands.

WHAT IS A LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT?

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ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF RUTKA

Rutka: Be an Upstander

Monday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Playhouse.

Please join us for a workshop in collaboration with The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanity Center that connects the ideas of the play to those of being an Upstander, a person who exemplifies the best of humanity and uses those character strengths to make a difference in the community.

This free, multigenerational workshop for ages 12 through adult will use drama to show participants how to be an Upstander in everyday life.

The workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes and is FREE. Reservations are required. Visit CINCYPLAY.COM

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JEREMY LLOYD-STYLES (HE/HIM) - CO-COMPOSER/CO-LYRICIST

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. FILM/TELEVISION: Hello, My Name Is Doris ; Spoiler Alert ; Lucifer ; The Royals ; and The Ghost in Your Library. EDUCATION: University of California, Santa Barbara (BA). AFFILIATIONS: Founding member of Pearl and the Beard. WEBSITE: jlloydstyles.com.

JOCELYN MACKENZIE (SHE/HER) - CO-COMPOSER/CO-LYRICIST

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. OFF-BROADWAY: Joe’s Pub, Park Avenue Armory, Classic Stage Company and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. REGIONAL THEATRE: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Straz Center for the Performing Arts. FILM/TELEVISION (musician: Pearl and the Beard): Spoiler Alert; Hannah Gadsby: Douglas; Hello, My Name Is Doris; Lucifer; and The Royals. COMMERCIAL (musician): Rothy’s, CitiBank and Webster Bank. COMMERCIAL (actor/voiceover): FedEx and Beautycounter. ALBUMS: Push (Righteous Babe Records 2021), Wake (RBR 2023) and Come On (RBR 2024). BANDS: Pearl and the Beard, The Righteous Babes and Ani DiFranco. EDUCATION: Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA). TEACHING: Adjunct Professor of Songwriting (Dartmouth College). AFFILIATIONS: ASCAP, Maestra. WEBSITE: jocelynmackenzie.com INSTAGRAM: @jocelynmcknz.

NEENA BEBER (SHE/HER) - PLAYWRIGHT

PLAYWRIGHT: Jump/Cut, A Foreign Body, The Dew Point, Hard Feelings, Tomorrowland, A Common Vision, The Brief but Exemplary Life of the Living Goddess (as told by herself) and Misreadings. LYRICS/LIBRETTO: Jade Alaska (composer Ben Diskant); contributor for the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center’s Songbook Series; Ulysses Home, Kassandra and Iphigenia (operetta trilogy, composer Anthony Brandt); Songs from an Immigrant and The Never-Ending Line (contributor, composer Jaime Lozano). FILM: How to Deal, Bad Dates (short) and Lady of the House (upcoming). TELEVISION (writer/producer): The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Ballers, Imposters, Clarissa Explains It All and Little Bear (with Maurice Sendak). AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS: Obie Grant, Royal Court Exchange, Lilly Go Write a Play Award, L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award, Susan Smith Blackburn finalist, Sloan commission, Paulette Goddard Fellow, MacDowell Fellowship, Tisch Outstanding Alumni Award and Emmy nominee. UPCOMING: A Mother (co-conceived with Jessica Hecht, premiering at Baryshnikov Arts Center this spring); Finding Frida(lyricist); As If: Stuck In The 90s (co-book). EDUCATION: Harvard University (BA) and New York University Tisch School of the Arts (MFA).

WENDY C. GOLDBERG - DIRECTOR

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK (Associate Artist): Lifespan of a Fact, Circle Mirror Transformation, Leveling Up, Durango and Doubt. REGIONAL THEATRE: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center (Artistic Director for 18 seasons), Arena Stage (Associate Artistic Director from 2000-2005), Alliance Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Goodman Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Hartford Stage, Philadelphia Theatre Company, PlayMakers Repertory Company and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. FILM/TELEVISION: Executive Producer and Creator of Uninterrupted’s Top Class Tennis (Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video). PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR: Rockstar Games. EDUCATION: UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television (MFA), and

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the University of Michigan (BA). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Pulitzer Prize in Drama Jury Chair 2019 and 2020, President of TheFrontOffice Media Development and Foundation and Head of the MFA Directing Program at Boston University. INSTAGRAM: @wgoldberg.

PATRICK McCOLLUM - CHOREOGRAPHER

CHOREOGRAPHING/MOVEMENT DIRECTING: The Band’s Visit (Tony Award for Best New Musical, 2018), Angels in America (Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, 2018). BROADWAY CREDITS (other): Wicked (North American Dance Supervisor); The Shark is Broken; The Lightning Thief; and Oh, Hello! (Starring Nick Kroll and John Mulaney). OFF-BROADWAY/REGIONAL THEATRE: The Tempest (Los Angeles Philharmonic and The Old Globe); Unknown Soldier (Playwrights Horizons, Arena Stage and Williamstown Theatre Festival); To My Girls and Man from Nebraska (Second Stage Theater); A Case for the Existence of God (Signature Theatre) and A Marvelous Order (Opera). ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER FOR BROADWAY/OFF-BROADWAY: The Last Ship (composed by Sting), Peter and the Starcatcher, Rocky and Murder Ballad

NATHAN KOCI (HE/HIM) - ORCHESTRATOR

BROADWAY (Music Director/Supervisor): Illinoise; Hadestown (Associate Music Director); and Oklahoma! (Directed by Daniel Fish). WEST END: Oklahoma! (Directed by Daniel Fish). REGIONAL THEATRE: Hadestown (Music Director, National Tour); War Horse (First National Tour); and Most Happy in Concert (Williamstown Theatre Festival and Bard SummerScape). INTERNATIONAL: The Great Yes, The Great No (directed by William Kentridge) and The Head and The Load (directed by William Kentridge). DANCE: Principles of Uncertainty (Maria Kalman/John Heginbotham, BAM Next Wave). OPERA: The Source (Ted Hearne/Daniel Fish, LA Opera, San Francisco Opera and BAM Next Wave); and Cold Blooded (Alicia Hall Moran, National Sawdust). SELECT RECORDINGS: The Hands Free (New Amsterdam Records); The Solomon Diaries Vol 1-3 (Adhyâropa Records); O’ Be Joyful; Swimmin’ Time (Shovels and Rope/Dualtone); and The Opposite of a Train (Shrimp Records). WEBSITE: nathankoci.com.

SHARON KENNY- MUSIC DIRECTOR

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY (Pianist): Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Beetlejuice; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Mean Girls; Paradise Square; and The Music Man. OFF-BROADWAY (Music Director): Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. REGIONAL THEATRE (Composer/Lyricist): Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical; What Do You Do with an Idea? (Stages Theatre Company); Ice Queen; The Tempest; and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (92NY). FILM/TELEVISION (Composer/Lyricist): Dance Moms (Lifetime) and Diary of a Gigolo (Netflix). EDUCATION: The Hartt School of Music (BFA). AFFILIATIONS: Composer in Residence (92NY) and Musical Director for Abby Mueller. WEBSITE: www.sharon-kenny.com. INSTAGRAM: @sharonkennymusic.

TODD ROSENTHAL - SET DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Doubt and Lifespan of a Fact. BROADWAY (selected): August Osage County (Tony and Laurence Olivier Awards), The Motherfucker with the Hat (Tony, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Of Mice and Men (Filmed by National Theatre Live), This is Our

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Youth, Straight White Men, Linda Vista and Eureka Day (upcoming) and Purpose. OFF-BROADWAY (world premieres): Red Light Winter (Barrow Street), Clean (Atlantic Theatre Company), Domesticated (Lincoln Center); King James (Manhattan Theatre Club), Qualms and Downstate (Playwrights Horizons); and Swingstate (Amazon Audible, Minetta Lane). INTERNATIONAL: August Osage County (London and Australia), Beauty Queen of Leenane and Madama Butterfly (Ireland), Nice Fish and Downstate (London). Set designer for Big Apple Circus for six years. REGIONAL THEATRE: Goodman Theatre (30 productions), Steppenwolf Theatre (30+ productions), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Alliance Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Guthrie Theater, Lyric Opera of Chicago and many others. EDUCATION: Yale School of Drama. AWARDS/ AFFILIATION: Distinguished Achievement Award (USITT), Helen Hayes, Ovation, Theater Bay Area Critics, Joseph Jefferson (21 nominations), the Michael Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration and a full-time professor at Northwestern University.

JEN CAPRIO - COSTUME DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Lifespan of a Fact. BROADWAY: Heart of Rock and Roll, Spamalot (2023 Revival), Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: PHISH’s New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden (2022 and 2023), Clue , Mystic Pizza , Falsettos , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , The Lion (West End/U.S. Tour), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (U.S. Tours), and various rock revues for Norwegian and Celebrity Cruise Lines, Hershey Park and the IBEROSTAR resorts in Mexico. NEW YORK CITY: New York City Center, Encores!, Audible/Minetta Lane, Second Stage, Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre, Primary Stages, Cherry Lane, LaMama, ETC and others. REGIONAL THEATRE: 150+ LORT and Opera productions (including collaborations at The Kennedy Center, The Guthrie Theater and her hometown theatre, Papermill Playhouse). TELEVISION: The Pigeon Explains (YouTube), Tiny Time Travel (PBS Kids), Falsettos (PBS Great Performances), Sesame Street (seasons 47-54), The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (Seasons 1-2), Book Drop (Twin Cities PBS) and Manhunt (Apple TV+). AWARDS: 2019, 2020, and 2021 Daytime Emmy Nomination and 2020 Daytime Emmy Winner (Sesame Street). WEBSITE: www.jencaprio.com. INSTAGRAM: @jencapriocostumedesign.

JOSH EPSTEIN - LIGHTING DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Lifespan of a Fact, Circle Mirror Transformation, Leveling Up, Durango and Doubt. REGIONAL THEATRE: Steppenwolf Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Alliance Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Geffen Playhouse, South Coast Repertory Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, Trinity Repertory Company, KC Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, Actors Theater of Louisville, Geva Theatre Center, Playmakers Repertory Company, Philadelphia Theater Company, Syracuse Stage. AWARDS/ AFFILIATIONS: Knight of Illumination Award, Los Angeles Ovation Award, Helen Hayes Nomination and is on the faculty at Chapman University in Southern California. CREATOR: Cuelist Software. EDUCATION: University of Chicago (BA) and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (MFA). WEBSITE: joshepsteindesign.com.

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CONNOR WANG (HE/HIM) - SOUND DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: How to Dance in Ohio (Sound Designer) and Hadestown and The Cher Show (Assistant Sound Designer). OFF-BROADWAY: Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, An Evening with Amber Iman, An Evening with Ali Stroker, Sorry for Your Loss and Jason Gotay’s Where You’ll Find Me (Minetta Lane Theatre). REGIONAL THEATRE: Papermill Playhouse, American Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, KCRep, Theatre Squared, Syracuse Stage, Alliance Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre. EDUCATION: DePaul University (BFA). AFFILIATIONS: IATSE USA829. WEBSITE: connorwangdesigns.com.

YEE EUN NAM - PROJECTION DESIGNER

BROADWAY: Yellowface. OFF-BROADWAY: Once Upon a (korean) Time (Ma-Yi Theater Company) and Long Day’s Journey into Night (Audible Theater). REGIONAL THEATRE: Mark Taper Forum (CTG), American Conservatory Theater, South Coast Repertory, Pasadena Playhouse, Geffen Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, Milwaukee Rep and KC Rep. OPERA: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (Metropolitan Opera). AWARDS: The Lucille Lortel Awards (two nominations) and LADCC Theatrical Excellence for CGI/Video (winner). UPCOMING: Hamlet (CTG). WEBSITE: www.yeeeunnam.com.

JOANIE SCHULTZ (SHE/HER) - DRAMATURG

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Associate Artistic Director and directed Dracula, Origin Story, Frida…A Self Portrait and Vietgone. REGIONAL THEATRE: Everyman Theatre, GEVA Theatre Center, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Studio Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Cleveland Play House, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Philadelphia Theatre Company. AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Previously Artistic Director of WaterTower Theatre in Texas and Associate Artistic Producer at Victory Gardens Theater, as part of the Leadership U One-on-One Fellowship funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation administered through the Theatre Communications Group; Drama League Fellow; Goodman Theatre Michael Maggio Director Fellow; SDSF Denham Fellow; and a member of the Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab. EDUCATION: Northwestern University (MFA in Directing) and Columbia College Chicago (BA in Directing). WEBSITE: joanieschultz.com.

DARYL EISENBERG, CSA (SHE/HER) - CASTING DIRECTOR

BROADWAY: Gettin’ the Band Back Together. OFF-BROADWAY: Bedlam Theatre, WP Theatre, Predictor, That Parenting Musical, Love + Science, White Rose and more. REGIONAL THEATRE: Dallas Theater Center, Hester Street (Theater J), Florida Georgia Line’s May We All (TPAC), Heartbreak Hotel (Broadway in Chicago), Folger Theatre, Cape Cod Theatre Project, WaterTower Theatre, Norwegian Cruise Line, Ivoryton Playhouse, Tenors of Rock, Wheelhouse Theatre Company and countless developmental works. FILM/TELEVISION: The Cathedral (MUBI); Menorah in the Middle (Hulu); The MisEducation of Bindu (Peacock); Shadows (HBO); Angry Neighbors (Lionsgate); Hey, Viktor!; Hands That Bind, Project Pay Day, Hungry Dog Blues, Regarding Us, Kendra and Beth, The Short Game, Bound, and Herd. FESTIVALS (Film): Sundance, Venice, Tribeca, Toronto International, SXSW, San Diego International, Cleveland International, Atlanta, Soho International, and Dances With Films. AUDIO: Both seasons of the critically acclaimed series Limetown; The Callisto Protocol:

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Helix Station; Shipworm; City of Ghosts; Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamort; Verdict; High-Risers and Chutzpah. EDUCATION: Tisch School of The Arts/New York University (BFA) and Playwrights Horizons Theater School. AFFILIATIONS: Casting Society of America member (Artios-nominated), Somerset County Film Commission (Chair) and Watchung Borough (former Councilmember). WEBSITE: www.ebcastingco.com. INSTAGRAM: @EBCastingCo.

ANDREA L. SHELL (SHE/HER)- STAGE MANAGER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: More than 100 productions, including 24 world premieres. FAVORITES: A Christmas Carol (2006-2021), Vietgone; Dracula; A Chorus Line; Murder on the Orient Express; School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play; Rooted; Alias Grace; The Last Wide Open; Treasure Island; Mr. Joy; Jane Eyre; Bad Dates; The Revolutionists; I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti; Merrily We Roll Along; As You Like It; Behind the Eye; The Understudy; Blackbird; Durango; Around the World in 80 Days; Altar Boyz; Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming; Reckless; Ace; The Clean House; A Picasso; One; Abracadabra; The Bible … (abridged); and Dark Paradise. CINCINNATI: Ensemble Theatre and Cincinnati Ballet. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Old Globe, Dallas Theater Center, Alliance Theatre, The Second City, and Ingenuity Festival of Cleveland. AFFILIATIONS: Adjunct faculty for Xavier University’s Theatre Program, contributor for Dramatics.org, and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

BRANDON T. HOLMES (HE/HIM)- ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Stew, Clyde’s, Shane, The Chinese Lady, The Lion, Steel Magnolias and The West End. REGIONAL THEATRE: Jersey Boys, Fiddler On The Roof, Memphis,The Sound of Music, Chicago, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Newsies (The Lexington Theatre Company); Fun Home, The Mountaintop, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Iliad, Grounded, Violet, Pipeline, The Humans, Skeleton Crew and Hands on a Hardbody (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati); Hello, Dolly!, The Drowsy Chaperone and Side By Side by Sondheim (LOOK Musical Theatre); Golden: MTWichita at 50, Sunset Boulevard, Xanadu, Miss Saigon, Gypsy, The Producers River and Les Misérables (Music Theatre Wichita). WORKSHOPS: LET. HER. RIP. and Living Dead (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company); Teddy Bear Mountain and When We Vote Play House). AFFILIATIONS: Proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association.

MADISON STONE (SHE/HER)- ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

body Musical he , Big Night of the (Cleveland NAGER , Ring of NCINNATI: The ille , La Tra viata, EDUCATION: from University Proud member

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Chorus Line, Seven Guitars Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, A Christmas Carol and Stew. CINCINNATI: Coronation of Poppea , Fierce, Castor and Patience , Barber of Seville Back to the Zoo Concert and Opera in the Park (Cincinnati Opera). EDUCATION: BFA in Theatre Design and Production (Stage Management) from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. AFFILIATIONS: Proud member of the American Guild of Musical Artists and the Actors’ Equity Association.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFF

Associate Director Noah Putterman

Orchestrator Assistant Jacob Priddy

Associate Music Director/Music Copyist/Keyboard Programmer Lexi Vollero

Associate Set Designer Sotirios Livaditis

Assistant Costume Designer Bee Gable

Associate Lighting Designer Edward Hansen

Associate Sound Designer Camille Denholm

Associate Projection Designer/Projection Programmer Hannah Tran

Additional Dramaturgy Ken Cerniglia

Intimacy Coordinator Torie Wiggins

Musician Contractor Brian Malone

Rehearsal Pianist

Matthew Umphreys

Props Artisan Kate Cummins

Lighting Programmer Will Elphingstone

Spot Light Operator Jacob Munday

Wardrobe Run Crew Carolyn Fast

Props Run Crew Charlie Rusk, Abby Sherr

Run Crew Keith Gulleman

Vocal Coach for the role of Rutka Lisa Erickson

THE SECOND CITY

65

TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE OCT. 24 – DEC. 22, 2024

Having sold out with every outing at the Playhouse, The Second City is back! Celebrate 65 years of legendary laughs with some all-time favorite songs, sketches and characters written by some of The Second City’s most illustrious alumni. With material handpicked from their iconic comedy archive, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for 65 years and counting.

Sponsored by Dick and Sandy Manteuffel

presents

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By CHARLES DICKENS

Adapted and Originally Directed By BLAKE

Directed By BRIDGET LEAK

ROBISON

MOE AND JACK’S PLACE – THE ROUSE THEATRE NOV. 22 – DEC. 29, 2024

The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge combines with dazzling set, costume and lighting designs for a magical holiday experience!

ILLUSTRATION BY KENTON BRETT

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COMPOSERS’ NOTES

BY JEREMY LLOYD-STYLES AND JOCELYN MACKENZIE

Jeremy: It feels like the world looks for a step-by-step replay of the Holocaust to ensure that this horrific event of human savagery never happens again. But in reality, the powers in charge will never do it the same way again. At times couched in ambiguity, world governments still use the same basic instruments of war to target innocent civilians through starvation and the destruction of homes, schools and medical systems. We adults will rationalize it every step of the way. But the canary in the coal mine is always the young. Their olfactory senses haven’t been saturated by decades of the stench of politics, capitalism or nationalism. We should always listen to what they have to say when they say it.

I’m proud to be a part of something like this. To maybe help elevate a young person’s voice who was once a witness and victim to the darkness of humanity. Someone who cried out to say this is wrong when a government contradicted her feelings and rationalized its actions. I’m proud to share this story and music with you and hope that we transpose our lives and loved ones over these kids and their families to see if there are similarities, and if there are, run like hell to stop it from taking another step. The next Rutka Laskier is alive today.

Jocelyn: I admit I hesitated when we were first approached to take on this project. I feared writing a musical set during the Holocaust could be too sensitive or even risked feeling inappropriate. I feared that I, as a privileged, white, Catholic-raised, American woman, had no right to offer my creative two cents to a subject that had nothing to do with me or my family’s history. The minute I read Rutka’s Notebook, I knew I was wrong.

Rutka was a real person living in unspeakable circumstances. Her bravery to share her experience in writing — which was incredibly dangerous during the Nazi occupation — paved the way for new generations to feel her pain, share her joy and carry her memory. If she was brave enough to do something like that, something that actually risked her life, I could summon the bravery to use my talents to be of service to her legacy.

Today, I get to make art. I get to make music. Rutka didn’t get to do any of that. If we have the privilege to live to tell these stories, it is our duty as artists to show up and make art on behalf of those who were not able.

Rutka’s actions changed the world. She changed my world. It is my hope that this show and these songs will move you to find the bravery you need to answer your own unique call to action.

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PLAYWRIGHT’S NOTES

BY NEENA BEBER

As I sit and write this afternoon, a headline has just announced that a far-right nationalist party has won a state election in Germany, the first to do so since Hitler’s Nazi government. In Springfield, Ohio, last month, a dozen neo-Nazis brandished assault rifles and flags bearing swastikas as they marched against immigration. My own children are awaiting a restoration citizenship to Germany, the country where their grandmother was forced to flee as a child. Their great grandmother Lydia was killed by Nazis in Poland as she attempted to join her husband and young son, who managed to escape to Palestine. My mother, born the same year as Rutka, told me stories about her older brother who fought in World War II, where he won two Silver Stars and rescued a young Jewish boy who ran to him on the fields when he saw the mezuzah Uncle Howard wore around his neck. Stories, so many stories, every family having their own stockpile passed from old to young. I believed that surely by the time of my own adulthood, the stupidity of war, the brutality, the prejudices, the xenophobia, nationalism, fascism and irrational hate would be strange things of a receding past, not ongoing tragedies. Though the systematic brutality of the Holocaust is sui generis in its horror, we continue to dehumanize the perceived other.

It is with this painful awareness that I got to know Rutka, a young girl whose open heart, wit, curiosity, humor, passion, bravery, intellect and self-awareness made her feel like a friend I wish I’d had and made the events of the past freshly shocking. Thanks to a human relay chain of people determined to preserve and protect Rutka’s words, her singular voice survives. With the clarity of youth, Rutka shows us that joy, love, friendship and hope are irrepressible. Her sister

Zahava has shared this same generosity and care, inviting us onto a path of hope for the future that their father built despite enduring monstrous losses in his past. We are now fellow caretakers of Rutka’s joy, of her vibrant, fiercely determined spirit, of her resistance — a resistance that began with words, with the simple yet brave act of Rutka deciding to write down what she saw and what she felt. Though the world of Rutka and her friends has vanished, their spirit cannot be vanquished. It’s my honor to be part of the expanding village coming together to carry Rutka’s story forward.

. Her memory is, indeed, a blessing.

PATRON INFORMATION

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

ADDRESS: 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 513-345-2242

WEBSITE: cincyplay.com

BOX OFFICE: 513-421-3888

OH, KY, IN TOLL-FREE: 800-582-3208

PATRONS

WHO ARE DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING, DEAF BLIND OR SPEECH

DISABLED: Dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services

ACCESSIBILITY WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM

The Playhouse is pleased to offer a variety of services to patrons with special needs.

Audio Described and Signed Performances

Live audio description for patrons who are sight-impaired and signed performances for those with hearing impairments are offered for designated performances in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre. For the schedule, visit cincyplay.com. Signers and audio describers for the season are Dawn Caudill, Mark DeWitt, Montez Greer and Mike Snyder.

Hearing Enhancement

Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre and the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre both have a hearing loop system which works with existing T-Coil or Telecoil enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants. For assistance, please see a member of our house staff.

Large Print Program

Large print programs for those with visual impairments are available upon request at every performance.

CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES

Actors’ Equity Association strictly prohibits the use of cameras or recording devices in the theatre during the performance.

CHILDREN

Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to Playhouse productions unless otherwise advertised. Parents with disruptive children will be asked to leave the theatre.

CONCESSIONS

Al’s Bar serves drinks in two locations – one bar on the main level in the Schueler Lobby and one bar on the upper floor. Casual dining fare and snacks from The Delish Dish are available for purchase on the upper floor. Drinks are allowed in the theatres, however food is not.

FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY

Patrons who are mobility-impaired may be dropped off outside the Playhouse’s main entrance. The walk from the top level of the parking garage to the entrance into the Schueler Lobby to the main level of the Rouse Theatre can be made without having to take any stairs. An elevator is available for access to the balcony level and first rows of the Rouse Theatre and the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. Accessible seating for wheelchairs is subject to availability and should be requested at the time of ticket reservation.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Need the perfect gift? The Playhouse offers gift certificates redeemable for single tickets or subscription packages. Call the Box Office or stop by at intermission for more information.

PATRON INFORMATION

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Bring your group of eight or more to the Playhouse and receive great benefits and discounts, including special rates for students and seniors. Our popular corporate web discount program allows your employees to book tickets online at a discount whenever they want. Contact the Box Office for more details.

LATECOMERS AND READMITTANCE

Latecomers are seated at the discretion of the house manager, which may be as late as intermission. Latecomers may be denied admission depending on the demands or structure of a particular production. Please allow yourself adequate time to arrive, park and be seated. Should you need to leave the theatre during a performance, readmittance and seating will be at the discretion of the house manager so as not to disturb the audience and actors.

PARKING

The Park Board reminds you that Eden Park officially closes at 10 p.m. As a grace period to the Playhouse, the police will not ticket vehicles until one half hour following the end of a performance. The Playhouse assumes no responsibility for anyone receiving a ticket for illegal parking. Convenient parking is available in the Playhouse garage. Purchase parking in advance to secure a space. Parking can also be purchased from our parking attendant immediately before the performance if available.

Accessible parking for those with disabilities is located in the Playhouse parking garage. Parking for persons with disabilities is limited and must be reserved and paid for in advance. All vehicles using these spaces must display a valid disability placard.

PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS

The Ohio Revised Code (R.C. 2923.126) has established the privilege of carrying a concealed handgun to Ohio citizens who have obtained the proper license. The same law explicitly grants private employers in the state the right to prohibit their employees and visitors from possessing firearms on the employer’s premises. With this notification the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is informing

you that it prohibits weapons of any kind on its premises, and reserves the right to search persons, parcels and vehicles on the same. This policy applies to all employees, patrons and visitors to the facility.

RESTROOMS

There are four types of restrooms: women’s, men’s, all-gender and family. One of each type is available on each level. Restrooms are all wheelchair-accessible.

SMOKING/VAPING

Smoking/vaping is prohibited in the entire theatre complex.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park acknowledges the following partner companies, foundations and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Campaign at the $100,000+ level. altafiber

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Open

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Cincinnati Reds

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Duke Energy

The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation

The Enquirer | Cincinnati.com

Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Foundation

GE Aerospace

Great American Insurance Group

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee

The Kroger Co.

Messer Construction Co.

National Endowment for the Arts

P&G

Western & Southern Financial Group

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS TRUSTEES

James C. Leonard President Nirvani Head Vice President

Ronald T. Bates

MC Brennan

Julie A. Broadwell

Lucy Lane Broderick

Ron Bunt

Maurice E. Coffey, II

James P. Conway, Jr.

Virginia Copley

Deborah Davis

Mark Dawes

Scott X. Deters

Timothy Douglas

LEGACY TRUSTEES

Victoria Buyniski Gluckman

Thomas M. Keckeis

EMERITUS

Otto M. Budig, Jr.

Chuck Carothers

David Herriman

Andrew MacAoidh Jergens

Judy Ellis

Margo K. Ross Secretary

Vitaly Goldfeder

Ken Goldhoff

Chandra Gravely

Linda Greenberg

Nirvani Head

Bernita McCann

Hightower

Diane S. Jordan

Bet Koeninger

Terry Lemmerman

James C. Leonard

James P. Conway, Jr. Treasurer

Stephen Lett

Jacqueline M. Mack

Kevin N. McMurray

Danute Miskinis

Roy A. Mitchell

Samuel Moore, Jr.

Dean A. Moulas

Patti Myers

Sara Phillips

Audra Rance

Robert Reifsnyder

Digi France Schueler

Debbie White Richardson

Jennifer Dorsey Powell

Jack Rouse

Morse Johnson

Lois Rosenthal

Jack Rouse

Howard Tomb

Albert Vontz, III Chair

Margo K. Ross

KJ Sanchez

Digi France Schueler

Jerry T. Shroat

Jovoni Trollinger

Julia Wesselkamper

Barbara M. Weyand

Susan Whitman

Ronna K. Willis

Susan B. Zaunbrecher

Ellen G. van der Horst

Larry Vignola

Albert Vontz, Jr.

Albert Vontz, III

Ours is a Behind-the-Scenes Role, But We Still Give It Our All

It’s our privilege to provide IT support to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. It may not be glamorous, but we stop at nothing to ensure that the Playhouse’s IT is operational — and secure — so that the true stars may shine.

THE MORSE JOHNSON SOCIETY

Thanks to your vision and commitment, we can set a bold course to secure the future of the Playhouse for generations to come. We are grateful to you for including the Playhouse in your estate plans. This list recognizes members of the Morse Johnson Society as of August 30, 2024.

Anonymous

Romola N. Allen

Henrietta Barlag

Roderick and Barbara Barr

Peggy Barrett

Martha L. Bell

David and Elaine Billmire

Thomas J. Breed

Charlin Briggs

Rosemarie Brown

John and Peg Bruggeman

Susan and Burton Closson

Carol C. Cole

Richard and Teddie Curry

Kelly M. Dehan and Richard J. Staudigel

Jan Denton

Marilyn Derfus

Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery

Mrs. James M. Edwards

Barbara Fitch

In memory of Phyllis A. Followell, my heart

Allison Gerrety

Victoria Buyniski Gluckman

Madeleine H. (Mady)

Gordon

J. Frederick and Cynthia Gossman

Linda and Gary Greenberg

Carol Green

Jan and Herman Groshoff

Mrs. Robert J. Hasl

Robert and Judith Heaton

Dave and Betsy Hendy

Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig

Karlee L. Hilliard

Susan M. Ingmire

Andrew MacAoidh Jergens

Judith E. Johnson

M. J. Johnson

Jan and Jay Kalagayan

Winifred B. Kessler

David and Janice Klocke

Mike and Marilyn Kremzar

Randolph and Patricia Krumm

Ms. Abby E. Langdon

Donald W. Leedy

Terry Lemmerman

James C. Leonard

Mary V. Lierl

Cheryl Harden Love

Barbara Lyons

Jacqueline M. Mack

David L. Martin

David Mason

Ron Matson and Daniel

Young

Barbara and Kim McCracken

Charles and Joann Mead

Becky Miars

Lauren and James Miller

David and Diane Moccia

William J. and Mary G. Moran

Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty

Ronald and Debi Nash

Charlotte and Robert Otto

Carolyn Parker

Charles and Tara Pease

Jenny and David Powell

Betty L. Prince

Pamela Reising

Ellen Rieveschl

Richard Rosenthal

Jack and Moe Rouse

Robert and Dell Ann Sathe

Mark and Rosemary Schlachter

Carol J. Schroeder

Digi France Schueler

John L. Shields

Jerry and Betsy Shroat

Ann M. Simsic

Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld

Adrienne Angst Smith

Francis and Susan Stanton

Nancy M. Steman

Sidney Thomas

Diane D. Todd

Marty C. Tomb

Ellen and Ray van der Horst

Margaret and Albert Vontz III

Daniel G. Walker

JoAnn and Paul Ward

Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts

Jim and Jo Ann Weber

Irwin and Barbara Weinberg

Barbara M. Weyand

Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis

Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

POSTHUMOUSLY REMEMBERED

Anonymous

Helen and Charles Abramovitz

Mrs. Thomas Adler

Robert H. Allen

Karen H. Bell

Mr. Neil Billman

Frank and Rosemary Bloom

Peter Briggs

Jack G. Brown

Leland M. Cole

Eva Jane Romaine Coombe

John V. Crable

John F. Curley

Guy and Cathy DeDiemar

Anne Elkins Didrichsen

Mrs. Elizabeth Easley

James M. Edwards

Felix and Weta Mae Elkins

Margaret M. Embshoff

Jerome A. Fey and Robert J. Schlafle

Stona Fitch

Have you included Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in your estate plans? We would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Major Gifts Officer Lynn Smith at Lynn.Smith@cincyplay.com or (513) 977-2067 so we can properly recognize you for your gift and welcome you into the Morse Johnson Society.

William A. and Susan S. Friedlander

Oliver M. Gale

Charles and Caroline Goering

Peter and Mary Hainline

Carlyn G. Hamilton

Dr. Robert J. Hasl

Mrs. Morse Johnson

Stanley M. Kaplan, M.D.

Minor and Dan LeBlond

Keith Lemmerman

Ron Lyons

James A. Markley, Jr.

Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morelli

Richard and Julia Okenfuss

Jack and Marilyn Osborn

Maurice E. Oshry

George Rieveschl

Launcey Roder

Lois Rosenthal

Gene F. Santoro

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Sr.

Karl and Roberta Schlachter

Mary Louise Schroth

Marsha Shields

Paul G. Sittenfeld

Louise W. Spiegel

Rick Steiner

Jane K. Steinfirst

Thurza R. Sternberg

Charles and Sue Straus

Charles L. and Joan Thomas, Jr.

Lynda A. Thomas

Dr. Thomas Todd

Howard Tomb

Albert Vontz, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waite

Stuart and Gladys C. Warshauer

Monte Witte

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Catharina Toltzis

Ronna K. Willis

GRANDE DAMES

Amelia Crutcher

Kelly M. Dehan

Vickie Buyniski Gluckman

Linda Greenberg

Karlee L. Hilliard

Judy Kenniston

Danute Miskinis

Mary Woode Morton

Linda Muth

Rosemary Schlachter

Catharina Toltzis

Ronna K. Willis

DIVAS

Janet G. Banks

Randal S. Bloch

Susan Cummings

Louise Head

Patti Heldman

Susan Ingmire

Diane S. Jordan

Margo Kirstein

Patti Myers

Karen Neyer

Jennifer Powell

Betty Prince

Cathie Rothfuss

Digi France Schueler

Maureen Vignola

Patricia J. Wagner

STARLETS

Anonymous

Nancy Aichholz

Beverly Allen

Janice Amatulli

Susan S. Anthony

Elizabeth C. Armitage

Athena AvgoustiBauer

Barbara Banks

Molly R. Barber

Becky Beckstedt

Mary Ann Bell

Sue K. Blaney

Linda D. Brink

Jacklyn Bryson

April A. Cain

Carol Campbell

Nancy B. Carrothers

Fran Christensen

Mary Ellen Cody

Marjorie Compton

Cathy Crain

Alva Jean Crawford

Judy S. Dalambakis

Debora Del Valle

Kathryn Dierckes

Nancy Steman Dierckes

Marilyn Duke

Kay Eby

2024-25 LEADING LADIES

Joyce Elkus

Mary Anne Frey

Nancy Gaffney

Nancy Gollobin

Barbara Hahn

Margo Hall

Nirvani Head

Betsy Hendy

Judy Tondi Herd

Meg Hilmer

Linda R. Holthaus

Kim Howland

Marty Humes

Pat Humphrey

Dr. Linda Huntress

Diane Iseman

Anne Jaroszewicz

Sarah Raup Johnson

Lisa Kagan

Arlene Katz

Molly Katz

Alina S. Khan

Zofeen Khan

Heather Krombholz

Patricia Krumm

Patricia Larsen

Lynn P. Larson

Terry Lemmerman

Donna Lilley

Glenda Lindsay

Nancy Lippincott

Sally A. Lloyd

Jackie Mack

Laurel Markley

Carolyn Ott Martin

Nancy C. Martin

Madelynn Matlock

Evi Banzhaf McCord

Kathy McCord

Joann Mead

Kathy Merchant

Audrey E. K. Miller

Mary G. Moran

Joy S. Nadler

Jeannie Niebuhr

Debbie Pendl

Marcia C. Philipps

MaryAnn Pietromonaco

Jane Portman

Ildiko Pray

Sherri Adams Remaklus

Margie Rennie

Carol Holland Rentschler

Sara Repenning

Carol Reubel

Danielle Revelson

Carole T. Rigaud

Buffie Rixey

Mary Ellen Roberts

Gigi Robison

Ashley Rothfuss

Karina Rothzeid

Jeanne Schmerler

Renee Schuler

Susan Schuler

Carol Serrone

Sue Showers

Debbie Renick Sims

Mary G. Skelly

Laura Skidmore

When amazing women come together, great things happen! Thank you to these 2024-25 season Leading Ladies. This list recognizes members as of August 30, 2024. You don’t have to be a Playhouse subscriber to join Leading Ladies – just be a woman who loves theatre and wants to learn more! Your Leading Ladies membership gives you a backstage pass to exciting events, specially curated for you. Meet the incredible professionals who bring world-class theatre to life, and attend a dress rehearsal of The Book Club Play — sponsored by the Leading Ladies!

Martha Lowe Steier

Dr. Susan R. Strick

Glenda Suttman

Gretchen Thomas

Linda Trebbi

Dionn Tron

Laura Turton

Susie Tweddell

Ellen G. van der Horst

Nancy A. Virgulak

Lea A. Ward

Judy Wells

Jeannine

Winkelmann

Laani A. Wuest

Linda Elam Young

Mary Beth Young

Sue Zimmerman

INGENUES

Lucy Lane Broderick

Helene Herbert

Stacie Miller

Bold indicates Steering Committee Members

Us for Ladies’ Night Out! See what happens when amazing women come together! For more information, contact Director of Donor Relations Kendra Struthers at kendra.struthers@cincyplay.com or 513-977-2024 , or visit cincyplay.com/support/leadingladies.

ANNUAL GIFTS

Thank you for your support! This list includes all gifts given to the Playhouse from July 1, 2023 to August 30, 2024, not including Endowment and Capital Campaign gifts.

VISIONARY CIRCLE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

($50,000+)

Anonymous

ArtsWave

MC and Tom Brennan

Nancy and Mark Dawes

Fifth Third Bank

First Financial Bank

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Linda and Gary Greenberg*

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati

Kerry Automotive

Terry Lemmerman

L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation

Ohio Arts Council

Moe and Jack Rouse

Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation

The Harold C. Schott Foundation

The Schueler Group

Digi and Mike Schueler

The Shubert Foundation

Nancy and Tim Sparks

Ellen and Ray van der Horst

Margaret and Albert Vontz III*

Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund*

PRODUCER

($30,000 - $49,999)

Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee

The Charles H. Dater Foundation

The Markley Family

The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation

Rockwern Charitable Foundation

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust

U.S. Bank

Randolph Wadsworth

Barbara M. Weyand

ARTISTIC

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

DIRECTOR

($10,000 - $29,999)

Neil Bortz

Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr.

Chemed Foundation

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Richard and Teddie Curry

eat well celebrations & feasts

Sarah and Tommy Evans

Frost Brown Todd

The Geiler Company

The Goldhoff Family

Huntington Bank

Diane and Carl Iseman

Johnson Investment Counsel

Marilyn Kinne

Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein

Dick and Sandy Manteuffel

Ron Matson and Daniel Young

Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson Foundation

Barbara and Kim McCracken

Charles and Joann Mead

Leon and Barb Meyer

Becky Miars

Diane and Dave Moccia

Arthur C. Morrissey and Janet M.

Hayes

The Marilyn J. and Jack D. Osborn Fund*

Jenny and David Powell

Richard Goettle, Inc.

Jennie Rosenthal

Richard Rosenthal and Kitty Strauss Rosenthal

William S. Rowe Foundation

Mark and Rosemary Schlachter

Rhonda and Larry Sheakley

Eddie and Pat Sheppard

Julie and Steven J. Shifman

Betsy and Jerry Shroat

John and Jennifer Stein

Steve and Sarah Steinman

Jennifer and Woody Taft

Marty C. Tomb

Towne Properties

Mr. William J. Weyand

The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation

PLAYWRIGHT

($5,000 - $9,999)

1919 Investment Counsel

Atkins & Pearce Inc.

Ron Bates and Randy Lasley

Mark and Lindsay Bibler

David and Elaine Billmire

Ruth and Tom Bobenread

Thomas J. Breed

Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach

Terri and John Byczkowski

Wayne and Fran Carlisle

Denise and Martin Chambers

James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson, Jr.

Amelia and Thomas Crutcher

Richard and Lisa Ernst

Elizabeth George

Ms. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman

Clifford Goosmann and Andrea Wilson

Jeb and Nirvani Head

Fred and Patti Heldman*

Karen and David Hoguet

Susan Ingmire

Bill and Mary Jane James

Don and Frani Jones

Patti and Tom Keckeis*

Dr. Robert Keith and Kathleen Thornton-Keith

David M. and Bet Koeninger

Mark and Karen Kremzar

Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar

Jamie and Jenny Leonard

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Lett

Craig and Anne Maier

Kevin and Frances McMurray

James A. Miller

Ms. Danute M. Miskinis

David and Judith Morgan

Dean and Catherine Moulas

Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty

Karen and Bill Neyer*

Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission

Stuart and Ildiko Pray

Wayne L. Prim Foundation

Prudential - Matching Fund

Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder

Mrs. Deborah White Richardson

Amy and John Rosenberg

Margo and Sam Ross

Susan and Jeffrey Routh

Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc.

Elsa M. Heisel Sule Foundation

Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tieke

Edward Trach

Lawrence and Maureen Vignola

The Vista Foundation

The Maxwell C. Weaver Foundation

WesBanco

Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis

Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

PLAYHOUSE INSIDER’S CIRCLE

PRINCIPAL

($2,500 - $4,999)

Anonymous (3) 25th Hour

David and Traci Alexander

Gordon Allen and Linda Baas

William P. Anderson Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Banks

Jan Bartel

Ed and Debbie Birck

Jane and Gary Booth

Douglas Brauch

Jacklyn and Gary Bryson

The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Jeff and Gay Bullock

Eric Burgmann and Linda Vaccariello

Janet and Bruce Byrnes

Candace Carson

Marjorie Compton

Jack and Virginia Copley

The Crawford Family Foundation

Scott X. Deters

Peter Draugelis

Allison and Rick Edwards

Michael and Amy Fitzgibbons

Shelly Gerson and Dr. Jeff Zipkin

Karlee L. Hilliard

Homewood Suites by HiltonCincinnati Midtown in Oakley Station

Ellen and Garrett Jackson*

Johnson & Johnson - Matching Fund

Judy Kenniston

Marvin Kolodzik

David Martin

McKesson

Samuel Moore, Jr.

Tom and Linda Palmer

Betty L. Prince

Audra Rance

Diane and William Rumpke, Jr.

The Louise Taft Semple Foundation

Kathy Shell and Joetta Prost

Skyline Chili

Rick Slack

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith

Sandra and Henry Spitz

Steiner Family Foundation

Joseph B. Steiner

Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation

Thembi Speaks LLC

Barbara and Daman Turner

Water Tower Fine Wines

Julia Wesselkamper and Julian Johnson

Susan Whitman

Jo Ann Wieghaus

Margaret and John H. Wyant

ENSEMBLE

($1,500 - $2,499)

Ms. Kathryn Allred Al-Lamadani

Americana Arts Foundation

Thomas and Susan Anthony

Patricia J. Armstrong

Randal S. Bloch

Linda D. Brink

Ron Bunt and Wei Sun

Bonnie and Dick Buten

David and Sara Butler

Ramon and Kathleen Cardona

Philip Clayton

Burton and Susan Closson

Leland M. and Carol C. Cole

Dr. Robert Henry and Deborah Collins

Kassy and Jeff Corken

Robin Cotton and Cindi Fitton

Susan Cummings

Kelly M. Dehan

Florence and Tom DeWitt

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Dorward

Timothy Douglas

Ms. Joyce Elkus

Eric and Judy Ellis

Paul and Nancy Gaffney

Richard and Kathleen Glaser

Eleanor and Richard Goering

Peggy L. Golden and Kerry J. Klumpe

Betsy and Dave Hendy

Bernita McCann Hightower

William W. and Sue R. Hill

Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors

Carolyn and Michael Hoyt

Sylvia Johnson

Margo Kirstein

Randolph and Patricia Krumm

Jo Ann and George Kurz

Dr. John Larkin

Donna Lilley

Kelly Lyle

Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman

Ms. Margaret E. Mathile

Mr. Roy A. Mitchell

Stan and Mary Morton

Linda Muth

Judy and Thomas Oxman

Marcia C. Philipps

Mr. and Mrs. Don Popelar

Leo and Sarah Pulte

Gerald D. Rape

Jeff and Lori Raser

Mitch and Karen Rashkin

Cathie Rothfuss

Mr. Richard H. Russell

Pat and Paul Schlecht

Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld

John and Merrie Stillpass

Elizabeth A. Stone*

Dr. Susan R. Strick

JoAnn Stamper Thomas

Catharina Toltzis, Ph.D.

Laura Turton

Doug and Molly Tyger

Mary Ann and Ted Weiss

Anthony and Sally Woodward

ANNUAL FUND

BENEFACTOR

($750 - $1,499)

Anonymous (4)

Susie Ackermann

Dr. David and Mrs. Nancy Aichholz

Janice Amatulli

Elizabeth C. Armitage

Eric and Brenda Armstrong Family Fund*

Molly R. Barber

Peggy Barrett

Michael and Shelia Becker

Becky Beckstedt

Miss Martha L. Bell

Mary Ann and Doug Bell

Judith and Louis Belli

Kit Berger

John Berninger

Kenneth W. and Dawn H. Bertsche

Sandra Bolek

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Borisch

Mark Bowen

Charlotte Brooks

David and Marybeth Brothers

Dr. Jane Brown and Mr. Paul Beck

John and Peg Bruggeman

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bullock

Carol Campbell

Larry and Julie Chandler

Fran Christensen

James Cissell

Mary Ellen Cody

Mr. Rick Coffey

Pearl J. Compaan, M.D.

The Cord Foundation

Anne Dagenbach

Judy and Chris Dalambakis

Deborah Davis

Kathryn Dierckes

Nancy Steman Dierckes

DJJ, A Nucor Company

Michael and Kathleen Doherty

Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Donnelly, Jr.

William G. Dorward III

Emilie and David Dressler Fund*

Saralou and Dave Durham

Kay and Rich Eby

George Fabe Fund*

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Farrell

Matthew Feldman and Julie Baker

Mary and Bob Fitzpatrick

Mary Anne Frey

Edward Gemperle

Donn Goebel and Cathy McLeod

Nancy Gollobin

Tom Gougeon

Graeter’s Ice Cream Co.

Carl and Joyce Greber

Chris and Janet Gunn

Barbara Hahn

Margo Hall

Ham and Ellie Hamilton

Teri and Mike Haught

Brenda Hausterman

Louise Head

Mrs. Anne P. Heldman*

Helene Herbert

Jim and Susan Herman

Ms. Sherrie Heyse

Grace and Brian Hill

Meg Hilmer

Noel and Karen Hofmann

Karen and David Hoguet

Linda R. Holthaus

Timothy and Julie Driehaus Horton

Barbara J. Howard

Kim Howland

Pat Humphrey

Dr. Linda Huntress

Maite Iraolagoitia

Charlie and Janie James

Patti and Keith James

Mark and Sarah Johnson

Laurie F. Johnston

James and Brenda Jones

Kyle and Sue Jones

Lisa Kagan

Dr. Toni and Rabbi Ken Kanter

Arlene Katz

Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Keenan

Arleene Keller

Rosalynd Kendall

Robert A. and Marian K. Kennedy Charitable Trust

Beverly Kinney and Edward Cloughessy

Kohnen Interior Design ‘Meg Kohnen’

Heather Krombholz

Kathleen B. and Michael C. Krug*

Mr. and Mrs. John LaMacchia

Mr. Edward Lanzit

Patricia Larsen

Susan J. Lauf

Dr. Carol P. Leslie

Mary Kay Levesay

Sherwin Little

Sally A. Lloyd

Mark K. Mandell-Brown MD

Laurel Markley

Carolyn Ott Martin

Nancy C. Martin

Raymond and Madelynn Matlock

Elizabeth Mayfield*

David and Diane McClain

Kathy McCord

Selena McKean

Mark McKillip and Amira Beer

ANNUAL GIFTS ANNUAL

Hope Earls McSwigan

Jan Melcher

Kathy Merchant

Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer

Audrey E. K. Miller

Jim and Eileen Moon

Joyce and William Mullins

National Jewish Theatre Foundation

Jeannie Niebuhr

Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee

Melissa and John Panzeca

Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund*

Debbie Pendl

Phillips Family Fund*

Jane Portman

Prolink

Robert and Connie Reed

Sherri Adams Remaklus

Ms. Carol Reubel

Danielle Revelson

Alison and Rob Rice

Mr. and Mrs. Gates T. Richards

Ridgeway Foundation

Carole T. Rigaud

Karina Rothzeid

Jim Rubenstein and Bernadette Unger

Debra and Peter Ruehlman

Ann Saluke and Don Yelton

KJ Sanchez

Mark Sass and Jan Rosenbaum Sass

David Savage

Glenn and Kitty Schaaf

Austin Schiff

Martha and Lee Schimberg

Michael and Jeanne Schmerler

Charles and Alice Schneider

Roger and Glenda Schorr*

Mary D. Schweitzer

P. Robert Schwetschenau MD

Linda and Tom Senter

Carol Serrone

Sue Showers

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Simon

Debbie Renick Sims

Gerald and Sarah Skidmore

Laura Skidmore

Steven Smith

Susan and David Smith

Martha Lowe Steier

Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Stern

Carol Striker

Glenda Suttman

Tom and Keri Tami

Gretchen Thomas

Linda Trebbi

Jovoni Trollinger

Dionn Tron

James and Susan Troutt

Robert Trusty

Nancy A. Virgulak

Patricia J. Wagner

Daniel G. Walker and Lisa Capurro

JoAnn Ward

Jane Welling

Judy Wells

Carol and Rich Wilson

Marsha and Robert Wuerdeman

Laani A. Wuest

Mary Beth Young

SUPPORTER

($300 - $749)

Anonymous (16)

Liz and Hank Alexander

Sherri D. Allen

Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Anderson

Vic and Dee Angel

James Anthony and Sarah Corathers

Charles W. Ashing, III

Bruce and Helene Ault

Athena Avgousti-Bauer

Susan Awadalla

Joseph Baker

Bank of America

Barbara Banks

Mandy Bartel

Marianne M. Beard

Megan Beck

Gale and Dave Beckett

Wayne and Barbara Beimesch

Thelma Bergman

Stephanie Besl

Bradley R. Bevington

Mr. Thomas E. Blackburn

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blackmer

Sue K. Blaney

Cheryl L. Borland

Selena, James, and Justin Bowling

Lucy Lane Broderick

Barbara and Neal Bronson

Dr. Daniel T. Brown, DDS and Mr.

Mark Haggard

Michael Brown

Jack and Marti Butz

Jane and Frank Caccamo

April A. Cain

Angela Carl

Conni Carlson and John Reynolds

Nancy B. Carrothers

Chris and Jim Cartledge

Susana Chamlee

Melanie M. Chavez

Christine Christen

Cincinnati Art Museum

Cynthia Cole

Loretta and David Cook

Dr. and Mrs. Alan Cordell

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cotcamp

Mrs. Martha S. Crafts

Cathy Crain

Jean and John Croxton

Mark Dauner

Mr. Frank Davis

Michelle de la Vega

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dearth

Carol DeGreg

Debora Del Valle

Jan Denton

Marilyn J. Derfus

Jeffrey and Sharon DeRossette

Diamond/Wolf Family

Martha Dillow

Thomas Donnelly

Bethany Doverspike

Marilyn Duke

Tim and Tina DuMont

Bob and Kitty Dunn

John and Liz Dye

Delores J. Erby

Dr. and Mrs. William Faulkner

Michael Federle

Barbara Ann Feldmann

Bill Ferring

Dr. Daniella Fisher

James K. and Susan A. Fitton

Maureen Flanagan and Will

Groneman

Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Foster

Carolyn and Terry Fox

Missy and Brian J. Fox

John and Susan Frank

Mr. and Mrs. James A Fraser

Sharon Freyhof

Shirley Gallagher

General Electric

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gerber

Frank and Karen Girolami

Veronica Glogowski

Daniel P. Goetz and Pattie Messmer

Jim and Elaine Goldschmidt

Mrs. Sharon Gorman

Barbara Gould

Pank and Wendy Goulet

Phillip Griggs

Marla and Gary Gross

Mary and Phil Hagner

Jan C. Hall

Walter and Karen Hand

Jeff Hanna and Peggy Eberhard

Jim and Sally Harper

Carolyn Heck

Alice and John Hehman

Judy Tondi Herd

Bertie Hertz

Wendy Hill

Dale Hodges and David F. Logan

Daniel J. Hoffheimer

Mark and Deanna Hollon

Patricia L. Holman

Mr. and Mrs. George Horning

Dr. Carol Hubbard

Joseph Huber and Shelli Smith

Amy Hughes

Marty Humes

Nada Huron

Anne Jaroszewicz

Clare Jaymes

Larry and Jan Jeffers

Dr. Amy Johnstone

Amy J. Katz

Peter and Sandy Keiser

Alina S. Khan

Zofeen Khan

Tom and Judith Kinman

Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Kissel

Mr. and Mrs. John Kmet

Judith A. Koch

Mary Kay Koehler and Heather Apple

Sandy Kohn

Mark and Elisabeth Kuhlman

In memory of Ms. Lisa Jo Lambert

Bill and Evie Landrigan

Lynn P. Larson

Glenda Lindsay

ANNUAL GIFTS

Jim Lippert and Carrie ShortLippert

Nancy Lippincott

James Lockey and Grace Lemasters

Elia Lopez

Thomas W. Loring, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Damon Lynch, Jr.

Thomas and Jean Macejko

Ms. Carol MacGregor

Dave and Lee MacKenzie

Ward and Ellen Maresca

Charles and Jennifer Margolis

David Mason

Minda Matthews-Smith

Susan Matz

Mr. and Mrs. David J. McAdams, in honor of Vickie and Bruce Ellis

Evi Banzhaf McCord

Dennis and Carol McCoy

Stacy McIntosh

Jeff and Debbie McNaul

Sarah Mizelle Miller

David and Martha Millett

Mitchell Briggs

Jill and Bruce Mitchell

Joel Monteith and Barbara MustoeMonteith

Mary G. Moran

Brian and Katherine More

Mr. Jerry Morgan

Nora E. Moushey

Scott and Barb Muhlhauser

Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.

Joy S. Nadler

Nottinghill Investment Advisers, Ltd.

Alice W. Perlman

Diane and Jeff Pfaff

Janet Phillips

David Piatt Fund*

MaryAnn Pietromonaco

Les and Molly Polasky

Philip J. Poon

Mr. and Mrs. James Pretz

Phil and Susan Price

Michael and Nelda Purdon

Jennifer Ramage

Margie Rennie

Carol Holland Rentschler

Sara Repenning

Jeff and Joyce Rich

Buffie Rixey

Pete and Debbie Rizzo

Mary Ellen Roberts

Gigi Robison

Rita Ross

Ashley Rothfuss

Richard and Barbara Ruddy

Jane M. Rutherford

James Sanitato

Ann Santen*

Bill and Kathy Schnier

Carol J. Schroeder

Chris Schulte

Mary Schwaderer

Linda Sears

William and Sandra Selvey

Ms. Connie Sheets

John L. Shields

Ivan and Karen Silverman

Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin

Mary G. Skelly

Adrienne Angst Smith

Jack and Barbara Smith

Richard and Patricia Smith

Roger Smith

Ellen Pease and V. Clark Sole, Jr.

Martha and John Spiess

Mary Stagaman and Ron Kull

Tom and Dee Stegman*

Robert L. and Christine J. Steiner*

Stephanie and Joseph Stitt

Gunther and Sara Storjohann

Gary and Nancy Strassel

Kendra L. Struthers

Dee Talley

Carlos and Roberta Teran

Amy and Bill Thaman

Gordon and Mary-Anne Thompson

J. Dwight Thompson

Morley and Brenda Thompson

Robert and Marcia Togneri

Sneja H. Tomassian

Torey and Tom Torre

Alicia B. Townsend

Ann Marie Tracey and Daniel Buckley

Dilip and Janet Tripathy

Ms. Lynn Tumen

Susie Tweddell

Gloria Uziel and Patrick Shea, M.D.

Catherine Valentine

Geroge and Julia Wadih

Carol Walkner

Liz and Dave Wallingford

Sarella Walton

Lea A. Ward

Sarah Warrington

Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts

Dr. and Mrs. Barry W. Webb

Larry Weber

Kate Wehby

Dr. Alan Weinstein

Dr. Donald R. and Patricia R. Welti

Steven and Heather Wesloh

Brendan and Julie White

Steve Wilken

Mrs. Joan R. Wilson

Robert and Judy Wilson

Susan and Dean Windgassen

Jeannine Winkelmann

Daniel and Jessica Woo

Dr. Linda Wulff

John M. Yacher

Linda Elam Young

David and Cynthia Zink

*Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS

$50,000+

$20,000 – $49,999

$10,000 – $19,999

ROCKWERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

$5,000 – $9,999

$1,000 – $4,999

As of August 26, 2024

ROBERT AND ADELE SCHIFF FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE HAROLD C. SCHOTT FOUNDATION

THE HAROLD AND MIMI STEINBERG CHARITABLE TRUST

THE WOHLGEMUTH HERSCHEDE FOUNDATION

WAYNE L. PRIM FOUNDATION

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

Anonymous

Ron Bates and Randy Lasley

Mark and Lindsay Bibler

David and Elaine Billmire

Ruth and Tom Bobenread

Neil Bortz

Thomas Breed

MC and Tom Brennan

Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach

Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr.

Terri and John Byczkowski

Wayne and Fran Carlisle

Denise and Martin Chambers

James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson, Jr.

Amelia and Thomas Crutcher

Richard and Teddie Curry

Nancy and Mark Dawes

Richard and Lisa Ernst

Sarah and Tommy Evans

Elizabeth George

Ms. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman

The Goldhoff Family

Clifford Goosmann and Andrea Wilson

Linda and Gary Greenberg*

Jeb and Nirvani Head

Fred and Patti Heldman*

Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig

Karen and David Hoguet

Susan Ingmire

Diane and Carl Iseman

Bill and Mary Jane James

Don and Frani Jones

The Artistic Director’s Circle (ADC) members provide inspirational annual support for productions, artists, and community programming. In recognition of their contributions, members receive access to exclusive private events hosted by Blake Robison, Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director, featuring artists and behindthe-scenes topics from the art of theatre making. We extend our sincere gratitude to the ADC members for their generosity!

Patti and Tom Keckeis*

Marilyn Kinne

David M. and Bet Koeninger

Mark and Karen Kremzar

Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar

Terry Lemmerman

Jamie and Jenny Leonard

Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein

Craig and Anne Maier

Dick and Sandy Manteuffel

The Markley Family

Ron Matson and Daniel Young

Donna and Neal Mayerson

Barbara and Kim McCracken

Kevin and Frances McMurray

Charles and Joann Mead

Leon and Barb Meyer

Becky Miars

James A. Miller

Ms. Danute M. Miskinis

Diane and Dave Moccia

David and Judith Morgan

Arthur C. Morrissey and Janet M. Hayes

Dean and Catherine Moulas

Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty

Karen and Bill Neyer*

The Marilyn J. and Jack D. Osborn Fund

Jenny and David Powell

Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder

Danielle and Kenneth Revelson

Mrs. Deborah White Richardson

Amy and John Rosenberg

Jennie Rosenthal

Richard Rosenthal and Kitty Strauss Rosenthal

The Rosenthal Family Foundation

Margo and Sam Ross

Moe and Jack Rouse

Susan and Jeffrey Routh

Austin Schiff

Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Jr.

Mark and Rosemary Schlachter

Digi and Mike Schueler

Rhonda and Larry Sheakley

Pat Sheppard

Betsy and Jerry Shroat

Nancy and Tim Sparks

John and Jennifer Stein

Steve and Sarah Steinman

Jennifer and Woody Taft

Marty C. Tomb

Edward Trach

Ellen and Ray van der Horst

Lawrence and Maureen Vignola

The Vista Foundation

Margaret and Albert Vontz III*

Randolph Wadsworth

Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund*

Barbara M. Weyand

Mr. William J. Weyand

Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis

Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

*Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

List as of September 17, 2024

RECOGNITION GIFTS

We are grateful to the following friends who have chosen to honor a loved one through a donation to the Playhouse. The following recognition gifts have been received from July 1, 2023, through August 30, 2024.

IN HONOR OF SARA AND DAVE BUTLER

Germaine Mae Jarvis

IN HONOR OF LINDA GREENBERG

Linda and Tom Senter

IN HONOR OF DIANE MCCLAIN

Joseph and Vickie Beer

IN HONOR OF DR. AMY MURDOCH

Anonymous

IN HONOR OF NANCY RUST

Anonymous

IN HONOR OF SHELBY SCAFFIDI

Jennifer Hall

MEMORIAL GIFTS

IN HONOR OF DIGI SCHUELER

Minda Matthews-Smith

IN HONOR OF MAUREEN VIGNOLA

Anonymous

We are grateful to the following friends who have chosen to remember a loved one through a memorial gift to the Playhouse. The following memorial gifts have been received from July 1, 2023, through August 30, 2024.

IN MEMORY OF RENEE ALPER

Gregory Alper

IN MEMORY OF DONALD AND KATHERINE BEER

David and Diane McClain

IN MEMORY OF KAREN BELL

Edward Lanzit

IN MEMORY OF FRANK BLOOM

Ralph Bloom

IN MEMORY OF JEANNE CLARK

Leslie Clark

IN MEMORY OF BRUCE E. COYLE

Rebecca J. Graham

IN MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER DURANG

Richard LeComte

IN MEMORY OF GAIL AND SAMUEL HUTTENBAUER, JR.

Larry Weber

IN MEMORY OF SAMUEL HUTTENBAUER, JR.

Fred H. Abel

Gordon Bogdan and June Taylor

The Calonge Family

Joyce Elkus

Albert E. Heekin III

Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Y. Hicky

Margo Itkoff

Joan M. Kaup

Ruth and Dan Kelly

Maryanne and Don Macdonald

Braden Martini

Ethan and Doreen Stanley

Ron and Pam Taegtmeyer

Bill and Mary Ann Taylor

Wendy and Norm Wasserman

Frank and Rosemary Welsh

Erin and Stacey Yeatman

IN MEMORY OF JANET M. JEFFERS

Larry Jeffers

IN MEMORY OF HONEY ANGELL LEE

David and Phyllis Herzig

IN MEMORY OF JUDGE ROBERT

S. MARX

Daniel Hoffheimer

IN MEMORY OF LEON A. MEYER

Anonymous

Dr. and Mrs. Hutson

Kandy Attinger Maifeld and Lisa Marcus

Rob O’Brien, Merrill Lynch

Mike Schroth, Visiting Angels

Sue and Ken Sherman

The Wright Family

IN MEMORY OF W. ERNST MINOR

Burton and Susan Closson

IN MEMORY OF JACK OSBORN

David and Marilyn Beran

Mary Anne Brennan

JW Carter Family

The Contemporary Arts Center

Meredythe and Clayton Daley

Barbara J. Fitch

Dawn and Chris Hock

Linda Holthaus and Richard Zinicola

Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey

Peggy and William Jackson

Carl Kalnow

Kohnen Interior Design, Meg Kohnen

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Luttmer

Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L.

Timothy C. Miller

Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty

Tolli Pugh

Richard Rosenthal

Kathy Schultz

Ed and Ronda Smith

Ms. Patricia Smitson and Dr. Walter Smitson

J. Dwight and Deanna G. Thompson

Carol Turner

Winslow Turner Upson

Nancy VandenBerg

Ellen and Ray van der Horst

Judith Verhave

Larry and Maureen Vignola

Diane and Gary West

Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis

IN MEMORY OF MORSE JOHNSON

Daniel Hoffheimer

IN MEMORY OF BARBARA RIPPETOE

Anonymous (2)

Barbara Barclay

Bob and Karen (Burr Durgin) Bernaski Toni, Nestor Dana (Burckhart) and Eric Bojarczuk

Michele Foss

Candice Hall

Barbara Martin

IN MEMORY OF LOU SCHRODER

Anonymous

IN MEMORY OF REBEKKA SEIGEL

Joseph and Vickie Beer

IN MEMORY OF ED SHEPPARD

Mr. and Mrs. Don Gilb

Cathy and Stan Silverman

IN MEMORY OF ELLEN PEASE SOLE

V. Clark Sole, Jr.

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD SCOTT TIEKE

Sally Wentworth Tieke

IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY “DOLLY” VARLAND

Carolyn and Terry Fox

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

CORPORATE PARTNERS

For companies looking to make a smaller investment in the Playhouse, the Corporate Partner Program is just the ticket. A gift of $1,000 or more is recognized in our show programs, provides invitations to exclusive events, and entitles your employees to receive a 20 percent online ticket discount throughout the season!

$1,000 - $3,499

Hixson Architecture Engineering Interiors Skyline Chili

For more information about joining these individuals and organizations in support of the Playhouse, call Mary Kay Koehler, Director of Institutional Giving at 513-977-2026.

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS

The Blind Lemon

The BonBonerie

Emerge Managed Solutions, LLC

The Geiler Company

Mt. Adams Bar and Grill

WGRR-FM

WOSL-FM

WXIX-TV, Fox 19

Thursdays, Starting November 7 5:30 - 7pm | Mayerson JCC

Judaism Inbound is an introduction to Judaism class that covers Judaism as a religion, Judaism as history, and Judaism as a culture, with a “spiritual but not religious” approach. It is meant for a wide variety of people, but a perfect course for those considering conversion, in multi-faith relationships, seeking to unlearn/relearn a new framing around Judaism, or just curious about Judaism.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND PRODUCTION STAFF

DIRECTORS

Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison

Managing Director Abby Marcus

ADMINISTRATION

Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Stefanie Meyer

Associate Producer Suann Pollock

Company Manager A.J. Ford

Assistant Company Manager/Management Associate Remy Elton-Alexander

Director of HR, Equity and Inclusion Dawn Mundy Payroll/HR Specialist Madalaina Welton

Finance Associate Brian Anderson Office Administrator Kathy Durnell

OPERATIONS

Director of Operations Bridget Siedlecki

IT Applications Specialist Scott Youger

Facilities Manager Brian Smith

DEVELOPMENT

Chief Philanthropy Officer Sneja H. Tomassian

Director of Institutional Giving Mary Kay Koehler

Director of Donor Relations Kendra L. Struthers, CFRE

Major Gifts Officer Lynn Smith, CFRE

Grants Manager Kimberly Passaro

Individual Giving Assistant Jennifer Radisch

Development Assistant Douglas Fries

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS

Director of Marketing and Communications Kathy Neus

Audience Engagement Manager Piper N. Davis

Multimedia Designer Sean Martin

Digital Marketing Associate Victoria Forbes

Marketing Data and Website Manager Jacob Krismanick

Content Marketing Associate Deja A. Shanks

Marketing Intern Kit Gladieux

Photographer Mikki Schaffner

PATRON SERVICES

Patron Services Director Don Wong

Assistant Patron Services Manager Julia Hasl Miller

House Managers Joellyn Goos, Kayden Hauke, Ethan Mann

Patron Services Staff Amanda Adams, Tommy Berninger, Grace Caccavari, Katie Collier, Olivia Cremisio, Tessa D’Errico, Laurel Dobrozsi, Victoria Forbes, Jenny French, Max Holman, Ariana HoobermanPiñeiro, Michelle LaMantia, Whitney Menser, Cyrus Newitt, Sarah O’Haver, James Racster, Addie Renne, Theresa Richmond, Christine Richtsfeld, Thomas Richtsfeld, Charlie Rusk, Jacqueline Smith, LaCheryl Steele, Monica Williams-Mitchell, Kendall Young

Bar Manager Darren Cox

Bartenders Kathy Burr, Clint Collins, Justin Eckstein, Julia Migliara, Lisa Porter, John Simpson, Barb Santel, Niki Sherwood, Kathleen Thorman

ARTISTIC

Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz

Literary Manager Tatiana Godfrey

Associate Artists Wendy C. Goldberg, Karen Zacarías

EDUCATION/ENGAGEMENT

Education Director Ariana Moses

Artistic Engagement Manager Katie Baskerville

Education Associate John Llewellyn

Education and Engagement Coordinator Ariana Hooberman-Piñeiro

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Production Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell

Stage Managers Brooke Redler, Brandon T. Holmes

Artistic Engagement Stage Manager Erin Speno-Stout

PRODUCTION

Director of Production Joshua Escajeda

Technical Director Sam Thompson

Assistant Production Manager Valerie Perez

Assistant Technical Director Ethan Ruhl

Scene Shop Administrative Assistant Quinn Morgan

SCENERY

Staff Carpenters Valerie Bramer, Timothy Fowler, Michael Lyons, Brandon Smith, Patrick Wellman

Charge Scenic Artist Jennifer Rhodus

Assistant Scenic Artist Alex Kuntz

Scenic Artist Payton Epperson

Rouse Run Crew Christopher Albaugh, Kara Trusty

PROPERTIES

Properties Manager Liz Lyons

Assistant Properties Manager Katie Kim

Properties Benjamin Adams, Jeff Fowee, Alicia Rhodus

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Properties Running Crew Lead Debra Hildebrand

Rouse Theatre Properties Running Crew Lead Gigi Wendt

COSTUMES/WARDROBE

Costume Shop Manager Gordon DeVinney

Costume and Design Administrative Assistant Joe Kovacs

Cutter/Draper Justin Collings

Wig and Makeup Artist Amy Whitaker

First Hand Bridget Kline

Wardrobe Lead Amira Rowe

Wardrobe Assistants Grace Hazlett, Lilly Levine

LIGHTING/SOUND

House Audio/Projection Supervisor Aaron Stephenson

Lead Electrician Samuel Wilson

Rouse Theatre Light Board Operator Rachel Fields

Rouse Theatre Audio Engineer M. Adam Jacob

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Light Board Operator Jonathan Armstrong

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Sound Engineer Samuel Sadler

EMERITI

Managing Director Emeritus Buzz Ward

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