The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - Princess & Frog

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Book and Lyrics by Debra Clinton

Music by Jason Marks

Based on The Frog Prince by the Brothers Grimm and adapted from the musical Croaker, this world-premiere adaption by Roderick Justice was commissioned and produced by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Directed & Choreographed by Maddie Burgoon Jones

Scenic Design

Seth Howard

Sound Production

Bill Fuss, Don Moore

Wig Master Candance Leyland

Production Stage Manager

Jadi Davis

Music Director Jason Alexander Holmes

Costume Design

Melanie Watnick

Technical Direction

Benjamin Adams, Maggie Foley

Assistant Stage Manager Abby Sauer

Producing Artistic Director

Roderick Justice

Director of Production Dani Lobello

Lighting Design Benjamin Gantose

Properties Master Ellie Fangman

Stage Management Intern Ava Whitis

Managing Director and CEO Kim Kern

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Cast of CHARACTERS

(In Alphabetical Order)

Croaker ...................... CHRISTIAN ARIAS

Princess Acrimonia ....... RANEASE BROWN

Lady Adella, Disco Diva

............................. ARIANNA CATALANO

Ensemble .................... BRINLEY CULVER *

Ensemble ................... ISSIAH CURRENT *

Ensemble .......................... KRISTEN DAS

Ensemble ...................... RYLEIGH DOSS *

Royal Page ................. JOSH GALLOWAY

Ensemble ................. GRIFFIN HATFIELD *

Fritz ......................... HENRY HOWLAND

Ensemble .................... NOAH JEFFREYS *

Ensemble ...................... ETHAN KUCHTA

UNDERSTUDIES:

Ensemble ..................... ELLI MADDOCK *

Lady Isabella, Disco Diva

.................................. ASHLEY MORTON

Fred ................ GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA

King Arnold .................... GREG NELSON

Queen Helene ..... SPRING STARR PILLOW

Ensemble .................. KIP RICHARDSON *

Ensemble ................... CHELSEA RUSSELL

Ensemble ............................ KATE STARK

Lady Carmella, Disco Diva .................................. MADELINE STERN

Frank ......................... KAVAN VADIVELU *

Ensemble ..................... KEYA VADIVELU *

For King Arnold: Henry Howland; for Croaker: Ethan Kuchta; for Princess Acrimonia: Chelsea Russell; for Royal Page: Kate Stark; for Queen Helene: Kristen Das

* Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

A Note From the Director

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Featuring Songs from the Television Classic

Princess & Frog

The Frog Prince

Maddie Burgoon Jones Associate Artistic Director

Princess & Frog

PO P Q U i Z

How much do you know about Princess & Frog The Musical, presented this season by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati?

1. Who originated The Frog Prince story?

A. Dr. Seuss

B. Roald Dahl

C. Brothers Grimm

D. Walt Disney

2. What is a group of frogs called?

A.

B. An Army

C. A herd

D.

3. What was Princess & Frog The Musical originally titled?

A. Croaker: The Frog Prince Musical

B. Dancing & Hopping

C. The Frog Princess Musical

D. Being Green: The Frog Prince Musical

4. What are baby frogs called?

A. Greenies

B. Froglings

C. Tadpoles

D. Pupils

5. The Goliath Frog can grow to weigh how much?

A. 3 pounds

B. 4 pounds

C. 6 pounds

D. 7 pounds

6. What year was The Frog Prince written?

A. 1809

B. 1812

C. 1815

D. 1822

7. How many species of frogs are there?

A. 589

B. 834

C. 1,453

D. 6,210

8. Which colored poison dart frog is the most dangerous?

A. Golden

B. Aqua

C. Red

D. Orange

9. Frogs cannot drink…

A. Water

B.

C. Soda

D.

10. Frogs were the first land animals with…

A. Legs

B.

C. Tongues

D. Teeth

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CHRISTIAN ARIAS

RANEASE BROWN

ARIANNA CATALANO

BRINLEY CULVER

ISSIAH CURRENT

KRISTEN DAS

RYLEIGH DOSS

JOSH GALLOWAY

GRIFFIN HATFIELD

HENRY HOWLAND

NOAH JEFFREYS ETHAN KUCHTA

ELLI MADDOCK

ASHLEY MORTON

GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA

GREG NELSON SPRING STARR PILLOW KIP RICHARDSON

CHELSEA RUSSELL KATE STARK

MADELINE STERN

KAVAN VADIVELU

KEYA VADIVELU

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CHRISTIAN ARIAS

Croaker

Christian is ecstatic to be performing with TCT again! He is from NKY and is a teaching artist and assistant dance teacher at Expressions Dance Theatre. He also studies with his wonderful Vocal Coach Catherine Keen. Christian has performed with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra as a lead vocalist and has worked all around Ohio and Kentucky. Favorite credits include: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Rudalpho/ Escapologist/U.S. Mr. Wormwood), Disney’s Newsies (Finch), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), and On The Town (Ozzie). Enjoy!

RANEASE BROWN

Princess Acrimonia

Ranease is grateful to make her TCT debut! She is a sophomore musical theatre major at University of Cincinnati, CollegeConservatory of Music (CCM). Her recent credits include: RENT (Mimi) at The Carnegie Theater, Sweeney Todd (Ensemble/US Mrs.

and she spent her fall semester in Something Rotten (Swing/ US Lord Clapham) in CCM’s production. Ranease thanks her parents, friends, and staff at TCT for believing in her and showing so much love and support!

ARIANNA CATALANO

Lady Adella, Disco Diva

Arianna is thrilled to be returning to the Taft stage with TCT after making her debut in Disney’s Descendants! She just graduated from NKU with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. Some of her favorite roles include Disney’s Newsies (Buttons), The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Helena Landless), and The Lightning Thief (Charon/Silena/ Dance Captain). She wants to thank ALL of her people for supporting her and pushing her to be her best self. Choose Love!! (IG:@ ariannacatalano_)

BRINLEY CULVER

Ensemble

Brinley is thrilled to return to the MainStage this season. She most recently appeared in

TCT’s Elf the Musical JR. (Elf Ensemble) and Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Amanda Thripp). Her other favorite roles include: Disney’s High School Musical JR. (Sharpay), Annie JR. (Annie), Seussical (JoJo), and Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Flounder). Brinley has trained for the past six years with TCT’s STAR NKU Intensive. She is a sophomore at Lakota East High School. Offstage, she likes to tap dance and play piano.

ISSIAH CURRENT

Ensemble

After his MainStage debut as Bruce in TCT’s Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR., Issiah is grateful to be welcomed back into the 2022–2023 season! He lives to entertain with his signature style of overacting and hopes viewers will get a laugh out of his performance. He thanks his family, as well as the many teachers who have helped him hone his craft.

KRISTEN DAS

Ensemble

Kristen is excited to be joining TCT! Some of

her previous roles include The Wild Party (Sam, U/S Madeline True), She Loves Me (Ensemble), The Wolves (#14), Our Town (Ensemble) Songs for a New World (Woman #2), As You Like It (Celia), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona/Olive Mom).

RYLEIGH DOSS

Ensemble

Ryleigh is so excited to be returning to the TCT stage in this exciting new show! Ryleigh has been in theatre for 11 years and has performed in over 50 shows. Some of Ryleigh’s favorite roles include Disney’s Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Alice), and Les Misérables (Cosette). Ryleigh sends a big thank you to all her family, friends, and teachers for their support. Ryleigh is so thrilled to have gotten to work with such an amazing cast and crew on such an incredible show!

JOSH GALLOWAY

Royal Page

Josh is so excited to be making his return to

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Previous TCT roles include Waltzie from Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs and Augustus Gloop in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. Josh graduated from Point Park University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theater. He would like to thank his family for their never-ending support throughout the years, and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for sprouting his love for theater and helping him grow.

GRIFFIN HATFIELD

Ensemble

TCT’s MainStage. He made his TCT debut in Elf the Musical JR. performed in many school productions including Les Misérables (Ensemble) and The Man Who Came to Dinner (Richard) as well as performing with The Carnegie, CAST NKY, and TCT’s STAR program. He recently received arts instruction in Kentucky’s GSA program this past summer. This junior at Newport Central Catholic appreciates the support from family and friends.

HENRY HOWLAND

Fritz

Henry is thrilled to be in TCT’s production of Princess & Frog . He is a recent graduate of AADA in New York City. Also, he recently choreographed Singin’ In the Rain at St. Xavier High School. Some of his past credits include Elmer in Disney’s Newsies (Cincinnati Landmark Productions), Ensemble/Jean Michel u/s in Cinderella (Shenandoah Summer Theatre), and Blake in Cornelia Street (The Actor’s Studio). He would love to thank his friends and family for their unyielding support.

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NOAH JEFFREYS

Ensemble

Noah Jeffreys is a sophomore at St. Xavier

making his TCT debut! Past roles include Disney’s High School Musical (Chad), A Christmas Story (Schwartz), Oliver! (Bill Sikes) and Singing in the Rain (Dance Ensemble). He would like to thank all his family and

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ETHAN KUCHTA

Ensemble

Ethan Kuchta is a Cincinnati native and current Information Technology: Game Design and Simulation major at the University of Cincinnati. Previous credits include Disney’s Newsies (Race) with Cincinnati Landmark productions and Annie JR. (Ensemble) with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. He is extremely thankful for the opportunity to work with the amazing team at TCT and thrilled to be with such an incredible cast.

ELLI MADDOCK Ensemble

Elli is ecstatic to be back at the Taft Theatre performing with TCT. She previously appeared on the Taft stage in TCT’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Elf #4). Some of Elli’s favorite roles include Incident at our Lady of Perpetual Help (Becky O’Shea) with

Playhouse in the Park, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical (Mal), Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (Matilda) and Disney’s High School Musical JR. (Gabriella). When Elli is not on the stage she enjoys making art or hanging out with her cat.

ASHLEY MORTON

Lady Isabella, Disco Diva

Ashley is absolutely thrilled to return to The Taft in Princess & Frog! Ashley’s last TCT credit was in The Wiz JR. Ashley performs with Pones and InBocca Performance making

proscenium stage. Recent credits include All Shook Up (The Covedale), I Got Rhythm (The Carnegie), and 13th&Republic (Walterhoope). As a preschool teacher, Ashley’s favorite part of TCT is performing for her students!

GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA

Fred

Kanai is ecstatic to perform in Princess & Frog with TCT! They are a senior studying Musical Theatre at Northern Kentucky

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University. They have also appeared in On the Town (Chip), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Princess Puffer), and Disney’s Newsies (Ensemble). They want to thank their family, friends, and mentors for their unconditional love and support!

GREG NELSON

King Arnold

Greg is happy to return to TCT from past roles in Suessical JR. (Mayor) and Pinkalicious (Mr. Pinkerton). For the past 13 years, he has Community Arts Center, most recently Suessical JR., Disney’s the Aristocats KIDS, and Disney’s Peter Pan JR. He would like to thank his wife, Nikki, and his children for all their love and support.

SPRING STARR PILLOW

Queen Helene

Spring graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Musical Theatre Performance, and has master’s credits in

Counseling and Education. She is currently employed as the Director of School Programming for WordPlay Cincy. Spring can be seen around town playing with her band No Guarantees, singing cabaret at various venues, and performing onstage with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Ensemble Theatre, and Covedale Theatre. In her spare time, Spring enjoys writing, decorating, and commiserating with her two teenage boys and sweet hubby, Nick.

KIP RICHARDSON

Ensemble

Kip is very excited to be returning to TCT MainStage! Favorite past roles of his include Disney’s High School Musical (Zeke), Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Tommy), Disney’s James and the Giant Peach (Earthworm), Disney’s Aladdin (Sultan), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Flounder), Into the Woods (Jack), Disney’s Mulan (Yao), and Seussical the Musical (Jojo). Kip has

and is currently a sophomore at Indian Hill High School.

CHELSEA RUSSELL Ensemble

Chelsea is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky and is honored to be performing with TCT. While she is primarily an actress, she also has experience as a director, stage administrator. Favorite performance credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia), The Watsons (Laura), Cabaret (Kit Kat), Into the Woods

The Wolves (#2). She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her always.

KATE STARK Ensemble

Kate Stark is excited to be back at the Taft with TCT this season! A local dancer and actor, Kate’s favorite credits to date include On the Town (Ivy), A Chorus Line (Judy),

and Brigadoon (Jeannie). Kate is the CB Moves Coordinator at the Cincinnati Ballet, where she teaches and strives to make dance accessible to students of all ages and abilities. In her free time, Kate enjoys snuggling her pups Tallulah and Mookie, and renovating an Airstream trailer with her husband Keith. IG @katestark

MADELINE STERN

Lady Carmella, Disco Diva

Madeline Stern is thrilled to make her TCT MainStage debut with this fantastic cast! Originally from NY, she moved to Cincinnati with her husband and dog in 2021. Recent credits include Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Aida (Chorus at Cincinnati Opera), On the Town (Madame Dilly), and The Telephone (Lucy). She has her B.M. and M.M. in Vocal Performance from Indiana University. When she’s not performing, she’s teaching voice lessons online and making YouTube videos! Find out more at SingwithMadeline.com

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KAVAN VADIVELU Frank

Kavan is beyond excited to return to TCT’s MainStage! Some of his favorite credits include 13 the Musical (Evan Goldman) and Disney’s High School Musical JR. (Troy Bolton); as well as some of his TCT MainStage credits: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Rudolph), Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Nigel), and Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS (Mowgli). He’s a studious sophomore at The Seven Hills High School, where he spent the last season playing Varsity Soccer. Kavan thanks the cast, crew, and directors for helping him pursue his true passions.

KEYA VADIVELU Ensemble

Keya Vadivelu is honored to be back with TCT. Some of her past TCT roles include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Ensemble) Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Lavender/Matilda Understudy) and Elf the Musical JR. (Elf #1/New Yorker). Her other favorite roles include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. (Belle), 13 the Musical (Lucy), and Madagascar the Musical JR. (King Julien). Keya is an eighth grader at The Seven Hills School. She would like to thank Maddie Jones, Roderick Justice, and Nate Bertone for being such good role models and teachers to her.

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KIM KERN

Managing Director & CEO

Kim is a native Cincinnatian and graduate of the Cincinnati Country Day School (’87). Kim left Cincinnati to attend Vanderbilt University (’91), where she received a Bachelor of Science in educational studies and human development, and then quickly returned to Cincinnati, which she and her family continue to call home. Kim assumed the role of Managing Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati in September 2013, and then the combined role of Managing Director & CEO in 2015.

development, public relations, special events, grant acquisition, and major gift acquisition. Prior to joining TCT, Kim worked as President of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National MS Society, Director of Major Gifts for National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and prior to that she was Director of Market Development for Local 12 WKRC-TV and Clear Channel Broadcasting. She served as the Executive Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and

organizations in the areas of special events, board building, marketing, corporate sponsorship, public relations, fundraising, and promotions.

RODERICK JUSTICE

Artistic Director

Roderick is a proud member of The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and is celebrating his 17th season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Recognized as one of The Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40, his work is driven by a passion for storytelling and the impact arts have in childhood development. He is an award-winning director, choreographer, actor, costume designer, and theatre educator. Originally from eastern Kentucky, he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Northern Kentucky University. Since becoming Artistic Director in 2015, he has produced and commissioned over a dozen new musicals, plays, and worldpremiere adaptations. Outside of TCT, Roderick shares his passion as a guest artist, director, and choreographer for other organizations, including many in the region, such as his alma mater, Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA), the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), the Commonwealth Theatre Company, The Carnegie, Cincinnati Landmark Productions, and The Lincoln Amphitheater in Lincoln City, Indiana. Some of his favorite credits include: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. (Broadway World Award), Legally Blonde The Musical (LCT Award), Church Girls, I Love a Piano (Acclaim Award), Seussical The Musical (LCT Award), Urinetown (Acclaim Award), Jesus Christ Superstar (CEA Nomination), Spamalot (LCT Nomination), The Velveteen Rabbit (Telly Award), The Elephant Man, and The Top Job (off-Broadway).

MADDIE BURGOON JONES

Associate Artistic Director, Stage Director, Choreographer

Maddie is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She also has her Masters in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. She has been

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performing with TCT for 15 years, where she has appeared in shows such as Disney’s Peter Pan JR. (Tigerlily), Santa Claus: The Musical (Punchy), Madagascar the Musical JR. (Rico the Penguin), and Seussical JR. (Bird Girl). She choreographs national award-winning tap, musical theatre, hip hop, and contemporary, and has also won numerous National Championships in Tap and Musical Theatre. She was a member of the award-winning, all-female acapella group, the Baby Grands with SCPA, performing for audiences around the U.S. and China.

DANIELLE LOBELLO Director of Production

Danielle (Dani) Lobello is excited to return to producing shows. She was previously the Director of Production for the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She began her career as the Production Manager at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, where she developed and managed several IAAPA award-winning theme park shows and parades. Danielle received her B.A. in Theatre from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota.

MELANIE WATNICK

Costume Designer

Melanie Watnick has been working as a professional costume designer for theatre and dance for over 20 years. She has designed and lectured at Pepperdine University, the University of California San Diego, University of California Irvine, and Hartnell College. Her costume designs for dance have been seen in both national and international tours with companies such as: ABT II, Ballet X, Company C, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Singapore Dance Theatre, Malashock Dance, Backhausdance, Ballet West, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Her theatre

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designs have included work with companies such as: Julliard, Seattle Repertory, San Diego Repertory Theatre, the Barter, Great Lakes Theater Festival, South Coast Repertory Theatre, Open Fist, Boston Court, The Flea, and Rouge Machine. Watnick received her M.F.A. from the University of California San Diego and a B.A. with a distinction within her major from University of California Santa Barbara. Her love of cheese is only surpassed by her love of dogs.

BENJAMIN GANTOSE

Lighting Design

Benjamin is an Ohio native. He grew up in Berea, Ohio, and attended the CollegeConservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, where he studied theatrical design and production with an emphasis on lighting design. Benjamin has been involved in both scenic and lighting design for works spanning ballet and modern dance, scripted and devised theatre, musical theatre, opera, and theme parks. He is Resident Lighting Designer at Cleveland Public Theatre and an Associate Designer at the Cincinnati Ballet and Kansas City Ballet. Benjamin’s work has been seen recently at Cleveland Playhouse, Ballet Hawaii, Beck Center For The Arts, Cleveland Musical Theater, Verb Ballets, and Inlet Dance Theatre. As an Associate Designer, Benjamin’s work includes lighting and scenic designs at Louisville Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Cain Park, and Lakeland Civic Theatre. This is Benjamin’s ninth season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

SETH HOWARD

Scenic Designer

Seth Howard (he/him) is a freelance scenic designer, based in Orlando, Florida. He is a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) and

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has worked in many regional theatres. His design credits include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, , , , Urinetown, and more. @shdesign366

JASON ALEXANDER HOLMES

Music Director

Jason Alexander Holmes, Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir, is a music educator and performer from Ridgeway, Virginia. Before coming to Cincinnati, Jason worked with the Boston Children’s Chorus, public schools in Rochester, New York, and community and professional opera and musical theatre companies. At the core of Jason’s teaching and performing is the belief that we are all expressive and musical beings who deserve to witness and create moments of truth and beauty.

BILL FUSS

Sound Design/Lead Audio Engineer

Bill is a life-long Cincinnati resident. His career in event production has spanned the past 25 years. During that time, he has worked with some of the top names in the music industry across the country. As an engineer, he has also provided technical sound support for many corporate and government events. He has been enjoying his work with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati since 2012 and he is looking forward to his next season with the company.

DON MOORE

Assistant Audio Engineer/Playback Operator

Don Moore has worked on production projects for Pepsi, PlayStation, and the Cincinnati

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ELLIE FANGMAN Properties Master

Ellie is excited to be a part of the creative team at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. As a native of Cincinnati, she grew up attending the productions at the Taft Theatre, which is where her love of theatre began to grow. She received her B.F.A. in Scenic Design, Scenic Artistry, and Properties from The University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. She has had the privilege to work with incredible designers and technicians around the country, including at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Opera Saratoga, The Cincinnati Artist Theatre, and more.

She is delighted to be working with all the talented professionals here in Cincinnati and hopes you enjoy the show!

JADI DAVIS Resident Stage Manager

Jadi is excited for his second season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. He has previous Stage Management experience for the Henry Mancini Academy, the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Busch Gardens Entertainment, Kings Island Entertainment, and the Hamilton City School District. He was also a Theatrical Project Manager for Vincent Lighting Systems, and a Lighting Director for Riverfront Live, the Madison Theater, the Fitton Center for the Creative Arts, and the Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre.

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ABBY SAUER

Assistant Stage Manager

Abby is thrilled to be making her return to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati after two years! Just prior to the pandemic shutdown, she was a Stage Management Intern for TCT’s production of Annie JR.. Abby recently received her Master’s Degree in Arts Administration from Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of the Performing Arts. She also holds a B.F.A. in Stage Management from UC’s nationally renowned College-Conservatory of Music. Credits include: Assistant Stage Manager for Awaited The Christmas Story (Crossroads), Stage Manager for Bonnie & Clyde (Summer Repertory Theatre Festival), Assistant Stage Manager for Mamma Mia (Summer Repertory Theatre Festival), and Assistant Stage Manager for Tenderly: A Rosemary Clooney Musical (The Carnegie). Other credits include: Cincinnati Ballet (Stage Management Intern) and Aspen Music Festival and School (Production Crew). Abby is honored to be part of this incredible production team! She would like to thank Jackie Smith, her family, and friends for the constant support and allowing her to live her dreams!

AVA WHITIS

Stage Management Intern

Ava Whitis is a senior at William Henry Harrison High School and a College Credit Plus student at UC Blue Ash. She is so excited to make her Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati debut! Previously, Ava has stage managed at her high school for The Addams Family, Radium Girls, and Les Misérables. She is also student directing Harrison’s current production of Mamma Mia! She would like to thank her friends and family for being super supportive in this new adventure. She would also like to thank her drama family at Harrison for always pushing her and just being a great group of people to work with. Finally, she would like to thank Jadi and Abby for being great stage managers and giving her this opportunity! She hopes you enjoy the show!

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THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI STAFF

Managing Director & CEO..........................................Kim Kern

Artistic Director ................................................Roderick Justice

Shop Manager & Master Carpenter/Co-TD

..........................................................................Benjamin Adams

Development Manager – Grants & Corporate Partnerships

.............................................................................Annie Bloemer

Early Childhood Education Manager........Miranda Bohannon

Sales Manager ...................................................Curtricia Brown

Arts Integration Specialist ...............Christopher Logan Carter

Education Director .........................................Angelo Cerniglia

Patron Experience Specialist ..........................Shelby Coleman

Resident Stage Manager ..........................................Jadi Davis

Costume Shop Manager .........................Hannah Dringenburg

Scenic Painter..................................................Payton Epperson

TCT Academy Director............................................Mark Femia

Scenic Charge Artist/Co-TD ...............................Maggie Foley

Properties Master ................................................Ellie Fangman

Costume Assistant .....................................................Alix Frisch

Creative Projects Manager.........................................Cal Harris

Digital Marketing Manager...............................Kelly Holtgrefe

Associate Artistic Director...................Maddie Burgoon Jones

Finance Director ........................................................Tim Jones

Company Manager .........................................Brandi La’Sherrill

Director of Production ...........................................Dani Lobello

Resident Playwright & WorkShop Artist

...............................................................Deondra Kamau Means

Scenic Carpenter ..............................................Andrew Nunley

Sales & Marketing Director ..........................Krista Katona Pille

Resident Costume Designer ...................................Jeff Shearer

Development Director .........................................Anne Venters

Development & Volunteer Manager .....................Mary Wright

Operations Manager ................................................Pam Young

Patron Experience Manager ..........................Grant Zentmeyer

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM

Dresser ........................................................................Alix Frisch

Dresser/Wig Maintenance ................................Allison Gordon

Lighting Equipment .......................................MAC Productions

Assistant Audio Engineer/Playback Operator ......Don Moore

Stage Management Intern ........................................Ava Whitis

Taft Theatre Technical Director .............................Mike Pulsfort

Taft Theatre Head Electrician ...............................Clint Nessler

Taft Theatre Head Sound Engineer......................Mike Pulsfort

Sensory-Friendly Advisory Board .........Theatre Development

Fund’s Autism Theatre Initiative, Cincinnati Children’s

Starting Our Adventure Right (SOAR) program, CCHMC/ Cincinnati Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati,

The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky, Best Point Education & Behavioral Health, Jenn Jordan of Q102

Graphic Design ................Cal Harris and Cincinnati Magazine

Photographer .....................................................Mikki Schaffner

Program Editor/Contributor ......................................Cal Harris

FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF

THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Gregory L. Adams (Chairman)

Lisa Reinhard (Vice Chair)

Charles O. Schiff (Vice Chair)

Danielle Wilson (Vice Chair)

Allison H. Kropp (Secretary)

David Crowley (Treasurer)

Jeanette Altenau, Peter Brown, Sarah Anne Campbell, Darcie D’Ascenzo, Melinda Davis, Abby Dougherty, Daniel M. Driehaus, Libby Galvin-Brock, Molly Garber, Paul Griscom, Peter Horton, Katherine O. Jarnigo, Rajan R. Kamath, Ph.D., Leanne Langdon, Kick Lee, Skip Merten, Ryan Messer, Avani

C. Modi, Ph.D., Meghan Sullivan Nelson, Robin S. Sheakley

Kathy Sias, Andrew Simon, Bethany R. Smith, Jennifer Spieser, Scott T. Stubbins, Adam Uihlein, Diana Victoriano, Owen J. Wrassman

Emeritus Board .........................Edyth B. Lindner, Fran Carlisle Honorary Board ..........................Vicki Herche, Carol Hilsinger

To learn more about the production, please visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Find us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and TikTok @TCTCincinnati

Special thanks to…. Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Pulp Art Surfaces, LLC, Troy Malmstrom

Special thanks to Cincinnati Stage Employees Local 5

Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

WARNING

The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this theater, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages.

STRONGER ARTS FOR A STRONGER REGION

The growth of Cincinnati and its arts is inseparable. Creating a thriving region starts with each of us giving what we can to the arts. How can you help set the stage for the future of the region we all love?

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Wishes to Thank the Following Royal Supporters

INDIVIDUALS

Kings and Queens

(Gifts of $5,000 and above)

Robin & Matt Sheakley

Princes and Princesses

(Gifts of $2,500–$4,999)

The Garber Family

Kathy & George Sias

Jan & Owen Wrassman

Dukes and Duchesses

(Gifts of $1,000–$2,499)

Phyllis & Greg Adams

Libby & Tony Brock

Kristina & David Crowley

Beth & Dan Driehaus

Alicia Haughaboo & Andrew Giannella

The Griscom Family

The Jarnigo Family

Mrs. Louise B. & Mr. Michael C. Koetters

Allison & JB Kropp

The Miliano Family

Dr. Avani Modi & Mr. Nilesh Patel

Jean & Lyle Ritze

Christine & Charlie Schiff

Andi & Andrew Simon

Bethany R. Smith

Abigail & Adam Uihlein

Anne & Eric Venters

Mary C. Wright

The Zimmerman Family

Earls and Countesses

(Gifts of $500–$999)

Rob Blust

Dee Anne Bryll & Ed Cohen

Mr. & Mrs. George Budig

Sarah Anne & Michael Campbell

Julie & Kevin Carnes in honor of Anne Venters

The D’Ascenzo Family

Melinda & Matt Davis

Leanne & Matt Langdon

Allie, Jamie & Jeremy Mack

Ms. Susan Brenner & Mr. Steve Mombach

Rebecca & Dan Scullin

Emily & Scott Stubbins

Avanti & Sudhakar Vadivelu

Mary Lynn Webb & Joe

Sunderman in honor of Anne Venters

Ian Woodmansee

Lords and Ladies

(Gifts of $250–$499)

Annie Bloemer

Jacklyn & Gary Bryson

Abby & Ben Dougherty

Becky & Mike Gribler

Meg & Chris Kohnen in honor of Millie Kohnen

Dr. Manisha Patel & Dr.

Michael Curran

Karen & Robert Ripp

Jennifer & Eric Spieser

Diana Victoriano & Frankie Vassil

Knights

(Gifts of $100–$249)

Ms. Amber Andreaco

Robert Collini in honor of Ed & Jan Collini

The Culver Family

Todd Forbush

Amy Goodwin

Teresa & KC Green

Emily &Tyler Hildebrand

Matthew Howland in honor of Denny

Howland

Ms. Julie Keeney

Crystal L. Kendrick

Anna & Lair Kennedy

Lane & Skip Merten

Pennie & Craig Roberts

Maria Saldivar

Daniel, Jayna, Rory, & Adalina Schumacher

Patricia Schwartz & Elicia

Indino

Patricia & Matt Stepaniak

Maria & Chris Uhlenbrock

Bobbie McTurner & Andrew Ulmer

Danielle & Robby Wilson

CORPORATIONS

Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank

Carew International

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Energy Systems Group**

Gilman Partners

Health Carousel, LLC

Hixson Architecture

Engineering Interiors**

Interact for Health

In honor of Jeanette

Altenau

Johnson Investment Counsel

PayPal Giving Fund

Payroll Partners

The Kroger Co.

UBS Business Solutions**

Walmart

FOUNDATIONS

ArtsWave

Chemed Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation**

Educational Theatre Foundation

Elsa M. Heisel Sule Foundation

Helen E. Allen Charitable Foundation

PNC Foundation**

Skyler Foundation

The Charles H. Dater Foundation

The Harold C. Schott Foundation in honor of Allison H. Kropp

The Oliver Family Foundation

The Sutphin Family Foundation

The TAS Foundation

The William J. BaudeMaurice E. Oshry Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

U.S. Bank Foundation**

GOVERNMENT

City of Cincinnati ARP

Performing Arts Grant

Hamilton County ARP Arts & Culture Relief Grant

National Endowment for the Arts

Ohio Arts Council

IN-KIND

A J Rahn’s Greenhouse

Allyn’s Café

Amazon

American Legacy Tours

Anderson Jewelers

Balance Café

Bandito

Broadway in Cincinnati

Buff City Soap

Chemed Corporation

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Cinemark

Circus Mojo

FC Cincinnati

First Tee of Greater Cincinnati & NKY

First Watch Restaurants

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Heritage Bank Center

Kirk’s - Family of Natural Brands

Learning Resources Ltd.

Libby Galvin-Brock

Messer Construction

Northside Distilling Co.

Raising Cane’s

Rhinegeist

Silver Spring House

The Bonbonerie

The Bookery

The Capital Grille

The Cincinnati Reds

The Garber Family

The Langdons

The Summit Hotel

Thunderdome Restaurant

Group

Top Golf

TriHealth

Urban Air Adventure Park

Anne Venters

Mary C. Wright

Xavier Athletics

Yelton Fine Jewelers

SPONSORS

Chemed Corporation

Gold Star

Macy’s, Inc.

The Summit Hotel

Time Timer

EVENT

SPONSORS

Energy Systems Group

Huntington Learning Center

Kings Veterinary Hospital

UBS Business Solutions

Jan & Owen Wrassman

$100 or more June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

We have made every list of wonderful supporters. If your name has been at (513) 569-8080, x14.

Presenting Sponsor

The Ohio Arts Council is proud to support The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Participating in arts experiences from a young age has proven social and academic benefits, which is why providing arts access to all children—regardless of socioeconomic status—is of the utmost importance to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

TCT’s cost-per-student to attend a MainStage performance is $25. In realizing this is a steep price for many local schools to pay, TCT provides subsidy so that schools pay a fraction of this cost, with further discounts—or even free tickets—for Title 1 and other schools that demonstrate financial need.

In a typical season, TCT provides over $200,000 in ticket subsidies to schools that would not have been otherwise able to attend a performance.

Thank you to The Sutphin Family Foundation and all who support the MainStage Ticket Subsidy Program for helping TCT to ignite, impact, and inspire our community’s youth.

Until every child is known & loved

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS allow us to put productions on stage, craft educational instruction, and can directly provide local students with MainStage tickets through our Ticket Subsidy initiative! Sponsorships are created for a variety of levels, beginning at $2,500. We aim to customize each sponsorship with what is most important to your business—whether that is brand awareness, community involvement, or hospitality.

Not ready to commit to a sponsorship? Show your employees and clients how much they mean to you with a CORPORATE CLUB membership! Corporate Club members receive an allotment of MainStage tickets, giving you a chance to provide a unique ‘night on the town’ for the people who matter most to your company.

For more information contact Annie Bloemer at annie.bloemer@tctcincinnati.com or call (513) 569-8080

Support from the business community is essential to TCT’s ability to fulfill its mission.