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CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 30th Anniversary Season Sponsored by The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation Brian Isaac Phillips, Producing Artistic Director
presents
Directed By
Candice Handy Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Properties Designer Co-Projection Design Co-Projection Design Sound Designer Music Director/Composer Dramaturgy Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager
Samantha Reno Jessica Drayton Kendra Johnson Kara Eble Trusty Robert Carlton Stimmel Rainy Edwards Kevin Semancik Yemi Oyediran Isaiah Reaves Cole Sweasy* Shelby Scaffidi*
Design Sponsors: Judge Mark and Sue Ann Painter THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:
https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists “The Amen Corner” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com *Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 2023-2024 | 1
The Amen Corner Cast and Production Staff CAST A.J. Baldwin* Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* Beasley Jasimine Bouldin Burgess C. Byrd* Kenneth Early* Warren Jackson* Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies Keisha L. Kemper “ranney”* Adrian DeVaughn Summers Aleah Vassell* Torie Wiggins*
Sister Rice Brother Davis Sister Douglass Ida Jackson/Woman Sister Moore Brother Boxer Brother Jackson Sister Boxer Odessa Luke David Sister Sally Pastor Margaret Alexander
UNDERSTUDIES Ida Jackson/Woman David Sister Sally, Sister Douglass, Sister Rice
Becca Anderson Cyrus Fontenot Joysoline Ivory Smith
PRODUCTION STAFF Production Manager Lighting Supervisor & Scenic Associate Wardrobe Supervisor Sticher & Draper Technical Director Master Carpenter Costume Shop Manager Charge Artist Assistant Stage Manager Production Associate Technical Director Resident Stage Manager Properties Supervisor
Kate Bindus Jared Earland Kayla Cieslinski Rainy Edwards Chris Holloway Drew Homan Lindsey Jones Samantha Reno Shelby Scaffidi* Abby Sherr Robert Carlton Stimmel Cole Sweasy* Kara Eble Trusty
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
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The Amen Corner Cast
A.J. Baldwin*
Geoffrey Warren Barnes II*
Beasley
Jasimine Bouldin
Burgess C. Byrd*
Kenneth Early*
Warren Jackson*
Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies
Keisha L. Kemper
“ranney”*
Adrian DeVaughn Summers
Aleah Vassell*
Torie Wiggins*
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
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30th Anniversary 2D@RNM
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Staff Brian Isaac Phillips, Producing Artistic Director Production: Kate Bindus, Production Manager Rainy Edwards, Resident Costume Designer Jared Earland, Lighting Supervisor and Scenic Associate Kayla Cieslinski, Wardrobe Supervisor Chris Holloway, Technical Director Drew Homan, Master Carpenter Lindsey Jones, Costume Shop Manager Samantha Reno, Resident Scenic Designer Abby Sherr, Assistant Stage Manager Robert Carlton Stimmel, Technical Director Cole Sweasy, Resident Stage Manager Kara Eble Trusty, Props Supervisor
Administration: Emily Bruns, Education Associate Sara Clark, Director of Development Shelby Flynn, Operations Manager Candice Handy, Director of Education Rachel Woellner, Front of House Manager Justin McCombs, Company Manager Kyrié Owen, Communications and Engagement Manager Patricia Ryan, Development Manager Lettie Van Hemert, General Manager Jeanna Vella, Director of Marketing and Data Analytics As of January 2024
Program Produced By
Publisher Ivy Bayer
Design Director Brittany Dexter
Production Director Vu Luong
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Special Thanks We wish to thank the following corporations, foundations, agencies, and individuals for their support of the 2023-2024 Season. We are forever grateful. As of January 2024.
We endeavor to correctly recognize all of our supporters. If you see a problem with this list, please accept our apologies and email sara.clark@cincyshakes.com to correct. Thank you.
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Closer Look: Meet the Cast A.J. Baldwin* (she/her) (6 Seasons). Cincinnati: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet (CSC), Theater: A Love Story, Zack (The Know Theatre). Regional: Barbeque (Human Race Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Trinity Repertory Company), Lawbreakers! (StageOne Family Theater), Intimate Apparel, Merry Wives of Windsor (Theater at Monmouth). Film/TV: The Wind in the Willows (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park). Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* (he/him) (9 Seasons). Cincinnati: Every Christmas Story Ever Told, All the Way, Fences, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Hamlet (CSC), After AIDA (Ensemble Theatre/Cincinnati Opera), Hands on a Hardbody (Ensemble Theatre), Marian: or the True Tale of Robin Hood (The Know Theatre). Regional: The Tempest (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Alumnus of University of Texas at Austin (MFA), Webster University (BFA) and Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts. Beasley (they/them) (Debut). Cincinnati: The Comedy of Errors (CSC), The Dancing Princesses, MLM is for Murder, Fiona: The Musical (Ensemble Theatre). Regional: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oklahoma Shakespeare). Alumnus of University of Oklahoma
Jasimine Bouldin (she/her) (Debut). Cincinnati: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (CSC), It’s Not a Trip, It’s a Journey, The Twunny Fo’ (The Know Theatre), Intimate Apparel (The Mariemont Players), Fabulation Or, The Re-Education of Undine (The Footlighters).
Burgess C. Byrd* (she/her/they) (4 Seasons). Cincinnati: Wrecking Ball, A Raisin in the Sun, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (CSC), Sweat (Ensemble Theatre), A Christmas Carol, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park). Gloria: A Life (Human Race Theatre), Merchant of Venice (University of Texas Austin). Film/TV: Inconceivable, Bones and All, Challengers. Kenneth Early* (he/him) (7 Seasons). Cincinnati: To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (CSC), Red Velvet, The Whipping Man, Pipeline, Grey Gardens, Around the World in Eighty Days, Alice in Wonderland and Dancing Princesses (Ensemble Theatre), Jitney, Misery, To Kill a Mockingbird, Once on this Island, A Christmas Carol (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park). Regional: Once on this Island (Actors Theatre of Louisville), On Golden Pond (Human Race Theatre). Film/TV: Miles Ahead, White Noise, Dark Waters, Dusk, UFO, Chain of Command and Notzilla. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 2023-2024 | 7
Closer Look: Meet the Cast Warren Jackson* (3 Seasons). Cincinnati: All the Way, King Lear, Trouble In Mind (CSC). Regional: Romeo & Juliet (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Macbeth (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Pericles, A Flea in Her Ear (Michigan Shakespeare Festival), In Darfur (Wam Theater), Fences (Gloucester Stage Co., Clarence Brown Theater), Cymbeline, Winter’s Tale (Court Theater), Shoes (Victory Gardens Theater) The Return of the King (Lifeline Theater). New York: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Masterworks Theater Co.), Titus Andronicus (NY Shakespeare Exchange), Henry V (Classical Theater Of Harlem), R&J&Z (Hard Sparks), Coriolanus, Pecong (Harlem Shakespeare Festival), The Merchant of Venice, Midsummer (Drilling Company), Romeo & Juliet (American Theater Group), The Long Christmas Dinner, Merry Wives Of Windsor (Brave New World Co.). Kyndra Dyanne Jefferies (she/her) (Debut). Cincinnati: Who All Over There (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati), The Wiz, Disney’s Descendants, Mary Poppins Jr. (Cincinnati Children’s Theatre). Regional: Anger, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous (The Human Race Theater). TV/Film: The Old Man and the Gun and Dark Waters. Alumnus of Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts. Keisha L. Kemper (she/her) (2 Seasons). Cincinnati: Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Park),Who All Over There (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati), Alabaster (Know Theatre of Cincinnati), Harry and The Thief (Know Theatre of Cincinnati), Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra), The Glass Menagerie (New Edgecliff Theatre), The Bradbury Tattoos: An Experimental Rock Opera (Concert:Nova). Regional: Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous (The Human Race Theater). Film/TV: The Fits. Alumnus of University of Cincinnati. “ranney”* (he/him) (4 Seasons). Cincinnati: Hamlet, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fences (CSC), Sweat (Ensemble Theatre Company) Regional: The Piano Lesson (A Public Fit Theatre Company), Fences, Hymn, Art (Shakespeare & Company), Two Trains Running, Radio Golf. (American Stage Company), Seven Guitars, Water By the Spoonful (Nevada Conservatory Theatre), The Piano Lesson (Center Theatre Co.), The Bomb-itty of Errors. (American Stage, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Helix, and Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End). Adrian DeVaughn Summers (he/him) (3 Seasons). Cincinnati: The Living Dead, Twelfth Night (CSC), Stupid F***ing Bird (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati). Regional: Hamlet (Vermont Shakespeare Festival), The Tempest (Vermont Shakespeare Festival), King Lear (Saratoga Shakespeare Company). New York: Julius: Harlem’s Caesar.
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Closer Look: Meet the Cast Aleah Vassell (they/she) (Debut). Cincinnati: The Wiz (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati). Regional: Sister Act (Charleston Stage), White Christmas (Charleston Stage), Detroit ’67, Hair (Clarence Brown Theatre), This is Tom Jones (Human Race Theatre). Alumnus of Samford University (BFA) and University of Tennessee, Knoxville (MFA).
Torie Wiggins* (she/her) (8 Seasons). Cincinnati: To Kill a Mockingbird, Oliver Twist, A Raisin in the Sun, Fences, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (CSC), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Harry and the Thief (The Know Theatre), Your Negro Tour Guide, The Mountaintop, Violet, His Eye is on The Sparrow (Ensemble Theatre), To Kill a Mockingbird (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), Twilight: Los Angeles 1992 (Diogenes Theater Company/The Know Theatre). Regional: Mame, Crowns and The Revolutionists (Human Race Theatre).
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
CLOSER LOOK: James Baldwin James Baldwin (1924-1987) was an influential American writer, essayist, and civil rights activist, whose works explored the complexities of racial and sexual identity in the United States. Born in Harlem, New York, Baldwin grew up in a challenging environment marked by poverty and racial tension. His tumultuous relationship with his stepfather, a preacher, and his experiences as a gay Black man in the 20th century profoundly influenced his writing. Baldwin’s literary journey began with Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953), a semi-autobiographical novel delving into themes of religion and race. He became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, thanks to impactful essays like The Fire Next Time (1963). In 1955, Baldwin penned his only play, The Amen Corner, a poignant exploration of faith and family dynamics. The narrative revolves around Sister Margaret Alexander, a Harlem pastor grappling with her beliefs and past. The play, drawing on Baldwin’s own experiences with religion, skillfully unravels the complexities of African American life, religious conviction, and the internal conflicts faced by individuals torn between faith and authenticity. The Amen Corner is a compelling examination of the consequences of rigid beliefs on personal and communal levels. Baldwin’s enduring legacy lies in his ability to articulate the intricacies of race, sexuality, and societal expectations, making his work a timeless contribution to literature and social discourse. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 2023-2024 | 9
Theater Policies and Information AMENITY BASKET
LATE SEATING
We want your visit to CSC to be as enjoyable as possible. Please visit the Box Office to request the complimentary "Amenity Basket' should you require items such as cough drops, Tylenol, Advil, ear plugs, Band-Aids, antacid, tampons, masks, or tissues.
Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager.
ACCESSIBILITY/SPECIAL SEATING Seating for people with disabilities is available in multiple locations in the Lower and Upper Galleries and can be reached by elevator and/or ramp. These seats can be purchased online or by calling our Box Office. For assistance upon arrival, please see any of our Front of House staff.
ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES Complimentary devices may be requested at the Box Office before a performance.
FOOD AND DRINK A variety of drinks and concessions are available in the lobby at Bob's Bar. Beverages are allowed back into the theater. Smoking is prohibited in the theater and directly in front of the theater’s entrance.
REFUNDS/EXCHANGES:
PHOTOGRAPY To avoid disruptions and copyright infringement, unauthorized recording on cameras, cell phones, or other devices inside the theater before, during, or following the performance is prohibited. Photography taken inside the lobby is encouraged!
YOUNG THEATER-GOERS Children younger than 5 are not permitted in the theater. For children older than 5, please call the Box Office to determine whether a particular production is suitable for your child.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY Please obey the instructions given by theater personnel. Please note the nearest emergency exit upon taking your seat; each exit is marked by a lighted EXIT sign. If an evacuation is directed, please move to the nearest exit in a calm and orderly fashion.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Cincinnati Shakespeare would like to respectfully acknowledge the Osage, Shawnee, and Miami People who have stewarded the land we are currently located on throughout the generations.
Tickets are non-refundable but exchanges may be possible: contact the Box Office at least 48 hours before your performance to inquire about availability. For assistance at any time, please see a member of our Front of House staff
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Friends of the Company
“With one ‘we thank you,’ many millions more…” The Winter’s Tale, Act I, Scene ii Cincinnati Shakespeare Company extends thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their generous support. The following gifts were received by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 or pledged to the 2022 – 2023 Season. Giving Levels are exclusive of Capital Campaign donations. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If you see an error, please accept our sincere apology and contact Sara Clark at 513-381-2273, ext. 3208.
BENEVOLENT AND BOLD $25,000+
AVOWED AND AUDACIOUS $5,000 - $9,999
ArtsWave Bartlett Wealth Management Mrs. L.L. Browning Mr. Otto M. Budig Charles H. Dater Foundation Martin Chavez Fifth Third Foundation John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust The Limestone Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation The Linnemann Family Foundation Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation Debby and Jim Mason National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest Ohio Arts Council P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation Don and Linda Tecklenburg
Diane Adamec Barnes Dennig Sally and Joel Davenport David and Kelley Downing Rance and Marilyn Duke Rick and Melissa Eder Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation EY Fifth Third Bank Frost Brown Todd LLC Marcie and Jim Kinney Karen McKim Messer Construction Co. Whitney Owens PNC Bank Vicky and Rick Reynolds Marc and Suzi Rubin Alice Scovell Pete and Ginger Strange Family Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Stock Yards Bank Laura and Tayfun Tuzun H. James Williams and Carole Campbell Williams Jay and Jodi Woffington The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Woodward Trust
GALLANT AND GLAMOROUS $10,000 - $24,999 Blank Rome/Monteverdi Tuscany GBBN Architects, Inc. The Gumbleton Family Johnson Charitable Gift Fund John and Betsy LaMacchia Martha Holden Jennings Foundation The McElroy Family Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation Sue Ann and Judge Mark Painter Cass and Glenn Plott Patrick Points and Wijdan Jreisat Rosemary and Mark Schlachter Shubert Foundation The Thomas J. Emery Memorial Western and Southern Financial Group Richard and Debbie Westheimer George and Nancy Yund
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ARDENT AND ASTOUNDING $1,000 - $2,499 Americana Arts Foundation Jeffrey and Karen Anderson William and Caroline Bahlman Mary Baskett Mary Ann and Doug Bell Daniel and Kendra Braun Charles Scott Riley III Foundation Lee and Lisa Clapp Mr. Phillip Clayton Brian and Elizabeth Coley Dr. Kristen Copeland and Steve Johns Marjorie E. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Dunsker Joe and Kay Ellis Joseph Giglia and Kathy Collins Scott Goebel and Emily DetmerGoebel William J. Gracie, Jr. and Daniel J. Fairbanks Gerald Greenberg and Pamela Meyers John and Elizabeth Grover Kevin and Libby Howard Beverly Kinney Susan Lauf
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Friends of the Company Crystal Kendrick Emily S. Kennedy Rob and Ellie Lamb Mr. David Lazarus Jonathan and Nancy Lippincott Mary Mahoney Mike Marrero Mark and Christa McAndrew Mark E. McKillip McCready-Shore Family Fund Christine Mulvin Teri Murphy Drs. Nick Newman and Leila Saxena Chandra Obie Niamh J. O’Leary Mr. Declan O’Sullivan Alice M. Perlman David Piatt Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Donna Pickard Kay Puryear Kelly Read Barbara Norris Patty Rosely Mr. Louis Ross Jessica Ruebusch Robin Sargent Jennifer Sauvey Susan Schapiro Suzanne Schindler
Shakespeare Reading Group, in honor of Nancy Lewis Dr. William Spohn and Dr. Margaret Dunn John Tergerson Carrie Walsh Judge Lawrence Walter and Ms. Christena Walter Robert and Jean Willis Bob and Rhonda Young Justin Zimmerman
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Friends of the Company Laura Leigh Hahn, in honor of Annabelle Magruder Stew and Linda Hall Catherine Hamilton Hicks Petrina Hasinski Sigrun Haude Herrington Family Charitable Giving Fund Michael and Janice Hess Ms. Emily M. Hodges, in memory of Jim Bridgeland Daniel J. Hoffheimer Tom and Kathy Hogan Doug Ignatius and Bruce Preston Phyllis Jackson and Martin Murray Shyamala and Prashant Jagtap Andrea Johnson Brett and Amy Johnson Marilyn and Robert Johnson Nathan Johnson, in honor of Scott B. Johnson Jim and Mary Ann Kalla Jason Katz Charles Kichler and Nicole Bramesco The Knuth Family Bruce and Elizabeth Krone Chris and Julie Kuhnhein Rachel Larson CiCi and Owen Lee
Ms. Betsy Leigh Carol Leslie Marthe Lewis Mr. Joseph Link Dan and Anne Lovell John Peter and Mary Lund Thom and Elizabeth Mariner Ms. Sophia McAllister Sherry and Steve McCamley Colleen McCarthy Blair JoAnn McCaughan John McFerran Carol McIlwain Colleen and Mike McSwiggin Julia Meister and Michael Schroeder, in honor of Doug Ignatius and Bruce Preston Patrick and Melissa Melugin Laverne Mitchell Norah and Joe Mock Jarrod Mohler Ted Molinari Ms. Melissa Morelli Bridee Morris Stan and Mary Morton Robert and Andrea Morwood Jack and Ruta Mueller Fred and Barbara Norton Susan Pace Kira Palmer Ms. Taina Pankiewicz
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Friends of the Company William David Smith Christine Socwell Carol and Annie Sostok Carol Sparks Bob and Laurie Sternberg Ms. Mary Stier Georgana Taggart Sarah Tankersley and Geoff Vickers D. Thomas Terwilliger Jude Tessel TP&M Sandra and James Uhrig James Vachon Nancy Wagner Patricia Wagner Catherine and Hugh Walsh Todd Ward Fred and Jo Anne Warren Jessica Warren-Jones and Matthew Jones Sarah Watson William Watts Amanda Weeks Jim and George Ann Wesner Laura West Mike and Carolyn Wilkins Beverly Williams Bill and Kathy Winters Leo Yakutis Cary and Cathy Zalba
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MONTHLY GIVING CIRCLE Cincinnati Shakespeare Company relies on the sustained commitment of a strong community of supporters to fuel our mission of bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. We send special thanks to our Monthly Giving Circle for their ongoing support of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company now and for seasons to come. Rebecca and John Bromels Curtis Brown Jon and Katie Clark Ms. Janet Davidson Jillian Frasher Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel Noah Goertemiller Emily Hodges Andrea Johnson Rob and Ellie Lamb Colleen and Mike McSwiggin Norah and Joe Mock Susan Pace Kathy and Mike Rademacher Patty Rosely
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Friends of the Company COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUNDING Since 2020, CSC has been the grateful beneficiary of pandemic relief and recovery funds from the following federal, state, and local sources—the direct result of the advocacy of art supporters like you. ArtsWave City of Cincinnati Economic Injury Disaster Loan Employee Retention Tax Credit Entertainment Venue Grant (State of Ohio) FEMA Hamilton County Commissioners (CARES Act) Ohio Arts Council (CARES Act) Ohio Department of Development (American Rescue Plan Act) Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
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ARTSWAVE PARTNERS Cincinnati Shakespeare Company acknowledges the following partner companies, foundations and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Campaign at the $100,000+ level. Thank you! $2 MILLION + P&G $1 MILLION TO $1,999,999 Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Foundation $500,000 TO $999,999 altafiber GE Aerospace
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