Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 2022 - The Lion

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BY TONY ARRASMITH/ARRASMITH AND ASSOCIATES.

GREETINGS FROM WARSAW FEDERAL INCLINE THEATER!

We’re pleased to be partnering with our friends here in Price Hill as construction of the Mainstage Theatre Complex nears completion in our Eden Park home. When arts organizations come together like this, it reminds me how fortunate we are that our region has such a strong spirit of collaboration. Many thanks to all at the Incline who have helped us make that happen.

Speaking of collaborations, you’re about to see a remarkable one. This co-production of The Lion with Arizona Theatre Company first came together at Southwark Playhouse in London last spring and summer. It’s here in Cincinnati for an exclusive Playhouse engagement, featuring the multi-talented Max Alexander-Taylor as singer, guitarist and storyteller. With a quiet and unassuming roar, Max wraps you up into a powerful story that’ll stick with you long after curtain call.

The Lion marks our third and final mainstage production performed off-site this fall. On behalf of the Playhouse, I extend our sincerest gratitude to all who have joined us here and at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater and Carnegie Theatre as well.

You’ll notice that our holiday plans look a little different this year, too. A new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will premiere in 2023. But it wouldn’t be the holidays in Cincinnati without some Dickensian cheer, would it? We heartily invite you to Mr. and Mrs. Fezzwig’s Holiday Party — an immersive, Victorian-era party at The Phoenix! This interactive, evening will include carolers, actors, and Victorian-era games and activities. Eat, drink, be merry, and mingle with everyone’s favorite hosts of A Christmas Carol. Visit cincyplay.com for ticket info.

Next March, we’ll return to mainstage performances with the grand opening of Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate this achievement than with A Chorus Line. This Tony Award-winning show is an extraordinary celebration of musical theatre and the artistry of our craft. It’s a musical that’s near and dear to my heart, and I’m elated to direct a fresh take for modern times in our new theatre.

To everyone who has made it possible for us to take this step into the future of your Playhouse: thank you. We’re humbled by your generosity and so proud to be in this moment with you.

Endless gratitude,

Blake Robison Producing Artistic Director

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

THE LION

SCHEUER

and Alex Stenhouse

Emma

Andrew

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY

12 –

4, 2022

WARSAW FEDERAL INCLINE THEATER

presented by The Vontz Family

& Barb

Additional

by

London and Arizona productions produced by Arizona Theatre Company in association with Danielle Tarento

thanks to Goodspeed Opera House, Weston Playhouse, the Johnny Mercer Foundation and Geffen Playhouse.

Originally Produced in the United States by the Manhattan Theatre Club on June 10, 2014

Meadow, Artistic Director – Barry Grove, Executive Producer

CAST

Ben Max Alexander-Taylor+ Stage Manager Brandon T. Holmes* Second Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell* Stage Management Interns Corey Cagle, Katherine Ivins, Madison Stone

THE LION WILL BE PERFORMED WITHO UT AN INTERMISSION.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFF

Associate Lighting Designer William Kirkham Scenic Artist Ruth Wartman

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

+Max Alexander-Taylor is appearing with the permission of Actors’ Equity Association pursuant to an exchange program between American Equity and UK Equity

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

This theatre operates under the 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 and Stage Employees-Local No. 5.

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The Lion

Traditional music theatre scores are said to need a good old-fashioned “I want” song – remember “Wouldn’t it be Loverly” from My Fair Lady:

All I want is a room somewhere

Far away from the cold night air

With one enormous chair Oh, wouldn’t it be loverly?

Or maybe you are more familiar with “If I Were a Rich Man” from Fiddler on the Roof:

I’d build a big, tall house with rooms by the dozen

Right in the middle of the town

A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below There would be one long staircase just going up

And one even longer coming down And one more leading nowhere, just for show

Finally, Walt Disney gave us Snow White and her “I’m Wishing:”

I’m wishing (I’m wishing)

For the one I love

To find me (To find me)

Today

These are all wonderful examples; historic, for sure and classic. But maybe what is needed in the midst of a slightly more… nuanced… world is something akin to what Benjamin Scheuer gives us in The Lion

Scheuer tells us “Ben’s” wish in the third line, “There is nothing I want more than to play like him.” The “him” in question is his father, who, “in another life would have been a musician.” Young Ben, age 11, adores his father, especially when they are making music together. But, like so many other stories of fathers and sons, these wants and adorations change, and sometimes disappear. And, so when Ben’s father gets angry and walks away from him after a bad report card when he is 14, Ben’s want changes: he doesn’t want to be like his father anymore.

Unlike Eliza Doolittle, Tevye, or Snow White, who only have one opportunity to articulate their desires, Ben articulates his evolving wants throughout The Lion. He wants to be a better communicator, he wants to make noise, he wants to disappear, he wants to go away, and, ultimately, he wants“this thing” to go away.

We won’t give away the plot details, but the want at the heart of Scheuer’s play is timeless. As Ben grapples with his family (including his mother and brothers), his new love, and eventually himself, his path is not straightforward. What we experience as the journey unfolds is joy and grief, intimate and universal. While there is tragedy in Ben’s life, as there is in all lives, he discovers that great things can come from awful things, and that to heal devastating scars, it takes self-discovery and the unquestioning love from family.

PAMELA

The classic musical gives the central character an opportunity to clearly announce what their want is, usually in the first act. After this pronouncement, the character spends the rest of the evening in pursuit; obstacles abound, but by the end, we usually hear another version: the want achieved and a happy ending. In the case of The Lion, we do not experience that usual cycle. The foundation of the piece is one character, surrounded by guitars, telling us a story. In the midst of Ben trying to figure out his wants, we are privy to the representation of the many kinds of wants we also might have experienced: hope, honesty, sadness, grief, and happiness. We lean in to listen closely, to discover our own selves in his journey. No

razzle dazzle big numbers here – instead we receive Ben’s life as we would that of a close friend whispering to us their fears about the future. As you listen to the “I Want” songs and needs expressed throughout The Lion, take a minute to consider your own desires. What are you doing to make them become a reality?

Article provided by Arizona Theatre Company

“ The foundation of the piece is one character, surrounded by guitars, telling us a story.”

MAX ALEXANDER-TAYLOR (BEN)

Max trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Theatre credits include The Lion (Southwark Playhouse), Shift+Alt+Right (ALP Musicals), Stages (VAULT Festival), We Need to Talk About Norman (Toulouse-Lautrec), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Iris Theatre), Jones’ Diary (Studio 88), and Jeannie (Finborough Theatre). Workshops include Longitude (Newsroom Theatre Company), Our Last First (NDT Broadgate/ Union Theatre), Erika Mann, Prophet (New Shoes Theatre), Raintown (Dundee Repertory Theatre), Bingo (Stellar Quines Theatre Company), The Bow Maker (National Theatre of Scotland), and The Promised Land (Old Red Lion Theatre). Theatre while training includes Melchior in Spring Awakening, Houdini in Side Show, Various in London Road, Ensemble/understudy American in Chess, and Andrei in The Three Sisters.

BENJAMIN SCHEUER (BOOK, MUSIC, LYRICS)

Benjamin Scheuer is an American songwriter. He is the recipient of the 2021 Kleban Prize for Lyrics. Scheuer gave more than 500 performances of The Lion across the United States and the UK, winning a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and an Off-West End Award for Best New Musical. Filmed at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, his performance of The Lion is available to watch on BroadwayHD.com. Scheuer’s album Songs from The Lion was released alongside four animated music videos, which garnered prizes including Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy Film Festival and two consecutive Public Choice for Best Music Video Awards at the British Animation Awards. Scheuer is the author of two children’s books: Hibernate With Me and Hundred Feet Tall, both illustrated by Jemima Williams. With playwright Melis Aker, he has adapted Hundred Feet Tall into a family musical. With book writer Rick Elice, Scheuer is writing a musical about Peter Roget, creator of Roget’s Thesaurus. With director Polly Findlay, he is developing a new autobiographical musical piece about being a parent. Originally from New York, Scheuer lives in London with his family. @BenjaminScheuer

SEAN DANIELS (DIRECTOR)

Sean is honored to be making his Cincinnati Playhouse debut. His work has been seen in Scotland (Traverse Theatre, Tron, Necessary Space), United Kingdom (St. James, Southwark Playhouse) and was the first American director asked to direct at the Baltic American Playwrights Conference in Hiiumaa, Estonia. In the United States at Manhattan Theatre Club (The Lion, Drama Desk Award and Theatre World Award, nominated for Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle), 59E59 (NYC, I and You, nominated for Outer Critics Circle), Lynn Redgrave Theater (NYC), The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), St. James (West End, London - The Lion, winner of Best New Musical), and at many wonderful regionals (Old Globe, ACT, Geffen Playhouse, Cleveland Play House, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Long Wharf Theatre, Alliance Theatre, and the Neo-Futurists in Chicago). In addition, Sean has been an Artistic Director at Merrimack Repertory and Dad’s Garage Theatre (which he co-founded); and an Associate Artistic Director at California Shakespeare Theatre and Actors Theatre of Louisville. He is currently the Artistic Director of Arizona Theatre Company.

ALEX STENHOUSE (DIRECTOR)

Training: University of Exeter, Young Vic Directors Programme, National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). Theatre directing credits include The Lion (Southwark Playhouse, London with Sean Daniels); The Trees of Nature (Canal Cafe Theatre, London); The One (OSO Arts Centre, London); Conversations (OSO, London); Love Among the Penguins (Mardon Hall, Exeter); and [Title of Show] (Thornlea Studios, Exeter). He was Associate Director for Wonderful Town (Opera Holland Park) and Creative Team Assistant for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (UK Tour, which transferred to London Palladium, West End). Assistant Director credits include Private Lives (UK Tour); Seussical (Southwark Playhouse); Theatrical Digs (Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford); My Dad’s Gap Year (The Park Theatre); Shida (The Vaults); Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (Union Theatre); 21 Chump Street (The Courtyard); The Beautiful Game (NYMT, The Other Palace); and Don Jo (Arcola Theatre). Recent film directing credits include Nils Hoffmann featuring Hi Frisco, Julia Church and Bailey’s “Guiding Light” live session (music video); Lily Lyons’ “Don’t” Live Sessions (four music videos); Steven Weston featuring RHODES, Låpsley & Ta ’s Alter the Flow live EP (music video); Calmness’ “Angel” (music video); Benjamin Scheuer’s Abbey Road Live Sessions (12 music videos); Høney’s “Run Away” (music video); Lo-Ke x Shadow Kyd’s “Henny Nights” (music video); Sleeper Service’s “Punctures” (music video); Wildflower (short film); Homebody (short film); and Daisy and Me (online play). Alex was an Associate Director for Flux Theatre’s FLUX GYM. He was part of Shakespeare’s Globe’s Directing Studio and the National Theatre’s Developing Playwrighting course, and he was a script reader for the Hampstead Theatre. Dedicated to Tasha Adkins. www.alexstenhouse.com @alexstenhouse_

SIMON KENNY (SCENIC & COSTUME DESIGNER)

Off-Broadway credits include the multi-award-winning Sweeney Todd in a purpose-built pie shop (Barrow Street Theatre, Drama Desk Nomination for “Outstanding Set Design of a Musical”). West End credits include Sweeney Todd (Harrington’s Shaftesbury Avenue); The Selfish Giant, a folk opera by Guy Chambers (Vaudeville Theatre). UK and international credits include Whistle Down The Wind and Assassins (The Watermill Theatre); The Wiz (Hope Mill Theatre); Blue/Orange (Northampton Royal); Ghost Quartet (Boulevard Theatre); Noughts & Crosses (Pilot Theatre/UK tour); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Britten), Le Nozze di Figaro (Nevill Holt Opera); The Gift (Eclipse Theatre Company/UK tour); Cabaret (English Theatre Frankfurt); Red Dust Road (National Theatre of Scotland); Vivienne (Royal Opera House: Linbury Theatre); Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare’s Globe); In The Next Room (or the vibrator play) and Saturday Night Fever (Theatre Royal Bath/UK tour); Island (National Theatre); and Border Force, an immersive installation/performance/ club event for Duckie. Simon’s designs for Black Men Walking (Eclipse Theatre Company) were selected to represent the UK at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and the V&A Museum.

EMMA CHAPMAN (LIGHTING DESIGNER)

Theatre credits include Beauty And The Beast (Rose Theatre, Kingston); The Ruff Tuff Cream Puff Estate Agency (Belgrade Theatre, Coventry); Ghost Quartet (Boulevard Theatre); Rosenbaum’s Rescue (Park Theatre); The Mountaintop (Theatre 503 & Trafalgar Studio); The Painter (Arcola Theatre); Kiss Me Kate (Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris; Theatre de la Ville, Luxembourg, Oper Graz); Utility (Orange Tree Theatre); The Importance of Being Earnest (Theatr Clwyd Cymru); The Human Ear (Paines Plough); Joanne (Clean Break & Soho Theatre); Boi Boi is Dead (Leeds Theatre Trust); Rose

(with Art Malik, Edinburgh Festival Fringe); The Machine Gunners, The Planet and Stuff, and Run (Polka Theatre); Dublin Carol (Donmar Season); Sex with a Stranger (Trafalgar Studios); and Three Sea Plays (Old Vic Tunnels). Opera credits include The Paradis Files (Graeae Theatre Company, UK Tour); Xerxes, Carmen and Cosi Fan Tutte (Royal College of Music); The Pied Piper (Opera North);and Il Turco in Italia (Angers-Nantes Opera and Luxembourg). emmachapman.co.uk

ANDREW JOHNSON (SOUND DESIGNER)

Andrew has spent the last 17 years working in sound and the last 13 years working in professional theatre as Production Sound Engineer, Operator, Assistant Sound Designer, Associate Sound Designer, and Sound Designer. Andrew won the Broadway World Fans Choice Award for “Best Sound Design” for The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway and has also been shortlisted for “Best Sound Design” for Grand Hotel, Mack & Mabel and Titanic in the UK. Andrew’s most recent theatre credits include Violet, Mythic, It Happened In Key West, Harold And Maude, The Woman In White, The Knowledge, The Braille Legacy, Death Takes A Holiday, Christina Bianco - Oh Come All Ye Divas! and Ragtime (Charing Cross Theatre); Titanic (UK & Ireland tour, Charing Cross Theatre & Southwark Playhouse); The Wedding Singer, Secret Garden, Spring Awakening, Merrily We Roll Along and Bad Girls (Urdang Academy); Mamma Mia! and We Will Rock You (Romania tours); Mischief Move Night and Mischief Magic (UK tours 2018); Les Misérables In Concert (Beau Sejour, Guernsey); Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert (ArtsEd); The Grift (Town Hall Hotel, Bethnal Green); The Toxic Avenger (Southwark Playhouse, Edinburgh Festival & Arts Theatre); Brexit The Musical (London & Edinburgh Festival); Tommy (UK tour/Ramps On The Moon Project 2018).

WILLIAM KIRKHAM (ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER)

William is thrilled to be working with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park again. Previous credits include Little Shop of Horrors in 2017. Regional credits include work with Alliance Theatre, Arena Stage, Arizona Theatre Company, ArtsWest, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Childsplay, Contemporary American Theater Festival, The Hypocrites, Lookingglass Theatre Company, McCarter Theatre Center, Phoenix Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Sideshow Theatre Company, South Coast Repertory, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. William is the Professor of Lighting Design at Arizona State University and he is a proud member of Local USA 829. His work has received Joseph Jefferson and Suzi Bass Awards. wckirkham.com

BRANDON T. HOLMES (STAGE MANAGER)

Brandon is thrilled to return to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for a fourth season. Playhouse credits include the world premiere of The West End, A Christmas Carol and Steel Magnolias. For eight seasons, he was the Production Stage Manager for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati where he managed over 40 productions. Highlights with ETC include Fun Home, The Mountaintop, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Iliad, Grounded, Violet, Pipeline, The Humans, Skeleton Crew and Hands on a Hardbody. During the summer, he is the Production Stage Manager for The Lexington Theatre Company where he has stage managed productions of Chicago , Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde, West Side Story and Newsies. Other regional credits include productions of Hello, Dolly!, The Drowsy Chaperone and Side By Side by Sondheim (LOOK Musical Theatre); Red, White & Broadway,

Golden: MTWichita at 50 (Music Theatre Wichita); and workshops with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Cleveland Play House. Brandon is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Thank you to his family and his husband, A.J, for their continued love and support.

ANDREA L. SHELL (SECOND STAGE MANAGER)

Andrea is excited to be celebrating her 22nd season with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, having worked on more than 100 productions, including 22 world premieres. Last season, she also stepped into the role of Production Stage Manager. A highlight of every season for her has been stage managing A Christmas Carol Favorite Playhouse credits include 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; 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 (2002-2007); The Bible … (abridged); and Dark Paradise. She has also stage managed at Dallas Theater Center, The Old Globe, Cincinnati Ballet, Alliance Theatre, The Second City and Ingenuity Festival of Cleveland. In 2014, Andrea joined the adjunct faculty of Xavier University’s Theatre Program, and in 2018, she became a contributor for Dramatics.org, writing backstage articles for their online content. Andrea is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. She would like to thank her family, friends, Dylan and Scott for their unending support.

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY (CO-PRODUCER)

Arizona Theatre Company’s performances bring people together to experience essential stories –from reimagined classics to contemporary plays, from original works to innovative musicals – that foster continued conversation beyond the theatre walls. Founded in 1966 and celebrating its 55th season, ATC is led by Kasser Family Artistic Director Sean Daniels and Managing Director Geri Wright. ATC is the only LORT theatre to operate in two major cities and is the preeminent professional theatre in Arizona, recognized as the official State theatre. Not solely a stage to present on, ATC produces world-class productions through world premieres, stage design, costumes, and more. The 55th season centers on thought-provoking dialogue and shared social issues to connect and foster understanding between people. World-Class artists, Drama Desk Winners, Critics’ Picks, West End favorites, and best-loved Arizona locals join ATC to showcase the highest-quality productions in the state. For more information about ATC, visit atc.org

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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. For the schedule, visit cincyplay.com. Audio description equipment courtesy of Cincinnati Bell Foundation. Telex FM equipment courtesy of Bethesda Hospitals. Signers and audio describers for the season are Dawn Caudill, Matt DeWitt, Gordon Graham, Montez Greer, David Lichtenfeld and Mike Snyder.

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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.

SMOKING/VAPING

Smoking/vaping is prohibited in the entire theatre complex.

LAND

As a step toward honoring the truth and achieving healing and reconciliation with those Indigenous peoples who were affected most by the Doctrine of Discovery* and broken treaties, we acknowledge the traditional Shawnee and Myaamia (Miami) lands on which we now stand.

*The Doctrine of Discovery is a principle of international law dating back to the late 15th century that specifically sanctioned and promoted the conquest, colonization and exploitation of non-Christian territories and peoples. Hundreds of years of decisions and laws continuing right up to our own time can ultimately be traced back to the Doctrine of Discovery — laws that invalidate or ignore the rights, sovereignty and humanity of Indigenous peoples in the United States and around the world.

MR. AND MRS. FEZZIWIG’S HOLIDAY PARTY

DEC. 14 – 18, 2022

THE PHOENIX

You’re invited to ring in the holiday season with Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig! Everyone’s favorite hosts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol invite you to an immersive Victorian-era party at the historic, stately event spaces at The Phoenix. Carolers and actors will perform throughout the party for an interactive, festive evening that takes you back in time and celebrates the cheerful spirit of the season.

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The Singular Sensations present A CHORUS LINE

Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by MICHAEL BENNETT Book by JAMES KIRKWOOD AND NICOLAS DANTE Music by MARVIN HAMLISCH Lyrics by EDWARD KLEBAN

MARCH 11 – APRIL 15, 2023 MOE AND JACK’S PLACE – THE ROUSE THEATRE

Celebrate the grand opening of our new theatre with one singular sensation! Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, A Chorus Line finds 17 dancers competing for a role in a new Broadway musical. Heartfelt monologues and beloved musical numbers like “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “What I Did for Love” underscore this timeless experience that’s bursting with artistic passion. Subscribe now to secure your seats! Tickets go on sale on Monday, December 5.

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AUDIENCE

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PLAYWRIGHT

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PRODUCER

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DIRECTOR

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STAGE MANAGER

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SET DESIGNER

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COSTUME DESIGNER

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Truist

Richard and Jill Warman

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LIGHTING DESIGNER

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Gordon Allen

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Jane and Gary Booth Mr. and Mrs. Ken Borisch

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Bonnie and Dick Buten

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Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery Mr. Albert C. Dierckes, Jr. Michael and Kathleen Doherty Bethany Doverspike

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Ora Forusz Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Foster Paul and Nancy Gaffney Richard and Kathleen Glaser Mrs. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman and Dr. Jack Gluckman

Tom Gougeon Graeter’s Ice Cream Co. Jeanne and Richard Hannan Betsy and Dave Hendy Dr. James and Ms. Susan Herman Bernita McCann Hightower Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors Noel and Karen Hofmann Barbara J. Howard Carolyn and Michael Hoyt Marty Humes Huntington Bank Susan Ingmire Jarrell Media Solutions Johnson & Johnson - Matching Fund Sylvia Johnson Wendy and Jeff Johnson James and Brenda Jones Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Keenan Barbara and Larry Kellar* Arleene Keller Robert A. and Marian K. Kennedy Charitable Trust Beverly Kinney and Edward Cloughessy Lynn Keniston Klahm Kathleen B. and Michael C. Krug* Robert J. Krumdieck

Jo Ann and George Kurz Dr. John Larkin Donna Lilley Whitney and Phillip Long Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman Laurel Markley David Martin Ms. Margaret E. Mathile Evi Banzhaf McCord Kathy Merchant Mr. Roy A. Mitchell Samuel Moore, Jr. Scott and Barb Muhlhauser Karen Neyer Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee Julia Pentecost Phillips Family Fund* Betty Prince ProLink Staffing Jeff and Lori Raser Mitch and Karen Rashkin Marjorie and Louis Rauh Danielle and Kenneth Revelson Mr. and Mrs. Gates T. Richards Ms. Ruth Richardson Buffie Rixey

Jim Rubenstein and Bernadette Unger Diane Rumpke

KJ Sanchez David Savage Austin Schiff Charles and Alice Schneider Mary D. Schweitzer Dr. P. Robert Schwetschenau Scripps Howard Foundation Larry and Rhonda Sheakley Family Foundation John L. Shields Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Simon Skyline Chili, Inc. Adrienne Angst Smith Tom and Dee Stegman Dr. Susan R. Strick Ms. Beth Sullivan

The Summit Hotel Towne Properties Mrs. Paul H. Ward Larry Weber Carol and Rich Wilson Jill and Steve Wilson

ACTOR

Anonymous (7) Liz and Hank Alexander Traci and David Alexander Thomas and Susan Anthony Molly R. Barber Mandy Bartel John Berninger Cynthia Beseler The Blackley Family Katy Bodenburg Phyllis Bossin and Robert Strauss Mark Bowen Linda D. Brink Barbara and Neal Bronson Dr. Jane Brown and Mr. Paul Beck Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bullock Jack and Marti Butz Mark T. Byron Nancy B. Carrothers Chematics, Inc. Scott Choate Cynthia Cole Mr. and Mrs. David Cook Thomas Cooney Mrs. Martha S. Crafts Amelia Crutcher Anne Dagenbach Judy and Chris Dalambakis Kathy and Mike Davis Carol DeGreg Judith de Luce Debora Del Valle Thomas Donnelly Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Donnelly, Jr. Jon and Tara Eaton John and Patricia Eisenmann Dr. and Mrs. Steve Englender Michael Federle Mr. Kenneth Fischer Susan Fischer Mary and Bob Fitzpatrick Kathleen Forrester Sharon Freyhof Veronica Glogowski Nancy Gollobin Mary and Phil Hagner Margo Hall

ANNUAL

Ham and Ellie Hamilton Al and Pat Harmann

Jim and Betty Heathcote Mrs. Anne P. Heldman* Fred and Patti Heldman* Helene Herbert

Judy Tondi Herd

Grace and Brian Hill Mark and Deanna Hollon Linda R. Holthaus Dr. Carol Hubbard

Amy Hughes

Maite Iraolagoitia Diane R. Iseman

Jessica Jones Kyle and Sue Jones

Lisa Kagan

Amy J. Katz

Barbara and Mike Kelly Tom and Jana Kemp

Rosalynd Kendall

Mary Kay Koehler and Heather Apple Heather Krombholz

Shawna K. Langworthy Mr. Edward Lanzit

Richard and Susan Lauf

William Leugers, Jr. Nancy Lippincott Sherwin Little Sally A. Lloyd

Mabrey Trust

John MacLeod

Charles and Jennifer Margolis Carolyn Ott Martin

Nancy C. Martin

Kenny Mathis, Sr. Susan Matz

Kathryn McCord Stephanie McNeill Doug and Jeff McPeek and Nottinghill Investment Advisers Hope Earls McSwigan Carol Miller Meibers

Richard and Rhoda Meyer

Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer

John Mitchell

Abby Moran Mary G. Moran

Joyce and William Mullins Patricia Musgrove Jeannie Niebuhr

Carol and Robert Olson

Dan and Denise Oppedisano Jeff and Andrea Orschell Kit and Jack Overbeck

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pardekooper Mr. Troy Parker

Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund* Joanie and Richard Paulsen

Kathy and Bob Pellegrino

Jeff and Diane Pfaff

Philip J. Poon

Jane Portman

Nancy and Bruce Prewitt

Michelle Ramsey

Tracy Reed Sherri Adams Remaklus Margie Rennie

Robert Edward Reynolds, Jr. Alison and Rob Rice

Jeff and Joyce Rich Dr. Jeri B. Ricketts Mary Ellen Roberts

Priya and David Rolfes Dr. Raymond H. Rolwing and Nancy Perry

Mrs. Rita Ross Karina Rothzeid Jerold and Linda Ruschau Mr. Richard H. Russell Pat and Tom Ruthemeyer

James Sanitato Martha and Lee Schimberg Mark and Edward Schoelwer Timothy and Jeannie Schoonover Roger and Glenda Schorr* Dr. and Mrs. L.J. Schott Shelly S. Sherman Sue Showers

Karen and Ivan Silverman Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin Susan and David Smith Elizabeth Snell Pat and Jim Stern Elizabeth A. Stone* Carol and Ted Striker Glenda Suttman Tom and Keri Tami Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach Carlos and Roberta Teran Morley and Brenda Thompson Kathy Thornton Barb and Tom Tobias Catharina Toltzis Ph.D Dionn Tron Laura R. Turton Doug and Molly Tyger Judy and David Van Ginkel Nancy A. Virgulak Alex von Rosenberg Liz and Dave Wallingford Dr. and Mrs. Barry W. Webb Kate Wehby Jane Welling Judy Wells

Donald R. and Patricia R. Welti Kurt and Jean Whitford Susan and Dean Windgassen Allan Winkler Tim and Leslie Worcester Marsha and Robert Wuerdeman John M. Yacher Linda E. Young Sue Zimmerman David and Cynthia Zink

STAGEHAND

Anonymous (11) Sue and Don Adick Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Anderson Elizabeth C. Armitage Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Bain BB&T Ted E. Bear Mr. Lyle Benjamin Thelma Bergman Doug and Judy Betz Bradley R. Bevington Julie and Mark Bissinger Charlotte Brooks Dr. Daniel T. Brown, DDS and Mr. Mark Haggard Deborah and Banca Chamberlain Gary Chandler Julie and John Cohen Harva Cope

Jean and John Croxton Elizabeth Dale Mark Dauner Denise Davis Mr. Frank Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dearth Kathryn Holscher Dobbs William G. Dorward III Rich and Kay Eby Delores J. Erby Ann Farmiga Barbara Ann Feldmann James K. and Susan A. Fitton Joy and Bill Fotsch Patricia Fraley John and Susan Frank Derek Garrison Sharon and Dennis Geiger General Electric Robert Gilmore Frank and Karen Girolami Donn Goebel and Cathy McLeod Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Greengus Margaret Hagar Jeff Hanna and Peggy Eberhard Gwen and John Heilbrun Albert C. Heimert Mr. and Mrs. W. Hensel, Jr. David and Elizabeth Himes Dale Hodges and David F. Logan Virginia Holstein Susan Hopp Mr. Arthur Hughes Dr. Amy Johnstone Don and Frani Jones Dr. Toni and Rabbi Ken Kanter Misty Keeton Msgr. Kurt Kemo Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Kissel Mr. and Mrs. John Kmet Elizabeth and William Knodel Judith A. Koch Kalpana Kotagal Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Krumm Mark and Elisabeth Kuhlman Bill and Evelyn Landrigan Phillip Lanham Mr. Donald LaRosa Herschell Levine Lupe Lopez Desiree Loveless Mr. and Mrs. Barry Malinowski Patricia Mascaritolo Ron Matson and Dan Young Mr. and Mrs. David J. McAdams, in honor of Vickie and Bruce Ellis Ms. Nancy McBreen Mr. Christopher McFarland Jeff McNaul Kim and Jan McNeil Anne and Rick Meyer Lori and Jeff Miller Wayne Miller Jon Moeller

Joel Monteith and Barbara MustoeMonteith Mr. Jerry Morgan George L. Nielsen Andrew J. Nuckols Diane Oestreicher J. Brett Offenberger and Douglas Duckett Alice and Wilson Palmer Drs. Manisha Patel and Michael Curran

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peairs Mr. and Mrs. Roger Perna Janet Phillips

David Piatt Fund* Dan and Janet Pieschel Les and Molly Polasky Mr. and Mrs. Don Popelar Dr. and Mrs. Powers Phil and Susan Price

Ruth Quinn

Jennifer Ramage Judith Recker

Steve Rogers

Linda Roomann and William Slutz Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Rottinghaus Rich and Barb Ruddy

Josie and Tony Russo

Robin Russo

Michael and Christine Ryan Michael E. Schroer and Carey Kruer Chris Schulte

Amy Schur and Steve Albert Michael and Kathie Schwartz Recie and Jim Scott William and Sandra Selvey Jack and Barbara Smith

Martha and John Spiess

Steelcase Foundation - Matching Fund

Jane and Paul Stewart Joe and Gladys Stolz

John Strawser

Kendra L. Struthers Dr. Alan and Shelley Tarshis Susan Tawadros

Dr. Gary A. Thompson and Dr. Lisa E. Dunlap

Janet G. Todd

Linda and George Toft Torey and Tom Torre Stan and Mei Li Trusler

Sarella Walton

Philip and Cathy Wenger Chris and Diane Williams Rev. Anne Warrington Wilson David Wilson Mrs. Joan R. Wilson Daniel and Jessica Woo Dr. Julie Workman Bob and Sandie Wubbolding Janet Ziegler

*Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

JOHN

A. AND MARIAN K.

U.S. FEDERAL

Anonymous Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Mark and Lindsay Bibler David and Elaine Billmire Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr. Terri and John Byczkowski Denise and Martin Chambers James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson The Crawford Family Foundation Nancy and Mark Dawes Elizabeth George Linda and Gary Greenberg* Jeb and Nirvani Head Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Richard and Renita Homan Susan Ingmire Diane and Carl Iseman Bill and Mary Jane James Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh

MEMBERS OF THE ARTISTIC

Patti and Tom Keckeis* Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar Terry Lemmerman Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leonard Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein Craig and Anne Maier Deborah and John Majoras Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Manteuffel The Markley Family 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 Dean and Catherine Moulas Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Jack and Marilyn Osborn* Sara Phillips

Jenny and David Powell Amy and John Rosenberg Margo and Sam Ross Moe and Jack Rouse Digi and Mike Schueler Betsy and Jerry Shroat Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld John and Jennifer Stein Jennifer and Woody Taft Marty Tomb Ellen and Ray van der Horst Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Randolph Wadsworth Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Barbara Weyand Mrs. Deborah White Richardson Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis

Director Brendon Fox and Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison leading a 2018 Artistic Director’s Circle event.

* Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Thank you to all our incredible supporters of the capital campaign. Your support ensures Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre is a place where great artists continue their work behind the scenes and on our stages.

This list contains gifts of $500+ to our Capital Campaign as of September 7, 2022. For more information about making a donation please contact Allison Gerrety at 513-977-2022.

Anonymous (50)

Pat and Jack Adams

Richard and Virginia Adams Drs. Gordon and Dorothy Air Ms. Kathryn Al-Lamadani

Gordon Allen

Raye Allen

Alpaugh Foundation

Peter and Vicky Alpaugh

American Financial Group Brian Anderson and Gordon Devinney

Jane S. Anderson Maria S. Anderson Dr. Victor and Dolores Angel

Martha Anness

James Anthony and Sarah Corathers

John and Bridget Anthony Tom and Susan Anthony Yousef Aouad Carol N. Aquino

The Arends Family Eric and Brenda Armstrong Patricia J. Armstrong Charles W. Ashing, III Atkins & Pearce Inc. Bruce and Helene Ault Ricki and Gerald Ayer

Rick Bachhuber, Jr. and Bettye Beaumont

Marcie and Nathan Bachrach

Christy Backley and Phil Crabtree Stephen and Susan Baggott Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel Walter and Barbara Bailey Baird Foundation, Inc. Trish and Joe Baker Bank of America

Robert O. and Janet G. Banks

Kristen Barger Ms. Henrietta Barlag Bartlett Wealth Management Ron Bates and Randy Lasley

Sandra Bauman William and Kate Baumann Donald Beck and Dr. Lawrence E. Eynon

Ronald and Janet Beckemeyer Michael and Shelia Becker Dave and Gale Beckett Mark and Eileen Beckman Dee Beebe Wayne and Barbara Beimesch Miss Martha L. Bell Mary Ann and Doug Bell Judith and Louis Belli Sue Benskin

David and Marilyn Beran John A Berenberg

Bill and Janet Berger John Berninger Pam and Jeff Bernstein Michael Berry and Melanie Garner Kenneth W. and Dawn H. Bertsche

Sue and John Bever Mark and Lindsay Bibler David and Elaine Billmire Ed and Debbie Birck Bernice and Thomas Bishop Dr. and Mrs. John Bismayer Rodd and Carol Bixler Elaine and Bob Blatt Richard and Susan Bloss Household Ruth and Tom Bobenread The Boedecker Foundation Kenneth and Lois Boekley Rick and Janet Bohne Sharon Kesterson Bollen Scott D. Booher and Angel M. Werling Neil K. Bortz Family Mr. Ethan Bowen Selena, James, and Justin Bowling Dr. and Mrs. Leo Bradley Douglas and Mariela Brauch Thomas J. Breed Philip and Phyllis Breen Tom and MC Brennan Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach

Hazeleen P. and J. Leland Brewster II* David Briggs and John Mitchell Barbara and Neal Bronson Helena and Randy Brooks Dale P. Brown and Lou Enzweiler Daniel Brown and Mark Haggard In memory of Jack G. Brown Marian H. and Albert L. Brown, Jr.* Nancy L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ryan L. Brown Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr. Dawn and Doug Bruestle Eric and Wendy Bruestle Jeff and Penny Bruestle John and Peg Bruggeman Laura and Paul Brunner Frederick and Patricia Bryan Jacklyn and Gary Bryson Clement and Ann Buenger Foundation Carol A. Buerger Jeff and Gay Bullock John and Dawson Bullock Douglas and Carol Burks Mr. John Burns Stephen and Diedra Burns David and Joan Burrow Scott J. Burwinkel Bonnie and Dick Buten David Butler and Sara Butler, The Butler Family Charitable Fund Jack and Marti Butz John and Terri Byczkowski Esther Mast Byrne Jane and Frank Caccamo M. Cathleen Callies Richard Calme Bernie and Mary Kay Calonge

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Calton Captain and Mrs. Ray Cardona Shannon and Bill Carey

Wayne and Fran Carlisle Kathleen and Christpher Carr Shannon and Lee Carter Family Fund*

Mr. and Mrs. James Cartledge Castellini Foundation/Robert S. Castellini

Jo Ann Casuto

Rosalind Chaiken

Debbie Chamberlain Denise and Martin Chambers Larry and Julie Chandler

Kevin Chaney

Ed and Nancy Ciarniello

James Cissell

City of Cincinnati Clarity Events

Clark Schaefer Hackett Leslie Clark

Philip Clayton Burton and Susan Closson Carl and Deborah Coburn John and Julie Cohen* Lois and Philip Cohen* Philip and Sheila Cohen* Leland M. and Carol C. Cole William B. Coleman and Maureen A. Coleman Larry and Maureen Collins

Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Collins George Colombel Marjorie E. Compton

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

Sally and Rick Coomes Michael and Michele Cooney Tom Cooney and Crystal Faulkner Cooney

Douglas and Sarah Coons

Kassy and Jeff Corken

Ron and Karen Corradini

Robin Cotton and Cynthia Fitton

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coughlin Betsy and John Coutant

The Crawford Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Creevy Brian Crellin

John and Lisa Cronin

David Crotty and Joan Von Handorf Amelia and Thomas Crutcher

Richard and Teddie Curry Judy and Chris Dalambakis Jennifer and M. Vito Damiano

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D’Augustine Mark Dauner

The David J. Joseph Company Mr. Dave Davis

Edmund C. Davis, Jr.

In Memory of Frank and Ruth Davis Kathy and Mike Davis

Kenneth Davis

Dawes direct, LLC Mark and Nancy Dawes Dr. Lois L. Deaton Nancy Decastro Ronda Deel Kelly M. Dehan and Richard J. Staudigel

In Honor of Linda M. Dehner Deloitte

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory DeLorenzo Deluxe Corporation Foundation Jim Denker and Mary McCarty Jan Denton

Janice and Nick Denton Ms. Marilyn Derfus Designer Donations for Cincinnati Charities Inc. Scott X. Deters Cathy and Michael DeWeirdt Amy Diamond and Eddie Wolf Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery William and Marifran Dirkes Michael and Patricia Dirr Mike and Kathy Doherty Thomas Donnelly Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Donnelly, Jr. Joan and Jeff Dornette William G. Dorward III Timothy Douglas Bethany and Denny Doverspike Barbara Doviak Kelley Downing Patricia and Timothy Doyle Peter Draugelis Emilie and David Dressler Fund* The Bob and Rita Driehaus Family Don and Mary Dufek Duke Energy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David Duke Diane and Steve Dumbauld Tim and Tina DuMont

In Memory of Betty Duncan Freeman Durham and Dean Clevenger Saralou and Dave Durham John and Liz Dye Dr. Leslie Dye Peggy Eberhard and Jeff Hanna David and Kathy Eby Allison Zent Edwards Stephen Einson and Patricia Fraley Dr. and Mrs. Edward Elicker Ms. Joyce Elkus Bill and Sharon Emeigh Ron and Kathy Emery Ms. Karla Epperson

Richard and Lisa Ernst Sarah and Tom Evans Beth and Brooks Ewing Mr. and Mrs. William Faulkner Peg Fay-Feder and Sam Feder Greg and Vickie Fehr Gerry and Meloney Feldkamp

Matthew Feldman and Julie Baker Louis A. and Lisa K. Fender Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fiddes

Fifth Third Foundation John Finocharo and Valerie Taylor First Financial Foundation Dr. Daniella Fisher

Deborah and Thomas Fisher Eric and Julia Fisher Kay and Barry Fittes Mary and Bob Fitzpatrick Janice Flanagan and Bob Amott

David Fleming Sarah and Timothy Fogarty Micha and Bill Foglesong In Memory of Phyllis A. Followell, My Heart Gail F. Forberg Kathleen and Bruce Forrester Ora Forusz and J. Harry Dornheggen Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Foster Missy and Brian J. Fox Patricia Fraley Betsy and Peter Frame William M. and Harriet Freedman Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman Stephen J. Fridrick Lynne Friedlander and Jay Crawford Susan Friedlander Mr. and Mrs. Kent Friel Friends of the Playhouse David and Mindy Frimer Dennis Furey William and Kathleen Fussinger Marc and Mary Ann Gadbois Paul and Nancy Gaffney Larry and Diane Games Mary Ann Gardner Chris and Christine Garten Rodney and Vallie Geier Edward Gemperle General Electric Ms. Lisi Bryan George Howard and Saundra Gerber Timothy P. Gilday Frank and Karen Girolami Mrs. Kathleen Glaser Mrs. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman and Dr. Jack Gluckman Donn Goebel and Cathy McLeod Eleanor and Richard Goering James Goetz and Harry Budke Martha K Goldbeck Peggy L. Golden and Kerry J. Klumpe The Goldhoff Family Sherry and Brett Goodson Clifford Goosmann and Andrea Wilson Ms. Madeleine H. Gordon Sharon Gorman Keith and Karen Gossage Barbara Gould Pank and Wendy Goulet Chandra and Mel Gravely Greater Cincinnati Foundation Carl and Joyce Greber Linda and Gary Greenberg* David Greenblatt and Sheila Gelman

Will Groneman and Maureen Flanagan Liz Grubow and Jerry Kathman Jose and Debra Guerra Barbara Anderson Guthridge* Margaret E. Hagar and Richard A. Byam Andrew and Melissa Hagenmaier Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation David Hale

Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Hale, Jr. Carl and Margo Hall Christopher and Marti Hall Ham and Ellie Hamilton Doug and Donna Hammond

Walter and Karen Hand Jerri and Daniel Hanus Mark Harlow

Jim and Sally Harper Ralph and Judy Harris Mrs. Suzanne Hasl Dr. and Mrs. Stan Hastings Teri and Mike Haught

Charles Hayes and Katherine Kennedy

Natalie Hayes

Jeb and Nirvani Head Mrs. Louise A. Head

The Hearst Foundations, Inc. Brian and Helen Heekin Alan and Marion Heitner

In Memory of Elizabeth Henderson Dave and Betsy Hendy John and Mari Hengelbrok

Dawn Hensley

Susan and James Herman Bob and Marilyn Herring Michelle and Don Hershey Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Sherrie and Fred Heyse

Joseph and Susan Hickey

Barbara and James Hilb Grace and Brian Hill

Ms. Karlee L. Hilliard

Dale Hodges and David F. Logan Ms. Emily Hodges

Kyle and Bob Hodgkins Sue Hoel Mr. Daniel Hoffheimer Noel and Karen Hofmann Mark and Cathy Hogan Karen and David Hoguet Mark and Deanna Hollon

Stephen Holmes and Christy Kaeser Mr. and Mrs. Mark Holtgrefe Linda Holthaus and Richard Zinicola

Richard and Renita Homan Mary B. and William H. Hopple III Jane Ruwet Hopson and Larry Pytlinski

Terence L. and Christine W. Horan Mr. Peter Horton

Joan Hoskins and Bob Nogg Erin E. Houlihan and John T. Bostick Barbara J. Howard Carolyn and Michael Hoyt

Joseph Huber and Shelli Smith Marty and Tom Humes

Nada Christine Huron Huttenbauer Foundation

Paul and Ruth Inderhees

The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation

Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey

Maite Iraolagoitia Diane and Carl Iseman

Mrs. Michele J Ittel Ellen and Garrett Jackson* Karen McConnal Jackson Bill and Mary Jane James Charles James

Laura F. Jansen

Dottie Janson Anne and Ted Jaroszewicz Greg and Therese Jaspers Larry and Jan Jeffers

Robert Jennings

The Andrew Jergens Foundation

Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens

John Wiley & Sons Donald and Peggy Johns Johnson Investment Counsel Janice and Randy Johnson The Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation Ronald Johnson and Kathleen Bok Wendy and Jeff Johnson Laurie F. Johnston Dr. Amy Johnstone Don and Frani Jones Kyle and Sue Jones Scott and Patricia Joseph Martin and Shirley Joyce John and Nickie Kahle Dr. Toni and Rabbi Ken Kanter The Kaplan Foundation Marguerite Katchen Mr. Louis H. Katz Patti and Tom Keckeis* Fred and Maureen Keeley Betsy and Geoff Keenan Peter and Sandy Keiser Dr. Robert Keith and Kathleen Thornton-Keith Barbara and Larry Kellar Arleene Keller Diane Remmel Keller Susan Kellogg Estate Rosalynd Kendall Sharon Kerns Tim and Grace Kerr Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kielar Elizabeth C. King Marilyn G. Kinne Beverly Kinney and Ed Cloughessy Shelley Kirk Kathleen and Larry Kissel Lynn Keniston Klahm Mark and Nancy Kleespies David and Janice Klocke Kris and Lisa Knochelmann Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, Inc.

Bet and Dave Koeninger Edward and Sandra Kohn Mr. Marvin P. Kolodzik Sandford and Nancy Kopnick Daniel Koppenhafer Sally and Gerry Korkin Kenneth and Denise Krallman Mark and Karen Kremzar Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar Mrs. John Krieg Vicki and Jim Kroger Kathy and Mike Krug Diane and Matthew Krumanaker Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Krumm Mr. Charles Kubicki Mark and Kymberly Kuenning Mark and Elisabeth Kuhlman Michael and Paula Kunka Dr. Jonathan and Gail Kushner Mr. and Mrs. John LaMacchia John and Susie Lame Family* Bill and Evelyn Landrigan Shawna K. Langworthy Judy and Laurence Laning Manuel and Karen Lanker Robert G. and Charlotte H. Lanzit Russell Lascelles and Janet Schultz John and Rebecca Laudeman Richard and Susan Lauf

Mr. and Mrs. James K. L. Lawrence Bruce Lazarus and Phil Weintraub David and Jan Lazarus Barbara and George Lehocky The Lemmerman Family Lempert Family James and Jennifer Leonard Carol Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Lett Mary Kay Levesay Larry and Margee Lewis Katherine and Patrick Limbach Robert J and Karen M Limoseth Barbara Lind and Randy Bates Jim Lippert and Carrie ShortLippert

Jonathan and Nancy Lippincott Georgia and Gerald Lippold Sherwin Little LKC Foundation Sally A. Lloyd James E. Lockey Bonnie F. Loftspring Whitney and Phillip Long Margaret M. and Theodore F. Longshore Carole Lonneman In Loving Celebration of Our Girlfriends and Sisters Judy Lucas Family William Luerssen and Susan Small Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman Betsy and Brian MacConnell Carol Ann MacGregor Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein

John MacLeod Denis Maddock and Lisa Ross Evelyn Mae Family Fund* Drs. Kris and Sudha Mahalingam Craig and Anne Maier Paul and Suzie Maione Deborah and John Majoras Laurie Makoski Bob and Joyce Maly Mark K. Mandell-Brown MD Terry and Joanna Mann Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Manteuffel Jeff and Jeanette March Ward and Ellen Maresca Charles and Jennifer Margolis James A. Markley Jr. Mariner Wealth Advisors James A. Markley, Jr. David and Tracey Martin David L. Martin Lyn and Jack Martin Jack and Norene Martin Charles and Claire Martini David Mason Raymond and Madelynn Matlock Ron Matson and Daniel Young The Dean G. and Susan G. Matz Charitable Fund Elizabeth Mayfield Dr. and Mrs. Sean McCauley David and Diane McClain John and MJ McClure Carolyn McCoy Mr. Kim and Mrs. Barbara McCracken Mary McCullough-Hudson and Greg Hudson Kevin and Erica McDonnell Jim and Dianne McEachen

Dr. and Mrs. Paul McEnery Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. McGraw Mark McKillip and Amira Beer

Kevin and Frances McMurray Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McNaul Kim and Jan McNeil

Douglas and Patricia McPeek Charles and Joann Mead Carol Miller Meibers

Chris and Amy Meininger

Pattianne and Mark Menden Laura S. Menge*

Kathryn E. Merchant Messer Construction Co. Leon and Barb Meyer

Becky Miars Robert and Beth Michaels Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer

Mark and Kathy Millburg

Craig and Cindy Miller

Dan and Patty Miller

Fred and Robin Miller

James A. Miller Millstone Fund Ms. Danute M. Miskinis

Jill and Bruce Mitchell

John and Kathy Mitchell

Roy and Roxann Mitchell

Diane and Dave Moccia Marie and Tom Monaco Family Fund* Monastery Event Center

Terry and Jannelle Moore

William J. and Mary G. Moran

Dennis and Amy Morand David and Judith Morgan Ms. Vivian Morgan Arthur C. Morrissey and Janet M. Hayes W. Stanley and Mary W. Morton Dean and Catherine Moulas Nora Moushey Mark and Gayle Mueller John and Lorna Muhlhauser Scott and Barb Muhlhauser Martha Mullin and Tom Cooney George and Kay Murphy

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Myer, III Barbara K. Myers

Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Ken and Nancy Natorp

Eleanor D. Nelson Ms. Meghan Sullivan Nelson Kathy Neus and John Fox

Valerie Newell and Timothy Smith Bill and Karen Neyer* Donald and Lisa Nickerson

George Nielsen Louis and Louise Nippert

Charitable Foundation Dr. James Nordlund Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee Northmarq - Susan Branscome Andrew J. Nuckols

Bruce and Neda Nutley Diana and Rick Oberschmidt Carol and Mike O’Brien Neil and Virginia O’Connor Ohio Facilities Construction Commision Ohio National Foundation

Ohio Valley Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Agent Ms. Mary Cathey Olberding

Randall D. and Marianne Olson Robert and Carol Olson

Ted and Pat O’Meara Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Oppelt Jeff and Andi Orschell

Jack and Marilyn Osborn Kenneth C. Oswald and Mary Beth Martin Marilyn Z. Ott Theodore Otte Charlotte and Robert Otto Kit and Jack Overbeck Tom and Linda Palmer

Donna and Greg Park George and Gay Parker

Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund* Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peairs Barb and Al Pearlman Linda and Michael Peitz Rick Pender

The Perfect Brew Rita and David Perkins Alice W. Perlman

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Perna David and Nancy Peters Dan and Sue Peterson Stephen Peterson and Christopher Bolling Susan and Daniel Pfau Mark and Betsy Phillips* Paul and Janet Phillips Dr. Steve Pick

Chris Piepmeier Si and Laura Pitstick Giving Fund Suna and Osman Polat Don and Sue Popelar Sharon and Stephen Poppe Wym and Jan Portman* Jennifer and David Powell Terry Powell Alli and Matthew Powers Stuart and Ildiko Pray Marcy Prebeg Bill and Mary Beth Price Betty L. Prince

The Procter & Gamble Fund* Prudential - Matching Fund Greg and Ann Pugh Leo Pulte

John and Kathy Qualls Michelle Ramsey

Gerald D. Rape Mitch and Karen Rashkin Mary and Ranjit Rath

Marjorie and Louis Rauh Robert and Kathleen Recchiuti Robert and Connie Reed Kathy Regruth Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Pamela and Dick Reis Pamela Reising Pat Ressler

Kenneth and Danielle Revelson Don and June Reynolds Alison and Rob Rice Jeff and Joyce Rich Mr. and Mrs. Gates T. Richards Sue Richmond Lyle and Jean Ritze Bavi Rivera and Bob Moore Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Joan and Bill Roberts Ms. Constance Robinson

Blake Robison and Connan Morrissey

Sylvia Robison Richard and Susan Roebuck Diane Rohs Raymond and Nancy Rolwing The Roselle Foundation John and Amy Rosenberg Family Fund

The Rosenthal Family Foundation Louis and Ellen Ross Margo and Sam Ross Tina and Bruce Ross Jack Rouse and Morleen Getz Rouse Susan Abrahamson Routh and Jeffrey Routh Family* William S. Rowe Foundation Jack and Mary-Bob Rubenstein Barb and Rich Ruddy Dr. Peter Ruehlman Dick and Chris Russell Pat and Tom Ruthemeyer Don and Victoria Ryan Richard A. Ryan Ann Saluke and Don Yelton David and Shelley Sammons KJ Sanchez Mark and Jan Sass Robert and Dell Ann Sathe Mr. and Mrs. David Savage, Jr. Susan and Clint Schertzer Schiff Family Foundation Karen Maitland Schilling Martha and Lee Schimberg Rosemary and Mark Schlachter Michael and Jeanne Schmerler Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Schmidt Ron and Ruth Schmiedeker Ms. Natalie Verkamp Schoeny Roger and Glenda Schorr* The Harold C. Schott Foundation Carol J. Schroeder Michael Schroer and Carey Kruer The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee Digi and Mike Schueler Laura Schuman Abby and David Schwartz Theodore and Debra Schwartz* Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Schwartz P. Robert Schwetschenau MD Ms. Julie Schwierling David and Martha Seagram Linda Sears Robert and Valla Sears Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation Teri Seippel and Debra Johnson William and Sandra Selvey The Louise Taft Semple Foundation Lauren Hannan Shafer Jane and Kevin Shea Chris and Jeanne Sheldon Kathy Shell and Joetta Prost Thomas and Nancy Shepherd John L. Shields Paul Shortt Melvin and Thelma Shotten Glenn and Sue Showers Betsy and Jerry Shroat Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shuford Ivan and Karen Silverman

Melinda and Irwin Simon

Jerry Simpson

Ann M. Simsic

Robert and Linda Singer

Satwant and Kuldip K. Singh Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld

Dr. and Mrs. Bradbury A. Skidmore Rick and Cathy Slack

Jack and Barbara Smith

Keith G. and Linda Smith

Michael and Barbara Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith

Mr. Steven Smith and Mr. David Vanderpool

Susan and David Smith

Alan Smulian

Jacqueline and Richard Snyder Mike and Pat Snyder

Christine Socwell

Ellen Pease and V. Clark Sole, Jr. Family Fund* Carol and Harry Sparks

Arthur W Sphar, Jr Sandra and Henry Spitz

Mary Stagaman and Ron Kull Jeffery and Nancy Stambough JoAnn Stamper Joseph and Linda Staneck

Joseph and Kathleen Statt Katherine and Tim Stautberg Kurt and Susan Stedje John and Jennifer Stein

The Corky and Rick Steiner Family Foundation Paula Steiner

John and Kathy Stengel Robert and Elizabeth Stephens Phil and Berni Stephenson

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stern

Robert D. Stern Fund* Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stern Jane and Paul Stewart John and Merrie Stillpass Larry and Donna Stinson Bette and Jack Stith Arnold and Stephanie Stoller Elizabeth A. Stone* Logan and Donna Stone Nancy and Gary Strassel Bill and Nina Strauss

Gerri Strauss Dr. Susan R. Strick Kendra L. Struthers Linnell and Paul Sullivan Michael and Margaret Sullivan Stuart and Terry Susskind

The Sutphin Family Foundation Glenda Suttman

Millie Swaine

Ann L. Swanson

Lora and Scott Swedberg Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Dudley and Tina Taft

Jennifer and Woody Taft

Dr. Alan and Shelley Tarshis Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach

Lawrence and Jan Tepe Carlos and Roberta Teran Ida and John Tergerson

Ms. Marty Thaler Mrs. Carol Thaman Dennis and Cathleen Theobald

Dave and Heidi Thiem Beverly Thomas and Roy Robbins Dr. and Mrs. Stephen and Ingrid Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Thompson Morley and Brenda Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thorpe Mary and Mitch Thurman Sally and Scott Tieke Michael J. Tillar Marty C. Tomb Cherie Torres-Silva Ann Marie Tracey and Daniel Buckley TriVersity Construction Company Dionn Tron Susan and James Troutt Truist Foundation Turner Construction Company Daman and Barbara Turner UBS Financial Services, Inc. Gloria Uziel and Patrick Shea, M.D. Linda Vaccariello and Eric Burgmann

John Vago and Joan Luppino Catherine and Jim Valentine Ellen and Ray van der Horst Rosalie P. van Nuis

John and Amy Vennemeyer Maureen and Larry Vignola Christopher and Nancy Virgulak The Vista Foundation Alex von Rosenberg Margaret and Albert Vontz III* Jeffrey and Marcia Vorholt

Nancy Wade Randolph Wadsworth Nancy Wagner

Patty Wagner

Dr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Wahl Daniel G. Walker and Lisa Capurro Liz and Dave Wallingford Sarella Walton Buzz Ward

Richard and Jill Warman David and Ginger Warner Dr. and Mrs. Galen R. Warren Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts Pann and Terry Webb Mrs. Arthur D. Weber Marcia and Richard Weiland Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Don and Sandy Weinkam Dr. Alan R Weinstein

Donna Welch

Jane Welling Jane S. Welling Ms. Janet K. Wendel Edward Wertheimer Steven and Heather Wesloh Julia Wesselkamper and Julian Johnson Mike and Sue West Mr. and Mrs. David Westerbeck Western and Southern Financial Fund

Sallie Westheimer and Greg Rhodes Barbara M. Weyand Mr. William J. Weyand Amanda and Tom White

Brendan and Julie White Kurt and Jean Whitford

Leo Whitt and Xia Wang

Jo Ann Wieghaus

Ann Westheimer and Peter Williams Chris and Diane Williams

Mauri J Willis

Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis Jill and Steve Wilson

Richard V. and Carol A. Wilson* Robert and Judy Wilson

Peg Wolfe

Anne Marie Wolfer

Connie and Alan Wolfson Daniel and Jessica Woo

Lauren Woodiwiss

Peg and Jack Wyant

John M. Yacher

Craig and Mary Beth Young Linda and Jim Young

Stephan Young and Cindy Schoenborn-Young Susan and Don Zaunbrecher Alison and Jim Zimmerman David and Suzanne Zimmerman Richard Zinicola

Anne and Allen Zobay Phil and Debbie Zorn

Mr. and Mrs. George Zuefle

*Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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 August 7, 2021, through September 7, 2022.

IN HONOR OF MOE AND JACK ROUSE Anonymous Mark and Edward Schoelwer

IN HONOR OF WOODY TAFT Ignite Philanthropy

MEMORIAL GIFTS

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 August 7, 2021 through September 7, 2022.

IN MEMORY OF RENEE ALPER Gregory Alper

IN MEMORY OF VAL BLACKSENA

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blackmer

IN MEMORY OF KIM BLACKLEY

The Blackley Family IN MEMORY OF BETTY

IN MEMORY OF BRUCE E. COYLE Rebecca J. Graham

IN MEMORY OF MARIAN DOWNEY Juliet Downey and Bryson Mullins

IN MEMORY OF MILDRED SELENA MABREY Charles Mason

IN MEMORY OF CARL JOSEPH REYNOLDS Anonymous (5)

Kerri and Kenneth Abney Chematics, Inc. Gap Inc. Janis Longbottom Marcia Mollica

Jennifer North Robert Edward Reynolds, Jr. Pamela Rincones Diane Schultz Ingrid G. Schultz Rosanna Wiebe

IN MEMORY OF CAROLYN Peri and Dave Russo

OFFICERS

Digi France Schueler

President James C. Leonard Vice President Stephen Lett Secretary Dean A. Moulas Treasurer Ellen G. van der Horst Chair

TRUSTEES

Ronald T. Bates David M. Billmire M.D. Douglas Brauch Ryan Brown Robert S. Castellini Tiffany Coleman

James P. Conway, Jr. Alva Jean Crawford Mark Dawes Scott X. Deters Timothy Douglas Peter A. Draugelis Judy Ellis Louis A. Fender Elizabeth George Linda Greenberg Nirvani Head Bernita McCann Hightower Richard P. Homan Holly Huttenbauer Susan Ingmire Diane S. Jordan Thomas M. Keckeis Bet Koeninger James C. Leonard

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Stephen Lett Kevin N. McMurray Danute Miskinis Roy A. Mitchell Sam Moore Dean A. Moulas Patti Myers Jack Osborn Sara Phillips Matt Reckman Robert Reifsnyder Debbie White Richardson Margo K. Ross KJ Sanchez Digi France Schueler Jerry Shroat Joseph B. Steiner Woody Taft Ellen G. van der Horst Larry Vignola

Al Vontz, III Jill Fox Warman

Julia Wesselkamper Barbara M. Weyand Susan Whitman

Ronna Willis Susan B. Zaunbrecher

EMERITUS

Otto M. Budig, Jr. Chuck Carothers David Herriman Andrew MacAoidh

Jergens Morse Johnson Lois Rosenthal Jack Rouse Howard Tomb Albert Vontz, Jr.

THE MORSE JOHNSON SOCIETY OF PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

Thanks to your vision and commitment to the Playhouse, we can continue to produce extraordinary theatre for Playhouse audiences of tomorrow. We are grateful to you for including the Playhouse in your estate plans. This list recognizes members of the Morse Johnson Society as of October 1, 2022.

Romola N. Allen Henrietta Barlag Roderick and Barbara Barr Peggy Barrett Mr. Neil Billman David and Elaine Billmire Rosemary and Frank Bloom Thomas J. Breed Charlin Briggs Rosemarie Brown John and Peg Bruggeman Susan and Burton Closson Carol C. Cole Richard and Theresa Curry

Guy and Cathy DeDiemar Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery Kelly M. Dehan Mrs. James M. Edwards Barbara Fitch Susan S. Friedlander Allison Gerrety Victoria Buyniski Gluckman

Mrs. Charles Goering Madeleine H. Gordon J. Frederick and Cynthia Gossman Linda Greenberg Jan and Herman Groshoff Mary Hainline Cheryl Harden-Love Mrs. Robert J. Hasl Robert and Judith Heaton Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Karlee L. Hilliard 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 Minor and Dan LeBlond Terry Lemmerman Mary V. Lierl Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lyons Jacqueline M. Mack Richard and Sandy Manteuffel

James A. Markley, Jr. David L. Martin David Mason Ron Matson and Daniel Young Barbara and Kim McCracken Charles and Joann Mead James A. Miller David and Diane Moccia William J. and Mary G. Moran

Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Ron and Debi Nash Richard and Julia Okenfuss Jack and Marilyn Osborn Charlotte and Robert Otto Carolyn Parker Charlie 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 Elizabeth C. B. Sittenfeld Adrienne Angst Smith Louise W. Spiegel

Francis and Susan Stanton Lynda A. Thomas Sidney Thomas Diane D. Todd Marty Tomb Ellen and Ray van der Horst Margaret and Albert Vontz III Daniel G. Walker JoAnn and Paul Ward Stuart Warshauer Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts

Jim and Jo Ann Weber Irwin and Barbara Weinberg Barbara M. Weyand Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis Barbara Witte Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

POSTHUMOUSLY REMEMBERED

Anonymous Helen and Charles Abramovitz Mrs. Thomas Adler Robert H. Allen Karen H. Bell

Peter Briggs Jack G. Brown Leland M. Cole Eva Jane Romaine Coombe John V. Crable John F. Curley 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

William A. Friedlander Oliver M. Gale

Mr. Charles W. Goering Peter Hainline

Carlyn G. Hamilton

Dr. Robert J. Hasl

Mrs. Morse Johnson Stanley M. Kaplan, M.D. Keith Lemmerman Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morelli

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

Rick Steiner

Jane K. Steinfirst Thurza R. Sternberg Charles and Sue Straus Charles L. and Joan Thomas, Jr.

Dr. Thomas Todd

Howard Tomb

Albert Vontz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waite Gladys C. Warshauer

Monte Witte

If you would like to make the Playhouse part of your legacy, let’s start a conversation! Call major gifts officer Lynn Smith, CFRE at 513-977-2067.

BRAVA! Thank you for celebrating ten years of Leading Ladies at the Playhouse! This list recognizes members of the Leading Ladies as of September 15, 2022. For information on accepting your role as a Leading Lady, please contact Kendra Struthers at 513-977-2024.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Marty Humes

Deborah White Richardson

GRAND DAMES

Sue Cummings Kelly M. Dehan Linda Greenberg Karlee Hilliard

Marty Humes

Danute Miskinis Deborah White Richardson Rosemary Schlachter

DIVAS

Janet G. Banks

Randal S. Bloch

Marjorie Compton

Nirvani Head

Susan Ingmire Margo Kirstein Patti Myers

Karen Neyer Julia Pentecost Jenny Powell Betty L. Prince Diane Rumpke Digi France Schueler Mary D. Schweitzer

STARLETS

Janice Amatulli Molly R. Barber Jan Bartel Mandy Bartel

Stephanie Besl Linda D. Brink Sara Butler Carol Campbell Nancy B. Carrothers Susana Chamlee Cynthia Cole

Alva Jean Crawford Amelia Crutcher Judy S. Dalambakis Carol DeGreg Debora Del Valle

Bethany Doverspike Susan Fischer Ora Forusz Nancy Gaffney Elizabeth George Nancy Gollobin Margo Hall Carolyn Heck Betsy Hendy Helene Herbert Judy Tondi Herd Linda R. Holthaus Pat Humphrey Diane R. Iseman Lisa Kagan Heather Krombholz Terry Lemmerman Nancy Lippincott Sally A. Lloyd Carolyn Ott Martin Evi Banzhaf McCord Kathryn McCord Joann Mead

Kathy Merchant Mary G. Moran Jeannie Niebuhr

Jane Portman

Ildiko Pray

Sherri Adams Remaklus Margie Rennie

Danielle Revelson

Buffie Rixey

Mary Ellen Roberts

Margo K. Ross Karina Rothzeid Shelly S. Sherman Sue Showers

Elizabeth Snell

Dr. Susan R. Strick Glenda Suttman Kathy Thornton Sally Tieke Catharina Toltzis Ph.D. Dionn Tron Laura R. Turton Ellen G. van der Horst Kate Wehby Judy Wells Ronna K. Willis Linda E. Young Sue Zimmerman

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 $1000 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 - $2,499

Graeter’s Ice Cream Co.

Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors

Huntington Bank

Jarrell Media Solutions ProLink Staffing

Skyline Chili

The Summit Hotel Towne Properties

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS

Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith and Associates

The Blind Lemon and Eddie Sheppard

Emerge Managed Solutions, LLC

Mt. Adams Bar & Grill

Optic Lizard Productions WGRR-FM

WREW-FM, Mix 94.9 WVXU-FM

THE SINGULAR SENSATIONS

Thank you for being part of a very special group of “angels” who are collectively sponsoring the unique expenses of A Chorus Line Ms. Karlee L. Hilliard Terry Lemmerman

The Markley Family Jack and Marilyn Osborn Digi and Mike Schueler Betsy and Jerry Shroat Marty Tomb Ellen and Ray van der Horst Barbara Weyand

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Terri and John Byczkowski Linda and Gary Greenberg Terry Lemmerman Charles and Joann Mead Leon and Barb Meyer Jenny and David Powell Digi and Mike Schueler The Vontz Family Randolph Wadsworth

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.

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. Thank you!

altafiber

Cincinnati Business Courier

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Cincinnati Reds Duke Energy

The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation

The Enquirer | Cincinnati.com

Fifth Third Bank and the Fifth Third Foundation GE

Great American Insurance Group

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

The Kroger Co. Messer Construction Co.

Ohio National Financial Services P&G PNC

Western & Southern Financial Group U.S. Bank

DIRECTORS

Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison Managing Director Abby Marcus

ARTISTIC

Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz

Director of Artistic Engagement Daunielle Rasmussen Literary Manager Tatiana Godfrey

Associate Artists Wendy C. Goldberg, Nicole A. Watson, Karen Zacarías

ADMINISTRATION

Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Stefanie Hengge

Associate Producer Suann Pollock Company Manager A.J. Ford

Director of HR, Equity and Inclusion Dawn Mundy Payroll and Benefits Specialist Amy Stier

Finance Manager Chad Stewart Finance Associate Brian Anderson Office Administrator Kathy Durnell

OPERATIONS

Director of Operations Bridget Siedlecki Facilities Manager Brian Smith Facilities Assistant Myron Monroe

DEVELOPMENT

Director of Development Bethany Doverspike

Director of Donor Relations Kendra L. Struthers, CFRE

Director of Institutional Giving Mary Kay Koehler Major Gifts Officer Lynn Smith, CFRE

Individual Giving Assistant Jennifer Radisch Capital Campaign Manager Allison Gerrety Development Assistant Will Ellis

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 Associate Jacob Krismanick Content Marketing Associate Deja A. Shanks Photographer Mikki Schaffner

PATRON SERVICES

Patron Services Director Don Wong Assistant Patron Services Manager Julia Hasl Miller

Ticket Services Staff Katie Collier, Victoria Forbes, Jenny French, Chase Johnson, Alexi Lewis, Sarah O’Haver, Theresa Richmond

House Staff Supervisors Joellyn Goos, Stacy Smith

House Staff Amanda Adams, Sara Bergen, Colleen Byron, Kayden Hauke, Daniela Nenova, Cyrus Newitt, Addie Renne, Jacqueline Smith

Bar Manager Darren Cox

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

CAPITAL PROJECT

Capital Project Manager Phil Rundle

EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Education Director Ariana Moses Education Associate Julia Gomez Artistic Engagement Associate Katie Baskerville Education and Engagement Coordinator Doug Fries

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Production Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell Stage Managers Brooke Redler, Brandon T. Holmes Artistic Engagement Stage Manager Erin Speno-Stout

BRUCE E. COYLE INTERN COMPANY

Acting and Education Interns Ariana Hooberman-Piñeiro, Alessandra Lundberg, Dylan O’Leary, Joshua Schull, Sofia Vazquez Maccio Stage Management Interns Corey Cagle, Katherine Ivins, Madison Stone

PRODUCTION

Director of Production Joshua Escajeda Production Manager Becky Scott Technical Director D.W. Jones Assistant Technical Director Sam Thompson House Audio/Projection Supervisor Aaron Stephenson Assistant Production Manager Valerie Perez Scene Shop Administrative Assistant MaLeah Mitchell

SCENERY

Carpenters Bryan Bridewell, Timothy Fowler, Michael Lyons Swings Daniel Bradburn, Bill Coates, Brad Kordenbrock Charge Scenic Artist Jennifer Rhodus Assistant Scenic Artist Alex Kuntz

PROPERTIES

Properties Manager Liz Lyons Properties Jeff Fowee, Alicia Rhodus Rouse Properties Running Crew Lara Sheridan Rosenthal Shelterhouse Properties Running Crew Chief Debra Hildebrand

COSTUMES/WARDROBE

Costume Shop Manager Gordon DeVinney First Hand Caitlin Turvey Wig and Makeup Artist Amy Whitaker Costume/Design Administrative Assistant Heather Sampanis Costume Shop Assistant Bridget Kline Lead Rouse Wardrobe Karla Knochelmann Rosenthal Shelterhouse Wardrobe Julie Hudson

LIGHTING/SOUND

Electricians John Parr

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Light Board Operator Justin Chandler Rouse Theatre Audio Engineer M. Adam Jacob

EMERITI

Managing Director Emeritus Buzz Ward