The Dancing Princesses Playbill

THE DANCING PRINCESSES

book by Joseph

McDonough music

&

lyrics by David Kisor

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THE DANCING PRINCESSES

Book by JOSEPH McDONOUGH | Music & Lyrics by DAVID KISOR Directed by D. LYNN MEYERS†

2022–2023 SPONSORS

SEASON SUPPORT

City of Cincinnati

Susan Friedlander

Hamilton County

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Mitchell S. and Jacqueline P. Meyers Foundation

The Shubert Foundation

IN-KIND SUPPORT

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, Interpreter Training Program

Suder’s Art Store

EDUCATION,

Arts Midwest

William P. Anderson Foundation

Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation

Emily Hodges & Charles Spencer

Betty Huck

Mr. & Mrs. David E. Moccia

The Daniel & Susan Pfau Foundation

Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation

The Thaman Family Fund

Jennifer Verkamp

The Dennis B. & Patricia L. Worthen Fund

FAIRY GODMOTHER

CAST

Joziam MICHAEL G. BATH* Dario/Dream Dancer ANDREA BEASLEY Jack/Dream Dancer

TIMOTHY BELTON Aldrin, Jack, Joziam, Mack, & Pharron Standby ...................DARNELL PIERRE BENJAMIN* Pharron........................................................................................................................... ANTONIO CRUZ

RUNNING CREW

Assistant Stage Manager LEXI MULLER* 2nd Assistant Stage Manager & Wardrobe Apprentice ...................................... EMILY MISALI 2nd Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................................ ANNIE FITZPATRICK* Sound Mixer ............................................................................................................................. RAE KUHN Sound Board Operator CAROLINE MARINO Light Board Operators JARED EARLAND, BECCA HOWELL, KATIE MITCHELL, RYAN SHEPARD Running Crew CHAR ADAMS Wardrobe Crew ANDREA BEASLEY, TIMOTHY BELTON, EMMY RICE, ELEXIS SELMON

Aldrin KENNETH EARLY* Nritya SHONITA JOSHI* Woman SARA MACKIE* Mack/Dream Dancer ANDREW MALONEY*^ Woman u/s CAROLINE MARINO Tusu ................................................................................................................................MALYSSA QUINN Natayla/Young Asa ............................................................................................................. EMMY RICE Gidela .............................................................................................................................. ELEXIS SELMON Tiva/Young Zilda BROOKE STEELE* Zilda KATE WILFORD* *Member belongs to Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers. Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance. ^Dance Captain

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Associate Technical Director JacOB DOwell Intimacy Choreographer eriN carr Scenic Charge Artist/Production Assistant................................................................. rae KUHN

Costume Supervisor ............................................................................................. BrOOKe artHUr

Lighting & Sound Supervisor ................................................................................. rYaN sHeParD Production Master Electrician cHris liPstreU Sound Technician NicK KOeHlKe DEIA Consultant NicHOlas tsaNGaris

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Keyboards/Sequences DaViD KisOr

Percussion/Steel Drum .............................................................................................BriaN MalONe Guitar/Bass Guitar

BraD MYers Banjo/Mandolin/Viola/Violin ............................................................................. PaUl PattersON

Saxophones/Clarinet BeN walKeNHaUer Flutes JOHN rUZsa Cello aMY GilliNGHaM Trumpets MicHeal MaVriDOGlOU Accordion JOHN KeeNe Voices ............ DOrOtHY JOllY, DaViD KisOr, Katie MitcHell, Natasia reiNHarDt

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This production will be performed with one intermission. Approximate running time is 1 hours, 45 minutes. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES. NO TEXTING.

SONG LIST

ACT ONE

"Five Times Round the World" Woman "Fixing Shoes" ...................................................................................................................... Mack & Jack "The Mystery of the Worn-Out Shoes" Aldrin, Zilda, Joziam, Mack, & Jack "The King's Mystery" Aldrin, Zilda "Introducing the Princesses" Zilda & Princesses "Four Times Find a New Direction" .......................................................................................Woman

"Hot Chocolate #1" Princesses "In a World of My Own" Princesses "Incantation #1" Princesses "Dream Dance #1" ...............................................................................Princesses & Dream Dancers

"Three Times Waltz the Willow Wisp" ..................................................................................Woman "Princess Roll Call #1" Zilda "The Power of Perception" Pharron & Ensemble "What Do I Say? What Do I Do? #1" ......................................................... Pharron, Mack, & Jack "Zilda's Misfortune" ............................................................................................................ Mack & Jack

"Hot Chocolate #2" Princesses "Incantation #2" Princesses "Dream Dance #2" ..............................................................................Princesses & Dream Dancers

ACT TWO

"Two Times Ride the Rising Tide"...........................................................................................Woman "Princess Roll Call #2" Zilda

"The Dance Lesson" Tiva & Pharron "What Do I Say? What Do I Do? #2" Mack, Jack, Nritya, & Natayla "Without Good Bye" ........................................................................................................Aldrin & Zilda "I Wanna Be a Jester" Joziam & Ensemble

"Cayden's Story" Pharron "One Time Round the Castle" Woman "Incantation #3" ...................................................................................................................... Princesses

"Dream Dance #3" Princesses & Dream Dancers

"One Year Tomorrow" Woman & Zilda "Princess Roll Call #3" Zilda "Zilda's Incantation" .......................................................................................................................... Zilda "Lay the Magic Down"......................................................................... Woman, Zilda, & Princesses "Love Still Finds Its Way—Finale" Ensemble

Gabbi Poirier

OUR MISSION

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich, and inspire our audiences.

OUR HISTORY

From its founding in 1986, ETC has focused on providing an artistic home for local theatre professionals, including serving as a training ground for young artists. Each season, ETC produces a lineup devoted to the newest in contemporary theatre that attracts a diverse audience of 30,000 to more than 220 performances. Our work also includes education and engagement programs centered on introducing the performing arts to students from under-resourced schools and children with disabilities. Combined, our productions and educational programs strive to fulfill ETC’s vision of creating an urban arts district that is accessible to all.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

www.ensemblecincinnati.org

This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre.

OUR STAFF

LEADERSHIP

D. Lynn Meyers, The Ruth Dennis Sawyer/Mary Taft Mahler

Producing Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer Michael R. Zimmer, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Josh Neumeyer, Managing Director

ARTISTIC

Brian c. Mehring, Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer

Shannon Rae Lutz, Properties Curator & Design Assistant Rae Kuhn, Scenic Charge Artist & Production Assistant

Professional Apprentice Program

Shannon Rae Lutz, Director of Apprentice Programming Torie Wiggins, Apprentice Program Associate

Professional Apprentices:

Andrea Beasley • Timothy Belton Caroline Marino • Emily Misali

Emmy Rice • Elexis Selmon

DEVELOPMENT

Jennifer Joplin, Director of Development

EDUCATION

Victoria Aslanides, Director of Education

Emily Bush, Education Associate Daniela Nenova, Education Associate

Teaching Artists: Becca Howell • Julie Locker

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Jocelyn Meyer, Director of Marketing & Communications

Amy J. Barbian, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications

Rachel Kazee, Digital Marketing Coordinator Becca Schall, Creative Media Producer

OPERATIONS

Jared D. Doren, Programming & Events Manager

Nick Ligon, Head of Security Anna Sheridan, Administrative Coordinator

PATRON SERVICES

Amy Weinstock, Box Office Manager

Box Office Associates/House Managers: Melody Lindner • Sean Miller-Jones Sharisse Santos • Becca Schall

Bartenders:

Carter Bratton • Burgess Byrd • Jacob Dowell Lori Hiltenbeitel • Wyn Jones • John Simpson

PRODUCTION

Jack Murphy, Technical Director

Jacob Dowell, Associate Technical Director Brooke Arthur, Costume Supervisor

Ryan Shepard, Lighting & Sound Supervisor

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Margot Whitney, Production Stage Manager

Lexi Muller, Assistant Stage Manager

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati acknowledges that we gather on the unceded and stolen territories of the Hopewell, Adena, Myaamia (Miami), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Wazhazhe Ma'zha' (Osage) peoples. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it since time immemorial.

DIRECTOR'S NOTES

I'm thrilled to welcome you to this production! You may wonder why I chose to do this play at this time. With the aftermath of what has happened and the concern for what may come, why The Dancing Princesses?

Choosing what we have on our stage is a responsibility I take very seriously, and it is a never-ending process. There is constant attention being paid to what is next, how do we go forward, and the shows are the key to who we are and what we believe as an organization.

The Dancing Princesses looks at the life of Aldrin and Asa and their love of the world, their passion for all that the wonder of the world brought to life, five daughters from around the world. It also shows us the life of Zilda whose pain and fear has kept her from the world. When Aldrin’s fear overcomes his passion for life, the walls go up. His daughters are sheltered from any possible harm, and from any possible joy. This is a loving attempt to keep the world at bay by keeping them physically constrained. But no one can stop curiosity and wonder.

As they celebrate and explore the world through dance, the princesses bring us along with them. As Pharron brings his perception and honesty to the castle, a key of hope come with him, along with the faith that we can thrive without war and survive any tragedy if we find a way to love.

Hope is the reason for this production. Acknowledging this is a difficult and sometimes dangerous world is necessary to make it better. We have been locked away from each other physically and emotionally, and now it’s time to dance, to love, to believe in all the wonder the world holds. To find a way to thrive, not just survive. Redemption and forgiveness dance away fear and hate in this production. May it do so in our lives.

As we begin 2023, remember that through any trauma, love still finds its way. Wishing love to you and all you hold dear.

—D. Lynn Meyers

For more content about this production, including behindthe-scenes photos, videos, interviews and more, visit www.ensemblecincinnati.org

PLAY IN PROGRESS

Andrew Maloney and Malyssa Quinn during dance rehearsal.

Dee Anne Bryll reviewing her choreography.

Antonio Cruz reading the script.

Andrea Beasley, Brooke Steele, Shonita Joshi, & Elexis Selmon rehearse a group dance number.

PLAY IN PROGRESS

Emmy Rice & Timothy Belton in rehearsal. Brooke Steele finding her character.

Shoninta Joshi practicing choreography.

Shonita Joshi & Elexis Selmon during rehearsal.

Grand Horizons

JANUARY 29,

etc essentials

A FREE conversation series with local scholars and community members that explores the themes and context of our productions.

2023 @ 1:00 PM

Do you trust the old adages “never go to bed angry" or “love means never having to say you’re sorry"? Hear from marriage and family counselors as they parse the good relationship advice from the bad and all the funny anecdotes in between.

Morning Sun

MARCH 12, 2023

@ 1:00 PM

Art has the mysterious power to transport us across worlds and generate nostalgia and empathy. Why have some paintings, such as Edward Hopper’s Morning Sun, resonated with generation after generation? Join visual artists to discuss how art can be used to reflect the universal human experience in a raw and beautiful way.

Who All Over There?

APRIL 23, 2023 @ 1:00 PM

Relationships can be complicated, even on stage. As our society progresses, new roles are being established in the theatre community to address cultural nuances and physical and emotional safety on stage. Learn from local intimacy coaches and cultural consultants about their role in the theatre and why it is so vital.

Maytag Virgin

JUNE 11, 2023

@ 1:00 PM

With the rise of social media, dating apps, and online communication, we have begun to lose the power of the love letter. Learn from local writers and love experts about the art of the written “woo-rd” and how to compose perfect love letters for the special people in your life.

Admission is FREE but reservations are required!

Reserve online or through the ETC Box Office.

DANCE AROUND THE WORLD

1. Hoop dance is a storytelling solo dance performed in many North American Indigenous communities wherein the dancer swings anywhere from 4-30 hoops on and around their body to create a variety of shapes. Originally practiced as a healing dance, its most popular origin story is that of an Anishanaabe spirit showing humans what animals had to teach them. The modern hoop dance seen today with multiple hoops was created in the 1930s by Tony White Cloud in New Mexico, and popular hoop dance competitions are held regularly. The hoops represent the never-ending cycle of life and tell stories of how all life is connected.

2. Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, and became popular in the 1820-40s during Haitian occupation when Dominicans differentiated the dance from the similar Haitian méringue. Although the origin is still unclear, the dance started in the late 1700s as a blend of African dance and the French minuet. Originally frowned upon by elites, it was especially popular among rural populations. Merengue uses sideto-side motion and a “dragged leg” move, and its emphasis on partnership and the mood of the music makes it highly improvisational and fun.

3. Tap The first American art form, tap’s origins go back to the 1600s, combining the jigs of Irish indentured servants with step-dancing of West African slaves, but it was truly cultivated in the melting pot of New York City’s Five Points District in the mid-1800s. Its popularity spread through minstrel shows then Vaudeville variety acts, creating noise from wooden shoes with pennies attached at the heel and toe. Broadway musicals, films of the 1930s and 40s, and the evolution of jazz music all further popularized tap dance, and it became known for its syncopated rhythm and improvised steps.

4. Tango The tango evolved in the 1880s in the lower-class areas and dance halls of Buenos Aires in Argentina and Montevideo in Uruguay following an influx of immigrants. It combined the influences and cultures of former slaves from Africa, European immigrants, and native Argentinians and was originally referred to as “music of the immigrants.” Tango is a highly improvised and passionate partner dance revolving around the idea of a leader and a follower.

5. Moribayassa The Moribayassa is a very old and joyous dance originated by the Malinke people of Guinea after an especially long season of hunger. The dance, performed by a woman, symbolizes and celebrates her victory over a hardship and emphasizes lower body movement. The dancer wears old, tattered clothing and leads other women around the village before changing into a new outfit and burying the ragged clothes.

6. Waltz First danced by peasants in modern day Germany and Austria, the modern waltz evolved from Bavarian and Austrian folk dances in the 1700s. It was then introduced as a court dance and its fluid, rolling movement contrasted with the contemporary rigid court dances. The closeness of partners made the dance controversial for its first 200 years before completely changing dance form across Europe. The waltz includes a rising and falling action, and its original form was the quick-tempo Viennese Waltz.

7. Semba The semba is an energetic, playful dance created in the 1600s by Bantu people in modern day Angola as a celebratory dance. A partnered dance, it developed to blend traditional African dance with colonial Portuguese influence, and it was popularized in the 1940s with the rise of Semba music. Its name comes from “Massemba” which means “touch of the bellies,” a recognizable move as partners hold each other closely. The dance and music played a key role in Angola’s fight for independence in the 1960s and ‘70s, and it led to the creation of the kazimbo dance in the 1980s, a slowed down, more romantic version of the semba.

8. Hora A celebratory circle dance, the hora is a traditional Romanian folk dance most well-known for being performed at Jewish weddings. It stems from Ancient Greek circle dances used in religious celebrations and played an important role in rural Romanian entertainment. Jews moving to Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages adopted it, and they spread it when they started to leave the area in the late 1800s for modernday Israel, Palestine, and the U.S. It became especially popular in Israel in the 1920s. The hora is popular across several Balkan countries, and it varies in dance moves from country to country.

9. Bollywood Bollywood dancing originated in the early 20th century with the creation of Bollywood films in Bombay (current day Mumbai). It combines the classic and folk dances of India with more modern styles like hip-hop, jazz, and disco. Classical Indian dances, like Bharatanatyam and Kathak, enact Hindu stories, and each region of India has their own forms of folk dancing. Bollywood draws influence from each of these styles along with Western dances to tell stories through dance.

10.

'Ōte'a

The ‘ōte‘a is a traditional Tahitian dance and one of a few that survived colonialism. Performed to fast-paced drumming, this group dance tells a story about daily life and is known for its quick hip rotations while the torso remains still. Originally danced by men who performed with their knees rather than hips, it’s also characterized by colorful costumes including plant fiber skirts. European missionaries banned traditional Tahitian dance in the late 1700s followed by an official law in 1819, and it wasn’t until the 1960s that the dance regained popularity. By the 1980s, ‘ōte‘a was fully rediscovered and allowed Tahitians to reconnect to nature and their heritage.

THE FAIRY GODMOTHER PROGRAM

"HELLO, GINNY!"

We begin each Fairy Godmother performance with this enthusiastic greeting to honor Ginny Hoffman, ETC's very own Fairy Godmother. The Fairy Godmother Program was founded in the memory and celebration of Ginny, an actress and theatre educator who shined on our stage from 1987 until her death in 1993.

Ginny’s lasting legacy comes from her work with and dedication to children. Like the fairy godmothers she portrayed in many of our holiday productions, Ginny had a special place in her heart for sharing theatre with kids, which is why The Fairy Godmother Program not only gives the magic of theatre to children in our community, but also provides them with transportation to and from the show, a healthy snack, and take-home and classroom enrichment activities.

Join the celebration as we mark this program's 29th Anniversary by donating today. Gifts from YOU, our present-day fairy godparents, enable nearly 2,000 children throughout our community to attend the holiday show each year, many of whom are experiencing live theatre for the first time.

To contribute today, cash or checks will be accepted in the lobby or you can visit the box office to give via credit card. You can also donate online at

Claire Slemmer, Ginny Hoffman, & Ophelia Kelly Azariah in The Sleeping Beauty, 1990.

Photo by Sandy Underwood.

MICHAEL G. BATH (Joziam) returns for his 26th holiday show with Ensemble Theatre, where he was last seen in Tiny Beautiful Things, as well as Crabble in Fly By Night, Eddie in The Legend of Georgia McBride, Ian Smithton in The Other Place, and Adam in Next Fall. Most recently he played Duke Salinus and Dr. Pinch in The Comedy of Errors at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Michael is a graduate of Wilmington College and is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. Much love to his wife Tricia and dog Misha.

ANDREA BEASLEY (Dario/Dream Dancer) (they/them) is a multihyphenate theatre artist from Friendswood, Texas. They graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in Drama, where some of their credits include #25 in The Wolves, Esther in Intimate Apparel, Lee in The Gap, and Angel in Marisol, as well as Starveling/Moon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at OK Shakespeare in the Park. They are a current member of ETC’s Professional Acting Apprentice Program, and they are excited to be making their Cincinnati debut on the ETC stage.

TIMOTHY BELTON (Jack/Dream Dancer) (he/him) recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He was born and raised in Northern Kentucky by his parents Sean and Julie. He loves Ohio State Football and Milwaukee Bucks Basketball with a passion and is a member of ETC’s Professional Acting Apprentice Program.

DARNELL PIERRE BENJAMIN (Aldrin, Jack, Joziam, Mack, & Pharron Standby) (he/him) is dancing his way into another opportunity to work with the good folks at Ensemble Theatre, where he recently directed the successful productions of Sweat and Stupid F**king Bird. He was last seen onstage in The Living Dead and Pride and Prejudice with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Cinderella with ETC. In addition to his performance work, he works in the community on the boards for Caracole, Treehouse Cincinnati, Stop the Stigma Productions, and Pones. Darnell is very much looking forward to being a part of someone’s first theatrical experience, thanks to ETC’s Fairy Godmother Program.

ANTONIO CRUZ (Pharron) (he/they) is a Mexican American operatic baritone from Tucson, Arizona. Some of his roles include Silvio in Pagliacci with El Paso Opera, L'horloge Comtoise in L'enfant et les Sortilèges with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and as Jim/Troll #2 in the world premiere of Fierce with Cincinnati Opera. Tony has been an apprentice artist with Kentucky Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival (virtual due to the pandemic), and Des Moines Metro Opera respectively. He holds an Artist Diploma in Opera and a Master's of Music from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, as well as a Bachelor's of Music from the University of Arizona. He is also a guitarist, drummer, and singer/songwriter, performing locally and uploading original music as Tony Cruz.

KENNETH EARLY (Aldrin) is always happy to return to his home theatre, where he was last seen as the Xavier in Pipeline. Some of his other Ensemble Theatre credits include Alice in Wonderland, The Dancing Princesses (2017), Red Velvet, The Whipping Man, Grey Gardens, Snow White, and The Frog Princess (2007). Other regional credits include Once on This Island, Misery, August Wilson's Jitney, and To Kill a Mockingbird, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Macbeth, Of Mice and Men, and To Kill a Mockingbird, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company; On Golden Pond, The Human Race Theatre; Once on This Island, Actors Theatre of Louisville; Pluto and Harry and the Thief, Know Theatre Cincinnati; and Awaited at the Aronoff Center.

SHONITA JOSHI (Nritya) (she/her) is a south Asian actor, born and brought up in Pune, India. Prior to moving to the US, she worked for three years in the Indian film industry (lovingly called Bollywood) and two years at Google before realizing that her love for theatre is more than just a hobby—it’s a necessity. Shonita graduated in 2019 from Stella Adler School of Acting in New York. Some of her recent credits include Queen, Ensemble Theatre; Antony & Cleopatra, Pericles, Much Ado About Nothing, and Twelfth Night, Hip to Hip Theater Company NYC; and A Christmas Carol, Stuart Little, and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. She’s very excited to be back this year!

SARA MACKIE (Woman) (she/her) is thrilled to return to Ensemble Theatre because her holidays are just not the same without this spot in her season! Some of her ETC credits include Fun Home, Hands on a Hardbody, all three Wonderette iterations, Rabbit Hole, Mauritius, and numerous holiday offerings with immense joy and gratitude. Sara's other regional credits include An Act of God, Family Ties, and Twelfth Night, Human Race Theatre; Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company; Pump Boys and Dinettes, The Carnegie; and Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune, New Edgecliff Theatre. She can be seen briefly in some of the great feature films shot here in Cincinnati. Love to Michael and the girls and a huge balloon of gratitude to Lynn and Audrey—and for this role, especially, to Scot Woolley. www.saramackie.com

ANDREW MALONEY (Mack/Dream Dancer) (he/him) is thrilled to be returning to Ensemble Theatre, where he was last seen in Alice in Wonderland and previously in Violet, First Date, Around the World in 80 Days, and many other holiday shows! Internationally, Andrew appeared as Action in the Ecuadorian premiere of West Side Story at the Teatro Nacional Sucre in Quito, Ecuador. His other credits include Rent, Assassins, The Little Mermaid, and A Chorus Line. He has a BFA from Northern Kentucky University and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Andrew would like to give thanks to Lynn and the entire ETC family for giving him this unbelievable opportunity to be back on stage after a four-year hiatus, to the cast for making this experience one for the books, and to his family and friends for their continued love and support! Instagram: @Maloneya1

CAROLINE MARINO (Woman u/s) (she/her) recently graduated from Xavier University, where she earned a BA in Musical Theatre. She is a member of Ensemble Theatre’s Professional Acting Apprentice Program and is extremely grateful and excited for the opportunity to perform for the first time on this beautiful stage!

MALYSSA QUINN (Tusu) (she/her) is super excited to be a part of The Dancing Princesses! She received a BA in Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas in Austin. A year ago, Quinn migrated to Cincinnati to join ETC’s Professional Acting Apprentice Program, where she was seen as Nina in Stupid F**king Bird. Other credits include Kayla in Letters from Camp Shrewd with Shrewd Productions and Gila in La Pastorela with Teatro Vivo. Most recently, you could find Quinn at Kings Island as Kid Clever, along with the rest of the Costume Council, searching for the best dressed in the park. She’s very happy to be back at ETC and hopes you enjoy the show!

EMMY RICE (Natayla/Young Asa) (she/her) is excited to be making her Ensemble Theatre debut with this show! She graduated from Xavier University with a BA in both Theatre Performance and English and is a proud member of ETC’s Professional Acting Apprentice Program this year. She sends love to her family, friends, and Luke for continually showing love and support for what she does.

ELEXIS SELMON (Gidela) is a recent graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans where she majored in Theatre Arts and Psychology. She was most recently seen as Maude Lynn in Le Petit’s The House That Will Not Stand and Mercy in The NOLA Project’s School Girls; Or The African Mean Girls Play. Elexis is very excited and blessed to be making her professional debut at Ensemble Theatre where she is a member of ETC’s Professional Acting Apprentice Program. She would like to thank God, her family, friends, teachers, and mentors for all of their love and support.

BROOKE STEELE (Tiva/Young Zilda) (she/her) is so happy to be spending the holiday season with Ensemble Theatre! Some of her favorite ETC credits include Cinderella in Cinderella, Vasilisa in The Frog Princess, Miriam in Fly By Night, Violet in Violet, and Suzy Simpson in The Marvelous Wonderettes. Brooke lives in Kennedy Heights with her husband, two daughters, two fish, one bunny, and a little black dog.

KATE WILFORD (Zilda) (she/her) has been an Ensemble Theatre regular since 1996 and is so happy to be back with this wonderful group of artists. She was last seen in Cinderella at ETC, where some of her favorite credits include Women of Lockerbie, Becky's New Car, and Hands on a Hardbody. She has been seen at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children’s Theatre, Cincinnati Symphony, and many more. Kate has taught acting in the region for over 28 years and been married for over 36 years—she is looking forward to many more of all of it! Many thanks to Lynn and her very talented company. John Morris Russell conducts HOLIDAY

CREATIVE TEAM

JOSePH mcDONOUGH (Playwright) (he/him) has collaborated with David Kisor on ETC’s holiday musicals for over twenty seasons. Several of these shows are published by Playscripts and Theatrical Rights Worldwide. His plays have also been produced by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, as well as other theaters around the country. His play Ordinary Americans received its world premiere just before the pandemic in a co-production by Palm Beach Dramaworks and GableStage in Miami. His new musical (with collaborators Mark Friedman and Janet Vogt Yates) about infamous Cincinnati bootlegger George Remus was produced at the Carnegie Theater this summer. Joe teaches playwriting at Miami University and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.

DaviD KiSOr (Composer & Lyricist) has participated as a composer, lyricist, and music director in thirty seasons of Ensemble Theatre’s history. He has been part of the creative team for Adrift, The Frog Princess, Sleeping Beauty, Around the World in 80 Days, and Cinderella: After Ever After, as well as his quasi-autobiographical Cars, Dogs, Money and the Moon, and many more. He is the Creative Director of Growing Sound, a non-profit music publisher, and the Music Director at the New Thought Unity Center. When he is not working on a new play or giving concerts and workshops, David can usually be found on the floor, singing with preschoolers somewhere in greater Cincinnati.

D. LYNN meYerS (Producing Artistic Director) (she/her) has been with Ensemble Theatre for over twenty-five years, having directed more than a hundred world and regional premieres, including Fun Home, The Wolves, Ripcord, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Hands on a Hardbody, I Am My Own Wife, Next to Normal, Tiny Beautiful Things, and the world premiere of The Dancing Princesses She began her career as the Associate Artistic Director at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, has directed off-Broadway at the York Theatre, and has directed extensively throughout the US and Canada. As a member of the Casting Society of America, Lynn's recent feature credits include Carol, The Old Man & the Gun, and The Public in addition to serving as the Location Casting Director for The Shawshank Redemption. Lynn recently directed the world premiere of Fierce for the Cincinnati Opera. She was named a finalist for the Zelda Fichandler National Award in 2011, is a past recipient of the YWCA Career Woman of Achievement Award, and received the 2018 Rosa F. and Samuel B. Sachs Fund Prize for her regional arts impact and leadership.

PRODUCTION TEAM

BriaN c. meHriNG (Scenic & Lighting Designer) (he/him) has designed more than one hundred productions at Ensemble Theatre. His favorite productions include Thom Pain (based on nothing), Next to Normal, 33 Variations, Freud's Last Session, and I Am My Own Wife. Mr. Mehring’s regional favorites for set design include The Last 5 Years and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; Henry IV, Part 1, The Georgia Shakespeare Festival; and I Am My Own Wife, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Peterborough Players, and Florida Studio Theatre.

Steve GOerS (Music Director) is thrilled to return as music director at Ensemble Theatre. He has worked on previous Ensemble productions of Fun Home, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and Grey Gardens as conductor and keyboardist. He is an Adjunct Professor on the CCM Musical Theatre faculty and has worked with theatres throughout the region, including Playhouse in the Park and Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, as well as national and international tours. Steve has composed and orchestrated numerous works for theater and film including world premiere adaptations of Where the Wild Things Are, Peter Pan and Wendy, and the award-winning feature film Over-the-Rhine. He is a graduate of the DePaul University School of Music and the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.

reBa SeNSKe (Costume Designer) (she/her) is the Associate Costume Designer at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. She has designed costumes for Ensemble Theatre's Becky's New Car, 33 Variations, Mauritius, Grey Gardens, The Seafarer, Rabbit Hole, Souvenir, String of Pearls, I Am My Own Wife, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), among countless others. Some of her CCM credits include Hot Summer Nights, Violet, We Tell the Story, Singin' in the Rain, The Boys from Syracuse, Oklahoma!, Big River, and Guys and Dolls. She designed Noah's Flood for the May Festival and is Cincinnati Opera's Costume Manager. She designed Song from the Uproar, Ainadamar, Cosi Fan Tutti, and Calisto for the Cincinnati Opera.

matt CaLLaHaN (Sound Designer) (he/him) was the Resident Sound Designer for Actors Theatre of Louisville for seven seasons. Some of his recent designs for Ensemble Theatre include Queen, Cinderella, and Pipeline He was also a co-creator/designer of Rock n’ Roll: The Reunion Tour. He spent two seasons as the Resident Sound Designer at The Eugene O’Neil Center for their National Playwrights Conference. He was formerly the sound engineer for Steppenwolf Theatre, the Assistant Engineer for Blue Man Chicago, and a member of the disbanded Defiant Theatre. He received a Jeff Citation for Red Dragon, a nomination for Fortinbras, and a Kevin Kline nomination for Sherlock Holmes.

PRODUCTION TEAM

KeLLY YUrKO (Wig & Makeup Designer) has been the head of the Wig and Makeup Design program at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music since 2001, where her designs have been seen in several productions including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Xanadu, and The Marriage of Figaro. She has worked on several productions at Ensemble Theatre, including Violet, (all of) The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Whipping Man, Mrs. Mannerly, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and many more. Her work has been seen at Phoenix Theatre, The Wolf Trap Opera, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Wright State University, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Denver Theatre Center, and Ford’s Theatre.

Dee aNNe BrYLL (Choreographer) (she/her) is very pleased to return to Ensemble Theatre, where her credits include Cinderella, The Frog Princess, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella: After Ever After, and Syncopation, among others. Additional credits include work at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Xavier University Theatre, The Carnegie, Cincinnati Landmark Theatre, and Commonwealth Theatre Company. Dee Anne has been a director and choreographer for shows including Carousel, Sister Act: The Musical, Life Could Be a Dream, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Parade, Big River, Singin’ in the Rain, Ragtime, and Some Enchanted Evening. She won a 2006 CEA for her performance as Maggie Jones in 42nd Street. She and her husband, Edward Cohen, were awarded the 2010 Acclaim Trailblazer Award for contributions to Cincinnati theatre She was awarded the 2015 Freddie G. Broadway Junior Spirit Award presented and sponsored by Freddie Gershon (CEO of Music Theatre International) and his wife Myrna. Dee Anne holds faculty positions at Northern Kentucky University and Xavier University and is the Artistic Project Mentor for the JumpStart Theatre Program at Children's Theatre of Cincinnati.

Patti JameS (Choreographer) has choreographed countless times for Ensemble Theatre, where some of her credits include Fun Home, Fly By Night, Violet, Next to Normal, The Marvelous Wonderettes, and Grey Gardens, as well as playing the role of Lottie in Mack and Mabel. For almost 20 years, she was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, teaching tap and jazz, as well as choreographing productions of Candide, The Full Monty, Wonderful Town, Little Women, Good News, Anything Goes, Evita, Into The Woods, The Merry Widow, Big River, Lysistrata Jones, and Mack and Mabel. For her involvement in Cincinnati theatre, Patti received the 2009-2010 Acclaim MVP Award. For eight years, she directed and choreographed Home for the Holidays, featuring the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. For the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, she choreographed the 2004 Today’s Tonys, and the 2007 Red, White, and Boom at Riverbend. She also choreographed the production of Mariel for the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and has worked on a number of productions with The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky. Patti lives with Keith, her husband of over 40 years, and they have two grown daughters, Alexis (husband Emmett and children Emmett, Auggie, Darcy, and Reggie) and Chloe (husband Eric and son Fletcher).

PRODUCTION TEAM

Lea LaCHeY (Choreographer) (she/her) is a director and choreographer and is excited to be joining Ensemble Theatre! Lea’s career began at 18 with the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes as a dancer and later as assistant choreographer. Some of her credits include the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, MTV, VH1, Miss Teen USA, NBA All-Star Game, NFL Pro Bowl, My2K Tour & Package tour with Boyz ll Men, New Kids On The Block, and 98 Degrees. Lea worked as choreographer and dance consultant on multiple films such as Carol, Miles Ahead, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and with Mariah Carey on A Christmas Melody. Lea is the Co-Artistic Director of Lachey Arts, a nonprofit that creates new works and helps inspire the next generation of artists. Their show “label•less” will tour in the spring of 2023.

SHaNNON rae LUtZ (Properties Curator/Design Assistant) (she/her) earned her Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music in 1996 and became Properties Master at Ensemble Theatre. Trained as a performer, she first appeared on ETC’s stage during the 1988-1989 New Works Festival. In 1991, she was granted an ETC internship. Now the Director of Apprentice Programming, she is honored to guide ETC’s Professional Acting Apprentice Company. Shannon would like to thank D. Lynn Meyers, Ruth Sawyer, and the Cincinnati theatre community and patrons for their generous, supportive, and tenacious spirit.

JaCK mUrPHY (Technical Director) (he/him) is excited to be part of another season at Ensemble Theatre! He grew up in the Cincinnati area and studied technical theatre at Hanover College. While there, he spent his summers at several different summer stock theatres as a carpenter. After graduation, he moved to Bellport, NY, to work for The Gateway Playhouse as a carpenter and rigger and went on to work for Norwegian Cruise Line. After another summer at the Janiec Opera Company as the Assistant Technical Director, he came full circle and returned home to Cincinnati. In 2013, Jack joined the team at ETC, where his favorite productions include An Iliad, Grounded, and Fun Home. He is eager to continue to do the cutting edge work for which ETC is known.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

marGOt WHitNeY (Production Stage Manager) (she/her) is thrilled to be back at Ensemble Theatre this season! Her previous credits include Sweat on Broadway and the first national tours of Mean Girls, Come From Away, Bright Star, The King & I, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and War Horse. She has worked with The Public Theater, Signature Theatre Company, New York Stage and Film, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, La Jolla Playhouse, Virginia Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati during the 2012-2013 Season, and Cincinnati Ballet. Margot received her BFA from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. She would like to send her love and thanks to family and friends!

LeXi mULLer (Assistant Stage Manager) (she/her) is delighted to be back at Ensemble Theatre, where some of her credits include Fun Home, The Wolves, Skeleton Crew, and Fly By Night. Other regional credits include Sex with Strangers, The House, and 26 Pebbles with The Human Race Theatre Company. She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and a graduate of Wright State University, where she received her BFA in Stage Management. Lexi would like to thank her friends, family, and her extraordinary mother for supporting her every step of the way.

rae KUHN (Scenic Charge Artist/Production Assistant) (any/all) is in their sixth season at Ensemble Theatre. Rae graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Multidisciplinary degree focusing on fine arts, creative writing, and neuropsychology; however, technical theatre has been a hobby since high school. Rae is a former scenic artist for 3DX and has worked in stage management, sound engineering, and special effects makeup for organizations including New Edgecliff Theatre, Falcon Theatre, and Cincinnati Landmark Productions. Rae began painting backdrops for ETC's Education Department, which led to their current position at ETC, where their favorite credits are Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Bloomsday, and When We Were Young and Unafraid

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THE PREMIERE SOCIETY

The Premiere Society recognizes the extraordinary individuals, families, and organizations whose generosity makes it possible for ETC to present world-class new works and awardwinning education, engagement, and inclusion programming for our community. The following list includes donors whose gifts were received between October 21, 2021 and October 20, 2022.

PLAYWRIGHTS

($20,000+)

Anonymous

ArtsWave

Gale & Dave Beckett

Daniel Brown & Mark Haggard

The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Denise & Martin Chambers

The City of Cincinnati Burton & Susan Closson

The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. Friedlander Family Fund

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation Hamilton County, Ohio

The Donald C. & Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation*

LKC Foundation

The Mitchell S. & Jacqueline P. Meyers Foundation Ohio Arts Council

P&G Fund*

Palmer/Graber Family Fund

The Schueler Group

The Sittenfeld Family

The Shubert Foundation, Inc. Louise Taft Semple Foundation

US Small Business Administration

PRODUCERS

($10,000-$19,999)

Anonymous Arts Midwest Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

John & Gloria Goering Family Gift Fund

Betty Huck Diane & Dave Moccia PNC Foundation

Dudley S. Taft Foundation Dale Uetrecht

DIRECTORS

($5,000-$9,999)

Marcia Banker & Jeff Schloemer†

William J. Baude - Maurice E. Oshry Fund*

Tom & Annette Carothers

Dan Collopy

Corky & Rick Family Foundation

Crosset Family Fund*

Johnson Investment Counsel Arleene Keller

Kenneth T. & Molly M. Mahler

Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation

In Memory of James A. Markley, Jr. Barbara W. Robb Sprout Insight LLC Thaman Family Fund*

DESIGNERS

($2,500-$4,999)

Anonymous (2)

Gordon Allen & Linda Baas

Nicholas Apanius

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Susan Cohen & Robert Schmuelling

PJ Fischesser

Jane & Chip Gerhardt

Marilyn P. & Joseph W. Hirschhorn Fund*

Linda Holthaus & Richard Zinicola

Messer Construction

Anu & Shekhar Mitra

David & Judith Morgan Fund*

Leah Quortrup

Damon & Holly Ragusa

Caroline Richards

Jane Ruwet Hopson & Larry Pytlinski Digi & Mike Schueler Vinkolet Winery Jo Ann Wieghaus

STAGE MANAGERS

($1,000-$2,499)

Anonymous

Americana Arts Foundation

William P. Anderson Foundation

Bank Of America Employee Giving Campaign

Judith & Louis Belli

Malcolm A. & Glenda Bernstein* Michael Berry & Melanie Garner

Bryson Family Charitable Fund

Jeff & Gay Bullock

Barbara Carr & Bren Blaine

Cissell Family Fund*

Philip Clayton

Kathy Collins & Joseph Giglia

Meredythe G. & Clayton C. Daley, Jr. Family Fund*

Philip K. & Anne Lilly Cone Fund*

Rick & Allison Edwards

Ehrsam Family Fund*

Fencl Family Fund*

Bob & Mary Fitzpatrick In Memory of Kathy Fuller Rita & Dennis Geiger

Please bring any errors or omissions to our attention by contacting Josh Neumeyer: jneumeyer@ensemblecincinnati.org or (513) 421-3555 x2103.

* A Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation † Sustaining Donor

STAGE MANAGERS CONT.

Gilman Family Fund*

Karen Grass

Linda Greenberg Fund*

Dr. Robert & Suzanne Hasl Fund

Robert Keith & Kathleen Thornton Keith

Ginny & Rick Kuertz

Andrea Levenson Young Charitable Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of Renaissance Charitable Foundation

Chris Lewis & Alicia Bond-Lewis

Sophia McAllister

Jill & Bruce Mitchell

Molly North

Pepper Family Fund*

Steven & Carol Reubel

Joyce Rich

Mr. & Mrs. Gates T. Richards

Charles Scott Riley III Foundation

Blake Robison & Connan Morrissey

Jessica Ruebusch

Alex & Kim Schutte

Marvin & Betsy Schwartz Fund*

Robert & Eleanor Shott Philanthropic Fund

Norma Skoog

Richard & Kathleen Strenk

Glenda Suttman

Meggan Thompson

Bob & Sue Trusty

Woodward Family Charitable Foundation

The Dennis B. & Patricia L. Worthen Fund

CAST

($500-$999)

Christine Adams

Todd & Ann Bailey

Wilma & Herbert Beigel

Walter Blair

The Blatt Family Fund

Brian & Elizabeth Coley

Margaret & Joseph Conway

Jennifer Cook

David Crotty & Joan von Handorf

Mark Dauner†

Kelly M. Dehan

Kathy DeLaura & Ron Steinhoff†

Jan Denton

Rachel & Bernard Foster

Sandi Gans†

Bob Gerding

Daniel Hurley

Keith & Patti James

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Matching Gifts Program

Amy Katz & Robert Cohen

Dick & Mona Kerstine

Beverly Kinney & Edward Cloughessy

Sandra Kohn

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Warren Leight

Jackie Mack & Ted Silberstein

Aymie Majerski

Carol Miller Meibers

John & Deborah Moffatt

Bill & Ruth Morley

Patti Myers & Alan Flaherty

Catherine Northcutt Stratman Charitable Foundation

Overbeck Charitable Fund

Whitney Owens & David Eslinger Family Fund

Adam Parrish

Neal Patel & Dr. Avani Modi

Alice Perlman

Presidential Plaza Associates, LTD

Irene & Daniel Randolph Donor Advised Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation

Hera G. Reines

Becky & Ted Richards

Stephen & Helen Rindsberg

Alis Rule Robinson

Martha & Lee Schimberg

Kenneth & Kathleen Skau

Susan & David Smith

Kate Spencer & Doug Morriss

Elizabeth Stites & Kevin Randall

Jennifer Verkamp Charitable Fund

Sonia Wagener

Karen & Barry Webb

Wuerdeman Family Fund*

Dr. David & Cynthia Zink

RUNNING CREW

($250-$499)

AmazonSmile Foundation

Mary Ann Bender

David & Elaine Billmire

Richard Block

Jane Bogart Sellers†

Mark Bowen†

Cassandra Brissette

Dawn & Doug Bruestle† Ann & Lee Bulger

Denny & Mindy Burger†

Nancy Cisneros

Barbara Cummins

Steve & Daina Dennis

Paul & Bev Diamond†

Emilie & David Dressler Fund* Dennis & Catherine Dunwoodie†

Barbara Feldmann Mary Friel Melinda Gilbert

Donn Goebel & Cathy McLeod†

The Gumbleton Family

Judy & Alan Guttman

Richard & Lauren Hess

Pinky & Sam Kocoshis

Carmen & Rich Kovarsky

Carol Leslie†

Limestone Fund*

John & Kathy Lorenz

Richard & Barbara Males

Charles & Jennifer Margolis

David L. Martin

Anil Menon

Dr. Ralph R. Meyer

Danute Miskinis

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Neda & Bruce Nutley

Darryl Peal

Nancy L. Phelan

Thomas & Marianne Phillips

David M. Piatt Fund*

Holly Riffe & Sue Roth†

Al Roane†

Jerri Roberts & Jim Thomas

Marianne R. Rowe

J.R. Rulon†

Alfred & Stephanie Sassler

P. Robert Schwetschenau

Arnie & Ina Shayne

Eli E. Shupe, Jr. & Toby Ruben†

Michael Siegrist

Mark Silbersack & Ruth Schwallie

William Slutz

Marty C. Tomb

Ellen & Ray van der Horst

Rosalie P. van Nuis

Priscilla S. Walford

Scott & Vicki Walker

Buzz Ward

Ann & Victor Warner

Pann & Terry Webb†

Jay & Kate Wilford

Kathryn Wright

Nora Zorich & Thomas Filardo Family Fund*

APPRENTICES

($125-$249)

Anonymous (10)

Anne Arenstein & Rick Sarason

Robert & Janet Banks

Henrietta Barlag

Barbara & Wayne Beimesch

Bill & Janet Berger

Dee Anne Bryll & Ed Cohen

Daniel Burr

Michele & Kevin Cain†

Patricia & Robert Clary Ann Cochran Strasser

Carol C. Cole

College Hill Coffee Co & Casual Gourmet

John & Cynthia Cozad

Jean Crocker-Lakness

Charles & Lois Deitschel

Marianne Doll

Elaine Drakos

Linda Erpelding

Leah Felton & David Uetrecht

Bill & Carol Fisher

Rose & Daniel Gahl

Joanne Glaser

Karlee Hilliard

Lyle & Jennifer Horvath

James & Robin Huizenga

Barbara A. Jennings

Janice Kagermeier

Carl Kalota

Doug & Marguerite Katchen

Judith Kenniston

Russell Lascelles & Janet Schultz

David Logan & Dale Hodges

Anne McAdams

Sherry & Steve McCamley

The Honorable Norbert & Linnea Nadel

Shawn & Marilyn Nolan

Ms. Kathleen O'Connell & Dr. H. Kenneth Peterson

Paul & Mary Ann Odegard

Lucy Putnam

Ross Royce

Maria Saldivar

Ronald & Ruth Schmiedeker

Barbara Seiver

Lois Shannon

Mary Lee & Louie Sirkin

Tim Smith & Penny Poirier

John & Martha Spiess

Fred & Anne Straus Charitable Fund

Robert P. Streicher

Thomas Thompson

U.S. Bank Employee Matching Program

Alan & Margie Ullman Mary Ann Weiss

Joseph Wessling

Michael Wheatley Karen Wittenberg†

Ensemble Theatre acknowledges the following Partner Companies, Foundations, and their employees who generously participate in the Annual ArtsWave Community Campaign at the $100,000+ level. Your support helps make our community vibrant and connects people all across our region through the arts. Thank you!

P&G

Fifth Third Bank and the Fifth Third Foundation

GE Aviation Cincinnati Bell

Western & Southern Financial Group

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies City of Cincinnati Enquirer Media

Great American Insurance Group Ohio National Financial Services U.S. Bank

The H.B., E.W., and F. R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees

Macy's Cincinnati Business Courier The Kroger Co. PNC

The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation Duke Energy HORAN Cincinnati Reds * A Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation † Sustaining Donor

PATRON INFORMATION

ETC BOX OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm, and 2 hours prior to curtain. Weekend hours vary.

CAMERAS & RECORDING DEVICES

Actors’ Equity Association strictly prohibits the use of cameras or recording devices (including camera phones) in the theatre.

ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS

ETC offers audio-described performances, ASL-interpreted performances, wheelchair accessible seating, large-print programs, Braille programs, assistive listening devices, and sensory sensitivity items such as noisecanceling headphones and fidgets.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Select performances offered for those with sensory sensitivities and developmental disabilities and their families to enjoy the production with lighting and sound adjustments and other accommodations.

SALE POLICY

Single-ticket purchases are final sale with no refund. If a patron is a no-show for their reserved performance, ETC is under no obligation to reschedule their tickets.

LATECOMERS & ADMITTANCE

Latecomers are seated at the House Manager’s discretion and may be denied admission depending upon the demands or structure of a particular production. Should you need to leave the theatre during a performance, readmittance is not guaranteed. ETC reserves the right to deny admission and/ or remove any disruptive patrons from the theatre at any time.

TAX CREDITS

If you cannot attend your performance and cannot reschedule for another date, tickets released prior to performances by calling the ETC box office are fully deductible as a charitable contribution.

1127 Vine Street circa 1927 Image courtesy of Fifth Third Bank archives.

PARKING

Patrons may park at the Gateway Garage (accessible via 12th Street) or at the surface lot, both conveniently located at the corner of Vine and 12th Streets. Parking is also available at Washington Park Garage and Mercer Commons Garage.

CHILDREN

Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to productions unless otherwise advertised. Parents with disruptive children will be asked to leave the theatre.

GROUPS & DISCOUNTS

Groups of 8 or more can save on single-ticket prices. Student rates, rush discounts, Public Radio Perks Card, AAA, ArtsWave Pass, and educator and military member discounts are available for select shows (please consult your appropriate membership(s) for details and exclusions).