Directed by: Tony F. Sias & Errin Weaver
by:
Nov. 30 - Dec . 15
Hanna Theatre @ Playhouse Square
Musical Direction
Dr. David M. Thomas
Langston Hughes’
DEAR FRIENDS Welcome
Welcome and thank you for choosing to see a performance at Playhouse Square! We encourage you take in the historic beauty of our theaters and the bright lights of Euclid Avenue while you’re here. Our staff and RedCoat volunteers are ready to make your visit as memorable and enjoyable as possible.
Playhouse Square was saved by the community for the community, and we are proud to be the stewards of the legacy left to us by previous generations — now one of Cleveland’s brightest cultural gems. Our not-for-profit mission charges us to go beyond simply maintaining these incredible venues.
Every day we work to present a diverse offering of quality performances — Broadway, concerts, comedy, dance, film, family shows and more. We support arts education through a variety of programs that take place in the classroom, online and here at Playhouse Square. We lead a vibrant downtown destination that generates an annual economic impact exceeding $359 million for the region. Equally important are your experience and the memories you take with you.
Now, settle into your seat, leave the world outside for a little while and let yourself become absorbed in the magic of the story on stage before you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Playhouse Square again soon and invite you to consider planning your next visit to see ’Twas the Night Before…, Life of Pi, or Parade
With best wishes,
Craig Hassall AM President & CEO
Brent Ballard Chair, Board of Trustees
TRUSTEES Playhouse Square
Officers
Chair
Brent D. Ballard*
President & CEO
Craig Hassall AM*
Vice Chair, Brand & Marketing
Andrea Hogben*
Vice Chair, Engagement
Rick Buoncore*
Vice Chair, Education
Bob Helmer*
Vice Chair, Finance
Mark D. Ross*
Vice Chair, Governance & Nominating
Amy G. Brady*
Vice Chair, Government Affairs
Paul J. Dolan*
Vice Chair, Real Estate Development
Bill Cosgrove*
Vice Chair, Strategic Planning Advisor
Jim Merlino*
Secretary/Treasurer
Heather Lennox*
Terry Adelman
Thomas W. Adler*
Himanshu Amin
Warren Anderson*
Steven M. Auvil
Ken Babby
Michael Baston
Teresa Metcalf Beasley
Gina Beredo
Jodi Berg
Laura Bloomberg
Jim Boland
Paul Carleton
Scott Chaikin*
John G. Chapman, Sr.*
James Graham
Lawrence H. Hatch
J. David Heller
Jason Hillman
David Jacobs*
Julie Jacono
Michael Jeans
Louis G. Joseph
Margaret M. Judd
Patrice (Patsy) Kouvas
Edward J. Largent
Todd Leombruno
Joe Matuszewski
Heath Monesmith
Jon H. Outcalt*
Patrick M. Pastore
James A. Ratner*
Sean Richardson
Luci Schey
William R. Seelbach
David B. Sewell
Doug Spiker
Sara Ellen Stashower
Alex Szilvas
Kurt C. Treu
Leila L. Vespoli
Tracy Vigh
Molly Walsh
Frances Cudjoe Waters
Neil C. Weinberger
Denise G. Wells
Debra A. Wert
Trustee for Life
Oliver C. Henkel, Jr.
William B. Lawrence
K.K. Sullivan
Lawrence J. Wilker
National Trustee
Thomas C. Stevens
Chairs Emeritus
Oliver C. Henkel, Jr.
John F. Lewis†
Julien L. McCall†
Forrest D. Hayes†
Glenn R. Brown†
Jon H. Outcalt
Henry F. Eaton†
K.K. Sullivan
Thomas W. Adler
Thomas C. Stevens
David S. Goodman
James Ratner
Amy G. Brady
*Executive Committee
†Deceased as of 10/21/24
Playhouse Square is a not-for-profit performing arts center that presents and produces a wide variety of performing arts, advances arts education and creates a destination that is a superior location for entertainment, business and residential living, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of the region.
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Playhouse Square Donor Recognition
With sincere gratitude, we recognize the following individuals, organizations, and foundations, who have provided generous support of $1,200 or higher to Playhouse Square through an annual gift. Listing current as of 10/24/24.
Individuals & Foundations
President
($50,000 and higher)
Anonymous (1)
Patricia & John Chapman
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Kulas Foundation
John P. Murphy Foundation
Ohio Arts Council
The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation - Bruce & Ellen Mavec
Director
($25,000-$49,999)
Sheldon & Terry Adelman
Joanie & Tom Adler
The Buoncore Family
George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation
Paula & Bill Cosgrove
Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences Educational Foundation of America
Michael Frank & Patricia Snyder‡
David & Robin Gunning
Dave & Brenda Jacobs
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Junior League of Cleveland’s Children’s Theatre Endowment Fund
James A. Nelson Fund for Theatre in Cleveland
Jane & Jon Outcalt
Kathy & Jim Pender and the Michael Pender Fund
James & Susan Ratner
Mark & Shelly Saltzman
The Ralph & Lucille Schey Foundation
Kevin & Kristen Stein
The Veale Foundation
Executive
($20,000-$24,999)
Community Fund Ohio
The Perkins Charitable Foundation
Kimberley & David Sewell
Mrs. Karen Walburn
Producer ($15,000-$19,999)
The Abington Foundation
Himanshu & Leslie Amin
The Warren Anderson Family
Gina & Cip Beredo
Jenny & Glenn‡ Brown
Dr. John F. Burke, Jr. & Judge Nancy Fuerst
Natalie & Paul Cooper
The Dalrymple Family
Lou, Ann, & Damon Frangos
Samuel J. & Connie Frankino Foundation
James Graham & David Dusek
Rochelle & Harley Gross
Hodgson Family Foundation
Paul & Jody Kiebler
William B. & Mary Margaret Lawrence
John & Mary Ann Mastrantoni
Dennis & Tammy Matecun
Douglas & Charlotte‡ McGregor
Jim & Amy Merlino
Douglas & Stephenie Spiker
Tom & Chris Stevens
Kurt Conrad Treu
Tony & Leila Vespoli
Aaron & Whitney Weisenberg
Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr.
Thomas H. White Foundation
Platinum Founder
($10,000-$14,999)
Steven & Elise Auvil
Ken & Liz Babby
Brent & Ann Ballard
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Tasha Baston
Teresa Metcalf Beasley
Barry B. & Brenda S. Beeler
Fred & Mary Behm
Jodi Berg
Laura & Jon Bloomberg
Jim & Mallie Boland
Amy & Stan Brady
Darlene Brown
Jim Brown & Heather Moore
Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening Foundation
Paul & Sherry Carleton
Scott Chaikin &
Mary Beth Cooper
Margaret S. & James M. Chesler
Rick & Sheila Chiricosta
David & Jacqeuline Clark
Kenneth, Karen & Zoe Conley
Christopher & Sara Connor
Jim & Mary Conway
David Coury & Shelly Grisik
Ann & Terry Coyne Family Foundation
Donald J. & Mary Jo Dailey
The Dolan Family
Robert A. & Joan P. Ellis
Irving & Gloria Fine Foundation
The Char & Chuck Fowler Family Foundation
Jane Gase
Patricia A. Gaul
Thomas & Jan Hablitzel
Donald & Nancy‡ Hansen
Marsha Ann Harrison
Craig Hassall AM
Linda & Lawrence Hatch**
J. David & Becky Heller
Bob & Linda Helmer
Helpful Bulldogge Fund
Jason & Meredith Hillman
Andrea Hogben
Richard Horvitz &
Erica Hartman Horvitz
Bruce & Donna Jackson
Jean & Walter Kalberer Foundation‡
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Keresman
Patrice Kouvas
Rich & Stacey Kyle
Lakeside Foundation
Edward & Jacque Largent
Heather Lennox & Douglas Krause
Todd & Jen Leombruno
Edith Lerner
Bill & Joyce Litzler
Catherine L. Lozick
David Maltz
Joe & Nathan Matuszewski
Madelaine C. Mavec
Heath & Kimberly Monesmith
Karen & Dan Moon
Beth E. Mooney
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Nock
Susan & John Onysko
Edda & Terry Owen
Louis B. & Joan M. Perry Family Foundation
Michael & Melanie Petras
James & Julie Pooler
Ken & Amy Rogat
Mark D. Ross
Norman & Elisabeth Ryan
William & Nancy Seelbach
Agnes Sojka
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen‡ H. Spaeth
Lauren & Steve Spilman
AJ & Nancy Stokes
Kathryn & Duncan Stuart
K.K. & Joe Sullivan
Daniel & Mary Jo Sustar
Jason Sustar*
Daniel & Molly Walsh
Frances Cudjoe Waters & James Waters
Neil C. Weinberger**
Debbie & Jim Wert
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wilson
The Wright Foundation
The Zaim Family
Sustaining Founder ($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous (6)
Laura & David Adante
Cheryl & Vlad Agranovich
Ames Family Foundation
John & Diane Andrica
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Angel
The Ruth & Elmer Babin Foundation
Chris & Karen Bailo
Daniel & Deborah Bandi
Dr. Michael Banks & Family
Greg & Jenny Barrett
Michael Baruschke &
Denise C. Huck**
Amy Benedict
The Bicknell Fund
Ken Birch & Trina Evans
Marilyn & Larry Blaustein
Gayle & Larry Boron
Akram & Suzanne Boutros
Elena Brown
Anne Burr
Vincent C. Campanella
Chris Caputo
Kay Carlson & Rick Albaugh
David & Jennifer Carter
Maria Cashy
Ella, Alyssa & Cheryl Cervar**
Jared & Linda Chaney
Christopher & Beth Chizmar
Bill & Cathy Christopher
Alex & Kelly Clarke
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Clutterbuck
Laura & Ron Coill
Christopher & Ludy Cook
Colleen & Kevin Coyne
Robert & Patricia Crabtree
Dan & Darlene Crudele
Scott & Judi Dalton
Marisa Darden
Sheila Delzani
Dan & Bridget DeMonica
Dana & Sherry Dennis
Veronica & Jesse Dickerson
Jason & Jennifer Drasner
Rebecca Dunn
Paul & Teri Eberl
Beverly & Stuart Eisner
Dr. & Mrs. Brad Evans
Mike & Geri Evans
Art & Maryann Falco
Bill Fenoglio & Erika Battaglia
Mr. Michael & Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson
Beverly Fittipaldo
Barbara & Howard Fleischmann
The Fortney Family Foundation
Drs. Steven & Jean Fox
The Harry K. & Emma R. Fox
Charitable Foundation
Tim & Cindy Friedmann
Barbara & Fred Fruscella
Mrs. Barbara Galvin
joan m. gelb
Heidi M. & Manuel P. Glynias
Nancy & James Goldsmith
David & Julie Greene
Gries Family Foundation
James Griffiths
Jerry & Rose Grisko
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Griswold
Greg Haas
David & Lynne Hamilton
Kathleen E. Hancock
The Hankins Foundation
Sondra & Steve Hardis
Mary & Gordon Harnett
Daniel Harrington
Beth & Geoff Hauck
Matt & JoAnne Hayward
David & Lynn Heiman
Mrs. Lynn Heisler
Mr. & Mrs. James & Christine
Herrick
Mary Herrick
Jean & Richard Hipple
Michael & Jane Horvitz
Valerie A. Hughes
Frank & Julie Jacono
Bruce & Debbie Jarosz
Margy Judd**
Burton & Elizabeth Judson
Elizabeth Jukic
Aaron & Mara Kamat
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Kamins
Judith S. Kamm
Andrew & Katherine Kartalis
Josh & Nicky Kaufman
Pam & Steve Keefe
Danny Kelly
Leonard Kichler & Debbie Garson
Steven Kimmelman
Ann & Barry Klein
Barbara & Matthew Knecht
Howard & Susan Knicely
Edward & Julia Knotek
Jeffrey C. Knox & Lora Lewis
Joe & Calli Kohmann
Alex I.‡ & Donna M. Koler
Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein;
Brian & Brad Robbins
Angela & Christopher Kovacs
Terry Kovel
Janet L. Kramer
Charles & Carleen Kruger
The Kuhn Family Foundation
Tom & Kristi Kuhnle
Paul Lang & Stephanie Wolfe
Steffen & Paige Lauster
Dan & Lisa Lebovitz
Leiken Family Foundation
Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
Dean & Lynda Leonakis
Cathy & John‡ Lewis
Jan Lewis
David & Carolyn Lincoln
Paul Lincoln & Kathy Toderick
Michael & Tracy Lipscomb
Matt & Stacey Litzler
David Logsdon
Mark & Shannon London
Jay & Lanee Lucarelli
Dr. Selena Magalotti & Mr. Jaime Lamphear
Karen & Antonio Marallo
Randall & Katy Marcus
Marcia & Andrew Margolius
Aaron & Stacy Marinelli
Michael & Marietta Marquart
Joseph & Joyce Marquette
Vandy L. Mathews
Bob & Jill Mayer
James & Allison Mayer
Ruth & Doug Mayers
Harry & Debbie McDonald Family
Lorraine McGlone
Dan & Amy McKenna
Scott & Beth McMillen
Megan Lum Mehalko
Michener/Reed Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jared Miller
Aaron Millikin &
Anastasia Ryckman
Drs. Jeffrey & Kimberly Monteith
Barbara & Gerhard Moskal
The Murch Foundation
Ronna Murray
Steven & Kimberly Myers
Larrie & Amy Nadler
David & Ellen Nager
Deborah L. Neale
Steele Nowlin & Christine Jayjack
Bob & Ann O’Brien
Alexander & Jennifer Ogan
The O’Neill Brothers Foundation
William J. & Katherine T. O’Neill
Katie & Ken Outcalt
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard W. Pagon
John & Terri Parker
Dr. Lydia Parker
Dr. Stephan Parker
Scott & Judy Pendergast
Doug Perkowski
Ann & Steven Pigoni
Marianne Piterans
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Ponsky
Susan & Robert Price
Kyle & Samantha Quillen
Charles & Ilana Horowitz Ratner
Sallie Reider
Robert S. & Sylvia K. Reitman
Family Foundation
Jim & Tina Renacci
Sean & Lisa Richardson
Joseph & Bethany Rifici
Linda Rion-Waldock
Dr. & Mrs. Fred Rothstein
Chuck & Kathy Rotuno
James J. Rowell
Drs. Edward & Teresa Ruch
Anita Scanlon
John & Ann Scanniello
Nancy & Joe Scarpitti
Rinette Scarso Straffen
Sally & John Schulze
Tara Scott
Richard J. Sedmak
Walter & Joyce Senney
Elisabeth & Bradley Sherman
Dr. Daniel Simon &
Dr. Marcy Schwartz
Don & Cathy Sinko
Jim Skulina & Tamara TomaselloSkulina
Howard & Debi Slater
Rick & Becky Smith
Jill Soltau & Keith Cullen
William Sopko Family
Jack & Terry Southworth
Chad & Molly Sperling
Holly & Larry Stephens
Bob & Robyn Stewart
Michelle & Mike Stewart
J.D. & Catherine Sullivan**
Pam & Bill Summers
Michael & Patricia Sweeney
Roma & Joe Sweeney
James & Charlene Szaller
David & Mary Ellen Szamborski
Robert & Carol Taller
The Tapper Charitable Foundation
Rachel Tasler & Samantha Grace
Kevin Theiss
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Thomas
Mrs. Lori Trehan
Curtis & Marisa Tuggle
Kathleen & Craig Urmston
Willem & Sherry Van Der Wal
Karen S. Verderber
Gina M. Vernaci &
William D. Hilyard
Dennis & Jennifer Vidic
Tracy & Nicole Vigh**
Robert & Jennifer Voelker
David & Charlotte Waddell
Jon, Tanya, & Grace Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner**
Bill & Gia Weisberg
William M. Weiss Foundation
The Wesley Family Foundation
Richard Wiley
Eileen & Jim Wilkoff
Harold L. and Patricia D.
Williams Charitable Fund
James S. Wolf Family Trust
Theodora Wolf**
David & Karen Yankovitz
Darrell A. Young‡
Janice M. Young
Dr. Dawn Zacharias
Andrea & Jimmy Zeilinger
Roger & Renee Zona
Brian & Lori Zrimsek
Gold Founder
($2,500-$4,999)
Anonymous (23)
Myles & Karen Abbott
Beth & Rick Adams
Joseph C. & Michele A. Adams
Howard Adelman & Ira Greenberg
Mark & Nancy Aeder
Terry Ahern Giving Fund
Frederic & Michelle Ahlgren
Donald & Michelle Albainy
Mindy & Gary Aleman
Abby & Victor Alexander
Karen Alexander
Tony & Becky Alexander
Kristen & Matt Alloway
Jim, Kammie, & Rory Althans
Jennifer Altstadt & Elisabeth Peterson
F. Amato‡ & P.J. Nagoda
Nicola Ammons
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Amsdell
Daniel & Lisa Anderson
Karen Andrachik
Andrews Family Foundation
Susan Anhold & Jon Anhold
The Antonetti Family
Scott & Jackie Arbogast
Christi & Dominic‡ Audino
Ross Augustino & Yasmin Barkley
Mr. & Mrs. James Aussem
Phil Axelrod
Jeffrey Babbush & Jodi Mack
Cindy Babitt
Ed & Jen Backos
Chad & Tracie Bailey
Dr. Charles M. Bailin &
Ms. Linda Myers
Mr. & Mrs. David & Kimberly
Baioni
Wendy & Paul Balodis
Kelly & Doug Banks
Ms. Carol Barnak
Elaine Barnard
Sam & Rachel Barnes
Brian & Kristin Barren
Kelly Barsham & Eric Johnson
Craig & Michele Bashein
The Basille Family*
Leslie Basista
Debbie Moss Batt
Tammy Battler**
Luke & Robin Baum
Dr. George & Mrs. Ramona Bause
Renee & Eric Beaver
Richard Bedell & Elizabeth Grove
Vince & Donna Bednarz
Paul & Laleh Bedocs
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Belisle
Barbara C. Belkin
Angela Bellisario
Susan & Steven Belman
Susan & John Benedejcic
Robert Andrew & Nancy Dean
Benko
John & Mary Beth Bergenstein
Grant & Melissa Berlin
Tom & Joy Berlin
Margo & Tom Bertin
Helen Beshara
Mr. Vimal & Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
Biel-Goebel Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Bilbrey
Shannon Birch
John & Gibby Bittman
Marissa Black & James Kerr*
Warren Blazy, III
The Block Party
Nicole & Sam Bluso
Art & Kim Boehm
Gregory & Nancy Boehm
Michael & Carlotta
Boeschenstein
Charles & Julia Bolton
Debbi Boncha
Ronald Borsenik
Heather & Steve Bossin
Sheila & Ken Bossin
Laura & Dennis Bower
Kathleen & Mark Boylan
Carl & Mandy Boyles
The Brant Family
Robert & Rose Breckenridge
Robby Breetz & Hannah Caldwell
Breznai Family
Nancy Bridgman
Mary S. & James R. Bright
Nicholas Brill*
Michelle & Gary Brockett
Raymal Brooks-Stone
Leslie S. Brown
Molly Brunner
The Bryan Buck Family
Scott & Mona Buehler
Brian & Cynthia Burke
Liz & Craig Burkhart
Rob & Jane Burns
Kathy & Bob Bushok
Aaron & Callie Butcher
Alison & Marty Butler
Jocelyn & Brett Butler
Kim Caito & Danny Freireich
Don & Marie Calabrese
Gust Callas
Dr. & Mrs. J. Jeffery Cameron
Joseph & Esther Campanella
Marlene S. Campbell
Patricia Campbell
Miss Patricia E. Campbell
Charles P. & Linda Canepa
Albert & Tracy Capretta
Ken & Marsha Caratelli
Denise Carkhuff & Dane Wujnovich
Karen & Fred Carmen
John & Tana Carney
Mr. Michael P. Carney**
Greg & Lacy Carpenter
Nancy W. Carpenter
Patrick Carpenter*
Angela & David Carr
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Caserio
Mr.‡ & Mrs. Harry Cashy
William‡ & Elizabeth Cassella
Kent & Jennifer Castelluccio
David & Susan Catanzarite
J. Peter & Jacqueline Cerar
Lou & Dorie Cerny
Cindy & Louis Chaiten
Welton Chappell
Thomas Chema
Kathy & Dean Chimples
Jeff & Lori Christian
Debra & Seth Chwast
Christine Cipa
Jeffrey Thomas Clark
Richard & Joanne Clark
Thomas & Karen Clark
William & Jennifer Clawson
Robert & Laura Clemente
Bob & Krissy Clutterbuck
Barry & Cheryl Cohn
Bruce & Elizabeth Cohn
Dr. Monique Cohn & Kevin Adelstein
David & Jamie Cole
Dr. Thomas & Katherine Collins
Mary Anne Comotto
Martha Comunale
Dennis & Paula Conrad
William H. Considine
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Mary Consolo
Brian & Maggie Cook
Mike & Jessie Corcoran
Jack & Cathy Corrigan
Joseph & Susan Corsaro
Peter & Elizabeth Corso
Phil & Sue Coverdale
Patrick Covey
Charles Cowap & Rachel Rawson
Mathew & Megan Cox**
Melissa Coyner & Tariq Naeem
Steve & Lisa Craig
Crandall Family
Kim & Ryan Crane
Susan & Michael Cristal
John & Sandy Crocker
Edward, Carmela &
Rosanne Cromling
Alex Cruz
James & Claudia Cull
Michael & Joanie Cuva
Dominic & Polly D’Amore
Sherry Dangremond
Michael & JoAnne Darr
Howard & Dana Darvin
Lori & Mark Davis
Matt & Jen Davis
Tina & Josh Davis
Gayle De La Porte
Andrew & Erin Deak
Kathleen & Robert Dean
Daryl & Jenniffer Deckard
Mary Kay DeGrandis &
Edward Donnelly
Cindy Deliz
Kathy & Bill Dempsey
Molly Denver & Brent Connors
Anthony DeRoss & Meagan Costedio
Carl Dettlebach
Richard & Lorrie Devaney
Kevin & Sue Devers
Jeffery & Nancy DeWerth
Irvin Dewey III
Bill & Eileen DeWood
Michelle Dietz
John & Ann DiRocco
Martin Dittman & Dr. Gabrielle Koczab
George & Barbara Diver
Nancy Dobras & Jennifer Shaw
Jim & Katy Donohue & Family
Ashley & J.R. Doolos
Adam Doxsey & Rob Nelson
Derek Drayer
Howard & Eileen‡ Drechsler
Phil & Lisa Dregalla
Nancy & Scott Drehs
Dennis & Sandy Drellishak
The Druley Family
Ron & Sharon Dufek
Penny Duijser
The Dunham Family Foundation
Faith Durden, M.D.
Dr. & Mrs. Mohan J. Durve
Mark & Suzanne Dvoroznak
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Easton
The Ecker Family
Dr. Diane Eden
David Edgerton
Mrs. Linda Edwards
Tom & Cindy Einhouse
Greg & Kelly Eippert
Tim Eippert
Robert & Jean Elliott
Judy Emert
J.P. & Patty Emond
Jeff & Lori Epstein
Ross Esposito
Lucinda Evans
Joseph Farkas
Diane & Warren Farr**
Rob & Mia Faxon
Sheri & Terry Fedor
Deborah Feller
Joel Fenstermaker
John & Sharon Ferchill
Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Ferraro
Charles & Shelley Ferrell
Joseph Ferritto
Ted & Carol Figura
Dr. Joseph A. Finocchio &
Dr. Susan M. Ray
Dennis & Carol Fiorelli
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Fisco
Dennis & Marcy Fisher
LuAnne & Ronny Fisher
Vinnie & Debbi Fisher
Jan & John Fitts
John & Carolyn Fleischer
The Fowler Family
Jim & Linda Francis
Susan & Mitchell Frankel
John & Laura Frazier
David & Jeannie Fredecker
Barry & Lisa Fredrickson
Richard & Lynda Freedman**
Mark Fremont & Donna Krasney
Matthew & Wendy French
Eric & Michele Fried
Richard & Beth Friedler
Cherie & Scott Friedman
Harry & Shelly Friedman
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey I. Friedman
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Friedman
Roslyn & Ted Friedman
Brandon Fries &
Angel Castillo Peña*
Robert & Susan Frollo
Alan & Sarah Furey
Susan Fury
Mrs. Linda Gabor
Jay & Kim Gaebelein**
Mary Galindo
Edward & Maria Gallagher
Kimberly Gallucci
Richard & Robbin Garcia
Matthew Garson & Case Bochenek
Michael & Kimber Gebura
Dr. Joel & Phyllis Gecht
Ann & Jay Geib
Dan & Deirdre Geib
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Geldart
Mr. Dan Geller &
Dr. Samantha Baskind
Mr. David Geller
Craig & Kathleen Gemmill
Denise & Lorenzo Gentile
Dr. Robert & Carla Gerber
Michael & Andrea Gerfin
Kris & James Gerish
Pam Gerwig
Mr. & Mrs. Garry Gibbs
Lee & Larysa Gibson
Deborah & Jerry Gideon
Thomas Gilbride & Sal Martello
Margaret Giltinan
Arnie & Maria Glantz
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Glauberman
Michael & Connie Gleason
Greg Gnau & Chris Humphrey
Ted & Nancy Goble
Michael & LoriAnn Godfrey
Lynn Gorman
Jim & Karen Gornik
Paul & Amy Goske
David & Melissa Gottlieb
Randi & Josh Gottlieb
Michael D. Gower
Kristen & Brian Grady
Lisa Graham
David & Susan Grant
Lou Grasso
Roe Green
Dr. Michael & Barbara Greenberg
Aimee & Brian Greenfield
Jen Greulich
Douglas & Gwenn Grimm
Dave & Melissa Grinnell
Jonathan‡ & Marianne Gross
Dave & Nicole Groves
Mr. Jeremiah Guappone & Mr. Chad Lucas*
Christopher & Mary Gutman
Mr. William R. Haas & Mrs. Shirley A. Haas
The Haber Family
Robert Haber, MD &
Mary Ellen Brook**
Lloyd & Ann-Marie Hagenbuch
Tamara Hagerty
Jaime Hain
Craig & Noel Hairston
Dr. C.C. Halloran
Dr. Elizabeth Hankins
Sarah Hannibal & Karin Maloney Stifler
Patricia Hanousek
Clarice & Carl Harbert
Kathie & Chuck Hardin
Kyle & Sarah Harding
Jack Harley & Judy Ernest
Jeff Harnden & Jennifer Gardner**
Mr. Randall Harris & Dr. Marianne Coburn
Tom & Pat Harrison
Doug & Terri Havekost
Paul & Janet Havener
William & Constance Hawke
Dr. & Mrs. George Heathcote
Bradley & Vanessa Heim
John & Barbara Hemsath
Debra Hench
Cheryl Henderson & Lucas Nelson
Damian & Laura Henri
Robert Herak
Ruth Herzak & Gary Bauman
Patricia A. Hilfer
Erin & Delaney Hill
David & Melissa Hille
Kevin & LuAnn Hinkel
Robert & Joan Hinkle
Katie Hintze
Charles & Michelle Hirsch
James & Lora Hitchcock
George & Elaine Hlavacs
In Memory of Kathleen Hlavin
Priscilla B. Hoag
Robert & Lisa Hodges
Tracy & Rick Hoefling
Kristi Holden & Andrew Perodeau
Pat & Jack Holland
Richard & Sally‡ Hollington
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Selfies with Santa Sat Dec 14th | 11am-3pm
Holiday Jazz and Hubbs Groove
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Kwanzaa at Karamu! Monday, Dec 30th 5-9pm
Written by: Harrison David Rivers
Directed by: Nina Domingue
Mar. 7 - 30
Choir Boy
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In partnership with Playhouse Square
LANGSTON HUGHES’
Directed by TONY F. SIAS & ERRIN WEAVER
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT & MUSIC DIRECTOR
DR. DAVID M. THOMAS
COSTUME DESIGNER INDA BLATCH-GEIB
PROPS MANAGER DRED GEIB
STAGE MANAGER SHANNON McMANUS
CHOREOGRAPHER ERRIN WEAVER
LIGHTING DESIGNER TOM WEST
SCENIC & DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGNER T. PAUL LOWRY
SOUND DESIGNER RICHARD INGRAHAM
WIG DESIGNER BRIELLE McGREW
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER TYREE FRANKLIN
Black Nativity is produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois
Karamu House Sponsors
DIRECTOR’S note
Karamu House is excited to return to Playhouse Square in the Hanna Theatre to present Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity. As the first Affiliate company of Playhouse Square, we relish the opportunity to showcase local talent, provide employment opportunities, and present holiday entertainment for all ages.
The first act retells the Nativity Story, the birth of Christ, with African diasporic themes, drawing on the rich and varied ethnicities that continue to influence culture around the world. We draw on the wisdom of the past, as we navigate the present and envision possible futures. There are new musical arrangements by Dr. David M. Thomas, drawing on musical styles throughout the diaspora and across time. The color palettes in the lighting, set, and costume designs reflect the rich tones of Western regions of the Motherland. The choreography, created by Co-Director Errin Weaver, draws from different African cultures. Act II displays a rich musical landscape with complex harmonic arrangements that remind us of the boy and girl groups of yesteryear, which were shaped by the gospel music inspired by Christ’s birth.
Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity has become a Karamu Holiday tradition. Returning to Playhouse Square for the holidays reunites us with more of the Cleveland audience and aligns with our mission to create for all audiences while honoring the Black experience. We are thrilled that you have gathered with us this holiday season, enjoy the show!
Tony F. Sias, President and CEO, Karamu House
ABOUT Karamu House
Over its 109-year history, Karamu has educated and cultivated generations of aspiring youth in all professions. It has developed a national reputation for nurturing Black actors, artists and dancers. Among the notable performers who refined their crafts at Karamu and later found success in their fields were visual artists Charles Sallee and Elmer Brown, literary giant Langston Hughes, stage and film actors Robert Guillaume, Bill Cobbs, Ron O’Neal, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Richard Brooks, James Pickens Jr., and Imani
Hakim to name a few. The great Ruby Dee has also been associated with Karamu House.
Today, Karamu is being reborn as a beating heart for the entire community, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, or age, and retains its historical identity as “a place of joyful gathering.” Core programs include a five-performance, socially-relevant and professional quality, theatre season; arts education in drama, music and dance for all ages; and community programming, such as a lecture series, and spoken word and music performances, that invite participation, engagement, reflection, and a re-commitment to cultural values. Karamu House also enjoys national prominence, being recognized as the Oldest Black Producing Theatre in the nation and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Board of Trustees
Michael Jeans, Chair
Sheila Wright, 1st Vice Chair
Dr. Edward M. Barksdale Jr., 2nd Vice Chair
Jamil A. Sanders, Treasurer
Michael Bowen
Frances Cudjoe Waters
Jade Davis
Diane M. Downing
Council President Blaine A. Griffin
Tamara Horne
Karen Howse
Jennifer Hurd
Colette M. Jones
Howard L. Lewis
David M. Reynolds
Marques H. Richeson
Autumn R. Russell
Roshonda B. Smith
Tiffani Sutton-Taylor
Administration & Staff
Tony F. Sias, President + CEO
Aseelah Shareef, Vice President + COO
Nina Domingue, Associate Artistic Director
Michael Owens, Chief Financial Officer
Vonetta Flowers, Director of Production
Shannon McManus, Production Manager
Prophet D. Seay, Interim Technical Director
Vince Tose, Assistant Technical Director
Rockell S. Churby Llanos, Associate Director of Patron + Donor Engagement
Maya Nicholson, Arts Education Manager
Ramona Givner, Accountant/Bookkeeper
Annette Bailey, Archivist
Barbara Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator + House Manager
Isaac Washington, Scenic Carpenter
Norris Brown Sr., Venues II
James Hunt, Parking Lot Attendant
Additional Staff
Head Electrician, Andrew Rowland
Wardrobe Coordinator/Dresser, Brielle McGrew
Multimedia + Sound Board Operator, Louis Semenoro
Production Assistant, Sharla Durand
Dressers, Akilah Marshall, Jenai Mosley. Cheyenne Smith
Stitchers, Aimee Morgan, Christine Patrick, Donna Pedaci, Irene Schafer
Craftspeople, Sydney Dematteis-Geib, Ennin Geib
Scenic Carpenter, Isaac Washington Electricians, Logan Chapman, Jillian England, Louis Semenoro
Scenic Painters, Jamie Cohen-Kiraly, Justine Schneider
CAST musical numbers
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Christina Johnson (Narrator)
Bonita Jenkins
Jacob B. Johnson
Mazhorell Johnson
Kennedy Jones
Marta Jones
Joshua McElroy
Renata Napier
Avery Lamar Pope
Alexis Prewitt
CorLesia Smith
Kevin Smith
Steven Weems
ORCHESTRA
Dr. David M. Thomas, Conductor & Keyboard
Edward Ridley Jr., Keyboard II
Sammy Deleon, Percussion
Deion Williams, Drums
Wayne A. Deadwiley Sr., Bass Guitar
Kevin Byous, Guitar
Johnny Cochran, Saxophone
Jabril Barnes, Trumpet
VanDarrel Woods, Trumpet
Zach Warren, Trombone
DANCERS
Kailyn Mack as Mary, Nehemiah Spencer as Joseph, Ania Fuller, Jennae McCully, Jameelah Rahman, Samara Steele
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I ACT II
“Black Nativity”
“Joy To The World”
“My Way Is Cloudy”
“No Room At The Inn”
“Most Done Travelling”
“Oh, Jerusalem In The Morning”
“Poor Little Jesus”
“What You Gonna Name Your Baby?”
“Joy To The World (Reprise)”
“Christ Is Born”
“No-Good Shepherd Boy”
“Go Tell It On The Mountain”
“Behold The Star/Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow”
“Sweet Little Jesus Boy”
“Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”
“Meetin’ Here Tonight”
“Holy Ghost, Don’t Leave Me”
“We Shall Be Changed”
“The Blood Saved Me”
“Leak In The Building”
“Nobody Like The Lord”
“His Will Be Done”
“Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody”
“Get Away Jordan”
“Packin’ Up”
“Joy To The World (Reprise/Closing Medley)”
SPECIAL THANKS
Mojuba! Dance Collective
Inlet Dance Theatre
Cleveland Play House
Great Lakes Theater
WHO’S WHO in the cast
ANIA FULLER (Dancer) is a versatile performer and passionate arts educator, dedicated to fostering creativity and community through dance. An alumna of the Cleveland School of the Arts, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University, blending her artistic skill with leadership and business acumen. Ania’s performance career highlights include works such as Born.Again by Qarrianne Blayr of The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and several pieces choreographed by Travis D. Gatling. She also showcased her talent at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) conference in 2022, featuring choreography by Anna Stover. In 2023, she joined Mojuba! Dance Collective, most recently performing in their 2024 concert Where the Light Enters. In addition to performing, Ania has spent the past five years teaching dance to students aged 3 to 18, creating inclusive spaces for young dancers to explore their creativity. She currently teaches at Ohio Contemporary Ballet (formerly Verb Ballet). Ania is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she continues her advocacy for education and community service.
BONITA JENKINS (Vocal
Ensemble) is a Cleveland native singer, travel business owner and Income tax consultant. Bonita has been a singer since the age of four. She performed in her very first stage play in the fifth grade, playing the starring role. It was there that she was smitten by the desire to perform on stage. While spending time in Chicago, Bonita performed in several community productions. In addition, she traveled with Rev. Milton Brunson’s & the Thompson Community Choir performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Her love of theater has opened many opportunities to perform on stage. Recent performances include several years in Karamu House’s production of Black Nativity and Aida. At the Brecksville Community Theater Bonita was in Sister Act. She performed in
Weathervane Playhouse’s Dreamgirls and Memphis. In September 2022 Bonita won the Best Featured Performer in a Musical for her performance as Soloist in The Color Purple at the 69th annual Chanticleer Awards. When Bonita is not on stage and after tax season, she travels the world to relax and enjoy what the world has to offer. Her most recent travel took her on tour in northern and southern Italy. Bonita is excited and grateful for this journey.
CHRISTINA JOHNSON (Narrator/Vocal Ensemble) is a native Cleveland singer, stylist, songwriter, visual artist, director, and poet. The arts have become more than a performance, but a catalyst for learning, peace, and balance. Christina has been a part of several script development groups locally. The love of the arts keeps her connected on stage, as well as working behind the scenes of productions. She recently performed in Karamu House’s social justice series Juneteenth and Freedom After Juneteenth, and many years of Black Nativity. Christina has also been seen in The Sisters of Selma, The Wiz (as Evillene), The Color Purple (as Sofia), Crowns, Sister Act, And Her Hair Went With Her, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (as Ma Rainey) Stew, and Can I Touch It, to name a few. More coming soon both from the stage and recording studio.
JACOB B. JOHNSON (Vocal Ensemble) is a vocalist, arts educator, musician and award-winning actor. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Johnson has performed at Severance Hall, Bop Stop, Nighttown, House of Blues, Music Box Supper Club, Tri-C JazzFest, and Playhouse Square. As a vocalist, he opened for Grammy award-winning artists including Kid Cudi, New York Voices, Ledisi, and Lisa Fischer. Johnson recently went viral after being invited to sing with Grammy award-winning vocalist, Patti LaBelle. As a pianist, Johnson has accompanied artists at Severance Hall and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts including Reggie Kelly, Callie Day, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Lalah Hathaway and
Rachelle Ferrell. His professional work includes regional and national theater productions serving as vocal coach, orchestra pianist or music director. These productions include The Wiz, Brooklyn The Musical, 42nd Street, Boundless Grace, In The Heights, Bring It On: The Musical, Dreamgirls, Urinetown, Black Nativity, and Ain’t Misbehavin’ Johnson has written scores for independent films and streaming TV shows. Johnson performs regularly to sold out audiences in jazz clubs and concert halls, co-directs for the Cultural Collective Jazz Ensemble, organist for Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, vocal music director at Dike School of the Arts, and guest performer for the historic Karamu House.
MAZHORELL JOHNSON (Vocal Ensemble) is a singer/songwriter, director, conductor, vocal performance specialist and producer, born and raised in Youngstown. She trained at the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University in vocal music education. She has performed in Porgy and Bess (Maria), Once On This Island (Asaka) and Nativity; The Hope (The Devil). Mazhorell made a name for herself performing in shows of her own creation, including Silverbells With Mazhorell and Friends, Boogie on Down, Reggae Vibrations, and The Many Faces of Love at venues including The Deyor Performing Arts Center, Ford Family Theatre, Stambaugh Auditorium, and The Youngstown Playhouse. She shared the stage with and opened for Mint Condition, Trey Songz, Maureen McGovern and The Youngstown Valley Divas, she performed background vocals with Common, The ROCKTOPIA Tour, Chantae Cann, Chrisette Michele, and Ginuwine. She operates M.A.J. Music Productions to share her skills with local artists and elevate their talent. She music-directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Color Purple. Mazhorell is proud to have been the first black female conductor of the Youngstown symphony and was newly appointed the Assistant Director of the Cleveland Chorale. She loves all things music and works diligently to develop future talents, while building her company and resumé.
KENNEDY JONES ( Vocal Ensemble) is a native of Terrell, Texas where he started singing at the age of seven. He was voted Most Talented in the class of 1983 and was awarded a music scholarship to U.S. International University (School of Performing and Visual Arts) in San Diego, CA, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) degree in Music, with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. Kennedy is an award-winning vocalist, both locally and nationally. He has opened for or sang with some of the biggest names in music, including Pastor Shirley Caesar, Babbie Mason, Barry Manilow, Bishop Rance Allen, Kirk Franklin and Bishop Jason Nelson. He has also traveled extensively ministering the gospel, including Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Lithuania, Tokyo, Japan in 2015, Uganda Africa in 2017 and Ornskoldsvik, Sweden in 2019 and 2024. Kennedy has three recordings to his credit, “Call to Worship,” “Christmas With Kennedy” and “You Are God.” He is married to Marcy and has two daughters, Althea and Alascia. Kennedy retired from the Cleveland Police Department in 2018. On June 27, 2023, Kennedy was a featured soloist at the famed Carnegie Hall, in New York City, as part of their 40th anniversary concert series celebration.
MARTA JONES (Vocal Ensemble)
This is Marta’s third time performing in Black Nativity. She’s had the pleasure of performing in multiple plays throughout her junior high and high school years. She’s both excited and humbled to be a part of this production! Marta has ministered in and directed many church choirs and ensembles as well. She’s a loving mother of three, and enjoys spending time with her pets, reading, singing and dancing. Her favorite scripture passage is Philippians 4:4-8.
KAILYN MACK (Mary) is a Cleveland native and alumni of Cleveland School of the Arts; where she studied as a dance major. Kailyn studied and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Wright State University. During college Kailyn trained with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC2). Today, Kailyn is a perform-
ing artist in the Cleveland community. She has been featured in the Plain Dealer and cleveland. com for her role as Mary in Karamu’s Black Nativity. She has also been seen in Aida (Karamu House), Dreamgirls and Memphis (Weathervane Playhouse) to name a few. While she rehearses and performs in the evenings, she is a teaching during the day. Kailyn is the new dance instructor at Newton D. Baker School of the Arts and is in her fourth year as a teaching artist at Rainey Institute. She is excited for what the future holds as she continues to share her gift through performance, instruction, and choreography. “Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So, use your gift well.” 1Peter4:10
JENNAE McCULLY (Dancer) was born and raised on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. She began taking dance classes at Karamu House, while also dancing for both her church and high school. She went on to dance in various productions in the city like Cleveland Dance Project and How I Got Over (under Black Nativity Associate Director Errin Weaver). Also, Jennae danced for the Cleveland Monsters Hockey Team for two seasons. Currently, she works as the dance teacher at the newly opened Superior School for the Performing Arts in East Cleveland, along with teaching praise dance to youth at Antioch Baptist Church. When she isn’t hitting the stage this holiday season, she is a member of Reflections Dance Theater and Mojuba! Dance Collective. This is Jennae’s third year being a part of Black Nativity, and she is excited to share her talents on stage with all the other wonderful artists once again!
JOSHUA McELROY ( Vocal Ensemble) is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art with a Bachelor’s in Video, and he is the CEO of AlyNova Productions. Joshua got started in theatre over a decade ago, while he was the Director of the Shaker Heights Improv Team at Shaker Heights High School. He’s also been a part of Case Western Reserve University’s improvement and part of a weekly performing comedy group at the Hilarities 4th Street Theater in downtown Cleveland’s Pickwick & Frolic. Joshua has been
in several plays around the city of Cleveland at the Ensemble Theatre, Waterloo Arts Center, Cuyahoga Community College, ConvergenceContinuum, French Creek Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama Theatre and at Cain Park in RENT! Joshua got his start at the Karamu House in plays and musicals such as The Color Purple, The Wiz, Passing Strange, Aida, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Purlie Victorious and Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity. Not a season has gone by that Joshua hasn’t been in a production at Karamu in the last 10 years. He’s excited to be in back in Black Nativity for a fifth time.
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RENATA NAPIER ( Vocal Ensemble) is a Psalmist, actress, performer, singer, songwriter, praise leader, and Karamu Alumna. At the historic Karamu House her resume includes many works such as Black Nativity, The Colored Museum, God’s Trombone, The Color Purple, and Waiting to End Hell. Recently, she’s had the pleasure of collaborating with Cleveland’s own Mojuba Dance Collective in the production of Where The Light Enters at Cleveland Public Theatre under the direction of Mrs. Errin Weaver. She has also performed in Foluke: Placed in God’s Hands in Two Acts, by Syrmylin Cartwright. As Psalmist and praise and worship leader, Ms. Napier enjoys sharing her gifts in ministry at her home church, The Apostolic Church of God in Christ (Overseer Leon Napier, Pastor). She is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota music sorority (Delta Sigma Chapter) and has worked for the Cleveland Heights- University Heights city school district for over 16 years. Renata has an Associates of Arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College and earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Management from Cleveland State University. Special Thank you to her family and friends for the endless love and support on another beautiful journey of Black Nativity!
AVERY LAMAR POPE (Vocal Ensemble) is elated to be back at Karamu House! Avery is a storyteller and author from Cleveland, Ohio. He tells stories through mediums including: acting, poet-
ry, music, and playwriting. Acting credits include: Tantrum Theater, Cleveland Play House, Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama Theatre, and Karamu House. Playwriting credits include: Horizon Theatre Company, Dobama Theatre, and First Look Buffalo Theatre Company. As a poet, he has performed on local and national stages and news stations, is a founding member of the Sparrow’s Fortune Spoken Word Collective and is a self-published author having released A Dozen Roses (... and other flowers too) in 2023. He has also been a teaching artist for many years, having touched the lives of young artists at Cleveland Public Theatre, Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. He thanks Karamu House and all the powerful artists he’s blessed to tell this story with and is incredibly grateful to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, and his close friends for their support. Psalm 91.
JAMEELAH RAHMAN (Dancer) is a talented dancer and choreographer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She first began her dance, theatre, and capoeira journey at Rainey Institute. She is a graduate from Cleveland School of the Arts and was a participant in All-City dance ensemble in her youth. She has trained and performed at several International Blacks in Dance conferences. She has been a part of several Karamu productions, Leap of Faith, Black Nativity, and Aida. She has also been a part of several productions with Mojuba Dance Collective, How I Got Over and more. She is currently a member of Blakk Jakk Dance Collective with aspirations to grow and mature as a creative being.
ALEXIS PREWITT ( Vocal Ensemble) is honored to join the Karamu family. For seven years, she has been a screen actress, appearing in television shows on Showtime and in numerous commercials for companies such as Menards, Big Lots, and Honda. Her theater credits include Once on This Island (Erzulie) and Five Times One Night (Mel).
CORLESIA SMITH (Vocal Ensemble) was born in Mississippi, has lived around the country, but calls Cleveland home. You may have recently seen her as Camae in Karamu House’s production of The Mountaintop and Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed as Della. Notable credits include Amina (Alternate) in Dance Nation at Dobama Theatre, Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel with Mercury Theatre Company, Elizabeth in In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) at Case Western University, Cammae in The Mountaintop at Karamu House, Nina 2 in Simply Simone and Sherry/Renata/Desi in Passing Strange at Karamu House.
KEVIN SMITH (Vocal Ensemble) realized his passion for music while singing in the church choir of his father’s church. He later joined the John F. Kennedy high school choir which won numerous competitions under the direction of Patricia Connors. His first singing debut on stage was singing “Be A Lion” from the Wizard of Oz. Kevin has sung in various choirs and groups. He continues singing as background and lead vocalist in many groups under the direction of Dr. David Thomas. Kevin is also acquainted with the recording studio. He has spent many hours recording with various groups and songs he has written. Kevin is honored to share his talent in Black Nativity for the third year!
NEHEMIAH SPENCER (Joseph) is an award-winning professional dancer and choreographer from Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood. Nehemiah attended Cleveland School of the Arts (CSA), and the prestigious Juilliard School in NYC earning a BFA in dance. Nehemiah performed as a soloist in the Broadway production of The Wiz, directed by Tony award-winner, George Faison. Nehemiah traveled as a principal dancer with Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Abrahamin-Motion, directed by Kyle Abraham, recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant. He danced with Dianne Mcintyre, Edna Duffy, and Reggie Kelly. Nehemiah recorded with Jill Scott in her music video “Back Together” and choreographed Dreamgirls, 42nd Street, and Memphis. Nehemiah
worked with America’s Got Talent 2020 Finalist, The Silhouettes, in an Emmy award winning documentary film called The Shadow Between Us. The Nehemiah Project serves community, providing a dance intensive for at-risk youth. Former Ohio Governor John R. Kasich also recognized Nehemiah in Dance Teacher and Dance Magazine Nehemiah is the Director of Arts at Northwest School of the Arts, working with inner city youth, grades K-8 and is the Director of Reflections Dance Theater, in the national competition How Sweet the Sound. He performed for two presidents and continues to use his gifts as an instrument to propel society forward.
SAMARA STEELE (Dancer) is a movement and performance artist based in her hometown, Cleveland, OH. She graduated cum laude from the Ailey/ Fordham BFA program. She has performed works by choreographers such as Jeffrey Page, Alvin Ailey, Robert Battle, and Crystal Pite. Samara has furthered her training and experience with several organizations including Jacob›s Pillow, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Columbus City Ballet School, and the Radio City Rockettes. She has been privileged to perform at Lincoln Center, Cleveland Playhouse Square, as well as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. She recently completed her first season as co-rehearsal director and company member with Mojuba! Dance Collective. Most currently, Samara was featured in Pippin with the Vanguard Theater Company. Samara gives all glory to God and endless love to her family and friends for their support.
STEVEN WEEMS ( Vocal Ensemble) began his musical journey at the age of four singing in his church adult choir. He attended Central State University (CSU) and also studied in Salzburg, Austria where he gained priceless skills, knowledge, and experiences that further developed his timbre, interpretation, as well as his musicianship. As a tenor soloist, Steven also served as administrative assistant and eventually interim conductor to the Grammy nominated CSU Chorus, participated in several Master Classes; including one with acclaimed tenor, George
Shirley and represented CSU in the inaugural performance of The 105 Voices of History National HBCU Choir at the Kennedy Center. Steven has traveled singing throughout the United States, Austria, France, Germany, China, and received numerous awards including a winner from the Ohio Advanced Men’s Division of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Steven has sung with The Dayton Opera, all three of The Cleveland Orchestra’s adult choruses and was the Chorus Master for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s In the Spirit of concert. He currently sings with the prestigious Linking Legacies and serves as the Choral and Media Director at The Philippi Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
LANGSTON HUGHES (Playwright) Famed poet and playwright, Langston Hughes was commissioned by Russel and Rowena Jelliffe in 1961 to create a gospel drama to be staged that Christmas. In November of that year, Langston began a gospel play based on the theme of the Nativity. One idea above all guided him; he would attempt to make black gospel music the heart and soul of the drama, and not merely its adornment. Langston went directly to major sources of gospel music in Harlem in search of inspiration for lyrics and music. Haunting the store-front churches and temples, he slipped in among the faithful while the services were in full swing and the melodic and religious fervor rose to its zenith. Then he hurried back to his desk to revise and revamp his text. His hard work brought results. On December 6, he sent his drama agent the script of Wasn’t That a Mighty Day? later called Black Nativity. Black Nativity marked a major breakthrough in the gospel music form. As with his evolving mastery of the blues in the 1920s, Hughes now deliberately allowed black music and religion to overwhelm the traditional play form. The musical opened December 11, 1961, on Broadway. The response was extraordinary. The audience could hardly be restrained nor could the performers. Unanimously the critics hailed Black Nativity as a major entertainment. To The Mirror, the show offered “an exciting blend of text, dance, spirituals and hymns,” and The Post marveled at its “spirit, zest and uninhabited joy.” – Arnold Rampersad excerpt from the Life of Langston Hughes, Volume II: 1941-1967 I Dream A World.
TONY F. SIAS (Director) is the President + CEO of Karamu House, Inc., America’s oldest Black producing theatre. Under Sias, Karamu stabilized finances, raised over $10 million for restoration, and increased attendance. Prior to Karamu, Sias served in roles for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District including Director of Arts Education and Artistic Director of Cleveland School of the Arts. He received critical acclaim for directing Karamu’s production of Freedom on Juneteenth, and in October 2021 Sias performed narration with The Cleveland Orchestra in Sinfonia No. 5 “Visions” by George Walker. His work has been highlighted in The New York Times, American Theatre Magazine, on NBC’s Today Show with Al Roker. Sias served as a delegate from the U.S. Department of State in Istanbul, Turkey, representing the Council of International Programs in the Youth Arts for Peace Project. In 2018, he was inducted into The HistoryMakers, the largest African American oral history archive collection in the U.S. In 2019, Sias was named the Cleveland Arts Prize, Barbara S. Robinson award winner. In 2021, Sias received the Community Leader Award from Cleveland Magazine. He is a Fellow of the National Arts Strategies Chief Executive Program through Harvard Business School. Sias serves as a National Board Member for the League of Historic American Theatres. He is a Boards Member of Cleveland School of the Arts and the Assembly for the Arts. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in dramatic art from Jackson State University and a Master of Fine Arts in acting from The Ohio University.
ERRIN WEAVER (Director/Choreographer) is a choreographer, community activator, and the Executive Artistic Director of Mojuba! Dance Collective (@ mojubadance), an African contemporary dance company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Errin attended Tennessee State University on a performing arts scholarship. While living in Chicago, she performed with the renowned Muntu Dance Theatre, under the direction of Amaniyea Payne. She holds a Masters in Public Service from DePaul University and an MFA in Choreography and Interdisciplinary Studies from Wilson College. With over twenty years in the field, Errin has taught, been in residency, and sat on panels regarding sacred dance rooted in the
Gospel tradition and Africanist dance forms extensively. Through her work, she has created the Black Choreographers Incubator, hosted and taught at conferences, and become a published author. She has been featured on WEWS and Spectrum News regarding her work using movement to address trauma and promote healing and selected as a fellow for 21st Century Dance Practices with The National Center of Choreography. Her work in dance and community continues to be highlighted through the opening of the Mojuba! Center of Dance and Culture, which offers classes in cultural dance forms and wellness for both youth and adults (www.mojubadance.com).
DR. DAVID M. THOMAS (Music Director/Conductor) was born in Youngstown and relocated to Cleveland after touring with Dizzy Gillespie, Albert Ayler, Jean Carne, Major Harris formerly of The Delfonics, and Rose Royce. David was listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Education and received two Jazz Legend awards. David studied at The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State and The Cleveland Institute of Music. He received a bachelor’s and master’s in music education from Case Western Reserve, as well as a Master of Music Composition from Cleveland State. David did post-graduate work at Royal Holloway College (U.K.), Camden University (London), and then completed his doctoral of music education at Kent State. His compositions include music for choir and orchestra, entitled “The Creation Sermon,” “Songs of a Journey to Freedom,” for the Cleveland Chamber Symphony Orchestra, and the Cleveland Municipal All-City Chorus combined with local church choirs. He has composed for the jazz group Pieces of a Dream, and The Silver Burdett Educational Music Series. He has music published by GIA Publications, Inc and co-authored the book A Child’s First Book of Spirituals, which received the Coretta Scott King Award. He has music-directed Dreamgirls, Rent, Bubbling Brown Sugar, The Wiz, Aida, Blues in the Night, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Memphis, and more.
T. PAUL LOWRY (Scenic & Digital Media Designer) is a Cleveland-based projection, scenic and lighting designer. Recent designs include Egress at Cleveland Play House; Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars, Ella Enchanted, The Nether, Airness, and
Kill Move Paradise at Dobama Theatre; Black Nativity, Greenwood, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Karamu House; The 39 Steps, Via Brooklyn, and Jane Eyre for Cleveland Musical Theatre. Recent music and dance design include projects with International Festival of Arts & Ideas, ChamberFest Cleveland and GroundWorks Dance Theater.
INDA BLATCH-GEIB (Costume Designer) has been a costume and production designer for over 1,000 theatrical, commercial, and film releases spanning 37 years and crossing four continents. Her work includes commercials for Krylon, Bryant & Stratton, Footlocker, The West Virginia Lottery’s national award-winning campaigns, The Ohio Lottery, Microsoft, Under Armor, McDonalds, TroyBuilt, Meijer, and The Original Mattress Factory, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 1970’s and 1980’s themed videos, national spots for the team, and on court half-time shows including their mascot shield design and pyrotechnic sword. Live performance/festival design include Machine Gun Kelly’s US and European Tours, ESTFEST, and Wolstein Arena productions. Specialty projects include microphone stand designs for MGK and Bear. Print designs include set styling for Harper’s Bazaar UK Scarlett Johansson cover and spread and catalogue set styling for Foundations and Kilgore Trout. Inda’s designs have been in exhibits at The Smithsonian Institute with film projects including Ohio Art Direction of The Signal starring Laurence Fishburne and The Con. Theatrical Design includes Production & Costume Design for the special offBroadway Production of Kris Kringle, The Musical, Costume Design for the Cleveland Play House production of Native Gardens, as well as multiple productions for the Colombian National Opera. Music Video Production and Costume Design includes MGK’s Alpha Omega and Let You Go releases. Locally, Inda has been a Resident Designer for Karamu House, Cleveland Public Theatre, Magical Theatre Company, and Cleveland Institute of Music. Her company, Inda Blatch-Geib Designs, offers costume and production design services along with prop, set, and costume rentals and custom fabrication.
TOM WEST (Lighting Designer) BFA ’06 from Ohio University, MFA ’16 from Kent State University. From the age of 16, Tom started working professionally with CVLT, Beck Center, and Great Lakes Theater. His Cleveland designs have
been seen at Blank Canvas, GLTG, BTOTS, CPT, Porthouse, Near West, Lake Erie College, OYES, and HBTI. He also served as Technical Director/ Designer at Western Reserve Academy and CVLT.
NYC: Bently Meeker, The Lighting Syndicate, Playwrights Horizons, Barrow Street Theatre, NJ Shakespeare Festival, Fela! The Musical (OffBroadway). National/International: Bodies: The Exhibition, MeowWolf: Radio Tave.
RICHARD B. INGRAHAM (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer and AV Systems designer for About The Stage. Previous designs at Karamu include: Black Nativity, The Mountaintop and Paradise Blue. Richard has worked at numerous theatres, schools and attractions in the Cleveland area and throughout the US including: Ashland University, Beck Center for the Arts, Baldwin Wallace University, Cain Park, Carnegie-Mellon University, Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy, Cleveland Play House, The Cleveland Public Theatre, Cleveland State University, Dobama Theatre, The University of Evansville, Great Lakes Theater, Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Oberlin College, Playhouse Square Center, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He has also worked as a consultant to award winning software companies that create products for live event production including Stage Research and Richmond Sound Design.
DRED GEIB (Props Manager) is a production designer for IBG Designs and specializes in properties, costumes, and sets. He lives and works in the Northeast Ohio area and focuses mainly on theater, film and art installation.
BRIELLE McGREW (Wig Artisan/Wardrobe Coordinator) is a Cleveland Native who has worked in wardrobe since 2012. She is a proud alumnus of the CMSD All-City Arts program and is now the wardrobe supervisor for the program. Brielle is the resident Costume Shop Manager/ Wig Artisan for Karamu. Her most recent credit includes Costume Designer for Karamu’s It Happened In Atlanta. Brielle has worked entertainment costuming at Walt Disney World as the costumer for the Star Wars franchise. She has also done wardrobe for the Cleveland Institute of Opera, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland Play House, Playhouse Square and many more. She has wig
designed for Karamu House’s Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed, The Breakfast at the Bookstore, Clyde’s, Red Summer, The Mountaintop, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, and the last four years of Black Nativity. She was the wig tech for Cleveland Play House’s American Mariachi. In addition, Brielle has costume designed for the short film, Cleveland Public Theatre’s premiere of Can I Touch It & Karamu’s arts education programs.
SHANNON McMANUS (Stage Manager & Production Manager) is thrilled to be returning to Playhouse Square with Karamu House! After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in both Business and Theatre, she spent two years in the Berkshires working for Capital Repertory, Shakespeare & Company and WAM Theatre. She then went on tour with a Broadway Concert Series. Shannon has been living and working professionally in Cleveland for five years with wonderful companies including Cleveland Play House, The Oberlin-Wellington Project, Cleveland Public Theatre and Cain Park. Her credits include Black Nativity ’21-‘24, Jacked!, The Loush Sisters ’19, Getting Near to Baby, The Magic Negro, Twelfth
Night, The Last Wife, Emperor of the Moon, Emilie Defends Her Life Tonight, The Mountaintop, the Legends of Broadway/Broadway Live! Tour, Red Summer, The Rescue of John Price and The Breakfast at the Bookstore. Shannon is proud to have had the opportunity to extend her Stage Management skills into Production Management at Cain Park and Karamu House. She would like to thank her family and friends all over the country for their collaboration and support.
TYREE J. FRANKLIN (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Cleveland based stage manager and Artist with his BFA in Stage Management from Wright State University. His recent stage management credits includes Velveteen Rabbit: A New Musical at Playhouse Square, Legally Blonde, BKLYN at Nearwest Theatre; The Bubbly Black Girl who Sheds her Chameleon Skin (Karamu House); The Cherry Orchard, The Tempest, The Liar, Everybody, and Passage (Cleveland Play House); Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity (Karamu House). Tyree is a new playwright. His play, Tales of a Fat Man was recently produced at Cleveland Public Theatre’s 2024 Test Flight Series. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support!
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$100-$249
AAREP DFW**
Tom and Rosalie Anderson
Michael Andreani
Curtis Arrington
Alenka Banco
Heidi Barham
Terrilisa Durham Bauknight and Family***
Kimberly Bell
William R. Bennett
Susan Black**
Eleanor Blackman
Cheryl Bobo
Elaine Bonner-Martin
Bennett Brown
Robbie Brown and Denita Willis**
Tina Bulucea
Cornell Calhoun III
Jeffrey and Evelyn Callahan~
Dana Capers
Mordecai Cargill
Janine Carter
Richard Chester
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Crampton
Ronda Curtis
Anne Demanelis
Donovan Duncan
Alfred Edwards
Deborah Enty
Tashna Felix^^
Andrea Freeman
Marc Freimuth~~
Darrell Gray
Loretta Gray
Lynda Green
Mary Frances Haerr and Kal Zucker
Marcia Haire-Ellis
Yvonka Hall
Patricia Hanavan
David Hart
Tammie Hill
Kirk Hitchens
Latrelle Hogg-Winston
David Holmes
Morgan Ippolito
Carolyn James
Janice O. Jones^^^
Mittie David Jones
Theresa Lancaster
Marlis Madison
Elaine Mason
Barbara C. Megery
Cathy J. McCall
Victor McDowell, Sr.
Kim McFarlane
Antoinette Miller
Laurie Murphy
Vera Perkins-Hughes
Janice Pink
Michael Platt
James Poole
Stephanie Price-David
Progressive Insurance Foundation
Robert Render
Jan Ridgeway
Gloria Ritter
Leah Ross
Morgan Shelepak
Shelly Shockley
Michael Star
Stacey Talley
Lynda H. Thomas
Sherrie Tolliver
Sandra Truett
Roberta Uhrich^
Jennifer Van Himbergen
Laura VanDale and Tedd A. Roos
Galo Verdesoto^
Barbara Vickers^^^
Jeffery Weaver
Jackson Wright
Hanna and Ben Yilma^
Douglas Zullo
*Capital Renovations
^In honor of Cheryl Goggans
~In honor of Char and Chuck Fowler
**In Memory of Delores L. Thornton
^^In honor of the Goggans Family
~~In honor of Peter Lawson Jones induction to Karamu Hall of Fame
***In Memory of Sylvester Turner
^^^In memory of Evelyn Nevel
~~~In honor of Thelma Williams
GUEST SERVICES Playhouse Square
Guest Assistance
For questions or service that may provide a quality, entertaining experience, please see the House Manager on duty. A RedCoat usher can direct you to their office location.
Smoking Policy
Smoking, including electronic smoking or “vaping,” is not permitted indoors at Playhouse Square.
We Love Hearing From Our Guests
Your feedback is important. For matters that are not immediate or for additional questions you may have, please access our online comment form at playhousesquare.org/contact-us. We read and share all comments with the staff and meet often to discuss how we can improve upon your experience at Playhouse Square.
Beware of Ticket Scalpers
Buy your tickets ONLY from the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, at playhousesquare.org, by
Thank You
phone at 216-241-6000 or your licensed group/ travel leader. (We cannot guarantee validity or admittance for tickets purchased elsewhere, nor can we issue replacement tickets if they are lost or stolen). Help us keep ticket prices affordable and fair for everyone.
Photography and Recording
Taking photos and recording audio and/or video of the performance are strictly prohibited.
Mobile Devices
The experience of a live performance can be ruined by the interruption of ringtones, vibrating phones or conversation. The magic of a darkened theater can be disrupted by the light of someone text messaging as well. Please be considerate to others and remember to turn off your cell phone for the duration of the show.
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Playhouse Square gratefully acknowledges the people of Cuyahoga County for their historical support to theater restoration, upkeep and programming, as well as through their ongoing contributions through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.
DECEMBER
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
A Jolly Holiday with the Pops
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
‘Twas the Night Before…
Dave Koz and Friends
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
‘Twas the Night Before… The Nutcracker
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
The Nutcracker Jim Brickman’s “Comfort & Joy”
A Christmas Story A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
A Christmas Story A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
A
Tomáseen
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
‘Twas the Night…
Jinkx & DeLa Holiday
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity ‘Twas the Night Before… The Nutcracker
A Christmas Carol
Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition
Squash in the Land
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity ‘Twas the Night Before…
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
Black Nativity
‘Twas the Night Before…
The Nutcracker
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Story
The Nutcracker
Jim Brickman’s “Comfort & Joy”
Straight No Chaser
Legendary Soul Jam
‘Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical!
JANUARY
Jim Jefferies: Son of A Carpenter
Flanagan’s Wake History That Doesn’t Suck
Flanagan’s
Final Fantasy VII
Rebirth Squash in the Land
Flanagan’s Wake
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Flanagan’s
Alvin
Dance Theater
Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
