Cincinnati Shakespeare - The Importance of Being Earnest

The importance of being curious.

CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

30th Anniversary Season Sponsored by The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Brian Isaac Phillips, Producing Artistic Director

presents

Directed By

Brian Isaac Phillips+

Assistant Designer Lindsey Augusta Mercer

Scenic Designer Samantha Reno

Costume Designer Rainy Edwards

Lighting Designer Watson

Sound Designer Kevin Semancik

Properties Designer Kara Eble Trusty

Stage Manager Cole Sweasy*

There will be one fifteen minute intermission. Video or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

The Importance of Being Earnest Cast and Production Staff

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Cecily Cardew Tora Nogami Alexander*

Reverend Canon Chasuble Darnell Pierre Benjamin*

Miss Prism Burgess Byrd*

Lane/ Merriman Billy Chace*

John “Jack” Worthing/ Ernest Jeremy Dubin*

Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff James Evans*

Gwendolyn Fairfax Kelly Mengelkoch*

Lady Bracknell Christine Pedi*

P RODUCTION S TAFF

Production Manager Kate Bindus

Carpenter & Master Electrician Jared Earland

Wardrobe Supervisor Nathalie Gibson

Technical Director Chris Holloway

Master Carpenter Drew Homan

Costume Shop Manager Lindsey Jones

Charge Artist Samantha Reno

Assistant Stage Manager Abby Sherr

Technical Director Robert Carlton Stimmel

Dialect Coach Sarah Summerwell

Production Stage Manager Cole Sweasy*

Properties Supervisor Kara Eble Trusty

Wig Stylist Amanda Winters

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Jeremy Dubin*

Darnell Pierre Benjamin*

Tora Nogami Alexander* Burgess Byrd*

Billy Chace*

Kelly Mengelkoch*

James Evans*

Christine Pedi*

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Brian Isaac Phillips, Producing Artistic Director

Production:

Kate Bindus, Production Manager

Rainy Edwards, Resident Costume Designer

Jared Earland, Lighting Supervisor and Scenic Associate

Nathalie Gibson, Wardrobe Supervisor

Chris Holloway, Technical Director

Drew Homan, Master Carpenter

Lindsey Jones, Costume Shop Manager

Samantha Reno, Resident Scenic Designer

Abby Sherr, Production Associate

Robert Carlton Stimmel, Technical Director

Cole Sweasy, Production Stage Manager

Kara Eble Trusty, Props Supervisor

Administration:

Sara Clark, Director of Development

Shelby Flynn, Operations Manager

Candice Handy, Director of Education

Rachel Woellner, Front of House Manager

Justin McCombs, Company Manager

Kyrié Owen, Communications and Engagement Manager

Patricia Ryan, Development Manager

Lettie Van Hemert, General Manager

Jeanna Vella, Director of Marketing and Data Analytics

As of July 2023

Publisher Ivy Bayer

Design Director Brittany Dexter

Production Director Vu Luong

Special Thanks

We wish to thank the following corporations, foundations, agencies, and individuals for their support of the 2023-2024 Season. We are forever grateful.

As of June 23, 2023.

We endeavor to correctly recognize all of our supporters. If you see a problem with this list, please accept our apologies and email sara.clark@cincyshakes.com to correct. Thank you.

Closer Look: Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland, was a renowned playwright, novelist, and poet who boasted a prominent fixture on the literary world of the late 19th century. Known for his wit, flamboyance, and dedication to challenging societal norms, Wilde remains an enduring figure in both the realms of literature and history.

Wilde came from an intellectual and artistic family. His mother, Jane Wilde, was a poet and an Irish nationalist, while his father, Sir William Wilde, was a successful surgeon and archaeologist. Growing up in an environment that nurtured his creativity and intellect, Wilde showed early promise as a scholar and writer.

After completing his studies at Trinity College, Dublin, Wilde moved to London, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure in literary and social circles. His plays, including Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892) and An Ideal Husband (1895), showcased his talent for witty dialogue and his astute observations on the social norms of the Victorian era, a time characterized by rigid social norms and a prevailing sense of moral righteousness. Wilde challenged societal conventions through his provocative works and unconventional, dandy lifestyle.

One of Wilde’s most significant contributions to English literature is his play The Importanceof Being Earnest, first performed in 1895. The play satirizes the superficiality and artificiality of the upper-class society of the time, bolstered by witty dialogue and farcical situations.

However, The Importance of Being Earnest had a tumultuous journey to its success. Shortly after its debut, Wilde faced personal and legal turmoil when his homosexuality was exposed, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. In the wake of the scandal, Wilde’s play was forced to close early, and it would take years for his work to regain respect and recognition.

Following his release, Wilde lived in France under the name Sebastian Melmoth and wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol, a poem reflecting on his experiences in prison. However, his health deteriorated, and he passed away on November 30, 1900, at the age of 46.

Oscar Wilde, the brilliant wordsmith and social critic, remains an enduring figure in literary history. His works, including The Importance of Being Earnest, continue to captivate audiences, reminding us of the power of satire to challenge societal norms and inspire change. Through his unique blend of wit and social commentary, Wilde continues to be celebrated as one of the most iconic figures of the late 19th century and a true master of his craft.

Oscar Wilde. Photograph by Napoleon Sarony, 1882.

Closer Look: Gaslight

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be collaborating on another World Premiere production! This time, the collaboration is with Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, MA to present the World Premiere of Patrick Hamilton’s “Gaslight” in a new version for the stage by Steven Dietz. This Victorian era story gave rise to the concept of “gaslighting” another person, a type of physiological manipulation that has become so prevalent in its modern use that it was Merriam Webster’s 2022 Word of the Year. This thriller will play in Cincinnati September 8 – 24, 2023 before the entire production, cast, and crew transfer to Lowell, MA, near Boston, for a run there as a part of this rolling World Premiere.

The playwright, Steven Dietz has long been one of America’s most prolific and widely produced playwrights including regional premieres here in Cincinnati at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

Merrimack Repertory Theater (MRT) will celebrate 43 years this season as the Merrimack Valley’s professional theatre. Under the leadership of the Nancy L. Donahue Executive Artistic Director, and director of “Gaslight” Courtney Sale, MRT strives to fulfill its mission to “create remarkable new and contemporary plays that bring joy to our art form while engaging, entertaining and enriching our community.” Don’t miss this production in Cincinnati before it heads out of town!

Theater Policies and Information

The little details count when it comes to a memorable evening at the theater. The following information and guidelines will help you enjoy your evening with us.

A CCESSIBILITY /S PECIAL S EATING

Seating for people with disabilities is available in multiple locations in the Lower and Upper Galleries and can be reached by elevator and/or ramp. These seats can be purchased online or by calling our Box Office. For assistance upon arrival, please see any of our front of house staff. We also offer many seats that can be reached without walking up or down stairs.

A SSISTED L ISTENING D EVICES

Devices may be requested at the Box Office before a performance.

F OOD A ND D RINK

A variety of drinks and concessions are available in the lobby at Bob's Bar. Beverages are allowed back into the theater. Smoking is prohibited in the theater and directly in front of the theater’s entrance.

R EFUNDS /E XCHANGES :

Tickets are non-refundable but exchanges may be possible: contact the Box Office at least 48 hours before your performance to inquire about availability.

L ATE S EATING

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager.

P HOTOGRAPY

To avoid disruptions and copyright infringement, unauthorized recording on cameras, cell phones, or other devices inside the theater before, during, or following the performance is prohibited. Photography taken inside the lobby is encouraged!

Y OUNG T HEATER -G OERS

Children younger than 5 are not permitted in the theater. For children older than 5, please call the Box Office to determine whether a particular production is suitable for your child.

I N T HE E VENT O F A N E MERGENCY

Please obey the instructions given by theater personnel. Please note the nearest emergency exit upon taking your seat; each exit is marked by a lighted EXIT sign. If an evacuation is directed, please move to the nearest exit in a calm and orderly fashion.

L AND A CKNOWLEDGMENT

Cincinnati Shakespeare would like to respectfully acknowledge the Osage, Shawnee, and Miami People who have stewarded the land we are currently located on throughout the generations.

For assistance at any time, please see a member of our Front of House staff

Board of Directors

Otto M. Budig Jr, Budco Group – President

Jennifer Damiano, Key Bank – Vice President

Scott Bischoff, Johnson Investment Counsel – Treasurer

Marilyn Duke, National Education Association (Ret) – Secretary

Maureen Bickley, Frost Brown Todd

Rick Eder, Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC

Susan Esler, Ashland (Ret)

Dan Fales, Clark Schaefer Hackett

Angie Fischer, Lightborne

Sarah Graber, Wood Herron & Evans LLP

Myron Hughes, BlueRose Supply, LLC

Steve Kane, EY

Mark Kanter, Rookwood Properties (Ret)

Marcene Kinney, GBBN

Jean Lauterbach, Vistage

Travis McElroy, McElroy Family Media

Isabel Mendez, P&G

Maggie A. Muething, Taft

Christopher Nare, New York Blood Center Enterprises

David Nevers, Western & Southern Financial Group

Niamh O’Leary, Xavier University

Whitney Owens, Cincinnati Museum Center

Judge Mark Painter, Helmer, Martins, Rice and Popham Co. LPA, Emeritus

Vicky Reynolds, UC (Ret), Emeritus

Marc Rubin, Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford (Ret), Emeritus

Rosemary Schlachter, 25th Hour, Emeritus

Rich Schultz, Messer Construction

Stephanie A. Smith, Fifth Third Bank

Don Tecklenburg, Ohio Wesleyan (Ret), Emeritus

Dick Westheimer, Westheimer Enterprises, Emeritus

Jay Woffington, Chameleon Investments

George Yund, Frost Brown Todd, Emeritus

As of July 1, 2023

“With one ‘we thank you,’ many millions more…”

The Winter’s Tale, Act I, Scene ii

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company extends thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their generous support. The following gifts were received by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022 or pledged to the 2021-2022 Season. Giving Levels are exclusive of Capital Campaign donations. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If you see a discrepancy, please accept our sincere apology and contact Sara Clark at 513-381-2273, ext. 3208.

B ENEVOLENT AND B OLD

$25,000+

ArtsWave

Mrs. L.L. Browning

Mr. Otto M. Budig

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Charles H. Dater Foundation

Martin Chavez

Fifth Third Bank Foundation

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

The Limestone Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Patricia and Calvin Linnemann

Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation

Louise Taft Semple Foundation

Monteverdi Tuscany

Debby and Jim Mason, in honor of James R. Bridgeland, Jr.

National Endowment for the Arts

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Valley Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Agent

P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation

Shakespeare in American Communities: National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest

Don and Linda Tecklenburg

G ALLANT AND G LAMOROUS

$10,000 - $24,999

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Anonymous

Andrew Jergens Foundation

Sally and Joel Davenport

Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation

EY

Frost Brown Todd LLC

GBBN Architects, Inc.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

John and Betsy LaMacchia

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Johnson Charitable Gift Fund

Marcie and Jim Kinney

Travis and Teresa McElroy

Bill and Karen McKim

Sue Ann and Judge Mark Painter, part in memory of Mr. William Baskett

Cass and Glenn Plott

Rosemary and Mark Schlachter

Shubert Foundation

Western & Southern Financial Group

Jay and Jodi Woffington

A VOWED AND A UDACIOUS

$5,000 - $9,999

Bartlett Wealth Management

David and Kelley Downing

Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Graeter’s

The Gumbleton Family, in honor of Sara Clark

Jack J. Smith Charitable Trust

Todd and Patricia James Family Giving Fund

Colleen and Mike McSwiggin

Messer Construction Co.

Patrick Points and Wijdan Jreisat

Vicky and Rick Reynolds

Mark and Anne Stepaniak

Pete and Ginger Strange

Taft Stettinius and Hollister LLP

Laura and Tayfun Tuzun

H. James Williams and Carole Campbell Williams

The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation

Woodward Trust

George and Nancy Yund

D EVOTED AND D ARING

$2,500 – $4,999

1919 Investment Counsel

Diane Adamec

Mr. Fred Berger

Mr. Scott Bischoff and Teresa Sedlack

Brian and Elizabeth Coley

Crosset Family Fund

Kimberly and Dirk Doebereiner

Susan Esler and Steven Skibo

Dan Fales

Carol and Richard Fencl

Sarah Graber

John and Elizabeth Grover

Kevin and Libby Howard

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Steve Kane

David Kern

Richard I. and Susan J. Lauf Fund

Jean and Charles Lauterbach

Ted and Molly Lucien

Maggie Muething

Chris Nare and Lori Rappold

Steve and Betty Robinson

Steven P. Sullivan

A RDENT AND A STOUNDING

$1,000 - $2,499

Americana Arts Foundation

Jeffrey and Karen Anderson

William and Caroline Bahlman

Gale Beckett

Mary Ann and Doug Bell

Dava L. Biehl

Robert Brackenbury and Linda Parysek

Daniel and Kendra Braun

Charles Scott Riley III Foundation

Lee and Lisa Clapp

Michael and Kathy Clark

Mr. Phillip Clayton

Dr. Kristen Copeland and Steve Johns

Marjorie E. Davis

Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Dunsker

Mr. Brad East

Rick and Melissa Eder

Joe and Kay Ellis

Friends of the Company

Joseph Giglia and Kathy Collins

Scott Goebel and Emily DetmerGoebel

William J. Gracie, Jr. and Daniel J. Fairbanks

Gerald Greenberg and Pamela Meyers

Laura Leigh Hahn

Guy and Barbara Hild

Ms. Karlee Hilliard

Haleigh Hopkins

Steve Kenat and Heidi Jark

David Kern

Ms. Linda Klump

Thomas P. Lee

Paul and Anne Lucky

Patrick Melugin

Norah and Joe Mock

Ed and Diane Mohlenhoff

David and Patricia Papoi

Rick Pender and Joan Kaup

Philanthropub

Kathy and Mike Rademacher

Mitchell and Karen Rashkin

Maddie Regan and Brian Lloyd

Gates Richards

Monique Rothschild

Ms. Ruth Sikorski

Dee and Tom Stegman

Adrian Summers

Barbara Turner, in honor of Patrick Points

Mary Jane Watson and Robert Hickey

Mary Ann and Ted Weiss

Donna Welch

Westheimer Rhodes Family Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

William P. Anderson Foundation

Justin Zimmerman

E BULLIENT AND E XHILARATING

$500 - $999

Christine Adams

Mary Anneken

Dr. Rubin Battino, in memory of his wife, Charlotte A. Battino

Barbara Hall Baxter and H. Douglas Jones

Merritt Beischel

William Borek

Judith Briggs

Bryson Family Charitable Fund

Sharon Burns

Robert Cammack

Larry and Julie Chandler

Children of Lloyd Hartsough, in memory of Lloyd Hartsough

Cissell Family Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Sallie and Gary Conley

Brad Corey

Marilyn and Rance Duke

Allyson Fleischer

Ellen Forte

Chris A. Futscher and Lynn M. Schulte

The Goldman Family Foundation

Tom and Sarah Goodwin

Richard and Barbara Green

Herrington Family Charitable Giving Fund

Nancy Helwig and Robert Roesbery

Ms. Emily M. Hodges

IBM

Amy Katz

Gail and Eric Kirchner

Sandra Kohn

Robert and Ellie Lamb

Shellie Leder

Dan and Anne Lovell

Bernard McKay

Carol Miller Meibers

Julie Metz

Jeff and Lori Miller Family Fund

Mark Motley

Bill and Karen Neyer, in honor of Mark Vella

Whitney Owens

Don and Honor Page

Denise and Doug Peaslee

Molly Prues

The Irene & Daniel Randolph DAF of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation

Rhinegeist Brewery

Becky and Ted Richards

Stephen and Helen Rindsberg

Nancy Rogers

Bethany Rouch

Susan Schapiro

Jennifer Sebranek

Dr. Catherine Shackson

Saira Shahani

Jen and John Stein

Gordon and Mary Anne Thompson

Elizabeth and Ronald Tinklenberg

Marty Tomb

Robert and Sue Trusty

Janet Trusty

Collin Turner

Rosalie P. van Nuis

Alexander Welter

Friends of the Company

Chris Whittaker and Thane Thompson

Ms. Jo Ann Wieghaus

V ALIANT AND V ORACIOUS

$250 - $499

Anonymous (2)

Theresa Bosse

Krista Boyle

Arianna Bradford

Chris and Nancy Christensen

Sara Clark, in honor of the Moms at Lydia’s House

Carol C. Cole

Jeffrey Conner

Steven Cook

Michael Curran and Manisha Patel

Leslie and Leo Dahring

Mark Dauner

Emilie and David Dressler Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Deanna and David Eppers

Lindsey Faber

Jill Fritz

Mr. Jeffrey Goldman

Linda Harpster

Stephen and Janet Jackson

Mark and Marcy Kanter

Crystal Kendrick

Beverly Kinney and Edward Cloughessy

Mary Mahoney

David Martin

Geoff McKim

Kim Morrow

Dr. B. Todd Music

David Nevers

George Nielsen

Bruce and Neda Nutley

Dr. Niamh O’Leary

Declan O’Sullivan

Kyrié Owen

Steve Peaslee, in honor of Doug and Denise Peaslee

Alice Perlman

David M. Piatt Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Daniel Poch

Phil and Susan Price

Elizabeth Robson

Gillian Sella

Mary Shukairy

Dr. Edward B. Silberstein and Jacqueline M. Mack

Thomas and Patricia Sullivan

Sarah Tomes

Judge Lawrence S. and Christena M. Walter

Fred and Jo Anne Warren

Jenny and Bill Watts

Diane West

Stephan Wolfert and Dawn Stern

Leo and Edie Yakutis

Rick and Tori Zimmerman

G RAND AND G RACIOUS

$100 - $249

Alan Abes

Anonymous (13)

Joy and Frank Albi Family

Lisa Allgood

Angie Aylor

Kathy Bach

Todd and Ann Bailey Fund

Henrietta Barlag

Peter and Victoria Beltramo

Ms. Patricia Beresford

Katherine Berger

Nancy Bergsten

Mark and Tanja Bisesi

Matt and Pam Blankenship

Kari Boss, in memory of COVID victims

Cora Bowling

Jana Braden

John and Peg Bruggeman

Shannon and Bill Carey

Joan Causey

Tina Cisneros

Margaret Clarke

The Clipsons

Sue Cohen and Rob Schmuelling

Michele Combs

Jeff Cooper

Patrick Crilley

Jason Dahms

Donald and Vicky Daiker

Ms. Janet Davidson

Judith de Luce

Genevieve Dennison

Emily Devlin

Donald and Katherine Durack

Cynthia Fischer

Robert and Mary Fitzpatrick

Fluharty Family Fund

Marcia and Jeff Freyman

Jill and Greg Fritz

Terri Gaither

Andrea Galloway

Michael Gehrig

Michelle Getz

Chris and Hayley Guthrie

Mr. Fred Haaser, in honor of Diana Haaser

Jane Hamilton

Mindy and Eric Hammer

Dan and Helen Hartsman, in honor of Jeremy Dubin and Kelly Mengelkoch

Petrina Hasinski

Philip and Jill Heink

Mike Hess

Dale Hodges

Daniel J. Hoffheimer

Mr. Thomas Hogan

Elzie Barker and Joe Hornbaker

Christopher Hunter

Dr. John Hutton and Sandra Gross

Doug Ignatius and Bruce Preston

Phyllis Jackson and Martin Murray

Marilyn and Robert Johnson

Janice Kagermeier

Jim and Mary Ann Kalla

Tim and Beth Kiley

Jean Knuth

Joseph Kowalski

Lucy B. Kreimer

Pat and Randy Krumm

Shawn Kuhn

Bill and Susan Lange

Owen and CiCi Lee

Dr. Nicole Leisgang

Annulla Linders

Mr. Joseph Link

Jonathan and Nancy Lippincott

John-Peter and Mary Lund

Aymie Majerski

Mary Beth Martin and Kenneth Oswald

David Mason

Beverly Massey

Lyn and Neil Mathews

Shawn McCartt

Justin McCombs

Janet McGrath

Christopher McKim

Thomas McMackin

John McNay

Ms. Julia Meister

Lon Mendelsohn

Mark Mikulski

Murray Monroe

Carol Moore

Stan and Mary Morton

Robert and Andrea Morwood

Christine Mulvin

Kate and Krishna Mungur

Sean and Anne Murphy

Christy Nageleisen

Network for Good

Fred and Barbara Norton

Friends of the Company

Erin O’Grady

Patricia Olexsey

Jill Pastor Graham and Karen Paxton

Nancy L. Phelan

Joseph and Crystal Prather

Kay Puryear, in memory of Joseph B. Puryear

Marc and Susan Rauh

Charlotte Read

Tim Reilly

Abigail Riddle

Dr. and Mrs. Barry Robertson

Patty Rosely

R. Royce

Marc and Suzi Rubin

Georgia Rutschilling

Jennifer Sauvey

Kevin and Jill Schad

Jay and Kendahl Schloss

David and Linda Schmidtgoesling

Kathryn Schnier

Rachelle Sekerka

Stephanie Sepate

Simmons Family

Shakespeare Society of Zanesville

Natalie Adler Skarzynski

Carol and Harry Sparks

Paul Spearman

Stacey and Izar Spivak

Dr. William Spohn and Dr. Margaret Dunn

Kelli and Richard Stein

Bob and Laurie Sternberg

Dennis and Helen Sullivan

Blanche Sullivan, in honor of Rosemary Schlacter

Georgana Taggart

Sarah Tankersley and Geoff Vickers

Valerie Taylor and John Finocharo

John Tergerson

Sue and Tom Terwilliger

Jude Tessel

Steven Turek, in honor of Alan Heitner

Jim and Sandy Uhrig

Eric Urbas

Mr. Jeremy Vaughan

Christopher and Nancy Virgulak

Nancy L. Wade

Carolyn Wallace

Dave and Shelly Wallace

Hugh and Catherine Walsh

Carrie Walsh

Matthew Jones and Jessica Warren-Jones

Sandra Weiskittel, in honor of Ken Oswald for his generous contributions to the arts

Jim and George Ann Wesner

Carol Wilder

Bill and Kathy Winters

Don and Helena Wong

M ONTHLY G IVING C IRCLE

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company relies on the sustained commitment of a strong community of supporters to fuel CSC’s mission of bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. We send special thanks to our Monthly Giving Circle for their monthly commitment to support Cincinnati Shakespeare Company now and for seasons to come.

Curtis Brown

Jon and Katie Clark

Donald and Victoria Daiker

Ms. Janet Davidson

Jillian Frasher

Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel

Noah Goertemiller

Andrea Johnson

Rob and Ellie Lamb

Colleen and Mike McSwiggin

Norah and Joe Mock

Susan Pace

Kathy and Mike Rademacher

Patty Rosely

Robin and Anna Sargent

Jennifer Sauvey

Suzanne Schindler

Mary Stier

Georgana Taggart

Kaitlyn VanWay

Christine Whittaker and Thane Thompson

E VERY G IFT C OUNTS

I N -K IND D ONORS

1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Graeter’s Grainworks Brewing Company

Lightborne

Jim McMahon

Mikki Schaffner Photography

Monteverdi Tuscany

Nothing Bundt Cakes Cincinnati

A DDITIONAL C OVID -19

R ELIEF F UNDING

Throughout 2020-2022, CSC was the grateful beneficiary in COVID-related relief funds from the following federal, state, and local sources – the direct result of the advocacy of arts supporters like you.

ArtsWave

City of Cincinnati

Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Employee Retention Tax Credit

Entertainment Venue Grant (State of Ohio)

FEMA

Hamilton County Commissioners

Ohio Arts Council

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund (State of Ohio)

The SBA Paycheck Protection Program

A RTS W AVE P ARTNERS

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company acknowledges the following partner companies, foundations and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Campaign at the $100,000+ level.**

Thank you!

$2 MILLION + P&G

$1 MILLION TO $1,999,999

Fifth Third Bank and the Fifth Third Foundation

$500,000 TO $999,999

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GE Aerospace

$250,000 TO 499,999

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies

Western & Southern Financial Group

$100,000 TO 249,999

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Cincinnati Business Courier

Cincinnati Reds

Duke Energy

The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation

The Enquirer | Cincinnati.com

Great American Insurance Group

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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

The Kroger Co.

Messer Construction Co.

PNC U.S. Bank

**Listed in order of size of donation

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