Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 2025 - Christmas Carol/Because You're Mine

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Byy CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by BLAKE ROBISON

Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre

Linda and Gary Greenberg present

BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE Created by MATT CUSACK and ALLISON KELLY

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre

Season presented by

SCHUELER GROUP and THE VONTZ FAMILY

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Cast Information Complete the Lyric Artist Biographies

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BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE Artist Biographies Complete the Song Title

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ALSO INSIDE 4 A Note from Blake 28 Coming Next 36 Patron Information 38 Board of Trustees 53 Staff Listing STAY CONNECTED! WEBSITE: cincyplay.com @cincinnatiplayhouse @cincyplay

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A NOTE FROM BLAKE WELCOME BACK TO OUR ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by First Financial Bank. We are thrilled to share the holiday spirit with you by re-visiting this profoundly entertaining story of redemption in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre.

Dickens’ classic tale about the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge is one of the world’s most celebrated stories, and our production at the Playhouse is no exception. This is our 33rd year telling this story, and the spirit of the season continues to shine!

Ebenezer’s journey is my annual reminder to “do unto others” as I would have done to me. The play reminds me to look at the world around us — really look — and understand the needs and struggles of others. It inspires me to open my heart a bit wider, and it reminds me that it’s never too late for a meaningful act of kindness.

In our Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre, we have a heartfelt tribute to the great loves and love songs in country music with Because You’re Mine. Created by Matt Cusak and Allison Kelly, who were last seen at the Playhouse in the sold out 2023 hit Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, this musical revue celebrates famous songs about being together with the ones you love — a theme that fits nicely into the holiday season.

After the holidays, you can enjoy five more plays to finish out our season. In their own unique ways, they also celebrate humanity, love and fellowship. From a playful new adaptation of a beloved novel and a mystery about Agatha Christie to an August Wilson masterpiece and the return of Rosemary Clooney, I encourage you to find a play that speaks to you and return for another evening of live theatre. You’ll find more information on the upcoming shows in the center spread of this program.

I hope that you, too, will find peace and charity and joy in today’s performance. As Tiny Tim says, “God bless us, every one!”

Best wishes for a meaningful holiday season!

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PRESENTS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED AND ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY BLAKE ROBISON BY

Bridget Leak

DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER/INTIMACY COORDINATOR SET DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER/COMPOSER PUPPETRY DIRECTOR PUPPET DESIGN AND FABRICATION

Casey Sams Wilson Chin Bill Black Jaymi Lee Smith Matthew M. Nielson Betsy Rosen Daniel Tristan Cupp

NOV. 21 - DEC. 28, 2025 MOE AND JACK’S PLACE — THE ROUSE THEATRE Additional support provided by

Design Sponsor

Artist Sponsor – Tiny Tim

Artist Sponsor – Ghosts

Artist Sponsor – Scrooge

Artist Sponsor – Bob Cratchit

Artist Sponsor – The Fezziwigs

Artist Sponsor

Student Matinee Sponsor

Harold C. Schott Foundation

Estate of Barbara (Joan) Cochran

The Estate of Peggy Barrett

Supported by a generous endowment from Barbara Fitch and the Stona Fitch Family Season presented by

Rouse Season Design Sponsor

A CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST Ebenezer Scrooge Belle, Mrs. Dilber Fan, Want, Young Girl Fred, School Master Mrs. Fezziwig Martha Cratchit, Schoolboy Solicitor, Topper, Businessman Fezziwig Guest, Refugee, Debtor Husband, Puppeteer Mr. Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present Fezziwig Guest, Refugee, Charwoman Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim Solicitor, Fezziwig Guest, Fred Guest, Businessman Mrs. Cratchit, Fezziwig Guest Fezziwig Guest, Fred Guest, Puppeteer Ghost of Christmas Past, Niece Boy Scrooge, Ignorance, Turkey Boy Jacob Marley, Miner, Old Joe Dick Wilkins, Miner, Businessman, Puppeteer Young Scrooge, Undertaker Fezziwig Guest, Rose, Poulteress, Puppeteer Peter Cratchit, Schoolboy Belinda Cratchit, Schoolboy Ensemble Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers Youth Actor Coordinators

Andrew May* Angelique Archer* Jocelyn Baum Darnell Pierre Benjamin* Burgess Byrd* Jaylee Davis R. Ward Duffy* Jared Earland Kenneth Early* Annie Fitzpatrick* Ryan Wesley Gilreath* Evie Gomez Justin McCombs* Kelly Mengelkoch* Dina Monk* Maggie Lou Rader* Oliver Roscoe Jefferson A. Russell* Aaron Schilling Rupert Spraul* Tess Talbot Michael Wood Remi Wooten Lewis Nichting, Elinor Tepe

Brandon T. Holmes* Shelby Scaffidi*, Andrea L. Shell * Maggie Ballard, Madison Stone Time: 1843 – Present, Past and Future Location: England

A CHRISTMAS CAROL WILL BE PERFORMED WITH AN INTERMISSION.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL UNDERSTUDIES Ebenezer Scrooge Martha Cratchit, Schoolboy Bob Cratchit Jacob Marley, Miner, Old Joe, Mr. Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present Ghost of Christmas Past, Niece, Mrs. Fezziwig Peter Cratchit, Schoolboy, Boy Scrooge, Ignorance, Turkey Boy Solicitor, Topper, Businessman, Fezziwig Guest, Dick Wilkins, Miner, Refugee, Debtor Husband Belle, Mrs. Dilber, Fezziwig Guest, Rose, Poulteress, Fred Guest Fred, School Master, Young Scrooge, Undertaker Mrs. Cratchit, Fezziwig Guest, Refugee, Charwoman Belinda Cratchit, Schoolboy, Fan, Want, Young Girl Tiny Tim

R. Ward Duffy* Jocelyn Baum Jared Earland Jared Joplin* Dina Monk* Lewis Nichting Tai Rosenblatt Katie Scarlett Aaron Schilling Tess Talbot Elinor Tepe Remi Wooten

PLEASE NOTE: Lewis Nichting will perform the roles of Boy Scrooge and others for the matinee performances on Nov. 30 and Dec. 13 and 27 and will perform the roles of Peter Cratchit and others for the matinee performances on Dec. 6 and 21.

Elinor Tepe will perform the roles of Belinda Cratchit and others for the matinee performances on Nov. 29 and Dec. 14 and 23 and will perform the roles of Fan, Want and Young Girl for the matinee performances on Dec. 7 and 20.

This production is made possible in part by a generous gift from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

This theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, and with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees-Local No. 5.

MEDIA SPONSOR A Christmas Carol

The scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL COMPLETE THE LYRIC How well do you know your Christmas carols? Fill in the blank to complete the lyric of each famous Christmas song.

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_________________ we have heard on high.

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All is calm, all is _________________.

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_________________ swans a swimmin’.

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Oh what _________________ it is to ride.

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‘Tis the _________________ to be jolly.

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And _________________ and nature sing.

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Now bring us some _________________ pudding.

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Oh holy night, the _________________ are brightly shining.

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_________________ Navidad

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Had a very _________________ nose.

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Glory to the _________________king.

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O, come all ye _________________, joyful and triumphant.

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“_________________ Dong” merrily on high.

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Good King Wenceslas looked out on the _________________ of Stephen.

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May your days be _________________ and bright.

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And so, I’m offering this simple _________________.

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_________________ Christmas, I gave you my heart.

ANSWERS: 1. Angels 2. Bright 3. Seven 4. Fun 5. Season 6. Heaven 7. Figgy 8. Stars 9. Feliz 10. Shiny 11. Newborn 12. Faithful 13. Ding 14. Feast 15. Merry 16. Phrase 17. Last

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL ANDREW MAY – EBENEZER SCROOGE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (2023 and 2024), Murder on the Orient Express, and Circle Mirror Transformation. BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR: War Horse. REGIONAL THEATRE: Guthrie Theater, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Pearl Theater, Milwaukee Rep (six seasons), Great Lakes Theater (nine seasons), Utah Shakespeare Festival (three seasons), Idaho Shakespeare Festival (five seasons), Studio Theatre (Washington, D.C.), Barrington Stage Company, Goodman Theatre, Cleveland Play House (six seasons), and City Theater Company (four seasons). FILM/ TELEVISION: Striking Distance, Big Love, 227, Duet, Babe Ruth, and What She Doesn’t Know. WEBSITE: andrewmayactor.com.

ANGELIQUE ARCHER (SHE/HER) – BELLE/MRS. DILBER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (2024).

OFF-BROADWAY: All’s Well That Ends Well (New York Classical Theatre). CINCINNATI: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and Pride and Prejudice (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company); and it’s not a trip, it’s a journey (Know Theatre).

REGIONAL THEATRE: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Texas Shakespeare Festival, Clarence Brown Theatre, Human Race Theatre, Elm Shakespeare Festival, Bridge Street Theatre, and Great River Shakespeare Festival. FILM/TELEVISION: Monica. WEBSITE: angeliquearcher.com. INSTAGRAM: @angelique.i.archer.

JOCELYN BAUM (SHE/ HER) – FAN/WANT/YOUNG GIRL CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Belinda Cratchit and Tiny Tim Understudy in A Christmas Carol (2024). THEATRE: Small Anna in Frozen Kids and Flounder in The Little Mermaid Kids at McNicholas High School Summer Theatre Camp; Marlin in Finding Nemo Kids, Storyteller in Aladdin Kids, and Pepper in Annie Kids at Performing Arts Inc. EDUCATION: E.H. Greene School (sixth grade).

DARNELL PIERRE BENJAMIN (HE/THEY) – FRED/SCHOOL MASTER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol. CINCINNATI: The Comeuppance (Human Race Theatre); Detroit ’67 (Ensemble Theatre); Macbeth (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company); and Kill, Move, Paradise (Know Theatre). REGIONAL THEATRE: Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Human Race Theatre, and Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. FILM/TELEVISION: 10 to Life, Long Story Short, Notzilla, and Santa’s Promise. EDUCATION: MFA from University of Houston and BFA from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Recipient of Artswave’s Truth and Reconciliation Grant in 2021 and 2022, Cincinnati Black Pride Vizazi Award, Encore Michigan Wilde Award for Best of the Bard, Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium and the Shakespeare Theatre Association. INSTAGRAM: @darnell.p.benjamin.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL BURGESS BYRD – MRS. FEZZIWIG CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play; and A Christmas Carol. REGIONAL THEATRE: Folger Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Human Race Theatre, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Falcon Theatre, The Carnegie, New Stage Collective, Porthouse Theatre, and Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. VOICEOVER: Small Victories (Apple/Spotify) and Let Ohio Women Vote (PBS). FILM: Inconceivable, Bones and All, Challengers, and After the Hunt. WEBSITE: www.burgessbyrd.com.

JAYLEE DAVIS (SHE/HER) – MARTHA CRATCHIT/SCHOOLBOY CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. THEATRE: Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast Jr. and Coroner Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz Jr. at Forest Hills School District; Rafiki #5 in The Lion King Kids at The Children’s Theatre Academy Camp; and Maud Dunlop/Constable Locke in The Music Man Jr., Daisy in Alice in Wonderland Jr., Sundeep Agrawal Padaman in Legally Blonde Jr., Ancestor Bride in The Addams Family School Edition, Puss In Boots in Shrek Jr., Sailor/Tentacle in The Little Mermaid Jr., Lioness in The Lion King Jr., and Isle Ensemble in Descendants at Performing Arts Inc. EDUCATION: Nagel Middle school (seventh grade).

R. WARD DUFFY – SOLICITOR/TOPPER/BUSINESSMAN CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Alias Grace, To Kill a Mockingbird, Speaking In Tongues, Othello, The Understudy, A Flea In Her Ear, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, and A Christmas Carol (1994- Yikes!). BROADWAY: Good Night, and Good Luck. OFF-BROADWAY: Manhattan Theater Club, Lincoln Center, New Dramatists, Cherry Lane Theatre, and BACA Downtown. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Old Globe, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Denver Center, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, TheaterSquared, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Marin Theatre, KC Rep, Hartford TheaterWorks, George Street Playhouse, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and Portland Stage. TELEVISION: Deputy Director John Van Leer on FBI and FBI: International, Law & Order (Criminal Intent and SVU), Madame Secretary, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Shades of Blue, and Blindspot.

JARED EARLAND (HE/ HIM) – FEZZIWIG GUEST/REFUGEE/DEBTOR

HUSBAND/PUPPETEER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (2023 and 2024).

CINCINNATI: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Ensemble Theatre, Know Theatre, The Carnegie, Cincinnati Opera, and One Off Productions. FILM/TELEVISION: The Public, Miles Ahead, My Days of Mercy, Gotti, Marauders, and A Kind of Murder.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL KENNETH EARLY – MR. FEZZWIG/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Jitney, Misery, Once on This Island, and To Kill a Mockingbird. CINCINNATI: I Need That, Pipeline, Red Velvet, The Whipping Man, Alice in Wonderland, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Who All Over There (Ensemble Theatre); Amen Corner, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company).

REGIONAL THEATRE: On Golden Pond (Human Race Theatre), and Once on This Island (Actors Theatre of Louisville).

ANNIE FITZPATRICK (SHE/HER) – FEZZIWIG GUEST/REFUGEE/

CHARWOMAN CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Steel Magnolias, Alias Grace, A Prayer for Owen Meany, To Kill a Mockingbird, Pride and Prejudice, and Hank Williams: Lost Highway. OFF-BROADWAY: Waiting for Lefty (The New Group). CINCINNATI: Ensemble Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Know Theatre, and Cincinnati Pops. REGIONAL THEATRE: American Stage Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Geva Theatre, Florida Stage, Florida Studio Theatre, Porthouse Theatre, and The Human Race Theatre. FILM/TELEVISION: Oddities, White Noise, Mr. Manhattan, Dark Waters, The Old Man and The Gun, Fun Size, Milk Money, Chicago P.D., Army Wives, and Those Who Kill.

RYAN WESLEY GILREATH – BOB CRATCHIT CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (11th Season). CINCINNATI: Maytag Virgin, Riptide, Tribes, Other Desert Cities, Next Fall, 33 Variations, and Mary’s Wedding (Ensemble Theatre). REGIONAL THEATRE: Human Race Theatre, Seven Angels Theatre, and Florida Repertory Theatre. FILM/ TELEVISION: Liz Here Now; The Bikeriders; Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile; Carol; The Food That Built America (Forrest Mars); TURN (Jack Miller); American Genius (Oppenheimer); Gold Fever (Doc Robinson); and Deception. WRITING CREDITS: Sourland, The Food That Built America, Toys That Built America, and Mega-Brands That Built America. INSTAGRAM: @Wildwesleyjames.

EVIE GOMEZ (SHE/HER) – TINY TIM CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. THEATRE: Hyena in The Lion King, Agrabah in Aladdin, and Ensemble in Aristocats at Performing Arts Inc. VOICE: Singabration Cincinnati Youth Choir. EDUCATION: Terrace Park Elementary (third grade).

JUSTIN McCOMBS (HE/HIM) – SOLICITOR/FEZZIWIG GUEST/FRED GUEST/BUSINESSMAN CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Dial M for Murder and A Christmas Carol. CINCINNATI: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Ensemble Theatre, Know Theatre, and New Stage Collective. REGIONAL THEATRE: Human Race Theatre (Dayton, Ohio), Theatre J (Washington, DC), Mounds Theater (St. Paul, Minn.), and Old Creamery Theater (Amana, Iowa). FILM: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and The Mastermind. WEBSITE: justin-mccombs.com. INSTAGRAM: @mccombsjustin.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL KELLY MENGELKOCH (SHE/HER) – MRS. CRATCHIT/FEZZIWIG GUEST CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol. OFF-BROADWAY: The Rewards of Being Frank (New York Classical Theatre). CINCINNATI: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Ensemble Theatre, Know Theatre, Human Race Theatre, Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Xavier University, and New Stage Collective. REGIONAL THEATRE: New Theatre (Kansas City), Old Creamery Theatre (Amana, IA), and St. Croix Festival Theatre. FILM: Dark Waters, Perception, Old Man and the Gun, A Kind of Murder, Healing River, Dusk, and C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America. EDUCATION: BGS from the University of Kansas. WEBSITE: kellymengelkoch.com. INSTAGRAM: @ kellymengelkoch.

DINA MONK (SHE/HER) – FEZZIWIG GUEST/FRED GUEST/PUPPETEER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol. REGIONAL THEATRE: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Raven Theatre, Oil Lamp Theater, A Short Leap Theatre Co, Oak Park Festival Theatre, First Folio Theater, Windy City Playhouse, Montana Shakes!, Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, and Back Room Shakespeare Project. TELEVISION: Chicago Fire (NBC). EDUCATION: BFA in Acting from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Midsummer in Oxford program at British American Drama Academy.

WEBSITE: dinamonk.com. INSTAGRAM: @dinamonk.

MAGGIE LOU RADER (SHE/HER) – GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/

NIECE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol. CINCINNATI: I Need That (Ensemble Theatre), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company), and Silent Sky (Know Theatre). REGIONAL THEATRE: The Thanksgiving Play (Kitchen Theatre), Dear Jack, Dear Louise (Florida Studio Theatre), Southern Writers Conference’s Trouble: at the Vista View Mobile Home Estates (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Grounded (Human Race Theatre), A Winter’s Tale (Kentucky Shakespeare), and Twelfth Night (Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park). FILM/TELEVISION: White Noise and Wormtown. EDUCATION: MA from The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and BA William Jewell College.

AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Resident Artist at Playhouse in the Park, Patty Abramson New Play Award Winner, and Notre Dame Performing Arts New Play Festival Winner. WEBSITE: maggielourader. com. INSTAGRAM: @maggielouwho7.

OLIVER ROSCOE (HE/HIM) – BOY SCROOGE/IGNORANCE/

TURKEY BOY CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. THEATRE: Sven in Frozen Jr. at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Summer Theatre Camp. EDUCATION: Boyd E. Smith Elementary (fourth grade).

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ohio, whose name originates from the Iroquoian word ohi-yo, meaning good rivers, is a testament to the deep connection between the land and the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited it for centuries. The Cincinnati region is ancestral land of many Nations, and Indigenous people are still here today.

As a step toward honoring the truth and achieving healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, we recognize and honor the enduring connection these Nations have to this territory. May we reflect on our commitment to understanding, preserving, and celebrating the rich culture of Native Indigenous communities who have shaped and continue to contribute to these lands.

WHAT IS A LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT? It is the recognition of the Native Americans/First Nations/Indigenous Peoples who cared for these lands prior to removal. Our statement was created with guidance from our partners at the Urban Native Collective.

For more information, visit urbannativecollective.org.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL JEFFERSON A. RUSSELL – JACOB MARLEY/MINER/OLD JOE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare in Love, Jitney, and Two Trains Running. TOURS: Harlem and Color Me Dark (Kennedy Center).

REGIONAL THEATRE: Fat Ham (American Stage Theatre); Dr. Larabee in Akeelah and the Bee (Baltimore Center Stage); The Piano Lesson, Primary Trust, Crumbs from the Table of Joy, The Lion in Winter, Sense and Sensibility, The Skin of Our Teeth, Flyin’ West, Pipeline, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Gem of the Ocean, Hedda Gabler, and Blues for an Alabama Sky (Everyman Theatre, Resident Company Member). Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Signature Theatre, American Players Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Milwaukee Rep, Ford’s Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, Marin Theatre, Dallas Theatre Center, Goodman Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Round House Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Arena Players Inc., Rep Stage, Folger Theatre, and the Gulfshore Playhouse. EDUCATION: BA in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Hampton University and MFA from the Academy of Classical Acting at George Washington University. AFFILIATIONS: Former Baltimore police officer; a founding member of GALVANIZE, a network for Artists of Color; and former Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University and Towson University.

AARON SCHILLING – DICK WILKINS/MINER/BUSINESSMAN/ PUPPETEER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol, Murder on the Orient Express, and Dracula (Understudy). CINCINNATI: Camp Siegfried (Know Theatre); Peter and the Starcatcher, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Cincinnati Landmark Productions). REGIONAL THEATRE: Titanic, Ragtime, The Seagull, Shenandoah, and Sleepy Hollow (Serenbe Playhouse); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Journey’s End (Atlanta Shakespeare Company); The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Theatrical Outfit); La Cage Aux Folles (Out Front Theatre Company), and The Great Gatsby (Naut Human Productions). WEBSITE: aaronschilling.com. INSTAGRAM: @a.schill_.

RUPERT SPRAUL (HE/HIM) – YOUNG SCROOGE/UNDERTAKER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. CINCINNATI: Ensemble Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Know Theatre, and Falcon Theatre.

REGIONAL THEATRE: Richmond Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, and Classic Theatre of Maryland. FILM: Netflix’s Shirley and Healing River. EDUCATION: BFA from College Conservatory of Music. AFFILIATIONS: Co-Founder of One Off Productions (OOPs). WEBSITES: rupertspraul.com and oopstroupe.com.

TESS TALBOT (SHE/HER) – FEZZIWIG GUEST/ROSE/POULTERESS/ PUPPETEER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol, Alias Grace, and Dracula. CINCINNATI: Ensemble Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare, Know Theatre, One Off Productions, and New Edgecliff Theatre. FILM: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile; American Cryptids; Inconceivable; Wildfire: Apophenia; and Remington. EDUCATION: BFA in Acting from Wright State University.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL MICHAEL WOOD – PETER CRATCHIT/SCHOOLBOY CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (2024, as Boy Scrooge, Ignorance, and Turkey Boy). THEATRE: Les in Newsies at Performing Art, Inc.; Wickersham Brother in Suessical; (directed by Nick Rose); and Delivery Boy, Olive Double, Workhouse Child in Oliver (directed by Dirk Doebereiner).

DANCE: Movie Time and Broadway Lights, City Sights at Dance Etc. EDUCATION: Cincinnati Country Day School (eighth grade).

REMI WOOTEN – BELINDA CRATCHIT/SCHOOLBOY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. THEATRE: Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz at The Footlighters, Inc.; Snail in A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, Animal Ensemble/Prideland Dancer in The Lion King JR., and Nemo in Finding Nemo KIDS at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati; and Hidden Folk/Summer Chorus in Frozen JR. at Rise Up Performing Arts. AWARDS: Cherry Star Award at STAR Intensive at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (2025). COMMERCIAL WORK: McGraw-Hill Education and Stellaluna print model at Playhouse in the Park. EDUCATION: Sands Montessori (sixth grade).

LEWIS NICHTING (HE/HIM) – ENSEMBLE

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. THEATRE: Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka Kids, Cat in the Hat in Seussical Kids, Tweedle Dum in Alice in Wonderland, Jr., and the Gingerbread Man in Shrek Kids at Performing Arts, Inc.; Roger in 101 Dalmatians at Performing Arts, Inc. Summer Camp; and Mufasa in The Lion King at Playhouse in the Park Summer Camp. EDUCATION: Mason Elementary School (fourth grade).

ELINOR TEPE – ENSEMBLE

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (Ensemble, 2024).

THEATRE: Brigitta in Sound of Music Youth Edition at Performing Arts, Inc.; Student at Kate Brauer-Bell Acting Studio and Musical Theater Dance; and Summer Theater Workshops at Moss Academy. VOICE: Voice Student at Talia Zoll Studio of Music, School Choir Member at Saint Agnes School, Soloist for the National Anthem at Fort Wright Memorial Day Celebration, and Wedding Soloist at Carnegie Hall in Newport. EDUCATION: Saint Agnes School (seventh grade).

JARED JOPLIN – UNDERSTUDY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Prayer for Owen Meaney. NEW YORK: Dutch Courage (Wings Theatre) and Subtlety (New York Fringe Festival). REGIONAL THEATRE: Hands on A Hardbody (Ensemble Theatre), Pride and Prejudice (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company), Grand Horizons (Ensemble Theatre and Moonstone Theatre), The Sound of Music (The Carnegie), Don’t Cross the Streams (Falcon Theatre), Around the World In 80 Days (Human Race Theatre), Macbeth (St. Louis Shakespeare Festival), and Another Brick in the Wall (Cincinnati Opera). FILM/TELEVISION: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile; Shirley; Taking Woodstock; and King of The Hill. OTHER CREDITS: Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA (North American Tour 2008-2011). AFFILIATIONS: Proud member of Actors Equity Association and SAG/AFTRA.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL TAI ROSENBLATT – UNDERSTUDY CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Rutka and The Velveteen Rabbit.

REGIONAL THEATRE: Human Race Theatre Company, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, StageOne Family Theatre, and Derby Dinner Playhouse. FILM: Saint Clare. EDUCATION: BFA from the Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts. AFFILIATIONS: Asian American Theatre Artist Collective.

KATIE SCARLETT (SHE/HER) – UNDERSTUDY CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol (2024). CINCINNATI: Know Theatre, Falcon Theatre, InBocca Performance, SouthBank Shakespeare and Ensemble Theatre. FILM/TELEVISION: Hard Kill, Wildfire, and Santa’s Promise. EDUCATION: BA from Indiana University Bloomington, and an MSW from University of Cincinnati. INSTAGRAM: @Ktypical_Katie.

BLAKE ROBISON (HE/HIM) – ADAPTER/ORIGINAL DIRECTOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK (Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director): A Christmas Carol, Shane, The Book Club Play, A Chorus Line, Native Gardens, Alias Grace, Misery, Shakespeare in Love, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Peter and the Starcatcher, Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island, The Three Musketeers, The Last Wide Open, 4000 Miles, Abigail/1702, and Mad River Rising. REGIONAL THEATRE: Guthrie Theater, Arena Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Milwaukee Rep, Dallas Theater Center, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Utah Shakespeare Festival, PlayMaker’s Repertory Company, Folger Theatre, Round House Theatre, Clarence Brown Theatre, National Shakespeare Company, and Vermont Stage. INTERNATIONAL: English Theatre Berlin, and Avignon Festival. AWARDS: Finalist for the 2019 Zelda Fichandler Award from the SDC Foundation honoring extraordinary work in the regional theatre. BOARDS: American Friends of the British American Drama Academy (current) and Theatre Communications Group (alumni board). EDUCATION: Williams College, UNC-Chapel Hill and British American Drama Academy.

BRIDGET LEAK – DIRECTOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol; Actually; two Off-theHill Touring Plays; and previous Resident Artist with her theatre company, Queen City Flash. CINCINNATI: Maytag Virgin and Queen (Ensemble Theatre); Camp Siegfried, Heavier Than, Andy’s House of [blank], and 11-time Cincinnati Fringe Festival Participant (Know Theatre). PODCASTS: Zoinks! and Have Monster Will Travel (produced

by Queen City Flash), available wherever you listen. AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Producing Artistic Director of Know Theatre, People’s Liberty Grant Recipient, Cincinnati Art Ambassador Fellow, SDC Denham Fellow, Lincoln Center Directors Lab alum, Artist in Residence at Robert Wilson’s The Watermill Center, Directing Fellow at Cincinnati Playhouse, a Sir Gielgud Fellowship finalist, a SDCF Observer (Cleveland Play House and Round House Theatre), and a member of SDC. EDUCATION: MFA in Directing from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. CURRENT PROJECTS: Die Hard is a Christmas Movie (Know Theatre). UPCOMING: Constellations (Know Theatre, February 2026) and Slut Shaming (Xavier University, February 2026). WEBSITES: bridgetleak.com and queencityflash.com.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL CASEY SAMS – CHOREOGRAPHER/INTIMACY COORDINATOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Peter and the Starcatcher, Alias Grace, and A Christmas Carol. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Guthrie Theatre, Clarence Brown Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory Company, The Roundhouse Theatre, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Virginia Stage Company, Vermont Stage, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Great River Shakespeare Festival, North Carolina Stage Company, and Knoxville Opera. EDUCATION: Penn State University and the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies. AFFILIATIONS: Professor and Associate Department Head of Theatre at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Education Advocate with Theatrical Intimacy Educators.

WILSON CHIN – SET DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Sherlock Holmes, Seven Spots on the Sun, and Abigail/1702. BROADWAY/NATIONAL TOUR: Cost of Living, Annie, Pass Over, and Next Fall. OFF-BROADWAY: Sumo (Public Theater), A Bright New Boise and Sunset Baby (Signature Theatre), The Thanksgiving Play (Playwrights Horizons), Jonah (Roundabout Theatre Company), Space Dogs (MCC), Teenage Dick (Ma-Yi Theatre/Public Theater), and This Land Was Made (Vineyard Theatre). OPERA: Turandot (Washington National Opera), Lucia di Lammermoor (Lyric Opera of Chicago), and Eine Florentinische Tragödie/Gianni Schicchi (Canadian Opera Company). FILM/TELEVISION: Pass Over (directed by Spike Lee) and Game Theory with Bomani Jones (HBO). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Henry Hewes Award nominations. Eastern Region Board member of USA Local 829. INSTAGRAM: @wilsonchindesign.

BILL BLACK – COSTUME DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol; The Thanksgiving Play; Summerland; Native Gardens; Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical; Pride and Prejudice; and The Three Musketeers. REGIONAL THEATRE: Alabama Shakespeare Festival; Clarence Brown Theatre; Denver Center; Milwaukee Rep; Play Makers Repertory Company; Pioneer Theatre Company; Skylight Music Theatre; and Utah Shakespeare Festival. AFFILIATIONS: United Scenic Artists Local 829 and Professor of Theatre Emeritus at University of Tennessee. WEBSITE: www.billblackcostumes.com.

JAYMI LEE SMITH (SHE/HER) – LIGHTING DESIGNER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol, A Chorus Line, Treasure Island, Steel Magnolias, and Alias Grace. OFF-BROADWAY: Moon for the Misbegotten (Pearl Theater). REGIONAL THEATRE: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, La Jolla Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Alley Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Denver Center for Performing Arts, Hartford Stage, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Geffen Playhouse, Milwaukee Rep, Court Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Arizona Theater Company, and Alliance Theatre. EDUCATION: BFA from The Theatre School, DePaul University. AFFILIATIONS: Interim Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Professor at the University of California, Irvine.

WEBSITE: jaymismith.com.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL MATTHEW M. NIELSON (HE/HIM) – SOUND DESIGNER/COMPOSER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol, Shane, The Last Wide Open, Misery, Peter and The Starcatcher, Treasure Island, and A Prayer for Owen Meany. OFF-BROADWAY: Lakawanna Blues and Shakespeare’s Villains (The Public Theater), Occupied Territories (59E59), and Where Words Once Were (Lincoln Center). REGIONAL THEATRE: Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, Round House Theatre, Mosaic Theatre Company, The Guthrie Theatre, Denver Center Theatre Co, Portland Center Stage, Milwaukee Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and Baltimore Center Stage. FILM/ TELEVISION: Stranger Things, The Adam Project, The Magicians, EPIX Drive-In, Discovery Channel, ABC Sports, NBC Sports, and FOX UFC. AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Helen Hayes Awards, Film Festival Awards, and founding member of Listenably (The Audible Group). WEBSITE: curiousmusic.com.

BETSY ROSEN – PUPPETRY DIRECTOR

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Christmas Carol, Rooted, Peter and the Starcatcher, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and Bruce E. Coyle Acting Intern (2012-2013). BROADWAY: Life of Pi (Richard Parker, Puppetry Captain). OFF-BROADWAY: Lincoln Center. NATIONAL TOUR: Life of Pi (Richard Parker, Assistant Puppetry and Movement Director), and Laser Beak Man (Sydney Opera House). REGIONAL THEATRE: The Drama League, HERE Arts Center, American Repertory Theatre, The Studio Theatre, Round House Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Folger Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. TELEVISION: The Smack-Dab in the Middle of the Day Show. EDUCATION: University of Maryland College Park. AWARDS: Helen Hayes Award. INSTAGRAM: @thebetsyrosen.

BRANDON T. HOLMES – STAGE MANAGER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Mythic, Primary Trust, Stew, Clyde’s, Shane, The Chinese Lady, The Lion, Steel Magnolias, and The West End. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Hot Wing King (Denver Center), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 42nd Street, Jersey Boys, Fiddler on The Roof, Memphis, The Sound of Music, Chicago, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Newsies (The Lexington Theatre Company); Fun Home, The Mountaintop, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Iliad, Grounded, Violet, Pipeline, The Humans, Skeleton Crew and Hands on a Hardbody (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati); Hello, Dolly!, The Drowsy Chaperone and Side By Side by Sondheim (LOOK Musical Theatre); Golden: MTWichita at 50, Sunset Boulevard, Xanadu, Miss Saigon, Gypsy, The Producers, Big River and Les Misérables (Music Theatre Wichita). WORKSHOPS: LET. HER. RIP. and Night of the Living Dead (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company); Teddy Bear Mountain and When We Vote (Cleveland Play House). AFFILIATIONS: Proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association.

SHELBY SCAFFIDI (SHE/HER) – ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, English, A Christmas Carol, Vietgone and Dial M for Murder. CINCINNATI: Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. REGIONAL THEATRE: Goodman Theatre and Clinton Area Showboat Theater. Education: BA in Theatre and Sustainability from Miami University.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL ANDREA L. SHELL (SHE/HER) – ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: More than 100 productions, including 25 world premieres. FAVORITES: A Christmas Carol (2006-2021); Rutka; Dial M for Murder; Dracula; A Chorus Line; Murder on the Orient Express; School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play; Rooted; Alias Grace; The Last Wide Open; Treasure Island; Mr. Joy; Jane Eyre; Bad Dates; The Revolutionists; I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti; Merrily We Roll Along; As You Like It; Behind the Eye; The Understudy; Blackbird; Durango; Around the World in 80 Days; Altar Boyz; Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming; Reckless; Ace; The Clean House; A Picasso; One; Abracadabra; The Bible … (abridged); and Dark Paradise. CINCINNATI: Ensemble Theatre and Cincinnati Ballet. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Old Globe, Dallas Theater Center, Alliance Theatre, The Second City, and Ingenuity Festival of Cleveland. AFFILIATIONS: Adjunct faculty for Xavier University’s Theatre Program, contributor for Dramatics. org, and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association

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BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE MATT CUSACK (HE/HIM) CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.

BROADWAY: One Man, Two Guvnors (Associate Music Director); and Bandstand.

OFF-BROADWAY: Roundabout Theatre’s revival of The Robber Bridegroom. NEW YORK (recent): The workshop of the new musical Begin Again featuring the music of Train. FAVORITE CREDITS: John Doyle’s Sweeney Todd, The Buddy Holly Story (Music Director), loves playing Johnny Cash in Ring of Fire (Music Director) and Million Dollar Quartet (Music Director). He also recently put his director hat on for the first time directing and music directing a production of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. TELEVISION: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and heard in The Reading League’s Reading Buddies (as composer and sound designer).

WEBSITE: NewOhioMusic.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: @cusasckbass.

ALLISON KELLY

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.

OFF-BROADWAY: The Seat of Our Pants (Public Theatre) and Monstress. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Williamstown Theatre Festival, Always… Patsy Cline, The Other Josh Cohen, American Idiot, Moonshine and Mistletoe, Airness, Ring of Fire, Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America, Little Orphan Danny (New York Stage and film), and The Hello Girls. TELEVISION: Helpsters (Apple TV+), The 75th Annual Tony Awards, and The Capitol Concert 4th of July Celebration (PBS). CONCERTS: Creates and produces concerts including Americana Women: Celebrating the Icons of Country and Folk Music and Americana Christmas. MUSIC: You can find her original music on all streaming services. EDUCATION: Wright State. WEBSITE: www. allisonkellymusic.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: @akplaysmusic.

ERICA SWINDELL (SHE/HER)

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY/FIRST NATIONAL TOUR: Once. OFF-BROADWAY: Mary Broome (Mint Theater Company).

NEW YORK: Romeo and Juliet (American Globe Theatre). REGIONAL THEATRE: Once (Syracuse Stage and Maltz Jupiter Theatre) and Much Ado About Nothing (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival). MUSIC: Solo violinist for Eagles and backing vocalist to Don Henley and Joe Walsh among others; toured the world with Eagles most recently as the Concertmaster for the Hotel California Tour 35-piece orchestra; appeared on albums by American Authors, Chelsea Cutler, and Faouzia among many others. Performances can be seen on ACL, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Last Week Tonight, Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NPR, and The Howard Stern Show. TELEVISION: Quantico (ABC). EDUCATION: BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan. INSTAGRAM: @ericaswindell.

ERIN SPENO-STOUT (SHE/HER) - STAGE MANAGER

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Zombie Thoughts; Alice in the Hundred Acre Wood; Tomás and the Library Lady; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; A Christmas Carol; The Velveteen Rabbit; Nate the Great: The Musical; Stellaluna; The Little Prince; AmericUS; Alias Grace; and Tiny Houses. CINCINNATI: Elf: The Musical, Jr. (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati) and Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver (Cincinnati Landmark Productions). REGIONAL THEATRE: Sweet Charity (Wright State University), Little Shop of Horrors (Stage Right Theatre Company), and The Winter’s Tale (Richmond Shakespeare Festival). EDUCATION: BA from Miami University.

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BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE COMPLETE THE SONG TITLE How well do you know your country music duets? Fill in the blanks to complete the titles of these iconic songs.

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_________________ in the Stream, sung by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

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I _________________ the Line, sung by Johnny Cash and June Carter

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In _________________ of Ourselves, sung by John Prine and Iris DeMent

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Remember Me (I’m the One Who ___________ You), sung by Patsy Cline and Bobby Lord

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After the _________________ is Gone, sung by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty

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The _________________ Thing on My Mind, sung by Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner

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You’re the Reason Our _____________ Are Ugly, sung by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty

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In Another’s _________________, sung by Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks

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If I _________________ Love You, sung by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood

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Louisiana Woman, _________________ Man, sung by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty

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_______________ What Your Lovin’ Does to Me, sung by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty

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If I _________________ a Carpenter, sung by Johnny Cash and June Carter

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_________________ to Brag About, sung by George Jones and Tammy Wynette

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The Jet _________________, sung by George Jones and Tammy Wynette

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I’ll Never Be _________________, sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Kay Starr

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You Make it _________________ Like Christmas, sung by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani

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_________________ and I, sung by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle

ANSWERS: 1. Islands 2. Walk 3. Spite 4. Loves 5. Fire 6. Last 7. Kids 8. Eyes 9. Didn’t 10. Mississippi 11. Lovin’ 12. Were 13. Something 14. Set 15. Free 16. Feel 17. You

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PATRON INFORMATION Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park ADDRESS: 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 513-345-2242 WEBSITE: cincyplay.com BOX OFFICE: 513-421-3888 PATRONS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING, DEAF BLIND OR SPEECH DISABLED: Dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services

ACCESSIBILITY WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM The Playhouse is pleased to offer a variety of services to patrons with special needs.

Audio Described and Signed Performances Live audio description for patrons who are sight-impaired is offered in both theatres and signed performances for those with hearing impairments are offered in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre. These services are for designated performances only. ASL Interpreters are Dawn Caudill and Montez Greer. Audio Describers are Mark DeWitt, Bekka Eaton, Shayne Kennedy and Joe Sackenheim

Hearing Enhancement Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre and the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre both have a hearing loop system which works with existing T-Coil or Telecoil enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants.

For assistance, please see a member of our house staff.

Large Print Program Large print programs for those with visual impairments are available upon request at every performance.

CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES Actors’ Equity Association strictly prohibits the use of cameras or recording devices in the theatre during the performance.

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CHILDREN Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to Playhouse productions unless otherwise advertised. Parents with disruptive children will be asked to leave the theatre.

CONCESSIONS Al’s Bar serves drinks in two locations – one bar on the main level in the Schueler Lobby and one bar on the upper floor. Casual dining fare and snacks from The Delish Dish are available for purchase on the upper floor. Drinks are allowed in the theatres, however food is not.

FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY Patrons who are mobility-impaired may be dropped off outside the Playhouse’s main entrance. The walk from the top level of the parking garage to the entrance into the Schueler Lobby to the main level of the Rouse Theatre can be made without having to take any stairs. An elevator is available for access to the balcony level and first rows of the Rouse Theatre and the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. Accessible seating for wheelchairs is subject to availability and should be requested at the time of ticket reservation.

GIFT CERTIFICATES Need the perfect gift? The Playhouse offers gift certificates redeemable for single tickets or season ticket packages. Call the Box Office or stop by at intermission for more information.

PATRON INFORMATION GROUP DISCOUNTS Bring your group of eight or more to the Playhouse and receive great benefits and discounts, including special rates for students and seniors. Our popular corporate web discount program allows your employees to book tickets online at a discount whenever they want. Contact the Box Office for more details.

you that it prohibits weapons of any kind on its premises, and reserves the right to search persons, parcels and vehicles on the same.

This policy applies to all employees, patrons and visitors to the facility.

LATECOMERS AND READMITTANCE Latecomers are seated at the discretion of the house manager, which may be as late as intermission. Latecomers may be denied admission depending on the demands or structure of a particular production. Please allow yourself adequate time to arrive, park and be seated.

Should you need to leave the theatre during a performance, readmittance and seating will be at the discretion of the house manager so as not to disturb the audience and actors.

SMOKING/VAPING Smoking/vaping is prohibited in the entire theatre complex.

PARKING The Park Board reminds you that Eden Park officially closes at 10 p.m. As a grace period to the Playhouse, the police will not ticket vehicles until one half hour following the end of a performance. The Playhouse assumes no responsibility for anyone receiving a ticket for illegal parking. Convenient parking is available in the Playhouse garage. Purchase parking in advance to secure a space. Parking can also be purchased from our parking attendant immediately before the performance if available.

Accessible parking for those with disabilities is located in the Playhouse parking garage.

Parking for persons with disabilities is limited and must be reserved and paid for in advance.

All vehicles using these spaces must display a valid disability placard.

PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS The Ohio Revised Code (R.C. 2923.126) has established the privilege of carrying a concealed handgun to Ohio citizens who have obtained the proper license. The same law explicitly grants private employers in the state the right to prohibit their employees and visitors from possessing firearms on the employer’s premises. With this notification the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is informing

RESTROOMS There are four types of restrooms: women’s, men’s, all-gender and family. One of each type is available on each level. Restrooms are all wheelchair-accessible.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park acknowledges the following partner companies, foundations and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Campaign at the $100,000+ level. altafiber Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati Open The Cincinnati Insurance Companies Cincinnati Reds Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Duke Energy The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation The Enquirer | Cincinnati.com Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Foundation GE Aerospace 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. National Endowment for the Arts P&G Western & Southern Financial Group

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS James C. Leonard President

Nirvani Head Vice President

James P. Conway, Jr. Treasurer

Margo K. Ross Secretary

Digi F. Schueler Chair

TRUSTEES Steve Bestard MC Brennan Julie A. Broadwell Lucy Lane Broderick Ron Bunt Maurice E. Coffey, II Virginia Copley Mark Dawes Timothy Douglas

Judy Ellis Vitaly Goldfeder Ken Goldhoff Chandra Gravely Bernita McCann Hightower Susan Ingmire Diane S. Jordan Alina Khan

Bet Koeninger Terry Lemmerman Jacqueline M. Mack Danute Miskinis Samuel Moore, Jr. Dean A. Moulas Patti Myers Audra Rance Robert Reifsnyder

KJ Sanchez Julia Wesselkamper Susan Whitman Ronna K. Willis Marcie Wright Brian Yangyuen

LEGACY TRUSTEES Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Linda Greenberg+ Thomas M. Keckeis Jennifer Dorsey Powell

Jack Rouse Jerry Thomas Shroat Ellen G. van der Horst Larry Vignola

Albert Vontz, III Barbara M. Weyand Susan Zaunbrecher

Morse Johnson+ Lois Rosenthal+ Jack Rouse Howard Tomb+

Albert Vontz, Jr.+ Albert Vontz, III

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

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THE MORSE JOHNSON SOCIETY Thanks to your vision and commitment, we can set a bold course to secure the future of the Playhouse for generations to come. We are grateful to you for including the Playhouse in your estate plans. This list recognizes members of the Morse Johnson Society as of October 15, 2025.

Anonymous Romola N. Allen Roderick and Barbara Barr Miss Martha L. Bell David and Elaine Billmire Thomas J. Breed Charlin Briggs Rosemarie Brown John and Peg Bruggeman Susan and Burton Closson Carol C. Cole Jim Conway and Rick Robertson Scott and Susan Cruse Richard and Teddie Curry Kelly M. Dehan and Richard J. Staudigel Jan Denton Marilyn Derfus Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery Mrs. James M. Edwards Barbara Fitch In memory of Phyllis A. Followell, my heart Allison Gerrety Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Madeleine H. (Mady) Gordon J. Frederick and Cynthia Gossman Carol Green Gary Greenberg Jan and Herman Groshoff Mrs. Robert J. Hasl Robert and Judith Heaton Dave and Betsy Hendy Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Karlee L. Hilliard Susan M. Ingmire Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Judith E. Johnson M. J. Johnson Jan and Jay Kalagayan Winifred B. Kessler David and Janice Klocke

Mike and Marilyn Kremzar Randolph and Patricia Krumm Ms. Abby E. Langdon Donald W. Leedy Terry Lemmerman James C. Leonard Mary V. Lierl Cheryl Harden Love Barbara Lyons Jacqueline M. Mack Dick and Sandy Manteuffel James A. Markley, Jr. David L. Martin David Mason Ron Matson and Daniel Young Barbara and Kim McCracken Charles and Joann Mead Becky Miars Lauren Miller David and Diane Moccia William J. and Mary G. Moran Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Ronald and Debi Nash Julia Okenfuss Charlotte and Robert Otto Carolyn Parker Charles and Tara Pease Jenny and David Powell Betty L. Prince Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Pamela Reising Ellen Rieveschl Richard Rosenthal Jack and Moe Rouse Robert and Dell Ann Sathe Mark and Rosemary Schlachter Carol J. Schroeder Digi France Schueler John L. Shields Jerry and Betsy Shroat

Ann M. Simsic Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld Adrienne Angst Smith Francis and Susan Stanton Nancy M. Steman Sidney Thomas Diane D. Todd Marty C. Tomb Ellen and Ray van der Horst Margaret and Albert Vontz III Daniel G. Walker JoAnn and Paul Ward Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts Jim and Jo Ann Weber Irwin and Barbara Weinberg Barbara M. Weyand Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis Susan and Don Zaunbrecher POSTHUMOUSLY REMEMBERED Anonymous Mrs. Thomas Adler Robert H. Allen Henrietta Barlag Peggy Barrett Karen H. Bell Frank and Rosemary Bloom Peter Briggs Jack G. Brown Leland M. Cole Eva Jane Romaine Coombe John V. Crable John F. Curley Anne Elkins Didrichsen Mrs. Elizabeth Easley James M. Edwards Felix and Weta Mae Elkins Margaret M. Embshoff

Jerome A. Fey and Robert J. Schlafle Stona Fitch William A. and Susan S. Friedlander Oliver M. Gale Charles and Caroline Goering Linda Greenberg Peter and Mary Hainline Carlyn G. Hamilton Dr. Robert J. Hasl Mrs. Morse Johnson Stanley M. Kaplan, M.D. Minor and Dan LeBlond Keith Lemmerman Ron Lyons Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson James A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morelli Richard Okenfuss Jack and Marilyn Osborn Maurice E. Oshry George Rieveschl Launcey Roder Lois Rosenthal Gene F. Santoro Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Sr. Karl and Roberta Schlachter Mary Louise Schroth Marsha Shields Paul G. Sittenfeld Louise W. Spiegel Rick Steiner Jane K. Steinfirst Thurza R. Sternberg Charles and Sue Straus Charles L. and Joan Thomas, Jr. Lynda A. Thomas Dr. Thomas Todd Howard Tomb Albert Vontz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waite Stuart and Gladys C. Warshauer Monte Witte

Have you included Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in your estate plans? We would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Director of Individual Giving Kendra Struthers at kendra.struthers@cincyplay.com or (513) 977-2024 so we can properly recognize you for your gift and welcome you into the Morse Johnson Society.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE The Artistic Director’s Circle (ADC) members provide inspirational annual support for productions, artists, and community programming. In recognition of their contributions, members receive exclusive behind-thescenes private events hosted by Blake Robison, Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director, featuring artists and behind-the-scenes topics from the art of theatre making.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the ADC members for their generosity!

Anonymous David and Traci Alexander Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Steven Bestard Mark and Lindsay Bibler David and Elaine Billmire Ruth and Tom Bobenread Neil Bortz Thomas J. Breed MC and Tom Brennan Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach Terri and John Byczkowski Wayne and Fran Carlisle Denise and Martin Chambers Joan Cochran+ The Roy Cockrum Foundation Maurice and Lela Coffey, II James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson, Jr. Jack and Virginia Copley Richard and Teddie Curry Nancy and Mark Dawes Kelly Dehan and Richard Staudigel Richard and Lisa Ernst Sarah and Tommy Evans Brooks and Beth Ewing Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Vitaly and Samantha Goldfeder The Goldhoff Family Madeleine H. Gordon Linda+ and Gary Greenberg* Jeb and Nirvani Head Fred and Patti Heldman* The David C. Herriman Fund* Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Karlee L. Hilliard Karen and David Hoguet Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey Diane and Carl Iseman Bill and Mary Jane James

Paul Jennewine Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Don and Frani Jones Patti and Tom Keckeis* Marilyn Kinne Bet and Dave Koeninger Marilyn and Michael Kremzar Asher and Kelsey Lanier Terry Lemmerman Jamie and Jenny Leonard Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein Craig and Anne Maier Dick and Sandy Manteuffel The Markley Family Ron Matson and Daniel Young Donna and Neal Mayerson Barbara and Kim McCracken Kevin and Frances McMurray Charles and Joann Mead Leon+ and Barb Meyer Becky Miars Lauren and James+ Miller Danute M. Miskinis Diane and Dave Moccia Samuel Moore, Jr. David and Judith Morgan Arthur C. Morrissey and Janet M. Hayes Dean and Catherine Moulas Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Karen and Bill Neyer* The Marilyn J. and Jack D. Osborn Fund Jenny and David Powell Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Amy and John Rosenberg Dianne and J. David Rosenberg The Rosenthal Family Foundation Jennie Rosenthal

Richard Rosenthal and Kitty Strauss Rosenthal Margo and Sam Ross Moe and Jack Rouse Susan and Jeffrey Routh The Ruehlman Family The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation Austin Schiff Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Jr. Mark and Rosemary Schlachter Digi and Mike Schueler Rhonda and Larry Sheakley Eddie+ and Pat Sheppard Julie and Steven J. Shifman Betsy and Jerry Shroat Nancy and Tim Sparks John and Jennifer Stein Jennifer and Woody Taft Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach Marty C. Tomb Edward Trach Barbara and Daman Turner Ellen and Ray van der Horst Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Margaret and Albert Vontz III* Randolph Wadsworth Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Barbara M. Weyand Mr. William J. Weyand Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis Marcie Wright Susan and Don Zaunbrecher *Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation +Denotes posthumous listing List as of October 15, 2025

For more information, please contact Sneja H. Tomassian at 513-977-2081 or email at sneja.tomassian@cincyplay.com.

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RECOGNITION GIFTS With heartfelt gratitude, we recognize the following friends who have honored loved ones through a tribute gift to the Playhouse. These meaningful contributions were received between September 10, 2024, and October 10, 2025.

IN HONOR OF ABBY MARCUS Lisi and Neil Marcus IN HONOR OF BLAKE ROBISON Jim Friedman Ms. Madeleine H. Gordon

IN HONOR OF MOE AND JACK ROUSE Daniel J. Hoffheimer IN HONOR OF THOMAS W. AND JENNIFER TAFT Kenneth T. Mahler

MEMORIAL GIFTS We are grateful to the following friends who have chosen to remember a loved one through a memorial gift to the Playhouse. The following memorial gifts were received between September 10, 2024, and October 10, 2025.

IN MEMORY OF KAREN BELL Edward Lanzit IN MEMORY OF MARLENE ELIZABETH CRABTREE Judith Van Ginkel Leigh M. Primack IN MEMORY OF BRUCE E. COYLE Rebecca J. Graham IN MEMORY OF LINDA HELDMAN GREENBERG Stephanie Albert Mark and Marsha Barsman Alexandra Belzley Erica and Matt Biscotti Randal and Peter Bloch Annette and John Bloomstrom Nancy B. Carrothers Edwina Cornelius Amy Diamond and Eddie Wolf Barry and Nancy Gibberman The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Shelley and Bill Greggs

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Beth Hammerman Zack and Ali Hardoon Gwenn and Mark Heintzelman Fred and Patti Heldman Andrea and Edward Herzig Daniel J. Hoffheimer David and Karen Hoguet Jenna Harris and Dillon Teske Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey Diane and Carl Iseman Donald and Franchelle Jones Margo and Elliott Kirstein Laura Hoguet Leonard Emily Marrero Cheryl and Scott Mattis Karen Meyer and Rick Michelman Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Dianne and J. David Rosenberg Moe and Jack Rouse Linda and Douglas Sawan Digi and Mike Schueler Linda and Tom Senter Matthew Senter and Rukmini Das Jeffrey and Cindy Standley Sneja H. Tomassian The Townsend Family Linda Trebbi Ellen and Ray van der Horst

Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Ronna and Jim Willis The Crew of the Felix Locus IN MEMORY OF CHRISTINE KINNAMAN Jeanne Bauer IN MEMORY OF BEVERLY KINNEY Edward Cloughessy IN MEMORY OF JUDGE ROBERT S. MARX Daniel J. Hoffheimer IN MEMORY OF JIMMY MILLER Lawrence and Maureen Vignola IN MEMORY OF ED SHEPPARD Mt. Adams Business Guild IN MEMORY OF HOWARD TOMB Burton and Susan Closson

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Grantee Spotlight:

INSPIRATION STUDIOS, INC.

Inspiration Studios, Inc., and Sonny Spot Too are two Southwest Ohio organizations serving people with developmental disabilities. In 2023, they collaborated to create a new mural for Sonny Spot’s computer and technology room.

Image courtesy of the organization

Investing state and federal dollars, the Ohio Arts Council funds and supports quality arts experiences for all Ohioans to strengthen communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Learn more about our grant programs and resources, find your next arts experience, or connect: OAC.OHIO.GOV.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CORPORATE PARTNERS

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS

For companies looking to make a smaller investment in the Playhouse, the Corporate Partner Program is just the ticket. A gift of $1,000 or more is recognized in our show programs, provides invitations to exclusive events, and entitles your employees to receive a 20 percent online ticket discount throughout the season!

The Blind Lemon Canary Floral & Event Design eat well celebrations and feasts Emerge Managed Solutions, LLC Gallo Heidelberg Lightborne Mt. Adams Bar and Grill WKRC-TV, Local 12 WKRQ-FM WOSL-FM WRRM-FM WUBE-FM WVXU-FM

$1,000 - $3,499 Hixson Architecture Engineering Interiors Prolink Skyline Chili For more information about joining these individuals and organizations in support of the Playhouse, call Mary Kay Koehler, Director of Institutional Giving, at 513-977-2026.

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2025-26 LEADING LADIES When amazing women come together, great things happen!

Thank you to these 2025-26 season Leading Ladies. This list recognizes members as of October 10, 2025.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Lucy Broderick Jenny Powell GRANDE DAMES Mei Mei Burr Karen Carnahan Kelly Dehan Vickie Buyniski Gluckman Karlee L Hilliard Judy Kenniston Kelly Lyle Danute Miskinis Linda Muth Rosemary Schlachter Catharina Toltzis, Ph.D. DIVAS Janet G. Banks Randal Bloch Beth Canarie Amelia Crutcher Denise M. EstevesHicks Susan Cutler Harris Louise Head Patti Heldman Betsy Hendy Susan Ingmire Molly Katz Margo Kirstein Madelynn Matlock

Patti Myers Karen Neyer Betty Prince Digi France Schueler Patricia J. Wagner Jane Hooper Welling Ronna K. Willis STARLETS Shakila T. Ahmad Janice Amatulli Susan S. Anthony Athena AvgoustiBauer Molly R. Barber Jan Bartel Mary Ann Bell Sue K. Blaney Linda D. Brink Lisa Broun Jacklyn Bryson Carol Campbell Nancy B. Carrothers Janet Castellini Fran Christensen Virginia Copley Susan Cranley Susan Cummings Judy S. Dalambakis April D. Davidow Debora Del Valle Marilyn Duke Kay Eby Joyce Elkus Ora Forusz

Mary Anne Frey Nancy J. Gaffney Nancy Gollobin Barbara Hahn Margo Hall Brenda Hausterman Nirvani Head Robin Henderson Judy Tondi Herd Meg Hilmer Marty Humes Dr. Linda M. Huntress Diane Iseman Anne Jaroszewicz Sarah Raup Johnson Alina Khan Zofeen Khan Kimberly King Rachel Kirley Heather Krombholz Patricia Krumm Patricia Larsen Lynn P. Larson Terry Lemmerman Donna Lilley Glenda Lindsay Nancy Lippincott Sally A. Lloyd Laurel Markley Melisse May Evi Banzhaf McCord Kathy McCord Joann Mead Kathy Merchant Audrey Korn Miller Diane Moccia

Mary G. Moran Joy S. Nadler Jeannie Niebuhr Debbie Pendl MaryAnn Pietromonaco Jane Portman Ildiko Pray Audra Rance Margie Rennie Carol Holland Rentschler Sara Repenning Carol Reubel Danielle Revelson Buffie Rixey Gigi Robison Karina Rothzeid Debra Ruehlman Susan Brakers Schertzer Jeanne Schmerler Anita Schneider Renee Schuler Carol Serrone Debbie Renick Sims Laura Skidmore Martha Steier Dr. Susan R. Strick Glenda Suttman Gretchen Thomas Linda Trebbi Dionn Tron Susie Tweddell Ellen G. van der Horst Maureen Vignola

Lea A. Ward Judy Wells Susan Whitman Jeannine Winkelmann Marcie Wright Laani A. Wuest Mary Beth Young Sue Zimmerman INGENUES Lucy Lane Broderick Helene Herbet Bold indicates Leading Ladies Advocates

Join Us for Ladies’ Night Out! Your Leading Ladies membership gives you a backstage pass to four exciting events. Meet the incredible professionals who bring world-class theatre to life, and attend a dress rehearsal of Mrs. Christie — sponsored by the Leading Ladies!

For more information, contact Individual Giving Manager Josh Senger at josh.senger@cincyplay.com or 513-977-2067, or visit cincyplay.com/support/leadingladies.

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ANNUAL GIFTS Thank you for your support! This list includes all gifts given to the Playhouse from September 10, 2024 to October 10, 2025, not including Endowment and Capital Campaign gifts.

VISIONARY CIRCLE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($50,000+) ArtsWave Rosemary H. and Frank Bloom Special Fund* MC and Tom Brennan The Charles H. Dater Foundation Fifth Third Bank First Financial Bank Linda+ and Gary Greenberg* Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation The Hearst Foundations The David C. Herriman Fund* Kerry Automotive L.I.F.E. Foundation L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Ohio Arts Council Moe and Jack Rouse The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation The Harold C. Schott Foundation The Schueler Group Digi and Mike Schueler The Louise Taft Semple Foundation The Shubert Foundation Nancy and Tim Sparks Margaret and Albert Vontz III* PRODUCER ($30,000 - $49,999) Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee The Estate of Peggy Barrett The Roy Cockrum Foundation Thomas J. Emery Memorial Sarah and Tommy Evans Ms. Karlee L. Hilliard Huntington Bank Johnson Investment Counsel Terry Lemmerman The Markley Family Ellen and Ray van der Horst Barbara M. Weyand

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE DIRECTOR ($10,000 - $29,999) Anonymous Atkins & Pearce Inc. BHDP Architecture David and Elaine Billmire Neil Bortz CBRE Clark Schaefer Hackett Estate of Barbara (Joan) Cochran Richard and Teddie Curry Nancy and Mark Dawes Deloitte Dinsmore & Shohl eat well celebrations and feasts Emerge Managed Solutions, LLC Ernst & Young LLP

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Frost Brown Todd The Geiler Company The Goldhoff Family Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jeb and Nirvani Head Heidelberg Distributing Company Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey Don and Frani Jones Mark and Karen Kremzar Lightborne Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein Dick and Sandy Manteuffel Ron Matson and Daniel Young Barbara and Kim McCracken Charles and Joann Mead Becky Miars Millstone Fund Diane and Dave Moccia Arthur C. Morrissey and Janet M. Hayes Jenny and David Powell Amy and John Rosenberg Jennie Rosenthal Richard Rosenthal and Kitty Strauss Rosenthal Roto-Rooter The Family of Dr. Peter Ruehlman John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust The Sheakley Group, Inc. Rhonda and Larry Sheakley Eddie+ and Pat Sheppard Julie and Steven J. Shifman Betsy and Jerry Shroat John and Jennifer Stein The Sutphin Family Foundation Jennifer and Woody Taft Marty C. Tomb Towne Properties Edward Trach Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Randolph Wadsworth Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Western & Southern Financial Group Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis PLAYWRIGHT ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous 25th Hour David and Traci Alexander Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel Ms. Henrietta Barlag+ Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Steven Bestard Mark and Lindsay Bibler Ruth and Tom Bobenread Thomas J. Breed Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach Terri and John Byczkowski Janet and Bruce Byrnes Canary Floral & Event Design Candace Carson Denise and Martin Chambers Mr. Maurice and Lela Coffey, II

James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson, Jr. Jack and Virginia Copley Marjorie Davis* Kelly Dehan and Richard Staudigel Richard and Lisa Ernst Brooks and Beth Ewing Ms. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Vitaly and Samantha Goldfeder Ms. Madeleine H. Gordon Chandra and Mel Gravely Fred and Patti Heldman* Karen and David Hoguet Diane and Carl Iseman Bill and Mary Jane James Paul Jennewine Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Patti and Tom Keckeis* Marilyn Kinne Bet and Dave Koeninger Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar Asher and Kelsey Lanier Jamie and Jenny Leonard H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation Craig and Anne Maier Kevin and Frances McMurray Leon+ and Barb Meyer Ms. Danute M. Miskinis Mr. Samuel Moore, Jr. David and Judith Morgan Dean and Catherine Moulas Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Karen and Bill Neyer* Prudential - Matching Fund Mitch and Karen Rashkin Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Dianne and J. David Rosenberg Margo and Sam Ross Susan and Jeffrey Routh* Mark and Rosemary Schlachter Kathy Shell and Joetta Prost Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc. Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach Thembi Speaks LLC Barbara and Daman Turner Julia Wesselkamper and Julian Johnson Mark and Susan Whitman Jo Ann Wieghaus The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Marcie Wright | Bahl & Gaynor YourDoctor, Concierge Medicine Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

PLAYHOUSE INSIDER’S CIRCLE PRINCIPAL ($2,500 - $4,999) Anonymous 1919 Investment Counsel William P. Anderson Foundation John and Kathy Bachman

ANNUAL GIFTS Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Banks Jan Bartel Ed and Debbie Birck The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Jeff and Gay Bullock Ron Bunt and Wei Sun David and Sara Butler Judge Jim Cissell Marjorie Compton Kassy and Jeff Corken The Crawford Family Foundation Scott X. Deters Amy and Michael Fitzgibbons Clifford Goosmann and Andrea Wilson Chris and Janet Gunn Betsy and Dave Hendy Carolyn and Michael Hoyt Ellen and Garrett Jackson* Sylvia Johnson Dr. Robert Keith and Kathleen Thornton-Keith Marvin Kolodzik Susan J. Lauf Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Lett John C. Ludy Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman David Martin Raymond and Madelynn Matlock Kathryn Merchant Kit and Jack Overbeck Judy and Thomas Oxman Tom and Linda Palmer Stuart and Ildiko Pray Betty L. Prince Prolink Audra Rance Robert and Connie Reed Richard Reis and Pamela Spangler Jim Rubenstein and Bernadette Unger Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation Rick and Cathy Slack Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith Steven Smith and David Vanderpool Sandra and Henry Spitz Steiner Family Foundation Joseph B. Steiner Dr. Susan R. Strick The Summit Foundation Jane Hooper Welling ENSEMBLE ($1,500 - $2,499) Anonymous (2) Ms. Kathryn Allred Al-Lamadani Gordon Allen and Linda Baas Americana Arts Foundation Thomas and Susan Anthony Gale and Dave Beckett Doug and Mary Ann Bell John A. Berenberg Jane and Gary Booth Kyle and Lucy Broderick John and Peg Bruggeman Jacklyn and Gary Bryson Eric Burgmann and Linda Vaccariello Mei Mei Burr Bonnie and Dick Buten Karen L. Carnahan

Jennifer and Robert S. Castellini Rosalind Chaiken Philip Clayton Burton and Susan+ Closson Carol C. Cole Robert and Deborah Collins Kathryn Dierckes Tim and Tina DuMont* Kay and Rich Eby Judy Ellis Paul and Nancy Gaffney Richard and Kathleen Glaser Donn Goebel and Cathy McLeod Eleanor and Richard Goering David and Sheryl Harris Irmgard and Horst Hehmann James and Susan Herman Sherrie and Fred Heyse Sue and William W. Hill III Noel and Karen Hofmann Timothy and Julie Driehaus Horton Patti and Keith James Arleene Keller Judith and Ken Kenniston Randolph and Patricia Krumm Mark and Kymberly Kuenning Jo Ann and George Kurz Dr. Carol P. Leslie Kelly Lyle Pattianne and Mark Menden Mr. Roy A. Mitchell Stan and Mary Morton Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. Linda R. Muth Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund* Phillips Family Fund* Gerald D. Rape Mr. Richard H. Russell David Savage Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G.+ Sittenfeld Gerald and Sarah Skidmore Susan and David Smith John and Merrie Stillpass Tom and Keri Tami Catharina Toltzis, Ph.D. Robert Trusty Water Tower Fine Wines Sallie Westheimer Anthony and Sally Woodward

ANNUAL FUND BENEFACTOR ($750 - $1,499) Anonymous (6) Shakila T. Ahmad Liz and Hank Alexander James Anthony and Sarah Corathers Eric and Brenda Armstrong Family Fund* Bruce and Helene Ault Michael and Shelia Becker Miss Martha L. Bell Judith and Louis Belli Kit Berger John Berninger Jeff and Pam Bernstein Randal and Peter Bloch Sandra Bolek Mr. and Mrs. Ken Borisch Selena, James, and Justin Bowling Linda D. Brink Charlotte Brooks

David and Marybeth Brothers Ms. Lisa Broun Dr. Jane Brown and Mr. Paul Beck Beth Canarie Larry and Julie Chandler Mr. Rick Coffey Pearl J. Compaan, M.D. The Cord Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cruse Amelia Crutcher Susan Cummings Anne Dagenbach Judy S. Dalambakis The Daley Family Foundation Mark Dauner Michelle de la Vega Marilyn J. Derfus Jeffrey and Sharon DeRossette Michael and Kathleen Doherty Emilie and David Dressler Fund* Saralou and Dave Durham Allison and Rick Edwards Denise M. Esteves-Hicks George Fabe Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Michael Federle Matthew Feldman and Julie Baker Mary and Bob Fitzpatrick Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Foster Missy and Brian J. Fox Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman Gregrick A. Frey Edward Gemperle Carl and Joyce Greber Mary and Phil Hagner Ham and Ellie Hamilton Susan Cutler Harris Teri and Mike Haught Louise Head Bertie Hertz Grace and Brian Hill Wendy Hill Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors Daniel J. Hoffheimer Dr. Carol Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. William Ivers Johnson & Johnson - Matching Fund Mark and Sarah Johnson James and Brenda Jones Kyle and Sue Jones Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Keenan Peter and Sandy Keiser Rosalynd Kendall Beverly Kinney and Edward Cloughessy Margo and Elliott Kirstein Larry and Kathleen Kissel Mark and Nancy Kleespies Mary Kay Koehler and Heather Apple Kathleen B. and Michael C. Krug* Michael and Paula+ Kunka Mr. and Mrs. John LaMacchia Whitney and Phillip Long Cheryl Harden Love Ellen and Ward Maresca Ms. Margaret E. Mathile Susan Matz Mrs. Maryanne E. McGowan Mark McKillip and Amira Beer Hope Earls McSwigan Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer Jill and Bruce Mitchell 2025–2026 | 49

ANNUAL GIFTS Jim and Eileen Moon Terry and Jannelle Moore Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee Melissa and John Panzeca Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pardekooper Parsifal Kathy and Bob Pellegrino Alice W. Perlman Diane and Jeff Pfaff Mr. and Mrs. Don Popelar Leo and Sarah Pulte Alison and Rob Rice Mr. and Mrs. Gates T. Richards Ridgeway Foundation Pete and Debbie Rizzo Louise and Gary Roselle Ann Saluke and Don Yelton KJ Sanchez Mark and Jan Rosenbaum Sass Martha and Lee Schimberg Pat and Paul Schlecht Michael and Jeanne Schmerler Charles and Alice Schneider Roger and Glenda Schorr* Linda Sears Ivan and Karen Silverman Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Simon Robin and Murray Sinclaire Mary Stagaman and Ron Kull Stephanie and Joseph Stitt Elizabeth A. Stone* Sara and Gunther Storjohann Carol Striker Gordon and Mary-Anne Thompson Sneja H. Tomassian Gloria Uziel and Patrick Shea, M.D. Catherine Valentine Christopher and Nancy Virgulak Patricia J. Wagner Larry Weber Rev. Anne Warrington Wilson Carol and Rich Wilson SUPPORTER ($300 - $749) Anonymous (12) Essie Adams Marjorie and Steven Adler Admirals Cove Foundation Drs. Gordon and Dorothy Air Janice Amatulli Mrs. Patricia Anderson Victor and Dolores Angel Attiyah Community Team Athena Avgousti-Bauer Walter and Barbara Bailey Bank of America Kathy Barber Molly R. Barber Jennifer Benton Doug and Judy Betz Mr. Thomas E. Blackburn Sue K. Blaney Phyllis Bossin and Robert Strauss Mark Bowen Barbara and Neal Bronson Dr. Daniel T. Brown, DDS and Mr. Mark Haggard Mark and Diane Bunte Douglas and Carol Burks Jack and Marti Butz Carol Campbell Nancy B. Carrothers In Honor of Carolyn Guild Carter Chris and Jim Cartledge

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Janet Castellini Jo-Ann Casuto Christine Christen Fran Christensen Loretta and David Cook Douglas and Sarah Coons Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cotcamp Robin Cotton and Cindi Fitton Mrs. Martha S. Crafts Susan Cranley Mr. Guy Crocetti Jean and John Croxton April D. Davidow Dr. and Mrs. Howard Deckter Debora Del Valle Diamond/Wolf Family Thomas Donnelly Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Donnelly, Jr. William G. Dorward III Marilyn Duke Bob and Kitty Dunn John and Liz Dye Leslie R. Dye, M.D. Jon and Tara Eaton Mr. Cameron Ehteshami Joyce Elkus Sharon and Bill Emeigh Ron and Kathleen Emery Karla Epperson Dr. and Mrs. Michael Farrell Dr. and Mrs. William Faulkner Barbara Ann Feldmann The Crew of the Felix Locus Kurt and Lynn Finch Dr. Daniella Fisher James K. and Susan A. Fitton Ora Forusz Patricia Fraley Mr. and Mrs. James A Fraser Edward Freeman Mary Anne Frey Sharon Freyhof Jim Friedman Shirley Gallagher Sharon and Dennis Geiger General Electric Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gerber Robert Gilmore Frank and Karen Girolami Daniel P. Goetz and Pattie Messmer Jim and Elaine Goldschmidt Nancy Gollobin Goret Family Foundation Mrs. Sharon Gorman Pank and Wendy Goulet Phillip Griggs Barbara Hahn Jan C. Hall Margo Hall Timothy and Barbara Haller Joyce and Jim Hamberg Jeff Hanna and Peggy Eberhard Jerri and Dan Hanus Brenda Hausterman Christine Heatherman Gwenn and Mark Heintzelman Mrs. Betty H. Heldman Robin Henderson Jane E. Henney, M.D. and J. Robert Graham, M.D. Helene Herbert Judy Tondi Herd Bernita McCann Hightower Meg Hilmer Dale Hodges and David F. Logan

Daniel and Marcia Holden Mark and Deanna Hollon Linda R. Holthaus Joseph Huber and Shelli Smith Marty Humes Dr. Linda M. Huntress Maite Iraolagoitia Charlie and Janie James Anne Jaroszewicz Nathan and Vanessa Jenkin Dr. Amy Johnstone Dr. Toni and Rabbi Ken Kanter Amy J. Katz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Keating Dara M. Kendall Alina Khan Zofeen Khan Kimberly King Rachel Kirley Mr. and Mrs. John Kmet Judith A. Koch Sandford and Nancy Kopnick Heather Krombholz Bill and Evie Landrigan Mr. Edward Lanzit Patricia Larsen Lynn P. Larson Bruce Lazarus and Phil Weintraub Mary Kay Levesay Donna Lilley Glenda Lindsay Nancy Lippincott Sally A. Lloyd Kevin G. Loesch Dr. and Mrs. Louis B. Louis, IV Mr. and Mrs. Damon Lynch, Jr. Thomas and Jean Macejko Dave and Lee MacKenzie Stephanie Maher Kenneth T. Mahler Mark Mallory Lisi and Neil Marcus Charles and Jennifer Margolis Laurel Markley Melisse May Evi Banzhaf McCord Kathy McCord Jeff and Debbie McNaul Audrey Korn Miller Steven and Jacqueline Miller Family Foundation Joel Monteith and Barbara MustoeMonteith Mary G. Moran Scott and Barb Muhlhauser Daniel Murphy Joy S. Nadler Jeannie Niebuhr Andrew J. Nuckols Bruce and Neda Nutley Diana Oberschmidt J. Brett Offenberger and Douglas Duckett Kelly O’Neill and Sue Aley Ms. Monika Osborn Nan Oscherwitz The Patel-Curran Family Debbie Pendl David Piatt Fund* MaryAnn Pietromonaco Ed and Jill Plageman Jane Portman James and Linda Pretz Phil and Susan Price Nick Puncer and Stephen Ferguson

ANNUAL GIFTS Michael and Nelda Purdon Jennifer Ramage Leslie and Bernie Reiss Margie Rennie Carol Holland Rentschler Sara Repenning Carol Reubel Danielle Revelson Buffie Rixey Gigi Robison Linda Rogowski Karina Rothzeid Barb and Rich Ruddy Josie Russo Susan Brakers Schertzer Karen Schilling Anita Schneider Carol J. Schroeder William and Sandra Selvey Linda and Tom Senter John L. Shields Dr. Tariq Siddiqi Debbie Renick Sims Robert and Linda Singer Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin Laura Skidmore Adrienne Angst Smith V. Clark Sole, Jr. Susan and Andrew Speno John and Sarah Spiller Jeffery and Nancy Stambough Jeff and Michele Starke Tom and Dee Stegman* Martha Steier Robert L. and Christine J. Steiner*

Gary and Nancy Strassel Kendra L. Struthers Glenda Suttman Lora Swedberg Ms. Marie H. Sweeney Carlos and Roberta Teran Gretchen Thomas Dr. Gary A. Thompson and Dr. Lisa E. Dunlap Robert and Marcia Togneri Torey and Tom Torre Ann Marie Tracey and Daniel Buckley Linda Trebbi Dionn Tron James and Susan Troutt Susie Tweddell Doug and Molly Tyger Ms. Marlena Tyre Geroge and Julia Wadih Liz and Dave Wallingford Sarella Walton JoAnn Ward Lea A. Ward Dr. and Mrs. Barry W. Webb Pann and Terry Webb Joyce Jones Weinkam Judy Wells Dr. Donald R. and Patricia R. Welti Steven and Heather Wesloh Steve and Patty Wilken Chris and Diane Williams Mauri J. Willis Mrs. Joan R. Wilson Judy Wilson

Susan and Dean Windgassen Jeannine Winkelmann Nancy and David Wolf Anne Marie Wolfer Daniel and Jessica Woo Laani A. Wuest Dr. Linda Wulff John M. Yacher Mary Beth Young David and Cynthia Zink Jeff Zipkin and Shelly Gerson *Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Denotes posthumous listing

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS As of October 8, 2025

$50,000+

THE DAVID C. HERRIMAN FUND OF GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION ROBERT AND ADELE SCHIFF FAMILY FOUNDATION THE HAROLD C. SCHOTT FOUNDATION

$20,000 – $49,999

$10,000 – $19,999

$5,000 – $9,999 H.B., E.W. & F.R. LUTHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION THE WOHLGEMUTH HERSCHEDE FOUNDATION

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ARTISTIC

Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison Managing Director Abby Marcus

Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz Literary Manager Tatiana Godfrey Associate Artists Wendy C. Goldberg, Karen Zacarías

ADMINISTRATION Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Marta Hyland Associate Producer Suann Pollock Company Manager A.J. Ford Assistant Company Manager/Management Associate

Remy Elton-Alexander

Director of HR, Equity and Inclusion Dawn Mundy Finance Associate Brian Anderson Accounting Services Clark Schaefer Hackett Receptionist Kara Neumann

OPERATIONS Director of Operations Bridget Siedlecki IT Applications Specialist Scott Youger Facilities Manager Brian Smith

DEVELOPMENT Chief Philanthropy Officer Sneja H. Tomassian Director of Institutional Giving Mary Kay Koehler Director of Individual Giving Kendra L. Struthers, CFRE Individual Giving Manager Josh Senger Grants Manager Camryn Morrow Events Manager Brianna Meinecke Development Data Manager Jennifer Radisch Development Assistant Lisa Malsom

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS Director of Marketing and Communications Kathy Neus Audience Engagement Manager Piper N. Davis Multimedia Designer Sean Martin Digital Marketing Associate Tessa D’Errico Marketing Data and Website Manager Jacob Krismanick Content Marketing Producer Deja A. Shanks Marketing Intern Mya Gibson Photographer Mikki Schaffner PATRON SERVICES Patron Services Director Don Wong Assistant Patron Services Manager Julia Hasl Miller House Managers Joellyn Goos, Kayden Hauke, Ethan Mann Patron Services Associate Olivia Cremisio Patron Services Staff Haseeb Ahmad, Andrew Berninger,

Tommy Berninger, EJ Busby, Grace Caccavari, James Dooley, Jenny French, Michelle LaMantia, Whitney Menser, Jermia Munroe, Cyrus Newitt, Sarah O’Haver, Alexis Pinto, James Racster, Theresa Richmond, Gina Serger, Jacqueline Smith, LaCheryl Steele, Janis Tibbs, Catherine Trichell, Monica Williams-Mitchell, Ryan Wagner, Lauren Wyatt, Kendall Young

Bar Manager Darren Cox Bartenders Kathy Burr, Clint Collins, Justin Eckstein,

Rachel Ellis, Julia Migliara, Lisa Porter, John Simpson, Niki Sherwood, Kathleen Thorman

EDUCATION/ENGAGEMENT Education Director Ariana Moses Artistic Engagement Manager Katie Gifford-Baskerville Education Associate John Llewellyn Education and Engagement Coordinator Tess Wyrick

STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell Stage Management Staff Carolyn Fast, Brandon T.

Holmes, Tenley Pitonzo, Brooke Redler, Shelby Scaffidi, Madison Stone Artistic Engagement Stage Manager Erin Speno-Stout Production Assistants Maggie Ballard, Tessa Killen, Sparrow Mansfield PRODUCTION Director of Production Joshua Escajeda Technical Director Sam Thompson Assistant Production Manager Valerie Perez Assistant Technical Director Ethan Ruhl Scene Shop Administrative Assistant Quinn Morgan

SCENERY Staff Carpenters Valerie Bramer, Timothy Fowler, Michael

Lyons, Brandon Smith, Patrick Wellman

Charge Scenic Artist Jennifer Rhodus Assistant Scenic Artist Carly Huff Scenic Artist Payton Epperson Rouse Run Crew Christopher Albaugh, Sam Devlin

PROPERTIES Properties Manager Liz Lyons Assistant Properties Manager Katie Kim Properties Benjamin Adams, Alicia Rhodus Rosenthal Shelterhouse Properties Running Crew Lead

Debra Hildebrand

Rouse Theatre Properties Running Crew Lead Kara Trusty

COSTUMES/WARDROBE Costume Shop Manager Gordon DeVinney Costume and Design Administrative Assistant Joe Kovacs Cutter/Draper Eileen Thoma First Hand Bridget Kline Wig and Makeup Artist Amy Whitaker Wardrobe Lead Amira Rowe Wardrobe Assistants Grace Hazlett, Lilly Levine

LIGHTING/SOUND House Audio/Projection Supervisor Josh Brinkman Lead Electrician Samuel Wilson Rouse Theatre Light Board Operator Alec Schneider Rouse Theatre Audio Engineer M. Adam Jacob Rosenthal Shelterhouse Light Board Operator Jonathan

Armstrong

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Sound Engineer Samuel Sadler

EMERITI Managing Director Emeritus Buzz Ward

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