Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 2025 - Mythic/The Heart Sellers

2025 – 26 SEASON

MC and Tom Brennan and The David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation present

MYTHIC Book and Lyrics by MARCUS STEVENS Music and Orchestrations by ORAN ELDOR

Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre

THE HEART SELLERS

By LLOYD SUH

Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre

Season presented by SCHUELER GROUP and THE VONTZ FAMILY

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MYTHIC Cast Information Song List Meet the Characters Artist Biographies

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THE HEART SELLERS Cast Information Playwright Profile: Llyod Suh The Hart-Celler Act of 1965 Artist Biographies

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ALSO INSIDE 4 A Note From Blake 26 Patron Information 28 Coming Next 42 Board of Trustees 54 Staff Listing

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A NOTE FROM BLAKE IT’S A CHALLENGING TIME FOR THE ARTS. EVERY NEWSPAPER AND website has a story about non-profits struggling to attract audiences and remain vibrant in our post-pandemic world.

Amidst the tumult, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park remains an outlier. Our stability and success are the envy of our peers nationwide. People keep asking me “what’s the secret sauce?” Here’s what I tell them: • Our AUDIENCES are loyal. That’s the Cincinnati way.

We honor our longtime supporters, even as we welcome new faces to the theatre every season.

• Our FACILITY is first-class. Everything about the new Playhouse tells you that you’re in for a special night, a quality experience, and a memorable encounter.

• Our STAFF is best-in-show. They make dreams come alive on stage, and they are devoted members of our Greater Cincinnati community.

• Our DONORS remain generous. The high quality we display on stage is only made possible by a large group of individuals, foundations, corporations, and ArtsWave.

Thank you for your continued support and playing your part in our success story!

Mythic and The Heart Sellers exemplify our adventurous programming and commitment to new work. They will entertain and inspire you with their creativity and heart. Here’s to a wonderful 2025-26 season together!

Cheers,

Blake Robison Osborn Family Producing Artistic Director

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CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK Blake Robison Abby Marcus

OSBORN FAMILY PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

MC AND TOM BRENNAN AND THE DAVID C. HERRIMAN FUND OF GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION PRESENT

MYTHIC MARCUS STEVENS MUSIC AND ORCHESTRATIONS BY ORAN ELDOR BOOK AND LYRICS BY

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER SET DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER LASER EFFECTS DESIGNER MUSIC SUPERVISOR MUSIC DIRECTOR MUSIC PRODUCER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR CASTING DIRECTOR

Kathleen Marshall

David Korins Linda Cho Kenneth Posner John Shivers Adam Biscow Chris Fenwick Bryson Baumgartel Doug Besterman David Eggers Max Grossman Stephanie Klapper, CSA

SEPT. 20 — OCT. 19, 2025 MOE AND JACK’S PLACE — THE ROUSE THEATRE

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Presenting Sponsors

MC and Tom Brennan The David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation Production Sponsor

Barbara M. Weyand Honorary Producers

Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Design Sponsors

Linda and Gary Greenberg Artist Sponsor of Kathleen Marshall

Karlee L. Hilliard Principal Artist Sponsors

Jenny and David Powell Artist Sponsors

Madeleine H. Gordon

Student Matinee Sponsor

The Family of Dr. Peter Ruehlman Season Sponsors of New Work

Nancy and Mark Dawes Season presented by

Rouse Theatre Season Design Sponsor

MYTHIC CAST (In alphabetical order)

Aphrodite Zeus Demeter Persephone Hades

Savy Jackson* Michael Park* Mamie Parris* Analise Scarpaci* Julius Thomas III*

Greek Chorus/Charon Greek Chorus/Alecto Greek Chorus/Aphrodette Greek Chorus/Nike Greek Chorus/Cyclops/Minos Greek Chorus/Aphrodette/Janelle Greek Chorus/Helios/Ascalaphus Greek Chorus/Barbara/Aphrodette Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers (NYC) Assistant Stage Managers (Cincinnati) Production Assistant (NYC) Production Assistant (Cincinnati)

Matthew Blum* Aaron Gabriel Graham* Alexa Magro* Stephanie Lynne Mason* Owen Scales* Cassidy Stoner* Kodiak Thompson* Emily Grace Tucker* Brandon T. Holmes* Rachel Kaplow*, Andrea L. Shell* Andrea L. Shell*, Madison Stone* Riki Klaskin Maggie Ballard

UNDERSTUDIES Zeus Understudy Persephone Understudy Demeter Understudy Hades Understudy Aphrodite Understudy Greek Chorus Swings Dance Captain

Matthew Blum* Alexa Magro* Stephanie Lynne Mason* Owen Scales* Emily Grace Tucker* Josh Devine, Madison Osment Cassidy Stoner*

MYTHIC WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION. 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.

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MYTHIC BAND/MUSIC First Keyboard Second Keyboard Drums Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Bass Score Manager Music Contractor Music Copyist Keyboard Programmer Playback Engineer and Keyboard Programming Associate Playback Engineer

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.

Bryson Baumgartel Max Grossman Brian Malone Joel Greenburg Nicholas Kordalis William Jackson Manny Vidales Brian Malone J&J Music Preparation Randy Cohen Keyboards Julianne B. Merrill, PatchMaster Productions Lexi Vollero, PatchMaster Productions

MEDIA SPONSORS Mythic

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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MYTHIC SONGS

“It’s a Myth” “Sweet Summer Days” “My Own Place in the Pantheon” “Enter Aphrodite” “Summer All the Time” “Enter Hades” “Mess Around” “Down, Down into the Dark” “Dark Damaged Soul” “What Mothers Have to Do”

PROUD DESIGNERS OF

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“Rebellious Children” “Persephone in Bloom” “You’d Be Surprised” “Not a Chance in Hell” “Look to the Sky” “Beauty in the Darkness” “Ew!” “Irreversible” “I Will Be Your Home” “I Return to You”

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MYTHIC IT’S A MYTH! Based on the ancient Greek fable of Persephone, Mythic takes place in a fantasy world that is decidedly modern. Meet the gods, monsters, mythological creatures, and Greek hotspots that bring this pop-rock musical to life.

PERSEPHONE The sheltered, earthbound teenage daughter of Demeter. Persephone begrudgingly hangs out with harvest nymphs while wondering how the other half lives. She longs for independence and to find her own place among the world of the gods.

DEMETER Goddess of the Harvest, mother of Persephone. Exiled from Olympus, Demeter spends her days far away from the celebrity culture of the other gods, planting crops and caring for mortals.

Beneath her earthy-crunchy exterior lies a strength and resolve that is unmatched.

APHRODITE Goddess of Love, daughter of Zeus. She’s a party girl with serious daddy issues. Like an ancient Greek Kardashian, Aphrodite lives for the red carpet and cute selfies. She’s always coming in second to her sister Athena in the eyes of Zeus.

HADES God of the Dead. Living his best emo life down as King of the Underworld, Hades postures as a self-loathing, brooding bad boy, but truthfully, he has a big heart and is longing for acceptance.

ZEUS King of the Gods, father of like 40 deities. An aging celebrity and narcissist, a terrible father, and slick politician, Zeus is desperately trying to hold on to his throne and will do anything to stay in power. A guy you love to hate.

GREEK HOTSPOTS THE ACROPOLIS A citadel in Athens built by mortals to honor the gods and where Zeus holds his all-night ragers.

MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Olympian gods and Zeus’ swanky office. No mortals allowed.

THE UNDERWORLD Located beneath the depths of the earth, it’s polluted, overcrowded, and the transportation system is a mess … and everyone there is dead.

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MYTHIC THE GREEK CHORUS An eclectic bunch of individuals who act as one to move the story forward and comment on the action. They also play various roles within the world like Harvest Nymphs, Olympian Gods, Tortured Souls in the Underworld, and these supporting characters from Greek mythology: BARBARA A nymph and confidante to Demeter.

ALECTO Hades’ number two. Authoritative and cynical, their job is to keep Hades on track and the Underworld running smoothly.

JANELLE An underworld Henchman. Really loves torture.

HELIOS Sun God. A total frat-boy “bro.”

CYCLOPS A cyclops.

CHARON Hell’s ferryman. Starts off curmudgeonly and ends up seeing things in a new light.

ASCALAPHUS Gardener of the Underworld. Neurotic and strange until shown a new way.

MINOS Judge of the Dead. A severe evil gatekeeper on the surface but actually a sweet teddy bear underneath.

NIKE A customer service representative at the gates of Mount Olympus. Totally over it.

APHRODETTES Aphrodite’s entourage/back-up girls. Think Destiny’s Child.

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.

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MYTHIC SAVY JACKSON - APHRODITE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Bad Cinderella starring as the titular role. NATIONAL TOUR: Once on This Island. REGIONAL THEATRE: Take the Lead (Papermill Playhouse), Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (Geva Theatre) and Ariel in The Little Mermaid (The Muny). OTHER CREDITS: singer/songwriter currently working on their debut EP. Savy’s music can be found on all streaming platforms. INSTAGRAM: @savy.jackson.

MICHAEL PARK - ZEUS BROADWAY: Dear Evan Hansen (Grammy and Emmy awards), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Grammy Award), Redwood, Tuck Everlasting, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, How to Succeed, Little Me and Carousel. OFF-BROADWAY: Hello Again (Lincoln Center); Violet and Burnt Part Boys (Playwrights Horizons); Three Penny Opera (Atlantic Theater Company); and Middletown (Vineyard Theatre). TELEVISION: Stranger Things (Season 3, Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination), House of Cards, Mindhunter, You, The Family, Hightown, Tales of The City and Dash & Lily (Netflix); Lioness (Paramount); As the World Turns (Emmy Awards), Elsbeth, Bull, Blue Bloods and The Good Wife (CBS); Saint X (Hulu); Law & Order, Sound Of Music Live!, Peter Pan Live!, and Chicago P.D. (NBC); and The Time Traveler’s Wife (HBO). INSTAGRAM: @park24hrs.

MAMIE PARRIS - DEMETER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Cats (revival), School of Rock, On the Twentieth Century (revival, Roundabout Theatre), Ragtime (revival), The Drowsy Chaperone, 110 In the Shade (revival, Roundabout Theatre). NATIONAL TOUR: Wicked, 9 To 5, Legally Blonde. OFF-BROADWAY: Anything Can Happen in The Theatre (York Theatre); Pump Boys and Dinettes (Encores!) and See Rock City and Other Destinations (Transport Group/New 42). REGIONAL THEATRE: Goodspeed Opera House, The Muny, The Old Globe, Arena Stage, Pittsburgh CLO, Fulton Theatre, Mill Mountain Theatre. FILM/TELEVISION: The Blacklist, State of Affairs, A Standup Guy. CONCERTS: The Rochester Philharmonic, The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, The Fort Worth Symphony, Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Grant Park Music Festival, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Austen’s Pride at Carnegie Hall and more. EDUCATION: The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (New York). AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Actors’ Equity Association, SAG/AFTRA member, New York Magazine’s “Best of the City 2023” for her cabaret Surrender: An Andrew Lloyd Webber Thrill Ride. WEBSITE: mamieparris.com. INSTAGRAM: @mamieparrisofficial. TIKTOK: @mamiesings.

ANALISE SCARPACI (SHE/HER)- PERSEPHONE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Mrs. Doubtfire (as Lydia Hillard), A Christmas Story and Matilda. REGIONAL THEATRE: Empire Records (as Debra, McCarter Theatre Center) and The Sound of Music (as Liesl, Paper Mill Playhouse). TELEVISION: Law & Order: Organized Crime (Peacock). MUSIC: Original music streaming on all platforms. INSTAGRAM: @analise.scarpaci. Website: AnaliseScarpaci.com.

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MYTHIC JULIUS THOMAS III - HADES BROADWAY/NATIONAL TOURS: Hamilton (as Alexander Hamilton), Motown: The Musical (as Berry Gordy), The Scottsboro Boys (as Roy), The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, Xanadu, Shrek the Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. REGIONAL THEATRE: Westport Country Playhouse, Signature Theatre, Vineyard Theatre, The Guthrie, Lyric Theater of Oklahoma, West Virginia Public, Music Theatre Wichita, and Beef and Boards, and more. TELEVISION: Law & Order, Sesame Street, Modern Family and Good Guy with A Pun. AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS: NAACP Theatre Award and Helen Hayes Award nominated. WEBSITE: www.juliusthomas3.com. INSTAGRAM: @juliusthomas3.

MATTHEW BLUM (HE/HIM) - GREEK CHORUS/CHARON CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. NATIONAL TOURS: Pretty Woman and The Wizard of Oz. REGIONAL THEATRE (selected): Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Gateway Playhouse, Engeman Theater, Atlanta Lyric Theatre and White Plains Performing Arts Center. INSTAGRAM: @matthewsblum.

AARON GABRIEL GRAHAM (HE/SHE/THEY) - GREEK CHORUS/ ALECTO CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE (selected): La Cage aux Folles (The Muny and Barrington Stage Company), My Best Friend’s Wedding (Ogunquit Playhouse), Kinky Boots (Bucks County Playhouse), The Addams Family (Wheelock Family Theatre) and The Color Purple (Umbrella Stage Company). EDUCATION: BFA from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

AFFILIATIONS: Represented by The Collective Talent Agency. INSTAGRAM: @aarongrahammm.

ALEXA MAGRO (SHE/HER) - GREEK CHORUS/APHRODETTE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. NATIONAL TOUR: Hamilton and The Prom. REGIONAL THEATRE: Lyric Opera of Chicago and Theatre Under The Stars. FILM/TELEVISION: Evil and Angelo Rules. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona. WEBSITE: alexamagro.com. INSTAGRAM: @alexa_magro.

STEPHANIE LYNNE MASON (SHE/HER) - GREEK CHORUS/NIKE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Fiddler on the Roof. OFF-BROADWAY: Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (as Hodl, directed by Joel Grey). NATIONAL TOUR: Million Dollar Quartet (as Dyanne). NEW YORK: Vessels of Light (Carnegie Hall). REGIONAL THEATRE: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (as Carole King, Engeman Theater); A Christmas Carol (as Mrs. Fezziwig/ Charwoman, Denver Center); A Walk on the Moon (George Street Playhouse); Camelot (as Guinivere); Into the Breeches (as Grace, Barnstormers Theatre); The Light in the Piazza (as Franca, Coachella Valley Repertory); Falsettos (as Trina, Dezart Performs); and Gypsy (as Louise, Virginia Musical Theatre). ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING: Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (as Hodl).

WEBSITE: www.stephanielynnemason.com. INSTAGRAM: @stephanielynnemason.

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MYTHIC OWEN SCALES (HE/HIM) - GREEK CHORUS/CYCLOPS/MINOS CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. NEW YORK THEATRE: Broadway Backwards (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS). REGIONAL THEATRE: Frozen (as Kristoff, Fulton Theatre); Hello, Dolly! (as Ambrose Kemper, Broadway at Music Circus); Rent (as Tom Collins, Southern Plains Production); Dreamgirls and Waitress (The Muny). EDUCATION: BFA in Musical Theatre from University of Michigan. SOCIAL MEDIA: @owenscales.

CASSIDY STONER (SHE/HER) - GREEK CHORUS/APHRODETTE/ JANELLE/DANCE CAPTAIN CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY/NATIONAL TOUR: Aladdin (Swing). OFF-BROADWAY: Titanique (Celine Dion, Rose and Ruth understudy). REGIONAL THEATRE: A Chorus Line (as Cassie, Theatre By The Sea); Gypsy and 9 to 5 (North Carolina Theatre) and The Will Rogers Follies (Pioneer Theatre Company). RECORDINGS: The Garden: A New Folk Musical (streaming on all platforms). EDUCATION: BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University. AFFILIATIONS: Represented by CGF Talent. WEBSITE: cassidystoner.com. INSTAGRAM: @cassidystoner.

KODIAK THOMPSON (HE/HIM) - GREEK CHORUS/HELIOS/ ASCALAPHUS CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. OFF-BROADWAY: DRAG: The Musical (New World Stages). NORTH AMERICAN TOURS: Jesus Christ Superstar and Chicago. REGIONAL THEATRE: Head Over Heels (Musical Theatre Southwest); Gypsy (Gretna Theatre); Kinky Boots (Engeman Theater). OTHER CREDITS: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; Burn the Floor (Norwegian Cruise Lines). EDUCATION: BFA from Temple University. WEBSITE: kodiakthompson.com.

INSTAGRAM: @kodiakthompson.

EMILY GRACE TUCKER (SHE/HER) - GREEK CHORUS/BARBARA/ APHRODETTE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Frozen (as Anna, Gateway Playhouse); Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (as Cynthia Weil, Flat Rock Playhouse); The Little Mermaid (as Ariel, Tuacahn Amphitheater); Cinderella (as Ella, Musical Theater West); Elf the Musical (as Jovie, National Tour/Madison Square Garden); La Cage aux Folles (Goodspeed Opera House); Mary Poppins (as Mary Poppins, Summer Theater New Canaan), Tangled the Musical (as Rapunzel, Disney Theatrical). Emily is the creator and owner of EGTCreative Sheet Music Art currently in collaboration with Broadway World and Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. WEBSITE: www. emilygracetucker.com. INSTAGRAM: @emilygracetucker.

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MYTHIC JOSH DEVINE (HE/HIM) - GREEK CHORUS SWING CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Grease, Kiss Me, Kate, Beauty and the Beast, The Wedding Singer, Beautiful and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts); Seussical the Musical (The Carnegie); Footloose (Warsaw Federal Incline) and Hair, Something Rotten, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town and Cinderella (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music). EDUCATION: Musical Theatre student at University of Cincinnati College-CCM (2026). AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS: Jimmy Awards semifinalist. INSTAGRAM: @Joshiedev.

MADISON OSMENT (THEY/SHE) - GREEK CHORUS SWING CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Escape to Margaritaville, The Prom, Beautiful and Rock of Ages (Forestburgh Playhouse); Guys and Dolls, Singin’ in the Rain (The Carnegie); Hunchback of Notre Dame (La Mirada Theatre); In the Green, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Spring Awakening and She Loves Me (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music). EDUCATION: BFA in Musical Theatre from University of Cincinnati College-CCM. WEBSITE: madisonosment.com. INSTAGRAM: @madison.osment.

MARCUS STEVENS (HE/HIM) - BOOK AND LYRICS Marcus is a New York-based writer, director and actor. He wrote the book and lyrics for Mythic (composer Oran Eldor), which was produced in both London and Canada and was a winner at the 2017 National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival. With collaborator Sam Willmott, he co-wrote Yo, Vikings!, which has been produced everywhere from Pittsburgh to Dublin and was featured in the HBO documentary, Song of Parkland. Marcus and Sam were also commissioned to write Wake Up, Daisy! for Central Park’s historic Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, where it enjoyed a record-breaking 22-month run from February 2022 through December 2023. Marcus is the recipient of the Richard Rodgers Award for his musical Red (composer Bree Lowdermilk). As a director, Marcus developed and staged Theaterworks USA’s Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories – a musical for young audiences that toured venues across the United States. He’s written and directed two of the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts and directed the world premiere of Dave Droxler’s comedy, Walken on Sunshine. As an actor, Marcus was seen in two renditions of New York’s acclaimed Forbidden Broadway and can be heard on two of their Original Cast Recordings. He can also be seen nightly in an intimate uptown variety show where he entertains his three children before they go to bed. WEBSITE: Marcus-Stevens.com.

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MYTHIC ORAN ELDOR - MUSIC AND ORCHESTRATIONS CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Fiddler on the Roof (2015 revival, dance arrangements). OFF-BROADWAY: Prosperous Fools (Theater for a New Audience). REGIONAL THEATRE/INTERNATIONAL: Ask for the Moon (Goodspeed Theatre), Mythic (Charing Cross Theatre in London and Segal Centre in Montreal), Murder on the Links (Two Rivers Theater). CONCERTS: Orchestrations for John Legend; Andrea Bocelli; Kristin Chenoweth; Alan Menken; New York Philharmonic; London Philharmonic; Los Angeles Philharmonic; and Disney Parks. TELEVISION: Peg + Cat (PBS); Sesame Street–Israel; Kristin Chenoweth’s Coming Home (Emmy nominated special; orchestrator). EDUCATION: Berklee College of Music. AWARDS: Composition Fellow at the Royal Opera House, London; member of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop; composer-in-residence with New York’s Salomé Chamber Orchestra; nominated for The Stage Debut Award (London); and a META Award (Montreal) for Best Composer.

KATHLEEN MARSHALL - DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER BROADWAY: Nice Work If You Can Get It; Anything Goes; The Pajama Game; Wonderful Town; In Transit; Living on Love; Grease; Little Shop of Horrors; Follies; Seussical the Musical; Kiss Me, Kate; 1776 and Swinging on a Star. OFF-BROADWAY: The Band Wagon; I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking it On the Road; Bells Are Ringing; Carnival and Babes in Arms (City Center Encores!, former Artistic Director); The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Transport Group); Two Gentlemen of Verona (New York Shakespeare Festival) and Saturday Night (Second Stage Theater). REGIONAL THEATRE: Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing and Love’s Labor’s Lost (The Old Globe); My Best Friend’s Wedding (Ogunquit Playhouse); Mamma Mia! (Hollywood Bowl); On the Town (Boston Pops); My Paris (Long Wharf Theatre); Ever After (Paper Mill Playhouse) and Diner (Signature Theatre). INTERNATIONAL: Anything Goes (West End); Top Hat (Chichester Festival Theatre) and Sinatra, the Musical (Birmingham Rep). FILM/TELEVISION: My Week with Marilyn, Once Upon a Mattress, The Music Man and 2 Broke Girls. AWARDS/NOMINATIONS: Three Tony Awards, nine Tony nominations, Olivier Award, three Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, Emmy nomination, Astaire Award, George Abbott Award, Smith College Medal, Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for the Arts and Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania.

DAVID KORINS (HE/HIM) - SET DESIGNER BROADWAY: All In: Comedy About Love; The Who’s Tommy; Here Lies Love (Tony nomination); Hamilton (Tony nomination), Beetlejuice (Tony nomination); Dear Evan Hansen; Just For Us; Mrs. Doubtfire; War Paint (Tony nomination); Bandstand; Misery; The Great Society; Motown the Musical; Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike; Annie; Bring It On; Magic/Bird; An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin; Godspell; Chinglish; The Pee-wee Herman Show; Lombardi; Passing Strange; and Bridge and Tunnel. TELEVISION: Grease: Live! (Emmy award); 91st and 94th Academy Awards (Emmy nominations); Last Week Tonight with John Oliver; Elton John: I’m Still Standing - A Grammy Salute and The Big Brunch. CREATIVE DIRECTOR: World of Coca-Cola; Immersive Van Gogh; Immersive Disney Animation; Hamilton: The Exhibition; Stages of Imagination; collaborations with The Shoah Foundation; Sotheby’s, David Blaine, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Sia.

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MYTHIC LINDA CHO - COSTUME DESIGNER BROADWAY: Art; Ragtime; Pirates! The Penzance Musical; The Great Gatsby (Tony and Outer Critics Circle awards); Harmony; Doubt; POTUS; Summer, 1976; Take Me Out; Grand Horizons; Anastasia (Tony nomination); The Great Society; A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder (Tony and Henry Hewes Design awards, Outer Critics Circle nomination); The Lifespan of a Fact and Velocity of Autumn.

OPERA (selected): Aida (Houston Grand Opera); Turandot (Washington National Opera), American Soldier (Perelman Performing Arts Center); The Dwarf (LA Opera) and Samson and Dalila (Metropolitan Opera). EDUCATION: MFA in Design from the Yale School of Drama; BA in Psychology from McGill University; and Certificate in Fine Arts and Fashion from the Paris American Academy. AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS: Advisory Committee of the American Theatre Wing, Judge Susan Blackburn Prize and TDF/Irene Sharaff awards. WEBSITE: lindacho.com.

KENNETH POSNER - LIGHTING DESIGNER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY/WEST END (selected): Beetlejuice, Mr. Saturday Night, Pretty Woman, Mean Girls, War Paint, Tuck Everlasting, Disgraced, On Your Feet, If/Then, Kinky Boots, Pippin, Cinderella, Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Legally Blonde, Catch Me If You Can, The Coast Of Utopia: Shipwreck, Other Desert Cities, The Merchant Of Venice, The Little Foxes, The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, Grease (revival), Finding Neverland and Wicked. EDUCATION: SUNY at Purchase. AWARDS: Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, Joseph Jefferson, Henry Hewes and OBIE awards.

JOHN SHIVERS - SOUND DESIGNER BROADWAY: Real Women Have Curves, Swept Away (2025 Outer Critics Circle Award nominee), The Heart of Rock and Roll, Shucked (2023 Tony and Drama Desk award nominee), Beauty and the Beast (Worldwide), Pretty Woman (Worldwide), Gettin’ The Band Back Together, Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie and Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan and Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays. INTERNATIONAL: Wicked, Tarzan and The Lion King. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Muny (2015-Present), Trading Places, The Wanderer, Becoming Nancy, 42nd Street, First Wives Club, Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods and Ace. ASSOCIATE/SUPERVISOR: The Lion King (Worldwide), Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Producers, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Who’s Tommy and The Buddy Holly Story. OTHER CREDITS: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady Studios.

ADAM BISCOW - LASER EFFECTS DESIGNER FILM: Bill Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. TELEVISION (recent): The American Music Awards, 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, The Oscars, and the 58th CMA Awards. AFFILIATIONS: Represented by IATSE Local 33 and is Vice President of Television Production and Design at Strictly FX.

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MYTHIC CHRIS FENWICK (HE/HIM) - MUSIC SUPERVISOR BROADWAY (selected): Kimberly Akimbo (Tony Award for Best Musical); Fun Home (Tony Award for Best Musical, Pulitzer finalist); Once on This Island (Tony Award for Best Revival); Sunday in the Park With George (starring Jake Gyllenhaal); and Good Night, Oscar. OFF-BROADWAY (selected): Soft Power (Public Theater, Pulitzer finalist); Giant and See What I Wanna See (Public Theater); Queen of the Mist (Transport Group) and Mother Courage and Her Children (starring Meryl Streep, Shakespeare in the Park). FILM: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. AFFILIATIONS: Founding music director of City Center Encores! Off-Center.

BRYSON BAUMGARTEL (HE/HIM) - MUSIC DIRECTOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Merrily We Roll Along; Sunset Boulevard; Just in Time, BOOP! The Musical; The Great Gatsby; and Aladdin. OFF-BROADWAY: Merrily We Roll Along (New York Theatre Workshop) and Hercules (Delacorte Theater). REGIONAL THEATRE: Paper Mill Playhouse, Tuacahn Center for the Arts and Gateway Playhouse. FILM: Beauty and the Beast.

WEBSITE: brysonbaumgartel.com. INSTAGRAM: @brysonbaumgartel.

DOUG BESTERMAN (HE/HIM) - MUSIC PRODUCER BROADWAY: Death Becomes Her, BOOP!, SMASH, It Shoulda Been You, A Bronx Tale, Bullets Over Broadway, Elf, Sister Act, Young Frankenstein, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Producers and Fosse. OFF-BROADWAY/REGIONAL THEATRE: Anastasia, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Rocky and Tarzan (international productions). FILM/ TELEVISION: Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025), Mary Poppins Returns, Frozen, Chicago, The Little Mermaid (2023), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), Schmigadoon (Apple TV+, Emmy Award), The Sound of Music Live! (NBC), Scrubs, Galavant, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Smash. RECORDING: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Sutton Foster and Barry Manilow.

COMPOSER CREDITS: Breathe, Little Did I Know, The Big One-Oh and Crumbs. AWARDS: Three-time Tony Award winner (six nominations) and multiple Drama Desk Awards. WEBSITES: www.dougbesterman.com and www.arrivalartsinitiative.org.

DAVID EGGERS (HE/HIM) - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER As Associate Director/Choreographer with Kathleen Marshall – BROADWAY: In Transit, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes, Living on Love. REGIONAL THEATRE: Ogunquit Playhouse, Boston Pops!, Hollywood Bowl, Long Wharf Theatre, Signature Theatre and Paper Mill Playhouse. As Director/Choreographer – NATIONAL TOUR: Nice Work If You Can Get It. REGIONAL THEATRE: Forever Plaid (The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theatre), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Coachella Valley Repertory), Murder For Two (Mason Street Warehouse) and Annie (Teatro de los Insurgentes). UNIVERSITY: Xanadu, Into the Woods, Cabaret, Nine, And the World Goes ‘Round, Urinetown (Spring 2026). As a Performer – CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Plaid Tidings.

BROADWAY: Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town, Curtains, Billy Elliott, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Chicago, The Wedding Singer, Saturday Night Fever and Annie Get Your Gun. EDUCATION: Northwestern University. AFFILIATIONS: Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at University of Utah (2019 - present). PUBLISHED AUTHOR: Crafting an Intentional Career for the Musical Theatre Performer (Routledge Publishing, October 2025). Website: musicaltheatrecareercompass.com. INSTAGRAM: @profeggers.

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MYTHIC MAX GROSSMAN - ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. BROADWAY: Sunset Boulevard; SMASH; The Notebook; Merrily We Roll Along; New York, New York; Beetlejuice; Wicked; and The Book of Mormon. NATIONAL TOUR: Falsettos, Bright Star and Peter and the Starcatcher. REGIONAL THEATRE: Paper Mill Playhouse, Weston Playhouse and Hangar Theatre. OTHER CREDITS: Radio City Christmas Spectacular orchestra and has played as a soloist with the Tampa Bay Symphony.

STEPHANIE KLAPPER (SHE/HER) - CASTING DIRECTOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK (14 seasons): select shows: Where the Mountain Meets the Sea; The Book Club Play; English; Primary Trust; Clyde’s; Shane (world premiere); and A Chorus Line. BROADWAY: A Christmas Story, the Musical; Dividing the Estate; and Bronx Bombers. OFF-BROADWAY (recent): Crooked Cross (Mint Theater); Distant Thunder (Amas Theatre); Dig (Primary Stages); The Night of the Iguana (Off-Broadway); and All’s Well that Ends Well (New York Classical). REGIONAL THEATRE: Once (Capital Repertory Theatre); The Age of Innocence (Arena Stage); Peterborough Players and The Cape Playhouse. AUDIO FILM: Elf Quest. FILM: Netuser; The Nature of the Crime; Ranked, the musical and HBO documentary; and many more. AFFILIATIONS/ AWARDS: Casting Society Cares; Casting Society; multiple nominee and four-time recipient of the Artios Awards for Excellence in Casting; Advisory Board of Say Gay Plays; NYU Tisch School of the Arts Women’s Mentorship; Adjunct professor NYU New Studio on Broadway; teacher and guest lecturer at numerous colleges and universities; and Judge for The Jimmy Awards. WEBSITE: www.klappercasting.com.

BRANDON T. HOLMES - STAGE MANAGER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: 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.

RACHEL KAPLOW(SHE/HER) - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Chorus Line and Rutka (Reading).

BROADWAY: Sunset Boulevard; Good Night, Oscar; Birthday Candles; and Caroline, or Change. OFF-BROADWAY: Strategic Love Play (Minetta Lane Theatre); The Meeting: The Interpreter (Theatre at St. Clements); All of Me (The New Group); Stargazer (Page 73); Pericles (Classic Stage Company); The Courtroom (Waterwell); Lewiston/Clarkston (Rattlestick Theater); and Fairview (SoHo Rep). REGIONAL THEATRE: Sense and Sensibility, An American in Paris and Baskerville (Cape 22 | 2025–2026

MYTHIC Playhouse); Anna in the Tropics (Bay Street Theater); American Jade (Bucks County Playhouse); Tale of Despereaux (The Old Globe); two seasons at Hartford Stage and several summers at Berkshire Theatre Group. EDUCATION: BFA from the University of Michigan.

ANDREA L. SHELL - 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.

MADISON STONE - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: A Chorus Line, Seven Guitars, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, A Christmas Carol, Stew, Rutka, Primary Trust and Birthday Candles. CINCINNATI: The Coronation of Poppea, Fierce, Castor and Patience, Barber of Seville, La Traviata, Tosca, Back to the Zoo Concert and Opera in the Park (Cincinnati Opera). EDUCATION: BFA in Theatre Design and Production (Stage Management) from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. AFFILIATIONS: Proud member of the American Guild of Musical Artists and the Actors’ Equity Association.

SHO PRODUCTIONS/SHOSHANA KOVACS PARETS - PRODUCER SHO Productions / Shoshana Kovac Parets is the lead commercial producer of Mythic, and is thrilled to be bringing this bold, original musical to the global stage. Shoshana’s producing ethos is rooted in joy, connection, and the belief that the arts bring people together in powerful, lasting ways. After more than 25 years working across Broadway, television, and film, Shoshana has never been more passionate about a project than she is about the amazing work that is Mythic.

Shoshana is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Endless gratitude to Jacob, Sam, Oran, Marcus, Kathleen, Blake and the Playhouse team, the incredible cast and crew, our beyond awesome interns, and of course Greg, Arielle, Lila, Jonah, the Kovacs and Nini. Special thanks also to Tracy, Lindsay, Kimberly, and Jessica. “Join us” are my two favorite words — if this show resonates, please reach out. Instagram: @mythicmusical or mythicmusical.com.

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MYTHIC ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION CREDITS NYC Rehearsal Studio provided by Associate Set Designer Associate Costume Designer Associate Lighting Designer Associate Sound Designer Moving Light Programmer Laser Equipment supplied by Laser Programmer Laser Technician 3D Model and Previsualization Casting Assistants Assistant to Stephanie Klapper Props Run Crew Additional prop printing Wardrobe Run Crew Props Artisans Physical Therapy Provider - NYC Physical Therapy Provider - Cincinnati

Roundabout Theatre Company Amanda Stephens Herin Kaputkin Kirk Fitzpatrick Kevin Sweeter Jonah Camiel Strictly FX Nathan Miller Noelle Longenberger IMAGINE BLACK LLC Gracie Guichard, Joe Piserchio Claire Stancy Charlie Rusk, Emma Shreve, ErinMarie Suscheck Arrow 3D Printing Abby Barrientes Kate Cummins, Kyle Tieman MVMT Physical Therapy, Mark M. Lusk Mercy Health, Carolyn Crampton, MS, ATC

Special thanks to Studio Theatre, Santa Fe Opera, Stage Machines, Sound Associates, and Lighting Equipment from PRG Broadway

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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 Partners and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Community Campaign at the $100,000+ level. altafiber Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center The Cincinnati Insurance Companies Cincinnati Reds Dinsmore & Shohl LLP 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. P&G PNC Western & Southern Financial Group

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COMING NEXT

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By CHARLES DICKENS Adapted and Originally Directed By BLAKE ROBISON Directed By BRIDGET LEAK MOE AND JACK’S PLACE – THE ROUSE THEATRE NOV. 21 – DEC. 28, 2025 The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! Charles Dickens’ classic tale of the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge, who finds his heart changing one fateful Christmas Eve, combines with dazzling set, costume and lighting designs to create a magical experience for your family!

“Gorgeous…There is much to love in this celebratory production.”

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COMING NEXT

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BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE Created By MATT CUSACK AND ALLISON KELLY ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE DECEMBER 3 – 23, 2025 Celebrate the great loves and love songs in country music. From iconic duos to contemporary torch songs, Because You’re Mine features singers and songwriters like: Johnny Cash and June Carter, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, John Prine and Iris Dement, and more. This limited-run ode to country music is sure to be an entertaining and popular night out. If you loved Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, don’t miss it!

Production Sponsor: The Markley Family

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CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK Blake Robison Abby Marcus

OSBORN FAMILY PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

THE HEART SELLERS BY

LLOYD SUH Desdemona Chiang

DIRECTOR SET DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER CASTING DIRECTOR

Sasha Jin Schwartz Christine Tschirgi Marcella Barbeau Sharath Patel Stephanie Klapper, CSA

OCT. 25 — NOV. 23, 2025 THE ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE

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Karlee L. Hilliard Design Sponsors

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The Vontz Family The Heart Sellers was commissioned by Milwaukee Repertory Theater as part of the John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Mark Clements, Artistic Director Chad Bauman, Executive Director and received its first public performance on February 7, 2023

THE HEART SELLERS CAST (In speaking order) Luna Jane

Angeleia Ordoñez Bridget Kim*

Stage Manager Production Assistant

Tenley Pitonzo* Sparrow Mansfield Location: Luna’s apartment, in a mid-sized US city.

Time: Early evening, Thanksgiving Day. November 22, 1973.

THE HEART SELLERS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION.

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.

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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THE HEART SELLERS PLAYWRIGHT PROFILE: LLOYD SUH

BY TATIANA GODFREY Lloyd Suh is one of the most produced playwrights in America right now, and it’s not hard to see why. His work is rich, lyrical, and historically grounded, with a voice that resonates deeply in the current cultural moment. In The Heart Sellers, Suh turns his attention to two immigrant women in 1973, brought to the U.S. under the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act and left adrift in its aftermath. What begins as a chance meeting over Thanksgiving weekend turns into a tender exploration of friendship, identity, and invisibility. Like much of Suh’s work, it’s a story shaped by the past but grounded in the emotional realities of the present.

This season marks the second time we’ve had the honor of producing one of Suh’s works.

The first was The Chinese Lady, a haunting and poetic imagining of the life of Afong Moy, believed to be the first Chinese woman to set foot in the United States. In the early 19th century, Moy was displayed to the public, treated as both novelty and specimen, as she was carted around the country to be exhibited for audiences. She even spent three days on display here in Cincinnati. Much of her life has been lost to the fog of history, but in Suh’s hands, her story becomes emotionally immediate and startlingly present.

Suh’s interest in personalizing these moments in history is a hallmark of his work. His play The Far Country, which premiered off-Broadway at Atlantic Theatre Company, was a finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Set in the aftermath of the Chinese Exclusion Act, it follows Chinese immigrants who were lured by the promise of a better life only to be detained, interrogated, and often deported. While the play takes place more than a century ago, its depiction of how bureaucratic policy can dehumanize and how systems break people

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feels sharply contemporary. Suh doesn’t draw parallels so much as he illuminates the throughlines.

Even in his plays intended for younger audiences, Suh brings depth and historical weight. Bina’s Six Apples, a TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) piece, follows a young girl in Korea during the outbreak of war as she attempts to carry six apples across a country in chaos. It’s a story of resilience, resourcefulness, and inheritance — qualities that echo across his body of work. In Disney & Fujikawa, a short one-act play, Suh stages a fictionalized 1942 meeting between Walt Disney and Japanese American illustrator Gyo Fujikawa, probing questions about representation, exclusion, and artistic legacy.

Suh’s attention to the intersection of American and Asian histories is not incidental, it’s deeply personal. Second generation Korean, born and raised just south of Indianapolis, and a graduate of Indiana University, Suh has long

THE HEART SELLERS navigated the dual forces of belonging and exclusion. While his works like Franklinland, a father-son drama about Benjamin Franklin and his estranged loyalist son, focus squarely on white American legacy, his other plays reflect a deliberate pivot toward excavating the histories of his own cultural lineage. This shift has not only enriched his work but has positioned him as a vital voice in the evolving narrative of what it means to be Asian American.

In an interview with the Indiana University Newsroom, Suh said, “The plays that I’ve been writing recently on Asian American history, I realized that they’re all part of the same impulse. My parents are first-generation immigrants. My children are third generation, but they have very little tangible connection to

my parents’ journey beyond what we can tell them. So how do we tell that story?”

Through stories that span centuries, continents, and generations, Suh is building a kind of living archive that challenges dominant narratives while insisting on the complexity, dignity, and agency of those too often left out of history books. In dramatizing the past, he reframes the present. And with The Heart Sellers, he invites us to sit at the table with two immigrant women on Thanksgiving Day in 1973, not as symbols, but as fully realized people navigating loneliness, hope, identity, and friendship. It’s funny, vulnerable, and quietly radical. Like much of Suh’s work, The Heart Sellers is less about resolving the tension between cultures and more about honoring the space in between.

Sami Ma and Albert Park in 2023 production of The Chinese Lady at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

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THE HEART SELLERS JUST THE FACTS: THE HART-CELLER IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1965

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 on Liberty Island in New York. LBJ Library photo by Yoichi Okamoto.

On October 3, 1965, in a ceremony at the base of the Statue of Liberty, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. Commonly known as the Hart–Celler Act after its two main sponsors — Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan and Representative Emanuel Celler of New York — the law overhauled America’s immigration system during a period of deep global instability. For decades, a federal quota system had severely restricted the number of people from outside Western Europe eligible to settle in the United States. Passed during the height of the Cold War, Hart–Celler erased America’s longstanding policy of limiting immigration based on national origin.

“Forty years of testing have proven that the rigid pattern of discrimination has not only produced imbalances that have irritated many nations, but Congress itself, through a long series of enactments forced by the realities of a changing world saw fit to modify this unworkable formula so that today it remains on the books primarily as an expression of gratuitous condescension,” observed Celler, the

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chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. In its place, Congress erected a legal framework that prioritized highly skilled immigrants and opened the door for people with family already living in the United States. The popular bill passed the House, 318 to 95. The law capped the number of annual visas at 290,000, which included a restriction of 20,000 visas per country per year. But policymakers had vastly underestimated the number of immigrants who would take advantage of the family reunification clause. In particular, the law created new opportunities for immigrants from Asian nations to join relatives in America.

Following Hart–Celler, annual immigration jumped to nearly a half million people, and only 20 percent came from Europe.

History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives, “Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965,” https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1951-2000/Immigration-and-Nationality-Act-of-1965/ Reprinted with permission from the Office of the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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THE HEART SELLERS BRIDGET KIM (SHE/HER) - JANE CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Heart Sellers (Virginia Theatre Festival); The Three Musketeers and Antigone (Cleveland Play House); To the Ends of the Earth/땅끝까지 (JACK NYC); and Smart People (The Liminal Playhouse). FILM/TELEVISION: Law & Order; Insidious: The Red Door; Poker Face; and Elsbeth. EDUCATION: MFA from Case Western Reserve University and BA from University of Louisville. INSTAGRAM: @stopbridget.

ANGELEIA ORDOÑEZ (SHE/HER) - LUNA CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Great American Mousical (directed by Julie Andrews and Christopher Gattelli). EDUCATION: BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. WEBSITE: angeleia.com. INSTAGRAM: @angeleiajade.

LLOYD SUH - PLAYWRIGHT Lloyd Suh is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, and is the winner of the 2019 Herb Alpert Award for Theater and the 2020 winner of the Horton Foote Prize.

His play The Chinese Lady premiered as a co-production by Barrington Stage Company and Ma-Yi Theater Company, and was hailed a New York Times Critics’ Pick during its NY run. The play now continues to have productions around the country. It returned to New York City in a co-production between the Public Theatre and Ma-Yi Theatre Company in 2022. Lloyd’s play The Far Country premiered at the Atlantic Theatre and was also a New York Times Critics’ Pick, and his play The Heart Sellers premiered at Milwaukee Rep. Lloyd’s play Charles Francis Chan Jr’s Exotic Oriental Murder Mystery was produced

by NAATCO. His play The Wong Kids In The Secret Of The Space Chupacabra Go! debuted at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis and Ma-Yi Theatre in New York. It received the AATE Distinguished Play Award and the Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show. His play Bina’s Six Apples premiered in a co-production between Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis and Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Lloyd was presented with the National Asian American Theatre Company’s Lilah Kan Red Socks Award in recognition of an artist’s commitment to community service. He served on the National Steering Committee in creating the first National Asian American Theatre Conference and the first National Asian American Theatre Festival. He served as an official artist delegate to the 2007 World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya and the inaugural US Social Forum in Atlanta.

DESDEMONA CHIANG (SHE/HER) - DIRECTOR CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The 5th Avenue Theatre (Seattle), Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis), Alley Theatre (Houston), South Coast Repertory (Costa Mesa, Calif.), Pittsburgh Public Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Seattle Rep, Studio Theatre (Washington, DC), Long Wharf Theatre (New Haven, Conn.), Seattle Children’s Theatre, and ACT Theatre, among others. FILM/TELEVISION: Fire Country (CBS/Paramount+), See You Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow (short), and Made in USA (short). EDUCATION: MFA in Directing from the University of Washington. AFFILIATIONS/ 38 | 2025–2026

THE HEART SELLERS AWARDS: Princess Grace Award, Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise, Drama League Fellow, Sundance Episodic Program, Film Independent, Tribeca Untold Stories, American Film Institute Directing Workshop for Women+ and Women in Film. WEBSITE: www.desdemonachiang.com.

INSTAGRAM: @deschiang.

SASHA JIN SCHWARTZ - SET DESIGNER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. OFF-BROADWAY: Off Peak (59e59). REGIONAL THEATRE: Twelfth Night and Dragon Lady (Pittsburgh Public Theater); The Hobbit and Pinocchio (Arden Theatre Company); Birthday Candles, Fat Ham and What the Constitution Means to Me (City Theatre Company); Selling Kabul and Heisenberg (Northern Stage); The Heart Sellers, Little Shop of Horrors and Dear Jack, Dear Louise (Virginia Theatre Festival); The Thanksgiving Play (Dorset Theatre Festival); Enron and The Devil is A Lie (Quantum Theatre); and the dance floor, the hospital room, and the kitchen table (The Voxel). EDUCATION: BFA from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS: Prague Quadrennial Featured Emerging Designer, Theatre Communications Group Rising Leader of Color and the Lloyd Weninger Award for Stage Design. WEBSITE: sashaschwartzscenic.com.

CHRISTINE TSCHIRGI - COSTUME DESIGNER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Seattle Rep, 5th Avenue Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Children’s Theatre. EDUCATION: MFA from University of Washington. AFFILIATIONS: Member of USA 829.

MARCELLA BARBEAU (SHE/HER) - LIGHTING DESIGNER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: Octet (Hudson Valley Shakespeare); The Merry Wives of Windsor, Into the Woods and Much Ado About Nothing (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Madama Butterfly and Maria de Buenos Aires (Opera San Antonio); The Threepenny Opera, Rigoletto and Maria de Buenos Aires (Opera Columbus); Carmen and Madama Butterfly (Austin Opera); La Traviata (Opera Omaha); Acis and Galatea and L’elisir D’amore (Florentine Opera); L’Amant Anonyme (Madison Opera); Murder on the Orient Express (Playmaker’s Repertory); Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon (Lookingglass Theatre, world premiere); Cabaret, As One, The Threepenny Opera and The Threepenny Carmen, world premiere (The Atlanta Opera).

AFFILIATIONS: Currently serving as the lighting designer for Santa Cruz Shakespeare. UPCOMING: La Boheme (Portland Opera), The Taming of the Shrew (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), King James (Pioneer Theatre Company) and La Traviata (Opera Columbus).

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THE HEART SELLERS SHARATH PATEL (HE/HIM) - SOUND DESIGNER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Debut. REGIONAL THEATRE: American Repertory Theater, Alley Theatre, Alliance Theatre, ACT Theatre, Alabama Shakes, TheatreSquared, Dallas Theater Center, Portland Center Stage, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Seattle Rep, Artists Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, Yale Repertory Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, California Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland Play House, Theatrical Outfit, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Tantrum Theater, Marin Theatre Company, Virginia Theatre Festival, The Contemporary American Theater Festival, Arena Stage, Hypokrit Theatre Company, Virginia Stage Company, Geffen Playhouse, East West Players and Company One. EDUCATION: MFA from the Yale School of Drama and BFA from Ohio University. AFFILIATIONS: USA829 IATSE, Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association, Arts Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, National Respondent for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and Resident Artist at Artists Repertory Theatre. WEBSITE: sharathpatel.com.

STEPHANIE KLAPPER - CASTING DIRECTOR See bio on page 22.

TENLEY PITONZO - STAGE MANAGER CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: Rooted and Where the Mountain Meets the Sea. REGIONAL THEATRE (selected): The Winter’s Tale, Sense and Sensibility (American Shakespeare Center); Trouble in Mind (Pittsburgh Public Theater); Murder Girl and The Garbologists (Forward Theater Company); Jane Eyre (The Alley Theatre); Public Obscenities (Theatre for a New Audience); Life is a Dream and Our Town (Baltimore Center Stage); seven methods of killing kylie jenner (The Public Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company); The African Company Presents Richard III (Great River Shakespeare Festival); Frankenstein: A Ghost Story, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Unreliable, Last Days of Summer, School Girls or the African Mean Girls Play and Sweeney Todd (KCRep).

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

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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 August 13, 2025.

Anonymous Romola N. Allen Roderick and Barbara Barr 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 and James 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 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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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 August 13, 2025.

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

Karen Neyer Jennifer Dorsey Powell Betty Prince Digi France Schueler Patricia J. Wagner Jane Hooper Welling Ronna K. Willis STARLETS Janice Amatulli Molly R. Barber Jan Bartel Mary Ann Bell Sue K. Blaney Linda D. Brink Jacklyn Bryson Carol Campbell Nancy B. Carrothers Janet Castellini Fran Christensen Susan Cranley Judy Dalambakis April D. Davidow Debora Del Valle Marilyn Duke Joyce Elkus Mary Anne Frey Nancy J. Gaffney Nancy Gollobin Barbara Hahn Brenda Hausterman

Nirvani Head Robin Henderson Judy Tondi Herd Meg Hilmer Marty Humes Dr. Linda M. Huntress Diane Iseman Anne Jaroszewicz Sarah Raup Johnson Kimberly King Rachel Kirley Patricia Krumm Patricia Larsen Lynn P. Larson Terry Lemmerman Donna Lilley Glenda Lindsay Nancy Lippincott Sally A. Lloyd Laurel Markley Melisse May 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 Sara Repenning Carol Reubel Danielle Revelson Buffie Rixey Gigi Robison Karina Rothzeid Susan Brakers Schertzer Jeanne Schmerler Anita Schneider Laura Skidmore Martha Steier Dr. Susan R. Strick Glenda Suttman Gretchen Thomas Linda Trebbi Dionn Tron Susie Tweddell Ellen G. van der Horst Jeannine Winkelmann Laani A. Wuest Mary Beth Young Sue Zimmerman INGENUES Lucy Lane Broderick Helene Herbert

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For more information, contact Director of Individual Giving Kendra Struthers at kendra.struthers@cincyplay.com or 513-977-2024, 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 July 1, 2024 to August 20, 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 Fifth Third Bank First Financial Bank Linda and Gary Greenberg* Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation The David C. Herriman Fund* Kerry Automotive L.I.F.E. Foundation The Markley Family 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 The Charles H. Dater Foundation Thomas J. Emery Memorial Sarah and Tommy Evans Ms. Karlee L. Hilliard Huntington Bank Johnson Investment Counsel Terry Lemmerman Ron Matson and Daniel Young Rockwern Charitable Foundation Ellen and Ray van der Horst Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Barbara M. Weyand

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE DIRECTOR ($10,000 - $29,999) Anonymous Atkins & Pearce Inc. BHDP Architecture David and Elaine Billmire Neil Bortz Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach 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 Frost Brown Todd The Geiler Company Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jeb and Nirvani Head Heidelberg Distributing Company Diane and Carl Iseman Don and Frani Jones Lightborne Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein Dick and Sandy Manteuffel 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 Roto-Rooter The Family of Dr. Peter Ruehlman John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust The Sheakley Group, Inc. Rhonda and Larry Sheakley Julie and Steven J. Shifman Betsy and Jerry Shroat John and Jennifer Stein The Sutphin Family Foundation Jennifer and Woody Taft Towne Properties Edward Trach Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Randolph Wadsworth Western & Southern Financial Group Mr. William J. Weyand PLAYWRIGHT ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous (2) 25th Hour David and Traci Alexander Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel Ms. Henrietta Barlag Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Mark and Lindsay Bibler Ruth and Tom Bobenread Thomas J. Breed Terri and John Byczkowski 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 Kelly Dehan and Richard Staudigel Richard and Lisa Ernst Brooks and Beth Ewing Vitaly and Samantha Goldfeder The Goldhoff Family Ms. Madeleine H. Gordon Chandra and Mel Gravely

Fred and Patti Heldman* Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Karen and David Hoguet Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey Bill and Mary Jane James Paul Jennewine Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Patti and Tom Keckeis* Dr. Robert Keith and Kathleen Thornton-Keith Marilyn Kinne Bet and Dave Koeninger Mark and Karen Kremzar 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 Samuel Moore, Jr. David and Judith Morgan Dean and Catherine Moulas Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Karen and Bill Neyer* Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Memorial and Education Commission Stuart and Ildiko Pray Wayne L. Prim Foundation Prudential - Matching Fund Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Dianne and J. David Rosenberg Jennie Rosenthal Richard Rosenthal and Kitty Strauss Rosenthal Margo and Sam Ross Mark and Rosemary Schlachter Kathy Shell and Joetta Prost Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc. Elsa M. Heisel Sule Foundation Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach Marty C. Tomb Barbara and Daman Turner Jo Ann Wieghaus Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation YourDoctor, Concierge Medicine Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

PLAYHOUSE INSIDER’S CIRCLE PRINCIPAL ($2,500 - $4,999) William P. Anderson Foundation John and Kathy Bachman Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Banks Jan Bartel Ed and Debbie Birck The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation 2025–2026 | 45

ANNUAL GIFTS Jeff and Gay Bullock Ron Bunt and Wei Sun Eric Burgmann and Linda Vaccariello David and Sara Butler Janet and Bruce Byrnes Leland M. and Carol C. Cole Marjorie Compton Kassy and Jeff Corken The Crawford Family Foundation Marjorie Davis* Scott X. Deters Amy and Michael Fitzgibbons Shelly Gerson and Dr. Jeff Zipkin Chris and Janet Gunn Betsy and Dave Hendy Ellen and Garrett Jackson* Sylvia Johnson Marvin Kolodzik Randolph and Patricia Krumm Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Lett John C. Ludy Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman David Martin Kathryn Merchant Stan and Mary Morton Kit and Jack Overbeck Judy and Thomas Oxman Tom and Linda Palmer Betty L. Prince Audra Rance Mitch and Karen Rashkin Robert and Connie Reed Richard Reis and Pamela Spangler Diane and William Rumpke, Jr. Mr. Richard H. Russell Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation Rick and Cathy Slack Steven Smith and David Vanderpool Sandra and Henry Spitz Steiner Family Foundation Joseph B. Steiner Dr. Susan R. Strick Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation Thembi Speaks LLC Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tieke Robert Trusty Julia Wesselkamper and Julian Johnson Mark and Susan Whitman 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 Mary Ann and Doug Bell John A. Berenberg Randal and Peter Bloch Jane and Gary Booth Kyle and Lucy Broderick John and Peg Bruggeman Jacklyn and Gary Bryson Mei Mei Burr Bonnie and Dick Buten Karen L. Carnahan Rosalind Chaiken Philip Clayton Burton and Susan Closson

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Robert and Deborah Collins Florence and Tom DeWitt Kathryn Dierckes Emilie and David Dressler Fund* Judy Ellis Paul and Nancy Gaffney Vickie Buyniski Gluckman 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 Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors Noel and Karen Hofmann Timothy and Julie Driehaus Horton Carolyn and Michael Hoyt Patti and Keith James Johnson & Johnson - Matching Fund Arleene Keller Judith and Ken Kenniston Mark and Kymberly Kuenning Jo Ann and George Kurz Susan J. Lauf Dr. Carol P. Leslie Kelly Lyle Raymond and Madelynn Matlock Pattianne and Mark Menden Mr. Roy A. Mitchell Jim and Eileen Moon Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. Linda R. Muth Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund* Phillips Family Fund* Mr. and Mrs. Don Popelar Prolink Gerald D. Rape Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld Gerald and Sarah Skidmore Skyline Chili Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith Susan and David Smith John and Merrie Stillpass Tom and Keri Tami Catharina Toltzis Ph.D. Water Tower Fine Wines Jane Hooper Welling Wells Fargo Advisors Sallie Westheimer Carol and Rich Wilson Anthony and Sally Woodward

ANNUAL FUND BENEFACTOR ($750 - $1,499) Anonymous (7) 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 Sandra Bolek Mr. and Mrs. Ken Borisch

Mark Bowen Selena, James, and Justin Bowling Linda D. Brink Charlotte Brooks David and Marybeth Brothers Dr. Jane Brown and Mr. Paul Beck Beth Canarie Nancy B. Carrothers Larry and Julie Chandler Fran Christensen James Cissell Mr. Rick Coffey Pearl J. Compaan, M.D. The Cord Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cruse Amelia Crutcher Anne Dagenbach Judy and Chris Dalambakis The Daley Family Foundation Mark Dauner Michelle de la Vega Jeffrey and Sharon DeRossette Michael and Kathleen Doherty Timothy Douglas Tim and Tina DuMont* 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 Richard and Kathleen Glaser Nancy Gollobin Carl and Joyce Greber Mary and Phil Hagner Margo Hall Ham and Ellie Hamilton Teri and Mike Haught Louise Head Bertie Hertz Grace and Brian Hill Wendy Hill Dr. Carol Hubbard Marty Humes Mr. and Mrs. William Ivers 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 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 Mr. Edward Lanzit Mary Kay Levesay Donna Lilley Glenda Lindsay Sherwin Little Whitney and Phillip Long Cheryl Harden Love

ANNUAL GIFTS Ellen and Ward Maresca Ms. Margaret E. Mathile Susan Matz Evi Banzhaf McCord Mark McKillip and Amira Beer Hope Earls McSwigan Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer Jill and Bruce Mitchell Terry and Jannelle Moore Joy S. Nadler 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 Leo and Sarah Pulte Alison and Rob Rice Mr. and Mrs. Gates T. Richards Ridgeway Foundation Pete and Debbie Rizzo Louise and Gary Roselle Cathie Rothfuss Jim Rubenstein and Bernadette Unger Ann Saluke and Don Yelton KJ Sanchez Mark and Jan Rosenbaum Sass Martha and Lee Schimberg Pat and Paul Schlecht Michael and Jeanne Schmerler 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 Gunter Storjohann Carol Striker Gordon and Mary-Anne Thompson Sneja H. Tomassian Jovoni Trollinger Gloria Uziel and Patrick Shea, M.D. Catherine Valentine Christopher and Nancy Virgulak Patricia J. Wagner Larry Weber Jeannine Winkelmann SUPPORTER ($300 - $749) Anonymous (13) Essie Adams Marjorie and Steven Adler Admirals Cove Foundation Shakila Ahmad Drs. Gordon and Dorothy Air Janice Amatulli Mrs. Patricia Anderson Victor and Dolores Angel Elizabeth C. Armitage Attiyah Community Team Athena Avgousti-Bauer Walter and Barbara Bailey Kathy Barber Molly R. Barber Jennifer Benton Doug and Judy Betz Mr. Thomas E. Blackburn Sue K. Blaney

Phyllis Bossin and Robert Strauss 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 Jane and Frank Caccamo April A. Cain Carol Campbell In Honor of Carolyn Guild Carter Chris and Jim Cartledge Janet Castellini Jo-Ann Casuto Christine Christen Loretta and David Cook Douglas and Sarah Coons Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cotcamp Robin Cotton and Cindi Fitton Mrs. Martha S. Crafts Thomas and Cathy Crain Susan Cranley Mr. Guy Crocetti Jean and John Croxton Ms. Susan Cummings April D. Davidow Dr. and Mrs. Howard Deckter Debora Del Valle Marilyn J. Derfus 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 Patricia Fraley Mr. and Mrs. James A Fraser Edward Freeman Mary Anne Frey Sharon Freyhof 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 Goret Family Foundation Mrs. Sharon Gorman Pank and Wendy Goulet Phillip Griggs Barbara Hahn Jan C. 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 J. Hoffheimer Daniel and Marcia Holden Mark and Deanna Hollon Linda R. Holthaus Kim Howland Joseph Huber and Shelli Smith 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 Msgr. Kurt H. Kemo Dara M. Kendall Kimberly King Rachel Kirley Mr. and Mrs. John Kmet Judith A. Koch Sandford and Nancy Kopnick Heather Krombholz Bill and Evie Landrigan Patricia Larsen Lynn P. Larson 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 Mr. and Mrs. David J. McAdams, in honor of Vickie and Bruce Ellis Kathryn McCord Mrs. Maryanne E. McGowan 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 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 Marcia Philipps 2025–2026 | 47

ANNUAL GIFTS David Piatt Fund* MaryAnn Pietromonaco Ed and Jill Plageman Ronald Plybon Jane Portman James and Linda Pretz Phil and Susan Price Michael and Nelda Purdon Jennifer Ramage Leslie and Bernie Reiss Margie Rennie Sara Repenning Carol Reubel Danielle and Kenneth 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 Carol Serrone John L. Shields Dr. Tariq Siddiqi Robert and Linda Singer Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin Laura Skidmore Adrienne Angst Smith

V. Clark Sole, Jr. John and Sarah Spiller Jeffery and Nancy Stambough Jeff and Michele Starke Tom and Dee Stegman* Martha Steier Robert L. and Christine J. Steiner* Nancy M. Steman 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 Ms. 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 Dr. and Mrs. Barry W. Webb Pann and Terry Webb

Joyce Jones Weinkam Dr. Donald R. and Patricia R. Welti Steven and Heather Wesloh Steve and Patty Wilken Chris and Diane Williams Mauri J. Willis Rev. Anne Warrington Wilson Mrs. Joan R. Wilson Judy Wilson Susan and Dean Windgassen 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 *Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS As of Aug. 12, 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

THE WOHLGEMUTH HERSCHEDE FOUNDATION

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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 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 Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr. Terri and John Byczkowski Wayne and Fran Carlisle Denise and Martin Chambers Joan Cochran Mr. 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 Ms. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Vitaly and Samantha Goldfeder The Goldhoff Family Ms. Madeleine H. Gordon Linda and Gary Greenberg* Jeb and Nirvani Head Fred and Patti Heldman* The David C. Herriman Fund* Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Ms. Karlee L. Hilliard Karen and David Hoguet Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey Diane and Carl Iseman

Bill and Mary Jane James Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Don and Frani Jones Patti and Tom Keckeis* Marilyn Kinne Bet and Dave Koeninger Mark and Karen Kremzar Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. 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 Ms. 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 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 Steve and Sarah Steinman 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 The Vista Foundation 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 Susan and Don Zaunbrecher *Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation List as of August 13, 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 July 1, 2024, and August 5, 2025.

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

IN HONOR OF MAUREEN VIGNOLA Anonymous

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 July 1, 2024, through August 5, 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 Nancy B. Carrothers Edwina Cornelius Amy Diamond and Eddie Wolf Barry and Nancy Gibberman The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Shelley and Bill Greggs 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 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 Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Ronna and Jim Willis The Crew of the Felix Locus

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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 LOU SCHRODER Anonymous IN MEMORY OF ED SHEPPARD David Mentzel and Kate Burroughs Mt. Adams Business Guild Cathy and Stan Silverman IN MEMORY OF HOWARD TOMB Burton and Susan Closson

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 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.

JOIN US FOR THE PRIDE TEA DANCE! Socialize with friends and allies around the 2 p.m. performance of the pop-rock musical MYTHIC on Sunday, Oct. 19.

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND PRODUCTION STAFF DIRECTORS

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 Associate, Giving and Stewardship

Jennifer Radisch

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 Amanda Adams, Haseeb Ahmad,

Tommy Berninger, EJ Busby, Grace Caccavari, Tessa D’Errico, Jenny French, Max Holman, Michelle LaMantia, Francis McGovern, Whitney Menser, Jermia Munroe, Cyrus Newitt, Sarah O’Haver, Alexis Pinto, James Racster, Theresa Richmond, Charlie Rusk, Gina Serger, Jacqueline Smith, Logan Smith, LaCheryl Steele, Janis Tibbs, Catherine Trichell, Monica Williams-Mitchell, 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

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EDUCATION/ENGAGEMENT Education Director Ariana Moses Artistic Engagement Manager Katie 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

INVEST ENGAGE INNOVATE LEAD

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.

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