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CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK Blake Robison Abby Marcus

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY

CHARLES DICKENS HOWARD DALLIN

ADAPTED BY DIRECTOR

Michael Evan Haney

SET DESIGNER

James Leonard Joy David Murin Kirk Bookman David B. Smith Stephen Skiles Cindy Witherspoon Rebecca N. Childs Dee Anne Bryll Stephanie Klapper, CSA

COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER/COMPOSER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR COSTUME COORDINATOR MUSIC DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER CASTING DIRECTOR

NOV. 24 – DEC. 30, 2021 ROBERT S. MARX THEATRE Design Sponsor and Artist Sponsor/Ghosts

Artist Sponsor/Ebenezer Scrooge

Artist Sponsor/Tiny Tim

Artist Sponsor/Bob Cratchit

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

Marx Theatre Season Design Sponsor

Season Sponsor of New Work The Rosenthal Family Foundation Additional support provided by

A CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST (In speaking order) Ebenezer Scrooge Bruce Cromer* Mr. Cupp/Percy/Rich Man at Fezziwig’s David Whalen* Mr. Sosser/Dick Wilkins/Topper/Man with Shoe Shine Taha Mandviwala* Bob Cratchit/Schoolmaster Oxlip/Guest at Fezziwig’s Ryan Wesley Gilreath* Fred/Guest at Fezziwig’s Daniel Petzold* Jacob Marley/Old Joe Greg Procaccino* Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Peake Britney Nicole Simpson* Boy Scrooge/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Ignorance/Streets Benjamin Sheffer Fan/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Want/Streets Athena Updike Mr. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present Douglas Rees* Mrs. Fezziwig/Patience/Streets Annie Fitzpatrick* Mary (Scrubwoman at Fezziwig’s)/ Mrs. Dilber/Rich Caroler/Streets Paulina De La Parra Young and Mature Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future Charlie Cromer* Belle/Catherine Margaret Sara Masterson* Constable at Fezziwig’s/Undertaker/ Rich Caroler/Streets Matthew McGinn Mrs. Cratchit/Laundress/Streets Kelly Mengelkoch* Peter Cratchit/Gregory/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s/Streets Parker Flautt Belinda Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Streets Ashlynn Isabel Hezlep Martha Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Streets Makenzie Ruff Tiny Tim/Matthew/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Streets Braylen Underwood Rose/Poulteress/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Poor Caroler/Streets Gianna Porfano Business Person with Newspaper/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Caroler/Streets Maeada King George/Charles/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s/Bootblack/Streets Sabian Swan Stage Manager Second Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers Stage Management Interns

Andrea L. Shell* Brooke Redler* Brandon T. Holmes*, Jessica Lucas* Shelby Scaffidi, Emi Suarez Time: 1843, Past and Future Place: England

A CHRISTMAS CAROL WILL BE PERFORMED WITH ONE INTERMISSION.

The Stona Fitch Family is pleased to support this production of A Christmas Carol as a gift from our family to yours — HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 8 | 2021–2022

A CHRISTMAS CAROL UNDERSTUDIES Ebenezer Scrooge David Whalen* Bob Cratchit/Schoolmaster Oxlip Daniel Petzold* Mr. Cupp/Marley/Mr. Fezziwig/Constable/Ghosts of Christmas Present and Future/Percy/ Man with Shoe Shine/Old Joe/Undertaker/Caroler Sean Mette Mrs. Fezziwig/Patience/Rose Paulina De La Parra Mrs. Cratchit/Fezziwig Laundress Maeada King Mr. Sosser/Fred/Dick Wilkins/Young and Mature Scrooge/Topper Matthew McGinn Belle/Catherine Margaret/Mrs. Peake/Mrs. Dilber/ Business Person with Newspaper Gianna Porfano Ghost of Christmas Past/Poulteress/Mary (Scrubwoman at Fezziwig’s)/Caroler Makenzie Ruff Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made prior to the performance.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFF Lighting Associate Dialect Coach Additional Props Run Crew Additional Wardrobe Run Crew Casting Associate Casting Assistant

Helen Garcia-Alton Mike King Dan Davidson, Rachel Pelgen, Amy Witherby Joe Kovacs, Annie Mayer Lacey Davies Kate McMorran

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.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL STAGE MANAGER’S NOTES

BY ANDREA L. SHELL My husband Scott fondly refers to A Christmas Carol as “the beast that we know,” and it is.

It’s the all-consuming process that eats my life for two months each year. As a production, it’s busy and daunting and filled with spectacle and understudy coverage plans and stress and fatigue. But, more than that, it’s my home and my heart, my center and my joy. It’s the production where I grew up.

delighting as Scrooge looks around the room to see which child is going to answer shouts as the new George, guffawing as Greg Procaccino (our dearest Marley/Old Joe) gets so invested in those around him that he forgets his next line.

I’ve calmed 19 opening nights’ worth of anxious nerves and said bittersweet good-byes to 19 amazing companies at closing-night toasts.

I was first introduced to the Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol in 2000 when I was allowed to observe Production Stage Manager Bruce E. Coyle call the show as part of my undergraduate honors thesis project. I was mesmerized by his complete mastery of the script and by his artful navigation of the cues.

And, in between those benchmarks, I’ve been lucky enough to be here for the day-to-day happenings of the show — the Secret Santa reveals, color day photos (earth tones is always my favorite), meals in the green room, collective screams for the Marley reveal at student matinees, preshow tours, automation malfunctions, and lobby carols (we’ve collected over $200,000 since 2006 alone).

That was when I understood that a stage manager is the final character of the play — their voice, timing, experience, and intuition complete the director’s vision. That was also when I knew I desperately wanted to work at the Playhouse.

Five months later, I was hired as a stage management intern, and after some serious lobbying on my part, I got to work on Carol in my second season. Since then, I’ve spent 19 of my 21 Christmases working on the show.

I’ve experienced the love and excitement of 19 first rehearsals and have witnessed all the familiar hugs of actors returning after ten months apart and the joyous trepidation of initial introductions. I’ve giggled and gasped through 19 first read-throughs of the play,

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But, of all those beautiful moments, of all those countless shared experiences, the ones I hold dearest are the joys so consistent they’ve become personal truths. Each year, I’m blessed to glance out my booth window to see generations of families enjoying this important story of hope, compassion, and shared humanity.

I get to experience new company members breathing fresh life into our process while trusting the veterans to hold the production steady. And, each performance, I get to join in Scrooge’s final promise: “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.

The spirits of all three will strive within me.”

I am the conductor of the beautiful symphony that is the carol we all sing together. So, as the lights dim and the first chord rings out at today’s performance, please join me and the rest of the A Christmas Carol family as we whisper, “Make it sing.”

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL BRUCE CROMER (EBENEZER SCROOGE) Bruce has appeared in A Christmas Carol at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park since 1997, including eight years as Bob Cratchit; other Playhouse credits include Speaking in Tongues (2012), King Lear (2001) and Barrymore (1999).

Directing credits for the Playhouse’s outreach touring plays include Touch the Names and The Tempest. Regionally, Bruce has appeared in more than 180 professional stage productions with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Santa Fe Stages, Clarence Brown Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Dayton Philharmonic Symphony, Seattle Children’s Theatre and The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, etc. Bruce played Kim Burke in the 2019 film Dark Waters, with Mark Ruffalo. He is now a retired professor of acting at Wright State University, and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association since 1981. He is always delighted to share the stage with his beloved son, Charlie.

CHARLIE CROMER (YOUNG AND MATURE SCROOGE/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE) Charlie is honored to return for his third year in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s A Christmas Carol. He has appeared nationally in lead roles with the Berkeley Impact Theatre, Eureka Suitcase Classics and 7 Stages Atlanta. His shadow play, The Asylum of Dr. Moreau, won Critic’s Pick for Best Drama at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. Regional credits include Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet and Titus Andronicus at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. He also narrates a number of books on Audible. Charlie earned his MFA from the University of Georgia and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity. He lives in Yellow Springs, OH, with his wonderful new wife, Lauren.

PAULINA DE LA PARRA (MARY (SCRUBWOMAN AT FEZZIWIG’S)/MRS. DILBER/RICH CAROLER/STREETS) Paulina is a Mexican actress, singer and writer now based in New York City.

She started her acting career in her beloved Mexico City, participating in the original cast of Vive un Nuevo Musical! as well as playing Elphaba in Wicked, Eponine in Les Misérables and Belle in Beauty and the Beast, among others.

Since moving to New York, some of her most recent work includes Tonya Pinkin’s Truth and Reconciliation: Womyn Working It Out! at the #HealMeToo Festival, and Vocal Ease (Feinstein’s/54 Below) as a lead vocalist, and she was part of the Manhattan Film Festival’s winning movie musical Plus One. Paulina is also heavily involved and passionate about charity work, traveling and making the world a more human and empathic one through art. Her goal is to portray Mexico (and Latinas!) in a positive light. Website: paulinadelaparra.com Instagram: @paulina.de.la.parra ANNIE FITZPATRICK (MRS. FEZZIWIG/PATIENCE/STREETS) Annie is delighted to return for her sixth season of A Christmas Carol. Past Playhouse productions include Alias Grace (2019); A Prayer for Owen Meany (2016); To Kill a Mockingbird (2016); Pride and Prejudice (2014); and Hank Williams: Lost Highway (2012). She recently appeared in The Roommate at American Stage and The Wolves at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. She was a founding member of The New Group in New York City and toured nationally and internationally 12 | 2021–2022

A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Murder a la Carte. Regionally, Annie has performed at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Geva Theatre Center, Florida Stage, Florida Studio Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Porthouse Theatre and The Human Race Theatre Company.

Television and film credits include Chicago P.D., Lifetime’s Army Wives, A&E’s Those Who Kill, Dark Waters, The Old Man and the Gun, Fun Size, Milk Money, to be, and Broken Hearts.

PARKER FLAUTT (PETER CRATCHIT/GREGORY/APPRENTICE AT FEZZIWIG’S/STREETS) Parker is excited to make his debut at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park as Peter Cratchit. He is currently a seventh grader at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. His previous play credits include Genie in Aladdin, Scar in The Lion King and Augustus Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Spotlight Productions, and Grumpy Cat in Interview with Internet Cats at SCPA. He has also done radio commercials for the Cincinnati Zoo and Bear Paddle Swim School.

RYAN WESLEY GILREATH (BOB CRATCHIT/SCHOOLMASTER OXLIP/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S) Ryan is ecstatic to be returning to his hometown for this amazing production.

Recently, he has been writing for Season Three of The Food That Built America on the History Channel. His acting work can be seen on Netflix where he plays Deputy Westerlund in the film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, starring Zac Efron. He also plays Forrest Mars in Season One of The Food That Built America. Other television and film credits include Jack Miller on TURN (AMC), Oppenheimer in American Genius (National Geographic), Gold Fever (Discovery Channel) and the pilot Guilty (Fox), opposite Cuba Gooding, Jr. Theatre credits include Seven Angels Theatre (Burning Desire, starring alongside Lou Diamond Phillips), Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (Riptide, Tribes, Other Desert Cities, Next Fall, Mary’s Wedding), the national tour of Echoes of Ireland, The Human Race Theatre Company (Ears on a Beatle) and Florida Repertory Theatre (Deathtrap). Big thanks to his wonderful family, the cast and crew, Blake, Suann, Andrea and the Playhouse family for their generosity and support, and to Lynn Myers and Cincinnati for being AWESOME! ASHLYNN ISABEL HEZLEP (BELINDA CRATCHIT/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/STREETS) Ashlynn is excited to return with A Christmas Carol to be with loved friends — especially after this long pandemic absence of theatre. She’s a seventh-grader at Milford Junior High School where she enjoys playing the French horn in their band and attending football games with friends. A big thank you to the Playhouse for having Ashlynn return this year. Thank you to friends and family for supporting her. She wishes the cast and crew all the best this season.

MAEADA KING (BUSINESS PERSON WITH NEWSPAPER/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/CAROLER/STREETS) Maeada is a recent 2020 graduate with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Kentucky. She has performed in two short new plays — False Face by Silas House and Happy House by Kara Lee Korthron — and in a new staged reading of Killing of a Gentleman Defender by Carlos Murilla. She 2021–2022 | 13

A CHRISTMAS CAROL loves the Lord. She can make a mean mac and cheese, is always willing to help out others and is ready to work as hard as she can to succeed as an intern with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

TAHA MANDVIWALA (MR. SOSSER/DICK WILKINS/TOPPER/ MAN WITH SHOE SHINE) Taha is beyond thrilled — after a nearly 20-month hiatus — to be returning to the stage for A Christmas Carol! He is a 2016 BA Theatre graduate from the University of Kentucky, and he was a member of the 2016-17 Bruce E. Coyle Acting Intern Company here at the Playhouse. Recent regional credits include The Taming of the Shrew and Witness for the Prosecution at Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Romeo and Juliet and Love’s Labour’s Lost at Santa Cruz Shakespeare Festival and Disgraced at Virginia Stage Company. Playhouse credits include Treasure Island, Shakespeare in Love, A Christmas Carol, as well as touring productions of Pinocchio, Robin Hood, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Taha also enjoys his time as a parkour instructor and NASM-certified personal trainer among the Cincinnati movement community. He sends you the best wishes in health and happiness, and warmly welcomes you back to the Playhouse and the joy of live theatre.

SARA MASTERSON (BELLE/CATHERINE MARGARET) Sara is thrilled to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for her fifth holiday season! Her credits include Next to Normal (Syracuse Stage), Fun Home (Portland Center Stage), Mamma Mia! (Bucks County Playhouse), The Secret Garden (Idaho Shakespeare Festival/Great Lakes Theater), How to Succeed in Business … (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Love Story (Playhouse Square) and A Little Night Music (New London Barn Playhouse). She is a proud graduate of the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. Love to Daniel and her family. Visit saramastersonactor.com or follow her on Instagram @saraemasterson.

MATTHEW McGINN (CONSTABLE AT FEZZIWIG’S/ UNDERTAKER/RICH CAROLER/STREETS ) Matthew is an actor originally from Summit, New Jersey. He is a graduate of the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory and has had the pleasure of working with theatre companies such as the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Premiere Stages and the Pixie Dust Players, among others. When he’s not on a stage or on a film set, you can find him on a basketball court, in his room writing or with a guitar in his hands. Matthew looks forward to working with such an amazing theatre as Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for an entire season and hopes everyone will come out to see their shows this season!

KELLY MENGELKOCH (MRS. CRATCHIT/LAUNDRESS/STREETS) Kelly is especially elated to be back with her A Christmas Carol family! Locally, she has been a resident ensemble member with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for 17 years, also working with Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, The Human Race Theatre Company, Xavier University Theatre, Tantrum Theatre and the New Stage Collective. Most recently, she 14 | 2021–2022

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL appeared in Romeo and Juliet and The Guys. Other regional work includes St. Croix Festival Theatre, The Old Creamery Theatre Company and Kansas City’s New Theatre. Film credits include Dark Waters, The Old Man and the Gun, A Kind of Murder, Perception, Healing River and C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America. For more information, visit kellymengelkoch.com. Thank you, Playhouse, for bringing the gift of theatre back this holiday season!

DANIEL PETZOLD (FRED/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S) Daniel is delighted to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for his third year of A Christmas Carol. His New York credits include Switzerland (59E59 and Hudson Stage Company), Pushkin (the american vicarious) and In the Line (Project Y Theatre). Regionally, he’s been seen in American Son (Florida Studio Theatre); Measure for Measure, Macbeth, Love’s Labour’s Lost and Twelfth Night (The Old Globe); Tom Stoppard’s trilogy, The Coast of Utopia (Shotgun Players); Three Sisters (Berkeley Repertory Theatre); A Bright New Boise (Aurora Theatre Company); Any Given Day and Another Way Home (Magic Theatre); Julius Caesar and Romeo and Juliet (Pacific Repertory Theatre); as well as performances with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, the Marin Shakespeare Company and Livermore Shakespeare Festival. He had a great time appearing on one episode of FBI on CBS last season. He holds a Bachelor’s of Art from University of California Berkeley and Master’s in Fine Arts from The Old Globe/University of San Diego. Love to Sara. Visit danielpetzoldactor.com and follow him on Instagram @_danielpetzold.

GIANNA PORFANO (ROSE/POULTERESS/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/ POOR CAROLER/STREETS) Gianna is thrilled to be joining the Playhouse this season as part of the Bruce E. Coyle Acting and Education Intern Company. Born and raised in New Jersey, Gianna is an actor, singer and teaching artist working in regional theatre and voiceover. Most recent credits include Into the Woods, Ragtime and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scranton Shakespeare Festival). Gianna is also an avid songwriter and musician. She is a proud graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (London, UK), earning her BFA in Theatre. Thank you, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, for this opportunity!

GREG PROCACCINO (JACOB MARLEY/OLD JOE) Greg’s Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park credits include A Christmas Carol (19912021), The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1996) and Romeo and Juliet (1978).

Off-Broadway, he appeared in Second Chance. His regional credits include theatres such as Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati and theatres in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, California and Ohio. On television and in film, he has appeared in The Greater Good (2006 FAIF Film Festival award winner), Heartburn, Best Friends, A Mom for Christmas, This Train, Little Man Tate, Crossing Fields, Milk Money, Murphy Brown, Hawk, Tanner ’88 (as a regular) and 2004’s Tanner on Tanner. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1990. Greg has directed over 40 stage productions in and around the Cincinnati area. He is the director of theatre at Thomas More University.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL DOUGLAS REES (MR. FEZZIWIG/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT) Doug is delighted to return to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for his seventh turn in A Christmas Carol. Seven years ago, he was seen on the Marx stage in Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club; more distant, he appeared in Macbeth in the 1981-82 season as a member of the first-ever intern company at the Playhouse. Other credits include the world premiere of Michael Hollinger’s Opus (Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia), as well as the subsequent New York City premiere at Primary Stages; many appearances at the Mint Theater Company in New York City; The Beauty Queen of Leenane, All in the Timing, Compleat Female Stage Beauty and as Scrooge in the world premiere of Christopher Durang’s Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge (City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh); the world premiere of Michael Hollinger’s Ghost Writer (Arden Theatre); Resurrection Blues by Arthur Miller (The Wilma Theater, Philadelphia); Travesties (Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre); and Romeo and Juliet, The Cherry Orchard and All the Rage (Pittsburgh Public Theater). Television appearances include 30 Rock and F.B.I. MAKENZIE RUFF (MARTHA CRATCHIT/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/ STREETS) Makenzie is an actor based right here in Cincinnati. She recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. There she starred in many productions including Cabaret (Sally Bowles) and Pride and Prejudice (Lydia Bennett). Makenzie is thrilled to be working with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park as an intern. You may have seen her in the Off the Grid performance of Nancy Brew Zoom Dunnit as Melody Turner earlier this year. Some of her favorite professional credits include Beauty and the Beast (Belle), American Idiot (Extraordinary Girl), Casper the Friendly Musical (Bettina), Gentleman Prefer Blondes (Lorelei Lee), and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: ON TOUR (Lucy). She would like to thank Mom and Dad, her family and her friends for their bottomless river of support towards her success in the arts. She wants you to always remember to Dare Greatly!

BENJAMIN SHEFFER (BOY SCROOGE/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/ IGNORANCE/STREETS) Benjamin is so thankful that live theatre is back, and he is excited to be performing once again with the wonderful cast of A Christmas Carol at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. His local performances at the The Anderson Center theatre include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie), Mary Poppins (Michael), Into the Woods (Jack), Elf (Michael) and Matilda (Bruce). An eighth grader at Nagel Middle School, Ben enjoys going to amusement parks, singing, acting, traveling and skiing. He would like to thank Miss Tina and Miss Cheryl at Performing, Arts, Inc., for instilling in him a love of theatre, and his family for supporting him. He hopes this production of A Christmas Carol brings joy and happiness to your holiday season!

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL BRITNEY NICOLE SIMPSON (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/ MRS. PEAKE) Britney is immensely grateful to join Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for a third season of A Christmas Carol! Theatre credits include Cyrano (Two River Theater); The Tempest, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, Into the Woods, Cyrano, The Taming of the Shrew and Richard II (The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival); Nina Simone: 4 Women (Seattle Repertory Theatre); Beauty and the Beast, The Odyssey, The Yeomen of the Guard, The Wiz, Guys and Dolls, the world-premiere production of Head Over Heels and The Cocoanuts (The Oregon Shakespeare Festival); and The Wizard of Oz and Fiddler on the Roof (PCPA Theaterfest). She studied at The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. She does every performance for her love of Jesus, and dedicates this show to her family, friends and her fiancé who is the best man she knows and the love of her life. It is a privilege and an extraordinary blessing to have survived this past year and a half with loved ones and to be able to do this work again.

SABIAN SWAN (GEORGE/CHARLES/APPRENTICE AT FEZZIWIG’S/ BOOTBLACK/STREETS) Sabian is excited to be returning to the stage for A Christmas Carol. He has a gift for performing, and has participated in school plays, sings and plays the violin, piano, drums and trumpet. Sabian has attended acting camp at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and The Young Actor’s Toolbox, taken boys’ ballet classes at the College-Conservatory of Music and most recently completed a course at the New York Film Academy. Offstage, Sabian is pursuing an F1 racing career and races go karts. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends, seeing Broadway plays, swimming and meeting new people. Sabian hopes you enjoy the show!

BRAYLEN UNDERWOOD (TINY TIM/MATTHEW/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/STREETS) Braylen is super excited to be making his professional acting debut with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. A seventh grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, he studies steel drums and musical theatre in addition to being a drama major. He most recently played the lead role of Ian McWorthy in their school production of Brief Interviews with Internet Cats, and he was a member of the ensemble for Matilda prior to that. He thanks all the SCPA teachers and staff for their ongoing support.

ATHENA UPDIKE (FAN/GUEST AT FEZZIWIG’S/WANT/STREETS) Athena is very excited to be joining Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park! Athena recently appeared in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Carnegie in Covington. Other favorite roles include the title role in Annie, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Charlie in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Lavender in Matilda. When not acting, Athena enjoys cheerleading, playing percussion in band, dance and creating art.

They would like to thank their family for supporting them in their theatre endeavors, and a special thank-you to Maggie Perrino at The Carnegie.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL DAVID WHALEN (MR. CUPP/PERCY/RICH MAN AT FEZZIWIG’S) David is delighted to return to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for this joyous production! Previous appearances at the Playhouse include The Lifespan of a Fact, Misery, Shakespeare in Love and A Prayer for Owen Meany. He has performed in over 100 productions across the country at such theatres as The Guthrie Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, South Coast Repertory, Alley Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Baltimore Center Stage, City Theatre Company, Arden Theatre Company, Folger Theatre, Hartford Stage, Everyman Theatre, Round House Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, Laguna Playhouse, McCarter Theatre Center, Syracuse Stage, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Gulfshore Playhouse, among many others. Awards include Performer of the Year by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; nominated/received Kevin Kline, Barrymore and Helen Hayes awards. Recent Film and television credits: FBI: Most Wanted, Cyril, Child Warfare and playing George Washington in The American Constitution. Other Film work includes: The Loudest Voice; American Pastoral; Southpaw; The Last Witch Hunter; The Fault in Our Stars; Jack Reacher; Insomnia; Checkmate; The First Seal; 61*; The Christmas Tree; Black Dahlia; My Bloody Valentine; Indictment: The McMartin Trial; Without Warning; and Three Rivers. Visit www.davidwhalenactor.net for more.

HOWARD DALLIN (PLAYWRIGHT) Howard’s 35 professional years in theatre were mostly focused on directing plays and corporate training videos. He is currently a writer and educator. As an actor, Howard acknowledges “that the stage has had a narrow escape.”

His adaptation of A Christmas Carol for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park was heavily influenced by the 1951 movie starring Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge. In addition to adapting the story for the stage, Howard directed the first two productions at the Playhouse. The first production was okay, but the script clearly needed more work. It was former Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Ed Stern who coached Howard through a series of revisions that allowed Scrooge to be a participant in the action rather than a mere observer. Michael Evan Haney, who was the production’s first-ever Bob Cratchit, eventually took over directing the work and has fashioned it into an endearing holiday classic.

MICHAEL EVAN HANEY (DIRECTOR) Michael served as Associate Artistic Director for the Playhouse from 2002 to 2013. His productions here include Summerland, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, A Delicate Ship, Double Indemnity, Speaking in Tongues, The Understudy, The History of Invulnerability, Blackbird, Crime and Punishment, The Clean House, A Christmas Carol (1993-2018), Hiding Behind Comets and The Syringa Tree, among many others. Off-Broadway, he directed Around the World in 80 Days at the Irish Repertory Theatre. International credits include the English Theatres of Vienna and Frankfurt. Regional productions include Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis); All My Sons (Alabama Shakespeare Festival); The Drawer Boy (Actors Theatre of Louisville); Freud’s Last Session and Souvenir, for which he earned a Kevin Kline Award for direction (The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); The Humans, Grounded, An Iliad, Tribes and others (Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati); and Scotland Road (Pacific Resident Theatre, Drama-Logue Award for direction). As artistic director of the Allenberry Playhouse, Michael directed more than 30 plays, including Bus Stop, Shirley Valentine, Love Letters (with Shirley Jones) and The Secret Garden.

Michael began his career as an actor appearing on Broadway, off-Broadway and at many regional theatres: Arena Stage (including their 1973 historic tour of the Soviet Union of Our Town), 20 | 2021–2022

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Michael and his wife Amy Warner appeared in the films Dark Waters with Mark Ruffalo, and as Cate Blanchett’s in-laws in Carol. They now reside in Minnesota. In 2013, he received the Rick Steiner Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence from the League of Cincinnati Theatres.

JAMES LEONARD JOY (SET DESIGNER) James’ Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park productions include A Christmas Carol (1991-2021), Sylvia (1997), Inspecting Carol (1994), Hot ’N Cole (1992), The Cocktail Hour (1992) and Top Girls (1986). His Broadway credits include Ned and Jack, Take Me Along, Peter Pan, State Fair, Play On! and Regina at New York City Opera. Regionally, he has designed for The Old Globe Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, Alliance Theatre Company, Cleveland Play House, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The Guthrie Theater, Pasadena Playhouse, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodspeed Opera House, Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre and Roundabout Theatre Company in New York, among others. James has designed corporate theatre shows extensively for such clients as McDonald’s, Toyota, General Motors, General Electric and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and various theme park shows for The Walt Disney Company, Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld San Antonio.

DAVID MURIN (COSTUME DESIGNER) David’s Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park credits include A Christmas Carol (1992-2021). His Broadway credits include Steel Magnolias, Mixed Emotions, A Change in the Heir, Ned and Jack, Blues in the Night, Devour the Snow, A Talent for Murder, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and Gorey Stories (supervisor for Edward Gorey’s designs). His off-Broadway productions include Crimes of the Heart (directed by Kathleen Turner), The Foreigner (with Matthew Broderick), The Holy Terror, The Middle Ages, Ladyhouse Blues, Translations, The Common Pursuit, Birds of Paradise, The Baby Dance, The Fourth Wall and Down the Garden Paths. Regionally, David’s designs have been seen at Alley Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, McCarter Theatre Center, George Street Playhouse, Arizona Theatre Company, Long Wharf Theatre and Huntington Theatre Company. He has produced designs for made-for-television movies and the long-running ABC soap opera Ryan’s Hope, for which he received an Emmy Award in 1981. His designs were also seen in the 2007-08 edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He has just begun his 32nd year serving on the design faculty of Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts.

KIRK BOOKMAN (LIGHTING DESIGNER) Kirk’s Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park credits include more than 70 productions, including Million Dollar Quartet (2018), Summerland (2017), A Delicate Ship (2014), Speaking in Tongues (2012), The Fantasticks (2010), A Christmas Carol (1991-2018), Sing Hallelujah! (2004), Proof (2003) and The Mystery of Irma Vep (2001). His Broadway credits include The Sunshine Boys (with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall), The Gin Game (with Julie Harris and Charles Durning) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Additional New York off-Broadway productions include Closer Than Ever (off-Broadway); Right You Are and What Then (Ohio Theatre); The Cook (Intar 53 Theatre); Recent Tragic Events (with Heather Graham, Playwrights Horizons); Shanghai Moon (with Charles Busch, Drama Department); The Green Heart (Manhattan Theatre Club); and productions of Mondo Drama, Havana Is Waiting, Force Continuum, My One Good Nerve (starring Ruby Dee), The Shawl, Rude Entertainment, The Book of Liz (with David and Amy Sedaris), Les MIZrahi, 22 | 2021–2022

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Hope is the Thing with Feathers, As Thousands Cheer, June Moon, Bedbound, Playboy of the Western World, Eclipsed, The Importance of Being Earnest and Major Barbara.

DAVID B. SMITH (SOUND DESIGNER/COMPOSER) David’s Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park credits include more than 70 productions, including Thunder Knocking on the Door, Beehive, Dracula, Dark Paradise: The Legend of the Five-Pointed Star, Everything’s Ducky, A Little Night Music, Wit, Sweeney Todd, The Notebook of Trigorin, To Kill a Mockingbird and all productions of A Christmas Carol. Regional credits include Golden Boy (Long Wharf Theatre), Arena Stage, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Paper Mill Playhouse, Birmingham Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Huntington Theatre Company and New York Shakespeare Festival. David has designed Sinfonia orchestral enhancement systems for the national tours of West Side Story, Annie, Jekyll and Hyde, Evita, Steel Pier, The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Titanic, Seussical, Miss Saigon, Cinderella, The Music Man, Porgy and Bess, Oliver! and Oklahoma! Las Vegas credits include KÁ, Le Reve and Love; London credits include Les Misérables. David is a founding Partner and Director of Research and Development for Realtime Music Solutions and Dean of the School of Professional Studies at NYC College of Technology (CUNY).

He holds multiple U.S. patents for music performance systems. David received a Kevin Kline Award for outstanding sound design for Dracula. His compositions have been played across the country.

STEPHEN SKILES (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR) Stephen’s Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park credits include A Christmas Carol (1998, 2003-2006, 2011- 2016 and assistant director in 2010, 2019), Witness for the Prosecution (2006), Much Ado About Nothing (1999), Gross Indecency (1998) and the Bruce E. Coyle Acting Intern company productions of Plunge (1999) and And Then They Came for Me (1999). Additionally, he directed the Playhouse acting intern company productions of The Wrestling Season and By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea. Stephen is the director of theatre at Xavier University, where he most recently directed American Idiot, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, The Aliens, Rent, Spring Awakening, Mr. Burns: a post-electric play and The Last Five Years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Hanover College and an MFA in Acting from Ohio University.

He completed further study at the Royal Shakespeare Institute. Stephen has performed or directed at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cleveland Play House (assistant director), Ohio Shakespeare Festival, The Bang and the Clatter Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Monomoy Theatre, Sinclair College and the University of Akron, among others. He is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

REBECCA N. CHILDS (MUSIC DIRECTOR) Rebecca has been the music director for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of A Christmas Carol since 2002. She was also the rehearsal pianist for the Playhouse’s production of Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical (2014). She has been a musical director/vocal coach/accompanist for school, community and professional theatres in New Orleans and the southern Ohio area, and she has music directed shows for her alma mater, Miami University, and the University of Dayton. At The Carnegie, Rebecca was vocal director and assistant conductor for Carousel, for which she won an Acclaim Award, and vocal director for The King and I, The Sound of Music and West 2021–2022 | 23

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Side Story. She was music director for Mad Anthony Theatre Company’s The Story of My Life and Sondheim on Sondheim. She was also musical director for CCM Drama’s production of Coram Boy. Rebecca is an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Rebecca was privileged to join three other CCM faculty who taught a musical theatre program in Beijing in 2018. She served as music director for La Comedia’s 2018 productions of The Color Purple and White Christmas, for the 2019 productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Newsies and Elf, the Musical, and for the 2020 production of The King and I. Rebecca received the Cincinnati Arts Association Overture Awards 2017 Arts Educator Award for excellence in arts instruction. She is also the proud mother of Erin Crouch and grandmother to Jack and Andrew Crouch. Rebecca is honored to continue her association with the Playhouse and A Christmas Carol.

DEE ANNE BRYLL (CHOREOGRAPHER) Dee Anne is very pleased to return to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for her 21st year as choreographer for A Christmas Carol. Playhouse credits include Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical (2014), Pride and Prejudice (2014), Marry Me a Little (2009), The Clean House (2006) and The Glass Menagerie (1999). Additional credits include work at Xavier University Theatre, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, The Carnegie, Cincinnati Landmark Theatre and Commonwealth Theatre Company. Dee Anne has been a director/choreographer for shows including Mamma Mia!, Meet Me in St. Louis, Life Could Be A Dream, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, The Sound of Music (2015 LCT outstanding production), Chicago (2013-14 LCT winner of outstanding musical 2013-14 and outstanding direction of a musical), Falsettos, Parade (2012-13 LCT winner outstanding musical), Big River and Some Enchanted Evening. She won a 2006 CEA for her performance as Maggie Jones in 42nd Street. She and her husband, Edward Cohen, were awarded the 2010 Acclaim Trailblazer Award for contributions to Cincinnati theatre. In January 2015, she was awarded the 2015 Freddie G Broadway Junior Spirit Award presented and sponsored by Freddie Gershon (CEO of Music Theatre International) and his wife Myrna. Dee Anne holds faculty positions at Northern Kentucky University and Xavier University and is an Artistic Mentor for JumpStart Theatre - Cincinnati.

STEPHANIE KLAPPER, CSA (CASTING DIRECTOR) Stephanie is thrilled to continue her 10th season of collaboration with Blake Robison and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Select shows she has cast for the Playhouse are Once on This Island; Alias Grace; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Thanksgiving Play; Two Trains Running and Cincinnati King. Her award-winning work is frequently seen on Broadway, off-Broadway, regionally, on film, television and streaming media. She is dedicated to continuing to expand and champion diversity, equity and inclusion in the business. Connecting creative, caring people to each other to make extraordinary things happen is amongst Stephanie’s greatest joys.

She is passionate about arts education and working with creative teams to develop new work and expand the scope of established work. She is a member of the National Board of the Casting Society of America, Casting Society Cares and New York Women in Film.

ANDREA L. SHELL (STAGE MANAGER) Andrea is excited to be celebrating her 21st season with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, having worked on more than 90 productions, including 20 world premieres. This season, she takes the reins of the department, succeeding Jenifer Morrow as the Production Stage Manager. A highlight of every season for her is stage managing A Christmas Carol. Favorite Playhouse credits include 24 | 2021–2022

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Alias Grace; The Last Wide Open; The Roommate; Treasure Island; Be Here Now; Mr. Joy; Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End; Jane Eyre; Disgraced; Bad Dates; The Revolutionists; I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti; The North Pool; 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 (2002-2007); The Bible … (abridged); and Dark Paradise. She has also stage managed at Dallas Theater Center, The Old Globe, Cincinnati Ballet, Alliance Theatre, The Second City, and Ingenuity Festival of Cleveland. In 2014, Andrea joined the adjunct faculty of Xavier University’s Theatre Program, and in 2018, she became a contributor for Dramatics.org, writing backstage articles for their online content. Andrea is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. She would like to thank her family, friends, Dylan and Scott for their unending support.

BROOKE REDLER (SECOND STAGE MANAGER) See bio on pg. 50

BRANDON T. HOLMES (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) Brandon is excited to be back with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, having worked as a stage management intern during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. Playhouse credits this season include the world premiere of The West End. For eight seasons, he was the Production Stage Manager for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati where he managed over 40 productions. Highlights with ETC include Fun Home, The Mountaintop, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Iliad, Grounded, Violet, Pipeline, The Humans, Skeleton Crew and Hands on a Hardbody. During the summers, he works with The Lexington Theatre Company where he has stage managed productions of A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Legally Blonde, West Side Story and Newsies. He has stage managed other regional productions including Hello, Dolly!, The Drowsy Chaperone and Side

By Side by Sondheim (LOOK Musical Theatre); Red, White & Broadway, Golden: MTWichita at 50 (Music Theatre Wichita); and workshops with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Cleveland Play House. Brandon is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. He would like to thank his family, friends and A.J for their continued love and support.

JESSICA LUCAS (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) Jessica is thrilled to be making her debut at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Previous Assistant Stage Management credits include Mamma Mia, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, My Fair Lady, The Secret Garden, and King Lear with Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival; A Christmas Carol with Great Lakes Theater; Dial M for Murder, And Then There Were None and Love’s Labor’s Lost with Idaho Shakespeare Festival; and Luna Gale with Cleveland Play House. Stage Management credits include Pride & Prejudice, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Wait Until Dark with Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Jessica earned her BA in theatre from the University of Scranton and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. GF and ELF, you are the best.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL 30 YEARS OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL – BY THE NUMBERS Since 1991, families have been enjoying our production of A Christmas Carol each holiday season.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of our iconic production. It’s also the final year we’ll gather together in the Marx Theatre before we build the Rouse Theatre — a state-of-the-art theatre complex that promises enhanced technical capabilities. A new theatre means we’ll be bringing to you a new adaptation of Dickens’ classic story, complete with stage magic that’s even more dazzling than you’ve come to know and love.

To celebrate the rich history of A Christmas Carol in the Marx Theatre, let’s look back at three decades of theatrical holiday cheer!

OUR JOYFUL AUDIENCE So many of you have spent birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, family outings and holiday celebrations at the Playhouse, with A Christmas Carol being a part of it. Altogether, you’ve made the show an essential part of the Cincinnati holiday season.

659,037

The number of people who have experienced A Christmas Carol at the Playhouse.

1,115

94.32%

The average theatre capacity of any given performance.

The total number of performances, prior to the 2021-22 season, including 168 student matinee performances.

OUR TALENTED CAST An exuberant ensemble of professional actors livens up the Marx Theatre, with many of them becoming veteran cast members of the show. Hundreds of actors over the years have been a part of the A Christmas Carol family.

4 The number of

actors who have portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge. That includes Yusef Bolos (1991), Alan Mixon (1992 to 1996), Joneal Joplin (1997 to 2004, pictured with Dale Hodges) and Bruce Cromer (2005 to present).

1

The number of actors who have performed in every show since 1991. The title goes to Greg Procaccino, who has portrayed nine different characters. He currently portrays Jacob Marley and Old Joe.

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16 The number of young actors who have por-

trayed Tiny Tim. Three of them have performed in the role for three consecutive years: J. Patrick Naylor (1997 to 1999), Owen Gunderman (2008 to 2010) and Henry Charles Weghorst (2015 to 2017).

PHOTOS BY (LEFT) MIKKI SCHAFFNER (RIGHT) SANDY UNDERWOOD

A CHRISTMAS CAROL OUR HARD-WORKING CREW It takes a theatrical village to bring A Christmas Carol to its feet year after year. Offstage and behind the scenes, a staff of nearly two dozen production crew members work every performance.

600

The number of cues called by Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell during every performance. No sound, lighting or special effects take place onstage without Andrea’s cue.

5

The number of gallons of fake snow used during each performance.

1,000

The number of costumes used throughout the show.

8

The number of additional hair pieces like sideburns, beards and mustaches used throughout the show.

The weight, in pounds, of Scrooge’s four-poster bed.

500 The weight, in pounds, of Scrooge’s desk at the counting house.

90-95

13

The number of wigs used throughout the show.

1

The number of production team members who have worked every show since 1991. The title goes to Marx Wardrobe Mistress Cindy Clifford Saalfeld, pictured above with Greg Procaccino.

Want to learn even more about A Christmas Carol, by the numbers?

Visit our blog at cincyplay.com/blog.

PHOTO OF RYAN WESLEY GILREATH AND BRUCE CROMER BY MIKKI SCHAFFNER.

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2021–22 LEADING LADIES BRAVA! Thank you for stepping into the spotlight and joining the Playhouse’s Leading Ladies program. This list recognizes members of the Leading Ladies as of October 4, 2021. For information on accepting your role as a Leading Lady, please contact Kendra Struthers at 513-977-2024.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Terry Lemmerman Nancy Lippincott GRAND DAMES Susan J. Cummings Kelly M. Dehan Vickie Buyniski Gluckman Linda Greenberg Karlee Hilliard Jackie Mack Rosemary Schlachter Ronna K. Willis Jill Wilson DIVAS Janet G. Banks Randal S. Bloch Carrie Collins Marjorie Compton Susan Ingmire Mary E. Ivers Sarah Raup Johnson Margo Kirstein Danute Miskinis Patti Myers Karen Neyer Julia Pentecost Jennifer Dorsey Powell Betty L. Prince Digi France Schueler Maureen Vignola Barbara Weyand STARLETS Debra Hust Allison Janice Amatulli Susan S. Anthony Elizabeth Armitage Susan Arnold Molly R. Barber Jan Bartel Becky Beckstedt Mary Ann Bell Stephanie Besl Holly P. Bortz Linda D. Brink Lisa Broun Sara Butler Mary Ellen Cody Crystal Faulkner Cooney Jeanne Coughlin Alva Jean Crawford Amelia Crutcher Judy S. Dalambakis Carol DeGreg Debora Del Valle Bethany Doverspike Sharon Fiscus Nancy Gaffney Elizabeth George Nancy Gollobin Margo Hall

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Louise Head Nirvani Head Camille K. Healy Helene Herbert Judy Tondi Herd Bernita McCann Hightower Kyle Hodgkins Linda R. Holthaus Debra E. Howie Marty Humes Pat Humphrey Diane R. Iseman Anne Jaroszewicz Lisa N. Kagan Heather Krombholz Lynn P. Larson Connie Cook Laug Terry Lemmerman Nancy Lippincott Sally A. Lloyd Janet Longacre Laurel Markley Carolyn Ott Martin Nancy Martin Evelyn Banzhaf McCord Joann Mead Mary Ann Meanwell Ms. Kathryn Merchant Audrey K. Miller Emily Miracle Diane Moccia Abby Moran Mary G. Moran Maura Moran-Berry Connan Morrissey Jennifer Mottier Jeannie Niebuhr Jan V. Portman Jane Portman Ildiko Pray

Kathy Qualls Margie Rauh Sherri Adams Remaklus Margie Rennie Danielle Revelson Deborah White Richardson Buffie Rixey Mary Ellen Roberts Margo K. Ross Karina Rothzeid Diane M. Rumpke KJ Sanchez Keke Sansalone Lauren Hannan Shafer Patricia Sheppard Shelly Sherman Sue Showers Laura Skidmore Terri Skidmore Paula Steiner Dr. Susan R. Strick Glenda Suttman Kazue Takeuchi Teresa Telford Jan H. Tepe Kathy Thornton Sally Tieke Catharina Toltzis Ph.D. Dionn Tron Susie Tweddell Ellen G. van der Horst Nancy A. Virgulak Bettie Watts Judy Wells Linda Young Sue Zimmerman Bold indicates Steering Committee Members

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PATRON INFORMATION Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park ADDRESS: 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 513-345-2242 WEBSITE: cincyplay.com BOX OFFICE: 513-421-3888 OH, KY, IN TOLL-FREE: 800-582-3208 PATRONS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD-OF-HEARING, DEAF BLIND OR SPEECH DISABLED: dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY The safety and well-being of our patrons, artists and staff is our top priority. As health and safety guidelines are constantly evolving, we continue to closely monitor the situation and modify our COVID-19 health and safety plan appropriately. We will follow all local, state and federal mandates, as well as CDC guidelines, to ensure everyone a safe and enjoyable live theatre experience. Safety measures include cleaning all public spaces between performances with CDC-approved disinfecting solutions and a continuous airflow system with MERV13 filters for all the air-handling units throughout the building. For more information and our current guidelines and measures, please note signage in the lobby and visit cincyplay.com/safety.

ACCESSIBILITY WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM The Playhouse is pleased to offer a variety of services to patrons with special needs. Funding for this program is made possible by Bartlett Wealth Management.

Audio Described and Signed Performances Live audio description for patrons who are sight-impaired and signed performances for those with hearing impairments are offered for designated performances. For the schedule, visit cincyplay.com. Audio

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description equipment courtesy of Cincinnati Bell Foundation. Telex FM equipment courtesy of Bethesda Hospitals. Signers and audio describers for the season are Dawn Caudill, Matt DeWitt, Gordon Graham, Montez Greer, David Lichtenfeld and Mike Snyder.

Hearing Enhancement In the Marx Theatre, hearing enhancement receivers providing volume enhancement to patrons with hearing impairment can be obtained prior to every performance from a house manager. The Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre has a new hearing loop system which works with existing T-Coil or Telecoil enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants. For more information, please see the house manager.

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.

CHILDREN Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to Playhouse productions unless otherwise

PATRON INFORMATION advertised. Parents with disruptive children will be asked to leave the theatre.

FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY Patrons who are mobility-impaired may be dropped off outside the Playhouse’s south entrance. An elevator in the Budig Lobby allows for access to all levels of the Playhouse.

Accessible seating for wheelchairs is subject to availability and should be requested at the time of ticket reservation.

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

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

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

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

illegal parking. Convenient parking is available in the Playhouse garage. Purchase parking in advance to secure a space. Parking can also be purchased from our parking attendant immediately before the performance if available.

Accessible parking for those with disabilities is located in front of the main entrance, as well as in the Playhouse parking garage. Parking for persons with disabilities is limited and must be reserved and paid for in advance. All vehicles using these spaces must display a valid disability placard.

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

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

RESTROOMS AND TELEPHONES Restrooms are located in the Rosenthal Plaza.

A phone is located near the Box Office in the Budig Lobby.

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

PARKING The Park Board reminds you that Eden Park officially closes at 10 p.m. As a grace period to the Playhouse, the police will not ticket vehicles until one half hour following the end of a performance. The Playhouse assumes no responsibility for anyone receiving a ticket for 2021–2022 | 35

COMING NEXT

INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

By KATIE FORGETTE JAN. 29 – FEB. 27, 2022 The O’Sheas are just like any other family in their town in 1973: middle-class, Irish, Catholic and determined to avoid public ridicule. With dry yet affectionate humor, 19-year-old Linda O’Shea narrates the most turbulent day of her life when a series of hilarious mishaps jeopardizes the family’s reputation. Whether you’ve grown up Catholic or you simply can relate to the craziness of family, this new comedy will leave you in stitches.

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COMING NEXT

ROOTED

By DEBORAH ZOE LAUFER FEB. 12 – MARCH 20, 2022 WORLD PREMIERE People can be so weird, which is why Emery Harris has lived alone in a treehouse for over a decade. Her only connection to the outside world is through her YouTube channel where she documents research on plants and has garnered several thousand followers. When strangers begin gathering near her home, she learns she’s been unwittingly elected as her followers’ new-age messiah. This quirky world premiere comedy studies the power of plants and the idiosyncrasies of people.

Sponsored by The Geiler Company

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Congratulations to

on the 62nd Season!

- Digi and Mike Schueler

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK Blake Robison Abby Marcus

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

WITH SUPPORT FROM

THE ROSENTHAL FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEED YOUR LOVE WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

KJ SANCHEZ Richard Livingston Huntley Josafath Reynoso Rachel Anne Healy Amber Whatley Lindsay Jones Stephanie Klapper, CSA

MUSIC DIRECTOR SET DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER CASTING DIRECTOR

OCT. 30 – DEC. 12, 2021 ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE Sponsored by

Digi and Mike Schueler

Jennifer and Woody Taft

Honorary Producers Linda and Gary Greenberg Barbara M. Weyand Additional support provided by The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre Season presented by

Additional support provided by

NEED YOUR LOVE CAST George/Little Willie John Antonio Michael Woodard* The voice of Syd Nathan is not an actor, but an actual recording of the real Syd Nathan.

BAND Drummer Pianist Bassist Guitarist

Richard Livingston Huntley Ian Axness Terrell Montgomery Joel Greenberg

Stage Manager Second Stage Manager Stage Management Intern

Brooke Redler* Suann Pollock* Ariel Sheets

Time: Now Location: 1540 Brewster Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio NEED YOUR LOVE WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT AN INTERMISSION.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFF Production Administrative Assistant Casting Associate Casting Assistant

Robert Stimmel Lacey Davies Kate McMorran

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.

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NEED YOUR LOVE SONG LIST 1. “Fever” (as sung by Little Willie John): Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell (John Davenport) 2. “All Around The World” (as sung by Little Willie John): Titus Turner 3. “Jesus Met The Woman At The Well”* 4. “You’re Welcome to The Club” (as sung by Lee “Shot” Williams): Sonny (Alphonso) Thompson 5. “Blues Stay Away From Me” (both the Delmore Brothers and Lonnie Johnson versions): Alton and Rabon Delmore, Wayne Raney and Henry Glover 6. “I’m Shakin’” (as sung by Jack White and Little Willie John): Rudolph Tombs 7. “My Love Is” (as sung by Little Willie John): Little Willie John 8. “It’s Easy Child” (as sung by Lula Reed and Freddie King): Sue Sandler, Gene Redd and Kaye Bennett 9. “Leave My Kitten Alone” (as sung by Little Willie John): Little Willie John, Titus Turner and James McDougal 10. “Why Don’t You Haul Off and Love Me” (as sung by Little Willie John): Wayne Raney and Lonnie Glosson 11. “Need Your Love So Bad” (as sung by Little Willie John): Little Willie John 12. “Cottage for Sale” (as sung by Little Willie John): Willard Robison and Larry Conley * In the public domain 13. “You Are My Sunshine*

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NEED YOUR LOVE PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTOR’S NOTES

BY KJ SANCHEZ Three years ago, we premiered my play Cincinnati King right here in the Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday and then other times, given what we have all gone through (and are still going through), it feels like many lifetimes ago. Cincinnati King was about the founding of King Records, which featured the lives of Syd Nathan, founder of King Records, the seminal King studio drummer and local icon Philip Paul and Little Willie John, one of King Records’ brightest stars.

During lockdown I kept thinking about these people, and in particular, I kept thinking about Little Willie John. Richard Huntley (our Music Director and the drummer you will see tonight, who also happens to be my husband) and I

kept listening to his music. There was many a rough day which was made better by listening to Little Willie John’s records. His joie de vivre, his take-no-prisoners energy and his indelible spirit gave me something to hold onto, something to cherish, something to lift my spirits.

Along with listening to a lot of great music I was also watching — I’m not ashamed to admit it — a lot of Netflix. I love “spin-off” TV shows and movies, which have become a regular practice, especially in the genre of super heroes. So, since Little Willie John was a kind of super-hero for me, I decided to write a spin-off play about his music and his life. Like most spin-offs, some of his story you will recognize, and some of it will be new. Some of the music might be familiar, and some of it has been added, just for Little Willie John. This was a great chance to dive deeper into his catalogue and to immerse ourselves with the music of his childhood as well.

I am so grateful to Steve Harper and the Nathan Family, and the great Mr. Philip Paul, for providing the groundwork from which Cincinnati King was built. This time around, I add one more name to that list of people I am forever indebted to: Reverend Dr. Mable John, Willie John’s older sister, who graciously granted me an interview and told me such beautiful stories of her beloved brother Willie.

I am honored and overwhelmed that I have the good fortune to share these stories and this exceptional music with you. It’s so good to be back. It’s so, so good to see you. Thank you for spending some time with us and Little Willie John.

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NEED YOUR LOVE I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the following very special people, who generously gave of their time, sharing their personal stories about Little Willie John, Syd Nathan and King Records: • Steven D. Halper • Reverend Dr. Mable John • Philip Paul Many others have helped me along the way, offering their knowledge, expertise and experiences with all things King Records. Thanks to: • Patricia and William “Bootsy” Collins • John Curley • Joe Gorman • Michael Haney • Nirvani Head • Terah Herman • Richard Hess • Arthur Hughes • Summer Hughes • Greg Jackson • Judith Johnson • Katie Laur • Michael E. Maloney • Dr. Bruce McClung • Randy McNutt • Hasker Nelson Jr. • Brian Powers • Gary Reid • Sean Rhiney • Sue Roth • Elliott V. Ruther • Scott Santangelo • Chris Schadler • Curtis Shepard • RJ Smith

RICHARD LIVINGSTON HUNTLEY AND KJ SANCHEZ WITH PHILIP PAUL (FAR RIGHT) AND HIS WIFE ROBERTA AT THE OPENING OF CINCINNATI KING IN 2018.

• Ty Stuckey • Jim Tarbell • Otis Williams and Kent Butts • Kathy Y. Wilson • Smokey Wood • Don Wong Thanks to the following organizations: • Cincinnati Public Library • Cincinnati USA Music Heritage Foundation • The Eigel Center for Community-Engaged Learning at Xavier University • Herzog Music • King Records Legacy Foundation • University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

And last, thanks to the following authors, whose books and articles were invaluable during my research phase: • A King Records Scrapbook

by Brian F.X. Powers • The Cincinnati Sound by Randy McNutt • Fever: Little Willie John, A Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul by Susan Whitall • Fever and Fate by Kim Field • Going to Cincinnati by Steven C. Tracey • King of the Queen City: The Story of King Records by Jon Hartley Fox

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NEED YOUR LOVE ANTONIO MICHAEL WOODARD (GEORGE/LITTLE WILLIE JOHN) Antonio is pleased to be making his Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park debut.

His off-Broadway credits include Macbeth (John Doyle) with Classic Stage Company. Regional credits include: Williamstown Theatre Festival: A Human Being of A Sort; Trinity Rep: Ragtime; and Pyramid Theatre Company: The Amen Corner, Mississippi Goddamn. On television, he has appeared in Evil (CBS, Peter Sollett). His awards include: Cloris Leachman Award Nominee (The Amen Corner), Alabama State University Faculty Senate Award of Excellence (The Color Purple), and the Irene Ryan Best Actor Finalist KCACTF Region IV. He received his Master’s of Fine Arts from Brown University (Brown/Trinity Rep Acting Program) and a B.A. in Theatre from Alabama State University. I dedicate my performance to my heavenly father, my mother and father, my entire family and Dr. Tommie Tonea Stewart. Other works include: Pure Artistry Café: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Rites and Reason Theatre: Trippin’ Over Roots, Walk Out! 68’; Brown/Trinity Rep: Love’s Labour’s Lost, Twelfth Night, Tick, Tick…Boom!; Leila Barlow Theatre: Crowns, The Color Purple, The Piano Lesson. Instagram: @a.michaelwoodard. Facebook: Antonio Woodard or Antonio Michael Woodard. Website: being-amw.com KJ SANCHEZ (PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTOR) KJ wrote and directed the world premiere of Cincinnati King. Her other directing credits here include Jane Eyre by Polly Teale, Sex with Strangers by Laura Eason, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club by Jeffrey Hatcher, the world premiere of Seven Spots on the Sun by Martín Zimmerman, Joan the Girl of Arc by Darrah Cloud and Venus in Fur by David Ives. As a playwright, she has been produced at The Guthrie Theater, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Two River Theater, Baltimore Center Stage, Round House Theatre, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Cornerstone Theater Company and off-Broadway at Urban Stages Theater and HERE Arts Center. Other recent directing credits include Quixote Nuevo by Octavio Solis at Hartford Stage, Huntington Theatre, the Alley and California Shakespeare Theater; The Upstairs Concierge by Kristoffer Diaz at The Goodman Theatre in Chicago; The Diary of Anne Frank and Noises Off at Milwaukee Repertory Theater; along with Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Water by the Spoonful at the Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. KJ is the voice of many characters in the cartoons Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! She is a Fox Fellow, the 2012 Douglass Wallop Fellow, an Albert Award nominee and an NEA/TCG Career Development Program for Directors recipient. She is the CEO of American Records, a theatre company and an Associate Professor and Head of Playwriting and Directing at University of Texas at Austin.

RICHARD LIVINGSTON HUNTLEY (MUSIC DIRECTOR/ DRUMMER) Following the success of the 2018 world premiere of Cincinnati King, Richard is thrilled to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park for Need Your Love. A drummer and percussionist, he has performed in over 30 countries worldwide, including major jazz, blues and world music festivals. He has performed and or recorded with jazz greats such as John Benitez, Ron Blake, Luis Bonilla, Cameron Brown, George Coleman, Jerry Gonzalez, Harold Mabern, Mulgrew Miller, Scott Robinson, Lew Soloff, Esperanza Spaulding and Fred Wesley. For over 20 years he has played with Brazilian piano legend and samba funk innovator Dom Salvador. Other musical associations include singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, New York bordello blues band Hazmat Modine, and globe-trot44 | 2021–2022

NEED YOUR LOVE ting collaborations with the Gangbe Brass Band from Benin, the Tuvan throat singing groups Huun Hur Tu and Alash, and the Toureg guitarist and singer Bombino. Recent recordings include “The Art of The Hang,” a piano trio with pianist Nikolaj Hess and bassist Cameron Brown; “You,” a collaborative trio with guitarist Niklas Winter (Finland) and Emil Hess (Denmark); ”Evolution Stores,” a nonet recording by Emil Hess; and a cast recording of the musical This Beautiful City by the late Michael Friedman. He is a faculty member at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin and holds an M.M. from The Manhattan School of Music, where he was on the faculty for 12 years. He has also conducted clinics at various music schools and universities in Denmark and Japan. He is an endorser for Bosphorus cymbals and Beato drum bags. www.rlhuntley.com

JOSAFATH REYNOSO (SET DESIGNER) An award-winning scenic designer, Josafath was born in Mexico and was awarded the Gold Medal for Scenic Design at the World Stage Design 2017 in Taiwan for his production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Other awards: the 2015 USITT Scenic Design Award; 2014 SETC Scenic Design Award for Eugene O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape; the 2013 BroadwayWorld Award for Our Country’s Good, and the SETC Ready-for-Work Award for The Threepenny Opera. In the U.S., he has designed for Virginia Stage Company, Lexington Children’s Theatre, The Clarence Brown Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse, Warehouse Theatre, Triad Stage, Alice Jepson Theatre, Donald Bedell Performance Hall and University of Tennessee Opera. In Mexico, he has designed for Teatro Salvador Novo, Foro Antonio Lopez Mancera, UNAM Facultad de Arquitectura and Teatro Esperanza Iris. International credits include new productions for Teatro del Borde in Argentina, Escena 8 in Venezuela and KCDC in Israel. He was selected as a keynote speaker for Stage|Set|Scenery in Berlin and invited to present at the International Biennale of Architecture in Buenos Aires for his design of Noche Arabe. He has represented the United States in Germany and The Czech Republic, and he has represented Mexico in Taiwan, The Czech Republic and Venezuela.

RACHEL ANNE HEALY (COSTUME DESIGNER) Rachel is thrilled to be a part of Need Your Love. Previous credits with the Playhouse include Cincinnati King and Jane Eyre. Based in Chicago, Rachel’s costume designs have been seen on numerous stages including Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Writers Theatre, Court Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Northlight Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, American Theatre Company, Next Theatre Company, Victory Gardens and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company. Regionally, she has designed with Alley Theatre, Hartford Stage, The Huntington, Alliance Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Long Wharf Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theatre of Milwaukee, Indiana Repertory Theatre and American Players Theatre. Rachel is also a professor at Loyola University where she teaches Theatrical Design, Make-up Design and Puppetry.

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NEED YOUR LOVE AMBER WHATLEY (LIGHTING DESIGNER) Amber is a lighting designer for live performance. Her skills include lighting for theatre, dance and concert, and lighting for the camera. Her technical strengths are programing and moving light programing. She was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. She then completed her B.F.A. at Savannah College of Art and Design. She has consulted for several theatres and churches in the Southeast U.S. Her MFA graduate studies in Lighting Design at The University of Texas at Austin led her to the creation of Blackout, a workshop and video series in which her objective is to bring lighting design and technology awareness to Black youth and under-supported communities. Her research interests include creating accessible lighting knowledge for BIPOC youth and under-supported communities, new works and non-traditional theater design. As a recent graduate and post MFA fellow at The Ohio State University, Amber enjoys teaching, freelance designing and furthering the development of Blackout.

LINDSAY JONES (SOUND DESIGNER) Lindsay is happy to be returning to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, where he has designed Cincinnati King, The Roommate, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, Through the Night and In the Continuum. His Broadway productions include Slave Play (Tony nominations for Best Score and Best Sound Design of a Play), The Nap, Bronx Bombers and A Time to Kill. Off-Broadway productions include Privacy (The Public Theater), Bootycandy (Playwrights Horizons), Feeding the Dragon (Primary Stages), Top Secret (New York Theatre Workshop) and many others. Regionally, Lindsay has designed productions at The Guthrie Theater, Center Stage, American Conservatory Theater, Hartford Stage, Alliance Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre and many others. His international credits include Stratford Festival (Canada) and Royal Shakespeare Company (England) and many others. Audio drama work includes A Streetcar Named Desire for Audible, and the award-winning weekly podcast for children The Imagination Neighborhood. Lindsay has received two Tony Award nominations, seven Joseph Jefferson Awards (24 nominations), two Ovation Awards (three nominations), an L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award and many others. His film and television music credits include HBO Films’ A Note of Triumph (2006 Academy Award for Best Documentary, Short Subject). www.lindsayjones.com JOEL GREENBERG (GUITARIST) Joel is a Cincinnati native and performs regularly as a freelance guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. He first performed at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in 2011 and has enjoyed being a part of many shows since. Productions include Beehive: The 60s Musical; Always, Patsy Cline; Low Down Dirty Blues; Little Shop of Horrors; and Once on this Island. Joel attended the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music as a Jazz Studies major and loves to perform music across many genres. Joel has toured nationally and works with many regional groups and theatre companies. Outside of performing, Joel is a co-owner of the Cincinnati Music Academy where he and more than 40 independent instructors give music lessons.

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NEED YOUR LOVE IAN AXNESS (PIANIST) Ian is a collaborative pianist, coach and conductor originally from Los Angeles, California. He is currently getting his master’s degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he recently served as the music director for Xanadu. Before returning to grad school he lived and worked in New York City for many years, working on productions, including Orpheus in the Underworld (Juilliard), Beardo (Pipeline Theatre), Sweeney Todd (Barrow Street) and Carousel (New York Philharmonic). Ian earned his BA from Oberlin College and is thrilled to be doing his first show at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park!

TERRELL MONTGOMERY (BASSIST) Terrell is an Atlanta-based musician who is eager to return to Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. An Arkansas native, his musical roots are steeped in jazz, R&B, soul and the blues. He received his MM from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and regularly performs and records with other area artists. Instagram: @kr0nos432 STEPHANIE KLAPPER, CSA (CASTING DIRECTOR) See bio on page 24

BROOKE REDLER (STAGE MANAGER) Brooke is pleased to return for her sixth season with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Her off-Broadway credits include Breathing Time, The Faire and From White Plains (production stage manager, Fault Line Theatre). Regional theatre credits include Once on This Island, In The Heights, Million Dollar Quartet, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Summerland and Native Gardens (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park); Hair: Retrospection, Stillwater, The Whipping Man, August: Osage County, Cabaret and five seasons of A Christmas Carol (production stage manager, Kansas City Repertory Theatre); Peter and the Starcatcher and Richard II (Utah Shakespeare Festival); Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Center Stage in Baltimore); The Drowsy Chaperone, Is He Dead? and Harry the Great (Creede Repertory Theatre). Assistant stage management credits include Our Town, A Flea in Her Ear, Clay, Jitney and Love, Janis (Kansas City Repertory Theatre); and work at Starlight Theatre, Stages St. Louis and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival.

Brooke also has worked in opera, with credits including Moscow, Cherry Town and Medea (PSM, Opera Long Beach); and Ariadne Auf Naxos, The Coronation of Poppea, Frida, Die Fledermaus and Tosca (ASM, Cincinnati Opera). She also spent two seasons at The Santa Fe Opera.

SUANN POLLOCK (SECOND STAGE MANAGER) In more than 22 years at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Suann has stage managed or assistant stage managed many productions. Her favorites include Destiny of Desire; Company; The History of Invulnerability; Three Sisters; This Wonderful Life; Love, Janis; A Christmas Carol; and Hiding Behind Comets. Regionally, she has served as stage manager at Music Theatre Wichita and Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Suann directed Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse and The Phantom Tollbooth for Playhouse’s Off the Hill series. Other directing credits include Pride and Prejudice; Rent; Urinetown; and Bat Boy, The Musical. Suann is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS

THE ROSENTHAL ROBERT AND ADELE SCHIFF FAMILY FOUNDATION FAMILY FOUNDATION

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT CORPORATE PARTNERS

RED CARPET DONORS

For companies looking to make a smaller investment in the Playhouse, the Corporate Partner Program is just the ticket. A gift of $500 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!

To become a corporate partner, contact Mary Kay Koehler at 513-977-2026.

We are grateful for our Red Carpet Experience donors who treat their guests to an intimate, behind-thescenes experience that also supports the Playhouse.

To book your Red Carpet Experience, contact Mary Kay Koehler at 513-977-2026.

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Jack G. and Rosemarie Brown Mr. Robert C. Fee Richard Goettle, Inc. Linda and Gary Greenberg KeyBank Messer Construction Ohio National Financial Services (3) Jerry and Betsy Shroat Jennifer and Woody Taft Truist (2)

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith and Associates The Blind Lemon & Eddie Sheppard Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cardona Emerge Managed Solutions, LLC Fox19 Now LumAware Safety Mt. Adams Bar & Grill Optic Lizard Productions Ms. Sharisse V. Santos Vincent Lighting WARM 98.5 WDBZ-AM, 101.5 The Buzz WOSL-FM, 100.3 Cincy’s R&B

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Ellen G. van der Horst President Digi France Schueler Vice-President Austin Schiff Secretary James C. Leonard Treasurer Woody Taft Chair TRUSTEES Ronald T. Bates Mono Bhattacharya David Billmire, M.D. Douglas Brauch Ryan Brown

Robert S. Castellini Alva Jean Crawford Tiffany Dace Mark Dawes Scott X. Deters Timothy Douglas Peter A. Draugelis Louis A. Fender Elizabeth George Chandra Gravely Linda Greenberg Nirvani Head Andrea Herzig Bernita McCann Hightower Richard P. Homan Susan Ingmire Thomas M. Keckeis Terry Lemmerman

James C. Leonard Jacqueline M. Mack Kevin N. McMurray Danute Miskinis Roy A. Mitchell Sam Moore Dean A. Moulas Sara Phillips Debbie White Richardson Matt Reckman Margo K. Ross Jack Rouse KJ Sanchez Austin Schiff Digi France Schueler Jerry Shroat Joseph Steiner Woody Taft Marty C. Tomb

Ellen G. van der Horst Larry Vignola Al Vontz, III Jill Fox Warman Barbara M. Weyand Susan Whitman Ronna Willis Susan B. Zaunbrecher EMERITUS Otto M. Budig, Jr. Chuck Carothers David Herriman Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Morse Johnson Lois Rosenthal Howard Tomb Albert Vontz, Jr.

THE MORSE JOHNSON SOCIETY OF PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK Thanks to your vision and commitment to the Playhouse, we can continue to produce extraordinary theatre for Playhouse audiences of tomorrow. We are grateful to you for including the Playhouse in your estate plans.

This list recognizes members of the Morse Johnson Society as of October 4, 2021. For more information on joining or including the Playhouse in your estate plan, please contact Director of Development Bethany Doverspike at 513-977-2081.

Anonymous Romola N. Allen Henrietta Barlag Roderick and Barbara Barr Peggy Barrett Mr. Neil Billman Rosemary and Frank Bloom Thomas J. Breed Charlin and Peter Briggs Jack G. and Rosemarie Brown John and Peg Bruggeman Susan and Burton Closson Carol C. Cole Richard and Theresa Curry Guy and Cathy DeDiemar Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery Mrs. James M. Edwards Barbara Fitch Susan S. Friedlander Allison Gerrety Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Mrs. Charles Goering Madeleine H. Gordon J. Frederick and Cynthia Gossman Linda Greenberg Jan and Herman Groshoff Mary Hainline Cheryl Harden-Love Mrs. Robert J. Hasl Robert and Judith Heaton Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Karlee L. Hilliard Andrew MacAoidh Jergens

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Judith E. Johnson M. J. Johnson Jan and Jay Kalagayan Winifred B. Kessler David and Janice Klocke Randolph and Patricia Krumm Ms. Abby E. Langdon Minor and Dan LeBlond Terry Lemmerman Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lyons Jacqueline M. Mack Richard 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 James A. Miller David and Diane Moccia William J. and Mary G. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morelli Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Mort and Barb Nicholson Richard and Julia Okenfuss Jack and Marilyn Osborn Charlotte and Robert Otto Jenny and David Powell Betty L. Prince Pamela Reising Ellen Rieveschl Richard Rosenthal Jack and Moe Rouse Robert and Dell Ann Sathe

Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Sr. Mark and Rosemary Schlachter Carol J. Schroeder Digi France Schueler John and Marsha Shields Jerry and Betsy Shroat Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld Adrienne Angst Smith Louise W. Spiegel Francis and Susan Stanton Charles L. Thomas, Jr. Lynda A. Thomas Sidney Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Todd Marty Tomb Margaret and Albert Vontz III Daniel G. Walker JoAnn and Paul Ward Stuart Warshauer Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts Jim and Jo Ann Weber Irwin and Barbara Weinberg Barbara M. Weyand Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis Barbara Witte Susan and Don Zaunbrecher POSTHUMOUSLY REMEMBERED Helen and Charles Abramovitz Mrs. Thomas Adler Robert H. Allen Karen H. Bell

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. Friedlander Oliver M. Gale Mr. Charles W. Goering Peter Hainline Carlyn G. Hamilton Dr. Robert J. Hasl Mrs. Morse Johnson Stanley M. Kaplan, M.D. Keith Lemmerman Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Maurice E. Oshry George Rieveschl Launcey Roder Lois Rosenthal Gene F. Santoro Mr. Robert C. Schiff, Sr. Karl and Roberta Schlachter Mary Louise Schroth Rick Steiner Jane K. Steinfirst Thurza R. Sternberg Charles and Sue Straus Joan Thomas Howard Tomb Albert Vontz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waite Gladys C. Warshauer Monte Witte

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ANNUAL GIFTS This list includes all gifts given to the Playhouse from August 20, 2020 to September 20, 2021, not including Endowment and Capital Campaign gifts.

AUDIENCE ArtsWave First Financial Bank Hamilton County Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation The Ohio Arts Council The Rosenthal Family Foundation Moe and Jack Rouse Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation The Schueler Group The Shubert Foundation U.S. Small Business Administration PLAYWRIGHT Chemed Foundation The Charles H. Dater Foundation Heidelberg Distributing Company The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Arnold and Gloria Morelli Digi and Mike Schueler Jennifer and Woody Taft Mr. Charles L. Thomas, Jr. U.S. Bank PRODUCER Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr. Clark Schaefer Hackett & Co. Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation Greater Cincinnati Foundation Terry Lemmerman Charles and Joann Mead Becky Miars Ohio Department of Development John and Jennifer Stein Randolph Wadsworth Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Wells Fargo Advisors Barbara Weyand DIRECTOR Anonymous Ruth and Tom Bobenread The Geiler Company Linda and Gary Greenberg* Susan Ingmire Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens Mr. Edward Lanzit Macy’s Leon and Barb Meyer The Procter & Gamble Fund* The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee The Louise Taft Semple Foundation Betsy and Jerry Shroat The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation Estate of Carol Thaman Ellen and Ray van der Horst

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STAGE MANAGER Jeb and Nirvani Head Richard and Jill Warman SET DESIGNER Anonymous AAA Travel & Provident Travel Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Mark and Lindsay Bibler David and Elaine Billmire Denise and Martin Chambers Nancy and Mark Dawes Elizabeth George Peggy L. Golden and Kerry J. Klumpe Mrs. Suzanne Hasl Jeb and Nirvani Head Mrs. Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Ms. Holly Huttenbauer Bill and Mary Jane James Patti and Tom Keckeis* Marilyn Kinne Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Lett Craig and Anne Maier Deborah and John Majoras Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Manteuffel Barbara and Kim McCracken McDonald Family Foundation Rob and Alexandra McDonald Kevin and Frances McMurray Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Jack and Marilyn Osborn* Sara Phillips Jenny and David Powell Matt Reckman Don and June Reynolds Amy and John Rosenberg Mark and Rosemary Schlachter Louis and Melba Schott Foundation Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld Marty Tomb Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Vista Foundation Margaret and Albert Vontz III* Susan Whitman Leo Whitt and Xia Wang Jo Ann Wieghaus Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation COSTUME DESIGNER Mono Bhattacharya Douglas Brauch Mr. and Mrs. Ryan L. Brown Terri and John Byczkowski The Crawford Family Foundation Designer Donations for Cincinnati Charities Inc. The Carol B. Heldman Sexuality Education Fund Richard and Renita Homan Johnson Investment Counsel Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC

Marvin Kolodzik Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein Dean and Catherine Moulas Ohio Development Services Agency Stuart and Ildiko Pray Prudential - Matching Fund Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Ellen Rieveschl RKCA Joseph B. Steiner WesBanco Anthony and Sally Woodward Susan and Don Zaunbrecher LIGHTING DESIGNER Anonymous (3) Gordon Allen Debra Hust Allison Americana Arts Foundation William P. Anderson Foundation Thomas and Susan Anthony Eric and Brenda Armstrong Family Fund* Albert Arthur Janet G. Banks Peggy Barrett Rebecca Beckstedt Mary Ann and Doug Bell Stephanie Besl Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blatt Randal S. Bloch Jane and Gary Booth Mr. and Mrs. Ken Borisch Holly P. Bortz Thomas J. Breed Ms. Lisa Broun John and Peg Bruggeman Jackie and Gary Bryson Eileen Budo Jeff and Gay Bullock Ron Bunt and Wei Sun Eric Burgmann and Linda Vaccariello Bonnie and Dick Buten Candace Carson Philip Clayton Burton and Susan Closson Mr. Rick Coffey Carrie Collins Pearl J. Compaan, M.D. Marjorie Compton James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson The Cord Foundation Kassy Corken Amelia Crutcher Susan J. Cummings The David J. Joseph Company Kenneth Davis Kelly M. Dehan Scott X. Deters Florence and Thomas DeWitt Peter Draugelis Louis A. and Lisa K. Fender Ms. Sharon Fiscus Sarah and Grayson Fitzhugh Paul and Nancy Gaffney

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ANNUAL GIFTS GE Aviation Richard and Kathleen Glaser Victoria Buyniski Gluckman Clifford Goosmann and Andrea Wilson Gradison Foundation Carl and Joyce Greber Margo Hall Jeanne and Richard Hannan Al and Pat Harmann Camille K. Healy Patti Heldman Betsy and Dave Hendy Judith Tondi Herd Karlee Hilliard Hixson Architects Engineers Interiors Kyle Hodgkins Mr. Peter Horton Debra E. Howie Carolyn and Michael Hoyt Pat Humphrey Huttenbauer Foundation Mary E. Ivers Ellen and Garrett Jackson* Johnson & Johnson - Matching Fund Sarah Raup Johnson Wendy and Jeff Johnson Laurie F. Johnston James and Brenda Jones Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Keenan Dr. Robert Keith and Kathleen Thornton-Keith Barbara and Larry Kellar* Robert A. and Marian K. Kennedy Charitable Trust Judith and Ken Kenniston Margo Kirstein Lynn Keniston Klahm Heather Krombholz Kathleen B. and Michael C. Krug* Dianne and Dan Kuhnell Denise and John Kuprionis Jo Ann and George Kurz

Mr. and Mrs. John LaMacchia Lynn P. Larson Richard and Susan Lauf Donna Lilley Sally A. Lloyd Whitney and Phillip Long David Martin Nancy Martin Ms. Margaret E. Mathile Ms. Danute M. Miskinis Mr. Roy A. Mitchell Mary G. Moran Connan Morrissey Karen Neyer Jeannie Niebuhr Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee Randy and Marianne Olson Charlotte and Robert Otto Melissa and John Panzeca Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund* Julia Pentecost Alice Perlman Phillips Family Fund* Terry Powell Betty L. Prince ProLink Staffing Gerald D. Rape Mitch and Karen Rashkin Marjorie and Louis Rauh Mr. and Mrs. Gates T. Richards Charles Scott Riley III Foundation Brenda Rolf Jim Rubenstein and Bernadette Unger Bill and Diane Rumpke, Jr. Ann Saluke and Don Yelton Glenn and Kitty Schaaf Austin Schiff Pat and Paul Schlecht Charles and Alice Schneider Scripps Howard Foundation Lauren Hannan Shafer John L. Shields Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Simon

CATHY AND MARK HOGAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR EMERITUS BUZZ WARD, AND MAUREEN AND LARRY VIGNOLA.

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Gerald and Sarah Skidmore Laura Skidmore Skyline Chili, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith Susan and David Smith Tom and Dee Stegman Paula Steiner Ms. Beth Sullivan The Summit Hotel Kazue Takeuchi Tom and Keri Tami Jan H. Tepe Amy and Bill Thaman Catharina Toltzis Ph.D. Jim and Susie Tweddell Ellie and Michael Vandermolen Larry Weber Dr. and Mrs. Alan Weinstein Mrs. Horst P.G. Westerling Jill Wilson Linda Young ACTOR Anonymous (8) Liz and Hank Alexander Ms. Kathryn Al-Lamadani James H. and Frances R. Allen Janice Amatulli Bob Amott and Janice Flanagan Elizabeth C. Armitage Susan Arnold Molly R. Barber Jan Bartel Kate and Bill Baumann Wayne and Barbara Beimesch Miss Martha L. Bell John Berninger The Blackley Family Bodenburg Family Giving Fund Sandra Bolek Mark Bowen Tom Brennan Bob and Dawn Brewster Linda D. Brink Dr. Jane Brown and Mr. Paul Beck Donald L. and Kathleen F. Burns David and Sara Butler Mark T. Byron Jane and Frank Caccamo Thomas and Annette Carothers Mrs. Betty Choate Mary Ellen Cody Coker Group Cynthia Cole Mr. and Mrs. David Cook Crystal Faulkner Cooney Jeanne Coughlin Mrs. Martha S. Crafts Anne Dagenbach Judy and Chris Dalambakis Kathy and Mike Davis Carol DeGreg Judith de Luce Debora Del Valle Mr. Albert C. Dierckes, Jr. Thomas Donnelly Bethany Doverspike Emilie and David Dressler Fund* Laurie and Dan Eggemeier Mr. Robert C. Fee Mr. Kenneth Fischer John and Susan Frank Sharon Freyhof

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ANNUAL GIFTS Frost Brown Todd LLC Gene Fugate Kathleen Gibboney Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Gollobin Tom Gougeon Louise Head Gwen and John Heilbrun Mrs. Anne P. Heldman* Helene Herbert Dr. James and Ms. Susan Herman Dale Hodges and David F. Logan Cathy and Mark Hogan Mark and Deanna Hollon Stephen Holmes and Christy Kaeser Linda R. Holthaus Homewood Suites by HiltonCincinnati Midtown in Oakley Station Dr. and Mrs. Edmond Hooker Noel and Angela Horne Amy Hughes Marty Humes Maite Iraolagoitia Carl and Diane Iseman J.McLaughlin Jennifer Jackson Anne Jaroszewicz Jarrell Media Solutions Nathan and Vanessa Jenkin Sylvia Johnson Lisa N. Kagan Amy J. Katz Matthew Kelly Mr. Stratos Kranias Michael and Paula Kunka Ms. Connie J. Lang Connie Cook Laug William Leugers, Jr. Nancy Lippincott Janet Longacre John and Mary Ann MacLeod Laurel Markley Carolyn Ott Martin Bradley Mathis Evi Banzhaf McCord Doug and Jeff McPeek and Nottinghill Investment Advisers Joann Mead Mary Ann Meanwell Scott and Karla Meeker Kathy Merchant Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer Audrey K. Miller Emily Miracle Diane Moccia Abby Moran Maura Moran-Berry Jennifer Mottier Scott and Barb Muhlhauser James Nordlund Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pardekooper Dr. and Mrs. Richard Park Mr. Troy Parker Jeff and Diane Pfaff Mr. and Mrs. Don Popelar Jan V. Portman Jane Portman Douglas and Julie Prince Kathy Qualls Mary and Andrew Redington Pamela Reising Sherri Adams Remaklus Margie Rennie

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Revelson Robert Edward Reynolds, Jr. Alison and Rob Rice Deborah White Richardson Buffie Rixey Mary Ellen Roberts Dr. Raymond H. Rolwing and Nancy Perry Margo K. Ross Mrs. Rita Ross Karina Rothzeid Rich and Barb Ruddy Mr. Richard H. Russell Josie and Tony Russo Robin Russo Keke Sansalone David and Judy Savage Mr. Edward Sawyer, Jr. Martha and Lee Schimberg Roger and Glenda Schorr* Mary D. Schweitzer Patricia Sheppard Shelly Sherman Sue Showers Karen and Ivan Silverman Robin and Murray Sinclaire Terri Skidmore Adrienne Angst Smith Sandra and Henry Spitz Stephanie and Joseph Stitt Elizabeth A. Stone* Dr. Susan R. Strick Carol and Ted Striker Glenda Suttman Teresa Telford Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach Sally Tieke Dionn Tron Doug and Molly Tyger Maureen and Andre Valentine Nancy A. Virgulak Liz and Dave Wallingford Dr. and Mrs. Galen R. Warren Bettie Watts Dr. and Mrs. Barry W. Webb Jane Welling Judy Wells Rev. Anne Warrington Wilson Robert L. and Judy A. Wilson, Jr. Susan and Dean Windgassen Tim and Leslie Worcester Marsha and Robert Wuerdeman John M. Yacher David and Cynthia Zink Jeff Zipkin STAGEHAND Anonymous (9) Lisa Allgood Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Anderson Julie Baker Ted E. Bear Mariana Belvedere and Samer Hasan Michael and Kathleen Benken Harvey and Thelma Bergman Barbara and Milton Berner Michael Berry and Melanie Garner Bradley R. Bevington Dr. and Mrs. John Bismayer Walter B. Blair Patricia Bogart

Jim and Susan Bohache Dr. Samuel Brewer and Dr. Carole Stokes-Brewer Charles A. Brigham, III Charlotte Brooks William and Barbara Camilleri Harva Cope Susan Cranley Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cruse Ms. Elizabeth Dale Daunielle Rasmussen’s Friend Mr. Frank Davis Design To Market Home Staging Sally Dessauer Duke Energy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David Duke Rich and Kay Eby Mr. Cameron Ehteshami Delores J. Erby Ms. Allison Finley James K. and Susan A. Fitton Maureen Flanagan and Will Groneman Kathleen Forrester Joy and Bill Fotsch Carolyn and Terry Fox Ms. Susan Fox Shirley Gallagher Susanne E. Geier Sharon and Dennis Geiger General Electric Debra Gilman Frank and Karen Girolami Jim and Elaine Goldschmidt Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Greengus Margaret E. Hagar Mary and Phil Hagner Ham and Ellie Hamilton Albert C. Heimert Mr. and Mrs. W. Hensel, Jr. Ms. Sherrie Heyse David and Elizabeth Himes Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Hoffheimer Nancy Hollingsworth Dr. Carol Hubbard Drs. Linda and Gordon Huntress Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Jaspers Dr. Amy Johnstone Barbara and Mike Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kelly Paul J. and Carolyn G. Kemper Tom and Sharon Kidd Judy Kraus Shirley and Michael Krieger Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Krumm Mark and Elisabeth Kuhlman Bill and Evelyn Landrigan Shawna K. Langworthy Dr. Carol P Leslie Herschell Levine Sherwin Little Lupe Lopez Desiree Loveless Ralph and Fran Lowenstein William and Linda Lunceford Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman Dave and Lee MacKenzie Charles and Jennifer Margolis Randy Marker Patricia Mascaritolo David Mason Kent Mathias Ron Matson and Dan Young Eunice McAleer

ANNUAL GIFTS Ms. Nancy McBreen Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. McGraw Richard and Rhoda Meyer Roger and Mary Ann Meyer Lynne Leslie and Margie Miller Wayne Miller Jon Moeller Mr. Jerry Morgan Joyce and William Mullins Steve Murphy Patricia Musgrove Andrew J. Nuckols Diane Oestreicher J. Brett Offenberger and Douglas Duckett Carol and Robert Olson Kit and Jack Overbeck Alice and Wilson Palmer Dr. Alter G. and Gloria Peerless Mr. Robert Pellegrino Mr. and Mrs. Roger Perna David Piatt Fund* Ronald Plybon Les and Molly Polasky Mr. and Mrs. James Pretz Phil and Susan Price

Ruth Quinn Judith Recker Shirma Revelson Brian and Mary Rhame Craig and Sue Richmond George and Phyllis Robertson Steve Rogers Diane Rohs Michael and Christine Ryan Mark and Jan Sass Bernhard Schiefer Robert and Kelly Schiller Timothy and Jeannie Schoonover Dr. and Mrs. L.J. Schott Chris Schulte David and Abby Schwartz William and Sandra Selvey Ms. Connie Sheets Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin Brian Skale Jack and Barbara Smith Steelcase Foundation - Matching Fund Richard and Carol Stevie Ms. Margaret Story John Strawser

Kendra L. Struthers Elizabeth Surgener Dr. Alan and Shelley Tarshis Carlos and Roberta Teran Morley and Brenda Thompson Janet G. Todd Torey and Tom Torre Valerie and Mike Trentman Barbara and Daman Turner Sarella Walton Mrs. Paul H. Ward Mr. Greg Weckenbrock Brendan and Julie White Patricia and Brandon Wiers Richard Wiese Mrs. Joan R. Wilson Christine Wolf Daniel and Jessica Woo Bob and Sandie Wubbolding Dr. Linda Wulff Janet Ziegler John and Jean Zoller *Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

RECOGNITION GIFTS We are grateful to the following friends who have chosen to honor a loved one through a donation to the Playhouse. The following recognition gifts have been received from August 20, 2020, through September 20, 2021.

IN HONOR OF ARTISTS Anonymous IN HONOR OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL Peg and Mark Stedtefeld IN HONOR OF CATHERINE BOYCE Carolyn Boyce IN HONOR OF LINDA BRANDENBERG Anonymous IN HONOR OF SARA BUTLER Anonymous IN HONOR OF BRUCE CROMER Leah Fossitt

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IN HONOR OF SUE FRAZIER AND A CHRISTMAS CAROL Connie Malone IN HONOR OF NIRVANI HEAD Mrs. Jeanne M. Hannan IN HONOR OF DR. GORDON HUNTRESS Carol and Ted Striker IN HONOR OF DONOVAN RAINER Ivanka Rainer IN HONOR OF MARGENE RYBERG Stephanie Webster

IN HONOR OF WOODY TAFT Anonymous IN HONOR OF LINDA VACCARIELLO Ethan Burgmann IN HONOR OF BUZZ WARD Gerald D. Rape Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Thank you to all our incredible supporters of the Directing the Future Campaign. Your support ensures the Rouse Theatre is a place where great artists continue their work behind the scenes and on our stages.

This list contains gifts of $500+ to our Capital Campaign as of September 27, 2021. For more information about making a donation please contact Allison Gerrety at 513-977-2022.

Anonymous (51) Pat and Jack Adams Richard and Virginia Adams Gordon Allen Raye Allen Alpaugh Foundation Peter and Vicky Alpaugh Janice and James Amatulli American Financial Group Jane S. Anderson Dr. Victor and Dolores Angel Martha Anness James Anthony and Sarah Corathers John and Bridget Anthony Tom and Susan Anthony Yousef Aouad Carol N. Aquino Patricia J. Armstrong Atkins & Pearce Inc. Bruce and Helene Ault Ricki and Gerald Ayer Marcie and Nathan Bachrach Christy Backley and Phil Crabtree Stephen and Susan Baggott Walter and Barbara Bailey Baird Foundation, Inc. Trish and Joe Baker Bank of America Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Banks Ms. Henrietta Barlag Bartlett Wealth Management Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Sandra Bauman William and Kate Baumann Rick Bachhuber, Jr. and Bettye Beaumont Donald Beck and Dr. Lawrence E. Eynon Ronald Beckemeyer Michael and Shelia Becker Dave and Gale Beckett Mark and Eileen Beckman Dee Beebe Wayne and Barbara Beimesch Miss Martha L. Bell Mary Ann and Doug Bell Judith and Louis Belli Sue Benskin David and Marilyn Beran John A Berenberg Pam and Jeff Bernstein Michael Berry and Melanie Garner Kenneth W. and Dawn H. Bertsche Sue and John Bever Mark and Lindsay Bibler David and Elaine Billmire Ed and Debbie Birck Bernice and Thomas Bishop Rodd and Carol Bixler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blatt Ruth and Tom Bobenread Rick and Janet Bohne Sharon Kesterson Bollen Martha P. Bolognini

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Scott D. Booher and Angel M. Werling Neil K. Bortz Family Mr. Ethan Bowen Selena, James, and Justin Bowling Dr. and Mrs. Leo Bradley Douglas Brauch Thomas J. Breed Philip and Phyllis Breen M.C. Brennan Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach Hazeleen P. and J. Leland Brewster II* Barbara and Neal Bronson Dale P. Brown and Lou Enzweiler Daniel Brown and Mark Haggard Jack G. and Rosemarie Brown Marian H. and Albert L. Brown, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Ryan L. Brown Mrs. L.L. Browning, Jr. Dawn and Doug Bruestle Eric and Wendy Bruestle John and Peg Bruggeman Laura and Paul Brunner Frederick and Patricia Bryan Clement and Ann Buenger Foundation Carol A. Buerger Jeff and Gay Bullock John and Dawson Bullock Douglas and Carol Burks Stephen and Diedra Burns David and Joan Burrow Scott J. Burwinkel David Butler and Sara Butler, The Butler Family Charitable Fund Jack and Marti Butz John and Terri Byczkowski M. Cathleen Callies Bernie and Mary Kay Calonge Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Calton Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cardona Shannon and Bill Carey Wayne and Fran Carlisle Shannon and Lee Carter Family Fund* Mr. and Mrs. James Cartledge Castellini Foundation/Robert S. Castellini Jo Ann Casuto Rosalind Chaiken Debbie Chamberlain Denise and Martin Chambers Kevin Chaney Ed and Nancy Ciarniello James Cissell City of Cincinnati Leslie Clark Burton and Susan Closson Carl and Deborah Coburn John and Julie Cohen* Lois and Philip Cohen* Philip and Sheila Cohen* Leland M. and Carol C. Cole

William B Coleman and Maureen A Coleman George Colombel Marjorie E. Compton James P. Conway, Jr. and Richard D. Robertson Sheila M. Conway Sally and Rick Coomes Michael and Michele Cooney Robin Cotton and Cynthia Fitton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coughlin Betsy and John Coutant The Crawford Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Creevy Brian Crellin John and Lisa Cronin David Crotty and Joan Von Handorf Tom and Amelia Crutcher Richard and Teddie Curry Jennifer and M. Vito Damiano Mr. and Mrs. Richard D’Augustine Mark Dauner The David J. Joseph Company Mr. Dave Davis Kathy and Mike Davis Kenneth Davis In Memory of Frank and Ruth Davis Dawes direct, LLC Mark and Nancy Dawes Dr. Lois L. Deaton Nancy Decastro Kelly Dehan and Rick Staudigel Dr. and Mrs. Gregory DeLorenzo Deluxe Corporation Foundation Jim Denker and Mary McCarty Jan Denton Janice and Nick Denton Ms. Marilyn Derfus Designer Donations for Cincinnati Charities, Inc. Scott X. Deters Cathy and Michael DeWeirdt Diamond/Wolf Family Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery William and Marifran Dirkes Michael and Kathleen Doherty Thomas Donnelly Joan and Jeff Dornette Bethany and Denny Doverspike Barbara Doviak Kelley Downing Patricia and Timothy Doyle Peter Draugelis Emilie and David Dressler Fund* The Bob & Rita Driehaus Family Don and Mary Dufek Duke Energy Foundation David and Yana Duke Freeman Durham and Dean Clevenger Saralou and Dave Durham John and Liz Dye Dr. Leslie Dye Peggy Eberhard and Jeff Hanna David and Kathy Eby

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Allison Zent Edwards Stephen Einson and Patricia Fraley Ms. Joyce Elkus Bill and Sharon Emeigh Encore Technologies Thomas J. Emery Memorial R and K Emery Ms. Karla Epperson Richard and Lisa Ernst Sarah and Tommy Evans Mr. and Mrs. William Faulkner Greg and Vickie Fehr Gerry and Meloney Feldkamp Matthew Feldman and Julie Baker Louis and Lisa Fender Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fiddes Fifth Third Foundation John Finocharo and Valerie Taylor First Financial Foundation Deborah and Thomas Fisher Eric and Julia Fisher Mary and Bob Fitzpatrick Janice Flanagan and Bob Amott Sarah and Timothy Fogarty Micha and Bill Foglesong Gail F. Forberg Kathleen and Brue Forrester Missy and Brian J. Fox Patricia Fraley Pete and Betsy Frame William M. and Harriet Freedman Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman Stephen J. Fridrick Susan Friedlander Mr. and Mrs. Kent Friel Friends of the Playhouse David and Mindy Frimer Dennis Furey William and Kathleen Fussinger Paul and Nancy Gaffney Larry and Diane Games Mary Ann Gardner Rodney and Vallie Geier Edward Gemperle General Electric Ms. Lisi Bryan George Howard and Saundra Gerber Timothy P. Gilday Frank and Karen Girolami Mrs. Kathleen Glaser Mrs. Victoria Buyniski Gluckman and Dr. Jack Gluckman Donn Goebel and Cathy McLeod Eleanor and Richard Goering James Goetz and Harry Budke Martha K Goldbeck Peggy L. Golden and Kerry J. Klumpe The Goldhoff Family Sherry and Brett Goodson Clifford Goosmann and Andrea Wilson Mady Gordon Sharon Gorman Keith and Karen Gossage Barbara Gould Pank and Wendy Goulet Chandra and Mel Gravely Greater Cincinnati Foundation Carl and Joyce Greber Linda and Gary Greenberg* Will Groneman and Maureen Flanagan Janet Gunn Barbara Anderson Guthridge*

Andrew and Melissa Hagenmaier Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation David Hale Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Hale, Jr. Carl and Margo Hall Christopher and Marti Hall Ham and Ellie Hamilton Doug and Donna Hammond Lauren Hannan Shafer Jeanne and Richard Hannan Jerri and Daniel Hanus Mark Harlow Jim and Sally Harper Mrs. Suzanne Hasl Dr. and Mrs. Stan Hastings Teri and Mike Haught Charles Hayes and Katherine Kennedy Jeb and Nirvani Head Mrs. Louise A. Head The Hearst Foundations, Inc. Donald and Megan Heeb Brian and Helen Heekin Alan and Marion Heitner In Memory of Elizabeth Henderson Dave and Betsy Hendy Mari Hengelbrok Dawn Hensley Susan and James Herman Bob and Marilyn Herring Michelle and Don Hershey Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig Sherrie and Fred Heyse Joseph and Susan Hickey Barbara and James Hilb Grace and Brian Hill Ms. Karlee L. Hilliard Dale Hodges and David F. Logan Sue Hoel Mr. Daniel Hoffheimer Noel and Karen Hofmann Mark and Cathy Hogan Karen and David Hoguet Stephen Holmes and Christy Kaeser Linda Holthaus and Richard Zinicola Richard and Renita Homan Mary B. and William H. Hopple, III Terence L. and Christine W. Horan Mr. Peter Horton Joan Hoskins and Bob Nogg Erin E. Houlihan and John T. Bostick Michael and Carolyn Hoyt Marty and Tom Humes Huttenbauer Foundation Paul and Ruth Inderhees The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation Susan Ingmire and Lynn Hailey Maite Iraolagoitia Carl and Diane Iseman Mrs. Michele J Ittel Ellen and Garrett Jackson* Bill and Mary Jane James Charles James Anne and Ted Jaroszewicz Larry and Jan Jeffers Robert Jennings The Andrew Jergens Foundation Linda Busken Jergens and Andrew MacAoidh Jergens John Wiley & Sons Donald and Peggy Johns Johnson Investment Counsel

Janice and Randy Johnson The Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation Ronald Johnson and Kathleen Bok Wendy and Jeff Johnson Laurie F. Johnston Dr. Amy Johnstone Jones Family Fund* Kyle and Sue Jones Scott and Patricia Joseph John and Nickie Kahle Dr. Toni and Rabbi Ken Kanter The Kaplan Foundation Marguerite Katchen Mr. Louis H. Katz Patti and Tom Keckeis* Betsy and Geoff Keenan Dr. Robert Keith and Kathleen Thornton-Keith Barbara and Larry Kellar Arleene Keller Susan Kellogg Estate Rosalynd Kendall Sharon Kerns Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kielar Elizabeth C. King Beverly Kinney and Ed Cloughessy Shelley Kirk Kathleen and Larry Kissel Mark and Nancy Kleespies David and Janice Klocke Lisa Knochelmann Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, Inc. Bet and Dave Koeninger Edward and Sandra Kohn Mr. Marvin P. Kolodzik Sandford and Nancy Kopnick Daniel Koppenhafer Sally and Gerry Korkin Mark and Karen Kremzar Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Kremzar Vicki and Jim Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Krug Diane and Matthew Krumanaker Mr. and Mrs. Randolph L. Krumm Mr. Charles Kubicki Mark and Kymberly Kuenning Michael and Paula Kunka Dr. Jonathan and Gail Kushner Mr. and Mrs. John LaMacchia John and Susie Lame* Bill and Evelyn Landrigan Judy and Laurence Laning Manuel and Karen Lanker Mr. Edward Lanzit Richard and Susan Lauf Mr. and Mrs. James K. L. Lawrence Bruce Lazarus and Phil Weintraub David and Jan Lazarus The Lemmerman Family Lempert Family Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leonard Carol Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Lett Mary Kay Levesay Doris M. and Charles B. Levinson Fund Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Limbach Jonathan and Nancy Lippincott Sherwin Little LKC Foundation Sally A. Lloyd James Lockey and Grace Lemasters Bonnie F. Loftspring 2021–2022 | 65

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Whitney and Phillip Long Margaret M. and Theodore F. Longshore Carole Lonneman Judy Lucas Family William Luerssen and Susan Small Betsy and Brian MacConnell Carol Ann MacGregor Jacqueline M. Mack and Dr. Edward B. Silberstein John and Mary Ann MacLeod Evelyn Mae Family Fund* Drs. Kris and Sudha Mahalingam Craig and Anne Maier Paul and Suzie Maione Deborah and John Majoras Laurie Makoski Maly Family Fund* Mark K. Mandell-Brown MD Terry and Joanna Mann Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Manteuffel Ward and Ellen Maresca Charles and Jennifer Margolis Mariner Wealth Advisors James A. Markley, Jr. David and Tracey Martin David L. Martin Charles and Claire Martini David Mason Esther Mast Byrne Ron Matson and Daniel Young The Dean G. and Susan G. Matz Charitable Fund Dr. and Mrs. Sean McCauley David and Diane McClain Carolyn McCoy Mr. Kim and Mrs. Barbara McCracken Mary McCullough-Hudson and Greg Hudson Kevin and Erica McDonnell Jim and Dianne McEachen Dr. and Mrs. Paul McEnery Mark McKillip and Amira Beer Kevin and Frances McMurray Jeff and Debbie McNaul

Kim and Jan McNeil Douglas and Patricia McPeek Charles and Joann Mead Chris and Amy Meininger Pattianne and Mark Menden Kathryn E. Merchant Messer Construction Co. Leon and Barb Meyer Becky Miars Richard I. Michelman and Karen E. Meyer Mark and Kathy Millburg Fred and Robin Miller James A. Miller Millstone Fund Ms. Danute M. Miskinis John and Kathy Mitchell Mr. Roy A. Mitchell Diane and Dave Moccia Marie and Tom Monaco Family Fund* Monastery Event Center Jannelle Moore William J. and Mary G. Moran Dennis and Amy Morand Ms. Vivian Morgan Arthur C. Morrissey and Janet M. Hayes W. Stanley and Mary W. Morton Dean and Catherine Moulas Nora Moushey Mark Mueller John and Lorna Muhlhauser Scott and Barb Muhlhauser Martha Mullin George and Kay Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Charles Myer, III Barbara K. Myers Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty Ken and Nancy Natorp Eleanor D. Nelson Ms. Meghan Sullivan Nelson Kathy Neus and John Fox Valerie Newell and Timothy Smith Bill and Karen Neyer* George Nielsen

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Louis and Louise Nippert Charitable Foundation Dr. James Nordlund Michael Nordlund and Lisa Lee Northmarq - Susan Branscome Andrew J. Nuckols Bruce and Neda Nutley Diana and Rick Oberschmidt Carol and Mike O’Brien Neil and Virginia O’Connor Ohio Facilities Construction Commision Ohio National Foundation Ohio Valley Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Agent Ms. Mary Cathey Olberding Randall D. and Marianne Olson Robert and Carol Olson Ted and Pat O’Meara Jack and Marilyn Osborn Kenneth C. Oswald and Mary Beth Martin Theodore Otte Charlotte and Robert Otto Kit and Jack Overbeck Tom and Linda Palmer Donna and Greg Park Carl Parrott and Molly Katz Fund* Barb and Al Pearlman Linda and Michael Peitz Rita and David Perkins David and Nancy Peters Dan and Sue Peterson Stephen Peterson and Christopher Bolling Susan and Daniel Pfau Paul and Janet Phillips Chris Piepmeier Si and Laura Pitstick Giving Fund Osman and Suna Polat Mr. and Mrs. Don Popelar Sharon and Stephen Poppe Wym and Jan Portman* Jennifer and David Powell Terry Powell Alli and Matthew Powers Stuart and Ildiko Pray Marcy Prebeg William and Mary Beth Price Betty L. Prince Procter & Gamble Prudential - Matching Fund Leo Pulte John and Kathy Qualls Michelle Ramsey Gerald D. Rape Mitch and Karen Rashkin Mary and Ranjit Rath Marjorie and Louis Rauh Kathy Regruth Rob and Gretchen Reifsnyder Pamela and Dick Reis Kenneth and Danielle Revelson Don and June Reynolds Alison and Rob Rice Lyle and Jean Ritze Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Joan and Bill Roberts Constance Robinson Blake Robison and Connan Morrissey Sylvia Robison Richard and Susan Roebuck

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Diane Rohs Raymond and Nancy Rolwing The Roselle Foundation John and Amy Rosenberg Family Fund The Rosenthal Family Foundation Bruce and Bettina Ross Louis and Ellen Ross Moe and Jack Rouse Susan Abrahamson Routh and Jeffrey Routh Family* William S. Rowe Foundation Jack and Mary Bob Rubenstein Barb and Rich Ruddy Peter Ruehlman Mr. Richard H. Russell Pat and Tom Ruthemeyer Don and Victoria Ryan David Sammons Mark and Jan Sass Robert and Dell Ann Sathe Mr. and Mrs. David Savage, Jr. Susan and Clint Schertzer Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation Karen Maitland Schilling Martha and Lee Schimberg Rosemary and Mark Schlachter Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Ms. Kitty Hawley Schmidt Michael and Natalie Schoeny Roger and Glenda Schorr* The Harold C. Schott Foundation Carol J. Schroeder The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee Digi and Mike Schueler Janet Schultz and Russell Lascelles Abby and David Schwartz Theodore and Debra Schwartz* Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Schwartz Dr. P. Robert Schwetschenau Ms. Julie Schwierling David and Martha Seagram Linda Sears Robert and Valla Sears Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation Teri Seippel and Debra Johnson William and Sandra Selvey The Louise Taft Semple Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Shea Christopher and Jeanne Sheldon Charitable Fund Kathy Shell and Joetta Prost Thomas and Nancy Shepherd John L. Shields Paul Shortt Melvin and Thelma Shotten Glenn and Sue Showers Betsy and Jerry Shroat Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shuford Ivan and Karen Silverman Melinda and Irwin Simon Mr. Jeremy F. Simpson Ann M. Simsic Robert and Linda Singer Mary Lee and Louie Sirkin Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld Dr. and Mrs. Bradbury A. Skidmore Ms. Norma Skoog

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Rick and Cathy Slack Jack and Barbara Smith Susan and David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith Mr. Steven Smith and Mr. David Vanderpool Jacqueline and Richard Snyder Ellen Pease and V. Clark Sole, Jr. Family Fund* Carol and Harry Sparks Sandra and Henry Spitz Jeffery and Nancy Stambough JoAnn Stamper Joseph and Linda Staneck Joseph and Kathleen Statt Katherine and Tim Stautberg Kurt and Susan Stedje John and Jennifer Stein Steiner Family Paula Steiner Robert and Elizabeth Stephens Phil and Berni Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stern Robert D. Stern Fund* Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stern Jane M. Stewart John and Merrie Stillpass Larry and Donna Stinson Bette and Jack Stith Arnold and Stephanie Stoller Elizabeth A. Stone* Logan and Donna Stone Nancy and Gary Strassel Bill and Nina Strauss Gerri Strauss Dr. Susan R. Strick Kendra L. Struthers Linnell and Paul Sullivan Michael and Margaret Sullivan Stuart and Terry Susskind The Sutphin Family Foundation Glenda Suttman Millie Swaine Ann L. Swanson Lora and Scott Swedberg Dudley and Tina Taft Jennifer and Woody Taft Dr. Alan and Shelley Tarshis Robert D. Temple and Sue E. Auerbach Lawrence and Jan Tepe Carlos and Roberta Teran Ms. Marty Thaler Carol Thaman Dave and Heidi Thiem Beverly Thomas and Roy Robbins Mr. Charles L. Thomas, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen and Ingrid Thomas Morley and Brenda Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thorpe Mary and Mitch Thurman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tieke Michael J. Tillar Marty C. Tomb Ann Marie Tracey and Daniel Buckley Valerie and Mike Trentman TriVersity Construction Company Dionn Tron Truist Foundation Turner Construction Company Daman and Barbara Turner Gloria Uziel and Patrick Shea, M.D.

Linda Vaccariello and Eric Burgmann John Vago and Joan Luppino Catherine and Jim Valentine Ellen and Ray van der Horst Rosalie P. van Nuis John and Amy Vennemeyer Lawrence and Maureen Vignola Christopher and Nancy Virgulak Alex von Rosenberg Margaret and Albert Vontz III* Jeffrey and Marcia Vorholt Nancy Wade Randolph Wadsworth Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wahl Daniel G. Walker and Lisa Capurro Liz and Dave Wallingford Waltek and Company LTD Sarella Walton Buzz Ward Richard and Jill Warman David and Ginger Warner Dr. and Mrs. Galen R. Warren Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts Pann and Terry Webb Mrs. Arthur D. Weber Marcia and Richard Weiland Barbara and Irwin Weinberg Fund* Don and Sandy Weinkam Alan Weinstein Donna Welch Jane S. Welling Ms. Janet K. Wendel Edward Wertheimer Julia Wesselkamper and Julian Johnson Mr. and Mrs. David Westerbeck Ann Westheimer and Peter Williams Western and Southern Financial Fund Sallie Westheimer and Greg Rhodes Barbara Weyand Amanda and Tom White Kurt and Jean Whitford Leo Whitt and Xia Wang Jo Ann Wieghaus Chris and Diane Williams Mauri J Willis Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis Jill and Steve Wilson Richard V. and Carol A. Wilson* Robert and Judy Wilson Peg Wolfe Anne Marie Wolfer Connie and Alan Wolfson Margaret and John H. Wyant John M. Yacher Linda and Jim Young Steve and Cindy Young Susan and Don Zaunbrecher Alison and Jim Zimmerman David and Suzanne Zimmerman Richard Zinicola Anne and Allen Zobay Phil and Debbie Zorn Mr. and Mrs. George Zuefle *Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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 have been received from August 20, 2020, through September 20, 2021.

IN MEMORY OF RENEE ALPER Gregory Alper

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD HANNON Mrs. Jeanne M. Hannan

IN MEMORY OF KAREN BELL Mr. Edward Lanzit

IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH HENDERSON Carol Blackburn

IN MEMORY OF PAUL BERNHEIMER David and Diane Schneider IN MEMORY OF KIM BLACKLEY The Blackley Family IN MEMORY OF BETTY CHOATE Scott Choate IN MEMORY OF SUSIE COLLINS Lynne Leslie and Margie Miller IN MEMORY OF BRUCE E. COYLE Ron Bunt Cornelius and Jane Coyle Rebecca J. Graham IN MEMORY OF VICKIE GOLDSMITH GINSBURG Susan Ingmire Mary Stagaman and Ron Kull IN MEMORY OF THOM GUTHRIE Mrs. Stephanie D. Heitz

IN MEMORY OF KENNETH KLOSTERMAN James H. and Frances R. Allen IN MEMORY OF KARL EDWARD LEMMERMAN, PH.D. Ellen and Ray van der Horst IN MEMORY OF JAMES A. MARKLEY, JR. Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Gollobin Linda and Gary Greenberg Thomas and Connie Krebs Jennifer Pauly Susan Penley Shirma Revelson Amy Schur and Steve Albert

IN MEMORY OF CARL JOSEPH REYNOLDS Anonymous (3) Gap Inc. Marcia Mollica Robert Edward Reynolds, Jr. IN MEMORY OF PAUL G. SITTENFELD Matthew Feldman and Julie Baker IN MEMORY OF ED STERN Anne Stern IN MEMORY OF HOWARD TOMB Stephen Holmes and Christy Kaeser IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY L. WEBER Larry Weber IN MEMORY OF MARLYN WEINSTEIN AND BETTY VIGRAN Alan Weinstein

IN MEMORY OF JOHN AND NORENE MARTIN Donald and Megan Heeb IN MEMORY OF RHODA MEYER Dr. Richard A. Meyer IN MEMORY OF BARBARA A. O’CONNOR Anonymous

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND PRODUCTION STAFF DIRECTORS Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison Managing Director Abby Marcus

ARTISTIC Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz Director of Artistic Engagement Daunielle Rasmussen Associate Artists Wendy C. Goldberg, Nicole A. Watson,

Karen Zacarías ADMINISTRATION Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Stefanie Hengge Associate Producer Suann Pollock Company Manager A.J. Ford Assistant Company Manger/Management Associate Eric Byrd Director of HR, Equity and Inclusion Dawn Mundy Payroll and Benefits Specialist Amy Stier Finance Manager Jim Hatton IT Manager Matt Parsons Finance Associate Brian Anderson Office Administrator Kathy Durnell

FACILITIES Facilities Manager Brian Smith Facilities Assistant Myron Monroe

DEVELOPMENT Director of Development Bethany Doverspike Director of Donor Relations Kendra L. Struthers, CFRE Director of Institutional Giving Mary Kay Koehler Individual Giving Assistant Jennifer Radisch Grants Manager Jenni Miller Capital Campaign Manager Allison Gerrety Development Assistant Will Ellis Development Intern Mackenzie Duan

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS Director of Marketing and Communications Kathy Neus Audience Engagement Manager Piper N. Davis Multimedia Designer Sean Martin Scripps Howard Intern Victoria Forbes Photographer Mikki Schaffner PATRON SERVICES Ticket Services Manager Don Wong Ticket System Administrator Patrick Desgrange Ticket Services Staff Jennifer Allen, Brianna Bernard, Nick Berninger, Loic Bertrandt, Katie Collier, Olivia Demaree, Meredyth Duke, Jenny French, Jack Fox, Barb Gloeckner, Chase Johnson, Jacob Krismanick, Nathan Laube, Alexi Lewis, David Lopez, Cameron Miller, Julia Hasl Miller, Josh Neumeyer, Theresa Richmond, Marley Runk House Staff Supervisors Joellyn Goos, Stacy Smith House Staff Amanda Adams, Sara Bergen, Kayleigh

Clark, Suzann Kokoefer, Cyrus Newitt, Addie Renne, Jacqueline Smith, David J. Stone, Kacey VanderMolen, Dionne Winfrey, Richard Zenk Bar Manager Darren Cox Bartenders Kathy Burr, Clint Collins, Justin Eckstein, Lori

Hiltenbeitel, John Simpson, Barb Santel, Kathleen Thorman

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CAPITAL PROJECT Capital Project Manager Phil Rundle EDUCATION Education Director Ariana Moses Education Associate Producer Rebecca Armstrong Education Associate Julia Gomez Education Coordinator Valerie Perez

STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager Andrea L. Shell Stage Managers Brooke Redler, Brandon T. Holmes

BRUCE E. COYLE INTERN COMPANY Acting and Education Interns Paulina De La Parra, Maeada King, Matthew McGinn, Gianna Porfano, Makenzie Ruff Stage Management Interns Shelby Scaffidi, Ariel Sheets, Emi Suarez PRODUCTION Director of Production Joshua Escajeda Associate Production Manager Jessica Lucas Technical Director D.W. Jones Assistant Technical Director Sam Thompson

SCENERY Carpenters Bryan Bridewell, Leah Busse, Timothy Fowler Swings Bill Coates, Michael Lyons, Clint Nessler, Josh Ward Charge Scenic Artist Jennifer Rhodus Assistant Scenic Artists Ruth Wartman PROPERTIES Properties Manager Liz Lyons Assistant Properties Manager Jen Lampson Properties Jeff Fowee, Ingrid Heithaus, Scott Hubert Marx Properties Running Crew Lara Sheridan Rosenthal Shelterhouse Properties Running Crew Chief

Debra Hildebrand COSTUMES/WARDROBE Costume Shop Manager Gordon DeVinney Cutter/Draper Cindy Witherspoon First Hand Caitlin Turvey Wig Master/Makeup Artist Amy Whitaker Administrative and Design Assistant Chad Phillips Costume Technician/Shop Assistant Heather Merchant Marx Wardrobe Mistress Cindy Clifford Saalfeld Associate Marx Wardrobe Mistress Karla Knochelmann Rosenthal Shelterhouse Wardrobe Mistress Julie Hudson LIGHTING/SOUND Electricians John Parr, Omri Schwartz Rosenthal Shelterhouse Light Board Operator Justin Chandler Marx Theatre Audio Engineer M. Adam Jacob Rosenthal Shelterhouse Audio Engineer Tamir Eplan-Frankel

EMERITI Managing Director Emeritus Buzz Ward

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