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Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Direction Chris Stewart

Assistant Direction Isaiah Reaves

Music Direction Jason Alexander Holmes

Scenic Design Seth Howard

Lighting Design Yelena Babinskaya

Costume Design Daryl Harris

Wig Design Candance Leyland

Choreographer Tina DeAlderete

Technical Direction Ben Adams, Maggie Foley

Properties Supervisor Adam Borchers

Director of Production Dani Lobello

Production Stage Manager Jadi Davis

Artistic Director Roderick Justice

Managing Director and CEO Kim Kern

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Cast of

CHARACTERS (In Alphabetical Order)

Ensemble .....................LENA ANDREWS

Ensemble ................ AARON MARSHALL

Herald ............... JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE

King ........................... JAZZ MCMULLEN

Cinderella ...................... JUNO BROSAS

Ensemble ....... GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA

Ensemble .................. *BRINLEY CULVER

Ensemble ...................... *SARINA PATEL

Ensemble .............. MARLO D’ASCENZO

Stepmother ...... SPRING STARR PILLOW

Ensemble ........................ LUCÍA DUQUE

Ensemble ................. *KIP RICHARDSON

Ensemble ................. ANTWNAZIA FANT

Ensemble ................. CHELSEA RUSSELL

Ensemble ........................... *AVERY FOX

Fairy Godmother ..................... TIA SEAY

Joy ....... ANNA ROSE DELEON GUERRERO

Portia .................................KARLI SMITH

Ensemble ............... *GRIFFIN HATFIELD

Ensemble ........................TRE TAYLOR III

Ensemble ........ *DEZ FLYNN HUTCHENS

Ensemble .................... *KEYA VADIVELU

Ensemble .................. *NOAH JEFFREYS

Ensemble ...................... JORDAN WARD

Ensemble ..................... ETHAN KUCHTA

Queen ........................ MICHELLE WELLS

Prince................................. JT LANGLAS

Ensemble ........... *CAMRYN WILKINSON

UNDERSTUDIES: For Queen and Stepmother: Lena Andrews; for Joy: Marlo D’Ascenzo; For Fairy Godmother: Antwnazia Fant; for Herald: Noah Jeffreys; for Prince: Ethan Kuchta; for Cinderella: Chelsea Russell; for King: Trey Taylor III; for Portia: Jordan Ward * Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

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CAST

JUNO BROSAS

JT LANGLAS

SPRING STARR PILLOW

TIA SEAY

LENA ANDREWS

JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE

BRINLEY CULVER

MARLO D’ASCENZO

LUCÍA DUQUE

ANTWNAZIA FANT

AVERY FOX

ANNA ROSE DELEON GUERRERO

GRIFFIN HATFIELD

DEZ FLYNN HUTCHENS

NOAH JEFFREYS

ETHAN KUCHTA

AARON MARSHALL

JAZZ MCMULLEN

GABIEL KANAI NAKATA

SARINA PATEL

KIP RICHARDSON

CHELSEA RUSSELL

KARLI SMITH

TRE TAYLOR III

KEYA VADIVELU

JORDAN WARD

MICHELLE WELLS

CAMRYN WILKINSON

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LENA ANDREWS Ensemble

Lena Andrews is delighted to be making her TCT debut. After many years performing around the country, she has come home.

Favorite roles include Hello, Again (The Actress), Urinetown (Pennywise), Little Women (Marmee), Sunday In the Park With George (Yvonne/Naomi), and Spelling Bee (Rona Peretti).

JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE Herald

Jathan Briscoe is a second year student at NKU and also a GSA Alumni (2021). He is à iÝV Ìi` v À à w ÀÃÌ Ã Ü Ü Ì / /° Ƃ viÜ productions he has been a part of are: 9 To 5 (Franklin Hart Jr.), Kinky Boots (Don), and Disney’s Aladdin JR. (Genie). JB really hopes you enjoy the show!

JUNO BROSAS Cinderella

Juno Brosas is an AAPI performer and B.F.A. Musical Theatre major at Wright

State University. She is thrilled to make her TCT debut! Recent credits: Disney’s Freaky Friday (Savannah), Footloose (Rusty), and Singin’ In The Rain (Lina Lamont). Juno thanks the TCT team and loved ones for their support! @junobrosas

BRINLEY CULVER Ensemble

Brinley is thrilled to return to the MainStage this season! She most recently appeared in TCT’s The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Ensemble). Other favorite roles include Lucky Stiff (Annabel) and Disney’s High School Musical JR. (Sharpay). Brinley has trained for the past seven years with TCT’s STAR Intensive.

MARLO D’ASCENZO Ensemble

Marlo is thrilled to be in this show! She’s a sophomore at NKU and was recently in their productions of 9 to 5 (Ensemble) and The Princess Plays (Tapper/Ensemble/ Dragon). Recent TCT shows: Rudolph The

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CINDERELLA CAST Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Clarice), Disney’s Descendants: The Musical (Ensemble), and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. (Erica).

AVERY FOX Ensemble

LUCÍA DUQUE Ensemble

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ANTWNAZIA FANT Ensemble

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ANNA ROSE DELEON GUERRERO Joy

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GRIFFIN HATFIELD Ensemble

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CINDERELLA CAST The Musical (Ensemble), Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Fireball), and Elf The Musical JR. (Michael). Training and performances with Carnegie, CAST NKY, TCT’s STAR, and KY’s GSA. This Senior at Newport Central Catholic thanks friends and family for their support.

DEZ FLYNN HUTCHENS Ensemble

Dez is having a ball with TCT after Narnia The Musical (Edmund). Recently in: Disney’s Freaky Friday (Fletch), Disney’s Newsies (Les), and Singin’ In The Rain (Carnegie).

Offstage, he’s a star student and musician.

He thanks his family and coaches at TCT, Madcap, and NKU!

NOAH JEFFREYS Ensemble

Noah Jeffreys is a junior at St. Xavier High School and is beyond thrilled to be a part of Cinderella! Past credits include Marty/ Chorus Kid in White Christmas (CLP), Pulitzer in Disney’s Newsies (St. X), and

Ensemble in Princess and Frog (TCT). He would like to thank all his family and friends for their love and support. He hopes you enjoy the show!

ETHAN KUCHTA Ensemble

Ethan Kuchta is currently pursuing a BSIT in Software and Game Design at the University of Cincinnati. Previous credits include Footloose (Chuck) at Cincinnati Landmark Productions, Guys and Dolls (Lt. Brannigan) at The Carnegie, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Yukon Cornelius) at TCT.

JT LANGLAS Prince

JT is elated to return to TCT sharing Cinderella’s heartfelt story. Recently: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Blitzen), The 70s On Demand (Ensemble), In The Heights (Benny). Currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at the University of Cincinnati. Grateful to family, friends, and the amazing team behind this show!

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AARON MARSHALL

(Adam). They want to thank their friends and family for their unconditional support.

Ensemble

Aaron is excited to be back on stage with TCT! Recent credits include Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely), Singin’ In the Rain (RF Simpson) at the Carnegie, Kiss Me Kate (Bill/Lucentio), and The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Patrick). Much love to Mom, Dad, Paige, Lauren, and Jordan!

SARINA PATEL Ensemble

JAZZ MCMULLEN King

Jazz is ecstatic to join TCT on stage again!

Jazz is a Cincinnati native and graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts where he studied drama, vocal music, and musical theatre.

GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA Ensemble

Gabriel Kanai Nakata is a recent graduate from Northern Kentucky University.

Previously they have been seen in Disney’s Descendants: The Musical (Jay), Disney’s Moana JR. (Maui), and Freaky Friday

Sarina is thrilled to return to TCT MainStage! Her favorite TCT credits include Junie B. Jones JR. (JTF Ensemble) and Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. (Prudence). Her other favorite roles include Disney’s Aladdin JR. (Jasmine) and Willy Wonka KIDS (Veruca Salt). Sarina is in seventh grade at The Seven Hills School and loves theatre and volleyball.

SPRING STARR PILLOW Stepmother

Spring is employed as the Assistant Director of the Prep department at the College-Conservatory of Music. She has recently been seen in Princess and Frog: The Musical (Queen Helena), Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. (Agatha Trunchbull) and Disney’s Tarzan (Kala) at TCT.

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KIP RICHARDSON Ensemble

Kip is thrilled to be returning for his eighth TCT MainStage show! Favorite past roles of his include Disney’s James and the Giant Peach (Earthworm), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Flounder), Into the Woods (Jack), and Seussical (Jojo). Kip is currently a junior at Indian Hill High School.

CHELSEA RUSSELL Ensemble

Chelsea is thrilled to return to TCT. Past credits include Disney’s Moana JR. (Moana u/s), Princess & Frog: The Musical (Acrimonia u/s), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia), and The Watsons (Laura).

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TIA SEAY

Fairy Godmother

Tia is thrilled to be returning to the TCT

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KARLI SMITH Portia

Karli Smith’s most recent credits include: CYPT’s (Cincinnati Young Peoples’ Theatre) Grease (Miss Lynch/Dream Beauty), CYPT’s Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon), and CLP’s (Cincinnati Landmark Productions) Disney’s Freaky Friday (Hannah). She is beyond thrilled to be making her TCT MainStage debut.

TRE TAYLOR III Ensemble

Tre is a recent graduate of Northern Kentucky University. Previous credits include Pirates of Penzance (Major General), Romeo and Juliet (Nurse), A Grand Night for Singing (Baritone), and 25th…Spelling Bee (Barfee). Ã vÀii Ì i] Þ Õ V> w ` /Ài VÀ V iÌ } or perfecting his Cher impression.

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KEYA VADIVELU

MICHELLE WELLS

Keya Vadivelu is a ninth grader and is grateful for the opportunity to perform.

Her favorite shows on TCT MainStage are Disney’s Moana JR. (voice for Hei-Hei) and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. (Lavender, Matilda u/s). Keya would like to give a shout-out to her family for being so supportive and making her laugh every day!

Michelle Wells is excited to be back at the Taft! Some of her past TCT roles include Sleeping Beauty (Magnilda Ì i >} w Vi Ì®] Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. (Winifred Banks), Cinderella (Stepmother), and Elf The Musical JR. (Charlotte Dennon). Michelle received her B.M. from NKU in Vocal Performance. By day, she is a voice teacher and mom of two.

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JORDAN WARD Ensemble

CAMRYN WILKINSON

Jordan is a recent graduate of Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Semester in NYC, with an emphasis in musical theatre and contemporary/jazz. Recent credits include Kiss Me Kate (Ensemble) and On the Town (Pas De Deux Partner/Ensemble) at the Covedale, A Funny Thing…Forum (Geminae) at the Incline, and Escape to Margaritaville (Ensemble). She would love to thank Mom, Dad, and Aaron for their unconditional love and support.

Ensemble

Camryn is making her debut with TCT MainStage! She is a sophomore honor student at Winton Woods, member of TCT JTF team, Varsity Ensemble, Band, and more. Productions include Little Shop Of Horrors (Audrey II), Honk JR. (Ida), Junie B. Jones JR. (Camille), The Addams Family (Alice), and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical (Matilda).

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Managing Director & CEO

Kim is a native Cincinnatian and graduate of the Cincinnati Country Day School (’87) and Vanderbilt University (’91). With 22 years in «À w Ì iÝiVÕÌ Ûi i>`iÀà « À iÃ] >ÃÃÕ i` Ì i À i v > >} } ÀiVÌ À v Ì i `Ài ½Ã / i>ÌÀi ­/ /® Óä£Î] > ` Ì i the combined role of Managing Director & CEO in 2015. Under ½Ã i>`iÀà «] / /½Ã ÃÌ>vv > ` LÕ`}iÌ >Ûi ` ÕL i` > `] ÕÃÌ ÌÜ Ãi>à Ã] > -Ì>}i >ÌÌi `> Vi VÀi>Ãi` vÀ nÓ]äää Ì ÛiÀ £ää]äää° Óä£x] / / V « iÌi` Ài Û>Ì v Ì i À v>V ÌÞ ,i` > , >` Ü Ì i } Ì] ÃÌ>Ìi v Ì i >ÀÌ ÃÌÕ` ë>Vià v À Ì i À >V>`i Þ >`` Ì Ì vw ViÃ] > V ÃÌÕ i à «] > -Ì>}i Ài i>ÀÃ> ë>Vi] > ` > à > Ì i>ÌiÀ° Ü i>`Ã Ì i fx£ «À iVÌ Ì “reimagine” the Emery Theater as TCT’s new MainStage home.

RODERICK JUSTICE Artistic Director

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MADDIE JONES

Associate Artistic Director

Maddie is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She also has her Masters in Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky. She has been performing with TCT for 16 years, where she has appeared in shows such as Disney’s Peter Pan JR. (Tigerlily), Santa Claus: The Musical (Punchy), and Seussical JR. (Bird Girl). She was a member of the award-winning, all-female acapella group, the Baby Grands with SCPA, performing for audiences around the U.S. and China.

SETH HOWARD Scenic Designer

Seth is a freelance scenic designer based out of St. Louis, MO. Some of his design credits include School of Rock and Ragtime (Columbus Children’s Theatre); Jersey Boys (Theatre Aspen); Once on This Island (Charleston Stage); Princess and Frog and The Wiz JR. (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati). He received his B.F.A. in stage design, props, and scenic art from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Check out @sethhowarddesigns on social media. www.sethhowarddesigns.com

YELENA BABINSKAYA Lighting Designer

Yelena is a scenographer who hails from UNCSA by way of Los Angeles where she has been an active member of the entertainment community for the last 15 years. Originally from Odesa, Ukraine, she spends her time all around the country as a lighting, scenic, and V ÃÌÕ i `ià } iÀ >à Üi >à > i`ÕV>Ì À° / w ` ÕÌ Ài >L ÕÌ iÀ Õ«V } «À iVÌà check out her social media and website at https://yelenababinskaya.com

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DARYL HARRIS Costume Designer

Daryl is a full professor in the Theatre and Dance Program at NKU. He has studied and worked throughout North America, Europe, West Africa, Asia, and Australia. The research for his M.F.A. in theatre and his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies continues to fuel his primary passion: engaging students, scholars, and communities transculturally, and transnationally across disciplines.

TINA DeALDERETE Choreographer

Tina is thrilled to return to TCT. Credits include RENT (Mimi), A Chorus Line (Diana), Rock of Ages (Sherrie), Chicago (Velma), West Side Story (Rosalia), Carnival Cruises, and national commercial and print work. Locally, you can catch her at Salsa on the Square, singing the National Anthem for the Reds, or possibly singing at your wedding/favorite music venue.

Arts education: Adjunct/Instructor at University of Dayton, Sinclair College, CCM Prep, schools/studios nationwide, and also TCT!

JASON ALEXANDER HOLMES Music Director

Jason, Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir, is a music educator and performer from Ridgeway, Virginia. Before coming to Cincinnati, Jason worked with the Boston Children’s Chorus, and public schools in Rochester, New York. At the core of Jason’s teaching and performing is the belief that we are all expressive and musical beings who deserve to witness and create moments of truth and beauty.

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DANIELLE LOBELLO Director of Production

Danielle (Dani) is excited to return to producing shows. She was previously the Director of Production for the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She began her career as the Production Manager at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Danielle received her B.A. in Theatre from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota.

DON MOORE Audio Engineer

Don Moore has worked on production projects for Pepsi, PlayStation, and the Cincinnati Bengals. More recently, Don Moore was featured on Bootsy Collins 2011 song, “Hip Hop @ Funk U,” alongside rap legends Ice Cube and Chuck D. He was also featured on Bootsy ý º< >Ãà wi`» > }à `i ÕV iÌ i>`°

JADI DAVIS

Production Stage Manager

Jadi is excited for his third season with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. He has previous Stage Management experience for the Henry Mancini Academy, the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Busch Gardens Entertainment, Kings Island Entertainment, and the Hamilton City School District. He was also a Theatrical Project Manager for Vincent Lighting Systems, and a Lighting Director for Riverfront Live, the Madison Theater, the Fitton Center for the Creative Arts, and the Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre.

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Artistic Director ............................................. Roderick Justice

Graphic Design ..............Cal Harris and Cincinnati Magazine

Co-TD/Lead Carpenter ............................... Benjamin Adams

Photographer .................................................. Mikki Schaffner

Development Manager – Grants & Corporate Partnerships ...........................................................................Annie Bloemer

Program Editor/Contributor ....................................Cal Harris FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF

Early Childhood Education Manager......Miranda Bohannon Properties Supervisor ..................................... Adam Borchers Sales Manager ................................................ Curtricia Brown Education Director ...................................... Angelo Cerniglia Patron Experience Specialist ....................... Shelby Coleman

THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Scenic Electrician ................................................Julie Cowger Scenic Painter................................................... London Dailey Production Stage Manager.....................................Jadi Davis TCT Academy Director......................................... Mark Femia Co-TD/Scenic Charge Artist .............................Maggie Foley Costume Shop Manager .........................................Alix Frisch Costume Shop Assistant .......................................Iris Harmon Creative Projects Manager.......................................Cal Harris Digital Marketing Manager.............................Kelly Holtgrefe Associate Artistic Director................................ Maddie Jones Development Manager Data and Finance .......................................................................Mary Kate Knight Company Manager ...................................... Brandi La’Sherrill Director of Production........................................ Dani Lobello Scenic Carpenter ............................................Andrew Nunley Assistant Costume Shop Manager ............... Kendall Owings Sales & Marketing Director ........................Krista Katona Pille Macy’s Change Fund Intern ...............................Isaiah Reaves Chief Financial Officer ....................................... Chad Stewart

Allison H. Kropp (Chair) Andrew Simon (Secretary) Gregory L. Adams (Immediate Past Chair) Charles O. Schiff (Vice Chair) Danielle Wilson (Vice Chair) David Crowley (Treasurer) Jeanette Altenau, Peter Brown, Sarah Anne Campbell, Grant Cooper, Maris Croswell, Darcie D’Ascenzo, Melinda Davis, Abby Dougherty, Daniel M. Driehaus, Libby GalvinBrock, Molly Garber, Paul Griscom, Sarah Haines, Peter Horton, Katherine O. Jarnigo, Rajan R. Kamath, Ph.D., Leanne Langdon, Kick Lee, Skip Merten, Meghan Sullivan Nelson, Kathy Sias, Bethany R. Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jennifer Spieser, Scott T. Stubbins, Diana Victoriano, Owen J. Wrassman Emeritus Board ...................... Edyth B. Lindner, Fran Carlisle Honorary Board ........................Vicki Herche, Carol Hilsinger

Development Director ...................................... Anne Venters Operations Manager ............................................. Pam Young Patron Experience Manager ....................... Grant Zentmeyer

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM Lighting Equipment.................................... MAC Productions Audio Engineer ......................................................Don Moore Taft Theatre Technical Director/Head Audio .... Mike Pulsfort

To learn more about the production, please visit www. thechildrenstheatre.com.

Find us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and TikTok @TCTCincinnati Special thanks to........................................................................

Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and Cincinnati Stage Employees Local 5, Troy Malmstrom

Taft Theatre Head Electrician ............................ Clint Nessler

Backstage Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E.).

Taft Theatre Head Carpenter ......................... Matt Knoebber Assistant Stage Manager .............................. Jasmine Cosma Dresser/Wig Maintenance ...............................Allison Owens Stitcher............................................................ Theresa Kramer Scenic Carpenter ................................................. Kyle Tieman Bus Coordinators .............Susan Gushulak & Catherine Love Sensory-Friendly Advisory Board .......Theatre Development Fund’s Autism Theatre Initiative, Cincinnati Children’s Starting Our Adventure Right (SOAR) program, CCHMC/ Cincinnati Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Occupational Therapy

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Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages.

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ROYAL SUPPORTERS

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Wishes to Thank the Following Royal Supporters Kings and Queen (Gifts of $5,000 and above) Anonymous The Garber Family Vicki Herche Jean & Lyle Ritze

Princes & Princesses (Gifts of $2,500–$4,999) Carol & Elliott Hilsinger The Jarnigo Family Mrs. Louise B. & Mr. Michael C. Koetters Teresa Hoelle & Scott Provancher Christine & Charlie Schiff

Dukes and Duchesses (Gifts of $1,000–$2,499) Phyllis & Greg Adams Libby & Tony Brock Kate & Pete Brown The Coggins Family Megan & Grant Cooper Maris & Robby Croswell Kristina & David Crowley The D’Ascenzo Family Emilie & David Dressler Family Beth & Dan Driehaus, Driehaus Insurance Group Alicia Haughaboo & Andrew Giannella Griscom Family Allison & JB Kropp The Miliano Family Erin & David Satterwhite Andi & Andrew Simon Bethany R. Smith In memoriam Sister Kathleen Terlau+ Karen & Sid Vance Anne & Eric Venters Jan & Owen Wrassman

Earls & Countesses (Gifts of $500–$999) April Besl Rob Blust George & Mary Jo Budig Sarah Anne & Michael Campbell Ali, Jeremy, Charli & Andi Cantor Melinda & Matt Davis

Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Glaser Sarah & Justin Haines Leanne & Matt Langdon CL Mayer & JA Langley Shellie & Geoff Leder Jamie, Allie & Jeremy Mack Tara and Zac Noland Debra Savage Rebecca & Dan Scullin Emily & Scott Stubbins Mary Lynn & Joe Sunderman Mary C. Wright

Lords & Ladies (Gifts for $250–$499) Melissa & Jim Benedict Annie Bloemer Jacklyn & Gary Bryson Abby & Ben Dougherty Teresa & KC Green Haus of Hughes The Patel-Curran Family Kristen Quigley in honor & memory of Catherine Cogburn Huenefeld Karen & Robert Ripp Daniel, Jayna, Rory & Adalina Schumacher Kathy & George Sias Jennifer & Eric Spieser The Stadtmiller Family Andrew Ulmer & Bobbie McTurner Diana Victoriano & Frankie Vassil

Knights (Gifts of $100–$249) Jeanette Altenau Jane Booth Drs. Betty-Lou & Carlton Brett Julie Clayton in honor of Kinsey Clayton Lori, Michael & Olivia in loving memory of Luca & Logan Lauren & Wes Goebel Judith Golsch June Hill in honor of Jerry Hill Jennifer Hoskins Kellie & Brad Hunkler Christine & Ken Jones Mary Jo Katona Lane & Skip Merten Connie and Don Roesch

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CORPORATIONS

Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank BRG Realty Group, LLC First Financial Bank** Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Gold Star Hixson Architecture Engineering Interiors Health Carousel, LLC The Kroger Co. PayPal Fund PNC ** Rhinegeist Terrex Development & Construction Western & Southern Financial Group in honor of Mary Wright, and in memory of Jerry Wahl

FOUNDATIONS

ArtsWave Charities Aid Foundation of America Charles Scott Riley III Foundation Chemed Foundation David N. & Ann Early Foundation Educational Theatre Foundation Greater Cincinnati Foundation Interact for Health John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust through PNC Charitable Trusts L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Lever for Change Oliver Family Foundation Patricia A. Corbett Trust Paycor Community Impact Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation PNC Foundation Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation Scripps Howard Fund Skyler Foundation The Charles H. Dater Foundation The Harold C. Schott

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ROYAL SUPPORTERS Foundation in honor of Allison Kropp The Sutphin Family Foundation The TAS Foundation

GOVERNMENT National Endowment for the Arts Ohio Arts Council***

IN-KIND

A.J. Rahn Greenhouses Anderson’s NYC Deli Bookery Cincy Jim Carroll & Marie Gemelli-Carroll Cincinnati Ballet Cincinnati Opera Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Cincy Shirts The Croswell Family GBBN Graeter’s Koch Sporting Goods Allison Kropp The Langdons Learning Resources Libby & Tony Brock MEMI Meg Nelson OTR Chamber of Commerce Krista, Rodger, & Charlie Pille Seven Hills School Terrex Development & Construction TriHealth Anne & Eric Venters Jan & Owen Wrassman

SPONSORS

Folchi’s Tuxedos & Menswear Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Gold Star Local 12 Macy’s, Inc. The Summit Hotel Time Timer TriHealth

This list reflects all gifts of $100 or more made between 06/01/2023 to 01/09/2024. +Estate Gift **Company that matches employee giving. ***The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

If you would like to make a gift, please see our website, www.thechildrenstheatre.com/support and make a difference for students and families throughout our region!

We have made every effort to be as accurate as possible in compiling our list of wonderful supporters. If your name has been incorrectly listed or omitted, please contact Mary Kate Knight at (513) 569-8080, x14.

TCT awakens a lifelong love of theatre in children, inspiring healing & courage while offering a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Now more than ever, children need these experiences.

To help continue our mission and good work, please take time now to make a gift to TCT. Thank you for choosing The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati during this season of giving!

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Grantee Spotlight: CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI Cincinnati-based Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) actress Rosvic Siason performs as Moana in the organization’s innovative blacklight April 2023 production of Disney’s “Moana JR.” alongside puppets voiced by other AAPI actors.

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