The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - Frozen Jr.

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PRODUCTION OF

The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

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TCT MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION OF

Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

Book by Jennifer Lee

Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger

Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus

Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by David Chase

Frozen JR. Music Adapted and Arranged by Madeline Smith

Frozen JR. Script Adapted by Sara Wordsworth

Costumes by Ryan Moller

Direction/Artistic Director

Roderick Justice

Choreographer Angelo Cerniglia

Director of Production

Dani Lobello

Puppets by Scott Molampy, Geppetto Studios, Inc.

Music Direction Jacob Priddy

Technical Direction

Maggie Foley, Andrew Nunley

Production Stage Manager

Jadi Davis

Original Scenic Design Adam Koch

Lighting Design Jessica Drayton

Properties Master Adam Borchers

President and CEO Kim Kern

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Disney’s Frozen JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Cast of CHARACTERS

(In Alphabetical Order)

* LUCY ARGUETA ..................... Ensemble

CHRISTIAN ARIAS Hans

MAKENZIE RUFF BARBRO ............. Anna

AMY S. BAUMANN ................. Ensemble

JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE .......... Weselton

* CELIA D’ASCENZO ............. Young Elsa

EDRICO EVANS-PRITCHETT ... Ensemble

JOSH GALLOWAY ....................... Pabbie

NICK GUNDRUM ..................... Ensemble

BOB HERZOG .............................. Oaken

ETHAN KUCHTA ............................. Sven

* SHERENE LAVENDER ........ Young Anna

* ELLI MADDOCK .................... Ensemble

ANIMAESH MANGLIK ................ Kristoff

AARON MARSHALL ......................... Olaf

AUSTIN MILLS ......................... Ensemble

GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA ..... King Agnarr

CLAIRE NORTHCUT ......................... Elsa

DELANEY O’TOOLE ...................... Bulda

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

EMMA RILEY ...................... Queen Iduna

NICHOLAS LYONS ROHR ........ Ensemble

* ADONIAH ROSS .................... Ensemble

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

KEVIN SIMONS ....................... Ensemble

SAVANNAH SLABY .................. Ensemble

KARI KEELER STEWART .......... Ensemble

* KAVAN VADIVELU ................. Ensemble

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

UNDERSTUDIES

For Queen Iduna and Bulda: Amy Baumann; for Elsa: Savannah Slaby; for Anna: Elli Maddock; for Young Anna and Elsa: Lucy Argueta; for Sven and Olaf: Kevin Simons; for Kristoff & Hans: Nick Gundrum; for Duke of Weselton: Austin Mills; for King/Pabbie: Edrico Evans-Pritchett; for Oaken: Nick Rohr; Ensemble Swing: Kip Richardson

* Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

P O P Q U i Z

How much do you know about Disney’s Frozen JR., presented this season by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati?

1. In what region does Disney’s Frozen take place?

A. Canada

B. Iceland

C. Antarctica

D. Norway

2. What does Kristoff do for a living?

A. Accountant

B. Candy Cane Maker

C. Snow Shoveler

D. Ice Harvester

3. How old is Elsa at her coronation?

A. 21

B. 23

C. 25

D. 30

4. What is Olaf’s favorite season?

A. Tuesday

B. Winter

C. Fall

D. Summer

5. Who sang “Let it Go” during the end credits of Frozen?

A. Lady Gaga

B. Demi Lovato

C. Britney Spears

D. Olivia Rodrigo

6. Who says, “Only an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart.”?

A. Old Rock

B. Grand Pabbie

C. Troll Man

D. Mr. Moss

7. What year was Frozen released?

A. 2009

B. 2010

C. 2012

D. 2013

8. Anna asks “Do you wanna build a ______?”

A. Snowman

B. Sand Castle

C. Fort

D. Boat

9. Which actress originally voiced Elsa?

A. Sandra Bullock

B. Anne Hathaway

C. Anna Kendrick

D. Idina Menzel

10. What is the snow monster’s name?

A. Johnathan

B. Mister Cold Pants

C. Fluffy

D. Marshmallow

ANSWERS

DISNEY’S FROZEN CAST

KEVIN SIMONS
SAVANNAH SLABY
KARI KEELER STEWART
KAVAN VADIVELU
KEYA VADIVELU
LUCY ARGUETA
ARIAS
MAKENZIE RUFF BARBRO
AMY S. BAUMANN
JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE
CELIA D’ASCENZO
EDRICO EVANS-PRITCHETT
NICK GUNDRUM
BOB HERZOG
ETHAN KUCHTA
SHERENE LAVENDER
ELLI MADDOCK
MANGLIK
AARON MARSHALL
AUSTIN MILLS
GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA
CLAIRE NORTHCUT
DELANEY O’TOOLE KIP RICHARDSON
EMMA RILEY
NICHOLAS LYONS ROHR
ADONIAH ROSS
CHELSEA RUSSELL

LUCY ARGUETA

Ensemble

Lucy’s excited to return to TCT’s MainStage! She’s performed with TCT’s Academy and JTF Team. She’d like to thank her family, friends and directors!

CHRISTIAN ARIAS

Hans Christian is ecstatic to be performing with TCT again! Christian has performed with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra as a lead vocalist and has worked all around Ohio and Kentucky.

MAKENZIE RUFF BARBRO

Anna

Makenzie feels honored to be performing again with TCT! She wants to thank her family and friends for their unending love and constant support!

AMY S. BAUMANN

Ensemble

This is Amy’s 13th show with TCT, favorites

including How I Became a Pirate, Wizard of Oz, and Santa’s Toy Factory. Love to Jess, Eadie, June, Joey, & Lucy!

JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE

Duke of Weselton

JB is a Junior at NKU. He is so excited to return to TCT. Some of JB’s favorite credits are: Disney’s Aladdin (Genie), and TCT’s Cinderella (Herald)

CELIA D’ASCENZO

Young Elsa/Ensemble

Celia is an avid singer, dancer, actress, and tumbler who is overjoyed to be bringing stories to life with TCT. Her favorite TCT credits are Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. (Matilda), Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Elf/Dolly), Elf The Musical JR (Elf), Annie JR. (Molly). Celia loves laughing with her sisters and friends. John 15:13

EDRICO EVANS-PRITCHETT

Ensemble

Edrico is blessed with a background in

ministry, theater, and education. He is excited to join TCT in their production of Disney’s Frozen JR!

JOSH GALLOWAY

Pabbie/Ensemble

Josh is so excited to be making his return to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Previous TCT roles include (SpongeBob SquarePants) from The SpongeBob Musical:Youth Edition and (Bruce) from Disney’sFinding Nemo JR. He would like to thank his family for their never-ending support throughout the years.

NICK GUNDRUM

Ensemble

Nick Gundrum is so excited to return to the Taft after too long of a break. Nick is a current Junior at CCM pursuing a BFA in musical theatre.

BOB HERZOG

Oaken

Bob thinks of The Children’s Theatre as a big

the company more than 20 years ago and feels incredibly grateful for the relationship between TCT and the place where he does his “regular job,” Local 12, which allows him to continue performing. As an anchor for Good Morning Cincinnati, he enjoys his role to make people smile both on TV and social media. Bob is a Cincinnati guy. He graduated from Oak Hills High School, Xavier University, and Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. His number one hobby is spending time with his incredible wife and family. Bob’s TCT credits include: Disney’s Peter Pan JR. (Captain Hook), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. (Gaston), Disney’s Aladdin JR. (Genie), Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. (Willy Wonka), Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (The Cat) and Disney’s Moana JR. (Tamatoa), just to name a few.

ETHAN KUCHTA

Sven

Ethan Kuchta is currently pursuing a BSIT in Software and Game Design at UC. Previous

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His Path to Excellence

credits include Footloose (Chuck) with Cincinnati Landmark Productions, Guys and Dolls (Lt. Brannigan) with The Carnegie, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. (Beast) with TCT.

SHERENE LAVENDER

Young Anna/Ensemble

Sherene, 10, was recently seen in Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. and Annie JR. She enjoys dance, volleyball, piano & guitar. She’s thrilled to share her debut TCT performance!

ELLI MADDOCK

Ensemble

Elli is beyond ecstatic to return to the Taft stage for her ninth show with TCT! Elli is continuously grateful for all the wonderful people she has met through The Children’s Theatre and adores them all! She hopes you enjoy the show!

ANIMAESH MANGLIK

Kristoff

Performing in over 20 shows since age 11,

storytelling, this Frozen JR. role is a special tribute to his daughter.

AARON MARSHALL

Olaf

the Taft! Recents: Something Rotten (Nick), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (Marlin). @theaaronmarshall

AUSTIN MILLS

Ensemble

This is his third production with TCT. He’s thankful to be performing with his friends and hopes to do so with TCT again. Enjoy the show!

GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA

King Agnarr/Ensemble

Kanai is excited to return to The Children’s Theatre! Recent credits include Maui (Disney’s Moana JR.) and Cogsworth (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR.). Graduate of NKU @kweenkanai

CLAIRE NORTHCUT

Elsa Claire is a senior musical theatre major and dance minor at Wright State University. She is so excited to be working with TCT again for this production. Her most recent credits include Carrie in Carrie: The Musical, Rona Lisa Peretti in 25th Annual…Spelling Bee, Rosie in Cabaret and a vocalist at Kings Island for their summer and winter seasons. Claire would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

DELANEY O’TOOLE

Bulda/Ensemble

Delaney is elated to be back with TCT after 10 years. Her most recent TCT role was in the ensemble of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast JR.

KIP RICHARDSON

Ensemble

Kip is thrilled to be back for his tenth TCT MainStage show! Favorite past roles include Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Flounder) and Seussical (Jojo).

EMMA RILEY

Queen Iduna/Ensemble

TCT Debut! Emma is a voice teacher, creative and dog mom. BFA MT WSU. Thank you to her cast/team, family, Bobby (love you!) and God for His blessings.

NICHOLAS LYONS ROHR

Ensemble

Nicholas is so excited to make his TCT debut! He’d like to thank his family and friends for their endless support. Enjoy the show!

ADONIAH ROSS

Ensemble

Adoniah Ross is thrilled for her MainStage debut in TCT’s Frozen JR.! Musical theater is her life’s ambition.

CHELSEA RUSSELL

Ensemble

Chelsea is thrilled to return to TCT. Past credits include Disney’s Moana JR. (Moana u/s), Princess & Frog (Acrimonia u/s), A

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KEVIN SIMONS

Ensemble

Kevin is thrilled to be making their “snowstopping” debut with TCT! Past roles include a Drifter in Beautiful and Rajah Bimmy in On the Town

SAVANNAH SLABY

Ensemble

Savannah’s most recent productions include Disney’s Descendants (Mal), Footloose (Ariel), and The Lightning Thief (Co-Music Director). Enjoy the show!

KARI KEELER STEWART

Ensemble

Kari is overjoyed to return to the Taft stage

for her ninth season at TCT after taking a ten-year hiatus to start her family. Kari’s favorite TCT credits include The Wizard Of Oz (Dorothy), Disney’s Peter Pan JR. (Wendy). Kari can’t wait for her sons, Miles and Francis, to see her perform!

KAVAN VADIVELU

Ensemble

Kavan is grateful to return to TCT’s MainStage! Recent credits: Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer JR. (Rudolph), Princess & Frog (Frank), Roald Dahl’s Matilda JR. (Nigel), and Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. (Gurgle).

KEYA VADIVELU

Ensemble

Keya is thrilled to be a part of this production! She is a sophomore in high school and would like to thank TCT, her parents, brothers, and YOU!

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DISNEY’S FROZEN PRODUCTION TEAM

President & CEO

Kim is a native Cincinnatian and graduate of the Cincinnati Country Day School (’87) and Vanderbilt University (’91). Kim joined TCT in 2013 and Kim’s leadership, TCT’s staff and budget have doubled which helped complete the renovation of the facility on Red Bank Road with eight MainStage rehearsal space, and a small theater. Kim now leads the $51M project to “reimagine” the Emery Theater as TCT’s new MainStage home. In 2015 Kim on our region through the arts.

Artistic Director/Stage Director

director, choreographer, costume designer, playwright, actor, and Broadway producer (How to Dance in Ohio a mentor to hundreds of young performers, he has been producing theatre-for-youth for nearly two decades. In 2020, Roderick was

Associate Artistic Director

performing with TCT for 16 years, where she has appeared in shows such as Disney’s Peter Pan JR. (Tigerlily), Santa Claus: The Musical Seussical JR. (Bird Girl). She choreographs national award-winning tap, musical theatre, hip hop, and contemporary, and has also won numerous national championships in tap and musical theatre. She was a member audiences around the U.S. and China.

JESSICA DRAYTON

Lighting Design

Jessica is a lighting designer thrilled to make her debut with The Children’s Theatre of holds a BFA in Lighting Design from Wright State University and an MFA from the University tours of Hamilton and Ain’t Too Proud

ANGELO CERNIGLIA

Choreographer

TCT Academy Education team to bring high-caliber classes to TCT’s offerings and hands-on

work as a contributing author in the The iTheatrics Method

DON MOORE

Audio Engineer

JADI DAVIS

Production Stage Manager

Arts Center, Busch Gardens Entertainment, Kings Island Entertainment, and the Hamilton City

Lighting Director for Riverfront Live, the Madison Theater, the Fitton Center for the Creative

ADAM KOCH

Original Scenic Design

New York City and across the country, most recently in Broadway’s new musical, A Wonderful World

Signature Theatre’s Kiss of the Spiderwoman

Hiromi Platt Photography

THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI STAFF

President & CEO..........................................................Kim Kern

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

TCT Academy Director...............................Miranda Bohannon

Props Supervisor ................................................Adam Borchers

Sales Manager ...................................................Curtricia Brown

Education Director .........................................Angelo Cerniglia

Patron Experience Specialist ..........................Shelby Coleman

Scenic Electrician ..................................................Julie Cowger

Scenic Artist ........................................................London Dailey

Production Stage Manager .......................................Jadi Davis

Costume Shop Assistant ...................................Bunnie Dolezal

Scenic Carpenter ................................................Lexi Facemyre

Co-TD/Scenic Charge Artist ...............................Maggie Foley

Costume Shop Manager ...........................................Alix Frisch

Creative Projects Manager.........................................Cal Harris

Development Manager, Grants & Sponsorships

.............................................................................Bailey Hartlage

Associate Artistic Director...................................Maddie Jones

Director of Production ...........................................Dani Lobello

Patron Experience Specialist ..........................Isabel McKenzie

Co-TD/Lead Carpenter ....................................Andrew Nunley

Assistant Costume Shop Manager ..................Kendall Owings

Sales & Marketing Director ..........................Krista Katona Pille

Chief Financial Officer ..........................................Chad Stewart

Development Manager, Data & Finance ............Olivia Suttles

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

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

Taft Theatre Head Carpenter ............................Matt Knoebber

Dresser/Wig Maintenance .................................Allison Owens

Seamstress ........................................................Theresa Kramer

Assistant Stage Manager .................................Jasmine Cosma

Carpenter ................................................................Kyle Tieman

Costumes & Puppets provided by Tuacahn Center for the Arts

For rental inquiries please contact pcalame@tuachn.org

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 Institute, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky, Best Point

Education & Behavioral Health, Jenn Jordan of Q102 Graphic Design ................Cal Harris and Cincinnati Magazine Photographer .....................................................Mikki Schaffner Program Editor/Contributor ......................................Cal Harris

FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF

THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chair ...............................................................Allison H. Kropp

Secretary ...........................................................Andrew Simon

Vice Chair......................................................Charles O. Schiff

Vice Chair..........................................................Melinda Davis

Treasurer ...........................................................David Crowley

Gregory L. Adams, Jeanette Altenau, Nick Binkley, Justin Brookhart, Peter Brown, Sarah Anne Campbell, Grant Cooper, Maris Croswell, Jennifer Dakers, Darcie D’Ascenzo, Daniel M. Driehaus, Libby Galvin-Brock, Molly Garber, Paul Griscom, Sarah Haines, Peter Horton, Katherine O. Jarnigo, Ken Jones, Dr. Rajan R. Kamath, Ph.D., Leanne Langdon, Kick Lee, Meghan Sullivan Nelson, Julie Randall,Rana Schiff, Regan Schmidt, Bethany R. Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jennifer Spieser, Scott T. Stubbins, Marcus Thompson, Diana Victoriano, Owen J. Wrassman

Emeritus Board .............................................Edyth B. Lindner, Fran Carlisle, Chris Stubbins

Honorary Board .......Vicki Herche, Carol Hilsinger, Skip Merten

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Special thanks to.... Troy Malmstrom, SCPA, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, University of Cincinnati’s CollegeConservatory of Music, And Cincinnati Stage Employees

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

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

DISNEY’S FROZEN PRODUCTION TEAM

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Wishes to Thank the Following Royal Supporters

INDIVIDUALS

Crown Jewels

(Gifts of $10,000 and above)

Anonymous Fogarty Family

Kings And Queens

(Gifts of $5,000–$9,999)

Kristina & David Crowley*

The Garber Family*

Vicki Herche

Lisa & Wayne Randall

John M. Shepherd in honor of Susie & Jack

Louiso

Princes and Princesses

(Gifts of $2,500–$4,999)

Sarah Anne & Michael Campbell*

Mitzi and Mark Fox

Teresa Hoelle & Scott Provancher

Dukes and Duchesses

(Gifts of $1,000–$2,499)

April Besl

Rob Blust

David Boyles & David Castillo

Libby & Tony Brock*

Kate & Pete Brown*

Jacklyn & Gary Bryson

The Coggins Family

Meg & Grant Cooper*

Maris & Robby Croswell*

The D’Ascenzo Family*

Beth & Dan Driehaus*, Driehaus Insurance Group

Alicia Haughaboo & Andrew Giannella

Griscom Family*

Karen and David Hoguet

Mary & Pete Horton*

The Jarnigo Family*

Dr. Ratee Apana & Dr. Rajan Kamath*

Rick Kline

The Kropp Family*

Donna & Chris Miliano

Palmer/Graber Family Fund

Priya & David Rolfes

Andi & Andrew Simon*

Bethany R. Smith*

The Spence Family

Karen & Sid Vance

Mary Lynn & Joe

Sunderman

Anne & Eric Venters

The Weidner Family

Jan & Owen Wrassman*

Earls and Countesses

(Gifts of $500–$999)

Anonymous

Ali, Jeremy, Charli & Andi Cantor

Jennifer & Michael Dakers*

Melinda & Matt Davis*

John Dougherty

Melissa Dyer in honor of Brent Rayburn

Sarah & Justin Haines*

Leanne & Matt Langdon*

CL Mayer & JA Langley

Jamie, Allie & Jeremy Mack

Tara and Zac Noland

Debra Savage

Kelly & Mark Schlafman

Emily & Scott Stubbins*

Angela Wetherington Stutz

Lords and Ladies

(Gifts of $250–$499)

Anonymous

Emilie & David Dressler

Family

Madeleine H. Gordon

Ken and Christine Jones*

Melanie & Ryan Laurent

Debbie A. Pastura

The Patel-Curran Family

Karen & Robert Ripp

Pennie & Craig Roberts

Jennifer & Eric Spieser*

Knights

(Gifts of $100–$249)

Anonymous

Julie Albright in honor of Angelo Cerniglia

Drs. Betty Lou & Carlton

Brett

Ms. Ingrid (Iggy) Bryson

Lori, Michael & Olivia in loving memory of Luca & Logan

Andrew Ellison In honor of Mike Ellison

Patricia Filak

Mark Friedman

Marie Gemelli-Carroll & Jim Carroll

Teresa & KC Green

Becky & Mike Gribler

Lisa Hezlep

Mrs. Logan Hines

The Hutchens Family

Haus of Hughes

McKenzie & Gavin Kosier

Michele Meyer

Sheila Maxwell

Daniela Margarita

Melo Aguilar

Toni Miles

Sharon Park

Andrea Pineda

Drs. Michael & Zane PlattFaulkner

Patricia Schwartz

Blanche & Tim Sullivan in appreciation of Maryanne McGowan

The Vadivelu Family

Victoria & David Veshapidze

Diana Victoriano* & Frankie Vassil

Philip Wenger

CORPORATIONS

Barnes Dennig

Cincinnati Children’s

Hospital Medical Center

Deloitte**

Dinsmore & Scholl LLP

Duke Energy**

GE Aerospace**

Hixson Architecture

Engineering Interiors**

KeyBank**

Quanta HCM

The Kroger Co.

PayPal Fund PNC

FOUNDATIONS

Arts Career Educational (ACE) Fund of GCF

ArtsWave

August A. Rendigs, Jr. and Helen Rendigs Foundation

Bank of America Foundation

Carol Ann And Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation

Chemed Foundation

Educational Theatre Foundation

Interact for Health

Louise Taft Semple Foundation

Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation

Oliver Family Foundation

PNC Foundation

Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation

Scripps Howard Fund

The Charlies H. Dater Foundation

The Harold C. Schott Foundation in honor of Allison Kropp*

The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Foundation

The Strader Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Susie and Jack Louiso Foundation

The Sutphin Family Foundation

The TAS Foundation*

Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation

GOVERNMENT

City of Cincinnati

Ohio Arts Council***

National Endowment for the Arts***

IN-KIND

A J Rahn Greenhouses

Jim Carroll & Marie Gemelli-Carroll

Cincinnati Arts Association

Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Cinemark

Coffee Emporium

Dewey’s Pizza

First Watch

GBBN

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Will Hillenbrand

Joseph Beth Booksellers

Roderick Justice

King Arthur’s Court

Koch Sporting Goods

Kroger’s On the Rhine Eatery

Learning Resources, Inc.

Mark Sweeney Buick

GMC

Kathy Merchant

Penn Station

Piada Italian Street Food

Krista, Rodger & Charlie

Pille

Debra Savage

Seven Hills School

Silver Spring House

Terrex Development & Construction

The Capital Grille

Jan & Owen Wrassman*

SPONSORS

Community Trust Bank

Gold Star

Graeter’s

Kings Veterinary Hospital

Local 12

Macy’s

Q102

The Summit Hotel

Time Timer

TriHealth

EVENT SPONSORS

altafiber

ArtsWave

Barnes Denning

Neil Bortz

Bricker Graydon

Robert H. Castellini

Cincinnati Museum Center

Frost Brown Todd

Kay & Jack Geiger

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Beth & Louis Guttman

Hills Properties

Katz Teller

Mariner Institutional

PNC Bank

Christine & Charlie Schiff*

Terrex Development & Construction

The Harold C. Schott Foundation

UBS Financial Services &

Libby* & Tony Brock

Western & Southern Financial Group

This list reflects all gifts of $100 or more made between 06/01/2024 to 03/25/2025.

*TCT Board Member

**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 to the 2024-25 Annual Fund in support of the TCT Mission – to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through live professional theater for youth –please visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com/ support, or call us at (513) 569-8080.

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 Olivia Suttles at (513) 569-8080, x14.

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