The Cincinnati Arts Association recognizes and thanks the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their generous support. This list includes all gifts received as of January 6, 2026.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
CHAIRMAN
Gifts of $5,000 and above
Dr. Allison Ferree-Chavez and Mr. Rob Chavez
Amy Dunlea and Lois Mannon
Charles and Mary Harris
Drs. Matt and Maggie Hummel
Craig and Anne Maier
Maribeth and Martin Rahe
Dr. Rachel and Mr. Justin Roth
Dudley and Tina Taft
Anonymous
PRODUCER
Gifts of $2,500-$4,999
Ms. Carol M. Beyersdorfer
Candace Carson
Kelly Duncan
Christine Herche
Phil and Christy Ochs
Eric and Sharon Vetter
Claudia F. Vollmer
DIRECTOR
Gifts of $1,000-$2,499
Drs. Jean M. Elwing and Madhukar Gupta
Ryan and Kelly Flynn
Catherine R. Hogya
The Hollaender Family
Marje and Rich Kiley
Michael and Wanda Kinzie
Dave and Sharon Kitzmiller
Phillip C. Long
Bradley Martin
Lynn Meyers, United Courier
Emily and Clarence Miracle
Dr. Steve Miller and Mrs. Karen Miller
Dave and Diane Moccia
Parsifal
Linda L. Siekmann
Tim and Barbara Stefl
Susan and James Troutt
Anonymous
FOUNDER
Gifts of $500-$999
Karen Acuff and Elizabeth Acuff
Sam and Alley Badran
Tim and Lisa Beckelhimer
James Beering and Lisa Keller
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Berliant
John Blevins
Virginia Brezinski
Jacklyn and Gary Bryson
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
John A. Busam and Stephanie SudbrackBusam
Marti and Brian Butler
Jermaine and Antonia Caldwell
Matthew Canter
Anne Collins
BOARD OFFICERS
Dudley S. Taft – Chairman
Maribeth S. Rahe – Vice Chair
Otto M. Budig, Jr. – Treasurer
Carol M. Beyersdorfer –Secretary
Robert S. Chavez –Special Vice President
Constance A. Collins
Chris and Daniele Cusentino
Jim and Karen Cusentino
Alex M. Della Bella, DMD
Vince DeStefano
Donna Deye
Emilie and David Dressler
Dr. Douglas and Bethany Einstein
Jason and Heidi Fancett
Catherine and Daniel Gilreath
Jon and Lisa Hall
AJ Harpring
Toby Hazen
Drs. Kenneth and Rachel Heberling
Daniel Holden
Paulette Homer and Richard Buller
Kim and Gary Horning
Don and Kathy King
Steve and Julie Lazarus
Sean and Tonya Lightfoot
Monique Lipman
Kelly Lyle
Ken and Melissa Mailender
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Malarik
Anita and Ed Marks
Bizy Bees Bakery
Brandon and Loida Meckem
William C. and Lynne. M. Mense
Dr. Karen Meyers and William Jones
Ed Mowl and Angela Harris
Ryan and Michelle Murphy
Alan and Clementine Naylor
Glenn Plott and Cassandra Plott
Michael Powers and Kathy Muldowney
Tony and Cathy Ramstetter
Dean Regas and Laura Gerhold
Dr. Robert Rhoad and Kitsa Tassian Rhoad
Ronnie and Donna Riddle
Nicole Ridenour and family
Robert and Karen Ripp
Adam and Lindsay Runyan
Mary Beth Salyers
Elaine and Terry Schroeder
Kyle E. and M. Christina Schroeder
Megan Elam and Sanjay Shewakramani
Ian Shortt
Jerry and Ann Simpson
John Slawter
Clay Slusher and Erika Slusher
Timothy L. and Janet E. St. Clair
Christopher and Meghan Stevens
Patrick and Jenni Strausbaugh
Beth and Mike Sullivan
James and Melissa Summers
Alyssa and Austin Taylor
Ken and Libby Tracy
David and Barbara Wagner
Michael and Carlisa Waldman
Claude and Camilla Warren
Tom and Mary Jo Wiedemann
Ashley Wiese, Andy Loar
Richard L. Kiley –Special Vice President
Jeanette M. Altenau –Special Vice President, Community Relations
Stephen A. Loftin – President & CEO
Benjamin T. Reece, CPA – Vice President, CFO
Shelly Woodward
The Zelina Family
Anne and Terry Zimmerman
Anonymous
PATRON
Gifts of $250-$499
Lester and Sherri Allen
Elizabeth Baldwin
Roger and Debbie Benjamin
Marianna B. Bettman
Lisa Beutel
Gale Bush
Dawn Butler
Sheila and Brian Murphy
Angela and Scott Coburn
Robert Cohen
Katrina Cowen
Art Crawford
David T. and Gail Borgatti Croall
Kathy and Mike Davis
Sandy and Tom Deters
Shilpa and Darryl Dias
Mr. and Mrs. John Doellman
Barbara Doviak
Tim and Judy Duffie
Daphne Eldridge
Dave and Shelley Epperson
Joanne and Robin Estes
David Everhart and Ginger Hineline
Ann Gerber
Letra Harris
Nicole Hawkins
Whayne Herriford and Troy Simmons
Mick and Lou-Ann Holtzleiter
Phil Huculak
Stephen and Janet Jackson
Laurie F. Johnston
Jay and Shirley Joyce
Dr. James Kaya
Edna and Woodrow Keown, Jr.
Dale L. Koeneman
Mr. Barry Kuhn
Mary and James Lazzari
Dr. Arthur and Caryn Lee
Amy and Scott Litwin
Richard and Valerie Livingood
Fred and Johna Lucas
Michael F. Lykins
Patricia Malin
Dr. Chaitanya and Amirah Mandapakala
Mary Beth Martin and Ken Oswald
Terry and Tom Mohl
Rob Morand
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Neal
Mrs. Jana Ogilvie
Sylvia Osterday
Melody Pennington
Daniel and Janet Pieschel
Ronald Plybon
Julia and Dan Poston
Bridget Benton – COO
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tracey Artis
Laura A. Carr
Matthew J. Geerlings
Toilynn O’Neal Turner EMERITUS
Edward G. Marks
EX-OFFICIO
Mayor Aftab Pureval
May 7, 2026
Aronoff Center • Procter & Gamble Hall
Dear Friends,
This season, we joyfully celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Aronoff Center, which first opened its doors in October 1995. The Aronoff was built as a home for the arts in Cincinnati – a place where artists and audiences of all backgrounds can come together to explore, connect, and belong.
The CAA Presents! 2025-26 “Season for All” reflects our commitment to offering performances that spark imagination, bridge generations, and celebrate the richness of global cultures. Whether this is your first visit or you’ve been with us for all thirty years, we are delighted to welcome you. We hope this season inspires new memories while also recalling past experiences that have moved you, challenged you, or stayed with you long after the curtain fell.
Thank you for supporting the arts. Because of you, Cincinnati’s creative spirit continues to grow and flourish. We are so glad you are here.
Enjoy the show,
Steve Loftin President & CEO
Bridget Benton Chief Operating Officer
BIOS
HERU ANWARI (Indonesia) – 3x Australian Champion BMX Flatlander
Born in Indonesia, Heru is an elite BMX Flatland rider. He was awarded “Rider Of The Year” by the Indonesian Ministry of Youth from 2011-2014, and in 2013 he was crowned champion at the Indonesia International Urban Sport Festival. In 2017, he moved to Australia and won the Down Underground Flatland Championship three years in a row. Outside of his success as a competitor, he has been featured as an actor in the TV series GoBMX, founded his own clothing brand ZTFF, and has collaborated with companies such as Honda, Acer, Intel, and Sony.
B-BOY CURT RAGE (USA) – National Champion Break-Dancer
Curt is a highly accomplished B-boy, originally from Annandale, VA, now based in Los Angeles. With an illustrious career in breaking, Curt has won numerous prestigious competitions. This year, he was the winner of Freestyle Session with his crew, earning them a spot in the World Finals, in which they finished second place. He has been invited to Red Bull BC One multiple times and has competed internationally at some of the world’s top-tier events. Additionally, Curt has been a featured judge and competitor in breaking battles worldwide. Beyond the dance floor, Curt has appeared in commercials for major brands like Instagram, Camping World, and NBA 2K.
B-BOY KENZO (USA) – National Champion Break-Dancer
Kevin “Kenzo” is a powerhouse of movement and passion. A two-time National Champion who claimed his titles in Washington, D.C., Kenzo began breakdancing at just seven years old and has been dominating the floor ever since. Known for his explosive style, fearless energy, and gravity-defying flips, he’s competed and performed at some of the biggest stages in the country. Whether in the heat of a battle or in performance on stage, Kenzo brings intensity, creativity, and unmatched charisma. He maintains a deep love for his art and is always on a mission to prove that greatness starts with passion and ends with impact.
JOSH CURTIS (UK) – Internationally Acclaimed Roue Cyr Artist
Born in the English countryside, Josh is a dynamic Cyr wheel artist whose journey began with breakdancing as a kid. After earning a BA (Hons) in Circus Arts in 2020, Josh has gone on to captivate audiences around the world with his unique style and fluid control. When not performing, he shares his passion by teaching circus arts, helping to inspire the next generation. His work has taken him to major stages and collaborations with global brands like Hyundai and ASICS. Now in his fourth year touring with the international sensation 360 ALLSTARS, Josh continues to push the limits of movement and performance.
Pafo is one of the world's leading basketball freestylers. Hailing from Japan, he has travelled the world wowing audiences with his incredible tricks and unparalleled freestyling feats that rival even the best of the Harlem Globetrotters. An experienced and exciting performer, Pafo has been featured in productions, events, basketball games, festivals, and televised performances, wowing audiences across the globe with his phenomenal basketball freestyle skills.
MIRRAH (USA) – International Mistress of Ceremonies
Mirrah is a passionate LA-Sydney based hip hop and soul artist with a strong message of self-empowerment, positivity, and unity. Armed with a microphone, she is able to amaze crowds with her incredibly versatile vocal skillset and sensational stage presence. Combining intricate wordplay with soulful vocals and a comprehensive mastery of her craft as a captivating performer, Mirrah's unique and uplifting approach to live performance has taken international stages by storm. She has been featured in film clips of artists including Christina Aguilera, Destiny’s Child, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, 50 Cent, and many more. Bringing world class talent to the stage, Mirrah is able to seamlessly draw you in with her endearing personality and blow you away, all at once!
LEWIS PORTER (UK) – Internationally Renowned Percussionist
Originally from the Falklands Islands, Lewis is an exceptional freelance session drummer. Having studied at some of the UK’s best music institutions, Lewis has put his skill set and knowledge to use over the years playing at major festivals including Boomtown, Victorious, and Glastonbury.
Lewis has made a name for himself as one of London’s top drummers, playing globally acclaimed venues such as the Jazz Café and Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, and has toured internationally across Europe and Asia.
COMPANY BIO
ONYX PRODUCTIONS has fast established itself as a leadingAustralian production house, with a portfolio of multi-disciplinary contemporary works.
Founded in 2011 by producer and performer Gene Peterson, Onyx Productions has achieved significant success both nationally and internationally To date, the company has delivered over 3,500 performances across more than one hundred tours to over two million people worldwide, including sold-out seasons on Broadway, in Edinburgh, and at the Sydney Opera House. To find out more about Onyx Productions, visit www.onyx-productions.com
360 ALLSTARS is exclusively represented by IMG Artists in North America. www.imgartists.com 7 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019
Dean Shultz SVP, Tour & Artist Management dshultz@imgartists.com
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As a proud sponsor of Cincinnati , TriHealth would like to thank the patrons of the Aronoff Center for the Arts and supporters of all arts in our community. A special thanks to ArtWorks for permission to represent one of our community’s iconic murals. Studio Checco, Ice Cream Daydream.
P&G is proud to support the arts and culture in Cincinnati.
Supporting the arts produces a ripple effect of benefits that help communities thrive and make them a great place to live.
the Weston Art Gallery • April 24–June 14, 2026
STREET LEVEL GALLERY
Xaviera Simmons: According To The Seasons
Xaviera Simmons, an outspoken critic of a society that still cannot rid itself of systemic racism, engages her sweeping practice of photography, painting, video, sound, sculpture, and installation to explore the construction of landscape, language, and complex histories in the United States.
EAST AND WEST LOWER GALLERIES
Jared Thorne: 26 Planned Parenthoods
In 2015 there were twenty-six Planned Parenthoods in Ohio and Jared Thorne, having relocated from South Africa to teach at Ohio State University, introduced himself to psychological, sociological and literal landscape of Ohio by photographing all of them.
www.westonartgallery.com
WestonArtGallery@CincinnatiArts.org
Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm, Sun noon–5pm • Open late on Procter & Gamble Hall performance evenings. • Hours subject to change. • Always free. Open to all. 513.977.4165 • •
Bahl & Gaynor understands that a vibrant arts ecosystem pays dividends for our community.
Thank you, Bahl & Gaynor, for supporting the arts in our spaces and this year’s 30th Anniversary Commemorative Cup! Cheers!
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ABOUT CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of two of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies, including Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati May Festival, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony/Pops Orchestras, and First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati, presented by TriHealth. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than 2.1 million students and adults.
Please consider giving back to future generations through a bequest to the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of your estate planning. Your generosity will ensure the joy of the arts exists for the Greater Cincinnati community in perpetuity! Please contact Sarah Miller, VP of Development at (513) 977-4106 for more information
The CAA Presents series is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).
The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
Philip M Price, III
The Reilly-Shoup Family
Jody Corbett and Bill Rellar
Brian and Mary Rhame
Jennifer and John Ridge
Robert F. Eder Sr.
Kathleen Rodenberg
Geoff Rohdes
Janet Sarran
David Schafer
Sheila Shafer
D. Monique Shannon
Saini Eye Care
Doug and Phyllis Smith
Val and Bob Sutherland
Phillip and Lisa Taylor
Donna Torbush
Nancy L. Wade
Carol and Rich Wilson
Joan and Charles Wood
Anonymous
CAA SPONSORS
Ameritas Life Insurance CorporationFounding Sponsor
altafiber
ArtsWave
Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel
Local 12WKRC-TV
Miami University
Ohio Arts Council
Procter & Gamble*
The Party Source
TriHealth
EDUCATION
ArtsWave
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Harlan Graphics
The Louise Taft Semple Foundation
The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Trust, Fifth Third Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees
P&G Fund*
Pepsi
Summerfair Cincinnati TriHealth
WOW Windowboxes
THE OVERTURE AWARDS
Accent on Cincinnati
Arthur Murray – Cincinnati
Arthur Murray – West Chester Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Punky’s Pixels
Summerfair Cincinnati TriHealth
CAA PRESENTING
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati CityBeat
Fairfield by Marriott Cincinnati Uptown
Heidelberg
Distributing Company
Kinley Cincinnati
Pepsi
Philip Bortz Jewelers
Prime Cincinnati – Box Office Sponsor
TriHealth WOW Windowboxes
WESTON ART GALLERY
Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Endowment
The Alpaugh Foundation
Jan and Roger Ames
Gale and David Beckett
CityBeat
John Deatrick
eat well celebrations and feasts
FotoFocus
Carolyn Gutjahr
Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation
Helen and Brian Heekin
Joyce and Roger Howe
Jeff Thomas Catering
Patricia and Jim King
A. M. Kinney, III
Kolar Design
Kim and Carolyn Krause
Toni LaBoiteaux
Susan and John Lame
Whitney and Phillip Long
Barbara and Gates Moss
Pamela and Lennell Myricks, Jr.
National Endowment for the Arts
Betsy and Peter Niehoff
Ohio Arts Council
Sue Ann and Judge Mark Painter
Kathy Sackett
Liz and Steve Scheurer
Thomas R. Schiff Foundation
Marilyn Scripps
Rebecca Seeman
Mu Sinclaire and the Sinclaire Family Foundation
Liz Solway
Dee and Tom Stegman
Elizabeth Stone
Summerfair Cincinnati
Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell
Vanessa and Rick Wayne
CAA PREFERRED IN-KIND
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eat well celebrations and feasts
Harlan Graphics
Prime Cincinnati
Punky’s Pixels WOW Windowboxes
CORPORATE MEMBERS
CORPORATE FOUNDER
Gifts of $5,000 and above
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
CORPORATE PATRON
Gifts of $2,500-$4,999
Blank Rome LLP
East Orchard Dentistry
Imbus Roofing Company, Inc.
Rare World Metals Mint
CORPORATE BENEFACTOR
Gifts of $1,500-$2,499
Prologis
CORPORATE FRIEND
Gifts of $1,000-$1,499
AlphaMark Advisors
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Huhn
Our thanks also to our Associate Level Members.
* Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation † Deceased
We have made every effort to be as accurate as possible in compiling our list of donors. If your name has been incorrectly listed or omitted, please contact the Development Department at (513) 977-4112. Please accept our apologies for any errors.
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