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report to the community 2024

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Gee Horton Gee is a self-taught visual artist who returned to his childhood passion for photorealistic drawing after a business career that was sidelined by COVID-19. Gee’s art reflects the world around him as seen through the eyes of his niece and nephew.

Learn what drives the passion behind his art and how the Weston Art Gallery launched his career as a professional artist.

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dear friends

of CAA. The memorable event included many heartfelt and humorous stories from friends and family about Stan—a testament to a remarkable man without whom there would be no Aronoff Center in Cincinnati.

In this report, you will not only learn about our 2023–24 season, but also meet some of the remarkable people who make our work possible—CAA staff and board members, visual and teaching artists, the president of one of our founding resident companies, a fundraising champion, and the recently retired Director of the Weston Art Gallery for nearly three decades. Through video links, you will discover their stories of engagement and hear how CAA’s influence extends far beyond our physical spaces. We hope you will come to know and understand the many reasons the arts are important to our community.

As we approach the 150th anniversary of Music Hall and the 30th anniversary of the Aronoff Center, there is much to remember and celebrate. We hope this report will remind you of your own stories of involvement. What made you smile, hum an unforgettable tune, become lost in the music, or think differently about the arts or the human condition?

Photographer and author Peter Forbes once wrote: “Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of other people, and open us to the claims of others.”

May you continue to create community by telling our stories and your own, for the transformative power of the arts and human stories are an inspiration to us all!

of the arts,

Every great work of art tells a story. Whether through a sweeping symphony at Music Hall, a breathtaking performance at the Aronoff Center, or bold new works in the Weston Art Gallery, the arts have the power to connect, inspire, and transform.

In this report, we reflect on our collective impact in the Cincinnati community through stories shaped by the passion of creative individuals who have been uniquely affected by the work the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) does every day.

Our successful 2023–24 season marked our 29th year of the combined operation of the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. We are proud of our stewardship of these venues and of our roles as arts promoter, presenter, and educator. We are truly grateful for the commitment and support of our visionary Board of Trustees; tireless staff; helpful volunteers; generous donors, sponsors, and members; talented artists; and loyal audiences, who enable us to share experiences on our stages and in our galleries that resonate with a variety of audiences.

This year, we are especially thankful for the work and dedication of our friend, Senator Stanley J. Aronoff, who passed away on January 31, 2024. One of the highlights of the season was a Celebration of Life honoring Stan, hosted by his family with the support

With gratitude,

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Stephen A. Loftin

Dudley S. Taft

President Cincinnati Arts Association

Chairman, Board of Trustees Cincinnati Arts Association

CAA presents 2023–24 season

Whether it was nostalgia, laughter, suspense, music, or sheer joy, CAA Presents delivered an eclectic mix of entertainment that brought our diverse community together for many memorable experiences. These shows complemented another extraordinary arts season in Greater Cincinnati.

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Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show September 19–21 (4 performances) Aronoff Center—Procter & Gamble Hall

As this Emmy® Award-winning TV show came to life on stage, young fans and their families were beaming with delight, especially when they joined in a game of Keepy-Uppy in the audience after the curtain call.

Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour September 22 • Aronoff Center— Procter & Gamble Hall

After long weeks in the classroom, an enthusiastic audience of educators (and other comedy fans) were ready to unwind with some of the funniest teachercomedians in the nation who shared hilarious, real-life stories.

Lore Live October 29 • Music Hall — Springer Auditorium

Just in time for Halloween, Lore creator Aaron Mahnke and composer Chad Lawson brought their award-winning podcast to Cincinnati, sharing true life scary stories in the hauntingly beautiful setting of Music Hall.

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The Old Friends Acoustic Tour Starring Ben Rector with his old friend Jordy Searcy November 3 • Aronoff Center— Procter & Gamble Hall

Critically acclaimed singersongwriter Ben Rector was joined

by The Voice alum Jordy Searcy for an intimate evening of music, including Rector’s chart-topping hit “Brand New” and a brandnew song they created in the moment from audience ideas.

Christmas with C.S. Lewis, starring David Payne December 20–23 (5 performances) Aronoff Center­—Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Acclaimed British actor and playwright David Payne brought the legendary C.S. Lewis to life in this moving holiday performance that lovingly revealed how an encounter with his great friend J.R.R. Tolkien changed his beliefs about Christmas.

The Price is Right Live™ March 5 • Aronoff Center— Procter & Gamble Hall

Fans of this popular TV show had the chance to “Come On Down!” and play classic games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™, and the fabulous Showcase for a chance to win cash prizes, appliances, vacations, and maybe even a brand-new car!

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Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! April 5­–7 (4 performances) Aronoff Center—Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Inspired by The New York Times #1 best-selling book, the 10th anniversary of this uproarious one-man show—part theater and part stand up—had couples nudging each other all night as they recognized their own relationships.

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles— Magical Mystery Tour April 20 • Aronoff Center—Procter & Gamble Hall

For a record-breaking 10th engagement, CAA once again welcomed this mesmerizing Beatles tribute band in a theatrical concert that transported fans back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour.

Marvel Gentry Harmon Marvel’s passion for the art s is infectious, whether she is talk ing about her life -long love of dan ce, her growing career in marketing , or her time as a member of CAA’s Boa rd of Trustees. Learn why the art s have been a driving force in her life, and why she believes CAA’s diversity of pro gramming is vitally important to her, our young people, and our entire commu nity.

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weston art gallery 2023–24 exhibition season

The Weston Art Gallery’s twentyninth exhibition season was a comprehensive exploration of the diverse and culturally rich worlds of artists who offered their own insightful interpretations of our increasingly complex society. From indigenous heritage to racial and sexual identity, consumerism, mass consumption, climate change, our fraught relationship with nature, and the ongoing refugee crisis, this season’s exhibitions sparked meaningful conversations.

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Throughout the 2023–24 season, we showcased eleven exhibitions featuring thirty-three local and regional artists who brought their unique vision and creative ingenuity to the Weston. Our educational offerings included Gallery Talks, public tours, Families Create! workshops, and the Docentitos youth docent program, all of which created enhanced opportunities for introspection and interaction with this season’s ambitious exhibitions.

The ever-popular Canstruction® display delighted audiences while supporting the Freestore Foodbank, and our ongoing concert series with Southbank Quartet filled the galleries with music, inviting new audiences to enjoy the Weston.

Fresh opportunities to engage a wider audience included the second annual presentation of Weston Works, a community-engagement upcycling event that challenges artists to transform recycled Weston printed materials into new works of art. In addition, touch tours for visually impaired patrons were initiated in partnership with Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired to expand accessibility at the Weston.

A special highlight of the season was our Pride Parade/Festival workshop held outside on the Aronoff Center’s North Plaza on June 21 that creatively engaged a diverse audience on their way to the parade.

As we explore new opportunities to feature talented regional artists in our galleries, we remain committed to providing an artistic environment that nurtures creativity, engagement, and dialogue.

Rebecca Nava Soto: Ritual of Imagination and Reconnection September 15–November 12

Rebecca Nava Soto’s (Cincinnati, OH) installation in the Weston’s street-level space explored themes of ritual, language, and landscape through her use of mixed-media sculptural painting and ephemeral installations..

M. Carmen Lane: In This House (We Forgot About the Cycle of Things) September 15–November 12

Lane (Cleveland, OH) combined photography, text, and sound to engage with ideas of parallel process, spatiality, land, and its relationship to bodily autonomy, interconnectivity, geographies of confinement, whiteness, freedom, and the teachings inherent in the natural world.

Tobi Ewing: The World Is (Not) My Home September 15–November 12

Tobi Ewing (Dayton, OH) presented paintings in an immersive environment designed to activate stories, space, and time and to elevate the Black African Indigenous design perspective and the world-building capabilities of Black creative expression.

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Summerfair Select November 18–January 7

To celebrate one of the most coveted and enduring arts grants in the region, the Weston Art Gallery presented twelve Cincinnati-area artists who received Summerfair Aid to Individual Artists Awards from 2019–21. Participating artists included Susan Byrnes, Ana England, Maureen France, Devan Horton, John Humphries, Cynthia Lockhart, Jan Nickum, Lisa MeridaPaytes, Stephen Wheeler, Jan Wiesner, Mark Wiesner, and Alice Pixley Young.

Brianna Gluszak: Late Bloomer January 19–March 3

Brianna Gluszak (Columbus, OH) employed various playful motifs, gendered forms, materials, and captivating color through glassmaking, textiles, and installation to blur the distinctions created between feminine and masculine ideals.

Byproduct Studios (Molly Jo Burke and Nathan Gorgen): Perceptions of a Material’s Purpose January 19–March 3

Molly Jo Burke and Nathan Gorgen’s (Cincinnati, OH) collaborative artwork focused on the use of excess materials from their daily lives, artistic practices, and surrounding natural and built environments to create “semi-functional” artwork that recalls domestic objects such as tableware, furniture, or references to the architectural spaces that we inhabit.

Aaron Peters: We Felt Everything Without January 19–March 3

Aaron Peters’ (Columbus, OH) site-specific installation incorporated hand-bent glass tubes that emanated light and color onto the walls, corners, and people in their vicinity forming their own atmospheres and permeable fields, dissolving the boundaries between space, surfaces, objects, and the viewer.

CANstruction®

Weston Works Art Challenge

March 5–24

March 9–24

Organized by the Cincinnati chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the Society for Design Administration, Canstruction® is an international design/ build competition of the architecture and engineering industry that benefits the Freestore Foodbank and its efforts to overcome hunger in our community.

Five architecture and design teams built structures at the Weston this year with additional structures located throughout downtown Cincinnati. Since its first competition in 1998, Cincinnati Canstruction® has contributed 817,000 pounds of food to the Freestore Foodbank, enough to provide more than 681,000 meals to needy families and individuals in the Tri-state area.

The second annual Weston Works Art Challenge was a community outreach project designed as an upcycling event.

Participants created artworks from past Weston marketing materials. There were over 80 participants, including professional artists, students from Mercy McAuley High School and the Art Academy, and Visionaries + Voices artists.

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Sharareh Khosravani: Windy Land June 21–August 18

Sharareh Khosravani’s (Cincinnati, OH) ambitious project featured a site-specific installation and documentation of public events in response to the refugee crisis, addressing the urgent need for survival in a refugee situation.

Kelly Kroener: A Place in Space

Josie Love Roebuck: Embracing One’s Wholeness

June 21–August 18

June 21–August 18

In this new body of installation-based work incorporating fiber and sculpture, Kelly Kroener (Cincinnati, OH) investigated the natural environment and our fraught relationship with it.

Josie Love Roebuck’s (Newport, KY) embellished textile portraits addressed the contemporary complexity of identifying as biracial through symbolizing pain and triumph, exclusion and acceptance.

Rebecca Nava Soto Find out how Rebe cca, a Latinx Chicanx multidisciplinar y ar Mesoamerican ar t tist, uses history to create ar t. Her indigenous he her work and sparks ritage infor ms her imagination. Se e what ’s possible fo ar tists by viewing r marginalized her story of empowe rment, and learn wh Weston Ar t Gallery y she calls the a guiding light for her in terms of feed ing what ’s possible.

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education & community engagement

The 2023–24 season was another outstanding year for the Cincinnati Arts Association, showcasing our leadership in advancing the arts across the Greater Cincinnati region. We remained dedicated to fostering lifelong engagement with the arts, recognizing its essential role in enhancing wellbeing and strengthening communities.

Through a range of programs and partnerships, we promoted inclusivity, belonging, and access, reaching thousands of participants, educators, and organizations. The season was marked by growth, impact, and deeper community connection, as we championed the arts in various sectors, from empowering youth through school programs to providing healing arts in healthcare settings.

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Youth and School Programs SchoolTime Bringing students and educators to our venues for national touring arts education events, SchoolTime provided rich arts learning experiences for students.

Offerings grew to seventeen performances at the Aronoff Center that reached more than 9,300 attendees, with 67% of the youth served coming from low-income households. A collaboration with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth enriched the program, giving the students a unique opportunity to explore Native Hawaiian culture through workshops and performances.

Afterschool Expand Program In its second year, Afterschool Expand flourished, serving eleven schools and providing trauma-informed training for teaching artists through a workshop hosted by the Bartol Foundation. This training helped artists create more supportive, inclusive classrooms. By emphasizing trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning, the program ensured meaningful and supportive arts experiences for students. The initiative also expanded its roster of artists, broadening its reach in the community.

Artists on Tour Connecting local teaching artists to area schools and cultural centers, Artists on Tour expanded this year to include new artists such as Band in a Bus and Cincinnati Opera. A partnership with the Brighton Center in Newport, KY, further supported our arts programming for families striving toward selfsufficiency. While school bookings decreased slightly, overall attendance increased by 5%, underscoring the program’s deep impact on the community.

Overture Awards The region’s largest solo artist competition for high school students, the Overture Awards was once again a major highlight of the season. While the number of competitors dipped slightly, audience attendance rose. The semi-finals competition was held in-person for the first time since the pandemic. This year’s finalists displayed impressive talents, including a standout performance of Indian Classical Carnatic Music. Instrumental Music winner Christy Kim received significant media attention, which raised the program’s visibility. In total, $38,000 in scholarships were awarded, adding to the nearly $1 million awarded over the program’s twenty-seven years.

Ensuring Access to the Arts CAA remained committed to making the arts accessible to underserved communities. The SchoolTime Ticket & Transportation Subsidy program distributed $53,846 in subsidies to low-income schools, allowing more than 13,400 students and teachers to experience live performances. Additionally, the Artists on Tour Subsidy provided support to low-income schools, impacting a total of 15,732 students and educators and allowing twenty-nine schools to experience CAA arts programming for the first time.

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Community Engagement and Special Projects We deepened our commitment to community engagement through a diverse collection of special projects and impactful partnerships. A strategic initiative was launched to make CAA a more welcoming, inclusive, and equitable organization.

Our Arts in Healing program was a cornerstone of this mission, reaching more than 11,800 people through collaborations with healthcare institutions such as the VA Medical Center, Hospice of Cincinnati, UC Health, and TriHealth Day Treatment Center. The program offered non-clinical artistic interventions that improved the well-being of patients, families, and healthcare providers. Of note is the creation of a mural at the VA Medical Center’s TRAC Unit, marking the first mural completed on a federal building in Cincinnati.

Other special projects, such as the Underground Jazz Festival and the area-wide Little Amal puppet event, showcased our dedication to cultural inclusion and community connection. Our Broadway Partnership provided discounted tickets for underserved students who might not ever attend a Broadway show to experience MJ The Musical and Disney’s Aladdin.

Little Amal; photo Wikipedia, courtesy Storye book

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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”

Looking ahead, we remain committed to fostering discovery, creativity, and artistic connection throughout the Cincinnati region— enhancing well-being, sharing unique stories, and enriching our vibrant community.

— Pablo Picasso

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MJ The Musical September 5–17 • Aronoff Center—Procter & Gamble Hall

Broadway in Cincinnati began its season with a thrilling two-week engagement of the global phenomenon that celebrates Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry and centers around the making of Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The Tony®-winning musical went beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.

Stayin’ Alive September 8–16 • Aronoff Center—Fifth Third Bank Theater

Cincinnati Music Theatre’s sold-out run continued its Studio Series’ track record of delivering crowd-pleasing shows with music that audiences know and love. This trip down memory lane to the 1970s delivered a variety of music styles from the decade and showcased the diverse talent that CMT brings to the Aronoff’s stages.

Defying Gravity: An Evening With Stephen Schwartz & Friends September 22–24 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

Grammy®- and Oscar®-winning composer and musical icon Stephen Schwartz joined conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops for breathtaking performances of his exquisite songs in an unforgettable evening of musical theatre from Godspell to Wicked and beyond.

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From Spirit Eagles Land, Hōkioi me the vwōhali

David Choate’s Hot Chocolate

November 17–18 • Aronoff Center—Jarson-Kaplan Theater

December 1–9 Aronoff Center—Jarson-Kaplan Theater

This work connects two nations, two cultures, two eagles, two worlds, two landscapes, and two waters. Exhale Dance Tribe (Cincinnati) and Ōkareka Dance Company (New Zealand) came together to celebrate and honor the legacy of two illustrious eagles: Referencing the whakapapa (genealogy) between the Hōkioi (Haast Eagle—Māori, New Zealand, ext. 1400) and the Vwōhali (Golden Eagle, Cherokee, North Carolina).

Thomas’ Hamlet November 17 & 19 Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

Louis Langrée brought Ambroise Thomas’ grand opera Hamlet to Cincinnati in partnership with Opéra-Comique. Louis Langrée led the CSO and May Festival Chorus in this new touring production—a musical setting of Shakespeare’s story of the melancholic Prince Hamlet, his murderous uncle, ghostly father, and lover driven to madness.

Don Quixote February 16–25 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

For the first time in more than a decade, Cincinnati audiences enjoyed this full-length story ballet based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel. With castanets, fiery flamenco, and (of course!) a sword battle with a windmill, Cincinnati Ballet’s engaging production was pure fun for the whole family.

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Revolution Dance Theatre—Cincinnati’s professional Black ballet company— returned for its third annual performance of the region’s largest African American Nutcracker experience. The beloved holiday production included original music, David Choate’s choreography, and impressive staging.

Cincy Black Wine Fest February 17 • Music Hall Ballroom

CAA established a partnership and sponsorship with Lush Life Brand for the return of this popular event, which sold out two sessions. Showcasing more than thirty renowned wine brands from across the country, the Wine Fest celebrated the rich diversity, artistry, and innovation of Black winemakers. This event also allowed CAA to expand the selection of wines available for purchase at the venue’s performances by partnering with two new vendors from this Festival: Revel Urban Winery, a winery in Over-the-Rhine, and Love Corkscrew, one of the nation’s few female, minority-owned winemakers.

Thee Phantom and the Illharmonic Orchestra: Hip Hop Orchestra in Cincinnati

Mercurial Landscapes April 5–7 • Aronoff Center—Procter & Gamble Hall

April 7 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

The Cincinnati Ballet presented four cutting-edge contemporary works including a world premiere from choreographer Rena Butler, with costumes from Cincinnati fashion designer Asha Ama Bias-Daniels.

The dance event was part of FLOW—ArtsWave’s African American Arts Experience series.

The audience was on its feet dancing at this fun music event which combined the raw energy and passion of hip-hop with the beautiful sounds of live orchestra accompaniment. Also featuring a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist, and a fire-breathing MC, the Illharmonic is just the third hip-hop group to headline its own performance at NYC’s Carnegie Hall.

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The Dream of America April 12–14 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

Conductor John Morris Russell and the Pops presented Peter Boyer’s poignant Ellis Island: The Dream of America, celebrating the historic American immigrant experience and the American dream.

The program opened by showcasing the vibrancy of Cincinnati’s international communities and presented cultural dance traditions and music from around the world, including performers from Cincinnati Baila! Dance Academy.

Earthfest 2024 April 16 • Aronoff Center—Fifth Third Bank Theater

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative presented eight local playwrights’ short plays that were focused on environmental issues in celebration of Earth Day. Proceeds from the sold-out event supported the Miami Group Sierra Club. The playwrights were provided written audience feedback to help them further develop their scripts.

SIX April 23–May 5 • Aronoff Center— Procter & Gamble Hall

Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati, this electrifying, Tony® Awardwinning musical phenomenon rocked the Aronoff. The original new musical takes the six wives of Henry VIII from Tudor Queens to pop icons. The women of SIX remixed five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power, making for a show that has been a hit with audiences all over the world.

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Louis’ Grand Finale May 10–12 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

In his final program as Music Director, Louis Langrée and the CSO shared the stage one more time for a performance that paid tribute to highlights of their time together over the past eleven years. Grammy® Award-winning soprano Latonia Moore joined the CSO for the world premiere of a new orchestral song cycle

by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis.

Voices of the Earth May 23 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

The 2024 May Festival was the inaugural season of its new artistic model and was curated by Festival Director Julia Wolfe. Voices of the Earth included the performance of Michael Gordon’s Natural History, a collaboration between the composer and the Steiger Butte Singers that was written and commissioned to mark the centennial of the National Park System.

Her Story

Modern Mix ’24

May 25 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

May 31–June 1 • Aronoff Center—Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Julia Wolfe’s Her Story invoked the words of historical figures and the spirit of pivotal moments in history to pay tribute to the centuries of ongoing struggle for equal rights and representation for women in America. This final concert of the 2024 May Festival concluded with Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem conducted by François López-Ferrer, former associate conductor of the CSO and the May Festival.

Mutual Dance Theatre, Cincinnati’s resident modern dance company, brought audiences a tantalizing platter of daring new pieces of modern dance from both local and national choreographers. This collection of womxn-led works explored the themes of sacrifice, creation, and the connection between mind and body.

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Access Night at the Opera, featuring Don Giovanni June 15 • Music Hall— Springer Auditorium

Cincinnati Opera partnered with CABVI and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired to host Access Night, featuring the company’s production of Don Giovanni. The event shone a spotlight on the amenities available at the Opera—including large-print and braille programs, assistive listening devices, audio description, and more—to ensure that audiences with diverse accessibility needs had an excellent performance-going experience.

Celebration of Life for Senator Stanley J. Aronoff

Black Tech Week July 16–18 • Aronoff Center

June 22 • Aronoff Center—Procter & Gamble Hall

This culture-driven experience celebrating innovation and diversity in technology expanded from Music Hall to the Aronoff Center this year. Supported by strong community and corporate collaboration, Black Tech Week brought together investors, entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and creatives to experience growthfocused content, dynamic workshops, inspiring keynote conversations, and impactful networking opportunities. It was a must-attend event for those shaping the future of the innovation economy.

The family of Stanley J. Aronoff, with the support of CAA, hosted a moving and memorable Celebration of Life for the beloved Senator who passed away on January 31, 2024. The memorial event included guest speakers, performances by local arts groups, and an honorary street renaming of Seventh Street between Walnut and Main to “Stanley J. Aronoff Way.”

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Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio July 18, 20, 21, 25 & 27 • Music Hall—Springer Auditorium

Cincinnati Opera concluded its 2024 season with the world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio. An audio greeting from Sir Paul himself welcomed audiences to this inventive production of his classical work, inspired by his memories of growing up in Liverpool. The production featured an outstanding cast of singers, the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Boychoir, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Restoration of the Edyth B. Lindner Grand Foyer Floor July 29–September 12 • Music Hall

Friends of Music Hall hired an expert stone restoration company to restore Music Hall’s original 1878 red slate and white marble checkerboard lobby floor, bordered in black stone in the Edyth B. Lindner Grand Foyer and adjoining corridors. Many layers of modern acrylic coating and poorly color-matched fillers were removed, and the latest preservation technology has repaired and strengthened damaged tiles.

Kathy Beiting from Iowa How does a small-town girl stage in find herself lighting up the ater and Cincinnati’s community the force ing ultimately become a driv ter ’s behind one of the Aronof f Cen panies? com r ate founding resident the y fueled For Kathy, it’s been a journe for ming per the by an intense love for arts, creativity, and a deep passion. Her story is one of inspiration and a talent for uplifting fellow artists.

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operations

The 2023–24 season brought exciting opportunities for our operations staff at Music Hall and the Aronoff Center to welcome guests from around the world to be uplifted, inspired, and entertained at our beautiful venues. Our team is proud to be a vital part of Cincinnati’s vibrant arts scene and works tirelessly to create unforgettable experiences.

At Music Hall, Louis Langrée completed his eleventh and final season as the Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. His legacy will certainly live on, honored by his portrait that was unveiled on the Music Hall lobby south wall. Following an extensive search, the CSO named Cristian Măcelaru as Music Director Designate. He is recognized globally by many as the conductor of Orchestre National de France during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The Music Hall Ballroom was the venue of choice for two engaging local events. The community gathered to celebrate legendary Reds’ sportscaster Marty Brennaman at a Roast and Toast benefitting Madi’s House. The Cincinnati Open’s 125th Anniversary Gala celebrated our region’s storied tennis legacy and honored two very special guests— the 2004 Cincinnati Open champions and tennis legends, Andre Agassi and Lindsay Davenport.

Springer Auditorium’s iconic crystal chandelier received some shining and sparkling attention. The 1,500-pound chandelier—measuring 21 feet in diameter and adorned with 7,464 crystals and 96 electric candles— was lowered in August for each individual crystal and

candle to be meticulously cleaned and restored by hand.

Another successful Broadway in Cincinnati season presented the latest hit shows that attracted new and diverse audiences. The sold out run of Six—a 90-minute pop musical (April 23–May 5)—brought down the house

“The arts bring people together in ways greater than where they are experienced. They provide shared views, emotions, and stories. They structure our culture.

In Cincinnati, the Aronoff Center and Music Hall provide all who enter the opportunity to feel one with the greater community.”

– Sue B., CAA Volunteer each night and set a record for the highest merchandise sales of the year. In January, the cult-classic, screen-tostage musical Beetlejuice played to sold-out audiences 22

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Resident Companies

who were more than ready to be entertained by their favorite dark and mischievous ghost. It’s themed drink—Sip, Sip, Sip Senora—set the record for the highest-selling show cocktail in our history.

In an industry that is increasingly more competitive, the Aronoff Center rentals and presenting teams explored growth opportunities and nurtured relationships with comedy promoters. In return, we experienced great success this year with tours such as 85 South, Taylor Tomlinson, and Chris Tucker.

The Aronoff Center operations team continued to create opportunities for new business by challenging our previous thoughts about how our venues are utilized. This has allowed us to schedule and host more and larger meetings for local businesses and organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Myeloid Conference, and Black Tech Week.

Each season, we are grateful for our remarkable corps of volunteers, who serve CAA as ushers, arts ambassadors, and administrative assistants at our two venues. During the 2023–24 season, nearly 700 dedicated volunteers contributed an astounding 58,000+ hours of service, and we welcomed nearly 100 new volunteers to our family. Our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party celebrated their dedication with “Bingo in the Ballroom,” at which five-hundred guests enjoyed an evening of fun, including Singo, a showtunes spin on the classic Bingo game.

Cincinnati is home to some of the finest arts organizations in the nation, many of which perform at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. Each season, we are proud to support the work of these exceptional resident companies, as they reveal the best of the human spirit to audiences through music, dance, and theater.

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development

During the 2023–24 season, we were continually inspired by the dedication and willingness of our stakeholders to help us achieve our mission to make a broad range of exceptional performing and visual arts accessible to countless individuals in Greater Cincinnati, to develop diverse audiences, and to foster an appreciation for the arts. The ongoing support of our generous partners, sponsors, members, and donors allowed us to reach more than 560,000 children, patients, veterans, and audience members during the season. We are deeply grateful for your patronage and belief in us as we continue to increase the impact of the arts in Cincinnati.

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Dancing for the Stars April 20 • Music Hall Ballroom

More than 450 guests attended the sixteenth season of one of Cincinnati’s most entertaining fundraisers—Dancing for the Stars, sponsored by TriHealth. Combined with proceeds from our Backstage Treasures Auction, more than $110,000 was raised to support the Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards and arts education programming thanks to the efforts of this season’s celebrity dancers:

This year’s Broadway-themed event did not disappoint. Performances by our celebrity and professional dancers to songs from Hairspray, Rent, Aladdin, Damn Yankees, and more kept the audience cheering, and light bites from our generous meal sponsors delighted the tastebuds of attendees.

Deb Schubert and dance pro James Branham were crowned Dance Champion, and Scott Allgyer secured the fundraising trophy, bringing in more than $18,000.

• Scott Allgyer (Owner, Studio 990) • Alex Johns (Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker) • Dr. Hali Jungers (Veterinarian, Newport Aquarium) • Dr. Magdalena Kerschner (Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Aesthetic Medicine Physician and Founder of Victory Wellness and Medspa – Cincinnati, OH and Naples, FL) • Deb Schubert (Health Care Professional Marketing, Procter & Gamble) • Zack Thornton (Director, Advisory Services, Fidelity Investments).

Sponsors: TriHealth (Title Sponsor), Accent on Cincinnati, Arthur Murray – Cincinnati, Arthur Murray – West Chester, Doreen Beatrice, James Branham, Bonita Brockert, Maura Garuccio, Jeremy Mainous, Punky’s Pixels, Josh Tilford, Melissa Vaughn

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TAKE THE STAGE Since the opening of the Aronoff Center in 1995, the beloved Procter & Gamble Hall stage has supported hundreds of shows and stars from Hamilton, Disney’s The Lion King, and The Phantom of the Opera to Patti LaBelle, Carol Burnett, Tony Bennett, and many more. Launched in Fall 2023, our TAKE THE STAGE campaign offers supporters a chance to own a piece of Aronoff Center history—a section of the Procter & Gamble Hall’s original stage floor, which was replaced that summer after nearly thirty years of use.

Shadowboxes with a commemorative piece of the stage floor were sold, with fewer than two hundred sections still available. This successful campaign raised more than $17,000 to help us sustain our education and community engagement programs that promote transformative, life-long participation in the arts.

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Scott Allgyer ards For Scott, CAA’s Overture Aw e aren’t just a passion —they’r 2008 personal. His nephew won a

s, Overture Award in visual art se which showed Scott how the nce, opportunities build confide g kin creativity, and critical thin Scott in young artists. Learn how cing chose to pay it for ward by dan draising his way to victory as the Fun Champion of Dancing for the Stars 2024— all in suppor t of the nex t generation of Overture Award competitors.

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Joseph and Kimberly Rippe

Shelley Epperson

Barbara Sanders

Joanne and Robin Estes

Elaine and Terry Schroeder

Thomas Fischer

Sanjay Shewakramani

James K. and Susan A. Fitton

Clay Slusher and Erika Slusher Timothy L. and Janet E. St. Clair Tim and Barbara Stefl

support

Christopher and Meghan Stevens Patrick and Jenni Strausbaugh Dr. Steve and Rev. Dr. Kristie Stricker James and Melissa Summers David and Barbara Wagner Michael and Carlisa Waldman Camilla Warren Andrea Waugh Sharon and Richard Werner Ted and Teresa Werner Michael and Katie Wright The Zelina Family

The Cincinnati Arts Association recognizes and thanks the following individuals, corporations, and foundations for

Gifts of $5,000 and above

Amy Dunlea and Lois Mannon

Ginger and Steve Loftin

Steve and Denise Davis

Whitney and Phillip Long Timothy Marsh Bradley Martin Steve and Karen Miller

Charles and Mary Harris

Dr. Robert Rhoad and Kitsa Tassian Rhoad

Drs. Matt and Maggie Hummel

Rebecca A. Scullin

Craig and Anne Maier Maribeth and Martin Rahe Dudley and Tina Taft

Linda L. Siekmann Susan and James Troutt Anonymous

Rochelle Zimmerman Anonymous

their generous support.

Individual Donors and Members

Anne and Terry Zimmerman

Gifts of $250–$499

Billy and Gail Gillman Michelle Hastings Natalia Herald Whayne Herriford and Troy Simmons William Hesch, Esq., CPA Daniel Holden Rod and Stacie Holloway Mick and Lou-Ann Holtzleiter James Hoover Kim and Gary Horning Phil Huculak Melanie and Doug Hynden Timothy and Michelle Janszen Ron and Judy Johnson Laurie F. Johnston Jay and Shirley Joyce Julie and Rick Kantor Msgr. Kurt H. Kemo Suzanne and Andy Kemp Edna and Woodrow Keown, Jr. Julie Klein-D’Alonzo and Raphael D’Alonzo Dale L. Koeneman

Dr. Alex Della Bella and Family

AKS

Brent A. Kohlhepp

Karen and Paul Allen

Scott and Lauren Kooken

Vince DeStefano

Lester and Sherri Allen

Mr. Barry Kuhn

Emilie and David Dressler

Roger and Debbie Benjamin

Elizabeth Lawrence

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Einstein

Kim and Gregory Benz

Jason and Heidi Fancett

Marianna Bettman

The Gerding Family

Lisa and Olivia Beutel

Catherine and Daniel Gilreath

Judith and Tom Bolenbaugh

Jon and Lisa Hall

Jan Borcherding and Chris Heck

Magda Kuhn Amy and Scott Litwin Michael F. Lykins Ellen and Ward Maresca David Martin Mary Beth Martin and Ken Oswald

Gifts of $500–$999

Drs. Kenneth and Rachel Heberling

Ms. Carol M. Beyersdorfer

Karen Acuff and Elizabeth Acuff

Paulette Homer and Rick Buller

Candace Carson and Jennifer Dickey

Mr. and Mrs. Alec Ardito

Don and Kathy King

Mr. and Mrs. Rich and Janet Burr

Sam and Alley Badran

Doug Kisker and Lori Powers

Kevin Burton and Charlie Greer

Scott and Paula Mueller

Dave and Sharon Kitzmiller

Gale Bush

Alan Naylor

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lazarus

Dawn Butler

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Neal Lisa and Brad Nogar

Sean and Tonya Lightfoot

Marti and Brian Butler

Gifts of $2,500–$4,999

Dr. Allison Ferree-Chavez and Mr. Rob Chavez Christine Herche Phil and Christy Ochs Eric and Sharon Vetter

Tommy Barlow James Beering and Lisa Keller Mr. and Mrs. Mark Berliant

Ann Brownfield Meara Leanne Budde

Suzanne Masterson Diane and David McClain Tom and Claudia McKee Rhonda Mefford Roger L. Meredith

Mrs. Jana Ogilvie

Fred and Johna Lucas

Sheila Chandran and Brian Murphy

Onederings Lavender Farm

Gifts of $1,000–$2,499

Marty and Amanda Brennaman

Ken and Melissa Mailender

Scott and Angela Coburn

OneVue Capital of Ohio

Virginia Brezinski

Jenea and Matt Malarik

Honi and Neil Cohen

Dr. Sanford Osher

Keith and Leah Carlson

Jacklyn and Gary Bryson

Anita and Ed Marks

Jody Corbett and Bill Rellar

Sylvia Osterday

Drs. Jean M. Elwing and Madhukar Gupta

The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

William C. and Lynne M. Mense

Judy L. Cunningham

Judge Mark and Sue Ann Painter

H. Wayne Ferguson† and Pamela D. Wiedeman

John and Stephanie Busam

Lynn J. Meyers

Kathern and Patrick Calla

Dave and Diane Moccia

Bryan and Renee Davis

Lori and Bob Fregolle

Laura Carr

Ed Mowl and Angela Harris

Brent and Mary Hardesty

MaryAnn Chappelear

Ryan and Michelle Murphy

Becky and Paul Hogya

Barbara Culver

The Hollaender Family

Chris and Daniele Cusentino

Michael Powers and Kathy Muldowney

Claudia F. Vollmer

Marje and Rich Kiley Michael and Wanda Kinzie

John Blevins

Jim and Karen Cusentino

Ronnie and Donna Riddle Robert and Karen Ripp

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Leslie and Leo Dahring Kathy and Mike Davis

Pajk Family Mr. Daniel J. Pieschel

Sandy and Tom Deters

The Pietrandrea Family

Mr. and Mrs. John Doellman

Julia and Dan Poston

Barbara Doviak

The Reilly-Shoup Family

Ronald Plybon

Michael and Clare Duane

Brian and Mary Rhame

Tim and Judy Duffie

Jennifer and John Ridge

Geoff Rohdes

Procter & Gamble

Nelson Rosario

TriHealth

Bob Ruskaup Saini Eye Care Sheila M. Shafer Joey Shelton David and Diane Sherrard Mark and Elizabeth Sippel Tera Stadtmiller Susan and Joseph E. Stevens Stephen and Nicole Stone Dr. and Mrs. Jim Swanson

Education and Community Engagement

Eleanora C. U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee ArtsWave Bahl & Gaynor The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.

Alyssa Taylor

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

William and Nadya Taylor

Graphic Village

Barbara Teisl

The Hearst Foundations

Kristine Tierney

The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Trust – Narley L. Haley and Fifth Third Bank, Co-Trustees

Nancy L. Wade Mackenzie Webster Jim Wells

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Kinley Cincinnati

Barbara and Gates Moss

Punky’s Pixels

Maple Knoll Village The Party Source

Pamela and Lennell Myricks, Jr.

Summerfair Cincinnati TriHealth Scott Allgyer Douglas Beal Doreen Beatrice James Branham Bonita Brockert

Pepsi Prime Cincinnati – Box Office Sponsor Jeff Ruby’s Culinary Entertainment Street City Pub – Membership Program Sponsor TriHealth

National Endowment for the Arts Betsy and Peter Niehoff Ohio Arts Council Sue Ann and Judge Mark Painter Kathy Sackett Liz and Steve Scheurer

WOW Windowboxes

Thomas R. Schiff Foundation

JD Hughes

Weston Art Gallery

Rebecca Seeman

Alex Johns

Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Endowment

Sebastian Castillo Janeen Coyle Maura Garuccio

Hali Junger Magdalena Kerschner Jeremy Mainous Chris O’Brien

Marilyn Scripps

The Alpaugh Foundation Jan and Roger Ames Gale and David Beckett

Mu Sinclaire and the Sinclaire Family Foundation Liz Solway Dee and Tom Stegman Elizabeth Stone

Sean Whalen

National Endowment for the Arts

Bret Schneider

Mike and Mary Jo Whelan

Ohio Arts Council

Covent Garden

Barbara Wildenhaus

P&G Fund*

Britton Spitler Zack Thornton

Creative Ohio

Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Vanessa and Rick Wayne

Deb Schubert

CityBeat

Patty and Steve Wilken

Pepsi

Josh Tilford

John Deatrick

Carol and Rich Wilson

Summerfair Cincinnati

Melissa Vaughn

FotoFocus

Shelly Woodward

The Louise Taft Semple Foundation

CAA Presenting

Anonymous (5)

TriHealth

Carolyn Gutjahr 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Cincinnati Arts Association Sponsors

WOW Windowboxes

Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation – Founding Sponsor

Accent on Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Herald

Arthur Murray – Cincinnati

CityBeat

Arthur Murray – West Chester

Fairfield by Marriott Cincinnati Uptown

Toni LaBoiteaux Director’s Fund

The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Heidelberg Distributing Company

Whitney and Phillip Long

ArtsWave Fifth Third Bank Local 12 WKRC-TV

Overture Awards

altafiber Philip Bortz Jewelers

Helen and Brian Heekin

Summerfair Cincinnati Jeff Thomas Catering

CAA Preferred Partners Harlan Graphics Punky’s Pixels

Joyce and Roger Howe

Jeff Thomas Catering

Patricia and Jim King

WOW Windowboxes

A. M. Kinney, III Kolar Design

Susan and John Lame

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 Imbus Roofing Company, Inc. Rare World Metals Mint

Corporate Benefactor Gifts of $1,500–$2,499

Analytics Medical Staffing Jeff Caywood and Rob Neel Prologis

Corporate Friend Gifts of $1,000–$1,499

AlphaMark Advisors Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Huhn North American Properties Our thanks also to our Associate Level Members.

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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This list includes all gifts received as of August 31, 2024. * Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation † Denotes deceased

financials

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Operating Revenue: $17.0M

Operating Expense: $17.0M

Rental............................................................................................20%

Operational payroll................................................................ 29%

Stagehand and other reimbursements......................... 19%

Administrative payroll......................................................... 16%

Concessions and commissions......................................... 11%

Stagehands................................................................................. 14%

Ticket sales....................................................................................9%

Building related...........................................................................8%

Ticketing services.................................................................. 21%

Administrative............................................................................6%

Contributions and endowment earnings.................... 15%

Education.......................................................................................7%

Other................................................................................................5%

Weston Art Gallery...................................................................2% Presenting......................................................................................8% Other............................................................................................. 10%

Attendance: 567,094

2023–24 SEASON

by the numbers

Aronoff Center........................................................................ 363,231 Music Hall..................................................................................203,863

Events: 632 Aronoff Center................................................................................. 297 Music Hall...........................................................................................335

Total Tickets Sold Through CAA Ticketing Services: 161,003* Tickets Sold Online....................................................................... 79% Tickets Delivered Via Mobile................................................... 85% *Annual CAA ticket sales total does not include Broadway in Cincinnati subscriptions or tickets sold by the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and May Festival.

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Madison G. Smith Grants Coordinator Amanda S. Ross Administrative Assistant & Project Coordinator

CAA staff & trustees Administration Stephen A. Loftin President Brenda A. Jones Executive Assistant

Human Resources Brenda A. Carter, SPHR Vice President, Human Resources Courtney A. Craig Human Resources Assistant Erin Fannin Office Coordinator

Finance & Information Systems Benjamin T. Reece, CPA Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Robert L. Hall, Jr. Controller Kendra R. Best Accountant – Operations

Education & Community Engagement

Thomas J. Huber Director of Information Technology Brian N. Geisler Information Technology Support Technician

Development Sarah C. Miller Vice President, Development

DeLisa J. Bracy Accountant

Jacob Bajwa Associate Director, Development

Michelle L. Borek Payroll & Benefits Manager

Laura J. Gerhold Individual Giving Manager

Joyce M. Bonomini Vice President, Education & Community Engagement Jared O’Roark Afterschool Expand Program Director Ryan N. DuPree Community Programs Manager Emily K. Spooner Youth & School Programs Manager Lindsay N. Wielonski Education & Community Engagement Program Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Van Ackerman Vice President, Marketing & Communications Curtis L. Trefz Graphic Design/ Marketing Manager Shelbey E. Phillips Digital Marketing Manager Chloe A.L. Otterback Videographer/Photographer

Weston Art Gallery Michael D. Goodson Director, Weston Art Gallery Sylbester K. Yeo Exhibition Preparator

Ticketing Services Benjamin E. Vetter Vice President, Ticketing Services Matthew E. Burton Senior Manager, Guest Relations Teresa M. Myers Senior Manager, Client Relations Micaela S. Evangelista Senior Manager, Broadway Ticketing Michael E. Sawan Ticketing Systems Manager Hannah R. Martin Client Relations & Presenting Programs Manager Melissa L. Lyons Client Relations Specialist Megan E. Ulrich Client Relations Specialist Jacob D. Beckelhimer Broadway Ticketing Specialist Laurel M. Ellis Call Center Supervisor Chloe Basel Guest Relations Supervisor Jordan J. Stinson Guest Relations Supervisor

Dennis Harrington ry e Weston Ar t Galle As the Director of th d ve ars, Dennis belie for nearly thirt y ye lope of the Weston’s in pushing the enve ing. He appreciates ar tistic programm or t the vision of the ability to supp d nch new work s, an regional ar tists, lau ity in conversations engage the commun ate e ways to manipul by providing uniqu spaces to showcase why visual ar t. Find out eston Dennis feels the W tists ar is a sanctuar y for . and ar t enthusiasts

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e ar ts are not just a passion, they are a lifel ong family lega cy. His roots in Cincin nati ’s ar ts com munit y run deep. His lega l and business expertise has been seam lessly woven in to his role as Chairm an of the Cincin na ti Ar ts Association Bo ard, shaping a vision that ensures di verse programming for future generations. Di scover how his connec tion to the stage was esta blished early in his lif e and watch him perf or m!

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Operations Bridget R. Benton Chief Operating Officer Odayues D. Leonard Director of Safety & Security Aronoff Center

Maddie Regan General Manager Jennifer M. Picone Senior Event Manager Emma C. Garry Event Manager Scott Slucher Event Manager Ranebow H. Maul Rentals Manager Grace A. Miller House Manager Charles E. Lock Concessions & Hospitality Manager Mykayla E. Kroeger Volunteer Manager MaLeah L. Mitchell Operations Administrative Coordinator Elam J. Mechley Technical Director Jonathan D. Chevalier Head Carpenter Michael K. Meuche Audio Engineer Steven J. Schofield House Electrician Bleu B. Pellman Production Technician Bryan C. Fisher Chief Engineer Joseph E. Miller Maintenance Technician

Barry Guggenheimer General Maintenance Technician

Spenser W. Smith Concessions & Hospitality Coordinator

Cory C. Baldwin Safety & Security Coordinator

Hope R. Holman Volunteer Manager

Karessa K. Helton Security Associate

Alynn T. Rousselle Operations Administrative Coordinator

Gary D. Jenkins Security Associate Michael S. Montegna Security Associate Joseph D.R. Parsley Security Associate Brenda G. Kelsor Custodial Services Manager Parish J. Denham Lead Custodian Tyrone Robinson Lead Custodian Stuart Manaki Custodian Carolyn McClure Custodian Paula A. Young Custodian Music Hall

Molly McGraw General Manager Terri Kidney Senior Event Manager Richard V. Endres Event Manager Angela G. Sandmann Event Manager Bethany Troendly Rentals Manager Sabreena L. Cherrington House Manager Christopher R. Jackson Concessions & Hospitality Manager

Gary Kidney Technical Director Kevin W. Eviston House Electrician Paul D. Stafford Head Carpenter Jeffrey R. Enderle Chief Engineer Nathan D. Gibbs Facility Technician Andrew S. Wolf Safety & Security Coordinator Angela M. Felts Security Associate Lorraine M. McAfee Security Associate Brandon D. Serles Security Associate Joan M. Tenhundfeld Security Associate Tony Dees Custodial Services Manager Terra N. Ruff Lead Custodian Airel Seeback Lead Custodian Shawn A. Booker Custodian Winifred B. Freeman Custodian

Trustees Officers Dudley S. Taft Chairman Maribeth S. Rahe Vice Chair Otto M. Budig, Jr. Treasurer Carol M. Beyersdorfer Secretary Richard L. Kiley Special Vice President Jeanette M. Altenau Special Vice President, Community Relations Stephen A. Loftin President

Judith H. Martin Custodian

Benjamin T. Reece, CPA Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Kevin C. Ruwe Custodian

Bridget R. Benton Chief Operating Officer

Current as of December 31, 2024

Board of Trustees Laura A. Carr Robert S. Chavez J. Stephen Dobbins Matthew J. Geerlings Marvel Gentry Harmon Toilynn O’Neal Turner

Emeritus Edward G. Marks

Ex Officio Mayor Aftab Pureval

Current as of August 31, 2024

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— Philip Pullman, author

Aronoff Center for the Arts

650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 • (513) 721-3344

Music Hall

1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 • (513) 744-3344 www.CincinnatiArts.org Photos: Karen Adams, Philip Charles, Terry Cloyd, Philip Groshong, Joanne Grueter, Leo Koikov, JP Leong, Mark Lyons, Joan Marcus, Annette McCall, Matthew Murphy, Mutual Dance Theatre, Chloe Otterback, Colin Peterman, Hiromi Platt Photography, Kristy Rucker, Kiki Smith Photography