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 November 12, 2025.
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 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 Sudbrack-Busam
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
Richard L. Kiley –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
The Palazzolo/Clements Family
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
Dr. Steve and Rev. Dr. Kristie Stricker
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
Jeanette M. Altenau –Special Vice President, Community Relations
Stephen A. Loftin – President
Benjamin T. Reece, CPA – Vice President, CFO
Bridget Benton – COO
Tom and Mary Jo Wiedemann
Ashley Wiese, Andy Loar
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
Judy L. Cunningham
William Daniels
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
Julie and Rick Kantor
Dr. James Kaya
Edna and Woodrow Keown, Jr.
Dale L. Koeneman
Mr. Barry Kuhn
Maggie and Eric Kuhn
Mary and James Lazzari
Dr. Arthur and Caryn Lee
Amy and Scott Litwin
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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tracey Artis
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
January 24, 2026
Aronoff Center • Jarson-Kaplan Theater
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
Eric Dittelman
THE JOKERS OF MAGIC – BIOS
Eric is best known as the first mind reader on America’s Got Talent, where he was a Top Ten Finalist and judges’ favorite. He’s been a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Live with Kelly & Ryan and has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, where Penn called his act “bordering on genius.” Eric has also been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and even The National Enquirer. He has performed on Broadway with The Illusionists and currently performs in the hit off-Broadway show Speakeasy Magick
Matt Donnelly
The Las Vegas Review Journal recently named Matt “Las Vegas’s Best Up and Coming Comedy Magician.” His act, The Noodler, has been dazzling audiences across North America with his unique and hilarious brand of magic and one-of-akind story. Many years ago, while working as head writer on Penn & Teller Fool Us, Penn Jillette challenged Matt to learn one trick. He said, “It’s harder than you think…but you might be better at it than you think.” So, he did learn one trick…from seven different magicians! He put all seven tricks together and made his first show.
Matt spent years on tour opening for “Piff The Magic Dragon” with his unique take on magic. Now, he tours with his own Mind Noodling show, amazing audiences across North America at prestigious magic venues like LA’s Magic Castle, The Chicago Magic Lounge, and Nashville’s House of Cards, while also headlining at the Second Bell Comedy Festival in Tennessee. Offstage, Matt is the cohost of Penn Jillette’s award-winning podcast, Penn’s Sunday School, as well as magic podcast, Abracababble. He just wrapped his ninth season as head writer of Fool Us for CW.
Long before he ever thought of dipping his toes into magic, Matt crushed the Las Vegas comedy world. He played the Las Vegas strip alongside Wayne Brady in the smash-hit improv comedy show Making It Up at the Venetian, played Christian Grey in the ridiculously funny 50 Shades! The Parody at Bally's, and hosted the innovative and hilarious show Executive Monkeys at The Palms.
Derek Hughes
The live performances of celebrated conjurer “Stand Up Magician” Derek Hughes have been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with The New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.” Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, CW's Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show He's a consulting producer on truTV’s hit magic series The Carbonaro Effect and was a top-ten finalist on NBC's America’s Got Talent
Michael Mills
Michael’s contemporary and playful approach to comedy magic takes audiences on a thrilling funhouse tour of deception.
Hailing from upstate New York, his journey into the world of entertainment began as a performer at the classic resorts of the Catskills and Adirondack region. These early experiences laid the foundation for his unique performance style and love for magic. Over the years, he has graced the stages of hundreds of private events. More recently, Michael has appeared at Chicago Magic Lounge in Chicago and Carnival of Illusion in Phoenix. His one-man show Fool Me Once tours clubs and theaters.
While performing magic was his first passion, Michael is best known for his remarkable journey as the founder and CEO of Mills Entertainment, one of the nation’s leading producers of touring entertainment. From comedic legends like John Cleese and Mel Brooks to the dynamic duo Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Mills has consistently delivered innovative and exceptional live experiences. Last year, Mills partnered with legendary magicians Penn & Teller to produce a nationwide tour of Penn & Teller present The Foolers.
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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.
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Supporting the arts produces a ripple effect of benefits that help communities thrive and make them a great place to live.
At the Weston Art Gallery • January 30–March 15, 2026
Beverly Fishman: Orexia
Probing the pharmaceutical promise of costly “cures”, these sculptural wall reliefs that combine glowing fluorescent and smooth matte forms, with each geometric fragment representing a medicinal dose.
LOWER LEVEL GALLERIES
Terence Hammonds: Transmissions from the Mothership STREET LEVEL GALLERY
This visual vocabulary fuses imagery from the decisive decades that encompass the evolution of civil rights in America and combines them with decorative motifs and patterns that adorn, memorialize, and abstract histories of racial identity in America.
John Brooks: Islands Are Not Forever
This series of large-scale drawings that are installed as an immersive environment, holds a mirror to the bewildering complexities of collective and personal queer histories.
www.westonartgallery.com
WestonArtGallery@CincinnatiArts.org
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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.
Sylvia Osterday
Melody Pennington
Daniel and Janet Pieschel
Ronald Plybon
Julia and Dan Poston
Philip M Price, III
The Reilly-Shoup Family
Jody Corbett and Bill Rellar
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
Kristine Tierney
Donna Torbush
Nancy L. Wade
Carol and Rich Wilson
Joan and Charles Wood
Anonymous
CAA SPONSORS
Ameritas Life Insurance CorporationFounding Sponsor
Miami University
altafiber
ArtsWave
Local 12WKRC-TV
Ohio Arts Council
Procter & Gamble*
TriHealth
EDUCATION
ArtsWave
Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.
Harlan Graphics
The Hearst Foundations
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
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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