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2025-2026 a season for all

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

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

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 Richard L. Kiley – BOARD OFFICERS Special Vice President Dudley S. Taft – Chairman BOARD OF TRUSTEES Maribeth S. Rahe – Vice Chair Jeanette M. Altenau – Tracey Artis Special Vice President, Otto M. Budig, Jr. – Treasurer Laura A. Carr Community Relations Carol M. Beyersdorfer – Matthew J. Geerlings Stephen A. Loftin – President Secretary Toilynn O’Neal Turner & CEO Robert S. Chavez – Benjamin T. Reece, Special Vice President CPA – Vice President, CFO

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March 22, 2026

Aronoff Center • Procter & Gamble Hall

a season for all 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

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Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with Simply Darling – a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, and skillful magic. Lucy is bringing her signature charm and mischief from screen to stage. Simply Darling is the perfect chance to take a break from reality and indulge in the mischief, sarcasm, and wonder that we all deserve.

Hendrix is a respected magician and variety artist who brings magic and mayhem to the stage with their highly reviewed semi-improvised magic shows.

This larger-than-life performer has earned accolades for their amazing magical stunts and delightful comedic flair.

Winning over fifteen different awards and thrilling audiences worldwide, Hendrix is well-loved in the world of magic.

Hendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to twenty-one million views. Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about. From coast to coast, her shows have sold out in record time, proof that Lucy Darling’s blend of wit, sweetness, and old-Hollywood glamour has struck a chord with audiences.

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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!

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