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
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
March 22, 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
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.
