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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 September 10, 2025.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS CHAIRMAN Gifts of $5,000 and above 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 and Jennifer Dickey Dr. Allison Ferree-Chavez and Mr. Rob Chavez 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 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 Dave and Diane Moccia Parsifal Daniel and Jayna Schimberg Linda L. Siekmann Tim and Barbara Stefl Susan and James Troutt Anonymous FOUNDER Gifts of $500-$999 Karen Acuff and Elizabeth Acuff 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 Matthew Canter Carruthers Family Anne Collins Constance A. Collins Chris and Daniele Cusentino Jim and Karen Cusentino Maria Schrudder and Alex Della Bella

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 Brent and Mary Hardesty AJ Harpring Toby Hazen Drs. Kenneth and Rachel Heberling Daniel Holden Paulette Homer and Rick 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 Jenea and Matt Malarik Anita and Ed Marks Bizy Bees Bakery Brandon and Loida Meckem William C. and Lynne. M. Mense Dr. Karen Meyers and William Jones Emily Miracle Ed Mowl and Angela Harris The Palazzolo/Clements Family Sherrie and Will Potts 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 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 Tom and Mary Jo Wiedemann Ashley Wiese, Andy Loar David and Judea Winter Shelly Woodward 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 and David Gerber Whayne Herriford and Troy Simmons Denise M. Hillenbrand Mick and Lou-Ann Holtzleiter Phil Huculak Stephen and Janet Jackson Laurie F. Johnston Jay and Shirley Joyce Julie and Rick Kantor 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 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 Glenn Plott and Cassandra Plott Ronald Plybon Julia and Dan Poston The Reilly-Shoup Family Jody Corbett and Bill Rellar Jennifer and John Ridge Robert F. Eder Sr.

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

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February 27, 2026

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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.

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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Since its inception in 2009, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of the world’s most treasured groups. Their unique musical arrangements, powerhouse vocals, irresistibly combined with mesmerizing choreography and infectious energy have inspired millions across the globe.

An eleven-year journey has seen an after-school program for orphaned and vulnerable children, started by the Ndlovu Care Group, transform into an international recording and touring career. Participation does not only instill values of togetherness, a work ethic and a sense of responsibility, but it develops self-discipline, self-confidence, and leadership. Through the choir, choristers gain a global perspective that offers an early pathway to artistic and professional achievement. The choir uses their talents to share their inspirational story with the world through song and dance.

The choir’s repertoire is an exciting mix of traditional South African genres with pop, rock, jazz, and EDM. Their intention to create a fresh and original sound is evident in their ability to take internationally well-known songs – Toto’s “Africa,” Kygo’s “Higher Love,” U2’s “Beautiful Day,” and Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” – and move them into an exciting new territory.

The Ndlovu Youth Choir's incredible run on America's Got Talent (Season 14 made them the first choir in the history of either America's Got Talent or Britain's Got Talent to reach the final. Their soul-stirring performances won hearts and minds around the world. After their final AGT performance, legendary music producer and record executive Simon Cowell labeled the performance "The best final I have ever sat on in my life.” He went on to sign the choir, and together with SYCO and Sony Music they released their first album, which debuted at number one on iTunes.

Since AGT, the choir has undertaken two European tours, sold out every public performance and performed on numerous local and international television and radio shows. Performance highlights include a performance to over 115,000 people in Cape Town and The Match in Africa which featured Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Bill Gates, and Trevor Noah.

During the Coronavirus crisis the choir continued to offer hope and inspiration with their enthusiastic COVID-19 musical public service messages which were shared by the WHO and the United Nations. They joined many of the world’s top A-list performers on a virtual stage where they were featured during the Global Citizens One World: Together at Home virtual concert.

As the Ndlovu Youth Choir's meteoric rise continues, they strive to push the creative boundaries of song and dance to reach and touch audiences of all ages across the globe. Their high energy performances have not only thrilled audiences around the world but have shared a message of hope, love and togetherness.

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