THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
ORCHID SPONSOR
ROSE SPONSOR
PEONY SPONSORS
TULIP SPONSORS
MAI Capital Management • Tito’s Handmade Vodka
LILAC SPONSORS
Akron Children’s • Benesch • nicholas guglielmo • Patrice Kouvas
Plantscaping & Blooms • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Taft
MARKETING SPONSOR
PRINT & DESIGN SPONSORS
SHOP NIGHT SPONSOR
Pope’s Kitchen
*Partners Board Member
Partners Chairs
Jeremiah Guappone*
Maria O’Neill*
Jump Back Ball
Décor Chairs
Justine Buzalka*
Jacquie Davenport
Jump Back Ball Chairs
Kristen Swinton*
Alicia Trumbull*
Jump Back Ball
Raffle Chairs
Caroline Gray*
Melissa Jeffries*
Partners Board Members
Marissa Alfano
Joshua Berggrun
John Durbin
Justice Hubbard
Zoë Ingram
Katie Kimble
Josh Linerode
Megan McNulty
Stephen Osborn
John Reagan
Elizabeth Safier
Nikitha Sambamurthy
Ali Swift
Jump Back Ball Committee Members
Keith Demerest
Nate Gero
Barbara Kantartzis
Erika Rylow
Kyle Warner
Dani Young
Your support helps arts education continue to
We are proud to share that since 1991, Jump Back Ball has raised more than $3 million to support Playhouse Square’s education programs, serving tens of thousands of students, educators and community members.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN MAKING THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
*MEZZANINELEVEL
CASINO& BAR (8- 11 P.M.)
DATAGENOMIX360 CAMERA (7 P.M.)
CASHIN/CASHOUT
PRETZELS(10 P.M.)
RESTROOMS
TO MIMI OHIOTHEATRE
COATCHECK
PARKINGGARAGE VALET
KEYBANKMAINSTAGEPARTY (8- 10:30 P.M.)
ENTERTAINMENT : FOLLOWTHESUN(8:30 P.M.)
HORS D’OUEVRESSTATIONS
BUDDHABOWLSTATION
DANCING
GARDENWALKPHOTOOPP (7- 9 P.M.)
BLACKJACKTABLE (7- 10:30 P.M.)
CASHIN/CASHOUT
PARKERHANNIFINVIP LOUNGE (7- 10:30 P.M.)
BAR
DESSERTSTATION
BLACKJACKTABLE
Bella Faccia Painting
Clear Choice Photo Booth
Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square
Dan Milner Photography
DJ ESpinz
Driftwood Restaurant Group
FastSigns
Follow the Sun
Jackpot Games
JoAnne Killeen – Floral Designer and Artisan
Jump Back Ball Committee & Shop Night Volunteers
OPUS 216
Playhouse Square Board of Trustees
Playhouse Square Partners Board Members
Playhouse Square Staff & RedCoats
Rebel Panda Productions
Thom Sivo Photography
VIP Valet
Whether on the page, on the screen, on the stage, or anywhere else, art brings life to life. KeyBank is grateful for the passion and creativity that inspire and enrich all our lives, and we’re proud to support the arts across our communities. Thank you, Playhouse Square, for making a difference.
Parker is proud to sponsor Jump Back Ball 2026 and support Playhouse Square in its mission to provide world-class theater experiences and advance arts education programs that strengthen and inspire our community.
Data Genomix is proud to sponsor Jump Back Ball 2026: BLOOM—an evening celebrating growth, creativity, and the power of community. As a digital marketing firm dedicated to helping nonprofits and cultural institutions thrive, we're honored to support Playhouse Square Partners' mission to nurture the next generation of artists and audiences.
Great things grow when passionate people come together.
Data Genomix: WHERE CURIOSITY CULTIVATES SUCCESS
The Jump Back Ball raffle is located in the lobby of the KeyBank State Theatre. Raffle tickets are 1 for $10, 5 for $30 and 20 for $100. Credit cards are accepted. All sales are final.
The raffle will open at 7 p.m. and close promptly at 11:30 p.m. Winners need not be present. Winners will be contacted by mid-March to arrange delivery &/or pick up of prizes. All prizes must be claimed by March 31, 2026. All prize packages are subject to change.
Gaming tables are located in the mezzanine and the house of the KeyBank State Theatre. Chips are available at the Cash In/Cash Out tables. All sales are final.
Gaming tables will open at 7 p.m. and close promptly at 11:00 p.m. Chips will be converted to raffle tickets in denominations of $10 (1 ticket), $30 (5 tickets) and $100 (20 tickets). For example, if you have $70 in gaming chips, you will receive 11 raffle tickets.
RAFFLE PACKAGE 1
South Side Adventures
Value: $1,100
• Two rounds of mini golf at Alien Vacation Mini Golf
• Four 90-minute unlimited wristbands to Fun N Stuff
• Admission for four at Akron Fossils & Science Center
• Admission for two to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
• Four tickets to an Akron RubberDucks 2026 regular season home game
• Two tickets to an Akron Symphony concert
• $350 gift card to Quaker Steak & Lube, two t-shirts & a beer glass
• $50 gift card to Trivs Restaurant & Lounge
• $25 gift certificate to The Peanut Shoppe
• $15 gift card to Suncrest Gardens & mug gift set
• $10 gift card to Dear Mama’s Pizza
• $10 gift certificate to La Crepe Bakery & Café
• Gift basket, courtesy of Root Candles
• Gift basket, courtesy of Sweets and Geeks
RAFFLE PACKAGE 2
‘Wine’ Not?
Value: $1,300
• Gervasi Vineyard certificate book
• Four loge tickets to The Great Gatsby at Playhouse Square, June 9-21
• $250 gift card to Cru Uncorked
• $50 gift card to Bistro 83, a bottle of champagne & two champagne glasses
• Gift basket, courtesy of The Olive Scene
• Bottle of Dough Pinot Noir & Rodney Strong Chardonnay, courtesy of Bucca di Beppo
• Park Place Technologies picnic backpack
RAFFLE PACKAGE 3
Explore the Near West Side
Value: $885
• Four tickets to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at Near West Theatre, April 17-May 3
• $200 gift card to Cilantro Taqueria
• $50 gift card to Amba
• $50 gift card to Haven Nail Studio
• $50 gift card to Larder Delicatessen and Bakery
• $50 gift card to Lekko Coffee
• $50 gift card to Rising Boutique
• $50 gift card to The Beauty Room
• $40 gift card to Mitchell’s Ice Cream
• $25 gift certificate to Hotz Café
• $20 gift card to Superelectric Pinball Parlor
• $20 gift card to Patron Saint, wine tote & bottle of Grignolino d’Asti ‘San Patelu’
• $20 gift certificate to Token Cleveland & assorted Cleveland souvenirs
• Certificate for one growler fill, two mulled hot ciders & a t-shirt at Arsenal Cider House
• Skincare gift set, courtesy of Pure Enchantment
RAFFLE PACKAGE 4
Cleveland’s MVP
Value: $1,050
• Twelve tickets in a suite and four parking passes for the Cleveland Monsters vs. Utica Comets on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
• Four certificates for 9 holes of golf at a Cleveland Metroparks golf course
• $250 gift certificate to Five Iron Golf
• $100 gift card to Geiger’s
• $50 gift card to Angelo’s Pizza
• $50 gift card to Iggy’s Bar, branded longsleeve shirt, jersey & knit hat
• Topgolf swag bag, including $50 off game play
• Gift basket, courtesy of Fat Head’s Brewery
RAFFLE PACKAGE 5
Fun for the Family
Value: $1,300
• Foundations College Planning Package, courtesy of Estrela Consulting
• Admission for four to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Admission for four to the Great Lakes Science Center
• Admission for four to Adrenaline Monkey
• Tuition for one month of classes at Cleveland City Dance
• Certificate for one triple play pass at Adventure Zone
• Ten certificates to Fore Corners Mini Golf
• Three free scoops of ice cream at Mitchell’s Ice Cream
• $50 gift card to Little Babet
• $20 gift card to Clementine’s Victorian Restaurant & Bakery
• $10 gift card to Target
RAFFLE PACKAGE 6
West Side Wellness
Value: $1,025
• Private group yoga session for 12 people at Hope Yoga Studio Cleveland
• Three complimentary yoga classes at Inner Bliss Yoga
• Deep cleansing facial at Charles Scott Salons & Spas, Rocky River
• “Great Escape” spa package at Marengo Luxury Spa
• $100 gift certificate to Vital Pilates & Wellness Bar
• $50 gift card to Equinox Salon
• $25 gift card to Pure Enchantment
• Yumina tea set for 2 with bamboo tray & “Teas of the World” gift certificate, courtesy of The Tea Lab
• Gift set, courtesy of Lush Cosmetics
RAFFLE PACKAGE 7
East Side Wellness
Value: $1,040
• Hydrafacial at LaserAway
• Manicure, pedicure & brow/face wax at Statement Nail & Wax Lounge; nail oil & strengthener and hand cream
• Admission for four to Holden Forests & Gardens
• Admission for two to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, journal and a copy of “Women Who Rock”
• $30 gift card to Knuth’s
• Vitamix “Ascent X2” with accessories
• Gift set, courtesy of Lush Cosmetics
RAFFLE PACKAGE 8
CLE’s Performing Arts Sampler
Value: $1,350
• Four loge tickets to The Outsiders at Playhouse Square, April 28-May 10
• VIP Concert Experience for four at House of Blues Cleveland: four GA tickets and VIP seat upgrades, plus access to the Foundation Room VIP Club
• Six tickets to a show at Music Box Supper Club
• Four tickets to a 2025-26 Cleveland Public Theatre production
• Admission for four to a show at Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, Home to Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
• Two Gold-level tickets to an Apollo’s Fire concert
• Two tickets to a show at The Agora
• Two tickets to a City Ballet of Cleveland performance
• $25 gift card to Hofbrauhaus Cleveland
RAFFLE PACKAGE 9
Full Plates, Happy Dates
Value: $1,250
• Four loge tickets to Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour at Playhouse Square on Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
• Admission for four to The Escape Game
• $50 gift card to GV Art and Design
• $50 gift card to Angelo’s Pizza
• $50 gift card to Boom’s Pizza
• $50 gift card to Cilantro Taqueria
• $50 gift card to Old School Pizza & Wings
• $40 gift card to Borderline Café
• $30 gift card to Studio St. Marie
• $25 gift card to Dewey’s Pizza
• $25 gift card to Rozi’s Wine House
• $25 gift card to Trust Coffee Co.
• Two free pizzas & cookies at Ohio Pie Co.
• Gift basket, courtesy of Color Me Mine
• Gift basket, courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka
RAFFLE PACKAGE 10
It’s Time to Treat Yourself
Value: $970
• Four “A Level” tickets to a 2025-26 Great Lakes Theater production
• Two tickets to a Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 96th Season production
• $75 gift card to Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa
• $50 gift card to Kiln
• $50 gift card to Zhug
• $50 gift card to Six Shooter Coffee, Organic Mexico Chiapas Ki-Saya coffee beans & a bottle opener
• $25 gift card to Parnell’s Pub
• $20 gift certificate to Intro Boutique, hair accessories & sugar scrub
• Gift basket, courtesy of Malley’s Chocolates
• Gift set, courtesy of Lush Cosmetics
• Gift basket, courtesy of Becca Palmer Hair
• Vintage Japanese kimono & kimono jacket
Eat,
Value: $850
• Four infield reserve tickets to a 2026 Lake Erie Crushers regular season home game
• Two weeks of unlimited classes for up to four people at Empowering Punch
• Ten certificates to Fore Corners Mini Golf
• $100 gift certificate to Spins Bowl
• $100 gift card to La Bodega
• $75 gift card to The Hooley Pub & Kitchen
• $50 gift card to From the Lobby
• $50 gift card to Sixth City Cycles
• $50 gift card to Grumpy’s Café
• $50 gift card to Raw Vanity Nail Bar
• $10 gift card to Starbucks
• Gift basket, courtesy of Malley’s Chocolates
Sweet Escapes
Value: $1,230
• Four loge tickets to Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour at Playhouse Square, August 29-30
• Admission for four to The Escape Game
• “Free Bundtlet for a Year” punchcard, courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes
• $100 gift card to Aladdin’s Eatery
• $100 gift certificate to Chez Francois
• $50 gift card to Erie Island Coffee
• $50 gift certificate to The Grateful Dog Bakery
• $25 gift card to Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes
• $25 gift card to Sweet Designs Chocolatier
• $15 gift card to Mojo’s Coffee & More
• Mystery Book Box, courtesy of Megan’s Mysteries LLC
Value: $1,400
• Private distillery tour & tasting for up to 15 people at Cleveland Whiskey
• Four seats to a 2026 Cleveland Browns game
• Admission for two to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, journal and a copy of “Women Who Rock”
• $50 gift card to Goldhorn Brewery
• $50 gift card to Yard House
• $25 gift card to Masthead Brewing Co.
• Upcycled Cleveland Browns flannel, courtesy of Rad Olive Clothing
The Jump Back Ball silent auction is located in the lobby of the KeyBank State Theatre.
The silent auction will open at 7 p.m. and close promptly at 11:30 p.m. Winners need not be present upon auction closure. Winners will be contacted by Friday, March 6, to arrange delivery and/or pick-up of prizes. Prizes with quick turnarounds will be prioritized. All prizes must be claimed by Tuesday, March 31.
To access the auction and bid on an item, you must create a Bid Beacon account by scanning the QR code or downloading the Bid Beacon app on your phone.
Click “Join Auction” then enter your email, password and the access code (if it doesn’t automatically populate). Click “Create Account” and follow the prompts.
Please note: your credit card information will be required to bid on items. At the close of the auction, winners will be charged immediately via the credit card on file. All sales are final.
2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series
Enjoy the 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series with four tickets in the loge to all seven shows –including Death Becomes Her in September 2026. Dates are mutually agreed upon for each show.
Donated by: Playhouse Square
Estimated Value: $4,200
Backstage Nashville: The Ultimate Country Music Experience
You and a friend will step into a place where music isn’t just heard – it’s lived, felt and unforgettable. This Experience for 2 Includes:
• Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, including RCA Studio B and the iconic Hatch Show Print.
• Premium lounge access before the legendary Grand Ole Opry performance.
• Reserved tickets to a live Grand Ole Opry show.
• Exclusive post-show backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry.
• Guided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium.
• 3-night stay at the Hutton Hotel in the heart of Nashville.
• Winspire booking & concierge service –seamless support from start to finish.
Donated by: Winspire
Estimated Value: Priceless
Item 3
Golf with a Playhouse Square Trustee
You and two friends will enjoy a round of golf and lunch at The Country Club in Pepper Pike with Playhouse Square Trustee, Jim Boland– an experience you can’t book or buy.
Donated by: Jim Boland
Estimated Value: $750
Item 4
The Ultimate Cavs Weekend
Cavs fans, this one’s a slam dunk.
• Four tickets to the Cavs vs. Indiana Pacers on Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Section 120, Row 8, Seats 1-4. Provides Caesars Rewards Club access.
• Two-night stay and valet parking at the Downtown Westin Cleveland.
• Jarrett Allen-signed basketball and Cavs branded cap, winter hat & t-shirt.
Donated by: Medical Mutual & Andrea Hogben, Downtown Westin Cleveland, Cleveland Cavaliers
Estimated Value: $1,100
Item 5
The Ultimate Guardians Weekend
Guardians fans, get ready for a weekend of backto-back baseball and home-run experiences.
• Four tickets and two parking passes to the Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers on Saturday, June 13 at 4:10 p.m. Section 149, Row H, Seats 1-4.
• Four tickets to the Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers on Sunday, June 14 at 1:40 p.m. Section 158, Row Q, Seats 5-8.
• Two-night stay and breakfast for two at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade.
• $250 gift card to The Marble Room.
Donated by: Eaton & Heath Monesmith, KeyBank & Amy Brady, Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade, The Marble Room Value: $2,200
Item 6
“Suite” Night with the Monsters
Enjoy twelve tickets in the EY Suite for the Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m., plus four parking passes. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Donated by: EY & Joe Matuszewski
Estimated Value: $1,500
Item 7
For the Cleveland Art Lover
Celebrate Cleveland’s vibrant arts scene with a collection of one-of-a-kind artwork and memberships.
• Custom framed Jump Back Ball 2026 artwork
• Playhouse Square printed artwork
• One-year moCa NOW “Patron Circle” donor membership
• Cleveland Museum of Art “Partner Level Membership” and tote bag
Donated by: The Frame Center Gallery, type+design, Paul Duda Art Gallery, moCa Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art Value: Priceless
Item 8
An Elevated Night at Severance Music Center
Enjoy four box seats & access to the Ginn Suite for The Cleveland Orchestra’s performance of Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Donated by: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Estimated Value: $555
Item 9
Family Photo Experience
Capture the moments you’ll want to remember forever with a family portrait session with Jadie Foto and artwork credit.
Donated by: Jadie Foto
Estimated Value: $300
Jones Day proudly supports Playhouse Square’s Jump Back Ball 2026: BLOOM to benefit its education programs. Why Jones Day? The mutual commitment of, and seamless collaboration by, a true partnership on a client’s behalf.
