Much Ado About Nothing
By: William Shakespeare
FREE Shakespeare in the Park 2026
Directed by Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Costume Design: Rainy Edwards
Scenic and Lighting Design: Chris Holloway
FOH Engineer, A/V Tech, Sound Design: Val Molloy
Wardrobe Supervisor: Lydia Kabzinski
Choreographer: Montez Jenkins Copeland
Fight and Intimacy Director: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Text Coach: Jemma Alix Levy
Stage Manager: Colton Wolf*
Cast
Beatrice, Watchman: Eva Olivia Catanzariti
Benedick, Watchman: Sam Hopper
Margaret, Conrade, Messenger: Kennedy Kirkland
Don Pedro, Sexton: Bryce Nevison
Claudio: Romeo Armand Seay
Leonata: Emily Renee Shimskey
Hero, Verges: Regan Utrup
Dogberry, Don Jon, Friar: Colin Waters
^Artist Sponsored by Judge Mark Painter
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
(any/all) 2nd Season
Cincinnati: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Park Tour) (CSC). Regional: The Tempest, The Book of Will, Comedy of Errors (Illinois Shakespeare Festival), Betrayal, Death of a Salesman (Rec Room Arts), Lungs (Houston Classifieds), Dracula (Classical Theatre Company), Barefoot in the Park (North River Theatre), Urinetown, Shakespeare in Love, Learned Ladies, Big Love (University of Houston). Education: University of Houston (MFA) and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (apprentice). Website: evaolivia.wixsite.com/eva-olivia
(he/him) Debut Season
Cincinnati: It’s A Wonderful Life (Carnegie), The Winter’s Tale, Buffalo Talks To The Moon, Antigone (CCM). Regional: 12 Angry Men, The Addams Family, Suessical, My Fair Lady (The Barn Theatre). Education: Senior at University of Cincinnati CCM (BFA).
(she/her) Debut Season
Cincinnati: Legally Blonde: The Musical (Footlighters), Much Ado About Nothing Tour (Upcoming: CSC). Regional: Wizard of Oz (Stage Right)
(he/him) Debut season
Cincinnati: Pride and Prejudice, Antigone, The Winter’s Tale, Let the Right One In, CLUE! On stage (CCM), It’s a Wonderful Life (The Carnegie). Education: Alumnus of The University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (BFA). Website: brycenevison.com
(he/him) Debut Season
Cincinnati: The Tortoise & The Hare [Tour], Ohio River Prayers (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park); City of Immigrants [Tour], Up the As*prin: Pain Management (Arts Wave); A Clock O’Fringe, OTR 2081 (Cincy Fringe Festival); Our Town, Cheaper by the Dozen (Cincinnati Landmark Productions). Regional: Night Fever, Creep LA (JFI Productions); A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale (Lincoln Amphitheater); Not Another Midsummer (Hollywood Fringe Festival); Midnight at the Masquerade, The Most Wonderful Crime (American Immersion Theatre). TV/Film: The Big Conn (Apple TV+); Fenced Off (Rebel Pilgrim Productions). Education: Alumnus of Northern Kentucky University (BFA) and Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts.
(she/her) 2nd Season
Cincinnati: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (CSC), Velveteen Rabbit, The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe (Cincy Playhouse in the Park); Motherhood the Musical (Ghostlight Stage Co.). Regional: Calendar Girls (Derby Dinner Playhouse); Richard III, The Tempest (Hoosier Shakespeare); Southern Gothic (Windy City Playhouse), Tug of War Civil Strife (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Hamlet (Midsommer Flight), Three Sisters (UV Theatre Project). TV/Film: The Chi (Showtime). Education: University of Michigan (BFA Acting)
(she/her) Debut Season
Cincinnati: The Stairwell or Where I Cry (Serials! at the Know Theatre), The Tragedie of Macbeth: The Blessed Feast of Holinshed (Southbank Shakespeare), Trumpets!: A Pretty Gay Video Game Play (Cincinnati Fringe Festival), Alice in the Hundred Acre Wood (Playhouse in the Park), Kinky Boots (The Carnegie). Education: Alumnus of Xavier University (BA).
(he/him) 2nd Season
Cincinnati: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Park Tour) (CSC); Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly (Cincinnati Landmark Productions); Bridge City (American Legacy Theatre). Regional: Of Mice and Men, The Play that Goes Wrong, The Addams Family, Bright Star, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Clue, Footloose, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Our Town, Shear Madness, A Christmas Carol, The Prom, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia, Charlotte's Web (Charleston Stage Company). Education: Western Kentucky University (BFA)
FREE Shakespeare in the Park is made possible through the generous support of companies, foundations, and donors throughout the tri-state and beyond. If you would like to make a gift in support of the program, please visit the Park Fund page to donate online or call 513.381.2273 to donate by phone.
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“With one ‘we thank you,’ many millions more…”
The Winter’s Tale, Act I, Scene ii
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company extends thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their generous support. The following gifts were received by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 or pledged to the 2025 – 2026 Season. Giving Levels are exclusive of Capital Campaign donations. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If you see an error, please accept our sincere apology and contact Sara Clark at 513-381-2273, ext. 3208.
Illustrious and Inspiring, $50,000+
Anonymous, in memory of our mom Kathy
ArtsWave
John Bridgeland and Maureen Fallon Bridgeland
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation
Cynthia Crilley
Estate of Henrietta Barlag
Estate of Mrs. L.L. Browning Jr.
The Linnemann Family Foundation
Debby and Jim Mason
Ohio Arts Council
Cassandra and Glenn Plott
The Robert C. and Adele R. Schiff Family Foundation
The Shubert Foundation
Don and Linda Tecklenburg
Jay and Jodi Woffington
Benevolent and Bold, $25,000-49,000
Charles H. Dater Foundation
Martin Chavez
The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees
The Limestone Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Louise Taft Semple Foundation
Ohio Valley Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Agent
P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
John and Judith Woffington
Gallant and Glamorous, $10,000 - $24,999
Diane Adamec
Andrew Jergens Foundation
Blank Rome and Monteverdi Tuscany
Ruth J. & Robert A. Conway Foundation
Sean and Tracie Conway
Rance and Marilyn Duke
Nancy and Edward Finke
Edward Givens
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Gerald Greenberg and Pamela Meyers
The Gumbleton Family
Marcene and Jim Kinney
LaMacchia Family Foundation
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation
Patrick Points and Wijdan Jreisat
Marc and Suzi Rubin
Rosemary and Mark Schlachter
The Thomas J. Emery Memorial
Laura and Tayfun Tuzun
Donna and Robert Welch
Western & Southern Financial Group
Richard and Debbie Westheimer
Avowed and Audacious, $5,000 - $9,999
Bob Amott and Janice Flanagan
Jennifer and Vito Damiano
Sally and Joel Davenport
Rick and Melissa Eder
Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
EY
GBBN Architects
KeyBank
Joseph and Penny Landen
Susan Lauf
Jean and Charles Lauterbach
Messer Construction Co.
Chris Nare and Lori Rappold
Whitney Owens and Dave Eslinger
Sue Ann and Judge Mark Painter
PNC Bank
Mitchell and Karen Rashkin
Vicky and Rick Reynolds
George Roden
Dr. H. James Williams and Carole Campbell Williams
Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation
Woodward Trust
Nancy and George Yund
Devoted and Daring, $2,500 – $4,999
William and Caroline Bahlman
Mary Ann and Doug Bell
Mr. Fred Berger
Daniel and Kendra Braun
Mr. Otto Budig
Lee and Lisa Clapp
Crosset Family Fund
Friends of Cincinnati Opera
Elden Dale Golden
Sarah and Matt Graber
Graeter's
Myron and Sherry Hughes
Steve and Shannon Kane
Mark and Marcy Kanter
Heidi Jark and Steven Kenat
Linda U. Klump
Tom and Trish Lee
Isabel Mendez
Chris and Molly Milligan
David and Lesley Nevers
David and Pat Papoi
RSL Architecture
Jessica and Michael Ruebusch
Steven Skibo and Susan Esler
William P. Anderson Foundation
Jonathan and Nickole Winterkorn
Ardent and Astounding, $1,000 - $2,499
Dobbs and Flemming Ackermann
Americana Arts Foundation
Anonymous
Katherine Berger
Dan and Sara Bick
William Borek
M.C. and Tom Brennan
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
Philip T Clayton
Marjorie E. Davis
Ellen and Stewart Dunsker
Joe and Kay Ellis
Lindsey Faber
Allyson Fleischer
Ellen Forte and Michael DiMaggio
Jerome Glinka and Kathleen Blieszner
Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel
Noah J. Goertemiller
Tom and Sarah Goodwin
Constance Graham
John and Elizabeth Grover
Adam and Karla Hall
David and Debbie Horn
Carl and Judy Jackson
Stephen and Janet Jackson
Robert Kluck
Thomas Kreinest
Pat and Randy Krumm
Becky and Ross Long
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Lovell
Ted and Molly Lucien
John Peter and Mary Lund
Mr. Ron Matson
Arthur and Stephanie McMahon
Lance and Lindsay Melching
Marshall Montrose
Jerry Newfarmer
Rene Paddags
Ricky Patel and Kristen Reilly
Rick Pender and Joan Kaup
Plonsker Financial Management Consulting
Rhinegeist Brewery
Becky and Ted Richards
Gates and Margaret Richards
Bob Roesbery in honor of Nancy Helwig
Kim Salit
Matthew Schottelkotte and Melanie Swick
Dr. Catherine Shackson
Ruth and John Sikorski
Bonnie Siverd
Stephanie Smith
Dr. William Spohn and Dr. Margaret Dunn
Sarah and Paul Tomes
Jessica Tribbe
Jeanna Vella and Denny Boehm
Mary Ann Weiss
Ms. Jo Ann Wieghaus
Teresa Wilkins
Carol and Rich Wilson
Young Latino Professional Network
Ms. Karen Zaugg
Justin Zimmerman
Ebullient and Exhilarating, $500 - $999
Christine Adams
Charles and Karen Bramwell
Judith Jaspers Briggs
Prentice Carter
Carol C Cole
Bryan Cranston
Nicholas Dunigan
Gail Ginther
Mr. Jeffrey Goldman
Tom and Sarah Goodwin
Bill Gordon and Nancy Johnson
Richard Hague, in honor of Dick Westheimer
Mary Healy
Emily M. Hodges
Doug Ignatius and Bruce Preston
Phyllis Jackson and Martin Murray
Laura Jansen
Amy Katz
Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney and Eric H. Kearney
Rachel Kirley and Joseph Jaquette
Anne Laib
Bryanna Lindsey
Mrs. Amanda Louis
Jodi and Anthony Maieron, in honor of JC Coleman
Mark McKillip
David Mebius
Julie Metz
Evans Mirageas and Thomas Dreez
Norah and Joe Mock
Tom and Cindy Muething
The Patel-Curran Family
David M. Piatt
Irene and Daniel P. Randolph Family
Abigail Riddle and Braden Blankenship
Steve and Helen Rindsberg
Mark and Jan Rosenbaum Sass
Russell Lascelles and Janet Schultz
Rebecca Schultz
Rich Schultz
Saira Shahani and Rick Warm
Matt Singleton
Christine Socwell
Bob and Laurie Sternberg
Gordon and Mary-Anne Thompson
Elizabeth and Ronald Tinklenberg
Marty C. Tomb
Jenna and Nathan Washatka
Jennifer Watts
Valiant and Voracious, $250 - $499
Stephanie Adamec
Anonymous
Robert Banks
Tony Barrett
Patty and Jim Beggs, in honor of Glenn and Cass Plott
David and Elaine Billmire
Paula Boggs and Brian Muething
Curtis Brown
Rebecca Campbell
Julie and Larry Chandler
Jeffrey Conner
Dr. Kristen Copeland and Steve Johns
Edmund C. Davis, Jr. and Maria Anderson
Carole Donnelly
Russell Durst and Kathryn Wekselman
Mr. George Dwight
Andrew Gay
Heather Gaynor
Jo Anne Gibbons and John Getz
Thomas C. Hase
Karlee L. Hilliard
Daniel J. Hoffheimer
Tom and Kathy Hogan
Mark Holtgrefe
Joanna Huh
Rebecca and Stephen Hussey
Farrah and Keith Jackson
Marilyn and Robert Johnson
Carl and Alice Kalota
Steve Karoly
Nicole Lashley
Nancy and Jonathan Lippincott
Sherwin Little
Steve Loftin, Cincinnati Arts Association
John Lorenz
Mary Mahoney
Karen and Michael Mason
Steven Massie
McCready-Shore Family Fund
Colleen and Mike McSwiggin
Julia Meister
Kim Morrow
Andrea Morwood
Ryan Moyers
Teri Murphy
Susan Murray
Christy Nageleisen
Niamh J. O'Leary
Ioanna Paraskevopoulos
Graham and Karen Paxton
Alice Perlman
Kay Puryear
Ms Stephanie Renny
John Rickert
Drs. Leila Saxena and Nick Newman
Jill and Kevin Schad
Suzanne Schindler
Kathryn Schnier
Monica and Matt Scott
Don Semler
David Vanderpool and Steven Smith
Stephanie Striet
Eric and Rachael Tayce
Bruce and Allison Tepper
Hugh and Catherine Walsh
Judge Lawrence Walter and Ms. Christena Walter
Jessica Warren-Jones and Matthew Jones
Pann and Terry Webb
Warren and Pam Weber
Robert and Jean Willis
Grand and Gracious, $100 - $249
Marjorie and David Aaron
Wayne Adams
Lisa Allgood
A&M Kanet Foundation for the Arts
J. Alvarez
Dr. Paule Asch in honor of Lib Stone
Detmar and Michael Atkinson
Peg Bach
Jennifer Barr, in honor of Steve Jackson
Juliette and Mike Bezold
David and Madonna Bowman
Luke Brewster and Thomasita Homan
John and Rebecca Bromels
Dawn and Doug Bruestle
Charlotte Bruewer
Dennis and Melinda Caldwell
David Carmichael
Elishia Chamberlain, in memory of Christian Morris
Anderson Christopher
Jon and Katie Clark
The Coburns
Lisa and Jeff Cooper
Don Daiker and Audrey Edwards
Ms. Janet Davidson
Stella Davies
David and Emilie Dressler
Thomas and Dale Due
N&R Dyson
Ren and Cristina Egbert
Dr. Lauren Erdman
Robert and Mary Fitzpatrick
Jillian Frasher
Jane Haas Friedman
Jill and Greg Fritz
GE Foundation Match Program
David Goist
Dr. William J. Gracie, Jr. and Daniel J. Fairbanks
Teddy Gumbleton, in honor of Cass and Glenn Plott
Hamilton Hicks Family
Haider Hamoudi and Sara Abdullah
Ms Stephena Harmony
Petrina Hasinski
Sigrun Haude
Kathleen Hibbard
Susan Hibbs and David Magruder
Laura Hobson
Kelly Holterhoff
Dorrian Horsey and Bret Isaac
Judy Jackson
Ann Jarboe
James and Rosemarie Jeffery
Janice Kagermeier
Jim and Mary Ann Kalla
Nina S. Key
Gary and Terri Kidney
Suzie Kleymeyer
Cecilia Kloecker
Barbara Kraemer and David Koehler
Owen and CiCi Lee
Catherine Lennon
Joseph Link
Jennifer Lockwood
Steve Long
Jacob Mahle
Katina Marathe
Bryant and Karma Martin
Doug and Joan McConnell
Kori and Charles McOsker
Patricia Miller
Ms. Mimi Moller
Murray Monroe
Peggy and Kevin Mosher
Karen Muldrow
Christine and Jason Mulvin
Dr. Thomas Murphy
Nancy Nolan
Ms. Courtney Norris, in honor of Stephen Jackson
Fred and Barbara Norton
Patricia and Robert Olexsey
Kyrié Owen
Mr. Caleb Payne
Robert Pepper
Gus and Jo Ann Perdikakis
Ronald Plybon
Mrs. Carol Points
Phil Price
Brian Reilly
Dr and Mrs Barry Robertson
Elizabeth Robson
Patty Rosely
Martha and John Sarra
Jonathan Sauer
Kate Brockmeier Schofield
The Shakespeare Society of Zanesville Ohio
The S Shepherd Family
Nancy McGaughey and Sally Skillman
Carol and Harry Sparks
Julia Stephen
Alicia Suguitan
Bryan Sweasy
Sarah Tankersley and Geoff Vickers
Greg Terhune
Suzanne Terwilliger
Jim and Sandy Uhrig
Rosalie van Nuis
Brent Vimtrup, in honor of Hugh Bacon
Buzz Ward
Fred and Jo Anne Warren
Chris Weber
Laura West
Jocelyn Wilson
Bill and Kathy Winters
Monthly Giving Circle
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company relies on the sustained commitment of a strong community of supporters to fuel our mission of bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. We send special thanks to our Monthly Giving Circle for their ongoing support of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company now and for seasons to come.
Curtis Brown
Jon and Katie Clark
Jillian Frasher
Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel
Noah Goertemiller
Emily Hodges
Stephen Jackson
Lance Melching
Kyrié Owen
Patricia Plonsker
Patty Rosely
Jennifer Sauvey
Susan Schapiro
Suzanne Schindler
Mary Ann Weiss
In-Kind Donors
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company sends special thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their in-kind contributions.
American Legacy Tours
BellaVella Jewels
The BonBonnerie
The Children's Theater of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Men's Chorus
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Public Radio
Cincinnati Zoo
Claire Rechnitzer
Dewey’s Pizza
Dr. Niamh O'Leary
eat well celebrations and feasts
Esquire Theatre
Friends of Music Hall
Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Graeter's
Jessica Ruebusch
KeyBank
King Arthur’s Court
King’s Island
Lightborne
Mark Denny Photography
Mercantile Library
Midwest Falconry
Paolo A Modern Jeweler
Red Tree Coffee and Art
REVEL Urban Winery
Rhinegeist Brewery
Western & Southern Financial Group
Legacy Society
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is grateful to the generous donors who have remembered CSC in their estates, or have expressed their commitment to a future planned gift. If you have considered including Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in your estate plans and want to learn more, please reach out to Sara Clark, Director of Development, at Sara.Clark@cincyshakes.com.
Cynthia Crilley
Estate of Henrietta Barlag
Estate of Dava Lynn Biehl
Estate of James R. Bridgeland, Jr.
Estate of Mrs. L.L. Browning
William Gordon and Nancy Johnson
The Gumbleton Family
Laura A. Hobson
Thomas P. Lee
Julie Metz
ArtsWave Partners
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company acknowledges the following partner companies, foundations and their employees who generously participate in the annual ArtsWave Campaign at the $100,000+ level. Thank you!
$2 million +
P&G
$1 million to $1,999,999
Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Foundation
$500,000 to $999,999
GE Aerospace
Western & Southern Financial Group
$250,000 to $499,999
The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee
$100,000 – $249,999
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Cincinnati Reds
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation
The Enquirer│Cincinnati.com
First Financial Bank
Great American Insurance Group
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Kroger Co.
Messer Construction Co.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP