Understudies

Santa: Colleen Dougherty

Colleen Dougherty (she/her) (2 Seasons) is so thrilled to be making her CSC mainstage debut! She has been in the CSC’s Touring Company for the last year, where she has played Hermia/Titania/Snout (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Nurse/Paris/Prince (Romeo and Juliet), Seaton/Witch 2/Lady Macduff (Macbeth), and Cassius (Julius Caesar). Other favorite credits include #8 (The Wolves) at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. She received her BFA in Musical Theater from the Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad; she couldn’t be here without their love and support! Follow Colleen on the CSC TikTok @cincyshakes!

Geoff: Tyren Duncan            

Tyren Duncan (he/him) (Debut) is excited to act amongst the CSC family this year. Originally from Houston, he's worked with Peak Creative, Heaven Arts Theatre Company, and recently created an artistic platform for himself, as well as young POC artists, called FACES. Last year, he graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi with a Bachelors degree in Performance Art. With a lot of theatrical memories to be thankful for, some of his favorites at CSC are the ones he's shared with his ensemble. Of course, he's most thankful for his wonderful parents Michelle & Terrance Duncan. With their support and love he's been able to accomplish a lot of impressive feats.

Candice: Brianna Miller

Brianna Miller (she/her) (Debut) is so excited to be a part of this wonderful cast. She made her professional debut earlier this year in CSC’s Shakespeare in the Park productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena, Quince, Hippolyta, Moth), Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio, Lady Capulet, Lady Montague), and Macbeth (Lady Macbeth, First Witch, Young Siward). She is grateful for the support of her friends and family, the chance to work with so many talented artists, and--of course--the air conditioning.

Swing: Maggie Lou Rader*

Maggie Lou Rader* (she/her) (10 Seasons) is excited for another great season at CSC. Originally from the Oklahoma plains, she’s obtained degrees from William Jewell College and the Birmingham School of Acting and has performed regionally and internationally with Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, Birmingham Old Rep, Human Race Theatre, Stage One, and Know Theatre of Cincinnati. At the Know, she also serves as Education Director and has had the joy of playing Henrietta Leavitt in Silent Sky and Mary Shelly in her original work, Mary’s Monster. At CSC, her fondest memories are playing Jo March in Little Women and Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She’s forever beholden to this amazing community and her family.

*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

Designers:

Director: Jeremy Dubin

Jeremy Dubin (he/him) (21 Seasons) originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds degrees from the University of Evansville and Ohio State University. For over twenty years, he has had the privilege of making and teaching theatre in Cincinnati and beyond. Some favorite CSC projects include Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), Noises Off (Garry), Cyrano de Bergerac (Cyrano), The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes), The Diary of Anne Frank (Director) ,Titus Andronicus (Director), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Director), and Every Christmas Story Ever Told (Director). Jeremy is also the co-founder of The Puzzle Crawl, a super-nerdy Cincinnati bar crawl for nerds. He would like to thank his family for their unabashed enthusiasm and Kelly for being the greatest.

Scenic & Lighting Designer:  Justen N. Locke

Justen Locke (he/him) (5 Seasons) is excited to be returning for his 5th season at CSC.  He has had the great pleasure of working at CSC and collaborating on many great productions such as Macbeth, The Diary of Anne Frank, 1984, Othello, Every Christmas Story Ever Told, The Elephant Man, and most recently All the Way.  Justen is excited to be back and looks forward to seeing all the shows that CSC will produce this season and is beyond excited to collaborate on them with such a fantastic artistic team.

Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Manager:  Abbi Howson

Abbi Howson (she/her) (9 Seasons) is so grateful to be back in the Costume Shop making more costumes than masks this season! She holds a BFA from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. Favorite designs of hers in her time at CSC include The Elephant Man (2016), The Tempest (2017), and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018). When she's not at the theater, you can most likely find Abbi on her bike around town in search of craft beer. Thanks to Cam for an incredible last 15 years - that's all.

Sound Coordinator/ Assistant Technical Director: Robert Carlton Stimmel

Robert Carlton Stimmel (he/him) (3 Seasons) is thrilled to be returning to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company! He is a Cincinnati area native, hailing from Fairfield, Ohio. After receiving his BA in Theatre at Miami University, he has worked with various theatre including Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Alliance Theatre, Short North Stage, and Tantrum Theatre. In addition to his technician and design work, he is also a performer and producer and is always looking to expand his artistic abilities! Robert is the Artistic Director of Impaired Vision Productions, a local theatre organization that produces new works. He would like to thank his wife Kayla for her constant support of his artistic aspirations and her unconditional love.

Production Staff

Production Manager: Kate Bindus

Kate Bindus (she/her) (4 Seasons) is delighted to be returning to CSC as the Production Manager. Having previously served as the Associate Production Manager and Assistant Stage Manager, Kate is ecstatic to be able to serve CSC in her new leadership role. Kate has worked on many shows at CSC but some of her past favorites include Fences, Macbeth, and Pride & Prejudice. She is very grateful for her wonderful friends, family, and mentors that have supported her throughout her professional journey. Kate is a Cleveland native that enjoys coffee, the outdoors, and crafting in her free time. She looks forward to producing world-class theatre for all here at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company!

Dramaturg/ Associate Director of Development: Elaine M. Cox

Elaine M. Cox (she/her) (2 Seasons) is the Associate Director of Development at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and thrilled to add the title of Dramaturg for the 2021-2022 Mainstage Season. She has worked most recently as the dramaturg at Amphibian Stage (Marie Antionette and naked) in Fort Worth, TX, and Berkshire Theatre Group (Nina Simone: Four Women) in Pittsfield, MA. Many thanks to Brian Isaac Philips for making this dream a reality!

Draper/ First Hand/ Resident Costume Designer: Rainy Edwards

Rainy Edwards (she/her) (3 Seasons) is a Costume Designer from Llano, Texas; receiving her MFA in Costume Design at Florida State University. She has been with the company since 2018 and has had the pleasure of designing many shows here including The Winter’s Tale, Titus Andronicus, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and All The Way to name a few. Her work has been seen at Utah Shakespeare Festival, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Triad Stage and Lexington Children’s Theatre. She is excited to be back and making art with her colleagues and friends. She is forever thankful for the support of Chris and their dog Obi.

Technical Director: Chris Holloway

Chris Holloway (he/him) (Debut) is excited to become a part of the Cincinnati Shakespeare company in his first season as Technical Director. He is also ecstatic to be back to building scenery for live theatre. Before joining Cincy Shakes, Chris was the Assistant Technical Director at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, and a Scenic Carpenter at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head S.C. He received his education at the University of South Carolina Aiken.

Assistant Stage Manager: Katie Mitchell*

Katie Mitchell (she/her)(2 Seasons) is excited to be working as the Assistant Stage Manager. A Cincinnati-based actor, Katie worked her first season with CSC as a member of the Touring Company from 2018-2019. Recent favorite projects include Proof at The Carnegie and The Wolves at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Preceding her time with CSC, she was also a member of the Professional Acting Apprentice Company at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati during their 2017-2018 season. She is thankful to be a part of the theatrical return of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

Charge Artist/ Resident Scenic Designer: Samantha Reno

Samantha Reno (Debut) is happy to be working her first season with her new CSC family! Although from Cincinnati, she has recently returned from Sacramento, California, where she was the resident scenic designer for nine years at B Street Theatre and designed around 80 productions, including A Doll's House, Part 2, Ironbound, and The Forever Question.  No stranger to Cincinnati theatre, one may occasionally spy her design work at the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (Superman the Musical), Northern Kentucky University (Noises Off!), and Town Hall Theatre in Centerville (Mr. Popper's Penguins). Eternally grateful to her husband and two children for their love, support, and keeping her inner child well rested!

Resident Stage Manager: Jason Stewart*

Jason Stewart (they/them) (4 Seasons) is excited to get to play with their CSC family once again. They have held multiple positions at CSC from Stage Management Intern to Properties Manager and wildly thankful to make their debut as the Resident Stage Manager. Locally they have also worked with The Human Race Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati.

Production Associate and Assistant Stage Manager: Cole Sweasy

Cole Sweasy (they/them)(Debut) is thrilled to make their debut at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company as the Production Assistant and COVID Safety Manager for Romeo and Juliet! Cole has been a part of stage management teams for many events throughout the last four years, such as anime conventions, pride festivals, and other professional theatre. Cole has BAs in Theatre, Communication Studies, and English, all from Western Kentucky University. They can also make a killer drink on the side since they have managed a bar as well as the stage.

Properties Supervisor: Kara Eble Trusty

Kara Eble Trusty (she/her) (2 Seasons) is delighted to be returning to make art with CSC for a second season. A Cincinnati native, she saw her first CSC production at the age of 12, and is constantly amazed that she gets to collaborate with some of the same people that inspired her love of theatre and art at a young age. Kara has worked locally with the Know Theatre of Cincinnati and The Carnegie, as well as with the Clarence Brown Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee. She would like to thank her friends and family, especially her parents Bob and Sue, for their love, support, and encouragement as she continues down this incredible and irrational artistic path.

Wardrobe Supervisor: Amanda Winters

Amanda Winters (she/her) (3 Seasons) is thrilled to be returning home to CSC as Wardrobe Supervisor. As a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design and licensed Cosmetologist, Amanda has had the opportunity to work in many aspects of theatrical costuming. She has had the honor of working at such companies as Cirque Du Soleil, Seattle Opera, Cincinnati Opera, and Cincinnati Ballet. She would like to send so much love and gratitude to her wonderful husband.

*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

John K. Alvarez is the ninth out of ten children and he was raised by two parents who encouraged him to write. Coming from a large family, it was not hard for Mr. Alvarez to know practically every Christmas story, since he has heard them many times over the years. Besides Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), Mr. Alvarez has collaborated with other writers on other plays, such as The Trial of Blackbeard, the Pirate (with The Shaky Pudding Players) and Cape May on Fire (with Eric Hissom and Michael Laird) as well as writing plays all by himself, such as A Voice in the Mist, Uncle John's Christmas Story, and Losing Myself (in palaces of sand). Mr. Alvarez wishes to dedicate his contribution to this play to his parents, for teaching him that the best way to enjoy the holidays is with humor.

Michael Carleton is the Producing Artistic Director of the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival. He directs frequently at regional theatres around the United States. As a playwright his plays include Michelangelo's Ladder, Anais Nin: An Unprofessional Study, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), and Hyde, in the Shadows. He is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio in New York.

James FitzGerald, a Chicago-based actor, has earned two Joseph Jefferson Awards for Best Supporting Actor, a Jeff Citation for Best Actor, and has appeared for 16 seasons with Chicago Shakespeare Theater as well as many other theaters in the Chicagoland area. Mr. FitzGerald is also co-author of ...Two for the Show..., a rollicking musical vaudeville and winner of the 2006 After Dark Award for Best New Work. He is currently working on a new play; Flatfoots.

Brian Isaac Phillips, Producing Artistic Director (See Bio)
Maddie Regan, Managing Director (See Bio)

Kate Bindus, Production Manager
Sara Clark, Director of Development
Elaine Cox, Associate Director of Development
Rainy Edwards, Resident Costume Designer
Candice Handy, Director of Education
Chris Holloway, Technical Director
Abbi Howson, Costume Shop Manager
Justen N. Locke, Resident Lighting Designer & Scenic Associate
Hannah Maggard, Front of House and Operations Manager
Kyrié Owen, Communications Associate
Sam Reno, Resident Scenic Designer
Jason Stewart, Resident Stage Manager
Cole Sweasy, Production Associate
Robert Carlton Stimmel, Assistant Technical Director
Kara Eble Trusty, Props Supervisor
Brian Youtsey, Facilities and Front of House Associate
Lettie Van Hemert, General Manager
Jeanna Vella, Director of Marketing and Data Analytics
Amanda Winters, Wardrobe Supervisor
Crystian Wiltshire, Associate Artistic Director

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Save time and skip the line by pre-ordering your drink and snacks before the show to have it waiting for you at intermission!

You may take drinks and snacks into the theater with you during the show. Please remain masked when not actively eating or drinking.

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Grain Works Hero Brew
Rhinegeist Truth 
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Hayes Chardonnay
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Coffee
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Treats | $3        
Chocolate Malts
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The role of the Dramaturg is to provide the cast, director, production team, and audience with helpful knowledge, research, and context about the play so that they are – in turn – better equipped to do their jobs or enjoy the performance! CSC’s Dramaturg is Elaine Cox. Do you have a question about the show or an idea for future resource guides? Email Elaine.Cox@cincyshakes.com.

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Published 178 years ago, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was an instant bestseller, and has inspired countless print, stage, and screen adaptations, adapted by everyone from the Muppets to the Flintstones. For millions of people throughout history, reading or watching A Christmas Carol is a sacred tradition. I know it is in my family!

However timeless A Christmas Carol seems today, it was very much the product of a particular moment in history, and Dickens used this story to weigh in on specific issues of his day. Originally envisioned as a pamphlet, which he planned on calling, “An Appeal to the People on England on behalf of the Poor Man’s Child,” Dickens quickly realized he would reach a wider audience if he disguised his message within a short story.

Dickens was first inspired to write the story that would become A Christmas Carol in the Spring of 1843, having just read government report on child labor in the United Kingdom. Children in the report spoke of working 16 hours a day, 6 days a week – not unlike Martha Cratchit. The harsh reality of child labor was the result of revolutionary changes in British society. The population of England had grown 64% between Dickens’ birth in 1812 and 1843 when the report was published. To meet increased consumer demand, employers treated their workers as tools as interchangeable as any cog in a machine. They took advantage of those who were neediest. In fact, wages were so low the 1840s earned the nickname “The Hungry ‘40s.” And who worked for the lowest wages? Children.

So, what Dickens proposes in A Christmas Carol was really quite radical, in that it rejected England’s “modern” ideas about work and the economy. Through his beloved story, Dickens expressed a belief that employers are responsible for the well-being of their employees. The value of workers extends beyond what they are able to create for the cheapest possible labor cost. Rather, workers have value simply as a fellow human being. Employers should treat their employees as human beings, and certainly no worse than they would treat themselves. In other words, Dickens reminded his 19^th Century readers, and countless others since, not to mistake their good fortune of landing in a high place for their worth.

A charitable Christmas lesson, indeed.

Austria and Germany: Krampus

Across Europe, Jolly Old St. Nicholas has an evil counterpart with one task: to punish bad children before Christmas. Instead of a red suit and white beard, picture a red devil with cloven hooves, horns, and a long tongue. Instead of a sleigh full of toys, Krampus travels with chains and a basket for abducting especially bad children. That’s plenty of incentive to stay off the naughty list.

Japan: Kentucky Fried Chicken 

It’s finger lickin’ festive! Believe it or not, traditional Christmas dinner for millions of Japanese people is not turkey or ham, but a bucket of the Colonel’s own KFC. This quirky custom is the legacy of a 40-year-old marketing campaign wherein the fast-food chain successfully convinced Japanese customers that fried chicken is the traditional American yuletide feast. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Colonel Sanders appears dressed as Santa and chicken is served in special holiday packaging.

Italy: La Befana

Italian children are taught that their Christmas gifts are delivered not by Santa Claus, but by an old witch named La Befana who uses her broom to clean untidy bedrooms. This story can be traced back to Strenia, the Roman Goddess of strength and endurance – and the distributor of gifts!

North America: The Christmas Pickle

A lesser-known but cherished American tradition is the pickle ornament. How does it work? In the days leading up to December 25, a glass pickle ornament is hidden within the branches of a Christmas tree. Then, the first person to find the pickle on Christmas morning gets a special prize — or they get to open the first gift. The origins of this unexpected Christmas decoration, with origin stories ranging from the German tradition of Weihnachtsgurke, to tales of Civil War soldiers longing for a pickle on Christmas morning, to a cannibalistic butcher who killed children and kept them in pickle barrels (yes, really). No one can definitively say where this tradition got started but Old World Christmas, the premier glass ornament maker in America, says that the pickle ornament has been their top selling ornament for the past 37 years.

Figgy Pudding 

“Oh, bring us some…” Wait, what exactly is figgy pudding?

Figgy Pudding – sometimes called plum pudding or Christmas pudding – originated in 14^th Century England as a way to preserve food in preparation for the holiday season. Beef and mutton were mixed with raisins, prunes, wines, and spices. In the Early 15th Century, the dish had morphed into a hearty entrée called “plum pottage” – a mix of meats, grains, vegetables, fats, spices, and fruits. The mixture was then stuffed into sausage casings and eaten throughout the winter when fruits and vegetables were scarce. By the end of the 1500s, fruits were becoming more common in England and “figgy pudding” went from being savory to sweet. The Christmas carol “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” also dates back to the late 16^th Century, forever linking “figgy pudding” with Christmas cheer.

Modern-day figgy pudding resembles a bread pudding or sticky toffy cake, with lots of brown sugar, dates, raisins, or currants. Ironically, figs have never actually been an official ingredient, but they are included from time to time, inspiring the well-known name along the way.

Fruitcake

Love it or hate it, you’ve likely had fruitcake. Did you know, the modern fruitcake can be traced back to the Middle Ages as dried fruits became more widely available and fruited breads entered Western European cuisine? Variations on the fruitcake can be seen around the world, from the panforte in Italy, the stollen in Germany, and black cake in the Caribbean with fruit soaked in rum for up to a year.

Thanks to its high sugar content and common addition of alcohol, the fruitcake is remarkably shelf stable, making it the ideal dessert before the invention of refrigeration. In the 18^th and 19^th Centuries, the fruitcake was an indulgence – you were lucky to have access to the ingredients needed to make one. Fruitcake got an assist from mass production in the 1900s, and factory-produced, mail order fruitcakes quickly fell from grace becoming the punchline of many jokes… and holiday plays at a certain Shakespeare theater!

For a more modern take on the oft-reviled fruitcake, check out this one using apricots, cherries, raisins, and of course, rum.

Rum Tum Pumple Tarts

Let’s be honest, no one knows what a Rum Tum Pumple Tart is. And I’m certain Mary Berry has never even said the word “Pumple.” But, I did find an excellent recipe for a Sugar Plum Tart that captures the spirit of the holiday.

Ingredients:

• Pate Sablee
• Almond Frangipane
• 1 lb. 2 oz. of small plums, halved and pitted
• 3 tbs. of raw sugar
• Powdered sugar for dusting

To Prepare:

1. Press dough into a 10-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Trim dough flush with top edge of pan. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line tart shell with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Remove parchment and weights; continue baking until surface is golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
3. Spread frangipane in shell. Arrange plums, cut sides up, on top in concentric circles, pressing gently. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, dust tart with confectioners' sugar.

Trading Santa’s Sleigh for a Norelco Razor!

In the 1960s and ‘70s, Santa traded in his sleigh for a Norelco Razor! Often credited as one of the most successful commercials in advertising history, these beloved ads featured Santa on a razor-like toboggan, bringing the perfect razor or vanity item for every person on your holiday shopping list. These ads were among the most advanced pieces of animation anywhere, not just on tv commercials. If you love the Coca-Cola polar bears or Campbell’s Soup Snowman, you can thank the Norelco Razor for setting the standard of holiday ads and encouraging other brands to follow suit.

Noëlco… Even their name says “Merry Christmas!”

You can watch a few vintage ads here!

Trim your Tree with CSC!

When you make a donation of $100 or more to any CSC Fund throughout the run of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” you will receive a commemorative ornament as our gift to you. Each ornament is uniquely hand painted by a member of the CSC Production Team and is the perfect complement to your holiday tree! Celebrate the season of “Together Again” and support Cincinnati Shakespeare Company this December.

Making a gift in someone’s honor? This ornament makes a thoughtful donation even more special.

Make a donation and pick up your ornament tonight in the Box Office or by going online here.

Check out Cincinnati Shakespeare's first-ever Online Auction! Browse and bid on dozens of insider experiences and exclusive items never before available to the public. Click here to see the items.

Bidding available Nov. 30 - Dec. 14, 2021

Many items make great holiday gifts! And you can bid knowing that each dollar is in support of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's productions and programs presenting great theatre and fostering connections in our community.

“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 November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021. Giving Levels are exclusive of Capital Campaign donations. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If you see a discrepancy, please accept our sincere apology and contact Elaine Cox at 513-381-2273, ext. 3200.

Benevolent and Bold, $25,000+

ArtsWave

Mrs. L.L. Browning

Mr. Otto Budig

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

Charles H. Dater Foundation

Martin Chavez

Fifth Third Bank Foundation

John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust

The Limestone Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Patricia and Calvin Linnemann

Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund of the Greenacres Foundation

Debby and Jim Mason, in honor of James R. Bridgeland, Jr.

National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest

Ohio Arts Council

P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation

Don and Linda Tecklenburg

Gallant and Glamorous, $10,000

Anonymous

Bartlett Wealth Management

Sally and Joel Davenport

Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation

The Johnson Charitable Gift Fund

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Travis and Teresa McElroy

Bill and Karen McKim

Ohio Development Services Agency

Judge Mark and Mrs. Sue Ann Painter

Cass and Glenn Plott

Shubert Foundation

The Thomas J. Emery Memorial

Laura and Tayfun Tuzun

Western and Southern Financial Fund

Jay and Jodi Woffington

Avowed and Audacious, $5,000

Barnes Dennig

John Bridgeland and Maureen Fallon Bridgeland

Cincinnati Bell

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Crosset Family Fund

Susan Esler and Steven Skibo

Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

EY

GBBN Architects, Inc.

Graeter's

Myron and Sherry Hughes

Jack J. Smith Charitable Trust

Todd and Tricia James

David Kern

Marcene and Jim Kinney

LaMacchia Family Foundation

Richard I. and Susan J. Lauf Fund

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

Colleen and Mike McSwiggin

Patrick Points and Wijdan Jreisat

Rosemary and Mark Schlachter

Mark and Anne Stepaniak

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William O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation

Woodward Trust

George and Nancy Yund

Devoted and Daring, $2,500

1919 Investment Counsel

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Marty Boyer

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Kimberly and Dirk Doebereiner

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Dan Fales

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Gary and Tricia Glass

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Sam Hatchett

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Ardent and Astounding, $1,000

John Abner

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Lisa Allgood

Americana Arts Foundation

Bob Amott and Janice Flanagan

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Arts Midwest

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Dava L. Biehl

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Joe and Kay Ellis

Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel

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Thomas P. Lee

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Scott and Monica Mahon

Norah and Joe Mock

Corinne Mohlenhoff and Brian Isaac Phillips

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RCL Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Dr. Robert Reed M.D. and Ms. Constance Reed

Hera Reines

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Patricia Robertson

Monique Rothschild

Matthew Schottelkotte

Schwartz Rainville Fund

Tom Simpson

Stegman Family Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Thornton-Keith Family Charitable Gift Fund

US Bank Foundation

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Ebullient and Exhilarating, $500

Christine Adams

Mary Anneken

Anonymous

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Merritt Beischel

Maureen Bickley

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Andrew Botschner

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Hillary Copsey

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Nancy Finke

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Debra Hartsell

Children of Lloyd Hartsough in memory of Lloyd Hartsough

Haleigh Hopkins

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Katie Johannigman

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Rich Schultz

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Anne Wallace in honor of Ellie Broscious

Don Weinkam

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Valiant and Voracious, $250

Jana Bazzoli

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Eric Bishop

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Ellen Boyne

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Amy Bunger

Angela Chong

Rachel Chrastil

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Kristopher Cole

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Dr. Thomas Cook

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Janet Davidson

Catherine Defoor

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Barry Fittes

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Kelly Kuhn

Joyce Looby

Mary Sue Morrow

Dr. Niamh O'Leary

Maggie and Declan O’Sullivan

Michael Curran and Manisha Patel

Alice and Burton Perlman

David M. Piatt Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Margaret Polanski

Paul and Marilyn Porcino

Mary Ann Prokop

Janice Redmond

Eliza Redwine

Terrence Regan

Suzanne M. Schindler

Sue Schneider

Kathryn Schnier

Semler Family Charitable Fund

Stephanie Sepate

Saira Shahani

Steven Smith

Dr. William Spohn and Dr. Margaret Dunn

Ann Tobias

Dr. Kelly Waldrop

Fred and Jo Anne Warren

Ms. Karen Zaugg

Grand and Gracious, $100

Anonymous (10)

David Aaron

Alan Abes and Monica Schneider

Wayne Adams

Robert and Christina Arlinghaus

Angie Aylor

Katherine A. Barksdale Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Henrietta Barlag

Elzie Barker and Joe Hornbaker

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Barron, in memory of William Denny Baskett III

Rebecca Beckstedt

Ms. Patricia Beresford

Katherine Berger

Jessica Blackwell

David and Madonna Bowman

Chase and Karen Bramwell

John and Peg Bruggeman

Denny and Mindy Burger

Joan Causey

Pat Ciccarella

Brandon and Jalynn Clarke

Margee Clarke

Mr Willard H Connor Jr

Fred and Rhonda Cooper

Jeff Cooper

Elaine Cox

Leslie and Leo Dahring

Charlisa Daniels

George Davis in honor of Ron and Georgia Davis, R.I.P.

Rose Marie Deibel

Noel Dejarnette

Genny Dennison

Emilie and David Dressler Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Donald and Katherine Durack

Elizabeth End

Thomas Endress

Lindsey Faber

Michelle Feld in memory of Bill Baskett

Annie Fitzpatrick

Jill and Greg Fritz

Andrea Galloway

GE Foundation

Haynes and Maria Goddard

Tom and Sarah Goodwin

Kevin Grace

Katherine Graeter

Mary Gray

Sally Grazier

Jennifer Groman

Chris and Hayley Guthrie

Bonnie H

Fred Haaser in honor of Diana Haaser

Bryan and Graham Hafertepe

Mindy and Eric Hammer

Dan and Helen Hartsman in honor of Jeremy Dubin and Kelly Mengelkoch

Heink Charitable Fund

Michael and Janice Hess

Mr. Paul Hill

Ms. Karlee Hilliard

Ron and Sandy Hitzler

Dale Hodges

Genevieve Holt

Betty Huck

Christopher Hunter

Stephanie Hurley

Mr. Kenneth Jordan

Jim and Mary Ann Kalla

Kristen Keane and Matthew Morss

Denny Kidder and Mark Mikulski

Kiley Family Trust

KimTimTeam Realty

John Klingler

Marvin and Gerry Kraus

Pat and Randy Krumm

CiCi and Owen Lee

Laura Lejeune

John Leyendecker

Patti Lindsey

Mr. Joseph Link

Matthew Loveless

Aymie Majerski

Fred L. Martens

Mary Beth Martin and Kenneth Oswald

David Mason

Janet and Michael McGrath

Robert McMahon in memory of Laura McMahon

Kathy Gerend-Meinking and John Meinking

Meister Family Fund

Ric Mierenfeld and Kim Heimbrock

Ted and Frances Molinari in honor of Myron Hughes

Rob and Andrea Morwood

Jack and Ruta Mueller

Kate and Krishna Mungur

Muskingum County Community Foundation

Joe and Maude Nagle

Naramore Family Charitable Fund

Manu Narayana

Network for Good

Fred and Barbara Norton

Norwood High School English Department

Tim and Kathy Paulin

Graham and Karen Paxton

Gregory Pelle

Tim and Angie Philpott

Jason and Emily Praeter

Joseph and Crystal Prather

Phil and Susan Price

Spencer and Beverly Pugh

Kay Puryear

Tony Rein in honor of Harley, Nature's Perfect Dog

Robert Riehemann

Elizabeth Robson

M Patricia Rosely

Betty Rosenthal

Paul Sanow

Jenn Sauvey

Kevin and Jill Schad

Roger and Katharine Schumacher in memory of Mr. William Baskett

Kathy and Joe Schwab

Kit Seibert

Rachelle Sekerka

Jon and Jackie Seymour

Lois Ann and Edward J. Shannon

Charles and Patricia Shoemaker

Mary Shukairy

Simmons Family

Natalie Adler Skarzynski

Dave and Jeanne Smearsoll

William David Smith

Paul Spearman

Bob and Laurie Sternberg

Sarah Tankersley and Geoff Vickers

Greg Terhune and Bo Wachendorf

Sue and Tom Terwilliger

Jude Tessel

ThermoFisher Scientific

Jim and Sandy Uhrig

DeAnne Vallo

Mr. Jeremy Vaughan

Diana L Veid in honor of Casey Bradley

Anne Venters in honor of Jeanna Vella and Elaine Cox

Hugh and Catherine Walsh

Judge Lawrence Walter and Ms. Christena Walter

Sandra Weiskittel in honor of Ken Oswald for his generous contributions to the arts

DeeDee West

Christine Whittaker

Bill and Kathy Winters

Hilary and Tim Young

Monthly Giving Circle

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company relies on the sustained commitment of a strong community of supporters to fuel CSC’s mission of bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. We send special thanks to our Monthly Giving Circle for their monthly commitment to support Cincinnati Shakespeare Company now and for seasons to come.

Jon and Katie Clark

Donald and Victoria Daiker

Ms. Janet Davidson

Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel

Andrea Johnson

Rob and Ellie Lamb

Susan Pace

Georgana Taggart

Additional COVID-19 Relief Funding

Throughout 2020-2021, CSC was the grateful beneficiary in COVID-related relief funds from the following federal, state, and local sources – the direct result of the advocacy of arts supporters like you.

ArtsWave

City of Cincinnati

Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Entertainment Venue Grant (State of Ohio)

Hamilton County Commissioners

Ohio Arts Council

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund (State of Ohio)

The SBA Paycheck Protection Program

Wine Experience Partner:

1215 Wine and Coffee Lab

Opening Night Sponsors:

Glenn and Cass Plott

Graeter’s

Bob’s Bar taps activated by Grainworks Brewing Company.