June 30, 2024
Supporters and Friends,
As we celebrate the conclusion of our 30th Anniversary Season, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you for your support of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Your contribution was instrumental as we relentlessly pursue excellence in bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for this community.
On our Mainstage, your donations allowed us to champion emerging voices, create fresh interpretations of classic plays, and advance our strategic commitment to cultural diversity and artistic innovation on our stage. Whether we were celebrating our off-Broadway debut by bringing back the cast of last season’s The Rewards of Being Frank to produce Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest; creating immersive sound and projection designs for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Julius Caesar; producing the world-premiere of Wrecking Ball (a play commissioned right here at CSC) by Cincinnati native Zina Camblin; honoring the legacy of James Baldwin with a captivating production of The Amen Corner; or making a play “go wrong” in all the right ways for The Play That Goes Wrong, this season has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Beyond the Mainstage, we found new ways to expand access, embrace and celebrate diverse voices, and enrich our community’s cultural landscape. We provided quality educational experiences to thousands students of all ages, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and empathy through the power of Shakespeare and the Classics. Our FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour brought the magic of Shakespeare to neighborhoods across the city, breaking down barriers and making classical theatre accessible to all. Our YP Preview Night, provided a platform for young professionals to connect, network, and enrich their theatergoing experience. And, just in time for Cincinnati Pride, our 2nd annual ShakesQUEER event--a Shakespeare-inspired drag show—was a beacon of diversity, inclusion, and the power of self-expression.
Your continued support is what makes all of this possible and we are filled with gratitude for your continued belief in our mission. Together, we have elevated new stories, sparked vital conversations, nurtured the next generation of theatre lovers, and built a stronger, more vibrant community through the transformative power of theatre.
Thank you for being an invaluable part of our journey over the last 30 years. Here’s to the next 30 and beyond!
See you at the theater,
Brian Isaac Phillips
Producing Artistic Director and CEO, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
To our Donors and Patrons,
Over the last three decades, your generosity has been the cornerstone of our operations, providing the vital financial support necessary to sustain our artistic efforts and continue offering exceptional theatrical experiences to our community.
Once again, our conservative budgeting, commitment to cash reserves, and the steadfast leadership of our staff and Board exemplify our dedication to fiscal responsibility and to the proper stewardship of your donations. We take immense pride in ensuring the resilience of our organization, even in the face of adversity. Your philanthropic support has enabled us to navigate the ongoing challenges, adapt to evolving demands, and rebuild our programs, securing the longevity and vitality of this organization.
Although we may feel as though we are in the midst of a volatile and uncertain world, I am filled with optimism for the future. The unwavering commitment of our patrons and donors has demonstrated the resilience and enduring spirit of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Together, we have shown that even in the most trying times, the power of the arts and the transformative nature of live performance remain steadfast.
As we close our 30th Anniversary Season and look forward to the next, we are dedicated to honoring your trust in our ability to bring Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. With your continued support, we will forge ahead, delivering exceptional theatrical experiences, nurturing new voices, and strengthening the cultural fabric of our community.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company celebrates 30 years because of you.
Thank you,
Otto M. Budig, Jr.
Board Chair, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
2023-2024 Season Sponsors:
Annual Report
Sponsors and Partners List
2023-2024 Season
We wish to thank the following corporations, foundations, agencies, and individuals for their support of the 2023-2024 Season. We are forever grateful.
We endeavor to recognize all of our supporters correctly. If you see a problem with this list, please accept our apologies and email Director of Development, Sara Clark to correct. Thank you.
Season Funder:
ArtsWave
Season Sponsor:
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation
Operating Support Partners:
The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation
The Ohio Arts Council
The Shubert Foundation
Education Season Sponsors:
Debby and Jim Mason,|
Cindy Bridgeland Crilley, and
Maureen and John Bridgeland
In honor of Jim Bridgeland
Creative Services Partner:
Lightborne
DEIA Partner:
Fifth Third Foundation
Mainstage Production Sponsors:
Foster & Motley
Monteverdi Tuscany/Blank Rome
Judge Mark and Sue Ann Painter
Rance and Marilyn Duke
Fifth Third Bank
KeyBank
Marcie and Jim Kinney
Messer
PNC Bank
Raymond James and Associates, Inc.
H. James Williams and Carole Campbell Williams, Mount St. Joseph University
Education Partners:
The Limestone Fund
The Charles H. Dater Foundation
Martin Chavez
The Louise Taft Semple Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest
P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Ohio Arts Council Arts Partnership
Andrew Jergens Foundation
Johnson Investment Counsel
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation
Crosset Family Fund
Paul Sittenfeld, in memory of Eva Jane Romaine Coombe
Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation
Woodward Trust
William P. Anderson Foundation
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
FREE Shakespeare in the Park Sponsors:
Western & Southern Financial Fund
Eleanora C. U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
Thomas J. Emery Memorial
REVEL Sponsors:
Johnson Investment Counsel
Kelley and David Downing
EY
Frost Brown Todd
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Vicky and Rick Reynolds
Blue Rose Supply
Rick and Melissa Eder
GBBN
Debby and Jim Mason
Rosemary and Mark Schlachter
David G. Smith, Realtor, Cincinnati Modern, Keller Williams Realty
Lightborne
Macaron Bar
New Play Development Partners:
The McElroy Family
Bob and Donna Welch
YP Preview Night Sponsor:
ArtsWave YP Grant
Sensory Friendly Performance Sponsor:
Cass and Glenn Plott
ShakesQUEER Sponsor:
ArtsWave PRIDE Grant
Opening Night Partners:
Cass and Glenn Plott
1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab
Graeter’s
Community Partners:
Pedal Wagon
Everything Cincy
*Listed by size of donation and then alphabetically within groups
2023-2024 Season Sponsors:
Annual Report
Friends of the Company
2023-2024 Season
“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, 2023 – June 30, 2024 or pledged to the 2023 – 2024 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.
Individual Donors
ArtsWave
The Estate of Dava Lynn Biehl
John Bridgeland and Maureen Fallon Bridgeland
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation
Cynthia Crilley
Fifth Third Foundation
Patricia and Calvin Linnemann
Debby and Jim Mason
Ohio Arts Council
Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation
Alice Scovell
Anonymous, in memory of our mom Kathy
Mrs. L.L. Browning
Charles H. Dater Foundation
Martin Chavez
Eleanora C. U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc.
The Limestone Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest
P&G Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cass and Glenn Plott
Shubert Foundation
Don and Linda Tecklenburg
Donna and Robert Welch
Diane Adamec
Andrew Jergens Foundation
BlankRome/Monteverdi Tuscany
Foster and Motley
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
Marcie and Jim Kinney
John and Betsy LaMacchia
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
The McElroy Family
Judge Mark and Mrs. Sue Ann Painter
PNC Bank
Vicky and Rick Reynolds
Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation
Rosemary and Mark Schlachter
The Thomas J. Emery Memorial
Laura and Tayfun Tuzun
Western & Southern Financial Group
Richard and Debbie Westheimer
Brian and Elizabeth Coley
Sally and Joel Davenport
David and Kelley Downing
Rance and Marilyn Duke
Rick and Melissa Eder
Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
EY
Fifth Third Bank
Frost Brown Todd LLC
The Gumbleton Family
Mark and Marcy Kanter
Key Bank
Jean and Charles Lauterbach
Messer Construction Co.
Chris Nare and Lori Rappold
The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Whitney Owens
Patrick Points and Wijdan Jreisat
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Rosalie P. van Nuis
Mark and JoAnn Vella
H. James Williams and Carole Campbell Williams
Jay and Jodi Woffington
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation
Anonymous
Mr. Fred Berger
Scott Bischoff and Teresa Sedlack
Crosset Family Fund
Jennifer and Vito Damiano
Dan Fales
Carol and Richard Fencl
Allyson Fleischer
GBBN Architects, Inc.
Sarah and Matt Graber
Graeter's
Myron and Sherry Hughes
Steve and Shannon Kane
Steve Kenat and Heidi Jark
David Kern
Linda Klump
Susan Lauf
Thomas P. Lee
Isabel Mendez
Ed and Diane Mohlenhoff
David and Lesley Nevers
Kathy and Mike Rademacher
Betty and Steve Robinson
Bob Roesbery
Steven Skibo and Susan Esler
David Smith
Peter and Ginger Strange Family Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Melanie Swick and Matthew Schottelkotte
Bob and Sue Trusty
William P. Anderson Foundation
Jonathan Winterkorn
Woodward Trust
George and Nancy Yund
Americana Arts Foundation
Jeffrey and Karen Anderson
William and Caroline Bahlman
Mary Baskett
Cathy Kramer and Peter Block
Robert Brackenbury and Linda Parysek
Daniel and Kendra Braun
M.C. and Tom Brennan
Judith Jaspers Briggs
Charles Scott Riley III Foundation
Tracy and Michael Cheever
Lee and Lisa Clapp
Philip Clayton
Dr. Kristen Copeland and Steve Johns
Marjorie E. Davis
Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Dunsker
Joe and Kay Ellis
Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel
Mr. Jeffrey Goldman
Tom and Sarah Goodwin
William J. Gracie, Jr. and Daniel J. Fairbanks
John and Elizabeth Grover
Beverly Kinney
Becky and Ross Long
Ted and Molly Lucien
Paul and Anne Lucky
The McMahon Family
Gerald Greenberg and Pamela Meyers
John and Heidi O'Connor
David and Patricia Papoi
Rick Pender and Joan Kaup
Mitchell and Karen Rashkin
Becky and Ted Richards
Margaret and Gates Richards
RSL Architecture
Kevin and Jill Schad
Dr. Catherine Shackson
Ruth and John Sikorski
Stephanie Smith
George Taliaferro
Kathleen Thornton and Dr. Robert Keith
Ann Westheimer and Pete Williams, in honor of Dick Westheimer
Christine Whittaker and Thane Thompson
Jamie Williams
Carol and Richard Wilson
Christine Adams
Mary Ann and Doug Bell
Sara and Dan Bick
John and Peg Bruggeman
Hon. James Cissell
Carol C. Cole, in memory of Leland M. Cole
Sean and Tracie Conway
Michael DiMaggio
Lindsey Faber
Noah Goertemiller
Bill Gordon and Nancy Johnson
Haider Ala Hamoudi and Sara Burhan Abdullah
Emily M. Hodges
Phyllis Jackson
Amy Katz
Geoff and Shellie Leder
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Lovell
Ron Matson and Daniel Young
Mark McKillip
Norah and Joe Mock
Mark Motley
Denise and Doug Peaslee
Marc and Suzi Rubin
Jessica and Michael Ruebusch
Robin Sargent
Rich Schultz
Saira Shahani and Rick Warm
Don Semler
Dee and Tom Stegman
Ida and John Tergerson
Gordon and Mary-Anne Thompson
Ronald and Elizabeth Tinklenberg
Marty C. Tomb, in memory of Howard L. Tomb
Richard Vonderbrink
Ted and Mary Ann Weiss
Ms. Jo Ann Wieghaus
Kristin Woeste
Anonymous
Jana Bazzoli
Bryan Belanger
Emma Bernay
Maureen Bickley and Layne Meader
David and Elaine Billmire
Curtis Brown
Douglas Bruestle
Chad and Patrice Burke
Melinda Caldwell
Larry and Julie Chandler
Jeffrey Conner
Betty Coutant
Sally Daetwyler
Donald and Victoria Daiker
Mark Dauner
Mallory and Nick Decker
Rose Marie Deibel
Deanna and David Eppers
Angie Fischer
Ariel Fox
Edward and Stacy Gilfilen
Gail Ginther
Ms Stephena Harmony
Tom and Catherine Hayes
James and Julie Hewitt
Susan Hibbs
Karlee Hilliard
Steve and Pat Hodson
Tom and Kathy Hogan
Becky Hogya
Kevin and Libby Howard
Doug Ignatius and Bruce Preston
Keith and Farrah Jackson
Steve and Janet Jackson
Prashant Jagtap
Mr. Andrew Jones
Steve Karoly
David and Sam Kereiakes
Gail and Eric Kirchner
Sandra Kohn
Leslie Korbee
Pat and Randy Krumm
Robert and Ellie Lamb
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Nancy Lippincott
John Lorenz
Joeliene Magoto
Mary Mahoney
Colleen and Mike McSwiggin
Dave and Diane Moccia
Kim Morrow
David and Vicky Motch
Drs. Nick Newman and Leila Saxena
Neda and Bruce Nutley
Niamh J. O'Leary
Cyndie and David Park
The Patel-Curran Family
Karen Paxton
Alice Perlman
David Piatt
Kay Puryear
Daniel Randolph
Abigail Riddle and Braden Blankenship
John Robson, in honor of Barbara Norris
Patty and Keith Rosely
Ms. Jennifer Sauvey
Suzanne Schindler
Monica and Matt Scott
Cristina Seda-Hoelle
Carol Shore
Mr. Brad Smallwood
Paul Spearman
William Spohn and Margaret Dunn
Bob and Laurie Sternberg
Nancy Wagner
Hon. Lawrence Walter and Christena Walter
Jessica Warren-Jones and Matthew Jones
Bill and Jenny Watts
Bob and Rhonda Young
Justin Zimmerman
Marjorie C. Aaron
Alan Abes and Monica Schneider
Paul and Carolyn Adam
Wayne Adams
Dr. Bruce Allen and Colleen Foegle
Lisa Allgood
Amwins Group
Maria Anderson and Edmund C. Davis, Jr.
Anonymous (10)
Erin Barta
Dr. Rubin Battino
Tim and Lisa Beckelhimer
Peter and Victoria Beltramo
David and Madonna Bowman
Chris Breda
Rebecca and John Bromels
Vikki Brown
John Budde
Doug and Carol Burley
Beckie Campbell
Sam Chamberlin
Jon and Katie Clark
Sue Cohen and Rob Schmuelling
Heather and Jedd Cole
David Cone
Doren Cook
Sally Coomes
Jeff and Lisa Cooper
Stella M. Davies
Justin Drouin
Dudley Family
Robert and Mary Fitzpatrick
Patrick Flick
Jillian Frasher
Terri Gaither
Jo Anne Gibbons and John Getz
David Goist
Constance Graham
Leanne Hadley, in honor of Patrick Flick
Laura Leigh Hahn, in honor of Annabelle Magruder
Stew and Linda Hall
Laura A. Hobson
Dale Hodges
Daniel J. Hoffheimer
Matt Holbein, in honor of Denise Corrou
Ali Hubberd
Joseph Huber
Dani Isaacsohn
Ann and Hank Jarboe
James and Rosemarie Jeffery
Andrea Johnson
Jerome Johnson
Marilyn and Robert Johnson
Lauren Judy
Jim and Mary Ann Kalla
Nancy Kramb
Ms. CiCi Lee
Jemma Alix Levy and Steve, Dylan, and Ruth Smith
Teri Clark Linden
Sherwin Little
David Martin
Steven Massie
Sherry and Steve McCamley
Thomas McMackin, in honor of Kevin McMackin
Ms. Julia Meister
Lance Melching
Brenda Merrick
Ms. Janet Michaelis
Mark Mikulski
Ariel Miller
Linda and Jim Miller
Christine Mulvin
Teri Murphy
Ena Nearon
Fred and Barbara Norton
Kyrié Owen
Susan Pace
Cana Peters
Brian Isaac Phillips and Corinne Mohlenhoff
Todd And Jeanne Phillips
Ronald Plybon
Margaret Polanski
Ms. Carla Reichelderfer
Brian Reilly
Wendy Reppart and Robert Butts
Mark and Jan Rosenbaum Sass
Laura Schack
Mary Anne Scheuble
Kathryn Schnier
Jennifer Sebranek
Rachelle Sekerka
Pamela Jean Shaffer
Mary Shukairy
Dr. Edward B. Silberstein and Jacqueline M. Mack
Steven Smith and David Vanderpool
Christine Socwell
Harry and Carol Sparks
Marcy Stacy
Carl Stich and Amy Banister
Ms. Mary Stier
Georgana Taggart
Sarah Tankersley and Geoff Vickers
Eric and Rachael Tayce
Suzanne Terwilliger
Sandra and James Uhrig
Judith Vermillion
Christopher and Nancy Virgulak
Nancy and Patty Wagner
David and Shelly Wallace
Catherine and Hugh Walsh
Amy Warner and Michael Haney
Fred and Jo Anne Warren
Mr. Terry Webb
Michael Williams
Bill and Kathy Winters
Robert Workley
Beth and Neil Yoke, in honor of Rick Stefanowicz
Janice Zimmerman
Special Thanks
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.
Rebecca and John Bromels
Curtis Brown
Jon and Katie Clark
Ms. Janet Davidson
Jillian Frasher
Scott Goebel and Emily Detmer-Goebel
Noah Goertemiller
Emily Hodges
Andrea Johnson
Colleen and Mike McSwiggin
Susan Pace
Kathy and Mike Rademacher
Patty Rosely
Robin and Anna Sargent
Jennifer Sauvey
Suzanne Schindler
Mary Stier
Georgana Taggart
Christine Whittaker and Thane Thompson
1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab
American Legacy Tours
Bonbonerie
Cincinnati Nature Center
Cincinnati Men's Chorus
Cincinnati Museum Center
Emerge
Friends of Music Hall
Graeter's
Meredith Gregg
Key Bank
Lightborne
The Macron Bar
Mercantile Library
Mimi Moller
Samantha Reno
Jessica Ruebusch
State Bound Operations
Janice Zalla-Schwenkmeyer
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.
Mrs. L.L. Browning
Cynthia Crilley
Estate of Dava Lynn Biehl
Estate of James R. Bridgeland, Jr.
William Gordon and Nancy Johnson
The Gumbleton Family
Thomas P. Lee
Julie Metz
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
$250,000 to $499,999
altafiber
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Great American Insurance Group
The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee
Western & Southern Financial Group
$100,000 – $249,999
Cincinnati Open
Cincinnati Reds
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Duke Energy
The E.W. Scripps Company and Scripps Howard Foundation
The Enquirer│Cincinnati.com
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Kroger Co.
Messer Construction Co.
National Endowment for the Arts
1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab
American Legacy Tours
Bonbonerie
Cincinnati Nature Center
Cincinnati Men's Chorus
Cincinnati Museum Center
Emerge
Friends of Music Hall
Graeter's
Meredith Gregg
Key Bank
Lightborne
The Macron Bar
Mercantile Library
Mimi Moller
Samantha Reno
Jessica Ruebusch
State Bound Operations
Janice Zalla-Schwenkmeyer
2023-2024 Season Sponsors:
