2019 REPORT TO THE COMMUNIT Y
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The theatrical event of Cincinnati’s
2018–19 Season, and arguably the theatrical event of the decade, was the mega-hit Broadway musical Hamilton, which made its long-awaited Aronoff Center premiere on February 19, 2019
of local artists at the Weston Art Gallery, from a wedding at the Music Hall Ballroom to a corporate meeting in the Aronoff Center’s Green Room, the theaters and gathering spaces at our venues are not only where the arts happen, but also where a variety of memorable life experiences engage the community. In addition, we are proud to reach thousands of students and adults each season through
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Friends of the Arts as a presentation of Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati, presented by TriHealth. In the show, Aaron Burr sings “I wanna be in the room where it happens.” During Hamilton’s three-week, sold-out run, more than 60,000 audience members were excited to be where it happened (in the Procter & Gamble Hall) to experience this brilliant work of art. For more than two decades, the Cincinnati Arts Association has been dedicated to the management of the many “rooms where it happens” at two of the Tri-state’s most popular arts destinations — the Aronoff Center and historic Music Hall. From a Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert in Springer Auditorium to an exhibition
our arts education and Arts in Healing programs, which are presented at our venues and also throughout the region at a variety of locations in schools, hospitals, community centers, hospice facilities, and more. The 2018–19 Season marked our twenty-fourth year of the combined operations of the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. We are grateful to the many individuals and organizations that were a part of another extremely successful season: our board of trustees, resident companies, artists, designers, technicians, sponsors, donors, members, administrative staff, volunteers, subscribers, and audience members. We are pleased to present to you our 2019 Report to the
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Community, which celebrates the many spaces in which the magic and wonder of art happen in our venues and in the community. As you read through this report, we hope that you will be reminded of the times and places that the arts made a difference in your life. Thank you for your support of the Cincinnati Arts Association and the work that we do each year. It is a privilege to be a part of Cincinnati’s extraordinary arts community and to provide experiences that have the power to not only entertain, but also to educate, heal, and expand hearts, minds, and souls — experiences that allow us to take a collective breath. To paraphrase Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton, “We’re not throwin’ away our shot!” In other words, we pledge to help keep the arts alive and thriving in Cincinnati USA for years to come, which makes this region one of the finest cultural destinations in the nation. We hope that you will join us often in “the rooms where it happens” to experience the wide diversity of exceptional visual and performing arts that can be discovered across the Tri-state. See you at the theater!
Stephen A. Loftin Dudley S. Taft President Cincinnati Arts Association
Chairman, Board of Trustees Cincinnati Arts Association
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2018–19 Season
Presenting
The Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2018–19 Presenting Season offered diverse audiences a variety of entertainment options, including music, magic, drag queens, and more. These intriguing national tours continued CAA’s long-standing mission of presenting an eclectic mix of alternative entertainment choices to complement another exciting arts season in the Tri-state. The Music Hall Ballroom — a non-traditional performance space — became the room where it happened for five of CAA’s season presentations.
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ROCK OF AGES: Tenth Anniversary Tour NOVEMBER 15 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
The Aronoff Center rocked with this mind-blowing, face-melting, nothin’-but-a-good time, Tony Awardnominated Broadway musical which celebrated popular hits by ’80s hair bands, including Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, and Journey.
Henry Rollins — Travel Slideshow Tour 2018 SEPTEMBER 20 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
The punk rock icon, Renaissance man, and keen observer shared pictures and compelling commen tary from his extensive journeys all over the world, including the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South America, and Antarctica.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour 2018 OCTOBER 18 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
The infamous queens of the hit TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race — including Season 10 winner Aquaria — werqued the Procter & Gamble Hall with fierce looks, never-before-seen-theatrics, and over-the-top production numbers.
The FUN Show with Cat & Nat OCTOBER 25 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
The popular viral mom duo from Toronto truly put on a FUN show for more than 1,000 local moms (and some of their husbands), including chit chat with Cat and Nat, games, impromptu dancing, and lots of cocktails!
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An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas, starring Evan Tyrone Martin DECEMBER 5–7 • ARONOFF CENTER – JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
Chicago-sensation Evan Tyrone Martin brought music legend Nat King Cole to life on stage in a warm and intimate holiday concert with many of Cole’s hit songs, including “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” and “The Christmas Song.”
Justin Willman — Magic in Real Life Tour FEBRUARY 23 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
This magician/comedian, Netflix star, and social media sensation wowed an audience of all ages and proved why the L.A. Times called him “a new breed of magician who’s making magic cool again for grown-ups.”
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Jeff Tweedy — WARM Tour APRIL 17 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
The front-man of the popular rock group Wilco went solo in an intimate evening of songs, including selections from his latest release, WARM, and some of his fan favorites — a rare experience with Tweedy that was personal and unfiltered.
An Adam Experiment: A one-man play on the life of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. MARCH 1 • ARONOFF CENTER – JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
Written and directed by New York based actor Michael Chenevert, this powerful one-man play explored a day-in-the life of Adam Clayton Powell, a pioneering crusader for justice and equality during the Civil Rights movement.
One Funny Mother MARCH 21 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
Dena Blizzard, the viral video star and off-Broadway comedy sensation, enter tained hundreds of moms with her hit one-woman show — a hilariously relatable collection of stories that made moms realize they’re not crazy, but motherhood sure is!
Black Violin APRIL 16 • MUSIC HALL – SPRINGER AUDITORIUM
Black Violin, led by classically trained string players Will B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin), wowed a soldout crowd with a musical style they call “classical boom” — a unique blend of classical and hip hop that overcomes stereotypes.
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Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends LIVE! JUNE 1 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
The charismatic film/ TV star and Brat Pack member charmed his fans with his funny and insightful one-man show — a peek behind the curtain at Hollywood, fame, fatherhood, marriage, and a life lived at the forefront of culture for four decades.
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Alice F. and Harris K.
Artists never stop wondering and creating works that express curiosity about our world. The Weston Art Gallery strives to organize and distill their output in the most fascinating shows imaginable. Nearly 24,000 visitors experienced Weston Art Gallery programming last year with all its diverse, stimulating, and challenging exhibition content. The 2018–19 season celebrated artistic ambition with massive installations, immersive environments, and sophisticated presentations of new works and recent projects. To deepen the understanding and appreciation of art, workshops, public lectures, and collaborative performances were offered to further engage the community and offer time and space for dialogue. The Weston is also committed to sharing exhibitions via public tours, Families Create! sessions, online media, and the Docentitos youth outreach program. The 24th season was launched with two outstanding FotoFocus (FF) exhibitions curated by FF Deputy Director Carissa Barnard: Chris Engman’s stunning photographic installation inhabited the street-level atrium combining landscape and architecture in
Weston Art Gallery 2018–19 Exhibition Season
an illusionistic manipulation of space, while Wide Angle, an evocative exhibition featured in the lower galleries showcased local, national, and international artists employing innovative collage techniques. Alex Hibbitt’s suspended porcelain sculpture investigated the intersection of biology and technology and was complemented by the concurrent Synthetica exhibition featuring artists experimenting with synthetic materials to create a unique visual language. Curator C. M. Turner’s immersive exhibition design for the group exhibition Thoughts Made Visceral explored text and ideas that operate on the periphery of perception. Dominic Guarnaschelli, Migiwa Orimo, and Rachel Rampleman presented provocative, socially conscious exhibitions examining conflicts between religion and science, masculine/feminine stereotypes and gender
identity, and public access to information and government control. To conclude the season, Andrew Leicester’s Cincinnati Gateway Revisited was a historical flashback to the origin of Cincinnati’s flying pig phenomena and documented the perils of public sculpture. The Weston’s concert series — a Cincinnati best-kept secret — continued to grow and draw enthusiastic audiences to intimate live performances of the talented musicians who associate with Salon 21 and Southbank Quartet. On the outrageous side, Rebel/Revel was a live standingroom-only performance evening celebrating Cincinnati’s LGBTQ community at the close of Rachel Rampleman’s exhibition Oh! You Pretty Things. Exhibitionism: Carnivale, the Gallery’s annual fundraiser capped the season in festive style.
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Two concurrent exhibitions were presented in collaboration with FotoFocus, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit dedicated to the biennial presentation of lens-based work in multiple Cincinnati-area exhibition venues. Both exhibitions were curated by FotoFocus Deputy Director Carissa Barnard (Cincinnati, OH).
NOVEMBER 30–JANUARY 27
Alex Hibbitt: Rhizome Alex Hibbitt (Athens, OH) constructed a complex modular suspended sculpture of cast porcelain intersected with cut felt shapes in the Weston’s street-level exhibition space that explored ideas of complexity and connectivity.
Chris Engman: Prospect and Refuge An ongoing series from photographer Chris Engman (Los Angeles, CA), Prospect and Refuge investigated the medium of photography through complicated man-made juxtapositions.
Wide Angle: Photography Out of Bounds Wide Angle was a group exhibition featuring local, regional, national, and international multimedia artists who use collage-based techniques, specifically the manipulation of photo-based imagery, to reinterpret the traditional visual narrative. Featured artists included Jimmy Baker, Kathe Burkhart, Harry Callahan, Tom Friedman, Robert Heinecken, John Houck, Mike Jacobs, Sol Lewitt, Goshka Macuga, Rick Mallette, Christian Marclay, Marilyn Minter, Laurel Nakadate, Seth Price, Robert Rauschenberg, Brett Schieszer, Sheida Soleimani, John Stezaker, Sigrid Viir, and John Wesley.
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Tyler Bohm – Cipher, 2014, mixed media on Plexiglas, 17 x 14 x 3 inches
Synthetica A group exhibition organized by Weston Art Gallery Director Dennis Harrington, Synthetica featured artists working with synthetic materials in unconventional ways in constructing their unique visual language. Participating artists included Tyler Bohm (Columbus, OH); Susan Byrnes, Matt Coors, Jeffrey Cortland Jones, Marc Leone, Tim McMichael, Paige Williams (all Cincinnati, OH); and Bruce Riley (Chicago, IL).
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FEBRUARY 1–MARCH 24
Thoughts Made Visceral C. M. Turner (Cincinnati, OH) curated a group show of artists and writers addressing the parallels between marginalia and marginalization. Occupying the Weston Art Gallery street-level space, this show employed an immersive exhibition design utilizing textual, audio, and visual works engaging with physical and philosophical peripheries. Artwork and writing by Britni Bicknaver, Vittoria Daiello, Elese Daniel (all Cincinnati, OH), and Alex McClay (Athens, GA) were featured. MARCH 26–APRIL 14
Canstruction® 2019 The Weston proudly hosted three out of the five Canstruction® 2019 winners selected in this annual charity competition! Organized by the Cincinnati chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the Society for Design Administration, seventeen local teams raced to build whimsical sculptures created entirely from canned food that is donated to the Freestore Foodbank at the end of the display.
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Dominic Guarnaschelli: Incognitum Dominic Guarnaschelli (Louisville, KY) draws inspiration from the fields of natural history, religion, education, and museological display. Through an array of sculptural and image-based work, he produced an evocative environment that recalls a museum, yet whose subject remains out of reach.
Migiwa Orimo: Proximity of Syllables Using disparate material and techniques in her installation, Migiwa Orimo (Yellow Springs, OH) focused on words/texts that are hidden, erased, redacted, sealed, absent, or invisible from public view.
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APRIL 19–JUNE 16
Rachel Rampleman: Oh! You Pretty Things Cincinnati native and Brooklyn-based multimedia artist Rachel Rampleman presented a survey of her documentary and experimental video work featuring single and multi-channel installations primarily from the last decade. Rampleman showcased exuberantly bold and irrepressible female/femme-identifying personalities who revel in challenging common clichés associated with masculinity and femininity. JUNE 28–AUGUST 25
Andrew Leicester: Cincinnati Gateway Revisited Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Cincinnati Gateway sculpture created as the entry to Cincinnati’s Bicentennial Commons in 1988, award-winning artist and sculptor Andrew Leicester (Minneapolis, MN) returned to create a new work that revisits the once controversial public sculpture that went on to launch a million flying pigs. Leicester’s new installation was complemented by photo documentation of the Gateway project along with earlier and later public projects proposed in the United States and abroad.
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In Memoriam Alice Frieder Weston 1926–2019 Founder, Weston Art Gallery; Artist, Producer, Philanthropist, Leader
Alice Weston traversed oceans and continents in her quest for knowledge and experience. She dared to live differently and challenged others to do the same. Her life and artwork explored cultures from ancient mound builders to modern artists and to the cosmos beyond. She was at her best in the midst of all of these at once. Perhaps her greatest production was the orchestration with her husband Harris Weston, through their largesse and fortitude, of monumental and enduring art spaces in Cincinnati for all to enjoy. Hailing from a century that dared question everything that came before it, Alice left behind a mandate to keep exploring, keep questioning. And she made sure we have the stage upon which to do it. For that we are forever indebted and grateful.
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Bleachers SEPTEMBER 11 • ARONOFF CENTER – FIFTH THIRD BANK THEATER
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative presented a reading of this new baseball musical by Leo Bradley — a romp back into some local and national history of “America’s Pastime,” enhanced with very singable tunes.
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Highlights Hamilton Public On-Sale
Hamilton
NOVEMBER 16 • ARONOFF CENTER
FEBRUARY 19–MARCH 10 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
During this much-anticipated event, ticket buyers began to line up outside the Aronoff Center at 3:00 AM, and 70,000+ unique visitors came to the Cincinnati Arts Association’s ticketing website. More than 26,000 tickets were sold in a record 100 minutes online, and 2,000 tickets were sold in-person in just three hours, resulting in the biggest on-sale in our history and breaking all house records. The monumental event was the result of a year of careful planning and the combined efforts of the Cincinnati Arts Association and Broadway in Cincinnati teams, with staff from all departments pitching in to create an exceptional guest experience.
Broadway in Cincinnati’s presentation of Hamilton played to capacity houses for a record-breaking three-week run, selling nearly 63,000 seats. The smash-hit Broadway show by Lin-Manuel Miranda brought many Cincinnatians to the Aronoff Center for the first time, and was a boon for local restaurants, hotels and other businesses, with an estimated economic impact of $31.4M. Nearly 1,000 tickets were sold via Hamilton’s digital lottery for just $10 each, allowing Tri-state fans to catch the show for a bargain.
Joshua Bell: Rite of Spring SEPTEMBER 28–29 • MUSIC HALL
Louis Langrée and the Cincin nati Symphony Orchestra opened the 2018–19 season with guest violinist Joshua Bell performing Sibelius’ only violin concerto. The performance continued with works by Stravinsky, including Fireworks and Rite of Spring.
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Festival Chorus (conducted by Robert Porco) and the Classical Roots Community Mass Choir (conducted by William Henry Caldwell). The performance featured Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (“Ode to Joy”) and the world premiere of Jonathan Baily Holland’s Ode, commissioned by the CSO.
All-City Boychoir Festival
Quadrangle JANUARY 11–12 • ARONOFF CENTER – JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
MamLuft&Co. Dance presented works by four choreographer teams, including John Litzler (formerly of River North Dance Chicago), Cody Szarko (formerly of Visceral Dance Chicago), and Leslie Dworkin (Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awardee), among others.
OCTOBER 20 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
The Cincinnati Boychoir welcomed two hundred boys from around the Tri-state to sing, play musical games, and put together a public concert on the Aronoff’s Procter & Gamble Hall stage, all in just one afternoon.
The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy DECEMBER 13–24 • MUSIC HALL
Frown Upside Down OCTOBER 27 • ARONOFF CENTER – FIFTH THIRD BANK THEATER
Exhale Dance Tribe’s Artistic Directors and Founders, Missy Lay-Zimmer and Andrew Hubbard, presented an Exhale oddity: a dance immersion experience that mimicked a moving art installation, similar to a creepy living museum.
One of the Tri-state’s favorite holiday traditions, Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker presented by Frisch’s Big Boy, returned to Music Hall with a new twist — Fiona the Hippo! Thanks to a partnership with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, audiences were delighted with the perfect addition to choreographer Victoria Morgan’s whimsical cast of characters.
One City: Beethoven 9 NOVEMBER 9–10 • MUSIC HALL
Louis Langrée conducted the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in this special concert with the May
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Pops in Space JANUARY 18–20 • MUSIC HALL
John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops inspired wonder with this all-new program celebrating the marvels of the universe. The Orchestra played space-themed selections accompanied by jawdropping NASA imagery from creative partner Lightborne. During the performance, the Pops unveiled a new work by composer Michael Giacchino, commemo rating the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.
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Trevor Noah — Loud & Clear Tour FEBRUARY 1 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
The Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show — and the most successful comedian in Africa — brought his unique style of standup to Cincinnati for two sold-out shows.
Cincinnati Ballet dancers, with choreography by Devon Carney. The Ballet’s wardrobe department spent hundreds of hours creating dozens of gorgeous new tutus for this spectacular production.
Dear Evan Hansen APRIL 30–MAY 12 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
American in Paris + Amériques MARCH 15–16 • MUSIC HALL
The John Mellencamp Show FEBRUARY 10 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
The sold-out Cincinnati stop of this Indiana native and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame featured the Grammy® Award-winning singer/ songwriter’s classic hits, plus new material from his latest album.
The Sleeping Beauty FEBRUARY 14–17 • MUSIC HALL
The magic of this classic story was brought to life by
Louis Langrée conducted the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in the unabridged version of Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Varèse’s Amériques — both of these works served as the basis for the CSO recording, Transatlantic, released in August 2019. Guest violinist Augustin Hadelich rounded out this concert with works by Barber and Ravel.
Broadway in Cincinnati was proud to present the premiere engagement of the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen, which focuses on a socially awkward high school student. The emotional show had a profound impact on audiences during its two-week, sold-out run, with thousands of teenagers and their parents moved by the show’s themes of family, bullying, anxiety, longing, and the power of social media.
Silent Movies Made Musical with The Mighty Wurlitzer MAY 9 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall (SPMH) presented a silent film concert featuring acclaimed theater organist Clark Wilson, who accompanied two Charlie Chaplin silent-film classics — The Kid and Behind the Screen — on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The musical event celebrated 130 years of Chaplin, who was born April 16, 1889.
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featured drag queens, burlesque dancers, and aerialists, along with some of Cincinnati’s favorite DJs.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Area Choreographers Festival
MAY 10–19 • ARONOFF CENTER – JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
JUNE 7–8 • ARONOFF CENTER – JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
Based on the Victor Hugo novel, with songs from the Disney movie, this classic story of Quasimodo and Esmeralda was brought to glorious life by Cincinnati Music Theatre. The popular production included many themes that are relevant to our modern times, such as religious extremism, sexual repression, lack of justice, abuse of power, and the treatment of society’s “outcasts.”
This final concert of Contemporary Dance Theater’s Guest Artist Series presented the work of six choreographers from the Cincinnati region. The adjudicated concert showcased a high level of choreography and dance artistry, which was varied and representative of the diverse visions, styles, and interests of the area’s choreographers.
Tim Allen JUNE 22 • ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
May Festival MAY 15–25 • MUSIC HALL
Juanjo Mena served as Principal Conductor of his second May Festival. The 146th-annual choral festival presented works inspired by destiny, immortality, and the afterlife, including Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, Vaughn William’s Toward the Unknown Region, James MacMillan’s Seven Last Words from the Cross, and the U.S. premiere of Mark Simpson’s The Immortal.
The popular film and TV star, best known for his iconic roles in Toy Story, The Santa Clause, Galaxy Quest, and ABC-TV’s Home Improvement — brought his adults-only stand-up comedy to the Aronoff Center for two sold-out performances.
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess JULY 20–28 • MUSIC HALL
Cincinnati Opera concluded its 2019 season with the Gershwins’ beloved American masterpiece. The production earned raves from audiences as well as critics, with the Cincinnati Business Courier calling it “powerful, believable, and ultimately breathtaking.”
Pride Tea Dance JUNE 23 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
The Cincinnati Arts Association partnered with Tea Dance Cincinnati to produce a free event which welcomed 1,400 guests to close out Cincinnati Pride 2019. The event
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Blind Injustice JULY 22–27 • MUSIC HALL
Cincinnati Opera collaborated with the Ohio Innocence Project and Young Professionals Choral Collective on this world premiere opera, which told the true stories of six people who were tried, convicted, imprisoned, and ultimately exonerated.
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A much-needed $1.2 million dimming controls replacement project, made possible by the generous support from the State of Ohio, was completed at the Aronoff Center. Not long after this project, the venue’s building automation systems were replaced. Following a successful inaugural season, the acclaimed Music Hall renovation project was honored with the Historic Theater of the Year Award from Heritage Ohio, the Preservation Merit Award from the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office, and the Preservation Award from the Cincinnati Preservation Association. The Society for the Preserva tion of Music Hall conducted a strategic plan and re-branding
Operations
During an extremely active 2018–19 Season, the variety of theaters and event spaces at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall were alive with shows, concerts, graduations, weddings, arts education programs, corporate meetings, gala fundraisers, and more. One of our season initiatives was a renewed focus on making these rooms where it happens as accessible, comfortable, and welcoming as possible for our guests. The event of the year was the much-anticipated Aronoff Center premiere engagement of Hamilton. More than 60,000 enthusiastic audience members attended the blockbuster musical. The exceptional nine-show season from Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati, presented by TriHealth, had a nearrecord number of subscribers and was seen by over 290,000 theatergoers.
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campaign, which gave the philanthropic organization a refined focus, a fresh identity, and a new name: the Friends of Music Hall. Nearly 1,000 volunteers from across the Tri-state played an integral role at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall in all aspects of the guest experience, in education and visual arts programs, and by assisting with administrative and fundraising efforts. These dedicated individuals contributed a combined 98,000 hours of service, engaging guests in our venues through their shared enjoyment of the arts. As ushers, many of these volunteers ensured the safety and comfort of our guests and educated visitors about our unique venues and resident companies. We are grateful for the invaluable gifts of time and talent that these helpful arts ambassadors give to our organization and venues each season. The two separately managed volunteer programs at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall were merged this season in order to create more efficiency and consistency in our guest services. A student volunteer usher program was implemented to engage a younger generation of volunteers, and a training process was created for emergency procedures. In an effort to promote more inclusive practices and language, additional training was offered to volunteers and the public on issues relating to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community and to Canine Companions (service animals). This new training was supported by Janet’s Fund, which was established for the purpose of professional development through an endowment of the late Janet Taylor, a former CAA Vice President and General Manager, who oversaw the operations of the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. On April 15, the Cincinnati Arts Association hosted an enjoyable and successful Volunteer Appreciation event at Music Hall. Food, beverages, and a performance by the nationally acclaimed musicians Black Violin were provided to 800 volunteers/guests. Accessibility efforts were enhanced at both facilities with Sensory Friendly Backpacks, which were made available at Guest Services. Each back pack was available free of charge during events and included noise canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys, and other items. The goal of the backpacks is to make the arts more accessible to those who live with sensory sensitivities.
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Resident Companies 2018–19 Season The Aronoff Center and Music Hall were home to the following resident companies, which brought unforgettable music, dance, and theater experiences to a variety of Tri-state residents and visitors. We are proud to support the work of these exceptional arts organizations, and we applaud their contributions to the quality of life in our region. Bravo! ARONOFF CENTER
MUSIC HALL
ARONOFF CENTER/ MUSIC HALL
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Education & Community Engagement The Cincinnati Arts Association’s Education & Community Engagement department continued to build a healthier Cincinnati region through diverse community and educational arts experiences. During the 2018–2019 Season, its programs and services impacted 108,553 youth and adults, not only at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, but also at schools, hospitals, hospice facilities, and other area gathering spaces. The Overture Awards — the area’s largest solo high school arts competition — encourages the arts as an integral part of a student’s education. The 2019 Overtures distributed $45,500 in awards to recognize and reward artistic excellence among Tri-
state students in grades 9–12, and to honor three local arts educators. The Overtures served 2,373 persons including students, teachers, local arts professionals, parents, and volunteers. Maura O’Dea, the 2019 Creative Writing winner, stated that the Overture Awards competition validated her interest in pursuing writing as a career. Serving a twenty-county region, Artists on Tour (performances and workshops by local teaching artists at schools and community centers), SchoolTime (arts education performances at CAA venues), and the Community Arts Initiative connected with 51,105 students, teachers, and parents. A variety of Tri-state schools located in rural counties engaged in quality arts experiences with talented Cincinnati artists. These programs were a resource for teachers and parents to enhance their school
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curriculums, to discover the artistry of performance, (AIH) Initiative. Collectively, CAA’s Special Projects and to create reflective dialogue on important issues reached 4,243 persons. such as homelessness, slavery, literacy, or stereotypes. The Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Access Services included the Aronoff Center Committee (BDAAC) welcomed and inspired 1,040 Rental Subsidy, Artists on Tour Donor program, and persons at numerous CAA arts events. BDAAC Ticket and Transportation Subsidy. These programs continued to increase the community’s awareness ensured the participation of 29,918 persons and of CAA and its programs through its support of the nine local artists/arts organizations in CAA’s arts CAA Connectors program — a group of twenty local education programs. influencers who have increased ticket sales to CAA CAA’s Special Projects extended our commitment events, and have given CAA a broader and deeper to accessible inclusion by providing avenues for imprint in the community. More importantly, BDAAC arts professionals to network and build knowledge has kept us focused on our commitment to being through the Cincy Emerging Arts Leaders (EAL) an inclusionary organization with our programming, events. Youth engagements included opportunities services, and facilities. to study and perform with national artists, CAA’s Arts in Healing Initiative served 17,431 attendance at a popular Black Violin performance/ persons in the Greater Cincinnati region at hospitals, workshop, and the chance for elementary students oncology centers, day treatment centers, and hospice to exhibit their artwork at the Aronoff Center. facilities. Through its instructional component, In addition, intriguing performances created through local partnerships enriched and enhanced our community. Annie Ruth’s Dada Rafiki returned to the Procter & Gamble Hall to celebrate exceptional women in our region through art, FamiliesFORWARD presented its annual youth performance in the JarsonKaplan Theater, and City Gospel Mission produced Chameleon: The Lucretia Bowman Story in the Fifth Third Bank Theater. One of the largest Special Projects during the 2018–19 Season was CAA’s partnership April 15 & 16, Black Violin at Music Hall, two sold-out school performances / Mosaic Mural – Visual Art Residency South Avondale students, journey / Ohio with Broadway in Cincinnati, Veteran’s Home, Georgetown Ohio; Dementia Unit, AIH Artist Robert Schwartz, HealthRhythms Drumming / student artwork from the Student Art Show, theme “Amusement Park.” which deepened the impact of and gave access to numerous Broadway shows. A pre-show Educational the Initiative reached 2,434 persons during more Spotlight on Jewish traditions and the history behind than 34,160 instructional hours. In addition, the the musical Fiddler on the Roof was presented elementary school pilot, by Abbey Schwartz of the Skirball Museum. journey, explored the impact Broadway Nights provided discount tickets of the arts on increasing to low-income students and their families for capacity for learning Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through a achievement in youth and partnership with FamiliesFORWARD. In addition, teachers who are dealing with toxic trauma/stress. Broadway in Cincinnati continued to partner with Medical partners, families, patients, and now schools CAA to bring social engagements to foster children have voiced the positive difference AIH has made on and military veterans through the Arts in Healing their stress, pain levels, healing, and wellness.
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Development
During the 2018–19 Season, the Cincinnati Arts Association presented three successful fundraising events that generated financial support and built awareness of our unique education and visual arts programs. In addition to these fundraisers, our loyal and generous donors, sponsors, and members continued to invest in our live entertainment events, arts education programs, and visual arts exhibitions, as well as our stewardship of the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. Contributed funds represent gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals who realize the important role CAA plays in maintaining a thriving arts community and adding to the quality of life in the Greater Cincinnati region.
Backstage Treasures Online Auction NOVEMBER 15–DECEMBER 3
The annual Backstage Treasures online auction raised $38,000 for CAA’s arts education programs. The auction featured an array of items generously donated by local businesses and friends, which included stunning pieces of jewelry; beautiful work from local artists; and theatre, concert, and sports tickets. Sponsors: Graphic Village, Paolo A Modern Jeweler, WOW Windowboxes
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were crowned dance champions, and Michael Betz received the Fundraising Champion Award. Sponsors: TriHealth (Title Sponsor), Arthur Murray – Cincinnati, Doreen Beatrice, Bonita Brockert, Brandon Etheridge, Graphic Village, Jozsef Parragh, Pebble Creek Group, Phoenix Rising Ballroom, Joshua Tilford, and many of Cincinnati’s finest restaurants and caterers.
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EXHIBITIONISM: Carnivale AUGUST 17 • WESTON ART GALLERY
Dancing for the Stars APRIL 13 • MUSIC HALL BALLROOM
Dancing for the Stars’ successful thirteenth season raised over $100,000 for CAA’s Overture Awards and arts education programs. The popular fundraiser once again reached capacity with more than 650 guests in attendance. Inspired by the ABC-TV show Dancing with the Stars, the fundraiser featured seven Cincinnati celebrities paired with some of the area’s finest professional dancers in a competition program where the audience and judges chose their favorite celebrity dancers. The competitive dance style was Cha-Cha, which added to the fun and celebratory spirit of the evening. This season’s stars included: Michael Betz (Senior Brand Manager, Strategic Brand Marketing; Gannett, Cincinnati Enquirer), Heidi Dejonckheere (Dental Hygienist, Eastgate Dental Excellence), Phillip Gill (General Sales Manager, Tom Gill Chevrolet), Jan-Michelle Lemon Kearney (President & CEO, Sesh Communications), Halle Quinn (Community Volunteer), Jeff Thomas (Owner/President, Jeff Thomas Catering), and Rhonda Whitaker (Vice President, Community Relations, Ohio & Kentucky; Duke Energy). Halle Quinn and her dance pro Alyenendrov Tsorokean
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CAA reimagined its Exhibitionism fundraiser for the Weston Art Gallery after a six-year absence. The Carnivale-themed event was an adult-only costume party which encouraged masquerade attire. The evening’s bawdy and artful entertainment included performances by burlesque dancers and drag queens, music by DJ Matt Joy, and dancing by a diverse array of guests. The event raised more than $16,000. Sponsors: Scott Bruno/b graphic design, Stuart Goldman and Kristi Nelson, Jeff Thomas Catering, Lenox Wealth Management, Joe Rigotti, Untapped, Vista Foundation, Rick and Vanessa Wayne
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Financials Cincinnati Arts Association Operating Financial Statistics
By The Numbers Attendance Aronoff Center....................................391,549 Music Hall........................................... 284,763 Total.........676,312
Events Aronoff Center..........................................448 Music Hall...................................................337 Total............... 785
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Operating Revenue $13.4M Rental...................................................................21% Stagehand and other reimbursements............20% Concessions and commissions......................... 10% Ticket sales...........................................................4% Ticketing services..............................................26% Contributions and endowment earnings..........13% Other.....................................................................6%
Operating Expense $13.1M Operational payroll............................................29% Administrative payroll........................................15% Stagehands..........................................................17% Building related...................................................9% Administrative.....................................................6% Education.............................................................6% Weston Art Gallery.............................................. 3% Presenting............................................................4% Other....................................................................11%
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Individual Members
George L. and Anne P. Heldman Fund* Jeffrey Gross and Joelene Barb Joe and Margi Habermehl Denny and Karen Hackett Michael and Anita Haney Nancy and Bill Keating Marje and Rich Kiley Michael and Wanda Kinzie John and Susie Lame* Ginger and Steve Loftin Whitney and Phillip Long
Chairman
(Gifts of $5,000 and above)
Sara Procter Carruthers Brent and Mary Hardesty Craig and Anne Maier Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rahe Dudley and Tina Taft Craig and Norma Tyree Producer
(Gifts of $2,500–$4,999)
Mr. Stanley J. Aronoff Robert Chavez
James Beering and Lisa Keller Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Behrensmeyer Lori and Lee Benmlouka Marty and Amanda Brennaman Mrs. Virginia Brezinski Dr. Helmer and Elizabeth Bryant Jacklyn and Gary Bryson Marti and Brian Butler Dr. Edward H. Caldwell Vivienne and Chris Carlson Trudy and Rob Craig Judy L. Cunningham
Ms. Laurie F. Johnston Julie and Rick Kantor Kevin and Jackie Kopp Julie Langtim and Louis Proietti Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lazarus Dr. and Mrs. Michael Leadbetter Sean and Tonya Lightfoot Mary Kay Lynch and Chuck Beckman Anita and Ed Marks Richard Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mazzaro and Family Michael and Elizabeth McCoy
Support
Patron
(Gifts of $250–$499)
The Cincinnati Arts Association recognizes and thanks these individuals, corporations and foundations for their generous support.
Drs. Matt and Maggie Hummel Dr. Robert and Mrs. Jackie Prichard David and Cheryl Schildmeyer Director (Gifts of $1,000–$2,499)
Ms. Carol M. Beyersdorfer Pam and Gordon Bonfield Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Ciafardini Carl Coco, Jr. Dr. Topher Collier and Mr. Christopher Reintz Gina Crowley Everingham Family Fund* H. Wayne Ferguson and Pamela D. Wiedeman Fidelity Investments Bob and Lori Fregolle
Ken and Melissa Mailender Tom and Joan Mattei The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Mr. C. Michael Powers and Kathryn Muldowney Dr. Robert Rhoad and Kitsa Tassian Rhoad Linda L. Siekmann James and Susan Troutt Eric and Sharon Vetter Claudia F. Vollmer Frank and Karen Wood Tedd and Connie Wood Anonymous (2) Founder (Gifts of $500–$999)
Roger and Jan Ames Wendy Aumiller Georgia Barwick
Chris and Daniele Cusentino Dr. Alex and Maria Della Bella Vince and Mary Lou DeStefano Barbara Doviak Emilie and David Dressler Danna and Paul Edgett Susan Elfers Dr. Danny and Shelley Fischer S. Gallagher and S. Smith Tom and Jayme Golias Cheri Griffin Maryellyn R. Haffner Jon and Lisa Hall Kenneth Heberling Marilyn and Joseph Hirschhorn Paulette Homer Dan and Richele Hutzelman Melanie and Doug Hynden
Tim and Barbara Stefl Jennifer and John Stein Chris and Meghan Stevens Patrick Strausbaugh Dr. Steve and Rev. Kristie Stricker Keith and Margie Talbot John and Sue Topits Heidi Van Antwerp David and Barbara Wagner Lisa and Mark Weadick Patricia J. and Steven J. Wilken Eric Winegardner Melissa Wink Tim and Pennie Witcher John Witry The Zelina Family Anonymous (2)
Betty and Randy Merrill David and Diane Moccia Sheila and Brian Murphy Laura Nowak Phil and Christy Ochs Dr. Chris Paprzycki and Dr. Amy Masowick Kristin Peter Joe and Kay Pierce Randall and Marianne Olson Charitable Fund Julie and J. R. Roemke Brian Rowland Elizabeth Ruchhoft Dan Schimberg Dennis Schoff and Nina Sorensen The Schulkers Family Laura Scrivner Sanjay Shewakramani Davette Shorter Clay and Erika Slusher Timothy L. and Janet E. St. Clair
Barry and Pat Ahr Brett and Jenny Alfrey Ellie Allen Apex Metric Systems Jack and Betty Armstrong Lee Arnold AS Leasing Auxier Gas, Inc Jason and Lauren Bailey Jim and Lucy Baker Scott and Tara Baker Gail Barker, MD Ron Bates and Randy Lasley Ron and Bridget Blaney-Rosen Brigitte Blessing-Blunt Michael and Melissa Boone Dr. Jan Borcherding and Ms. Chris Heck Rob and Maria Brashear Libby and Tony Brock John A. and Stephanie Busam Dawn Butler Joe Carroll Joe and Beth Cesta Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Choo Ms. Norma L. Clark Cory and Veronica Claxton
Josh and Robin Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cook Hideo and Sherri Core William and Irina Cornett Robin Cotton and Cindi Fitton Susan and Jay Cranley Art Crawford James Chester Sharpless Crowther The Cybulski Family Leslie Dahring Denise and Steve Davis Kathy and Mike Davis Vicki and Jeffrey Davis Sandy and Tom Deters Barbara Doviak Patricia and Timothy Doyle Tim and Judy Duffie Cody Duncan Janice Eide Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Einstein Michael and Marthe Enriquez Joanne and Robin Estes Mrs. Myrna A. Ethridge Jason and Heidi Fancett Barbara A. Feldmann Mary Pat Findley Tom and Debbie Finn Tom and Kathy Fischer James K. and Susan A. Fitton Mark Flannery Debbie and Gary Forney Charles and Mary Frantz Tim and Terri Franz Kathy Fromell Neil and Mary Gamstetter Dee Gettler Kathy and Gordon Gick Jeanne M. Golliher Ms. Madeleine H. Gordon David Grier John Harder Lory Hartley Melanie and Bruce Healey Lucinda T. Heekin Rene Heinrich
23 William Hesch, Esq., CPA Theresa Holstein Blake and Malorie Horvath Phil Huculak Leslie Huesman Judith and Earl Imhoff John Isidor and Sandy Kaltman Stephen A. Jackson Ron and Judy Johnson Kenneth Jones Jay and Shirley Joyce Arlene and Bill Katz Alexander Kayne and Jody Yetzer Woodrow and Edna Keown Drs. Megan Kessler and Michael A. Thomas Don and Kathy King Ellen Knue Kohlhepp Law Office Scott and Lauren Kooken Barry Kuhn Dr. and Mrs. Eric Kuhn Pramod Kulkarni Belinda P. Larkin Larson Family Maureen Li Amy and Scott Litwin In Memory of Caroline Lutz Michael F. Lykins Ms. Trudy MacDonald Helene and Millard Mack Patty Malin Ward and Ellen Maresca Mary Beth Martin and Ken Oswald The McDaniel Family Claudia McKee Dan McKenna Charles and Joann Mead Elle Mead Ginny Meador Alvin and Faye Meisel Joe and Cathy Mellen Dr. Karen Meyers and William J. Jones Betty and Marv Miller Mary and Tony Miller Brian Mohler Scott T. Monahan Nora E. Moushey Greg Muenchen Mr. and Mrs. Brian Neal
Faye Ng Jay Nienaber Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Novak Drs. Robert and Shannon Oliver Kathy and Don O’Meara Mrs. Sylvia Osterday Dave Patania Michael and Sherri Pedoto Chris and Patty Perry Vincent and Karen Pischl Amanda Queen, MD Damon and Holly Ragusa Thomas Randle Brian and Mary Rhame Jennifer and John Ridge Robert and Karen Ripp Geoff Rohdes Nelson Rosario Harvey and Jan Rosen Dr. Tracey Butler Ross Diana Rowe Helen Ruehmer David and Nicole Russell Ms. Mary B. Salyers Doug Schmutte Rick and Cindy Schneider Jennifer Schott Service Metrics Harold and Sarah Shackelford Joey Shelton David and Diane Sherrard Bradley Shipe Mark and Elizabeth Sippel Hayley C. Smith Leigh and William Smith Merri Gaither Smith Stuart and Christy Stockton Theresa Tesno Tricia Underwood Marty Uttley Nancy L. Wade Derek and Cathy Wheeler Jean and Kurt Whitford Jeff and Rebecca Williams Jennifer Wilson Jo Ann Withrow Nan S. Witten Natalie Wolf
Jennifer Wormington Kelly Wray John and Jeanie Zoller Anonymous (7)
CAA Sponsors Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers Fifth Third Bank Furniture Fair Local 12 WKRC-TV Procter & Gamble* TriHealth Education ArtsWave Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Guardian Savings Bank FSB The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Trust, Fifth Third Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees The Hearst Foundations The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust Koncert IT / Vora Ventures Lenox Wealth Management The Louise Taft Semple Foundation Ohio Arts Council Paolo A Modern Jeweler The Patricia Kisker Foundation Procter & Gamble Skyline Chili Stillson Foundation TriHealth Union Savings Bank Anonymous The Overture Awards Accent on Cincinnati – Joe Rigotti Arthur Murray – Cincinnati Doreen Beatrice Bonita Brockert Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank Trustee Brandon Etheridge
Fort Washington Investment Advisors Lenox Wealth Management Mount Saint Joseph University Northern Kentucky School of Music of Immanuel Northern Kentucky University The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Jozsef Parragh Pebble Creek Group Phoenix Rising Dance Studio Summerfair Cincinnati Josh Tilford TriHealth Western & Southern Financial CAA Presenting 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions The Cincinnati Herald CityBeat First Watch Heidelberg Distributing Company Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cincinnati Downtown Jeff Ruby’s Culinary Entertainment Miami University – Oxford, Ohio Millennium Cincinnati Ohio Valley Wines Pepsi Philip Bortz Jewelers Prime Cincinnati, Ticket Office Sponsor Reladyne Rhinegeist Brewery Skyline Chili Spoon & Cellar Street City Pub, Membership Program Sponsor TriHealth Ultimate Air Shuttle, Preferred Air Carrier of CAA VIVIAL (formerly The Berry Co.)
Weston Art Gallery Accent on Cincinnati– Joe Rigotti The Alpaugh Foundation Bicentennial Commons Funds / Rick Greiwe Scott Bruno / b graphic design Cincinnati Parent CityBeat Covent Garden Florist Dinsmore & Shohl LLP FotoFocus Friedlander Family Fund Stewart Goldman and Kristi Nelson Helen and Brian Heekin Joyce and Roger Howe A. M. Kinney, III Kim Klosterman The LaBoiteaux Family Foundation Toni LaBoiteaux Whitney and Phillip Long Barbara and Gates Moss Lennell and Pamela Rhodes Myricks Nellie Leaman Taft Foundation Ohio Arts Council Judge Mark and Sue Ann Painter / Cincinnati Book Publishing Liz and Steve Scheurer Mu Sinclaire and the Sinclaire Family Foundation Skyline Chili Michael Solway Dee and Tom Stegman Elizabeth Stone Thomas Woodall Taft Untapped Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Veritiv Corp. Vanessa and Rick Wayne Alice F. Weston Whole Foods Market Anonymous (2)
CAA Preferred In-Kind Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown/Rookwood Garnish Catering
Graphic Village Jeff Thomas Catering LaRosa’s, Inc. Movers and Makers Cincinnati Pebble Creek Group Residence Inn Cincinnati Midtown/ Rookwood Whole Foods Market WOW Windowboxes
Corporate Members Corporate Founder (Gifts of $5,000 and above)
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. Pepsico TriHealth Corporate Patron (Gifts of $2,500–$4,999)
Blank Rome LLP Castellini Foundation Frost Brown Todd LLC HORAN Imbus Roofing Co., Inc. Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss Mailender Inc. TaleMed Corporate Benefactor
(Gifts of $1,500–$2,499)
The Joseph Auto Group Messer Construction Co. Towne Properties Corporate Friend (Gifts of $1,000–$1,499)
AlphaMark Advisors Barnes Dennig The Cincinnati Insurance Companies Duke Realty Eco Engineering* EY GBBN Architects KMK Law North American Properties Prestige AV & Creative Services Reliable Electric Our thanks also to our Associate Level Members.
* Denotes a fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation 2019 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY • CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION
We have made every effort to be as accurate as possible in compiling our list of donors. If your name has been incorrectly listed or omitted, please contact the Development Department at (513) 977-4112. Please accept our apologies for any errors. This list includes all gifts received as of August 31, 2019.
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Custodian
Nelson H. Jones
Custodian
Cincinnati Arts Association
Tyrone Robinson Custodian
Staff
Andre W. Underwood Custodian
Paula A. Young
Custodian
Music Hall Scott R. Feldman
General Manager – Music Hall
Dennis P. Fury
Event Manager
Christopher R. Jackson
Concessions & Hospitality Manager
Helen T. Kidney
Event Manager
Molly L. McGraw
House Manager
Kathleen D. Thomas
Event Manager
Bethany Troendly
Rentals Manager
Alynn T. Rousselle
Administrative Assistant
Administration Stephen A. Loftin
President
Brenda A. Jones
Executive Assistant
Development Deborah A. Morgan
Vice President, Development
Jacob Bajwa
Development Manager
Human Resources & Office Support Brenda A. Carter, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Carol Ruff
Human Resources Assistant
Ann M. Witte
Front Desk Coordinator
Finance & Information Systems Tina Loeb Carroll, CPA, CGMA Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Lee A. Leaseburge
Member Services Coordinator
Gina L. Kirk
Administrative Assistant & Project Coordinator
Education & Community Engagement Joyce M. Bonomini
Vice President, Education & Community Engagement
Kathleen Riemenschneider
Associate Director, Education & Community Engagement
Emmitt H. Rider
Kendra R. Best
Education & Community Engagement Coordinator
Dwayne K. Cole
Jaclyn S. Stephens
Accountant – Operations Financial Accountant
Tina S. Dwyer
Accounting Associate
Joan Geist Accountant
Thomas J. Huber
Director of Information Technology
Brian N. Geisler
Information Technology Support Technician
Arts-in-Healing Initiative Manager
Marketing & Communications Van Ackerman
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Curtis L. Trefz
Graphic Design/ Marketing Manager
Callie A. Budrick
Teresa M. Myers
Christian J. Thesken
Alexis M. Breese
Digital Marketing Associate
Creative Content/ Marketing Associate
Weston Art Gallery Dennis Harrington
Director – Weston Art Gallery
Kelly E. O’Donnell
Deputy Director, Weston Art Gallery
Sly Yeo
Exhibition Preparator
Ticketing Services John J. Harig
Vice President, Ticketing Services
Tammy E. Gentile Associate Director, Ticketing Services
Benjamin E. Vetter
Ticketing System Manager
Rhonda R. Scarborough
Ticketing System Assistant Manager
Michael E. Sawan
Ticketing Data Assistant Manager
Matthew E. Burton
Customer Relations Manager
Dylan L. Drake
Ticketing Services Show Manager
Operations Manager – Broadway
Ticketing Services Show Manager – Broadway
Megan E. Neumann
Karen M. Koch
Event Manager
Emma C. Garry
Thomas G. Kidney
Candace LoFrumento Event Coordinator
Hope Holman
Ticketing Services Manager – Broadway
Volunteer Coordinator
Michelle E. Robinson
Administrative Assistant
Ticketing Services Support Manager – Broadway
Nancy Bailey
Ticketing Services Supervisor
Carolyn J. Weithofer
Ticketing Services Supervisor
Operations Todd J. Duesing
Raneboe H. Maul Robert J. Haas
Technical Director
Thomas E. Dignan, Jr. Audio Engineer
Bleu Pellman
Production Technician
Steven J. Schofield
House Electrician
Terrence P. Sheridan Head Carpenter
Bryan C. Fisher
Chief Engineer
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Joseph E. Miller
Meghan P. Kaskoun
Craig S. Olis
Director of Volunteer Engagement & Guest Experience
Kelly S. Wilson
Safety & Security Manager
Aronoff Center Kelly M. Biscopink
General Manager – Aronoff Center
Maintenance Technician
General Building Engineer
Karessa K. Helton
Security Associate
Gary D. Jenkins
Security Associate
Michael S. Montegna
Security Associate
John Lewis
Custodial Services Manager
Frederick K. Cranford
Chuck Beatty Event Manager
Custodial Services Supervisor
David A. Choate
Javon D. Ervin
House Manager
Ramona M. Toussaint
Society for the Preservation of Music Hall – Tour Program Director
Rentals Manager
Custodian
Technical Director
Kevin W. Eviston
House Electrician
Paul D. Stafford
Head Carpenter
Jeffrey R. Enderle Chief Engineer
Steven J. Carter, Jr.
Maintenance Technician
Ray L. Toepfert, III
Building Engineer
Cory C. Baldwin
Safety & Security Coordinator
Allen R. Brown
Security Associate
Angela M. Felts
Security Associate
Tony Dees
Custodial Services Manager
Winifred B. Freeman Custodian
Gregory C. Hargrove
Custodian
Jabrail Johnson Custodian
Margaret Johnson
Custodian
Terra N. Ruff Custodian
Current as of December 31, 2019
Officers Dudley S. Taft Chairman
Maribeth S. Rahe Vice-Chair
Trustees
Otto M. Budig, Jr. Treasurer
Carol M. Beyersdorfer Secretary
Richard L. Kiley Special Vice President
Stephen A. Loftin President
Tina Loeb Carroll, CPA, CGMA Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Todd J. Duesing Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Board of Trustees
Emeritus
Jeanette Altenau David Bastos Jay Bedi Rob Chavez Susan D. Cranley David N. Ginsburg Marvin Hawkins Susan K. Lame Nathan Paszczykowski Philip J. Schworer Merri Gaither Smith
William J. Keating Edward G. Marks
Ex-Officio Mayor John Cranley Current as of August 31, 2019
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 • (513) 721-3344
MUSIC HALL 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 • (513) 744-3344
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