main character energy 2025–2026 SEASON
DAYTON BALLET
DAYTON PHILHARMONIC
DAYTON OPERA
BRANDON RAGLAND
KEITARO HARADA
KATHLEEN CLAWSON
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
MUSIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
DR. TROY TYNER & DR. INGRID BROWN CHAIR
SPONSORED BY BARBARA N. O’HARA
DR. RON ANDERSON & ROBB SLOAN-ANDERSON CHAIR
concer ts and even ts December
March
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Sunrises & Storms
An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond
The Nutcracker
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Rhythms of Wonder
December 7
March 6 & 7
December 13–22
March 8
Handel’s Messiah December 16
The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly December 17
Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings: American Mosaic March 15
Storm Large: Love, Lust & Rock ‘n’ Roll
Bach’s Lunch
March 28
December 18
January
SCAN TO LEARN MORE
Jurassic Park in Concert January 17
A Night of Symphonic Rock January 24
Table of Contents
Shostakovich 5 & Festive January 30 & 31
First Timers’ Guide ....................... 4
February
Artistic Directors ......................... 8
The Cook-Off & Bon Appétit
Company Dancers ...................... 10
February 6 & 7
Opera Artists-In-Residence......... 10
The Sleeping Beauty
Studio Company Dancers ........... 11
February 20–22
Today’s Program ..................... I
Magic Carpet Concerts: Hansel & Gretel
Philharmonic Musicians ............ 13
February 24–26
Our Members ............................. 17
Changes: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie February 28
Meet the Artists of DPAA............ 21 Corporate/Foundation Partners.....22 Board of Trustees and Staff......... 23
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FROM THE LEADERSHIP
Dear Friends Before anything else: thank you.
Your presence keeps our stages alive, our traditions meaningful, and our artists inspired. Every time you choose to join us—whether for perennial favorites like The Nutcracker or for something entirely new—you help create the sense of connection that defines this season. At the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, we’re proud to offer performances that bring families and friends together. These moments of shared listening and wonder remind us why live performance matters, especially in these cold winter months. And there is so much ahead! From powerful orchestral programs that celebrate Maestro Harada’s musical journey (Shostakovich 5 & Festive, Jan. 30 and 31) to spectacular new opera productions (The Cook-Off & Bon Appétit, Feb. 6 and 7) and timeless ballet classics (The Sleeping Beauty, Feb. 20–22), the coming months are filled with opportunities to experience the beauty and energy of the arts in our community. Thank you for being here today, and for being part of the DPAA family. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes from the DPAA family for a joyous and prosperous 2026!
Patrick J. Nugent President and CEO
Joseph Zehenny DPAA Board Chair
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FIRST TIMERS’ GUIDE
Is this your first time at a DPAA event? If so, welcome! To ensure your visit is meaningful and enjoyable, we offer the following resources. Box Office The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance proudly partners with Dayton Live for its box office services. Contact the box office at (937) 228-3630 or visit the office in the Schuster Wintergarden. Restrooms / Family Restrooms Restrooms are available on each level of the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre. An adult changing table is located in the family restroom on the Loge level.
Group Sales Groups of 10 or more can save up to 30% on tickets! Contact Engagement & Patron Services Manager, Kate LaFollette, at (937) 535-5443. Age Recommendation Our events are recommended for age 6 and up. Lost and Found / Security If you lose an item at a performance or need assistance from the security team, call (937) 6377366. For the safety of those in the audience, behind the scenes, and on stage, everyone entering the performance space is required to pass through metal detectors.
Accessibility DPAA is committed to providing access to the arts. If you have any specific needs or questions, please contact the box office.
Questions? For additional ticket questions or information, contact our Engagement & Patron Services Manager, Kate LaFollette at (937) 535-5443.
Audio description is available upon request for patrons who have vision loss. Describers provide a live, objective, descriptive delivery of the visual elements of a performance in between the dialogue and/or music via a small receiver. Requests must be received two weeks prior to an event and are subject to the availability of the Describer. Arrange by calling the box office. Assistive listening devices are available for all performances. Borrow a device from the kiosk in the lobby or from a house manager. Sign language interpretation is also available upon request for performances at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre. Requests for sign language interpretation must be received two weeks prior to the event and are subject to the availability. Call the box office to make a request. Military Appreciation and Discount Programs In addition to our standard military discount, DPAA offers a Military Appreciation Program for active-duty military members, retired veterans with ID cards, and WPAFB government civilian employees in the region. Each household may receive four free tickets annually. Contact the box office to redeem. Local Dining Make it a night on the town! We recommend the following options: Bistecca, Blind Bob’s, Grist, Joui, Lily’s, Lucho, Meadowlark Restaurant, Mudlick Tap House, Salar Restaurant and Lounge, Sueño, Table 33, and Wheat Penny Oven & Bar.
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Keitaro Harada’s Inaugural Season The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance would like to acknowledge Trustee Barbara N. O’Hara for her generosity and vision. Barbara was the catalyst for bringing Maestro Keitaro Harada to the Dayton Community. We wish to thank her and the following donors for their generosity: Barbara N. O’Hara Peter & Patricia Torvik Tim & Mary Riordan Grismer Tire Company Barbara & Leib Lurie Dr. Michael & Christine Manchester Dr. Thomas G. Olsen & Mary Boosalis Kathleen & Joseph Zehenny Nirmala Abraham & Scotty Blackburn The Mary H. Kittredge Fund of The Dayton Foundation daytonperformingarts.org
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Artistic Directors
Kathleen Clawson,
Keitaro Harada
Kathleen Clawson is a distinguished director, performer, and educator whose career has been defined by her deep commitment to opera. Clawson’s extensive directing work includes over 20 productions for the Dayton Opera and a long-standing association with The Santa Fe Opera, where her credits include staging two world premieres, and staging the Apprentice Scenes for over two decades.
Armed with intensity and depth, Keitaro Harada consistently provides riveting concerts and opera performances in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. As Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic since 2020, Harada has transformed the orchestra and energized its audiences throughout the community with his imaginative programs and charismatic presence.
Clawson first came to Dayton as a soloist with the Dayton Philharmonic. Now a retired mezzo-soprano, she performed with opera companies and orchestras throughout the country, and performed in musical theatre, including the “Mother Abbess” in an international tour of The Sound of Music.
In 2024, Harada was named Permanent Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Partner for the Aichi Chamber Orchestra, and he begins a five-year tenure as Music and Artistic Director of the Dayton Philharmonic in the 2025–26 season. He has forged a close connection with the NHK Symphony Orchestra with whom he appears frequently and has recorded three albums. Harada is a recipient of the 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award.
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A passionate advocate for arts education, she served as the Associate Director of The Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Singer Program for ten years and mentors the Dayton Opera Artists in Residence. 8
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Brandon Ragland
Artistic Director, Ballet; Sponsored by Dr. Troy Tyner and Dr. Ingrid Brown
Brandon Ragland has more than a decade of professional experience as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. He trained in Birmingham, AL, and has a bachelor’s degree in Dance-Arts Administration from Butler University. After graduation, Ragland danced with Alabama Ballet, followed by Louisville Ballet in 2010, spending 13 years as a leading artist. A respected choreographer, Ragland choreographed works for Louisville Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Ballet Arkansas, AROVA Contemporary Ballet, Next Generation Ballet, Sedona Chamber Ballet, and The Perla Ballet. In 2017, Ragland was honored to perform with the Black Iris Project at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as part of the Kennedy Center’s Dance Across America Program. He has received numerous awards, including “Best Artist” in Louisville Magazine and The Lift a Life Foundation’s “Emerging Leader in the Arts Award” from The Fund for the Arts. daytonperformingarts.org
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Dayton Ballet Company Dancers
Connor Barak
Claire Bergman
Nicolas Bierwagen
Erin Blair
Tomasin Corrente
Emma Duncan
Alyssa Eyster
Hailey Flanagan
Jasmine Getz
Katy Gilliam
Isaac Jones
Patrick Lennon
Tarique Logan
Kyan Park
Maxwell Peters
Lukas Pringle
Francisco Rivera
Belle Urben
Catherine Voorhees
Christian Chester
Dayton Opera Artists-In-Residence
Malone Blaich
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Clara Passmore
Dayton Ballet Studio Company
Xochitl Atienza
Sara Beth Austin
Daniela Bennetti
Amber Huggett
Mollie Juniewicz
Jaiden Morley
Ryan Norman
Elizabeth Sabol
Isabelle Wilwayco
Dara Schlesinger
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Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra January 17, 2026 • Schuster Center Richard Kaufman, conductor A STEVEN SPIELBERG Film
Jurassic Park SAM NEILL LAURA DERN JEFF GOLDBLUM and RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH _____ BOB PECK MARTIN FERRERO B.D. WONG SAMUEL L. JACKSON WAYNE KNIGHT JOSEPH MAZZELLO ARIANA RICHARDS Live Action Dinosaurs STAN WINSTON
Production Designer RICK CARTER
Full Motion Dinosaurs by DENNIS MUREN, A.S.C.
Director of Photography DEAN CUNDEY, A.S.C.
Dinosaur Supervisor PHIL TIPPETT
Based on the Novel by MICHAEL CRICHTON
Special Dinosaur Effects MICHAEL LANTIERI
Screenplay by MICHAEL CRICHTON and DAVID KOEPP
Music by JOHN WILLIAMS
Produced by KATHLEEN KENNEDY and GERALD R. MOLEN
Film Edited by MICHAEL KAHN, A.C.E.
Directed by STEVEN SPIELBERG A UNIVERSAL PICTURE
Tonight's program is a presentation of the complete film Jurassic Park with a live performance of the film’s entire score, including music played by the orchestra during the end credits. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the credits. © Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Today's Program
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Production Credits Jurassic Park in Concert produced by Film Concerts Live!, a joint venture of IMG Artists, LLC and The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. Producers: Steven A. Linder and Jamie Richardson Director of Operations: Rob Stogsdill Production Manager: Sophie Greaves Production Assistant: Katherine Miron Worldwide Representation: IMG Artists, LLC Technical Director: Mike Runice Music Composed by John Williams Music Preparation: Jo Ann Kane Music Service Film Preparation for Concert Performance: Ramiro Belgardt Technical Consultant: Laura Gibson Sound Remixing for Concert Performance: Chace Audio by Deluxe The score for Jurassic Park has been adapted for live concert performance. With special thanks to: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, John Williams, Michael Silver, Patrick Koors, Tammy Olsen, Lawrence Liu, Chuck Nilsen, Mike Pastrano, Thomas Schroder, Tanya Perra, Chris Herzberger, Noah Bergman, Jason Jackowski, Shayne Mifsud, Darice Murphy, Mike Matessino, Mark Graham and the musicians and staff of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
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About the Composer John Williams Composer
In a career spanning more than six decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and the concert stage. He remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices. He has composed the music for more than one hundred films, including all nine Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Schindler’s List, E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Lincoln, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, and the Indiana Jones films. He served as music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra for fourteen seasons and remains their Laureate Conductor. He has composed numerous works for the concert stage including two symphonies and more than a dozen concertos commissioned by some of America’s most prominent orchestras. He has received five Academy Awards and fifty-four Oscar nominations, seven British Academy Awards, twenty-six Grammys, four Golden Globes, and five Emmys. His other honors include the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, an honorary KBE from Queen Elizabeth II, the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, and the Gold Medal from the UK’s prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society.
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Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Musicians VIOLIN I
Zulfiya Bashirova Concertmaster1
Aurelian Oprea Associate Concertmaster2
Youjin Na, Acting Assistant Concertmaster3
Elizabeth Hofeldt
Mikhail Baranovsky
Louis Proske
Sean Klopfenstein*
John Lardinois
Kirstin Greenlaw, Principal4
Kara Camfield, Assistant Principal
Ann Linn Baer
Maggie Niekamp
Yoshiko Kunimitsu
Bill Slusser
Sheridan Currie, Principal5
Colleen Braid, Assistant Principal
Karen Johnson6
Photo to come David Goist
VIOLIN II
Philip Enzweiler*
Scott Moore
Gloria Fiore
VIOLA
Yein Jin*
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Scott Schilling
Lori LaMattina
Mark D. Reis
Leslie Dragan
Belinda Burge
Jonathan Lee, Principal
Christina Coletta, Assistant Principal7
Molly Castrucci8
Lucas Song9
CELLO
BASS
Mark Hofeldt
Nadine Monchecourt
Oleg Babkov*
Zoë Moskalew
Deborah Taylor, Principal10
Jon Pascolini, Assistant Principal
Stephen Ullery
Christopher Roberts
James Faulkner
Elvin Schlanger, Principal11
Jennifer Northcut
Janet van Graas
FLUTE AND PICCOLO
Bleda Elibal
OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN
CLARINET
Eileen Whalen, Principal12
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John Kurokawa, Principal13
BASSOON
HORN
Rachael Young, Principal14
Kristen Smith
Aaron Brant, Principal15
Photo to come Amy Lassiter
Todd Fitter
Andrew Bass
Photo to come Charles Pagnard, Principal16
Richard Begel
Eric Knorr
TRUMPET
Sean Vore, Assistant Principal
TROMBONE
Christian Pagnard
Tyler Bentley, Acting Principal17
TUBA
TIMPANI
Chad Arnow18
Timothy Northcut, Principal19
PERCUSSION
Hamza Able Principal20
Michael LaMattina, Principal21
HARP
KEYBOARD
Leslie Stratton, Principal23
Davi Martinelli de Lira22
Jerry Noble
Joshua Nemith, Principal24
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Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Endowed Chairs * 1 2 3
Denotes leave of absence J. Ralph Corbett Chair Huffy Foundation Chair Sherman Standard Register Foundation Chair 4 Jesse Philips Chair 5 F. Dean Schnacke Chair 6 Grace Counts Finch Chair 7 Edward L. Kohnle Chair in Memory of Andra Lunde Padrichelli, Principal Cellist 2003–2018 8 Gilbert and Patricia Templeton Chair 9 Paul and Susanne Weaver Chair 10 Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association/C. David Horine Memorial Chair 11 Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association Chair 12 Catharine French Bieser Chair 13 Rhea Beerman Peal Chair 14 Robert and Elaine Stein Chair 15 Frank M. Tait Memorial Chair 16 John W. Berry Family Chair 17 John Reger Memorial Chair 18 Bill and Wanda Lukens Chair 19 Zachary, Rachel and Natalie Denka Chair 20 Rosenthal Family Chair in Memory of Miriam Rosenthal, In Honor of Donald Donnett, Principal Timpani 1966–2023 21 Miriam Rosenthal Chair 22 Richard A. and Mary T. Whitney Chair 23 Daisy Talbott Green Chair 24 Demirjian Family Chair
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Our Members Make the Magic! Special thanks to all our DPAA Members who keep the classical arts thriving in Dayton with their annual donation. VISIONARY IMPRESARIO ($100,000+) Anonymous Paul & Dolores Anderson Steve & Lou Mason Barbara N. O’Hara Peter & Patricia Torvik Dr. Troy Tyner & Dr. Ingrid Brown AFICIONADO ($50,000+) Kate & Steve Hone ELM Foundation Linda W. Lombard & Paul W. Marshall VIRTUOSO ($25,000+) John & Kathleen Beran Thomas & Frances Bankston David & Maria Berry Neal Gittleman & Lisa M. Fry Luke & Juanita Lovell Raymond & Sue Merz Cathy Ponitz Dr. David H. Ponitz Tim & Mary Riordan Miles & Linda Schmidt Bill & Dianne Schneider Larry & Abbie Trittschuh Betsy B. Whitney Walter & Marcia Wood LUMINARY ($10,000+) Anonymous (3) Nirmala Abraham & Scotty Blackburn Dr. Ron Anderson & Robb Sloan-Anderson Drs. Charles & Mary Bane Ann Barr Thomas E. Bettcher Catherine Clark Jim Crosset Janice Culver & Eugene Kurtz John & Allyson Danis Richard M. DeLon Dr. Charles & Patricia Demirjian Dr. Grace L. DeVelbiss Jane A. Dunwoodie Debra Edelman* Vernon & Janet Fernandes
Stanley C. & Ann* Herr Lesley & Chris Hopkins Michael A. Houser Karen Duguid & Wally Johnson Michael & Judith Kreutzer William* & Wanda Lukens Barbara & Leib Lurie Dr. Michael & Christine Manchester Kenneth & Darrell May Mike & Peggie McQuiston Dr. Jeffrey & Susan Mikutis Dr. Thomas G. Olsen & Mary Boosalis Milt & Dawn Ross Jonah Sandler Matthew J. Scarr Marcy Schade Pamela & Andrew Schwartz Richard & Jane Schwartz David Strohscher William* & Cynthia Uhl Dr. Byron & Theresa Wade William & Carolyn* Winger Mr. Philip G. Wise & Dr. Joe Law Brian & Sandra Woodruff Kathleen & Joseph Zehenny CENTER STAGE ($5,000+) Anonymous Margy Anderson Mary L. Arnett David & Esther Battle Thomas & Suzanne Brown Dr. Gwen L. Brubaker Thomas & Joan Burkhardt Kathleen Clawson Daniel & Linda Deitz William DeVenzio* & Linda Short Pat & Dave Diven Thomas P. Gratto & Dr. Sharon D. Gratto Jonas & Susan Gruenberg Charlie Hardwick Kathy Harper Constance A. McKale* Dale & Karen Medford Anna Jones Monnett Kenneth Quinter Dr. C. Daniel & Kathy Raisch
Colleen M. Ryan William & Diane Schaff Barbara Schmider Thomas F. Skelley & Sharon Lindquist-Skelley Michael Suhar Tony Talbot & Mark Duffy Bill & Penny Wolff Dr. Daniel Zehringer & Justin Mohler OVATION! ($2,500+) Anonymous (3) Mr. Joshua E. Adams Dr. Walter & Martha Adams Dan & Vicky Archibald Karl & Sandy Ayers Ronald Bernard & Dr. Judith E. Woll M.D. Dr. Bob Brandt, Jr. Charles & Susan Bridgman Janet & Joseph Burke Michelle Bryant & Alek Kohut Barbara J. Campbell Chris & Barbara Coombs John & Martha Culp Dr. Robert & Lisa Custer Bryan & Susan Daly David & Charlene Dutton Sue Falter Marilyn R. Fischer Thomas & Nancy Gaudion John & Andrea Gillespie Mrs. Carol Graff Mr. Donald & Mrs. Janet Grieshop Dr. David & Pamela Griffith Keitaro Harada Mr. Anthony L. Haugrud Jon & Marge Hazelton Donald & Lori Heinrich Jessica & Derek Huggett Dr. Michael A. Jaffe M.D. Dr. R. Alan Kimbrough Leora K. Kline The Mark Andrew Kreusch Memorial Fund Paul & Carol Lamberger Mark Levy & Lisa Becker Dr. William & Kathy Lindahl Drs. Jerry Clark & Barry McCorkle
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Judy D. McCormick Susan B. McCoy & Allen Kennedy James& Deborah McCutcheon Pat & David McDonald David McElwee William Mitchel Mark Olson & Barbara FurykOlson Dr. Gary B. Pacernick & Ms. Peggy Weller Bill & Carmen Perry Dr. Robert & Anita Rankin Dominick & Margaret Rinaldi Greg & Kimberly Robinson Bill & Ann Schuerman Richard & June Smythe John & Susan Spacht Lois & Roger Sutherland Jeri & John Tate Fred & Chris Tokarz Dr. Edward & Tracey Tomme Sharon A. Tschudin Michael Tyrchniewicz & Dr. Rachael Courtney Paul & Susie Weaver James & Tami Whalen Lt. Col Robert* & Nancy Wilda Thomas & Sharon Williamson Tim & Miriam Wood BRAVO! ($1,000+) Anonymous (12) The Albert & Nancy Freudenberger Fund Bruce & Karen Anderson Matt & Jo Anderson Shirley Ark Ellen Bagley Zachary Beck Lois & Donald* Bigler Jon Blunt & Rodney Veal Dan & Mary Bowman Mr. Ronald F. Budzik* & Ms. Barbara A. Hayde Patrick Martin & Eva Buttacavoli Musicians of the DPO & Staff of DPAA, in memory of C. Donald Compton Charles & Claudia Cornett Rebecca & Lawrence* Corson Karen & Gary Crim Kelly H. Dalton Kathleen Daly Sharon J. Danosky Joyce E. Dean & Mary Ellen Batiuk Susan DeLuca Rosario & Helen Demers Rebecca Dianis Mark Dlott & Dale Goldberg Mr. C. Bruce Driver
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Mrs. Sue Dugan Dr. Margaret M. Dunn & Dr. William A. Spohn Susan & Robert Ellefson The Fraze Family Fund Marcia Frank* (2025 Bequest on behalf of Delta Omicron Foundation) Joseph & Martha Gardner Lt. Col. Frank & Diane Gentner, USAF Ret. Garry & Mindy Greene Douglas Hahn & Melody Goodwin Terri & John Dr. Bruce & Mayumi Hall John C. Halpin* & Dorothy B. Dick Thomas Hanley Bob Hanna Richard & Mary Harstad Mr. Anthony Haugrud Delbert & Virginia Herbeck William & Carol Herrick The Holland Family Trust Ellen Holroyd Jeffrey Huntington Tyron & Frances Inbody Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates Craig & Margarete Jennings Sandi Simmons & Tom Jonak Norma Keefer Robyn Lightcap Dr. Brian & Linda Kent Robert & Jennifer Kitchen Chuck Knickerbocker Jon & Susan Kreusch James Kurek & Linda Black-Kurek Kathryn Lamme Wayne & Mary Jo Langguth Susan J. Lauf Dr. James T. Lehner & Hon. Peggy Lehner Franklin & Cheryl Lewis Kathryn MacVeigh Amy Radachi & Tom Maher Moni & George Malacos Frank & Linda Mannarino Joyce McDonald Kevin & Mary McDonald Marc & Melissa McNulty Thom & Penni Meyer Arthur D. Mills Jr. Helen C. Potter Shannon Joyce Neal & Philip Neal Shaun & Susan Nicholson John & Ruth Neely Dianne & Les Niemi John Phillips Todd Press Robert & Cynthia Puskar Mary Yerina & Bob Redfield
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Neal Gittleman conducts the final Masterworks concert of his 30th Season in June 2025.
Neal Gittleman’s 30th Anniversary as Artistic Director and Conductor To celebrate Neal Gittleman’s 30th Masterworks season (2024–25) and his farewell concerts in October 2025, these generous friends have contributed in his honor. Anonymous (1) Patricia & Peter Torvik Harry A. Toulmin, Jr. and Virginia B. Toulmin Fund of The Dayton Foundation Dr. David Ponitz & Cathy Ponitz Drs. Mary & Charles Bane Ann Barr Kathleen L. Clawson Janice Culver & Eugene Kurtz Dr. Charles & Patricia Demirjian Grismer Tire Company Karen Duguid & Wally Johnson in honor of the friendship between Anne Johnson and Neal Gittleman
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LION Barbara & Leib Lurie Christy & Michael Manchester Kathy & John Beran Mary Boosalis & Thomas Olsen Rochester Community Foundation Pamela & Andrew Schwartz Cynthia Uhl Betsy B. Whitney Sandra & Brian Woodruff Matthew J. Scarr Judy D. McCormick The Mary H. Kittredge Fund of The Dayton Foundation Linda & Miles Schmidt
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Dianne & Bill Schneider Marcia & Walter Wood Colleen M. Ryan Frances & Thomas Bankston Linda & Daniel Deitz Richard M. DeLon Marge & Jon Hazelton Darrell & Kenneth May Carolyn & Paul Flanagan Leora K. Kline Haley-Sibbing Family Tina & Mike Spaulding Linda Bales Todd & Richard Todd Dr. Hans & Cheryl Zwart
Meet the (New!) Artists of DPAA Go behind the scenes with the artists whose passion drives every performance. Being on stage is such a beautiful feeling. We work so hard to create something together that is so fleeting and can’t be taken for granted. This is what makes me so passionate about being a dancer
Christian shines in Giselle
Christian Chester Dayton Ballet Dancer
I trained with the BalletMet’s Academy in Columbus, Ohio, in my early dance career. In 2020, I joined Louisville Ballet’s Studio Company and danced for three years before I was hired into Louisville Ballet as a professional dancer. This is my first season as an artist with Dayton Ballet.
Elvin and Keitaro after a performance
Elvin Schlanger
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Principal Flute
I knew Dayton Ballet was the right fit for me because I was so excited for the opportunity to work under Artistic Director, Brandon Ragland. We had worked together in Louisville and I know how much Brandon truly cares for this art form and his dancers, so it was an easy decision to come to Dayton! I am very excited to get to perform with the Dayton Orchestra. It has been awhile since I’ve gotten to perform with live music, and it is such a privilege to work with such talented musicians.
I’m Elvin Schlanger and I am thrilled to serve as the Principal Flute of DPAA. I always play my best in a collaborative environment of like-minded colleagues and thoughtful music making. I feel fortunate to be part of an ensemble that provides this type of experience and camaraderie. I’ve had the opportunity to study at the Colburn School, Yale School of Music, and CSU Long Beach, which gave me the tools I needed to strengthen my playing and shape my artistry. I am excited to share my passion with this community and to help create performances that are uplifting and inspiring.
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Corporate and Foundation Partners We thank our corporate and foundation partners for supporting DPAA’s mission, programs, and artists. IMPRESARIO AES Ohio Foundation Virginia W. Kettering Foundation Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation Schiewetz Foundation Harry A. Toulmin, Jr. and Virginia B. Toulmin Fund of The Dayton Foundation MAESTRO The Charles D. Berry Foundation The Berry Family Foundation VIRTUOSO Dayton Freight Bill and Jackie Lockwood Fund to Support Opera LEGATO All The Best Delicatessen Dayton Aerospace Dayton Daily News/Cox First Media Kettering Health The Mary H. Kittredge Fund of The Dayton Foundation Marriott University of Dayton The Shubert Foundation The Troy Foundation The Nick and Edna Weller Charities, Inc. CONCERTO Bob Ross Auto Group Cox Media Group/WHIO Discover Classical 88.1 WDPR/89.1 WUSO/89.9 WDPG Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation Grismer Tire Company Hotel Ardent and Bistecca iHeartMedia Mathile Family Foundation WYSO Public Radio ARIA The Disability Foundation Houser Asphalt and Concrete The Iddings Foundation LION Lockwood Family Foundation ThinkTV Thompson Hine Victory Wholesale Group and the Kantor Family
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SONATA The Allegro Fund of The Dayton Foundation Centerville-Washington Foundation Crown Equipment Corporation Johnson Investment Counsel The Charles F. Kettering Foundation The Kuntz Foundation Nova Creative PNC Sinclair Broadcast Group University of Dayton INTERMEZZO AES Ohio Appliance Gallery Dayton Coolidge Wall The Dayton Hydraulic Co. Enterprise Roofing Harlamert Foundation Henny Penny KeyBank Knack Video + Photo League of American Orchestras Sam Levin Foundation LexisNexis McCutcheon Music Merrill Lynch Morris Home Opera America Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling Square One Salon and Spa The Synergy Schade Team Taylor Corporation OVERTURE The African-American Community Fund M&M Title Co. Requarth Lumber Company Sinclair Broadcast Group/FOX/ABC The Rubi Girls Taft Voss Auto Network ADDITIONAL MAJOR SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: Ohio Arts Council Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District Culture Works The Dayton Foundation
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Board of Trustees and Staff OFFICERS Joseph Zehenny, Chair Patricia McDonald, Vice Chair Rev. Joshua Ward, Secretary Rodney Veal, Assistant Secretary Timothy Riordan, Treasurer Patrick Martin, Assistant Treasurer Ed Tomme, Chair Emeritus
Maureen Hickey Haitch, Conductor, Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth Strings Michelle Mastin, Conductor, Philharmonic Junior Strings Sharon Neumeister, Company Teacher and Rehearsal Assistant Rachel Cahayla Wynne, Rehearsal Director and Dayton Ballet Studio Company Manager
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Nirmala Abraham Dr. Ron Anderson Libby Ballengee Dr. Zachary Beck Ashley Bethard Sarah Burns Jim Butler Christopher Coombs Allyson Danis Dr. Samuel Dorf Mary-Kathryn Haddad Kathy Harper Michael Howard Dr. Xavier L. Johnson Scott Jones Robyn Lightcap Peggie McQuiston Shannon Joyce Neal Barbara N. O’Hara Sharon Schroder Dori Spaulding John Tate Rick Thie Abbie Trittschuh Dr. Daniel Zehringer
DEVELOPMENT Elaine Gounaris, Vice President for Philanthropy Allie Haines, Director of Philanthropy Lynnette Ivey, Director of Institutional Giving Anne O’Hara, Development Operations Manager
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS EMERITUS Thomas Bankston, Opera Neal Gittleman, Philharmonic
OPERATIONS Chris Brislin, General Manager Lyn Baudendistel, Wardrobe Supervisor Josephine Baudendistel, Costume Assistant Kelly DeLisle, Artistic Administrator Maureen Hickey Haitch, Librarian Kay O’Connor, Assistant Production Manager/ Resident Stage Manager Sean Vore, Orchestra Personnel Manager Katie West, Production Coordinator/ Assistant Librarian The stagehands of IATSE Local 66 The wardrobe members of IATSE Local 886
ADMINISTRATION Patrick J. Nugent, President and CEO Teri Warwick, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Michael Sieveking, Chief Information Officer Milena Treer, Chief of Staff ARTISTIC Kathleen Clawson, Artistic Director, Opera Keitaro Harada, Music and Artistic Director, Philharmonic Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director, Ballet Isaac Selya, Interim Staff Conductor Steven Hankle, Director, Philharmonic Chorus Carolyn Sweezy, Manager, Philharmonic Chorus
LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Jeaunita Ìféwándé Château Olówè, Vice President for Learning and Community Engagement Jacqueline Griffin, Learning Programs Manager Melissa McCoy, Engagement Programs Manager Megan Forney, Dayton Ballet School Education Manager; Co-Director of Dayton Ballet School Ensemble Gabrielle Sharp, Co-Director of Dayton Ballet School Ensemble Elizabeth Sabol, Ballet School Registrar Vicky Archibald, Ballet School Receptionist MARKETING Brittany Laughlin, Vice President for Marketing and Audience Development James Mikolajewski, Marketing and Patron Acquisition Manager Kate LaFollette, Engagement and Patron Services Manager
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