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2015-16 MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES

DRAMACOLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Feb. 10 - 14, 2016Patricia Corbett Theater

CCM Season PresentingSponsor and Musical

Theatre Program Sponsor

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AH, WILDERNESS!:A COMEDY OF RECOLLECTION IN THREE ACTS

By Eugene O’Neill

AH, WILDERNESS!:A COMEDY OF RECOLLECTION IN THREE ACTS

By Eugene O’Neill

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DIVISION OF THEATRE ARTS, PRODUCTION AND ARTS ADMINISTRATION PRESENTS

AH, WILDERNESS!:A COMEDY OF RECOLLECTION IN THREE ACTSBy Eugene O’Neill

Patricia Corbett Theater Feb. 10 – 14, 2016

DirectorR. Terrell Finney

Scenic Designers Thomas C. Umfrid Whitney Glover*

Lighting Designer Adam Ditzel*

Sound Designer Mathew D. Birchmeier*

Costume Designer Maria Lenn*

Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program SponsorThe Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Season Production SponsorMacy’s

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Wig & Make-Up Designer Missy White*

Fight Choreographer k. Jenny Jones

Stage Manager Scott Slucher*

* CCM Student

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In Ah, Wilderness!, Eugene O’Neill provides a loving, gentle look at a life he wishes he might’ve lived as a young man. Subtitled “a comedy of recollection,” O’Neill takes a day (July 4, 1906) in the life of the Miller family of Connecticut and uses this as an opportunity to spin a coming-of-age story that is poignant and sweet, yet at the same time infused with a certain sadness.

In the hands of a lesser playwright, the material could easily become maudlin and overly sentimental. O’Neill, however, manages not only an artful dissection of the tribulations of young love, but also incorporates problems of the era into the story: alcoholism, prostitution and intolerance are but a few of the more serious topics touched upon in the play.

Though extremely popular in its day and used as the basis for movies and a musical, Ah, Wilderness! is not among the best-known of O’Neill’s works and stands as his only comedy. CCM Drama is proud to offer this wonderful play to Cincinnati audiences, and on behalf of the entire production team we hope you enjoy this foray into poetry, politics and passion.

R. Terrell Finney,Director

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

PREPARATORY

ALL AGES.ALL ABILITIES.

CCM Preparatory offers classes and programs including

MUSIC, THEATRE& DANCE.

ccm.uc.edu/prep • 513-566-2595

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COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

PLANNEDGIVING

JOHN HARRISON John Harrison is the founder of The CCM Harmony Fund: Challenging Hate and Prejudice through Performing Arts. The arts are truly a language that all people speak; they cut across racial, cultural, social, educational and economic barriers. The CCM Harmony Fund was established to celebrate the language of the arts, encourage conversation and advocate compassion. The fund supports our incredibly talented students and faculty at the College-Conservatory of Music in the media and performing arts in creative and unique ways to promote culturally diverse audiences, and fight hate and prejudice. Mr. Harrison has made provisions in his will to support and continue the mission of The Harmony Fund.

The Harmony Fund was created as both an acknowledgement of the continuing existence of hate and prejudice within this civilized world and, more importantly, the ability of the arts to help us better understand and transcend these emotions.

For more information contact CCM External Relations Office at 513-556-2100.

Friends of CCM Board Member, founded The CCM Harmony Fund: Challenging Hate and Prejudice through Performing Arts

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For more alumni, student & faculty profiles, visit: ccm.uc.edu/villagenews

THE VILLAGE NEWSALUMNI APPLAUSE

After receiving accolades at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival for his lead role in the feature film I Am Not A Hipster, alumnus Dominic Bogart (BFA Drama, 2000) returned to the festival this January for the world premiere of The Birth of a Nation. Bogart appears in this biopic about enslaved preacher-turned-revolt leader Nat Turner alongside Nate Parker and Armie Hammer. According to Variety, The Birth of Nation landed the biggest deal in the history of the Sundance Film Festival: a $17.5 million payday from Fox Searchlight for global rights. A native of Piqua, Ohio, Bogart was the 2012 recipient of CCM’s Julia Winter Cohen Career Excellence Award.

Alumna Nicole Callender (BFA Drama, 1991) is an actor, regionally and Off-Broadway, as well as a stuntwoman and fight choreographer. She recently doubled Michelle Hurst in the acclaimed Netflix comedy-drama Orange is the New Black. She also performed stunt work on the CBS crime drama Golden Boy. As an actor she has appeared as Kat in All in the Miming at Vital Theater (New York) and Ensemble in Anton in Show Business and The Laramie Project at the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (Summit, N.J.).

An accomplished film and television actor, alumnus Keith Pillow (MFA Drama, 1989) has had recurring roles on TV’s Judging Amy, The Shield, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Awkward and Pretty Little Liars. He has made guest appearances on The Mentalist, Glee, The Goldbergs, Law & Order L.A., The Closer, Nip/Tuck, Hot in Cleveland, 24, CSI, Cold Case, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, to name but a few. A classically trained singer and actor, Pillow was the 2015 recipient of CCM’s Julia Winter Cohen Career Excellence Award.

In a recent Washington Post profile, alumna Angela Ammerman (BM Music Education, 2006) was hailed as a “music teacher prodigy.” A teacher at the Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, Ammerman was also recently named the Virginia Orchestra Director of the Year by the American String Teachers Association. She is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, American String Teachers Association and has been a guest conductor in All County and All City Orchestras.

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In order of appearance:

Tommy Miller .....................................................................................JONAH SORSCHERMildred Miller .................................................................................OLIVIA PASSAFIUMEArthur Miller .........................................................................................OWEN ALDERSONEssie Miller ...............................................................................................KATIE LANGHAMLily Miller ..................................................................................RACHEL BAUMGARTENNat Miller .....................................................................................................DEVAN PRUITTSid Davis ............................................................................................ANDREW IANNACCIRichard Miller .................................................................ANDREW HUYLER RAMSEYDavid McComber ..............................................................................SPENCER LACKEYNorah .................................................................................................MICKEY TROPEANOWent Selby ................................................................................ ISAAC HICKOX-YOUNGBelle ..................................................................................................................ANNIE GROVEBartender .................................................................................................... JAMES EGBERTSalesman .....................................................................................................RYAN GARRETTMuriel McComber ...................................................................................EMILY WALTON

The Place and TimeJuly 4, 1906—“a large small-town in Connecticut”

Scene 1 - The Miller home, early morningScene 2 - The Miller home, evening of the same dayScene 3 - Back room of a bar, 10 p.m., the same nightScene 4 - The Miller home, 11 p.m., the same nightScene 5 - The Miller home, 1 p.m., the following afternoonScene 6 - A strip of beach on the harbor, 9 p.m. that nightScene 7 - The Miller home, 10 p.m., the same night

There will be one 15-minute intermission between Scenes 2 and 3Total Running Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)

THE COMPANYCOMPANY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Dee Anne Bryll Zoltan Dobsa John Martin bruce mcclung Robert Sorscher Karen Zellner

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OWEN ALDERSON, Arthur MillerJunior from Harvard, MassachusettsAt CCM: Father Karolyi in Pentecost, Delbert in Seven Feet Under (TRANSMIGRATION), 1968 Hippie/Mark/Dr. Ray in The Heidi Chronicles, Solomon in Speech and Debate, Logan in Just By Chance (E-Media), Man in Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours: Things We Do for Those We Love (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Tias in The Gospel of Fat Kathy at Hashtag Theatre Company (New York).

RACHEL BAUMGARTEN, Lily MillerSenior from Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAt CCM: Scarlett Zaebrick in Neutral and Nonpartisan (TRANSMIGRATION), Debbie in The Heidi Chronicles, The Old Woman in Macbeth, The Woman in Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours: Things We Do for Those We Love (TRANSMIGRATION), Mercy Lewis in The Crucible, Patty McCormick in Sentenced (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Queen Isabella in The Hunchback of Seville at Know Theatre of Cincinnati (CCM co-production).

JAMES EGBERT, BartenderSophomore from Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAt CCM: Father Bojovic in Pentecost, Jim in Lonely Impulse of Delight, (Drama Lab), Director for Julius Caesar (Drama Lab). Elsewhere: Quentin in DangerQuest for Barking Squirrel Productions; Claudius in Hamlet, Major Metcalf in Mousetrap and Mark in The Pill at LVPA Arts (Bethlehem, Pa.).

RYAN GARRETT, SalesmanJunior from Nashville, TennesseeAt CCM: Nico in Pentecost, Screenwriter for Keisha with Pizza (48-Hour Film Festival), Christ Boxer/Steve/Waiter in The Heidi Chronicles, Mikey in Justice (Drama Lab), Howie in Speech and Debate, Ensemble in The 17th Annual Snipes, Arkansas, Harvest Festival (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Otto in The Gospel of Fat Kathy at Hashtag Theatre Company (New York), Flyer in Fuerza Bruta at the Daryl Roth Theatre (New York), Moritz in Spring Awakening at the Street Theatre Company (Nashville, Tenn.), Frat Lord in Goat for Killer Films and Rabbit Bandini Productions.

ANNIE GROVE, BelleJunior from San Francisco, CaliforniaAt CCM: Yasmin in Pentecost, Nellie in Coulter Cliffs Inn (TRANSMIGRATION), Donalbain in Macbeth, Lady Mayor in The 17th Annual Snipes, Arkansas, Harvest Festival (TRANSMIGRATION), The Blonde in Bad Company (E-Media), Ellie in Opia (E-Media). Elsewhere: Featured Performer in Goat for Killer Films and Rabbit Bandini Productions, Pretty Girl Number Two in The Funhouse Massacre for Petri Entertainment, Graziella in West Side Story and Cassius in Julius Caesar at Interlochen Center for the Arts (Interlochen, Mich.), Judy in A Chorus Line at Napa Valley Opera

CAST PROFILESCAST

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House (Napa, Calif.), Sebastian/Maria in Twelfth Night at the Manhattan Shakespeare Company (New York).

ISAAC HICKOX-YOUNG, Went SelbySophomore from Reno, NevadaAt CCM: Pusbas/Commando in Pentecost, Eustice in A Fool’s Paradise (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Merry War Theatre Company (Reno, Nev.), Brian in Jerry Finnegan’s Sister at Reno Little Theater (Reno, Nev.), Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (Sierra, Nev.).

ANDREW IANNACCI, Sid DavisSenior for Ipswich, MassachusettsAt CCM: Bob in Requiem for Millennials (Drama Lab), Scary Meth Head in Meth: A Love Story (Drama Lab), Adam 92 in Mandatory Fun (TRANSMIGRATION), Ensemble in You’re Welcome: A Cycle of Bad Plays, Porter in Macbeth, Grandpa in Complex: A Structure of Sound (TRANSMIGRATION), Hopkins in The Crucible, Factory Boss in The Sherwin Williams Effect (TRANSMIGRATION), Patrick in Bad Company (E-Media), Benny in Good Mourning (E-Media), David in Under (E-Media). Elsewhere: Christopher Columbus in The Hunchback of Seville at Know Theatre of Cincinnati (CCM co-production).

SPENCER LACKEY, David McComberJunior from Columbus, OhioAt CCM: Alexander Jedlikov in Pentecost, Ensemble in You’re Welcome: A Cycle of Bad Plays, Neville in A Fool’s Paradise (TRANSMIGRATION), Chip in Chip (48-Hour Film Festival), Doctor in Macbeth, Ethan in P.O. 11259: Sincerely Yours (TRANSMIGRATION), Caleb in Opia (E-Media), Hell-Hound in The Rise and Fall of Twiggy Fartdust (Drama Lab), Bailiff in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Drama Lab). Elsewhere: Chef Boyardee in Goat for Killer Films and Rabbit Bandini Productions.

KATIE LANGHAM, Essie MillerJunior from Fairfield, ConnecticutAt CCM: Diwata in Speech and Debate, Peaches Montgomery in A Fool’s Paradise (TRANSMIGRATION), April Lambert in The Heidi Chronicles, Class President in MISFIT: In Loving Memory of My High School Hell (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Maddie Steele in #thedianemovie at Hashtag Theatre Company (New York), Fat Kathy in The Gospel of Fat Kathy at Hashtag Theatre Company (New York), Officer in Meth: A Love Story at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

OLIVIA PASSAFIUME, Mildred MillerSophomore from Louisville, KentuckyAt CCM: Cleopatra in Pentecost, Binny Barker in A Fool’s Paradise (TRANSMIGRATION).

DEVAN PRUITT, Nat MillerJunior from Lawrenceburg, KentuckyAt CCM: Soldier Two/Commando/Swedish Man in Pentecost, Ensemble in You’re Welcome: A Cycle of Bad Plays, Seward in Macbeth, Caliban in Living

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Dead in Denmark, Marshal Herrick in The Crucible. Elsewhere: Shrek in Shrek the Musical at Lexington Children’s Theatre (Lexington, Ky.).

ANDREW HUYLER RAMSEY, Richard MillerSophomore from Weston, MassachusettsAt CCM: Abdul in Pentecost, Zach in Tigers be Still (Drama Lab). Elsewhere: Barnette Lloyd in Crimes of the Heart at Walnut Hill School for the Arts (Natick, Mass.); Herr Sonnenstich in Spring Awakening, Doug in Six Degrees of Separation, Director for Check, Please and Himself in Who Pissed in the OJ? at Phillips Academy Theatre Group (Andover, Mass.).

JONAH SORSCHER, Tommy MillerEighth grader from Camp Dennison, OhioAt CCM: Snow Child in Carousel, Gavroche in Les Misérables, Newspaper Boy in The Time of Your Life. Elsewhere: Simba in The Lion King, Jr., Duke Orsino in Twelfth Night and Don Jon in Much Ado About Nothing at Indian Hill Middle School (Cincinnati); Og in Finian’s Rainbow, Jr., Friedrich in Getting to Know... The Sound of Music, Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr., Link in Hairspray, Jr. and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Jr. at CCM Preparatory; Gingy in Shrek the Musical, Jr. and Daddy Warbucks in Annie Kids at Indian Hill Performing Arts Academy (Cincinnati); Jojo in Seussical and Hugo Peabody in Bye Bye Birdie at East Side Players (Cincinnati); Lion King Kids DVD for Disney; Louis in The King and I at The Carnegie (Covington, Ky.).

MICKEY TROPEANO, NorahJunior from Westfield, New JerseyAt CCM: Fatima in Pentecost, Molly in The Heidi Chronicles, Menteith in Macbeth, Christina in Justice (Drama Lab), Eve 14 in Mandatory Fun (TRANSMIGRATION), Sloane in MISFIT: In Loving Memory of My High School Hell (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Clem in The Gospel of Fat Kathy at Hashtag Theatre Company (New York), Jane in ‘Dentity Crisis and Rosemary in Family Practice at Bucks County Theater (New Hope, Pa.).

EMILY WALTON, Muriel McComberJunior from Leawood, KansasAt CCM: Ensemble in You’re Welcome: A Cycle of Bad Plays, Young Macduff in Macbeth, Snow White in Seven Feet Under (TRANSMIGRATION). Elsewhere: Infanta Juana in The Hunchback of Seville at Know Theatre of Cincinnati (CCM co-production).

CAST PROFILESCAST

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MATTHEW D. BIRCHMEIER, Sound DesignerGraduate student from Grand Rapids, MichiganAt CCM: Sound Supervisor for The Merry Widow, Sound Designer for Big River. Elsewhere: Production Sound Engineer for Texas Shakespeare Festival (Kilgore, Texas), Sound Designer for The Glass Menagerie at Farmers Alley Theatre (Kalamazoo, Mich.), Sound Designer for Charlotte’s Web at Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Mich.).

ADAM DITZEL, Lighting DesignerSenior from Lakeside Park, KentuckyAt CCM: Electrics Crew for The Merry Widow, Lighting Designer for William Bolcom: Cabaret Songs, Lighting Designer for You’re Welcome: A Cycle of Bad Plays, Associate Lighting Designer for Choreographers’ Showcase 2015, Lighting Designer for 2014 Fall Dance, Assistant Lighting Designer for Peter Pan. Elsewhere: Lighting Designer for Marz and Back at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (New York), Lighting Designer for Murder Ballad at Stone on a Walk Theatre (Cincinnati).

WHITNEY GLOVER, Associate Scenic DesignerGraduate student from Texarkana, TexasAt CCM: Assistant Scenic Designer for Pentecost and Così fan tutte. Elsewhere: Painter for Misery with Infinite Scenic/Proof Productions (New York), Apprentice Painter for the Santa Fe Opera (Santa Fe, N.M.).

MARIA LENN, Costume DesignerGraduate student from Evansville, IndianaAt CCM: Cutter/Draper for The Merry Widow. Elsewhere: Costume Designer for Boeing Boeing at Wayside Theatre (Middletown, Va.), Costume Designer for The Mystery of Edwin Drood at the University of Evansville (Evansville, Ind.), Wardrobe Supervisor for Norwegian Cruise Line.

SCOTT SLUCHER, Stage ManagerGraduate student from Louisville, KentuckyAt CCM: Stage Manager for Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite. Elsewhere: Master Electrician for the Pioneer Playhouse’s 2015 Season (Danville, Ky.).

MISSY WHITE, Wig & Make-Up DesignerGraduate student from Fayetteville, North CarolinaAt CCM: Assistant Wig & Make-Up Designer for Big River, Peter Pan, Hansel and Gretel, Macbeth, Les Misérables and Singin’ in the Rain; Wig & Make-Up Crew for The Merry Widow and Legally Blonde. Elsewhere: Wig Artisan and Hair & Make-Up Assistant for Rapunzel, Les Misérable, Around the World in 80 Days, Henry V and Pericles at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (Center Valley, Pa.).

STUDENT STAFF PROFILESSTAFF

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PRODUCTION STAFFTechnical Director .................................................................................. Steve Miller

Assistant Technical Director ............................................................Sara Barnett

Assistant Stage Managers ...................... Andi Radujkovic, AJ Bierschwal, Sam Lewis

Production Assistant ........................................................... Caroline Castleman

Associate Scenic Designer .......................................................Logan Greenwell

Props Master .........................................................................................Mara Tunicliff

Assistant Lighting Designer .............................................................Andy Hilman

Assistant Sound Designer ......................................................Blake Edmondson

Assistant Costume Designer ..............................................................Ashley Berg

Assistant Wig & Make-Up Designers & Run Crew ..........Danae Jimenez, Rin Schwob

Set Construction Crew ................................... Mikaela Acton, Bryce Baxter, Aria Braswell, Kia Brown, Caroline Castleman,

Kevin Chlapeka, Ben Christ, Ethan Dorian, Dylan Dougal, Erin Duffey, Elanor Eberhardt,

Ellie Fangman, Chyanne Fischer, Luke Hampton, Christina Harrison, Courtney Hickenlooper,

Pauline Humbert, Tim Italiano, Cari Kamper, Kylie Kanter, Erin Keehnen, Margo Leist,

Erin Magner, Kendal Mccarthy, Jordan Miller, Jennifer Mollet, Dylan Muvaney, Cole Nevins,

Anya Olson, Jennifer Pallas, Bryn Purvis, Jacob Rankin, Gabriella Rodregues,

Cara Roth, Alexander Stone, Frank Thams, Zachary Triska, Amanda Valenzuela,

Frank Viskup, Chris Wade, Dvaka Walpola, Ben Woida, Josh Windes

Scenic Charge Artist .............................................................................Olivia Leigh

Scenic Artist Assistants ......................... Whitney Glover, Karly Hasselfeld

Scene Shop Assistants ...... Sara Barnett, Will Becker, Rebecca Clancy, Adam Crowell, Megan Edwards, Tim Italiano,

Andrew Martin, Brett Pavlovich, Haley Schutzenberger, Gus Tucker, Ben Woida

Master Carpenter ....................................................................................Gus Tucker

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Paint Crew ....................................................Logan Greenwell, Ellie Fangman, Levi Keiss, Jen Pallas, Theron Wineinger

Props Graduate Assistants ..............Aaron Bridgman, Christina Chester

Set/Props Running Crew ..................................Bryce Baxter, Aria Braswell, Kevin Chlapka, Courtney Hickenlooper,

Erin Magner, Jordan Miller, Jennifer Mollet, Bryn Purvis,

Amanda Valenzuela, Zachary Triska

Master Electrician ......................................................................Andrew Diamond

Assistant Master Electrician & Light Board Operator ............ Jack Broda

Light Shop Manager ....................................................................Jeremy Dominik

Light Shop Assistants .....................................Joe Beumer, Lauren Brunson, Erik Mccandless

Electricians ............................................................... Ben Christ, Anna Naderer, Eva Patterson, Bret Pavlovich

Electrics Crew ..........................................Lauren Brunson, Parker Conzone, Chris Dissinger, Jeremy Dominik,

Justin Dudzik, Eleanor Eberhardt, Charly Goino, Christina Harrison,

Dava Hunter, Madeline Jenkins, Erin Keehnen, Alec Molinaro,

Frank Viskup, Devaka Walpola, Brendan Watts, Mandi Wisler

Sound Operator..............................................................................Michael Medina

Sound Shop Supervisor ...............................................................Jason Sebastian

Sound Graduate Assistants ................... Matt D. Birchmeier, Jake Jobes, Kevin Semancik

Sound Load-In Crew ....................... Sky Cone, Tanner Elker, Josh Windes

Costume Shop Assistants ..........................Jessica Barksdale, Ashley Berg, Jillian Coratti, Maria Lenn,

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Wardrobe Supervisor ............................................................................Hayley King

Wardrobe Crew Head ....................................................................Brooke Arthur

Wardrobe Running Crew .............................. Dylan Dougal, Luke Hampton, Christina Harrison, Miles Horne,

Cara Roth, Gabriella Rodrigues

Wardrobe Maintenance Crew Head ..........................................Jillian Coratti

Stage Management Office Assistants ..............Tori Rezek, Scott Slucher

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2015-16 SPONSORS & PARTNERSSPONSORS

CCM recognizes and thanks the following corporations, foundations and individuals for their generous support:

Louise Dieterle Nippert Trust Scholarship and Resident Artist Sponsor The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation CCM/CSO Diversity Fellowship Sponsor The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation CCM Season Presenting Sponsor, Musical Theatre Program Sponsor and Event Sponsor

The Corbett Endowment at CCM Dance Department Supporter All-Steinway School Sponsor

ArtsWave The Greater Cincinnati Foundation H. Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./ U.S. Bank Foundation Frances R. Luther Charitable Trust Community Partners

Macy’s Mainstage Season Production Sponsor

Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Rosenthal Opera Department Sponsor

The Joseph and Frances Jones Poetker Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation, Ritter & Randolph, LLC, Corporate Counsel Visiting Artists Sponsor

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Anonymous Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander Mrs. William A. Friedlander Dr. & Mrs. Randolph L. Wadsworth Mr. & Mrs. J. David Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Santen Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bloom Ariel Quartet Sponsors

Genevieve Smith Opera Production Sponsor

Jan Rogers Willard and Jean Mulford Charitable Fund of the Cambridge Charitable Foundation Choral Studies Sponsors

Ms. Margaret A. Straub & Mr. Neil R. Artman Studio Drama Series Sponsor

Rosemary & Mark Schlachter Teri Jory & Seth Geiger Graeter’s Swan Lake Sponsors

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Hirschhorn Orchestral Sponsor

CCMpower The CCM Harmony Fund: Challenging Hate and Prejudice through Performing Arts The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation Jeff Thomas Catering PNC Trish & Rick Bryan Keating, Muething & Klekamp P.L.L. Rhonda & Larry Sheakley Event Sponsors

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Dear Friends and Alumni,

As you know, UC’s College-Conservatory of Music has an international reputation for excellence and competes with our country’s finest conservatories for extraordinary students. Yes, the performances are outstanding. Yes, it is the largest single source of performances in the state of Ohio. And yes, CCM is an Ohio Center of Excellence. But are

you aware that CCM alumni and students are the arts engine for our own community?

Not only are CCM alumni and students working behind the scenes and appearing on stages around the world but you also witness their work and performances at our very own Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts and the list goes on and on.

CCMpower raises funds for scholarships to help attract the best and brightest students to CCM. I am proud of our college, students, alumni and the impact CCM has on our arts community. And today, I encourage you to also become a member of CCMpower!

Becoming a member is easy: complete the form on the next page and mail it back to us. You can also visit ccm.uc.edu and click on the CCMpower link to join. Not only will you be investing in CCM, but you’ll be fueling the arts engine for some of our city’s most beloved organizations.

Best regards,

Donna de Graaf, President CCMpower P.S. The Friends of CCM and Alumni Governing Boards have merged to create a new organization! CCMpower consists of fans, advocates and alumni dedicated to empowering students and igniting possibilities through scholarship opportunities and so much more. CCMpower helps attract the best and brightest talent, in turn, enriching our community and fueling the future of the arts!

CCMpower

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FRIEND $50 Subscription to the semester calendar of events and e-newsletter

STAR $100 All of the above, plus: Listing in Honor Roll of Donors Invitation to a Mainstage dress rehearsal

PROFESSOR $150 All of the above, plus: Invitation to a reception and concert supported by CCMpower

DIRECTOR $250 All of the above, plus: Invitation to behind-the-scenes reception Garage pass for FREE parking for one performance

STAGE MANAGER $500 All of the above, plus: Invitations to Creative Conversations series Access to opening night Intermezzo Garage passes for FREE parking for two performances

PRODUCER $1000 All of the above, plus: Garage pass for three hours of parking FREE for unlimited number of performances Two priority reservations for Studio Theater Productions

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TAPAA FACULTY & STAFF

Rocco Dal Vera, TAPAA Division Head/ProducerAlex Badue, Musical Theatre Instructor/Music TheoryCatherine Batcheller, Dance Instructor/BalletSteve Beirens, Dance Instructor/BalletJohn Thomas Bell, Dance Instructor/BalletMeredith Benson, Dance Instructor/Ballet Aubrey Berg, Chair of Musical Theatre Department Brad Berridge, TD&P Instructor/Sound Michael Blankenship, Resident Scenic ArtistChristopher Boone, TD&P Instructor/LightingJeffrey Brown, TD&P Instructor/Video MediaLydia Brown, Opera Vocal CoachKa-Ron Brown Lehman, Dance Instructor/ModernDeirdre Carberry, Acting Chair of Dance/Resident Dance Choreographer/BalletMichael Carr, Musical Theatre Instructor/MovementColleen Condit, Dance Program CoordinatorAnne Cushing-Reid, Arts Administration InstructorDenise Dal Vera, Business Skills for the Actor Instructor Kimberly Daniel de Acha, Voice/Musical TheatreGiles Davies, ActingVince DeGeorge, Musical Theatre/Opera PerformanceDale Doerman, Drama Instructor/AestheticsWendy Dorn, TD&P InstructorAnnie Fitzpatrick, Drama Instructor/Business Skills for the ActorJames H. Gage, Resident Lighting DesignerJeri Gatch, Dance Instructor/Modern/ChoreographyStephen Goers, Musical Theatre Instructor/Music DirectorEmma Griffin, Opera DirectorRoger Grodsky, Musical Theatre Vocal Coach/ConductorRobin Guarino, Chair of Opera Department Jessica Haffner, Cutter/DraperPatti Hall, TAPAA Program CoordinatorMark Halpin, Resident Scenic DesignerJean Hamilton, Arts Administration Department DirectorRichard E. Hess, Chair of Drama Department Brian Horton, Costume Shop CoordinatorSteve Irwin, Dance Instructor/Hip-HopJonnie Lynn Jacobs-Percer, Dance Instructor/BalletPatti James, Tap/Jazz/Choreography/Musical Theatre

STAFFDivision of Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration

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Qi Jiang, Chair of Dance Departmentk. Jenny Jones, Acting/Movement, Stage CombatMichele Kay, Chair of TD&P/Stage ManagementDawn Kelly, Dance Instructor/BalletMike Kelly, Dance Instructor/Music TheoryDiane Lala, Resident MT Choreographer/Jazz/PilatesWendy LeBorgne, Voice PathologistJeremy Lee, Resident Sound DesignerMarie-France Lefebvre, Opera CoachPatricia Linhart, Voice/Musical TheatreTerry (Ben) Lusk, Opera CoachAndre Megerdichian, Resident Dance Choreographer/Modern/SomaticsD. Lynn Meyers, Drama Instructor/Audition TechniquesJudith Mikita, Dance Instructor/ModernKathryn Miller, Resident Properties ArtisanSteve Miller, Associate Technical DirectorDean Mogle, Resident Costume DesignerSusan Moser, Drama and Opera Instructor/Theatre MovementRobert G. Pavlovich, Acting for the Camera/Theatre HistoryKatelyn Groh Reid, Instructor/DialectsBrian Robertson, Opera InstructorJennifer Roig-Francoli, Dance Instructor/Alexander TechniqueBrant Russell, Script Analysis/DirectorSydney Schnurr, Arts AdministrationJason Sebastian, TD&P Instructor/SoundRebecca Senske, Associate Costume DesignerStirling Shelton, Technical DirectorRyan Sigurdson, Musical Theatre InstructorD’Arcy Smith, Voice Production/Vocal CoachJulie Spangler, Musical Theatre Instructor/Music DirectorKristin Suess, Arts Administration Instructor/Career ManagementMichael Tevlin, Resident Dance Choreographer/BalletDaniel Townsend, Make-Up and Wigs InstructorRegina Truhart, Costume TechnologyRichard J. Turner-Palmer, Theatre Shop ForemanThomas C. Umfrid, Resident Scenic DesignerSandy Vanlandingham, Program ManagerAlison Vodnoy Wolf, Acting InstructorSuzette Boyer Webb, Dance Instructor/BalletJanell Weinstock, Arts Administration InstructorMark C. Williams, Lighting Technology and DesignKaren Wissel, Dance Instructor/ModernAlan Yaffe, Arts Administration InstructorKelly A. Yurko, Resident Make-Up and Wigs DesignerAdam Zeek, Resident Master Electrician

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Peter Landgren, Dean & Thomas James Kelly Professor of MusicR. Terrell Finney, Jr., Associate Dean & Director of Graduate StudiesAndrea M. Fitzgerald, Assistant Dean of Enrollment ServicesKatherine Zajac Albertson, Senior Admissions OfficerKandice Odister, Admissions Program ManagerDiane White, Director of Business AffairsSteve McConnell, Business ManagerPeggy Huddle, Senior Human Resources CoordinatorRayburn Dobson, Jr., Senior Director of Performance OperationsBeth Dochinger, Senior Director of Development & External RelationsKaren Tully, Director of Development & External RelationsStephanie Dumais, Assistant Director of Constituent Development & Alumni Relations Curt Whitacre, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsMikki Graff, Graphic DesignerCharlotte Kies, Kevin Norton, Ryan Strand, Public Information AssistantsJohn McDonagh, Director of Facilities & Performance ServicesEric Wolfley, Director of Piano ServicesRebekah Wortman, Piano TechnicianSimon Sotelo, Director of Recording ServicesEric Louie, Scheduling ManagerSara Danner-Dukic, CCM Summer Programs DirectorJeanne Rose, Box Office ManagerKaren Lee, Joe Murrell, Elizabeth Schmidt, Box Office Assistant Managers Jeremiah Adriano, Olivia Baer, Annie Barr, Daniel Blevins, Mackenzie Brauns, Jenna Byrne, Rebecca Claborn, Seika Fukumoto, Taylor Fleshman, Charlotte Kies, Shannon Lock, Liea Mack, Anthony Smith, Diamond Snow, Box Office StaffKate Alexandra, Kyle Malesevich, Abigail Martin, House ManagersDesiree Adams, Alvin Ashlaw, Darren Benton, Nicki Berger, Emilio Carlo, Jabari Carter, Lily Couch, Ilona Eke, Royce Files, Ryan Garrett, Nick Garver, Sola Fadiran, Jimmy Hendricks, Landon Hawkins, Nicholas Heffelfinger, Casey Hull, Pauline Humbert, Philip Johnson, Aaron Kaspi, Kyle Lamb, Jalen Lee, Chelsea Melamed, Eric Morin, Ty Niemeyer, David O’Connell, Kayliegh Overmyer, Liza Saracina, Evan Talkers, House & Operations StaffNick King, Operations Assistant ManagerMark Lyons, PhotographerWendling Printing Company, PrintingHouse Industries, Neutra Text Font Design

CCM ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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GENERAL INFORMATIONCCM BOX OFFICE: Located in the CCM Atrium, the Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 12-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12-4 p.m.; and one hour prior to curtain for Mainstage performances. Master Card, VISA and Discover cards are accepted. CCM Box Office, P.O. Box 210003, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0003; 513-556-4183.

PARKING: Convenient parking is available in the CCM Garage, at the base of Corry Boulevard off of Jefferson Avenue. Additional parking is available in garages throughout the UC campus. Any questions concerning on-campus parking should be directed to UC Parking Services at 513-556-2283.

TAX CREDIT: If you find that you cannot attend your performance, your tickets may be donated for tax credit as a charitable contribution. Simply notify the Box Office prior to the performance to release your seats, and give your name and address. A tax donation receipt will be mailed to you.

EMERGENCY CALLS: If you are likely to receive an emergency call during a performance, please leave your name and seat location with the House Manager. If you have a beeper, we also request that you leave it with the House Manager along with your seat number so as not to disturb the audience and actors. In case of emergencies, this will help us locate you as quickly as possible.

LOST AND FOUND: 513-556-9413

HOUSE POLICIES: The House Manager has been instructed to minimize the disturbance to patrons already seated when accommodating latecomers. The director and producer of each production select times which are least likely to interrupt the performance, and latecomers will be seated only during these times. Latecomers who miss these opportunities will not be admitted until intermission. Children under the age of six are not to be admitted.

CAMERAS, PHONES AND RECORDING DEVICES: The possession of cameras, with or without flashes, recording devices, cellular phones and other electronic devices inside the theater is strictly prohibited. Please leave them with the House Manager.

SMOKING AND REFRESHMENTS: Smoking and refreshments are not permitted in the theater. Effective January 1, 2006, smoking is prohibited inside all buildings, athletics facilities and vehicles owned,

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operated or leased by the University of Cincinnati. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of all university building entrances, exits, air intakes and operable windows. Smoking shall not be permitted on any bridge, overpass or enclosed walkway.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT: Telex listening devices are available for checkout during performances in both Patricia Corbett Theater and Corbett Auditorium. Please inquire at the Box Office.

WHEELCHAIR SEATING: Wheelchair seating is available in both theaters. Seating is limited, so reservations should be made with the Box Office when ordering tickets. These seats are subject to availability.

GROUP SALES: The Box Office can accommodate groups for major productions and concerts. Preview and benefit performances are also available for some productions. For more information, call the CCM Box Office at 513-556-4183.

CCM ONLINE: ccm.uc.edu

JOIN THE CCM FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/UCCollegeConservatoryofMusic

FOLLOW CCM ON TWITTER: twitter.com/UC_CCM

The purpose of these performances is educational and is part of the University of Cincinnati academic program.

KNOW YOUR EXIT

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4215 Mary Emery Hall

HOURS:Monday - Thursday

7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.Friday

7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday - Sunday

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

First & Fourth Thursday of Every Month:

Wine & Spirits Tasting5 - 7 p.m.

5 - 7 p.m.

Third Thursday of Every Month:

Chef ’s TableDINNER WITH DRINK PAIRINGS

THINK THURSDAYS!

364 TangemanUniversity Center

Join us for Lunch, Mon.- Fri., just over the CCM Bridge.uc.edu/mick_macks

Every Wednesday in print.

Everyday online at the new citybeat.com

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Intimate Teatime concerts of music for voices and instruments at Historic Peterloon — 8605 Hopewell Road, Indian Hill

Music for All Seasons

THIRD ANNIVERSARY SERIES: 2015-2016

Mozart For The VoiceOctober 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM

Notturni for voices and clarinetsConcert Arias The Impresario

Happy Holidays with Kimberly Daniel and FriendsDecember 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM

Seasonal music from around the world

Single Tickets: $30; Four-Ticket Flexible Passes: $100

Buy by mail: Music For All Seasons, PO Box 43172, Cincinnati, OH 45243Email your reservations: musicseasons@zoomtown.com

For brochure or more info: www.musicforallseasonscincinnati.comVisit us on Facebook: Music for all Seasons Cincinnati

All revenues from ticket sales are donated to the Voice Scholarship Programs at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music.

Speak Love February 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM

Brahms – Liebeslieder Waltzes, Schubert – On the Shore, Kurt Weill - Songs

Paris: City of LightApril 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM

Ravel, Debussy, Massenet, Fauré and Berlioz, Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals

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ENSEMBLE THEATRECINCINNATIThe 2015-2016 OTTO M. BudigFaMily FOundaTiOn SeaSOn

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“Sharr White has created two fine and ferociously damaged people caught in [an] emotional whirlpool.” – Huffington Post

Regional PRemieRe dRama. What if you had experienced the defining

moment of your life—but couldn’t remember it? Twenty years ago, Emma

walked out on her husband, cowboy-poet Ulysses, in the middle of the night.

Now, hearing he’s in dire straits, she tracks him down to the wilds of Colorado

in a grungy trailer. He’s working on his magnum opus, hooked to an oxygen

tank, and cooking breakfast in the buff. Their reunion, charged by rage and

compassion, is a story that rides the fine line between tragedy and comedy.

march 22 – april 10, 2016

NEW! CollEgE Nights@ EnsEmblE ThEaTrE CinCinnaTi

Score two $10 advance tickets* for any 7:00 pm Sunday with valid student i.d. for any performance during the 2015-2016 Season

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Music Hall • Tickets from $12 cincinnatisymphony.org • 513.381.3300

A M E R I C A N M ASTE R S

FEB 19 & 20 • FRI 8 pm; SAT 8 pmAPPALACHIAN SPRING

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Additional Support

Ohio Arts Council • The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund

(513) 241-2742cincinnatiopera.org

CINCINNATI OPERA2016 SEASON AT THE ARONOFF CENTER

Johann Strauss, Jr.

Die FledermausJune 16 & 18

WORLD PREMIERE!Gregory Spears & Greg Pierce

Fellow TravelersJune 17–July 10

Ludwig van Beethoven

FidelioJuly 7 & 9

Giacomo Puccini

ToscaJuly 23, 27 & 29

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Season Presenting Sponsor

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The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation is proud to be

CCM’s Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program Sponsor.

Follow your Dreams.They give a pathway

to the wonder of who you are.

— Debbie Burns