CATCO IS THEATRE | 2014–2015

THEATRE is a shared experience that illuminates the mysteries of our humanity. Its magic has the power to transform us whether on

stage, in the classroom, or in our diverse communities. CATCO creates theatre that delights, challenges, and transports.

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What is CATCO’s brand?CATCO has always been thought-provoking entertainment. I think my love of stories well-told has pushed the seasons into a warmer narrative and less of an intellectual abstraction. Examples include the incredible stories being told on the CATCO stage this year: a disfigured man with an enormous heart; an orphan boy with dreams of adventure; a mother trying to scoop up some of the remnants of her relationship with her dead son; a dysfunctional family of eccentrics in search of harmony; and, of course, A Boy Named Sue who Walked the Line—Johnny Cash. What each has in common is a very human story.

What qualifies you to lead CATCO?Part of it is history. I have been a part of the local theatrical scene for nearly four decades. I have learned to create strategies that are both nimble and agile. A fearlessness in decision-making and a willingness to fail sometimes. I think finally it is how much I care about making a special place for audiences.

How would you measure the impact you have had on CATCO in the past five years?The first five years were about developing financial sustainability and creating programming that predicted success while shifting the artistic rudder a little bit. Most of our work over the past five years was prescriptive. Now we can be more aspirational. We can imagine even greater things.

Where do you think CATCO will be five years from now?People become more of who they are meant to be as they mature. It is a kind of distillation of purpose and characteristics. We believe organizations do the same thing. In the past five years CATCO has been known for innovation, collaboration and experimentation. There are projects and alliances that we will be sharing over the next six months that will indicate that we mean to be even more vibrant as we grow.

On the Aisle Q&A with Steven C. Anderson Who We Are A Short CATCO History

Producing commercially viable new work and regional and world premieres. Cultivating relationships with institutions of higher learning. Collaborating with other arts organizations. Exploring interesting spaces. Creating captivating programming and educational opportunities for all ages.

Just a few of CATCO’s ever-evolving and -changing strategic advantages to live up to its reputation as central Ohio’s Equity professional theatre company. “It takes unrelenting creativity to remain agile to respond to the artistic demands of our vibrant community, which is more discerning and sophisticated than ever before,” said Steven C. Anderson, CATCO’s Producing Director.

A priority is to continue to deliver current and fresh theatre offerings that will resonate with audiences ranging from the very young to millennials to empty nesters. New initiatives in the past year included celebrating local artistry and reaching new audience members by casting artists beyond those found in the theatre community, such as Nina West (Andrew Levitt) in the wickedly funny Broadway hit, Buyer & Cellar, during last season.

Add to the list finding unique spaces to share theatre. “We’re committed to go where people are and where they feel comfortable,” Anderson said. “We’re not restricting ourselves to downtown and traditional spaces.”

To make CATCO is Kids! productions more family-friendly, the theatre organization is producing all of its youth shows at the Columbus Performing Arts

Center on Franklin Avenue this season instead of in two locations. In addition to plenty of easily accessible parking and a convenient street entrance, the move means all youth theatre and education programs are under one roof.

In recent years, CATCO and CATCO is Kids! have produced a number of new plays, including The Last Smoker in America, The Rubenstein Kiss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas, The Wolf Tales (CATCO is Kids!) and The Final Table, and based upon their success of producing new work that is commercially viable, donors are increasing their funding for the production of world premieres. Watch for more in the future. The theatre is also shepherding the development of new work through its annual Playwrights Fellowship with the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

During the past year, CATCO and CATCO is Kids! continued to collaborate with new groups, including the Kent State University Theatre Department, The Ohio State University (Mansfield Branch), and Broadway2LA Acting Studio. “These ventures rejuvenate the creative juices for artists, and are stimulating for audiences when they see cross-pollinated works,” Anderson said.

What’s next? Expect the unexpected Anderson said. “We will continue to mix up our projects and programming. We are a young community, and we like variety.”

The Final Table by Herb Brown

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Beyond the Stage CATCO Programs

Adult Classes | CATCO staff provides monthly acting classes to help adults hone their skills for the stage or the boardroom.

“At Risk” Residencies | CATCO is Kids’ artist educators work in Columbus Public Schools teaching core curricula through drama.

Audition Classes | Students hone their audition skills and receive individual acting and vocal coaching. By the completion of the week, each student has an audition package evaluated by CATCO artistic staff.

Audition Showcase | This is an intensive program for youth who have chosen drama as a serious interest. At the end of each two-week session, local professional directors critique the participants.

CPAC | CATCO works in cooperation with Columbus Recreation and Parks to make the Columbus Performing Arts Center available to the community.

Finding Words | The Ohio Attorney General’s office employs CATCO and CATCO is Kids’ actors to train law enforcement officers and interrogators to question children, who are suspected of being abused.

Kids on the Block | (KOB), was developed to help children with disabilities to have their non-disabled peers understand and accept them. CATCO is Kids will tour Kids on the Block programs on Autism and Spina Bifida to 30 schools throughout Central Ohio during the next two years.

Learning Never Ends | CATCO works alongside instructors from Learning Never Ends to create three separate performance pieces for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.

Musical Theatre Creation Camps/Residencies | Part I: Musical Theatre Creation. Students collaborate with professional artists and peers to create the storyline and lyrics for an original musical.

Part II: Production Creation. Students create an imaginative storyline by adding original dance and storylines to the music/lyrics created in Musical Theatre Part I.

Playwrights Fellowship | Each year CATCO, in partnership with the Greater Columbus Arts Council, sponsors the annual Playwrights Fellowship to encourage development of new theatre in central Ohio. Each year the recipient receives a $5,000 fellowship and a staged reading of his/her play at CATCO.

PNC WordPlay | Pre-Kindergarten classes at West Broad Elementary and Hilltop Preschool develop literacy through acting simple stories with the assistance of a CATCO drama coach.

Saturday Afternoon Teen Scene StudyFall teen sessions are focused on film writing. In the spring, students act, direct and edit their own short movies.

Saturday Morning Musicals | Students spend Saturday mornings building the skills necessary to become “triple threat” performers, while learning and performing in a junior version of a Broadway musical.

Mama Drama!MOTHERS AND SONS

by Terrence McNallyFeb. 10–28, 2016

Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org★ Studio one, Riffe CenteR ★

Sibling Rivalry Revelry!VANYA AND SONIA AND

MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang

Apr. 6–24, 2016Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org

★ Studio one, Riffe CenteR ★

Dark Musical about the Man in Black!RING OF FIRE THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASHcreated by Richard Maltby, Jr.conceived by William Meade

adapted from the Broadway production by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Jason Edwards

orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, additional arrangements

by David AbbinantiJune 1–19, 2016

Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org★ Studio two, Riffe CenteR ★

Pure Magic!PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

a play by Rick Elice, music by Wayne Barker based on the novel by

Dave Barry and Ridley PearsonDec. 2–20, 2015

Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org★ Studio one, Riffe CenteR ★

From the Classic Fairy Tale! HANSEL AND GRETEL

by The Brothers Grimm adapted for the stage by Steven C. Anderson

Mar. 11–20, 2016Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org

★ Van fleet theatRe, CPaC ★

Sleeper Hit of the Year!THE KABUKI

SLEEPING BEAUTYby Steven C. Anderson

May 13–22, 2016Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org

★ Shedd theatRe, CPaC ★

Adorable! Elephant and Piggie’s

“WE ARE IN A PLAY!”book and lyrics by Mo Willems

music by Deborah Wicks La PumaJan. 15–24, 2016

Tickets: 614-469-0939 or www.CATCO.org★ Van fleet theatRe, CPaC ★

Experience them all!

STEAM | CATCO is Kids teaches Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects using drama as a teaching system. By adding Art to STEM we create STEAM.

Summer Camps | CATCO is Kids engages children and young people in eight weeks of themed drama camps at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, the Dublin Arts Council, and BalletMet.We also provide drama instruction for BalletMet’s summer program.

Summer Performance Camp | Young actors work for two hours nightly, four

nights a week, for four consecutive weeks to create a one-act, 60-minute production that receives three general public performances.

Supreme Court of Ohio | CATCO provides instruction for attorneys in vocal production and persuasive presentation.

Work Smarter Play Harder | CATCO engages with corporations to use improvisation to teach employees to solve problems creatively.

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$25,000+The Columbus FoundationGreater Columbus Arts CouncilThe Jeffrey CompanyL Brands FoundationNationwide/

Nationwide Insurance FoundationOhio Arts CouncilThe Shubert Foundation

$10,000–$24,999American Electric PowerMildred L. Bragg Fund of

The Columbus FoundationThe Harry C. Moores FoundationRobin & Peter HershaHonda of America Mfg., Inc.Huntington National BankPNC FoundationReinberger FoundationRiley Family FoundationBarbara Trueman

$5,000–$9,999Dr. Craig & Deborah AndersonAveda Institute ColumbusCardinal Health FoundationCrane Group Co.Jeff & Wendy LuedkeMacy’s/Macy’s FoundationLiz RileyConstance N. SmithState Auto Insurance CompaniesThe Ohio State UniversityVorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLPWhite CastleDispatch Printing CompanyMary K. Yerina

$2,500–$4,999Abercrombie & FitchMark & Mary BarbashCrabbe, Brown & James, LLPBeth Crane & Richard McKeeJo Dee DavisGBQ PartnersPatricia Harmon & Geoffrey FallonChasity & Edwin L. HofmannThe Horner FamilyJohn Gerlach & Company LLPMary & Tom KatzenmeyerMary KoStephen M. LaVelle &

Gregory K. GilkesonMary LazarusLexie & Trip LazarusKevin Lyles & Sally Ford-LylesMary Beth & Luke McCormickAndrew SchiffmanDavid R. SchoolerUS Bank Private Client ReserveZelda Dubin Memorial

Philanthropic Fund$1,500–$2,499Paul & Sandy AndersonRussell E. BrowningCASTOJim Crane

Jamie Crane & Tim MillerMary Duffey & Tony LoganPatricia & Elliot HannumJeff Ramm & Neal HauschildTad & Nancy JeffreyMerry KornLuis & Marcy MachadoLorraine & Frank MyersSam & Lori NahemJen & Chris PetersonAllen Proctor & Gail WalterLaurie Schmidt-Moats & Tim MoatsJoan Simon & Hugh ClarkCindy StillingsRosalie & Ed UngarRon & Melissa WeberMissy & Bob Weiler

$1,000–$1,499Gary A. ChasinStephanie & Brent CoakleyLoann CraneMargaret & Jerome CunninghamSusan & Grant DouglassTimothy & Marilu FaberFarmers InsuranceFirst Financial BankGrange Insurance CompaniesKrista HazenMarc HollanderDonna & Larry JamesMatt G. KallnerJohn KennedyPiper KermanJill KingsleyRichard H. KirkDonna K. LaidlawJane & Don LeachLynne & Joe LeisringMerrill LynchGyongi & Tibor NadasdyWilliam B. NicewangerBob RedfieldNancy & Art RussoSaeger Enterprises, Inc.Ted & Monica SmithCynthia SnyderLynda Sudderberg & Steve GrassbaughCathy & Tom UtgardLaura Wagner & Dan ReynoldsScott & Marta WhitlockRichard Zimmerman

$500–$999Anonymous (2)Jody & Joel AltschuleSteven C. AndersonSarah & Jim BachaJacqueline BatesBrownell FamilyDiane & Samuel ChapmanDarci Congrove & John PribbleKaren & Bill ConnerPaige & Mike CraneMarillyn Fagan Damelio & Tony DamelioLindsey A. DunleavyDupler OfficeLarry & Marion Fisher

Fred & Howard Fund for CATCOSue FrostMichelle & George GeissbuhlerDareth GerlachGoettler AssociatesJack Gold & Jeff GrissNappy & David HetzlerJeff Heyer-JonesLynne M. JeffreyKiehner JohnsonDebby & Ira KanePeggy LazarusRandy MallyDiane & George McCloyNed & Josie MerkleCarol & Fritz MilliganAl & Louise MinorCheri Mitchell & Frank HassebrockJane P. MykrantzOlogieEd & Mary Jane OvermyerRuth & George PaulsonDenise RehgSarah J. Rogers & Richard T. MillerPatrick & Marsha ScanlinTimothy E. Moats D.D.S.Schottenstein Real Estate GroupMary Ann “Skipper” & Ezra SingerNancy StrauseTrinity Episcopal ChurchRoger & Wendy VaughanDr. & Mrs. Thomas Williams

$250–$499Anonymous (13)Cecily & Brett AlexanderMr. David AlkireDr. & Mrs. Ronald B. BerggrenRonald Betz & Michael KibbeyJoseph BisharaConstance A. BodikerAnnette BuchbinderRichard Borror & Doreen CampbellLynn & Ted CoonsKevin & Maureen DiDomenicoGregg DoddNancy H. DonoghueToni & Peter DunleavyKitty Morton EplerFallon Research & CommunicationWendy & Bill FaustCharles F. FreiburgerPat & Steve GladmanDeeDee & Herb GlimcherAnn & Gayne GundersonMary HayesJanet & Clyde HenryBob & Marcia HershfieldCarolyn KentMr. & Mrs. Eben KentJane M. LeibySubha & Michael E. LembachBobbi & Rob LucasJack & Cherie LucksJim & Joyce MartinBrenda & Steve McCoyMeredith McHenrySusan Meiling

Leon MeyersJeffrey & Nan NeffKimber PerfectSusan QuintenzSusan & Mark RealKatie RileyCordelia Robinson & Grant MorrowJan RyanMaureen RyanMelinda & Edward SadarLenore SchottensteinRichard & Gloria SchusterGinny & Mark ShandaCarter Stewart & Michelle AlexanderRalph & Joan TalmageThe Joseph Group, LLCThompson Hine LLPSheila & Martin TorchCarole TrimbleJutta & Tynan WaitDonald WellsBob & Gloria WerthCharlotte YatesDavid & Linda Zuby

Up to $250Anonymous (14)Mrs. Catherine AdamescuJudith AhlbeckMargaret AlexanderAmazon SmileRuth AndersonBill & Diana ArthurKatherine Ault-KinkeadJames R. BaileyRoseanne & Leonard BairdJane BakerMary Ann BanyotsJanet BarkerAlison BarretMike Bateman & Jeff LeonardRobert & Linda BauerMichael & Sherry BeckerNancy F. BejaEllen German BerndtJudith & Allan BlairDr. James V. BlazekJon Cook & Eric BoardsenKatherine & George BoehmAnne & Marvin BonowitzJodi BoppBernie Bornstein & Judith LevineLavea Brachman & Andrew SmithGary & Carol BrandIrene B. BravermanHenry H. BrecherSusan & Leonard BreidingSusan Breiding & Johanne ParkhurstNatalie BrinkmanSusan BrooksHerb & Beverly BrownRita Zoia BrownRobert & Nancy BrownNatalie & Trevor BrowningLoren E. Bucek & Carol A. KaneThe BuehlersJane BurchfieldSandy & Chuck BurkeenMarjorie & John BurnhamFred & Chris BurtonLen & Sharon BussardKathy ButlerHoward N. ByerJohn CallahanV. Joan Campbell & Benson L. BranchNancy Canniff

Robert & Marilyn CarbonaraHeather & Rob CarlislePhilip H. CarnesJames & Sandra CarterLaura CasadayCarolyn & Jack ChabotYvonne ChambersChevron Humankind Matching Gift

ProgramMichael & Marcia ChildsClaire CipolaroBrian ClarkLaura F. ClubokSusan CoadyBrad Colegate & Andrew MitchellDr. Elizabeth CookseyPatricia & Charles CorbatoJohn CorbettFrank & Kathy CordrayBonita CovelJanet & Robert CoxJoanne CurryLaura A. CurtisJudith DasoLetitia & Don DavisTom Dearing & Laralyn SasakiBetsy & Nick DeFuscoRich & Penney DenningBrent DeVore & Nancy NikiforowLinda DorffNorma S. DorfnerWilliam A. DorseyDiane DriessenMadeline Shaw & Stan DurkinPhyllis DuryeeJim & Ramona EdmanAnn ElliotMs. Lynn ElliottAmbre G. Emory-MaierBernie & Linda ErvenNancy EvansEdward EybelBeverly FarrellDavid B. Fawcett & C. Wayne LafaberToba Jeanne FeldmanDiana & David FergusonSteven & Amy FieldsLouanna & James FinleyJay FirebaughAnn Kneidinger-Flaherty & Michael

FlahertyStephen & Naomi FleischerAnn & John FowbleLinda & Robert GaffeyJudy & Jules GarelMs. Betty GarrettE. Leroy Bundy & Ruth Ann GeigerDeb Fox & Jim GiesekeRhoda GilbertEsther & Gary GillettKathy & Gerry GoldbergSylvia GoldbergJami GoldsteinDon GoodSusan GoodeNancy GossBarbara & Lloyd GrahamKellie Grant & Gregg HamiltonMary & Dan GrayEllen GreveyWendy GrindstaffCarol GroganLinda & Richard GuntherLynnette HalsteadWinona & John HamiltonAbigail Harding & David Goldberger

Bruce Harkey & Roger ForemanAmber HarnerMarilyn HarnessDiane HarrySusan HartmannJulie HarveySandy HatcherJill HayGail HetzlerZuhoor HidmiLaurie & Thomas HillKaty & Vic HinrichsJanet & Tom HollidayEdwina Carreon & J. Michael HoulahanBill & Colleen HuckabeeFern E. HuntThe Hurt FamilyDr. & Mrs. Frank IsabelleMary Ann IvesonMs. Ann W. JamesElizabeth JasinskyNancy & Ken JohnsonPam KallnerElizabeth & Arthur KamletJohn & Ann KangasMs. Linda Katz & Jerry HackmanMarvin & Susan KatzDavid & Rebecca KeckLoretta & Robert KellarMary & Ken KellerMichael & Meg KelleyEdie & Jim KennedyKaren & Tom KingLarry KnisleyLaurie A. Kopec & Mark Vonder HaarKenneth & Jan KotchStacey & Chris KourlasBrian & Sally KriskaThe Kroger Co. (Columbus Division)David & Barbara LambertAnne LapidusMarjorie & David LaskyJoyce Leahy & George NeedhamNina Webb-Lawton & John LawtonRodney LesterDennis & Ellen LeukartDebbie & Roy LewickiMartha LichtensteigerJeanne Likins & Joseph FloodErin LombardoKaren & John LombardoMary LoranceMichael Lorr & Pamela HillJim & Gail LoweSarah LuckayMary V. LundbergCorinne LymanMr. & Mrs. Richard H. LyndesBen Maiden & Karen BellBeth E. Malchus-StafaMike MarchalFrank & Karen MartensLilly’s Lane PublishingMary Pat Martin & Rick LivingstonWilliam & Agnes MartinDale Masel & Roberto McClinRena MaurerLinda McFaddenTherese McGuireRichard McKeeJoy & Locke McKenzieKatie McMichaelJoseph & Johanna MearaNancy & Bruce MeyerSteve & Alicia MillerJoyce & George Millman

Backers CATCO SupportersJuly 1, 2014–June 30, 2015

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Kimberly MiracleAnn & Herb MirelsCameron & Molly MitchellPete MolnarMr. & Mrs. John MorralGregory E. Morrison M.D.Craig & Judy MosierPatricia MossBrad Myers & Stephen RowlandsAnna & Zoltan NemethScott NowickiRichard NuenkeOCLC Online Computer

Library Center, Inc.Lois K. O’ReillyMr. Brad D. OstroffJim & Martha OwensMark & Laurie PalmerJennie Stump & Dennis PappDavid & Kim ParkerEmily PatrickCatherine & Arthur PellegriniMr. & Mrs. George R. PilcherDoris C. PlaineBill PohlmanKathleen Polomik-HinkleMike Poole & Tracy PryorJoann PraterRita & Michael PrestonDavid & Dorothy PritchardLinda & Steve RathLinda & Jim ReadeyVicky & Tom ReidyPat ReynoldsAnne Powell RileySally RogersMr. Stephen RogersMary K. RoseEnid & Stephen RosenstielF. Donald RothermichLinda M. RoyaltySharon Sachs & Donn VickersNajmuddeen & Lindsey SalaamPatricia Santelli & David HamiltonBill & Lynne SchiffmanGordon SchiffmanHoward SchlezingerPat Schmitt & Stephen StennerJenny SchmitzJoanne SchorstenLinda Schuler & Karla RothanPaul & Shawn SchwarzJoAnn & Jeffrey SeamanLN ShackMrs. Barbara ShramoAnne C. SidnerJoyce & Doug SimsonEleanor SmithJudy C. SmithJane & Ted SmithElizabeth & Mitchell SnayNancy SohnerRose & Ronald SolomonDonna & Ron SoloveJ C. SpeiserJohn & Nancy SponslerMs. Jodi StechschulteGleva StephensMary D. StevensonBetsy StewartMark StrongLisa SwartzwelderDr. & Mrs. T. Rodney SwearingenBrian K. SweetCaroline F. SweneyRichard & Sheri Swisshelm

Andy TalcottMary A. TarantinoMeg & Joel TeafordAnthony & Klodiana TedescoThe Hills Market DowntownLinda ThomasLonni J. ThompsonDeb TongrenSandy TracyBruce & Tracy TuckmanAnn & Norm Ullom-MorseArthur Van BodegravenNancy VerberStephanie ViehmanBeverly VogeleyKay & Carl WagnerJanice WalkerMrs. Joan WallickDeborah & Robert WalterNeva WarrenLynn & Gary WearschEnid J. WeaverDan WeeastW. Marc & Lisa M. Westwater Fund of The

Columbus FoundationBetty WhatleyBernice & Chuck WhiteMelinda & Chad WhittingtonDorothy & Wilbur WiggintonOhma WilletteMr. & Mrs. Tom WithgottSusan WittenSally Wood & David LongMr. & Mrs. John M. WoodsDavid WoodyardCarolyn WorkmanMary Ann WyndSally YerinaJane B. Young

In-KindSuzanne AccettaBess AlexanderArgo & Lehne JewelersAveda Institute ColumbusBalletMet ColumbusBenchmark Landscape Construction, Inc.Bexley Optical BoutiqueBilly Ireland Cartoon Library and MuseumBravo Brio Restaurant GroupCommissioner Marilyn BrownKeith & Pam BrowningCAPAChi Thai RestaurantChile VerdeColumbus Blue JacketsColumbus Landmarks FoundationColumbus Symphony OrchestraCPhotographyCreative CuisineDance Plus BallroomDoubletree SuitesDublin Dance Centre and GymnaticsDue AmiciChristiane EdmondsonRobert E. Falcone M.D.First WatchThe Funny BoneG. Michael’s BistroColumbus Arts FestivalE. Gordon GeeGirl Scouts of Ohio’s HeartlandGranville InnHausfrau HavenHilton Columbus DowntownThe Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

J. Liu Restaurant & BarJazz Arts GroupJim Rullo FitnessLinda & Frank KassKenneth’s Hair Salons and Day SpaLindey’sKate LylesKevin Lyles & Sally Ford-LylesMad MexMassage EnvyKatie McMichaelMarilyn MinkinNationwide InsuranceNationwide Realty InvestorsThe Ohio State UniversityThe Ohio State University

Department of AthleticsThe Ohio State University

Department of TheatreThe Ohio State University

Jack Nicklaus MuseumThe Ohio State University Golf ClubPies & PintsPizzuti CollectionProMusica Chamber OrchestraThe RefectoryRenaissance Columbus Downtown HotelLiz RileyCharles RowlandSaks Fifth AvenueKathryn StoneSchiff Capital GroupSchmidt Restaurant und Sausage HausTimothy E. Moats D.D.S.Susie SchreiberShadowbox LiveSnow TrailsSouth of Lane CafeStrati Pilates Holistic CenterTim FlemingUniversal Gymnasts, Inc.V Power YogaStephanie ViehmanThe Westin ColumbusWOSU Public MediaYabo’s TacosZ Cucina Ristorante and Bar

Friends of CATCODr. & Mrs. Craig AndersonMark & Mary BarbashMolly Brownlee*Gary A. ChasinKitty Morton Epler*Lynda Sudderberg & Steve

Grassbaugh*Patricia Harmon & Geoffrey Fallon*Robin & Peter HershaStephen M. LaVelle &

Gregory K. Gilkeson*Mary LazarusTrip & Lexie LazarusJeff & Wendy Luedke*Kevin Lyles & Sally Ford-Lyles*William B. Nicewanger*Ginni D. Ragan*Liz RileyNancy & Art RussoDavid R. Schooler*Joan Simon & Hugh Clark*Constance N. SmithBarbara TruemanRosalie & Ed Ungar*Cathy & Tom UtgardLaura Wagner & Dan Reynolds*Ron & Melissa Weber

Missy & Bob Weiler*Mary K. Yerina*denotes founding member

Send A Kid To CampAnonymous (2)Dr. Craig & Deborah AndersonJames BaileyJacqueline BatesEllen German BerndtBrownell FamilyFred & Chris BurtonLaura CasadayWilliam A. DorseyDiane DriessenJim & Ramona EdmanDeeDee & Herb GlimcherMary & Dan GraySandy HatcherBill & Colleen HuckabeeDr. & Mrs. Frank IsabelleKaren & Tom KingJim & Gail LoweMary V. LundbergFrank & Karen MartensSteve & Alicia MillerJoyce & George MillmanDavid & Kim ParkerLinda & Steve RathMark StrongDeb Tongren

CATCO is EducationAmerican Electric PowerSteven C. AndersonSarah & Jim BachaJoseph BisharaConstance A. BodikerJodi BoppNatalie & Trevor BrowningAnnette Buchbinder

Cardinal Health FoundationGary A. ChasinMichael & Marcia ChildsClaire CipolaroBrian ClarkThe Columbus FoundationCrane Group Co.Beth Crane & Richard McKeeLaura A. CurtisMarillyn Fagan Damelio &

Tony DamelioJo Dee DavisLindsey A. DunleavyPhyllis DuryeeMs. Lynn ElliottTimothy & Marilu FaberWendy & Bill FaustSteven & Amy FieldsMs. Betty GarrettJack Gold & Jeff GrissJami GoldsteinPatricia & Elliot HannumAmber HarnerThe Harry C. Moores FoundationRobin & Peter HershaNappy & David HetzlerJeff Heyer-JonesZuhoor HidmiEdwin HofmannJanet & Tom HollidayHonda of America Mfg., Inc.Huntington National BankMary Ann IvesonElizabeth JasinskyTad & Nancy JeffreyKiehner JohnsonMary & Tom KatzenmeyerCarolyn KentMerry KornDonna K. LaidlawPeggy Lazarus

Jane & Don LeachLynne & Joe LeisringErin LombardoJohn & Karen LombardoJeff & Wendy LuedkeRandy MallyMike MarchalRichard McKeeCheri Mitchell & Frank HassebrockKitty Morton EplerOhio Arts CouncilKimber PerfectJen & Chris PetersonPNC FoundationSusan QuintenzBob RedfieldDenise RehgReinberger FoundationLiz RileyKatie RileyThe Riley Family FoundationMaureen RyanNajmuddeen & Lindsey SalaamAndrew SchiffmanDavid R. SchoolerRichard & Gloria SchusterGinny & Mark ShandaJoan Simon & Hugh ClarkMary Ann “Skipper” & Ezra SingerJudy C. SmithTed & Monica SmithState Auto Insurance CompaniesMs. Jodi StechschulteAnthony & Klodiana TedescoLonni J. ThompsonStephanie ViehmanDonald WellsMary K. YerinaZelda Dubin Memorial Philanthropic Fund

Contemporary American Theatre Company thanks our supporters:

Season partner:Season sponsor

In Honor Of Given BySteven C. Anderson ....................................Ambre G. Emory-Maier,

Toni & Peter Dunleavy, Peggy Lazarus, Cynthia SnyderJacqueline S. Bates ...........................................Marvin & Susan KatzJoe Bishara .................................. Jacqueline Bates, Eleanor SmithJohanna Breiding ..................................Susan & Leonard Breiding,

Susan Breiding & Johanne ParkhurstPatricia Harmon & Geoff Fallon ................ Jack Gold & Jeff GrissTrip Lazarus ...........................Sylvia Goldberg, Judy & Jules GarelKitty Morton Epler .........................Dareth Gerlach, Mary Lazarus,

Cecily & Brett Alexander, Constance A. Bodiker, Debby & Ira Kane, Bobbi & Rob Lucas

Ruth Bachman Miller ........................................................AnonymousNancy Russo ...................................................Dennis & Ellen Leukart

Andy Schiffman ......Bill & Lynne Schiffman, Gordon SchiffmanKrista Lively Stauffer ................................... David & Rebecca KeckRosalie & Ed Ungar .................................................Mrs. Joan WallickMary K. Yerina ............................Alison Barret, Lisa Swartzwelder,

Beth E. Malchus-Stafa, Lindsey A. Dunleavy, Mary Ann Iveson, Laurie Schmidt-Moats & Tim Moats, Bob Redfield, Therese McGuire

In Memory Of Given ByThomas C. Coady .............................................................Susan CoadyJoanna Dorff Dodge .......................................................... Linda DorffGloria Krause.........Sally Rogers, Jane Burchfield, The BuehlersLouis Stevenson ....................................................Mary D. StevensonAllan James Yates ....................................................... Charlotte Yates

If we inadvertently omitted your name, please accept our sincere apology. Thank you for your donation.

the Cathrine C. Hislop and Barbara J. Haddox Funds

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CATCO Board of DirectorsPresident ................................................................................................................................. Mark BarbashVice President ......................................................................................................................Mary K. YerinaTreasurer ............................................................................................................................... Paul AndersonDirectors ............................................ Josh Halter, Patricia Harmon, Neal Hauschild, Krista Hazen,

Edwin L. Hofmann, Jeffrey Keyes, Mary Ko, Trip Lazarus, Sam Nahem, Jennifer Peterson, Allen Proctor, Liz Riley, Andrew Schiffman, Laurie Schmidt-Moats, Ann Townsend

CATCO StaffProducing Director ..................................................................................................Steven C. AndersonAssociate Producing Director ............................................................................................. Joe BisharaTechnical Director ...............................................................................................................Joe Wolfle, Jr.Master Electrician/Sound Engineer ......................................................................Keya Myers-AlkireCostume Shop Manager........................................................................................................ Marcia Hain Shop Foreman .....................................................................................................................Steve Puhl, Jr.Facility Director (at CPAC) ....................................................................................Curtis “Nitz” BrownArtist Educator .........................................................................................................Andrew Protopapas Production Technician ................................................................................................Johanna Breiding Production Assistant ..........................................................................................................Joshua Brown Press Representative ..................................................................................................Sarah Mills BachaActing Apprentices ................................................................................ Colby Tarrh, Madison WilsonSound/Lights Apprentice .......................................................................................... Nathan RosmarinHouse Manager .............................................................................................................. Jacqueline Bates

CAPA Shared Service StaffVice President & CFO ................................................................................................. Chad WhittingtonDirector of Human Resources ..................................................................................Hillary ThompsonDirector of Information Technology ................................................................................. David DavisSenior Accountant ...................................................................................................... Michael L. Daniels IT Technicians ..........................................................................................Brian Kovats, Joseph MuellerVice President of Development ..........................................................................................Denise RehgDirector of Development ........................................................................................................Pam WebbSenior Grants Manager .......................................................................................................... Judy Smith Annual Fund Manager ........................................................................................................... Ellen FraserSenior Manager of Individual Giving ......................................................................Nichelle AtkinsonSpecial Events Manager ..................................................................................................Cortney PorterDonor Records Coordinator ..............................................................................................Megan FoustAdministrative Manager for Development ................................................................Ashley SnyderDirector of Marketing/Communications ..........................................................................Kelly BoggsArt Director .............................................................................................................................Sara MaasselMarketing Manager .............................................................................................................. Lydia Ohman Graphic Designer............................................................................................................Scott FitzpatrickDigital Marketing Coordinator ................................................................................. Martina CisnerosMarketing Assistant .........................................................................................................Anna SchaefferDesign Assistant .......................................................................................................... Stephanie Conner Director of Ticketing ..........................................................................................................Michael MarksAssistant Director of Ticketing ................................................................................... Roger Whitaker Subscription/Group Sales Coordinator ................................................................. JoLane CampbellStudent Groups/Camp Coordinator..........................................................................Heather KalmanRiffe Center Theatre Complex Facility Coordinator..................................... Christopher Skinner

Who’s Who CATCO & CAPA

Percent of contributed income from (includes net assets released): Individuals 28% Board 7% Corporate 24% Government 23% Grants 18% 

Percentage of earned vs. contributed Earned 44% Contributed 56% 

Breakdown of earned revenue Adults 48% Kids 8% Cabarets 8% Workshops/camps 15% Other 21%

Financials CATCO at a Glance

Five years ago, CATCO merged with The Phoenix Theatre for Children to create one financially viable institution. The result has been an increasingly sustainable organization that has consistently improved its financial results. We are proud of our steady growth from an unrestricted deficit of ($36,981) in fiscal 2011 to an unrestricted surplus of $97,347 in fiscal 2015. This activity has resulted in a 134% increase in unrestricted net assets since fiscal 2011.

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