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Why give to the Playhouse?

 
Adinah Alexander in Dirty Blonde.

You know that the Playhouse produces shows of exceptional quality — plays that are engaging, entertaining and exciting brought to you by extraordinary actors, designers and directors. What you may not realize is that the Playhouse is a not-for-profit theatre with the mission not just of presenting great theatre, but also making theatre affordable and accessible to everyone in our Greater Cincinnati community.

The Playhouse could never provide affordable tickets, create productions from scratch or offer free outreach initiatives and discounted education programs by relying on ticket sales alone. In fact, 30 percent of each Playhouse production and all of our education and outreach programs are made possible by someone very special — you.

Your gift to the Playhouse ...

Blake Pullen in Plaid Tidings.

Presents the finest plays available — plays like our world premiere of The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer, honored with a citation as the runner-up for the 2004 American Theatre Critics Association/Steinberg New Play Award, to regional premieres like Metamorphoses and the off-Broadway hit Blue — many of which Cincinnati audiences are among the first to see.

Brings some of the nation’s finest actors, directors, designers and theatrical artists to Cincinnati to become a part of our community and present their artistry for us.

Creates Playhouse productions from scratch — the scenery, costumes, lighting, special effects and more — for a theatrical experience that is unique to our Greater Cincinnati community.

Keeps Playhouse ticket prices as affordable as possible so that most people from our community can attend.

Shares your love of theatre with approximately 75,000 young people who participate in Playhouse programs that include:

  • Two different Community Outreach Tours that reach 45,000 children in 125 schools.
  • Student Matinees and special children’s tickets that reach another 20,000 students.
  • A complete season of Saturday performances especially for children and families.
  • Partnerships with inner-city schools and in-school workshops that bring Playhouse artists to dozens of classrooms.
  • Special programs that provide thousands of free tickets to disadvantaged families.
  • Year-round classes and a Summer Theatre Day Camp that educate hundreds of children, with many receiving scholarships.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park cannot succeed without your support. Join us in creating great theatre — and much more!