The Morse Johnson Society

Playhouse in the Park has developed a strong legacy of artistic excellence since our founding in 1960. Now in our 60th season, the Playhouse's future shines bright indeed—thanks to the foresight and generosity of some very special friends. These individuals and families have made a future commitment to the Playhouse through their estate plans.

Morse Johnson

Our friends in the Morse Johnson Society enjoy opportunities for exclusive Playhouse engagement and recognition including:

  • An annual dinner that offers an insider’s look at the Playhouse
  • Invitations to attend special events reserved for Playhouse donors
  • Public-facing name recognition in the Mainstage Theatre Complex, on our website and in our playbills

We are also happy to honor requests for those who wish to remain anonymous.

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The Morse Johnson Society is named for Morse Johnson, the first chairman of the Playhouse, who served from 1960 to 1975. As one of the founding members, he was instrumental in bringing the vision of a professional theatre for Cincinnati to life.

Current Members

Thanks to your vision and commitment to the Playhouse, we can continue to produce extraordinary theatre for Playhouse audiences of tomorrow. We are grateful to you for including the Playhouse in your estate plans. This list recognizes members of the Morse Johnson Society as of December 18, 2023.

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Romola N. Allen
Henrietta Barlag
Roderick and Barbara Barr
Peggy Barrett
Martha L. Bell
Mr. Neil Billman
David and Elaine Billmire
Thomas J. Breed
Charlin Briggs
Rosemarie Brown
John and Peg Bruggeman
Susan and Burton Closson
Carol C. Cole
Richard and Teddie Curry
Guy and Cathy DeDiemar
Kelly M. Dehan and Richard J. Staudigel
Marilyn Derfus
Jackie Dieckman and Mike Camery
Mrs. James M. Edwards
Barbara Fitch
In memory of Phyllis A. Followell, my heart
Allison Gerrety
Victoria Buyniski Gluckman
Madeleine H. (Mady) Gordon
J. Frederick and Cynthia Gossman
Linda and Gary Greenberg
Jan and Herman Groshoff
Mary Hainline
Cheryl Harden-Love
Mrs. Robert J. Hasl
Robert and Judith Heaton
Andrea and Dr. Edward Herzig
Karlee L. Hilliard
Susan M. Ingmire
Andrew MacAoidh Jergens
Judith E. Johnson
M. J. Johnson
Jan and Jay Kalagayan
Winifred B. Kessler
David and Janice Klocke
Mike and Marilyn Kremzar
Randolph and Patricia Krumm
Ms. Abby E. Langdon
Minor and Dan LeBlond
Terry Lemmerman
Mary V. Lierl
Barbara Lyons
Jacqueline M. Mack
James A. Markley, Jr.
David L. Martin
David Mason
Ron Matson and Daniel Young
Barbara and Kim McCracken
Charles and Joann Mead
Becky Miars
Lauren and James Miller
David and Diane Moccia
William J. and Mary G. Moran
Patti Myers and Alan Flaherty
Ronald and Debi Nash
Richard and Julia Okenfuss
Charlotte and Robert Otto
Carolyn Parker
Charlie and Tara Pease
Jenny and David Powell
Betty L. Prince
Pamela Reising
Ellen Rieveschl
Richard Rosenthal
Jack and Moe Rouse
Robert and Dell Ann Sathe
Mark and Rosemary Schlachter
Carol J. Schroeder
Digi France Schueler
John L. Shields
Jerry and Betsy Shroat
Ann M. Simsic
Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld
Adrienne Angst Smith
Louise W. Spiegel
Francis and Susan Stanton
Nancy M. Steman
Sidney Thomas
Diane D. Todd
Marty C. Tomb
Ellen and Ray van der Horst
Margaret and Albert Vontz III
Daniel G. Walker
JoAnn and Paul Ward
Dr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Watts
Jim and Jo Ann Weber
Irwin and Barbara Weinberg
Barbara M. Weyand
Ronna and Dr. James B. Willis
Susan and Don Zaunbrecher

Posthumously Remembered

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Helen and Charles Abramovitz
Mrs. Thomas Adler
Robert H. Allen
Karen H. Bell
Frank and Rosemary Bloom
Peter Briggs
Jack G. Brown
Leland M. Cole
Eva Jane Romaine Coombe
John V. Crable
John F. Curley
Anne Elkins Didrichsen
Mrs. Elizabeth Easley
James M. Edwards
Felix and Weta Mae Elkins
Margaret M. Embshoff
Jerome A. Fey and Robert J. Schlafle
Stona Fitch
William A. and Susan S. Friedlander
Oliver M. Gale
Charles and Caroline Goering
Peter Hainline
Carlyn G. Hamilton
Dr. Robert J. Hasl
Mrs. Morse Johnson
Stanley M. Kaplan, M.D.
Keith Lemmerman
Ron Lyons
Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Morelli
Jack and Marilyn Osborn
Maurice E. Oshry
George Rieveschl
Launcey Roder
Lois Rosenthal
Gene F. Santoro
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Schiff, Sr.
Karl and Roberta Schlachter
Mary Louise Schroth
Marsha Shields
Paul G. Sittenfeld
Rick Steiner
Jane K. Steinfirst
Thurza R. Sternberg
Charles and Sue Straus
Charles L. and Joan Thomas, Jr.
Lynda A. Thomas
Dr. Thomas Todd
Howard Tomb
Albert Vontz, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Waite
Gladys C. Warshauer
Monte Witte

 

Have you included Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in the Park in your estate plans? We would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Lynn Smith, CFRE at 513-977-2067 or lynn.smith@cincyplay.com so we can properly recognize you for your gift and welcome you into the Morse Johnson Society.

Morse Johnson Society

Next Steps

Please contact Lynn Smith, CFRE at 513-977-2067 or lynn.smith@cincyplay.com for more information.

Legal Name: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Address: 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati OH 45202
Federal Tax ID Number: 31-0624790

Stock Transfer Information
When making a stock transfer, please have your broker indicate the name of the donor, the name and number of shares being transferred, and the purpose for which the donation is being made (annual fund, endowment, special gift, etc). Our account representative can be reached at (513) 621-4612, Ext. 540.

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  • Account Name: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
  • Account Number: #4116-2266

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