Three Acts: Stage Lights and Stories

For this event, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Over-the-Rhine’s historic theaters—their origins, the buildings they call home, and what’s next for these iconic performance spaces. We’ll feature speakers D. Lynn Meyers from Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Kim Kern from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, and Joshua Steele from Memorial Hall. Whether you’re a theater lover, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the ever-changing landscape of Over-the-Rhine, this event will offer a behind-the-scenes look at places where stories come to life. Reserve your seat today! Tickets can be reserved on a “pay what you would like” donation basis at: otrmuseum.org/events. We recommend $10 per person. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the program begins at 6:30 PM. A cash bar will be available throughout the event. Walk-ins are welcome until we reach room capacity. This Three Acts event will be held in Memorial Hall’s studio room on the lower level. The entrance is along the north side of the building, facing Music Hall (different from the main entrance facing the park). Parking can be found at the Washington Park garage, nearby lots, or on-street. Bus and streetcar stops are located across from Memorial Hall. This program can also be viewed live via facebook.com/OTRmuseum. SPEAKERS Kim Kern, President & CEO, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Kim is a native Cincinnatian. She joined The Children’s Theater (TCT) in 2013 and has 29 years of experience in non-profit executive leadership. Kim now leads the $51M project to “reimagine” the Emery Theater as TCT’s new MainStage home. In 2015, Kim received a “Women of Influence” award, and was a Sachs Fund Prize recipient in 2024, an award that honors individuals who have made a major impact on our region through the arts. D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre Lynn has been with Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati for nearly 3 decades, having been hired originally to close it. She is a member of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, The Casting Society of America, the Board of Stop the Stigma and The Over-the-Rhine Film Festival Joshua Steele, Director, Memorial Hall Joshua is the Director of OTR’s historic Memorial Hall, which annually hosts 300 events. He oversees the venue’s programming, partnerships, finances and facility, as well as selected arts programming at 3CDC’s civic spaces. Joshua holds graduate degrees in Arts Administration and Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, and a degree in vocal performance from The Ohio State University. ABOUT THREE ACTS Three Acts in Over-the-Rhine is an innovative lecture series designed to expose attendees to stories of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Each event features three, fifteen-minute talks and concludes with a group question and answer period. The Over-the-Rhine Museum welcomes your support for these provocative stories. Donate online at www.otrmuseum.org/donate. ABOUT THE OVER-THE-RHINE MUSEUM The Over-the-Rhine Museum inspires understanding and respect for the people who have created and lived in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood by working with community members and visitors to uncover, present, and preserve their stories in an immersive experience.

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