Our Mission Statement
Ovation Theatre Company is a fellowship of passionate, involved artists, whose work dialogues with, reflects, and responds to the diverse community of Cincinnati. Our work engages, educates, and entertains through experiential theatre that gives voice to new perspectives and local artists.
Who Are We
 | Alana Ghent, Artistic Director, is President of the Kentucky
Theatre Association, has directed over 30 productions in the U.S. and
Canada and holds a BFA in Theatre (Concordia University, Montréal)
and MFA in Directing from the University of Mississippi. Currently
serves as the Assistant Professor of Drama at Thomas More College.
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 | Karen Schulte, Company Manager, Handles Ovation's relationships with
contracted artists and volunteers, coordinates relationships with other
non-profits and outside artists.
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 | Eric Bardes, Technical Director / Webmaster, is a Computer
Consultant specializing in business application development currently at
Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Eric holds a BS in Computer Science
(Georgetown College) with a minor in Mathematics. Eric has been
involved with Ovation since the first production. Eric supports and
participates in the dramatic and musical arts.
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Ashley Kinster, PR Intern |
Our History
Allison Davidson, Mark Sumpter, Scott Sponsler, Deborah Ludwig,
Lisa Hall Breithaupt and Joe Stollenwerk cutting a cake in celebration
of the birth of Ovation Theatre Company.