Lettie Van Hemert (Managing Director, Fifth Season) has been with CSC five seasons, but is in the midst of her first season as Managing Director. In addition to her current role, she has been the Box Office Manager and Director of Operations for the company. She is from Lincoln NE. and holds a B.F.A. in theatre from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Lettie has found careers both on and offstage. She has performed with Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Flatwater Shakespeare Company, The Angels Theatre Company, and The Crooked Codpiece Company. Favorite shows include "Metamorphoses" and "Love’s Labour’s Lost". As an arts administrator, Lettie has worked for the Lincoln Community Playhouse and Lux Center for the Arts. She also has fond memories of time spent behind the information counter at Joseph Beth Booksellers. Lettie is also proud to be married to the most versatile actor she knows. Contact Lettie at 513.381.2273 x. 3206 or by email lettie.vanhemert@cincyshakes.com
Jennifer Joplin (Development Associate) is happy to call Cincinnati and CSC her home after previous visits as a Guest Artist in 2006’s Anthony and Cleopatra and 2007’s Macbeth. A graduate of Wright State University, she has worked all over the country as an actress, producer and teacher. When she’s not fighting the good fight for arts and culture, Jennifer is the proud mother of Max and lucky wife of Jason. Whether onstage or behind the scenes, it’s her privilege to commit her time and talents to such an exhilarating and essential part of Cincinnati’s artistic community.
Della Riley (Box Office Manager, Second Season) a Cincinnati native, Della has been a fan of the arts all her life, but has only recently been lured into the life by CSC. She holds a BBA from the University of Cincinnati. When not running the box office, she spends her time with her son and the rest of her extensive extended family. Special thanks and love to Meco, Nico, and The Gays. Contact Della in the Box Office at 513.381.2273 x. 1 or by email della.riley@cincyshakes.com
Jeanna Vella (Director of Education & Communications, Second Season) is thrilled to have joined CSC and the wonderful arts community in Cincinnati, OH, her hometown! Previously, Jeanna was the Director of Marketing & Development for Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Louisville, KY and the Education Program Coordinator for the Marilyn Horne Foundation in New York, NY. She has also worked and interned with the Cincinnati Ballet, The Araca Group and NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. She holds a M.A. in Performing Arts Administration from New York University and a B.M. in Music Education from Miami University. Contact Jeanna at 513.381.2273 x. 3202 or by email jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com.
