Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH. Photo by Steve Wagner.
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From the headquarters of
(...drumroll, please)
We are beginning to design CPT's one-night-only theatrical
expedition, and are thrilled to share with you some exciting news... introducing our
2018 PAN Award honoree! Each year we have the privilege to honor an
a-maze-ing individual who
inspires us with their dedication to the community; one who
travels above and beyond with their leadership.
Ready to explore? Read below to get the full details on our honoree. And be sure to check out
the video from Pandemonium 2017 – you can relive the memories from last year and start dreaming about 2018's new
adventure.
Mark your calendars for
Saturday, September 8th – we can't wait to celebrate with you. What better place to get
lost – and found – than
Pandemonium
?!
Caitie Hannon Milcinovic
CPT Director of Development
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Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH. Photos by Steve Wagner.
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Meet our 2018 Honoree: Rick Chiricosta
Rick is an advocate for corporate philanthropy, health and wellness, and the arts.
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Rick Chiricosta is
chairman, president and chief executive officer of Medical Mutual of Ohio. He originally joined Medical Mutual in 1986 as controller of the Western Division. In 1989, he became chief financial officer for
Medical Life Insurance Company, then a wholly owned subsidiary of Medical Mutual. Mr. Chiricosta held that position until 1998, when he left Medical Life to become vice president and chief financial officer for
National Interstate Corporation, a specialty property and casualty insurance company. In 1999, he returned to Medical Mutual as vice president of Finance, was named president and chief executive officer in 2009, and was elected chairman in 2013.
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Under Mr. Chiricosta's leadership,
Medical Mutual supports organizations that make a positive impact in many Ohio communities. Locally, the company sponsors a variety of organizations and initiatives, from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland to the RTA HealthLine. In 2017, Medical Mutual made more than 400 donations to nonprofits, and 28 members of the executive staff served on nonprofit boards.
Mr. Chiricosta serves as chairman of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and on the boards of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Kidney Foundation of Ohio. He is a member of the executive committees on the boards of the United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation. He is also a member of the Cuyahoga County Early Childhood Education Partnership Council. Mr. Chiricosta is a past president of The 50 Club of Cleveland, served as a co-chair of the 2012 United Way of Greater Cleveland campaign, and is a graduate of the 2006 class of Leadership Cleveland.
He was inducted into the Northeast Ohio Business Hall of Fame in 2011.
And did you know Mr. Chiricosta is passionate about rock and pop music?
He is the frontman for Witness Protection, a three-man cover band.
CPT is pleased to honor Mr. Chiricosta with the 2018 PAN Award, recognizing all the accomplishments he and Medical Mutual have achieved in our Greater Cleveland community.
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Pictured:
Rick Chiricosta. Photo courtesy of Medical Mutual.
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Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH. Photo by Steve Wagner.
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Discover what's inside…
New to Pandemonium? Cleveland Public Theatre's annual benefit, theatrical spectacular and
"Party of the Year" is
Saturday, September 8, 2018.
Pandemonium
transforms the CPT campus into a labyrinth of theatre, dance, visual art, and performance in every corner.
Tickets are all-inclusive, featuring fabulous local food, free valet, and complimentary drinks served all night long.
A feast for the eyes, mind, appetite, and imagination –
Pandemonium
proceeds benefit CPT's groundbreaking artistic work and life-changing education programs.
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Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH. Photos by Steve Wagner.
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Tickets to go on sale in July!
2018 PAN Award Honoree:
Rick Chiricosta
Honorary Chair:
Mayor Frank G. Jackson
Co-Chairs:
Brent D. Ballard
Scott Chaikin
Paul Dolan
Diane Downing
Andrea Hogben
Jakki & Fred Nance
Philip M. Oliss & Rachel McQuade-Oliss
Joseph D. Roman
Mark Ross
Andrew Watterson & Randall Lanoue
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Last year was fierce!
Looking back at Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH
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Video produced by Ted Sikora.
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Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH. Photo by Steve Wagner.
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Interested in getting involved?
CPT will begin accepting proposals from adventurous theatre, music, performance poetry, dance, visual, and multimedia artists in May.
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Pandemonium 2017: UNLEASH. Photo by Steve Wagner.
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