ABOUT CINDY CAMP

My passion for the Murphy began as a young child, where it was our place to go for entertainment and exposing us to a world beyond Clinton County. As an adult, I taught elementary education for twenty years in the Wilmington City Schools and have been a board member and volunteer at the Murphy for over thirty years.

Lifelong resident of Wilmington. After graduation from Wilmington High School, I attended The Ohio State University and studied Engineering, but sadly did not graduate from OSU due to a detour in life.  While taking a bit of time off to earn cash to resume my education, I began dating and married a fellow WHS classmate Pat Davis Thompson.  If you have attended Murphy performances, you have probably seen us taking tickets for years.   Many will be surprised that I completed my education at the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Finance and Accounting.  But, I still remain a big OSU fan.  Go Bucks!
I began working for Cincinnati Milacron, working for several divisions where my duties included accounting positions in cost accounting and financial analysis.  I later moved on to McKee Machine Tool, where I transitioned into a sales role.  Our products included specialized tooling and equipment for the automotive industry throughout the United States and around the world.  Traveling took me far from the comfort of small town Wilmington.  I hold the record for traveling the furthest to work as a volunteer at a Murphy Show.  Cape Town South Africa to Wilmington, leaving on a Thursday and arriving at 4:00 PM on Saturday, just in time to shower and change for a 7:30 Show.   My family also created a small retail gift shop in Wilmington called PATTERRY where I was blessed to spend time with my mother, Marjorie, who managed day to day operations for several years.     
In 1990, my wife and I were asked to help usher at a Murphy Performance by Becky Rauch.  We have continued to be involved at the Murphy since that time.  I have served as a Murphy Board Member for fourteen years and held the role of Treasurer for four years.  I have managed several special projects to improve the experience of patrons attending events.   Those projects include, Installation of a modern HVAC system, Roofing Projects, Seating Project, Renovation of the Balcony, Electrical Service Power Upgrade, the completion of Charlie's Concessions and Bar, and most recently, the complete renovation of the Marquee.

Growing up, I always loved working with people and entertainment, whether through sports, theatre, or music. I completed my education in Hospitality Management at The Central State University. While in school, I started working with Blue Jacket Epic Outdoor Drama, where I gained valuable experience in theater management and acting. After graduation, I enjoyed seven years as the Hotel and Restaurant Manager of the General Denver before coming across the street to The Murphy. I have been working here since 2019 and I love The Murphy Theatre and am very excited to be part of The Murphy Theatre family. 

As a retired teacher and former business owner of Books 'N' More in downtown Wilmington, I recall many times that the Murphy Theatre utilized space at the bookstore for housing The Murphy Kids during the Christmas shows.  The bookstore held several events downtown in which the Murphy Theatre took part.  So, it seemed to be a natural progression, when Book 'N' More closed, to lend my time and talents to supporting this cultural gem in our community.