First Baptist of Ivy Gap

La Crosse Community
Theatre presents

Sponsored by Theatre PG

March 20–29, 2015

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Artistic Director’s Note

The most important events in life often happen in escape and can inspire our imaginations, but it will
the most mundane of circumstances. The fact is, always struggle to connect with its audience the way
we never know whether a particular moment will live theatre does. Most people cannot identify with
be one that we remember for the rest of our lives what happens in the vast majority of movies.
or if it will be just another of the millions
of forgotten moments that come and Plays are driven by Theatre, by contrast, deals with those
go in our lives. One of the reasons life the truth of human moments that can and do happen to
is so exciting is the possibility of what relationships rather everyday people. Plays are driven by
can happen on any given day. These than by events.
moments can and do happen to all of us all the truth of human relationships rather
We just don’t always realize it at first.
the time. than by events. In theatre, plays like
First Baptist of Ivy Gap can be compelling because

The difference between film and theatre is the we meet characters who may represent people in

our own lives: mothers, sisters, neighbors, and so on.
difference between fantasy and reality. Film is about A play doesn’t need special effects or a convoluted
fantasy. Events can be less plausible because we plot. It needs only honest characters struggling with
expect and accept that things that happen in film— identifiable problems in a truthful way. By seeing
while outrageous in real life—are somehow credible these characters discover the truth about the world
on a giant screen. It’s why our summers in the movie around them, we discover something about our own
theatre are full of special effects-laden spectacles,
lives. What more can we ask of art?
colorful toys-in-the-making. Film is a wonderful
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A proud sponsor of this production

La Crosse Community Theatre, Altra Financial Advisors, Schomburg Refrigeration,
Trust Point, Inc., and Xcel Energy present

FIRST BAPTIST OF IVY GAP
by
RON OSBORNE

Directed by

JANET McLEAN

Set/Lighting Designer Costume Designer Stage Manager

DILLON MANDY SAMANTHA
McARDLE PARMETER ABPLANALP

Props Master Assistant Director

CARRIE KUSCHEL ANNAMARIE SULLIVAN

Produced by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

First Baptist of Ivy Gap

Location: Convocation hall, First Baptist Church, Ivy Gap, Tennessee

ACT 1 ACT 2
March-April 1945 April 1970

First Baptist of Ivy Gap will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.

Cast of Characters

Luby......................................................Patty Nix Edith.......................................Lynn Oldenburg*
Olene.............................................Katie Reischl Sammy.............................................Elissa Wolf*
Mae Ellen..................................Erin C.J. Haney* Vera...............................................Lisa K. Adams

* = LCT main stage debut

Don’t miss these First
Baptist activities!

^ 3/27 Pre-Show Talk: “Women in Theatre”
^ 3/28 Post-Show Talkback with cast and crew

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Director’s Note

First Baptist of Ivy Gap Where do most of us find this courage? In our
faith and in our friends: friends we can laugh
March 20–29, 2015 hysterically with and who always lend us a
LCT’s 51st season – 348th production shoulder to cry on. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow
is quoted as saying, “The best way to mend a
Thank you for joining us for First Baptist broken heart is time and girlfriends.” This has
of Ivy Gap. I hope you will enjoy this small been a wonderful journey where we, as creative
Tennessee community as much as the cast, crew, women, have made the same discovery as the
and I have while we have “lived” there. Above characters in the play: “Much of the vitality in
all, this is a play about friendship and courage. friendship lies in the honoring of differences,
Not the courage that it takes to go off to war, but not simply in the enjoyment of similarities.” The
the courage it takes to survive being the one left author of those wise words is unknown, but the
behind, and the courage it takes to let go of your truth of this quote is honored in this play. Enjoy!
defenses and let someone get to know who you
really are. There is courage in pulling together Janet E. McLean
when it would be easier to tear apart, to be
vulnerable in difficult situations and, most of all, A proud sponsor of this production
in admitting and asking for forgiveness when we
have made mistakes that have hurt other people.

Thank you to these people, who donated
toward our 2014-2015 costumes!

John-Peter Temple for Mary Poppins
Chuck Charbeneau for The 39 Steps
Daniel McCammon for A Charlie Brown Christmas
Kate Kersten for Twelve Angry Men
Nancy Flottmeyer for First Baptist of Ivy Gap
Barbara Burchill for Jesus Christ Superstar

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Cast Biographies

LISA K. ADAMS (Vera) ran LYNN OLDENBURG* (Edith) has
spotlight for Guys on Ice and read loved theatre since grade school,
for the 2014 Patrons’Pick staged when she was cast as the evil queen
reading. She then took a break in Snow White. She lives in Holmen
to perform with Theatre du with her husband, Nate; her elder

Mississippi in Winona before returning to LCT son, Nate, Jr.; and younger son, Abe. She has been
in July as assistant stage manager for Mary active in the Holmen Community Theatre, playing in
Poppins. She was last seen on the pitcher’s The Nerd, Greater Tuna, and The Odd Couple. She
mound as Patty in A Charlie Brown Christmas. can be seen performing with the Webernauts and
Luckily she has evenings off from her day job as Coulee Region Unscripted. She would like to thank
director of sales and marketing at the Days Inn! Nate for his encouragement to follow her dreams.

ERIN CJ HANEY* (Mae Ellen) has KATIE REISCHL (Olene) is a
performed with community graduate of UW-La Crosse with a
theatres in Valparaiso, Crown degree in vocal performance. She
Point, and Hammond, Indiana. also is a dance instructor at Misty’s
Starting with The Prime of Miss Dance Unlimited in Onalaska.

Jean Brodie, she developed a love for theatre She was last seen on the Lyche Theatre stage
that led to her being cast in roles such as Rachel as Eleanor Roosevelt in First Lady Suite and is so
in To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday and Doris in excited to be in her first non-musical play in years.
Play On! She recently played Sara in the 1920s She’d like to thank her family for their constant love
period film If Memory Serves, which made its and support.
debut at the Fargo Film Festival. Erin is currently ELISSA WOLF* (Sammy) is a
working with the Webernauts improvisational
group and enjoys dancing, art, Tae Kwon Do, sophomore at UW-La Crosse, where
languages, and travel. She is grateful for the she is studying theatre performance.
blessings and opportunities she has received and Her past roles include Mrs. Webb in
excited for whatever adventures lie ahead. Our Town, Mollie Ralston in The
PATTY NIX (Luby) has been seen Mousetrap, and Ethel in Moon Over Buffalo. She
has had a wonderful experience working on this
on stages in Minneapolis and show with this very talented cast and crew. So lean
Tulsa. Moving to the La Crosse back, relax, and enjoy the show.
area, she enjoyed performing at
LCT’s previous location. She also * = LCT main stage debut
has appeared at the Pump House as Jane in
See Jane Vote and Clara in Don’t Hug Me and LCT’s Mission
A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol, to name just
a few. She is delighted to be working with the La Crosse Community Theatre creates productions and
amazing director, actors, and all the wonderful projects that enhance the theatrical literacy of our
people at LCT. She’s hoping you enjoy this story audience members, volunteers, students, and staff.
of Ivy Gap as much as she enjoyed seeing it We provide opportunities for creativity and personal
come to life, riding through every emotion, growth in a fun, collaborative environment. As a
with twists and secrets. Have a wonderful time.
community, we celebrate human connections through
communication and interaction.

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Adults $24-$28
Students $17
Military $12

AUDITIONS May 8–24, 2015
MARCH 24 & 25

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Production and Design Staff

Director............................................... Janet McLean Costume Construction........ April Brown, Barb Burchill,
Set/Lighting Designer....................... Dillon McArdle ....Marsha Erickson, Shirley Huhn, Francie Johnson,
Costume Designer......................... Mandy Parmeter ................Beth Mundinger, Kris Peterson, Jeri Sebo,
Stage Manager.......................Samantha Abplanalp ......................................................................Julie Voigts
Props Master/Costume Crew.............. Carrie Kuschel Costume Crew.....Marie Freese, Donna Buros Hanson,
Assistant Director......................Annamarie Sullivan ..............................................Jasmine Kratt, Janet Veit
Scenic Artist............................................Sharon Markee

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud and Krissa Valentine-Harnish for
photography, CBS Graphics, and Agropur Ingredients.

LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Horne
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Director of Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
Box Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Puffer Nancy Flottmeyer, J. Michael Hartigan, Mary Isaacs,
Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . April Brown, Quinn Masterson, Charles Link, Gary Mundinger, Brian K. Murphy,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis Youngren Randy Nelson, Karl Noll, Wayne Oliver
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer
Administrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . Kendra Andreska

Living Music 2014-2015
Concert Season
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Production Staff Biographies

JANET McLEAN (Director) is a committed South Dakota. When away from the world of theatre, her
theatre educator who leads the Bachelor of passions include reading mysteries, creating flower
Arts in theatre and the Bachelor of Science gardens, and giving her much loved furred and feathered
in theatre education programs at Viterbo companions a great life!

University. An associate professor of theatre and music DILLON McARDLE (Set/Lighting
theatre, her expertise is in dramatic literature and theatre Designer) is LCT’s technical director.
history, with a particular focus on multicultural and A Viterbo University alum, he enjoys
women’s issues as portrayed through American drama. building things, grilling out with friends,
Originally from Rochester, MN, Janet joined the Viterbo
faculty in 1989 after teaching, directing, and designing and blowing snow. He would like to thank his lovely
theatre for three years at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. wife, Megan, and newborn son, Miles, who mean the
Her appreciation of the American South and interest in world to him.
American history makes First Baptist of Ivy Gap
particularly appealing to her. Janet has directed many MANDY PARMETER (Costume Designer)
productions, but favorites have been The Lion in Winter, is in her eighth season at LCT. She received
Working, The Belle of Amherst, Black Elk Speaks, her MFA in costume design in May 2005
O Pioneers, Copenhagen, and Strawberry Fields. Janet from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
holds a PhD in theatre and media arts from the University
of Kansas, an MA in theatre from the University of Idaho, Her work has taken her from Oklahoma to Washington,
and a BFA in theatre education from the University of Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg
are looking forward to their son, Benjamin, growing
up in the La Crosse community.

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Production Staff Biographies Thank you to our 2014-2015
season sponsors!
SAMANTHA ABPLANALP (Stage Manager)
works at Laser Technology, Inc. She has Altra Financial Advisors
helped on a number of LCT shows, including Associated Bank
Bus Stop, Leading Ladies, Leaving Iowa, Commercial A/V Systems
Dahl Automotive
Tuesdays with Morrie, and The Wizard of Oz. She also Gundersen Health System
worked on Pirates of the Chemotherapy and Nunset La Crosse Radio Group
Boulevard elsewhere. Sam enjoys volunteering with LCT Logistics Health, Inc.
and spending time with her family. She wants to thank Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare
her family, and especially Jim, for all their support. Mueller Media
Schomburg Refrigeration
ANNAMARIE SULLIVAN (Assistant Director) has Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
been a performer, choreographer, stage manager, and State Bank Financial
director for 14 years. She has worked with community, Trust Point, Inc.
college, and semi-professional performing arts groups United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
throughout Wisconsin and is pursuing a double major Vendi Advertising
in arts administration and theatre studies at Viterbo Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
University. Annamarie thanks her family, friends, WXOW TV-19
professors, and mentors for continually fostering her Xcel Energy
creative spark and curiosity, and you, the audience, This program was supported in part by a grant from
for attending and supporting tonight’s performance. the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of
Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Harriet Myers Jim Nelson and Diane Foust Patrick and Ellen Conway
($2,500+) Leanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Randy Nelson Bob and Kay Conzemius
Anonymous Jack and Barb Peplinski Michael and Rita Edmunds
John and Linda Lyche Taunt Marianne and Galen Pittman Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher
Karl and Julie Noll Barbara Rice Dan and Anne Radtke Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron
Director’s Circle Brian and Karen Rude Gary and Teresa Rudy Ramon and Connie Erickson
($1,000-$2,499) Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Dennis and Sharon Ryan David and Teresa Faulkner
In Memory of Charles Gelatt Jason Smith Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer Marla French
Vantage Architects, Inc. Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Sally Friend
Tom and Jan Brock Ross and Lynn Marie West Bill and Chris Smiley David and Nancy Goode
Ursula Cejpek Actor’s Circle ($250- Alex and Jackie Vaver Mark and Nancy Goodman
Donald and Barbara Frank $499) Jim and Phyllis Warren Tom and Heidi Grau
Ronald and Julie Go Family Peter and Joan Allen Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Gundersen Health System
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan David Amborn and Karen Gilster Jane Wood Chuck and Carmen Gustafson
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Sara and Chris Battison Peter and Janice Gutierrez
James Munn Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Promoter ($125-$249) Dennis and Donna Haggard
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Wendy Butler Anonymous (3) Don Harkness
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Roger and Kenna Christians Michael and Cathy Allison Herb and Barbara Heili
Designer’s Circle Robert Coe Jim and Mary Anderson Susan and Fred Heuer
($500-$999) Chad and Tammy Dutton Arnold and Donna Asp Bill and Karen Hoel
In Memory of Rita Messerschmidt David and Barbara Foye Dave and Amy Bahr Diane and Jim Hoffmeister
Jeff and Gale Bagstad Jim and Jo Glasser Jason and Kelley Bahr Mary Jean Hoscheit
Chris and Vicki Born Jim and Jan Hanesworth Robert Bakkestuen and Heather Charles and Mary Hosler
Donna Brooks Ernest and Grace Hanson Jim Jacobson
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Mike and Cheri Herro Chial Norman and Joanne Jerome
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Tom and Mary Ballinger Mike and Clarice Kammel
Keith and Mary Isaacs Dar and Darlene Isaacson Jean Bassett Bob and Mary Kelemen
Owen and Francie Johnson Hal and Julie Keitel Lynette Berg David and Barbara Kilpatrick
Martin and Jennifer Koop Chris and Jane Kerbaugh David Boen Paul and Karen Klas
David Mann Judy Kirkpatrick Mark Brumm Michael and Beverly Kratt
Marine Credit Union Foundation Bob and Marlene Kohner Cari and Mark Burmaster Robert Krueger
Arlene C. Martin Krin and Peter Krause Robert and Gretchen Burns Daniel and Vicky Kunz
Merchants Bank Mark and Wendy Mattison Frank and Kristi Cadwell Michelle LaRoche
Ken and Janine Merkitch Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik
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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 18) David and Yvonne Whiteman Natalie Hartigan Elsie Patterson
Promoter ($125-$249) Gary and Debra Wold David and Jo Ellen Hartman Patrick and Susanne Peck
Robert and Jo Le Roy Daryl and Margaret Wood Family Helen M. Heiser Colleen Phelps
Debbie Lejeune Ken Wortman (In memory of Jean) James and Barbara Hemker Carleen Poellinger and Paul
Ken and Nancy Lerum Supporter ($75-$124) Sherry Henning
Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith Anonymous (4) Donald and Kathy Hill Brown
Charles Link Frank and Jenny Aberger Jerry and Diane Hoch Nancy Quinlisk
Beverly J. Mach Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom John and Linda Hoehn Jim and Carol Reider
Aurel and Sue Mailath Norma Anderson Janice Hogue Leah Reimann
Michael and Sharon Markee James and Lynn Arends Maria Holley Cynthia Renken
Andrew and Nancy Matchett Mark and Linda Backer Russell and Katie Holman Ms. Arlene Rhode
Stephen and Margeen Mau Lori and Gabi Bagniewski Steve and Diane Holmay Cam and Carlene Roberts
Susan McDonald-Conroy Kay Baumann Dale and Christine Howard Kenneth and Mary Rownd
Lorraine McIlraith Dorothy Baures Cheryl Howly Curt and Bev Ruston
Janeth and Gerald Miller Nancy Beguin Ray and Joanne Hubley Charles and Patti Sans Crainte
Rich and Vicki Miller Clark and Margaret Berg Rollin and Connie Huebsch James and Elaine Schauls
Dr. Edward and Sally Miner Mark and Betty Bertrang Richard and Marlene Hutter Wilma Scheffner
Gary and Beth Mundinger Ruby Biering Florence Hyatt Dave and Heather Schlichte
Curtis and Marcia Murray Ken and Donna Birnbaum Nancy Johnson Schmocker Financial Services
Rosemary Nelson Nancy Borgen Ron and Debbie Johnson Mark A. Schneider
Cyndy Nichols Clem and Karol Bott Mark and Sharon Jolivette Tara and Lance Schuttenhelm
Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Judy Brennan Rose Ann Kazmierczak Doris and John Schwingle
Tom and Lori Nigon Leo and Kim Bronston Mary Key Glenn and Lila Seager
Jon and Christi Nowland Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Jack and Jeanne Kilpatrick Charlie and Lynn Smader
Ron and Frieda Nowland Gale Bruessel Jan and Louise Kovars Arlene Smith
Pauline Obmascher Gary and Mary Bubbers Keith and Kimberly Krejchik Martin and Ruby Smith
Mary Odell Catherine and Tim Bulera Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Elizabeth Solverson
Wayne and Sandy Oliver Barbara Burchill Michael Kruse Mark and Carol Solyst
David and Terry O’Neill Laurie Cafe Fred and Janet Kusch Tim and Danielle Sprain
Bonnie Pederson Violet Capaul Kristie Lawrence Dan and Janice Springer
Robert and Patricia Perlock John and Lisa Conzemius Tom and Jenelle Lee Pat and Joanne Stephens
Effie Piper Barbara Decker Steve and Karen Lind Wally and Betty Stoll
Tom and Kathy Ready Jolene DeMaiffe Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Peter and Judy Stuber
Tom and Theresa Renard Julie Diermeier Steve and Cheryl Loehr Mark and Tamra Sullivan
Kirk and Nancy Rodman Eileen Walsh Doyle Al and Betty Macha Carol Taebel
Roger and Pat Roslansky Stanley and Sue Dwyer Wes and Karen Mack Kathy Thompson
Tom Schauer and Maureen Sally K. Egan Ron Malzer and Margaret Bill and Pam Thrune
Gary and Lu Anne Ekern Mark and Shanon Torgerud
Sullivan Eldon and Fran Ellefson Dihlmann-Malzer Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Jeri Sebo Daryl and Nancy Ertl Robert and Diane Marcou Mary Tronick
Sandy Sechrest Mary Jo Fetsch Rich Maresh and Joan Keller- Audrey Uber
Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Harold Flemke and Be Facteau Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen
Linda Sherwood Adam and Robyn Foye Maresh Jo Voight
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Joseph and Joan Francois Edith McBain Angie Vondrashek
Dawn Fundell Tiffany McConaughey David and Laura Wagner
Wright Gerald Fushianes Fredrick McNaughton Colleen Walsh
Ed and Laurie Solberg Dave and Abbie Gerzema Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Tom and Nathalie Weibel
Dick and Pat Spencer William and Sarah Goff Sally Miller Ray and Joyce Wichelt
Paul and Jane Steingraeber Lane Goodwin Howard and Nancy Mills Jim and Joey Wilde
Mrs. Barbara Stellrecht Bill and Mary Graumann Mary Monsoor Richard and Judy Williams
Brian and Diane Sullivan David and Jennifer Grimsled Les and Helen Munson Ruth Williams
Ed and Miriam Tanke Larry and Erma Hafner Kenneth and Carmin Nelson Ed and Sharon Winga
Bill and Marge Terry John Halbrehder and Carolyn Sonja Nelson Leon and Kay Wolfe
Suzanne and Joseph Toce Ed and Corine Neuman Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Lill A. Twining Diekmann Tamara Nowland Frances I. Young
Donald and Linda Wagner Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe
Kathleen Wagner Paul and Judy Onsrud
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Audience Services

Box Office Policies and Procedures Cameras/Recording/Cell Phones/Pagers

The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular phones and
one hour before performances. General admission tickets may pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre. You may check these
be charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/cash at the items at the box office. Please leave your seat number at the
window. Tickets must be paid for at the time of the reservation. box office.
Tickets also may be purchased at lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.
Phone Calls
Seat Reservations
Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your babysitter. If
All seats should be reserved in advance, including those for they need to reach you during the performance, we will do our
season ticket holders. Reservations for the general public begin best. We do not interrupt the performance to page people for
approximately two weeks before the opening of each show; phone calls.
for season ticket holders about three weeks before the show.
Patron Donors (who have made an additional donation of $75 Flowers
or more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season
ticket holders may purchase two additional tickets for guests Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is inappropriate.
for each season ticket purchased, and must be for the same per- Flowers may be left in the box office for the stage manager
formance the season ticket holder is attending. If you forget or to deliver or you may hand them to the cast member once he
are somehow prevented from reserving your seats on time, we or she is out of costume. Audience members are not allowed
will do our best to help you find seats. However, seats are not backstage. If you wish to meet with a cast or crew member after
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. the show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
Please call the box office at 784-9292 if you have questions.
Bad Weather Policy
Need to Exchange Your Tickets?
It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to cancel
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the box office if performances due to bad weather. As a result, we urge our
your tickets have been printed. ticket holders to make every effort to attend the performance
for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of There are no refunds for inclement weather.
the same show, not for another show.
Babies and Small Children
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the
performance the original tickets are for. We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets of the audience must have a ticket for admission.
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of
time. The ticket exchange fee still applies. Late Seating Policy

Unable to Use Your Tickets? We strive to begin performances on time. Please allow plenty
of time to find the theatre and to take your seat. If you arrive
Sorry, all sales are final. There are no refunds. Please return your more than 15 minutes after the show begins, we reserve the
unused tickets at least 24 hours in advance of the production right to release your seat(s) to someone else. There are no
date to receive a receipt for a tax-deductible donation. refunds. Late arrivals will be seated at our discretion.

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . Stephanie Canales, Cassie George,
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Dorina Lukins, Taylor Olsen
Weber Center Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard B. Artman
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
House Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Erica Bush, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
. . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lisa Keyser, Quinn Masterson, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis Youngren . . . .David Amborn; Mary Ann Gschwind, fspa; Jim Warren



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