Calendar Girls

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

SPONSORED IN PART BY

MARCH 9–25, 2018

Comedy—Theatre PG-13

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Thank you

to the

Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation

for its generous support
and sponsorship of

LCT’s 2017-2018 season.

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Enjoy the show!
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Executive Director’s Note

I am very excited about LCT’s There are so many exciting things
production of Calendar Girls. While on the horizon for La Crosse
it is based on the Hollywood film At its core, the Community Theatre. Foremost is
of the same name starring Helen story is about our annual Patron Gala Fundraiser
Mirren, I believe that the stage love for a spouse, on April 7, 2018. We hope you
version is even more poignant. an organization, will join us for great music, lots
On its surface, it is a funny and and friends. of fun, and the announcement

titillating tale of ladies posing nude of our 2018-2019 season, which
for a calendar to raise money for a local hospital. I believe is one of our best yet! You won’t want
However, I would argue that this is a very small to miss the fun and frivolity as we celebrate the
part of what Calendar Girls is ultimately about. At accomplishments of our 2017-2018 season, as
its core, the story is about love: love for a spouse, well as induct six new recipients into our LCT Hall
love for an organization, and love for friends. of Fame. I hope to see you there!
My hope is that as you watch today’s show, you
are reminded of the loves in your life. After all, I Grant Golson
think we can all agree with Burt Bacharach when Executive Director

he says,“What the world needs now is love,
sweet love.”

Come to the Join us for a first
cabaret my look at next

friends! season’s shows
and LCT’s Hall of
Fame 2018 class

inductees.

TICKETS $50

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Golson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Oliver
Production Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris President-Elect. . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Patron Services Manager. . . . . . Mary Cate Cichock Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erek Weis Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke Nancy Flottmeyer, Bill Koutsky, Brian K. Murphy,
Education Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer Randy Nelson, Karl Noll, Patricia Sprang,
Box Office Staff . . . . . Kallen Deckert, Beth Moratto Joan Temple, Kathy Van Kirk-Przywojski

LCT’s Mission

La Crosse Community Theatre creates productions and projects that enhance the theatrical literacy of our audience
members, volunteers, students, and staff. We provide opportunities for creativity and personal growth in a fun,
collaborative environment. As a community, we celebrate human connections through communication and interaction.

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SUPPORTING THE ARTS

FOR MORE VIBRANT
COMMUNITIES.

We have a long tradition of supporting artistic
endeavors that improve the cultural and
economic health of the communities where
we work and live. As a part of this effort, we
are proud to support La Crosse Community
Theatre’s production of Calendar Girls.
Learn more about our community commitment
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La Crosse Community Theatre, Associated Bank, and Xcel Energy present

CALENDAR GIRLS

Based on the Miramax motion picture by

JULIETTE and TIM FIRTH

Calendar Girls was first presented by David Pugh Ltd
at Chichester Festival Theatre on September 5, 2008.
Calendar Girls transferred to the Noel Coward Theatre, London on April 4, 2009.

Associate Producer: Stoneface Ltd.

Director

JANET McLEAN

Set Designer Costumer Lighting Designer

KIT MAYER THERESA SMERUD EREK WEIS

Props Master Sound Designer

MADDIE MIKSHOWSKY ERIC GLAZEWSKI

Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

KELSEY TAUNT DAWN HAVICAN

CALENDAR GIRLS

is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this
production is strictly prohibited.

This production will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa Smerud for photography, Maren Daly, Dress
Barn, Haley Ginter, Goodwill of La Crosse and Onalaska, Brenna Gustafson, Dennis and Krista Kuhn, Nicole Philipps,
and T.J. Maxx.

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Director’s Note

LCT’s 54th Season calendar, they received international media coverage.
378th Production It debuted in 1999, and by December of that year,
their alternative WI calendar sold 88,000 copies in the
As the cast and production team joined me in creating UK, raising $550,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma
the world of Calendar Girls at LCT, we have been research.
blessed to spend a lot of time laughing together. We Six of the eleven Yorkshire women sold the rights to
hope you will find much to laugh at as well, and are their stories, and the characters you meet tonight
reminded that each of us can make a bigger impact were created for the 2003 film of Calendar Girls.
on the world than we often believe. One of the two screen writers on the film, Tim Firth,
Our story is a quite fictionalized account of a very followed up his work on the screen play with this
real event. In the summer of 1998 John Baker, a 2010 adaptation for the stage. Firth has made it clear
National Park officer in the Yorkshire Dales of northern in interviews to note that the characters within the
England, died from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at play are only loosely based on Angela, Tricia, and their
the age of 54. His wife, Angela, is blessed with a girlfriends.
committed best friend who was determined to The story is not done. The original women’s
raise at least £5,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma fundraising for research has continued through
research. They engaged nine other good friends from Bloodwise, their charity, which continues to focus
their local Women’s Institute (the WI), aged between on beating different types of blood cancers. The
45 and 65, to pose for a nude calendar. John knew University of Leeds in Yorkshire has a cutting edge
about the calendar before he died, but apparently did research laboratory funded from calendar sales and is
not believe they would ever go through with it. Of dedicated to John Baker. Finally, Firth recently joined
course, he was wrong! Not only did the women do the with composer, Gary Barlow, to create The Girls, a
musical adaptation of the play Calendar Girls.
Since this play takes place in Britain, you may wonder
why we chose not to perform with British accents.
The Yorkshire accent is not the standard British that
Americans are used to hearing, and we want to be
sure you enjoy every word!
Janet McLean
Director

Come hear the music play!

MAY 11–27, 2018

Wed.–Sat. at 7:30 p.m.
Sun. at 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS $26/$30
Tickets available today at the box office or online Apr. 23

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A proupdrosdpuocntsioornof this

Cast

Annie................................. Mary Beth Specht* Ruth................................................ Angi Tamke
John.............................................. Dennis Kuhn Marie....................................Janet Papenfuss*
Chris....................................... Stacy Bruemmer Barbara Hulse................................Karla Young*
Rod.......................................... Rick King Quale Lady Cravenshire.......................Sharon Markee
Cora......................................Donna Stapleton* Lawrence/Liam...............................Nick Brandt
Jessie...................................Marsha Rubinelli* Elaine...................................Whitney Graham*
Celia.......................................... Martha Boehm
* = LCT main stage debut

Production and Design Staff

Director........................................ Janet McLean Assistant Stage Manager.............Dawn Havican
Set Designer........................................Kit Mayer Sound Board Operator....................Alex Bauerly
Costumer................................ Theresa Smerud Set Construction.... Dennis Dorman, Jim Nelson
Lighting Designer................................Erek Weis Scenic Painter............................Sharon Markee
Props Master.....................Maddie Mikshowsky Costume Construction..............Nancy Mahlum,
Sound Designer...........................Eric Glazewski ........................Loretta Ranscht, Vicki Riness,
Technical Director................................Erek Weis .....................Emma Smerud, Suzanne Young
Stage Manager.............................. Kelsey Taunt Costume Crew...................Tiffany Heggemeier

Register today for spring session classes!

Classes meet on Saturday mornings March 17-April 28. No classes on March 31.

Imagination Station

9:00-9:45 a.m. • Ages 5-7
Students will use a favorite book as inspiration to create a play with their favorite

characters and learn more about stage direction and characters.

Acting 1

10:00-11:00 a.m. • Ages 8-10
Students will work on focus and build a character from scratch, using improvisational

games, and discover new ways to connect with each other.

Acting 2

10:00-11:00 a.m. • Ages 10-12
Students will work with scripts this section. From lines to stage directions, students

will explore the ways an actor and director work with a script.

TUITION: $60
Register through the box office or online.

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Calendar Girls

The action takes place in Knapeley Village, Yorkshire,
in the church hall and on top of a nearby hill (John’s hill),

and at the annual WI conference in London.

ACT ONE ACT TWO
Scene 1: The church hall, autumn Scene 1: The WI conference, London
Scene 2: The following winter Scene 2: The church hall, the following day
Scene 3: The following spring Scene 3: A few days later
Scene 4: John’s hill, early summer Scene 4: A few days later
Scene 5: The church hall, later that summer Scene 5: The next day
Scene 6: Night, a few days later Scene 6: The next day
Scene 7: Late summer
Scene 8: John’s hill, half an hour later

Cast Biographies

MARTHA BOEHM (Celia) is excited STACY BRUEMMER (Chris) began
to be back on stage with LCT. She her theatre journey at age twelve
has appeared in LCT’s productions and hasn’t taken a break since. You
of Boeing Boeing (Gloria), The Little may have seen her in Boeing Boeing
Mermaid (Mersister/Ensemble), (Berthe) and And Then They Came for
and Sister Act (Joey). In her professional life, Martha Me (Ed’s Mother). Stacy also directed LCT’s Miss Elec-
works as Viterbo University’s digital marketing and tricity. She is the Education Coordinator and spends
media specialist. She enjoys runDisney races and most Saturday mornings at LCT playing with some of
traveling with her husband, Brandon. her favorite people, KIDS! Stacy would like to thank
NICK BRANDT (Lawrence/Liam) is Mac, Annie, and C for being so awesome, and John
overjoyed to be back on stage for the for all his love and support.“You guys ROCK!”
first time in two years! He last per-
formed as Bernard in Boeing Boeing WHITNEY GRAHAM* (Elaine) This
at LCT. Other acting credits include: is Whitney’s first LCT production.
Macbeth (Malcolm), Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter), She is originally from Oklahoma but
Deathtrap (Clifford), and Pillowman (Ariel). When loves being in La Crosse. She enjoys
not acting, Nick directs shows throughout the Coulee performing on stage in plays and
Region. Directing credits include: Glengarry Glen improvisational theatre. Her improv troupe is The
Ross (Pump House), High School Musical (Arcadia Webernauts and is a mainstay at LCT. Past credits
School District), Willy Wonka (Appleseed Community include Fiddler on the Roof (Chorus), Shrek: The Musi-
Theatre), and Once on This Island (La Crosse School cal (Chorus), and Stage Door (Mattie). Whitney looks
District/Surrounding Districts). forward to being in new, fun productions.

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

RICK KING QUALE (Rod) returns also a member of the Reading Divas Book Club where
for his fourth production at LCT, they“read between the wines”.
previously appearing as Jake Laurents
(the voice of Ebeneezer Scrooge) in MARSHA RUBINELLI* (Jessie) is a
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, Viterbo Theatre graduate and would
Danny McGuire in Xanadu, and Charlie Cowell in The like to thank her Muse family for
Music Man. Rick was the playwright and director of the encouragement to return to the
He Lived the Good Life, and performed in Jesus Christ stage. Previous productions include
Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Bingo: The Musical (Shirley Valentine), Speaking Out:
Dreamcoat in Minneapolis. He was also King Arthur Why I Stand, and Wombs with a View. She produced
in Stewartville Community Theatre’s production of five shows, including Indecent Exposure, The Whole
Camelot. Shebang, and Girls Night Out. Marsha extends her
DENNIS KUHN (John) last appeared love to her husband and children for their amazing
at LCT in Twelve Angry Men in 2015. support.
Among his favorite shows at LCT are MARY BETH SPECHT* (Annie) is over
Cotton Patch Gospel and The Angels the moon to make her debut with
of Lemnos. He met his wife Krista LCT. Calendar Girls has been on her
onstage in 1996. During the summer, he can often bucket list for a very long time. She’s
be found singing and playing guitar on the La Crosse performed in numerous plays and
Queen Riverboat. He will appear in the independent musicals with The Elkader Opera House, Allamakee
film, Tomah, Wisconsin, premiering this spring. He County Players, and Decorah’s New Minowa Players.
dreams of one day playing Sherlock Holmes. Her other passions include hiking Colorado’s“14-ners”,
SHARON MARKEE (Lady Cravenshire) golfing, cycling, and, most of all, spending time
gives heartfelt thanks and much love with her precious grandchildren and her supportive
to her husband, Mike, who allows her husband of 25 years, Jim.
to spend time away from home to fol- DONNA STAPLETON* (Cora) is
low her passion. She also thanks her appearing in her very first play. She
daughter, Andrea, and the rest of her family for their loved the story and the camaraderie
support. Sharon started volunteering at LCT in 1970. of the women in the Calendar Girls
Acting highlights include performing in The Women movie so much that she made a deal
of Lockerbie, which progressed all the way to the with herself; if it ever became a play she would audi-
National AACT Fest competition, and being an extra in tion. Donna dedicates her performance to the family
the movie, Fort McCoy. members she lost to leukemia and cancer. Donna lives
JANET PAPENFUSS* (Marie) is mak- in Onalaska and teaches fifth grade at Northern Hills.
ing her LCT debut and she is thrilled She thanks her family and pets for their support with
to finally NOT be cast as a“shady following this dream!
lady”. Acting credits include Hard
Time (Alma, the aging stripper), Tony
n’ Tina’s Wedding (a drunk cello-playing bridesmaid),
Bat Boy: The Musical (Mrs. Taylor), The Rocky Horror
Show (Magenta), and many more. In real life, she is
the supervisor of speech pathology at Mayo. Janet is

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

ANGI TAMKE (Ruth) is a busy mom of KARLA YOUNG* (Barbara Hulse) is
two teenaged boys, a special educa- excited to make her debut on the LCT
tion teacher at Hintgen Elementary, stage in Calendar Girls. Previously
an Oktoberfest Grenadier, and a Tour she performed with the Falls Players
Guide/Beertender at Pearl Street in Black River Falls and appeared in
Brewery. She is honored to be in her fourth produc- Rumors, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Motherhood Out
tion with LCT, previously appearing in The Music Man, Loud. She thanks her family and friends for their sup-
Titanic: The Musical, and A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio port as she scratches her theatrical itch once again.
Play. She would like to thank Chad, Bronson, and
Ethan for keeping the house up and running while she * = LCT main stage debut
continues to pursue her dreams!

Don’t Throw Away Your Shot!

LCT has a limited quantity of tickets for Hamilton: An American Musical on
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Richard Rogers Theatre in NYC.

There are three ways to be entered into drawings for tickets:
1. Sign up for the 2018 New York City Tour
Every patron signed up for the 2018 New York City Theatre Tour by 5:00 p.m. on April 2,
2018 will be entered into an exclusive drawing for (2) two Hamilton tickets.
2. Buy a raffle ticket
Raffle tickets are available through the box office.
3. Attend the Patron Gala Fundraiser and support the Fund-the-Need campaign

Stop by the box office or visit us online for complete details on each of these options.

RAFFLE TICKETS: $25 EACH OR 5 FOR $100
Available at the box office.

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Production Staff Biographies

JANET McLEAN (Director) is de- THERESA SMERUD (Costumer) has
lighted to return to LCT after having been involved with LCT for most of
a wonderful experience directing her life in various capacities: actor,
First Baptist of Ivy Gap in the spring costume designer, and photogra-
of 2015. She is an Associate Profes- pher. She is a self-employed photog-
sor of Theatre and Music Theatre at Viterbo University rapher and costumer. She dedicates this production
and leads the Bachelor of Science in Theatre Educa- to her momma“angel”, who taught her to sew and
tion and the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre programs. to love creating beautiful things to wear. She would
Originally from Rochester, MN, Janet joined the like to send a heartfelt thank you to her wonderful
Viterbo faculty in 1989 as a teacher, director, and production team and cast.
costume designer. Currently, her focus in theatre EREK WEIS (Lighting Designer) is
is in dramatic literature and theatre history, with a excited to take on the role of Techni-
particular focus on multicultural and women’s issues cal Director here at LCT. Originally
as portrayed through 20th century American drama. from McFarland, WI, Erek graduated
Prior to joining the theatre faculty at Viterbo, she from Viterbo University with B.F.A. in
taught and directed for three years at Berry College Theatre. He has worked at many different theatres,
in Rome, Georgia, where she was also the costume the most recent being Syracuse Stage in Syracuse,
designer. Janet began her teaching career as a high NY, where he was a carpenter. Erek is excited to
school Speech and Theatre teacher in The Dalles be back in La Crosse and to join LCT’s team as they
in Oregon. Janet has directed many productions continue to produce quality theatre.
throughout her career, but her favorites (besides Ivy MADDIE MIKSHOWSKY (Props
Gap) have been The Lion in Winter, Working, The Belle Master) is so excited to be working
of Amherst, Black Elk Speaks, O’ Pioneers, Copenha- on this show. This is her first time
gen, and the opera Strawberry Fields. Janet holds a being the Props Master. It has been
Ph.D. in Theatre and Media Arts from the University a unique experience. She has acted
of Kansas, a MA in Theatre with an emphasis in in a lot of shows; some of her favorites being And
directing from the University of Idaho, and a BFA Then They Came for Me (Eva Schloss) and Titanic: The
in Theatre Education from the University of South Musical (Caroline Neville). She would like to thank
Dakota. When away from the world of theatre, her everyone who supports her in her dreams, especially
passions include reading mysteries, creating flower Jake and her Mom.“Hope you enjoy the show!!”
gardens, and giving her much loved furred and ERIC GLAZEWSKI (Sound Designer) is excited to
feathered companions a great life! be back at the board, designing audio for this
KIT MAYER (Set Designer) is pleased to return to LCT production of Calendar Girls. This is his second time
for the second time this season, having designed designing in this beautiful space and the first time
the set for And Then There Were None. Prior to this working with LCT. During the week Eric keeps busy as
season, the last production he designed for LCT was a Production Coordinator at UWL, training and man-
Crimes of the Heart, which opened in January of aging the student production staff on campus. He
1998. He is currently the resident scenic designer at also enjoys doing freelance audio and lighting design
the Commonweal Theatre in Lanseboro, MN, as well for concerts, events, and musical theater. Eric would
as a designer and scenic artist at Viterbo University. like to thank his lovely wife for being so patient with
such a busy and unpredictable work schedule.

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Production Staff Biographies

KELSEY TAUNT (Stage Manager) A DAWN HAVICAN (Assistant Stage
La Crosse native, Kelsey works in the Manager) loves all aspects of the the-
area as a theatrical designer, techni- atre and is always eager to volunteer
cian, teacher, and director. She is very where ever she can. This is her 20th
happy to be back at LCT for Calendar production in a row! She was most
Girls. She would like to thank her family for their love recently backstage for LCT’s production of I Do! I Do!.
and support. Kelsey also thanks the wonderful ladies When not at the theatre, Dawn spends time snug-
in the show and the crew for being so great to work gling her husband, Darryn, and her puppy, Riley.
with.“Enjoy the show!”

Fly to New York City for Six Days of Fun!

See Broadway and
So Much More!

Travel with La Crosse Community
Theatre on a trip to the best-
known theatre city in the world—
New York. Join LCT Executive
Director, Grant Golson, for five
nights and six days, taking in all
of the sights and sounds of the
city that never sleeps.

Explore the historic sites and
museums, shop on Fifth Avenue,
or tour the harbor and Ground
Zero. DON’T FORGET THE SHOWS!
Enjoy THREE Broadway shows—2
of your choice and King Kong. You
won’t want to miss seeing King
Kong come alive on Broadway
through an innovative mix of
puppetry and stagecraft. Don’t
miss this exhilarating, emotional
encounter with a legend that’s
always been too big to contain.

There is so much to see and do.
Make your reservations now, as
the trip will likely sell out quickly!

For more information, contact:

Dominique Luecke Grant Golson

608-784-9292, ext. 8 608-784-9292, ext. 3

[email protected] [email protected]

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Three Summer Camps to Choose From!

Join us this summer us as we cue up our creativity to create an original
play, learn some of the best show-stopping musical theatre numbers

from Broadway, and explore our imaginations!

Creative Capers

July 16-20 or July 30-August 3

Ages 8-13

Students will hone their physical, vocal, and
imaginative skills while creating an original
play all about them! Led by actors, writers, and
directors from the community, this year’s camp

will spark the creativity of every camper.

Musical Madness

July 23-27

Ages 14-18

A camp developed around the interests of
the participants! Each camper will vote for the

songs they want to learn. Each round
of votes will represent a different type of
musical. Campers will develop as singers,

dancers, and performers.

Mission: Imagination

August 13-17

Ages 5-7

Travel to different places and times using
your imagination! Campers will explore a
world of possibilities through creative play
and storytelling. Each day is filled with fun
happenings and exciting opportunities that will

be playful and age appropriate.

TUITION: $75–$180
Register early, space is limited.

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Support LCT and Local Businesses!

Introducing the LCT Pub Crawl for the 2017-2018 Season

*Discount cards are $20 each and are available through
the LCT Box Office or LCT Board Members.

Kramer’s Bar and Grill
Buy one drink get one free

Mary Cody’s Restaurant
Buy one entrée get a second entrée for 1/2 price

4 Sisters Restaurant Piggy’s Restaurant
Free glass of wine with entrée purchase 10% off of food only

The Charmant Hotel Pogy’s
10% off food in the lobby lounge Complimentary dessert with purchase of one entrée

Earl’s Grocery and Saloon Three Rivers Lodge
Buy one drink get one free Buy one entrée get a second entrée for 1/2 price

*Discount card valid Sept. 1, 2017–May 31, 2018. One discount per card, per visit.

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BECOME A
VOLUNTEER!

Audition
Costume Crew

Run Crew
Set Construction
Light Board Operator

Props Master
Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator
Stage Manager

Usher
Office Work

Visit us online for more information.
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org/volunteer

La Crosse Community
Theatre’s season is made

possible, in part, by

The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency Stephen Johnston, DDS
which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, New Dentures
Repairs
promotes the arts, supports the arts in Relines
education, stimulates community and economic
development and serves as a resource for people 605 2nd Ave S
Onalaska, WI
of every culture and heritage.
(608) 519-3946
https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov

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2017–2018 Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level
Altra Financial Advisors • Associated Bank • Casino Bar

Commercial AV Systems • Dahl Automotive
Gundersen Health System • Kaplan University

KQEG TV • La Crosse Media Group
Logistics Health Inc • Mayo Clinic Health System

Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
State Bank Financial • UFAH • Vendi Advertising
Wisconsin Arts Board • Wisconsin Public Radio

WXOW TV-19 • Xcel Energy

Gold Level

Advanced Business Systems • CBS Graphics • Coulee Region Women
Denture Smart • Domino’s Pizza • Edward Jones • Lost Lake Beer

Piggy’s Restaurant • Quality Vac and Sew • Schomburg Refrigeration
Smader Insurance • Stetzer Accounting Service • Stifel
The Waterfront • Touch of Class • Travel Leaders
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Window World of La Crosse • WIPFLi

Silver Level

American Transmission Company • Dairyland Power Cooperative
Lawn Keepers • Pischke Motors

Bronze Level

Bodega Brew Pub • Cedar Creek • Five Star Telecom • G.E.C.U. The Friendly Credit Union
Grounded Specialty Coffee • Vicky and Harry Helfrich • Holiday Inn and Suites

Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub • King Street Kitchen • Life in Harmony Music Therapy
Maximum Real Estate • Overhead Door Company • Rudy’s Drive In

For information on becoming a Corporate Friend, please contact Tom Desjarlais
at 608-406-6898 or [email protected].
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Angel Friend Donors

Chris and Sara Battison Weber Family Foundation Karl and Julie Noll
Tom and Jan Brock William Koutsky Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation

Roger and Kenna Christians John and Linda Lyche John and Joan Temple
Keith and Mary Isaacs Mayo Clinic Health System Xcel Energy Foundation

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Kevin Conroy and Promoter Stephen and Margeen Mau
($2,500+) Susan McDonald-Conroy ($150-$249) Daniel McCammon
John and Linda Lyche Bob and Kay Conzemius In memory of Elaine B Klund Dr. Edward and Sally Miner
Karl and Julie Noll Chad and Tammy Dutton Jim and Mary Anderson Rosie Nelson
Mary Jean and Ted Eisenbacher Leanne Anderson Cyndy Nichols and Neal MacCallum
Director’s Circle David and Barbara Foye James and Lynn Arends Tony and Cheri Niedzwiecki
($1,000-$2,499) Tom and Heidi Grau Jason and Kelley Bahr Tom and Lori Nigon
In memory of John Clemmons Donna and Dennis Haggard Chris and Sara Battison Jon and Christi Nowland
Tom and Jan Brock Bill and Karen Hoel Nancy Beguin Ron and Frieda Nowland
Barbara and Donald Frank Scott and Sue Horne Clem and Addie Bott Wayne and Sandi Oliver
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Julie Keitel Ryan Brown Florence Overgard
James Munn Chris and Jane Kerbaugh Barb Burchill and Dan McCammon Elsie Patterson
Chuck and LuAnn Roth David and Barbara Kilpatrick Cari and Mark Burmaster Susanne and Patrick Peck
Brian and Karen Rude Bob and Marlene Kohner Robert M and Gretchen Burns Bonnie Pederson
Jane Wood Michael and Beverly Kratt Frank and Kristi Cadwell Dianne Pogreba
Peter and Krin Krause Ursula Cejpek Cameron and Carlene Roberts
Designer’s Circle Jason and Angie Lefebvre Gail Cleary Kirk and Nancy Rodman
($500-$999) Cheryl and Steve Loehr Lisa Conzemius George Schmidt
In memory of Euel Bailey Jerry and Kathy Lokken Kym and Tom Culp James and Sheri Schneider
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Aurel and Sue Mailath Michael and Rita Edmunds Kurt and Julie Schroeder
Roger and Kenna Christians Mike and Sharon Markee Rich and Sally Egan Smerud Family
John and Arla Clemons Andrew and Nancy Matchett Connie and Ramon Erickson Dick and Pat Spencer
Sally Cremer Mark and Wendy Mattison Nancy Flottmeyer Mark Stahlhut
Dependable Solutions Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton Sally Friend Paul and Jane Steingraeber
Jim and Jo Glasser Ken and Janine Merkitch William and Sarah Goff Greg and Joan Stellrecht
Dustin Hundt James Nelson Jeff and Carol Gohlke Carla Stetzer
Dan and Vicky Kunz Russ and Peggy Opland Tim Gruenke and Lori Olson Brian and Diane Sullivan
James and Rebecca Naugler Greg and Melinda Pupillo Peter and Janice Gutierrez Maureen Sullivan and Tom Schauer
Randy and Lynn Nelson Dan and Anne Radtke Herb and Barbara Heili Edward Tanke
Jack and Barb Peplinski Tom and Kathryn Ready Harry and Vicky Helfrich Steve Thicke
Galen and Marianne Pittman Leah Reimann Susan and Fred Heuer Kathy Thompson
Barbara Rice Maria and Matt Runde Michael and Lynn Hickey Kathleen Wagner
Al Saterbak and Dennis and Sharon Ryan John and Linda Hoehn Eileen Walsh Doyle
Julia Steinke Saterbak Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Chuck and Mary Hosler Stephen and Katherine Webster
Kathy Spelker Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer Robert and Mary Hubbard Richard and Judy Williams
Pamela and Richard Strauss Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Rollin and Connie Huebsch Robert and Joan Witte
Robert Taunt and Jeri Sebo Wes and Ruth Hurlburt Ken Wortman (In Memory of Jean)
Leanna Olson-Taunt Nancy and Peter Sedbrook Norman and Joanne Jerome Robert Zeman
Vantage Architects Linda Sherwood Allan Johnson and Tom Hubos Supporter
Ross and Lynn Marie West Elizabeth Solverson Mark and Sharon Jolivette ($100-$149)
Amanda Strosahl and John Udell Ann Kathan Anonymous
Actor’s Circle William and Marge Terry Bob and Mary Kelemen Frank and Jenny Aberger
($250-$499) Drs. Suzanne and Joseph Toce Karen and Paul Klas Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom
Peter and Joan Allen Mark and Shanon Torgerud Bill Koutsky Charles Anderson and Marla French
Arnie and Donna Asp Ellen Ullsvik and Roy Campbell Debbie and Bob Kramer Gary and Judy Anderson
Tom and Mary Ballinger Patrice and Tony Vander Wielen Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Mark and Linda Backer
Ruby Biering Bradley and Leslie Weber Robert Krueger Marc and Laurie Bertram
Linda Boyle Yvonne and David Whiteman Michael Kruse Ken and Donna Birnbaum
The John Bruemmer Family Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Debbie Lejeune Nancy Borgen
Chuck Charbeneau and Sara Adams Daryl and Margaret Wood Larry and Diane Lindesmith Carol Bramschreiber

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Patron Donor List

Judy Brennan Kathy and Don Hill Brian Murphy Martin and Karol Smith
Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Jerry and Diane Hoch Curtis and Marcia Murray Michael and Debbie Solberg
Gale Bruessel Jim and Diane Hoffmeister Doug Nelson and Cheri Olson Mark and Carol Solyst
Wendy Butler John and Charlene Hopkins Andrea Nerby Pat and Joanne Stephens
Jean M. Clark Dale and Christine Howard Ed and Corine Neuman Wally and Betty Stoll
Loretta Clarkin Shirley Huhn Bill and Karen Newburg Dawson and Jackie Strutt
Patricia Davidson Rick and Marlene Hutter Paul and Judy Onsrud Rochelle Sullivan
John and Sharon Dawidowski Barbara Johnson David and Diane Palm Carol Taebel
Rick and Julie Diermeier Nancy E. Johnson Colleen Phelps Jim and Sharon Tempke
Kevin and Krista Drewiske Joseph and Linda Kastantin Carleen Poellinger Bill and Pam Thrune
Steven and Nancy Dunder Lois Kathan Mike and Therese Regner Jerry and Barbara Tripp
Gary and Luanne Ekern Rose Ann Kazmierczak Jim and Carol Reider Kathleen Van Kirk-Przywojski
Eldon and Fran Ellefson Shaan Khan Tom and Tessie Renard Don and Linda Wagner
Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Pete and Alma Kohnert Jean Rennebohm David and Laura Wagner
Daryl and Nancy Ertl Jan and Louise Kovars Terry Rindfleisch and Linda Hirsh Colleen Walsh
Erin Flottmeyer Scott and Nancy Kronn Jill Rippe Joyce Wichelt
Dennis and Laurie Ford Tom and Jenelle Lee Bev and Curt Ruston Marc and Ruth Williams
Robyn Foye Mike and Teri Lehrke Chuck and Patti Sans Crainte Will and Judie Wilson
Nancy and David Goode Ken and Nancy Lerum Ken Schaldach Ed and Sharon Winga
Mark and Nancy Goodman Stephen and Karen Lind James and Elaine Schauls Harvey and Patricia Witzenburg
Charlotte and Roger Grant Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Heather Schlichte Terry R. Witzke
Bill and Mary Graumann Dustin and Dominique Luecke Rosalie Schnick Gary and Debra Wold
Chuck and Carmen Gustafson Gary and Deb Luecke Lance Schuttenhelm Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Ronald and Merle Gustafson Weston and Karen Mack Andrew and Linda Schwartz Xcel Energy
Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Robert and Diane Marcou John and Doris Schwingle Heather and Eddie Young
Brian and Karen Harris Patricia McDowell Glenn and Lila Seager Suzanne Young
Natalie Hartigan Lorraine McIlraith Sandy Sechrest Joseph and Kathleen Zietlow
Jim and Barbara Hemker Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Louise Lawrynk
Mike and Cheri Herro Howard and Nancy Mills Charie and Lynn Smader
Hal Hiebert Dan Herman and Mary Monsoor Arlene Smith

W Ceber enter P for the Arts
erforming

SUNDAY AT 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY AT 6:00 P.M.

March 18, 2018 April 22, 2018
Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love while Ben Wishaw and Michelle Fairley play Brutus
their families are caught in a bitter rivalry and Cassius, David Calder plays Caesar and

ending in heart-wrenching tragedy. David Morrissey is Marc Antony.

STAGE on SCREEN

608-784-9292 • www.webercenterarts.org

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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 $100 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
• There is a $2.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
the same show, not for another show. tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the There are no refunds for inclement weather.
performance the original tickets are for.
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the Babies and Small Children
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of time. We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
The ticket exchange fee still applies. For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
Unable to Use Your Tickets? of the audience must have a ticket for admission.

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

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
House Managers. . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lisa Keyser Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Golson
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassie Frerks, Cassie George, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy B. Schorr
. . . . . . . . . . . .Olivia Golding, Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Janet Loeffler,
. . . .Dorina Lukins, Sarah Schilke, Brittany Schilla, Dakota Viken David Amborn, Dick Spencer, Glena Temple

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What is a Hearing Loop?

Hearing Loops allow people who
wear hearing aids to directly receive
the sound from the theater’s sound
system in their own hearing aids,
much like Wi-Fi for laptops. If you
wear hearing instruments, and they
have a wireless receiver called a T-coil
or Telecoil built-in you will benefit
from the hearing loop in our theater.
The T-coil program is accessed by
pushing a button on your hearing aid.
This T-coil setting has to be activated
before use. Please consult your
audiologist to ensure your t-coils are
properly adjusted.
If you do not have a T-coil equipped
hearing instrument, please feel free
to stop by the box office to pick up a
hearing assist device.

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