Wait Until Dark

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Board President’s Note

We are enormously thankful to our patrons who To all of my kindred spirits in the audience,
have made it possible to usher out a remarkable angels, patrons, actors, staff members and
year on the edge of our seats, volunteers, THANK YOU! We
experiencing a story within a story. We look forward look forward to being fully
present tonight and treasuring
As someone who would feel out of to being present the next year of experiences
my depth acting, I am repeatedly tonight and shared with you.
pleased to be in the audience as
our own community members treasuring the Susan McDonald-Conroy
step into the light, allowing us the LCT Board President
experience of being in the story. next year of
experiences.

She’s always relied on the kindness of strangers...

Blanche’s life has
been undermined by

romantic illusions.
As tensions rise
with her brutish

brother-in-law, her
delusions give way

to madness.

MARCH 21–31, 2019

Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS $24–$32
Tickets available through the box office or online Feb. 25, 2019.

608-784-9292 | www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Producing Artistic Director. . . . . . . . Grant Golson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Production Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Patron Services Manager. . . . . . Mary Cate Cichock Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Sprang
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erek Weis Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Oliver
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke
Education Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer Sara Battison, Nancy Flottmeyer, Mike Herro,
Front of House Staff. . . Kallen Deckert, Lisa Keyser, Bill Koutsky, Brady Lowe, Kelley Manson,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth Moratto, Sharon Dawidowski Brian K. Murphy, Randy Nelson,
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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CELEBRATION www.LaCrosseSymphony.org

October 20, 2018

Celebrating Polish Independence
Guest Artist: Simon Mulligan, Piano

November 10, 2018
Americans in Paris:
Celebrating the First Veteran’s Day
Guest Artist: Tessa Lark, Violin

December 14-15, 2018
Celebrating the Holidays
Guest Artists: La Crosse BoyChoir, La Crosse Girl Choir

March 19, 2019

Celebrating Young Talent
Guest Artists: Rising Stars Concerto CompetitionWinners

April 13, 2019

Celebrating Cinema
Guest Artist: Yevgeny Kutik, Violin

May 18, 2019

Celebrating Latin Fire
Guest Artist: Lara St. John, Violin

June 8, 2019

Celebrating Percussion
Guest Artist: Frederic Chiu, Piano

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WAIT UNTIL DARK

By

FREDERICK KNOTT

Director

GRANT GOLSON

Set Designer Costume Designer

KIT MAYER THERESA SMERUD

Lighting Designer Props Master

KIT MAYER BONNIE JO BRATINA

Sound Designer Technical Director

LUKE ERICKSON EREK WEIS

Stage Manager Assistant Director Assistant Stage Manager

KATYA CARTER TIM HARRIS GRACE STABLIER

WAIT UNTIL DARK

is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

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, PHONECO, INC for
all the telephones on the set, Mr. Sandless Wood Floor Refinishing, and Vicki Riness.

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Director’s Note

LCT’s 55th Season and terror that all took place in a tiny New York
389th Production apartment. Even the set felt like it had been lifted off
a Broadway stage and placed on a Hollywood sound
I have always been an avid fan of both horror and stage. I fell in love with Audrey Hepburn too. Her
thriller movies. As a child, I wasn’t allowed to watch fragility and vulnerability shone through even as she
the gory R-rated fare of Freddy Krueger and Michael turned the tables and ultimately prevailed.
Meyers. Instead, my parents allowed me to watch When we selected Wait Until Dark to present this
the scary movies of their generation. I devoured season, we knew that we had a responsibility to the
The Twilight Zone, the classic monster movies, and disabled community and our community at large
anything directed by Alfred Hitchcock. When I finally to choose an actress who would represent Susy
reached a certain age my parents relaxed (a little), accurately. The world of theatre prides itself on its
and my Mom introduced me to Wait Until Dark. As a inclusion and belief in diversity. LCT is no different
kid who spent as much time on stage as possible, I as we are incredibly excited to provide quality
immediately saw the relationship between the film presentations by ensuring equitable and respectful
Wait Until Dark and a typical stage play. It was as if representation of characters. I want to say a huge
the director, Terence Young (of James Bond fame), had thank you to the cast and crew of Wait Until Dark,
taken the play right off the Broadway stage and put and a special shout out to Mei-Ling Felten who
it behind the camera. I loved the tension, suspense, approached this project with bravery and grace.
You have inspired us all and have brought a sense of
authenticity to this production that is incredible to
watch.
I hope our production of Wait Until Dark inspires you
as well, and for just a moment you are transported
back to the thrillers of yesteryear.
Grant Golson
Director

Register today for Storytelling for Adults

FEBRUARY 12–APRIL 2, 2019
Tuesdays from 5:00–7:30 p.m.

With master storyteller, Sara Slayton.
Designed for adults who wish to learn how to tell
a compelling and enjoyable story.

TUITION: $150
REGISTER THROUGH THE BOX OFFICE OR ONLINE

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Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse

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Cast

Mike Talman......................................Jim Nelson Sam Hendrix............................. Morgan Gates*
Sgt. Carlino................................. William Garcia Gloria............................................ Avie Nelson*
Harry Roat, Jr................................ Colin Thelen* Police Officer.............................David Cochran*
Susy Hendrix.......................... Mei-Ling Felten* Police Officer................................... Daryl Wood

* = LCT main stage debut

Production and Design Staff

Director.........................................Grant Golson Assistant Stage Manager.............Grace Stablier
Set Designer........................................Kit Mayer Production Assistant......................Grace Riness
Costume Designer................... Theresa Smerud Set Construction................................... Chris Born
Lighting Designer................................Kit Mayer Scenic Painter.............................. Sharon Markee
Props Master........................ Bonnie Jo Bratina Costume Construction....................Irina Christel
Sound Designer............................Luke Erickson ......................Michelle Floersch, Shirley Huhn
Technical Director................................Erek Weis ....................... Anna Jansson, Nancy Mahlum
Stage Manager...............................Katya Carter ........................... Sharon Markee, Vicki Riness
Assistant Director...............................Tim Harris ..........................Carla Stetzer, Suzanne Young

Registration opens February 18 for
Spring Session Theatre Education Classes!

Classes meet on Saturday mornings. No classes scheduled April 6 or 20, 2019.

Age 5–7 Age 8–10 Age 10–12
9:00–9:45 a.m. 10:00–11:00 a.m. 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Spring Session: March 16–May 4, 2019

TUITION: $60
REGISTER THROUGH THE BOX OFFICE OR ONLINE

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Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse

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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.
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Wait Until Dark

SETTING
A Greenwich Village basement apartment in the 1960’s.

Your time is now.

FEBRUARY 22–23, 2019

Write, direct, or perform a never before seen
show in just 24 hours. Join us for the kick-off
party and return the next day for an all-day

rehearsal. At 7:00 p.m.—it’s show time!

Kick Off Party Rehearsal
Fri., Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Director Prep Performance
Sat., Feb. 23, 8:00 a.m. Sat., Feb. 23, 7:00 p.m.

Playwrights will have from 8 p.m. Friday until 7:00 a.m. Saturday
to write an original 10 minute play. They must follow the theme
and cast parameters provided. Plays will be written from home and
emailed to LCT. Playwrights are invited back to watch rehearsals

and the performance.

Directors will arrive at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. After reviewing
their designated script, they will assign roles and contact their cast

about what costume and prop pieces to bring from home. They
will have until 6:00 p.m. to rehearse the show. They are invited to

watch the performance.

Performers will be assigned a role from their director. Rehearsal
goes from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each person is

required to bring their own costume, as specified by the director, as
well as any requested props. At 7:00 p.m.—it’s show time!

REGISTRATION: $20
The performance on Saturday evening is open to the public
and will be pay-what-you-can at the door.

608-784-9292 | www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 Front Street South, La Crosse

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Cast Biographies

DAVID COCHRAN* (Police Officer) is Wait Until Dark, as well as LCT, for this wonderful
excited to make his debut with LCT! experience. When not speaking loudly on stage, he
David started his theatrical career teaches composition and English at the University of
with the sketch comedy group Live! Wisconsin-La Crosse. Thanks to his wife, Merideth,
From La Crosse. He’s written and and his two children, Merlin and Grace, for tolerating
performed with them for the past two years. In his his dramatic antics.
spare time, David records podcasts with the Daily
Gravy and writes stories that he hopes to publish MORGAN GATES* (Sam Hendrix)
sometime soon. He would like to thank the director is excited to be in such a powerful
for the opportunity and the stage manager for help- production for his first LCT show. He
ing him learn the ropes. is a senior Theatre Performance and
MEI-LING FELTEN* (Susy Hendrix) English Education major at UWL.
was born in Taiwan. She became Recent shows include UWL’s The Laramie Project and
blind due to Retinopathy of Happy Rain Company’s Macbeth. Morgan would like
Prematurity (ROP). She came to the to thank his parents for their continued support.
United States in January, 1992 and AVIE NELSON* (Gloria) is very
was adopted by parents, Ron and Carol Felten. At age excited to be in Wait Until Dark. In
4, she started figuring out songs on the piano and the past, she has performed in The
at 7, she started receiving instruction in piano and Lion King, Jr. (Rafiki) and Oklahoma!
violin. She went to state for four years, was in the (Ensemble). When Avie isn’t acting,
La Crosse Youth Symphony for three, and a chamber she is making music, playing tennis, or hanging out
group the last two years of high school. She went with her family. Avie wants to thank everyone who
to the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, supports her to keep acting and singing, as well as
Minnesota, receiving her B.A. in Music Performance everyone in this show because they are so kind.
in April, 2012. Wait Until Dark is her second lead role, JIM NELSON (Mike Talman) When
the first being Queen Esther in sixth grade. She is Jim moved to La Crosse in 1988, the
excited and grateful for this opportunity. first thing he located was his place
WILLIAM GARCIA (Sgt. Carlino) of employment. The second thing he
first appeared on stage at the age of located was LCT on Fifth Avenue. In
six and has spent the rest of his life conclusion, he has been involved on and off stage for
conspiring to stay there. He would nearly thirty years.
like to thank the cast and crew of
* = LCT main stage debut

Mark Your Calendar for the 2019 Raise Your Mic! Competition

La Crosse Community Theatre and The Salvation Army of La Crosse County will
once again be holding the singing competition, Raise Your Mic! Auditions are June

17 and 18, 2019 and the competition is July 16, 2019. We hope to see you there!

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Cast Biographies

COLIN THELEN* (Harry Roat, Jr.) is a DARYL WOOD (Police Officer) is
native of the Coulee Region and grad- returning to LCT after 25 years. He
uate of the theatre department of the last performed in 1776 and Fiddler
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He on the Roof. He retired from Western
is very excited to be making his LCT Technical College and spends his time
debut and would like to thank Tookie Tuesday for her on volunteer activities, travel, golf, and entertaining
support, understanding, and for making him feel like grandkids. During the warmer weather, he is at the
“the man recovered of the bite”in this elegy on the family’s cabin on Perch Lake, in Sawyer Co.
death of a mad dog. Enjoy the show!
* = LCT main stage debut

Production Staff Biographies

GRANT GOLSON (Director) assumed THERESA SMERUD (Costume
the role of Producing Artistic Director Designer) has been involved with
for LCT in August of 2017. Originally LCT for most of her life in various
from Overland Park, Kansas, he has capacities: actor, costume designer,
worked in fundraising and admin- and photographer. She is a self-
istration for The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and The employed photographer and costumer. She dedicates
ALS Association Mid-America Chapter. Prior to that, this production to her momma“angel,”who taught
Grant spent ten years as an equity actor in New York her to sew and to love creating beautiful things to
City and around the country. Midway through that wear. She would like to send a heartfelt thank you to
journey, he took a shot at directing and found it to her wonderful production team and cast.
be another great passion. Grant recently received his BONNIE JO BRATINA (Props
MBA from the University of Kansas. He would like to Master) is an associate professor of
thank everyone who makes LCT magic possible. Much microbiology at UW-La Crosse. She
love to his wife, Liz, their daughter, Bonnie, and their was recently seen on stage as one of
new bundle of joy, John. the cursed townspeople in Fools. She
KIT MAYER (Set & Lighting Designer) would like thank her lab students for putting up with
is the resident scenic designer for LCT. her crazy schedule and perhaps some crankiness due
Since emigrating from Lithuania, he to her lack of sleep.
has been active in designing theatre LUKE ERICKSON (Sound Designer) is
throughout the region, working at proud to be making his LCT debut. He
the Commonweal Theatre, Viterbo University, St. has worked with various companies,
Mary’s University, and LCT. He is a founding member including Four Seasons Theatre
of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre and has had his and StageQ in Madison, as well as
work seen throughout the country, as well as Europe, Youngblood, The Alchemist, and First Stage Theatre
Canada, and Australia. Academy in Milwaukee. Luke earned his B.A. in
Theatre Studies from UW-Milwaukee. He would like to
thank Tim and Grant for this opportunity, and himself
for having the chutzpah to go for it.

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Production Staff Biographies

EREK WEIS (Technical Director) TIM HARRIS (Assistant Director)
joined LCT as the Technical Director While you may remember him
last season. Originally from McFar- most recently as Sam Carmichael in
land, WI, Erek graduated from Viterbo Mamma Mia!, Tim is excited to be the
University with a B.F.A. in Theatre. Assistant Director for this production.
He has worked at many different theatres, the most He also serves as the Production Manager for LCT. He
recent being Syracuse Stage in Syracuse, NY, where he is still looking for the special lady in his life, but would
was a carpenter. Erek is excited to be back in La Crosse like to thank his friends, Mom, and family for all of
and to join LCT’s team as they continue to produce their support.
quality theatre. GRACE STABLIER (Assistant Stage
KATYA CARTER (Stage Manager) is Manager) This is Grace’s first play.
thrilled to be stage managing Wait Only 15, she claims she barely knows
Until Dark and to be a part of LCT what she’s doing, but she continues
history. She can usually be found in to show up to rehearsals and aim-
the sketch comedy group Live! From lessly call out lines! She’s always excited to be here
La Crosse or making a guest appearance on the Daily and is ready to rumble with whatever is given to her
Gravy Network’s various podcasts, such as The Uh-oh creative abilities.
Feeling. She’d like to thank her Mom, Xavier, and the
Riness’s for their help and support.

Save the date

April 6, 2019

for LCT’s Patron Gala Fundraiser

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Get in on the act at LCT and audition!

She’s always relied on the kindness of strangers...
Auditions: February 4-5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Open to age 18 and up.
Performances: March 21-31, 2019

Directed by Bruce Rogers • Drama • Theatre PG-13

Now is the time to seize the day!
Auditions: March 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. (youth)
March 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. (adults)
Performances: May 10-26, 2019

Directed by William Garcia • Musical • Theatre PG
608-784-9292 | www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org/volunteer/audition

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2018–2019 Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level

Commercial AV Systems
Mid-West Family Broadcasting
UFAH • Vendi • Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Public Radio • WXOW TV-19

Gold Level

Altra Financial Advisors • Dahl Automotive • DigiCopy
Gundersen Health System • Kaplan • KQEG-TV

Logistics Health, Inc. • Mayo Clinic Health System
Morrie’s Volkswagon Audi

Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
State Bank Financial • Xcel Energy

Silver Level

Advanced Business Systems • CBS Graphics
Charlie Smader State Farm Insurance • Coulee Region Women

Denture Smart • Domino’s • Edward Jones
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
La Crosse Coulee Chordsmen • Leithold Music
Lindy’s Subs and Salads • Lost Lake Beer
Mr. Sandless Wood Floor Refinishing • Piggy’s Restaurant
Pischke Motors • Stetzer Accounting Service • Stifel
Touch of Class • Travel Leaders • The Waterfront

Window World of La Crosse • WIPFLi

Bronze Level

Advanced Fiber Products • American Transmission Company
Bodega Brew Pub • Five Star Telecom • G.E.C.U. The Friendly Credit Union
Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub • La Crosse Queen Cruises • Lawn Keepers
Life in Harmony Music Therapy • Quality Vac and Sew • Rudy’s Drive-in

For information on becoming a Corporate Friend, please contact Grant Golson
at 608-784-9292 ext. 3 or [email protected].

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Angel Friend Donors

Altra Financial Advisors Weber Family Foundation Karl and Julie Noll
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Chuck and LuAnn Roth
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Chris and Sara Battison Keith and Mary Isaacs
Tom and Jan Brock William Koutsky Stetzer Accounting
John and Joan Temple
Roger and Kenna Christians John and Linda Lyche Xcel Energy Foundation
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Mayo Clinic Health System
Randy and Lynn Nelson

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle John-Peter and Joan Temple Dick and Mary Jean Sartz John and Charlene Hopkins
($2,500+) Vantage Architects Lisa, Sam, and Katie Sauer Scott and Sue Horne
William Koutsky Ross and Lynn Marie West Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan Thomas Houlihan
John and Linda Lyche Jane Wood Kurt and Julie Schroeder Rollin and Connie Huebsch
Karl and Julie Noll Linda Sherwood Shirley Huhn
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Actor’s Circle Dick and Pat Spencer Norman and Joanne Jerome
($250-$499) William and Marge Terry Mark Jolivette
Director’s Circle In honor of Tim McNamara Thomas and Jean Thompson Bob and Mary Kelemen
($1,000-$2,499) In honor of Dick Sartz Bradley and Leslie Weber Paul and Karen Klas
Tom and Jan Brock In memory of Wilma Scheffner Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Bob and Deborah Kramer
Arla Clemons Peter and Joan Allen Daryl and Margaret Wood Larry and Diane Lindesmith
Barbara and Donald Frank Arnie and Donna Asp Promoter Dustin and Dominique Luecke
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Chris and Sara Battison ($150-$249) Margeen and Stephen Mau
Keith and Mary Isaacs John Bruemmer Leanne Anderson Daniel McCammon
Michael and Carol Mader Marcia Camden James and Lynn Arends Susan McDonald-Conroy
James Munn Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Jason and Kelley Bahr and Kevin Conroy
Jim A Nelson and Diane Foust Bob and Kay Conzemius Tom and Mary Ballinger Lloyd and Evelyn Miller
Randy and Lynn Nelson Kimberley and Tom Culp Jan Beckwith Edward and Sally Miner
Al Saterbak and Chad and Tammy Dutton Ruby Biering Rosemary Nelson
Julia Steinke Saterbak Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher Jim Birnbaum Cyndy Nichols and Neal MacCallum
Nancy Flotttmeyer Clem and Addie Bott Tom and Lori Nigon
Designer’s Circle David and Barbara Foye Paul Brown and Carleen Poellinger Ron and Frieda Nowland
($500-$999) Jim and Jo Glasser Barbara Burchill Elsie Patterson
Sara Adams and Chuck Charbeneau Jeff and Carol Gohlke Cari and Mark Burmaster Dianne Pogreba
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Tom and Heidi Grau Robert M. and Gretchen Burns Cam and Carlene Roberts
Chris and Vicki Born Bill and Karen Hoel Mike and Diana Carey Nancy and Kirk Rodman
Jennifer Burchell Charles and Mary Hosler Gail Cleary Ken E Schaldach
(In memory of Euel Bailey) Robert and Mary Hubbard John and Sharon Dawidowski George Schmidt
Roger and Kenna Christians Joe and Linda Kastantin Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Jim and Sheri Schneider
Shawn Hanson Michael and Beverly Kratt Phyllis Ernst Sandy Sechrest
and Kim Girard Peter and Krin Krause Suzanne Falkenberry Steven Sjolander
Julie Keitel Michael Kruse Dennis and Lauri Ford Martin and Karol Smith
Wayne and Sandy Oliver Dan and Vicky Kunz William and Sarah Goff Susan Soltau and Tom Hansen
Leanna Olson-Taunt Aurel and Sue Mailath Peter and Janice Gutierrez Elizabeth Solverson
and Robert Taunt Michael and Sharon Markee Dennis and Donna Haggard James and Mary Beth Specht
Jack and Barbara Peplinski Andrew and Nancy Matchett Herb and Barbara Heili Paul and Jane Steingraeber
Barbara Rice Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton Sue and Fred Heuer Edward Tanke
Brian and Karen Rude Ken and Janine Merkitch John and Linda Hoehn Tony Tomashek
Jeri Sebo Russ and Peggy Opland Jim and Diane Hoffmeister Patrice and Tony Vander Wielen
Kathy Spelker Leah Reimann Diann and John Honadel Stephen and Katherine Webster
Stetzer Accounting Service Dennis and Sharon Ryan Yvonne and David Whiteman
Richard and Pamela Strauss

BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
Visit us online for more information.
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Patron Donor List

Richard and Judy Williams Nancy and Bruce Eklund Robert Krueger Bill and Maureen Schwartz
Bob and Joan Witte Eldon and Fran Ellefson Kristie Lawrence John and Doris Schwingle
Ken Wortman (In memory of Jean) Daryl and Nancy Ertl Tom and Jenelle Lee Glenn and Lila Seager
Bob Zeman Todd and Mary Jo Fetsch Mike and Teri Lehrke Louise Sedevie-Lawrynk
Joseph and Kathleen Zietlow Sally Friend Jack Leifer Michael Sigman and
Supporter Ellen Gianoli Debbie Lejeune Kelly Krieg-Sigman
($100-$149) Rebecca Goche Stephen and Karen Lind Charlie and Lynn Smader
Frank and Jenny Aberger Roger and Charlotte Grant Gary and Deb Luecke Arlene Smith
Phil and Debbie Addis (In memory of Jim Sherwood) Robert and Diane Marcou Dan and Janice Springer
Robert and Laurel Allen Mary and Bill Graumann Dolly Mehlhoff Thomas Stenger
Gary and Judy Anderson Chuck and Carmen Gustafson Howard and Nancy Mills Pat and Joanne Stephens
Conrad and Margret Awtrey Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Mary Morris Wally and Betty Stoll
Mark and Linda Backer Natalie Hartigan Curtis and Marcia Murray Dawson and Jackie Strutt
Nancy Beguin Harry and Vicky Helfrich Doug Nelson and Cheri Olson Brian and Diane Sullivan
Gretchen Benjamin James and Barbara Hemker Ed and Corine Neuman Carol Taebel
Lawrence and Mary Lee Bott Dan Herman and Mary Monsoor Bill and Karen Newburg Jim Tempke
Carol Bramschreiber Mike and Cheri Herro Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Terry and Cheryl Thienes
Judy Brennan Mike and Lynn Hickey Christi Nowland Kathy Thompson
Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Donald and Kathy Hill Paul and Judy Onsrud Bill and Pam Thrune
Molly Brueske Jerry and Diane Hoch Florence Overgard Jerry and Barbara Tripp
Gale Bruessel Dale and Christine Howard Diane Palm David and Laura Wagner
Katya Carter Richard and Marlene Hutter Susanne and Patrick Peck Donald and Linda Wagner
Wendy Butler Barbara Johnson Bonnie Pederson Eileen Walsh Doyle
Frank and Kristi Cadwell Jill Jones Colleen Phelps Ray and Joyce Wichelt
Ursula Cejpek Rose Ann Kazmierczak Jarrod and Sherry Picha Ruth and Marc Williams
Jean Clark Chris and Jane Kerbaugh Tom and Tessie Renard Theron Wilson
Jolene Demaiffe Bruce Kerr Ted and Sheila Riley Ed and Sharon Winga
Dennis and Ellie Dorman Shaan Khan Thomas and Sharon Ryan Harvey and Pat Witzenburg
Kevin Drewiske Lori Kleppe Chuck and Patti SansCrainte Gary and Debra Wold
Michael and Rita Edmunds Bob and Marlene Kohner James and Elaine Schauls Xcel Energy
Rich and Sally Egan Pete and Alma Kohnert Denise Schomberg Suzanne Young
Gary and LuAnne Ekern Jan and Louise Kovars L and T Schuttenhelm
Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Andrew and Linda Schwartz

What is a Hearing Loop?

Hearing Loops allow people who wear
hearing aids to directly receive the sound
from the theatre’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 theatre. 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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BECOME A La Crosse Community
VOLUNTEER! Theatre’s season is made

Audition possible, in part, by
Costume Crew
The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency
Run Crew which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression,
Set Construction
Light Board Operator promotes the arts, supports the arts in
education, stimulates community and economic
Props Master development and serves as a resource for people
Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator of every culture and heritage.
Stage Manager https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov

Usher
Office Work

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Gotham
Gotham is used for all Edward Jones advertising, collateral and communication
pieces. It is primarily used for body copy. For readability, it is recommended not to
go below 9 pt. on 13 pt. Pre ered disclaimer style is 7 pt. on 8 pt. book weight.
ITC Franklin Gothic

Enjoy the PlayITC Franklin Gothic is used for tables, charts, and copy heavy documents. It is also

used for our HNW category.

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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 need to 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 four weeks before the opening of each show; for phone calls.
season ticket holders about five weeks before the show. Patron
Donors (who have made an additional donation of $100 or Flowers
more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season ticket
holders may purchase two additional single 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. For
The ticket exchange fee still applies. the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children under
5 not attend productions rated PG and up. Regardless of age, all
Unable to Use Your Tickets? members 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
Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator. . . Tegan Blank Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Golson
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassie Frerks, Cassie George Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy B. Schorr
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Janet Loeffler
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison Mader, Brittany Schilla David Amborn, Dick Spencer, Glena Temple

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