The Snowy Day and Other Stories

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

NOVEMBER 5–19, 2016

Comedy—Theatre G

Discover a world of wonder and awe.

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES

By

EZRA JACK KEATS

Adapted for the stage by JEROME HAIRSTON
Based on the book by EZRA JACK KEATS

Produced by special arrangement with PLAYS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

Director

SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA

Set Designer Costume Designer

BRIAN WARZEHA IRINA CHRISTEL

Props Designer Stage Manager

SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA MacKINLEY BRUEMMER

Director’s Note

When Ezra Jack Keats first published The Snowy walks of life will recognize themselves in these
Day in 1962, his work was recognized quickly characters and experience, along with Peter,
for its groundbreaking work in showing true the wonder of trying new things, the triumph
diversity in children’s books. With wide-reaching of first victories, and the joy to be found in the
universal experiences, relatable and diverse friends, family and pets that surround us. Enjoy
characters, and beautiful illustrations, it is no the show!
wonder that the book has been honored with Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha
the Caldecott Award and is still hugely popular Director
all these years later. We hope that kids from all

Cast

Male Player...................................................................................................................... Ken E. Brown
Female Player............................................................................................................ Stacy Bruemmer
Peter.............................................................................................................................Meagan Woods

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud for photography, CBS
Graphics, and The Children’s Museum of La Crosse.

Cast Biographies

KEN E. BROWN (Male Player) was in last part of last season’s touring show Stuart Little. She was most
year’s production of Stuart Little. He has recently seen on stage in Boeing Boeing and will be seen
been involved in theatre for over 45 years again in A Christmas Carol. Stacy teaches at LCT on Saturday
as both actor and director. In the 1970s he mornings and is a preschool aid with the La Crosse School
did Children’s Theatre in Milwaukee for the District. Stacy is very glad to be a part of this production, as she
Great American Children’s Theatre and Pea- gets to play for some of her favorite audience members...KIDS!
nut Butter Players. Locally he has been seen in The Heart of La She thanks you for coming and leaves you with this advice:
Crosse, UWL productions, Pumphouse productions, Appleseed “Seek wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the
Theatre, and, of course, La Crosse Community Theatre. eyes of a child.”–Ron Wild
STACY BRUEMMER (Female Player) began
her theatre journey at the age of 12, when MEAGAN E. WOODS (Peter) is excited to
she played Charlotte, the undertaker’s be making her LCT debut. She is a full sea-
daughter in a production of Oliver! She son dancer and choreographer with the La
has not been far from stage since. She has Crosse Dance Centre and has been featured
enjoyed playing at LCT where she was a in collaborative work at the Pump House.
“Big thanks to Nikki Balsamo and Sara P.W.”

Production Staff Biographies

SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA (Director/ She graduated from Shakerima University, Kazakhstan with a
Props Designer) is currently an assistant degree in an art teaching program. After moving to the USA, she
professor of theatre at the University of Min- worked in the bridal industry for 10 years and studied at Viterbo
nesota Morris, and is thrilled to be directing University. She graduated from Viterbo University, Wisconsin
The Snowy Day at her former artistic home. with a BFA degree specializing in theatrical costume design and
Previously she had directed Stuart Little, now works at Viterbo as the prop shop manager.
Wit and Bridge to Terabithia for LCT.“Thanks to this awesome
cast, designers, and B.” MacKINLEY BRUEMMER (Stage Manager)
BRIAN WARZEHA (Set Designer) is an is nineteen years-old and works as a sales
electrician from Minneapolis, MN. He has associate at Target. This is MacKinley’s
designed and/or tech directed several 11th LCT show and he is very excited to
shows include Hello Dolly, Damn Yankees, be working with such a great cast of old
Twelfth Night, The Fantasticks, and friends and new faces! From his first taste
Bridge to Terabithia. He is married to Sara. of LCT life in 101 Dalmatians, to working tech on Jesus Christ
IRINA CHRISTEL (Costume Designer) is Superstar, MacKinley is hooked on everything theater. Favorite
originally from Kazakhstan and trained at roles include: Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes at Logan
the Technical College of the Textile and Sew- H.S, and Chef Louis in LCT’s production of The Little Mermaid.
ing Industries. She worked for many years MacKinley would like to thank David for his guidance and the
as a technical engineer and fashion designer opportunity to“play”with such talented people, his parents for
at the Regional Fashion House, Kazakhstan. their love and support, and Annie and Charles for being the best
sister and step-brother-kinda-sorta!

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JANUARY 14, 2017

REGISTRATION OPENS
DECEMBER 1, 2016

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AUDITIONS:

APRIL 24-25, 2017

AGES 8-18

PERFORMANCES:
JUNE 9-18, 2017

DEC. 8–18, 2016

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