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Americans in Paris:
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Producing Artistic Director’s Note

First, let me say thank you to the volunteers, based off the contemporary Christmas film.
patrons, and everyone else who made it possible for
LCT to produce a fantastic 2018-2019 In 2020, LCT will produce Don’t
season.We are grateful for you. Dress for Dinner, the sequel to
Thank you to the comedy Boeing Boeing that
Looking ahead, we have an incredible is every bit as manic and funny.
and ambitious season for 2019 and everyone who Next we will present the 2001
2020, with several shows never made it possible Pulitzer Prize winner for drama,
before seen at LCT. I hope that you for LCT to produce David Auburn’s Proof. Our main
stage season will conclude with
will come and indulge your senses as a fantastic season.
we present musicals, comedies, and what many people consider to
thrillers that will delight any and all. be Stephen Sondheim’s greatest
show, Sweeney Todd.
We’ll begin with The Secret Garden, a musical
which was a darling in the 1991 Broadway season. Filled with laughs, thrills, and chills, don’t miss a
Then we’ll shift gears and present the play version minute of our exciting 2019-2020 season!
of the 1956 thriller, Bad Seed. Over the holidays
we’ll see the return of The Santaland Diaries, now Grant Golson
starring Matt Springer, as well as Elf The Musical, Producing Artistic Director

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Patron Services Manager. . . . . . Mary Cate Cichock Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Sprang
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Oliver
Education Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer
Front of House Staff. . . Kallen Deckert, Lisa Keyser, Sara Battison, Mike Herro, Bill Koutsky,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth Moratto, Sharon Dawidowski Brady Lowe, Kelley Manson,

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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A proupdrospdouncstioornof this

La Crosse Community Theatre and LHI present

DISNEY’S

NEWSIES
THE MUSICAL

Music by Lyrics by Book by

ALAN MENKEN JACK FELDMAN HARVEY FIERSTEIN

Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions.

Orchestrations by Danny Troob.
Incidental music and vocal arrangements by Michael Kosarin.

Dance arrangements by Mark Hummel.

Director

WILLIAM GARCIA

Music Director Choreographer Conductor

KATIE FRIES LESLIE WEBER KRISTIN FREEDLUND

Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer

KIT MAYER IRINA CHRISTEL DILLON McARDLE

Props Master Sound Designer

RENATA ORTH RYAN VAN BERKUM

Accompanists

SARAH LEITZEN and VICKI RINESS

Technical Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

PETE SUARDI MOLLY BRUESKE HANNAHROSE RAND

NEWSIES

is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com

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,
the La Crosse Tribune, Robert Mullen, and the La Crosse County Historical Society.

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Director’s Note

LCT’s 55th Season would dare to take on Pulitzer, and they would’ve
391st Production failed if they’d been crazy enough to try it. But, once
the newsies come together and share their resources,
What makes Newsies vital and important is the exact their talents, and their trust, they’re finally able to
same idea that makes community theatre vital and find their own power. It takes Jack’s charisma, Davey’s
important: the necessity of community in our lives. It intelligence, Les’heart, and Katherine’s moxie to stand
may be easier to have a dream and keep it to ourselves, up for what is right. Take one member away, and the
for our goals to lie quiet and dormant in our minds, dream collapses. But together, they can do anything.
but only by sharing those dreams with others can we That is the wonder of community theatre, a group
hope to see them fulfilled. It is only as a group that we of people who come together to realize the dream
can bring dreams into reality. behind the performance. No one person can put on a
My favorite trope in storytelling is the importance of show. It takes dozens of people with their own gifts
the“found family”—the group of people who find and abilities, all trusting each other, all dedicated to
each other, learn to trust and rely on each other, and the same idea, to bring a performance to life.
who supports each other through thick and thin. These Newsies, like theatre, is the story of how we become
stories remind us that these families are who we turn a family.
to when times are hardest. Individually, no newsie My sincere thanks and appreciation to my Newsies
family: Music Director Katie Fries, Choreographer Leslie
Weber, our hard-working crew, and especially our
dedicated and talented cast who put their heart into
preparing for today’s show. I hope you enjoy watching
the production as much as we enjoyed making it for
you.
William Garcia
Director

Evil has never been so adorable.
JUNE 14–23, 2019

Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS $10
Tickets available through the box office or online May 20.

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Cast

Jack Kelly...................................... Grant Latus* Tommy Boy.................................Kane Hansen*
Crutchie........................... Avery Gerstenberger Jo Jo...................................................Erik Berg*
Davey.......................................... Dustin Luecke Mike............................................ Olivia Belland
Les..............................................Brody Reider* Ike....................................... Ryley Rasmussen*
Katherine Plumber.......................Brianna Frost Newsies.....Naikya Chandana*, Rubie Stetzer
Joseph Pulitzer...........................Bradley Weber Bill/Bunsen/Police....................... Cole Jacobson
Medda Larkin....................... Elizabeth Arihood Morris DeLancey.......................... Lance Urbick*
Race...............................................Grace Riness Oscar DeLancey..........................Caidan Hoarn*
Albert.............................................Aaron Frost* Snyder.......................................Dennis Dorman
Specs.............................................Aaryn Jones* Spot Conlon/Nunzio.......................Colin Thelen
Henry.........................................Allante Walker Nun/Hannah/Bowery Beauty... Alexandra Burch*
Finch/Darcy............................... Skyler Erickson Nun/Woman/Bowery Beauty...............Angi Tamke
Romeo..................................Garrett Spafford* Nun/Bowery Beauty.......................Brittany Schilla
Elmer.......................................Maddie Stoffal* Wiesel/Mayor............................. Tom Desjarlais
Mush........................................Brandon Haring Seitz/Mr. Jacobi...................... Jeremiah Galvan
Buttons............................................ Erick Sells* Roosevelt/Guard/Stage Mgr....... James Murphy
Splasher.......................................Joshua Kaiser
* = LCT main stage debut

Production and Design Staff

Director...................................... William Garcia Costume Construction....Alex Bell, Ellie Dorman
Music Director................................... Katie Fries ...................... Theresa Smerud, Carla Stetzer
Choreographer.............................. Leslie Weber .................................................Suzanne Young
Conductor.............................Kristin Freedlund Run Crew........... Brodyn Byington, Chloe Foor
Set Designer........................................Kit Mayer .....................Joanna Heram, Bronson Tamke
Costume Designer.........................Irina Christel Musicians........................... Brian Allen (Drums)
Lighting Designer....................... Dillon McArdle ..................................... Kathy Boarman (Cello)
Props Master.................................. Renata Orth .............................Christopher Boyd (Trumpet)
Sound Designer.....................Ryan Van Berkum ...........................Stephanie Brookman (Reed)
Accompanists........Sarah Leitzen, Vicki Riness ................................................ Ty Cooper (Bass)
Technical Director............................ Pete Suardi .................................. Bonny Fish (French Horn)
Stage Manager............................Molly Brueske ..............................Nick Hansberry (Trombone)
Assistant Stage Manager...... Hannahrose Rand ................................ Caitlin Krueger (Trumpet)
Audio Engineer...................Srinivas Chandana .......................................Stephen Mann (Reed)
Set Construction... Chris Born, Dennis Dorman ....................................... Eric Olson (Trombone)
Carpenter...................................... Kelsey Taunt .......................................... Kyle Renfro (Guitar)
Scenic Painters.... Sharon Markee, Kelsey Taunt ............................Suellen Retzlaff (Percussion)

Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation party!

Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at Myrick Park Main Shelter.
LCT will provide food and beverages. Come relax and have fun!

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Newsies

SETTING
New York City, 1899.

“Overture” ACT ONE ACT TWO
Jacobi’s Deli, Next Morning
Rooftop, Dawn “Entr’acte”
“Santa Fe”...................................... Jack, Crutchie “King of New York”..Davey, Katherine, Les, Newsies

Newsboys’Lodging House & Newsie Square The Refuge
“Carrying the Banner”...........Jack, Newsies, Nuns “Letter from The Refuge”.........................Crutchie

Pulitzer’s Office, Afternoon Medda’s Theater
“The Bottom Line”..........................Pulitzer, Seitz, “Watch What Happens (reprise)”.......Davey, Jack,
.................................................. Bunsen, Hannah .......................................................Katherine, Les
“Carrying the Banner (reprise)”...............Newsies Pulitzer’s Office & Cellar, Afternoon
A Street Corner “The Bottom Line (reprise)”.....Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen
Medda’s Theater “Brooklyn’s Here”............................Spot, Newsies
“That’s Rich”............................................. Medda Brooklyn Bridge & Medda’s Theater
“I Never Planned on You/Don’t Come a-Knocking” “Brooklyn’s Here (cont’d)”...............Spot, Newsies
......................................... Jack, Bowery Beauties Rooftop, Night
Newsie Square, Next Morning “Something to Believe In”............Katherine, Jack
“The World Will Know”............... Jack, Davey, Les, Pulitzer’s Cellar
................................................. Crutchie, Newsies “Seize the Day (reprise)”..........................Newsies
Jacobi’s Deli & Street, Afternoon “Once and for All”......Jack, Davey, Katherine, Newsies
“The World Will Know (reprise)”........Jack, Davey, Pulitzer’s Office
...........................................Les, Crutchie, Newsies “Seize the Day (reprise 2)”.......................Newsies
“Watch What Happens”........................ Katherine Newsie Square
Katherine’s Office “Finale Ultimo”......................................Company
“Watch What Happens (cont’d)”........... Katherine

Newsie Square, Next Morning
“Seize the Day”..............Davey, Jack, Les, Newsies

Rooftop
“Santa Fe”.....................................................Jack

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. The T-coil program is
accessed by pushing a button on your hearing aid. 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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Cast Biographies

ELIZABETH ARIHOOD (Medda Lar- Poppins), and Hairspray (Velma). When she’s not
kin) did her first show with LCT way performing, you can find her geeking out over choir
back in 1984 with Annie (Pepper). music or listening to Panic! At the Disco. She would
Other LCT credits include Chicago like to thank everyone who has come to support her.
(Mama Morton), Mary Poppins (Miss
Andrew), and The Little Mermaid (Ursula). Additional NAIKYA CHANDANA* (Newsie) loves
notable performances include On Golden Pond (Ethel), singing, dancing and acting, but also
Gypsy (Mama Rose), The Cat in the Hat (Cat), Little enjoys playing piano, clarinet and
Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), and Madame Fefe’s Holiday violin. In addition to band and show
Spectacular (Madame Fefe). When she’s not onstage choir, she is an active participant
or at work, she enjoys spending as much time as pos- of cultural events like CHAI, International Banquet,
sible with her grandson, Westley, to whom she would and Global Initiative of UWL. She was delighted to
like to dedicate her performance. be a part of plays like Shakthi, Banwas, Beauty and
OLIVIA BELLAND (Mike) is so Beast, Grease, Hairspray, and Jack and The Beanstalk,
happy to be on the LCT stage for in which she played the lead role of Jill. This is her
her fifth time! Past shows include: second play with LCT.
Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), The Little TOM DESJARLAIS (Wiesel/Mayor)
Mermaid (Flounder), Billy Elliot (Tracy is always pleased to be onstage with
Atkinson), and The Music Man (Zaneeta). She has so many talented individuals. Please
been in six Nutcracker Ballet’s with La Crosse Dance note that all of the talent is not
Centre, and this is her second year on the Dance Team onstage. Many people make these
at Aquinas High School. Olivia would like to thank productions possible from behind the scenes: direc-
her parents, Dave and Chelle, and especially her voice tors, stage managers, costume, light, props, set, and
teacher, Polly! sound designers, choreographers, deck crew chief,
ERIK BERG* (Jo Jo) While Erik is costume, set, and run crews, rehearsal pianists, musi-
new to the LCT family, he has been in cians, and many others. Please take time to recognize
other productions in the area, such these people. Without them, your theatre experience
as South Pacific (Harbison), Shrek: The would not be nearly as enjoyable.
Musical (Shrek) and AIDA (Radames). DENNIS DORMAN (Snyder) thinks
He has loved being on stage for theatre, as well as for it’s great to get out of the scene shop
show choir with the Grand Central Station at Central and back onstage again. It’s been way
High School for the past four years. He would like to too long, but it seems that with travel,
thank his friends and family for supporting him along business, and family commitments
the way. there is never enough time. This is Dennis’first time
ALEXANDRA BURCH* (Nun/Han- playing a villain, and he’s looking forward to being
nah/Bowery Beauty) is so excited to mean!! Newsies is a great show, and he hopes everyone
make her LCT debut! She is a junior enjoys the music and fantastic dancing. As always,
Music Education/Vocal Performance Dennis thanks his wife, Ellie, for supporting him.
double major at Viterbo University.
Some of her musical theatre credits include The
Phantom of the Opera (Christine), Mary Poppins (Mary

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

SKYLER ERICKSON (Finch/Darcy) Gundersen, at La Crosse SOUP events, or as an LSO
graduated from Viterbo University. Conductor Wannabe (voting is still open!). He would
He has performed at various hotels like to thank the Galvàn girls for their love and sup-
and casinos in Las Vegas, and was port.“Carpe diem!”
also seen in a national commercial
for Johnny Appleseed, a touring Motown show, and AVERY GERSTENBERGER (Crutchie)
the movie Show Dogs. Most recently, he played Sky is thrilled to return to LCT as Crutchie.
in LCT’s Mamma Mia!. Skyler has also directed and He was last seen as Pepper in Mamma
choreographed numerous show choirs and musicals. Mia!. Currently he studies Marketing
Under his direction, Sparta’s production of the musical at Viterbo University and works at
Cinderella was nominated for 14 Jerry Awards. Skyler First Free Church in Onalaska. He hopes you enjoy the
also enjoys adjudicating for WSMA festivals and solo show with people you love.“Remember to be good to
ensembles. one another!”
AARON FROST* (Albert) is thrilled to KANE HANSEN* (Tommy Boy) is
make his on stage debut at LCT. He’s a sophomore at West Salem High
played percussion in Oklahoma! (Ap- School. While this is his first LCT show,
pleseed Community Theatre), as well he is involved in the theatre and show
as in Titanic and A Streetcar Named choir programs at school. He is very
Desire (LCT). In addition to this cast, the prepress excited to be in his first show at LCT and audition for
department at Inland Packaging are lucky enough to more to come.
suffer through Aaron’s bad puns on weekdays. He’d BRANDON HARING (Mush) is
like to thank his family and friends—especially his thrilled to have the opportunity to
wonderful wife with whom he gets to share the stage perform on the LCT stage again! You
for the first time! may have seen him in productions
BRIANNA FROST (Katherine such as Billy Elliot (Billy), A Christmas
Plumber) cannot believe this is her Story (Farkas), and The Music Man (Ensemble). When
eleventh show at LCT! Favorites Brandon is not on the stage, you can find him on the
include Titanic (Kate McGowan), bluffs hiking. Brandon would like to thank his friends
Xanadu (Erato), and Cabaret and for their support.
Mamma Mia! (ensemble). She feels incredibly blessed CAIDAN HOARN* (Oscar DeLancey)
to work with this amazing cast. When Brianna is not is excited to be back on stage in
on stage, you can find her covered in flour baking at his second LCT production. He was
Festival Foods. All the love in the world goes to her previously seen as Razoul in Aladdin
friends, family, and amazing husband who is finally Jr. Caidan is currently a sophomore
sharing the stage with her in his LCT debut!! at Winona Senior High School. He’d like to thank his
JEREMIAH GALVAN (Seitz/Mr. family for being loving and supportive.
Jacobi) is super excited to be back on
the LCT stage. Previous shows that
you may have seen him in are Mary
Poppins, Twelve Angry Men, and The
Wizard of Oz. Currently, you may see him working at

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

COLE JACOBSON (Bill/Bunsen/ JOSHUA KAISER (Splasher) is cur-
Police) is so excited to be back for his rently a sophomore at Aquinas and
fourth LCT production! His previous has dreamed of being a Newsie since
LCT productions include Mamma he was six years old. This is his tenth
Mia!, Cabaret, and Sister Act. Cole show with LCT, the most recent being
is currently finishing his sophomore year at Winona Ramona Quimby (Uncle Hobart) and And Then They
State, where he is majoring in Early Childhood Educa- Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank
tion. He would like to thank his friends and family for (Youth SS). He’s grateful for the many amazing hours
their constant support of his love for theatre—espe- he has spent with his theatre family. Josh would like
cially during the summertime (it’s all he does!).“Enjoy to thank Mom, Dad, and Greg!
the show everyone!”

AARYN JONES* (Specs) is a Studio * = LCT main stage debut
Art major at Viterbo University. He
loves singing and dancing.“Please
enjoy the show!”

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Cast Biographies

GRANT LATUS* (Jack Kelly) is a 19 Daybreak weekday mornings from 4:30-7.“Love
junior at UW–La Crosse studying and all my gratitude to Dominique, Damian, Dax
Musical Theatre Performance and and family for letting me“seize the day”once again.”
minoring in Leadership Development. dustinontv.com
He was born and raised in Milwaukee,
WI where his love for performing began. His role as JAMES MURPHY (Roosevelt/Guard/
Jack Kelly will give him the chance to reveal how his Stage Manager) After almost two
gift has blossomed. This is his first production at LCT, years, James is glad to be back on
and he’s incredibly grateful for the opportunity to the stage at LCT. Currently working as
share his craft with so many new artists and audience a production team lead for Organic
members. Valley, James has been in a few shows at LCT and
DUSTIN LUECKE (Davey) most the Pump House, including The Music Man, Titanic,
recently appeared on stage at LCT Xanadu, Sister Act, and The Season.
in the Theatre for Young Audiences RYLEY RASMUSSEN* (Ike) hopes
production of Pixies, Kings and Magi- you enjoy this performance of
cal Things. Other favorites include Newsies.
The 39 Steps, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Weber
Center’s [title of show]. See him onscreen on News * = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

BRODY REIDER* (Les) is very excited GARRETT SPAFFORD* (Romeo)
to be in Newsies! Past productions likes to do theatre at West Salem High
include The Lion King Jr. (Timon), School. He loves to dance in show
Oklahoma! (Ensemble), and Mulan Jr. choir and in plays. Garrett would like
(Mushu). When Brody isn’t on stage, to thank his parents for all of their
he loves to dance, sing, and hang out with his friends support. He would also like to thank you for coming to
and family. He thanks them for all of their support, see the show.
especially his mother and father! He would also like RUBIE STETZER (Newsie) is tickled
to thank the cast and crew for welcoming him to the to spend her eighth production at LCT
LCT family. In the words of Les,“This is so much better in Newsies. Previous productions in-
than school!” clude The Music Man (Amaryllis) and
GRACE RINESS (Race) can’t help but A Christmas Story (Helen). At an early
feel somewhat emotional about her age, Rubie discovered her passion for performing arts
return to LCT’s stage. Her last appear- and studied dance, vocal performance, and acting for
ance was in Titanic (Kate Mullins), most of her life. Travel, fuzzy socks, and competing in
although she stayed involved working pageantry make this thirteen year old smile. Rubie is
backstage several times and even made her directo- thankful for LCT because KIND people are her kind of
rial debut with Ramona Quimby. Grace would like to people!
thank her mom for being her live-in pianist and for MADDIE STOFFAL* (Elmer) is a
taking on these crazy adventures with her, Grant and sophomore at UW-La Crosse double
Liz for being the greatest cheerleaders in town, and majoring in Musical Theatre and
LCT for welcoming her back as if she never left.“Enjoy Interpersonal Communication. This
the show and don’t forget to‘Catch the Stars.’” is her first production at LCT. At UWL,
BRITTANY SCHILLA (Nun/Bowery she has been in A Christmas Carol (Safronella Fez-
Beauty) is so excited to join the cast of ziwig), Big Fish (Alabama Lamb/Ensemble), Enchanted
Newsies! This is Brittany’s fifth show April (Rose Arnott), and Urinetown (Soupy Sue). Mad-
at LCT. Previous shows include Billy die wants to shine the spotlight on her parents and
Elliot, Sister Act, Titanic, and The Music Aunt Jean for their above and beyond support!
Man. Outside of the theatre, Brittany works as a high ANGI TAMKE (Nun/Woman/Bowery
school social studies teacher and drama director in La Beauty) An educator, Oktoberfest
Crescent, Minnesota. She would like to thank Sean for Grenadier, and Pearl Street Brewery
his constant support and encouragement. tour guide, Angi is thrilled to be in
ERICK SELLS* (Buttons) is a second her sixth show at LCT with such an
year UW-L student studying Exercise amazingly talented cast! Her favorite roles so far
Science. This is his third LCT produc- have been the beloved Ruth in Calendar Girls and the
tion. You may have seen or heard him simple but sweet Lenya Zubritzky in Fools. Angi would
playing the drums in the orchestra like to thank her biological family for their constant
for The Music Man and Cabaret. Erick is very excited to support and her Fest family for taking care of her
be performing onstage in Newsies, one of his favorite biological family.
musicals. Erick would like to thank his amazing family
and friends for all of their support.

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

COLIN THELEN (Spot Conlon/ ALLANTE WALKER (Henry) is ex-
Nunzio)“Child labor and poverty are tremely excited to be a part of News-
inevitably bound together, and if you ies, which has been a dream show for
continue to use the labor of children him since he got into theatre. Recent
as the treatment for the social disease credits include The Game’s Afoot
of poverty, you will have both poverty and child labor (Simon Bright), Hair (Hud), and Cabaret. To keep you
to the end of time.”–Grace Abbott, child labor law ac- up to date with all the current news, Allante produces
tivist. Please vote and always support worker’s rights the Daybreak morning show every weekday and
and the rights of unions. Thank you for your time and reports for WXOW TV-19. He’d like to thank his family
attention. Enjoy the show. Love you, Sage. and friends for their constant support.

LANCE URBICK* (Morris DeLancey) BRADLEY WEBER (Joseph Pulitzer)
is happy to make his LCT debut, has been involved in over 100 produc-
having previously performed with tions in the last 25 years as an actor,
the Rochester Civic Theatre, Theatre lighting designer, sound designer,
du Mississippi, the Fountain City River and a technical director. Brad was
Players, and HCO Community Theatre. Past produc- most recently seen in Titanic: The Musical (Frederick
tions include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus), Barrett), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), and Les Miser-
Spamalot (Prince Herbert), The Diary of Anne Frank ables (Thenardier). By day, Bradley is an administrator
(Peter Van Daan), Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello, Dolly!, for Mayo Clinic and serves on LCT’s Board of Directors.
and many more. Lance is a recent graduate of Winona He would like to thank his wife, Leslie, and their three
State University with a B.A in Theatre Arts. children for their continued love and support.
www.lance-urbick.com
* = LCT main stage debut

La Crosse Community Theatre and The Salvation Army of La Crosse County Present

A singing competition to uncover the best vocalist
in the 7 Rivers Region.

Auditions are June 17 and 18, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration is required to reserve your audition time.

The performance is July 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

https://www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org/support-lct-2/raise-your-mic/

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Empowering children with special needs
through theatre.

What is The Penguin
Project?

The Penguin Project was
created by Dr. Andrew Morgan
and provides children with
special needs an opportunity to
develop creative skills, partner
and network with others, and
participate in a fully realized
musical production.
The Artists, who are children
with special needs, will take the
stage to perform a modified
version of a well-known
Broadway musical. Rather than
auditions, a screening process
based on interest, general
abilities, and communication
skills will be used to select the cast. All Artists will sing, dance, and act in the
show. The Artists will get on-stage assistance from their Mentor.

Who can participate?

Artists are children and young adults ages 8 to 20 with special needs, including
(but not limited to) cognitive, learning, motor, visual, and hearing impairments,
genetic disorders, and neurological disorders.
Mentors are children and young adults ages 8 to 20 who do not have special
needs. They will be matched as closely as possible with an Artist of similar age
and interests, and the two will work side-by-side through the entire rehearsal
and performance process. Mentors are responsible for knowing all lines, songs,
and blocking of their partners. Mentors are on-stage during the production,
costumed to match or complement their partners.

Informational Meeting

Monday, June 3, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. OR Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

First Rehearsal

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00-6:15 p.m.

Mentor Boot Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 5:00-6:15 p.m.

Performances

October 11–13, 2019

608-784-9292 | [email protected]
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org/programs/the-penguin-project

Production Staff Biographies

WILLIAM GARCIA (Director) first KRISTIN FREEDLUND (Conductor)
appeared on stage at the age of is honored to be conducting the cast
seven, and quickly realized that what of Newsies. Much love to goes to her
he really wanted to do was direct. He parents for their unwavering support.
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in She would also like to extend a
Film Production: Directing from the University of Texas heartfelt thank you to the orchestra for their time and
at Austin, and a Masters in English Literature with an commitment. Seize the day!
emphasis on Drama from Middlebury College. Before KIT MAYER (Set Designer) is the
moving to La Crosse, he served as the primary director resident scenic designer for LCT. Since
for the Ypsilanti Youth Theatre, where he directed nu- emigrating from Lithuania, he has
merous plays, including Wyrd Sisters and Joseph and been active in designing theatre
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the first musical throughout the region, working at
performed by the organization. He also served as the Commonweal Theatre, Viterbo University, St.
sponsor and director of the Washtenaw International Mary’s University, and LCT. He is a founding member
High School Drama program, where he directed of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre and has had his
Noises Off, The Tempest, Wit, and And Then There Were work seen throughout the country, as well as Europe,
None. He has also directed and produced several short Canada, and Australia.
films. Recently, he appeared in LCT’s productions of IRINA CHRISTEL (Costume Designer)
Fools and Wait Until Dark. is originally from Kazakhstan and
KATIE FRIES (Music Director) is trained at theTechnical College ofTex-
thrilled to seize the day with this tile and Sewing Industries. She worked
stellar production team! Her most for many years as a technical engineer
recent LCT role was onstage as Rosie and fashion designer at the Regional Fashion House
Mulligan in Mamma Mia!. Other fa- in Kazakhstan. After moving to the US, she worked in
vorite roles include Maud Dunlop (The Music Man) and the bridal industry for ten years. She received her BFA
Sister Mary Patrick (Sister Act). She also music directed fromViterbo University and currently works there as
Cabaret and Aladdin Jr. Katie is finishing up her third the prop shop manager. Irina would like to thank her
year teaching choir, general music, and show choir very talented sister,Tatyana Arndt, for being her biggest
at Lincoln Middle School. She thanks her mother and supporter with her costume designs.
brother for their unending love and support. #Moxie DILLON MCARDLE (Lighting
LESLIE WEBER (Choreographer) Designer) began serving as Weber
This is Leslie’s fifth LCT production! Center’s Executive Director in 2017
Outside of LCT she has choreographed after having been LCT’s Scenic De-
over 40 theatrical productions and signer and Technical Director for ten
has been involved in many more. years. He is a 2006 graduate of Viterbo University with
She is a dance teacher at Nicole’s School of Dance, a B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technical Production.
where she teaches ages 1½ to 18, and spends her Dillon is a member of Rotary International, serves
days behind a desk at Feils Knapp Chiropractic. She is on the La Crosse Arts Board, and is a member of the
also a co-founder of Trilogy Dance Competition. Leslie steering committee for the School of Technology and
is grateful for the love and support of Brad and their Arts (SOTA) II. He would like to thank his lovely wife,
three awesome kids! Megan, and son, Miles, who mean the world to him.

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Production Staff Biographies

RENATA ORTH (Props Master) is a Ryan looks forward to the day he finds the right
sophomore at the University of Wis- person with whom to spend his time.
consin–La Crosse studying Theater
Design and Technology with a focus SARAH LEITZEN (Accompanist) has
in Scenic Design. This is their first been part of many LCT productions,
time working with the La Crosse Community Theater including Les Miserables, Thoroughly
and they would like to thank the production team for Modern Millie, Mamma Mia!, Mary
their support and kindness throughout the process. Poppins, The Gifts of the Magi, and
RYAN VAN BERKUM (Sound Bridge to Terabithia. She is grateful for the joys and
Designer) has worked with LCT and challenges that have come with each production and
Weber Center for the past several thanks Eric, Cindie, and Tim for their patience with the
years as an AV contractor. Newsies is late nights.
Ryan’s first sound design at LCT. He
attended Herzing College for IT Management and has
taken on AV technician/event production/AV control
programming roles at multiple companies and local
theatres. He recently started a new AV and production
company, The Theater Guys, with a former co-worker.

La Crosse Community
Theatre’s season is made

possible, in part, by

CARINGa creative approach to The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency
which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression,
love + medicine
promotes the arts, supports the arts in
education, stimulates community and economic
development and serves as a resource for people

of every culture and heritage.

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Production Staff Biographies

VICKI RINESS (Accompanist) MOLLY BRUESKE (Stage Manager) is
Newsies is Vicki’s fifth show as excited to be stage managing News-
an accompanist for LCT. Previous ies! This is her fifth time stage man-
favorites include Titanic: The Musical aging for LCT, having done Titanic,
and The Music Man. In real life, she I Do! I Do!, Cabaret, and Fools in the
teaches first grade and serves as a music director for past. She also stage managed Appleseed’s production
First Lutheran School. She thanks Katie and Kristin for of Oklahoma! last July. She graduated from Bethany
being amazingly talented and so much fun to work Lutheran College in 2015, where she double-majored
with. She also sends a huge thanks to Grace (Race) for in Theatre and English. Molly would like to thank her
letting her tag along on her musical adventures. Also, family and friends for all of their love and support.
for not really trading her for a box of Coronas. HANNAHROSE RAND (Assistant
PETE SUARDI (Technical Director) Stage Manager) One of Hannahrose’s
is the newest member of the LCT favorite past theatre experience was
family. Mr. Suardi has been working in the pit orchestra (trumpet). She
in technical theater since 2004, has enjoyed traveling with the help
and previously worked for The Utah of Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms and
Shakespeare Festival (Scenery Materials Coordina- Couchsurfing. An alumna of UWL, Hannahrose is
tor), Great River Shakespeare Festival (Asst. Technical currently seeking a professional opportunity to serve
Director/Company Manager), University of Nevada a thriving community and environment via wellness,
Las Vegas (Master Carpenter), and Viterbo University regenerative agriculture, and the arts.
(Scene Shop Foreman). Most importantly, to his son,
Michael,“If you find this in a shoebox one day, know
that you mean the world to me and I love you.”

Space is limited, register for summer camp today!

We’re ramped up our summer theatre camps
and they’re more fun than ever!

Join us as we create original pieces, explore the depths
of our imaginations, and perform a beloved musical!

Camps are available for children ages 5 to 18 and run one or two
weeks beginning July 22, 2019. Tuition ranges from $75 to $300.

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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. 4 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 J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Chuck and LuAnn Roth
Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Chris and Sara Battison
Chris and Vicki Born Keith and Mary Isaacs Stetzer Accounting
Tom and Jan Brock William Koutsky John and Joan Temple
Roger and Kenna Christians Xcel Energy Foundation
John and Linda Lyche
Mayo Clinic Health System
Randy and Lynn Nelson

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Actor’s Circle Promoter Susan McDonald-Conroy
($2,500+) ($250-$499) ($150-$249) and Kevin Conroy
William Koutsky In honor of Tim McNamara Leanne Anderson Edward and Sally Miner
John and Linda Lyche In honor of Dick Sartz James and Lynn Arends Rosemary Nelson
Karl and Julie Noll In memory of Wilma Scheffner Jason and Kelley Bahr Cyndy Nichols and Neal MacCallum
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Peter and Joan Allen Tom and Mary Ballinger Tom and Lori Nigon
John Bruemmer Jan Beckwith Ron and Frieda Nowland
Director’s Circle Marcia Camden Ruby Biering Elsie Patterson
($1,000-$2,499) Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Jim Birnbaum Dianne Pogreba
Tom and Jan Brock Chad and Tammy Dutton Clem and Addie Bott Cam and Carlene Roberts
Arla Clemons Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher Paul Brown and Carleen Poellinger Nancy and Kirk Rodman
Barbara and Donald Frank David and Barbara Foye Barbara Burchill Ken E Schaldach
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Jeff and Carol Gohlke Cari and Mark Burmaster George Schmidt
Keith and Mary Isaacs Tom and Heidi Grau Robert M. and Gretchen Burns Jim and Sheri Schneider
Michael and Carol Mader Bill and Karen Hoel Mike and Diana Carey Kurt and Julie Schroeder
James Munn Robert and Mary Hubbard Gail Cleary Sandy Sechrest
Jim A Nelson and Diane Foust Joe and Linda Kastantin Kimberley and Tom Culp Steven Sjolander
Randy and Lynn Nelson Peter and Krin Krause John and Sharon Dawidowski Martin and Karol Smith
Dan and Vicky Kunz Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Susan Soltau and Tom Hansen
Designer’s Circle Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton Phyllis Ernst Elizabeth Solverson
($500-$999) Ken and Janine Merkitch Suzanne Falkenberry Paul and Jane Steingraeber
Sara Adams and Chuck Charbeneau Leah Reimann Dennis and Lauri Ford Edward Tanke
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Lisa, Sam, and Katie Sauer William and Sarah Goff Tony Tomashek
Chris and Vicki Born Linda Sherwood Peter and Janice Gutierrez Patrice and Tony Vander Wielen
Jennifer Burchell William and Marge Terry Dennis and Donna Haggard Stephen and Katherine Webster
(In memory of Euel Bailey) Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Herb and Barbara Heili Yvonne and David Whiteman
Roger and Kenna Christians Arnie and Donna Asp Mike and Cheri Herro Richard and Judy Williams
Shawn Hanson and Kim Girard Bradley and Leslie Weber Sue and Fred Heuer Bob and Joan Witte
Julie Keitel Chris and Sara Battison John and Linda Hoehn Ken Wortman (In memory of Jean)
Wayne and Sandi Oliver Bob and Kay Conzemius Jim and Diane Hoffmeister Xcel Energy
Leanna Olson-Taunt Nancy Flotttmeyer Diann and John Honadel Bob Zeman
and Robert Taunt Jim and Jo Glasser John and Charlene Hopkins Joseph and Kathleen Zietlow
Jack and Barbara Peplinski Charles and Mary Hosler Thomas Houlihan Supporter
Barbara Rice Michael and Beverly Kratt Rollin and Connie Huebsch ($100-$149)
Brian and Karen Rude Michael Kruse Shirley Huhn Frank and Jenny Aberger
Al Saterbak and Andrew and Nancy Matchett Norman and Joanne Jerome Phil and Debbie Addis
Julia Steinke Saterbak Dennis and Sharon Ryan Mark and Sharon Jolivette Robert and Laurel Allen
Jeri Sebo Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan Bob and Mary Kelemen Gary and Judy Anderson
Kathy Spelker Thomas and Jean Thompson Paul and Karen Klas Conrad and Margret Awtrey
Stetzer Accounting Service Daryl and Margaret Wood Bob and Deborah Kramer Mark and Linda Backer
Richard and Pamela Strauss Dick and Pat Spencer Larry and Diane Lindesmith Nancy Beguin
John-Peter and Joan Temple Aurel and Sue Mailath Dustin and Dominique Luecke Gretchen Benjamin
Vantage Architects Mike and Sharon Markee Margeen and Stephen Mau Lawrence and Mary Lee Bott
Ross and Lynn Marie West Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Daniel McCammon Carol Bramschreiber
Jane Wood

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Patron Donor List

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

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(608) 519-3946

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La Crosse Coulee Chordsmen

608-780-SING
www.couleechordsmen.org
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Helping You Live Your
Best Life!

La Crosse • Onalaska
Festival Foods (Copeland Ave).
Holmen • West Salem • La Crescent

Winona • Rochester
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Equal Housing Lender. Federally insured by NCUA.

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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
. . . . . . . . Molly Hinkle Anderson, Janet Loeffler, Brittany Schilla
David Amborn, Dick Spencer, Glena Temple

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