The Wizard of Oz

Sponsored by

L. Frank Baum
Adapted by John Kane
Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg

September 9–October 2, 2011

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From the Artistic Director

T his is a season about journeys. Twice LCT is close to realizing our long journey
this season, we will travel to faraway toward finding a permanent home. It is only
fantasy lands with young heroes who must appropriate, then, that we have chosen
step up to save the day (The Wizard of Oz plays that reflect the universal need for
and The Phantom Tollbooth). Leaving journey and discovery.
Iowa is about one family’s literal—and
always amusing—journeys down the On behalf of the staff and volunteers of
forgotten byways of the United States. In LCT, I thank you for joining us this season.
Blood Brothers we follow the Johnstone I know that we will continue to live up
twins’ journey through life and share in their to the high expectations of quality and
joys and tragedies. Indeed, all good theatre entertainment that you’ve come to expect
is about a journey. Leaving home, coming from this organization. It is such an exciting
home, escaping past mistakes, searching time to be here, and I couldn’t be happier to
for our place in the world: these are all a be on this journey with you all.
journey of one kind or another.
Greg Parmeter
We didn’t choose this season around a Artistic Director
common theme. “Journeys” was not an idea
that we had contemplated for a specific
reason. However, sometimes a theme
can emerge when you least expect it to.

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LOGISTICS HEALTH INCORPORATED presents

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Written by Adapted by Music and Lyrics by

l. fRANK JOHN HAROLD ARLEN
bAUM KANE e.y. hARBURG

Director

DAVID R. KILPATRICK

Music Director Choreographer Producer Set/Light Designer

Mary Anna Cindy DAVID R.
Wright KILPATRICK
blaha-deboer Smerud

Costume Designer Sound Designer Makeup Designer Properties Designer

Mandy Dillon Kelsey Bonnie Jo
Parmeter
McArdle Taunt Bratina

Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., New York. Emerald City is costumed in part
with the assistance of the Children’s Theater of Madison and Madison Arts Production Center.



Director’s Note

June 17–26, 2011 the scary witch and her frightful monkeys. And
LCT’s 48th season – 318th production I know that there’s no place like home. Thanks to
TV, the MGM movie spectacular has a very special
I am of an age that I recall black-and-white place in my heart.
television (I can recall LPs, 8-tracks, and Beta
videos, too, but that is a different story). I can The challenge is, I’m a theatre guy. I love live action,
remember the first time I saw Dorothy open the door connecting with actors, having actors connect with
and enter a colored world. I’m still a little haunted by audiences, and audience members connect with
each other. With technology, theatre is one of the
few remaining human-to-human direct connections
we have. So how do I celebrate my love of a special
experience with my commitment to theatre? I do it
“theatrically,” of course. Make the tornado a dance,
create a special wizard and utilize the magic of
theatre to make the balloon fly. Celebrate theatre
while honoring childhood memories of a TV event.
My goal is to create a new memorable experience
for everyone.

On a side note, much like Dorothy, we all want a
home, and LCT is no different. We are working
hard to create a new home that will honor the
experiences of this one while generating new and

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Cast (in order of appearance)

Dorothy Gale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Fernandes+, Amanda Wright+
Toto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elroy*
Aunt Em. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Schoen-Ruud
Uncle Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Desjarlais
Hickory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Rathgaber
Hunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremiah Galván
Zeke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Lamb
Miss Almira Gulch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Meyer
Professor Marvel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McDevitt
Tornado . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Anderson, Christopher Dresen, Maria Johnson*, Brian Murphy*,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scot R. Perket*, Drew Saiz
Glinda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer
Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Herro
Barrister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Thoren
Fiddler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Olson*
Town Gossip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle Harnisch*
Coroner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avery DeBoer
Town Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Ausavich*
Lullaby League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arianna Ames*, Mariah Mueller, Katie Sauer*
Lollipop Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophie Baggett*, Julianne Bruemmer, Abigail Kilpatrick*
Wicked Witch of the West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Meyer
Scarecrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremiah Galván
Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence Levesque*, Brian Murphy*, Jared E. Wiese
Tinman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Rathgaber
Lion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Lamb
Nikko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Thoren
Trek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Ausavich*
Poppies. . Arianna Ames*, Sophie Baggett*, Julianna Bruemmer, Avery DeBoer, Danielle Harnisch*,
. . . . . . . . . Maureen Holman, Maria Johnson*, Abigail Kilpatrick*, Mariah Mueller, Katie Sauer*
Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Dresen
Ozians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arianna Ames*, Dawn Anderson, Zachary Ausavich*, Sophie Baggett*,
. . . . . . . Julianna Bruemmer, Stacy Bruemmer, Avery DeBoer, Tom Desjarlais, Matthew Herro,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danielle Harnisch*, Maureen Holman, Maria Johnson*, Abigail Kilpatrick*,
. . . . . . Lawrence Levesque*, Mariah Mueller, Brian Murphy*, Matthew Olson*, Scot R. Perket,
. . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Saiz, Katie Sauer*, Donna Schoen-Ruud, Dylan Thoren, Jared E. Wiese*
Wizard of Oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McDevitt
Flying Monkeys. . . Arianna Ames*, Zachary Ausavich*, Sophie Baggett*, Julianna Bruemmer,
. . . . . . . Avery DeBoer, Matthew Herro, Danielle Harnisch*, Abigail Kilpatrick*, Mariah Mueller,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Olson*, Katie Sauer*, Dylan Thoren
Winkies. . . . . . . . . Christopher Dresen, Lawrence Levesque*, Brian Murphy*, Scot R. Perket*,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Saiz, Jared E. Wiese

+ Alternating Performances
* LCT stage debut

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Director’s Note

(continued from page 6)
special times in the next one. Please be a part of
our capital campaign as we “get ready for a brand
new view!” For more information, stop by the box
office or go to www.newlct.org.
On behalf of the child in all of us, thank you for
choosing to spend some time with LCT and our
very own Wizard of Oz!

David R. Kilpatrick
Director, The Wizard of Oz
Executive Director, LCT

Thank you, painters!

Kate Kersten
So many grateful thanks to everyone who made
my part of this production possible:
• David and Dillon, who gave me paint and
canvas, let me loose and allowed me to add my
own touches. I had a blast!
• Don Zietlow and Steve Loehr, who allowed me
and my crew to use an area of the Kwik Trip,
Inc. Support Center for painting the backdrops.
I couldn’t have painted such large canvases
anywhere else, and you made it work.
• My willing volunteers, who gave up their free
time to help prep and paint the three sets
of drops. I hope you had fun and learned
something new. I could not have accomplished
everything without your time, talent and good
humor. I’m forever in your debt!
• And all the wonderful Kwik Trip Support Center
folks who enjoyed watching it all come together,
appreciated our effort and cheered us on.
Enjoy the show!

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The Wizard of Oz

Setting: Kansas, early 1900s, then somewhere over the rainbow

Act 1 Act 2

Scene 1:................................................... Kansas Scene 1:............................. Outside Emerald City
“Merry Old Land of Oz”................Guard, Dorothy,
Scene 2:................................................Farmyard .......................................Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.............. Dorothy
Scene 2:.......................................... Emerald City
Scene 3:.......................Professor Marvel’s Camp “Merry Old Land of Oz”..............................Ozians
“King of the Forest”...... Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow,
Scene 4:................................................Farmyard .................................................................. Tinman
“Tornado”
Scene 3:................................. Wizard’s Chamber
Scene 5:.........................................Munchkinland
“Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead”...........Munchkins Scene 4:............................. Outside Emerald City
“Yellow Brick Road”..............................Munchkins
Scene 5:............................................ Witch’s Lair
Scene 6:.................................................Cornfield “March of the Winkies”............................. Winkies
“If I Only Had a Brain”.......................... Scarecrow
“We’re Off to See the Wizard”....Dorothy, Scarecrow Scene 6:...................................... Haunted Forest

Scene 7:....................................................Woods Scene 7:........................................ Witch’s Castle
“If I Only Had a Heart”............................... Tinman
“We’re Off to See the Wizard”..................Dorothy, Scene 8:...........................Outside Witch’s Castle
............................................... Scarecrow, Tinman “March of the Winkies” (reprise)............... Winkies

Scene 8:.............................. Deeper in the Forest Scene 9:........................................ Witch’s Castle
“Lions and Tigers and Bears” ..................Dorothy, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (reprise)....Dorothy
............................................... Scarecrow, Tinman “Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead” (reprise).....Winkies,
“If I Only Had the Nerve”................................ Lion ..................................................... Flying Monkeys
“We’re Off to See the Wizard”..................Dorothy,
.......................................Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion Scene 10:............................... Wizard’s Chamber

Scene 9:............................................ Witch’s Lair Scene 11:........................... Emerald City Exterior

Scene 10:.......................................... Poppy Field Scene 12:................................................... Home
“Poppies”................................................... Chorus

Note: This production includes theatrical fog and pyrotechnics,
including flashing lights and small explosions.

Thank you again to all of our volunteers!

If your group is looking for volunteer opportunities,
we can use your help! Call our box office at 608-784-9292!

Cast Biographies

Arianna Ames* (Youth Chorus) is a Stacy Bruemmer (Glinda) has
sixth grader at Holmen Middle School been involved in the theatre arts since
who is making her LCT debut. Her the sixth grade when she was in her
hobbies include dancing, singing, first community theatre production in
writing and being with friends! She Colorado. Since then, Stacy has

loves theatre because “you can prove your potential “played” on many stages in Colorado, Minnesota,
in acting or singing!” She would like to thank her Iowa and, of course, Wisconsin! Her most proud
family and friends, who were there through it all. accomplishment was LCT’s Almost, Maine winning
the State WACT fest in Green Bay, WI. While this is
Dawn Anderson (Adult Chorus) not Stacy’s first time on the LCT stage, it is the first
currently works at Cabin Coffee time she will share the stage with her daughter,
Company of La Crosse. She has been Julianna (“Break a leg!”). Stacy would like to thank
a volunteer at LCT since 2006. Most Mac “for letting mom out to ‘play’ now and then” and
recently she appeared as a nun soloist John “for holding my hand.”

in The Sound of Music. Dawn thanks David and Avery DeBoer (Youth Chorus)
Greg for allowing her to walk the boards again. attends Lincoln Middle School in the
seventh grade. She enjoys playing
ZACHARY AUSAVICH* (Youth soccer, tennis and cello, as well as
Chorus) is 11 years old and lives in reading and math. This is Avery’s third
Holmen, where he enjoys skate-
boarding and acting. His first play was performance at LCT. She appeared as Virginia in
Looking Glass Land, produced this Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus and as
Downy in HONK! She likes the theatre because
past July for LCT’s Theatre for Youth summer camp. “your cast becomes your family, and you can explore
Zachary is excited to be in this play. He wants to who you are.” Avery would like to thank her mother
thank his mom and dad for always helping him. for helping her throughout the musical, her dad for
being supportive of the show, and her sister for
Sophie Baggett* (Youth Chorus) is keeping life fun during the days of rehearsals and
a fifth grader at Emerson Elementary performances.
School who is making her LCT debut.
She likes to play the bad guy in school Tom Desjarlais (Uncle Henry) is a
plays, is on the swim team and also market manager for Olympus Media in
La Crosse. He played King Pellinore in
likes biking. Sophie really liked LCT’s production of Camelot, Doc in West Side Story,
James and the Giant Peach. She would like to Ranger Tom in Escanaba in Da
thank her parents for taking her to see it, and for
“our adventures together!” Moonlight, Bellomy in The Fantasticks, and
Charlie in Amateurs.
Julianna Bruemmer (Youth
Chorus) is 8 years old and in the third CHRISTOPHER DRESEN (Adult
grade. She appeared as the Little Girl Chorus) currently works as a land-
in the Red Dress in LCT’s Theatre for scape contractor. He also sings in
Youth production of James and the La Crosse Chamber Chorale. He most
recently appeared on the LCT stage
Giant Peach. Julianna also attended LCT’s Theatre
for Youth camp in July, where she found a love for as Detective Shrank in West Side Story and as Sir
costume design and “spit takes.” She is really excited Dinadan in Camelot. Chris resides in Rockland with
to be in this production, which fulfills her dream of his wife, Cathy, and children Emily, Erin, James and
being a flying monkey! Julianna thanks her family for Kaitlin. Chris would like to thank his family for their
all their love and support, especially Mac, who was love and support.
the target for many “spit takes.”

* LCT stage debut

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Cast Biographies

Hannah Fernandes+ (Dorothy) and performing magic. Matthew thanks his mom and

is currently a junior at Central High dad for getting him started in theatre.

School who was last seen on the MAUREEN HOLMAN (Adult Chorus)
LCT stage as Theresita in West Side is in seventh grade at Lincoln Middle
Story. She is a second-year member School. She has played roles in LCT’s
of Central’s varsity show choir and robed choir. Monster in the Closet and elsewhere
Hannah would like to thank the creative team, the in High School Musical and Alice in
wonderfully talented cast and crew, her family,
friends, Mike Esser and Toto, too. She dedicates her Wonderland. Maureen enjoys theatre because she
performances of Dorothy to her parents for indulging can act as a different person than herself and can
her Oz obsession from such a young age. meet new people. She thanks her mom, dad, sisters,
grandparents and the rest of her family and friends.

elroy (Freisinger)* (Toto) is five Maria Johnson* (Adult Chorus)
years old and was adopted when he teaches at Bethel Little Lamb
was two months old. He loves his Preschool in Galesville. She is excited
parents, Dave and Lisa, very much! to be in her first LCT production. Maria
He likes going for walks, his toys, his is grateful for the opportunity to be a

brothers, Oliver and Andy (cats), going to dog parks, part of this play. She would like to thank Fred Alley
and swimming at the beach. He is well trained. His and the American Folklore Theatre for giving her
favorite trick is high fives, and if he is really happy, he inspiration; her husband, family and friends for their
may smile (no, really!). Elroy gives thanks for all the support; and God for his amazing love.
love and support from his family and friends, and for
this great opportunity. Abigail Kilpatrick* (Youth
Chorus) attends third grade at the
Jeremiah GalvÁn (Scarecrow) School of Technology and Arts and is
says, “Thanks, Mom and Dad, for making her LCT performance debut
being enablers! If it weren’t for you, (she was a stagehand for James and
I wouldn’t be as comfortable as I am
with ‘being me’ in front of hundreds of the Giant Peach). Abigail has a special place in her
heart for musicals. She is excited to be part of this
people—friends, family, strangers and the like. The production, getting a chance to work with her dad
world has literally been my stage for the past 28 and also being a flying monkey. She thanks all of her
years, and I’ve played many different roles, the most family for their love and support.
important of which has been husband and father.
I love you, Kelly, Georgia and Evangeline!” Jonathan Lamb (Lion) grew up
at LCT and has been involved since
DANIELLE HARNISCH* (Youth 1988. Most recently he was in West
Chorus) is 11 years old and in sixth Side Story and Chicago. Jonathan
grade at Logan Middle School. She has choreographed for LCT and many
likes to sing and dance. Danielle has
a little brother, Oliver, and a cat named other theatres. He also appeared in Singin’ in the
Rain at Appleseed Community Theatre. Jonathan
Stuckey. This is Danielle’s LCT debut, so she is kind is excited to be directing Nunsense for ACT and
of embarrassed, but very excited. The Movie Game at the Pump House Regional Arts

MATTHEW HERRO (Youth Chorus) is Center. He works as the Bargain Book Lead at

12 years old and in seventh grade at Barnes and Noble. Jonathan thanks his family and

Aquinas Middle School. He has been friends who always told him he had the courage. He

in school plays and appeared as Tiny just had to believe.

Tim in LCT’s A Christmas Carol. His

hobbies include guitar, piano, tennis, golf, basketball

+ Alternating Performances

p. 11 * LCT stage debut

Cast Biographies

Lawrence Levesque* (Adult Brian Murphy* (Adult Chorus),
Chorus) is making his LCT debut. when he is not trying to learn how to
Lawrence has been acting for the dance and sing simultaneously, is a
past eight years, in commercials, lawyer and lives with his patient wife,
short films, independent feature- Jane, in the country near Coon Valley.

length productions, more than a dozen plays, and He enjoys singing, bag-piping, fishing and flying
more than 50 student films. Lawrence’s love of airplanes. This is his LCT debut and his first time on
student filmmaking compelled him to produce and stage since his first-grade class play, in which he
host a cable access television show, “Student Short was cast as a rock. He would like to thank LCT for
Films,” which is currently wrapping up its second including him in this highly entertaining show.
season on more than 60 cable access stations
around the United States. Matthew Olson* (Youth Chorus) is
in sixth grade at Logan Middle School.
Sean McDevitt (Professor Marvel He is a member of the orchestra
and Wizard of Oz) first walked into La (violin), band (trumpet) and choir. He
Crosse Community Theatre five years also is a member of the Logan Middle
ago. Since then he has performed in
more than a dozen productions, has School cross country team. Matthew is a classic rock
music fan and enjoys singing karaoke. Matthew is
made countless friends, and even—as a direct result making his LCT debut. He enjoyed participating in
of his involvement—landed a role in the upcoming LCT’s Spring 2011 acting classes.
film Fort McCoy. He won an award for Excellence in
Acting in a Supporting Role at Wisconsin’s 2007 Scot r. Perket* (Adult Chorus)
community theatre festival in LCT’s production of has lived in La Crosse for more than
The Women of Lockerbie, which was featured at twenty years. Although he studied
state, regional and national levels of competition. theatre arts while a student at UW-La
Crosse, he hadn’t pursued performing
Sara Meyer (Wicked Witch of
the West) is a sophomore at Viterbo on stage until recently. Scot enjoys working around
University and is excited to be part of the house, participating in church functions, making
her second show here at LCT. Sara new friendships and running in races sponsored by
appeared last fall as Maria in LCT’s area merchants.

production of West Side Story. She is now ready Scott Rathgaber (Tinman) is
to grab her broomstick in her newest role as the delighted to be a part of the Oz cast.
Wicked Witch. When not on stage, Sara enjoys When not working at Gundersen
hiking, running and singing. She would like to Lutheran, Scott can be found on the
thank all of her friends and family for their support. golf course, singing with a barbershop

Mariah Mueller (Youth Chorus) quartet, or traveling with his family. He has had the
is 11 years old and in sixth grade at privilege to be part of several LCT productions,
Coulee Christian School. She loves including The Producers, The Sound of Music,
dance and theatre and is a black Big: The Musical, and Charlie and the Chocolate
stripe belt in karate. This is Mariah’s Factory. Scott loves the theatre “because it
transforms a cast of strangers into a family of friends
second production at LCT and the second time she as they develop a performance for an appreciative
has played a Munchkin (she was a Munchkin and a audience.” He thanks Mary, Adam and Ronnie for
Winkie in the national tour of The Wizard of Oz their encouragement—although he suspects it is an
when it came to the La Crosse Center). This play will excuse to get him out of the house.
always have a special place in her heart. She wants
to thank her family for always supporting her. * LCT debut

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Cast Biographies

DREW SAIZ (Adult Chorus) is a soph– enjoys dressing up in camouflage once a month and
omore at Onalaska High School. He playing Air Force. He enjoys the interaction “with all
was last seen as Big Deal in West of the different types of people that make up an
Side Story, his favorite role. Drew LCT production.” Jared would like to thank his ever-
enjoys dancing, show choir and any- supportive family and especially his wife, Amanda.
“I did this one on my own, Manda!”
thing else musical. About LCT he likes “the family
atmosphere that you find when you’re in a show.” Amanda Wright+ (Dorothy) is a
Drew would like to thank his Aunt Stacy for all the sophomore at La Crescent High
rides and his mom and dad for, well, everything else. School. Her favorite role at LCT
was Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Katie Sauer* (Youth Chorus) is a Favorite roles elsewhere include Jojo
fourth grader from La Crosse. In her
free time she enjoys doing math, in Seussical, Baby Louise in Gypsy, and Beth in
dancing, figure skating and reading. Little Women. Her hobbies include acting, singing,
Katie really enjoys being at the dancing and studying. She enjoys surrounding
herself with others who love being on stage as much
theatre, meeting new people there and having fun. as she does. She wishes to thank her wonderful
She would like to thank LCT for this opportunity and parents and amazing friends for their support.
her Mom and Dad. She also would like to thank
Nancy, Elizabeth and the rest of the Caucutt Family. +Alternating Performances
* LCT debut
Donna Schoen-Ruud (Aunt Em) is making her
debut speaking role in this production. She had a
previous role (Lady of the Court) in LCT’s production
of Camelot. Donna is a busy grandmother of four
and an employee of Home Instead Senior Care. She
would like to thank her family and the LCT family for
their support, as well as her employer for accommo-
dating her theatre schedule.

Dylan Thoren (Youth Chorus) is a
sixth grader at Logan Middle School.
At LCT he appeared as Young Harry
in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live
Radio Play and as the Father in

James and The Giant Peach. Dylan enjoys theatre,
listening to music, hanging out with friends and
swimming. He likes LCT because of “the nice and
awesome staff and directors.” Dylan thanks his
parents for their support and for bringing him to
rehearsal, and Greg Parmeter for teaching him a lot
about theatre.

Jared E. Wiese (Adult Chorus) is
entering his second year at Western
Technical College, studying air-
conditioning and heating technology,
and is currently working at American

Appliance Service, Inc. Jared made his theatrical
debut in LCT’s 2010 production of Camelot. He

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Production Staff

Mary Blaha-DeBoer Bonnie Jo Bratina Sheri Eimermann David R. Kilpatrick Dillon McArdle

Mandy Parmeter Anna Smerud Kelsey Taunt Cindy Wright

Director................................... David R. Kilpatrick .............................. Jenny Frandsen, Nathalie Gage,
Music Director......................Mary Blaha-DeBoer ..... Jennifer Harnisch, Theresa Laehn, Emily Malay,
Choreographer.............................. Anna Smerud ........Sharon Markee, Dee Dee Martin, Cara Martin,
Producer..........................................Cindy Wright .......Megan McArdle, Chris McKinzie, Jane Murphy,
Set/Light Designer................. David R. Kilpatrick ... Jo Ann Neve, Linda Pfaff, David Saiz, Drew Saiz,
Costume Designer....................Mandy Parmeter ...... Sam Sauer, Scott Schiebel, Jackie Speropulos,
Sound Designer........................... Dillon McArdle .......................... Paula Speropulos, Suzanne Young
Makeup Designer............................Kelsey Taunt Carpenters/Set Construction............ Tim Harris,
Properties Designer................ Bonnie Jo Bratina ....... Mike Herro, Gary Mundinger, Dillon McArdle,
Stage Manager.........................Sheri Eimermann ............................. Scott Rathgaber, Eric Torgerud
Technical Director........................ Dillon McArdle Costume Construction.................. Leilani Ames,
Pyrotechnics Design........................ Dan Heerts ....... Jeff Baggett, Paula Bloom, Jennifer Burchell,
Pyrotechnics Lead Shooter...............Jim Nelson ............................ Barb Burchill, Marsha Erickson,
Assistant Stage Manager........... Jared E. Wiese .... Marilyn Fernandes, Charlotte Grant, Cheri Herro,
Company Manager....................Stacy Bruemmer .....................Francie Johnson, Barbara Kilpatrick,
Sound Board Operator...................David Klitzke .................Summer Koch, Tonya Laws, Alan Mier,
Follow-Spot...................................... Sam Hagen .... Beth Mundinger, Jane Murphy, Donna Newcomb,
Running Crew............. Jeff Baggett, Erin Dresen, .............David Olson, Lisa Sauer, Suzanne Young
.......Jim Eberle, Dave Freisinger, Charlotte Grant, Lion Construction.......................Charlotte Grant
........... Barbara Hanson, Cheri Herro, Mike Herro, Tinman Construction.................... Misti Bradford
......... Tammy Mueller, Jane Murphy, David Olson, Tree Construction..........................Jane Murphy,
.............................................................. Dave Saiz ..Charlotte Grant, Jennifer Burchell, Curtis Botting
Dog Trainers................David and Lisa Freisinger Makeup/Dressers........................... Leilani Ames,
Scenic Artists........Kate Kersten, Dillon McArdle, ...........Amanda DeBoer, Cheri Herro, Mike Herro,
..........................................................Kelsey Taunt ................................... Tammy Mueller, Lisa Sauer
Scenic Painters....... Andrew Appold, Jessie Bray, Box Office Staff........................... Kelley Manson,
Stacy Bruemmer, Sharon Dwyer, Stephanie Eckhoff, .... Eric Severson, Sharon Singer, Amanda Wiese
.........Rita Erdman, Dave Freisinger, Lisa Freisinger,

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to Kratt Lumber for use of a flatbed truck, A-1 Fire Protection for fire extinguishers, and Roger
Grant for cast and crew photographs.

together present

Spotlight Academy
of Dramatic Arts

2011-2012

Acting Classes for Young People

(Grades 3-12)

Fall Session

October 3–November 17, 2011

Ages Title Days/Time Cost
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8 Imagination Tue/Thu, 4-4:45 p.m. $100
High School Action
Connection Tue/Thu, 5-6 p.m. $125

Mon/Wed, 4:30-6 p.m. $150

Classes will meet twice a week. Students Instructors: Our instructors are
will learn the fundamentals of acting, experienced in age-appropriate
the basics of creating characters and instruction and have an extensive
the skills essential to making dramatic background in the performing arts. Our
connections with other actors on stage. teachers have a passion for theatre,
The final class of each session will be a desire to work with youth and a
an open class for friends, family and the commitment to bringing out the best in
public to observe how each student has every student.
grown throughout the session. Class
sizes are limited to allow for more indi- Location: The Pump House,
vidual instruction. 119 King Street

Registration is now open!

Auditioning Workshops for Adults and Youth

Learn how to audition to be in one of our shows!
Date: October 15, 2011 Times: Youth: 10 am-Noon Adults: 1-3 pm
Location: La Crosse Community Theatre, 118 Fifth Avenue North, La Crosse

Cost: $15

To sign up for any of these classes or workshops, please call

608-784-9292

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Production Staff Biographies

Mary Blaha-DeBoer (Music Director) is a secre- She has been on the LCT stage in She Loves Me,
tary for Northside Schools-Roosevelt Campus and Jake’s Women, On Golden Pond and Godspell,
Coulee Montessori. She also cantors at the Newman which was her favorite. Sheri thanks “David and the
Center. Her two favorite shows at LCT were The production team for believing that I was capable
Sound of Music and Godspell. “It has been fun of stage managing; and a HUGE thank-you to my
to be here every night with my daughter Avery and husband, Tim, and children, Wade, Malorie and
the rest of the cast and crew. The have made this Mitchell, who make many sacrifices to give me my
chance to ‘create magic’ a memorable one.” Mary theatre time.”
thanks Don and Amanda for “tolerating our absence.”
David R. Kilpatrick (Director/Set and Light
bonnie jo bratina (Properties Master) is Designer) is celebrating his first anniversary as the
an associate professor in microbiology at UW- executive director of La Crosse Community Theatre
La Crosse. She has done props for numerous LCT by directing a play from his bucket list. As a profes-
shows and has even been seen on stage—most sional director, designer and stage manager, David
recently as Karen in Jake’s Women. When she has worked around the country, from 99-seat theatres
manages to find some free time, Bonnie Jo enjoys to grand houses. Some of his favorite plays include
reading or playing softball. This year she is enjoying On Golden Pond, Nunsense, and The Sound of
watching the Brewers have a killer season. She Music. “Everyone is working very hard to provide a
thanks Victor “for loaning me some tools (sorry new theatrical experience for the La Crosse commu-
about breaking the one) and coming up with the nity, so please join us.” This production is dedicated
idea for strengthening the hourglass.” to Barbara, his blushing bride (of 16 years) who still
supports David’s love of theatre.
Sheri Eimermann (Stage Manager) is book-
keeper at LCT and Blue Cup Coffeehouse in dillon McArdle (Sound Designer/Technical
Holmen. This is her debut as a stage manager. Director) is from Minneapolis but grew up in

Guest Lobby Artists LCT receives 25% of the proceeds from any
piece sold. If you would like to purchase a piece
Woodcuts from Oz
of artwork, please inquire at the box office.
11am - 5pm, Monday – Friday
and during showtimes

Jeanne Arenz • Lynne Burgess
Lynnae Haerle Burns

Sherrie Sikora • Marianne Stanke
Marcia Thompson

These original woodcuts are
by area educators. They were
created the summer of 2004 during
a class led by Lisa Schoenfielder

at Viterbo. The theme was
The Wizard of Oz!

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Production Staff Biographies

Las Vegas. He received a bachelor of arts degree and West Side Story at LCT. She also has taught
in technical production and design from Viterbo dance at Misty’s Dance Unlimited. This summer
University. Professional credits include the Great Anna performed as Kathy Seldon in Singin’ in the
River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minn., the Rain at Appleseed Community Theater. She has
Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg, loved working with the cast and crew of The Wizard
Va., and the Commonweal Theatre Co. in Lanes- of Oz. “They were so much fun! Break a leg!”
boro, Minn. Dillon thanks all the volunteers who
have given countless hours and, most of all, his Kelsey Taunt (Makeup Designer) was seen in
wife, Megan, who supports him in every way. last season’s West Side Story and Chicago and
was the guest set designer for It’s a Wonderful
Mandy parmeter (Costume Designer) is in Life: A Live Radio Play. Kelsey enjoys teaching
her fifth season at LCT and is originally from acting classes for LCT’s Spotlight Academy of
Aberdeen, S.D. She received her bachelor’s degree Dramatic Arts and doing “anything artistic.” Kelsey
in music education from Northern State would like to thank her family, friends and LCT for
University, where she discovered a passion for “indulging my theatre addiction.”
theatre. After a year of teaching music, she moved
to Lincoln, Neb., to study costume design. She Cindy Wright (Producer) is executive vice-presi-
received her MFA in costume design in May 2005. dent and COO of Innovative Executives, a business
Her work has taken her from Oklahoma to improvement consulting group. She enjoys assisting
Washington, Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. behind the scenes at LCT and other community
Mandy and Greg are looking forward to their son, theatres. She is an advocate for the arts, which offer
Benjamin, growing up in the La Crosse community. actors, production crews and the audience opportuni-
ties to dream and create. Cindy thanks her husband,
anna Smerud (Choreographer) teaches music Tom, and children Adam and Amanda for wanting to
at Logan middle and high schools. She has choreo- participate in many productions together.
graphed several shows, including Godspell, HONK!

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Thank you to our 2011-2012 season sponsors!

Central States Warehouse Logistics Health Incorporated
CenturyLink Mayo Clinic Health System
Commercial A/V Systems Pizza Doctors
Dairyland Power Cooperative Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
DeBoer Pest Control Trust Point Inc.
DigiCopy United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Vendi Advertising
Kwik Trip Wisconsin Public Radio--WLSU/WHLA
La Crosse Radio Group WXOW

LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter
Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle
Costume Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter
Director of Patron Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Wiese
Director of Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheri Eimermann
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Neville-Neil
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Amborn
President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Roth
Members at Large. . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Brown, Kenna Christians, Mike Herro, Scott Horne, Hal Keitel,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Kersten, Alan Krumholz, Vicky Kunz, Jen Roberdeau

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Audience Services

Box Office Policies and Procedures Cameras, Recording Equipment, Cell Phones
The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday and Pagers
through Friday and one hour prior to each The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular
performance. General admission tickets may be phones and pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre.
charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/ You may check these items at the box office. Pagers
cash at the window. Tickets must be paid for at and cell phones are attended during the performance.
the time of the reservation. Please leave your seat number at the box office.

Seat Reservations Phone Calls
All seats should be reserved in advance, including Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your
those for season ticket holders. Reservations for babysitter. If they need to reach you during the
the general public begin approximately two weeks performance, we will do our best. We do not interrupt
before the opening of each show; for season ticket the performance to page people for phone calls.
holders about three weeks before the show. Patron
Donors (who have made an additional donation of Flowers
$75 or more per season) may reserve their seats at Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is
any time. Season ticket holders may purchase two inappropriate. Flowers may be left in the box office for
additional tickets for guests for each season ticket the stage manager to deliver or you may hand them
purchased. These tickets must be for the same to the cast member once he or she is out of costume.
performance the season ticket holder is attend- Audience members are not allowed backstage. If you
ing. If you forget or are somehow prevented from wish to meet with a cast or crew member after the
reserving your seats on time, we will do our best to show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
help you find your seats. However, seats are not
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are Bad Weather Policy
no refunds. Please call the box office at 608-784- It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre
9292 if you have any questions. not to cancel performances due to bad weather.
As a result, we urge our ticket holders to make
Need to Exchange Your Tickets? every effort to attend the performance for which
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible,
please call the box office as soon as possible
box office if your tickets have been printed. before the performance and alternative arrange-
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee. ments will be made. We cannot guarantee that
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another per- seating will be available for an alternate perfor-
mance. There are no refunds for weather.
formance of the same show, not for another show.
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior Babies and Small Children
We welcome children old enough to enjoy our
to the performance the original tickets are for. productions. For the comfort of all audience
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) members, we ask that children under 4 not attend
productions. Regardless of age, all members of
allow the customer to use his or her tickets on the audience must have a ticket for admission.
another night if tickets are available. These tickets
may not be reserved ahead of time. The ticket Late Seating Policy
exchange fee still applies. We strive to begin our performances on time. Please
allow plenty of time to find the theatre and to take
Unable to Use Your Tickets? your seat. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after
Sorry, all sales are final. There are no refunds. the show begins, we reserve the right to release
Please return your unused tickets at least 24 hours your seat(s) to someone else. There are no refunds.
in advance of the production date to receive a Late arrivals will be seated at the house manager’s
receipt for a tax-deductible donation. discretion.

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Bob and Kay Conzemius Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Bruce and Carol Odeen
Janice Otterson
John and Linda Lyche David and Teresa Faulkner Ramon and Connie Erickson Tim Padesky and Tara Johnson
Carleen Poellinger and Paul Brown
Director’s Circle David and Barbara Foye Sandra Filla James P. Prudhome
Anonymous Donald and Barbara Frank George and Joyce Fulford Kathryn and Tom Ready
Tom and Jan Brock Robert and Mary Hubbard Mitch and Marcia Galles Nancy Reithel and Tim Henke
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Robert A. and Christine A. David and Nancy Goode Cam and Carlene Roberts
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan David and Jennifer Grimsled Kirk and Nancy Rodman
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Johnson Dennis and Donna Haggard Doris and John Schwingle
Scott and Mary Rathgaber River Town Dental Roger and Miriam Hatlem Ed and Laurie Solberg
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Judy L. Kirkpatrick Herb and Barbara Heili Greg and Joan Stellrecht
Don and LaVonne Zietlow Peter and Krin Krause Diane and Jim Hoffmeister Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan
Gloria J. Kuesel Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Brian and Diane Sullivan
Judith Loomis Steve and Rachelle Thicke
Suzanne and Joseph Toce
Designer’s Circle Clive and Burness McBain, Sr. Rollin and Connie Huebsch Lill Twining
Ken and Jane Wastlund
APARTMENT ConNeXTion Ken and Janine Merkitch Dennis and Claire Jandt Ross and Lynn Marie West
David and Yvonne Whiteman
Henry (Bud) and Mabel Lou Ahrens Brian and Karen Rude Owen and Francie Johnson Gary and Debra Wold
Ken and Jean Wortman
Chris and Vicki Born Sally and Betty Ruud Michael and Beverly Kratt Suzanne Young

Donna Brooks Dennis and Sharon Ryan Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Supporter
Anonymous (3)
Robert Coe Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Robert Krueger Frank and Jenny Aberger
Robert and Laurel Allen
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Bill and Chris Smiley Alan and Robin Krumholz Michael and Cathy Allison
Jim and Mary Anderson
Hal and Julie Keitel Ed and Miriam Tanke Ken and Nancy Lerum Norma Anderson
James and Lynn Arends
Martin Koop Julie Yahnke Larry and Diane Lindesmith Lori Bagniewski

Daniel and Vicky Kunz Promoter Aurel and Sue Mailath
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz David Amborn and Karen Gilster Nancy and Andrew Matchett
Richard and Pamela Strauss Arnold and Donna Asp Lois Matthews
Vantage Architects Leo and Carol Bina Les and Rita Messerschmidt
Neil and Jennifer Brown Janeth and Gerald Miller
Actor’s Circle Cari and Mark Burmaster Kiernan and Tracy Minehan
Peter and Joan Allen Wendy and Bill Butler Mary and Kurt Mueller
Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Tom Byerly Patrick and Joan Nee
Clem and Karol Bott Gary and Susan Corbisier Kenneth and Carmin Nelson
Sally Brudos and Bob Page Steven Dunder Cyndy Nichols
Roy and Laurie Campbell Tammy and Chad Dutton Ron and Frieda Nowland
Roger and Kenna Christians Tamara Nowland

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Patron Donor List

Supporter (continued) Dr. Todd and Mary Jo Fetsch Dar and Darlene Isaacson Howard and Nancy Mills
Barbara Bates Joseph and Joan Francois Amanda and Jeff Jackson Edward and Sally Miner
Kay Baumann Sally Friend Emmanuel Jacobson Mary Monsoor
Dorothy Baures Mary Furan Jan and Lynn Jarvinen Les and Helen Munson
Lynette Berg Jim and Jo Glasser Nancy Johnson Curtis and Marcia Murray
Marlene Bittner William and Sarah Goff Ronald and Deb Johnson Rita Martin, Sonja Nelson,
Dianna Brown Mark and Nancy Goodman Mike and Clarice Kammel
Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Bill and Mary Graumann Robert and Christi Kouba Dee Otto and Julie Smith
Gary and Mary Bubbers Peter and Janice Gutierrez Scott and Nancy Kronn Corine and Ed Neuman
Candice and Joe Bucheger Larry and Erma Hafner Henry and Beverly Lawrence Tom and Lori Nigon
Buck Electrical John Halbrehder and Carolyn Bob and Jo Le Roy Jeanne Norby and Merle Holliday
Robert and Joyce Burzinski Tom and Jenelle Lee Jon and Christi Nowland
Tony and Violet Capaul Diekmann Michael and Judy Limberg Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe
Willard and Ann Carlow Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Steve and Karen Lind Paul and Judy Onsrud
Ursula Cejpek Ben and Kim Harbst Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Ann Padesky
Jean Clark Natalie Hartigan Steve and Cheryl Loehr Daniel and Annette Paulus
Dorothy Coelin Esther Hayes Weston and Karen Mack Bob and Pat Perlock
Don DeBoer and Mary Helen M. Heiser William and Helen Mackey Larry and Mariann Peterson
Cheryl Helmreich Robert and Diane Marcou John and Linda Proudfoot
Blaha-DeBoer James and Barbara Hemker Michael and Sharon Markee Carl and Ruth Rebhan
Barbara Decker Mike and Cheri Herro Stephen and Margeen Mau Michael and Cynthia Renken
Bernard and Joyce De Florian Donald J. and Kathy Hill Lorraine McIlraith Arlene and Steven Rhode
Stanley and Sue Dwyer Jerry and Diane Hoch Michael and Margo Merola Jen Roberdeau and Ken Schelper
Michael and Rita Edmunds John and Linda Hoehn Lloyd and Evelyn Miller William and Muriel Sandman
Ted and Mary Eisenbacher Maria Holley Rich and Vicki Miller Josh and Anne Saylor
Gary Ekern Charles and Mary Hosler Sally Miller James and Elaine Schauls
Eldon and Fran Ellefson Dale and Christine Howard Mike and Sandy Miller Paul and Kay Schneider
Daryl and Nancy Ertl Florence Hyatt John and Sharon Schoolcraft

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Become a Patron Donor

Patron Donations are monetary donations made in addition to the purchase of season tickets. Patron
Donations will be used for theatre activities.

Patron Levels

• Supporter $75–$124 • Actor’s Circle $250–$499 • Director’s Circle $1,000–$2,499
• Promoter $125–$249 • Designer’s Circle $500–$999 • Producer’s Circle $2,500+

Patron Benefits Free Tickets: Patrons donating at the Promoter
level or highter will receive two (2)“Bring-a-
As a way of saying “thank you” for your extra Friend”cards to share the live theatre experience
support, patrons receive these benefits: with friends.

Early Reservations: Patron Donors of every level Recognition: Your name(s) will be printed in each of
may reserve tickets at any time. our Mainstage programs.

No Exchange Fee: Exchange your season tickets (for Tax Deduction: You are entitled to a federal
the same production) all season long, with no fee. income tax deduction on all contributions made
There are no refunds. over the season ticket price.

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Patron Donor List

Supporter (continued) Kathy Thompson
Jane Schwabenbauer Bill and Pam Thrune
Glenn and Lila Seager Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Sandy Sechrest Audrey Uber
Solveig Sedlet Jo Voight
Charlie and Lynn Smader David and Laura Wagner
Arlene Smith Karen D. Wagner
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Wright Kathleen Wagner
Martin and Ruby Smith Colleen Walsh
Kathy Spelker Richard and Judy Williams
Dick and Pat Spencer Ed and Sharon Winga
Dan and Janice Springer Kevin and Marla Withey
Lee and Ann Stansbury Harvey and Pat Witzenburg
Dave and Debbie Stark Leon and Kay Wolfe
Paul and Jane Steingraeber Daryl and Margaret Wood
Richard and Elaine Stelloh Tom and Cindy Wright
Wally and Betty Stoll Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Brad and Lynn Sturm

Thank you Buy Season
to the Tickets Today!
Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation
for its generous support and

sponsorship this season

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Make a Patron Donation
of $75 or more and
reserve your season
tickets at any time!

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Purchase single tickets online!

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