Xanadu

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Executive Director’s Note

One of the special aspects of Just around the corner, in May,
theatre is the opportunity to will be the musical epic, Titanic.
travel to other worlds, real and Sometimes we Then the season ends with our
imaginary, without ever leaving theatre for youth production of
the safety of our seats. Today, you just want Aladdin, Jr, in June. That’s it for
are visiting Venice, California in to escape. 2016-2017.

1980, and then transporting to So what’s coming up next
Mount Olympus to talk with the season? I invite you to join us on
gods. What’s not to love when performances can March 18th at our annual Patron Gala Fundraiser.
be entertaining and escapist at the same time? In addition to hearing about next season, we

Xanadu is the first time we have attempted a are introducing something special—the La
musical during this time of year. We are always Crosse Community Theatre Hall of Fame. For
trying new and different things in an effort our inaugural year, we are inducting eight
to keep our current audiences excited, as well individuals who have been with LCT from the
as to attract new and different audiences and very beginning. Because of their vision, you
performers. We are always so grateful to those and I are sitting here today enjoying our 371st
who support LCT and who are willing to try production.
something new too. Of course, Xanadu is not
really new, but it is new to this area, and it is I hope you can join us on March 18th. We want to
different from anything we have ever done say thank you to you too—thank you for being a
before. So thank you for giving it a try. part of La Crosse Community Theatre.
David R. Kilpatrick
Executive Director

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Oliver
Second Vice-President. . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Box Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Puffer Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Box Office Staff . . . April Brown, Brenna Gustafson, Past President. . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Keyser
Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Nancy Flottmeyer, Scott Horne, Bill Koutsky,
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Brian K. Murphy, Randy Nelson, Karl Noll,
Administrative Intern. . . . . . . . . . Carissa Huebner Bruce Swanwick, 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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La Crosse Community Theatre and Associated Bank present

XANADU

Book by Music and lyrics by

DOUGLAS JEFF LYNNE
CARTER BEANE AND

JOHN FARRAR

Based on the Universal Pictures film
Screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery,
Tara Smith/B. Swibel, Sara Murchison,/Dale Smith and Cari Smulyan

Director/Choreographer Music Director

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE SARAH
PATTERSON LEITZEN

Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer

DILLON BRYCE DILLON
McARDLE TURGEON McARDLE

Props Designer Sound Designer Stage Manager

CATHERINE TIM KRISTA
McNAMARA HARRIS KUHN

XANADU

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.

Musical recording provided by The MT Pit L.L.C.
www.themtpit.com

Cast

Sonny Malone................. Avery Gerstenberger Thalia................................... LaKisha McCloud*
Kira.............................................. Karla Hughes Terpsichore...................................Allie Marshall
Danny Maguire......................... Rick King Quale Zeus/Ensemble............................... Ryan Brown
Melpomene...........................Melinda Pupillo* Young Danny........................... Larsen Birdsong
Calliope......................................... Maria Runde Cyclops/Ensemble................. James Gilbertson
Euterpe..................................Laikyn Boettcher Ensemble................................Aysya McCloud*,
Erato............................................Brianna Frost .............Keyamonie Thomas*, Amy Tischler*

* = LCT main stage debut

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Production and Design Staff

Director.............Christopher George Patterson Dance Captains...Brianna Frost, Allie Marshall
Music Director..............................Sarah Leitzen Skate Captains... Melinda Pupillo, Amy Tischler
Choreographer... Christopher George Patterson Audio Engineer..............................Katya Carter
Set Designer............................... Dillon McArdle Run Crew........Dawn Havican, Aysya McCloud,
Costume Designer.......................Bryce Turgeon .... Elizabeth McMullen, Keyamonie Thomas
Lighting Designer....................... Dillon McArdle Set Construction........................ David Amborn,
Props Designer............... Catherine McNamara ........................Ryan Brown, Dennis Dorman,
Sound Designer..................................Tim Harris ............................Sharon Markee, Jim Nelson
Technical Director....................... Dillon McArdle Costume Construction....................April Brown,
Stage Manager................................ Krista Kuhn .......................Charlotte Grant, Shi Severson,
Assistant Technical Director................Tim Harris ........................ Maria Runde, Suzanne Young

Xanadu

SETTING
Venice Beach, 1980s

ACT ONE ACT TWO
Scene 1: The Beach
“I’m Alive”....................................Kira and Muses Scene 1: Venice Beach
“Opening–Act 2”..........................Kira and Muses
Scene 2: Santa Monica Pier
“Fool”...........................................Kira and Muses

“Magic”........................................ Kira and Sonny “The Fall”...................................Sonny and Muses

Scene 3: Later “Suspended in Time”........Kira, Sonny, and Muses

“Evil Woman”.....Melpomene, Calliope, and Sirens Scene 2: Mount Olympus

Scene 4: Outside the Pan-Pacific Auditorium “Have You Never Been Mellow”........... Kira, Zeus,
“Suddenly”................................... Kira and Sonny ................................and Mythological Characters

Scene 5: Danny’s Office Scene 3: Finale
“WheneverYou’re Away From Me”...Danny and Kira “Xanadu”...............................................Company

Scene 6: Inside the Pan-Pacific Auditorium
“Dancin”............... Sonny, Andrews’ Sisters, Tubes,
........................................................... and Danny
“Strange Magic”..........Melpomene, Calliope, Kira,
............................................................and Sonny
“All Over the World”...... Sonny, Danny, and Muses
“Don’t Walk Away”....... Sonny, Danny, and Muses

This production will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.
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Director’s Note

Welcome to the glittery world of thinking,‘I can’t believe this is
Xanadu! my last movie,’you can feel free
Here, you can openly express Get out your glow to openly mock the legwarmers,
your devotion for one of the most sticks and your Aqua Net, and the absurdly
controversial films of all time. Here, flashiest roller over-choreographed dance
you can enjoy Xanadu free from disco jumpsuit, numbers that seem to occur for
the ridicule of the outside world. no particular reason. You, too, are
You no longer have to pretend that and enjoy the ride! in a safe place!

you think ELO songs are cheesy and that you Our creative team, designers, cast, and crew
don’t wish you had Olivia Newton John’s beaded have been working tirelessly to create a fresh
headpiece from the finale sequence. You are in a production just for you. Now get out your glow
safe place. sticks and your flashiest roller disco jumpsuit and
On the flipside, if Xanadu didn’t make your Top enjoy the ride!
Ten Greatest Films of All Time, or if you couldn’t Christopher George Patterson
watch it without wondering if Gene Kelly was Director/Choreographer

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa Smerud and Dennis Kuhn for photography,
CBS Graphics, La Crosse Glass Company, The Wedding Tree, and High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse.

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Cast Biographies

LARSEN BIRDSONG (Young Danny) is AVERY GERSTENBERGER (Sonny
a 15 year old sophomore at Onalaska Malone) was last seen as Oronte in
High School. He enjoys acting, singing, LCT’s production of The Misanthrope.
and dancing. Previous productions He juggles working between Plato’s
include LCT’s Billy Elliot (Billy) and Closet, Stratton Cleaning Services, and
OHS’Fiddler on the Roof (Motel). Larsen would like to Redemption bookstore. During his free time he sings
thank Nikki Balsamo for teaching him ballet and tap at on the worship team at First Free Church. He is thankful
the La Crosse Dance Centre, Steve Koch for giving him to take part in this unique and fun show; it truly has
private voice lessons since sixth grade, and his parents helped him savor and enjoy his life more.
for being his biggest fans. JAMES GILBERTSON (Cyclops/
LAIKYN BOETTCHER (Euterpe) is Ensemble) is a recurring performer at
excited to make Xanadu her fourth LCT, as well as with other companies
show with LCT. She has previously in the area. Over the past two years,
been seen in Jesus Christ Superstar James has been in Sister Act (LCT),
(Soul Girl), The Little Mermaid The Season (The Pump House), Damn Yankees
(Mersister), and Billy Elliot. She is a junior at UW-La (Appleseed Community Theatre), and select touring
Crosse, where she performed in Singing In The Rain performances of The Snowy Day and Other Stories
and is studying pediatric occupational therapy. She (LCT). James is also a member of the local sketch
is thrilled to be back at LCT working with people who comedy group, Live! from La Crosse.
have truly become family. Laikyn wants to thank her KARLA HUGHES (Kira) is thrilled to
incredible family and friends for always supporting her return to the LCT stage. Professional
love of theatre. Enjoy! performing credits include Zerlina in
RYAN BROWN (Zeus/Ensemble) Don Giovanni, Julie in Carousel, and
started doing theatre in high school Sophie in McNally’s Master Class. In
because of his love of music. He 2011, Karla made her Lincoln Center soloist debut in
currently works at Arrowhead Tap Mozart’s Krönungsmesse, presented by Distinguished
House in the airport and at Kwik Trip. Concerts International New York (DCINY). She can
This will be his tenth show at LCT. Previous productions be heard as Mabel in the Pirates of Penzance and
include: The Pirates of Penzance, Mary Poppins, Yum-Yum in the Mikado with Albany Records. Karla is a
The 39 Steps, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Jesus professor of music theatre at Viterbo University.
Christ Superstar, Sister Act, Billy Elliot, Peter and RICK KING QUALE (Danny Maguire)
the Starcatcher, and A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio just debuted with LCT as Jake Laurents
Play. He hopes you enjoy the show. in A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio
BRIANNA FROST (Erato) is thrilled to Play. Before joining LCT, he wrote
be back on the LCT stage for Xanadu. and directed He Lived the Good
You may have seen her last season Life, featuring the music of Richard Wilson. He also
in the ensemble of Billy Elliot or as enjoyed roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
the titular role of Stuart Little. When Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar, both in his
she’s not singing and dancing, you can find Brianna hometown of Minneapolis, and portrayed King Arthur
covered in flour at Great Harvest, where she is the in Camelot in Stewartville, Minnesota. Rick studied
sweets baker. She would like to thank her loving and acting at the University of Minnesota about a hundred
supportive husband and family. years ago.

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Cast Biographies

ALLIE MARSHALL (Terpsichore) is ex- MARIA RUNDE (Calliope) thanks Zeus
cited to grace the LCT stage once again and the Muses for helping her land a
after making her debut in Billy Elliot part in this fun-filled musical with such
last spring. She is currently studying a talented cast and director/choreog-
musical theatre at Viterbo University. rapher. She has enjoyed working with
Her favorite credits include Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, cast members from her previous productions, including
Pippin, and Annie. When not performing onstage, you Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ms. Flannery), Jesus Christ
can find Allie choreographing for musicals and show Superstar, and Sister Act. It has also been wonderful
choir, as well as teaching and taking dance classes. She welcoming new performers to this venue. She thanks
would like to make a shout out to her family for their you, the audience, for your attendance, and her family
endless support and encouragement! for their support!

AYSYA McCLOUD* (Ensemble) is KEYAMONIE THOMAS* (Ensemble) is
a seventh grader at Lincoln Middle twelve years old and attends Lincoln
School and is making her LCT debut. Middle School. Keyamonie is in choir,
Other theatre experience includes plays clarinet in band, does track, and
Shrek Jr. Aysya is a self-proclaimed plays volleyball. She loves to skate
“drama queen”who loves music and plays volleyball. She and is glad she taught herself how to, so she could
taught herself to skate for this production and wants to make her LCT debut in Xanadu.
be a teacher when she grows up. AMY TISCHLER* (Ensemble) is making
LaKISHA McCLOUD* (Thalia) is from her debut on LCT’s stage. During the
Chicago, Illinois, but has been in the La day, she is a professor at UW-L in the
Crosse area for 19 years. She has 6 chil- Physical Education Teacher Education
dren and 4 grandchildren, works three program. Amy is also a skater on the
jobs and attends Bountiful Harvest of Mississippi Valley Mayhem roller derby team in La Crosse.
Faith Church. With her free time, she enjoys singing and Amy is happy to share her skating talents with LCT!
spending time with her children, other family members,
and friends. She enjoys how helpful everyone is and
loves to sit and watch the other performers. This is her
very first time on stage.

MELINDA PUPILLO* (Melpomene)
wishes to thank, first and foremost, her
beloved husband, Greg. Without his
encouragement and support, she never
would have done this! Melinda also
thanks the amazing staff at the Franciscan Spirituality
Center…without your flexibility and enthusiasm, these
last weeks would have been WAY more challenging.
Finally, many thanks go to her new LCT peeps! The
welcome felt from you all is AMAZING. This is Melinda’s
first LCT show.

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Production Staff Biographies

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE PATTERSON and Designer. Design credits include: The Will Rodgers
(Director/Choreographer) is an award win- Follies, Stand By Your Man, and Christmas Carol (Lyceum
ning director/choreographer, conceiver, Theatre); The Will Rodgers Follies (Merry Go Round
and performer. A native of New Jersey, Playhouse); White Christmas and Sleep in Safety (Jenny
Christopher’s work has been featured Wiley Theatre). He has built for the following Broadway
across the country and Canada. He has worked for regional productions: Cats, Falsettos, The Rockette Christmas
theatres, including the Paper Mill Playhouse, Oregon Cabaret Spectacular, Fun Home, The Great Comet, The Lion King,
Theatre, and Cumberland County Playhouse. Other Director/ Aladdin, Finding Neverland, and A Gentlemen’s Guide
Choreographer credits include: The Wiz, Sweet Charity, The to Love and Murder (for which Costume Designer, Linda
Wedding Singer, Smokey Joe’s Café, Hairspray, Kiss Me Cho, won a Tony Award). Bryce can be found in and out of La
Kate, Backwards In High Heels, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Crosse, where he serves as the resident Costume Designer for
Crazy For You, Children of Eden, Ain’t Misbehavin’, La Crosse Dance Centre, as well as a guest artist at St. Mary
Damn Yankees, and Dreamgirls. He has worked as the and Viterbo University.
Dance Assistant for the Broadway Company of Disney’s
The Lion King. As a performer, he recently appeared in the CATHERINE McNAMARA (Props De-
Off-Broadway revival of Michael John LaChiusia’s, The Wild signer) is a graduate from the University
Party. He has also been seen in the Broadway national of South Florida in visual arts and is an
tours of My One and Only and Crazy For You, where he artist/musician in the La Crosse area.
was Dance Captain for Tony nominated choreographer, Catherine is usually in our pit orchestra,
Joey McKneely. He appeared in the Broadway production but for the production of Xanadu, she has taken her first
of Charles Bush and Julie Halston: Back On Broadway. steps into the world of prop design. She credits her uncle
Other roles include: Hot Mikado (The Mikado), Pippin and high school band director, William Miller, for instilling
(Leading Player), Five Guys Named Moe (No Moe), Ain’t in her a life long love of music and theatre.“I would like
Misbehavin’ (Ken/Andre), and Jesus Christ Superstar to give a shout out to my wonderful husband, Kevin, and
(Peter). He has conceived and directed many new musicals daughter, Marilyn, for all their love and support. Also,
including, It Had to Be You, which opened Off-Broadway, thanks to David Kilpatrick and to the cast and crew of
Sing Happy—The Liza Minnelli Musical Tribute, and his Xanadu for giving me the wonderful opportunity as props
recent project, Dance Bojangles, Dance!, about the life of designer for this show.”
the legendary Bill Robinson. TIM HARRIS (Sound Designer) is
SARAH LEITZEN (Music Director) has assistant technical director for La Crosse
been part of many LCT and Weber Center Community Theatre. He has appeared on
productions, including Les Miserables, stage in several LCT plays, including The
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mary Pop- Producers, Almost, Maine, and Blood
pins, The Gifts of the Magi, and Bridge Brothers. Tim also has volunteered in a variety of backstage
to Terabithia. She is grateful for the joys and challenges capacities, including on set crews, building sets and running
that have come with each production and thanks Eric and light and sound boards. He looks forward to the day when he
Cindie for their patience with the late nights. can spend quality time with just the right person.
DILLON MCARDLE (Set and Lighting KRISTA KUHN (Stage Manager) is
Designer) is LCT’s technical director. returning to LCT after a long hiatus from
A Viterbo University alum, he enjoys theatre life. She is so thankful for the
building things, grilling out with opportunity to jump right back in, and
friends, and blowing snow. He would for the warm welcome back from the
like to thank his lovely wife, Megan, and son, Miles, who supportive staff and volunteers. She has previously stage
mean the world to him. managed Rocky Horror, Biloxi Blues, and Forever Plaid.
BRYCE TURGEON (Costume Designer) is She would like to thank her wonderful husband for his
an alumnus of Viterbo University with a patience and support.
B.F.A. in Theatrical Design and Technology.
He is currently based out of New York
City where he works as a Costume Maker

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Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level
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Commercial AV Systems • Dahl Automotive
Gundersen Health System • Kaplan University
La Crosse Radio Group • Logistics Health Inc
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Moen Sheehan Meyer • O’Flaherty Heim Egan and Birnbaum
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Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation • Smader Insurance
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TrustPoint • Viterbo University • WIPFLi

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Ad Aids Inc • Feils Knapp Chiropractic • Five Star Telecom • Grounded Specialty Coffee
Vicky and Harry Helfrich • Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub • Overhead Door Company

Paul Dunham Insurance Agency • Pischke Motors • Rudy’s Drive In

For information on becoming a Corporate Friend, please contact Tom Desjarlais
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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Mike and Sharon Markee Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher Edward and Sheila Riley
($2,500+) Randy and Lynn Nelson F Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Dennis and Sharon Ryan
Roger and Kenna Christians Leanna Olson-Taunt David and Barbara Foye Dick and Mary Jean Sartz
John and Linda Lyche and Robert Taunt Jim and Jo Glasser Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan
James Munn Jack and Barb Peplinski F David and Nancy Goode Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing
Karl and Julie Noll Galen and Marianne Pittman Tom and Heidi Grau Jeri Sebo
Barbara Rice Pete and Molly Griffith Pete and Nancy Sedbrook
Director’s Circle Brian and Karen Rude Jim and Jan Hanesworth Daniel Soshnik
($1,000-$2,499) Richard and Pamela Strauss Darwin and Darlene Isaacson Kathryn Spelker
Tom and Jan Brock Glena and Stephen Temple Julie Keitel John-Peter and Joan Temple
Donald and Barbara Frank Vantage Architects Inc Michael and Beverly Kratt Suzanne and Joseph Toce
Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation Ross and Lynn Marie West Krin and Peter Krause Jim and Phyllis Warren
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Actor’s Circle Jerry and Kathy Lokken Bradley and Leslie Weber
Keith and Mary Isaacs ($250-$499) Aurel and Sue Mailath Weddings by Nancy
William Koutsky In Memory of Euel Bailey Nancy and Andrew Matchett David and Yvonne Whiteman
Daniel and Vicky Kunz Peter and Joan Allen Mark and Wendy Mattison Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer
Isadore and Shirley Milstein Family David Amborn and Karen Gilster Susan McDonald-Conroy Promoter
Foundation Jason and Kelley Bahr Ken and Janine Merkitch ($150-$249)
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Sara and Chris Battison Rebecca and James Naugler In Memory of Leroy Morris
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Bruemmer Famly Jim Nelson and Diane Foust Anonymous
Jane Wood Robert and Gretchen Burns Cyndy Nichols and Neal MacCallum Leanne Anderson
Chuck Charbeneau and Sara Adams Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Jim and Mary Anderson
Designer’s Circle Bob and Kay Conzemius Elsie Patterson Arnold and Donna Asp
($500-$999) Dependable Solutions Effie Piper Jeff and Gale Bagstad
Chris and Vicki Born Chad and Tammy Dutton Tom and Kathy Ready Dave and Amy Bahr
John and Arla Clemons F = made a year end gift to LCT

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Patron Donor List

Tom and Mary Ballinger Jon and Christi Nowland Jan Brunkow F Al and Betty Macha
Nancy Beguin Ron and Frieda Nowland Gary and Mary Bubbers Wes and Karen Mack
Ruby Biering Tamara Nowland Jennifer Burchell Robert and Diane Marcou
Linda Boyle Dave and Terry O’Neill Jim Burns Real Estate Arlene Martin
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Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Robert and Patricia Perlock Jean Clark Curtis and Marcia Murray
Mark and Jennifer Brumm Paul Brown and Carleen Poellinger Tom and Kim Culp Doug Nelson and Cheri Olson
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Mark and Cari Burmaster River Town Dental Cindy Moorhead Ed and Corine Neuman
Wendy Butler Cam and Carlene Roberts Rick and Julie Diermeier Bill and Karen Newburg
Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik The Rodeberg Family Steven and Nancy Dunder Paul and Judy Onsrud
John and Lisa Conzemius Kirk and Nancy Rodman Stanley and Sue Dwyer Judy Osborne
Gene and Ginny Dockweiler Elizabeth Rosendahl Rich and Sally Egan Florence Overgard
Michael and Rita Edmunds Maria Runde Gary and Lu Anne Ekern David and Diane Palm
Ramon and Connie Erickson Joyce A Sanders Eldon and Fran Ellefson Patrick and Susanne Peck
Marla French and Charles Anderson Sam and Lisa Sauer Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Colleen Phelps
Sally Friend Kurt and Julie Schroeder Daryl and Nancy Ertl Jim and Carol Reider
William and Sarah Goff Sandy Sechrest Dennis and Laurie Ford Leah Reimann
Mark and Nancy Goodman Jim and Linda Sherwood Adam and Robyn Foye Charles and Patti Sans Crainte
Tim Gruenke and Lori Olson Dick and Pat Spencer Joan and Joseph Francois Jim and Sheri Schneider
Peter and Janice Gutierrez Paul and Jane Steingraeber F Abigail and David Gerzema Tara and Lance Schuttenhelm
Donna Haggard Greg and Joan Stellrecht Ronald and Julie Go Family Andrew and Linda Schwartz
Grace Hanson Brian and Diane Sullivan Jeff and Carol Gohlke Bill and Maureen Schwartz
Don and Trish Harkness Edward Tanke Charlotte Grant Doris and John Schwingle
Herb and Barbara Heili William and Marge Terry Bill and Mary Graumann Jacob and Erin Sciammas
Mike and Cheri Herro Kathy Thompson Chuck and Carmen Gustafson Glenn and Lila Seager
Susan and Fred Heuer Lill A. Twining Natalie Hartigan Charlie and Lynn Smader
Mike and Lynn Hickey Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen Helen M Heiser Arlene Smith
John and Linda Hoehn Kathleen Wagner James and Barbara Hemker Martin Smith
Bill and Karen Hoel Eileen Walsh Doyle Donald and Kathy Hill Ed and Laurie Solberg
John and Diann Honadel Stephen and Katherine Webster Jerry and Diane Hoch Elizabeth Solverson
Charles and Mary Hosler Richard and Judy Williams Mel and CJ Hoffman Mark and Carol Solyst
Rollin and Connie Huebsch Robert and Joan Witte Jim and Diane Hoffmeister Dan and Janice Springer
Wesley and Ruth Hurlburt Mark Woida John and Charlene Hopkins Pat and Joanne Stephens
Innovia Consulting Daryl and Margaret Wood Hon Scott and Sue Horne Wally and Betty Stoll
Norman and Joanne Jerome Ken Wortman (In Memory of Jean) Dale and Christine Howard Peter and Judy Stuber
Owen and Francie Johnson Supporter Shirley Huhn Carol Taebel
Mike and Clarice Kammel ($100-$149) Richard and Marlene Hutter Bill and Pam Thrune
Ann and Lois Kathan In Honor of Marion H. Baker Jeff and Amanda Jackson Joann Triplett
Rose Ann Kazmierczak Anonymous Barbara Johnson Barbara and Jerry Tripp
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Kate Kersten Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom Robert and Christine Johnson Kathy Van Kirk-Przywojski
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Audience Services

Box Office Policies and Procedures Cameras/Recording/Cell Phones/Pagers

The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular phones and
one hour before performances. General admission tickets may pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre. You may check these
be charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/cash at the items at the box office. Please leave your seat number at the
window. Tickets must be paid for at the time of the reservation. box office.
Tickets also may be purchased at lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.
Phone Calls
Seat Reservations
Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your babysitter. If
All seats should be reserved in advance, including those for they need to reach you during the performance, we will do our
season ticket holders. Reservations for the general public begin best. We do not interrupt the performance to page people for
approximately two weeks before the opening of each show; phone calls.
for season ticket holders about three weeks before the show.
Patron Donors (who have made an additional donation of $100 Flowers
or more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season
ticket holders may purchase two additional tickets for guests Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is inappropriate.
for each season ticket purchased, and must be for the same per- Flowers may be left in the box office for the stage manager
formance the season ticket holder is attending. If you forget or to deliver or you may hand them to the cast member once he
are somehow prevented from reserving your seats on time, we or she is out of costume. Audience members are not allowed
will do our best to help you find seats. However, seats are not backstage. If you wish to meet with a cast or crew member after
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. the show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
Please call the box office at 784-9292 if you have questions.
Bad Weather Policy
Need to Exchange Your Tickets?
It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to cancel
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the box office if performances due to bad weather. As a result, we urge our
your tickets have been printed. ticket holders to make every effort to attend the performance
• There is a $2.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
the same show, not for another show. tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the There are no refunds for inclement weather.
performance the original tickets are for.
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the Babies and Small Children
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of time. We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
The ticket exchange fee still applies. For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
Unable to Use Your Tickets? of the audience must have a ticket for admission.

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

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS Concessions Staff (cont.). . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Schoenecker,
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerry Strittmater
Weber Center Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Amborn
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
House Managers. . . . . . . . . Kendra Andreska, April Brown, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glena Temple
. . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Brenna Gustafson, Lisa Keyser Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . Cassie George, Kelly Krieg-Sigman, . . . . Tim B. Schorr, Dick Spencer, Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Loeffler, Dorina Lukins,

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