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Producing Artistic Director’s Note

Welcome to La Crosse Community Theatre’s production On another note, how time flies! It’s hard to believe we are
of David Auburn’s Proof. This instant Broadway classic already seeing the end of the 2019-2020 season barreling
premiered Off-Broadway in May of 2000. It proved to be towards us. We are on the cusp of announcing a very
such an acclaimed piece that by October of that year it had exciting and ambitious 2020-2021 season. I hope you will
transferred to a successful Broadway run. Proof went on to join us at our Season Announcement Party on April 18th
win the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award to find out what is in store for next year. We will celebrate
for Best Play. If you merely skim the surface of Proof’s 2019, induct our new Hall of Fame members, and thank
themes and motifs, you will find a heartfelt story about love our Volunteer(s) of the Year. Don’t miss this fun and festive
and loss. I believe the play is so strong that anyone would event. And then join us for Sweeney Todd: The Demon
find the story to be enough of a satisfying experience at Barber of Fleet Street running May 1st through May 17th in
the theatre. However, beneath the themes of love and loss the Lyche Theatre. It is sure to provide plenty of chills and
is a powerful message about mental illness and its ability thrills!
to pull families apart or hold them together. My guess is
if you, the viewer, have not been personally touched by Enjoy the show!
mental illness, you know someone who has. LCT’s hope
in presenting this play is that you will find moments of GRANT GOLSON
love, laughter, strife, and fortitude. Whether you’ve been PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
personally affected by mental illness or know someone who
has, we hope that you leave the theatre today having just
a little more patience, a little more compassion, and a little
more love for all those that you hold dear.

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Producing Artistic Director. . . . . . . . Grant Golson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Marketing Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tegan Blank First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Prod. & Special Event Coord.. . . Dominique Luecke
Patron Services Manager. . . . . . Mary Cate Wesling Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Herro
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Suardi
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Sprang
Education Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA
Front of House Staff. . . Kallen Deckert, Lisa Keyser,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth Moratto, Sharon Dawidowski Past President. . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Stacey Everson, Pat Heim, Tamera Hill
Tim Kolek, Bill Koutsky, Brady Lowe

Kelley Manson, Mary Rathgaber, 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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PROOF
By David Auburn

Director

WILLIAM GARCIA

Set Designer/Lighting Designer Costume Designer

KIT MAYER JENNIFER MARIE BURCHELL

Props Master Asst. Director/Sound Designer

SUSAN TOMASHEK LUKE ERICKSON

Technical Director Stage Manager

PETER SUARDI KATELYN KLIEVE

PROOF

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

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production
or distributing recordings on any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation

of the author’s rights and actionable under United States copyright law.

Originally produced by Manhattan Theatre Club on May 23, 2000. Subsequently produced on Broadway by
Manhattan Theatre Club. (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer). Roger Berlind, Carole

Shorenstein Hays, Jujamcyn Theatres,Ostar Enterprises, Daryl Roth and Stuart Thompson on October 24, 2000.

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, Starbucks,
Leithold Music, and the UWL Math Department.

Cast

Catherine.................................. Megan Bridget Claire.................................... Dominique Sicard
Robert............................................. Dan Radtke Hal.............................................Allante Walker

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Director’s Note

LCT’s 56th Season
400th Production

The daughter of a recently deceased, brilliant
mathematician tries to come to grips with her possible
inheritance: his mental instability.

Math is, fundamentally, a search for truth. In Proof, a In terms of the production, it is almost the polar
mathematician wrestles with the many unknowns in opposite. Instead of the large cast, massive dance
her life. At its heart, Proof lays bare one of humanity’s numbers, and enormous moving sets, Proof features
most essential drives: to solve for x, to know the four actors, a small patio, and a focus on the
unknown. We are all trying to understand our loves, characters’intensity and emotion to drive the
our traumas, our happiness, our loss.  And, in this performance.  It was exciting to begin this journey
sense, math becomes not some mystical language and I am extraordinarily grateful to have been given
spoken by a select few, but another method people the opportunity to bring this Pulitzer-prize winning
use to make sense of their world. script to the stage at LCT.
Proof tells the story of Catherine, a woman who I have many people to thank for this production. Our
abandoned her own life to care for her brilliant but stellar cast and crew, as well as the hard-working
mentally unstable mathematician father. Catherine people at LCT for tirelessly producing quality theatre
lives with the fear that her own mathematical ability in La Crosse. I would like to acknowledge the Math
may come at the price of her sanity. In her quest to Department at UW-La Crosse, especially Dr. Tushar
determine the truth, Catherine struggles with the Das, Dr. Karl Kattchee, Dr. Rebecca LeDocq, and Dr.
specter of mental illness, the demeaning of women Nathan Warnberg for giving so much of their time and
in professional circles, and the pain of becoming a expertise to making sure I got the math right in this
caregiver to those who cared for you. As she seeks to production. Finally, thank you to my wife, Merideth,
discover mathematical truths, she must also learn to for her unwavering support.
discover herself.    
It was so exciting to direct Proof because it is a sharp WILLIAM GARCIA
contrast to my last directorial effort: LCT’s Newsies. Director

He never forgot and he never forgave,
not Sweeney Todd.
MAY 1 - 17, 2020

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm

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Production and Design Staff

Director..............................................William Garcia Technical Director...................................Peter Suardi
Assistant Director.................................Luke Erickson Stage Manager...................................Katelyn Klieve
Set Designer................................................Kit Mayer Scenic Painter....................................Sharon Markee
Costume Designer.............. Jennifer Marie Burchell Set Construction..... Chris Born and Dennis Dorman
Lighting Designer........................................Kit Mayer Costume Assistant....................................Katya Carter
Props Master.................................. Susan Tomashek Run Crew.....................................................Jim Nelson
Sound Designer....................................Luke Erickson

Proof

SETTING

Act 1 Scene 1 – The back porch of a house in Chicago. Act 2 Scene 1 – That same back porch. September, 1991.
Early September, 1995. Act 2 Scene 2 – Back to the present.
Act 1 Scene 2 – The next morning. Act 2 Scene 3 – The next day.
Act 1 Scene 3 – Later that night. Act 2 Scene 4 – December, 1991.
Act 1 Scene 4 – The next morning. Act 2 Scene 5 – Back to the present. A week after Hal’s visit.

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Cast Biographies

MEGAN BRIDGET (Catherine) They say art imitates life and this show is
no exception. I lost my mother in October of 2019 and to be able to breathe
life into Catherine with the help of that experience has been nothing short
of surreal. My mother wrote,“It is they who have gone before who hold
us.”She was right. I can’t thank my closest friends and family enough for
their support these past few months. I’m home safe. XoXo Bunny

DAN RADTKE (Robert) This is such a treat. Dan has had the pleasure of
doing a lot of comedies; Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Guys on Ice, The 39
Steps. He loves making people laugh. Dan has only done one drama, 12
Angry Men. He loves this play because it deals with math (he loves math),
but most importantly, it deals with mental health and how that can affect
all of us. Special thanks to the cast, his family, and to all those who suffer
from mental illness.
DOMINIQUE SICARD (Claire) was once told,“Everyone is a work in
progress.”People say or do things while always thinking it’s the best choice
they can make for themselves - or for others. No one ever realizes they
made a mistake until after they’ve lived with it for a while. It has been a
journey to discover what drives Claire, one that Dominique has been so
grateful to take with William, Megan, and the others who have worked
so hard to bring you this beautiful production. She thanks her friends and
family for their love and support. Dustin, love you always.

ALLANTE WALKER (Hal) is thrilled to be part of such a powerful,
thought-provoking show. While this is Allante’s first show in the Veterans
Studio Theatre, he is no stranger to LCT. You may have previously seen him
in Newsies, The Game’s Afoot, and Cabaret. Allante works as a producer/
reporter at WXOW News 19. As always, endless thanks to his family and
friends for their support.“What mental health needs is more sunlight,
more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”

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Production Staff Biographies

WILLIAM GARCIA (Director) first appeared on stage at the age of seven, and quickly
realized that what he really wanted to do was direct. He holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Film Production: Directing from the University of Texas at Austin, and a
Masters in English Literature with an emphasis on Drama from Middlebury College.
He has served as the primary director for the Ypsilanti Youth Theatre, and as a sponsor
and director of the Washtenaw International High School Drama program. He has also
directed and produced several short films. Recently, he directed Newsies and appeared
in The Secret Garden and Bad Seed at LCT.
KIT MAYER (Set/Lighting Designer) is the resident scenic designer for LCT. Since
emigrating from Albania, he has been active in designing theatre throughout the
region, working at the Commonweal Theatre, Viterbo University, St. Mary’s University,
and LCT. He is a founding member of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre and has had his
work seen throughout the country, as well as Europe, Canada, and Australia.

LUKE ERICKSON (Asst. Director/Sound Designer) is delighted to be back for his third
show at LCT after Bad Seed and last season’s Wait Until Dark. He has worked with various
companies including Youngblood, Pink Banana Theatre Co., and First Stage Theatre
Academy. He would like to thank William and the whole Proof team for this chance to
collaborate! 
JENNIFER MARIE BURCHELL (Costume Designer) A paralegal at Murphy Law office,
Jennifer is a proud 45 year veteran of community theater, having appeared as an orphan
in Oliver at the age of 7. She has been seen on stage in many LCT productions and has
made several appearances on The History Channel. She is excited to have been asked
to work on this production team, having previously costumed Pixies, Kings and Magical
Things. She would like to thank her amazing daughter, Katya Carter, for her love and
support, and LCT for the opportunity to be part of the magic again.

SUSAN TOMASHEK (Props Master) This is Sue’s second opportunity to do props at LCT.
She would like to dedicate her contribution to this play to all who are battling mental
health issues, either for themselves or for a loved one, and especially to those without
access to some type of support.

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Production Staff Biographies

PETER SUARDI (Technical Director) has been working in technical theater since 2004
and and previously worked for The Utah Shakespeare Festival (Scenery Materials
Coordinator), Great River Shakespeare Festival (Asst. Technical Director/Company
Manager), University of Nevada Las Vegas (Master Carpenter), and Viterbo University
(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.”
KATELYN KLIEVE (Stage Manager) is honored to be back at LCT for Proof.  This is her
3rd production backstage with LCT. She previously served as Assistant Stage Manager
and Props Master for A Streetcar Named Desire and Stage Manager for LCT’s Penguin
Project. When she isn’t at the theatre she can be found teaching in her classroom at
Longfellow Middle School. Katelyn would like to thank her family and friends for their
constant love and support, and this incredibly talented cast and production team for a
great show.

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BALTIC JOURNEYS

October 19, 2019 • 7:30 pm
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November 16, 2019 • 7:30 pm
Igor Pikayzen, violin
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HOLIDAY ROMANCE:
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December 20 & 21, 2019 • 7:30 pm
Bobby Levinger, piano
Soloists, Ballet La Crosse (Friday)
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Festival Foods • Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

Gundersen Health System • Kaplan • KQEG-TV
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La Crosse Indoor Self Storage, LLC • Logistics Health, Inc.
Mayo Clinic Health System

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State Bank Financial • Wells Fargo • Xcel Energy

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CBS Graphics • Charlie Smader State Farm Insurance
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Domino’s • Edward Jones • Explore La Crosse • Five Star Telecom

Fowler and Hammer • Franciscan Spirituality Center
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Kratt • Leithold Music • Lindy’s Subs and Salads
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Angel Friend Donors

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

Karl and Julie Noll

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Holmen Custom and Collision
($2,500+) Sara and Chris Battison Dustin and Dominique Luecke In honor of Bruce and
Arla Clemons Vantage Architects, Inc Julie Keitel Roberta Conrad
Karl and Julie Noll Gary and Debra Luecke Michael and Beverly Kratt Ingri Lombardi
John and Linda Lyche Jennifer Burchell Sandy Sechrest J.O. and Ellen Heinecke
In memory of Euel Bailey The Rock Foundation James and Carol Reider
Director’s Circle Randy and Lynn Nelson Kathryn Spelker James and Lynn Arends
($1,000-$2,499) Actor’s Circle Bob and Kay Conzemius Jason and Kelley Bahr
In memory of John Clemons ($250-$499) Chuck and Carmen Gustafson Jim and Diane Hoffmeister
Barbara and Donald Frank In Memory of Dr. Edward Miner, MD Daniel and Vicky Kunz Jo and Jim Glasser
James Munn Aurel and Sue Mailath Dennis and Sharon Ryan Joe and Kathy Zietlow
Ryan and Katie Nelson Bill Hoel Kevin Conroy and John and Charlene Hopkins
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Bradley and Leslie Weber Susan McDonald-Conroy John and Linda Hoehn
Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation Carey and Suzanne Falkenberry Sara L. Adams and Kim and Tom Culp
Michael and Sharon Markee Chad and Tammy Dutton Chuck Charbeneau Kirk and Nancy Rodman
Jim Nelson and Diane Foust Christine Papke Cheryl Kremmer Kurt and Julie Schroeder
Tom and Jan Brock Dick and Pat Spencer In Memory of Dr. Edward Miner, Loran and Terry Zibrowski
Arla Clemons Erek Weis M.D. Mark and Sharon Jolivette
In Memory of John Clemons Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton Promoter Mary Lansing and Dan Schneider
Keith and Mary Isaacs Gretchen Burns ($150-$249) Mike and Cheri Herro
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Karol Smith In honor of Bruce and Mike and Clarice Kammel
Chuck and Lu Ann Roth Ken and Janine Merkitch Roberta Conrad Peter and Janice Gutierrez
Linda Sherwood Anonymous Rachael and Joe Kaiser
Designer’s Circle Mary and Robert Hubbard Barbara and Herb Heili Richard and Judy Williams
($500-$999) Monica DeClercq and Jason Cole Barbara Johnson Ron and Frieda Nowland
In honor of Jo Ann Jenkins Peter and Joan Allen Bill and Sarah Goff Scott Davies
Barbara Rice Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Bob and Mary Kelemen Shirley Huhn
Brian and Karen Rude Ted and Mary Eisenbacher Brian and Karen Harris Stephen and Margeen Mau
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz The Sullivan Family Cam and Carlene Roberts Susan Soltau and Tom Hansen
Franciscan Sisters of Vicki Riness Carolyn Lawrence Tammy and Chris Olson
Perpetual Adoration Joe and Linda Kastantin Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron
Al Saterbak John and Diann Honadel Connie and Rollin Huebsch Tom and Lori Nigon
In Honor of Jo Ann Jenkins Daryl and Margaret Wood Dale and Christine Howard Yvonne and David Whiteman
Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Jack and Barb Peplinski David and Barbara Foye Linda Schwartz
Joan M. Janis Lisa, Sam, and Katie Sauer Debbie and Bob Kramer Angi Tamke
Pamela and Richard Strauss Patricia Sprang Dennis and Lauri Ford Greg and Joan Stellrecht
Rebecca Naugler Scott and Sue Horne Don and Linda Wagner Paul Steingraeber
Ross and Lynn Marie West Andrew and Nancy Matchett Edward Tanke Bruce Kerr
Tom and Heidi Grau Anonymous Gail Cleary Clem and Addie Bott
Jeri V Sebo Cyndy Nichols and Neal MacCallum

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Patron Donor List

Diane Pogreba Bill and Pam Thrune Jim and Sharon Tempke Rebecca Goche and Cheryl Groom
Elsie Patterson Bob and Marlene Kohner Jo Ann Jenkins Richard and Marlene Hutter
Joe and Pat Heim Carlene Poellinger and Paul Brown John and Doris Schwingle Robert and Diane Marcou
Larry and Diane Lindesmith Cheryl and Terry Thienes John and Mary Komperud Robert and Laurel Allen
Leah Reimann Christi Nowland John and Sharon Dawidowski Roger and Jean Klousia
Molly Brueske Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Jolene DeMaiffe and Ruth Williams
Richard Melvin Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Ellen Pedretti Fendt The Saiz Family
Robert Zeman Colin Thelen Joyce Wichelt Sally Friend
Rosemary Nelson Dan and Beth Foor Judie and Theron Wilson Sean McGuire
Sue and Fred Heuer Daryl and Nancy Ertl Judith Clements Steve and Karen Lind
Suzanne Young David and Laura Wagner Judy Brennan Teri Lehrke
Theresa M Smerud David Johnson Kathryn Ready Thomas and Sharon Ryan
Ursula Cejpek Dawson and Jackie Strutt Kelly Nedvidek Todd and Eva Marie Restel
Weddings by Nancy Donald and Kathy Hill Kevin and Krista Drewiske Tom and Deb Walsh
Nancy Beguin Dorothy Aumann La Crosse Community Foundation’s Wally and Betty Stoll
Arnold and Donna Asp Ed and Corine Neuman The Covenant Fund Weston and Karen Mack
Linda Boyle Eileen Walsh Doyle Larry and Cheri Tuxen Chuck and Patti SansCrainte
Supporter Frank and Jenny Aberger Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Mary and Bill Graumann
($100-$149) Gary and Judy Anderson Louise Sedevie-Lawrynk Brian and Diane Sullivan
In memory of William R. Krause Glenn and Lila Seager LuAnne Ekern Cari and Mark Burmaster
Xcel Energy Howard and Nancy Mills Marcia Galles Drew Larson
Alice and Chip Backlund Linda Kastantin Marcia Murray Frank and Kristi Cadwell
Alma and Pete Kohnert In Memory of William R. Krause Marla French and Charles Anderson Gary and Debra Wold
Anonymous Jan and Louise Kovars Matt Springer Jean Clark
Arlene Smith Janice and Dan Springer Michael Kruse Paul and Kathy Przywojski
Barbara Burchill Jenelle and Tom Lee Mike and Cheri Herro Susanne and Patrick Peck
Barbara Tripp Jennifer Hoffman Mike Hickey William Koutsky
Bill and Karen Newburg Jerry and Diane Hoch Pat and Joanne Stephens
Jim and Barbara Hemker Paul and Judy Onsrud

What is a Hearing Loop?

Hearing Loops allow people who wear
hearing aids to directly receive the
sound from the theatre’s sound system
in their own hearing aids, much like
Wi-Fi for laptops. If you wear hearing
instruments, and they have a wireless
receiver called a T-coil or Telecoil built-
in, you will benefit from the hearing
loop in our theatre. The T-coil program
is accessed by pushing a button on
your hearing aid. This T-coil setting
has to be activated before use. Please
consult your audiologist to ensure your
t-coils are properly adjusted.

If you do not have a T-coil equipped
hearing instrument, please feel free
to stop by the box office to pick up a
hearing assist device.

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Get in on the act at LCT!

Complete audition details are available through the box office or online.

He never The cold never
forgot and he bothered her
never forgave,
not Sweeney anyway.

Todd.

Auditions: March 2–3, 2020 Auditions: May 4–5, 2020

Rehearsals: Monday–Friday Rehearsals: Monday–Friday
beginning March 9, 2020 beginning May 11, 2020

Performances: May 1–17, 2020 Performances: June 19–28, 2020

Musical • Theatre PG-13 Youth Musical • Theatre G

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Audience Services

Box Office Policies and Procedures the option when purchasing online or ask for it when contact-
ing the box office.
The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and
one hour before performances. General admission tickets may Cameras/Recording/Cell Phones/Pagers
be charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/cash at the
window. Tickets must be paid for at the time of the reservation. The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular phones and pag-
Tickets also may be purchased at lacrossecommunitytheatre.org ers is strictly prohibited in the theatre.You may check these items
at the box office. Please leave your seat number at the box office.
Seat Reservations
Phone Calls
All seats need to be reserved in advance, including those for
season ticket holders. Reservations for the general public begin Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your babysitter.
approximately four weeks before the opening of each show; for If they need to reach you during the performance, we will do
season ticket holders about five weeks before the show. Patron our best. We do not interrupt the performance to page people
Donors (who have made an additional donation of $100 or for phone calls.
more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season ticket
holders may purchase two additional single tickets for guests Flowers
for each season ticket purchased, and must be for the same per-
formance the season ticket holder is attending. If you forget or Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is inappropriate.
are somehow prevented from reserving your seats on time, we Flowers may be left in the box office for the stage manager
will do our best to help you find seats. However, seats are not to deliver or you may hand them to the cast member once he
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. or she is out of costume. Audience members are not allowed
Please call the box office at 784-9292 if you have questions. backstage. If you wish to meet with a cast or crew member after
the show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
Need to Exchange Your Tickets?
Bad Weather Policy
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the box office if
your tickets have been printed. It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to cancel
• There is a $2.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for performances due to bad weather. As a result, we urge our
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. ticket holders to make every effort to attend the performance
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
the same show, not for another show. call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
performance the original tickets are for. tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the There are no refunds for inclement weather.
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of time. Babies and Small Children
The ticket exchange fee still applies.
We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions. For
Unable to Use Your Tickets? the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children under
5 not attend productions rated PG and up. Regardless of age, all
Sorry, all sales are final. There are no refunds. Please return your members of the audience must have a ticket for admission.
unused tickets at least 24 hours in advance of the production
date to receive a receipt for a tax-deductible donation. Ticket Late Seating Policy
insurance is available through Booking Protect at the time of
purchase for a minimal fee. To purchase Booking Protect, select 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Heim
Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator. . . Tegan Blank Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
Production & Maintenance Technician. . . Ryan Van Berkum Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy B. Schorr
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Herro
Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber,

Dick Spencer, Glena Temple

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