First Lady Suite

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

Sponsored by

by michael JOHN LACHIUSA

October 18–27, 2013



La Crosse Community Theatre, Health Traditions Health Plan, Trust Point,
State Bank Financial, BrightStar Care, and Mayo Clinic Health System present

First Lady Suite

by michael john lachiusa

Directed by

Greg Parmeter

Music Director Costume Designer Set/Lighting Designer

aliyah Mandy Dillon
richling Parmeter McArdle

Projection Designers Stage Manager Assistant Music Director Sound Engineer

Eric Leitzen Scott Sara CHris
Greg Parmeter Jenks Leitzen scheuermann

Original New York production by The New York Shakespeare Festival.
OVER TEXAS and WHERE’S MAMIE? were originally developed by the Ensemble Studio Theatre,
Curt Dempster, Artistic Director; Dominick Balletta, Managing Director; Kate Baggott, Producer.
First Lady Suite is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast in Order of Appearance

Evelyn Lincoln/Bess Truman................Mary Lansing Mamie Eisenhower...............................Emily Vieth*
Mary Gallagher..............................Anna Mae Beyer Marian Anderson....................................Emily Ware
PresidentialAide/DwightEisenhower..... Bradley Weber Eleanor Roosevelt......................Katie Anne Reischl
Jackie Kennedy........................... Kelley M. Manson Lorena Hickok.............................. Jennifer Burchell
Lady Bird Johnson/Kay Summersby/ Amelia Earhart.............................. Kristyn Taggart*

Margaret Truman............................. Kelsey Taunt * = LCT stage debut

First Lady Suite

OVER WHERE’S COMIC ELEANOR
TEXAS MAMIE? OLIO SLEEPS HERE

Air Force One The Eisenhower Oval Office Washington, DC A Lockheed Electra over
November 22, 1963, 11:00 a.m. September 4, 1957 1947 Washington, DC, night, 1935

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

Director’s Note

he is rarely anywhere but his office. Imagine that you
have little to no control of your everyday activities and
movements because of security and job requirements.
Imagine that your job is unpaid with no retirement
benefits. Imagine that you, your husband, and your
children are considered fair targets for comedians,
pundits, journalists, and political operatives. These are

all everyday realities of the First Lady.

Imagine That is not to say that being First Lady is all
that you live bad. There is travel aboard Air Force One
in a house (the perk that every former president says
that belongs to
. . . everybody. he misses most), daily meals by the best
First Lady Suite  chefs in the world, great seats at every
October 18–27, 2013 concert, play, or sporting event you want,
LCT’s 50th season – 334th production and the opportunity to share ideas with the most
influential people in the world. Some First Ladies take

Ichose this piece because, although I have always to the office better than others. Eleanor Roosevelt
been fascinated by the position of First Lady of took to being First Lady like a duck to water; Bess
the United States, I didn’t know much about the Truman took to it more like a duck à l’orange.
women who actually have been First Lady. They
have always seemed more like historical figures to Regardless of individual politics, I have come to
me than real people. admire the courage that it takes to be First Lady.
Not every First Lady has been a saint, or even
I have come to respect the women who have a very nice person, but one thing that they all

hold in common is uncommon courage. Many
shouldered the burden of being First Lady. Imagine of these women would have made outstanding
that you are thrust into a position with numerous
presidents in their own right, but because of their
demands, yet you have no authority with which to
efforts, every little girl believes that she, too, could
meet those demands. Imagine that everything you do someday be President of the United States. On that
and say is open to public consumption. Imagine that day, that woman will truly be the First Lady.
you live in a house that belongs to . . . well, everybody,

and is one of the busiest museums in the world.

Imagine that your spouse works 16 to 20 hours a day,
every day and that, even though he works from home, Greg Parmeter, Director

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa Smerud and Krissa Harnish for photographs
and help with costumes, HOM Furniture, Village Custom Framing, Matt Windett, and Mary Ellen Haupert.

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Executive Director’s Note

It is so wonderful to have you join us for our For those who have never actually volunteered at a
show. You probably don’t know anything theatre but have always dreamed of doing so—what
about First Lady Suite, but, as part of our is holding you back? I assure you that everyone you see

mission, we want to share a broad range of theatre and all of the work you appreciate is done by someone
who once “never did it before,” too. They stepped up,
with you. We are very proud that our production
schedule at La Crosse Community Theatre can include gave it a try, and now look at them. They are you, just
fun favorites, American classics, and the occasional a few experiences later. Please join us. Stop by the box
office and ask how you can help. I guarantee you, we
unknown. Greg Parmeter, our artistic director, is
can find a place for you.
challenged by doing something different, and it is

particularly rewarding when he picks a play that La Crosse Community Theatre is celebrating 50

means so much to him. Thank you for years of bringing theatre to

trusting us to give you our best! We are community theatre, the community. We hope to
For 50 years, LCT has been giving its by the community, celebrate 50 more and will do so
for the community!
best, and audiences have responded because of the generous support

enthusiastically. We know that some of you once “trod of our volunteers, the committed support of our
audiences, and the dedicated support of our staff
the boards.” Or perhaps, you worked backstage in
crew, slung paint in the scene shop or helped to sew a members. Working together, we are community
munchkin. Some of you were able to give time as an theatre—by the community, for the community!

usher, helping others to enjoy the show as well. LCT Thank you, La Crosse.
exists because of the generous hours that many of

you in the community have given without question or

expectation of reward—other than a hearty applause David R. Kilpatrick
or a grateful “thank you.” So, once again, let me say Executive Director
THANK YOU for all that you have done. LCT is here

today because of what you did in the past.

Production and Design Staff

Director/ProjectionandSoundDesigner. . Greg Parmeter Pianists. . Seth Kieser, Sarah Leitzen, Matt Salvo
Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aliyah Richling Set Crew. . . . . . . . . Drew Reischl, Katya Carter
Set/Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Set Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Mundinger
Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter Scenic Painting . . . . Lisa Adams, Sharon Markee
Projection Designer/Operator. . . . . . Eric Leitzen Costume Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Burchell,
Assistant Music Director . . . . . . . . . . Sara Leitzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katya Carter, Emily Felsheim,
SoundEngineer/BoardOperator. . . Chris Scheuermann . . . . . Donna Buros Hanson, Francie Johnson,
Stage Manager/Light Board Operator . . Scott Jenks . . . Sue La Crosse, Jenny Mullin, Lori Reischl,
Master Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris . . Jeri Sebo, Lorraine Wilson, Suzanne Young
Audio/Video Assts.. Alex Fenton, Peter Schneider Hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristyn Taggart

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Cast Biographies

anna mae beyer at Holmen Community Theatre. She enjoys
(Mary Gallagher) is a junior reading, walking, and golfing in her spare time.
at UW-La Crosse, where She would like to thank her family for encouraging
she recently played Wendla her to get back to La Crosse Community Theatre.
in Spring Awakening. She
also is a member of the Kelley M. Manson
(Jackie Kennedy) most
college’s chamber choir. Anna Mae appeared on recently appeared on the
stage at LCT as a chorus member in Les Misérables. LCT stage as Mrs. Johnstone
She enjoys volunteering at the Humane Society. in Blood Brothers and in
She loves the supoprtive environment of theatre multiple roles in Almost,
created by the wonderful staff and volunteers.
She would like to thank her family and friends. Maine. Elsewhere she has appeared as Millie in
“You guys are super duper.” Thoroughly Modern Millie and as Maria in
West Side Story. She enjoys caring for her two
jennifer burchell daughters, Cecilia and Rosalie. A quote by Helen
(Lorena Hickok) has been Hayes sums up Kelley’s appreciation for theatre:
involved in community “The good die young, but not always. The wicked
theatre for most of her prevail, but not consistently. I am confused by
life. She studied voice at life, and I feel safe within the confines of the
the Royal Conservatory theatre.”Kelley thanks Andrew, Greg, and Mandy
for their support.
in Toronto. She was most recently seen at LCT
as Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance, but has Katie Anne Reischl
appeared in numerous productions throughout (Eleanor Roosevelt) is a
the Coulee Region. She would like to thank her recent graduate of UW-
care team at Gundersen. Without them, she La Crosse. Her credits with
wouldn’t be up here. She dedicates this one to LCT include Go, Dog. Go!
Steve McDevitt, Sean’s late father. Believe in (Hattie) and Honk!
Steve! Miracles are possible.
(Queenie the Cat.) She recently appeared in
Mary Lansing (Evelyn Appleseed Community Theatre’s production of
Lincoln/Bess Truman) last Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream
performed onstage at LCT Coat. Her favorite thing about theatre is having the
as a chorus member in opportunity to try on a new life, and how that will
Les Misérables, but has often change the person you are in real life. She
also graced the stage as wishes to thank her family, especially her mama,
who has supported her the most in her life.
Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Cinderella in
Into the Woods. Other area performances Continued on page 10
include Love, Loss, and What I Wore and Tom
Foolery at the Pump House and The Music Man

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Cast Biographies

Kristyn taggart* Madness and in the ensemble of Jeffrey. When not
(Amelia Earhart) graduated at a theatre, Emily is reading, job hunting, or viewing
from Carthage College with Netflix. Her favorite part of theatre is meeting
a B.A. in musical theatre people—always fun or interesting—and getting
and attends The Salon to play. She thanks her folks for her love of theatre,
Professional Academy. She Bryce for understanding that rehearsal schedules are
always subject to change, and Becky and John“for
is making her LCT stage debut. Elsewhere she played never giving up on me and keeping me looped in.”
Beth in Little Women, Celeste in Sunday in the
Park with George, and Fraulein Kost in Cabaret. Emily Ware (Marion
Kristyn enjoys photography for theatre and wigs and Anderson) studied musical
makeup for the Opera Company. She appreciates theatre as well as costume
LCT’s professional and warm productions and staff. and makeup design at
Kristyn wishes to thank her family, the man upstairs, UW-La Crosse. She made
and her fantastic boyfriend. her LCT debut as a chorus

Kelsey Taunt (Lady Bird member and factory girl in Les Misérables. Her
Johnson/Kay Summersby/ numerous acting credits at UW-La Crosse include
Margaret Truman) is a Hair and A Christmas Carol. Emily enjoys theatre
La Crosse native with a B.A. because it allows you to go on amazing adventures
in theatre from UW- and do things you never dreamed. She would like to
Oshkosh. She works as a thank LCT for the opportunity, her mother for
sharing her love of history, and her friends and
freelance designer and acting/theatre teacher in the family for their support.
La Crosse area. She has been seen recently on stage
at LCT as Mentieth (warrior woman) in Macbeth Bradley weber
and as Scarecrow in the Jellybean Theatre Series (Dwight Eisenhower/
production of The Wizard of Oz. Kelsey would like Presidential Aide) is
to thank LCT and everyone involved in the show for finishing his MBA in
the chance to work with such a great group on an healthcare administration
interesting show. And, as always, she would like to at Viterbo University. He
thank her loved ones for all their support.
was last seen on stage at LCT as Thenardier in Les
Emily Vieth* (Mamie Misérables. He has appeared regionally as Judas in
Eisenhower) holds a degree Jesus Christ Superstar, Jamie in The Last Five
in speech communication Years and Che in Evita. He spends his free time
from UW-Oshkosh. She has with his family, grilling and hanging out by the pool.
helped with the Jelly Bean He has an interest in sound, lighting design, and
Theatre Series productions theatre engineering. He would like to thank his
wife, Leslie, and his children, Emma, Matthew,
The Wizard of Oz (stage manager) and Go, Dog. and Andrew, as well as his parents for their years
Go! (Blue Dog). This is her LCT mainstage debut. of support and encouragement.
Emily also has appeared elsewhere as Mae in Reefer

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Horne
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Director of Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
Director of Youth Theatre. . . . . Rebecca Seflow Hartzell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison, Mike Herro, Hal Keitel,
Executive Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Jenks . . . Kate Kersten, Alan Krumholz, Brian Murphy, Randy Nelson,
Box Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karl Noll, Wayne Oliver, Chuck Roth
Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Karissa Kostka
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer
Usher Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Roth
Weber Center Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris . . . . . Rick Artman, Kenna Christians, Mary Ann Gschwind,
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Neville-Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Lyche, Michael Ranscht, Jim Warren
House Managers. . . . . . April Brown, Sharon Dawidowski,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Knox, Barry McKnight
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman (manager),
. . Cassie George, Sam Jinsky, Nick Matthews, Michael Sigman

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Production Staff Biographies

Greg Parmeter (Director/Projection (The Night Bell), Poppea in L’incoronazione di
and Sound Designer) earned his MFA from Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea), Rose in Street
the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Scene, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, Mabel in
Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Pirates of Penzance, and Joanne in Godspell.

His acting credits include seasons with the Nebraska Dillon McArdle (Set/Lighting
Repertory Theatre, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, the Designer) is LCT’s technical director. A
Northern Fort Playhouse and a tour with the Hampstead Viterbo University alumn, he enjoys build-
Stage Company. Greg is in his sixth season with LCT. He ing things, grilling out with friends, and
thanks Mandy and Ben for their love and support.
blowing snow. He would like to thank his lovely wife,
Aliyah Richling (Music Director) is Megan, who means the world to him. “Love ya, babe!”
director of the UW-La Crosse women’s
chorus and a teacher of applied voice Mandy Parmeter (Costume Designer)
there. She also serves as adjunct faculty is in her seventh season at LCT. She
received her MFA in costume design
of voice at Luther College. Aliya graduated with a in May 2005 from the University of
bachelor’s degree from Luther College and a master’s
degree from Wichita State University. This is the first Nebraska-Lincoln. Her work has taken her from
LCT production she has worked on. Aliya previously Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia, Nebraska, and
appeared as Serafina in Il Campanello di Notte Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg are looking forward to their
son, Benjamin, growing up in the La Crosse community.

Eric leitzen (Projection Designer/
Operator) is involved in his third LCT
production. He appeared on stage in
Blood Brothers and Macbeth. He’s

thrilled again to be working with Greg and the LCT
crew again, particularly his beautiful wife, Sarah.

sara leitzen (Asst. Music Director) is
thrilled to be part of her third musical at
LCT. She’d like to thank her husband,
Eric, for his support and LCT for giving

her a new home.

Scott Jenks (Stage Manager/Light
Board Operator) earned his BS in theatre
stage management and art administration
from UW-La Crosse. He has worn many

hats in the theatre as an actor, stage manager, board
operator, and choreographer. When Scott isn’t busy
with a production or work, he’s either stage
managing the all-adult performing group Grand
River Singers or teaching choreography to middle
and high school show choirs.

Thank you to our 2013-2014 season sponsors!

Associated Bank Schomburg Refrigeration
BrightStar Care Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
The Casino Bar State Bank Financial
Commercial A/V Systems Trust Point, Inc.
Dairyland Power Cooperative United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
DigiCOPY Vendi Advertising
Gundersen Health System Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
Health Tradition Health Plan WXOW
La Crosse Public Education Foundation Xcel Energy
La Crosse Radio Group
Logistics Health, Inc. LCT is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National
Mueller Media Endowment for the Arts.

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle ($2,500+) Wendy Butler Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb David and Barbara Kilpatrick
La Crosse Community Foundation Roy Campbell Cari and Mark Burmaster Michael and Beverly Kratt
Roger and Kenna Christians Frank and Kristi Cadwell Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer
Gretchen Guernsey Leigh Fund Robert Coe Jean Clark Alan and Robin Krumholz
John and Linda Lyche Tammy and Chad Dutton Dorothy Coelin Dan and Vicky Kunz
David and Barbara Foye Bob and Kay Conzemius Fred and Janet Kusch
Director’s Circle Jim and Jo Glasser Gary and Susan Corbisier Kwik Trip, Inc.
($1,000-$2,499) David and Nancy Goode Michael and Rita Edmunds Dennis and Michelle LaRoche
Anonymous (2) Chris and Jane Kerbaugh Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher Henry and Beverly Lawrence
Tom and Jan Brock Peter and Krin Krause Tom Erb and Cece Caron Bob and Jo Le Roy
Ursula Cejpek Michael and Carol Mader Ramon and Connie Erickson Pam Leibel
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Nancy and Andrew Matchett Carey Falkenberry Debbie Lejeune
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Ken and Janine Merkitch David and Teresa Faulkner Ken and Nancy Lerum
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Barbara Rice Sandra Filla Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Edward and Sheila Riley Sally Friend Nancy Luedtke
Brian and Karen Rude Mark and Nancy Goodman Beverly J. Mach
Designer’s Circle Dennis and Sharon Ryan David and Jennifer Grimsled Aurel and Sue Mailath
($500-$999) Mary Lansing and Daniel Schneider Peter and Janice Gutierrez Mike and Sharon Markee
Henry (Bud) and Mabel Lou Ahrens Bill and Chris Smiley Larry and Erma Hafner Stephen and Margeen Mau
Chris and Vicki Born Don Smith and Nancy Korn Smith Dennis and Donna Haggard Les and Rita Messerschmidt
Donna Brooks Jim and Phyllis Warren John Halbrehder and Carolyn Janeth and Gerald Miller
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Rich and Vicki Miller
Ellen Conway Diekmann Dr. Edward and Sally Miner
Donald and Barbara Frank Promoter ($125-$249) Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Randy Nelson
Hal and Julie Keitel Anonymous (4) Trish and Don Harkness Cyndy Nichols
Martin and Jennifer Koop Jim and Mary Anderson Barbara Heili Tom and Lori Nigon
Karl and Julie Noll James and Lynn Arends Donald and Kathy Hill Jon and Christi Nowland
Leanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Taunt Arnold and Donna Asp Diane and Jim Hoffmeister Ron and Frieda Nowland
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Jeff and Gale Bagstad Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Tamara Nowland
Pamela and Richard Strauss Dave Bahr Mary Jean Hoscheit Jack and Barb Peplinski
Vantage Architects, Inc. Jason and Kelley Bahr Charles and Mary Hosler Robert and Patricia Perlock
Ken and Jane Wastlund John Baker Robert and Mary Hubbard Effie Piper
Tom and Mary Ballinger Rollin and Connie Huebsch Marianne and Galen Pittman
Actor’s Circle ($250-$499) Lynette Berg Dar and Darlene Isaacson Tom and Kathy Ready
Peter and Joan Allen Joe and Candice Bucheger Dennis and Claire Jandt Ann Rigden
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Owen and Francie Johnson
Sara and Chris Battison (continued on page 24)
Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll

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Looking Back . . . Issue 11
October 18, 2013

A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Past Shows







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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 18) Willard and Ann Carlow Keith and Kimberly Krejchik Ms. Arlene Rhode
Debra and Tom Clanin Michael Kruse Ken Schelper and Jen Roberdeau
Promoter ($125-$249) Joe and Denise DeBonville Peter Kujawa Curt and Bev Ruston
Cameron and Carlene Roberts Barbara Decker Paul and Kimberly Lansing Josh and Anne Saylor
Kirk and Nancy Rodman Jolene DeMaiffe Tom and Jenelle Lee Jim and Elaine Schauls
Roger and Pat Roslansky Bob DiNicola Steve and Karen Lind Dave and Heather Schlichte
Sam and Lisa Sauer Stanley and Sue Dwyer Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Doris and John Schwingle
Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Gary and Lu Anne Ekern Charles and Wendy Linnell Schmocker Financial Services
Ed and Laurie Solberg Eldon and Fran Ellefson Steve and Cheryl Loehr Glenn and Lila Seager
Greg and Joan Stellrecht Daryl and Nancy Ertl Wes and Karen Mack Jeri Sebo
Peter and Judy Stuber Dr. Todd and Mary Jo Fetsch In Honor of the Anniversary of Sandy Sechrest
Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan Harold Flemke and Be Facteau Wendy and John Severson
Brian and Diane Sullivan Dennis and Lauri Ford Bill and Jo Ellen Mapp Lori Slungaard
Miriam and Ed Tanke Adam and Robyn Foye Robert and Diane Marcou Charlie and Lynn Smader
Marge and Bill Terry Joseph and Joan Francois Edith McBain Arlene Smith
Terry and Cheryl Thienes Robert and Maureen Freedland Lorraine McIlraith Robert Smith and Elizabeth Wright
Suzanne and Joseph Toce Marla French Lloyd H. and Evelyn G. Miller Martin and Ruby Smith
Lill A. Twining William and Sarah Goff Mike and Sandi Miller Dick and Pat Spencer
Stephen and Katherine Webster Bill and Mary Graumann Sally Miller Dan and Janice Springer
Ross and Lynn Marie West Merri Jo Guggenbuehl Howard and Nancy Mills Lee and Ann Stansbury
David and Yvonne Whiteman James Hanesworth Mary Monsoor Dave and Debbie Stark
Ray and Joyce Wichelt Grace Hanson Sandi Moser Paul and Jane Steingraeber
Gary and Debra Wold Natalie Hartigan Les and Helen Munson Pat and Joanne Stephens
Margaret and Daryl Wood Family Helen M. Heiser Curtis and Marcia Murray Wally and Betty Stoll
Mr. Ken Wortman (In Memory of Jean) James and Barbara Hemker Kelly Nedvidek Carole R. Strittmater
Mike and Cheri Herro Kenneth and Carmin Nelson Carol Taebel
Supporter ($75-$124) Jerry and Diane Hoch Sonja Nelson Kim Tate
Anonymous (6) John and Linda Hoehn Ed and Corine Neuman Kathy Thompson
Frank and Jenny Aberger Maria Holley Rudy and Cherie Nigl Bill and Pam Thrune
Robert and Laurel Allen Russell and Katie Holman Becky Nommensen Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen
Norma Anderson George and Jackie Horihan Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe Jo Voight
Jack and Donna Anderson Dale and Christine Howard Jim and Mary Olson David and Laura Wagner
Mark and Linda Backer Ray and Joanne Hubley Todd and Deb Ondell Colleen Walsh
Lori and Gabi Bagniewski Florence Hyatt Paul and Judy Onsrud Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wetterling
Jean Bassett Jeff and Amanda Jackson Florence Overgard Richard and Judy Williams
Dorothy Baures Jan and Lynn Jarvinen Ann Padesky Paul and Linda Starr Winans
Kay Baumann Jo Ann Jenkins Elsie Patterson Ed and Sharon Winga
Clark and Margaret Berg Norman Jerome Richard H. Pearse III Kevin and Marla Withey
Nancy Borgen Nancy Johnson Patrick and Susanne Peck Harvey and Pat Witzenburg
Clem and Karol Bott Robert A. and Christine A. Johnson Bonnie Pederson Leon and Kay Wolfe
Judy Brennan Mark and Sharon Jolivette Dennis and Lois Peterson Jane Wood
Bruce and Jerrilyn Brewer Mike and Clarice Kammel Larry and Mariann Peterson Maureen Worden
Dianna Brown Rose Ann Kazmierczak Jarrod and Sherry Picha Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Gale Bruessel Bob and Mary Kelemen Carleen Poellinger and Paul Brown Frances I. Young
Mark Brumm Rich Maresh and Joan Keller-Maresh Mr. Robert Raasch Mark and Debra Zellmer
Gary and Mary Bubbers Paul and Karen Klas Jim and Carol Reider Thomas and Kay Zibrowski
Catherine and Tim Bulera Ms. Marlene Kohner Michael and Cynthia Renken
Tony and Violet Capaul Todd and Eva Marie Restel

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Call the LSO office at 608.783.2121 LYRIC MASTERS:
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Guest Artist: La Crosse Dance Centre
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Feb. 1, 2014
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Mar. 8, 2014
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Season ticket holders: Any time Season ticket holders: Nov. 18, 2013
General Public: Oct. 21, 2013
General Public: Nov. 25, 2013

All tickets: $8 Adults: $26 (Fri/Sat); $22 (Thu/Sun)
Students/Military: $12

IMPR V
LCT is creating an improvisational theatre group!

If you are interested in participating, please contact Artistic Director Greg Parmeter
at [email protected] or by phone at 608-784-9292, ext. 4.

READERS’ THEATRE

Join us as we delve into some challenging plays
that creatively address issues!

We will begin in October with Ruined by Lynn Nottage, If you are interested in participating, please contact
winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. Other plays may include Amy Anderson by phone at 608-784-9292, ext. 2 or
The Exonerated, Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, at [email protected].
Gross Indecency, or others!

Enjoy the show!

Enjoy dinner before the performance or dessert and coffee afterward.
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Land O Lakes District Fall Convention/Contest

October 25 and 26, 2013
La Crosse Center

Friday, Oct. 25 Tickets
6:00 p.m. – District Quartet Preliminary Contest.................$20

Saturday, Oct. 26
10:00 a.m. – Day Session.............................................................$20

21 choruses compete for district titles and representation at Las Vegas

3:00 p.m. – P.M. Session...............................................................$20

Quartet Championship Finals

8:00 p.m. – Saturday Night Show..............................................$20

Youth in Harmony Festival Chorus
Previous District Champion Quartets
Plus International 3rd Place Medalist Quartet “A Mighty Wind”

“A Mighty Wind,” 2013 International 3rd Place Medalist Quartet
Barbershop Harmony Society

Reserved seating. Tickets on sale at the door.
For more information, call 608-780-SING (7464).

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Six-Pack Flex Packages are still available! Inquire at the box office.

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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.

Seat Reservations Phone Calls

All seats should be reserved in advance, including those for Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your babysitter. If
season ticket holders. Reservations for the general public begin they need to reach you during the performance, we will do our
approximately two weeks before the opening of each show; best. We do not interrupt the performance to page people for
for season ticket holders about three weeks before the show. phone calls.
Patron Donors (who have made an additional donation of $75
or more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season Flowers
ticket holders may purchase two additional tickets for guests
for each season ticket purchased, and must be for the same per- Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is inappropriate.
formance the season ticket holder is attending. If you forget or Flowers may be left in the box office for the stage manager
are somehow prevented from reserving your seats on time, we to deliver or you may hand them to the cast member once he
will do our best to help you find seats. However, seats are not or she is out of costume. Audience members are not allowed
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. backstage. If you wish to meet with a cast or crew member after
Please call the box office at 784-9292 if you have questions. 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 It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to cancel
if your tickets have been printed. performances due to bad weather. As a result, we urge our
ticket holders to make every effort to attend the performance
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee. for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
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. Babies and Small Children
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the
We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
time. The ticket exchange fee still applies. of the audience must have a ticket for admission.

Unable to Use Your Tickets? Late Seating Policy

Sorry, all sales are final. There are no refunds. Please return your We strive to begin performances on time. Please allow plenty
unused tickets at least 24 hours in advance of the production of time to find the theatre and to take your seat. If you arrive
date to receive a receipt for a tax-deductible donation. 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.

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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