Fools

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

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OCTOBER 11–21, 2018

Comedy—Theatre PG

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Producing Artistic Director’s Note

Neil Simon is considered to be before closing) it was beloved
one of the greatest American enough that it was adapted into
playwrights of all time, and with Allow yourself a stage musical in 1984 titled
his litany of work it’s easy to see to leave your The Curse of Kulyenchikov and
why. The world lost a tremendous troubles at the then readapted into another
artist on August 26, 2018 when theatre door! musical in 1990, this time with

he passed away at the age of the title Kulyenchikov. While
91. When we chose to do the neither of these pieces were
play Fools, we wanted to share a lesser known successful, it is a testament to the play that other
piece with you, our audience. While Fools was artists believed it deserved to live on in other
considered a flop on Broadway, it has gone on adaptations. If nothing else, I hope that you will
to be a piece that hundreds of regional and enjoy the next two hours and allow yourself to
community theatres have produced over the leave your troubles at the theatre door. Allow
years. I believe that it may be lesser known, but yourself to transport back to a simpler time and
this does not mean that it is lesser in terms of have a few good laughs. After all, that’s what Mr.
laughs or content. You will see that it still has Simon would have wanted…
that wonderful Neil Simon wit and is as timeless
now as it was in 1981. Regardless of its short Grant Golson
Broadway stint (it only played 40 performances Producing Artistic Director

Hans Christian Andersen at his storytelling best.

A clever retelling of three classic tales:
The Swineherd, The Pixie and the Grocer,

and The Emperor’s New Clothes.

NOV. 3–11, 2018

Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS $10
Tickets available now at the box office or online.

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Producing Artistic Director. . . . . . . . Grant Golson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Production Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Patron Services Manager. . . . . . Mary Cate Cichock Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Sprang
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erek Weis Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Oliver
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke
Education Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer Sara Battison, Nancy Flottmeyer, Mike Herro,
Front of House Staff. . . Kallen Deckert, Lisa Keyser, Bill Koutsky, Brady Lowe, Kelley Manson,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth Moratto, Sharon Dawidowski Brian K. Murphy, Randy Nelson,
Joan Temple, Kathy Van Kirk-Przywojski

LCT’s Mission

La Crosse Community Theatre creates productions and projects that enhance the theatrical literacy of our audience
members, volunteers, students, and staff. We provide opportunities for creativity and personal growth in a fun,
collaborative environment. As a community, we celebrate human connections through communication and interaction.

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La Crosse Community Theatre and KQEG-TV present

FOOLS

By

NEIL SIMON

Director

LIZ
GOLSON

Set Designer Costume Designer

KIT THERESA
MAYER SMERUD

Lighting Designer Props Master Sound Designer

EREK TIM EREK
WEIS HARRIS WEIS

Technical Director Stage Manager

EREK MOLLY
WEIS BRUESKE

FOOLS

is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this
production is strictly prohibited.

This production will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa Smerud for photography.
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Director’s Note

LCT’s 55th Season all-stars. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall just to
382nd Production listen to ideas being bandied about and feel the laughter
that must have shook that room often. And though I am
I have been a fan of Neil Simon’s work since the nowhere near the level of genius of those writers, I have
beginning of my love for theatre.When I was learning felt the sheer joy of being in a room of very funny people
the ropes of classic comedy acting, Simon was the go-to and riding the wave of energy they create.
for style and delivery.“Louder, faster, funnier”became Sometimes in this business of show, things just come
the mantra of any acting student hoping to play up the together in a great way.That is the way it has been
laughs in a scene. From The Odd Couple and Barefoot in with Fools.The actors you’re about to see onstage
the Park to Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Lost in Yonkers, completely floored me in auditions.Their bravery and
I have loved seeing Simon’s own life experience being absolute silliness sparked a joy in me that set the tone
played out onstage. His ability to twist the absurdities of for this whole process.The designers brought beautiful
life into something not only funny but relatable is a rare ideas that fell right into the world we were trying to
talent that will be greatly missed. create.The set and costume designs were ambitious
I love thinking about the famous“writers’room”, which and inspired, and I am beyond grateful for all those who
included Simon, along with other legends such as Carl joined me on this journey.With our team assembled,
Reiner,Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, and other comedy we set out to invoke what I believe people need most
desperately these days... laughter.
I’m brought back to that great writers’room every night
of our rehearsal. I hope tonight you laugh with abandon
and give yourself the permission to embrace the joy
of absurdity. And if not, if you must remain stubbornly
sedate, I hope it’s raining when you leave.
Liz Golson
Director

A comic whodunit
for the holidays!

DEC. 6–16, 2018

Thursday–Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

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Cast

Leon Tolchinsky........................... Dustin Luecke Dr. Zubritsky.......................Edward Fitzgerald*
Snetsky........................................... Dan Radtke Lenya Zubritsky............................... Angi Tamke
Magistrate......................................... Rhys Wolff Sophia Zubritsky..........................Tegan Blank*
Slovitch.................................... William Garcia* Gregor Yousekevitch.................... Matt Springer
Mishkin...................................... Tom Desjarlais Clowns......Susan Tomashek*, Devin J. Simko
Yenchna............................... Bonnie Jo Bratina
* = LCT main stage debut

Production and Design Staff

Director.............................................. Liz Golson Set Construction........................Dennis Dorman
Set Designer........................................Kit Mayer .................Edward Fitzgerald, Dustin Luecke
Costume Designer................... Theresa Smerud ......................... Jim Nelson, Susan Tomashek
Lighting Designer................................Erek Weis .................................................Tony Tomashek
Props Master......................................Tim Harris Scenic Painter............................Sharon Markee
Sound Designer...................................Erek Weis Costume Construction.............Marjorie Bazluki
Technical Director................................Erek Weis ...... Jenn Burchell, Irina Christel, Kari Hoetz
Stage Manager............................Molly Brueske ..... Shirley Huhn, Jake Kaiser, Rachel Kaiser
Audio Engineer....... Srinivas (Srini) Chandana ...........................Nancy Mahlum, Vicki Riness
.......... Donna Schoen-Ruud, Lorraine Wilson

Presented by
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DEC. 7–22, 2018

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Fools

SETTING
Long ago, in the Village of Kulyenchikov.

Get in on the act at LCT and audition!

A comic whodunit for the holidays!
Auditions: October 22-23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Performances: December 6-16, 2018

Directed by Greg Parmeter • Holiday • Theatre PG

Never underestimate your opponent!
Auditions: November 26-27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Performances: Jan. 24-Feb. 10, 2019

Directed by Grant Golson • Drama • Theatre PG

She’s always relied on the kindness of strangers...
Auditions: February 4-5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Performances: March 21-31, 2019

Directed by Bruce Rogers • Drama • Theatre PG-13

Now is the time to seize the day!
Auditions: March 18-19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Performances: May 10-26, 2019

Directed by Grant Golson • Musical • Theatre PG

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Cast Biographies

TEGAN BLANK* (Sophia Zubritsky) Felix. He has also been Mortimer in Arsenic and
is so excited to make her debut Old Lace and The Baseball Commissioner in Damn
with LCT! Although she’s new to Yankees, both at Appleseed Community Theatre. A
LCT, she’s no stranger to the stage. Civil Engineer by trade, he is now retired and has
Some of her favorite roles include: time to continue his passion for theatre. He thanks
Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, Judy Bernly in 9 to 5, his lovely wife, Gery Ann, for putting up with his
and Frenchy in Grease. Offstage, Tegan is a graphic hectic rehearsal schedule so he can do just that.
designer for Elevate Media Group and Weber Center.
She extends a big thank you to her wonderful family, WILLIAM GARCIA* (Slovitch) only
her supportive boyfriend, Jake, and her two adorable recently moved to La Crosse and
dogs, Digger & Colby. Enjoy the show! is thankful to the Fools cast and
BONNIE JO BRATINA (Yenchna) crew for welcoming him to the LCT
has appeared on stage in a number family. When not speaking loudly on
of LCT productions, including last stage, he teaches Composition and English at UW-L.
year’s And Then There Were None. In He would like to thank his wife, Merideth, and his
this play, however, she has at long two children, Merlin and Grace, for tolerating his
last found the role she was born to play. When not dramatic antics.
performing or working backstage, she can be found DUSTIN LUECKE (Leon Tolchinsky)
at UW-L teaching microbiology. She thanks her returns to the LCT stage having last
colleagues who encouraged her to make time to be a appeared in Agatha Christie’s And
part of this amazing company. Then There Were None as Phillip
TOM DESJARLAIS (Mishkin) has Lombard. Favorite credits include
been on stage at LCT in various Jeff in Weber Center’s production of [title of show],
productions over the years, including Alceste in The Misanthrope, and Richard Hannay in
Titanic (Capt. Smith), Camelot (King The 39 Steps, both at LCT. Dustin anchors News 19
Pelinor), Sister Act (Monsignor), West Daybreak weekdays on WXOW-TV 19. Many thanks to
Side Story (Doc), and The Gifts of the Magi (Soapy). friends and family—especially to Damian, Dax, and
Tom also served as the Interim Executive Director Dominique.“Listen to me carefully and remember it
for LCT before the hiring of Grant Golson. Tom would forever. I love you with all my heart.”
like to remind theatre goers of what they do not DAN RADTKE (Snetsky) loves
see on the stage—the hundreds of hours spent by to do comedy. He was told by a
volunteers to build sets, costumes, props, lights, drama teacher,“It’s harder to make
and sound—all to make each show as perfect as someone laugh than it is to make
possible. Thank you to all those people the audience them cry.”Challenge accepted! Dan
never sees. would like to thank his wife, Anne, for her support.
EDWARD FITZGERALD* (Dr. Other productions Dan has been in include Escanaba
Zubritsky) Although this is Ed’s first in da Moonlight, Guys on Ice, Twelve Angry Men,
LCT show, he’s had experiences in and Almost, Maine. When not performing, Dan is a
summer theatre for 15 of the last 20 Financial Consultant for Wells Fargo Advisors.
years. His favorite show was another
Neil Simon play, The Odd Couple, in which he played

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

DEVIN J. SIMKO (Clown) is excited Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, Titanic: The Musical,
to be back on the stage for his fourth The Music Man, and Calendar Girls as the beloved
show at LCT! Past shows include The Ruth. Angi would like to thank her first Festmaster
Complete Works of William Shake- for giving her the nudge to get back into theatre, as
speare [Abridged], Billy Elliot, and well as Chad, Bronson, and Ethan for holding down
Peter and the Starcatcher. If you see Devin outside of the fort.
the theatre and in his natural habitat, you will most
likely find him working as a carpenter or sipping on SUSAN TOMASHEK* (Clown) is
a tasty cold beverage. Devin would like to thank his thrilled to be a part of the talented
family, friends, and amazing girlfriend for all of their cast and crew of Fools. She wants to
support and encouragement. thank her husband, Tony, and her
MATT SPRINGER (Gregor Yousekev- children: Jenni, Steven, Kyle, and
itch) is excited to return to the LCT Andy, for their abundant support and encouragement
stage as the evil Count Gregor! Fools in fulfilling all the dreams on her bucket list.
is his eighth production with LCT. RHYS WOLFF (Magistrate) is happy
Previous productions include And Then to be back with LCT for a seventh
There Were None (Blore), Miss Electricity (Freddy/Owl), production in as many seasons. He is
Peter and the Starcatcher (Sanchez/Fighting Prawn), the Production Manager for the local
and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare sketch comedy group, LIVE! From La
[Abridged] (Adam). Matt is an Arkansas native and a Crosse. His previous stage appearances include Biloxi
Viterbo alumnus. He extends his love and thanks to his Blues, Glengarry Glen Ross, and his own original play,
family for all of their support. The Season at the Pump House, as well as Noises Off
ANGI TAMKE (Lenya Zubritsky) An and Peter and the Starcatcher here at LCT.
educator, Oktoberfest Grenadier, and
Pearl Street Brewery tour guide, Angi * = LCT main stage debut
is thrilled to be on the LCT stage once
again. Her past productions are: A

Mark your calendar for Storytelling for Adults

FEBRUARY 12–APRIL 2, 2019
Tuesdays from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

With master storyteller, Sara Slayton.

Designed for adults who wish to learn how to tell a compelling and enjoyable story, this class
looks at what makes a good story, where to find good stories, how to write an

engaging personal story, and different ways to make a story interesting. This
is an interactive class with audio, video, and live demonstrations by
professional storytellers.

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Production Staff Biographies

LIZ GOLSON (Director) received THERESA SMERUD (Costume
her BFA in Music Theatre from Designer) has been involved with
The Hartt School in 2007 and has LCT for most of her life in various
enjoyed acting professionally all over capacities: actor, costume designer,
the country since then. She could and photographer. She is a self-
mention the few random barn theatres that took a employed photographer and costumer. She dedicates
liking to her for a few summers, or the fact that she’s this production to her momma“angel,”who taught
spent a strangely large amount of time performing in her to sew and to love creating beautiful things to
gambling towns like Atlantic City and Cripple Creek, wear. She would like to send a heartfelt thank you to
CO. Or, if you catch her in the right mood, she may her wonderful production team and cast.
tell you about the most embarrassing show she ever EREK WEIS (Technical Director)
did—Fandance: The Legend of Sally Rand—but that joined LCT as the Technical Director
would that would take too much room to print here. last season. Originally from
So let’s say this, after strange and wonderful acting McFarland, WI, Erek graduated from
career, Liz began to direct and choreograph, most Viterbo University with a B.F.A. in
recently choreographing Cabaret at LCT last spring. Theatre. He has worked at many different theatres,
She and her husband, Grant, got incredibly lucky the most recent being Syracuse Stage in Syracuse, NY,
to receive the offer to move to La Crosse to become where he was a carpenter. Erek is excited to be back
Producing Artistic Director and First Lady of LCT in La Crosse and to join LCT’s team as they continue to
(they’re still trying to figure out her title and why she produce quality theatre.
would want one in the first place). Life in La Crosse MOLLY BRUESKE (Stage Manager)
has been marvelous this past year, and Liz would is excited to be stage managing Fools!
like to thank all those who have made them feel so This is her fourth time stage managing
welcome. She figures—at this point—you must like for LCT, having done Titanic, I Do! I
them because now you’re letting her direct! Love to Do!, and Cabaret in the past. She also
Grant, Bonnie (her three-year-old), and the new little stage managed Appleseed’s production of Oklahoma!
Golson due in January. Heaven help us all. Enjoy the this past July. She graduated from Bethany Lutheran
show! College in 2015, where she double-majored inTheatre
KIT MAYER (Set Designer) is the and English. Molly would like to thank her family and
resident scenic designer for LCT. Since friends for all of their love and support.
emigrating from Lithuania, 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.

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2018–2019 Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level

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Mid-West Family Broadcasting
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Gold Level

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Angel Friend Donors

Altra Financial Advisors Weber Family Foundation Karl and Julie Noll
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
Tom and Jan Brock William Koutsky Stetzer Accounting
John and Joan Temple
Roger and Kenna Christians John and Linda Lyche Xcel Energy Foundation
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Mayo Clinic Health System
Randy and Lynn Nelson

Patron Donor List

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

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Patron Donor List

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

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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Pump House Regional Arts Center

presents

Neighborhood 3:

Requisition of Doom

Written by Jennifer Haley • Directed by Steven Walker

In a suburban subdivision of identical houses, parents nd
their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game.
As the line blurs between virtual and reality, parents and

players realize that fear has a life of its own.
*Dark comedy. Mature language.

Cast & Production Team

Chandra Crane Grace Riness Steven Walker
Lizz Brannon Kieran Harnish Ryan Soberg
Taylor Goodine Caidan Hoarn Kevin Laumbach

October 18-20, 26-27 & 31

November 1-3

7:30PM $15-$21

608-785-1434 • thepumphouse.org

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LISH

ick reference guide to Edward Jones’ specific brand
gos.

Fonts

Gotham
Gotham is used for all Edward Jones advertising, collateral and communication
pieces. It is primarily used for body copy. For readability, it is recommended not to
go below 9 pt. on 13 pt. Pre ered disclaimer style is 7 pt. on 8 pt. book weight.
ITC Franklin Gothic

Enjoy the PlayITC Franklin Gothic is used for tables, charts, and copy heavy documents. It is also

used for our HNW category.

Todd J Olson

Financial Advisor
419 Sand Lake Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
608-781-4000
www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

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Get a head start on your holiday shopping!

Gliivvee tthheegaifttroef

Six-pack flex package

(six tickets that can be used in any combination)

or a gift certificate!

Both can be used all season long.

608-784-9292 | www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org

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CELEBRATION www.LaCrosseSymphony.org

October 20, 2018

Celebrating Polish Independence
Guest Artist: Simon Mulligan, Piano

November 10, 2018
Americans in Paris:
Celebrating the First Veteran’s Day
Guest Artist: Tessa Lark, Violin

December 14-15, 2018
Celebrating the Holidays
Guest Artists: La Crosse BoyChoir, La Crosse Girl Choir

March 19, 2019

Celebrating Young Talent
Guest Artists: Rising Stars Concerto CompetitionWinners

April 13, 2019

Celebrating Cinema
Guest Artist: Yevgeny Kutik, Violin

May 18, 2019

Celebrating Latin Fire
Guest Artist: Lara St. John, Violin

June 8, 2019

Celebrating Percussion
Guest Artist: Frederic Chiu, Piano

608.783.2121 • Purchase your tickets today!

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This Halloween, will it be a trick or a treat?

The turn of the Screw
Henry James’s epic supernatural and psychological
thriller, in a modern stage adaptation written especially for
Appleseed Community Theater, invites you to follow the strange and
frightening journey of a young woman, two mysterious children,

and one frightening question: Are they haunted?

The genrveeevraetrteossletdegnahsiotysobtuesf'tvooerrey. October 26-28 at 7:30 pm
at the La Crescent
Community Center

336 S. 1st St., La Crescent
Tickets $12

www.brownpapertickets.com

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Audience Services

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

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

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

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator. . . Tegan Blank Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Golson
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassie Frerks, Cassie George, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy B. Schorr
. . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Janet Loeffler, Brittany Schilla
David Amborn, Dick Spencer, Glena Temple

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