Blood Brothers

Sponsored by Book, Music and Lyrics by

SCHOMBURG WILLY RUSSELL
REFRIGERATION CO., INC.
May 4–20, 2012
“IN BUSINESS TO KEEP YOU IN
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Our Theatre for Youth production

A young boy’s quest
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by Susan Nanus Theatre G
adapted from the book by Norton Juster
Performances

June15, 16, 22, 23 at 7 pm
June 16, 17, 23, 24 at 2 pm

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• Seats on the ground floor are $1,000 each and may be paid for over 2013.

a three-year period.*

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three-year period.*

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*Placement of named seats will be assigned via lottery.

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Sept 7

for our 2012-2013 season

“Looking Back, Moving Forward”

Season tickets are available now!

SEP 2012 OCT 2012 DEC 2012

JAN 2013 MAR 2013 MAY 2013

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The last three productions will appear in the new La Crosse Performing Arts Center.

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La Crosse Community Theatre
and Schomberg Refrigeration present

BLOOD BROTHERS
A Musical

Book, Music and Lyrics by

WILLY RUSSELL

Director Music Director Choreographer Stage Manager

GREG DUSTIN JEN KYLE
PARMETER BAGSTAD WILKINSON DeLAP

Set Lighting Costume Sound Assistant
Designer Designer Designer Designer Stage Manager

ANDREW DILLON MANDY KEVIN JENNY
PARMETER LAUMBACH MULLIN
BRACKETT McARDLE

Blood Brothers is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.

Cast

in order of appearance

Mrs. Johnstone..............Kelley M. Manson Ensemble...................... Jason Bernhagen,
Narrator.............................. Russell Vaden* ................Jennifer Burchell, Tom Desjarlais,
Mrs. Lyons.......................... Jen Roberdeau ...............John Divney, Malorie Eimermann,
Mr. Lyons................................Eric Leitzen* ...Cory Janda, Sean McDevitt, Lauren McElroy,
Mickey.....................................Eric Michael ...........................Kelsey Taunt, Raina Thelen*,
Eddie.....................................Justin Cooke* .............................................Lynn Marie West
Sammy...................................... Tim Harris
Linda.........................................Sara Meyer * = LCT stage debut

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to Steven Arenz and Ready Bus Line, B and K Auto Body (Holmen), Jennifer Marie Burchell,
Tom and Peggy Eilers, Phillips Fencing, Rebecca Seflow Hartzell, Cory Janda and Family, Kratt Lumber,
Lt. Patrick Hogan and the La Crosse Police Department, Lori Laxton and the TLC Resale Shop, Sean
McDevitt, George and Gayle Parmeter, Rudy’s Drive-In, and Theresa Smerud for their help in making this
production possible.

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Blood Brothers Musical Numbers

Act I Act II

Overture.................. Orchestra, Company and Narrator Entr’acte/Marilyn Monroe Reprise
Marilyn Monroe............ Mrs. Johnstone and Company ...................................... Orchestra and Mrs. Johnstone
Marilyn Monroe (Reprise)...................Mrs. Johnstone Shoes Upon the Table (Reprise)................... Narrator
My Child.......................Mrs. Johnstone and Mrs. Lyons That Guy........................................... Mickey and Eddie
Easy Terms.................... Mrs. Johnstone and Company Shoes Upon the Table (Reprise)................... Narrator
Shoes Upon The Table................................... Narrator I’m Not Saying A Word.......................................Eddie
Easy Terms (Reprise)...........................Mrs. Johnstone Take a Letter, Miss Jones....... Mr. Lyons and Company
Kids’ Game....................................................Company Marilyn Monroe (Reprise)...................Mrs. Johnstone
Bright New Day (Preview)..................Mrs. Johnstone Light Romance...............Mrs. Johnstone and Narrator
Long Sunday Afternoon/My Friend.....Mickey and Eddie Madman........................................................ Narrator
Bright New Day............ Mrs. Johnstone and Company Tell Me It’s Not True...... Mrs. Johnstone and Company

Thank
you!

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Director’s Note

Blood Brothers very plain to you soon, if not already. This show has
May 4–20, 2012 POWER. It’s one of those rare gems in theatre that can
LCT’s 48th season – 323nd production truly move us emotionally. It takes us on a journey with
Blood Brothers is too old to be a new musical; it’s nearly ups and downs, victory and disappointment, joy and,
as old as I am (which while very young in human terms, ultimately, grief.
is quite old in terms of musical theatre). It isn’t quite to No matter how old Blood Brothers gets, it will always
the point that we’d call it a classic, though, and I doubt feel new, especially in America. Because of its relative
very much that it will ever make the transition to being obscurity, every audience that sees this play gets to
considered a “classic.” This has nothing to do with the experience the joy of discovery. There’s an indescribable
quality of the piece, however. excitement in finding that rare film, book, or song
Blood Brothers exists in a strange netherworld that no one else knows. You feel an ownership and
between British and American theatre. In England, it’s responsibility for that work. You cherish it, you share
considered one of the all-time greats, an unqualified it and you experience it on a level that you don’t with
hit that’s been playing to sold-out houses since 1988. works that are more popular. On behalf of the cast, crew
On this side of the pond, it’s a vaguely remembered, and LCT staff, I thank you for joining us in discovering
short-lived Broadway production that met with some this “new” and exciting musical event. I believe you will
commercial and critical success but quickly faded away. come to see it as every bit the classic that we do.
Many of you probably never heard of it before LCT
announced it. Greg Parmeter, Director
Why choose a fringe show in such a high profile position
in our season, then? I hope that the answer will become

From the Executive Director

Cheers to our 48th season! In January, we move to our new home! And what a
This performance marks the end of 48th season and home it will be. We open with Shakespeare’s most
the end of our last full season in this building. Each popular tragedy, Macbeth. We will introduce our black
season has presented us with wonderful memories and box theatre space with the comedy The Dining Room
experiences, and this year was no different. First we and our first musical in our new home will be a play only
traveled over the rainbow, through Iowa and up to the recently made available to community theatres, Les
North Pole. We traveled down memory lane, stopped at Misérables. Our 49th season will be one for the history
laugh-a-minute square and finally close our Mainstage books, and you won’t want to miss it.
season with a lifelong journey in Liverpool, England. Our Become a season ticket subscriber today, start saving all
Theatre for Youth will take us to the land of Rhyme and season long and know that you are part of something
Reason. What a journey this season has been! new and exciting in La Crosse—something that has
Our travels will continue for our 49th season, as we been 49 years in the making.
look back and move forward! We will celebrate the See you at the theatre.
musical history of LCT with the classic Gilbert and
Sullivan production The Pirates of Penzance. We will David R. Kilpatrick
remember the first drama presented by LCT with Bus Executive Director
Stop. Finally, we will say goodbye to our current home
with a memorable family holiday play, A Christmas
Story.

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Guest Lobby Artists

Pam Lee and Joan Nee

“Friendship collaboration in painting”

Just as this play is about best friends, Joan Nee
and Pam Lee became best painting friends. They
stand side by side and paint on the same piece of
paper at the same time. This style of collaborative
painting necessitates a constant give and take of
ideas, techniques, emotions, praise and critique.
The finished paintings are a melding of both
personalities and styles. The paintings are a
testament to true cooperation and friendship.
Pam and Joan have been painting together for
eight years. Pam teaches watercolor classes at
Western Technical College and Hobby Lobby. Joan is an
occupational therapist and artist. Once a year they teach
a weekend watercolor retreat together.
LCT will receive 25% of the proceeds from any item sold.
If you would like to purchase an item, please inquire at
the box office.

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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Cast Biographies

JASON BERNHAGEN (Ensemble) recently MALORIE EIMERMANN (Ensemble) is a
graduated from UW-La Crosse in choral and senior at Holmen High School. She plans to
general music education (K-12) and is attend UW-Eau Claire next year with a major
working as a substitute teacher in the area in pre-med. This is her fourth show at LCT and
until his big music teaching position comes she absolutely loves it. She also was in West

along. Jason was last seen at LCT as Moose in West Side Side Story and It’s A Wonderful Life. She would like to thank
Story. He enjoys music, theater and being with friends and everyone who has supported her this year.
family. He would like to thank his mother, Joan, his music
and theatre professors at UW-L and his friends for always TIM HARRIS (Sammy) is a technician at
supporting and believing in him. Interstate Sound. He has been seen at LCT
as Colonel Gilweather in Something’s
J JENNIFER BURCHELL (Ensemble) feels Afoot and most recently in the ensemble of
that being cast in Blood Brothers is a Almost, Maine. In his free time, Tim enjoys
dream come true. She was most recently
seen as Mother Superior in Nunsense at live music, disc golf and spending time with friends. He
Appleseed Community Theatre and is enjoys volunteering at LCT because“LCT is like a second
family to me.”Tim would like to thank his parents for their
thrilled to return to the LCT stage. She studied voice through continued support.
the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Thanks go out to the
production team and the crew“for making us shine up CORY JANDA (Ensemble) is an Onalaska
here!” High School graduate currently working
with Logistics Health Incorporated. This is
JUSTIN COOKE* (Eddie) is a UW- his second LCT production. When not work-
La Crosse music theatre student making ing or involved with the theatre, Cory and
his LCT debut. Justin has spent the last five
months playing Frankie in Forever Plaid at his wife, Jennifer, enjoy spending time with their two boys
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in the Twin and providing foster care for LaCrosse County.

Cities and is excited to be back.“Thanks and love to all.” * = LCT stage debut

TOM DESJARLAIS (Ensemble) is a market
manager for Olympus Media, in La Crosse.
An avid golfer, Tom is a member of the
board of directors for the Wisconsin State
Golf Association and a rules official. Tom

has been seen often on the LCT stage in the past few years,
as well as Appleseed Theatre in La Crescent. Favorite roles
include Ranger Tom in Escanaba in Da Moonlight, King
Pellinore in Camelot, Doc in West Side Story and Bellomy
on The Fantastiks. Tom says it is a great pleasure to be a
part of this wonderful organization.“Whether it be onstage
or backstage, it is always fun and exciting.”He would like to
thank David Kilpatrick and Greg Parmeter for their vision
and leadership.

JOHN DIVNEY (Ensemble) says that

theatre is a big part of his life, and he

enjoys every minute of it. He has been in a
few other shows at LCT, including West
Side Story. John keeps busy with guitar,

dance and taking care of his three-year-old brother and

one-year-old sister. He thanks all who encouraged him and

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Cast Biographies

ERIC LEITZEN* (Mr. Lyons) is a lifelong at Florida International University in Miami, where he
actor who is thrilled to make his LCT debut. appeared on the cover of FANTASTICS fashion magazine
He teaches and directs plays in Houston, and danced on the set of Step Up 4. Currently he’s a music
Minn. Eric wants to thank his wife, Sarah, theatre major at UW-La Crosse, and you may have seen him
for her immeasurable patience and support around town in the productions The Drowsy Chaperone,
Splendor in the Grass, Galoshes of Fortune and LCT’s
and LCT for“this wonderful opportunity.” production of Chicago. Thanks go out to“Mommy, Daddy,
Christina, Mary, Kathy, Roomies and My Best Friend, Justin.”
KELLEY M. MANSON (Mrs. Johnstone) is a
part-time receptionist at Kwik Trip, Inc., and JEN ROBERDEAU (Mrs. Lyons) has been
a full-time“Mommy”to her beautiful seen at LCT in Camelot, She Loves Me, and
daughter, Cecilia. She was last seen at LCT The Producers, in addition to serving on
in its award-winning production of the LCT board of directors. She works for
the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center. She
Almost, Maine. Kelley would like to thank her husband,
Andrew, for his unending love and understanding. thanks Ken:“Anata dake o aishite imasu.”

SEAN McDEVITT (Ensemble) works KELSEY TAUNT (Ensemble) was seen in
at APAC in La Crosse. He is LCT’s official LCT’s productions of West Side Story and
production videographer and is a self- Chicago and was the guest set designer for
published author. Blood Brothers It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
marks his 20th production at La Crosse She enjoys teaching acting classes for LCT’s

Community Theatre. He would like to thank his wife, Robin, Spotlight Academy of Dramatic Arts and doing “anything
for her support and Greg Parmeter for a being a good friend artistic.” Kelsey would like to thank her family, friends and
as well as a great director.“Believe In Steve”1943-2010 LCT for “indulging my theatre addiction.”

LAUREN McELROY (Ensemble) has RAINA THELEN* (Ensemble) is a singer-
recently been seen as a Dollie (Alex) in songwriter and graduate (BBA music
The Last Christmas Gift and riding a business) of Belmont University in
yellow bike around the La Crosse area — Nashville, Tenn. After working behind the
not simultaneously. Prior to that, Lauren scenes in the entertainment industry for

played Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County several years, she returned to her native La Crosse, and to
Spelling Bee and Yente in Fiddler On the Roof. She enjoys the stage as well. She gives“innumerable thanks to my
classical music, playing chess and divination. Lauren family, friends and Jon!”
currently attends Viterbo University and hopes to achieve
enlightenment and live a 100% self-sustaining life. RUSSELL VADEN* (Narrator) recently has
been seen in productions at The Muse
SARA MEYER (Linda) is a sophomore Theatre (Jeckyll and Hyde) and at The
social work student at Viterbo University. Pump House (The Movie Game). By day he
Blood Brothers is her third production at is a faculty member in the psychology
LCT, and she previously has been seen as
Maria in West Side Story and the Wicked department at UW–La Crosse.

Witch in The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank all of LYNN MARIE WEST (Ensemble) is glad to
her friends and family for their endless support and be back at LCT, where she has appeared as
encouragement. Anna in The King and I and as Nancy in
Oliver! She gives thanks to Ross and
ERIC MICHAEL (Mickey) feels that this Carmen for their patience and support, and
challenging show, with its incredibly kind
and talented cast, has blessed him with the to Greg for recommending Blood Brothers in London.
ideal way to cap off an amazing school
year. In the fall, Eric was able to study

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Production and Design Staff

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter Costume Construction. . . . . . . . . . . Marsha Erickson,
Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dustin Bagstad . . . Jennifer Fjellman, Donna Hanson, Francie Johnson,
Choreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jen Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jen Roberdeau, Suzanne Young
Set Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Brackett
Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Scenic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Taunt
Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter
Sound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Laumbach Set Construction . . . Steven Arenz, Jennifer Arneson,
Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle DeLap . . . .Jason Bernhagen, Ken E. Brown, Matthew Bucher,
Asst. Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Mullin . . . . . . . Jennifer Burchell, Justin Cooke, Tom Desjarlais,
Light Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Leitzen . . . . . . . John Divney, Malorie Eimermann, Cory Janda,
Sound Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Baggett . . . . . . Eric Leitzen, Kelley M. Manson, Lauren McElroy,
Light Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris . . . .Sara Meyer, Jeremiah Midstokke, Gary Mundinger,
Scene Shop Intern. . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Neville-Neil . . . . . . Kathleen Pantzer, Scot R. Perket, Raina Thelen,
Running Crew. . . . . . . . . Katya Carter, Andrew Gouff . . . . . . . . Russell Vaden, Lynn Marie West, John Wilson
Dresser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Anderson
Musicians. . . . . . . . . . Dustin Bagstad (keyboard 1),
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Blaha-DeBoer (keyboard 2),
. . . Candace Brown (saxophone), Ed Erdmann (drums),
.Jamie Greenfield (trumpet), Terry Grosskopf (bass),
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nisse Taunt (guitar)

Box Office Staff. . . . . . . Eric Severson, Sharon Singer,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Wiese

Assistant House Manager. . . . . . . . . Dylan Thoren

Sean McDevitt

Production Staff Biographies

DUSTIN BAGSTAD (Music Director) is MANDY PARMETER (Costume Designer)
excited to return to LCT for his seventh is in her fifth season at LCT and is originally
production! Away from the theatre he is a from Aberdeen, S.D. She received her
student at Viterbo University and music bachelor’s degree in music education from
director at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Northern State University, where she
La Crosse.
discovered a passion for theatre. After a year of teaching
ANDREW BRACKETT (Set Designer) music, she moved to Lincoln, Neb., to study costume
graduated from the University of design. She received her MFA in costume design in May
Minnesota–Twin Cities in 2008 with a 2005. Her work has taken her from Oklahoma to Washington,
degree in technical theater and architecture. Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg are
He has previously worked with Bower City looking forward to their son, Benjamin, growing up in
the La Crosse community.
Theatre Company, Wisconsin Theatreworks, Broadway
Dinner Theatre, and Theater Unlimited, Inc. In addition GREG PARMETER (Director) earned his
to his work with community theatres, Andrew has MFA from the Johnny Carson School of
tech-directed student crews for high school shows and Theatre and Film at the University of
worked as a lighting technician for Norwegian Cruise Nebraska-Lincoln. His professional acting
Line. He is proud to be making La Crosse Community credits include seasons with the Nebraska
Theatre home.
Repertory Theatre, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, the
KYLE DeLAP (Stage Manager) is a full-time Northern Fort Playhouse in South Dakota, and a tour with the
daycare provider and a part-time bartender in Hampstead Stage Company, a children’s theatre based in New
the La Crosse area. He loves to see the many Hampshire. Previously, Greg taught elementary special
elements of a musical get crafted together education, worked as the Technical Director for Aberdeen
into a beautiful piece of theatre for the Central High School, and as an instructor and director with
T.O.Y.Box Children’s Theatre. Greg also helped develop a pilot
audience to enjoy. Lately, Kyle’s favorite role has been that of a program, called ArtSpark, aimed at educating elementary
“Stage Dad,”witnessing his daughter experiencing the magic students in the theatre arts, with Trollwood Performing Arts
of theatre. He wants to thank his“girls”for letting him go for a School in Fargo, N.D.
few months.
JEN WILKINSON (Choreographer) has
DILLON McARDLE (Lighting Designer) is choreographed numerous productions for
very pleased to be“working alongside the LCT in the last 18 years and is looking
exceptionally talented artistic staff”of LCT. forward to working on many more. You
He currently is working as the general may have also seen her onstage in
manager of Interstate Sound, a locally
Anything Goes. Choreographing Chicago last season
owned live event production company. Dillon enjoys fulfilled a longstanding dream.“Thanks, Greg!”Jen loves
building things, grilling out with friends and blowing snow. spending time with her“boys,”Liam and Chad, and
He would like to thank his lovely wife, Megan, who means appreciates the fact that they allow her to continue to fulfill
the world to him.“Love ya, babe!” her dreams. Jen would like to thank her mom for
encouraging her to become involved in theatre, and Greg
JENNY MULLIN (Assistant Stage for giving her another chance to be part of the“dream
Manager) has worked part-time as an team.”She dedicates this show to her dad, her“forever
account clerk with the La Crosse County inspiration.”
Health Department for the past eight years.
She has lived in La Crosse for about ten

years, but grew up in Alaska. She is about to graduate with
a BS in accounting at Peru State College in Nebraska. This is
her second time volunteering with LCT, and Jenny looks
forward to another adventure.

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Issue 2
May 4, 2012
A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Past Shows

&

Left: 1966 Oliver!—George Swan (Artful
Dodger), Bill Nelson (Fagin), Julia Steinke
and Truman Hayes (Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry)
Below: 1995 Oliver!—Joshua Friell (Oliver),
John Hilber (Fagin) and Austin Russell (Artful
Dodger)

With 30 years between LCT’s Oliver!
productions, exceptional artistic and technical
values continued to shine.

In 1966, nearly 400 energetic volunteers
breathed life into Oliver!, the theatre’s 16th
production, which was staged at WWTC’s
Coleman Auditorium.

LCT’s 194th production opened in the
newly redecorated theatre on Fifth Avenue.
Phase One of the project included new
carpet, new paneling and fresh paint in the
auditorium, and the addition of the lobby
workstation.

Above: 1966 Oliver!—Neil Wimberly (Oliver),
Dottie Lindsay (Nancy), Teri Kavanaugh (Bet)
Left: 1995 Oliver!—Cast and set

Bringing down the curtain on the fifth
season, Othello introduced our audiences to
LCT’s first Shakespeare production, staged
at Aquinas High School. Truman Hayes of the
Wisconsin State College-La Crosse music
department wrote three original songs
especially for the 24th production.

James Gutzke, Colleen Kavanaugh

Director Michael Thompson cast several
veteran actors in this classic tragedy, including
James Gutzke (Othello), Colleen Kavanaugh
(Desdemona), Bill Nelson (Brabantio) and Laurie
Becker (Roderigo). In addition to directing,
Thompson played Iago in his final production
in La Crosse.

Michael Thompson (left), Laurie
Becker

In May 1968, La Crosse Community
Theatre took out a permit for a $92,223
remodeling project at the former Cavalier
Restaurant on Fifth Avenue. Site acquisition
and construction estimates of $188,000 were
mostly covered by pledges. The “new” theatre
opened for the 1968-1969 (sixth) season.

Bill Nelson

Welcome to your new home, La Crosse Community Theatre!

by Jean Baptiste Poquelin (Moliere)

Kenneth Albers directed this “perfect
representative of the ridiculous.” The striking
black-and-white set (at bottom) was designed
by Roger Roslansky. The costumes’ imaginative
combinations of patterns and textures in black and
white with red accents epitomized the quirkiness
and flamboyance of The Would-Be Gentleman’s
characters. The design team included Shirley
Davis, Jean Wiggert, Ginny Buhr and Anne
Drecktrah.

Top (L to R): Tim Kramer (Mr. Jourdain, the would-
be gentleman) during a lesson with Robert Mayer
(Philosophy Master)
Above (L to R): Laurie Becker (Music Master) and
Colleen Kavanaugh (Trio Member)
Right (L to R): Teri Kavanaugh (Nicole), Tom
Gunning (Covielle), Patrick McDaniel (Cleonte)
and Suzanne Young (Lucile)

The 1972 set featured a raked stage
and a dramatic stairway

John Hilber (Sancho) and Ramon
Gonzalez-Cuevas (Don Quixote),
1993

Besides the obvious allure of Don Quixote’s romantic saga and its
memorable score, both La Crosse Community Theatre productions of
Man of La Mancha boasted their own dramatic stories and heroes.

In 1972, Arnold Johnson assembled a gifted cast that opened a 14-
performance run to rave reviews—“a unique emotional experience.” After
opening night, Ernie George (Sancho) was sidelined by laryngitis. With five
and a half hours to learn lines and blocking, Bill Nelson (The Barber)
stepped in to play Sancho. LCT veteran Don Thompson, visiting from
California, jumped in as The Barber, and the cast rallied to fill in any gaps.
Whew!

To kick off the 30th season in 1993, Morrie Enders cast Ramon
Gonzalez-Cuevas, returning to La Crosse from Florida, to dazzle audiences
with his passionate portrayal of the Man of La Mancha.

Insert concept by LCT History Committee, design by Suzanne Young

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LCT Staff & Board

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

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Clem and Karol Bott Tom Byerly Cyndy Nichols
Sally Brudos and Bob Page Gary and Susan Corbisier Ron and Frieda Nowland
($2,500+) Roy and Laurie Campbell Steven Dunder Tamara Nowland
John and Linda Lyche Tammy and Chad Dutton Bruce and Carol Odeen
La Crosse Community Foundation Roger and Kenna Christians Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Janice Otterson
Gretchen Guernsey Leigh Fund Bob and Kay Conzemius Ramon and Connie Erickson Tim Padesky and Tara Johnson
David and Teresa Faulkner Sandra Filla Lloyd and Barb Pearson
Director’s Circle David and Barbara Foye George and Joyce Fulford Carleen Poellinger and Paul Brown
Mitch and Marcia Galles James P. Prudhome
($1,000–$2,499) Donald and Barbara Frank David and Nancy Goode Kathryn Ready
Anonymous Neale and Sheryl Horman David and Jennifer Grimsled Nancy Reithel and Tim Henke
Tom and Jan Brock Robert and Mary Hubbard Peter and Janice Gutierrez Cam and Carlene Roberts
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Robert A. and Christine A. Johnson Dennis and Donna Haggard Kirk and Nancy Rodman
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan River Town Dental Roger and Miriam Hatlem Doris and John Schwingle
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Judy L. Kirkpatrick Herb and Barbara Heili Ed and Laurie Solberg
James Munn Peter and Krin Krause Diane and Jim Hoffmeister Greg and Joan Stellrecht
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Gloria J. Kuesel Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan
Chuck and LuAnn Roth La Crosse Community Foundation Rollin and Connie Huebsch Brian and Diane Sullivan
Don and Lavonne Zietlow Judith Loomis Dennis and Claire Jandt Steve and Rachelle Thicke
Owen and Francie Johnson Terry and Cheryl Thienes
Designer’s Circle Clive and Burness McBain, Sr. David and Barbara Kilpatrick Suzanne and Joseph Toce
($500–$999) Ken and Janine Merkitch Michael and Beverly Kratt Lill Twining
Henry (Bud) and Mabel Lou Ahrens Brian and Karen Rude Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Ken and Jane Wastlund
APARTMENT ConNeXTion Sally and Betty Ruud Robert Krueger Ross and Lynn Marie West
Chris and Vicki Born Dennis and Sharon Ryan Alan and Robin Krumholz David and Yvonne Whiteman
Donna Brooks Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Ken and Nancy Lerum Gary and Debra Wold
Robert Coe Bill and Chris Smiley Larry and Diane Lindesmith Ken and Jean Wortman
Ruth Everson Don Smith and Nancy Korn-Smith Aurel and Sue Mailath Suzanne Young
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Ed and Miriam Tanke Nancy Matchett
Hal and Julie Keitel Julie Yahnke Lois Matthews Supporter ($75–$124)
Les and Rita Messerschmidt Anonymous (5)
Martin and Jennifer Koop Promoter ($125–$249) Janeth and Gerald Miller Frank and Jenny Aberger
Daniel and Vicky Kunz David Amborn and Karen Gilster Kiernan and Tracy Minehan Robert and Laurel Allen
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Arnold and Donna Asp Mary and Kurt Mueller Michael and Cathy Allison
Richard and Pamela Strauss Mary Ann Baures Patrick and Joan Nee Jim and Mary Anderson
Vantage Architects Leo and Carol Bina Kenneth and Carmin Nelson Norma Anderson

Actor’s Circle ($250–$499) Al and Cathy Braun (continued on page 22)
Peter and Joan Allen Neil and Jennifer Brown
Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Cari and Mark Burmaster
Wendy and Bill Butler

Thank you to our 2011-2012 season sponsors!

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

LCT is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board
with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the

National Endowment for the Arts.

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Patron Donor List

Supporter ($75–$124) Jan and Lynn Jarvinen Robert Smith and Elizabeth Wright Jo Voight
(continued from page 20) Nancy Johnson Martin and Ruby Smith David and Laura Wagner
James and Lynn Arends Ronald and Deb Johnson Kathy Spelker Karen D. Wagner
Lori Bagniewski Audrey Kader Dick and Pat Spencer Kathleen Wagner
Barbara Bates Mike and Clarice Kammel Dan and Janice Springer Colleen Walsh
Kay Baumann Robert and Christi Kouba Lee and Ann Stansbury Richard and Judy Williams
Dorothy Baures Scott and Nancy Kronn Dave and Debbie Stark Ed and Sharon Winga
Lynette Berg Henry & Beverly Lawrence Paul and Jane Steingraeber Kevin and Marla Withey
Vi Bielefeldt Bob and Jo Le Roy Richard and Elaine Stelloh Harvey and Pat Witzenburg
Allen and Margaret Birchler Tom and Jenelle Lee Wally and Betty Stoll Leon and Kay Wolfe
Marlene Bittner Michael and Judy Limberg Brad and Lynn Sturm Daryl and Margaret Wood
Dianna Brown Steve and Karen Lind Kathy Thompson Tom and Cindy Wright
Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Bill and Pam Thrune Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Gary and Mary Bubbers Steve and Cheryl Loehr Barbara and Jerry Tripp Joan R. Yeatman
Candice and Joe Bucheger Gregory and Barbara Loomis Audrey Uber
Buck Electrical Beverly Mach
Robert and Joyce Burzinski Weston and Karen Mack REGISTER FOR
Tony and Violet Capaul William and Helen Mackey SUMMER CAMP
Willard and Ann Carlow Robert and Diane Marcou
Marilyn D Carroll Michael and Sharon Markee TODAY!
Ursula Cejpek Dave and Jane Matelski
Jean Clark Stephen and Margeen Mau Info at
Dorothy Coelin Lorraine McIlraith www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Don DeBoer and Mary Blaha-DeBoer Michael and Margo Merola
Barbara Decker Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Call 608-784-9292
Bernard and Joyce De Florian Rich and Vicki Miller
Dan Dissmore Sally Miller
Stanley and Sue Dwyer Mike and Sandi Miller
Michael and Rita Edmunds Howard and Nancy Mills
Ted and Mary Eisenbacher Edward and Sally Miner
Gary Ekern Mary Monsoor
Eldon and Fran Ellefson Les and Helen Munson
Daryl and Nancy Ertl Curtis and Marcia Murray
Dr. Todd and Mary Jo Fetsch Rita Martin, Sonja Nelson, Dee Otto
Joseph and Joan Francois
Sally Friend and Julie Smith
Mary Furan Corine and Ed Neuman
Jim and Jo Glasser Tom and Lori Nigon
William and Sarah Goff Jeanne Norby and Merle Holliday
Mark and Nancy Goodman Jon and Christi Nowland
Bill and Mary Graumann Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe
Larry and Erma Hafner Paul and Judy Onsrud
John Halbrehder and Carolyn Ann Padesky
Daniel and Annette Paulus
Diekmann John and Cathy Pederson
Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Bob and Pat Perlock
Ben and Kim Harbst Larry and Mariann Peterson
Natalie Hartigan John and Linda Proudfoot
Esther Hayes Carl and Ruth Rebhan
Helen M. Heiser Michael and Cynthia Renken
Cheryl Helmreich Arlene and Steven Rhode
James and Barbara Hemker Jen Roberdeau and Ken Schelper
Mike and Cheri Herro William and Muriel Sandman
Donald J. and Kathy Hill Josh and Anne Saylor
Jerry and Diane Hoch James and Elaine Schauls
John and Linda Hoehn Paul and Kay Schneider
Maria Holley John and Sharon Schoolcraft
Charles and Mary Hosler Jane Schwabenbauer
Dale and Christine Howard Glenn and Lila Seager
Ray and Joanne Hubley Sandy Sechrest
Florence Hyatt Solveig Sedlet
Dar and Darlene Isaacson Wendy and John Severson
Amanda and Jeff Jackson Charlie and Lynn Smader
Emmanuel Jacobson Arlene Smith

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Audience Services

Box Office Policies and Procedures Cameras, Recording Equipment, Cell Phones
and Pagers
The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday and one hour prior to each performance. The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular
General admission tickets may be charged to a credit phones and pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre.
card or paid for with a check/cash at the window. Tickets You may check these items at the box office. Pagers and
must be paid for at the time of the reservation. cell phones are attended during the performance. Please
leave your seat number at the box office.
Seat Reservations
Phone Calls
All seats should be reserved in advance, including those
for season ticket holders. Reservations for the general Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your
public begin approximately two weeks before the babysitter. If they need to reach you during the
opening of each show; for season ticket holders about performance, we will do our best. We do not interrupt
three weeks before the show. Patron Donors (who have the performance to page people for phone calls.
made an additional donation of $75 or more per season)
may reserve their seats at any time. Season ticket Flowers
holders may purchase two additional tickets for guests
for each season ticket purchased. These tickets must be Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is
for the same performance the season ticket holder is inappropriate. Flowers may be left in the box office for
attending. If you forget or are somehow prevented from the stage manager to deliver or you may hand them
reserving your seats on time, we will do our best to help to the cast member once he or she is out of costume.
you find your seats. However, seats are not guaranteed Audience members are not allowed backstage. If you
once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. wish to meet with a cast or crew member after the
Please call the box office at 608-784-9292 if you have show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
any questions.
Bad Weather Policy
Need to Exchange Your Tickets?
It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the box cancel performances due to bad weather. As a result,
office if your tickets have been printed. we urge our ticket holders to make every effort to attend
the performance for which they hold tickets. Should
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee. this prove impossible, please call the box office as soon
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance as possible before the performance and alternative
arrangements will be made. We cannot guarantee that
of the same show, not for another show. seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to There are no refunds for weather.

the performance the original tickets are for. Babies and Small Children
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow
We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
the customer to use his or her tickets on another For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
night if tickets are available. These tickets may not under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all
be reserved ahead of time. The ticket exchange fee members of the audience must have a ticket for admission.
still applies.
Late Seating Policy
Unable to Use Your Tickets?
We strive to begin our performances on time. Please
Sorry, all sales are final. There are no refunds. allow plenty of time to find the theatre and to take your
Please return your unused tickets at least 24 hours seat. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the show
in advance of the production date to receive a receipt begins, we reserve the right to release your seat(s) to
for a tax-deductible donation. someone else. There are no refunds. Late arrivals will
be seated at the house manager’s discretion.

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Thank you for your support of
La Crosse Community Theatre!

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Like to Sing?

Then be our guest! Any Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.
You and your friends are welcome to “Join Us in Song.”
Harry J. Olson Center, 1607 North Street, La Crosse, WI 54603

LA CROSSE COULEE CHORDSMEN

P.O. Box 902, La Crosse, WI 54602 www.couleechordsmen.com
(608) 780-SING (7464)
[email protected]

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Thank you
to the
Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation
for its generous support and

sponsorship this season

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