Bus Stop

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

Written by William Inge

October 26–November 11, 2012



La Crosse Community Theatre
presents

BUS STOP
Written by
William Inge

Director

April Brown

Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer

Dillon Mandy David R. Greg
McArdle Parmeter Kilpatrick Parmeter

Properties Designer Stage Manager

dawn anderson Samantha Abplanalp

Bus Stop is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service
The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.

Cast in order of appearance

Grace Hoylard..............................................................................Amy Anderson
Elma Duckworth....................................................................... Hannah Litman
Will Masters.................................................................................. Sean McDevitt
Cherie...............................................................................Dominique L. Sicard*
Dr. Gerald Lyman............................................................. Lawrence Levesque
Carl.............................................................................................. James Warsinske
Virgil Blessing..........................................................................Daniel Schneider
Bo Decker....................................................................................... Jared E. Wiese

* = LCT stage debut
Sponsored in part by

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Bus Stop

Scene: A street-corner restaurant in a small town about thirty miles west of Kansas City.
Year: 1955

Act ONE — intermission —
A night in early March, 1 .a.m.
Act three
Act TWO Early morning, about 5 a.m.
A few minutes later

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible:
Theresa Smerud and Krissa Harnish for their photographs; David Saiz and Kate Kersten for securing Bo’s hat;
Charlotte Grant for the annex window display; Don and Vicki Elwood and Salon Medusa for their assistance.
Thanks also to our October 20 cleaning and packing crew: Dan Gates, Abby Kilpatrick, Barbara Kilpatrick,
Maria Johnson, Deborah Nerud, Lauren Norgaard, Kathy Pantzer, Katie Sauer, Lisa Sauer, Lynn West,
Lorraine Wilson, Suzanne Young.

Guest Lobby Artist

Tom Greig

Tom Greig has taken a
lot of pictures over half
a century, and he has
been framing“some
pretty neat stuff”professionally for
more than a decade. He offers digital
photo restoration and custom framing
services through his business, New
Vista Graphics. Learn more about him
and find examples of his work at www.
newvstudio.com.

LCT will receive 10% of the proceeds
from any item sold. If you would like to
purchase an item, please inquire at the
box office.

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Director’s Note

Bus Stop on the West End at age 20 or American Idiot on Broadway at
31. All three nights opened windows in my mind and heart and
Oct. 26–Nov. 11, 2012 exposed me to something new and wonderful that people can
LCT’s 49th season – 326th production do with just their voices, bodies, sound, and light.

I’ve been in love with the theatre for most of my life, but Since I decided for certain that the thespian’s life is for me,
I was in my early 20s before I decided to take the leap I have experienced that same thrill over and over again,
and make it a profession. When I interviewed with Bob whether it’s from the moment as a stage manager that the
Simpson, the theatre department chair at Arkansas State sound and lights come together perfectly, or when I slide on
University, he looked at me piercingly and said, “Why do the costume for the first time as an actor. Or the first time I
you want to major in theatre?” My answer was, “Because walked onto the completed set as a professional director.
it’s the only thing I can see myself doing.” My answer
seemed to satisfy him enough to let me give it a go. So, now it’s come full circle. This is my first time directing
outside of college, and I couldn’t be more proud to do so in a
My first experiences with theatre were humble. While community theatre and in a community that supports its local
Broadway and prestigious regional theatres get the lion’s theatre so enthusiastically. So many of us grow up in places
share of attention and accolades, if you take an informal survey where we would never have the opportunity to see a play or
of your friends, you’ll probably find that their first time at the be in one if it weren’t for these local troupes, and I believe they
theatre was either a community theatre production or a school are the backbone of American theatre.
play (and, of course, it can be argued that high school theatre
is basically a subset of community theatre). Thank you, Greg Parmeter, for taking a chance and giving
me this opportunity. Thank you to the entire production
My first play was Faith County, presented by the Foundation staff and the cast for taking what was important from
of Arts in my hometown, Jonesboro, Arkansas. I was in my ramblings and for just “getting” me. Thank you to
sixth grade. I had been in weekend drama classes there for my mother, for signing me up for those classes and not
years, but since I always took part in our end-of-workshop freaking out when I decided on my major. Thanks, also,
showcases, I had not actually seen a full-length play. While I to John O’Connell, who is the best academic advisor a girl
didn’t get all of the jokes in Faith County, I can say now that could have. And to Trevor and Maya, for just being there.
that night was just as thrilling for me as seeing Miss Saigon
April Brown, Director

From the Artistic Director

Bus Stop was the second play ever produced by La Crosse vision. The standard for artistic integrity was set then and
Community Theatre, and it was a courageous choice there with this bold choice.
for the young theatre. Inge’s play about eight people
stranded in a diner by a freak snowstorm, though veiled Forty-nine years later, we sit on the cusp of another grand
as a comedy, takes a critical look at America in the 1950s. vision, thanks to the commitment of countless people.
It addresses issues often hidden during that whitewashed LCT has never been content to simply amuse and fill
era, such as sex, alcoholism, morality, and violence. seats. We, the audience, volunteers, staff, and patrons
Despite the brash young lead and quirky heroine, this of LCT, have come to expect much more. This production
play is a far cry from I Love Lucy. is dedicated to all those artists who came before us, and
all those to come, who will continue to make La Crosse
For a brand-new community theatre just getting its legs Community Theatre the standard bearer of quality in
under it to produce Bus Stop—as opposed to another theatre in this community.
comedic crowd pleaser—demonstrated that La Crosse
Community Theatre was going to be a little bit different. See you at the theatre.
It wasn’t going to be satisfied with producing simple
entertainments designed to fill seats. No, LCT was a Greg Parmeter, Artistic Director
theatre with something to say, a theatre with a grander

Cast Biographies

AMY ANDERSON (Grace Hoylard) has been new characters, and the excitement of live performances.
in many shows, including Steel Magnolias, He wants to thank his wife, Mary, and his adult children,
A Chorus Line, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, William and Grace.
and Leaving Iowa. She is a kindergarten
assistant at Three Rivers Waldorf School and Dominique L. Sicard* (Cherie) is
also works at People’s Food Co-op. In her free thrilled to be making her debut with LCT.
She is a medical service coordinator at
time she can be found reading, hiking, and practicing yoga. Logistics Health, Inc., and she enjoys
She loves working together to create a great show. She sends experimenting in the kitchen. She has
special thanks out to her mom“for supplying us with pies for been in Poison, Over the Moon, and
the show.”
The Curious Savage. Her favorite part of being in theatre
Lawrence Levesque (Dr. Gerald is the freedom to behave in ways she typically wouldn’t.
Lyman) is a credentialing coordinator Her thanks go out to all of her friends and family for their
at Logistics Health, Inc. He has been in enthusiasm. Special thanks to Michael, Kelleen, and Dustin.
productions including Leaving Iowa, “I couldn’t have done this without your support.”
The Wizard of Oz, Dawn’s Inferno,
True Believers, A Dreary Monday, James Warsinske (Carl) has been in
many shows, including The Pirates of
Waters, and The Helen is Generous Show. His hobby is Penzance, Inherit the Wind, and Heart
acting because it is what he is meant to do. He thanks his of La Crosse productions, which he also
family and friends. directs. He is the manager of Sign Pro.
He spends his free time playing soccer and
Hanna Litman (Elma Duckworth) is a
senior at Central High School. She says target shooting, where he competes in USPSA. He loves the
acting is her favorite thing to do, and she friends he makes in theatre, saying that casts at LCT can be
has been in many shows, including The more like family.
Pirates of Penzance, With Their Eyes,
Children of Eden, Singin’ in the Rain, jared e. wiese (Bo Decker) is a lab test
technician at Trane Company. He has been
and Guys and Dolls. Her hobbies include show choir, soccer, in Camelot and The Wizard of Oz with LCT.
and swimming.“Thanks to a great cast and crew, and to my He enjoys reading and watching movies in
mom for putting up with never seeing me.” his free time. He loves all the wonderful
personalities that he gets to portray and
Sean McDevitt (Will Masters) has been
involved in every Main Stage production interact with here at the theatre. He wants to thank Paul
since 2009. Most recently he appeared as a Levesque; his wife, Amanda; and other family members.
pirate in The Pirates of Penzance. Bus Stop
marks his seventeenth appearance as an *=LCT debut
actor at LCT. Among other things, Sean is

LCT’s official production videographer. He thanks Robin for
her love and support.“Believe In Steve,”1943-2010.

Daniel Schneider (Virgil Blessing) has
played many shows, including Camelot,
Cotton Patch Gospel, Don’t Hug Me,
Spoon River Anthology, Becky’s Car,
Last Letters From Stalingrad, The Glass
Menagerie and Bus Stop. He is a staff

trainer at Riverfront. He can be found playing guitar and
singing, running, bike riding, and reading in his spare time.
His favorite part of theatre is meeting new folks, creating

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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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Production and Design Staff

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown Sound Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Gates
Set Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Costume Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Young
Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick Set Construction . . . . . Tim Harris, Ryan Knox, Dave Kunau,
Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Laylan, Sharon Markee, Gary Mundinger,
Sound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter, Kelsey Taunt
Props Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Anderson Props Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Steindorf
Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha Abplanalp Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Litman
Light Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Neville-Neil Box Office Staff . . . . . . . . . . . Kelley M. Manson, Eric Severson,
Lighting Crew. . . . . . . Abigail Kilpatrick, Barbara Kilpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Amanda Wiese

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2012-2013

Session 2 classes are happening now!

Session 3 begins January 14, 2013. Sign up your child today!
Call 608-784-9292. Visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org for more information.

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November 17, 2012: A Viterbo 40th Anniversary Tribute
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February 2, 2013: Love & the Sea
March 9, 2013: Sacred & Profane
April 20, 2013: Season Finale: Rising Stars

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Thank you again to all of our volunteers!

If you or your group is looking for volunteer opportunities, we can use your help
next season! Call 608-784-9292 or visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.
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Production Staff Biographies

April Brown (Director) holds a BFA in Repertory Theatre, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, the
theatre from Arkansas State University. Northern Fort Playhouse and a tour with the Hampstead
She has worked professionally at the Stage Company. Greg is beginning his fifth season with LCT.
Commonweal Theatre Company and Peach
State Summer Theatre. She served as assistant He thanks Mandy and Ben for their love and support.
stage manager for LCT’s Camelot and as stage
manager for The Glass Menagerie. Dawn Anderson (Properties
Designer) She has been a volunteer at LCT
Dillon McArdle (Set Designer) is LCT’s since 2006. Most recently she appeared in
technical director. He enjoys building things, the chorus of The Wizard of Oz and as a
grilling out with friends, and blowing snow. nun soloist in The Sound of Music.
He would like to thank his lovely wife, Megan,
who means the world to him. “Love ya, babe!” Samantha Abplanalp (Stage
Manager) This is Samantha’s first time
Mandy Parmeter (Costume Designer) is in stage managing, although she has been
her sixth season at LCT and is originally from involved backstage on The Wizard of Oz
Aberdeen, S.D. She received her bachelor’s and Leading Ladies. She is a label line
degree in music education from Northern
State University, where she discovered a associate and jogger at Inland Printing. She enjoys
passion for theatre. After a year of teaching reading, playing cards, and board games in her free time.
She loves all the interesting things she learns and people
music, she moved to Lincoln, Neb., to study costume design. she gets to work with here at the theatre. She thanks her
She received her MFA in costume design in May 2005. Her work friends and family for all their support.
has taken her from Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia,
Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg are looking forward
to their son, Benjamin, growing up in the La Crosse community.

David R. Kilpatrick (Lighting Designer)
This production has given David the
opportunity to exercise other creative muscles.
As a lighting designer, sculpting with light
and color, David has designed for LCT
The Wizard of Oz, On Golden Pond, and

The Last Christmas Gift. David would like to send hugs and
kisses to Barbara and Abby, the best family ever!

Greg Parmeter (Sound Designer)
earned his MFA from the Johnny Carson
School of Theatre and Film at the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln. His acting credits
include seasons with the Nebraska

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A proud sponsor of this production

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Thank you to our 2012-2013 season sponsors!

BrightStar Care Logistics Health Incorporated
The Casino Bar Mayo Clinic Health System
Central States Warehouse Pepsi of La Crosse
Commercial A/V Systems Schomburg Refrigeration
Dairyland Power Cooperative Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
DeBoer Pest Control State Bank Financial
DigiCopy United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Gundersen Lutheran Health System Vendi Advertising
Kwik Trip Inc. Wisconsin Arts Board
La Crosse Radio Group Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
WXOW
Xcel Energy

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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FEATURING LCCT’S FIRST THREE PRODUCTIONS!

The Matchmaker, BUS STOP, The Fantasticks

The Matchmaker, La Crosse Community Theatre’s first production, directed by

William Dixon, opened on May 9, 1963, to much fanfare at Longfellow Junior High
School’s auditorium—the culmination of the dream by a group of dedicated and hard-
working people. Rehearsals, held in the undercroft of Christ Episcopal Church, shared
the space with set construction. Because the set, which included four scene changes,
would be transported to the rented performance venue, it had to be designed and built

in small sections, which would be assembled simul-
taneously with lights being
hung, costumes being intro-
duced and the actors seeing the
stage for the first time 7 days
before opening night.

Over 80 people auditioned for
16 roles in The Matchmaker,
which the La Crosse Tribune
called “too good to miss.”

Left: Program designed by Don Thomp-
son, who also appeared in numerous
productions.

Right: Sue Brailey’s design with fabric
swatch for Ermengarde’s costume (see
dress in photo above).

Above left: Erling Fadness and Bob
Miner built set pieces in church base-
ment to be assembled on Longfellow’s
stage during tech week.

Above: Joe Skaggs (Ambrose Kemper),
Colleen Kavanaugh (Ermengarde) and
Elaine Klund (Mrs. Levi—The Match-
maker)

Fifth Avenue building Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, Inquire at the box office
tours by reservation Dec. 8 and 15, 2012 or 608-784-9292, ext. 8

1963

LCCT opened BUS STOP, its second Dennis Roellich (Carl) extends an arm
to Jeanann Hyslop (Cherie) and
show of the first season, at Longfellow Donald Frank (Will Masters).
Junior High School’s auditorium. Now

BUS STOP appears onstage as the

second show of the
last season at LCT on
5th Avenue!

Colleen Kavanaugh (Elma Duckworth) takes an
order from William Meisle (Dr. Gerald Lyman);
1963 BUS STOP program; LCCT president Sally
Cremer, Gerald and Donald Sweeney with tools in hand preparing
for opening night.

Recollection from Ken Albers, director of
The Night of the Iguana, on special effects:

“I had never created rain onstage before, but Keith
Shaw and I drilled small holes in three long gutters
hung out of sight above the stage. We ran a garden
hose from the water heater behind the stage and spliced it to all
three gutters. Plastic sheeting was laid under the floor of the set and
over the first two rows of seats. Thunder and rain was recorded and
lightning designed to flash. For one performance, I stepped in for
Ricky Davis, who ran the sound, and forgot to turn it on. So, the
storm that night was the ‘silent storm’…but it sure looked great!”

The Fantasticks delighted the theatre’s third audience in 1964 with memorable

music and nostalgic moments at the Longfellow Junior High School auditorium.
The 2001 production of The Fantasticks was
1964
presented at the Yakumo International Theatre

Festival in Japan. LCT was the only American theatre

invited to participate.

Top to bottom (L to R): William Meisle 2001
(Narrator), Jerry Bump (Boy’s Father),
George Stintzi (Boy), Nancy Zinn (Girl),
John Swickard (Girl’s Father), and
Director William Dixon

1970 Ken E. Brown (Hucklebee) and Tom Bartig (Bellomy)
put beans in their ears in 2001 production

The Young People’s Company at LCCT (left),
established in 1970, comprised 125 young people
doing nearly all the work for the two summer
productions, both onstage and backstage. The
shows, scheduled on alternating weekends, were

The Fantasticks and “A Thurber Carnival.”

Memories from Bob Seaquist: “Prior to having a theater, I helped move sets
and costumes from the scene shop (located over Quinn’s Sport Shop on Main
Street) back and forth to the venue being used for the show. We often borrowed
Dr. Murphy’s horse van. Once, we were returning a load of costumes to Cameron
and Rachel Gundersen’s home in Ebner Coulee. Three-quarters of the way up
the narrow coulee road, cars were parked on both sides, leaving too little room for
the truck. Jim Gutzke headed to the nearest home, where a wedding was in pro-
gress. In fact, the wedding was at the point of ‘if anyone present objects…’ when
Gutzke rang the bell. The cars were quickly moved so our truck could get though.”

IN MEMORIAM

Before the final curtain falls at the end of 2012 in our 5th Avenue home,

we recognize those who were uniquely talented and contributed to LCT’s
success in their own special way. We miss you!

Halverson, John Konrad, Jane
Hawkins, Richard G. Kramer, John Raymond “Tim”
Hayes, Truman Kresbach, Cy
Heberlein, Gerry
Hebberd, Arthur Laga, Jim
Hebberd, Mary Larsen, Ralph
Hess, Georgia Lawrence, Bill
Holstein, Bill Lee, Janet
Honig, Teddy Lee, Ralph
Hood, Betty Trane Lienlokken, Marguerite
Hood, Wayne Linley, Bill
Huber, Russell Lynch, Michael

Italiano, Frank Martin, Joan
Italiano, Lenore Melby Louis
McClendon, George
Jeffries, Bernard McGavock, Ronald Eastman
Johns Sr., Robert Merrill, Bruce
Michaelson, Leslie
Katz, Edna Miner, Bob
Kavanaugh, Lorraine Miner, Edith
Kendrick, Dale Moody, Arthur
Kennedy, Wilma Moody Hayman, Mary
Kinney, Nora Morton, Edwina
Klund, Jeff

N-Z will appear in “A Christmas Story” program

Looking Forward—New Theatre

“When I was on The Pump House board, we hoped for an arts and theatre district
to include the commmunity theatre. And now it’s happening!”

Natalie Hartigan

“I’m hoping that the new building will attract people who haven’t attended plays.”
Beverly Mach

Insert concept by LCT History Committee, design by Suzanne Young
~~Newspaper photos courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune~~

LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter
Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle
Costume Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter
Director of Patron Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Wiese
Director of Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer
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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A proud sponsor of this production
Thank you for your support of La Crosse Community Theatre!

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Roger and Kenna Christians Cleary-Kumm Foundation Henry and Beverly Lawrence
($2,500+) Robert Coe Dorothy Coelin Roger and Sondra Le Grand
John and Linda Lyche Bob and Kay Conzemius Gary and Susan Corbisier Tom and Jenelle Lee
Tammy and Chad Dutton Steven Dunder Ken and Nancy Lerum
Director’s Circle David and Barbara Foye Ted and Mary Eisenbacher Steve Lunde
($1,000-$2,499) Donald and Barbara Frank Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Aurel and Sue Mailath
Tom and Jan Brock River Town Dental Ramon and Connie Erickson Nancy and Andrew Matchett
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Judy Kirkpatrick David and Teresa Faulkner Stephen and Margeen Mau
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Peter and Krin Krause Robert and Maureen Freedland Les and Rita Messerschmidt
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith George and Joyce Fulford Janeth and Gerald Miller
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Clive and Burness McBain, Sr. Mitch and Marcia Galles Rich and Vicki Miller
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Ken and Janine Merkitch Jim and Jo Glasser Kiernan and Tracy Minehan
Brian and Karen Rude David and Nancy Goode Carl and Doris Mueller
Designer’s Circle Sally and Betty Ruud Mark and Nancy Goodman Mary and Kurt Mueller
($500-$999) Dennis and Sharon Ryan Louis and Maureen Guillou Kenneth and Carmin Nelson
Henry (Bud) and Mabel Lou Ahrens Mary Lansing and Daniel Schneider Peter and Janice Gutierrez Cyndy Nichols
Donna Brooks Bill and Chris Smiley Dennis and Donna Haggard Tom and Lori Nigon
Marv and Darryle Clott Greg and Joan Stellrecht Herb and Barbara Heili Karl and Julie Noll
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Ken and Jane Wastlund Mike and Cheri Herro Ron and Frieda Nowland
Hal and Julie Keitel Promoter ($125-$249) Donald J. and Kathy Hill Bruce and Carol Odeen
Martin and Jennifer Koop Anonymous Diane and Jim Hoffmeister Janice Otterson
Susan Miller Jim and Mary Anderson Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Jack and Barb Peplinski
Leanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Taunt James and Lynn Arends Charles and Mary Hosler Robert and Patricia Perlock
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Arnold and Donna Asp Robert and Mary Hubbard Effie Piper
Richard and Pamela Strauss Tom and Mary Ballinger Dennis and Claire Jandt Marianne and Galen Pittman
Vantage Architects, Inc. Lynette Berg Owen and Francie Johnson Tom and Kathy Ready
Marlene Bittner Robert A. and Christine A. Johnson Barbara Rice
Actor’s Circle ($250-$499) Ryan Born and Kristin King Nancy Johnson Cam and Carlene Roberts
Peter and Joan Allen Jake and Emily Bowe David and Barbara Kilpatrick Kirk and Nancy Rodman
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Neil and Jennifer Brown Michael and Beverly Kratt Sam Scinta and Kristen Foehner
Joe and Candice Bucheger Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Glenn and Lila Seager
In Memory of Marilyn I. Nelson Cari and Mark Burmaster Robert Krueger Sandy Sechrest
Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Wendy Butler Alan and Robin Krumholz Donald Smith and Nancy Korn-Smith
Clem and Karol Bott Ursula Cejpek Sandra J. Kujak (continued on page 25)
Robert and Gretchen Burns
Roy and Laurie Campbell

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Patron Donor List

Promoter (continued) Don DeBoer and Mary Blaha-DeBoer Rich Maresh and Joan Keller-Maresh Michael and Cynthia Renken
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Wright Barbara Decker Scott and Nancy Kronn Arlene Rhode
Ed and Laurie Solberg Jolene DeMaiffe Michael Kruse Jen Roberdeau and Ken Schelper
Paul and Jane Steingraeber Stanley and Sue Dwyer Paul and Kimberly Lansing Kenneth and Mary Rownd
Brian and Diane Sullivan Michael and Mary Dzurko Dennis and Michelle LaRoche Curt and Bev Ruston
Terry and Cheryl Thienes Michael and Rita Edmunds Bob and Jo Le Roy Lisa Sauer
Suzanne and Joseph Toce Rich and Sally Egan Debbie Lejeune Josh and Anne Saylor
Lill A. Twining James and Betty Ehrsam Steve and Karen Lind James and Elaine Schauls
Pam Walgren Gary and Lu Anne Ekern Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Paul and Kay Schneider
Stephen and Katherine Webster Eldon and Fran Ellefson Steve and Cheryl Loehr Doris and John Schwingle
Ross and Lynn Marie West Daryl and Nancy Ertl Beverly Mach Wendy and John Severson
David and Yvonne Whiteman Dr. Todd and Mary Jo Fetsch Wes and Karen Mack James Sill and Mary Orrico
Ed and Sharon Winga Harold Flemke and Be Facteau William and Helen Mackey Charlie and Lynn Smader
Kevin and Marla Withey Joseph and Joan Francois Robert and Diane Marcou Arlene Smith
Gary and Debra Wold Sally Friend Michael and Sharon Markee Les and Kay Snuggerud
Daryl and Margaret Wood Philip and Judy Gilbert Lois Matthews Dick and Pat Spencer
Jane Wood William and Sarah Goff Edith McBain and Jane Symicek Dan and Janice Springer
Ken and Jean Wortman Bill and Mary Graumann Lorraine McIlraith Dave and Debbie Stark
Julie Yahnke David and Jennifer Grimsled Joe and Nanette Michel Ramon and Betty Stelloh
Suzanne Young John Halbrehder and Carolyn Lloyd H. and Evelyn G. Miller Pat Stephens
Supporter ($75-$124) Sally Miller Wally and Betty Stoll
Anonymous (3) Diekmann Mary Monsoor Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan
Frank and Jenny Aberger Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Les and Helen Munson Carol Taebel
Mark and Linda Backer Peter and Esther Harman Curtis and Marcia Murray Miriam and Ed Tanke
Lori Bagniewski Richard and Cathy Harris Kelly Nedvidek Kathy Thompson
Dale and Barbara Bates Natalie Hartigan Sonja Nelson Bill and Pam Thrune
Kay Baumann Esther Hayes Ed and Corine Neuman Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Dorothy Baures Helen M. Heiser Rudy and Cherie Nigl Audrey Uber
Clark and Margaret Berg James and Barbara Hemker Jon and Christi Nowland Jo Voight
Mike Bey and Mary Kief Jerry and Diane Hoch Tamara Nowland Karen D. Wagner
Ken and Donna Birnbaum John and Linda Hoehn Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe David and Laura Wagner
Nancy Borgen Maria Holley Jim and Mary Olson Colleen Walsh
Chris and Vicki Born George and Jackie Horihan Tiffany Olson Jim and Cheryl Ward
Judy Brennan Ray and Joanne Hubley Paul and Judy Onsrud Wettstein`s
Dianna Brown Rollin and Connie Huebsch Ann Padesky Ray and Joyce Wichelt
Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Florence Hyatt Elsie Patterson Richard and Judy Williams
Gary and Mary Bubbers Dar and Darlene Isaacson Dennis and Lois Peterson Leon and Kay Wolfe
Tony and Violet Capaul Emmanuel and Cindy Jacobson Colleen Phelps Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Willard and Ann Carlow Ione L. Johnson Jarrod and Sheryl Picha Frances I. Young
Jean Clark Ronald and Deb Johnson Carleen Poellinger and Paul Brown Mark and Debra Zellmer
Lynne David Mike and Clarice Kammel John and Linda Proudfoot
Rose Ann Kazmierczak Jim and Carol Reider
Bob and Mary Kelemen

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Closer to Our Brand-New View W hat a great time to be in
La Crosse. A brand-new
performance space, right on the

river!

Our new facility will have 2
theatres, 3 classrooms, and

a gorgeous view of
the river. Be a part of
it today!

Mark your calendars! The grand opening is set
for mid-January 2013, with opening ceremonies
sponsored by BMO Harris Bank M&I.

For more information, visit www.lacrosseperformingartscenter.org.

Get in on the “Naming a Seat” is an opportunity to participate in
ground floor . . . something special—the La Crosse Performing Arts
balcony . . . Center, the new home of La Crosse Community Theatre,
or Black Box scheduled to open in January 2013.

We invite you to be *Home Owners
a part of the new *Contractors
home of La Crosse *Businesses
Community Theatre by *Climate Controlled
“Naming a Seat.”With *Security Cameras
your tax-deductible
donation, you become
a permanent part of a state-of-
the-art theatre complex. You can attach
your name or the name of someone you
would like to honor, and demonstrate
your commitment to the arts and to the
community of La Crosse.
• Seats on the main floor are $1,000 each

and may be paid for over a three-year
period.*
• Seats in the balcony are $750 each
and may be paid for over a three-year
period.*
• Seats in the Black Box theatre are $250
each.*

*Placement of named seats will be as-
signed via lottery.

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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Pepsi Cola of La Crosse
• Locally owned

• Group sponsor of the
La Crosse Performing Arts Center

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 for your support of La Crosse Community Theatre!

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Enjoy dinner before the performance or dessert and coffee afterward.
501 Front Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601 | 608.784.4877 | [email protected]

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Oct 12,13,19, 20, 26, 27 & 31, 2012 @ 7:30 PM Pick up a

Call 608-397-3752 Theatre for Youth

Tickets on sale at Salon Medusa or Festival Foods acting class brochure in the lobby!
Sign up for emails at

www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org

Call 608-784-9292

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

sponsorship this season

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!!!! !!!!

Premiere Six Packs are still available! Stop by the box office for more information!

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