Jesus Christ Superstar

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

Sponsored by Theatre PG

May 8–24, 2015

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Executive Director’s Note

CHEERS TO OUR 52ND SEASON! In the Veteran’s Studio Theatre we will present an
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As we wrap up this season, naturally 52 years young!
we look ahead to our next journey. Our season would not be complete
In September we will explore all without theatre for young audiences,
of Shakespeare’s work, both reverently and and this year we will present Stuart Little and
irreverently. The Complete Works of William Bridge to Terabithia.

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A proud sponsor of this production

La Crosse Community Theatre and State Bank Financial present

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Music by Lyrics by

ANDREW LLOYD TIM
WEBBER RICE

Directed by

GREG PARMETER

Music Director Choreographer Conductor
PETER BOSGRAAF JENNIFER WILKINSON
JEFF COPP

Set/Lighting Designer Costume Designer Sound Designer

DILLON KRIS CHRIS
McARDLE PETERSON SCHEUERMANN

Stage Manager Assistant Director Assistant Music Director

KELSEY SEAN MATTHEW
TAUNT McDEVITT WINDETT

Produced by special arrangement with Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library, New York, NY.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast of Characters

Judas......................................... Brandon Harris Philip............................................... Emily Vieth
Jesus.......................................... Bradley Weber Thaddeus....................................Tim Peterson*
Mary Magdalene...............................Emily Ware Thomas................................Matthew Springer
Pilate..................................David R. Kilpatrick* Soul Girls/Ensemble:
Caiaphas............................... Jonathan Krocker Laikyn Boettcher*, Brianna Herber,
Annas............................................ Raina Thelen Cecilia Taggart*, Julia Whalen*
Simon Zealotes.......................... Brianna Herber Priests/Roman Guards/Ensemble:
Herod............................................. Alex Attardo Ryan Brown, Paulo Clermont*, Tom
Peter................................................Nick Brandt Desjarlais, Mark Flottmeyer*
Apostles/Ensemble: Angel Choir/Ensemble:
Andrew............................................Matt Wudi* Katya Carter, Mary Cate Cichock*,
Bartholomew...............Andrew Scott Helman* Andrea Fetsch*, Alyssa Johnson*,
James Alphaeus................................Cody Flick* Maria Runde, Nisse Taunt*
James Zebedee............................... Joe Phillips* Maid/Ensemble........................ Connie Huebsch
John the Beloved.........................Dustin Luecke
Matthew................................Michala Taggart* * = LCT main stage debut

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud and Krissa Valentine-Harnish for
photography, CBS Graphics, Agropur Ingredients, Viterbo University Theatre Dept., Goodwill Industries, Rochelle Sullivan,
Kevin Harnish, Paul Leithold and Leithold Music, Joe Anderson and UW-La Crosse Theatre Dept., Kristyn Taggart, Great
Harvest Bread Company.

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Director’s Note

Jesus Christ Superstar Unfortunately, over time the characters became
caricatures: Judas, the cowardly betrayer who cares
May 8–24, 2015 only for himself; Caiaphas, the mustache-twirling villain
LCT’s 51st season – 349th production who worships power over faith; Pilate, the bureaucratic
weasel who plays a game of Chicken and loses; and
Jesus Christ Superstar is not a passion play. It is Jesus, the sacrificial lamb led passively to slaughter.
not meant to be a religious event. It is not meant to
be a secular deconstruction of the Crucifixion story In Superstar, each of these men finds himself on a
or the Christian faith. It is not history. As the son of collision course with history and each other. Through
an Episcopal priest, I know the Biblical account very this retelling, we come to know them in a way that
well. Jesus Christ Superstar is the very human helps us to better know ourselves. Each of them is
story of perhaps the single most significant event in allowed some measure of humanity, which makes
human history. It is a story about how politics, faith, their struggles and decisions more credible and
and people can collide, ending in tragic consequences understandable. We get to know them and what
. . . but also leaving the door open for hope. drives them to do what they do.

Most people who are familiar with the passion story have This is, in no way, a true account of events, of course.
become comfortable with its common narrative. We Many liberties have been taken, but the central
forget that Jesus, Judas, Caiaphas, and Pilate—the four premise remains true. In order to understand the
major players—were flesh-and-blood people, each with arc of history, we must first seek to understand
hopes, fears, and personal stories. Each was motivated those who lived that history. When we can finally
by the same things that drive us as human beings today. understand those who came before us, we can begin
to understand ourselves.
Thank you to these people, who donated
toward our 2014–2015 costumes! Enjoy the show!

John-Peter Temple for Mary Poppins Greg Parmeter, Director
Chuck Charbeneau for The 39 Steps
Daniel McCammon for A Charlie Brown Christmas Thank you
Kate Kersten for Twelve Angry Men to the
Nancy Flottmeyer for First Baptist of Ivy Gap
Barbara Burchill for Jesus Christ Superstar Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation

for its generous support and
sponsorship this season

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Jesus Christ Superstar

ACT 1 ACT 2

Scene 1: Jerusalem, Friday before the Crucifixion Scene 1: The garden of Gethsemane, Thursday
“Overture” evening
“Heaven on Their Minds”...........................................Judas “The Last Supper”............................. Apostles, Jesus, Judas
“Gethsemane” (“I Only Want to Say”).........................Jesus
Scene 2: Bethany, Saturday night “The Arrest” (Part 1)...........................Peter, Apostles, Jesus
“What’s the Buzz”...........Apostles, Jesus, Mary Magdalene
“Strange Thing Mystifying”....................Judas, Choir, Jesus Scene 2: The road to Jerusalem and Caiaphas’
“Everything’s Alright”............................. Mary Magdalene, house, Friday, pre-dawn
.................................Apostles’ Women, Judas, Jesus, Choir “The Arrest” (Part 2)........... Crowd, Choir, Caiaphas, Annas,
................................................................................. Jesus
Scene 3: The Temple, Sunday morning “Peter’s Denial”............Maid, Peter, Soldier, Old Man, Mary
“This Jesus Must Die”.......... Priests, Caiaphas, Annas, Choir
“Hosanna”...................................... Jesus, Caiaphas, Crowd Scene 3: Fortress Antonia, Friday morning
“Pilate and Christ”...................... Pilate, Soldier, Jesus, Mob
Scene 4: Jerusalem, later Sunday
“Simon Zealotes”/”Poor Jerusalem” (“Christ, You Know I Love You”). Scene 4: Herod’s palace, later Friday morning
..........................................Simon, Soul Voices, Choir, Jesus “King Herod’s Song”...................................................Herod

Scene 5: Fortress Antonia, Monday morning Scene 5: Jerusalem, Friday noon
“Pilate’s Dream”........................................................Pilate “Could We Start Again, Please?”..............Mary, Peter, Choir

Scene 6: The Temple, Monday afternoon Scene 6: Caiaphas’ house, Friday afternoon
“The Temple”.........................................Choir, Crowd, Jesus “Judas’ Death”.......................Judas, Priest, Caiaphas, Choir

Scene 7: Bethany, Monday night Scene 7: Fortress Antonia, Friday afternoon
“Everything’s Alright” (reprise).......Mary Magdalene, Jesus “Trial Before Pilate” (including the 39 Lashes).............. Pilate,
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him”.............. Mary Magdalene ........................................................Caiaphas, Jesus, Choir

Scene 8: The Temple, Tuesday Scene 8: Via Dolorosa
“Damned for All Time”/”Blood Money”..........Judas, Annas, “Superstar”..................................... Judas, Soul Girls, Choir
..................................................................Caiaphas, Choir
Scene 9: Golgotha, Friday, 6:00 pm
“The Crucifixion”...............................................Jesus, Choir
“John Nineteen Forty-One”

Jesus Christ Superstar will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.

Don’t miss these Jesus Christ
Superstar activities!

^ 5/15 Pre-Show Talk: “The History and Politics

of Jesus Christ Superstar”

^ 5/16 Post-Show Talkback with cast and crew

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Cast Biographies

ALEX ATTARDO (Herod) is a New KATYA CARTER (Ensemble) is
Orleans native who is currently proud to be at LCT again. Previously
earning a Bachelor of Science in the titular character in The Snow
theatre education from Viterbo Queen, she also was a general’s
University. His previous credits daughter in The Pirates of
include Legally Blonde (Emmett Forrest), Penzance. Katya can normally be seen as part of
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching Ho), Jeffrey “Live! from LaCrosse,”a sketch comedy group. She
(Darius), and Biloxi Blues (Arnold Epstein). “Shout would like to thank her boyfriend, Xavier, as well as
out to my family, friends, and colleagues for all y’all’s her mother and Euel Bailey for their support.
love and support!” MARY CATE CICHOCK* (Ensemble)
LAIKYN BOETTCHER* (Soul Girl), is excited to perform in her first LCT
a freshman theatre minor at UW- show. No stranger to community
La Crosse, is excited to be back on theatre, she performed for three
stage, continuing her theatre and companies in her hometown,
dance career. She has been involved Rockford, IL. She is a senior at Viterbo University
in countless musicals; three favorites include Seven pursuing a Bachelor of Science in theatre education.
Brides for Seven Brothers, Hello Dolly, and She would like to thank her parents for their
Footloose.“A big thank you to my parents, family, undying encouragement, her friends for their
friends, and past musical directors, who have helped undying support, and Lucas and Erica for being her
me with all of my success and always supported my number one fans.
love of the arts. Enjoy the show!” PAULO CLERMONT* (Ensemble) is
NICK BRANDT (Peter) holds a BFA a customer service representative for
in theatre performance from UW- Express Professional. Originally from
La Crosse and will start his MBA this the Caribbean, Haiti, the Dominican
fall. He works at Logistics Health Inc. Republic, and surrounding areas,
He has appeared, since 2008, as Paulo enjoys acting, as well as playing and coaching
Malcolm in Macbeth (LCT), Kreon in Antigone soccer. He likes to spend time with family and
(UW-L), Ariel in The Pillowman and Clifford in friends, and he is glad to be a part of La Crosse
Deathtrap (The Pump House), and elsewhere. He Community Theatre.
writes, directs, does stand-up comedy, and taught TOM DESJARLAIS (Ensemble) is a
acting for two years. Nick is honored to be part of territory manager for Fairway
this show. He says“thank you”to those who matter Outdoor Advertising. He appeared at
most to him.“I love you all!” LCT as Ranger Tom in Escanaba in
RYAN BROWN (Ensemble) enjoys Da Moonlight, Doc in West Side
helping out the community, being Story, King Pellinore in Camelot, Bob (the oldest
with the theatre onstage or elf) in The Last Christmas Gift, Juror #9 in Twelve
backstage. His first role was in The Angry Men, and Admiral Boom in Mary Poppins.
Pirates of Penzance. This past year He also appeared as Charlie in Amateurs and
he was involved in Mary Poppins, The 39 Steps, Bellomy in The Fantasticks (Appleseed Community
and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Ryan hope that he Theatre) and as Shelly Levene Glengarry Glen Ross
can be a part of more fun, exciting shows to come. (Blue Lobstar/Pump House). Tom is a board member

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

of the Wisconsin State Golf Association and of Horse MARK FLOTTMEYER* (Ensemble)
Sense for Special Riders. is excited to be cast in Jesus Christ
Superstar. A native of La Crosse,
ANDREA FETSCH* (Ensemble) is a you may recognize him as a fixture
student at Saint Mary’s University, of Kroner Hardware in downtown
where she studies musical theatre. La Crosse. As just anyone off the street, he has little
She has performed in The experience in theatre and no musical background.
Nutcracker, Oklahoma!, and He dedicates his performance to his wife, Laura, and
Bye-Bye Birdie. She is extremely excited to be two children, who have given him a sabbatical from
working with Lacrosse Community Theatre and life to be in this amazing production.
would like to thank her parents for continuing to
support her ambitions. BRANDON HARRIS (Judas) has
CODY FLICK* (James Alphaeus) is had a busy season, performing in
excited to be a part of such a great Mary Poppins, Twelve Angry Men,
cast. He has been in several musical and Jesus Christ Superstar. He is
productions in the past few years, so proud and honored to be part of the
it’s nice to be back on stage. He wonderful community created by the LCT staff and
would like to thank his family and friends who have volunteers. He thanks his family, friends, and fiancée
watched and supported him over the years. for their love and support.“Hope you enjoy the
show.”

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

ANDREW SCOTT HELMAN* DAVID R. KILPATRICK* (Pilate)
(Bartholomew) is a junior at UW- is no novice to performing. He
La Crosse, majoring in musical appeared previously in Noises Off,
theatre and minoring in Mystery of Irma Vep, Father of
photography. Past roles have the Bride, and Jesus Christ
included Dr. Segura in 8, Alex in The Great Superstar (when he was 19). His theatrical career
Alphabet Adventure, and various other shows has included time as director, lighting designer, and
at UW-L. He is excited to work with such a stage manager. In addition to production work,
talented cast and hopes you enjoy the show David serves as the executive director for LCT and
tonight. Weber Center for the Performing Arts. His proudest
BRIANNA HERBER (Simon roles are as husband to Barbara and father to
Zealotes /Soul Girl/Dance Captain) is Abigail, both of whom gave him tremendous
enjoying her fourth show at LCT. You support and permission to“walk the boards.”
may have seen her as Lucy and the JONATHAN KROCKER (Caiaphas)
White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, is in his seventh LCT show. Most
and the Wardrobe, or covered in flour at Great recently he played Mr. Northbrook in
Harvest Bread Company, where she is the sweets Mary Poppins and Courfeyrac in
baker. Brianna sends out an enormous thanks to her Les Misérables. He also has directed
three Fs: her family, her friends, and her fiance.“I two shows for Blue Lobstar and is a part of“Live!
love you all so much!” from La Crosse.”He thanks his family, friends, and his
CONNIE HUEBSCH (Maid/ amazing wife, Raina, for their support.
Ensemble) realized in the 70s and DUSTIN LUECKE (John the
80s, after appearing at LCT in Beloved) is making his fourth
Kismet and Carousel, that she was appearance at LCT. He was last seen
hooked. However, she had a as a juror in Twelve Angry Men and
full-time career teaching first grade, a home, a is once again one of“The Twelve”
husband, and two young children, so she chose to (albeit less angry). Other credits include The 39
wait. After 36 years of teaching, she retired and Steps and Noises Off. You can see Dustin on WXOW
became an involved grandma. In May 2013, Connie News 19 Daybreak. He gives many thanks to his
appeared in Les Misérables, followed by Mary friends and family, especially Dominique and“Baby
Poppins this past fall. Her bucket list is being filled. D”(coming July 2015).
She thanks Greg, her family, and friends for all the TIM PETERSON* (Thaddeus) is a
support and love. long-time theatre fan and first-time
ALYSSA JOHNSON* (Ensemble) is a performer. He has numerous credits
junior at Aquinas High School. Her in the La Crosse area as a hairstylist
past roles include Alice Sycamore in for photo shoots and public events.
You Can’t Take It With You and “Performing has always been an interest of mine,
Catherine Sloper in The Heiress, but thanks to my co-performers, I’ve finally have the
both at Aquinas High School. She would like to opportunity to do so. It’s been great working with
thank her family and talented fellow cast members. everyone so far, and I’m excited to get to share my
first show with this fantastic cast and crew.”

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

JOE PHILLIPS* (James Zebedee) is MATTHEW SPRINGER (Thomas) is
excited to be part of his first LCT an Arkansas native and a Viterbo
production. Joe is the vocal music University alumnus with a degree in
director at Black River Falls High theatre performance. This is his
School and Middle School, having second show at LCT, and he is
graduated from UW-Eau Claire in Spring 2014. He overjoyed to be a part of this wonderful cast. Some
has done shows at Eau Claire Children’s Theater and of his most recent roles include Ken Gorman in
St. Mary’s Springs High School. He thanks his friends Rumors, Clown #2 in The 39 Steps, and Peter
and family and hopes you enjoy the show! Pinnunziato in My Big Gay Italian Funeral.
MARIA RUNDE (Ensemble)“Don’t CECILIA TAGGART* (Soul Girl), an
quit your day job,”they say. Well, Aquinas High School senior, will
Maria did so, to make room for major in music education next year
rehearsals and performances. at Winona State University. Roles
Between working at Kohl’s, being a have included Tracy in Hairspray, Jr.
volunteer at Gundersen, tap classes at the Y, and life and Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man (Logan Summer
in general, something had to give. She was thrilled Theatre), Rapunzel in Into the Woods and Yenta in
and gratified to perform in Thoroughly Modern Fiddler on the Roof (Aquinas). She would like to
Millie and knew that she had to come back for thank the directors, her parents, family, and friends
more.“Thank you to all who made this possible, for their love and support, and, most importantly,
especially my ever-supportive family and friends.” the big guy upstairs.

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Cast Biographies

MICHALA TAGGART* (Matthew) is EMILY WARE (Mary Magdalene) is
excited to be part of the cast of thrilled to be involved with this
Jesus Christ Superstar. She is a amazing production. Her past LCT
junior at Aquinas High School. roles include Marian Anderson in
Michala started acting at age 9 in First Lady Suite and the Factory
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Girl/Ensemble in Les Misérables. She would like to
Coat, then Beauty and the Beast, The Music Man, thank Greg, Peter, and the rest of the production
and Hairspray. She thanks mostly her family for all team for this great opportunity and her friends and
their support in everything she does, and the big family for their support.“Enjoy the show!”
man upstairs. BRADLEY WEBER (Jesus) is in his
NISSE TAUNT* (Ensemble) is third production at LCT, but has
excited to be in Jesus Christ performed in more than 40 shows
Superstar for her first show visible with various theatre companies. His
on stage at LCT (she was in the favorite roles include Thenardier in
Blood Brothers pit band). Nisse Les Misérables, Jamie in The Last Five Years, and
most recently was seen in the chorus of Joseph and The American in Chess. When not performing, Brad
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Appleseed is a radiology operations manager at Mayo Clinic in
Community Theatre) and was the lead puppet Rochester, MN. He would like to thank his wife,
fabricator for Little Shop of Horrors (UW- Leslie, and three adorable children, Emma,
La Crosse). She would like to thank her sister Kelsey Matthew, and Andrew, for their love and support.
and her friends and family.“Enjoy the show!” JULIA WHALEN* (Soul Girl) is
RAINA THELEN (Annas), by day, excited to make her LCT debut. She
works in IT at LHI and as a realtor is a sophomore studying theatre
with Gerrard Hoeschler. By night, performance at UW-La Crosse.
she’s recording artist RainAfire, a Recently, she has appeared in the
cast member of“Live! From La plays In One Basket, Rumors, and 8. Julia would
Crosse,”and a creative entrepreneur. This is her sixth like to thank her friends and family for their support,
show with LCT. Raina is a graduate of Belmont and she would also like to give a shout out to her
University in Nashville, TN, and loves art and boyfriend, Matthew Wudi, who also is in the cast.
adventure.“Thanks to Jon and my family!” Julia hopes you enjoy this production as much as she
EMILY VIETH (Philip) is excited to has loved the experience of it all.
be a part of this production of Jesus MATT WUDI* (Andrew), a
Christ Superstar. This is Emily’s sophomore theatre performance
third time on LCT’s main stage. She student at UW-La Crosse, is very
was most recently seen as Frieda excited to be in his first production
“with naturally curly red hair”in A Charlie Brown with La Crosse Community Theatre.
Christmas and as Mamie Eisenhower in First Lady You may have seen him last in the Toland Theatre
Suite, also with curly red hair.“Thank you to the cast during UW-L’s run of Catch Me If You Can. He’d like
and crew, friends and family for all of your support to thank his friends, family, and his amazing
during this production process! WWJCSD?” girlfriend, Julia Whalen, for their continued support
and love.

* = LCT main stage debut

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Production and Design Staff

Director............................................. Greg Parmeter Costume Construction...... April Brown, Katya Carter,
Music Director................................... Peter Bosgraaf ...................... Heather Dutcher, Marsha Erickson,
Choreographer............................Jennifer Wilkinson ....................Donna Buros Hanson, Shirley Huhn,
Conductor................................................... Jeff Copp ..Francie Johnson, Sue La Crosse, Maggie Peterson,
Set/Lighting Designer....................... Dillon McArdle ................. Jeri Sebo, Joanne Steele, Julie Voigts,
Costume Designer............................... Kris Peterson ...........................Lorraine Wilson, Suzanne Young
Sound Designer......................... Chris Scheuermann Costume Crew.............Patricia Hall, Dawn Havican
Stage Manager......................................Kelsey Taunt Run Crew............... Jasmine Kratt, Frances Sayner,
Props Master....................Krissa Valentine-Harnish .................................................... Michael Snowball
Assistant Director...............................Sean McDevitt Musicians.............Katie Althof (horn), Kathy Boarman
Assistant Music Director...............Matthew Windett (cello), Mary Blaha-DeBoer (piano, organ), Stephanie
Master Electrician........................................Erek Weis Brookman (flute, piccolo), Carissa Coorough (trumpet
Assistant Stage Manager/Understudy.......................... II), Radhika Edpuganti (violin II), Carly Felten (bari
............................................. MacKinley Bruemmer sax), Bonny Fish (horn), Kristin Freedlund (flute, clari-
Assistant Stage Manager................Miranda Bauerly net), Paula Hardie (percussion I), Dillon Hendrickson
Dance Captain.........................................Brianna Herber (drum set), Pete Jansson (trumpet I), Scott Jensen
Set Construction.....Sharon Markee, Gary Mundinger, (trumpet I-II sub), Paul Jewson (bass), Tyler Krause
.....................................Jim Nelson, Michael Snowball (trumpet I), Mary Lehrman (trombone), Catherine
Lighting Crew..... Miranda Bauerly, Mark Flottmeyer, McNamara (oboe, English horn, clarinet, sax), Sid Olson
......David R. Kilpatrick, Jim Nelson, Josh Oxburrow, (bass), Conner Reisdorf (trombone), Vickie Rortvedt
......................... Kelsey Taunt, Nisse Taunt, Erek Weis (horn), Lu Ann Scafe (clarinet), Kurt Schuldes (electric
Scenic Artists................Sharon Markee, Kelsey Taunt, guitar), Margit Severson (violin I), Christine Stein
......................................................................Nisse Taunt (clarinet, flute), Matthew Windett (piano)

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LCT Staff & Board Thank you to our 2014-2015
season sponsors!
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick Altra Financial Advisors
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter Associated Bank
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Commercial A/V Systems
Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter Dahl Automotive
Director of Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson Gundersen Health System
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson La Crosse Radio Group
Box Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Puffer Logistics Health, Inc.
Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . April Brown, Quinn Masterson, Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis Youngren Mueller Media
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Schomburg Refrigeration
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS State Bank Financial
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Horne Trust Point, Inc.
First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison Vendi Advertising
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy WXOW TV-19
Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians Xcel Energy
Nancy Flottmeyer, J. Michael Hartigan, Mary Isaacs, This program was supported in part by a grant from
Charles Link, Gary Mundinger, Brian K. Murphy, the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of
Randy Nelson, Karl Noll, Wayne Oliver Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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.

Living Music 2014-2015
Concert Season
The La Crosse Chamber Chorale

Dr. Paul Rusterholz, Conductor

www.chamberchorale.org 608.780.6107

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Production Staff Biographies

GREG PARMETER (Director) earned his DILLON McARDLE (Set/Lighting
MFA from the Johnny Carson School of Designer) is LCT’s technical director.
Theatre and Film at the University of A Viterbo University alum, he enjoys
Nebraska-Lincoln. His acting credits building things, grilling out with friends,

include seasons with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, and blowing snow. He would like to thank his lovely
Virginia Shakespeare Festival, Northern Fort Playhouse wife, Megan, and newborn son, Miles, who mean the
and a tour with Hampstead Stage Company. Greg is in world to him.
his seventh season with LCT. He thanks Mandy, Ben,
and Matilda for their love and support. KRIS PETERSON (Costume Designer),
received her MFA in costume design from
PETER BOSGRAAF (Music Director) Florida State University and now teaches
graduated from Viterbo University with a theatre appreciation at UW-La Crosse. Prior
music education degree and has been the
choral music/theatre teacher at Aquinas design work includes Pentecost; Much Ado About
Nothing; The Full Monty; Desmene; The Boy Who
High School for the last 14 years. He enjoys directing Knew Too Much; Fiddler on the Roof; Clue: the
three mixed choirs as well as directing and producing two Musical; Fools; Call Me Madam; Click,Clack, Moo;
theatrical productions every year. Peter became director Escape from Happiness; Musical Comedy Murders of
of the La Crosse Boychoir this past September. He is very 1940; and thesis film Me and My Deadbeat Husband.
excited to be working on this fantastic show. He would
like to thank his colleagues, friends, family, and students CHRIS SCHEUERMANN (Sound Designer)
for their constant support and understanding. holds a bachelor’s in music composition
from Wittenberg University and a master’s
JENNIFER WILKINSON (Choreographer) in servant leadership from Viterbo
has choreographed many productions for
LCT in the last 19 years, including Blood University. He’s been recording, engineering, and
Brothers and Chicago, and she is looking producing audio since 1991, working aboard Carnival,
Cunard, and Holland America ships as a sound engineer
forward to many more. You may have seen her on the and lifeboat pilot. Chris moved to La Crosse in 2004,
LCT stage in Anything Goes. Jen loves spending time serving as production coordinator for the Viterbo Fine Arts
with her “boys,” Liam and Chad, and appreciates the Center, and is now operations director at Commercial AV
fact that they allow her to continue to fulfill her dreams. Systems. He’s turned up the volume for LCT’s Almost
Jen would like to thank her mom for encouraging her to Maine, Macbeth, First Lady Suite, Guys on Ice,
become involved in theatre, and Greg for giving her Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Mary Poppins.
another chance to be part of the “dream team.”
KELSEY TAUNT (Stage Manager) is a
JEFF COPP (Conductor) is director of bands freelance theatrical teacher and designer.
at La Crescent High School and adjunct Recent productions include A Charlie
professor of education at Winona State Brown Christmas, as Lucy (LCT) and
University. He plays bassoon with the La
recent set designs include The Nerd (Appleseed),
Crosse and Winona symphonies, as well as the La Crosse Brigadoon (LaCrescent HS), and The Heiress
Concert Band—where he also serves as production (Aquinas HS). Kelsey is enjoying the opportunity to
manager. Jeff is finishing up his K–12 principal degree use a different part of her brain as stage manager for
program at Winona State this spring and looks forward to one of her favorite shows. She would like to thank
the next chapter in his career as an educator. He is proud Greg and everyone involved for making all the time
and humbled to lead such a talented group of local and hard work worthwhile. As always, a special thanks
musicians in our pit orchestra.“Break a leg, everyone!” to friends and family for their love and support.

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Production Staff Biographies

SEAN McDEVITT (Assistant Director) is MacKINLEY BRUEMMER (Asst. Stage Mgr.
excited to be assistant director for Jesus /Understudy) is a senior at Logan High
Christ Superstar; he was A.D. for LCT’s School. This is his seventh LCT show, and he
2010 production of Camelot, and in 2011 is excited to be assistant stage manager.

took over the director’s chair for The Last Christmas Favorite roles have included Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in
Gift. He has been LCT’s official videographer since Anything Goes and Prof. Harold Hill in The Music Man
2009. He would like to thank his wife, Robin, who as a Jr., both at Logan. MacKinley thanks Greg for his
young girl sang the Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack guidance and the chance to“play”with such talented
at full volume, using a hairbrush as a microphone, people, his parents for their love and support, and Annie
seated on a pink shag rug in a basement, while and Charles for being the best sister and“step-brother-
listening to it endlessly on 8-track. kinda-sorta!”

MATTHEW WINDETT (Assistant Music MIRANDA BAUERLY (Assistant Stage
Director) is an associate lecturer in Manager) is a senior at La Crescent High
communication studies at UW-La Crosse, School. She has previously stage managed
where he received bachelor of science for A Wrinkle in Time at LCT and

degrees in both communication studies and music Androcles and the Lion at the Pump House. She enjoys
performance. He also holds a master’s degree from anime and listening to music. Miranda likes LCT because
Minnesota State University-Mankato. Matthew thanks everybody is friendly.
LCT, the cast, and the crew for a memorable experience
these last two months.

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Harriet Myers Jim Nelson and Diane Foust Bob and Kay Conzemius
($2,500+) Leanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Randy Nelson Michael and Rita Edmunds
Anonymous Jack and Barb Peplinski Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher
John and Linda Lyche Taunt Marianne and Galen Pittman Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron
Karl and Julie Noll Barbara Rice Gary and Teresa Rudy Ramon and Connie Erickson
Director’s Circle Brian and Karen Rude Dennis and Sharon Ryan David and Teresa Faulkner
($1,000-$2,499) Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer Marla French
In Memory of Charles Gelatt Jason Smith Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Sally Friend
Vantage Architects, Inc. Bill and Chris Smiley David and Nancy Goode
Tom and Jan Brock Ross and Lynn Marie West Alex and Jackie Vaver Mark and Nancy Goodman
Ursula Cejpek Actor’s Circle ($250- Jim and Phyllis Warren Tom and Heidi Grau
Donald and Barbara Frank $499) Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Gundersen Health System
Ronald and Julie Go Family Peter and Joan Allen Jane Wood Chuck and Carmen Gustafson
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan David Amborn and Karen Gilster Peter and Janice Gutierrez
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Sara and Chris Battison Promoter ($125-$249) Dennis and Donna Haggard
James Munn Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Anonymous (2) Don Harkness
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Wendy Butler Michael and Cathy Allison Herb and Barbara Heili
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Roger and Kenna Christians Jim and Mary Anderson Susan and Fred Heuer
Designer’s Circle Robert Coe Arnold and Donna Asp Bill and Karen Hoel
($500-$999) Chad and Tammy Dutton Dave and Amy Bahr Diane and Jim Hoffmeister
In Memory of Rita Messerschmidt David and Barbara Foye Jason and Kelley Bahr Mary Jean Hoscheit
Jeff and Gale Bagstad Jim and Jo Glasser Robert Bakkestuen and Heather Charles and Mary Hosler
Chris and Vicki Born Jim and Jan Hanesworth Jim Jacobson
Donna Brooks Ernest and Grace Hanson Chial Norman and Joanne Jerome
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Mike and Cheri Herro Tom and Mary Ballinger Mike and Clarice Kammel
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Jean Bassett Bob and Mary Kelemen
Keith and Mary Isaacs Dar and Darlene Isaacson Lynette Berg David and Barbara Kilpatrick
Owen and Francie Johnson Hal and Julie Keitel David Boen Paul and Karen Klas
Martin and Jennifer Koop Chris and Jane Kerbaugh Mark Brumm Michael and Beverly Kratt
David Mann Judy Kirkpatrick Cari and Mark Burmaster Robert Krueger
Marine Credit Union Foundation Bob and Marlene Kohner Robert and Gretchen Burns Daniel and Vicky Kunz
Arlene C. Martin Krin and Peter Krause Frank and Kristi Cadwell Michelle LaRoche
Merchants Bank Mark and Wendy Mattison Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Robert and Jo Le Roy
Ken and Janine Merkitch Cleary-Kumm Foundation
Patrick and Ellen Conway

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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 22) Stephen and Katherine Webster Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Florence Overgard
Promoter ($125-$249) David and Yvonne Whiteman Natalie Hartigan Elsie Patterson
Debbie Lejeune Gary and Debra Wold David and Jo Ellen Hartman Patrick and Susanne Peck
Ken and Nancy Lerum Daryl and Margaret Wood Family Helen M. Heiser Colleen Phelps
Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith Ken Wortman (In memory of Jean) James and Barbara Hemker Carleen Poellinger and Paul
Charles Link Supporter ($75-$124) Sherry Henning
Beverly J. Mach Anonymous (3) Donald and Kathy Hill Brown
Aurel and Sue Mailath Frank and Jenny Aberger Jerry and Diane Hoch Nancy Quinlisk
Michael and Sharon Markee Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom John and Linda Hoehn Jim and Carol Reider
Andrew and Nancy Matchett Norma Anderson Janice Hogue Leah Reimann
Stephen and Margeen Mau James and Lynn Arends Maria Holley Cynthia Renken
Susan McDonald-Conroy Mark and Linda Backer Russell and Katie Holman Ms. Arlene Rhode
Lorraine McIlraith Lori and Gabi Bagniewski Steve and Diane Holmay Kenneth and Mary Rownd
Janeth and Gerald Miller Kay Baumann Dale and Christine Howard Curt and Bev Ruston
Rich and Vicki Miller Dorothy Baures Cheryl Howly Charles and Patti Sans Crainte
Dr. Edward and Sally Miner Nancy Beguin Ray and Joanne Hubley James and Elaine Schauls
Gary and Beth Mundinger Clark and Margaret Berg Rollin and Connie Huebsch Wilma Scheffner
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Cyndy Nichols Ken and Donna Birnbaum Nancy Johnson Mark A. Schneider
Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Nancy Borgen Ron and Debbie Johnson Tara and Lance Schuttenhelm
Tom and Lori Nigon Clem and Karol Bott Mark and Sharon Jolivette Doris and John Schwingle
Jon and Christi Nowland Judy Brennan Rose Ann Kazmierczak Glenn and Lila Seager
Ron and Frieda Nowland Leo and Kim Bronston Mary Key Charlie and Lynn Smader
Pauline Obmascher Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Jack and Jeanne Kilpatrick Arlene Smith
Mary Odell Gale Bruessel Jan and Louise Kovars Martin and Ruby Smith
Wayne and Sandy Oliver Gary and Mary Bubbers Keith and Kimberly Krejchik Elizabeth Solverson
David and Terry O’Neill Catherine and Tim Bulera Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Mark and Carol Solyst
Bonnie Pederson Barbara Burchill Michael Kruse Tim and Danielle Sprain
Robert and Patricia Perlock Laurie Cafe Fred and Janet Kusch Dan and Janice Springer
Effie Piper Violet Capaul Kristie Lawrence Pat and Joanne Stephens
Tom and Kathy Ready John and Lisa Conzemius Tom and Jenelle Lee Wally and Betty Stoll
Tom and Theresa Renard Barbara Decker Steve and Karen Lind Peter and Judy Stuber
Cam and Carlene Roberts Jolene DeMaiffe Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Mark and Tamra Sullivan
Kirk and Nancy Rodman Julie Diermeier Steve and Cheryl Loehr Carol Taebel
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Tom Schauer and Maureen Stanley and Sue Dwyer Wes and Karen Mack Bill and Pam Thrune
Sally K. Egan Ron Malzer and Margaret Mark and Shanon Torgerud
Sullivan Gary and Lu Anne Ekern Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Jeri Sebo Eldon and Fran Ellefson Dihlmann-Malzer Mary Tronick
Sandy Sechrest Daryl and Nancy Ertl Robert and Diane Marcou Audrey Uber
Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Mary Jo Fetsch Rich Maresh and Joan Keller- Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen
Linda Sherwood Harold Flemke and Be Facteau Jo Voight
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Adam and Robyn Foye Maresh Angie Vondrashek
Joseph and Joan Francois Edith McBain David and Laura Wagner
Wright Dawn Fundell Tiffany McConaughey Colleen Walsh
Ed and Laurie Solberg Gerald Fushianes Fredrick McNaughton Tom and Nathalie Weibel
Kathy Spelker Dave and Abbie Gerzema Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Ray and Joyce Wichelt
Dick and Pat Spencer William and Sarah Goff Sally Miller Jim and Joey Wilde
Paul and Jane Steingraeber Lane Goodwin Howard and Nancy Mills Richard and Judy Williams
Mrs. Barbara Stellrecht Bill and Mary Graumann Mary Monsoor Ruth Williams
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Bill and Marge Terry John Halbrehder and Carolyn Sonja Nelson Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
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Donald and Linda Wagner Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe
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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 should 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 two weeks before the opening of each show; phone calls.
for season ticket holders about three weeks before the show.
Patron Donors (who have made an additional donation of $75 Flowers
or more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season
ticket holders may purchase two additional 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
for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of There are no refunds for inclement weather.
the same show, not for another show.
Babies and Small Children
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the
performance the original tickets are for. We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets of the audience must have a ticket for admission.
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of
time. The ticket exchange fee still applies. Late Seating Policy

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

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . Stephanie Canales, Cassie George,
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Glenna Krzyzanowski, Dorina Lukins
Weber Center Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard B. Artman
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
House Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Erica Bush, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
. . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lisa Keyser, Quinn Masterson, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis Youngren . . . .David Amborn; Mary Ann Gschwind, fspa; Jim Warren



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