I Do! I Do!

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

SPONSORED IN PART BY

JAN. 25–FEB. 11, 2018

Musical—Theatre PG

Love. Marriage. And all that comes with it.

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for its generous support
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Enjoy the show!
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Executive Director’s Note

As a huge fan of the musical The I Do! I Do! has been described as a
Fantasticks, I have to admit that I perfect valentine of a show and I
was a bit embarrassed that I knew Allow yourself couldn’t agree more. We instantly
nothing about I Do! I Do! when I to be transported fall in love with Michael and
joined LCT. After all, it was written Agnes and see ourselves in them.
by the same successful Broadway back to a Regardless if you are single,
simpler time.

team of Tom Jones and Harvey married, or otherwise, anyone
Schmidt. I am so pleased that I had who has ever loved or been loved
a reason to be introduced to this beautiful musical. can relate to this beautiful show. I encourage you
Based on the classic play The Fourposter, I Do! I Do! to let go of any modern day cynicism and allow
opened on Broadway on December 5,1966 and yourself to be transported back to a simpler
ran for 560 performances before closing June 15, time. After all, that is what the magic of theatre
1968. Broadway legends, Mary Martin and Robert is all about.
Preston played Agnes and Michael respectfully,
and the show was nominated for seven Tony Enjoy the show!
Awards in 1967. Unfortunately, the show only won Grant Golson
a single award—Robert Preston walked away Executive Director

victorious with the Best Actor in a Musical Tony.

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LCT Staff & Board

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

LCT’s Mission

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

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A proupdrospdouncstioornof this

Music,
art, theater.
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big fan of
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Open. Expand. Thrive.

401 Main Street | La Crosse, WI
statebankfinancial.com | 608.784.4600

La Crosse Community Theatre and State Bank Financial present

I DO! I DO!

A MUSICAL ABOUT MARRIAGE

Book and Lyrics by Music by

TOM JONES HARVEY SCHMIDT

Based on The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog
Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK

Originally Directed by GOWER CHAMPION

Music Director Director Choreographer

DIANE FOUST AIDAN SMERUD EMMA SMERUD

Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer

KELSEY TAUNT THERESA SMERUD EREK WEIS

Props Master Sound Designer

LIZ GOLSON EREK WEIS

Accompanists

CLAIRE STANEK and AMY STELLICK

Stage Manager

MOLLY BRUESKE

I DO! I DO!

is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com

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

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

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa Smerud for photography, Rob Jones,
Kate Kersten, La Crosse County Historical Society, Deborah Olson, Sign Pro USA, Tease Barbershop and Salon,
and Jim Warsinske.

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Director’s Note

LCT’s 54th Season wedding is only the beginning of something
377th Production bigger, a marriage. This will include bad times
just as often as good times, but they can all be
When I was first approached to direct I Do! I Do!, beautiful parts of a strong marriage.
I will admit that my first impulse was...Why me? In many ways, I feel like the commitment
How could I, as a younger man, speak on the to theatre is similar to a marriage. It takes
experiences of a fifty-year relationship? Then, as people who all willingly enter a union to create
I read through the script, I realized something something beautiful—art. I have been blessed
magical: I knew Michael and Agnes. I knew them with two gifted performers and a talented
through my own life, my family, and my friends. production team who have made my“job”
I was reminded throughout the show that a nothing but a joy. I could not be prouder of
the work we have put in and the art we have
produced.
So with that in mind, I want you to“throw away
your every care and doubt”and enjoy La Crosse
Community Theatre’s I Do! I Do!
Aidan Smerud
Director

Cast

Michael.....................................Wyatt Molling* Agnes................................... Dominique Sicard
* = LCT main stage debut

Production and Design Staff

Director....................................... Aidan Smerud Technical Director................................Erek Weis
Music Director................................. Diane Foust Stage Manager............................Molly Brueske
Choreographer............................Emma Smerud Dance Captain.................................... Liz Golson
Set Designer.................................. Kelsey Taunt Scenic Painter..............................Sharon Markee
Costume Designer................... Theresa Smerud Run Crew.......Dawn Havican, Nicholas Martin
Lighting Designer................................Erek Weis Costume Construction.......................Vicki Born,
Props Master....................................... Liz Golson ...................Terri Daley-Mack, Anna Jansson,
Sound Designer...................................Erek Weis ..........................Nancy Mahlum, Vicki Riness,
Accompanists........Claire Stanek, Amy Stellick ........................... Emma Smerud, Anna Taylor

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I Do! I Do!

The story covers fifty years of marriage of
Michael and Agnes beginning in 1895.
ACT ONE ACT TWO
The Wedding:............................Michael and Agnes Where Are The Snows.................Michael and Agnes
All the Dearly Beloved My Cup Runneth Over.................Michael and Agnes
Together Forever When The Kids Get Married........Michael and Agnes
I Do! I Do! The Father of the Bride................................ Michael
Goodnight..................................Michael and Agnes What Is A Woman?.........................................Agnes
I Love My Wife............................................. Michael Someone Needs Me....................Michael and Agnes
Something Has Happened..............................Agnes Roll Up The Ribbons....................Michael and Agnes
The Waiting Room....................................... Michael This House..................................Michael and Agnes
Love Isn’t Everything...................Michael and Agnes
Nobody’s Perfect.........................Michael and Agnes
It’s A Well Known Fact.................................. Michael
Flaming Agnes...............................................Agnes
The Honeymoon is Over..............Michael and Agnes

Cast Biographies

WYATT MOLLING* (Michael) has DOMINIQUE SICARD (Agnes) could
lived in West Salem his whole life not be on this stage without the
and graduated from West Salem support of her offstage husband,
High School last May. This is his first Dustin. She thanks him for his un-
LCT production, and he is very ex- wavering encouragement, for taking
cited to be a part of it. Wyatt plans to attend UW-La such good care of their boys, and for showing her just
Crosse this spring, where he hopes to major in The- how wonderful a marriage can be. Her cup runneth
ater. He intends to study at the American Academy of over. Dominique’s favorite productions include Boe-
Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles next year. ing Boeing, The 39 Steps, and Noises Off. This is her
first musical at LCT.

* = LCT main stage debut

Production Staff Biographies

AIDAN SMERUD (Director) is excited DIANE FOUST (Music Director) After
to begin a new adventure with LCT music directing many productions at
as the director of I Do! I Do! A recent LCT, this is the first one for Diane in
master of music graduate of the Uni- theVeterans StudioTheatre. She is
versity of Houston, Aidan has been a retired from teaching for over 30 years
frequent performer on LCT’s stage since 1998. His most in the Music Department atViterbo University, where
recent LCT credits include Mr. Andrews in Titanic: The she also directed a number of musicals and founded
Musical and Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. the 9th St. Singers. She was a charter member of the La
In addition to his work with LCT, Aidan has remained Crosse Chamber Chorale and serves on the boards of
an active performer in opera and theatre companies the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and UFAH.
throughout the US and abroad.

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Production Staff Biographies

EMMA SMERUD (Choreographer) they have a three-year-old daughter, Bonnie. Explor-
is a sophomore at the University of ing La Crosse has been an absolute joy these past few
Wisconsin-Stout. She is majoring in months, and she couldn’t be happier to have a new
apparel design and development, theatre home here with LCT. Enjoy the show!
with a double minor in health and
wellness and sustainability. Emma has been dancing CLAIRE STANEK (Accompanist) This
for sixteen years and is extremely excited to be work- is Claire’s first LCT production and
ing with such a great team on this production. she is honored to be a part of it. She
KELSEY TAUNT (Set Designer) A La has accompanied many shows in La
Crosse native, Kelsey works in the Crescent for Appleseed Community
area as a theatrical designer, techni- Theatre and La Crescent High School. Claire works for
cian, teacher, and director. She is very the La Crescent-Hokah School District, plays organ for
happy to be back at LCT for I Do! I Do! Faith Lutheran Church, and teaches piano. She gives
She would like to thank her family and friends for all special thanks to her husband, Stan, for living with
of their love and support, as well as the cast and crew her ridiculous schedule.
for being so great to work with. Enjoy the show! AMY STELLICK (Accompanist) This
THERESA SMERUD (Costume is Amy’s first production with LCT.
Designer) has been involved with Although not always on stage, she
LCT for most of her life in various has shared her musical talents in local
capacities: actor, costume designer, productions of All Shook Up, Chicago,
and photographer. She is a self- Into the Woods, and The Secret Garden. As a piano
employed photographer and costumer. She dedicates performance major at Viterbo University, she loves
this production to her momma“angel,”who taught taking part in various opportunities, whether it be
her to sew and to love creating beautiful things to accompanying singers and instrumentalists, playing
wear. She would like to send a heartfelt thank you to music at nursing homes, or being part of theatre pro-
her wonderful production team and cast. ductions. She is grateful for the opportunity to work
with such a fine and talented group of people.

EREK WEIS (Lighting and Sound MOLLY BRUESKE (Stage Manager)
Designer) is excited to take on the is excited to be involved in another
role of Technical Director here at LCT. production at LCT and to work with
Originally from McFarland, WI, Erek Aidan again in this capacity. This is
graduated from Viterbo University her second production at LCT; she was
with a B.F.A. in Theatre. He has worked at many differ- the stage manager for Titanic: The Musical last spring.
ent theatres, the most recent being Syracuse Stage in She also managed The Grand Duke and Hello, Dolly!
Syracuse, NY, where he was a carpenter. Erek is excited at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. She
to be back in La Crosse and to join LCT’s team as they would like to thank her friends, professors, and family,
continue to produce quality theatre. especially her mom, Jenni, for all their support.

LIZ GOLSON (Props Master) is very
happy to be working on her first LCT
production! She has been married to
the new Executive Director, Grant, for
ten years this spring, and together

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BECOME A
VOLUNTEER!

Audition
Costume Crew

Run Crew
Set Construction
Light Board Operator

Props Master
Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator
Stage Manager

Usher
Office Work

Visit us online for more information.
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org/volunteer

La Crosse Community Stephen Johnston, DDS
Theatre’s season is New Dentures
Repairs
supported, in part, by a Relines
grant from the Wisconsin
Arts Board with funds from 605 2nd Ave S
the State of Wisconsin and Onalaska, WI
the National Endowment
(608) 519-3946
for the Arts.

https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov

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2017–2018 Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level
Altra Financial Advisors • Associated Bank • Casino Bar

Commercial AV Systems • Dahl Automotive
Gundersen Health System • Kaplan University

KQEG TV • La Crosse Media Group
Logistics Health Inc • Mayo Clinic Health System

Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
State Bank Financial • UFAH • Vendi Advertising
Wisconsin Arts Board • Wisconsin Public Radio

WXOW TV-19 • Xcel Energy

Gold Level

Advanced Business Systems • CBS Graphics • Coulee Region Women
Denture Smart • Domino’s Pizza • Edward Jones • Lost Lake Beer

Piggy’s Restaurant • Quality Vac and Sew • Schomburg Refrigeration
Smader Insurance • Stetzer Accounting Service • Stifel
The Waterfront • Touch of Class • Travel Leaders
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Window World of La Crosse • WIPFLi

Silver Level

American Transmission Company • Dairyland Power Cooperative
Lawn Keepers • Pischke Motors

Bronze Level

Bodega Brew Pub • Cedar Creek • Five Star Telecom • G.E.C.U. The Friendly Credit Union
Grounded Specialty Coffee • Vicky and Harry Helfrich • Holiday Inn and Suites

Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub • King Street Kitchen • Life in Harmony Music Therapy
Maximum Real Estate • Overhead Door Company • Rudy’s Drive In

For information on becoming a Corporate Friend, please contact Tom Desjarlais
at 608-406-6898 or [email protected].
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Angel Friend Donors

Chris and Sara Battison Weber Family Foundation Mayo Clinic Health System
Tom and Jan Brock Keith and Mary Isaacs Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
William Koutsky
Roger and Kenna Christians John and Linda Lyche John and Joan Temple

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Chuck Charbeneau and Sara Adams Promoter Dr. Edward and Sally Miner
($2,500+) Kevin Conroy and ($150-$249) Rosie Nelson
John and Linda Lyche Susan McDonald-Conroy In memory of Elaine B Klund Tony and Cheri Niedzwiecki
Karl and Julie Noll Bob and Kay Conzemius Leanne Anderson Tom and Lori Nigon
Chad and Tammy Dutton Jim and Mary Anderson Jon and Christi Nowland
Director’s Circle Mary Jean and Ted Eisenbacher James and Lynn Arends Ron and Frieda Nowland
($1,000-$2,499) David and Barbara Foye Jason and Kelley Bahr Wayne and Sandi Oliver
In memory of John Clemons Tom and Heidi Grau Chris and Sara Battison Florence Overgard
Tom and Jan Brock Donna and Dennis Haggard Nancy Beguin Elsie Patterson
John and Arla Clemons Bill and Karen Hoel Ryan Brown Susanne and Patrick Peck
Barbara and Donald Frank Scott and Sue Horne Barb Burchill and Dan McCammon Bonnie Pederson
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Julie Keitel Cari and Mark Burmaster Dianne Pogreba
Bill Koutsky Chris and Jane Kerbaugh Robert M and Gretchen Burns Cameron and Carlene Roberts
James Munn David and Barbara Kilpatrick Frank and Kristi Cadwell Kirk and Nancy Rodman
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Bob and Marlene Kohner Ursula Cejpek George Schmidt
Brian and Karen Rude Michael and Beverly Kratt Gail Cleary James and Sheri Schneider
Jane Wood Peter and Krin Krause Lisa Conzemius Kurt and Julie Schroeder
Jason and Angie Lefebvre Kym and Tom Culp Smerud Family
Designer’s Circle Cheryl and Steve Loehr Michael and Rita Edmunds Dick and Pat Spencer
($500-$999) Jerry and Kathy Lokken Rich and Sally Egan Mark Stahlhut
In memory of Euel Bailey Aurel and Sue Mailath Connie and Ramon Erickson Paul and Jane Steingraeber
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Mike and Sharon Markee Nancy Flottmeyer Greg and Joan Stellrecht
Roger and Kenna Christians Andrew and Nancy Matchett Sally Friend Carla Stetzer
Sally Cremer Mark and Wendy Mattison William and Sarah Goff Brian and Diane Sullivan
Dependable Solutions Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton Jeff and Carol Gohlke Maureen Sullivan and Tom Schauer
Jim and Jo Glasser Ken and Janine Merkitch Tim Gruenke and Lori Olson Edward Tanke
Dan and Vicky Kunz James Nelson Peter and Janice Gutierrez Steve Thicke
Merchants Bank Russ and Peggy Opland Herb and Barbara Heili Kathy Thompson
James and Rebecca Naugler Greg and Melinda Pupillo Harry and Vicky Helfrich Patrice and Tony Vander Wielen
Randy and Lynn Nelson Dan and Anne Radtke Susan and Fred Heuer Kathleen Wagner
Jack and Barb Peplinski Tom and Kathryn Ready Michael and Lynn Hickey Eileen Walsh Doyle
Galen and Marianne Pittman Leah Reimann John and Linda Hoehn Stephen and Katherine Webster
Barbara Rice Matt and Maria Runde Chuck and Mary Hosler Richard and Judy Williams
Al Saterbak and Dennis and Sharon Ryan Robert and Mary Hubbard Robert and Joan Witte
Julia Steinke Saterbak Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Rollin and Connie Huebsch Ken Wortman (In Memory of Jean)
Kathy Spelker Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer Wes and Ruth Hurlburt Robert Zeman
Pamela and Richard Strauss Daniel Schneider and Norman and Joanne Jerome Supporter
Robert Taunt and Mary Lansing Mark and Sharon Jolivette ($100-$149)
Leanna Olson-Taunt Jeri Sebo Ann Kathan Anonymous
Dr. John Peter and Joan Temple Nancy and Peter Sedbrook Bob and Mary Kelemen Frank and Jenny Aberger
Vantage Architects Linda Sherwood Karen and Paul Klas Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom
Ross and Lynn Marie West Elizabeth Solverson Debbie and Bob Kramer Charles Anderson and Marla French
Amanda Strosahl and John Udell Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Gary and Judy Anderson
Actor’s Circle William and Marge Terry Robert Krueger Mark and Linda Backer
($250-$499) Drs. Suzanne and Joseph Toce Michael Kruse Marc and Laurie Bertram
Peter and Joan Allen Mark and Shanon Torgerud Debbie Lejeune Ken and Donna Birnbaum
Arnie and Donna Asp Ellen Ullsvik and Roy Campbell Larry and Diane Lindesmith Nancy Borgen
Tom and Mary Ballinger Bradley and Leslie Weber Neal MacCallum and Cyndy Nichols Clem and Addie Bott
Ruby Biering Yvonne and David Whiteman Stephen and Margeen Mau Carol Bramschreiber
Linda Boyle Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Daniel McCammon Judy Brennan
The John Bruemmer Family Daryl and Margaret Wood

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Patron Donor List

Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Hal Hiebert Howard and Nancy Mills Arlene Smith
Gale Bruessel Kathy and Don Hill Brian Murphy Martin and Karol Smith
Wendy Butler Jerry and Diane Hoch Curtis and Marcia Murray Michael and Debbie Solberg
Jean M. Clark Jim and Diane Hoffmeister Doug Nelson and Cheri Olson Mark and Carol Solyst
Loretta Clarkin John and Charlene Hopkins Andrea Nerby Pat and Joanne Stephens
Patricia Davidson Dale and Christine Howard Ed and Corine Neuman Wally and Betty Stoll
John and Sharon Dawidowski Shirley Huhn Bill and Karen Newburg Dawson and Jackie Strutt
Rick and Julie Diermeier Rick and Marlene Hutter Paul and Judy Onsrud Rochelle Sullivan
Kevin and Krista Drewiske Barbara Johnson David and Diane Palm Carol Taebel
Steven and Nancy Dunder Nancy E. Johnson Colleen Phelps Jim and Sharon Tempke
Gary and Luanne Ekern Allan Johnson and Tom Hubos Carleen Poellinger Bill and Pam Thrune
Eldon and Fran Ellefson Joseph and Linda Kastantin Mike and Therese Regner Jerry and Barbara Tripp
Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Lois Kathan Jim and Carol Reider Kathleen Van Kirk-Przywojski
Daryl and Nancy Ertl Rose Ann Kazmierczak Tom and Tessie Renard David and Laura Wagner
Erin Flottmeyer Pete and Alma Kohnert Jean Rennebohm Don and Linda Wagner
Dennis and Laurie Ford Jan and Louise Kovars Terry Rindfleisch and Linda Hirsh Colleen Walsh
Robyn Foye Scott and Nancy Kronn Jill Rippe Joyce Wichelt
Nancy and David Goode Tom and Jenelle Lee Bev and Curt Ruston Marc and Ruth Williams
Mark and Nancy Goodman Mike and Teri Lehrke Chuck and Patti Sans Crainte Will and Judie Wilson
Charlotte and Roger Grant Ken and Nancy Lerum James and Elaine Schauls Ed and Sharon Winga
Bill and Mary Graumann Stephen and Karen Lind Heather Schlichte Harvey and Patricia Witzenburg
Chuck and Carmen Gustafson Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Rosalie Schnick Terry R. Witzke
Ronald and Merle Gustafson Dustin and Dominique Luecke Lance Schuttenhelm Gary and Debra Wold
Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Gary and Deb Luecke Andrew and Linda Schwartz Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
Brian and Karen Harris Weston and Karen Mack John and Doris Schwingle Xcel Energy
Natalie Hartigan Robert and Diane Marcou Glenn and Lila Seager Heather and Eddie Young
Jim and Barbara Hemker Patricia McDowell Sandy Sechrest Suzanne Young
Dan Herman and Mary Monsoor Lorraine McIlraith Louise Lawrynk Joseph and Kathleen Zietlow
Mike and Cheri Herro Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Charie and Lynn Smader

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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 $100 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
• There is a $2.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
the same show, not for another show. tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the There are no refunds for inclement weather.
performance the original tickets are for.
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the Babies and Small Children
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of time. We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
The ticket exchange fee still applies. For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
Unable to Use Your Tickets? of the audience must have a ticket for admission.

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

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Amborn
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glena Temple
House Managers. . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lisa Keyser Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassie Frerks, Cassie George,
. . . . . . . . . . . .Olivia Golding, Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Janet Loeffler, Grant Golson, Timothy B. Schorr, Dick Spencer
. . . .Dorina Lukins, Sarah Schilke, Brittany Schilla, Dakota Viken

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