A Streetcar Named Desire

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

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Producing Artistic Director’s Note

To say that Tennessee Williams is the Godfather four characters—Stella, Blanche, Stanley, and
of 20th Century American Theatre would be an Mitch—deal with issues that are as fresh and
understatement. Although he raw today as they were 72
was virtually unknown until 1944, years ago. I hope that you will
when at age 33 his play The Glass We see you, we find the piece entertaining.
Menagerie hit Broadway, Williams believe you, and More importantly, I hope you
went on to write such iconic together we fight leave the theatre today with a

titles as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and for justice and stronger sense of empathy for
Sweet Bird of Youth. However, it those who suffer from mental
was A Streetcar Named Desire that compassion. illness and for the survivors of

cemented Williams’name in the sexual and domestic abuse. We
firmament alongside the greatest playwrights see you, we believe you, and together we fight
of all time. The show won the Pulitzer Prize for justice and compassion for anyone who has
for Drama in 1948 and is still considered one dealt with these difficult and heart wrenching
of the greatest plays ever written. When LCT issues.
chose to produce it this year, we did so not
only because of its infamous title, but because Grant Golson
of its difficult subject matter and themes. The Producing Artistic Director

YOU ARE INVITED TO
LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE’S

Patron Gala

FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 AT 5:00 P.M.

Weber Center for the Performing Arts
428 Front Street South, La Crosse, Wisconsin

TICKETS $50
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LCT Staff & Board

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

LCT’s Mission

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

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La Crosse Community Theatre, Altra Financial Advisors,
Dahl Automotive, Kaplan, and KQEG-TV present

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

By

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

Director

BRUCE ROGERS

Set Designer Costume Designer

KIT MAYER IRINA CHRISTEL

Lighting Designer Props Master

TIM HARRIS KATELYN KLIEVE

Technical Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

PETE SUARDI K O’BRIEN KATELYN KLIEVE

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. on behalf of
The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.

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, Ken E. Brown and
Sue La Crosse, Gary Nance at Quality Sales Food Service in Fairbanks, AK, Ashton Hall for original artwork, ‘Crepe

Myrtle’ , Mr. Sandless Wood Floor Refinishing, and Caroline Whiteway and Antique Center of La Crosse.

Cast

Eunice Hubbell............................. Janine Gallo* Pablo Gonzales............................Kaleb Morgan
Stanley Kowalski............................Colin Thelen A Young Collector..................... Yue Feng Thao*
Stella Kowalski..................... Dominique Sicard Doctor......................................... John Richards
Steve Hubbell........................Martin Sherman* Ensemble.......................................Dan Harbin*
Harold Mitchell...............................Nick Brandt Ensemble...................................... Kelsey Taunt
Blanche DuBois.....................Sara M. Tedeschi*
* = LCT main stage debut

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Director’s Note

LCT’s 55th Season or director for seven of Williams’plays. At one point
390th Production I made a lexicon of certain words he used often and
consistently. I thought“confusion”leads to“fear,”to
For the past twenty-six years I’ve been acting and “panic,”to“outcry,”to“terror,”and that after great
directing Shakespeare in Alaska. Some forty people “love”or great“hate”there is always“tenderness”.
from the La Crosse area have participated as guest “Memory”is a word he uses and which haunts many
artists with the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, of his plays and characters. I wondered—what is
including your own Kit Mayer, who has designed most the purpose? Ten years ago while directing Camino
of our shows. Real, a notion flowed gently into my brain: the
In the seventies and eighties I was also involved in purpose of memory is to create a conscience—a
theatre in La Crosse. In these two towns I was an actor social conscience. Well sometimes the magic works
and sometimes…? This play, this Tennessee Williams
lyric, sounds the sense of an American pathos gone
wrong.
To LCT: the staff, designers, volunteers, and actors—
thank you. And to you the audience—my favorite—
you work too. Listen well and enjoy.
Bruce Rogers
Director

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MAY 10–26, 2019

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

TICKETS $26–$34
Tickets available through the box office or online Apr. 15, 2019.

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Production and Design Staff

Director.........................................Bruce Rogers Assistant to Costume Designer................ Alex Bell
Set Designer........................................Kit Mayer Sound Board Operator................ Nicholas Martin
Costume Designer.........................Irina Christel Set Construction................................... Chris Born
Lighting Designer...............................Tim Harris .............................. Dennis Dorman, Jim Nelson
Props Master.............................. Katelyn Klieve Scenic Painter............................Sharon Markee
Technical Director............................ Pete Suardi Costume Construction....................Shirley Huhn
Stage Manager.....................................K O’Brien ................................................. Suzanne Young
Assistant Stage Manager............ Katelyn Klieve Musicians.............Aaron Frost, Micah Robinson

A Streetcar Named Desire

SETTING
The French Quarter of New Orleans in the spring, summer, and early fall of 1947.

Cast Biographies

NICK BRANDT (Harold Mitchell) KALEB MORGAN (Pablo Gonzales)
is overjoyed to be back on stage! is excited to join this very talented
You last saw Nick as Ernst Ludwig cast in such a wonderful piece of
in Cabaret and as Lawrence, the theatre. His last LCT production was
photographer, in Calendar Girls. The Game’s Afoot, and he’s enjoyed
When not acting, Nick is directing across the Coulee having a much more relaxed role. He’s happy to
Region. Directing credits include: Glengarry Glen rejoin Dominique, has enjoyed the organic process of
Ross (Pump House), High School Musical (Arcadia Colin, and is delighted to cross the boards with Nick,
School District), Willy Wonka (Appleseed Community Martin, and Sarah. Kaleb looks forward to perform-
Theatre), and Once on This Island (La Crosse School ing and sharing this experience with the wonderful
District/Surrounding Districts). Currently he teaches audiences in La Crosse. Lastly, he would like to thank
Special Education-EBD at West Salem High School. Cortland Wood for always believing in his dreams.
Enjoy the show! JOHN RICHARDS (Doctor) While
JANINE GALLO* (Eunice Hubbell) is his first show on an LCT stage was
very excited to return to theatre after over 40 years ago (The Lion in Winter,
a 15-year hiatus. She recently moved 1979), it has been a number of years
to Wisconsin from Phoenix, Arizona! since John’s last appearance. Patrons
She currently teaches language arts with long memories may remember seeing him in
and robotics at Westby Middle School. This is her first The Diviners, She Stoops to Conquer, The Angels of
time performing with LCT. Lemnos, or Women of Lockerbie. John enjoys camp-
DAN HARBIN* (Ensemble) has ing, reading, biking, and golf in his expanding leisure
regularly enjoyed LCT productions time.
throughout the past 35 years. He is
very excited that this powerful play * = LCT main stage debut
represents his LCT debut. He is grate-
ful to the director and the staff for the opportunity to
enjoy this new experience and challenge.

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Cast Biographies

MARTIN SHERMAN* (Steve Hub- SARA M. TEDESCHI* (Blanche
bell) is thrilled to join this talented DuBois) is a newcomer to LCT, but
cast and crew as he makes his first not to community inspired theatre.
appearance in an LCT production! Despite her rural Ferryville farm and
Martin has lived in La Crosse for homesteading life, Sara has enjoyed
the past six years and works in advertising at the two decades of collaborative theatre in the Driftless
La Crosse Tribune. He regularly performed in high Area. She is proud to have raised her two (now adult)
school and community theatre in his hometown of children on and around the community stage, and
Clinton, Iowa, and was also involved in theatre at the that they now enjoy their own theatrical pursuits. Her
University of Northern Iowa. Martin enjoys hiking, fly sincere thanks go out to her parents for their loving
fishing, and spending time with his wife and three- support and to her dog, Bert, for keeping her heart
year-old son. healthy.

DOMINIQUE SICARD (Stella YUE FENG THAO* (A Young Col-
Kowalski) first and foremost must lector) is thrilled to be a part of the
thank her husband, Dustin, for cast of A Streetcar Named Desire as
his unwavering support. She truly The Young Collector. This is his first
appreciates his quick dinner service, show with LCT, and he looks forward
his willingness to fly solo with two toddlers, and his to more opportunities in the future. He would like to
relentless encouragement. She sends him her love thank God, the Lord Jesus and his friend, Ger Xiong,
and reminds him—it’s his turn next. Dominique is for supporting his acting adventures.
honored to add A Streetcar Named Desire to her LCT COLIN THELEN (Stanley Kowalski)
credits. Her favorite productions include: The Game’s Experiencing trauma is essen-
Afoot (Daria Chase), I Do! I Do! (Agnes), and The 39 tially inevitable for everyone. Trauma
Steps (Annabella/Margaret/Pamela). comes in many forms and does not
KELSEY TAUNT (Ensemble) A La discriminate. Know that you are not
Crosse native, Kelsey works in the alone and that there are always people who will be
area as a theatrical designer, techni- there for you if you can find the strength to reach out
cian, teacher, and director. She is very to them in those moments. Know that from adversity
happy to be back at LCT for A Streetcar comes strength, and that in those moments we are
Named Desire. She would like to thank her family made better by our struggles. Thanks Bun Bun. Please
for their love and support. Kelsey also thanks the enjoy the show.
wonderful people in the show and the crew for being
so great to work with. She hopes you enjoy the show! * = LCT main stage debut

Mark Your Calendar for the 2019 Raise Your Mic! Competition

La Crosse Community Theatre and The Salvation Army of La Crosse County
will once again be holding the singing competition, Raise Your Mic!

Auditions are June 17 and 18, 2019 and the competition is July 16, 2019.
We hope to see you there!

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Production Staff Biographies

BRUCE ROGERS (Director) is the TIM HARRIS (Lighting Designer)
Artistic Director of the Fairbanks While you may remember him on the
Shakespeare Theatre. Bruce’s credits stage as Sam Carmichael in Mamma
include forty-five years of acting, Mia!, Tim is excited to be the Lighting
directing, and producing theatre. He Designer for this production. Some
has acted some fifty roles in Shakespeare and directed of his favorite designs at LCT have been Tuesdays with
ten of that writer’s plays. Bruce played Claudius when Morrie and Noises Off. He also serves as the Production
Toland Theatre opened with Hamlet. Twenty years Manager for LCT. He is still looking for the special lady
later he directed and played Claudius in a week-long in his life, but would like to thank his friends, Mom,
reunion celebration in Toland. Bruce also has taken and family for all of their support.
Shakespeare on tour, traveling to Edinburg, Scotland, KATELYN KLIEVE (Props Master/
Washington Square Park in NYC, and even to Brisbane, Asst. Stage Manager) is excited to be
Australia. Additionally, Bruce was a charter member working as the Assistant Stage Man-
(actor) in the Heart of La Crosse and has also played ager and Props Master for A Streetcar
with LCT. He took part in The Prime of Miss Jean Named Desire. She was previously the
Brodie and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Tennessee Williams’ stage manager for the School District of La Crosse’s
writings are also one of Bruce’s passions. He has acted production of Grease Jr. and is currently Assistant
in six of Williams’plays and directed five. He hopes Directing Aladdin Jr. at Logan Middle School. She is so
this community’s theatre lovers will all find a way to grateful for the patience, knowledge, and opportunity
participate. provided by the cast and crew of this production.
KIT MAYER (Set Designer) is the PETE SUARDI (Technical Director)
resident scenic designer for LCT. Since is the newest member of the LCT
emigrating from Lithuania, he has family. Mr. Suardi has been working
been active in designing theatre in technical theater since 2004,
throughout the region, working at and previously worked for The Utah
the Commonweal Theatre, Viterbo University, St. Shakespeare Festival (Scenery Materials Coordina-
Mary’s University, and LCT. He is a founding member tor), Great River Shakespeare Festival (Asst. Technical
of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre and has had his Director/Company Manager), University of Nevada
work seen throughout the country, as well as Europe, Las Vegas (Master Carpenter), and Viterbo University
Canada, and Australia. (Scene Shop Foreman). Most importantly, to his son,
IRINA CHRISTEL (Costume Designer) Michael,“If you find this in a shoebox one day, know
is originally from Kazakhstan and that you mean the world to me and I love you.”
trained at theTechnical College ofTex- K O’BRIEN (Stage Manager) has created theater
tile and Sewing Industries. She worked in the Driftless Area for the past twenty years with
for many years as a technical engineer the‘Too Busy To Play’Players, the Viroqua Women’s
and fashion designer at the Regional Fashion House Theater Project, and currently the Congo Players of
in Kazakhstan. After moving to the US, she worked in the Underwater Church of Gays Mills. K has written
the bridal industry for ten years. She received her BFA several plays and is currently working on a serial radio
fromViterbo University and currently works there as drama, Onomatopoeia, which can be heard on the
the prop shop manager. Irina would like to thank her archives of WDRT Community Radio (91.9fm). K is a DJ
very talented sister,Tatyana Arndt, for being her biggest at WDRT with a show called Shapeshifting. She lives
supporter with her costume designs. a minimalistic life off the grid and is completing a
novel. This is her first LCT experience.

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Evil has never been so adorable.

AUDITIONS

Monday, April 29 and
Tuesday, April 30
at 4:00 p.m.

Auditions are open for age 8–18. Roles available for boys and girls.
First-time auditionees are welcome, no experience necessary. Rehearsals
are scheduled for Mondays through Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

beginning May 6, 2019. Performances are June 14-23, 2019.

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ENJOY Thank you
THE
SHOW! to the

mayoclinichealthsystem.org Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation

for its generous support
and sponsorship of

LCT’s 2018–2019 season.

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CELEBRATION

October 20, 2018

Celebrating Polish Independence
Guest Artist: Simon Mulligan, Piano

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

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

March 19, 2019

Celebrating Young Talent
Guest Artists: Rising Stars Concerto CompetitionWinners

April 13, 2019

Celebrating Cinema
Guest Artist: Yevgeny Kutik, Violin

May 18, 2019

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

June 8, 2019

Celebrating Percussion
Guest Artist: Frederic Chiu, Piano

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2018–2019 Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level

Commercial AV Systems
Mid-West Family Broadcasting
UFAH • Vendi • Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Public Radio • WXOW TV-19

Gold Level

Altra Financial Advisors • Dahl Automotive • DigiCopy
Gundersen Health System • Kaplan • KQEG-TV

Logistics Health, Inc. • Mayo Clinic Health System
Morrie’s Volkswagon Audi

Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
State Bank Financial • Xcel Energy

Silver Level

Advanced Business Systems • CBS Graphics
Charlie Smader State Farm Insurance • Coulee Region Women

Denture Smart • Domino’s • Edward Jones
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
La Crosse Coulee Chordsmen • Leithold Music
Lindy’s Subs and Salads • Lost Lake Beer
Mr. Sandless Wood Floor Refinishing • Piggy’s Restaurant
Pischke Motors • Stetzer Accounting Service • Stifel
Touch of Class • Travel Leaders • The Waterfront

Window World of La Crosse • WIPFLi

Bronze Level

Advanced Fiber Products • American Transmission Company
Bodega Brew Pub • Five Star Telecom • G.E.C.U. The Friendly Credit Union
Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub • La Crosse Queen Cruises • Lawn Keepers
Life in Harmony Music Therapy • Quality Vac and Sew • Rudy’s Drive-in

For information on becoming a Corporate Friend, please contact Grant Golson
at 608-784-9292 ext. 3 or [email protected].

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Angel Friend Donors

Altra Financial Advisors Weber Family Foundation Karl and Julie Noll
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Chuck and LuAnn Roth
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Chris and Sara Battison Keith and Mary Isaacs
Tom and Jan Brock William Koutsky Stetzer Accounting
John and Joan Temple
Roger and Kenna Christians John and Linda Lyche Xcel Energy Foundation
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Mayo Clinic Health System
Randy and Lynn Nelson

Patron Donor List

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

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Patron Donor List

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

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10th Annual Patron Recognition Reception

March 23, 2019
5:30pm

Tickets: $45
An artful evening where Visions Take Flight,
Honoring Wendy & Mark Mattison
Come celebrate Wendy and Mark Mattison with an
evening of food, friends, and the arts. Aided by the vision, efforts, support,
and dedication of these two remarkable people, the Pump House has
developed into the community art center we always dreamed we'd be.
Wendy and Mark are essential elements to our success story, and
therefore we invite you to take part in honoring this dynamite couple.

Radio Auction

March 30, 2019
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Support the arts in your community by participating in the
37th Annual Pump House/WIZM Radio Auction. Tune into
WIZM 1410AM or 92.3FM on March 30 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
anytime during the auction to bid on items. Proceeds benefit
the Pump House. Sponsored by WIZM Radio. A full list of
items will be available soon. Visit the Pump House website,
call or stop in for more information.

Art for Dinner

Thursday, April 4, 6:30pm

Join Chef Shawn McManus for an evening of culinary
artistry. Participants will experience a multi-course
meal with wine pairings in an interactive setting that
feeds all of your senses. Art for Dinner is an
education-based meal with all the feel of ne dinning.
So if you've ever wondered how chefs design, create and
display their edible masterpieces, this event provides high-end culinary
enlightenment within the creative enclave of a historic art center.

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Audience Services

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

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

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

Weber Center Staff & Board

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