Bad Seed

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

OCTOBER 4–20, 2019

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For little Rhoda, murder is child’s play.



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Adding some color to difficult situations
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Board President’s Note

Words cannot express how thankful Being in the dedication and passion to theatre,
we are for our patrons and volunteers La Crosse Community Theatre simply
who make it possible to produce audience always would not exist and thrive as it does
yet another incredible season of today! The intimacy of the Veterans
high-quality, entertaining theatre. brings me a sense Studio Theatre is a perfect place
While comfortable and willing to of immense pride to present Bad Seed—a gripping,
take the stage myself, being in the and gratitude for chilling, and thought-provoking
show that will leave you hanging on
audience always brings me a sense of our community. the edge of your seat.
immense pride and gratitude for our Bradley Weber
community members and volunteers President, LCT Board of Directors
who help bring a story to life. Without their steadfast

Annie Jr. is presented by La Crosse Community Theatre, The Penguin Project Foundation,
Altra Federal Credit Union, and Mayo Clinic Health System. This production is sponsored by
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Gundersen Health System, Gundersen Partners,

La Crosse Community Foundation, and Xcel Energy.

Bet your bottom
dollar that the
sun will come out
TOMORROW!

Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 at 2:00 p.m.

The Penguin Project empowers children with special needs through theatre by
providing the opportunity to develop creative skills, partner and network with

others, and participate in a fully realized musical production.

TICKETS $12
Tickets available through the box office or online.

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Producing Artistic Director. . . . . . . . Grant Golson President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Weber
Marketing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Patron Services Manager. . . . . . Mary Cate Cichock Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Herro
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Suardi Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Sprang
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominique Luecke Past President. . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Education Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer
Front of House Staff. . . Kallen Deckert, Lisa Keyser, Stacey Everson, Pat Heim, Tamera Hill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beth Moratto, Sharon Dawidowski Tim Kolek, Bill Koutsky, Brady Lowe

Kelley Manson, Mary Rathgaber
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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JOIN US...

in the audience, as a member of
the choir, as a volunteer, a sponsor or donor

The La Crosse Chamber Chorale is a volunteer, community based
choir that was founded in 1986, whose singers are united by a love of
choral singing. Our staff, singers and Board of Directors are
committed to bringing professional quality choral music, artistic
excellence and creative programming to the region.

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Proud Sponsor of La Crosse Community Theatre

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La Crosse Community Theatre presents

BAD SEED

By

MAXWELL ANDERSON

The dramatization of William March’s novel
The Bad Seed.

Co-Directors

GRANT GOLSON and COLIN THELEN

Set Designer Costume Designer

KIT MAYER IRINA CHRISTEL

Lighting Designer Props Master

KIT MAYER SUE TOMASHEK

Sound Designer Technical Director

LUKE ERICKSON PETER SUARDI

Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

SETH KEISER MAKAYLA JOHNSON

BAD SEED

is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

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, Phoneco, Inc., and Jean Ann Voss.

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Directors’ Notes

I have always loved horror. Be it plays or movies, Bad; adj, 1. of poor quality or a low standard. 2. not
spine-tingling chills have been delighting me since such as to be hoped for or desired; unpleasant or
I first became aware of them. I remember coaxing unwelcome. 3. failing to conform to standards of moral
the sweet elderly lady at the local drugstore into virtue or acceptable conduct. 4. injured, diseased,
allowing me to rent movies that I had no business or painful. 5. regretful, guilty, or ashamed about
seeing as a child. These movies were certainly not something. 6. worthless; not valid. 7. decayed; putrid.
allowed in my house, and I had to get up at the crack Seed; noun, 1. a flowering plant’s unit of
of dawn to sneak down into our basement to watch reproduction, capable of developing into another
them. I would grab the largest quilt I could find and such plant.
hide myself under it, only allowing one eye to take Can a seed be bad? Not can a seed become bad,
in the thrills and chills! My parents, while strict, but can a seed BE bad? From its inception? So
were not total sticks in the mud. They introduced me irredeemable that no amount of love and nurturing
to The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, and one of can hope to overcome its inevitable fate? I ask that
my favorite childhood movies, The Bad Seed. As an as you watch the show, you keep in mind these
innocent kid, I couldn’t believe that someone as cold definitions and ask yourself these questions. The
and calculating as Rhoda could exist. It was beyond answers are not easy to find. One could reasonably
the realm of possibility and therefore very exciting. surmise that the majority of us would like to think
When I realized as a young adult that a play version that there are no such things as bad seeds. We tend
existed and even preceded the movie, I was ecstatic! to feel safer when we feel like we have at least some
I have waited 30 years to get the chance to bring this impact or control over who our children grow up
show to life and here it is. I hope this play transports to be. The thought of a real bad seed is terrifying
you back to those wonderful old black and white because there is no hope. There is nothing you can do.
thriller features. If you need me, I’ll be in the back of Nothing—except enjoy the show.
the theatre peeking out from a quilt! Colin Thelen
Grant Golson Co-Director
Co-Director

The Great Brothers Grimm
weave a tapestry of tales.

A fun and imaginative retelling of
three classic Brothers Grimm tales: The
Fisherman and His Wife, The Elves and the

Shoemaker, and The Golden Goose.

NOVEMBER 9–17, 2019

Saturday at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS $10
Tickets available through the box office or online Oct. 14.

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

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Cast

Rhoda Penmark.............................. Avie Nelson Miss Fern.....................................Lizz Brannon*
Christine Penmark......................Kelley Manson Reginald Tasker.......................... Tom Desjarlais
Col. Kenneth Penmark................. Matt Springer Mrs. Daigle.............................. Shana Gramling
Monica Breedlove.......................... Janine Gallo Mr. Daigle/Messenger............... David Bigalke*
Emery Wages.......................................Ian Crary Richard Bravo............................. William Garcia
Leroy............................... Avery Gerstenberger
* = LCT main stage debut

Production and Design Staff

Co-Directors.... Grant Golson and Colin Thelen Stage Manager.................................Seth Keiser
Set Designer........................................Kit Mayer Assistant Stage Manager....... Makayla Johnson
Costume Designer.........................Irina Christel Carpenter...................................... Kelsey Taunt
Lighting Designer................................Kit Mayer Scenic Painters.... Sharon Markee, Kelsey Taunt
Props Master...............................Sue Tomashek Costume Construction.............................Alex Bell
Sound Designer............................Luke Erickson ........................Shirley Huhn, Theresa Smerud
Technical Director...........................Peter Suardi ....................Lorraine Wilson, Suzanne Young

Bad Seed

SETTING
The apartment of Col. and Mrs. Penmark, in the suburb of a Southern City, 1954.

Spread Christmas Cheer by singing loudly for all to hear!

Buddy the Elf is an over-optimistic lover of
Christmas and must help New York City
remember the true meaning of the holiday.

DECEMBER 6–22, 2019

Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

BONUS performance Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS $26–$34
Tickets available through the box office or online Nov. 11.

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

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Cast Biographies

DAVID BIGALKE* (Mr. Daigle/Mes- JANINE GALLO (Monica Breedlove) is
senger) Although David has been very excited to be back for her second
performing stand-up comedy for five performance with LCT! With only six
years, Bad Seed is his acting debut. He months of theatre under her belt, she
joined Live! from La Crosse’s tech team feels incredibly lucky to have been
a little over a year ago in an effort to gain knowledge asked back. Janine would like to thank her wonder-
for future ambitions. Public speaking used to terrify ful fiancée, Bethany, for keeping her sane through
him; he credits his children and girlfriend for giving him an incredibly difficult few months. She would also
the courage to overcome that fear and thrive on stage. like to thank her Grandfather, who passed away this
LIZZ BRANNON* (Miss Fern) is so month, for instilling the sassy attitude and love for the
excited to be making her LCT debut. dramatics that he sure held dear.“Enjoy what you’re
She’s been performing all around given. I’ll see ya when I see ya. Have fun.”
town for the past several years in WILLIAM GARCIA (Richard Bravo)
shows like The Season, Neighborhood is thrilled to be working once again
3, and as an ensemble member of Live! from La Crosse. with LCT in the Veteran’s Studio black
She would like to thank her friends and family for their box. When not acting in shows like
support, and her cast mates and the crew for making Fools, Wait Until Dark, and The Secret
this experience great! Garden, he loves directing. He recently directed LCT’s
IAN CRARY (Emery Wages) is excited production of Newsies and is set to direct the forth-
to be back at LCT for the first time coming production of Proof, which opens February 28
in almost ten years. He’s been doing in the Veterans Studio Theatre. As always, his theatre
theater since he was ten; it’s his life’s ambitions are realized through the loving support of
passion and gives him serenity. He’s his wife, Merideth, and daughters, Merlin and Ginny,
so thankful to be a part of a show with an outstanding whom he greatly loves and appreciates.
cast, directors, and crew. He couldn’t ask for a better AVERY GERSTENBERGER (Leroy)
show for his comeback performance. He thanks his was last seen in the Veteran’s Studio
family and friends for helping him pick up the pieces Theatre playing Oronte in LCT’s pro-
of his life. Special shout out to Cherry Red! duction of The Misanthrope. More re-
TOM DESJARLAIS (Reginald Tasker) cently, he had the opportunity to play
On stage is where Tom loves to be. William Barfee in UW-La Crosse’s production of The
With just a short break after finishing 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Crutchie in
The Secret Garden, Tom has jumped LCT’s production of Newsies. When he is not on stage,
into another role, that of Reginald Avery is a student at Viterbo University, a marketing
Tasker. Tom expresses his thanks to director, Grant intern for the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy,
Golson, and the entire production crew. He enjoys the and an administrative assistant at First Free Church. He
people, the story, and the challenge of a new role and hopes you all enjoy this spooky season and that this
a new show. He believes you will enjoy Bad Seed and show gives you all of the eerie vibes.
will be on the edge of your seat. What will happen
next???

* = LCT main stage debut

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Join LCT for a day trip to the Guthrie Theater!

See A Christmas Carol in Minneapolis!

DECEMBER 14, 2019

The tour includes:
Ticket to A Christmas Carol

at the Guthrie Theater.
Escort by Grant Golson,
LCT’s Producing Artistic Director.
Box lunch from Panera Bread.
A delicious culinary experience at Sea Change,
conveniently located within the Guthrie.
Round-trip motor coach transportation from La
Crosse to Minneapolis.
Taxes and tour gratuities on included items.

COST $250
Registration closes November 8, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

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

TRACE BUNDY

WITH SPECIAL GUEST: GREGG CHEECH HALL
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Cast Biographies

SHANA GRAMLING (Mrs. Daigle) It’s AVIE NELSON (Rhoda Penmark) is
been a long, long time since Shana thrilled to be in another LCT show! You
has been on stage, so she has been may have seen her recently in Wait
“savoring every sweet sip!”Some past Until Dark (Gloria), Dr. Evil and The
shows include The Miracle Worker Basket of Kittens (Dr. Evil), Appleseed’s
(Annie Sullivan) and Grace and Glorie (Grace). Shana Tarzan (Young Terk), and Aladdin Jr. (Genie). When not
enjoys working as a Medical Assistant at Gundersen on stage, Avie is writing, singing, and playing music.
Health System. She wants to thank everyone in Bad Avie is an eighth grader at Aquinas and is also on the
Seed—they’re amazing beyond words!! Shana also tennis team. She thanks her family and friends for
thanks her family.“I’ll give you baskets of kisses!!” always being there for her. Avie hopes you enjoy the
KELLEY MANSON (Christine show and thanks you for supporting LCT!
Penmark) is so happy to be back on MATT SPRINGER (Col. Kenneth
the LCT stage after a 3 year hiatus. Penmark) is excited to return to the
Previous productions include Blood LCT stage as Col. Penmark! Bad Seed is
Brothers (Mrs. Johnstone), Billy Elliot his ninth production with LCT. Previ-
(Mum), and Almost Maine (various). Kelley sends all ous productions include Fools (Gregor
her love to her immensely supportive family, espe- Yousekevitch), And Then There Were None (Blore),
cially Andrew, Cecilia, and Rosalie. Miss Electricity (Freddy/Owl), Peter and the Starcatcher
(Sanchez/Fighting Prawn), and The Complete Works
of William Shakespeare [Abridged] (Adam). Matt is an
Arkansas native and a Viterbo alumnus. He extends his
love and thanks to his family for all of their support.

* = LCT main stage debut

Thank you La Crosse Community
Theatre’s season is made
to the
possible, in part, by
Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency
which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression,
for its generous support
and sponsorship of promotes the arts, supports the arts in
education, stimulates community and economic
LCT’s 2019–2020 season. development and serves as a resource for people

of every culture and heritage.

https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov

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Production Staff Biographies

GRANT GOLSON (Co-Director) IRINA CHRISTEL (Costume Designer)
assumed the role of Producing is orginially from Kazakhstan and
Artistic Director for LCT in August of trained at the Technical College of
2017. Originally from Overland Park, Textile and Sewing Industries. She
Kansas, he has worked in fundraising worked for many years as a techni-
and administration for The Lyric Opera of Kansas City cal engineer and fashion designer at the Regional
and The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter. Prior to Fashion House in Kazakhstan. After moving to the US,
that, Grant spent ten years as an equity actor in New she worked in the bridal industry for ten years. She
York City and around the country. Midway through received her BFA from Viterbo University and currently
that journey, he took a shot at directing and found it works there as the prop shop manager.
to be another great passion. Grant recently received SUE TOMASHEK (Props Master)
his MBA from the University of Kansas. He would like is enjoying all that comes with the
to thank everyone who makes LCT magic possible. creative process in her first experience
Much love to his wife, Liz, their daughter, Bonnie, and doing props, including dreaming
their son, John. about props! Previous LCT experiences
COLIN THELEN (Co-Director) is a include: costume seamstress, cast member in Fools,
native of the La Crosse area and 2009 run crew in The Games Afoot, and audience member!
graduate of UW-La Crosse. He has LUKE ERICKSON (Sound Designer)
spent the last year reinvigorating his is proud to be back for his second
passion for theatre and has appeared show with LCT after last season’s Wait
in several recent LCT productions. He would like to Until Dark. Luke earned his B.A. in
thank Trunky for all of her support. Enjoy the show! Theatre Studies at UW-Milwaukee. He
KIT MAYER (Set and Lighting Design- has worked with various companies, including Four
er) is the resident scenic designer for Seasons Theatre and StageQ in Madison, as well as
LCT. Since emigrating from Lithuania, Youngblood, The Alchemist, and First Stage Theatre
he has been active in designing the- Academy in Milwaukee. He would like to thank Grant
atre throughout the region, working and the whole Bad Seed team for this opportunity to
at the Commonweal Theatre, Viterbo University, St. collaborate.
Mary’s University, and LCT. He is a founding member PETER SUARDI (Technical Director)
of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre and has had his is the newest member of the LCT
work seen throughout the country, as well as Europe, family. Mr. Suardi has been working
Canada, and Australia. in technical theater since 2004,
and previously worked for The Utah
Shakespeare Festival (Scenery Materials Coordina-
tor), Great River Shakespeare Festival (Asst. Technical
Director/Company Manager), University of Nevada
Las Vegas (Master Carpenter), and Viterbo University
(Scene Shop Foreman). Most importantly, to his son,
Michael,“If you find this in a shoebox one day, know
that you mean the world to me and I love you.”

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Production Staff Biographies

SETH KEISER (Stage Manager) is MAKAYLA JOHNSON (Assistant
thrilled to be working with LCT once Stage Manager) is a senior at Viterbo
again, having previously played University and is studying Theatre
Keyboard II for First Lady Suite. Previ- with an emphasis in Stage Manage-
ous onstage appearances include the ment. While studying and working on
Mute in The Fantasticks (Weber Center), Big Deal in shows at Viterbo, Makayla also does work with design,
West Side Story (Viterbo University), and Cord Elam in both for costumes and sets. This is her first time work-
Oklahoma! (Viterbo University). He is a graduate of ing with LCT. She is happy to gain more experience and
the Stage Management program at Viterbo University, work with such a great team!
where he currently serves as the Administrative As-
sistant for both the Fine Arts Center and the University
Relations Department.

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2019–2020 Corporate Friends of LCT

Platinum Level

Commercial AV Systems • La Crosse Tribune
Mid-West Family Broadcasting

UFAH • Vendi • Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Public Radio • WXOW TV-19

Gold Level

Altra Federal Credit Union • Dahl Automotive
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

Gundersen Health System • Kaplan • KQEG-TV
La Crosse Community Foundation

Logistics Health, Inc. • Mayo Clinic Health System
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation

State Bank Financial • Wells Fargo • Xcel Energy

Silver Level

CBS Graphics • Charlie Smader State Farm Insurance
Coulee Region Women • Dairyland Power Cooperative • DigiCOPY
Domino’s • Edward Jones• Explore La Crosse • Five Star Telecom

Fowler and Hammer • Franciscan Spirituality Center
Governmental Employees Credit Union • Gundersen Partners

Kratt • Leithold Music • Lindy’s Subs and Salads
Lost Lake Beer • Marine Credit Union • Piggy’s Restaurant
Pischke Motors • Rotary Lights • Stetzer Accounting Service
Stifel • Touch of Class • Travel Leaders • The Waterfront
Window World of La Crosse • WIPFLi • Wisconsin Insurance Center

Bronze Level

Advanced Fiber Products • Bagniefski Heating and Air Conditioning
Family Medical Supply • Freight House Restaurant

Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub • LAWNKeepers • Life in Harmony Music Therapy
Merchants Bank • Quality Vac and Sew • Rudy’s Drive In

For information on becoming a Corporate Friend, please contact Grant Golson
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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 Dick Record

Chris and Sara Battison Keith and Mary Isaacs Chuck and LuAnn Roth
Chris and Vicki Born William Koutsky Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Tom and Jan Brock
Roger and Kenna Christians John and Linda Lyche Stetzer Accounting
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Mayo Clinic Health System John and Joan Temple
Randy and Lynn Nelson Xcel Energy Foundation

Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Dennis and Lauri Ford Greg and Joan Stellrecht
($2,500+) Kevin Conroy and David and Barbara Foye Angi Tamke
Karl and Julie Noll Susan McDonald-Conroy Jo and Jim Glasser Edward Tanke
Bob and Kay Conzemius Bill and Sarah Goff Don and Linda Wagner
Director’s Circle Chad and Tammy Dutton Chuck and Carmen Gustafson Weddings by Nancy
($1,000-$2,499) Ted and Mary Eisenbacher Peter and Janice Gutierrez Yvonne and David Whiteman
In memory of John Clemons Bill Hoel Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Richard and Judy Williams
David Amborn and Karen Gilster Mary and Robert Hubbard Barbara and Herb Heili Loran and Terry Zibrowski
Tom and Jan Brock Joe and Linda Kastantin J.O. and Ellen Heinecke Joe and Kathy Zietlow
Barbara and Donald Frank Michael Kratt Mike and Cheri Herro Supporter
Keith and Mary Isaacs Daniel and Vicky Kunz Sue and Fred Heuer ($100-$149)
Michael and Sharon Markee Dustin and Dominique Luecke John and Linda Hoehn Anonymous
Jim Nelson and Diane Foust Aurel and Sue Mailath Jim and Diane Hoffmeister Frank and Jenny Aberger
Ryan and Katie Nelson Andrew and Nancy Matchett Holmen Custom and Collision Robert and Laurel Allen
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton John and Charlene Hopkins Gary and Judy Anderson
Chuck and Lu Ann Roth Ken and Janine Merkitch Scott Horne Dorothy Aumann
Christine Papke Connie and Rollin Huebsch Nancy Beguin
Designer’s Circle Jack and Barb Peplinski Shirley Huhn Judy Brennan
($500-$999) Dennis and Sharon Ryan Barbara Johnson Barbara Burchill
Sara and Chris Battison Lisa, Sam, and Katie Sauer Mark and Sharon Jolivette Cari and Mark Burmaster
Jennifer Burchell Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Rachael and Joe Kaiser Frank and Kristi Cadwell
(In memory of Euel Bailey) Jeri Sebo Mike and Clarice Kammel Jean Clark
Franciscan Sisters of Linda Sherwood Julie Keitel Judith Clements
Perpetual Adoration Karol Smith Bob and Mary Kelemen John and Sharon Dawidowski
Tom and Heidi Grau Kathryn Spelker Bruce Kerr Jolene DeMaiffe and
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Dick and Pat Spencer Debbie and Bob Kramer Ellen Pedretti Fendt
Gary and Debra Luecke Patricia Sprang Mary Lansing and Dan Schneider LuAnne Ekern
Rebecca Naugler The Sullivan Family Carolyn Lawrence Daryl and Nancy Ertl
Randy and Lynn Nelson Bradley and Leslie Weber Larry and Diane Lindesmith Marla French and Charles Anderson
Barbara Rice Erek Weis Stephen and Margeen Mau Sally Friend
Brian and Karen Rude Daryl and Margaret Wood Rosemary Nelson Rebecca Goche and Cheryl Groom
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Promoter Cyndy Nichols and Neal MacCallum Mary and Bill Graumann
Al Saterbak and ($150-$249) Tom and Lori Nigon Karen Harris
Julia Steinke-Saterbak Anonymous Ron and Frieda Nowland Jim and Barbara Hemker
(In Honor of Jo Ann Jenkins) James and Lynn Arends Elsie Patterson Mike Hickey
Pamela and Richard Strauss Arnold and Donna Asp Diane Pogreba Donald and Kathy Hill
Vantage Architects, Inc Jason and Kelley Bahr James and Carol Reider Jerry and Diane Hoch
Ross and Lynn Marie West Clem and Addie Bott Kirk and Nancy Rodman Jennifer Hoffman
Molly Brueske Kurt and Julie Schroeder Dale and Christine Howard
Actor’s Circle Ursula Cejpek Linda Schwartz Richard and Marlene Hutter
($250-$499) Gail Cleary Sandy Sechrest Jo Ann Jenkins
Sara L. Adams and Kim and Tom Culp Theresa M Smerud David Johnson
Chuck Charbeneau Scott Davies Susan Soltau and Tom Hansen Roger and Jean Klousia
Peter and Joan Allen Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Paul Steingraeber Bob and Marlene Kohner
Gretchen Burns

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Patron Donor List

Alma and Pete Kohnert Alice and Chip Backlund Chuck and Patti SansCrainte Bill and Pam Thrune
John and Mary Komperud Lloyd and Evelyn Miller John and Doris Schwingle Barbara Tripp
William Koutsky Howard and Nancy Mills Glenn and Lila Seager Larry and Cheri Tuxen
Jan and Louise Kovars Marcia Murray Louise Sedevie-Lawrynk Paul and Kathy Przywojski
Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Kelly Nedvidek Arlene Smith David and Laura Wagner
Michael Kruse Ed and Corine Neuman Janice and Dan Springer Tom and Deb Walsh
Drew Larson Bill and Karen Newburg Matt Springer Eileen Walsh Doyle
Jenelle and Tom Lee Christi Nowland Pat and Joanne Stephens Joyce Wichelt
Teri Lehrke Paul and Judy Onsrud Wally and Betty Stoll Judie and Theron Wilson
Steve and Karen Lind Susanne and Patrick Peck Dawson and Jackie Strutt Gary and Debra Wold
Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Carlene Poellinger and Paul Brown Brian and Diane Sullivan Mike and Cheri Herro
Weston and Karen Mack Todd and Eva Marie Restel Jim and Sharon Tempke Suzanne Young
Robert and Diane Marcou Cam and Carlene Roberts Colin Thelen
Sean McGuire Thomas and Sharon Ryan Cheryl and Terry Thienes

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BALTIC JOURNEYS

October 19, 2019 • 7:30 pm
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Igor Pikayzen, violin
La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestra

HOLIDAY ROMANCE:
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December 20 & 21, 2019 • 7:30 pm
Bobby Levinger, piano
Soloists, Ballet La Crosse (Friday)
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Audience Services

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

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