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Auditions

We have three shows left to audition for
this season! Consider being on stage!
We will hold several auditions in the next
year. Auditions begin at 7 p.m. are open
to anyone ages 17 and older (unless noted
otherwise), and generally include a cold
reading of the script. For a synopsis and
character description of each production,
please visit lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.
So that we can better plan for the number
of people auditioning, please call 784-9292
to let us know if you plan to audition.

The Boys Next Door: Jan. 21 and 22.
Roles for 7 men and 2 or more women.
One actor and 1 actress may be cast to
play multiple roles.

The Sound of Music: Mar. 3 and 4.
Roles for 20-25 men and women and 6 to
8 children ages 8 to 18, of all ethnicities.
Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway
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Auditions (please call ahead) Performances

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7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

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Carol, 1:00 & Carol, 7:30 p.m. Carol, 1:00 &

7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

16 A Christmas 17 18 19 20 21 22

Carol, 1:00 p.m.

23 24 LCT Closed 25 LCT Closed 26 LCT Closed 27 LCT Closed 28 LCT Closed 29

30 31 LCT Closed 1 LCT Closed Jan. 2 3 45
6 8 9 10 11 12
7 Act II classes
13 begin 15 16 17 18 Lend Me 19 Lend Me
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A Tenor, A Tenor,
7:30 p.m. 21 The Boys 22 The Boys 23 7:30 p.m. 25 Lend Me 26 Lend Me
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The Callboard

Welcome to your La Crosse Fortunately, A Christmas Carol did
Community Theatre! far more than provide a means to pay
a bill. Its popularity played a critical
Christmas—what a wonderful time role in redefining the importance
of the year, a wonderful time to of Christmas and the many senti-
take a break from our busy holiday ments associated with the holiday.
schedules for a good, old-fashioned A Christmas Carol was written
ghost story. Ghost story? At Christ- during a time of decline in the old
mas? Exactly! Our ghost story is Christmas traditions. As the Eng-
lish poet Thomas Hood observed,
Being a Ghost Story of Christmas “If Christmas, with its ancient and
or, as it is more commonly known, hospitable customs, its social and
charitable observances, were in
A Christmas Carol. danger of decay, this is the book that
would give them a new lease.”
Charles Dickens described his prose
tale as his “little Christmas Book” I am delighted that you are here to
when it was first published on renew your “lease” with Christmas
December 19, 1843, complete with and share this production with our
illustrations. The tale was instantly wonderful volunteers, who have
successful, selling over six thousand worked tirelessly to bring Dickens’
copies in one week and, although ghostly tale to the LCT stage.
originally written as a potboiler to
enable Dickens to pay off a debt, the With warmest wishes for the
story has become one of the most holidays!
popular and enduring Christmas
stories of all time.

Lori Portner, Director

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watercolor together. winter Burt often paints inside his
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Theatre Arts
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Have you gotten into the ACT yet? Now is the LCT Education Director
time to sign up for the Winter Term of our School
of Theatre Arts. The Winter Term will focus February Saturday
on “Scene Study” and working with a script in Escape: Storybook
developing acting skills. Fall Term classes filled Creations (Ages 4-5)
fast, so don’t miss out on the Winter Term. Call
Lori at 784-9292, ext. 5, for more information or Come in from the cold and warm up your
to request a brochure. imagination using stories to create characters
and fun.
January Saturday
Escape: Rikki, Tikki, Dates: February 9, 16 and 23
Tavi (Grades K-3) Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Place: Theatre Annex – 508 Main St.
We will be using storytelling and character Cost: $45
creation skills to bring to life Rudyard Kipling’s
beloved story of a brave little mongoose and the Call Lori at 784-9292, ext. 5, to sign up.
family that he protects from the evil cobras.

Dates: January 12, 19 and 26
Times: 10 a.m. to Noon
Place: Theatre Annex – 508 Main St.
Cost: $45

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La Crosse Community Theatre Holiday Wish List 2007-08

The success of La Crosse Community Just fill out the form below, cut it out and send it to
Theatre depends largely on your generosity of the address below with your check, made out to LCT.
both time and money. Each year we put forth a list
of needed items, to give people an idea of what La Crosse Community Theatre is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit
their donations are helping to pay for. Below is corporation, so your donation is fully tax-deductible.
our most recent Wish List of items, which we will
use to bring you the best theatre productions and We sincerely thank you for your generosity!
theatre education possible.

under $5 under $50 under $500

○ Greeting cards ($1) ○ Two-pocket folders ($25/box) ○ Volunteer recognition items
○ Pens ($1) ○ Easels ($25) ($100/year)
○ Velcro ($2) ○ 1 School of Theatre Arts
○ Zippers ($3) ○ 1 School of Theatre Arts
○ Laundry detergent ($3) curriculum book ($25) scholarship ($115)
○ Spools of black thread ($3) ○ Size 30 snaps (1 gross/$27)
○ Display stands for signs ($3) ○ 20 lbs. 3-inch screws ($30) ○ Bosch variable speed
○ A load of dry cleaning ($35) palm router kit ($120)
under $10 ○ A parking space lease ($40/mo.)
○ Power saw blades ($40 each) ○ A paper cutter ($150)
○ Dryer sheets ($5) ○ White or black latex paint ($40/g) ○ Copier maintenance
○ Binders ($5) ○ 100 first-class stamps ($41)
○ Cases of water for volunteers ○ Copier toner ($45) ($180/quarter)
○ 1 Saturday Escape class ○ Newspaper ad ($150)
($6 each) ○ A new monitor for light board
○ Energy-saving light bulbs ($8) scholarship ($45)
○ A printer toner cartridge ($49) ($200)
under $20 ○ Bosch 14.4V drill ($200)
under $100 ○ 14.4V circular saw ($250)
○ Blank compact discs ($10) ○ 6 stage lights ($250 each)
○ A bulletin board ($10) ○ School of Theatre Arts teaching ○ A vacuum cleaner ($300)
○ Skirt hooks and bars ($10) materials
○ Tracing paper ($10) under $1000
○ Standard scissors ($11/pair) ($50/class)
○ 9V batteries ($14) ○ Poster printing ($50) ○ New drinking fountain ($500)
○ AA batteries ($14) ○ 3 shelving units ($60) ○ Ambient air filtration system
○ Copier/printer paper ($15/ream) ○ Gaff or spike tape ($60)
○ Paper towels ($16) ○ Paintbrushes ($60) ($529)
○ A ponce wheel ($17) ○ 1 steam iron with wells ($90) ○ Audio amplifier ($600)
○ Drill or Phillips bits ($20) ○ Food and drink for set strikers ○ New lobby carpeting ($800)
○ Razor blades ($20) ($80/show) ○ A laptop computer ($800)
○ 100-foot tape measure ($20) ○ Scenic Fitch brush set ($99)
○ 1 gallon of wood glue ($20) over $1000
Mail to: La Crosse Community
Theatre, P.O. Box 1852, ○ Delta 3 h.p. dust collector
La Crosse, WI 54602-1852 system ($1000)

○ 2 speakers for audience space
($1000)

○ 2 dimmer pack replacements
($2500 ea.)

Enclosed is my gift of $________. My Name _________________________________
○ Use my gift toward whatever is needed. Address _________________________________
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LCT Staff

Artistic/Managing Director...................................................................Allen Ebert
Box Office Supervisor.......................................................................Eric Severson
Education Director ...............................................................................Lori Portner
Director of Development ...................................................................... Linda Pfaff
Scenic Designer/Tech Director ......................................................Dillon McArdle
Costume Designer........................................................................ Mandy Parmeter
House Managers..................................................Sheryl Clouse, Jeremiah Galvan,
..................................................................................... Sue Kundy, Sean McDevitt
Volunteer Coordinator.......................................................................Sheryl Clouse

Board of Directors

President................................................................................................John Lyche
Vice President ....................................................................................... Tom Brock
Secretary ...................................................................................Nancy Korn-Smith
Treasurer ..............................................................................................Krin Krause
Members at Large ...... Phil Addis, David Amborn, Cary Heyer, Judy Kirkpatrick,
................................... Vicky Kunz, Chuck Roth, Miriam Wuensch, Hans Zietlow

7 CONSIDER STOCKING STUFFERS! 7
These season tickets to the last four productions

of the season are just $50!

7 7See order form on page 25.

To learn more, call 608-784-9292 or visit lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.

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The 2007 - 2008 Season

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Production Staff

Scenic Designer/Technical Director............................................................Dillon McArdle
Light Board Operator........................................................................................ Jeff Copsey
Sound Board Operator ................................................................................Dillon McArdle
House Managers............................................ Jeremiah Galvan, Sue Kundy, Eric Severson
Set Construction..........................................................................................Dillon McArdle

Special Effects Construction......................................................................... Jim Nelson
Costume Designer..................................................................................... Mandy Parmeter
Costume Construction.....................Leslie Bates, Vicki Hartigan, Betty Lamb, Deb Olson
Props Masters..............................................................................................Dillon McArdle
Season Brochure Design ......................................................................... Vendi Advertising
Photography .............................................................Ellickson Studio and Theresa Smerud
Historian................................................................................................. Diane Hoffmeister
Mailing Crew ....... Allen Baker, Dianne Baker, Addie Bott, Fausta Burg*, Ginny Hanson,
...........................................Emil Hanson, Bev Heebsch, Sharon Markee, Dolores Pierson,
.............................................................. Shelby Sullivan*, Evelyn Weibel*, Amber Zabel*
Coat Room/Concessions ..........................................................................Mary Ann Bauers

Ushers (The Mousetrap)...............Bill Adams, Linda Adams, Allen Baker, Dianne Baker,
................. Addie Bott, Clem Bott, Karol Bott, Jan Brock, Howard Garves, Joyce Garves,
......................... Ann Haase, Jack Haase, Emil Hanson, Ginny Hanson, Michael Hartigan,
............... Vicki Hartigan, Dan Krage, Val Krage, Linda Pfaff, Jeannie Pope, Lori Portner,
.................... Janet Reuteler, Nick Springer, Dawn Storandt, Sonny Tengblad, Bill Tenner,
.......................... Janet Tenner, Evelyn Weibel, Carli Wilke, Suzanne Young, Amber Zabel

Concessions (The Mousetrap)................. Dawn Anderson, Tom Brock, Jeremiah Galvan,
.......................................................... Mike Herro, Tom Nigon, Linda Pfaff, Nick Springer

* crew debut

What do these items have in common?

A ponce wheel
A School of Theatre Arts scholarship

A roll of gaff tape

All three of these needed items (and more!) appear on LCT’s
Wish List on page 11. Please look to see if there’s
an item you might like to give.

Thank you for your generosity!

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44TH SEASON 291ST PRODUCTION

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

A Christmas Carol

Adapted by Ross Daniels
Sponsored by Associated Bank

The Season Media Sponsors are La Crosse Radio Group and WXOW TV-19
The Season Marketing Sponsor is Vendi Advertising

Director ............................................................................................................. Lori Portner
Costume Designer...................................................................................... Mandy Parmeter
Scenic/Lighting Designer............................................................................ Dillon McArdle
Stage Manager ............................................................................................. Tami J. Wolden
Sound Designer........................................................................................... Dillon McArdle

Cast List

Scrooge ................................................................................................. J. Michael Hartigan
Fred ..........................................................................................................Nicholas Springer
Bob Cratchit ................................................................................................ Scott Rathgaber
Marley ...........................................................................................................Sean McDevitt
Ghost Past ..............................................................................................Adam Rathgaber
Ghost Present ..................................................................................................... Patrick Nee
Ghost Future/Belle’s Husband ......................................................................... Mike Herro*
Bosworth/Dick .................................................................................... Avery Gerstenberger
Crumbley............................................................................................... Karolee Behringer*
Mrs. Cratchit ..............................................................................................Sheryl A. Clouse
Young Man Scrooge......................................................................................... Phillip Crary
Young Belle........................................................................................ Erin Whited-Ford*
Older Belle/Final Chorus/Bag Lady .......................................................... Audrey Runcorn
Fezziwig/Old Joe/1st Chorus .................................................................. Scott Vehrenkamp
Mrs. Fezziwig ....................................................................................... Karolee Behringer*
Fred’s Wife..............................................................................................Annelise Escher
Boy.....................................................................................................................Tyler Olson
Belinda Cratchit ........................................................................................ Madeline Radtke
Peter Cratchit ...............................................................................................Joshua Zabel
Martha Cratchit ........................................................................................Stephanie Koehne
Tiny Tim..................................................................................................... Matthew Herro*
Chorus/Extras ..........Nicholas Behringer, Amy Carpenter, Katherine Chafoulias*,
.................. Hannah Fernandes, Olivia Golding*, Brandon Jensen*, Irene Kelly,
............... McKenzie Klipp, Lizzie Knothe, Jake Malzacher*, Devyn Martinez*,
..........................................................................................Malcolm Ragan, Peyton Stay*

*Denotes LCT debut Denotes LCT School of Theatre Arts student

A Christmas Carol

ACT ONE

Christmas Eve
FIFTEEN-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT TWO

Christmas Day

There will be one 15-minute intermission The photographing, videotaping, or other
for this show. Soda, water, and cookies video or audio recording of this production
will be served in the lobby. Only water and is strictly prohibited.
soda bottles with caps (sold at the theatre)
are permitted, please. Hearing assistance equipment is available
in the box office. Please ask.
Please turn off cell phones and pagers or
check them in the box office. The house Due to space limitations, audience mem-
manager can monitor your cell phone or bers are not allowed backstage. Please wait
pager for you. in the theatre to meet cast and crew.

Join us after the opening night performance on December 7 for our First Nighter
party! This is a great opportunity to mingle with the cast and crew. The party will take

place at Pizza Doctors at 7th and King streets. A free pizza buffet will be provided.
Thank you to our First Nighter hosts for A Christmas Carol.

Acknowledgments

CC106.3 La Crosse Tribune Special thanks to:
WIZM & Z-93 Geri Parlin Vendi Advertising
WKTY/WRQT Terry Rindfleisch WIPFLi
KQEG Pete Schreier UW-La Crosse Dept. of
WLSU La Crosse Floral
WHLA Mike Hayes Theatre Arts
WKBH Bob Schmidt Kirby Service Center
WXOW TV-19 Randy Erickson Barry & Sheila Schockmel
WLFN Debbie Brague Antique Center of
WKBT-TV Lucy Lemar
WLAX-TV John & Jacklyn La Crosse, Ltd.
KQ98/KCLH Pepsi Co. Alice Dammen
Festival Foods
Amber Zabel

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Who’s Who

ASSOCIATED BANK is our sponsor for A Christmas Carol. VENDI ADVERTISING
is our marketing sponsor and LA CROSSE RADIO GROUP and WXOW TV-19 are our
media sponsors for the 2007-2008 season. We thank them all for their generosity and
commitment to La Crosse Community Theatre.

KAROLEE BEHRINGER* (Crumbley/Mrs. Fezziwig) works as a community educa-
tor at Options in Reproductive Care. She enjoys spending time with family, walking and
painting. This is Karolee’s LCT debut. She says this experience has given her an oppor-
tunity to share an interest with her son and has given her a whole new appreciation for
the hard work and dedication that actors put into each show. She thanks her family for
encouraging her to try something new.

NICHOLAS BEHRINGER (Chorus/Extra) is an eighth-grade student at Holmen Mid-
dle School. At LCT he has played Augustus Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
and Pongo in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. Nick enjoys reading, acting, art and swimming.
He likes how everyone in theatre is like family, and he thanks his family for their support.

AMY CARPENTER (Chorus/Extra) is a sixth-grade student at Longfellow Middle
School. At LCT she played Narrator #1 in Disney’s Cinderella Kids. Elsewhere she has
played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She enjoys basketball, singing and playing the cello.
Amy likes the great sets and the cool costumes she gets to wear. She thanks her friends
and parents for their support.

KATHERINE CHAFOULIAS* (Chorus/Extra) is a second-grade student at Eagle
Bluff Elementary School. She enjoys reading and likes LCT’s Green Room. This is her
LCT debut. Katherine thanks her mom and dad for their support.

SHERYL A. CLOUSE (Mrs. Cratchit) most recently played Rheba in LCT’s You Can’t
Take It With You. Elsewhere she played Joan in Sexual Perversity in Chicago and
Rosalind in As You Like It. Sheryl volunteers in the field of greyhound adoption and as
LCT’s volunteer coordinator. She enjoys theatre and travel. She feels that through theatre
anything is possible. “It reminds us about what is so amazing and so heartbreaking about
the human condition; the possibilities of the one human life are boundless.” Sheryl thanks
her friends for picking up everything she dropped when she got this part, her husband for
always supporting and helping her, and her dogs for remembering who she is despite her
recent absences.

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Who’s Who

PHILLIP CRARY (Young Man Scrooge) is an eighth-grade student at Lincoln Middle
School. His LCT credits include Ito in Mame and a kid in Big, the Musical. Elsewhere
he has held roles in Oliver, The Music Man, Robinson Crusoe, Snow White, Robin Hood,
Rumplestiltskin and Alice in Wonderland. He enjoys dancing, singing and watching the
History Channel. Phillip likes the feeling of community at LCT. He thanks Lori for giv-
ing him a part in A Christmas Carol.

ANNELISE ESCHER (Fred’s Wife) is a sixth-grade student at Lincoln Middle School.
At LCT she played a narrator in Disney’s Cinderella Kids and Anita in Disney’s 101
Dalmatians. Elsewhere she was a chorus member in The Music Man. She enjoys reading,
singing, dancing and playing the piano. She likes the friendships she makes on the set . . .
and the applause. She thanks her parents, brothers and extended family for their support.

HANNAH FERNANDES (Chorus/Extra) is a seventh-grade student at Lincoln Middle
School. At LCT she played Cousin Garland in Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse and a narrator
in Disney’s Cinderella Kids. Elsewhere she has played numerous other roles, including
Violet in Alice in Wonderland. Hannah enjoys acting, voice, dance, and piano lessons.
She likes theatre because she can escape the real world for a few hours and become a
different person. She thanks Lori for offering her this opportunity, her family and friends
and her two kitties.

AVERY GERSTENBERGER (Bosworth/Dick) is an eighth-grade student at Holmen
Middle School. At LCT he played Grumio in Babes in Toyland. Elsewhere he played
Drake in Annie at Sand Lake Elementary School. Avery enjoys swimming, biking, acting,
singing and painting. He is glad for his many friends and interesting shows at LCT. He
thanks Karolee Behringer for giving him a ride to rehearsal every night.

OLIVIA GOLDING* (Chorus/Extra) is a third-grade student at Southern Bluffs El-
ementary School. This is her LCT debut. She enjoys dance and likes the scenes at LCT.
She thanks Lori for the opportunity.

J. MICHAEL HARTIGAN (Scrooge) is a retired neonatologist in Gundersen Lutheran’s
department of pediatrics. His LCT credits include Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank
and Matthew Harrison Brady in Inherit the Wind. Elsewhere he has played Arthur in
Camelot, Sherriff Ed Earl Dodd in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and King Duncan
in Macbeth. He enjoys barn design, photography and golf. Michael appreciates working
with “wonderfully talented folks who are dedicated to bringing live theatre to our Seven
Rivers Region . . . to take on the mantle of a character and make it believeable. Come
along with us and believe!” Michael thanks his wife, Vicki, for her encouragement; Lori
for her faith in his acting; and the cast and crew for their dedication, commitment and
friendship.

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MATTHEW HERRO* (Tiny Tim) is a third-grade student at St. Patrick’s School in
Onalaska. This is his LCT debut. Matthew enjoys collecting baseball cards, camping,
drawing, playing piano and watching plays at LCT. He thanks his mom for encouraging
him to audition and his dad for trying out with him.

MIKE HERRO* (Fiddler/Ghost Future/Belle’s Husband) works as a manager/engineer at
Xcel Energy. You may have seen him previously at LCT selling concessions during inter-
mission. This is his LCT stage debut. Mike enjoys camping, swimming and volleyball. As
a longtime season ticket holder at LCT, he has enjoyed watching a wide variety of plays.
He thanks his wife, Cheri, for encouraging him to audition and Matthew for letting him
be in this play with him.

BRANDON JENSEN* (Chorus/Extra) is a fourth-grade student at Blessed Sacrament
School. This is his LCT debut. He enjoys skiing, playing pool and taking part in the Boy
Scouts. He likes that LCT “is big and holds lots of people.” He thanks his grandma for
her support.

IRENE KELLY (Chorus/Extra) is a seventh-grade student at Lincoln Middle School.
At LCT she played Janie Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life and was in the chorus for Big,
the Musical. Elsewhere she has held parts in The Music Man and Oklahoma! She enjoys
singing, playing violin and hanging out with friends. Regarding theatre, she likes being
able to do something she loves with people she loves being around.

MCKENZIE KLIPP (Chorus/Extra) is a fourth-grade student at Eagle Bluff Elemen-
tary School. At LCT she played a villager in Disney’s Cinderella Kids and a spider in
Babes in Toyland. She enjoys talking with friends and likes LCT’s stage sets. She thanks
her friends for supporting her, especially Nicole and Hannah.

LIZZIE KNOTHE (Chorus/Extra) is a seventh-grade student at Aquinas Middle
School. At LCT she played Laura in A Little House Christmas and was in the chorus for
Big, the Musical. Elsewhere she has held roles in The Music Man, Evita, and Godspell.
She enjoys swimming, dance and voice lessons. She likes LCT’s friendly atmosphere and
people. She thanks her parents and everyone who has helped her become a better actor.

STEPHANIE KOEHNE (Martha Cratchit) is an eighth-grade student at Aquinas Middle
School. At LCT she played Mary Ingalls in A Little House Christmas and Violet Beaure-
garde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She enjoys dance, singing and tennis. She
likes all the wonderful, smiling people at LCT who have helped her grow as an actor. She
thanks her parents for all they have given her.

JAKE MALZACHER* (Chorus/Extra) is a third-grade student at Irving Pertzsch
Elementary School. This is his LCT debut. He enjoys playing outside with friends, riding
his bike, reading and playing games. He also likes being on stage. He thanks his parents
for signing him up for this play.

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DEVYN MARTINEZ* (Chorus/Extra) is a third-grade student at Emerson Elemen-
tary School. This is her LCT debut. Devyn enjoys horseback riding, swimming, being
with her family and church activities. She loves acting and meeting new friends, and she
thanks her parents and brother for their support.

DILLON McARDLE (Technical Director/Set Designer) received a BFA in technical
production and design from Viterbo University. He is excited to be here at La Crosse
Community Theatre and hopes to create beautiful art for all to be a part of and enjoy.

SEAN McDEVITT (Marley) works at APAC in La Crosse. At LCT he played George in
The Women of Lockerbie (for which he won an excellence in acting award from the Wis-
consin Association of Community Theatres) and Babcock in the musical Mame. Sean is a
graduate of the Professional Actors Conservatory in California and former artistic director
of the Calikage Playhouse at Calico Ghost Town in Yermo, California. He enjoys writ-
ing movie reviews. He appreciates the chance to perform in A Christmas Carol. Sean’s
birthday falls near Christmas and his middle name, Timothy, was directly inspired by the
character Tiny Tim. He thanks his wife, Robin, for her love and support.

PATRICK NEE (Ghost Present) works as the postmaster in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. At
LCT he held roles in A Little House Christmas and Playing the Palace. Elsewhere he
also held a role in Bus Stop. Patrick enjoys golf and meeting new people who enjoy live
theatre. He thanks Lori for casting him.

TYLER OLSON (Boy) is a sixth-grade student at Blessed Sacrament School. At LCT he
played Jack in Babes in Toyland and was in the chorus for Big, the Musical. He enjoys
skiing, boy choir, hiking, biking and collecting magnets. He likes the experience of work-
ing with people, the fun atmosphere and the costumes of theatre. The thanks his mom,
grandma, uncle Dan and grandpa.

MANDY PARMETER (Costume Designer) is originally from Aberdeen, S.D. She re-
ceived her bachelor’s degree in music education from Northern State University. While
there, she discovered her passion for theatre. After a year of teaching music, she relocated
to Lincoln, Neb., to study costume design. She received her MFA in costume design in
May 2005 and has been freelance designing and teaching. Her work has taken her from
Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy would like to thank
her husband, Greg, for relocating his life to La Crosse. His support is a true blessing and
one of the reasons she loves him so much.

MADELINE RADTKE (Belinda Cratchit) is a fifth-grade student at Blessed Sacrament
School. At LCT she held a role in Babes in Toyland. She enjoys doodling, finger-knitting,
dancing, singing and listening to music. She likes Lori, the theatre’s atmosphere, and
“just plain acting itself.” She thanks her dad, Dan Radtke—who has appeared in several
recent LCT productions—for his support.

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Who’s Who

MALCOLM RAGAN* (Chorus/Extra) is a seventh-grade student at Lincoln Middle
School. This is his LCT debut. Elsewhere he held roles in Alice in Wonderland and Lucky
Hudson. He enjoys making models and likes the thrill of performing in front of hundreds
of people. He thanks his parents for their support.

ADAM RATHGABER (Ghost Past) is a seventh-grade student at Lincoln Middle
School. At LCT he played young Josh in Big, the Musical and Charlie in Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory. Elsewhere he played Winthrop in The Music Man. He enjoys basket-
ball, golf and watching the Indianapolis Colts.

SCOTT RATHGABER (Bob Cratchit) works at Gundersen Lutheran. At LCT he has
played MacMillan in Big, the Musical and Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory. He enjoys golf, singing and travel. He appreciates the camaraderie of the cast
and sharing a love of theatre with his son, Adam. He thanks his wife, Mary, and daughter,
Veronica, for their support during rehearsal, and Lori for the great opportunity.

AUDREY RUNCORN (Older Belle/Final Chorus/Bag Lady) works as a legal assistant
at Fitzpatrick, Blackey and Associates in La Crosse. AT LCT she played Essie in You
Can’t Take It With You. Elsewhere she held roles as Olivia in Twelfth Night, as Rosalind
in As You Like It and others at the Lewiston Civic Theatre, Lewiston, Idaho. She enjoys
cooking, reading, fishing, camping . . . and LCT. She also enjoys the opportunity to
portray a character in a way that touches the audience and makes their theatre experience
memorable and exciting. She thanks her family; her boyfriend, Jeff Wasley; and Laurell
Haapanen for always supporting her and her theatre work.

NICHOLAS SPRINGER (Fred) is a freshman at UW-La Crosse and a dietary supervisor
at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare. A LCT he played Junior Babcock in Mame and a space
bear in Packer Fans from Outer Space. Elsewhere he held roles in Cinderella, Spoon
River Anthology, The Music Man, The Wiz, School House Rock and Bugsy Malone Jr. He
enjoys fantasy football and interacting with numerous kids. He thanks his sister, Amy, for
her support.

PEYTON STAY* (Chorus/Extra) is a ninth-grade student at Onalaska High School. At
LCT she played Cynthia Benson in Big, the Musical. Elsewhere she held roles in A Mid-
summer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Winifred and Nicholas Nickelby. She enjoys hunting,
fishing, violin, saxophone, show choir, acting, soccer, reading, drawing, wake boarding
and snow boarding. She likes meeting “all of the amazingly talented people” in theatre.
“Everyone is so dedicated!” She thanks everyone who has put up with her busy schedule.

SCOTT VEHRENKAMP (Fezziwig/Old Joe/1st Chorus) works as a teacher at Children’s
Palace Day Care in Holmen. At LCT he played Cheswick in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest and Mr. De Pinna in You Can’t Take It With You. Elsewhere he held roles in The
Foreigner, The Shadow Box, Brighton Beach Memoirs and other productions. He is a big-
time sports fan, a member of the Oktoberfest singers and enjoys reading, singing karaoke
and watching anything to do with history. Through theatre he likes meeting new people
who become old friends. He thanks his wife, Pam, for her support.

Who’s Who

ERIN WHITED-FORD* (Young Belle) is a ninth-grade student at Viroqua High
School. This is her LCT debut. Elsewhere she held roles as Beatrice in Much Ado About
Nothing and as Lucia in Roma Amor. She enjoys acting, cross-country running and draw-
ing. She likes meeting new people and the welcoming environment given by theatre
members. She thanks her parents for driving her to rehearsal and for their support, and
her brother for having to come along.

TAMI J. WOLDEN (Stage Manager) works at Franciscan Skemp. At LCT she has been
stage manager for The Mousetrap and assistant stage manager for Mame. She enjoys
travel, sailing, tatting and hardanger. She loves to learn all aspects of the creative process.
“The energy of being part of a live performance is a rush everyone should experience.
She thanks the LCT staff for their ongoing patience and Boo for his encouragement and
love.

JOSHUA ZABEL (Peter Cratchit) is a seventh-grade student at Bangor Middle School.
At LCT he played young Patrick in Mame and Wilson in Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse.
Elsewhere he held roles in Robin Hood and Alice in Wonderland. He enjoys watching
movies and listening to music. He likes all the great people he gets to work with in the-
atre. He thanks his mom, dad, and brother; his piano and voice teacher, Amanda Ander-
son; and Tami, who makes everyone laugh.

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The 2007-2008 Season

“Mame” — Sept. 7-9, 13-16, 20-23. Mame has a wild,
adventurous spirit and believes that life is a banquet. As she
lives life to the fullest, expect to hear some familiar tunes,
particularly “Mame” and “We Need a Little Christmas.” The
book is by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, and music
and lyrics are by Jerry Herman.

“The Mousetrap” — Oct. 19-21, Oct. 25-28, and Nov. 1-4.
Agatha Christie’s mystery takes place in a boarding house,
where a group of strangers is stranded in a snowstorm. One
of them is a murderer. A policeman arrives, and the murders
continue. Whodunnit?

“A Christmas Carol” — Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-16. The
miserly Scrooge gets his attitude adjusted by the Ghosts of
Christmas Past, Present, and Future.

“Lend Me a Tenor” — Jan. 18-20, Jan. 24-27, and
Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2008. This farce by Ken Ludwig is about
the Cleveland Grand Opera Company and the world-famous
tenor who is supposed to open the season there. The tenor is
late. What to do? It involves much slamming of doors and
mistaken identities.

“The Boys Next Door” — Feb. 29-March 2, March 6-9,
and March 13-16, 2008. The play focuses on the lives of
four mentally handicapped men who live in a communal
residence under the watchful eye of their frustrated social
worker.

“The Sound of Music” — April 25-27, May 1-4, and
May 8-11, 2008. With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics
by Oscar Hammerstein II, you can’t go wrong. The hills will
be alive with the sound of music as the Von Trapp family
flees the Nazis, singing all the way through the Alps.

“The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” — June 13-15
and June 20-22, 2008. In this comedy, Robin Hood aids a
damsel in distress while evading a sheriff who loves to bowl
and a spoon-wielding band of merry men.

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Stocking Stuffers 7 7

Stocking Stuffer (last 4 shows) $50

Lend Me A Tenor 7
The Boys Next Door

The Sound of Music 7 7 77

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood

Patrons who donate $100 or more may Name(s)____________________________
reserve their seats for any show as soon Address_____________________________
as they know their schedule (subject to City/State/ZIP________________________
availability). For more information, call Phone _________(work) _________(home)
608-784-9292 or visit lacrossecommunity-
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SINGLE TICKETS

Musicals

The Sound of Music
General tickets, Friday or Saturday: $20.50

Thursday or Sunday: $19.50

Student tickets, Thursday or Sunday: $10

Student rush tickets (if available 30

minutes prior to show time, Friday or Stocking Stuffer (last 4 shows)

Saturday): $10 77 ____ $50 $_______

Plays Patron Donation* $________
Lend Me a Tenor,

The Boys Next Door *Donate $100 or more and reserve your seats for any
show as soon as you know your schedule!
General tickets, Friday or Saturday: $18.50

Thursday or Sunday: $17.50 TOTAL $_______

Student tickets, Thursday or Sunday: $10 ○ Check enclosed (payable to LCT)
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A Christmas Carol
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Thursday or Sunday: $17.50 Mail to: LCT, P.O. Box 1852,

Student tickets: $10 La Crosse, WI 54602-1852

(With the purchase of two general 7 7
tickets, student tickets are buy one,
get one free.) 7

The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood 7

Adults: $10 7
Children: $5

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Season Patrons

Celestial $2,500+ Archangels Ed & Carol Jones
Nancy Johnson
John & Arla Clemons $100-$249 Bette Kerckhove
John & Linda Lyche Jerome & Mary Klos
Hans and Amy Zietlow Dr. Frank & Jenny Aberger Geoff & Myra Kloster
David Amborn Rob & Jo Ann Kranig
Director’s Circle Richard & Joan Arneson Michael & Bev Kratt
Arnold & Donna Asp Peter & Krin Krause
$1,000-$1,499 Allen & Dianne Baker Cliff & Cheryl Kremmer
Tom & Mary Ballinger William & Carey Kroner
Clem and Karol Bott Tom Bartig Robert Krueger
Tom & Jan Brock David and Pam Bates Tracey & Christine Krueger
J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan Jim & Diane Batesky Robin Krumholz
Jerry & Kathy Lokken Bill & Cindy Berg Sandra Kujak
Ed & Laurie Solberg Richard & Ruby Biering Dan & Vicky Kunz
Robert Bilskemper Clay & Mary La Brec
Saints $500-$999 Leo & Carol Bina Bob & Betty Lamb
Todd Bjerke & Karen Kroll Henry & Beverly Lawrence
Bud & Mabel Lou Ahrens K.O. & Jeanne Blanchard Tom & Jenelle Lee
Dr. Chris and Vicki Born James Bloedorn & Carol Tom & Jeanette Lenser
Donna Brooks Petrowski Claude & Carolyn Lindeman
Bob & Mary Hubbard Kraig Brownell Larry & Diane Lindesmith
Judy Kirkpatrick Tom Bruemmer Beverly Mach
Jim & Debbie Kroner Roy & Laurie Campbell William & Helen Mackey
Jerry & Kathy Lokken Mariel Carlisle Dr. Michael & Carol Mader
Scott & Mary Rathgaber Kelly & Sheryl Clouse Aurel & Sue Mailath
Kim Schliebe Robert & Barbara Coe Robert & Diane Marcou
Lindy Saline Bob & Kay Conzemius Audra Martine
Dick & Mary Jean Sartz Gary & Susan Corbisier Lois Matthews
Ed & Laurie Solberg Coulee State Bank Shelley McNeely
Walt & Barbara Decker Les & Rita Messerschmidt
Benefactors $250- Allen & Karen Ebert Rich & Vicki Miller
Tom & Ruth Esch Kiernan J. Minehan
$499 David & Teresa Faulkner Edward B. Miner
Richard & Marilyn Foss Jim & Sheryl Mueller
Peter & Joan Allen David & Barbara Foye Ken & Geri Nedvidek
Mark & Pat Carpenter Joseph & Joan Francois Doug Nelson & Cheri Olson
Felix & Marilyn Fernandes Marla French Kenneth and Carmin Nelson
Donald & Barbara Frank Anita Froegel Sonja Nelson
Mary Funk George & Joyce Fulford Harry & Cyndy Nichols
Jack & Ann Haase Bill and Marilyn Graumann Jon & Christie Nowland
Linda Hirsh & Terry Rindfleisch Curt & Lisa Grinde Ron & Frieda Nowland
Rollin & Connie Huebsch John & Linda Hamilton Nancy O’Neal
Merlin & Mary Johnson Stephen & Karen Hansen Bruce & Carol Odeen
Chris & Jane Kerbaugh Chuck & Cheryl Hanson Bob & Pat Perlock
Gloria J. Kuesel Roger & Miriam Hatlem Jim & Lois Pinger
Judith Loomis Herb & Barbara Heili Carleen Poellinger & Paul Brown
Clive & Burness McBain, Sr. Donald & Kathy Hill Richard & Marjorie Poellinger
Ken & Janine Merkitch Ronald & Dawn Hill Tom & Mary Poellinger
Carl & Doris Mueller Merlin & Colleen Hoeth Carl & Ruth Rebhan
Sally & Betty Ruud David & Janice Hogue Nancy Reithel & Tim Henke
Dennis & Sharon Ryan Maria (Mitz) Holley Cam & Carlene Roberts
Daniel Schneider & Mary Lansing Merle Holliday & Jeanne Norby Kirk & Nancy Rodman
Arlene Smith Charles & Mary Hosler Chuck & Lu Ann Roth
Donald & Nancy Smith Rollin & Connie Huebsch Brian & Karen Rude
Peter & Kathy Solberg Judith Corbett-Hutchens Paul & Joan Schoenfeld
Ed & Miriam Tanke Richard & Linnea Jackson
Kevin & Marla Withey
Julie A. Yahnke

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Glen & Lila Seager Larry & Kathy Warzynski Jerome & Bev Bjornstad
Jeri Sebo Ken & Jane Wastlund Addie Bott
Sandy Sechrest Ross & Lynn Marie West Lawrence & Mary Lee Bott
Peter & Ginny Seielstad Wettstein’s Phyllis C. Branson
Michael & Kathryn Sexauer Ray & Joyce Wichelt Bob and Lorry Brimer
Peg Sherer Jim & Joey Wilde Philip & Virginia Brochhausen
Scott & Theresa Smerud Daniel & Jennifer Wilson Shawn Brooks & Tami Groth
Anita G. Smith Ed & Sharon Winga Gary & Mary Bubbers
Ed & Laurie Solberg Gary & Debra Wold Nancy Buldhaupt
Dick & Pat Spencer Leon & Kay Wolfe Mark & Cari Burmaster
Jacqueline Springer Daryl & Margaret Wood Bill & Bea Burnap
Paul & Jane Steingraeber Ken & Jean Wortman Robert & Joyce Burzinski
Greg & Joan Stellrecht Jim & Jo Anne Cappuccio
Gary & Rose Marie Stelzig Angels $50-$99 Willard & Ann Carlow
Hank & Joyce Striegel Richard & Ruth Carpenter
Brad & Lynn Sturm Jane Aarstad Jerry & Vicky Carraher
Brian & Diane Sullivan Rhonda Akeson Jean Clark
Carol Swayne Aaron & Marsha Alens Tony & Sara De Paolo
Edward & Miriam Tanke Larry & Nancy Alens Phyllis Dickerson
Mike & Robyn Tanke Robert & Laurel Allen Leland & Alice Diehl
Joseph & Suzanne Toce J. Howard & Marguerite Anderson John & Diane Dingman
Cindy Tracey Norma Anderson Stanley & Sue Dwyer
Barbara & Jerry Tripp William & Jo Antony Richard and Sally K. Egan
Cathy Trueblood Wayne & Kathryn Bailey Gary and Lu Ann Ekern
Lill Twining Carol Bakkestuen Eldon & Fran Ellefson

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Angels $50-$99 Jeff & Heidi Kerska Linda Pfaff
Alfred & Jean Knorr Gordon & Edith Phetteplace
(continued) Robert & Christi Kouba Barbara Phillips
Dan & Val Krage Donald & Carol Pieper
Ramon & Connie Erickson Rob & JoAnn Kranig Richard & Marjorie Poellinger
Daryl & Nancy Ertl Bob & Charlene Krocker Larry & Terry Pohja
John & Vivian Fleis Tracey & Christine Krueger Lori Portner
Mitchell & Marcia Galles Glenn & Pat Kuhn Eugene & Elaine Proksch
Howard & Joyce Garves Clay & Mary La Brec Trudy Ramsbottom
Michael & Gretchen Geary Charles & Donia Lenser Mike & Therese Regner
Doug & Denise Geiwitz Ken & Nancy Lerum George & Marjorie Renner
Rich & Janet Gerke Karen A. Lind Arlene Rhode
Philip & Judy Gilbert Steve & Cheryl Loehr Allen & Betty Rhude
Dennis & Carol Glaman Harry & Virginia Lohman Ken & Sharron Ring
Mark & Nancy Goodman Gregory & Barbara Loomis Curt & Bev Ruston
David & Nancy Goode Wes & Karen Mack William & Muriel Sandman
Tim & Sue Graf Bob & Jean Marck Norman & Lois Sanwick
Larry & Becky Guinn Robert & Mary Marcou James & Elaine Schauls
Peter & Janice Gutierrez Dave & Sue Marsolek Wilma Scheffner
Larry & Erma Hafner Dave & Dawn Martin Paul & Kay Schneider
John Halbrehder & Carolyn Steve & Margeen Mau John Schoolcraft
Diekmann Blaine & Patricia McDowell Dan & Janice Springer
Al & Terri Hanson Lorraine McIlraith Lee & Ann Stansbury
Emil & Ginny Hanson Elizabeth Mergen Jack & Mary Steiner
Ernest & Grace Hanson Michael & Margo Merola Ramon & Elaine Stelloh
Peter & Esther Harman Lloyd & Evelyn Miller Wade & Tammy Stevenson
Natalie Hartigan Mike & Sandy Miller Dave & Jackie Stoda
Esther Hayes Vilas & Sally Miller Wally & Betty Stoll
Helen Heiser Martin Moe Richard & Pamela Strauss
Jim & Barbara Hemker Gloria A. Molzahn Bill & Janet Tenner
Eric & Mary Hennen Mary Monsoor Terry & Cheryl Thienes
Mike & Cheri Herro Dave & Sandi Moser Kathy Thompson
Joy Hicks Claude & Judy Mosley Cathy Trueblood
Jerry & Diane Hoch Patricia Muller Audrey Uber
Jim & Diane Hoffmeister Les & Helen Munson Kathryn Urban
Scott & Sue Horne Curt & Marcia Murray William & Ann Van Atta
Ray & Joanne Hubley Patrick & Joan Nee David & Laura Wagner
Shirley Huhn Ed & Corine Neuman Karen D. Wagner
Jane Hulke William & Karen Newburg Lois Wakeen
Charles & Florence Hyatt Rudy & Cherie Nigl Barbara Walter
Mr. & Mrs. Emmanual Jacobson Tom & Lori Nigon Fred & Sandi Weber
Dennis & Claire Jandt Paul & Tamara Nowland David & Yvonne Whiteman
Jan & Lynn Jarvinen Joseph & Claudia O’Keefe Dick & Judy Williams
Jo Johnston Paul & Judy Onsrud Gerald & Judith Wiltinger
Cheryl Jostad Ann Padesky James Wittenberg
Audrey Kader Dr. Melvin & Marian Page Harvey & Pat Witzenburg
Mike Kammel Steve & Sheryl Pearson Jim & Marilyn Wuttke
Joan Keller-Maresh Marcee Peplinski

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Contribution Acknowledgments

Thank you to the following recent Wings Society Members are those who have
Miscellaneous Contributors: included LCT in their estate plan.

$500-$999 Wing Society members include:
Jim Nelson & Diane Foust Leo and Carol Bina
Clem and Karol Bott
– HVAC, building maintenance Diane Breeser
Kris and Christina Davis
$250-$499 Allen and Karen Ebert
Morrie Enders
$100-$249 J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan
Appleseed Community Theatre Dan and Shelly Heerts
Ruth Everson Gayle Iverson-Noel
Ruth Williams Deniese Johnson
Kate Kersten
$10-$99 Jessie Kunz
Gundersen Lutheran Bob and Betty Lamb
Greg and Susan Larkin
– in memory of Betty Jean Amundson Dennis Marcou
Joan Clarkin Julie Muellenberg
Jim Nelson and Diane Foust
– in memory of Betty Jean Amundson Lori Portner
Gary & Lou Anne Ekern Cheri Sailors
Sandy Sechrest
– in memory of Betty Jean Amundson Nancy Smith
Diane & David Schumacher Rhonda Staats
Ryan and Karen Stotts
– in memory of Betty Jean Amundson Robert and Sharyn Voss
Fred and Sandi Weber
In-Kind Sally Cremer Williams
Jean Seitz
If you have included LCT in your estate plan
Wish List Donors are those who have made a and would like to be added to this list to serve
gift toward LCT’s annual holiday appeal. as an inspiration to others—or if you would like
more information about doing so—please call
$500-$999 our Development Director at 784-9292.
Dr. John & Arla Clemons

$100-$249
Dr. Chris & Vicki Born
Carol Johnson
Jason & Angie Lefebre
Dr. Ted and Vicki Peck

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Wendell & Mary Lou Byom
Patricia Hansen
Cheryl Jostad
Clive & Burness McBain
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