The Last Christmas Gift

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Story by David R. Kilpatrick and Greg Parmeter
Script by David R. Kilpatrick

December 9–18, 2011

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La Crosse Community Theatre
Gundersen Lutheran Health System

and Kwik Trip Inc present

THE LAST CHRISTMAS GIFT

Story by Script by Music Arranged and
David R. Kilpatrick David R. Orchestrated by
aND Greg Parmeter Kilpatrick Justin Hill

Director Music Director Choreographer

sean mcdevitt Amy M. Gleason Scott Jenks

Set Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Properties Designer

Greg David R. Mandy Tami
Parmeter Kilpatrick
Parmeter Wolden

Assistant Set Designer Stage Manager

Gary Mundinger Dawn Anderson

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to Stacy Bruemmer, Kyle DeLap, Charlotte Grant, Lisa Sauer, Ken Schelper and Theresa Smerud for their
help in making this production possible.

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The Last Christmas Gift Song Order

Setting: The North Pole Time: 11:59 pm, December 24

Act 1 Act 2

Holiday TV Special Teach Me to Dance Medley
“Most Wonderful Time of the Year” “Tap Your Troubles Away”
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” “Face the Music and Dance”
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like “Merry Christmas Polka”
“Nutcracker Sweets”
Christmas”
“Home for the Holidays” Frosty, the Guest, and Santa, Too
“White Christmas” “Frosty the Snowman”
“Silver Bells” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
“Sleigh Ride” “Grinch Song”
“Winter Wonderland” “I Want a Hippo for Christmas”
“All I Want for Christmas”
“Jingle Bells” “Here Comes Santa Claus”

Hoppin’ Christmas Christmas at Home
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” “Angels We Have Heard On High”
“Man With a Bag” “The Little Drummer Boy”
“Jingle Bell Rock” “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing”
“I Wonder As I Wander”
“Wonderful Christmastime” “Greensleeves” (“What Child Is This”)
“Carol of the Bells”
Christmas Around the World
“Joy to the World” (traditional)
“Fum, Fum, Fum”
“Bring a Torch”
“Still, Still, Still”
“O, Tannenbaum”
“Brazilian Sleighbells” (piano/dance)
“Mele Kaliki Maka”
“Feliz Navidad”
“Joy to the World”

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Director’s Note Cast

December 9–18, 2011 Administration
LCT’s 48th season – 320th production Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benny Goetting
Bob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom DesJarlais
My cell phone buzzed late one afternoon Regina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Copeland*
in October. I had apparently received a Mandy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Benson*
text message from my friend, LCT’s artistic Doc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abby LeCleir
director, Greg Parmeter. Would I, he asked,
be interested in directing the Christmas show? Dollies
Sam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Stevermer*
To this day, I cannot tell you where I physically Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylour Helgeson*
was when I read that message. All I remember is Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren McElroy*
seeing those words, “Would you like to direct?”
Directing, in general, had been a lifelong dream Construction
of mine. Films, plays—anything where I could Woody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Herro
convey those storytelling images I always carried Spots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
around in my head—and here it was, a real Stitches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Steindorf
opportunity to do so, and not just some pipe
dream. Talk about Christmas coming early! Elf Band
Dotty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy M. Gleason
What a Christmas gift it has been. It occurred Boom-Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Giesler*
to me during rehearsals that I hadn’t just
been offered a job, I had in reality received a Children
gift. And just like those “best” Christmas gifts Emily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Haupert
everyone can talk about, my enjoyment had Hannah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lily DeLap
nothing to do with its value or where to display Robbie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Emerich*
it or even how long it will last. It was all about
how it made me feel. I would argue that the * LCT debut
best Christmas gifts are the ones that make
you feel, and not just in the role of giving or say that the best theatrical experiences aren’t
receiving. I think that The Last Christmas Gift things that are tangible, either. You can’t hold a
is making that point. It’s not the object itself that performance in your hand or file it on a shelf; it’s
matters, but the intent behind it. You could also something that, when you leave the theatre, you
will continue to have deep inside you.

May we all carry that message with us—that,
ultimately, material things don’t matter. Sure,
they can brighten your day and make life a little
happier, but you can’t break, misplace or return
a memory!

Enjoy the show!  
Sean McDevitt 

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Cast Biographies

KYLE BENSON* (Mandy) is a senior MICHAEL EMERICH* (Robbie) is
at De Soto High School. This is his in the fifth grade at Southern Bluffs
LCT stage debut. Elsewhere he has Elementary School. He likes to act,
appeared in Into the Woods, draw and play video games. He is
Godspell and Bye Bye Birdie. excited that he gets to “act and

Kyle enjoys reading, singing, running and playing perform in front of a lot of people.” Michael thanks
basketball. He thinks LCT seems “very down to his mom for supporting something he likes to do.
earth. The actors and directors are very nice and
sensible.” Kyle thanks his parents, his grandmother Les Giesler* (Boom-Boom) is
and his choir director, Craig Pierce. making his LCT stage debut. He
thanks Amy for her invitation to
FAITH COPELAND* (Regina) is a join the cast.
home-schooled ninth-grader making
her LCT stage debut. She has Ben Goetting (Albert) is in the 8th
appeared elsewhere as Lady of the grade at St. Mary’s School. He
Lake in King Arthur’s Quest and enjoys playing the piano, thinking,
singing, filming funny videos and
as Troll in Sleeping Beauty. Faith enjoys singing, doing theatre because “it’s a fun
reading, drawing and traveling. She likes, in theatre,
“that you can be someone else while still being way to show talents and meet people.” Benny
yourself.” Faith thanks her family and Amy Gleason. would like to thank his parents.

LILY DeLAP (Hannah) is in the fifth J. MICHAEL HARTIGAN (Spots) is
grade at Southern Bluffs Elementary retired from Gundersen Lutheran
School. She has appeared at LCT Health System as a neonatal and
previously as Earthworm in James pediatric intensive care physician. He
and the Giant Peach and as Zuzu has appeared at LCT previously as

in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Lily Merlin in Camelot, as Norman in On Golden Pond
enjoys volleyball, theatre, soccer, softball, singing, and as Matthew Harrison Brady in Inherit the Wind.
violin and piano. She likes that community theatre Elsewhere he appeared as Arthur in Camelot and as
people are “so accepting, whether they think you’re the Sheriff in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
rude or nice, and everybody jokes around. It’s just Michael enjoys natural history, golf and photography.
really fun!” Lily thanks her family for supporting her, He likes community theatre’s camaraderie, the joy of
her friends for coming to shows (and supporting her) creating a character and the community support.
and Scott, Sean and Greg for casting her. Michael thanks all who love and support LCT.

TOM DesJARLAIS (Bob) is a market LOUISE HAUPERT (Emily) is in the
manager with Olympus Media. He has eighth grade at Aquinas Middle
appeared at LCT as Ranger Tom in School. She has appeared at LCT
Escanaba in Da Moonlight, as Julia in Masquerade and as
as King Pellinore in Camelot and Marta in The Sound of Music.

as Doc in West Side Story. Elsewhere he as Elsewhere she has appeared as Brigitta in
appeared as Charlie in Amateurs and as Bellomy The Sound of Music, as Princess Ying Yowlek in
in The Fantasticks. Tom enjoys golf and is on The King and I and in the choruses of Carnival
the Wisconsin State Golf Association’s board of and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
directors. He appreciates how, in theatre, he finds Dreamcoat. She enjoys acting, singing, playing
opportunities to “let yourself go, to be someone or flute, running, reading and writing. Louise likes
something else—to entertain, to laugh, to sing, to “how the magic of theatre really comes true when
play—for an audience.” you step on stage.” She thanks her friend Frances,
who first told her about this show.

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Cast Biographies

TAYLOUR HELGESON* (Terry) is a and otherwise creating. Virginia likes to “experience
senior at De Soto High School making the fun of stage and learn new techniques of acting.”
her LCT stage debut. She appeared She thanks her husband, Terry, for all his help
elsewhere in Pippin, Into the Woods, rehearsing lines and his patience while she is
Godspell and Annie. Taylour enjoys gone most every night.
SARAH STEVERMER* (Sam) is a
singing, guitar, and “loads of homework.” She
loves “the atmosphere that theatre creates and the sophomore at De Soto High School
encouraging environment that LCT has developed.” making her LCT stage debut. She
She looks forward to participating in future moved to the area from Rochester,
productions. Taylour thanks her Grandma Faye. MN, this past spring and has
become involved in many activities, including a
MATTHEW HERRO (Woody) is in major role in Bye Bye Birdie, her first “real” on-
the seventh grade at Aquinas stage experience. Sarah enjoys playing football,
Middle School. He has appeared at softball and volleyball. She also plays the drums,
LCT as Tiny Tim in A Christmas guitar, piano and loves to sing. Sarah thanks her
Carol and as the Mayor of grandparents and Mr. Pierce for all their love and
support and their belief that “she can do it.”
Munchkin City in The Wizard of Oz. Matthew
enjoys guitar, piano, basketball and tennis. He * LCT stage debut
likes “getting to play the role of someone you are
not.” Matthew thanks his mom and dad. laxprint.com

ABBY LeCLEIR (Doc) is a junior
at Coulee Christian School. She
appeared at LCT previously as an FBI
Agent in Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse
and as Miss Spider in James and the

Giant Peach. Elsewhere she has appeared as the
Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, as Jill in Jack
and the Beanstalk, as Dana in Camp Rock and in
School House Rock. Abby enjoys horseback riding,
waterskiing and shopping. She likes that “you can
put yourself in someone else’s shoes and portray
characters so different from yourself.” Abby thanks
her family and everyone at the theatre.

LAUREN McELROY* (Alex) is
making her LCT stage debut. She
has appeared elsewhere as Marcy
Park in The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee and as Yentl

in Fiddler on the Roof. Lauren enjoys reading,
chess and collecting antique books. She appreci-
ates community theatre’s “communal feeling.”

VIRGINIA STEINDORF (Stitches) has
appeared at LCT as Golde in Fiddler
on the Roof. She enjoys gardening,
playing keyboard for the Beats of
Freedom percussion group, sewing

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From the Executive Director

You are seeing something rare today: an scripts in development. We want to do more
LCT original script. As we were working on original works, and soon we will have the
the plans for this season, Greg and I wondered facilities to accommodate our goals and needs.
if we could do a Christmas show ourselves.
Last January it seemed like a good idea. As Meanwhile, this production is our “sticking of
auditions approached and we still didn’t have a the toe in the water.” We couldn’t have done
finished script, things got a little scary. But here it without the talents of Sean McDevitt, who
we are today, our gift to you. bravely accepted the challenge of directing
a new script. We also are grateful for our
One of the challenges of writing our own play is wonderful cast members, who worked hard and
that LCT does not traditionally do original work. kept making adjustments as the script evolved.
It takes a special director and a committed cast Most importantly, we couldn’t do it without you!
who understand the risks and will work twice as You have demonstrated a support for LCT that
hard to achieve success. Original works take gave us confidence to take this risk, knowing
extra time and attention as plays evolve from that you are there for us.
the written page to the stage.
On behalf of the staff, the board of directors and
With our new building just over the horizon—
January 2013 is the anticipated opening— the volunteers who are so absolutely necessary
comes new opportunities! We will have a
second performance space that allows us to to LCT’s success, thank you for a wonderful
take more risks. We also will have a classroom
large enough to host reading parties and share 2011! We wish you and yours a joyous holiday

season. 

David R. Kilpatrick 

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Production and Design Staff

Dawn amy M. Scott David R. Sean Greg Mandy Tami
Anderson gleason Jenks Kilpatrick McDevitt Parmeter Parmeter Wolden

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McDevitt Costume Construction. . . . . . . . . Marsha Erickson, Donna Hanson,
Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy M. Gleason . . Louise Haupert, Taylour Helgeson, Francie Johnson, Beth Mundinger,
Choreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Jenks . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Mier, Katie Sauer, Lisa Sauer, Andrew Steindorf,
Set Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Steindorf, Suzanne Young
Assistant Set Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Mundinger Set Construction/Painting. . . . Kyle Benson, Julianna Bruemmer,
Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick . Mac Bruemmer, Kyle Butterfield, Abbey Copeland, Faith Copeland,
Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter . . Tom DesJarlais, Michael Emerich, Ben Goetting, Harvey Goetting,
Properties Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tami Wolden . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brent Helgeson, Tanner Helgeson, Taylour Helgeson,
Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Anderson . . . . . . Sharon Markee, Sarah McElroy, Gary Mundinger, Jim Nelson,
Light Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Thoren . . . . . . . . . . . Scot R. Perket, Katie Sauer, Lisa Sauer, Doug Stevermer,
Sound Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maya Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sarah Stevermer, Rich Wagner
Running Crew. . . . Mary Greener, Maureen Morrison, Scot R. Perket Box Office Staff. . . . . Kelley Manson, Eric Severson, Sharon Singer,
Lighting Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail Kilpatrick, Barbara Kilpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Wiese

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Production Staff Biographies

DAWN ANDERSON (Stage Manager) currently David R. Kilpatrick (Lighting Design/Playwright)
works at Cabin Coffee Company of La Crosse. This production has given David the opportunity
She has been a volunteer at LCT since 2006. to exercise other creative muscles. As a lighting
Most recently she appeared in the adult chorus designer, sculpting with light and color, David has
of The Wizard of Oz. designed for LCT The Wizard of Oz and On Golden
Pond. As a playwright, David’s work has been seen
Amy M. Gleason (Music Director/Dotty) is at The Mid-America Theatre Conference, Mizzou
the music director at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton New Play Series and the KCACTF Region V 2005
Parish. She appeared previously at LCT as the Festival. David would like to send hugs and kisses to
pianist in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Barbara and Abby, the best family ever!
Play. Amy likes to read, cook and travel and
enjoys theatre because of the opportunity to Sean McDevitt (Director) is no stranger to LCT
“create with abandon.” She would like to thank audiences, having made his first appearance in
her mother and father. 2006’s production of Epic Proportions. He has an
Associate in Arts degree in theater arts from Victor
Scott Jenks (Choreographer) is a Valley College in California. He also is a graduate
MSA at Community Credit Union who has of the Rancho Santiago Professional Actors
previously choreographed She Loves Me, Conservatory. The Last Christmas Gift marks his
West Side Story and Chicago. He also first time as a Mainstage director at LCT, but he also
appeared on stage at LCT in the ensemble has directed melodrama-comedies at the historic
of The Producers. Scott is also a member Calikage Playhouse in Calico Ghost Town in Yermo,
of Grand River Singers. He would like to CA, along with a number of locally produced staged
thank his mom and dad, and Greg for this readings. Sean is grateful to both David Kilpatrick
outstanding opportunity. and Greg Parmeter for this rare opportunity; his late
father, Steve, for his soul and inspiration; and his
wife, Robin, for her incredible love and support.

Production Staff Biographies

gREG pARMETER (Artistic Director/Set Mandy parmeter (Costume Designer) is in her
Designer) earned his MFA from the Johnny fifth season at LCT and is originally from Aberdeen,
Carson School of Theatre and Film at the SD. She received her bachelor’s degree in music
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His profes- education from Northern State University, where
sional acting credits include seasons with she discovered a passion for theatre. After a year of
the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the Virginia teaching music, she moved to Lincoln, NE, to study
Shakespeare Festival, the Northern Fort Play- costume design. She received her MFA in costume
house in South Dakota, and a tour with the design in May 2005. Her work has taken her from
Hampstead Stage Company, a children’s Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia, Nebraska, and
theatre based in New Hampshire. Previously, Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg are looking forward to
Greg taught elementary special education, their son, Benjamin, growing up in the La Crosse
worked as the Technical Director for Aberdeen
Central High School, and as an instructor and community.
director with T.O.Y.Box Children’s Theatre.
Greg also helped develop a pilot program, Tami Wolden (Properties Designer) works
called ArtSpark, aimed at educating elementary at Franciscan Skemp. Her credits here at LCT
students in the theatre arts, with Trollwood include assistant director of The Producers and
Performing Arts School in Fargo, ND. stage manager of Godspell and West Side Story.
She also appeared as Maureen/Snowy/Lowbutt
in HONK! Tami also has been involved at the
Pumphouse Regional Arts Center, Appleseed
Community Theatre, and Lincoln Middle School.
She enjoys travel, fiber arts, and movies.

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter
Costume Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter
Director of Patron Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amanda Wiese
Director of Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheri Eimermann
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Neville-Neil

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Amborn
President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Roth
Members at Large. . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Brown, Kenna Christians, Mike Herro, Scott Horne, Hal Keitel,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Kersten, Alan Krumholz, Vicky Kunz, Jen Roberdeau

Thank you again to all of our volunteers!

If your group is looking for volunteer opportunities, we can use your help!
Call 608-784-9292 or visit http://tiny.cc/VolunteerLCT!

Thank you to our 2011-2012 season sponsors!

Central States Warehouse LCT is supported in part by a grant from
CenturyLink the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from
Commercial A/V Systems the State of Wisconsin and the National
Dairyland Power Cooperative
DeBoer Pest Control Endowment for the Arts.
DigiCopy
Gundersen Lutheran Health System
Kwik Trip Inc.
La Crosse Radio Group
Logistics Health Incorporated
Mayo Clinic Health System
Schomburg Refrigeration
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Trust Point Inc.
United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Vendi Advertising
Wisconsin Public Radio--WLSU/WHLA
WXOW

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle ($2,500+) Robert and Mary Hubbard David and Jennifer Grimsled Doris and John Schwingle

John and Linda Lyche Robert A. and Christine A. Dennis and Donna Haggard Ed and Laurie Solberg

Director’s Circle ($1,000-$2,499) Johnson Roger and Miriam Hatlem Greg and Joan Stellrecht
Anonymous Judy L. Kirkpatrick Herb and Barbara Heili Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan
Tom and Jan Brock Peter and Krin Krause Diane and Jim Hoffmeister Steve and Rachelle Thicke
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Gloria J. Kuesel Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Terry and Cheryl Thienes
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Judith Loomis Rollin and Connie Huebsch Suzanne and Joseph Toce
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Clive and Burness McBain, Sr. Dennis and Claire Jandt Lill Twining
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Ken and Janine Merkitch Owen and Francie Johnson Ken and Jane Wastlund
Chuck and LuAnn Roth River Town Dental David and Barbara Kilpatrick Ross and Lynn Marie West
Don and LaVonne Zietlow Brian and Karen Rude Michael and Beverly Kratt David and Yvonne Whiteman
Sally and Betty Ruud Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Gary and Debra Wold

Designer’s Circle ($500-$999) Dennis and Sharon Ryan Robert Krueger Ken and Jean Wortman

APARTMENT ConNeXTion Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Alan and Robin Krumholz Suzanne Young

Henry (Bud) and Mabel Lou Ahrens Don Smith and Nancy Korn-Smith Ken and Nancy Lerum Supporter ($75-$124)
Bill and Chris Smiley Larry and Diane Lindesmith Anonymous (4)
Chris and Vicki Born Aurel and Sue Mailath Frank and Jenny Aberger
Ed and Miriam Tanke Nancy and Andrew Matchett Robert and Laurel Allen
Donna Brooks Lois Matthews Michael and Cathy Allison
Julie Yahnke Les and Rita Messerschmidt Jim and Mary Anderson
Robert Coe Janeth and Gerald Miller Norma Anderson
Kiernan and Tracy Minehan James and Lynn Arends
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Promoter ($125-$249) Mary and Kurt Mueller Lori Bagniewski
Hal and Julie Keitel David Amborn and Karen Gilster Patrick and Joan Nee Barbara Bates
Martin and Jennifer Koop Arnold and Donna Asp Kenneth and Carmin Nelson Kay Baumann
Daniel and Vicky Kunz Leo and Carol Bina Cyndy Nichols Dorothy Baures
Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Mary Ann Baures Ron and Frieda Nowland Lynette Berg
Richard and Pamela Strauss Neil and Jennifer Brown Tamara Nowland Vi Bielefeldt
Vantage Architects Cari and Mark Burmaster Bruce and Carol Odeen Marlene Bittner
Janice Otterson Dianna Brown
Actor’s Circle ($250-$499) Wendy and Bill Butler Tim Padesky and Tara Johnson Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb
Peter and Joan Allen Tom Byerly Carleen Poellinger and Paul Brown Gary and Mary Bubbers
Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Gary and Susan Corbisier James P. Prudhome Candice and Joe Bucheger
Clem and Karol Bott Steven Dunder Kathryn and Tom Ready Buck Electrical
Sally Brudos and Bob Page Tammy and Chad Dutton Nancy Reithel and Tim Henke Robert and Joyce Burzinski
Roy and Laurie Campbell Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Cam and Carlene Roberts
Roger and Kenna Christians Ramon and Connie Erickson Kirk and Nancy Rodman (continued on page 22)
Bob and Kay Conzemius Sandra Filla
David and Teresa Faulkner George and Joyce Fulford
David and Barbara Foye Mitch and Marcia Galles
Donald and Barbara Frank David and Nancy Goode

Audience Services

Box Office Policies and Procedures Cameras, Recording Equipment, Cell Phones
The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday and Pagers
through Friday and one hour prior to each The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular
performance. General admission tickets may be phones and pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre.
charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/ You may check these items at the box office. Pagers
cash at the window. Tickets must be paid for at and cell phones are attended during the performance.
the time of the reservation. Please leave your seat number at the box office.

Seat Reservations Phone Calls
All seats should be reserved in advance, including Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your
those for season ticket holders. Reservations for babysitter. If they need to reach you during the
the general public begin approximately two weeks performance, we will do our best. We do not interrupt
before the opening of each show; for season ticket the performance to page people for phone calls.
holders about three weeks before the show. Patron
Donors (who have made an additional donation of Flowers
$75 or more per season) may reserve their seats at Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is
any time. Season ticket holders may purchase two inappropriate. Flowers may be left in the box office for
additional tickets for guests for each season ticket the stage manager to deliver or you may hand them
purchased. These tickets must be for the same to the cast member once he or she is out of costume.
performance the season ticket holder is attend- Audience members are not allowed backstage. If you
ing. If you forget or are somehow prevented from wish to meet with a cast or crew member after the
reserving your seats on time, we will do our best to show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
help you find your seats. However, seats are not
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are Bad Weather Policy
no refunds. Please call the box office at 608-784- It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre
9292 if you have any questions. not to cancel performances due to bad weather.
As a result, we urge our ticket holders to make
Need to Exchange Your Tickets? every effort to attend the performance for which
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible,
please call the box office as soon as possible
box office if your tickets have been printed. before the performance and alternative arrange-
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee. ments will be made. We cannot guarantee that
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another per- seating will be available for an alternate perfor-
mance. There are no refunds for weather.
formance of the same show, not for another show.
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior Babies and Small Children
We welcome children old enough to enjoy our
to the performance the original tickets are for. productions. For the comfort of all audience
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) members, we ask that children under 4 not attend
productions. Regardless of age, all members of
allow the customer to use his or her tickets on the audience must have a ticket for admission.
another night if tickets are available. These tickets
may not be reserved ahead of time. The ticket Late Seating Policy
exchange fee still applies. We strive to begin our performances on time. Please
allow plenty of time to find the theatre and to take
Unable to Use Your Tickets? your seat. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after
Sorry, all sales are final. There are no refunds. the show begins, we reserve the right to release
Please return your unused tickets at least 24 hours your seat(s) to someone else. There are no refunds.
in advance of the production date to receive a Late arrivals will be seated at the house manager’s
receipt for a tax-deductible donation. discretion.

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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 20) Helen M. Heiser Lorraine McIlraith Glenn and Lila Seager
Cheryl Helmreich
Supporter ($75-$124) James and Barbara Hemker Michael and Margo Merola Sandy Sechrest
Tony and Violet Capaul Mike and Cheri Herro
Willard and Ann Carlow Donald J. and Kathy Hill Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Solveig Sedlet
Marilyn D. Carroll Jerry and Diane Hoch
Ursula Cejpek John and Linda Hoehn Rich and Vicki Miller Wendy and John Severson
Jean Clark Maria Holley
Dorothy Coelin Charles and Mary Hosler Sally Miller Charlie and Lynn Smader
Don DeBoer and Mary Dale and Christine Howard
Ray and Joanne Hubley Mike and Sandy Miller Arlene Smith
Blaha-DeBoer Florence Hyatt
Barbara Decker Dar and Darlene Isaacson Howard and Nancy Mills Robert Smith and Elizabeth Wright
Bernard and Joyce De Florian Amanda and Jeff Jackson
Dan Dissmore Emmanuel Jacobson Edward and Sally Miner Martin and Ruby Smith
Stanley and Sue Dwyer Jan and Lynn Jarvinen
Michael and Rita Edmunds Nancy Johnson Mary Monsoor Kathy Spelker
Ted and Mary Eisenbacher Ronald and Deb Johnson
Gary Ekern Mike and Clarice Kammel Les and Helen Munson Dick and Pat Spencer
Eldon and Fran Ellefson Robert and Christi Kouba
Daryl and Nancy Ertl Scott and Nancy Kronn Curtis and Marcia Murray Dan and Janice Springer
Dr. Todd and Mary Jo Fetsch Henry and Beverly Lawrence
Joseph and Joan Francois Bob and Jo Le Roy Rita Martin, Sonja Nelson, Lee and Ann Stansbury
Sally Friend Tom and Jenelle Lee
Mary Furan Michael and Judy Limberg Dee Otto and Julie Smith Dave and Debbie Stark
Jim and Jo Glasser Steve and Karen Lind
William and Sarah Goff Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Corine and Ed Neuman Paul and Jane Steingraeber
Mark and Nancy Goodman Steve and Cheryl Loehr
Bill and Mary Graumann Gregory and Barbara Loomis Tom and Lori Nigon Richard and Elaine Stelloh
Larry and Erma Hafner Weston and Karen Mack
John Halbrehder and Carolyn William and Helen Mackey Jeanne Norby and Merle Holliday Wally and Betty Stoll
Robert and Diane Marcou
Diekmann Michael and Sharon Markee Jon and Christi Nowland Brad and Lynn Sturm
Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Stephen and Margeen Mau
Ben and Kim Harbst Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe Brian and Diane Sullivan
Natalie Hartigan
Esther Hayes Paul and Judy Onsrud Kathy Thompson

Ann Padesky Bill and Pam Thrune

Daniel and Annette Paulus Barbara and Jerry Tripp

Bob and Pat Perlock Audrey Uber

Larry and Mariann Peterson Jo Voight

John and Linda Proudfoot David and Laura Wagner

Carl and Ruth Rebhan Karen D. Wagner

Michael and Cynthia Renken Kathleen Wagner

Arlene and Steven Rhode Colleen Walsh

Jen Roberdeau and Ken Schelper Richard and Judy Williams

William and Muriel Sandman Ed and Sharon Winga

Josh and Anne Saylor Kevin and Marla Withey

James and Elaine Schauls Harvey and Pat Witzenburg

Paul and Kay Schneider Leon and Kay Wolfe

John and Sharon Schoolcraft Daryl and Margaret Wood

Jane Schwabenbauer Tom and Cindy Wright

Jim and Marilyn Wuttke



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of Dramatic Arts

2011-2012

Acting Classes for Young People

(Grades 3-12)

Winter Session Spring Session

January 16–March 1, 2012 March 12–April 26, 2012

Ages Title Days/Time Cost
Grades 3-5 Imagination Tue/Thu, 4-4:45 p.m. $100
Grades 6-8 Action Tue/Thu, 5-6 p.m. $125
High School Connection Mon/Wed, 4:30-6 p.m. $150

Classes: Our classes will meet twice a Instructors: Our instructors are expe-
week. Students will learn the fundamentals rienced in age-appropriate instruction
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The final class of each session will be an youth and a commitment to bringing out
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public to observe how each student has Location: The Pump House,
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are limited to allow for more individual
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Spotlight Academy of Dramatic Arts is a collaborative offering of the Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse Community
Theatre and area performing arts professionals. Spotlight Academy offers instruction in dramatic arts for ages 8 to adult.

To sign up for any of these classes or workshops, please call

608-784-9292

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Make a Patron Donation
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Thank you
to the
Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation
for its generous support and

sponsorship this season

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Purchase single tickets online!
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org

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