The 39 Steps

La Crosse Community
Theatre presents

Sponsored by Theatre PG

October 24–
November 2, 2014



Executive Director’s Note

Part of La Crosse Community Theatre’s mission is to we are now in a new location. Perhaps a hat is put on
“expand our community’s theatrical literacy”— and we have changed characters. These are all rules
fancy words that mean “sneak in a lesson or two.” I of the play, and when the production follows its
promise to be quick as I take on the role of teacher. rules, “stays in its world,” audiences will travel along
The 39 Steps, like most live theatre, depends on “a and enjoy the experience.
willing suspension of disbelief.” When you enter the Of course, you may find a production that breaks its
theatre and take your seat, you voluntarily own rules, a play set in the 1920s yet uses a cell
accept the reality that we establish in a phone, for example. It would make you pause
production. In this case, you willingly and question other artistic choices. We call
ride on a train, join a chase across When the this “being thrown out of the play,” which
Europe, and spend the night in a production is not nearly as much fun.
Scottish hotel, all within two hours “stays in its We at LCT will do our best to help you
and in the safety of La Crosse. world,” most stay in the “world of the play,” and we
Have you ever experienced an epic audiences thank you for accepting what we show
battle with hundreds of soldiers dying enjoy the you as “real” as you voluntarily suspend
experience.

and yet see only a few swinging swords? your disbelief. We have always said that
Excellent productions make it easy to community theatre means working together
suspend disbelief. A good production staff and to create a special theatrical experience—by the
volunteers are committed to the world they create. community, for the community!

A well-done play shows the audience the “rules” in David Kilpatrick
the first few minutes, and as long as the show sticks Executive Director
to the rules, the audience plays along. Sometimes
the rules include a lighting change, indicating that

Don’t miss these
39 Steps activities!

E 10/31 Pre-Show Talk: “Building The 39 Steps”
E 10/31 Costume Concessions Discount

Come to the Oct. 31 show in costume and get $2 off your
concessions order (limit one order)

E 10/31 Costume Parade

Best costume wins 2 tickets to A Charlie Brown Christmas

E 10/31 Post-Show Screening of the Hitchcock film The 39 Steps
E 11/01 Post-Show Talkback

Discuss the show with the cast and crew

A proud sponsor of this production

gundersenhealth.org

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc. | Gundersen Clinic, Ltd.

La Crosse Community Theatre and Gundersen Health System present

THE 39 STEPS

Adapted by From the novel by From the movie by

PATRICK BARLOW JOHN BUCHAN ALFRED HITCHCOCK

Licensed by And an original concept by

ITV GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT SIMON CORBLE
LIMITED NOBBY DIMON

Set/Lighting Designer Directed by Sound Designer

DILLON GREG PARMETER GREG
McARDLE PARMETER
Costume Designer

MANDY
PARMETER

Props Designer Stage Manager

SARA L. ADAMS ERIC LEITZEN

The 39 Steps is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast of Characters

Richard Hannay................................................... Dustin Luecke
Annabelle/Pamela/Margaret........................Dominique Sicard
Clown 1....................................................................Dan Radtke
Clown 2............................................................. Matt Springer*
* = LCT stage debut

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in part, by: Community Theatre is fun!

Visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
for more information.

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Director’s Note

virtually invented the man-on-the run film
genre, which Hitchcock would go on to perfect
in his films The Man Who Knew Too Much and
North By Northwest.

In 2007, the now classic film was adapted into

a world-renowned comedy thriller, breathing

new life into the film and the original book—

the twist, of course, being that playwright

Patrick Barlow, an avowed fan of Hitchcock,

has twisted Hitchcock’s natural tendency

The 39 Steps toward tongue-in-cheek humor to out-and-out
comedy, most cleverly by barely changing a
October 24–November 2, 2014
LCT’s 51st season – 344th production single word of the original film.

The results are a wickedly fun

Out-and-Out Comedy aAdvweinocktfuethrdoelyuasftureenv.e.a.nnidng and adventurous evening of
theatre. This is the kind of
The name Alfred Hitchcock show that allows the audience
has become synonymous to check their worries at the
with thrills, chills, danger, and door and entertains them for

a demented sense of humor. a couple of hours. It’s fun, it’s

From the original “angry non-stop, and comedic theatre,

birds” to Norman, the sweetly psycho momma’s and all things Hitchcock, at their very best.

boy, his films have a style that is uniquely his: Enjoy!
foreboding and tense with a sly smile behind the

horror of it all.

In 1935, Hitchcock adapted a little-known pulp Greg Parmeter, Director
thriller that would become his first American
success. What appeared at first to be a popcorn
adventure flick has become a British classic and

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud and Krissa Valentine Harnish
for photography; Logistics Health Incorporated; Kratt Lumber; Bob Schaller, Roseanne Schrader, and the staff of the
La Crosse Tribune; Samantha Strong and La Crosse Family Radio.

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Scenes

ACT 1 ACT 2

Scene 1: Hannay’s Apartment, London. Scene 19: Sheriff’s Office.
Scene 2: Cockney Music Hall, London. Scene 20: City Streets.
Scene 3: Hannay’s Flat, Night. Scene 21: Assembly Hall.
Scene 4: Hannay’s Flat, Very Late. Scene 22: Assembly Hall, Foyer.
Scene 5: Lobby, Morning. Scene 23: Police Car, Night.
Scene 6: Hannay’s Flat, Morning. Scene 24: Police Car/Moor.
Scene 7: Edinburgh Train, Day. Scene 25: The Dark Moors.
Scene 8: Edinburgh Station, Day. Scene 26: McGarrigle Hotel.
Scene 9: Highland Train, Day. Scene 27: Hotel Bedroom.
Scene 10: Forth Bridge, Night. Scene 28: Hotel Lobby, Night.
Scene 11: On the Moors. Scene 29: Hotel Bedroom.
Scene 12: Crofter’s Cottage, Outside. Scene 30: London Palladium Stage.
Scene 13: Crofter’s Cottage. Scene 31: London Palladium, Backstage.
Scene 14: Crofter’s Cottage, Midnight. Scene 32: Outside Palladium, Night.
Scene 15: Scottish Moors, Dawn. Scene 33: Hannay’s Flat, Night.
Scene 16: Alt Na Shellach.
Scene 17: Alt Na Shellach, Interior. There will be one 15-minute intermission.
Scene 18: The Professor’s Study. Check out the drink special: “The 39 Sips”

Cast Biographies

DUSTIN LUECKE (Richard Hannay) today. This play truly is an ensemble piece and every
is thrilled to be returning to the line, by every player, is important to the show’s
stage after more than a year comedic value. I hope the audience laughs so hard
working behind the scenes. You may that they . . . well, you know. As always, a thank you
recognize him from WXOW News 19 to my wonderful family for allowing me to play on
stage.”
Daybreak, which he co-anchors every weekday
morning from 5 to 7. Dustin made his LCT debut last MATT SPRINGER* (Clown 2) is an
year as Frederick Fellowes in Noises Off. He has Arkansas native and a Viterbo
since worked on the technical crew for Thoroughly University alumnus. He is thrilled to
Modern Millie and Appleseed Community Theatre’s be a part of this production and
production of Legally Blonde. Dustin would like to grateful for the opportunity to work
thank his friends and family for their support-
-especially his parents, Gary and Deb, his sister with such a wonderful cast and crew. He couldn’t be
Brittany, and his wife, Dominique, for getting him happier to debut at LCT as Clown 2,“because I love
“You know—involved.” He also thanks John and this play, and I’m always ready for a challenge to
Lisa Reimler for fostering his love of theatre. polish my craft. Now sit back and get ready to
laugh!”
DOMINIQUE SICARD (Annabelle/
Pamela/Margaret) has wanted to * = LCT stage debut
perform in The 39 Steps since she
saw it onstage in London. She
couldn’t ask for a more attractive

Richard Hannay, a more talented cast, or a more
brilliant (and hilarious!) directive team. “Thank you,
friends and family for your enthusiasm and support,
thank you cast/crew for all of the laughs, and thank
you, Dustin, for being such a wonderful partner,
both on and off the stage. Happy Anniversary,
darling!”

DAN RADTKE (Clown 1) has
appeared in several LCT produc-
tions—mainly comedies and
mainly under Greg Parameter’s
direction (“I am certain he is sick of

me”). These include last year’s production of Guys
on Ice. Dan is married with two girls, ages 17 and
12. His favorite plays are comedies. “I love making
people laugh. There simply isn’t enough laughter

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Thank you to our 2014-2015 season sponsors!

Altra Financial Advisors Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Associated Bank State Bank Financial
Commercial A/V Systems Trust Point, Inc.
Dahl Automotive United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Dairyland Power Cooperative Vendi Advertising
Gundersen Health System Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
La Crosse Radio Group WXOW TV-19
Logistics Health, Inc. Xcel Energy
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan
LCT is supported in part by a grant
Healthcare from the Wisconsin Arts Board with
Mueller Media funds from the State of Wisconsin and
Schomburg Refrigeration the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Production and Design Staff

Director/Sound Designer................... Greg Parmeter Deck Chief.............................................. Ryan Brown
Set/Lighting Designer....................... Dillon McArdle Set and Props Crew....Roland Kratt, Michael Snowball
Costume Designer......................... Mandy Parmeter Costume Crew....................Julie Keitel, Melissa Kratt,
Props Designer................................... Sara L. Adams ...................................Theresa Smerud, Kelsey Taunt
Stage Manager/Assistant Director........... Eric Leitzen Set Construction............. Gary Mundinger, Jim Nelson
Asst. Technical Director.............................. Tim Harris Scenic Artists..........................................Sharon Markee
Sound Board Operator........................... Katya Carter Costume Construction................................Barb Burchill,
Light Board Operator...........................Jasmine Kratt .......................... Donna Buros Hanson, Shirley Huhn,
Lighting Crew........................................... Dylan Thoren ............................... Francie Johnson, Lorraine Wilson

Production Staff Biographies

GREG PARMETER (Director/Sound SARA L. ADAMS (Props Designer)
Designer) earned his MFA from the Johnny attended UW-Eau Claire for theatre and has
Carson School of Theatre and Film at the been playing at it all her life. You may have
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His acting seen her last season as Mary Lindsay/Doris

credits include seasons with the Nebraska Repertory Walker in Playhouse on the Air Presents: Miracle on
Theatre, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, the Northern 34th Street, but her favorite role for LCT so far has been
Fort Playhouse and a tour with the Hampstead Stage travel operator for Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank
Company. Greg is in his seventh season with LCT. He her family for their support and wish Chuck a happy 10th
thanks Mandy and Ben for their love and support. anniversary.

DILLON McARDLE (Set/Lighting Designer) ERIC LEITZEN (Stage Manager) is enjoying
is LCT’s technical director. A Viterbo his second time as an assistant director at
University alum, he enjoys building things, LCT, and this is his stage managing debut.
grilling out with friends, and blowing You may have seen him onstage as the

snow. He would like to thank his lovely wife, Megan, and Bank Chairman in Mary Poppins, Mr. Lyons in Blood
newborn son, Miles, who mean the world to him. Brothers, and King Duncan in Macbeth. He’d like to
thank Greg for the opportunity and all of the support LCT
MANDY PARMETER (Costume Designer) is has given him since moving to La Crosse in 2012. He’d also
in her eighth season at LCT. She received like to thank this terrific cast for being a hard-working,
her MFA in costume design in May 2005 fun-loving, and extremely professional group.“It has
from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. been a joy to tackle this show with all of you.”Finally,
Eric would like to thank Sarah and the baby due in
Her work has taken her from Oklahoma to Washington, December for all of their support, as well as Dana Erickson
Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg are and Chris Scheuermann at Commercial AV Systems for
looking forward to their son, Benjamin, growing up in the taking a chance and offering him a job.
La Crosse community.

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Thank you again to all of our volunteers!

If you or your group is looking for volunteer opportunities, we can use your help
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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Horne
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter
Director of Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Director of Youth Theatre. . . . . Rebecca Seflow Hartzell
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Box Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Puffer
Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . April Brown, Quinn Masterson, Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis Youngren
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
Nancy Flottmeyer, J. Michael Hartigan, Mary Isaacs,
Charles Link, Gary Mundinger, Brian K. Murphy,
Randy Nelson, Karl Noll, Wayne Oliver

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick
Weber Center Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard B. Artman
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Roth
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
House Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Erica Bush, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lewis Youngren M. ary Ann Gschwind, fspa; J. Michael Hartigan; Jim Warren
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . Cassie George, Kelly Krieg-Sigman,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorina Lukins, Taylor Olson, Scott Ott

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Barbara Rice Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer David and Teresa Faulkner
($2,500+) Brian and Karen Rude
Anonymous Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Marla French
John and Linda Lyche Vantage Architects, Inc.
Karl and Julie Noll Ross and Lynn Marie West Bill and Chris Smiley Sally Friend

Director’s Circle Actor’s Circle ($250- Jim and Phyllis Warren David and Nancy Goode
($1,000-$2,499) $499)
Tom and Jan Brock Peter and Joan Allen Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Mark and Nancy Goodman
Ursula Cejpek David Amborn and Karen Gilster
Donald and Barbara Frank Sara and Chris Battison Jane Wood Tom and Heidi Grau
Ronald and Julie Go Family Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Wendy Butler Promoter ($125-$249) Gundersen Health System
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Roger and Kenna Christians Anonymous (3) Chuck and Carmen Gustafson
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Robert Coe Michael and Cathy Allison Peter and Janice Gutierrez
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Chad and Tammy Dutton Jim and Mary Anderson Dennis and Donna Haggard
David and Barbara Foye Arnold and Donna Asp Don Harkness
Designer’s Circle Jim and Jo Glasser Dave and Amy Bahr Herb and Barbara Heili
($500-$999) Jim and Jan Hanesworth Jason and Kelley Bahr Bill and Karen Hoel
In Memory of Charles Gelatt Dar and Darlene Isaacson Robert Bakkestuen and Heather Diane and Jim Hoffmeister
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Chris and Vicki Born Hal and Julie Keitel Tom and Mary Ballinger Norman and Joanne Jerome
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Dr. John and Arla Clemons Judy Kirkpatrick Lynette Berg Bob and Mary Kelemen
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Bob and Marlene Kohner David Boen David and Barbara Kilpatrick
Keith and Mary Isaacs Krin and Peter Krause Mark Brumm Michael and Beverly Kratt
Owen and Francie Johnson Ken and Janine Merkitch Cari and Mark Burmaster Robert Krueger
David Mann Randy Nelson Robert and Gretchen Burns Daniel and Vicky Kunz
Martin and Jennifer Koop Jack and Barb Peplinski Frank and Kristi Cadwell Michelle LaRoche
Merchants Bank Marianne and Galen Pittman Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Robert and Jo Le Roy
Leanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Dennis and Sharon Ryan Cleary-Kumm Foundation Debbie Lejeune
Patrick and Ellen Conway Ken and Nancy Lerum
Taunt Bob and Kay Conzemius Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith
Michael and Rita Edmunds Beverly J. Mach
Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher Aurel and Sue Mailath
Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron
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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 17) Supporter ($75-$124) James and Barbara Hemker Elsie Patterson
Anonymous (3) Sherry Henning Patrick and Susanne Peck
Promoter ($125-$249) Frank and Jenny Aberger Donald and Kathy Hill Colleen Phelps
Michael and Sharon Markee Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom Jerry and Diane Hoch Carleen Poellinger and Paul
Andrew and Nancy Matchett Norma Anderson John and Linda Hoehn
Stephen and Margeen Mau James and Lynn Arends Janice Hogue Brown
Susan McDonald-Conroy Mark and Linda Backer Maria Holley Nancy Quinlisk
Lorraine McIlraith Lori and Gabi Bagniewski Russell and Katie Holman Jim and Carol Reider
Janeth and Gerald Miller Kay Baumann Dale and Christine Howard Cynthia Renken
Rich and Vicki Miller Dorothy Baures Cheryl Howly Ms. Arlene Rhode
Dr. Edward and Sally Miner Clark and Margaret Berg Ray and Joanne Hubley Cam and Carlene Roberts
Gary and Beth Mundinger Mark and Betty Bertrang Rollin and Connie Huebsch Kenneth and Mary Rownd
Curtis and Marcia Murray Ruby Biering Richard and Marlene Hutter Curt and Bev Ruston
Rosemary Nelson Ken and Donna Birnbaum Florence Hyatt Charles and Patti Sans Crainte
Cyndy Nichols Nancy Borgen Nancy Johnson James and Elaine Schauls
Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Clem and Karol Bott Ron and Debbie Johnson Wilma Scheffner
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Ron and Frieda Nowland Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Paul and Karen Klas Mark A. Schneider
Pauline Obmascher Gale Bruessel Jan and Louise Kovars Doris and John Schwingle
David and Terry O’Neill Gary and Mary Bubbers Keith and Kimberly Krejchik Tara and Lance Schuttenhelm
Bonnie Pederson Catherine and Tim Bulera Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Glenn and Lila Seager
Robert and Patricia Perlock Laurie Cafe Michael Kruse Charlie and Lynn Smader
Effie Piper Violet Capaul Fred and Janet Kusch Arlene Smith
Tom and Kathy Ready John and Lisa Conzemius Kristie Lawrence Martin and Ruby Smith
Tom and Theresa Renard Barbara Decker Tom and Jenelle Lee Elizabeth Solverson
Kirk and Nancy Rodman Jolene DeMaiffe Steve and Karen Lind Mark and Carol Solyst
Roger and Pat Roslansky Julie Diermeier Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Tim and Danielle Sprain
Tom Schauer and Maureen Eileen Walsh Doyle Charles Link Dan and Janice Springer
Stanley and Sue Dwyer Steve and Cheryl Loehr Pat and Joanne Stephens
Sullivan Sally K. Egan Wes and Karen Mack Wally and Betty Stoll
Jeri Sebo Gary and Lu Anne Ekern Robert and Diane Marcou Peter and Judy Stuber
Sandy Sechrest Eldon and Fran Ellefson Rich Maresh and Joan Keller- Carol Taebel
Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Daryl and Nancy Ertl Kathy Thompson
Linda Sherwood Mary Jo Fetsch Maresh Bill and Pam Thrune
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Harold Flemke and Be Facteau Edith McBain Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Adam and Robyn Foye Tiffany McConaughey Mary Tronick
Wright Joseph and Joan Francois Fredrick McNaughton Audrey Uber
Ed and Laurie Solberg Dawn Fundell Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen
Dick and Pat Spencer William and Sarah Goff Sally Miller Jo Voight
Paul and Jane Steingraeber Bill and Mary Graumann Howard and Nancy Mills Angie Vondrashek
Mrs. Barbara Stellrecht David and Jennifer Grimsled Mary Monsoor David and Laura Wagner
Brian and Diane Sullivan Larry and Erma Hafner Les and Helen Munson Colleen Walsh
Ed and Miriam Tanke John Halbrehder and Carolyn Kenneth and Carmin Nelson Tom and Nathalie Weibel
Bill and Marge Terry Sonja Nelson Ray and Joyce Wichelt
Suzanne and Joseph Toce Diekmann Ed and Corine Neuman Richard and Judy Williams
Lill A. Twining Chuck and Cheryl Hanson Tamara Nowland Ed and Sharon Winga
Kathleen Wagner Ernest and Grace Hanson Joseph and Claudia O`Keefe Leon and Kay Wolfe
Stephen and Katherine Webster Natalie Hartigan Paul and Judy Onsrud Jim and Marilyn Wuttke
David and Yvonne Whiteman Helen M. Heiser Florence Overgard Frances I. Young
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Audience Services

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

The box office is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and The use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular phones and
one hour before performances. General admission tickets may pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre. You may check these
be charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/cash at the items at the box office. Please leave your seat number at the
window. Tickets must be paid for at the time of the reservation. box office.
Tickets also may be purchased at lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.
Phone Calls
Seat Reservations
Parents, please leave your seat numbers with your babysitter. If
All seats should be reserved in advance, including those for they need to reach you during the performance, we will do our
season ticket holders. Reservations for the general public begin best. We do not interrupt the performance to page people for
approximately two weeks before the opening of each show; phone calls.
for season ticket holders about three weeks before the show.
Patron Donors (who have made an additional donation of $75 Flowers
or more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season
ticket holders may purchase two additional tickets for guests Giving flowers to cast members while on stage is inappropriate.
for each season ticket purchased, and must be for the same per- Flowers may be left in the box office for the stage manager
formance the season ticket holder is attending. If you forget or to deliver or you may hand them to the cast member once he
are somehow prevented from reserving your seats on time, we or she is out of costume. Audience members are not allowed
will do our best to help you find seats. However, seats are not backstage. If you wish to meet with a cast or crew member after
guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. the show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.
Please call the box office at 784-9292 if you have questions.
Bad Weather Policy
Need to Exchange Your Tickets?
It is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to cancel
• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the box office if performances due to bad weather. As a result, we urge our
your tickets have been printed. ticket holders to make every effort to attend the performance
for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please
• There is a $1.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for call the box office as soon as possible before the performance
season ticket holders and Patron Donors. and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-
tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance.
• Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of There are no refunds for inclement weather.
the same show, not for another show.
Babies and Small Children
• Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the
performance the original tickets are for. We welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions.
For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children
• In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members
customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets of the audience must have a ticket for admission.
are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of
time. The ticket exchange fee still applies. Late Seating Policy

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

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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Stifel salutes the

La Crosse
Community
Theatre

201 Main Street, Suite 101
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

(608) 785-1727
(800) 444-0578

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