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SEPTEMBER 5–21, 2014



Executive Director’s Note

What a season we have ahead! It begins with As a community theatre, we rely on so many people and
the regional debut of a massive Broadway organizations—too many to mention in one program.
spectacular and continues with an incredible
However, if opportunity presents, take a moment to

theatrical experience of four—count them, thank those who will make our 51st season as

four!—actors playing 150 characters in a It’s not successful as our past 50 years. From usher
hilarious whodunit. Our holiday show for too late to to actor to board member to sponsor, from
the entire family will star our very own become a student to teacher to volunteer to staff,
artistic director, on our stage for the first season ticket we are proud to be a village that gives you
time (except as an understudy). The season a little laughter, a few tears, and a special
continues with a classic American drama holder! experience that may change a life. Thank

about what happens behind the closed doors you again for your support.

of justice. We celebrate women and friendships We are proud to have been your community
that last more than 25 years and two wars, and we theatre for 51 years. See you at the theatre!
close with a rock opera that changed the face of theatre.

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The La Crosse Community Theatre, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Dahl Automotive production of
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s

Mary Poppins

A Musical Based on the Stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film

Original Music and Lyrics by Book by New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by

richard m. sherman julian george stiles
and robert b. sherman fellowes and anthony drewe

Co-created by

Cameron Mackintosh

Directed by

Greg Parmeter

Music Director Choreographer Set Designer

Diane Foust Jen Wilkinson Dillon McArdle

Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Props Designer

Mandy David R. Chris Bonnie Jo
Parmeter Kilpatrick Scheuermann Bratina

Technical Director Stage Manager Flying Effects by

Tim Harris April Brown ZFX, INC.

Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Cast of Characters

Mary Poppins..........................Karla M. Hughes Bird Woman................................. Sue La Crosse
Bert........................................... Robert J. Jones Neleus/Ensemble........................... John Divney
George Banks............................Brandon Harris Northbrook/Ensemble..........Jonathan Krocker
Winifred Banks............................ Maria Higgins Von Hussler/Ensemble...................... Rhys Wolff
Jane Banks... Darcy Reimler, Olivia Belland* Mrs. Corry/Ensemble................ Kristyn Taggart
Michael Banks.................Joseph O’Flaherty*, Fannie/Ensemble........................ Leslie Weber*
....................................................Joshua Kaiser Annie/Ensemble..................... Anna Mae Beyer
Miss Lark..................................Connie Huebsch Katie Nanna/Ensemble.....................Mel Carroll
Admiral Boom............................ Tom Desjarlais Park Keeper................................ Sean McDevitt
Bank Chairman................................Eric Leitzen Policeman...............................Scott Rathgaber
Miss Smythe.......................... Sheri Eimermann Dancing Ensemble........................ Ryan Brown,
Mrs. Brill...................................Michelle Walker ....... MacKinley Bruemmer, Tanner Costello,
Robertson Ay................. Christopher R. Dresen ................ Jeremiah Galván, Chelsea Mann*,
Miss Andrew........................ Elizabeth Arihood ..Megan Seidel*, Anna Taylor, Raina Thelen

 = Based on performance schedule p. 5 * = LCT stage debut

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Scenes and Musical Numbers

ACT 1 ACT 2

Scene 1: Cherry Tree Lane Scene 1: Brimstone and Treacle
“Prologue (Chim Chim Cher-ee)”........................................Bert “Cherry Tree Lane” (Reprise)........Mrs. Brill, Robertson Ay, Michael,
“Cherry Tree Lane” (Part 1)................ Mrs. Brill, Winifred, Jane, ......................................................................... Jane, Winifred
.................................................Michael, Robertson Ay, George “Brimstone and Treacle” (Part 1)..............................Miss Andrew
“The Perfect Nanny”........................................... Jane, Michael
“Cherry Tree Lane” (Part 2)..................Winifred, Jane, Michael, Scene 2: Let’s Go Fly a Kite
............................................... Mrs. Brill, Robertson Ay, George “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”......Bert, Park Keeper, Michael, Jane, Kite Fliers

Scene 2: Mary’s Arrival Scene 3: Good for Nothing
“Good for Nothing” [“Cherry Tree Lane” (Reprise)].........George
Scene 3: Practically Perfect
“Practically Perfect”..................... Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael Scene 4: Winifred Despairs
“Being Mrs. Banks”.......................................................... Winifred
Scene 4: Jolly Holiday
“All My Own Work (Chim Chim)”........................................Bert Scene 5: Brimstone and Treacle Revisited
“Jolly Holiday”........... Bert, Park Keeper, Jane, Michael, Neleus, “Brimstone and Treacle” (Part 2).........Mary Poppins, Miss Andrew
..........................................................Mary Poppins, Ensemble
Scene 6: George Returns
Scene 5: Let’s Hope She Will Stay
“Let’s Hope She Will Stay” [“Cherry Tree Lane” (Reprise)/ Scene 7: I’ll Stay Till the Chain Breaks
“Being Mrs. Banks”/“Jolly Holiday” (Reprise)]............George, “Practically Perfect” (Reprise)............Jane, Michael, Mary Poppins
........................................................... Winifred, Jane, Michael
Scene 8: Step in Time
Scene 6: Spoonful of Sugar “A Chimney Swept (Chim Chim)”/ “Step in Time”...... Bert, Michael,
“Winds Do Change (Chim Chim)”.......................................Bert ....................................................Jane, Sweeps, Mary Poppins
“A Spoonful of Sugar”..................Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, “Down the Chimney” [“Step in Time” (Reprise)].........Sweeps, Bert
............................................................ Robertson Ay, Winifred
Scene 9: A Man Has Dreams
Scene 7: The Bank “A Man Has Dreams” (Reprise)”/ “A Spoonful of Sugar” (Reprise)
“Precision and Order”/ “A Man Has Dreams” (Part 1)......Clerks, ............................................................................ George, Bert
.........................................Chairman, Von Hussler, Northbrook
“A Man Has Dreams” (Part 2).........................................George Scene 10: Anything Can Happen, Part 1
“Anything Can Happen” (Part 1).......Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael,
Scene 8: Feed the Birds .................................................................................. Winifred
“Feed the Birds”............................. Bird Woman, Mary Poppins
Scene 11: Anything Can Happen, Part 2
Scene 9: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious “Anything...” (cont’d)...............Bird Woman, Board of Directors
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.................... Mary Poppins, “Give Us the Word (Supercal...)”.....................................George
...............Mrs. Corry, Customers, Bert, Michael, Jane, Ensemble
Scene 12: Anything Can Happen, Part 3
Scene 10: Bad News “Anything Can Happen” (Part 2)..... Mary Poppins, Bert, Ensemble
“The Winds May Blow (Chim)”...........................................Bert
“Twists and Turns (Chim Chim)..........................................Bert Scene 13: I Love You, Mary Poppins

Scene 11: Playing the Game Scene 14: Family Life
“Playing the Game”............................................ Mary Poppins “A Spoonful of Sugar” (Reprise)/Finale............... Mary Poppins

Scene 12: Chim Chiminey Bows
“Chim Chim Cher-ee” (Reprise)....................Bert, Mary Poppins “Anything Can Happen”/ “Supercal...”........................Company

There will be one 15-minute intermission.
Check out these drink specials:

“Cherry Poppins” for the kids “Mary’s Favorite Rum Punch” for the adults

Director’s Note

Walt Disney represents the child in all of us. P.L. Travers
is the adult that we all must become.

Mary Poppins, the musical—much more so than the
original film—reconciles these competing world views
into a musical that, while maintaining the magic of the
original film, adds a deeper sense of drama.

As adults, we often forget just how confusing and scary

a place the world can be for children. They struggle to

understand how adults can seem so miserable when

grown-ups possess, in their eyes, so much more

freedom and power. Where the musical succeeds

Mary Poppins is in bridging the gap between fathers and sons,
mothers and daughters, and our childlike sense of

September 5–21, 2014 wonder with our more mature sense of reality.

LCT’s 51st season – 342nd production In Act Two’s show-stopping dance number “Step

in Time,” Mary sings: “Childhood’s a step in time,
Wonder, awe, and a spoonful of reality. parenthood’s the same. Never miss your chance
to get it right.” In this moment she is telling us
The film Mary Poppins opened 50 years ago,
marking the artistic and critical triumph It’s that life is full of small threads that weave
of Walt Disney’s illustrious career as a atauognnonadwleiantivrnt.eyedrto together to form the string of our lives.
film-maker and imagineer-in-chief. Mary When things get knotted up, it’s never
Poppins became the most successful live- too late to unwind and try again. After
action Disney film to date and brought Walt all, anything can happen if you let it.
his only personal nomination for Best Picture Sometimes all you need is the courage …
at the Academy Awards.
and a little supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

The 2013 film Saving Mr. Banks chronicled his never hurt, either.
pursuit of the rights to the original book and his
complicated relationship with its enigmatic author, For Dillon, Megan, and baby Miles: Welcome to the
world, little man; you’re going to love it here.

P.L. Travers. The film faithfully underscores Walt

Disney’s fundamental desire to make people happy

by telling stories full of magic, wonder, and music.

Likewise, it makes clear P.L. Travers’ belief that Greg Parmeter, Director
Mary Poppins was a story with more depth than a

simple animated musical comedy could embody.

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud and Krissa Valentine Harnish for
photography and airbrushing our statues, Joe Anderson for costume assistance, Joan and John-Peter Temple for
sponsoring a male chorus costume, Vendi Advertising, CBS Graphics, Boyer’s Budget Furniture, and ZFX Flying.

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La Crosse Community Theatre

wishes to remember longtime benefactor

Charles Gelatt

With a tremendously generous heart, he supported us
in our first home and was committed to making our
new home a success as well.
We thank him and all others like him.

Those who recently donated to LCT in memory of Charles Gelatt include:
The Hoeschler Family: Jack, Jim, Janice, and Jay • Allen and Julia Saterbak

William Meyer • Chuck and LuAnn Roth • Stephen and Margeen Mau
Wild Birds Unlimited • Karen and Gaylord Perry
William and Joan McDonnell • Susan K. Riley

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Cast Biographies

Elizabeth Arihood (Miss Andrew) MacKinley Bruemmer (Dancing
started her theatrical journey at LCT Ensemble) is a senior at Logan High
in 1984 in Annie (Pepper). Since then School, where he enjoys show choir
she’s done Once Upon A Mattress and musical theatre. Mary Poppins

(Winifred) and Chicago (Mama Morton). In recent is MacKinley’s sixth LCT show; others include 101
years she could be seen at the Appleseed Theatre Dalmatians and working tech for Tales of a Fourth
in Gypsy (Rose) and Nunset Boulevard (Mother Grade Nothing. MacKinley is hooked on everything
Superior) and at the Pump House playing the title theatre. He would like to thank Greg for his guidance
character in the“Madame Fefe”shows. She would and the opportunity to play with such talented
like to thank Ryan and Jon for their encouragement people, his parents for their love and support,
and support. and Maya for all the hand-holding and cuddles!

Olivia Belland* (Jane Banks) Mel Carroll (Katie Nanna/
is 11 years old and attends Blessed Ensemble) is excited to be back on
Sacrament as a sixth grader. She the LCT stage working with such a
began acting at five with the Missoula wonderful cast and crew and is just

Children’s Theatre. Currently, she attends dancing amazed with the new theatre.“What a beautiful
and acting classes at La Crosse Dance Centre and venue!”Her past shows with LCT include She Loves
has been in four of their Nutcracker productions. Me and West Side Story. She would like to say
A highlight of her summer was attending Missoula “Thank you to my ever-so-supportive husband,
Performing Arts Camp for one week in Missoula, Tim, my Mom, and all my family and friends.
Montana. Olivia would like to thank her family Most of all, thank YOU for coming to our show!”
for being so supportive. Tanner Costello (Dancing Ensemble)
Anna Mae Beyer (Annie/Ensemble)
is a senior theatre major at UW-La Crosse.
is excited to be stepping in time as He is absolutely thrilled to be in this
a part of the dance chorus in Mary beloved Disney classic and hopes that
Poppins. This will be her fourth show everyone enjoys it! He would like to thank the cast
at LCT; she was most recently seen as Millie in last and crew for their hard work and would like to thank
spring’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. his wife, Hanna, for all of her support!
She is a senior vocal performance/musical theatre Tom DesJarlais (Admiral Boom) is a
major at UW-La Crosse and looking forward to the territory manager for Fairway Outdoor
adventures ahead. Anything can happen! Advertising. He also sits on the boards
Ryan Brown (Dancing Ensemble) of the Wisconsin State Golf Association
started doing shows in high school as and Horse Sense for Special Riders. Roles at LCT include
well as show choir. The first show Ryan Ranger Tom in Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Doc in
performed in at LCT was The Pirates West Side Story, Elf Bob in The Last Christmas Gift,
of Penzance. He is so excited to be in this show. This and Pellinore in Camelot. Elsewhere he played Charlie
is the first time he will have tapped in a show! He in The Amateurs, Bellomy in The Fantasticks, and
plans to audition for more shows in the future. Shelly Levene in Glengarry Glen Ross.

* = LCT stage debut

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Cast Biographies

John Divney (Neleus/Ensemble) has Brandon Harris (George Banks)
been volunteering at LCT for more than was last seen in Tuesdays with Morrie
seven years, and has loved every role and Macbeth here at LCT. He is excited
from a town crier in Cinderella to a to be a part of this fun yet touching

student in Les Misérables. He would like to thank show. He would like to send much love and thanks
his incredibly supportive family, especially his to his amazingly supportive family.“I’d be lost
mother (who gets more beautiful each passing without you. I hope you enjoy the show.”
day), his closest and dearest friend, Lily, and all Maria Higgins (Winifred Banks) was
of his friends who have supported his passion
for theatre. Thank you. last seen in Les Misérables and
Christopher R. Dresen is thankful for another opportunity to
work with such fun, talented people!
(Robertson Ay) works at Dahl She is a blessed mom of five, and enjoys singing
Automotive in the parts department with the La Crosse Chamber Chorale and promoting
of the Onalaska store. He also has the arts at Old Main in Galesville. Before moving
his own landscaping business. Chris resides to Wisconsin, she sang with the US Navy Band in
in Rockland with his wife and four children. Washington, DC.“Much love and thanks to my
He enjoys singing in the La Crosse Chamber supportive parents, family and friends, and
Chorale. especially my wonderful husband, Danny!”
Sheri Eimermann (Miss Smythe) is Connie Huebsch (Miss Lark) was
a bookkeeper with CayaTax by day. She bitten by the LCT bug after being cast
has three children aged 16-24 with her in Kismet in the 70s and Carousel
husband, Tim. She has been involved in the 80s. Then she waited until
with LCT for five years both on and off stage, as a retirement to audition again! She taught first-
volunteer and an employee. She was thrilled to and second-graders for 36 and a half years (mostly
be cast in Mary Poppins because she knew the in West Salem) before having the honor of being
dancing would be intense and fun. She would like cast in Les Misérables.“What a magical, wonderful
to thank you for coming to see the show. experience! Bitten again! Thank you for your support
Jeremiah Galván (Dancing and unconditional love, Rollie, family, and friends!”
Ensemble) has made his way back to
the LCT stage after a three-year hiatus, * = LCT stage debut
last playing the Scarecrow in The
Wizard of Oz. Now that he’s finally back under the Our season is made possible,
lights, he’d like to thank his parents for encouraging in part, by:
his dreams, Kelly for eternally suffering a fool, and
his girls for the joy and laughter they bring. Finally,
he appreciates the opportunity to work with so
many amazingly talented people.“You are all
practically perfect in every way!”

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Cast Biographies

Karla M. Hughes (Mary Poppins) Sue La Crosse (Bird Woman) was last
is thrilled to return to the LCT stage. seen on LCT’s stage in The Good Doctor
Professional performing credits in 1983. Since that time she
include Zerlina in Don Giovanni, has raised two wonderful kids, directed

Julie in Carousel, and Sophie in Terrence McNally’s seven shows for La Crescent High School, appeared
Master Class. In 2011, Karla made her Lincoln in several Appleseed productions, and continues to
Center debut as the soprano soloist in Mozart’s volunteer her time sewing costumes with Mandy
Krönungsmesse, DCINY. She can be heard as Mabel and the gang. Sue loves working with her
in The Pirates of Penzance and Yum-Yum in wonderfully supportive team at Gundersen,
The Mikado with Albany Records. Karla is a traveling with her amazing BFFs, and watching
professor of music theatre at Viterbo University. Chopped with her talented husband, Ken E. Brown.
Robert J. Jones (Bert) serves as
Eric Leitzen (Bank Chairman) is
co-founder and choreographer of a substitute teacher in several local
Grand River Singers. He has worked as school districts. This is the ninth show
a singer/dancer for Walt Disney World, he has worked on since joining LCT in
Opryland USA, Department of Defense (USO), and
multiple cruise lines. His favorite role was Gaston 2012 for Blood Brothers. He would like to thank
in Walt Disney World’s Beauty and the Beast. LCT, as always, for the wonderful opportunities and
Last year Robert was fortunate to star alongside Sarah for her constant support and dedication as a
his Grand River Singers family in VH1’s reality series wife, mother, and musician.
Off Pitch!“It is an honor to get to live Bert with
such a talented cast!” Chelsea Mann* (Dancing Ensemble)
Joshua Kaiser (Michael Banks) is and her husband, David, just moved
a sixth-grader at Blessed Sacrament. from South Dakota to La Crosse, where
He is excited to be performing again she is a family medicine resident at
at LCT. He recently played Peter
Hatcher in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Mayo Franciscan. She hesitantly traded in her
He loves EVERYTHING about theatre. Josh would running shoes for tap shoes to be a part of this
like to thank Mom, Dad, and Greg! production and has gained a newfound respect
Jonathan Krocker (Northbrook/ for dancers during her work on this show!
Ensemble) has been seen at LCT most Sean McDevitt (Park Keeper) is
recently in Les Misérables (chorus)
and The Pirates of Penzance (Pirate thrilled to return to the LCT stage after
King). Jon also has been busy producing and a brief absence; his last appearance
directing shows for Blue LobStar and performing live was in the 2013 production of Les
sketch comedy in“LIVE! from La Crosse.”He would Misérables. He continues in his duties as LCT’s
like to thank his family and friends, and is grateful official videographer. He is also the published author
for the love and support of his lovely wife, Raina. of The Wizard Murders, Call Me Ismay and Yesterday’s
River. He is especially excited about the recent
release of the locally filmed Fort McCoy, in which
he appears as Major Baxter.

* = LCT stage debut

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Thank you to our 2013-2014 season sponsors!

Associated Bank Mueller Media
BrightStar Care Schomburg Refrigeration
The Casino Bar Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation
Commercial A/V Systems State Bank Financial
Dairyland Power Cooperative Trust Point, Inc.
DigiCOPY United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Festival Foods Vendi Advertising
Gundersen Health System Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
Health Tradition Health Plan WXOW
Kwik Trip, Inc. Xcel Energy
La Crosse Public Education Foundation
La Crosse Radio Group LCT is supported in part by a grant
Logistics Health, Inc. from the Wisconsin Arts Board with
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan funds from the State of Wisconsin and
Healthcare the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Cast Biographies

Joseph O’Flaherty* (Michael making her feel welcome. She hopes everyone
Banks) is nine years old and is in the enjoys the show as much as she has being a part
fourth grade at Blessed Sacrament of it!
School. He loves playing soccer and is Kristyn Taggart (Mrs. Corry/

a member of the La Crosse BoyChoir. He gives back Ensemble) is blessed to be in another
to the community by buying coffee for residents of LCT production. Kristyn received her
the warming center on West Avenue. Joe sings and BA from Carthage College, where
dances around the house, so he thought he would she played crazy old ladies and sassy sidekicks. She
bring his talents to the stage at LCT. This is Joe’s currently does wigs and makeup for the Florentine
debut performance! Opera Company in Milwaukee. Kristyn was recently
Scott Rathgaber (Policeman) in Legally Blonde at ACT and First Lady Suite at
LCT. She would like to thank her family fan club, her
works at Gundersen Health System in friends, and her boys for always being so supportive.
the gastroenterology department. He is Anna Taylor (Dancing Ensemble)
excited to be cast in his first production is a vocal music teacher at Logan
at the beautiful new theatre after a two-year hiatus. Middle School and loves doing
He would like to thank his family for their support theatre in her spare time. She directs
and Greg, Diane, and Jen for the opportunity to be musicals at both Logan middle and high schools and
part of such a wonderful and talented cast. Theatre choreographs for LCT and Appleseed Theatre. She is
expands horizons and stirs emotions. Enjoy the excited to have a chance to perform in this show and
show. would like to thank her husband for always being
Darcy Reimler (Jane Banks) supportive of her busy schedule!
is thrilled to be returning to LCT Raina Thelen (Dancing Ensemble)
after portraying Young Eponine in is a business analyst by day, and singer-
Les Misérables. In July, Darcy was songwriter and painter by night. Her
a featured dancer in Pippin at Onalaska High debut album as“RainAfire”will be
School, and for a second year was accepted into released in summer 2015. She is active in theatre,
the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts Summer having stage-managed last year’s Radio on the Air
Dance Intensive program. Darcy attends Onalaska Presents: Miracle on 34th Street and appeared
Middle School and takes classes at La Crosse in The Pirates of Penzance and Blood Brothers
Dance Centre.“Thanks, LCT, for this amazing at LCT. She’s a member of the local comedy
opportunity—anything CAN happen!” troupe“LIVE! from La Crosse”and Blue LobStar
Megan Taylor Seidel* (Dancing Entertainment.“Thanks and love to Jon and my
Ensemble) is making her LCT debut. awesome family!”
Her favorite roles have been Hope
Harcourt in Anything Goes and * = LCT stage debut
Marian Paroo in The Music Man, both at Logan
High School. She would like to thank everyone
who took part in putting on the show and for

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Cast Biographies

Michelle Walker (Mrs. Brill) finds her time with her three energetic kids, and in the
true passion in performing, and she is evenings works as a dance teacher for Nicole’s
so happy that she gets to do that right School of Dance. She would like to thank Brad,
here in La Crosse. She has been in Emma, Matthew, and Andrew for all their love.
Rhys Wolff (Von Hussler/Ensemble)
several productions in the area over the last four
years. Her first role on the LCT stage was Madame stays very busy in the local theatre,
Thenardier in Les Misérables. She also is a proud having worked on more than 20
member of“LIVE! from La Crosse.”She would like to productions over the past four seasons.
thank her husband, Steven Walker, for his unending He is appearing for the third time with LCT, having
support and encouragement. been in Macbeth and Noises Off. His other recent
Leslie Weber* (Fannie/Ensemble) is appearances include productions of Glengarry Glen
Ross and Biloxi Blues, and he is a member of the
delighted to be making her debut with cast of“LIVE! from La Crosse.”
LCT. She has been on the stage in many
shows, including The Producers, * = LCT stage debut
Cabaret, and Proof. During the day she spends

Volunteering with La Crosse Community Theatre is fun!

Visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org for more information.

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Production and Design Staff

Director............................................. Greg Parmeter Scenic Artists........Erin Levenhagen, Sharon Markee,
Music Director.........................................Diane Foust �������������������������������������������Sarah Piper, Kelsey Taunt
Choreographer................................... Jen Wilkinson Costume Construction...........................Dawn Anderson,
Set Designer...................................... Dillon McArdle .............. Lorna Anderson, Mel Carroll, Katya Carter,
Costume Designer......................... Mandy Parmeter ................................Ruby Crady, Sharon Dawidowski,
Lighting Designer........................David R. Kilpatrick ....Emily Felsheim, Mary Felsheim, Charlotte Grant,
Sound Designer......................... Chris Scheuermann .....................Donna Buros Hanson, Connie Huebsch,
Props Designer............................ Bonnie Jo Bratina .......Shirley Huhn, Francie Johnson, Maria Johnson,
Hair and Wig Designer..................... Kristyn Taggart ........................Barbara Kilpatrick, Charlene Krocker,
Technical Director...................................... Tim Harris .....Sue La Crosse, Sharon Markee, Beth Mundinger,
Flying Director.................................Rebecca Knipfer ....... Jane Eckstein Murphy, Jeri Sebo, Sheryl Smith,
Stage Manager........................................April Brown ......Nancy Solberg, JoAnne Steele, Lorraine Wilson,
Assistant Stage Manager..................... Lisa K. Adams ...............................................................Suzanne Young
Assistant Director................................Allan Johnson Pit Orchestra
Assistant Props Designer.................... Marci Lemmer Conductor.....................................................Diane Foust
Light Board Operator.............................Tami Wolden Flute/piccolo...............................Stephanie Brookman,
Sound Board Operator........................... Katya Carter ................................Anika Paaren-Sdano, Pat Schmid
Spotlight Operators.........................Abbie Copeland, Oboe/English horn/harmonica.... Catherine McNamara
...................................................... Keaton Kennedy B♭ clarinet/bass clarinet/E♭ clarinet.......... Jim Skaleski,
Running Crew.......Maria Johnson, Michael Snowball ...........................................................Kristin Freedlund
Costume Crew...... Hannah Costello, Charlotte Grant, Cello....................................................... Kathy Boarman
...................................................Donna Buros Hanson Bass..................................................................Ty Cooper
Lift Operator............................................ David Bornitz Trombone............Thomas Jensen, Brandon Martinez
Travel Operator....................................... Sara L. Adams French horn...................................................Katie Althof
Set Construction.........Miranda Bauerly, Ryan Brown, Keyboards.......................... Sarah Leitzen, David Mann
............... Tim Carroll, Kyle Delap, Dennis Doorman,
......Jack Hamilton, Maria Higgins, Abby Kilpatrick,
............. Charles Link, Gary Mundinger, Jim Nelson,
.............. Bob Raasch, Michael Snowball, Bill Spietz

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Production Staff Biographies

Greg Parmeter (Director) earned his Mandy Parmeter (Costume Designer) is
MFA from the Johnny Carson School of in her eighth season at LCT. She received
Theatre and Film at the University of her MFA in costume design in May 2005
Nebraska-Lincoln. His acting credits from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

include seasons with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Her work has taken her from Oklahoma to Washington,
the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, the Northern Fort Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg are
Playhouse and a tour with the Hampstead Stage looking forward to their son, Benjamin, growing up in
Company. Greg is in his seventh season with LCT. the La Crosse community.
He thanks Mandy and Ben for their love and support.
David R. Kilpatrick (Lighting
Diane Foust (Music Director) is Designer) has had the joy of directing
loving retirement after teaching music and designing the lights for several
at Viterbo for 28 years! Besides music productions. His most recent production
directing shows (Backwards in Heels
was directing and light designing for LCT’s Thoroughly
at the Pump House; Avenue Q at Edinboro University, Modern Millie. In addition, David serves as LCT’s
PA), golfing, reading, and teaching the Alexander executive director, as well as manager of Weber Center
Technique have more than filled up her time. Most for the Performing Arts. He could not do it all without
recent music direction at LCT includes Les Misérables the love and support of his family, Barbara and Abigail.
and Chicago. After Mary Poppins closes, she returns
to Edinboro University to be guest music director and Chris Scheuermann (Sound Designer)
Alexander Technique teacher for Sondheim’s holds a bachelor’s in music composition
Company. from Wittenberg University, and a master’s
in servant leadership from Viterbo
Jen Wilkinson (Choreographer) has
choreographed many productions for University. He’s been recording, engineering, and
LCT in the last 19 years, including Blood producing audio since 1991, working aboard Carnival,
Brothers and Chicago, and she is looking Cunard, and Holland America ships as a sound engineer
and lifeboat pilot. Chris moved to La Crosse in 2004,
forward to working on many more. You may have seen serving as production coordinator for the Viterbo Fine Arts
her on the LCT stage in Anything Goes. Jen loves Center, and is now operations director at Commercial AV
spending time with her “boys,” Liam and Chad, and Systems. He’s turned up the volume for LCT’s Almost
appreciates the fact that they allow her to continue to Maine, Macbeth, First Lady Suite, Guys on Ice, and
fulfill her dreams. Jen would like to thank her mom for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
encouraging her to become involved in theatre, and
Greg for giving her another chance to be part of the Bonnie Jo Bratina (Props Designer)
“dream team.” She dedicates this show to her dad, Bonnie Jo Bratina has been lucky enough
her “forever inspiration.” to be part of the La Crosse Community
Theatre family, both onstage and
Dillon McArdle (Set Designer) is LCT’s
technical director. A Viterbo University backstage, for over 15 years. She loves working on
alum, he enjoys building things, grilling outlandish props late at night in her laboratory. Actually,
out with friends, and blowing snow. her laboratory is at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
where she teaches and does research in environmental
He would like to thank his lovely wife, Megan, and microbiology. Between those two she is kept pretty busy,
newborn son, Miles, who mean the world to him. but does find time to cheer on the Packers and Brewers.

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Living Music 2014-2015
Concert Season
The La Crosse Chamber Chorale

Dr. Paul Rusterholz, Conductor

www.chamberchorale.org 608.780.6107

Thank you again to all of our volunteers!

If you or your group is looking for volunteer opportunities, we can use your help
this season! Call 608-784-9292 or visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.

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Production Staff Biographies

Tim Harris (Technical Director) is Allan Johnson (Assistant Director)
assistant technical director for the Weber was last seen on the LCT stage in
Center for the Performing Arts. He has Les Misérables, and this is his first
appeared in several LCT plays, including experience working backstage. He would

The Producers, Almost, Maine, and Blood Brothers. like to say to Greg:“It was an honor helping you with this
Tim also has volunteered in a variety of backstage incredible production.”He appreciates the artistic lessons
capacities, including set crews, building sets and running learned. Allan would like to dedicate this show to his
light and sound boards. He looks forward to the day when mom, dad, and Tom for their support.
he can spend quality time with just the right person.
Lisa K. Adams (Assistant Stage Manager)
April Brown (Stage Manager) received has been in love with theatre since she was
a BFA in theatre directing from Arkansas five. From those first trips backstage to
State University. She has stage managed at this day, she hasn’t lost the feeling that
the Commonweal (Crimes of the Heart,
it’s magical. Last season she witnessed that magic
The Mystery of Irma Vep, Uncle Vanya) and Peach coordinating crazy backstage antics in Noises Off as
State Summer Theatre (Singin’ In the Rain, Ragtime, assistant stage manager. She created multiple characters
Disney’s Aladdin) as well as LCT (The Glass Menagerie as a WBFR actor in Playhouse on the Air Presents:
and Noises Off.) She directed LCT’s Bus Stop and Miracle on 34th Street. Lisa would like to thank her
Playhouse On the Air Presents: Miracle on 34th folks for lighting the spark.
Street. She is looking forward to directing The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe this fall.

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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 Managers. . . . . . . Amy Anderson, 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, Ryan Knox .Mary Ann Gschwind, fspa; J. Michael Hartigan; Jim Warren
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman (mgr),

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Olson, Dorina Lukins

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Thank you
to Karl and julie Noll
for contributing to the
safety of our staff and
volunteers by donating a

•new sawstop table saw.
if you would like to
contribute to LCT’s
wish list, please contact

david Kilpatrick.
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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Brian and Karen Rude Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Marla French
($2,500+) Dick and Mary Jean Sartz
Anonymous Vantage Architects, Inc. Bill and Chris Smiley Sally Friend
John and Linda Lyche Ross and Lynn Marie West
Karl and Julie Noll Jim and Phyllis Warren David and Nancy Goode
Actor’s Circle ($250-
Director’s Circle $499) Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Mark and Nancy Goodman
($1,000-$2,499) Peter and Joan Allen
Tom and Jan Brock David Amborn and Karen Gilster Jane Wood Tom and Heidi Grau
Ursula Cejpek Sara and Chris Battison
Ronald and Julie Go Family Todd Bjerke and Karen Kroll Promoter ($125-$249) Chuck and Carmen Gustafson
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Wendy Butler Anonymous (3) Peter and Janice Gutierrez
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Roger and Kenna Christians Michael and Cathy Allison Dennis and Donna Haggard
Scott and Mary Rathgaber Robert Coe Jim and Mary Anderson Don Harkness
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Chad and Tammy Dutton Arnold and Donna Asp Herb and Barbara Heili
David and Barbara Foye Dave and Amy Bahr Bill and Karen Hoel
Designer’s Circle Jim and Jo Glasser Jason and Kelley Bahr Diane and Jim Hoffmeister
($500-$999) Jim and Jan Hanesworth Robert Bakkestuen and Heather Mary Jean Hoscheit
In Memory of Charles Gelatt Dar and Darlene Isaacson Charles and Mary Hosler
Mike and Cheri Herro Chial Norman and Joanne Jerome
Jeff and Gale Bagstad Hal and Julie Keitel Tom and Mary Ballinger Mike and Clarice Kammel
Chris and Vicki Born Chris and Jane Kerbaugh Jean Bassett Bob and Mary Kelemen
Donna Brooks Judy Kirkpatrick Lynette Berg David and Barbara Kilpatrick
Dr. John and Arla Clemons Bob and Marlene Kohner Mark Brumm Michael and Beverly Kratt
Felix and Marilyn Fernandes Krin and Peter Krause Cari and Mark Burmaster Robert Krueger
Keith and Mary Isaacs Ken and Janine Merkitch Robert and Gretchen Burns Daniel and Vicky Kunz
Owen and Francie Johnson Randy Nelson Frank and Kristi Cadwell Michelle LaRoche
Martin and Jennifer Koop Jack and Barb Peplinski Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik Robert and Jo Le Roy
Merchants Bank Marianne and Galen Pittman Cleary-Kumm Foundation Debbie Lejeune
Leanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Dennis and Sharon Ryan Patrick and Ellen Conway Ken and Nancy Lerum
Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer Bob and Kay Conzemius Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith
Taunt Michael and Rita Edmunds Beverly J. Mach
Barbara Rice Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher Aurel and Sue Mailath
Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Michael and Sharon Markee
Ramon and Connie Erickson Andrew and Nancy Matchett
David and Teresa Faulkner
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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 25) Supporter ($75-$124) James and Barbara Hemker Florence Overgard
Anonymous (2) Sherry Henning Elsie Patterson
Promoter ($125-$249) Frank and Jenny Aberger Donald and Kathy Hill Patrick and Susanne Peck
Stephen and Margeen Mau Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom Jerry and Diane Hoch Colleen Phelps
Susan McDonald-Conroy Norma Anderson John and Linda Hoehn Carleen Poellinger and Paul
Lorraine McIlraith James and Lynn Arends Janice Hogue
Janeth and Gerald Miller Mark and Linda Backer Maria Holley Brown
Rich and Vicki Miller Lori and Gabi Bagniewski Russell and Katie Holman Nancy Quinlisk
Dr. Edward and Sally Miner Kay Baumann Dale and Christine Howard Jim and Carol Reider
Gary and Beth Mundinger Dorothy Baures Cheryl Howly Ms. Arlene Rhode
Curtis and Marcia Murray Clark and Margaret Berg Ray and Joanne Hubley Cam and Carlene Roberts
Rosemary Nelson Mark and Betty Bertrang Rollin and Connie Huebsch Kenneth and Mary Rownd
Cyndy Nichols Ruby Biering Richard and Marlene Hutter Curt and Bev Ruston
Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Ken and Donna Birnbaum Florence Hyatt Charles and Patti Sans Crainte
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Robert and Patricia Perlock Gale Bruessel Jan and Louise Kovars Arlene Smith
Effie Piper Gary and Mary Bubbers Keith and Kimberly Krejchik Martin and Ruby Smith
Tom and Kathy Ready Catherine and Tim Bulera Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer Elizabeth Solverson
Tom and Theresa Renard Violet Capaul Michael Kruse Mark and Carol Solyst
Kirk and Nancy Rodman John and Lisa Conzemius Fred and Janet Kusch Tim and Danielle Sprain
Roger and Pat Roslansky Barbara Decker Kristie Lawrence Dan and Janice Springer
Tom Schauer and Maureen Jolene DeMaiffe Tom and Jenelle Lee Pat and Joanne Stephens
Julie Diermeier Steve and Karen Lind Wally and Betty Stoll
Sullivan Eileen Walsh Doyle Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Peter and Judy Stuber
Jeri Sebo Stanley and Sue Dwyer Charles Link Carol Taebel
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Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Gary and Lu Anne Ekern Wes and Karen Mack Bill and Pam Thrune
Linda Sherwood Eldon and Fran Ellefson Robert and Diane Marcou Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Daryl and Nancy Ertl Rich Maresh and Joan Keller- Mary Tronick
Mary Jo Fetsch Audrey Uber
Wright Harold Flemke and Be Facteau Maresh Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen
Ed and Laurie Solberg Adam and Robyn Foye Edith McBain Jo Voight
Dick and Pat Spencer Joseph and Joan Francois Tiffany McConaughey Angie Vondrashek
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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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