Driving Miss Daisy

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Dates: Thursdays, Feb. 18–March 25
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King completed the series of photographs now hanging in the La Crosse Community
Theatre Gallery in 2008. More recently she completed a new stylized series of photographs
of La Crosse historic sites. King and her husband, Ralph, live in La Crescent MN.

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Callboard

Please note: the show will what it actually is. Alfred Uhry’s play and
run without an intermission. subsequent film are not about race relations
in the South during the turbulent mid-20th
LCT’s 46th season – 305th production century. Because of this, it fails to meet
many of the expectations that some people
La Crosse Community Theatre presents have for it. Rather, this is a play about the
journey of a friendship, how it began, the
Driving Miss Daisy stops it made along the way, and where it
Jan. 29–Feb. 14, 2010 ended. That the friendship is between a rich,
white woman and a poor black man adds to
When the film version of Driving Miss Daisy the journey, but it doesn’t define the journey.
won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1989, it
was not without some controversy. Critics Alfred Uhry was inspired to write the play by
of the Academy used it as another example his grandmother’s friendship with her own
of the voting members being out of touch black chauffeur. I think this is the reason
with a younger, hipper, audience. A more that each of these three characters, Daisy,
controversial film dealing with race relations Hoke, and Boolie, are so lovingly drawn.
that year, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, Uhry is writing about his own family. There
many felt was snubbed by the Oscars. That is a depth and richness to this play that
Driving Miss Daisy was nominated and belies its short length. (The play covers
eventually won, was held up as proof that 25 years in the space of less than ninety
the white dominated Academy was only minutes.) As a result of this care in the
comfortable dealing with racism on their writing, these characters have become
own terms. Ever since, Driving Miss Daisy societal archetypes. Remember this the
has become, in many ways, a punch line. next time you’re stuck behind a slow driver
The nay-sayers of the film, however, are and say “Get a move on, Miss Daisy.” (I
more interested in what it is not than in know you’ve done it, I sure have.)

While at the time, Do the Right Thing may
have felt more topical and immediate,
Driving Miss Daisy remains more universal.
We all grow old, we all lose loved ones, and
we never stop seeking out people who touch
our lives. This is the universal journey. This
play touches on these themes and speaks
to all ages and groups. To date, Alfred Uhry
is the only person to win a Pulitzer, Tony,
and Oscar for dramatic writing, all for this
play. That was 21 years ago. Miss Daisy and
Hoke are still driving and show no sign of
stopping, unless it’s to pick up some Dutch
Cleanser at the Piggly Wiggly.

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Cast & Crew

Miss Daisy Werthan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Young
Hoke Coleburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William E. Hicks
Boolie Werthan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean McDevitt
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter
Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Copsey
Set and Lighting Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle
Sound Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Laumbach
Costume Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie Bates
Costume Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter
Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libby Bestul, Sallie Bestul, Kate Kersten
Set Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken E. Brown, Patrick “Doc” Ferguson, Troy Iverson,

Ryan Knox, Michael Kruse Dan Radtke, Tom Wright
Costume Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie Bates, Kerry Miller, Mandy Parmeter

Special thanks to: Matt Weege and Logan High School, Viterbo University, and Lacie Hexom

LCT Staff & Board

LCT STAFF
Interim Managing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hal Keitel
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter
Education Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Portner
Box Office Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Grimsled Wiese
Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle
Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter

LCT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Roth
President Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Amborn
Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Korn-Smith
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Brock
Members at Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians, Michael J. Hartigan, Hal Heitel, Krin Krause,

Vicky Kunz, John Lyche, Sean O’Flaherty, Nancy Sedbrook

Notice: The Board of Directors of the La Crosse Community Theatre invites our patrons,
season ticket holders, and participating volunteers to attend the Theatre’s Annual Business
Meeting. The meeting will be held in the Theatre, located at:
118 5th Avenue N., La Crosse, Wisc. on Tuesday, Febuary 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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Who’s Who

SUZANNE YOUNG (Miss JEFF COPSEY (Stage
Daisy Werthan) is a veteran of Manager) is a retiree of the
the LCT stage, having made US Navy who has been seen
her stage debut in 1967’s on the LCT stage as Judge
Where’s Charley? More Gaffney in Harvey and as
recently Suzanne has been Officer Barrel in Urinetown
seen on our stage as Mrs. as well as having been
Banks in Barefoot in the Park seen locally at Appleseed
and in the title role of Mame and she has been seen Community Theatre, Holman Community Theatre
locally as Amanda in See Jane Vote at The Pump and The Pump House. In his free time Jeff plays
House Regional Arts Center. When not on the stage poker and bridge and likes to talk about his
Suzanne enjoys gardening, bicycling and knitting. grandkids. His favorite thing about LCT is “whether
Suzanne would like to thank her mother, Frances it’s your first show or your fifty-first, within 15
Young, “who is an inspiration for Miss Daisy.” minutes, you’re family.” Jeff would like to thank his
family, who “prodded me to audition for the first time.”
WILLIAM E. HICKS (Hoke
Coleburn) is an employee of LESLIE BATES (Costume
Able Inc. and Great Lakes Designer) is a senior at
Cheese Co. of Wisconsin and Logan High School and will
was last seen on the LCT stage be beginning her studies at
as Shorty, Scotty and Fritz the University of Michigan
in Yes, Virginia, There is a for a BFA in Theatre Design
Santa Claus. William’s hobbies and Production this fall.
include acting and singing karaoke and what he likes Leslie has been active here
most about LCT is getting together with other in the at LCT as a member of the backstage and costume
La Crosse area and meeting new, exciting people in construction crews for The Producers and as sound
the community. William would like to thank his girl- designer for Escanaba in Da Moonlight, and has
friend, Julie, his family and most of all Jesus “thank worked as costume coordinator for The Fantasticks
you all for your love and patience.” at Appleseed Community Theatre. In her spare
time Leslie is involved in Quiz Bowl and enjoys
SEAN McDEVITT (Boolie rollerblading and movies. She would like to thank her
Werthan) holds a degree in family for their support.
Theatre Arts from Victor Valley
College in California, is a KEVIN LAUMBACH (Sound
graduate of the Professional Designer) has been seen on
Actors Conservatory at Rancho the LCT stage as Seymour
Santiago College and is in Little Shop of Horrors and
currently employed at APAC as Franz Liebkind in The
in La Crosse. Sean has been seen in a number of Producers, as well as co-sound
LCT productions including Women of Lockerbie designing that show. His
as George and A Christmas Carol as Marley. His hobbies include gardening,
hobbies include creating videos on the website sewing, and music mixing. His favorite thing about
YouTube and he describes LCT as “an organization theatre is “the thrill of stepping out on that stage
that has changed my life.” Sean would like to thank and connecting with the audience; there is nothing
his wife, Robin, for her continued love and support else like it.” Kevin wishes to thank David for putting
and “my friend, Greg Parmeter.” up with his craziness and his mom for always
encouraging him to shoot for the stars.

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Who’s Who

HAL KEITEL (Interim Managing Director) has worn DILLON McARDLE (Technical
many hats in his career. He started in education— Director, Set/Lighting/Sound
as a high school teacher, guidance counselor and Designer) is from Minneapolis
principal. Next he worked for the Aetna Insurance but grew up in Las Vegas. He
company, as a Regional Manager and Assistant received a Bachelor of Arts
VP of International Operations. Following that, he degree in technical produc-
established an independent insurance agency in tion and design from Viterbo
the Madison area, The Keitel Group. Prior to his University. Professional credits
retirement, Hal served as Development Director at include Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona,
the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. In his Rotary Minn., the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williams-
life, Hal served as club president (3 different clubs), burg, VA., and the Commonweal Theatre Company
Assistant District Governor, District Foundation Chair, in Lanesboro, Minn. Dillon thanks all the volunteers
and most recently, District Governor in 2006–07. who have given countless hours of time and, most of
He continues to serve on the Board of Directors of all, his wife, Megan, who supports him in every way.
Columbus Chemical, Inc.
MANDY PARMETER
GREG PARMETER (Artistic (Costume Designer, Costume
Director, Director) earned his Supervisor) is in her 3rd
MFA from the Johnny Carson season here at LCT and is
School of Theatre and Film at originally from Aberdeen, S.D.
the University of Nebraska- She received her bachelor’s
Lincoln. Professional acting degree in music education
credits include seasons with from Northern State University,
the Nebraska Repertory where she discovered a passion for theatre. After a
Theatre, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, the year of teaching music, she moved to Lincoln, Neb.,
Northern Fort Playhouse in South Dakota, and a tour to study costume design. She received her MFA in
with the Hampstead Stage Company, a children’s costume design in May 2005. Her work has taken her
theatre based in New Hampshire. Previously, Greg from Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia, Nebraska,
taught elementary special education, worked as the and Wisconsin. Mandy and Greg have recently
Technical Director for Aberdeen Central High School, celebrated the birth of their son Benjamin in October
and as an instructor and director with T.O.Y.Box and look forward to him growing up in the La Crosse
Children’s Theatre. Community.

LORI PORTNER (Education AMANDA GRIMSLED WIESE
Director) is originally from (Box Office Supervisor) is a
Chicago but has spent most La Crosse native and a 2007
of her life in the Coulee graduate of UW-La Crosse,
Region. She received her where she earned a degree
BA in Theatre, Speech in Theatre Performance and
Communication and English Management. While at UW-L
from UW-La Crosse. Through Amanda performed in 19
the years she has directed over 60 shows and has productions, stage managed, dramaturged and
had the privilege of teaching countless students of all worked on various other elements of the theatrical
ages about theatre. Lori thanks all her students for process and was the co-founder of the Alpha Psi
the hard work, dedication and joy they bring to LCT. Omega Theatre Fraternity- Alpha Psi chapter.
She would especially like to thank her amazing son, Amanda thanks all of the LCT staff and volunteers for
Blais, for his years of support. Love to B, R and Sea their hard work and welcoming spirits, and her family,
Monkey. especially her always supportive husband, Jared.

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Jenkins, JoAnn Miller, Vilas & Sally Sandman, William & Muriel Wiltinger, Gerald & Judith
Jensen, Arlene Monsoor, Mary Sanwick, Norman & Lois Wittenberg, James, and
Johnson, Ronald & Deb Muller, Patricia Schauls, James & Elaine Cheryl Amsrud
Johnston, Jo Munson, Les & Helen Scheffner, Wilma Witzenburg, Harvey & Pat
Jostad, Cherryl Murray, Curt & Marcia Shedivy, Carl & Denise Wuttke, Jim & Marilyn
Kouba, Robert & Christi Nedrelo, Roxann Smith, Arlene
Krage, Dan & Val Nedvidek, Ken & Geri Smith, Martin & Ruby
Kronn, Scott & Nancy Nee, Patrick & Joan Speich, Carl & Carol

Start Spreadn’ The News!

La Crosse Community Theater is leaving
for the city that never sleeps, New York! If
you want to be a part of it sign up for our
July or November 2010 trips now!

This hassle-free trip ensures for an amazing time, full of new and memorable
experiences. Just ask Hal Keitel, a LCT board member who previously went to
New York with us.

“The thing I was most impressed with on the trip was Lori’s
organizational skills…the trip organization went just like
clock work. I also really enjoyed the two shows I saw—Billy
Elliot and Wicked.”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS! Broadway shows, fabulous shopping, the lights of Time
Square, the Empire State Building, our Lady Liberty, the famous Radio City
Music Hall, Central Park, museums and much more!

Save your seat now and join La Crosse Community Theater to experience
the Big Apple like never before! For more information contact LCT’s
Educational Director, Lori Portner at [email protected]
or call us at (608) 784-9292.

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LCT’s 2009–2010 Season Reminder

LCT_front-revised.pdf 10/29/09 5:25:46 PM

“Save the Dates”

Weeks ago, we mailed our 2009–2010 season
reservation “Save the Dates” post card. This
season post card includes all the dates our
patron donors, season ticket holders and the
general public should call to reserve seats.
If you did not receive a post card, or you
inadvertently discarded it, please pick
up one at the box office. We are also
sending out electronic reminders when
tickets go on sale and when seats can be
reserved. If you would like an electronic
reminder, please visit our website at
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
and sign up under “stay connected.”

Please keep your season “Save the Dates” post card in a convenient place to
remind you when to call and reserve you seats. Thank you for understanding
this important change. Thank you for your support!

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Next on Stage

Performances

March 12–13, 18–20 &
25–27 at 7:30 p.m.
March 14, 21 & 28
at 2 p.m.

Reserve your tickets!

Patrons: Feb. 15
Season ticket holders: Feb. 22
Public sales begin: March 1

Jake just can’t seem to get the
women in his life out of his head.

Jake, a successful novelist, copes with a marital crisis by daydreaming
about the women in his life. His wildly comic and moving flashbacks are
interrupted by visitations from actual females. Jake’s women include a
revered first wife, who is dead, his daughter, his bossy sister, his analyst,
his current wife, who is leaving Jake, and a prospective third wife. Jake
and his women deliver some of the funniest lines of the season!

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Robert P. Smyth Brian G.Weber
Maureen L. Kinney Joseph G.Veenstra
Terence R. Collins Emily E. Cannon
Brent P. Smith Brandon J. Prinsen
Peder G.Arneson
Ellen M. Frantz YEARS
Gregory S. Bonney
Michael L. Stoker
Cheryl M. Gill

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Suspense

Action

Romance

Applauding Comedy
Great Performances!

Membership is open to most people who live, work,
worship, or attend school in La Crosse or Winona.

608-787-4500 • altra.org

Eduardo Espinel Tomasz Golka Nobuyoshi Yasuda

October 23 & 24, 2009 November 20 & 21, 2009 December 18 & 19, 2009

Barnaby Palmer Yaron Gottfried Alexander Platt

January 29 & 30, 2010 March 12 & 13, 2010 April 23 & 24, 2010

Don’t miss a single performance of our Conductor Search Season!

For tickets or more info call 608.783.2121 or visit our website at
www.lacrossesymphony.org

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A Personal
Relationship with
Medical Excellence

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(800) 362-9567 or (608) 782-7300

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Patron’s Pick any one who attends is also welcome to
Cast your vote! vote by purchasing a ballot for $5. The
announcement will be made at the end
What: An evening of staged readings to of the night.
determine the Patron’s Pick show slot
for LCT’s 2010–2011 Season. When: Friday, February 19, 2010.
7:30 pm.
Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick
Shanley, directed by Phil Addis, and Where: La Crosse Community Theatre
Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, directed
by Sean McDevitt will vie for votes from Who: All are invited to attend free of
our patrons and the audience. Patron’s charge! To vote, you must purchase a
are invited to vote as is their right, and ballot for $5

Call the box office at 784-9292 for
more information.

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“All the world’s a stage, www.wipfli.com 784.7300
And all the men and women
merely players; ey have
their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time
plays many parts, His acts
being seven ages”

—William Shakespeare

Proudly supporting the La Crosse Community eatre.

Box Office Notes

There will be no intermission for this show. Concessions are available
before and after the show. Please help keep our space clean by disposing
of wrappers and bottles properly.
Please turn off cell phones and pagers or check them in the box office.
The house manager can monitor your cell phone or pager for you. Hearing
assistance devices are available in the box office.
The photographing, videotaping, or other video or audio recording of
this production is strictly prohibited. Due to space limitations, audience
members are not allowed backstage. Please wait in the theatre or lobby
to meet cast and crew members.

Help us be “GREEN”!

Feel free to leave your program in the lobby after
the show and we’ll reuse it for future audiences.

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2009–2010 Season

Showtimes: All shows at 7:30 pm except Sundays at 2 pm
Ticket prices*: Adults $22, Students & Military $10

Box Office: (608) 784-9292
Hours: 11 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday
118 5th Avenue North, La Crosse

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Call today for tickets!
608-784-9292

www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org