Wit

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

Drama—Theatre PG-13

February 11–28, 2016



La Crosse Community Theatre presents

WIT

By MARGARET EDSON

Directed by

SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA

Set/Lighting Designer Costume Designer Stage Manager Original Music by

DILLON MANDY RYAN NICK
McARDLE PARMETER PUFFER WILSON

Produced in New York City by MCC Theater
(Bernard Telsey and Robert LuPone, Executive Directors; William Cantler, Associate Director),
Long Wharf Theatre, and Daryl Roth, with Stanley Shopkorn, Robert G. Bartner and Stanley Kaufelt.

Lorie Cowen Levy, Associate Producer, Roy Gabay, General Manager.
New York production originally premiered at Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut. Doug Hughes,
Artistic Director; Michael Ross, Managing Director. Originally produced by South Coast Repertory, David

Emmes, Producing Artistic Director; Martin Benson, Artistic Director.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

SPECIAL NOTE ON COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
THE RUNAWAY BUNNY by Margaret Wise Brown
Copyright © 1942, Harper & Row, Inc. Copyright © Renewed 1970, Roberta Brown Rauch
Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

THE DIVINE POEMS by John Donne, edited by Helen Gardner. Used by permission of Oxford University Press.

Cast

Vivian Bearing, PhD......... Diane M. Breeser Mr. Bearing/Technician................Phil Addis
Harvey Kelekian, MD...................Rhys Wolff Lab Technicians/Students/Residents..............
Jason Posner, MD.................... Ryan Soberg .................. Lisa K. Adams, Mary Greener,
Susie Monahan, RN, BSN.............. Alli Seitz* ...........................................Joshua Knetter
E.M. Ashford, DPhil............ Suzanne Young
* = LCT stage debut

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Artistic Director’s Note

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY To close out our main stage season, we are thrilled
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brilliance and understated beauty.
With these exciting shows on the horizon, LCT stands
poised once again to stretch the boundaries of
To follow it up, we are excited to produce the smash community theatre. At LCT, we celebrate our community
Broadway hit and Tony Award-winning farce Boeing by producing theatre BY our community and FOR our
Boeing. In addition to being one of the most translated community.
French farces, it’s an impressive feat considering the
French “wrote the book” on farce, but it also is one of the See you at the theatre!
funniest and most clever comedies ever written.
Greg Parmeter, Artistic Director

Production and Design Staff

Director............................. Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha Stage Manager.....................................Ryan Puffer
Set/Lighting Designer..................... Dillon McArdle Original Musical Compositions by......... Nick Wilson
Costume Designer....................... Mandy Parmeter Set Construction......Gary Mundinger, Jim Nelson
Specialty Makeup............................... Dennis Kuhn

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud and Krissa Valentine-Harnish
for photography; Scott Rathgaber, Tom Wright, Sue La Crosse, Jeremiah Galvan, and Gundersen Health System for
equipment and props; CBS Graphics; and Kevin Bowen.

The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No iden-
tification with actual persons, places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

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Director’s Note

Wit “… death is no longer something to act out on a stage,
with exclamation points. It’s a comma, a pause.”
February–November 8, 2015
LCT’s 52nd season – 355th production So says Dr. Vivian Bearing’s mentor, E. M. Ashford, years
before either one of them knows what lies ahead for
BE A VOLUNTEER! Vivian. As we have put together this piece for you, this
play about “the pause,” we celebrate the simplicity and
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lived and death.
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From the complexity of John Donne’s Holy Sonnets
—and a return to simplicity with a beloved children’s
book—Wit follows the life of a woman struggling with
the love of complicated analysis and complex scholarly
research that defines her life—and, ultimately, her
realization that in the end, there’s only a final, beautiful
need for the simple. To use the word as it was meant to
be used, that simplicity is “awesome.”

Thank you for joining us today.

Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha, Director

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Enjoy the show!

Enjoy dinner before the performance or dessert and coffee afterward.
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Cast Biographies

LISA K. ADAMS (Technician/Student/ DIANE M. BREESER (Vivian Bearing)
Code Team) was last seen on the LCT grew up at La Crosse Community
stage as Vera in First Baptist of Ivy Theatre, although this is her first show
Gap last season. She spent her in the Weber Center. A theatre major at
summer performing as Matilda UW-La Crosse, Diane spent three years
Bunnell in an original production at the Bunnell House in Los Angeles, later got her education degree, and
in Homer, MN. This season at LCT she has played with raised two fantastic kids (Emily and Ian Richards).
props for The Complete Works of William Shake- Diane’s husband, Randy, supports her thespian
speare (Abridge) and was stage manager for The Gifts addiction. Diane loves writing scripts about strong
of the Magi. She is excited to have this new experience women in history. She has worked as a teacher and
performing in the black box. librarian, conducts historical tours, and is a therapy dog
PHIL ADDIS (Mr. Bearing/Technician) team with her Collie, Daisy. Some of Diane’s favorite roles
is semiretired (working floor crew at (at LCT unless noted) include Sandy in The Prime of
WKBT’s morning and noon shows). Phil Miss Jean Brodie, Louise in Carousel, Rita in
was last seen at LCT as Juror #6 in his Educating Rita (Viterbo), Kate Hardcastle in She
50th production, Twelve Angry Men. Stoops to Conquer, Mrs. Frank in The Diary of Anne
Phil has performed Off Off Broadway in New York City, Frank, Gloria in Grace and Glorie, The Mother in A
including multiple studio showcases at The American Christmas Story, Miss Maudie in To Kill a Mocking-
Academy of Dramatic Arts. His first LCT production was bird, Olivia in Twelfth Night, Maggie in Jake’s Women,
in 1973. Favorites include One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Becky Foster in Becky’s New Car (The Pump House), and
Nest, Out of Order, Cash on Delivery, and Lucky Stiff. Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie.
He is a five-time Dionysis Award winner and received
LCT’s Silver Certificate Award. Phil’s ebook,“God’s (continued on page 12)
Pinatas,”a drama for the stage, will premiere this year.
He thanks his wife and LCT for allowing him to pursue
his passion of theatre and reunite with old friends.

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Cast Biographies

(continued from page 8) ALLI SEITZ* (Susie Monahan) is a La
MARY GREENER (Technician/Student Crosse native who graduated from
/Code Team) has appeared in several Central High School in 2011 and is
productions at LCT (the first as Officer currently a student at Western
Pudney in Rumors and most recently Technical College in the graphic design
as a Foley artist in Miracle on 34th program. This is her first show at LCT, but she has a
background in show choir and dance.
Street, as well as productions at The Muse Theatre. She RYAN SOBERG (Jason Posner) is an
also is a member of the“CheezLand Uke Band.”Mary active member of the La Crosse arts
would like to dedicate this performance to her“bosom community and is excited to be
buddy”JoAnn Hedegaard,“one of the toughest broads I working with such a talented cast and
know.” production team. Ryan holds a BFA in
theatre as well as a certificate in nonprofit leadership
JOSHUA KNETTER (Technician/ development from Viterbo University. When he’s not
Student/Code Team) has been doing working on a production, Ryan moonlights as
theatre for 14 years. He works as a community relationship manager for the Small Business
server on the weekends and loves Advisory Group of State Bank Financial and as board
writing music in his free time. Josh president for the Pump House Regional Arts Center.
would like to thank his castmates for helping him get to RHYS WOLFF (Harvey Kelekian) is
and from rehearsals, and his friends, family, and excited to be back with LCT for a fourth
coworkers for all their encouragement. time with“Wit.”He has appeared in
numerous productions over the past
* = LCT main stage debut few years. He also is a member of the
sketch comedy troupe“LIVE! from La Crosse,”and the
Community starts first play he has written, The Season, premieres later
with neighbors this spring. He’d like to thank his family and friends for
who care. their continued support, this amazing ensemble of
actors to work with, and LCT for choosing this play for
That’s what our town is made of. the season.
State Farm® has a long heritage of helping out in SUZANNE YOUNG (E.M. Ashford) has
the community. That’s why I’m proud to support held roles ranging from Where’s
La Crosse Community Theatre. Charley? in the LCT tent at Mt. La
Crosse in 1967 to Daisy in Driving
1201196 Charlie Smader, Agent Miss Daisy, Ethel in On Golden
1901 Jackson Street Pond, various roles in the studio theatre’s inaugural
La Crosse, WI 54601 production of The Dining Room, and, most recently,
Bus: 608-784-4510 Doty in Noises Off. Suzanne is thrilled to be back in this
[email protected] intimate setting with this extremely talented cast and
production crew. Welcome to this touching and
Get to a better State®. enlightening performance of Wit.

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July
30 & 31,

2016

UW L CAMPUS

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Artistic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Education Director. . . . . . . . Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha Second Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Oliver
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Isaacs
Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Director of Publications. . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Horne
Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson
Box Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Puffer Nancy Flottmeyer, Gary Mundinger, Brian K.
Box Office Staff . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Lisa Keyser Murphy, Randy Nelson, Karl Noll, Joan Temple,
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer Kathy Van Kirk-Przywojski, Bradley Weber

Thank you to our Thank you to
2015–2016 season all those who
made a 2015
sponsors! year-end gift

Altra Financial Advisors to LCT.
Associated Bank
Commercial A/V Systems These extra generous folks are noted in our
Dahl Automotive patron donor list with“t.”
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse Radio Group If you are interested in making a year-end
Logistics Health, Inc. gift in 2016, please contact Jessi Davidson
Mueller Media
Schomburg Refrigeration at 748-9292, ext. *315, or
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation [email protected]
State Bank Financial
United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
Vendi Advertising
Wisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLA
WXOW TV-19
Xcel Energy

This program was supported in part by a
grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with
funds from the State of Wisconsin and the
National Endowment for the Arts.

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Production Staff Biographies

SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA RYAN PUFFER (Stage Manager) is
(Director) is loving working on this primarily the box office manager
beautiful show with this incredible here at LCT but also has taught
group of artists! Her directing credits acting classes and has appeared on

include The Shape of Things (MSU Mankato), our stage. Before his time in La Crosse, Ryan
The Forger’s Apprentice (Park Theatre Company), earned his bachelor’s degree in English literature
Barefoot in the Park (Black Dirt Theatre and theatre from Northern State University in his
Company), Forever Plaid (Northern Fort hometown of Aberdeen, SD, and has worked
Playhouse) and 11:11 (SaMi Productions). Sara is professionally as a stage manager and
the associate artistic director of the Northern Fort production assistant for companies in Kansas
Playhouse and the director of education at LCT. She City, MO, and South Dakota. Ryan is enjoying
would like to thank all of the nurses (especially her being a part of the LCT family!
mom!) who give so much more of themselves than NICK WILSON (Original Musical Composition)
any person should be expected to and who do it is a music student at McNally Smith College
with compassion, grace, and humility. of Music in St. Paul, MN. A gifted composer,
Nick also provided original music for the play
DILLON McARDLE (Set/Lighting 11:11, which premiered at the Minnesota
Designer) is LCT’s technical director. Fringe Festival in 2014.
A Viterbo University alum, he enjoys
building things, grilling out with

friends, and blowing snow. He would like to
thank his lovely wife, Megan, and son, Miles,
who mean the world to him.

MANDY PARMETER (Costume
Designer) is in her eighth season
at LCT. She received her MFA in
costume design in May 2005 from

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her work has
taken her from Oklahoma to Washington,
Virginia, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy and
Greg are looking forward to their son, Benjamin,
and daughter, Matilda, growing up in the
La Crosse community.

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Patron Donor List

Producer’s Circle Leanna Olson-Taunt and Owen and Francie Johnson Tom and Mary Ballinger
($2,500+) Robert Taunt Hal and Julie Keitel Jean Bassett
In Memory of Hal Keitel Jack and Jeanne Kilpatrick Brian and Laura Behling
John and Linda Lyche Jack and Barb Peplinski Judy Kirkpatrick Lynette Berg
t James Munn t Ron and Cindy Peterson Michael and Beverly Kratt Cari and Marc Burmaster
Karl and Julie Noll Marianne and Galen Pittman Daniel and Vicky Kunz Roy Campbell and Ellen Ullsvik
Barbara Rice Nancy and Andrew Matchett Ursula Cejpek
Director’s Circle Brian and Karen Rude t Mark and Wendy Mattison Jean Clark
($1,000-$2,499) Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Ken and Janine Merkitch Cleary-Kumm Foundation
Tom and Jan Brock Richard and Pamela Strauss Randy and Lynn Nelson Bob and Kay Conzemius
Donald and Barbara Frank Vantage Architects, Inc. Cheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Michael and Rita Edmunds
Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation Ross and Lynn Marie West Elsie Patterson Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Effie Piper Ramon and Connie Erickson
t Beverly Mach Actor’s Circle ($250- Edward and Sheila Riley t Felix and Marilyn Fernandes
Scott and Mary Rathgaber $499) Dennis and Sharon Ryan Sally Friend
Chuck and LuAnn Roth Anonymous Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Mark and Nancy Goodman
Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Peter and Joan Allen Jeri Sebo David and Jennifer Grimsled
David Amborn and Karen Gilster t Jason “Corky” Smith Tim Gruenke and Lori Olson
Foundation Jeff and Gale Bagstad Kathy Spelker Chuck and Carmen Gustafson
Sara and Chris Battison Joan and John-Peter Temple t Peter and Janice Gutierrez
Designer’s Circle Robert and Gretchen Burns Bill and Marge Terry Dennis and Donna Haggard
($500-$999) Robert Coe Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer Herb and Barbara Heili
Chris and Vicki Born t Patrick and Ellen Conway Susan and Fred Heuer
Roger and Kenna Christians Chad and Tammy Dutton Promoter ($125-$249) Diane and Jim Hoffmeister
John and Arla Clemons Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher t Anonymous (2) Charles and Mary Hosler
Columbus Chemical Industries David and Barbara Foye Jim and Mary Anderson Norman and Joanne Jerome
Keith and Mary Isaacs David and Nancy Goode James and Lynn Arends
t Martin and Jennifer Koop Jim and Jan Hanesworth Arnold and Donna Asp (continued on page 22)
Krin and Peter Krause Bill and Karen Hoel Dave and Amy Bahr
Jerry and Kathy Lokken Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Jason and Kelley Bahr t = Made a year-end gift to LCT
Dar and Darlene Isaacson

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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 18) Ron and Frieda Nowland Ed and Sharon Winga t John and Lisa Conzemius
t Wayne and Sandy Oliver Gary and Debra Wold Barbara Decker
Promoter ($125-$249) David and Diane Palm Daryl and Margaret Wood Family Julie Diermeier
Mike and Clarice Kammel Melanie Pehling Ken Wortman (In memory of Jean) Eileen Walsh Doyle
Rose Ann Kazmierczak Robert and Patricia Perlock Stanley and Sue Dwyer
Bob and Mary Kelemen Carleen Poellinger and Paul Brown Supporter ($75-$124) t Jerry and Rose Eddy
David and Barbara Kilpatrick Tom and Kathy Ready Anonymous Rich and Sally Egan
Paul and Karen Klas Tom and Theresa Renard Frank and Jenny Aberger Gary and Lu Anne Ekern
Cliff and Cheryl Kremmer River Town Dental Rhonda Akeson and Duane Lom Eldon and Fran Ellefson
Robert Krueger Cam and Carlene Roberts Robert and Laurel Allen Daryl and Nancy Ertl
Yvonne Labbe Kirk and Nancy Rodman Gary and Judy Anderson David and Teresa Faulkner
t Mike and Teri Lehrke Lisa, Sam and Katie Sauer Leanne J. Anderson Dennis and Lauri Ford
Debbie Le Jeune Tom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan The Anderson Family Adam and Robyn Foye
Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith Sandy Sechrest Lori and Gabi Bagniewski Joseph and Joan Francois
t Steve and Cheryl Loehr Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Dorothy Baures Marla French
Neal Maccallum Jim and Linda Sherwood Nancy Beguin Bill and Mary Graumann
t Wes and Karen Mack Ed and Laurie Solberg Clark and Margaret Berg Grace Hammond
t Aurel and Sue Mailath Dick and Pat Spencer Marc and Laurie Bertram Diane Hanson
Michael and Sharon Markee Paul and Jane Steingraeber Nancy Borgen Natalie Hartigan
Stephen and Margeen Mau Greg and Joan Stellrecht Clem Bott David and Jo Ellen Hartman
Daniel McCammon Brian and Diane Sullivan Tom and Carol Bramschreiber Jim and Deb Head
Susan McDonald-Conroy Edward and Miriam Tanke Judy Brennan Helen M. Heiser
Patricia McDowell Suzanne and Joseph Toce Leo and Kim Bronston James and Barbara Hemker
Janeth and Gerald Miller Lill A. Twining Dr. Stephen and Sandra Brubaker Sherry Henning
Rich and Vicki Miller t Audrey Uber Tom Bruemmer and Judy Cobb Mike and Cheri Herro
Gary and Beth Mundinger Donald and Linda Wagner Gale Bruessel Mike and Lynn Hickey
Rosemary Nelson Kathleen Wagner Mark and Jennifer Brumm Donald and Kathy Hill
Cyndy Nichols Bradley and Leslie Weber Gary and Mary Bubbers
Tom and Lori Nigon Stephen and Katherine Webster Barbara Burchill (continued on page 26)
Jon and Christi Nowland David and Yvonne Whiteman Frank and Kristi Cadwell
Paul and Gwynne Chafer t = Made a year-end gift to LCT

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Joe & Pat Heim October 24, 2015: Nordic Moods
featuring Janet Sung

George November 21, 2015: James Bond -The Ultimate 007 Concert
& Connie
Smith featuring Mary Carewe

December 18 & 19, 2015: Home for the Holidays at the LSO

featuring Misty’s Dance Unlimited and La Crosse Dance Centre

February 6, 2016: Boy Wonders and Rising Stars

March 12, 2016: The Heavenly Life

featuring Caroline Worra

April 30, 2016: Music for the Bard,

with the LSO’s winning Conductor Wannabes
featuring Simon Mulligan

June 23, 2016 Chamber Concert: Voices on the Water

featuring Frederic Chiu

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Thank you to our season sponsors

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Patron Donor List

(continued from page 22) Walter and Shirley Leifeld Patrick and Susanne Peck Dan and Janice Springer
Ken and Nancy Lerum Bonnie Pederson Pat and Joanne Stephens
Supporter ($75-$124) Steve and Karen Lind Colleen Phelps Wally and Betty Stoll
Jerry and Diane Hoch Claude and Carolyn Lindeman Nancy Quinlisk Peter and Judy Stuber
John and Linda Hoehn Al and Betty Macha Robert and Colleen Raasch Mary Swingle
Judith Hoff t Ron Malzer and Margaret t Marc B. and Elizabeth Goli Ranger Carol Taebel
Maria Holley Jim and Carol Reider Kathy Thompson
Dale and Christine Howard Dihlmann-Malzer t Leah Reimann Bill and Pam Thrune
Gary and Cheryl Howly Robert and Diane Marcou Nancy Reithel and Tim Henke t Mark and Shanon Torgerud
Ray and Joanne Hubley Blaine and Maria Mason Ms. Arlene Rhode Barbara and Jerry Tripp
Rollin and Connie Huebsch Lorraine McIlraith Chris and Mary Jo Salek Kathleen Van Kirk-Przywojski
Shirley Huhn Fredrick and Barbara McNaughton Charles and Patti Sans Crainte
Richard and Marlene Hutter Lloyd and Evelyn Miller Allen and Julia Saterbak and Paul Przywojski
Jeff and Amanda Jackson Howard and Nancy Mills Schmocker Financial Services Tony and Patrice Vander Wielen
Nancy Johnson Mary Monsoor Sheri Schneider Jo Voight
Mark and Sharon Jolivette Les and Helen Munson Kurt and Julie Schroeder David and Laura Wagner
Joe and Linda Kastantin Curtis and Marcia Murray Lance and Tara Schuttenhelm Colleen Walsh
t Bob and Marlene Kohner Doug Nelson and Cheri Olson Linda and Andrew Schwartz Tom and Nathalie Weibel
Jan and Louise Kovars Pam Nelson Doris and John Schwingle Richard and Judy Williams
Michael Kruse Sonja Nelson t Jacob and Erin Sciammas Ruth and Marc Williams
Paul and Kimberly Lansing Ed and Corine Neuman Glenn and Lila Seager Joan Witte
Kristie Lawrence Bill and Karen Newburg Charlie and Lynn Smader Harvey and Patricia Witzenburg
Louise Lawrynk Tamara Nowland Arlene Smith Leon and Kay Wolfe
Robert and Jo Le Roy David and Terry O’Neill Martin and Ruby Smith Frances I. Young
Rebecca Lee Paul and Judy Onsrud Mark and Carol Solyst
Tom and Jenelle Lee Florence Overgard t = Made a year-end gift to LCT
James Parker

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Our patron gala will be April 2, 2016. Be there as we announce
our 2016–2017 season! Register by phone or online at
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org

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to the
“In business Russell L. and Vera M.
to keep you in business, Smith Foundation
for its generous support and
24 hours a day.”
sponsorship this season

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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 $2.00 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.

Weber Center Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . Stephanie Canales, Cassie George,
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Glenna Krzyzanowski, Janet Loeffler,
Weber Center Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorina Lukins
Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Amborn
House Managers. . . . . . . . . Kendra Andreska, April Brown, Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lisa Keyser Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glena Temple
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan
R. ichard B. Artman; Dick Spencer; Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook

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