The Producers

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presents

Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; music and lyrics by Mel Brooks
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York

May 8-10, 14-17, and 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and May 16, 23, and 24 at 2 p.m.
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Behind The Producers’ Success

The Producers seemed destined to fail, Unlike many contemporary filmmakers,
much like the film’s fictional Springtime whose work is crass for the sake of crass-
for Hitler. It was considered too crass and ness, Brooks has something to say. He is
its subject matter far too offensive. Critics not making fun of Jews nor is he mocking
claimed it was anti-Semitic, homophobic, homosexuals. He is pointing the finger at all
and made light of the most horrid event of those who believe that hate is an accept-
the 20th century. (That the film was nomi- able way of life. He is condemning all those
nated for two Oscars, winning one, and who persecute other human beings for who
spawned the most successful Broadway or what they are.
musical in history is a wonderful example
of life imitating art.) Roger Ebert tells a story about a woman
who recognized Brooks in an elevator and
Mel Brooks was motivated by so much said, “I have to tell you, Mr. Brooks, that
more than comedy, though. In his eyes, your movie is vulgar.” Brooks smiled and
mocking Hitler was the only way to strip replied, “Lady, it rose below vulgarity.”
him of his power. “If you stand on a soap-
box and trade rhetoric with a dictator you Hitler and the Holocaust? Now that’s vulgar.
never win. . . . But if you ridicule them,
bring them down with laughter, they Greg Parmeter
can’t win.” Artistic Director

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Lobby Gallery

When Shirley Sauls was in sixth or seventh grade, block printing, cartooning, woodworking, and life
she discovered the art of collage: bits of paper from drawing. She is mostly self-taught in collage through
miscellaneous sources, composed and transformed extensive reading and trial-and-error. Her art, she
into something new. It astounded her. She has loved says, is process-driven. She finds making the art
collage ever since. itself hugely gratifying and invites you to enjoy her
theatrically inclined world of collage and shadow box.
Her partiality to collage (a nice-sounding French
word having to do with glue) has expanded over the LCT welcomes you to browse the gallery. All pieces
years to other media as well. Altered art, book arts, are for sale, and 25 percent of the purchase price
assemblages, shadow boxes—all these various will be donated to La Crosse Community Theatre.
forms interest her. To make a purchase, please ask at the box office.
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The Remaining 2008-2009 Season

Masquerade: A Magical Evening ............................................ June 18-21 and 25-28

They say “variety is the spice of life,” so let us spice up your life with Masquerade, a variety
show filled with music, dance, and the spoken word, performed by the very talented youth of our
community. Enjoy music from shows such as Wicked, Les Miserables, and The Phantom of the
Opera. Enjoy scenes from classical to contemporary theatre that will leave you thrilled and eager
for more. You’re sure to enjoy this special evening of talent and skill you won’t soon forget.

Auditions: May 11 & 12

Please visit our website, lacrossecommunitytheatre.org, for detailed synopses. Please call 784-
9292 to schedule an audition time or for more information.

Box Office Notes

There will be a 15-minute intermission The photographing, videotaping, or
for this show. Beverages and cookies other video or audio recording of this
will be served in the lobby. Only water production is strictly prohibited. Due to
and bottles with caps (sold at the the- space limitations, audience members
atre) are permitted in the theatre. are not allowed backstage. Please wait
in the theatre to meet cast and crew
Please turn off cell phones and pagers members.
or check them in the box office. The
house manager can monitor your cell Celebrating 25 years
phone or pager for you. Thanks to a of quality dance education!
generous grant from the La Crosse
Community Foundation and the hard Now accepting registration for Summer Dance ’09.
work of Commercial A.V. Services, we Call 608-783-5155 for information. Present this
have upgraded our sound system, and coupon for 10% off Summer Dance tuition.
new hearing assistance devices are 2716 Commerce St., La Crosse, WI 54603
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2009-2010 A Season of Love and Laughter

Season Premier Musical by her son, Boolie, that henceforth she must rely on the servic-
by Sheldon Harnick es of a chauffeur. The person he hires for the job is a thoughtful,
and Jerry Bock unemployed black man, Hoke. In a series of absorbing scenes
Sept 4-20 spanning twenty-five years, the two, despite their mutual differ-
ences, grow ever closer and more dependent on one another
She Loves Me is considered until, against all odds, they develop a deep friendship. Slowly
by many the most charming and steadily the dignified, good-natured Hoke breaks down the
musical ever written. Georg ornery old lady’s stern defenses, as she teaches him to read
and Amalia are two feuding and write. In the end, they come to realize they have more in
clerks in a European perfumery during the 1930s who secretly common than they ever believed possible—and that times and
find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals, little knowing circumstances would ever allow them to admit.
their respective correspondents are none other than each other.
Funny, intelligent, honest, and sentimental, She Loves Me is Spring Production
a warm, romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a by Neil Simon
touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, yet as universal and March 12-28
relevant as ever in this age of internet romances.
America’s premier comic play-
Fall Production wright shares a hilarious foray
(Patrons’ Pick) into the world of modern rela-
by Jeff Daniels tionships. Jake, a novelist more
Oct 23- Nov 8 successful in fiction than in life,
faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his
When the Soady clan re- life. Wildly comic, sometimes moving flashbacks are interrupted
unites for opening day of deer by visits from actual females, including a revered first wife, who
season at the family’s Upper was tragically killed; his daughter; his boisterous, bossy sister;
Peninsula camp, 35-year-old an opinionated analyst; his current wife, who is leaving Jake for
Reuben Soady brings with another man; and a prospective third wife. Jake and his women
him the infamous reputation of being the oldest Soady in history deliver some of the funniest lines of the season.
never to bag a buck. In a hunting story to beat all, Escanaba in
Da Moonlight spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror, and heart Season Finale Musical
as Reuben goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from by Alan Jay Lerner
the wrong end of the family record book. and Frederic Loewe
May 7-23
Holiday Family Production
by George Stiles Lerner and Loewe’s legendary
and Anthony Drewe staging of The Once and Future
Dec 11-20 King is the story of the marriage
of England’s King Arthur to
In the London season featuring Guinevere, played out amid the pageantry of Camelot. The
The Lion King, Honk! became plot of illegitimate Mordred to gain the throne and Guinevere’s
a stand-out by winning the growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, whom she at first abhors,
2000 Olivier Award for Best threaten to topple Arthur and destroy his “round table” of
New Musical. Written by knights, who would use their might for right.
George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Honk! is the story of Ugly,
whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his Youth Production
family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by by Angela D. Stewart
a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking June 18-27
and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty
and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all Emily has a big problem. Not
its forms. only is she sent to bed just as
she reaches the highest level of
Winter Production her new video game, but there’s
by Alfred Uhry a monster in her closet! It’s not
Jan 29- Feb 14 just her imagination. Her friend Stephanie saw it, too. Suffering
the teasing of her brother and his friends, Emily and Stephanie
The place is the Deep South, recruit their own friends to help capture the monster. With
the time 1948. Having recently wonderfully entertaining characters like Sandy the Sandman
demolished another car, Daisy and his dream weavers, the solution to Emily’s monster problem
Wertham, a rich, sharp-tongued brings humor, ingenuity, and a little magic to this charming and
Jewish widow of 72 is informed delightful family show.

Season Tickets

Pick 5 Package (5 shows): $89*
Broadway Package (7 shows): $99*

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Great Broadway Musicals Performed in Concert

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin • Book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields
Adapted by Peter Stone

July 17 and 18, 7:30 p.m.

The Light in the Piazza

Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel • Book by Craig Lucas

August 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m.

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Artistic Director ............................................................................................................Greg Parmeter
Box Office Supervisor....................................................................................................Eric Severson
Education Director ........................................................................................................... Lori Portner
Scenic Designer/Tech Director .................................................................................. Dillon McArdle
Costume Designer..................................................................................................... Mandy Parmeter
Volunteer Coordinator....................................................................................................Sheryl Clouse
House Managers.................................... Sheryl Clouse, Jeremiah Galvan, Sue Kundy, Lori Portner,
............................................................................................................... Eric Severson, Nick Springer

Board of Directors

President............................................Tom Brock Members at Large
1st Vice President............................. Cary Heyer ...................... David Amborn, Kenna Christians,
2nd Vice President ............................. Phil Addis ..................... J. Michael Hartigan, Dar Isaacson,
Treasurer ..........................................Chuck Roth .................Hal Keitel, Krin Krause, Vicky Kunz,
Secretary .............................. Nancy Korn-Smith ................Steve Rose, Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Past President ....................................John Lyche

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45TH SEASON 301ST PRODUCTION

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

The Producers

Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; music and lyrics by Mel Brooks
Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York

May 8-10, 14-17, and 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and May 16, 23, and 24 at 2 p.m.

Season Media Sponsors are La Crosse Radio Group and WXOW TV-19.
The Season Marketing Sponsor is Vendi Advertising.

Production Crew

Director ....................................... Greg Parmeter Photography .......................Ellickson Studio and
Assistant Director.......................... Tami Wolden ...................................................Theresa Smerud
Music Director ........................... Dustin Bagstad Historians .. Dawn Anderson, Diane Hoffmeister
Choreographer.................................. Jen Nichols
Costume Designer.................... Mandy Parmeter Ushers (Twelfth Night) ................... Lisa Adams,
Scenic Designer ........................ Dillon McArdle .......... Mike Adank, Angie Baker, Dianne Baker,
Stage Manager/Sound Operator...... Kyle DeLap ............. Libby Bestul, Sallie Bestul, Addie Bott,
Sound Designer......................... Dillon McArdle ...............Stephanie Branson, Bonnie Jo Bratina,
Props Master ................................. Tami Wolden .........................Candace Brown, Debbie Brown,
Lighting Designer ............................ Matt Miller ............................Garrick Brown, Kadee Brown,
Master Electrician/Deck Chief........ Andy Krage ........................... Howard Garves, Joyce Garves,
Light Board Operator.....................Kate Kersten ......................... Jacob Grippen, Rachel Grippen,
Musicians .......................... Mary Blaha-DeBoer, ...... Cara Hartfield, Ken Lerum, Susanne Young,
..... Candace Brown, Joe Frink, Terry Grosskopf, .....Ann Haase, Jack Haase, J. Michael Hartigan,
..................................................William Leonard ....Vicky Hartigan, Cara Hartfield, Emil Hanson,
Run Crew ...............Jordan Clark, Bernie Keller, ..........Ginny Hanson, Tim Harris, Sara Kroshus,
........................ Dillon McArdle, Sean McDevitt, ........ Ben Kruse, Sharon Markee, Andrea Nerby,
........Lisa Misch, Austin Sanders, Eric Severson, .................. Auriel Nigl, Cherie Nigl, Sue Quale,
..........................Kristian Smerud, Marcus Stage, .............................Ian Richards, Emily Richards,
............................... Jordan Stuebs, Avery Wehrs ......................Jen Roberdeau, Heather Schlichte,
Set Construction........................ Sharon Markee, ......................Ellen Severson, Darren Shepardson,
......Dillon McArdle, Jim Nelson, Greg Parmeter .....................Emily Shepardson, Katie Shepardson,
Costume Construction.................... Leslie Bates, ...................... Linda Shepardson, Theresa Smerud,
..............Jen Burchell-Bailey, Melissa Brendum, .............David Storlie, Bill Tenner, Janet Tenner,
...... Michael Kruse, Vicky Kunz, Sue La Crosse, ..................................Evelyn Weibel, Jean Wolfe
Betty Lamb, Kevin Laumbach, Mandy Parmeter
Season Brochure Design ........Vendi Advertising Concessions (Twelfth Night) ..........Lisa Adams,
............................. Mike Adank, Sue Ganschow,
Mailing Crew .................Al Baker, Angie Baker, ..................... Claire Ganschow, Rachel Grippen,
......Dianne Baker, Emil Hanson, Ginny Hanson, .............Tim Harris, Mike Herro, Sarah Holland,
.........Bev Heebsch, Carol Knox, Linda Krueger, .......Sharon Markee, Andrea Nerby, Tom Nigon,
..................... Lorrie Oestricher, Delores Pierson, ......................Jen Roberdeau, Heather Schlichte,
....... Sue Quale, Connie Stockdale, Janet Tenner, ................. Mark Schroeder, Darren Shepardson,
..................................................... Evelyn Weibel .....................Linda Shepardson, Ellen Severson,
...................................................Theresa Smerud

* crew debut

The Cast

Max Bialystock .......................................................................Ken E. Brown

Leo Bloom ..................................................................... Harrison DeCreny*

Franz Liebkind ...................................................................Kevin Laumbach

Roger DeBris .......................................................................Scott Rathgaber

Carmen Ghia ..............................................................................Mike Adank

Ulla............................................................................Mary Leigh Christine*

Members of the Ensemble ..................Cameron Arndt*, Marcia Brendum*,
.......... Stacy Bruemmer, Jen Burchell-Bailey, Chris Dresen, Melissa Graf*,
...Amanda Grimsled, Maja Grinsted Hillegass, Tim Harris, Annie Jackson,
.... Scott Jenks, Allan Johnson, Ryan Knox, Samantha Pauly*, Emily Peck,
............................Ted Peck, Rob Pischke*, Jen Roberdeau*, Ken Schelper,
..................................................................... Thomas Sturino*, Aaron White

* LCT debut

Acknowledgments

CC106.3 Special thanks to:
WIZM & Z-93 Sandy Harvey
WKTY/WRQT Nancy Allen
KQEG Bob Porath
WLSU Dave Maxwell
WHLA Joan Nee
WKBH Ashley Furniture
WXOW TV-19 Vicki Peck
WLFN St. Clare Health
WKBT-TV
WLAX-TV Mission
KQ98/KCLH La Crescent American
La Crosse Tribune
Geri Parlin Legion
Terry Rindfleisch Leithold Music
Pete Schreier
La Crosse Floral 13
Mike Hayes
Bob Schmidt
Randy Erickson
Debbie Brague
Lucy Lemar
John & Jacklyn
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The Producers

Mel Brooks’ comedy The Producers is truly of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes
a hit, winning a record 12 Tony® Awards awry: The show is a smash hit! At the
and wowing audiences. A down-on-his- core of the insanely funny adventure is a
luck Broadway producer and his well- poignant emotional journey of two very
mannered accountant scheme to produce different men who become friends.
the most notorious flop in Broadway’s
history, thereby bilking their backers out Recommended for ages 13 and up.

MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
“It’s Opening Night” ........................................... WORKMAN, FIRST NIGHTERS, USHERETTES
“The King of Old Broadway” ..................... WORKMAN, BUM, BAG LADY, BLIND VIOLINIST,
.......................................................................... MAX, STREET CLEANER, NUNS, USHERETTES
“We Can Do It” .................................................................................................................. MAX, LEO
“I Wanna Be a Producer” .................................................LEO, CHORUS GIRLS, ACCOUNTANTS
“We Can Do It” (Reprise) ........................................................... OFFSTAGE CHORUS, MAX, LEO
“I Wanna Be a Producer” (Reprise) ................................................................................... MAX, LEO
“In Old Bavaria” ....................................................................................................FRANZ, PIGEONS
“Der Gutten Tag Hop-Clop” ............................................................................... FRANZ, MAX, LEO
“To Be or Not To Be”............................................................................................ROGER, CARMEN
“Keep It Gay” .................................................. MAX, LEO, ROGER, ROGER’S TEAM, CARMEN
“Keep It Gay” (Conga) .................................... MAX, LEO, ROGER, ROGER’S TEAM, CARMEN
“When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It”................................................................................................. ULLA
“Along Came Bialy” .................. MAX, LEO, LITTLE OLD LADIES, ULLA, ROGER, CARMEN,
..................................................................................................... THE TEAM, FRANZ, ENSEMBLE

ACT 2

“That Face” ....................................................................................................................... ULLA, LEO

“That Face” (Reprise) ........................................................................................................ LEO, MAX

“A Wand’ring Minstrel”...............................................................................................................JACK

“Have You Ever Heard” (Interrupted) ...................................................................................... JASON

“Have You Ever Heard the German Band”.............................................................................. FRANZ

“It’s Opening Night” (Reprise) .................................................................................... USHERETTES

“It’s Bad Luck to Say Good Luck on Op’ning Night”................. CARMEN, ROGER, LEO, FRANZ

“Springtime for Hitler” ....................................... CHORUS, STORM TROOPERS, ROGER, ULLA,

............................................................................................ STALIN, CHURCHILL, THE HEIL-LOS

“Where Did We Go Right” ................................................................................................ MAX, LEO

“Leo Goes to Rio”............................................................................................................. ULLA, LEO

“Betrayed”.................................................................................................................................... MAX

“ ’Til Him” ................................................................................. MAX, LEO, LITTLE OLD LADIES

“Prisoners of Love” MAX, LEO, FRANZ, ULLA

“Goodbye” .....................................................................................................................................ALL

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Who’s Who

MIKE ADANK (Carmen Ghia) JENNIFER BURCHELL-
is a freelance videographer and BAILEY (Kiss Me Feel Me/
camera operator at WKBT. His Ensemble) is a paralegal at
theatre credits at LCT include Murphy Law and is an active
Something’s Afoot and You member of Christ Episcopal
Can’t Take It With You. Mike Church. She also enjoys
enjoys disc golf, hiking, knitting at Fitting Knit Shop.
making “home movies,” and rugby. He believes Before this, Jen appeared on stage at LCT in
that LCT is one of La Crosse’s hidden gems and Twelfth Night and Something’s Afoot. She
hopes it can soon shine bright along the riverside. enjoys theatre because it lets her be the natural
Mike wishes to thank Greg for the opportunity ham that she is. Jen wishes to thank her
and Judee for her love and undying support. husband, Euel, for his support and Brian and
Jane Murphy for their tolerance.
CAMERON ARNDT*
(Ensemble) is a senior at MARCIA BRENDUM*
Central High School and is (Ensemble) is a sophomore at
making his LCT debut. He Viterbo University and is
enjoys singing and dancing as making her LCT debut. She
well as traveling to new places appeared on stage in HONK!
and seeing new things. and The Diviners at Aquinas
Cameron loves that theatre and directed A Midsummer
allows performers to become someone else. He Night’s Dream, Oliver!, The King and I, and
wishes to thank his mom and dad. Antigone as well. Marcia thanks her friends and
family, and Anna Smerud for forcing her to try
KEN E. BROWN (Max out. “Thanks!”
Bialystock) works for Gunder-
sen Lutheran and is happy to
be back on the LCT stage. He
previously appeared in Damn
Yankees and Urinetown. His
credits elsewhere include many
shows with Appleseed Community Theatre,
UW-La Crosse, Wisconsin Touring Theatre
Company, the Great American Children’s
Theatre, and many others. He loves that LCT
provides him with the opportunity to meet
many new friends. Ken wishes to thank his
wife and family.

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Who’s Who

STACY BRUEMMER can never be duplicated. Chris wishes to thank
(Hold Me Touch Me/Ensemble) his fourth-grade teacher for telling him in music
is a preschool aide at Coulee class that “none of these boys can carry a tune
Children’s Center. She in a bucket, but you can sing!”
previously appeared at LCT in
You Can’t Take It With You and MELISSA GRAF* (Ensemble)
is a senior at La Crescent High
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa School and is making her LCT
Claus. In her free time, Stacy enjoys scrapbook- debut. She has appeared in La
ing. She says, “To be someone else for a while Crescent’s productions of
is so rejuvenating! Don’t you agree?” She Grease and Working. Her
wishes to thank Sheryl for calling, Kate for hobbies include hiking,
sitting, and Mac and Anna for letting her out to horseback riding, and randomly bursting into
play. song. Melissa thanks you for reading her bio, as
well as her family and friends.
MARY LEIGH CHRISTINE*
(Ulla) recently graduated from AMANDA GRIMSLED
Viterbo with a BFA in musical (Ensemble) is a tuxedo and
theatre. She is proud to be bridal consultant at The
making her LCT debut. Her Wedding Tree. She was last
credits include roles in Dames seen at LCT in last season’s
at Sea, Violet, and Plain & The Sound of Music. Her
Fancy. She loves theatre because it’s a chance hobbies include crocheting,
to escape from real life and get lost in another playing guitar, and, of course, theatre. Her
world. Mary Leigh wishes to thank her mom, favorite part about theatre is helping a whole
Judie, and her dad, Michael. group of people to have a singular, shared
feeling. Amanda thanks her friends and family
HARRISON DECRENY* (Leo for their love and support.
Bloom) graduated with a BFA
in musical theatre from Viterbo TIM HARRIS (Ensemble) is
and his making his first general manager at Mr.
appearance at LCT. His credits Sandless Wood Floor Refinish-
elsewhere include Finch in ing. He previously appeared at
LCT in Something’s Afoot and
How to Succeed in Business To Kill a Mockingbird. Tim’s
Without Really Trying and roles in Rosencrantz hobbies include disc golf and
and Guildenstern are Dead and The Importance watching his beloved Chicago Cubs. He is
of Being Ernest. What he loves about LCT are proud of LCT’s continued efforts to bring the
the great people to work with, the awesome arts to La Crosse. Tim wishes to thank his
shows, and having so much fun. Harrison parents for their continued support and Steve
wishes to thank his family and friends for for his flexibility.
always being supportive.
MAJA GRINSTED HILL-
CHRIS DRESEN (Ensemble) EGASS (Ensemble) is an
is a small business owner and international customer support
landscape contractor. He is representative at S&S Cycle.
making his return to LCT after She previously appeared at
last appearing as the baker in LCT in The Sound of Music.
Into the Woods. He loves Her credits elsewhere include
theatre because each show is
different and each performance is unpredict- Jesus Christ Superstar, A Clockwork Orange,
able, spontaneous. It’s a moment in time that

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Who’s Who

Cyrano, Treasure Island, and many others. She Roof at the Madison Community Theater. He
loves theatre because it’s fun. Maja wishes to also played Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at
thank her family for encouraging her to explore Aquinas High School. He loves musicals and
her creative talents. getting to know the cast and crew of each show.
Ryan thanks his mom and Aunt Pat for their
ANNIE JACKSON (Usherette) love and support of theater.
attends La Crescent High
School and has appeared at KEVIN A. LAUMBACH
LCT in Godspell Jr. and The (Franz Liebkind) is making his
Goodbye Girl. She has also return to the LCT stage; he was
appeared in numerous last seen here as Seymour in
productions with Appleseed Little Shop of Horrors. His
Community Theatre. Her hobbies include hobbies include gardening,
singing and acting. What she loves about LCT sewing, and music mixing. His
is “the fact that you’re experiencing so many favorite thing about theatre is the thrill of
different lives, when in reality we’ve got one! stepping out on that stage and connecting with
Annie thanks her family and friends. the audience; there is nothing else like it. Kevin
wishes to thank David for putting up with his
SCOTT A. JENKS (Ensemble) craziness and his mom for always encouraging
is a member service representa- him to shoot for the stars.
tive at Community Credit
Union. He previously appeared SAMANTHA PAULY*
at LCT in Fiddler on the Roof (Usherette) is a freshman at
and The Pajama Game. He has Viterbo University and this is
also appeared elsewhere in her LCT debut. She has
Jesus Christ Superstar. His favorite thing about numerous credits elsewhere,
theatre is the sense of community and the and her hobbies include
ability to become a different character. Scott singing, dancing, and acting.
thanks “the fam.” Samantha loves everything about theatre. “It’s
my whole life, and I love it more than any-
ALLAN JOHNSON (Ensem- thing!” She wishes to thank her parents and the
ble) has worked at Quillin’s for LCT staff for including her in the show.
11 years and is happy to be
back on stage at LCT. His EMILY PECK (Ensemble) is a
previous credits here include senior at Central High School
Moonface Martin in Anything and will be attending Columbia
Goes and Dr. Grayburn in College in Chicago in the fall to
Something’s Afoot. His hobbies include major in film. Her previous
walking, cooking, and rooting for the ’49ers. He shows at LCT include Fiddler
loves LCT because he has a great time and on the Roof and Big. Emily
meets new people. “The theatre on stage is wishes to thank her family, friends, and Johnny
another world for me.” Allan thanks Tom for B. Wright.
understanding how an actor works.
TED PECK (Marks/Ensemble)
RYAN KNOX (Ensemble) is a perinatalogist at Gundersen
studies computer programming Lutheran. He previously
at Western Technical College appeared at LCT in The Sound
and has appeared in Urinetown of Music and HMS Pinafore.
and Big at LCT. He appeared in Ted’s other credits include
Big River and Fiddler on the Fiddler on the Roof, as Tevye,

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Who’s Who

and Annie Get Your Gun. His favorite part about games, and card games. His favorite part of
LCT is the fun, the people, and the enduring LCT is the incredible people whom he meets.
friendships. Ted wishes to thank his wife, Vicki, “It truly is a family here at LCT.” Ken wishes to
for putting up with a lot of lonely evenings thank Jen, without whom he would have neither
while he and Emily are in this show. the courage nor the ability to perform onstage.

ROB PISCHKE* (Ensemble) is Anata Dake o aishite imasu.
a sophomore at UW-Eau Claire
and is brand new to LCT. THOMAS STURINO*
Credits elsewhere include (Ensemble) is a senior at
Viterbo University and is
Joseph and the Amazing making his LCT debut. His
theatre credits elsewhere
Technicolor Dream Coat, Hello include Guys and Dolls, Pippin,
Dolly!, and Beauty and the and Anything Goes. Thomas’s
Beast. He likes LCT because of its “high- hobbies including playing clarinet and drums,
caliber shows” and the ability to learn from tennis, and snowboarding. He loves having a
people with so much talent. Rob thanks his great time with people in the theatre. Thomas
brother for getting him into theatre and his thanks Mary Leigh Christine and Harrison
parents for their everlasting support. DeCreny for getting him back into theatre.

SCOTT RATHGABER (Roger AARON WHITE (Ensemble)
De Bris) is a physician at is a sophomore at La Crescent
Gundersen Lutheran. He has High School, where he
appeared in many LCT shows, appeared as Danny in Grease
including Big: The Musical and and as Al in Working. His
as Willy Wonka in Charlie and previous credits here at LCT
the Chocolate Factory. When include Mame and Godspell.
not acting, Scott enjoys traveling and golf. His His favorite part about theatre is that “the
favorite part about LCT is meeting the many family that is formed throughout the rehearsal
new and talented people in the cast and crew. process is awesome.” Aaron wishes to thank
Scott thanks Mary, Adam, and Ronnie for their Carli, Luke, and “the fam.”
support and encouragement.
DUSTIN BAGSTAD (Music Director) served
JEN ROBERDEAU* (Ensem- as keyboard player for both Big—the Musical
ble) is director of alumni and Mame at LCT. He also was music director
relations at Viterbo University. for The Sound of Music. Elsewhere, he played
She has appeared in many Mike Depki in UW-La Crosse’s Do Black
shows in the area and is proud Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? and
to be making her LCT debut. as keyboard player for Oklahoma. He enjoys
Her hobbies include acting, church choir, theatre, and playing cards. Dustin
singing, dancing, and running. Jen truly loves that theatre can take people from many
believes in the power of theatre to tell our different backgrounds and unite them in work-
stories and celebrate our community. There is ing toward a common goal.
no closer-knit group of people than the cast of a
community theatre show. “Ken, you never cease KYLE J. DELAP (Stage Manager) works as a
to amaze me. I love you!” daycare provider. At LCT he previously stage
managed A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to
KEN SCHELPER (Ensemble) the Forum and Funny Money. He also appeared as
is a sales associate at SSE Ali Hakim in Oklahoma. Kyle enjoys reading and
Music. He has appeared at LCT writing poetry, camping, playing pool, and hang-
in Something’s Afoot and The ing out with family. He loves stage management,
Fantasticks. His hobbies particularly bringing different elements together
include golfing (poorly), board

Who’s Who

and seeing a show take off into a full-blown pro- JEN NICHOLS (Choreographer) is a Span-
duction. Kyle thanks the cast and staff for helping ish teacher and dance coach at Central High
make this process easy and fun. He also thanks School. She first choreographed Oliver in
Julie and Beaners for their love and understanding. 1994 and most recently did so with The Sound
of Music. She appeared on the LCT stage as
ANDY KRAGE (Master Electrician/Deck Chief) the angel Purity in Anything Goes. She also
is a junior at La Crescent High School. He most choreographed many musicals at West Salem
recently appeared at LCT as an apostle in this High School. Jen enjoys shopping, reading, and
season’s production of Godspell. Previously he beading.
appeared as Georgie in Over the Tavern and as a
chorus member in Big. He was lighting designer GREG PARMETER (Director) earned his MFA
for Something’s Afoot. His credits elsewhere from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and
include numerous middle and high school Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His
shows, and he has done technical help for many credits include seasons with the Nebraska Rep-
Appleseed Theatre shows. Andy’s favorite part ertory Theatre, Virginia Shakespeare Festival,
of LCT is meeting new people and working Northern Fort Playhouse, and the Hampstead
with his friends. He would like to thank Carli Stage Company. Previously, Greg was the tech-
and Luke. nical director at Aberdeen Central High School
and an instructor/director with T.O.Y.Box
DILLON McARDLE (Technical Director/Set Children’s Theatre. Greg also developed a pilot
Designer) is from Minneapolis but grew up in program, ArtSpark, with Trollwood Performing
Las Vegas. He received a bachelor of arts degree Arts School, Fargo, N.D.
in technical production and design from Viterbo
University. Professional credits include the Great MANDY PARMETER (Costume Designer) is
River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minn., the originally from Aberdeen, S.D. She received
Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg, her bachelor’s degree in music education from
Va., and the Commonweal Theatre Company in Northern State University, where she discovered
Lanesboro, Minn. Dillon thanks all the volunteers a passion for theatre. After a year of teaching
who have given countless hours of time and, most music, she moved to Lincoln, Neb., to study
of all, his fiancé, Megan, who supports him in costume design. She received her MFA in costume
every way. design in May 2005. Her work has taken her from
Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia, Nebraska, and
MATT MILLER (Lighting Designer) is a Wisconsin. Mandy thanks her husband, Greg, for
Chicago-based lighting designer, assistant, and relocating his life to La Crosse. His support is a
electrician. His recent lighting work has in- true blessing and one of the reasons she loves him
cluded such shows as Chicago Takes Off 2009, so much.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Music
Now series, and the Goodman Theatre Co.’s TAMI WOLDEN (Assistant Director/Props
production of the world premiere play Ruined Master) works for Franciscan Skemp. She stage
by Lynn Nottage, which recently won the 2009 managed The Mousetrap, To Kill a Mocking-
Pulitzer Prize for drama. Matt’s work in theatre bird, and Godspell here at LCT. Her other cred-
has ranged from acting to design to playwriting. its include stage managing See Jane Vote at The
He holds a BFA in lighting and a BA in theatre Pump House Regional Arts Center. Her hobbies
performance from the Johnny Carson School of include travel, fiber arts, sailing, and anything
Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska- theatre related. She likes that in theatre every
Lincoln. It was there that he worked with day is a learning experience. Tami would like to
Mandy and Greg, whom he would like to dearly thank Mark for being extremely understanding
thank for inviting him here to work. about her theatre habit.

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