Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

La Crosse Community Theatre presents

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Director’s Note

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing The whole room was silent for those twenty
June 13-22, 2014 minutes each day when we were taken into
LCT’s 50th season – 341st production Peter Hatcher’s world with his little brother,
Fudge.
My introduction to Judy Blume came in
fifth grade when my teacher read Tales Afterward, I read all the Judy Blume books in
of a Fourth Grade Nothing aloud in class. the library. I’m sure many of you have had a
similar history with this celebrated author.

It has been a real joy to rediscover this story
with a whole new generation of kids. There is
something timeless about this work that spoke
to me so many years ago and still rings true for
our actors here today. For the past six weeks
our youth have worked hard to bring these
beloved characters to life. Now we invite you to
sit back and enjoy our production of Tales of a
Fourth Grade Nothing.

Rebecca Seflow Hartzell, Director

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

ACT I INTERMISSION

Scene One: Intro 10-MINUTE PLAYS
Scene Two: Dinner Party
Scene Three: The Family Dog ACT II
Scene Four: My Brother the Bird
Scene Five: The Birthday Bash Scene One: The Class Project
Scene Six: Day at the Mall Scene Two: The TV Commercial

Scene Three: The Nightmare
Scene Four: Dribble is Gone!

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La Crosse Community Theatre, Mayo Clinic Health System,
Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation present

tales of a fourth grade nothing

by judy blume
adapted by bruce mason

Director

rebecca seflow hartzell

Set Designers Lighting Designer Costume Designer Sound Designer

tim harris Dillon april Olivia
greg parmeter McArdle brown Golding

Properties Designer Assistant Directors Stage Manager Asst. Stage Manager
Jasmine stacy bruemmer
Kratt jasmine kratt dylan Emily
thoren guerrero

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Cast in Order of Appearance 10-Minute Plays

(during intermission)

Peter.........................................................Joshua Kaiser Crimson Tavern by Roland Kratt
Mom.......................................................Lizzy Novotny* June 14 and 20, 2014, 2 pm
Dad.......................................................Benny Goetting Director: Amalia Brownell
Fudge.........................................................Soren Miner* Teagan Kratt
Mr. Yarby/Ambulance Driver 2................... Roland Kratt Marty Backstrand
Mrs. Yarby/Mother...................................... Paige Colsch Larsen Birdsong*
Jimmy...............................................Dylan McCormick* Katie Sauer
Sheila..................................................... Abby Kilpatrick
Jennie....................................................Avalon Nelson* Candy Palace and the Problem by Abby Kilpatrick
Ruth........................................................Ashlyn Rogge* June 14 and 21, 2014, 7 pm
Sam................................................. Payton Rodeberg* Director: Olivia Golding
Jane..........................................................Rubie Stetzer Lauren Hegge*
Sondra.......................................................Macy Meyer* Rachel Mertes*
Nurse/Mother................................Julianna Bruemmer Daisy Grover*
Dr. Brown/Cameraman.....................Connor Siegersma
Mr. Berman/Dad..........................................Isaiah Stoos Catacombs by Jasmine Kratt
Janet/Nurse....................................Parker Blumentritt June 15 and 21, 2014, 2 pm
Mr. Vincent/Ambulance Driver 1/Dad ����� Zach Ausavich Director: Emily Guerrero
Mrs. Denberg/Mother................................... Annie Glise Harley Grover
Dr. Cone/Mother.................................Gwen Rodeberg* Kieran Harnish
Secretary/Mother..................................Mariah Mueller Kasi Kucharczyk
Abie Sprain

* = LCT stage debut

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Cast Biographies

Zachary Ausavich will be a freshman Annie Glise is a sixth-grader at Holmen
at Holmen High School. His previous acting Middle School. She has previously been
credits at LCT include A Christmas Story seen in The Wind in the Willows at
(Ralphie) and The Wind in The Willows LCT. Elsewhere she has been seen in

(Turtle/Judge). Elsewhere he has played the role of Mirror A Christmas Carol and Joseph and the Amazing
in Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. In his free time, Technicolor Dreamcoat. Annie likes theatre because she
he enjoys reading and playing saxophone and guitar. His gets to“be someone you are not.”She would like to thank
favorite part of theatre is how the cast becomes a family. her mom for getting her involved in theatre.
He would like to thank his parents for supporting his
endeavors and being the rock in his life. Benny Goetting is in 10th grade at
Houston High School. He has been seen
Parker Blumentritt will be in at LCT in James and the Giant Peach
seventh grade at LDI Middle School. She (Narrator) and The Last Christmas Gift
has previously been seen on the LCT stage
in James and the Giant Peach (Woodland (Albert). Elsewhere he has been in The Importance of
Being Ernest (Algy Moncrieff) and A Rose for Emily
Sprite) and in The Wind in the Willows (Weasel). (Homer Barron). He enjoys playing piano, writing, and
THer acting credits elsewhere include Cinderella, The playing Pokemon. Benny says,“Theatre is my LIFE.”He
Princess and the Pea, and Treasure Island. Parker wishes to thank his parents, Rebecca, and God.
enjoys singing, drawing, and reading. She would like to
thank her parents for being her support through theatre Joshua Kaiser is a fifth-grader at
and through life. Blessed Sacrament. He has been seen on
the LCT stage in The Wind in the Willows
Julianna Bruemmer is in fifth grade and Playhouse on the Air Presents:
at Hintgen Elementary School. Julianna has
previously been seen in James and the Miracle on 34th Street. Joshua enjoys acting and
Giant Peach (Girl in the Red Dress) and kayaking. He likes theatre because“it’s fun and anyone
can do it.”He wishes to thank his mom, dad, Greg, his
The Wizard of Oz (youth chorus). Besides theatre, brother Jake, his sister Katie, and Mrs. Grinde.
Julianna enjoys dance, soccer, basketball, and reading.
She likes acting because“with every show you’re in, you Abby Kilpatrick is in fifth grade at
make new friends.”She would like to thank her mom, SOTA I. She has been seen on the LCT stage
dad, and Mac, as well as her BFFs Bella, Abby, and in The Phantom Tollbooth (Spelling Bee)
Chastity! and in A Christmas Story (Helen

Paige Colsch will be a freshman at understudy). Outside of acting, Abby enjoys reading,
Holmen High School. She has been seen at drawing, and school. She would like to thank her dad
LCT in The Wind in the Willows (Ferret) and her drama teacher.
and William’s Window (Evil Witch).
Roland Kratt is in 11th grade and is
Elsewhere she has been in Treasure Island (Sister Jan)
and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Evil Queen). homeschooled. He has been seen at LCT in
Paige enjoys cheerleading and singing.“I love theatre in The Wind in the Willows (Ferret Captain),
general because it’s a way for me to be someone else for a Our Town (Simon Stimson), and Peter and
while. LCT is my favorite place to act, because casts here the Wolf (Grandfather). Roland enjoys playing piano and
are like family. You learn to love everyone, and it’s just
perfect.”She wishes to thank“my best friends for video games. He likes theatre because it offers great
encouraging me through life and this show.”
opportunities;“the social aspects of LCT, and theatre in

general, are another reason to volunteer for shows.

Onstage or not, being part of a production is always

worthwhile.” * = LCT stage debut

Artistic Director’s Note

T ales of a Fourth Grade Nothing caps off what and the Wardrobe; and Sideways Stories from
has been one of the most successful years in Wayside School) and the continued evolution of
the history of our Theatre for Youth program. We our education program, we are establishing La

staged a three-show youth season, Crosse Community Theatre as the leader

which included our first-ever in theatre opportunities for youth in

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Next season we will continue the program’s theatre can bring.

growth in an effort to reach out to even more

youth in our community who are hungry for the

arts. With three fantastic youth shows on the
horizon (A Wrinkle in Time; The Lion, the Witch, Greg Parmeter, Artistic Director

Production and Design Staff

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Seflow Hartzell Deck Chiefs . . . . . . . . . Gretchen Janvrin, Emily Guerrero
Set Designers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Harris, Greg Parmeter Stage Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MacKinley Bruemmer,
Lighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa D’Arlynn Kratt, Teagan Kratt,
Props Designer/Assistant Director. . . . . . . . . .Jasmine Kratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Kucharczyk, Alex Yeiter
Sound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Golding Light Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elsie Hartzell
Costume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown Sound Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Golding
Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dylan Thoren Set Construction. . . . . . Sharon Markee, Gary Mundinger,
Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Bruemmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Nelson, Bob Raasch
Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Guerrero

Special Acknowledgments

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Drew Saiz for photographs and Payless
Shoe Source and Dr. Dave Huggett at Oak Forest Dental for their generous donations of props used in
today’s production.

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Cast Biographies

Macy Meyer* will be entering fourth Avalon Nelson* is in second grade at
grade at Northern Hills in Onalaska. She St. Patrick’s School. She has been seen in
has been seen in the Missoula Children’s Pinocchio at Misty’s Dance Unlimited and
Theatre productions of The Jungle Book in The Ugly Duckling at St. Patrick School.

and Secret Garden. Macy enjoys dancing, singing, She enjoys soccer, dance, and singing. Avalon says,“I like
volleyball, and track. She likes theatre because“it’s fun!” singing and performing for people.”She wishes to thank
She wishes to thank her mom, dad, and sister. She also her mom, dad, and Tenzin.
would like to thank her family and friends for supporting
her. Lizzy Novotny* will be a freshman at
La Crescent High School. She has been seen
Dylan McCormick* is in seventh grade in several LCMS productions, including The
at Holmen Middle School. He has been seen Castaways (Courtney), The Princess King
elsewhere in Don’t Rock the Boat (Mr.
Crankmeyer) and Too Old to Dance (Mika (Charity), and Cactus Pass (Fifi). She enjoys writing,
singing, and algebra. Lizzy likes theatre because“the
Baristokovich). Outside of theatre, Dylan enjoys reading people are so much more accepting than most people,
and writing fictional novels. He enjoys theatre because“I and I love being onstage and expressing myself.”She
get to extend my general knowledge of the world.”He wishes to thank God, her mom in Florida for letting her
would like to thank his parents. stay longer to complete the show, her dad, and Alice for
taking her to and from practice.
Soren Miner* is going into the fourth
grade at Emerson Elementary. Previously Gwen Rodeberg* is in eighth grade at
he acted in A Christmas Carol. He enjoys La Crescent Middle School. She has been
reading, rainbow loom, playing guitar, and seen in A Christmas Story (Miss Shields)
and Shrek (Duloc Dancer). Gwen enjoys
being outside. His favorite part of theatre is the
rehearsals, learning his part, and being on stage. He reading, acting, and music. She likes theatre because of
would to thank Mary Leonard, who directed him in A the individual storylines of each show. She wishes to
Christmas Carol. He also thanks Cheri Reavis, his music thank her mother.
teacher at Emerson.
Payton Rodeberg* will be going into
Mariah Mueller is in eighth grade fourth grade at La Crescent-Hokah
at Coulee Christian School. She has been Elementary. He has been seen in Newsies
seen at LCT in The Wizard of Oz and (Seitz) and in Flat Stanley (O’Jay D’Art/
Masquerade. Elsewhere she has been in
Assistant Director). Outside of theatre Payton enjoys
the national tour of The Wizard of Oz and in Appleseed sports, video games, singing, and spending time with his
Community Theatre’s production of Guys and Dolls. family. Payton enjoys theatre because he gets to sing,
Outside of acting, Mariah enjoys volleyball, basketball, dance, and act. He would like to thank his mom and dad
soccer, and hanging out with friends and family. She likes for letting him come here.
theatre because of the“great people and always getting
to meet great friends.”She wishes to thank Rebecca for Ashlyn Rogge* is going into fourth
being a great director, and her mom and dad for being so grade at St. Patrick School. She enjoys art,
supportive. sewing, soccer, softball, volleyball,
camping, and reading. Ashlyn likes theatre

because“the people are friendly and welcoming.”She
would like to thank her family and friends for supporting
her, and LCT for this awesome experience.

* = LCT stage debut
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Cast Biographies

Connor Siegersma is going into (Chip) at Misty’s Dance Unlimited. She likes theatre
eighth grade at La Crescent Middle School. because she gets to express herself by using facial
He has been seen in The Wind in the expressions and body movement. She enjoys dance,
Willows (Toad), and in A Christmas Story archery, looming, and reading. Rubie would like to thank
Jonathan, Rebecca, and Stacy for“believing in me and
at LCT. Elsewhere he has been in The Castaways and The giving me a chance to shine.”
Sound of Music. Connor’s hobbies include drawing and
playing basketball. He enjoys meeting new people,“who Isaiah Stoos is in fifth grade at Prairie
become a second family to you.”He would like to thank View. He has been seen on the LCT stage in
Rebecca for working so hard to make this production The Wind in the Willows. Outside of
what is it. theatre Isaiah enjoys riding his bike and

Rubie Stetzer* will be going into third hanging out with his friends. He likes theatre because he
grade at Trempealeau Elementary. She has gets to meet new people, make friends, and act. He
been seen in Peter and the Wolf (Hunter) thanks his mom for driving him to“play practice.”
with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
* = LCT stage debut
and LCT. She also has been seen in Beauty and the Beast

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Production Staff Biographies

Rebecca Seflow Hartzell (Director) is Nebraska-Lincoln. His acting credits include seasons with
Director of Youth Theatre for LCT and a drama the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the Virginia Shakespeare
coach for La Crescent High School. A graduate Festival, the Northern Fort Playhouse and a tour with the
of Viterbo University and the American Hampstead Stage Company. Greg is in his sixth season with
LCT. He thanks Mandy and Ben for their love and support.
Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, she has
worked as a director, a producer, and a performer for the Dillon McArdle (Lighting Designer) is
past 20 years. Her previous LCT directing credits include Our LCT’s technical director. A Viterbo University
Town, The Wind in the Willows, James and the Giant alum, he enjoys building things, grilling with
Peach and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a part of the new friends, and blowing snow. He would like to
Jellybean Theatre Series. Rebecca thanks her daughter,
Elsie, for her love and support. thank his lovely wife, Megan, who means the world to him.
“Love ya, babe!”
Tim Harris (Set Designer) is assistant
technical director for the Weber Center for April Brown (Costume Designer)
the Performing Arts. He has appeared in received a BFA in theatre directing from
several LCT plays, including The Producers, Arkansas State University. She has worked as
a professional stage manager at Peach State
Almost, Maine, and Blood Brothers. Tim also has
volunteered in backstage, including on set crews, building Summer Theatre, Commonweal Theatre Company, and this
sets and running light and sound boards. He looks forward summer’s Home and Community Options production of
to the day when he can spend quality time with just the Fiddler on the Roof in Winona. April directed Bus Stop for
right person. LCT and Pirates of the Chemotherapy for Appleseed
Community Theatre. Other duties at LCT include box office
Greg Parmeter (Set Designer) earned and house managing, and she loves to write in her free
his MFA from the Johnny Carson School time. A special shout out to Trevor and Maya for their love
of Theatre and Film at the University of and support.

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Production Staff Biographies

OLIVIA GOLDING (Sound Designer) is a Dylan Thoren (Stage Manager) is a
tenth grader at Central High School. She freshman at Logan High School and is excited
played Mole in The Wind in the Willows, a to return for another stage management
Minister in The Phantom Tollbooth, and opportunity. His stage management credits

Rebecca Gibbs in Our Town at LCT. Olivia likes how she gets at LCT include The Phantom Tollbooth and The Wind in the
to meet new people and perform on stage. This is her first Willows. Most recently he was seen on stage in Playhouse on
time designing sound for a production. She would like to the Air Presents: Miracle on 34th Street. Elsewhere he has
thank all her friends and family for supporting her. been in The Music Man (Constable), and Willy Wonka (Willy
Wonka/Candy Man). Dylan enjoys listening to music, hanging
Jasmine Kratt (Properties Designer/ out with friends, and making YouTube videos. He sends a shout
Assistant Director) is home-schooled and in out to his parents, Braasia, Rebecca, and most of all, Paige.
tenth grade. Her LCT acting credits include
roles in The Wind in the Willows, William’s emily guerrero (Assistant Stage Manager)
is a sophomore at Central High School and is
Window, and Our Town. She enjoys sketching, animating, excited to be a production team member. She
and reading. has been seen most recently in Androcles and

Stacy Bruemmer (Assistant Director) the Lion (Narrator) and The Wind in the Willows (Driver).
has appeared in several LCT plays, most Elsewhere she has been seen in Anything Goes and The Music
recently including The Wizard of Oz, Man. She looks forward to her upcoming role in Hairspray.
The Dining Room, and Noises Off. Emily thanks Dylan for teaching her stage management skills,
as well as Rebecca for welcoming her onto the production team.
During the day she performs as a pre-kindergarten
aide at Coulee Children’s Center.

A proud sponsor of this production

Thank you

to the

Russell L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation

for its generous support and
sponsorship this season

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LCT Staff & Board

STAFF MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. Kilpatrick President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Horne
Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Parmeter First Vice-President. . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook
Technical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdle Second Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Battison
Costume Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy Parmeter Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dar Isaacson
Director of Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Severson Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-Conroy
Director of Youth Theatre. . . . . Rebecca Seflow Hartzell Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians
Box Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael Hartigan, Mary Isaacs, Charles Link,
Box Office Staff. . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Quinn Masterson . . . . . . . . . Gary Mundinger, Brian K. Murphy, Randy Nelson,
Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Hofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
House Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Erica Bush,
. . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Ryan Knox, Barry McKnight Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Roth
Concessions Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman (mgr),
. . . . Cassie George, Nick Matthews, Scott Ott, Michael Sigman Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna Christians

Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht
.Mary Ann Gschwind, fspa; J. Michael Hartigan; Jim Warren

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