Godspell

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presents

Conceived and Originally Directed by John Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York

Jan. 30–Feb.1, 5–8, and 12–14 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.

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Godspell was guerilla theatre of the
1970s at its finest: a collaborative
effort in which all involved were
cocreators of the work. That team of
young and highly skilled artists aspired
to bring Christ vibrantly to life on the
stage. In essence, they sought a Jesus
that was more than just “Your Father’s
Old Messiah,” one that was accessible
to the increasingly jaded youth of their
generation. By focusing on Jesus’ mes-
sage of love, forgiveness, and commu-
nity, they believed they could inspire
not so much a religious movement, but
a movement of faith.

When Stephen Schwartz was brought
on board to compose new music, he
crystallized the group’s mission by
combining modern music with classic
text, much as they had already done
with the Gospel passages. What they
achieved in creating is a powerful
piece of theatre, full of passion, love,
and a message of hope for the future.

Greg Parmeter
Director

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Lobby Gallery

Joan Nee has always seen painting as a Pam Lee was born and raised in Grand Rapids,
way of exploring the world with new eyes. Minn. She began painting while at Minnesota
She loves playing with color and and trying State University, Mankato, where she earned
new techniques. This angel series is painted a bachelor of science degree in education. She
with metallic watercolor on a casien and and her husband, Rob, have lived in Onalaska
gesso background. Joan was looking for a since 1973. Her free-flowing paintings reflect
means to portray the depth of the universe her love of nature and her connection with
and the spiritual nature of the angels. She northern Minnesota. She is a certified framer
has carried this theme to painting the six- by and teaches watercolor classes and workshops.
nine-foot Advent and Christmas banners for the
Newman Center. Joan and Pam also lead painting retreats for the
beginner to the advanced watercolor painter.
Along with her personal painting endeavors,
Joan partners with Pam Lee in collaborative LCT welcomes you to browse the gallery. All
painting (both paint on the same piece of paper pieces are for sale, and 25% of the purchase
at the same time). Some of these pieces can be price will be donated to La Crosse Community
seen at Gallery La Crosse on Main Street. Theatre. To make a purchase, please ask at the
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The 2008-2009 Season

To Kill a Mockingbird ...........................................Sept. 5-7, 11-14, and 18-21

Based on Harper Lee’s book and adapted by Christopher Sergel, To Kill a Mockingbird tells the
tale of Scout, a young girl in a small southern town about to experience dramatic events that will
affect the rest of her life. The play recounts how a local trial about controversial racial issues can
stir a town into a frenzy. Scout must understand what it means to stand up for what is right as her
father defends a young black man wrongfully accused of a grave crime. The family faces hostility
throughout the trial. The play offers a twist as the audience becomes the jury overseeing the young
man’s trial. This meaningful work of art is meant to challenge one’s own beliefs in justice.

Something’s Afoot..............Oct. 24-26, 30-Nov. 2, and Nov. 6-9 (Patrons’ Pick)

This musical spoof about the detective genre, mostly based on works by Agatha Christie, involves a
group of people invited to the estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the host is found dead, all race
to discover whodunit. Chaos ensues as one after another of the guests is killed. The musical, with
lyrics, music, and book by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach, is a comical journey
with a surprise twist at the end.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus..................... Dec. 12-14 and 19-21

Virginia O’Hanlon is an eight-year-old girl looking for the answers to whether Santa Claus is real
by writing a letter to the editor of the New York Sun in 1897. A veteran editor, Frank P. Church
knows the girl deserves a truthful answer. Based on real events, the play is narrated by the editor of
the Sun and puts the wonder back into Christmas from the views of a child and adult, making you
believe that Santa Claus “exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist…”

Godspell ..................................................................Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 5-8, and 12-15

Godspell takes parables, mostly from the Gospel of Matthew, and modernizes them with energetic
force and creative twists to the 1970s. Jesus and his disciples, portrayed as hippies, sing their way
through his life, from Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist to the passion of Christ. This colorful hip-
pie romp through the gospels is a classic for kids of all ages and should not be missed!

Twelfth Night .................................................... Mar. 20-22, 26-29, and Apr. 2-5

As with most Shakespeare comedies, Twelfth Night deals with lots of mistaken identity. Viola is
shipwrecked and loses sight of her twin brother, Sebastian. She masquerades as a young page for
Duke Orsino until she can find her brother. The duke takes her in as a confidant to help him court
Lady Olivia. But Olivia has developed a fancy for Orsino’s new page. Meanwhile, Viola falls in
love with her master, who still believes she is a man. The love triangles become more complex as
the steward Malvolio believes Lady Olivia is really secretly in love with him. All is finally revealed
when Sebastian returns and marries Lady Olivia, who mistakes him for Viola disguised as the page.

The Producers......................................................... May 8-10, 14-17, and 21-24

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

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.

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Plays
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“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa
Claus,” and “Twelfth Night”
General tickets, Friday or Saturday: $18.50

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Youth Production

“Masquerade: A Magical Evening”
Adults: $10
Children: $5

LCT Staff

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 ..................... Michael J. Hartigan, Dar Isaacson,
Treasurer ..........................................Chuck Roth .................Hal Keitel, Krin Krause, Vicky Kunz,
Secretary .............................. Nancy Korn-Smith ............................. Steve Rose, Nancy Sedbrook
Past President ....................................John Lyche

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La Crosse Community Theatre presents

Godspell

Conceived and Originally Directed by John Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, New York

Jan. 30–Feb.1, 5–8, and 12–14 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 15 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 Mailing Crew .................Al Baker, Angie Baker,
......Dianne Baker, Emil Hanson, Ginny Hanson,
Assistant Directors ................... Kristen Peloski* .........Bev Heebsch, Carol Knox, Linda Krueger,
..................... Lorrie Oestricher, Delores Pierson,
Costume Designer.................... Mandy Parmeter ....... Sue Quale, Connie Stockdale, Janet Tenner,
..................................................... Evelyn Weibel
Scenic/Lighting Designer.......... Dillon McArdle
Ushers (Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus)
Stage Manager .............................. Tami Wolden ........ Angie Baker, Dianne Baker, Libby Bestul,
................ Mary Blaha-Deboer, Candace Brown,
Sound Designer......................... Dillon McArdle .......................... Debbie Brown, Garrick Brown,
.................... Amanda Deboer, Claire Ganschow,
Props Master ................................ Tami Wolden .... Sue Ganschow, Emil Hanson, Ginny Hanson,
......... Tim Harris, Allan Johnson, Lauren Krage,
Choreographer...............................Anna Smerud .........Val Krage, Lorraine McIlraith, Dick Sartz,
....................Mary Jean Sartz, Connie Stockdale,
Music Directors............Candace Brown (piano), ........Sherri Swan, Drew Volenec, Cindy Wright,
..........................................................Tom Wright
................................ Mary Blaha-Deboer (piano)
Concessions (Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus)
Musicians ............................................................ ................................Angie Baker, Dianne Baker,
...................Mary Blaha-Deboer, Debbie Brown,
... Schuyler Leehey (drums), Neil Ferris (guitar), .... Garrick Brown, Amanda Deboer, Tim Harris,
........................... McKenzie Klipp, Robin Klipp,
.......Stephanie Sweet (bass), Irene Kelly (violin) ...........................Connie Stockdale, Sherri Swan

Light Board Operator.....................Kate Kersten * crew debut

Sound Board Operators............ Dillon McArdle,

....................................................... Bernie Keller

Videographer................................... Mike Adank

Set Construction....................... Dillon McArdle,

.. Sharon Markee, Greg Parmeter, Jordan Stuebs

Costume Construction Leslie Bates,

Betty Lamb, Stephanie Schultz, Mandy Parmeter

Back/stage Ushers...... Leslie Bates, Jeff Copsey

Season Brochure Design ........Vendi Advertising

Photography .......................Ellickson Studio and

...................................................Theresa Smerud

Historians .. Dawn Anderson, Diane Hoffmeister

The Cast

Jesus ................................................................................................ Jordan Stuebs*

John the Baptist/Judas...................................................................... Aidan Smerud

Apostles

Jennifer Brown* Sean McDevitt

Sheri Eimermann* Lindsay Raasch

Gabrielle Enos* Aaron White

Andy Krage Natalie Wikstrom

Ben Kruse * LCT debut

Godspell

ACT ONE FIFTEEN-MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT TWO

Prologue Beautiful City
Tower of Babble Learn Your Lessons (reprise)
Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord)
Save the People Turn Back, O Man
Alas for You
Day by Day By My Side
Learn Your Lessons Well
O, Bless the Lord, My Soul We Beseech Thee
Beautiful City (reprise)
All for the Best
All Good Gifts On the Willows
Light of the World Finale
Bows

Auditions

Auditions for Twelfth Night: Feb. 2 & 3, 2009
2008-2009 Shows
The Producers: March 23 & 24, 2009
For detailed synopses and character de-
scriptions, please visit our website, Masquerade: May 11 & 12, 2009
lacrossecommunitytheatre.org. Please call
784-9292 to schedule an audition time or
for more information.

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Box Office Notes

There will be a 15-minute intermission work of Commercial A.V. Services,
for this show. Beverages and cookies we have upgraded our sound system,
will be served in the lobby. Only water and new hearing assistance devices
and bottles with caps (sold at the theatre) are available in the box office.
are permitted in the theatre.
The photographing, videotaping, or
Please turn off cell phones and pagers other video or audio recording of this
or check them in the box office. The production is strictly prohibited. Due
house manager can monitor your cell to space limitations, audience members
phone or pager for you. Thanks to are not allowed backstage. Please wait
a generous grant from the La Crosse in the theatre to meet cast and crew
Community Foundation and the hard members.

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Who’s Who

VENDI advertising is our marketing sponsor JENNIFER BROWN*
and LA CROSSE RADIO GROUP and (Apostle) is an attorney with
WXOW TV-19 are our media sponsors this O’Flaherty Heim Egan, Ltd.
season. We thank them all for their generos- Her hobbies include running,
ity and commitment to La Crosse Community knitting, traveling, reading,
Theatre. and cycling. Godspell is
Jennifer’s theatre debut. Her
JORDAN E. STUEBS* favorite part about LCT is that anyone, includ-
(Jesus) is a sophomore at ing a novice, can participate. She would like to
the University of Phoenix thank her husband, Neil, her parents, brothers,
online and works for Steiger and her supportive coworkers at O’Flaherty
Construction. He has been Heim Egan, Ltd.
on crew for several LCT
productions, but this is his SHERI EIMERMANN*
first time on stage here. His other credits (Apostle) is general manager
include Oklahoma!, Screwtape, and The at Peaberry’s Coffeehouse.
Matchmaker. His hobbies include basketball, Godspell is her LCT debut.
racquetball, skiing, and Grand River Show She is a fan of anything her
Choir. He loves the camaraderie of theatre and children are involved in. Her
that not only is it acceptable to make a fool of other passions include
yourself, sometimes it’s expected. gardening and her faith. What she likes best
about LCT is that the theatre comes alive;
AIDAN SMERUD (John the everything seems breathless and larger than life.
Baptist/Judas) is a freshman Sheri would like to thank her husband, Tim, and
at Viterbo University. His her children, Wade, Malorie, and Mitchell, for
previous credits at LCT sacrificing so she could pursue her dream.
include Eddy Pozinski in
Over the Tavern and Phil in GABRIELLE ENOS*
Epic Proportions. His credits (Apostle) is a sophomore
elsewhere include the dentist in West Salem at Onalaska High School.
Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors Godspell is her theatrical
and Fagin in Aquinas High School’s production debut. Her hobbies include
of Oliver! His hobbies include writing and swimming, painting, softball,
playing music and playing Frisbee. His favorite singing, dancing, and spend-
part about LCT is the opportunity to meet new ing time with her friends and family. She likes
people. LCT’s friendly people and atmosphere, and
even though it’s new to her, she likes expressing
herself through acting, dancing, and singing.
She would like to thank her mom and dad
(Laurie and David), God, and her family.

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Who’s Who

ANDY KRAGE (Apostle) is a
junior at La Crescent High
School. He previously
appeared at LCT as Georgie in
Over the Tavern and as a
chorus member in Big. He
was lighting designer for
Something’s Afoot. His credits elsewhere
include numerous middle and high school
shows, and he has done technical help for many
Appleseed Theatre shows. Andy’s favorite part
of LCT is meeting new people and working
with his friends. He would like to thank Carli
and Luke.

BEN KRUSE (Apostle) is include Cabaret at UW-La Crosse and Once
house coordinator for Place of Upon a Mattress at UW-Whitewater. She loves
Grace. He previously that LCT provides her with the opportunity to
appeared at LCT in Yes, perform. She would like to thank her family,
Natalie for tolerating her in all this, the fellas
Virginia, There is a Santa for putting up with her constant singing and
Claus. When not acting, he helping her unwind after rehearsal, and the rest
enjoys reading, puzzles, and of her wonderful friends.
watching 30 Rock. The thing that he enjoys
about LCT is getting to know and working with AARON WHITE (Apostle) is
the cast. He would like to thank his family for a sophomore at La Crescent
their love and encouragement, LCT for the High School. His previous
opportunity to perform, and, last but not least, credits at LCT include Patrick
you for supporting the theatre. in Mame and Ralphie in A
Christmas Story. He has
SEAN McDEVITT (Apostle) numerous theatre credits
is a graduate of the Rancho elsewhere and has no time for hobbies. He loves
Santiago Professional Actors the family that forms at LCT—it’s amazing and
Conservatory in Garden not like anything else. He would like to thank
Grove, Calif., and has a role in “the fam” and Carli and Luke.
the upcoming film Fort
McCoy. He hopes to be an
inspiration to the entire cast and crew of
Godspell. It is his sincere hope that his love for
the material shines through. He would like to
thank Greg and Mary for believing in him and
making a thirty-five-year-old dream come true.

LINDSAY RAASCH
(Apostle) is a bartender at the
Casino Bar. She appeared at
LCT as Liesl in The Sound of
Music and Mary Thatcher in
Tom Sawyer. Other credits

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Who’s Who

NATALIE WIKSTROM numerous productions, including The Wizard of
(Apostle) has previously Oz and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
appeared at LCT as Maria in and music directed Little Shop of Horrors. Her
The Sound of Music and as hobbies include reading, gardening, and
Andrea Borland in Yes, architectural history. Her favorite thing about
LCT is meeting all the talented people. Candace
Virginia, There is a Santa wishes to thank Tom and Emily.
Claus. Her credits elsewhere
include Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Laurie DILLON McARDLE
Williams in Oklahoma! Her hobbies include (Technical Director/Set
snowboarding, listening to NPR, and socializ- Designer) is originally from
ing. Her favorite part about theatre and LCT is Minneapolis, Minn., but grew
exploring others’ motivations and living in up in Las Vegas, Nev. He
imaginary circumstances. Natalie thanks returned to the Midwest to
Lindsay; no thanks to Alex. graduate from Viterbo
University with a bachelor of arts degree in
MIKE ADANK (Video- technical production and design. Some of his
grapher) is the director of professional credits include the Great River
videography at Itechra in Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minn., the
Winona. He most recently Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg,
appeared as Nigel Rancour in Va., and the Commonweal Theatre Company in
Something’s Afoot at LCT. Lanesboro, Minn. Dillon thanks all the vol-
His most memorable perfor- unteers who have given countless hours of time
mance was as Tony in You Can’t Take It With and, most of all, he thanks his fiancé, Megan,
You. He has appeared elsewhere as Max in who supports him in every way possible.
Lend Me A Tenor and as Gary in Noises Off
and enjoys the theatre because it allows him to GREG PARMETER (Direc-
“escape reality for a few hours every day.” tor) earned his MFA from the
Johnny Carson School of
MARY BLAHA-DEBOER Theatre and Film at the
(Musical Director) works for University of Nebraska-
the La Crosse School District, Lincoln. His credits include
is a Tastefully Simple consul- seasons with the Nebraska
tant, and a cantor at the New- Repertory Theatre, Virginia Shakespeare
man Center. She music direc- Festival, Northern Fort Playhouse, and the
ted The Sound of Music and Hampstead Stage Company. Previously, Greg
Something’s Afoot at LCT. She loves that LCT was the technical director at Aberdeen Central
allows people from all walks of life to learn and High School and an instructor/director with
grow together and make magic! She thanks T.O.Y.Box Children’s Theatre. Greg also
Don, Amanda, and Avery for letting her do her developed a pilot program, ArtSpark, with
thing—again—and the entire cast and crew. Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, N.D.

CANDACE BROWN (Music MANDY PARMETER
Director) is office manager at (Costume Designer) is
Preservation Alliance of La originally from Aberdeen,
Crosse and a volunteer at the S.D. She received her
La Crosse County Historical bachelor’s degree in music
Society. She music directed education from Northern State
LCT’s Big. She has directed

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University. There she discovered her passion for ANNA SMERUD (Choreog-
theatre. After a year of teaching music, she rapher) is a music education
relocated to Lincoln, Neb., to study costume major at Viterbo University.
design. She received her MFA in costume She previously choreographed
design in May 2005 and has been freelance Cinderella for LCT and has
designing and teaching. Her work has taken her appeared in Joseph and the
from Oklahoma to Washington, Virginia,
Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Mandy would like to Amazing Technicolor
thank her husband, Greg, for relocating his life Dreamcoat and Fiddler On the Roof. Her other
to La Crosse. His support is a true blessing and credits include Queenie in Honk! and Zaneeta
one of the reasons she loves him so much. in The Music Man. She also teaches dance at
Misty’s Dance Unlimited. Anna loves perform-
KRISTEN PELOSKI* ing and working with performers. She is glad to
(Assistant Director) Kristen is be involved at LCT and would like to thank her
a student at Viterbo Univer- family and friends.
sity. This is her first experi-
ence at LCT. Her acting TAMI J. WOLDEN (Stage Manager) works
credits include A Midsummer for Franciscan Skemp. She stage managed The
Night’s Dream and Anything Mousetrap and To Kill a Mockingbird here at
Goes. Her hobbies include painting, photogra- LCT. Her other credits include stage managing
phy, poetry, and music. Kristen loves working See Jane Vote at The Pump House Regional
with others who love theatre as much as she Arts Center. Her hobbies include travel, fiber
does. Making a piece of work come to life arts, sailing, and anything theatre related. She
onstage is an amazing process. She would like likes in theatre that every day is a learning
to thank the entire cast and crew, her parents, experience. Tami would like to thank Mark
friends, and fiancé. for being extremely understanding about her
theatre habit.

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“Rediscover Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, is proud Maureen L.Kinney
great food!” to support the arts in our community. Terence R.Collins
Brent P.Smith
serving lunch and dinner daily Peder G.Arneson
serving brunch Saturday & Sunday Ellen M.Frantz
Gregory S.Bonney
Hackberry’s Bistro Thomas H.Taylor
Michael L.Stoker
above the People’s Food Co-op Brian G.Weber
315 Fifth Ave. So. downtown La Crosse Joseph G.Veenstra
Cheryl M.Gill
608.784.5798 ext. 243 Scott A.Kissinger
for complete menus go to www.pfc.coop
600 Exchange Building YEARS
205 Fifth Avenue South 608.784.5678
La Crosse, WI 54601 www.johnsflaherty.com

Season Patrons

Celestial $2,500+ Anonymous Hennen, Eric and Mary Overgard, Florence
Asp, Arnold and Donna Hill, Donald and Kathy Padesky, Tim, and Tara
Clemons, John and Arla Ballinger, Tom and Mary Hill, Ronald and Dawn
Lyche, John and Linda Bates, David, Pam and Hoeth, Merilin and Colleen Johnson
Record, Dick Hoffmeister, Jim and Diane Paulson, Lisa
Leslie Hogue, David and Janice Pinger, Jim and Lois
Seraphim Batesky, Jim and Diane Holley, Maria Poellinger, Carleen
Bilskemper, Robert and Holman, Russell and Katie Portner, Lori
$1,500-$2,499 Horne, Sue and Scott Reithel, Nancy, and Tim
Barbara Hosler, Charles and Mary
Brock, Tom and Jan Bina, Leo and Carol Huebsch, Rollin and Connie Henke
Craig, Mary Bittner, Marlene Jacobson, Emmanuel Roberts, Cam and Carlene
Bjerke, Todd, and Karen Johnson, Nancy Rodman, Kirk and Nancy
Director’s Circle Jones, Ed and Carol Roth, Chuck and Lu Ann
Kroll Kammel, Mike Rude, Brian and Karen
$1,000-$1,499 Blaha-Deboer, Don and Kastenschmidt, Kay Ruston, Curt and Bev
Keitel, Julie and Hal Sandvold, Karen D.
Hartigan, J. Michael and Mary Kerckhove, Bette Schlichte, Dave and Heather
Vicki Blanchard, K.O. and Jeanne Klich, Ron and Peggy Schoenfeld, Paul and Joan
Bloedorn, Jim and Carol Kloster, Geoff and Myra Schroeder, Robert and
Lokken, Jerry and Kathy Kranig, Rob and Jo Ann
Petrowski Kratt, Michael and Bev Jeanne
Saints $500-$999 Bott, Clem and Karol Krause, Peter and Krin Schwem, Jack and Marti
Brinkley, Melvin and Marty Kremmer, Cliff and Cheryl Schwingle, Doris and John
Ahrens, Bud and Mabel Brownell, Kevin Krueger, Robert Seager, Glenn and Lila
Baker, Allen and Dianne Bruemmer, Tom and Judy Krumholz, Robin and Alan Sechrest, Sandy
Born, Chris and Vicki Buchner, Paul La Fleur, Lauren and Lucille Seielstad, Peter and Ginny
Brooks, Donna Buchta, Bill, and Lori Lamb, Bob and Betty Sexauer, Michael and Kathryn
Hubbard, Bob and Mary Lawrence, Henry and Beverly Sherer, Margaret
Kirkpatrick, Judy Campbell Le Grand, Roger and Sondra Smerud, Scott and Theresa
Rathgaber, Scott and Mary Burmaster, Mark and Cari Le Roy, Robert Smith, Robert, and Elizabeth
Saline, Lindy Burzinski, Robert and Joyce Lee, Kevin
Sartz, Dick and Mary Jean Campbell, Roy and Laurie Lee, Tom and Jenelle Wright
Solberg, Ed and Laurie Capaul, Tony and Violet Lerum, Ken and Nancy Spencer, Dick and Pat
Zietlow, Don and LaVonne Cipriano, Pat Lindeman, Claude and Springer, Jacqueline
Clouse, Kelly and Sheryl Steingraeber, Paul and Jane
Benefactors Conzemius, Bob and Kay Carolyn Stellrecht, Greg and Joan
Copsey, Carol Lindesmith, Larry and Diane Stelzig, Rose
$250-$499 Corbisier, Gary and Susan Lohman, Harry and Virginia Stevenson, Wade and Tammy
Daus, Cathy and Alan Mach, Beverly J Striegel, Hank and Joyce
Allen, Peter and Joan Decker, Walt and Barbara Mackey, William and Helen Sullivan, Brian and Diane
Bott, Richard and Lynn Deters, Merrill, and Iona Mader, Michael and Carol Sundet, Ray
Christians, Roger and Kenna Mailath, Aurel and Sue Thienes, Terry and Cheryl
Coe, Robert and Barbara Novak Marcou, Robert and Mary Toce, Suzanne and Joseph
Fernandes, Felix and Dissmore, Dan and Tricia Matthews, Lois Tripp, Barbara and Jerry
Dukatz, Debra and Ervin Mau, Stephen and Margeen Twining, Lill
Marilyn Ebert, Allen and Karen McIlraith, Lorraine Voight, Jo
Frank, Donald and Barbara Erb, Thomas, and Cecilia Messerschmidt, Les and Rita Vongroven, Larry and Bea
Haase, Jack and Ann Miller, Rich and Vicki Warzynski, Larry and Kathy
Kerbaugh, Chris and Jane Caron Minehan, Kiernan and Tracy Wastlund, Ken and Jane
Kuesel, Gloria Everson, Ruth Miner, Edward B. and Sally West, Ross and Lynn
Kunz, Daniel and Vicky Faulkner, David and Teresa Misch, Bridget and Lisa Wettstein’s
Loomis, Judith Filla, Sandra Mueller, Mary and Kurt Wichelt, Ray and Joyce
McBain, Clive and Burness Foss, Richard and Marilyn Nelson, Doug and Cheri Olson Wilde, Jim and Joey
Merkitch, Ken and Janine Foye, David and Barbara Nelson, Kenneth and Carmin Wilson, Daniel and Jennifer
Mueller, Carl and Doris Francois, Joseph and Joan Nelson, Sonja Wold, Gary and Debra
Poellinger, Tom and Mary French, Marla Nichols, Harry and Cyndy Wolfe, Leon and Kay
Ruud, Sally and Betty Fulford, George and Joyce Noll, Karl and Julie Wood, Daryl and Margaret
Ryan, Dennis and Sharon Geary, Michael and Gretchen Norby, Jeanne, and Merle Wooden, Frank
Schneider, Daniel, and Mary Goode, David and Nancy Wortman, Ken and Jean
Goodman, Mark and Nancy Holliday
Lansing Goudie, Andrea Nowland, Jon and Christi Angels $50-$99
Sebo, Jeri Graumann, Bill and Mary Nowland, Paul and Tamara
Smith, Anita G. Guggenbuehl, Karen Nowland, Ron and Frieda Ablan, Michael
Smith, Donald and Nancy Guillou, Louis Odeen, Bruce and Carol Akeson, Rhonda, and Duane
Tanke, Edward and Miriam Haggard, Donna and Dennis O’Neal, Nancy
Withey, Kevin and Marla Hamilton, Linda and John Lom
Yahnke, Julie Hansen, Stephen and Karen Anderson, Gary and Judy
Hanson, Chuck and Cheryl Anderson, J. Howard and
Archangels Harman, Peter and Esther
Hatlem, Roger and Miriam Marguerite
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Season Patrons

Anderson, Norma Glaman, Dennis and Carol Lind, Karen and Steve Regner, Mike and Therese
Anonymous Gruenke, Tim and Lori Olson Loehr, Steve and Cheryl Reinert, Thomas
Antony, William and Jo Guinn, Larry and Becky Loomis, Gregory and Barbara Revie, Marguerite
Bach, Mary Gutierrez, Peter and Janice Losinski, Lorraine Rhode, Arlene
Bailey, Wayne and Kathryn Hafner, Larry and Erma Mack, Wes and Karen Ring, Ken and Sharron
Bakkestuen, Carol Hagmann, Joyce Marck, Bob and Jean Rownd, Kenneth and Mary
Bassett, Jean Halbrehder, John and Carolyn Marcou, Robert and Diane Sandman, William and Muriel
Bell, Virginia Hansen, Patricia Markee, Sharon, and Sanwick, Norman and Lois
Berg, Lynette Hanson, Al and Terri Schauls, James and Elaine
Birnbaum, Ken and Donna Hanson, Emil and Ginny Andrea Nerby Scheffner, Wilma
Bjornstad, Jerome and Bev Hanson, Ernest and Grace Mathison, Trygve and Karan Schneider, Paul and Kay
Bott, Addie Harris, Richard and Cathy McDowell, Blaine and Patricia Schnell, Marian
Bott, Lawrence and Mary Hartigan, Natalie McLenahan, Tom and Gladys Schoolcraft, John and Sharon
Branson, Phyllis C. Hayes, Esther McManimon, Jean Shedivy, Carl and Denise
Brendle, Mark and Susan Heiser, Helen Mergen, Elizabeth Smith, Arlene, and Cynthia
Brochhausen, Philip and Hemker, Jim and Barbara Merola, Michael and Margo
Herro, Mike and Cheri Meyers, Bill and Julie Gran
Virginia Heyer, Cary Miller, Lloyd and Evelyn Smith, Martin and Ruby
Brudos, Sally Hicks, Joy Miller, Mike and Sandy Speich, Carl and Carol
Bubbers, Gary and Mary Hill, Duane and Sandi Miller, Vilas and Sally Springer, Dan, Janice and Nick
Bucheger, Candace Hoch, Jerry and Diane Molzahn, Gloria A. Stansbury, Lee and Ann
Buldhaupt, Nancy Homstad, Larry and Christie Monsoor, Mary Stelloh, Ramon and Betty
Burnap, Bill and Bea Howard, Dale and Christine Munson, Les and Helen Stellrecht, Troy and Barbara
Cappuccio, Jim and Jo Hubley, Ray and Joanne Murray, Curt and Marcia Stoda, Dave and Jackie
Carlow, Willard and Ann Huhn, Shirley Nash, Jean Stoll, Wally and Betty
Christen, Bridget and Matthew Hulke, Jane Nee, Patrick and Joan Storlie, Katherine and John
Clark, Jean Hussey, Mike and Patti Neuman, Ed and Corine Strauss, Richard and Pam
Clements, Carl Hyatt, Charles and Florence Newburg, Bill and Karen Stuber, Nickolas and Kathy
Coelin, Dorothy Ihle, Irene Newburg, Tom and Marlene Tenner, Bill and Janet
Diehl, Leland and Alice Isaacson, Darwin and Darlene Nieckarz, Marilyn and Willie Thompson, Kathy
Drewes, Dave and Fran Jandt, Dennis and Claire Nigl, Rudy and Cherie Thrune, Bill and Pam
Dwyer, Stanley and Sue Johnson, Frances and Owen Nigon, Tom and Lori Tracey, Cindy
Egan, Rich and Sally K. Johnston, Jo O’Keefe, Joseph and Claudia Uber, Audrey
Eisenbacher, Mary and Ted Jothen, Margaret and Duane Olson, Eugene and Karen Urban, Kathryn
Ekern, Gary and Lu Anne Keller-Maresh, Joan and Olson, Tiffany Van Atta, William and Ann
Ellefson, Eldon and Fran Onsrud, Paul and Judy Vanderploeg, Ruth
Ertl, Daryl and Nancy Richard Padesky, Ann Wachter, Joan
Faron, Matthew and Bridgette Kouba, Robert and Christi Peplinski, Marcee Wagner, David and Laura
Fetsch, Todd and Mary Jo Koula, Dennis and Merna Peterson, Dennis and Lois Wagner, Karen D.
Fischer, Lance and Cathy Krage, Dan and Val Phetteplace, Gordon and Edith Walsh, Colleen
Fox, Larry and Judy Krocker, Bob and Charlene Poellinger, Richard and Whiteman, David and Yvonne
Freedland, Robert and Kroner, William and Carey Williams, Richard and Judy
Krueger, Tracey and Christine Marjorie Wiltinger, Gerald and Judith
Maureen Kuhn, Glenn and Pat Pohja, Larry and Terry Wittenberg, James, and
Galles, Mitch and Marcia Kusch, Fred and Janet Polender, Bruce and Alice
Gardner, Julie and Randy La Brec, Clay and Mary Proksch, Eugene and Elaine Cheryl Amsrud
Garves, Howard and Joyce Lanzel, Mary J. Proudfoot, John and Linda Witzenburg, Harvey and Pat
Gates, Karen and Charlie LeJeune, Marvin and Debbie Prudhome, James Wuensch, Miriam
Geiwitz, Denise and Doug Lenser, Charles and Donia Ramsbottom, Trudy Wuttke, Jim and Marilyn
Gilbert, Philip and Judy Rebhan, Carl and Ruth Young, Suzanne

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Contribution Acknowledgments

Thank you to the following recent Donna Acord
Miscellaneous and In-Kind Carol Ballas
Contributors: Diann and John Honadel
Nancy Kotnour
Ruth Williams

Wish List Donations

Thank you to the following recent Mailath, Aurel and Sue
Mattison, Mark and Wendy
Holiday Wish List Donors: Munn, James and Sally
Sebo, Jeri
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Annual Fund (2008-2009)

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45-Year Challenge

Have you met the 45-Year Chal- supporters and more information
lenge? See the color insert for about how you can help us reach
the latest list of wonderful LCT our goal of $45,000.

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Guitars and P.A.
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To celebrate our 45th season,
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