PRESENTS

Standing OVATION 2017–2018 SEASON

Honk! Cast In Order of Appearance

Drake Adam Haselhuhn Ida Ali Kirwen Turkey Carson Doss* Henrietta Lauren Stratton Maureen Stacie Bendixen Cat Josh Zirkle Grace Mindy Breaux* Billy Gabe Wagner Beaky Gabriel Breaux Fluff Madeline Davis* Downy Ava Gifford Ducklings Abigail Breaux*, Phoebe Breaux*, Will Harms Ugly Asher Suski* Fish NaTasha Bruck*, Abigail Breaux*, Madeline

Davis*, Ava Gifford, Landry Wagner* Cameraman Zach Caldwell* Jaybird Matthew David Breaux Greylag Adam Haselhuhn Dot Mindy Breaux* Snowy Grace Smithey Barnacles Carson Doss* Pinkfoot Stacie Bendixen Queenie Lauren Stratton Lowbutt Cheryl Clark Penny Grace Smithey Mother Swan Stacie Bendixen Bullfrog Adam Haselhuhn Froglets Gabriel Breaux, Matthew David Breaux,

Zach Caldwell*, Carson Doss*, Will Harms, Gabe Wagner

Brother Swan Matthew David Breaux* Old Woman’s Voice Josh Zirkle Farmer’s Voice Adam Haselhuhn Children’s Voices Matthew David Breaux, NaTasha Bruck* *ACT Debut

Musical Numbers

ACT I

A Poultry Tale Drake, Ida, Turkey, Henrietta, Maureen, Cat, Grace, Company

The Joy of Motherhood Ida, Maureen Different (pre-reprise) Ida Hold Your Head Up High Ida, Ugly, Fish Look at Him Ida, Drake, Ugly, Henrietta, Turkey,

Cat, Grace, Ducklings, Maureen, Company

Different Ugly Play With Your Food Cat, Ugly Lost Ugly The Elegy Company Every Tear a Mother Cries Ida Wild Goose Chase Greylag, Dot, Snowy, Barnacles,

Pinkfoot, Ugly, Cat Hold Your Head Up High Ida, Ugly

Time: Present Day Setting: The Farm

Act I

Scene 1 Barnyard, Spring Scene 2 Cat’s Lair Scene 3 Barnyard, later that evening Scene 4 Marsh, late Summer

Act II Scene 1 Cottage, late Summer Scene 2 Barnyard, Autumn Scene 3 Various locations Scene 4 Moors, late Autumn - Winter Scene 5 Moors, late Winter Scene 6 Barnyard, early Spring

Standing OVATION 2017–2018 SEASON

Honk! Cast In Order of Appearance

Drake Adam Haselhuhn Ida Ali Kirwen Turkey Carson Doss* Henrietta Lauren Stratton Maureen Stacie Bendixen Cat Josh Zirkle Grace Mindy Breaux* Billy Gabe Wagner Beaky Gabriel Breaux Fluff Madeline Davis* Downy Ava Gifford Ducklings Abigail Breaux*, Phoebe Breaux*, Will Harms Ugly Asher Suski* Fish NaTasha Bruck*, Abigail Breaux*, Madeline

Davis*, Ava Gifford, Landry Wagner* Cameraman Zach Caldwell* Jaybird Matthew David Breaux Greylag Adam Haselhuhn Dot Mindy Breaux* Snowy Grace Smithey Barnacles Carson Doss* Pinkfoot Stacie Bendixen Queenie Lauren Stratton Lowbutt Cheryl Clark Penny Grace Smithey Mother Swan Stacie Bendixen Bullfrog Adam Haselhuhn Froglets Gabriel Breaux, Matthew David Breaux,

Zach Caldwell*, Carson Doss*, Will Harms, Gabe Wagner

Brother Swan Matthew David Breaux* Old Woman’s Voice Josh Zirkle Farmer’s Voice Adam Haselhuhn Children’s Voices Matthew David Breaux, NaTasha Bruck* *ACT Debut

Musical Numbers

ACT I

A Poultry Tale Drake, Ida, Turkey, Henrietta, Maureen, Cat, Grace, Company

The Joy of Motherhood Ida, Maureen Different (pre-reprise) Ida Hold Your Head Up High Ida, Ugly, Fish Look at Him Ida, Drake, Ugly, Henrietta, Turkey,

Cat, Grace, Ducklings, Maureen, Company

Different Ugly Play With Your Food Cat, Ugly Lost Ugly The Elegy Company Every Tear a Mother Cries Ida Wild Goose Chase Greylag, Dot, Snowy, Barnacles,

Pinkfoot, Ugly, Cat Hold Your Head Up High Ida, Ugly

Time: Present Day Setting: The Farm

Act I

Scene 1 Barnyard, Spring Scene 2 Cat’s Lair Scene 3 Barnyard, later that evening Scene 4 Marsh, late Summer

Act II Scene 1 Cottage, late Summer Scene 2 Barnyard, Autumn Scene 3 Various locations Scene 4 Moors, late Autumn - Winter Scene 5 Moors, late Winter Scene 6 Barnyard, early Spring

Standing OVATION 2017–2018 SEASON

Director’s Note Honk! is so much more than a children’s tale set to music. Ugly just wants to belong but he isn’t accepted because he looks “different”. To be misunderstood, excluded, or invisible can be so lonely. What Ugly wants is not unlike what each of us wants. I hope that this charming version of an age-old story will touch your heart and remind you of the incredible difference you can make in a life when you accept and help someone belong.

Musical Numbers

ACT II It Takes All Sorts Queenie, Lowbutt Together Cat, Queenie, Lowbutt The Collage Drake, Ida, Company Now I’ve Seen You Ugly Warts and All Bullfrog, Ugly, Froglets, Company The Blizzard Company Transformations Ugly, Ida, Penny Melting Moggy Cat Look at Him (reprise) Company Warts and All Company

Production Team

Director Cheryl Clark Assistant Director Joe Kirwen Music Director Mindy Breaux Choreography Mindy Breaux Stage Manager Riley Devick Stage Crew The Cast Set Design Cheryl Clark Set Construction Keith Mullen, Al Witte Set Painting Cheryl Clark, Ali Kirwen, Joe Kirwen Light/Sound Consultant Charissa Hamel, Matt Tuttle Light Technician Dagan Peacock Sound Technician Joe Kirwen Costumes Cheryl Clark Props Cheryl Clark, Tammy Mullen, Sarah

Devick Program Lynn Arterburn Photographer Ashly Scott Marketing Doug Arterburn, Lynn Arterburn, Stacie

Bendixen, Susan Casber, Adam Haselhuhn, Tammy Sposeto, Nicole Titus, Rebekah Tuttle, Barb Wagner, Honk! Cast

Special Acknowledgements ACT appreciates the generosity of businesses and individuals who help support our productions. Thank you to the following for their support

with this show.

Scott & Susan Casber - furniture Heuss Publishing, Inc. - programs

Skeffington’s Formal Wear, Ankeny - Ugly’s costume

Standing OVATION 2017–2018 SEASON

Director’s Note Honk! is so much more than a children’s tale set to music. Ugly just wants to belong but he isn’t accepted because he looks “different”. To be misunderstood, excluded, or invisible can be so lonely. What Ugly wants is not unlike what each of us wants. I hope that this charming version of an age-old story will touch your heart and remind you of the incredible difference you can make in a life when you accept and help someone belong.

Musical Numbers

ACT II It Takes All Sorts Queenie, Lowbutt Together Cat, Queenie, Lowbutt The Collage Drake, Ida, Company Now I’ve Seen You Ugly Warts and All Bullfrog, Ugly, Froglets, Company The Blizzard Company Transformations Ugly, Ida, Penny Melting Moggy Cat Look at Him (reprise) Company Warts and All Company

Production Team

Director Cheryl Clark Assistant Director Joe Kirwen Music Director Mindy Breaux Choreography Mindy Breaux Stage Manager Riley Devick Stage Crew The Cast Set Design Cheryl Clark Set Construction Keith Mullen, Al Witte Set Painting Cheryl Clark, Ali Kirwen, Joe Kirwen Light/Sound Consultant Charissa Hamel, Matt Tuttle Light Technician Dagan Peacock Sound Technician Joe Kirwen Costumes Cheryl Clark Props Cheryl Clark, Tammy Mullen, Sarah

Devick Program Lynn Arterburn Photographer Ashly Scott Marketing Doug Arterburn, Lynn Arterburn, Stacie

Bendixen, Susan Casber, Adam Haselhuhn, Tammy Sposeto, Nicole Titus, Rebekah Tuttle, Barb Wagner, Honk! Cast

Special Acknowledgements ACT appreciates the generosity of businesses and individuals who help support our productions. Thank you to the following for their support

with this show.

Scott & Susan Casber - furniture Heuss Publishing, Inc. - programs

Skeffington’s Formal Wear, Ankeny - Ugly’s costume

Standing OVATION 2017–2018 SEASON

Biographies

Stacie Bendixen (Maureen/Pinkfoot/Mother Swan) has appeared in productions at CAP in Altoona (Jack and the Beanstalk), Urbandale Community Theatre musicals for the last four years, and in several ACT plays, most recently in The God Committee. Stacie is currently the ACT Board of Directors President, works at Wells Fargo, and has a sassy cat named Jemma. She enjoys listening to public radio shows on weekend mornings.

Abigail Breaux (Duckling/Fish) lives with her family, Matthew (dad), Mindy (mom), Matthew David, Gabriel, and Phoebe. This is her first production at ACT. She participates in ballet, tap, and jazz competition at Dance-A-Cross. Abigail enjoys singing and playing with her siblings.

Gabriel Breaux (Beaky/Froglet), a home-schooler from Ankeny, was last seen on the ACT stage in A Tree with Arms and is happy to be in another theatrical production! He is active in Tae Kwon Do and likes reading and playing Xbox.

Matthew David Breaux (Jaybird/Froglet/Brother Swan), the oldest of the Breaux children, likes to play football and Xbox. He is active in Tae Kwon Do and theater. He played Joel in A Tree with Arms at ACT. If you want to learn how to eat crawfish, Matthew David is your man!

Phoebe Breaux (Duckling) can be seen at Dance-A-Cross studio in ballet, tap, and jazz classes. Honk! is her first production at ACT. This small but mighty Breaux loves to play with her sister and especially likes singing---a gift that runs in the family!

NaTasha Bruck (Fish/Teen Bird) is a freshman in Grimes where she is active in Show Choir. Her hobbies include reading, cats, and experimenting with makeup. Natasha’s family includes her brother (Zachary), Mom (Lorie), Dad (Todd), stepdad (James) and stepmom (Emily). This is her first time on stage.

Zach Caldwell (Cameraman/Froglet) appeared in many productions at Santa Clarita Christian School in California (The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, and The Velveteen Rabbit). Zach moved to Ankeny with his father, David, mother, Christy, and two siblings, Austin and Olivia. He enjoys playing basketball.

Maddie Davis (Fluff/Fish) is no stranger to the stage, although this is her first production at ACT. She last appeared at CAP in Altoona as Annie in Annie and was in Hairspray Jr. at DMYAT. She has participated in workshops at Des Moines Playhouse. Maddie and her twin, Lydia, attend Four Mile Elementary in Pleasant Hill.

Standing OVATION 2017–2018 SEASON

Biographies

Stacie Bendixen (Maureen/Pinkfoot/Mother Swan) has appeared in productions at CAP in Altoona (Jack and the Beanstalk), Urbandale Community Theatre musicals for the last four years, and in several ACT plays, most recently in The God Committee. Stacie is currently the ACT Board of Directors President, works at Wells Fargo, and has a sassy cat named Jemma. She enjoys listening to public radio shows on weekend mornings.

Abigail Breaux (Duckling/Fish) lives with her family, Matthew (dad), Mindy (mom), Matthew David, Gabriel, and Phoebe. This is her first production at ACT. She participates in ballet, tap, and jazz competition at Dance-A-Cross. Abigail enjoys singing and playing with her siblings.

Gabriel Breaux (Beaky/Froglet), a home-schooler from Ankeny, was last seen on the ACT stage in A Tree with Arms and is happy to be in another theatrical production! He is active in Tae Kwon Do and likes reading and playing Xbox.

Matthew David Breaux (Jaybird/Froglet/Brother Swan), the oldest of the Breaux children, likes to play football and Xbox. He is active in Tae Kwon Do and theater. He played Joel in A Tree with Arms at ACT. If you want to learn how to eat crawfish, Matthew David is your man!

Phoebe Breaux (Duckling) can be seen at Dance-A-Cross studio in ballet, tap, and jazz classes. Honk! is her first production at ACT. This small but mighty Breaux loves to play with her sister and especially likes singing---a gift that runs in the family!

NaTasha Bruck (Fish/Teen Bird) is a freshman in Grimes where she is active in Show Choir. Her hobbies include reading, cats, and experimenting with makeup. Natasha’s family includes her brother (Zachary), Mom (Lorie), Dad (Todd), stepdad (James) and stepmom (Emily). This is her first time on stage.

Zach Caldwell (Cameraman/Froglet) appeared in many productions at Santa Clarita Christian School in California (The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, and The Velveteen Rabbit). Zach moved to Ankeny with his father, David, mother, Christy, and two siblings, Austin and Olivia. He enjoys playing basketball.

Maddie Davis (Fluff/Fish) is no stranger to the stage, although this is her first production at ACT. She last appeared at CAP in Altoona as Annie in Annie and was in Hairspray Jr. at DMYAT. She has participated in workshops at Des Moines Playhouse. Maddie and her twin, Lydia, attend Four Mile Elementary in Pleasant Hill.

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Carson Doss (Turkey, Barnacles, Froglet) has been in several productions at Des Moines Playhouse (as Oliver Warbucks in Annie, and Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka, to name a few) and appeared in School of Rock at DMYAT. Carson is a freshman at Southview Middle School and enjoys Show Choir, baseball, theater and acting, and Legos.

Ava Gifford (Downy/Fish) is making her second appearance on the ACT stage. She played Ruthie in A Tree with Arms. Ava is a fifth grader at Prairie Trail Elementary and lives with her dad, Travis, mom, Amy, and brother, Luke. She enjoys art, reading, writing, playing piano, and spending time with animals.

Will Harms (Duckling/Froglet) was one of the Tiny Tims in A Christmas Chaos in December at ACT. (Pop Quiz-who in this cast was the OTHER Tiny Tim?) Will loves all things techy, likes to travel, golf, play with friends, and spend time with his family and dog, Harper.

Adam Haselhuhn (Drake/Greylag/Bullfrog) started dancing and singing as a toddler, thanks to his mom, Susan Casber, and Aunt, Barb Wagner. He has acted (most recently as Eric Sheridan in Unnecessary Farce), and directed Jack and the Beanstalk at CAP Theatre in Altoona. He is past-president of the board at ACT. Adam is a Cubs fan, is employed as a fundraiser at the John Stoddard Cancer Center, and lives in Pleasant Hill.

Ali Kirwen (Ida) is making her third consecutive appearance (and sixth in two seasons) at ACT with this role (Jackie Ross in A Few Good Men, Rhonda in Almost Maine). Ali is working on her Doctorate at Iowa State University and lives in Ankeny with her husband, Joe. She enjoys video and board games, baking, cross-stitch, and COFFEE! Ali would like to thank her mother for being the best example and inspiration for Ida.

Grace Smithey (Snowy/Penny), a 7th grader at North Polk Middle School, is active in band and chorus, loves reading, and cats. Her hobbies are singing, playing flute, bass guitar, and ukulele. She performed at ACT in A Christmas Chaos as Grace (aka Tiny Tim) and in many camps at the Des Moines Playhouse.

Lauren Stratton (Henrietta/Queenie), a PhD student in Gerontology at ISU, is active at ACT along with her mom, Valerie, and sister, Leslie. Dad, John, is their fan! Previous shows include Almost Maine, Drinking Habits, Francine’s Will, and The Big Five-Oh. She spends her spare time playing with her two bunnies, hanging out with family, and singing at church.

Asher Suski (Ugly), a veteran actor of several area theater companies, is making his debut at ACT. Asher starred as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray Jr. and served as student apprentice for I Never Saw Another Butterfly at DMYAT. He has also appeared at Stage West and Story Theater Company. Asher is a member of the marching band at Ames High School and enjoys playwriting.

Gabe Wagner’s (Billy/Froglet) theatrical credits include School of Rock, The Musical and Hairspray Jr at DMYAT. He is active in music and theater at Ankeny First United Methodist Church where he can often be seen playing the drums! Gabe lives in Ankeny with his mom Amity, dad John, and sister Landry.

Landry Wagner (Fish/Bird), an Ankeny 4th grader, is active in dance. She appeared in DMYAT’s Hairspray Jr and numerous musical productions at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, along with her brother, Gabe. This is her first ACT show.

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Carson Doss (Turkey, Barnacles, Froglet) has been in several productions at Des Moines Playhouse (as Oliver Warbucks in Annie, and Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka, to name a few) and appeared in School of Rock at DMYAT. Carson is a freshman at Southview Middle School and enjoys Show Choir, baseball, theater and acting, and Legos.

Ava Gifford (Downy/Fish) is making her second appearance on the ACT stage. She played Ruthie in A Tree with Arms. Ava is a fifth grader at Prairie Trail Elementary and lives with her dad, Travis, mom, Amy, and brother, Luke. She enjoys art, reading, writing, playing piano, and spending time with animals.

Will Harms (Duckling/Froglet) was one of the Tiny Tims in A Christmas Chaos in December at ACT. (Pop Quiz-who in this cast was the OTHER Tiny Tim?) Will loves all things techy, likes to travel, golf, play with friends, and spend time with his family and dog, Harper.

Adam Haselhuhn (Drake/Greylag/Bullfrog) started dancing and singing as a toddler, thanks to his mom, Susan Casber, and Aunt, Barb Wagner. He has acted (most recently as Eric Sheridan in Unnecessary Farce), and directed Jack and the Beanstalk at CAP Theatre in Altoona. He is past-president of the board at ACT. Adam is a Cubs fan, is employed as a fundraiser at the John Stoddard Cancer Center, and lives in Pleasant Hill.

Ali Kirwen (Ida) is making her third consecutive appearance (and sixth in two seasons) at ACT with this role (Jackie Ross in A Few Good Men, Rhonda in Almost Maine). Ali is working on her Doctorate at Iowa State University and lives in Ankeny with her husband, Joe. She enjoys video and board games, baking, cross-stitch, and COFFEE! Ali would like to thank her mother for being the best example and inspiration for Ida.

Grace Smithey (Snowy/Penny), a 7th grader at North Polk Middle School, is active in band and chorus, loves reading, and cats. Her hobbies are singing, playing flute, bass guitar, and ukulele. She performed at ACT in A Christmas Chaos as Grace (aka Tiny Tim) and in many camps at the Des Moines Playhouse.

Lauren Stratton (Henrietta/Queenie), a PhD student in Gerontology at ISU, is active at ACT along with her mom, Valerie, and sister, Leslie. Dad, John, is their fan! Previous shows include Almost Maine, Drinking Habits, Francine’s Will, and The Big Five-Oh. She spends her spare time playing with her two bunnies, hanging out with family, and singing at church.

Asher Suski (Ugly), a veteran actor of several area theater companies, is making his debut at ACT. Asher starred as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray Jr. and served as student apprentice for I Never Saw Another Butterfly at DMYAT. He has also appeared at Stage West and Story Theater Company. Asher is a member of the marching band at Ames High School and enjoys playwriting.

Gabe Wagner’s (Billy/Froglet) theatrical credits include School of Rock, The Musical and Hairspray Jr at DMYAT. He is active in music and theater at Ankeny First United Methodist Church where he can often be seen playing the drums! Gabe lives in Ankeny with his mom Amity, dad John, and sister Landry.

Landry Wagner (Fish/Bird), an Ankeny 4th grader, is active in dance. She appeared in DMYAT’s Hairspray Jr and numerous musical productions at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, along with her brother, Gabe. This is her first ACT show.

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Josh Zirkle (Cat) made his ACT debut this spring as Pfc. Louden Downey in A Few Good Men. He has appeared on stage in Ankeny Community High School’s Don’t Drink the Water, Guys and Doll, and Elephant’s Graveyard. Hobbies include reading, napping, and playing board games. He has three brothers and four sisters. Josh is employed at Springwood 9 Theater.

Cheryl Clark (Director/Lowbutt) fell in love with the theater while playing Marion in The Music Man and has since portrayed a witch, a beautician, a barmaid, a nun several times (although she is Methodist), and too many other characters to list. Directing and costume design are favorite off-stage roles. Spare time finds her with family (husband Max, three daughters, and four awesome grandchildren!), reading, sewing, and knitting. Cheryl is an ACT past president and a member of the ICTA Board of Directors.

Mindy Breaux (Music Director/ Choreographer/Grace/Dot) has extensive experience in classical, opera, and musical theater, including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Amelia in Amelia Goes to the Ball, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, and Hope in Anything Goes, among many others. She studied tap, jazz, and ballet at SOLAD Dance Center and vocal music at Delta State University. A mother of four busy children, Mindy is a wedding cake designer and a home-school teacher.

Joe Kirwen (Assistant Director) is relatively new to the theater scene but he jumped in with both feet! His first experience was as stage manager in Done to Death and has since acted in three ACT productions: The Middle of Yesterday, Almost Maine, and A Few Good Men. His off-stage roles include assistant director, sound technician, and stage manager. Joe lives in Ankeny with his wife, Ali, and works as an IT specialist. Free time activities include reading, playing video games, and bothering Ali!

2017 - 2018 Contributors Ankeny Community Theatre would like to thank the following individuals, businesses, and foundations for their generous support of our organization.

Producer ($1000+) Vi & Glenn DeStigter

Director ($500 - $999) Stacie Bendixen Jeanne & Bob Hopson Lois & Dennis Kern Doug Moon Jo & Jerry Reid Kimberly Spitzig Valerie & John Stratton Matt Tuttle Barb & Don Wagner

Stage Manager ($250 - $499) Anne & Joel Anderson Cheryl & Max Clark Vicki & Monte Engh Sharon Hall & Kirk Reeder Adam Haselhuhn Joan & Tom Quinlin

Actor ($100 - $249) Sharon & Jim Anderson Mary & Dave Bendixen Susan & Scott Casber James Clack Ellen & Dick Crowe Troy DeStigter Sheila & Dennis Dietz Diana Durlam Mary Jo & Bob Frazier Joan & Ed Gibson Evie & Ken Gregersen Betty & Rex Humke Deb & Dan Ivis Mary & Lory Johnson Joyce Jones Truly & Don Judisch Donna Kelling Jan Kerrigan Ali & Joe Kirwen Christopher Lewis

Gail & Gene Lucht Doris Merrill Dee Moss Jo Ellen & Gary Nervig Barb & Jim Nervig Kerry Jo Ostring Kathy & Dale Polson Jan & Al Price Georgene & Steve Raver Sharon & Jim Roberts Mary Ann & Bob Scott Marsha Smithey Tammy & Frank Sposeto Patricia & Richard Wilson Carolyn & Don Zuck

Patron ($20 - $99) Kathy & Chris Anthony Lynn & Doug Arterburn Mary Atha Ryan Beatty Mary Bendixen-Noe Megan Bendixen Alexis & Bryan Beyer Kathryn & Jim Bisbey Rosie Bly Mindy & Matthew Breaux Anne & John Claes Karen Cross Lois Dickerson Jacquelyn & Jason Duke Karen Dyer Rose Eaves Shirley & John Gilmore Lisa & Troy Gould Charissa Hamel Jean Hance Teri Happe Teresa & Steve Herold Michael Hollister Melanie Jones

Sally & Wayne Kaalberg Karla Kasper Paul Lamb Jim Leeper Dawn Liekweg Lorie & James Machamer Vera & Ray Mur Brandi & Scott Nielsen Laura & Shawn Pavlik Tim Pearson Becky Plager Debbie Rasko Michael Ream Greg Romans Shelley Sanderson Linda Schanus Nanci Schaper Judith Schnurstein Marilyn Sharar Joan Sieczkowski Paris Solsma Anna Sunstrom Nicole Titus Jackie Vandivier Jean & Joe Van Winkle Joanne Ver Huel Evelyn & Creston Vos Whitney Welp Al Witte

Business Friends Ankeny HyVee Ankeny HuHot BRAVO DSM Foundry Heuss Printing Mercy Comfort Health Center for Women The Other Place Uptown Food & Beverage Co.

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Josh Zirkle (Cat) made his ACT debut this spring as Pfc. Louden Downey in A Few Good Men. He has appeared on stage in Ankeny Community High School’s Don’t Drink the Water, Guys and Doll, and Elephant’s Graveyard. Hobbies include reading, napping, and playing board games. He has three brothers and four sisters. Josh is employed at Springwood 9 Theater.

Cheryl Clark (Director/Lowbutt) fell in love with the theater while playing Marion in The Music Man and has since portrayed a witch, a beautician, a barmaid, a nun several times (although she is Methodist), and too many other characters to list. Directing and costume design are favorite off-stage roles. Spare time finds her with family (husband Max, three daughters, and four awesome grandchildren!), reading, sewing, and knitting. Cheryl is an ACT past president and a member of the ICTA Board of Directors.

Mindy Breaux (Music Director/ Choreographer/Grace/Dot) has extensive experience in classical, opera, and musical theater, including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Amelia in Amelia Goes to the Ball, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, and Hope in Anything Goes, among many others. She studied tap, jazz, and ballet at SOLAD Dance Center and vocal music at Delta State University. A mother of four busy children, Mindy is a wedding cake designer and a home-school teacher.

Joe Kirwen (Assistant Director) is relatively new to the theater scene but he jumped in with both feet! His first experience was as stage manager in Done to Death and has since acted in three ACT productions: The Middle of Yesterday, Almost Maine, and A Few Good Men. His off-stage roles include assistant director, sound technician, and stage manager. Joe lives in Ankeny with his wife, Ali, and works as an IT specialist. Free time activities include reading, playing video games, and bothering Ali!

2017 - 2018 Contributors Ankeny Community Theatre would like to thank the following individuals, businesses, and foundations for their generous support of our organization.

Producer ($1000+) Vi & Glenn DeStigter

Director ($500 - $999) Stacie Bendixen Jeanne & Bob Hopson Lois & Dennis Kern Doug Moon Jo & Jerry Reid Kimberly Spitzig Valerie & John Stratton Matt Tuttle Barb & Don Wagner

Stage Manager ($250 - $499) Anne & Joel Anderson Cheryl & Max Clark Vicki & Monte Engh Sharon Hall & Kirk Reeder Adam Haselhuhn Joan & Tom Quinlin

Actor ($100 - $249) Sharon & Jim Anderson Mary & Dave Bendixen Susan & Scott Casber James Clack Ellen & Dick Crowe Troy DeStigter Sheila & Dennis Dietz Diana Durlam Mary Jo & Bob Frazier Joan & Ed Gibson Evie & Ken Gregersen Betty & Rex Humke Deb & Dan Ivis Mary & Lory Johnson Joyce Jones Truly & Don Judisch Donna Kelling Jan Kerrigan Ali & Joe Kirwen Christopher Lewis

Gail & Gene Lucht Doris Merrill Dee Moss Jo Ellen & Gary Nervig Barb & Jim Nervig Kerry Jo Ostring Kathy & Dale Polson Jan & Al Price Georgene & Steve Raver Sharon & Jim Roberts Mary Ann & Bob Scott Marsha Smithey Tammy & Frank Sposeto Patricia & Richard Wilson Carolyn & Don Zuck

Patron ($20 - $99) Kathy & Chris Anthony Lynn & Doug Arterburn Mary Atha Ryan Beatty Mary Bendixen-Noe Megan Bendixen Alexis & Bryan Beyer Kathryn & Jim Bisbey Rosie Bly Mindy & Matthew Breaux Anne & John Claes Karen Cross Lois Dickerson Jacquelyn & Jason Duke Karen Dyer Rose Eaves Shirley & John Gilmore Lisa & Troy Gould Charissa Hamel Jean Hance Teri Happe Teresa & Steve Herold Michael Hollister Melanie Jones

Sally & Wayne Kaalberg Karla Kasper Paul Lamb Jim Leeper Dawn Liekweg Lorie & James Machamer Vera & Ray Mur Brandi & Scott Nielsen Laura & Shawn Pavlik Tim Pearson Becky Plager Debbie Rasko Michael Ream Greg Romans Shelley Sanderson Linda Schanus Nanci Schaper Judith Schnurstein Marilyn Sharar Joan Sieczkowski Paris Solsma Anna Sunstrom Nicole Titus Jackie Vandivier Jean & Joe Van Winkle Joanne Ver Huel Evelyn & Creston Vos Whitney Welp Al Witte

Business Friends Ankeny HyVee Ankeny HuHot BRAVO DSM Foundry Heuss Printing Mercy Comfort Health Center for Women The Other Place Uptown Food & Beverage Co.