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La Crosse Community Theatre presents

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WHY WE DO THEATRE

Thank you for choosing to spend a couple of hours with us. A group of volunteers has been

working for weeks to make this performance special. Today’s show is why we do theatre, a chance to share with those who enjoy and appreciate the hard work and artistic e�ort.

Of course, the question that some may be asking: Why did we change from Cinderella? Unfortunately, we lost the permission to do that play (these are called rights, and we pay a lot to “rent” the play) because the Broadway tour may be coming to nearby venues, and they get priority. Thankfully, this does not happen very often and, fortunately, we were able to secure the rights to The Little Mermaid. This

has created a chance to explore a lovely story, with several new performers, and showcase our �ying system even more. We like to think that we turned a challenge into an opportunity.

LCT has been around for 52 years, working together with the community to be a community theatre. We do it because we have committed volunteers who generously give of their time and talents, and we have a supportive community that is an

enthusiastic, loyal audience. Together we create theatre—by the community, for the community!

See you at the theatre!

David R. Kilpatrick Executive Director

Executive Director’s Note

Today’s show is why we do

theatre.

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NOV 14–22, 2015Tickets $9

DEC 10–20, 2015Tickets $29

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DISNEY’S “THE LITTLE MERMAID”La Crosse Community Theatre, Dahl Automotive, and Gundersen Health System present

Produced by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. (212) 541-4684 www. MTIShows.com

This orchestra realization provided by Broadway Show Tracks, LLC.The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Based on the stories of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN and the DISNEY �lms

Music by Lyrics by Book by

ALANMENKEN

HOWARD ASHMANGLENN SLATER

DOUGWRIGHT

Directed byGREG PARMETER

Set Designer/Tech Director

DILLON MCARDLE

Costume Designer

MANDY PARMETER

Lighting Designer

DAVID R. KILPATRICK

Props Designer

BONNIE JO BRATINA

Music Director

YVONNE FREESEChoreographer

JEN WILKINSON

Stage Manager

EMILY VIETHAssistant Director

NICK BRANDT

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This production will be performed with one 15-minute intermission.

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

ACT ONEOverture

Scene 1: The World Above (The Water’s Surface)“The World Above” ................................................ Ariel“Fathoms Below” ................. Pilot, Sailors, Eric, Grimsby

Scene 2: Teenagers (King Triton’s Court)“Daughters of Triton” .....................................Mersisters“If Only (Triton’s Lament)” ............................King Triton

Scene 3: Femme Fatale (Ursula’s Lair)“Daddy’s Little Angel” .............. Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam

Scene 4: Ariel’s Wish (Ariel’s Grotto)“Part of Your World” .............................................. Ariel“The Storm” ........................................................ Sailors

Scene 5: Storm at Sea (Prince Eric’s Ship/ Sea Below/Beach)“Part of Your World” (Reprise) ............................... Ariel

Scene 6: Sisters, Sisters (Mersisters’ Girl Cave)“She’s in Love” ................................Mersisters, Flounder

Scene 7: Prince Eric’s Wish (The Beach)“Her Voice” ....................................................Prince Eric

Scene 8: Mis�t (Open Water)“Under the Sea” ....................... Sebastian, Sea Creatures

Scene 9: Trapped (Ariel’s Grotto)“If Only” (Ariel’s Lament) ....................................... Ariel“Sweet Child” .......................................Flotsam, Jetsam

Scene 10: Squid Pro Quo (Ursula’s Lair)“Poor Unfortunate Souls” ................................... UrsulaAct One Finale ............................................Ursula, Ariel

ACT TWOEntr’acte

Scene 1: She’s Got Legs! (The Beach)“Positoovity” .............................................Scuttle, Gulls “Positaggity”

Scene 2: Regret (King Triton’s Court)“Au Bal de Toilette”

Scene 3: Speechless (The Palace. Ariel’s Chambers)“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” ....... Ariel, Maids, Grimsby“Chez Louis”

Scene 4: Hot Water (The Palace Kitchen)“Les Poissons” ................................................ Chef Louis

Scene 5: Dinner Disaster (The Palace Banquet Hall)“Les Poissons” (Reprise) ....................... Chef Louis, Chefs

Scene 6: Shall We Dance? (The Palace Ballroom)“One Step Closer” ..........................................Prince Eric“Good Night”

Scene 7: Block That Kiss! (Ursula’s Lair)“Daddy’s Little Angel” (Reprise) ... Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam

Scene 8: Cold Fins (The Bay)“Kiss the Girl” .................................. Sebastian, Animals

Scene 9: Total Guppy (King Triton’s Court)

Scene 10: Only a Voice (Ariel’s Chambers/ The Ship/King Triton’s Court)“If Only” (Quartet) ...............Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, Triton

Scene 11: Hulla-ball-oo (The Palace Ballroom)“The Contest” ..................................Grimsby, Princesses

Scene 12: Confrontation (Ursula’s Lair)“Ariel Steps Forward”“Poor Unfortunate Souls” (Reprise) .................... Ursula“Ursula’s Demise” ............................................... Ursula“Ariel’s Transformation” .................................Mersisters

Scene 13: Connection (The Beach)“Finale Ultimo” .................... Triton, Ariel, Ensemble, Eric

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Ariel ......................................... Audra Fuchsel*Prince Eric ................................Seth Von SteidlUrsula.................................. Elizabeth ArihoodKing Triton ......................... Kevin A. LaumbachSebastian ...................................... John DivneyFlounder..................................... Olivia BellandGrimsby ....................................Dennis DormanScuttle.......................................... Kelsey TauntFlotsam .........................................Katya CarterJetsam ..................................... Robert J. JonesWindward ................................Liberty Sprain*Chef Louis......................MacKinley BruemmerLeeward ..........................................Owen ScottPilot ........................................... Dale Stafslien

Female Ensemble ...........................Allison LangerMersisters/Ensemble ............. Martha Boehm*, ................ Laikyn Boettcher, Cassie Dickow*, Maria Johnson, Megan Klock*, Grace Riness*Cabin Boys/Ensemble .................Joshua Kaiser, ................................................Sam Schneider*Sailors/Male Ensemble .....MacKinley Bruemmer, ................... Andrew Helman, Dustin Luecke, ................................Dylan Thoren, Matt Wudi

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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”October 23–November 8, 2015

LCT’s 52nd season – 352nd production

The Fish That Rescued a MouseIt’s hard to believe now, but Disney Animation was in trouble in the 1980s. A string of lackluster films dating back to the 1970s and a series of high-profile defections—led by chief animator Don Bluth—left the studio bereft of clout and talent. By late 1986, Disney was already exploring plans to shutter the animation studios for good.

Enter Ariel, a plucky young mermaid. Disney initially passed on the film because they felt it was too similar to their movie Splash! Director Ron Clements persevered, though, and brought Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, of

Little Shop of Horrors fame, on board to craft the music. Together, they brought a sense of Broadway to the film.

With the release of The Little Mermaid in 1989, the course of Disney Studios was forever altered. The film was a monster hit and critical darling recalling the glory days of Disney’s past. This success encouraged Disney to recommit to animation. Mermaid is a unique achievement because it redefined a genre. It began an unparalleled run of success that included Beauty and the Best, the first animated film nominated for Best Picture, Aladdin, and The Lion King. All four won multiple Oscars and have become beloved classics.

The Little Mermaid also was the first film Disney marketed directly to girls. Thus, the Disney princess culture was born. Disney now is one of the most powerful media conglomerates in the world, owning ABC, ESPN, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and a host of other entertainment ventures, all on the fins of Ariel and her friends.

Lovable characters with depth and personality, stunning visuals, and some of the best Disney songs ever written make this a truly memorable film and now a musical, which we are proud to present.

Greg Parmeter Director

Director’s Note

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Production and Design Sta�

Director ...........................................Greg ParmeterMusic Director ................................. Yvonne FreeseChoreographer ................................. Jen WilkinsonSet Designer/Tech Director............. Dillon McArdleLighting Designer .................... David R. KilpatrickCostume Designer ...................... Mandy ParmeterProps Designer .......................... Bonnie Jo BratinaOrchestrations ...........................Michael HoaglandStage Manager .....................................Emily ViethAssistant Director .................................Nick BrandtAssistant Stage Managers ..............................................................Samantha Abplanalp, Olivia LewisSound Board Operator .....................Olivia GoldingLight Board Operator .........................Tami WoldenSet Construction .......................... Dennis Dorman, .......................Sharon Markee, Gary Mundinger, ...............................................................Jim Nelson

Costume Construction .........................Sara Adams, .....................Jason Bernhagen, Martha Boehm, ............ Barb Burchill, Katya Carter, Janet Dahl, ......................... Cassie Dickow, Marsha Erickson, Yvonne Freese, Kelly Galvan, Candace Gittens, ..................... Donna Hanson, Margaret Hanson, ...........................Shirley Huhn, Francie Johnson, .......Maria Johnson, Rob Jones, Rachael Kaiser, Megan Klock, Sue La Crosse, Kevin Laumbach, .......... Nancy Nemec, Jeri Sebo, Emma Smerud, ......................Theresa Smerud, Lorraine Wilson, ...................................................... Suzanne YoungHair Consultant ............................. Kristyn TaggertFly Rail ...........................................Morgan GibsonRun Crew ................................... Miranda Bauerly, .......................Annie Bruemmer, Dawn Havican, ................................Abby Kilpatrick, Olivia Lewis

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Cast Biographies

ELIZABETH ARIHOOD (Ursula) started her theatrical journey at LCT as Pepper in Annie in 1984. Since then she’s done a number of LCT shows, including Once Upon A Mattress

(Winifred), Chicago (Mama Morton) and Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew). In recent years she could be seen at the Appleseed Theatre in Gypsy (Rose) and The Cat in the Hat (Cat) and at the Pump House playing the title character in the “Madame Fefe” shows. She would like to thank Ryan and Jon for their encouragement and support.

OLIVIA BELLAND (Flounder)goes to Aquinas Middle School and is in seventh grade. She is delighted to be cast as Flounder. Her most accom-plished role (besides this!) was Jane

Banks in Mary Poppins at LCT. She has been in �ve performances of The Nutcracker and currently dances at La Crosse Dance Centre. Olivia would like to thank her family for supporting her and “especially you ladies and gentlemen for coming!”

MARTHA BOEHM* (Mersister/Ensemble) is excited to be making her La Crosse Community Theatre debut! She was last seen as Sister in Appleseed Community Theatre’s

summer production of Damn Yankees. Martha worked in local TV news for about six years before becoming Viterbo University’s digital marketing and media specialist. She enjoys running, watching movies, and traveling. Martha would like to thank her husband, Brandon, for his support.

LAIKYN BOETTCHER (Mersister/Ensemble) is in her second show on the LCT stage. She was recently in Jesus Christ Superstar. Laikyn is a sophomore at UW-La Crosse, studying

occupational therapy and theatre. She has been involved in countless theatre productions, including Footloose and Hello, Dolly, but she is thrilled to be back, working with the amazing people at LCT. Laikyn wants to thank her amazing friends and family for always supporting her dream.

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Cast Biographies

MACKINLEY BRUEMMER (Chef Louis/Sailor/Ensemble) is attending Western Technical College, and planning to transfer to UW- La Crosse for a theatre performance

major. This is his eighth LCT show. From his �rst taste of LCT life in 101 Dalmatians to working tech on Jesus Christ Superstar, MacKinley is hooked on everything theatre. Favorite roles include Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes (Logan High School) and being part of the ensemble of Mary Poppins (LCT). MacKinley would like to thank Greg for his guidance and the opportunity to “play” with such talented people, his parents for their love and support, and Annie and Charles for being the best sister and step-brother-kinda-sorta!

KATYA CARTER (Flotsam) is a longtime volunteer at LCT and a �rst-time eel. She has been in shows such as The Pirates of Penzance (as a General’s Daughter), Jesus Christ

Superstar (as an angel), and The Snow Queen (the titular role). She also is in the sketch comedy troupe “Live! from La Crosse” and spends most of her free time making people laugh. She would like to thank her mother, Euel, Xavier, and Benita for their support!

CASSIE DICKOW* (Mersister/Ensemble) has never been in a play before and feels blessed to work with such a fun and talented cast and crew for her very �rst show. Cassie wants to

thank her family for their continual support as she balances a fulltime job at LHI, rehearsals, and school work, as she pursues a master’s degree in secondary education. “Love you all!”

* = LCT main stage debut

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Cast Biographies

JOHN DIVNEY (Sebastian), a sophomore at UW-La Crosse, is wonderfully excited to be in LCT’s production of The Little Mermaid. His last role at LCT was Neleus in Mary

Poppins. He thanks his astonishingly beautiful Mom and wishes her a happy birthday! John wouldn’t be here without her love and support. Thank you.

DENNIS DORMAN (Grimsby) is delighted to make his third appearance at LCT. He last appeared in Thoroughly Modern Millie before traveling with his wife, Ellie, to Peru, the Middle East,

and Europe. He continues to work as a consultant for Trane, working on environmentally friendly alternative refrigerants, HVAC safety standards, and personal injury legal defense. Behind the scenes, he enjoys working on set construction for LCT. As always, he wants to thank Ellie for her support and guidance in balancing family, business, volunteering, and fun.

AUDRA FUCHSEL* (Ariel) is a recent graduate of Viterbo University with a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance. While at Viterbo she played Cherubino in The Marriage of

Figaro and Cinderella in La Cenerentola, as well as other operatic roles. She was previously Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest 2014 and Miss Onalaska 2013. She is currently employed at La Crosse Sign Company in Onalaska.

ANDREW HELMAN (Sailor/Ensemble) is excited to be in The Little Mermaid here at LCT. He is a senior music theatre major and photography minor at UW-La Crosse and has recently been

seen on stage as Bartholomew in LCT’s Jesus Christ Superstar, and in 8 and Catch Me if You Can at UW- La Crosse. He hopes you all enjoy this fantastic show!

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Cast Biographies

MARIA JOHNSON (Mersister/Ensemble) is a preschool teacher at Bethel Little Lamb in Galesville. They are doing a “sea” theme for the year, and she is excited have some of her

students come see her as a mersister. Maria has been in three shows at LCT (The Wizard of Oz, Leaving Iowa, and The Pirates of Penzance), but this is her �rst time acting on stage in the new theatre! She loves getting to expand her theatre family with each show and is especially looking forward to gaining some sisters! She would like to thank her family, friends, and especially her awesome husband for all the love and support!

ROBERT J. JONES (Jetsam) serves as co-founder and choreographer of Grand River Singers. He has worked as a singer/dancer for Walt Disney World, Opryland USA, Department of Defense

(USO), and multiple cruise lines. His favorite role was Gaston in Walt Disney World’s Beauty and the Beast. Last fall, Robert had the privilege of living the role of Bert in Mary Poppins.

JOSHUA KAISER (Cabin Boy/Ensemble) is a seventh grader at Aquinas Middle School. He is excited to be performing again at LCT. Joshua recently played Michael Banks in Mary

Poppins and Peter Hatcher in Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing.  He loves EVERYTHING about theatre. Josh would like to thank “Mom, Dad, and Greg!”

MEGAN KLOCK* (Mersister/Ensemble) had stage experience with UW-La Crosse’s Oklahoma and performed in The Nutcracker for 12 years with her local dance studio. She

was active in cheerleading in high school and college and now judges competitions across the state. Megan received a doctorate in physical therapy and works at Gundersen Health System. She has enjoyed working

with her castmates and making new friends. Megan would like to thank her family, friends, and especially her wonderful husband for their love and support!

ALLISON LANGER (Ensemble) studied vocal performance at UW-La Crosse and is currently working as a nanny. This is her second show with LCT, the �rst being Thoroughly Modern

Millie. She also was recently seen as Doris in Damn Yankees and as Paulette in Legally Blonde (both with Appleseed Community Theatre). She is excited to be part of a wonderful Disney classic and hopes you have fun “Under the Sea!”

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Cast Biographies

KEVIN A. LAUMBACH (King Triton) is thrilled to be back on stage with the LCT! Selected theatre credits include Legally Blonde (Callahan) at Appleseed Community Theatre; Noises

O�! (Garry/Roger), The Producers (Franz Liebkind), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Les Miserables (Javert), and Leading Ladies (Leo/Maxine) at LCT; and Sweeney Todd (Pirelli) at The Muse Theatre. Kevin also is a cast member of the “Live! from La Crosse” sketch comedy group. Kevin has a BFA in music and theatre from Viterbo University and is a senior proposal development analyst for UnitedHealthcare in Onalaska.

DUSTIN LUECKE (Sailor/Ensemble) celebrates his �fth appearance on stage at LCT. Previous credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Twelve Angry Men and The 39 Steps. O�stage,

Dustin is a morning news anchor on WXOW News 19 Daybreak from 5 to 7 a.m. weekdays. “Thanks to Dominique, Damian, friends, and family!”

GRACE RINESS* (Mersister/Ensemble) is more than excited to be a part of the amazing Little Mermaid cast. She did four productions with her high school drama department: High

School Musical, Willy Wonka, Back to the 80s: The Totally Awesome Musical, and Annie. Although Grace is relatively new to the stage, she shares the love of art and theatre that so many do. In her other life, Grace works at the Children’s Museum while studying visual communications at Western Technical College full time. Above anything else, Grace is excited to be a part of LCT and can’t wait to begin her theatrical journey, and she is thankful for everyone who supports her passions. 

SAM SCHNEIDER* (Cabin Boy/Ensemble) is a seventh grader who is home-schooled. He played a shepherd boy in Amahl and The Night Visitors

in 2013 at Viterbo. “I owe so much thanks to my parents and choir directors. I also appreciate the patience of the directors. Thank you for letting me be in this play!”

OWEN SCOTT (Leeward) made his LCT debut playing Randy (opposite his actual “old man,” Michael) in A Christmas Story; the last LCT production in the old theatre. He is

thrilled to be in a show at the Weber Center. He played Tiny Tim in a UW-La Crosse production of A Christmas Carol and a Townsperson in Lincoln Middle School’s The Music Man. Owen is a �fth grader at Emerson Elementary and enjoys soccer, Legos, and winter camping. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support. Owen dedicates his performance to his Nana, Marilyn Scott, who recently passed away.

LIBERTY ALTHEA SPRAIN* (Windward) is a fourth grader at Coulee Montessori in La Crosse. She has been in plays with Missoula Traveling Theatre and was blessed to play Gretl

in The Sound of Music at Viterbo in 2011. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, and Marmee for getting her to rehearsal on time, and Greg for making this show happen. And, last but not least, everybody else for “being under the sea with me!”

DALE STAFSLIEN (Pilot) is a retired educator, having been a choir director and an administrator. He also has sung at Carnegie Hall with Robert Shaw and Andre Previn. LCT shows have included

Fiddler on the Roof and Les Miserables. Other shows, for the Tomah theatre, have included Forever Plaid, Annie, and Cheeseheads—the Musical. Dale thanks Barb and the dogs, Oscar, Felix, and Leo, for “getting rid of me for a while” and Emily “for putting up with me. What a fabulous ensemble this has been to work with. Thanks, everyone, and enjoy the experience.”

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Pump House Regional Arts Center Presents

December 10-12, 7:30 pmDecember 13, 2:00 pm

In the fashion of an old-time holiday radio show, with some added mystery… Adaptation by Anne Drecktrah and David Gardiner.

Tickets: Pump House members are $15 in advance, $18 day of show. General public are $18 in advance, $21 day of show. Student tickets are $10 with a valid student ID.

For Tickets: 608.785.1434 ThePumpHouse.org 119 King Street, La Crosse, WI 54601

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Cast Biographies

KELSEY TAUNT (Scuttle) has a B.A. in theatre from UW-Oshkosh and works freelance, primarily focusing on set design and theatre education. At LCT she was recently on stage as Lucy in A

Charlie Brown Christmas and behind the scenes as the set designer for Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Kelsey would like to thank everyone involved in the show for letting her be “a part of your world” for one of her favorite stories. She hopes it brings the audience as much joy as it’s brought her. Kelsey also sends a special thank you to her friends and family.

DYLAN THOREN (Sailor/Ensemble) is a sophomore at Logan High School. Outside of theatre, he enjoys performing and competing with his school’s varsity show choir group “The

Class Act.” He has been seen on the LCT stage in several shows. Some of his favorites include The Wizard of Oz and It’s a Wonderful Life. Dylan wishes to thank his parents for driving him to and from rehearsals every night. “This is the last time I’ll have to say that.”

SETH VON STEIDL (Prince Eric) marks his 25th (and perhaps �nal) production in La Crosse since moving here in 2011 to start a bachelor’s degree in theatre performance. After graduating from

UW-La Crosse in December, he will move to the Twin Cities with his �ancée to continue a lifelong pursuit of professional acting/singing. Previous credits in La Crosse include Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale Jr.), Les Miserables (Enjolras), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), and A Christmas Carol (Ebeneezer Scrooge). He would like to thank everyone involved with this production for making it “the best yet!”

MATT WUDI (Sailor/Ensemble) is excited to take part in this amazing production. You may have seen him recently in Jesus Christ Superstar. He’s thankful to work with this

amazing cast and crew, and he would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support. “Enjoy the show!”

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LCT’s MissionLa Crosse Community Theatre creates productions and projects that enhance the theatrical literacy of our audience members,

volunteers, students, and sta�. We provide opportunities for creativity and personal growth in a fun, collaborative environment. As a community, we celebrate human connections through communication and interaction.

Thank you to all who made this production possible, including Theresa M. Smerud and Krissa Valentine-Harnish for photography, CBS Graphics, Northern State University and Tom Benson, and audio consultant Chris Scheuermann.

Special Acknowledgments

Our season is made possible, in part, by

Thank you to our 2015–2016 season

sponsors!Altra Financial AdvisorsAssociated BankCommercial A/V SystemsDahl AutomotiveGundersen Health SystemLa Crosse Radio GroupLogistics Health, Inc.Mueller MediaSchomburg RefrigerationRussell L. and Vera M. Smith FoundationState Bank FinancialUnited Fund for the Arts and HumanitiesVendi AdvertisingWisconsin Public Radio—WLSU/WHLAWXOW TV-19Xcel Energy

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

Thank you to these people, who donated

toward our 2015–2016 costumes!

Tom and Jan BrockMary Swingle

Peter and Krin KrauseKate Kersten

LCT Sta� & BoardSTAFF MEMBERSExecutive Director . . . . . . . . . . . David R. KilpatrickArtistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg ParmeterEducation Director . . . . . . . Sara Pillatzki-WarzehaTechnical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dillon McArdleCostume Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . Mandy ParmeterDirector of Publications . . . . . . . . . . Eric SeversonO�ce Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessi Davidson Box O�ce Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Pu�er Box O�ce Sta� . . . . . . . . . April Brown, Lisa Keyser Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary HoferO�ce Manager Understudy . . . . .Amanda Wiese

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Wigdahl SedbrookPresident-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara BattisonSecond Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne OliverTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary IsaacsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McDonald-ConroyPast President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott HorneNancy Flottmeyer, J. Michael Hartigan, Charles Link, Gary Mundinger, Brian K. Murphy, Randy Nelson, Karl Noll, Joan Temple, Kathy Van Kirk-Przywojski, Bradley Weber

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Production Sta� Biographies

GREG PARMETER (Director/Sound Designer) earned his MFA from the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University

of Nebraska-Lincoln. His acting credits include seasons with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Virginia Shakespeare Festival, Northern Fort Playhouse and a tour with Hampstead Stage Company. Greg is in his seventh season with LCT. He thanks Mandy, Ben, and Matilda for their love and support.

YVONNE FREESE (Music Director) is a recent graduate from Northern State University in musical theatre and music education and is pursuing

her career as an actress in the Twin Cities. Some of Yvonne’s favorite credits include performing with Garrison Keillor on “A Prairie Home Companion,” playing Christine in Phantom of the Opera at Northern State University, Cindy Lou in The Marvelous Wonderettes at Northern Fort Playhouse, and Agent Martine in Forager’s Apprentice at Park Theatre Company, in Minneapolis. Yvonne is thrilled to be a collaborator in this magni�cent production and would like to thank her family, friends, and cast for such a wonderful experience. “Enjoy the show!”

JEN WILKINSON (Choreogra-pher) has choreographed numerous productions for LCT, including some of her favorites:

State Fair, Chicago, The Producers, and Mary Poppins. You also may have seen her on stage in Anything Goes. In her “real” life, Jen is a Spanish teacher at Central High School. She loves spending time with her “boys,” Liam and Chad, and she appreciates

the fact that they allow her to continue to pursue her passion for dance. Jen would like to thank her mom for encouraging her to become involved in theatre so many years ago, her dad for being her inspiration (miss you!), and Greg for giving her yet another opportunity to be part of an amazing production.

DILLON MCARDLE (Set Designer/Technical Director) is LCT’s technical director. A Viterbo University alum, he enjoys building things, grilling

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

DAVID R. KILPATRICK (Lighting Designer) has had the joy of directing and designing the lights for several productions. His

most recent light designing project was LCT’s Mary Poppins. David serves as LCT’s executive director, as well as manager of Weber Center for the Performing Arts. He could not do it all without the love and support of his family, Barbara and Abigail.

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

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

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Production Sta� Biographies

BONNIE JO BRATINA (Props Designer) has worked as a professor and environmental microbiologist at UW-La Crosse

since 1997 and has been involved with LCT almost as long, appearing on stage in Crimes of the Heart within months of moving here. Since then she has had parts in a number of other plays, including The Miracle Worker and Jake’s Women. “Being on stage is fun, but I also enjoy the fun and challenge of making and �nding props for shows like Forever Plaid, Mary Poppins, and this show. I hope you enjoy it.”

MICHAEL HOAGLAND (aka Hoagy) (Orches-trations) is the CEO and executive producer for Broadway Show Tracks in New York and has been producing music for theatres and entertainment companies since 1996. Hoagy has also been a guest composer at Columbia University, a member of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and his innovative children’s shows have been seen by thousands of families throughout the U.S. In 2010 and 2011, his song “Dear Mister Jesus” reached #1 on Broadjam’s Christmas and Country charts. He lives in New York with his partner, Michael, and their three kids, Nathan, Emma, and Jonas.

EMILY VIETH (Stage Manager) is delighted to have The Little Mermaid be her �rst stage-man-aging experience at LCT. Other LCT

productions include Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Freida), and First Lady Suite (Mamie Eisenhower). Other favorite local roles include Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show and Mae

in Reefer Madness. “A big thank you to the Mermaid cast, crew, and production team for being so wonderful to work with. And much love to Dale and Mom for all of the co�ee, dinners, and cast treats!”

NICK BRANDT (Assistant Director) has a BFA in theatre performance from UW-La Crosse and is working on his master’s degree in healthcare

administration. When not onstage, Nick works at Logistics Health, Inc. Over the last half decade, Nick has appeared throughout the area in roles such as Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (LCT), Kreon in Antigone (UW-L), Malcolm in Macbeth (LCT), Cli�ord in Deathtrap (Pump House), Ariel in The Pillowman (Pump House), and Howard in Boy Gets Girl (UW-L). “It has been an amazing journey! Thank you, Greg, for the opportunity!”

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Producer’s Circle ($2,500+)AnonymousJohn and Linda LycheKarl and Julie Noll

Director’s Circle ($1,000-$2,499)Tom and Jan BrockDonald and Barbara FrankJ. Michael and Vicki HartiganScott and Mary Rathgaber

Designer’s Circle($500-$999)Chris and Vicki BornRoger and Kenna Christians Dr. John and Arla Clemons Keith and Mary Isaacs Krin and Peter Krause Jerry and Kathy LokkenLeanna Olson-Taunt and Robert Taunt Jack and Barb Peplinski Marianne and Galen Pittman Barbara Rice Chuck and LuAnn Roth

Brian and Karen Rude Dick and Mary Jean Sartz Richard and Pamela StraussVantage Architects, Inc. Ross and Lynn Marie West

Actor’s Circle ($250-$499)AnonymousPeter and Joan Allen David Amborn and Karen Gilster Je� and Gale BagstadRobert and Gretchen Burns Robert Coe Chad and Tammy Dutton Ted and Mary Jean Eisenbacher David and Barbara Foye David and Nancy Goode Jim and Jan Hanesworth Bill and Karen Hoel Hon. Scott and Sue Horne Dar and Darlene Isaacson Owen and Francie JohnsonHal and Julie Keitel Jack and Jeanne Kilpatrick (In honor of the four grandsons)

Judy Kirkpatrick Michael and Beverly Kratt Daniel and Vicky Kunz Andrew and Nancy Matchett Ken and Janine Merkitch Randy and Lynn NelsonCheri and Tony Niedzwiecki Elsie PattersonE�e Piper Edward and Sheila RileyDennis and Sharon Ryan Daniel Schneider and Mary Lansing Jeri Sebo Kathy SpelkerBill and Marge Terry Jim and Jo Ann Wickizer

Promoter ($125-$249)Anonymous (2)Jim and Mary Anderson James and Lynn ArendsArnold and Donna Asp Dave and Amy Bahr Jason and Kelly BahrTom and Mary Ballinger

Jean Bassett Sara and Chris Battison Brian and Laura BehlingLynette BergCari and Mark Burmaster Roy and Laurie CampbellUrsula CejpekJean ClarkCleary-Kumm FoundationBob and Kay Conzemius Michael and Rita Edmunds Thomas Erb and Cecilia Caron Ramon and Connie Erickson Sally Friend Mark and Nancy Goodman Tim Gruenke and Lori Olson Chuck and Carmen GustafsonPeter and Janice Gutierrez Dennis and Donna Haggard Herb and Barbara Heili Susan and Fred HeuerJim and Diane Ho�meister Charles and Mary Hosler Norman and Joanne Jerome

Patron Donor List

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Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 and 4 p.m.Weber Center for the Performing Arts

Conceived and Written by Don Kukla Music and Lyrics by Don Kukla and Michael McGill

Missoula Children’s Theatre returns with an original adaptation of a classic fairy tale. A cast of local children will tell the beloved tale of Sleeping Beauty with a twist,

as she wakes to find herself in a rock ‘n roll dream.

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Patron Donor List(continued from page 26)

Promoter ($125-$249)Mike and Clarice Kammel Rose Ann KazmierczakBob and Mary KelemenChris and Jane Kerbaugh David and Barbara KilpatrickPaul and Karen KlasCli� and Cheryl KremmerRobert Krueger Debbie Lejeune Dr. Larry and Diane Lindesmith Neal MaccallumBeverly J. Mach Aurel and Sue Mailath Michael and Sharon Markee Stephen and Margeen MauDaniel McCammonSusan McDonald-Conroy Patricia McDowellJaneth and Gerald Miller Rich and Vicki Miller Gary and Beth Mundinger Rosemary Nelson Cyndy Nichols Tom and Lori Nigon

Jon and Christi Nowland Ron and Frieda Nowland David and Diane PalmMelanie PehlingRobert and Patricia Perlock Carleen Poellinger and Paul BrownTom and Kathy Ready Tom and Theresa Renard Kirk and Nancy Rodman Lisa, Sam and Katie SauerTom Schauer and Maureen Sullivan Sandy Sechrest Pete and Nancy Sedbrook Linda Sherwood Ed and Laurie SolbergDick and Pat Spencer Paul and Jane Steingraeber Greg and Joan StellrechtBrian and Diane Sullivan Ed and Miriam Tanke Suzanne and Joseph Toce Lill A. Twining Donald and Linda WagnerKathleen Wagner

Bradley and Leslie WeberStephen and Katherine Webster David and Yvonne Whiteman Ed and Sharon WingaGary and Debra WoldDaryl and Margaret Wood Family Ken Wortman (In memory of Jean)

Supporter ($75-$124)Anonymous (2) Frank and Jenny AbergerRhonda Akeson and Duane LomRobert and Laurel Allen Gary and Judy AndersonLeanne J. AndersonTim AndersonMark and Linda BackerLori and Gabi BagniewskiDorothy BauresNancy BeguinClark and Margaret BergMarc and Laurie Bertram Nancy BorgenClem Bott

Tom and Carol BramschreiberJudy BrennanLeo and Kim BronstonDr. Stephen and Sandy Brubaker Tom Bruemmer and Judy CobbGale BruesselMark Brumm Gary and Mary BubbersBarbara BurchillFrank and Kristi CadwellBarbara DeckerJulie DiermeierEileen Walsh DoyleStanley and Sue DwyerRich and Sally EganGary and Lu Anne EkernEldon and Fran EllefsonDaryl and Nancy ErtlDavid and Teresa Faulkner Dennis and Lauri FordAdam and Robyn FoyeJoseph and Joan FrancoisMarla FrenchBill and Mary Graumann

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October 24, 2015: Nordic Moods featuring Janet Sung

November 21, 2015: James Bond -The Ultimate 007 Concert featuring Mary Carewe

December 18 & 19, 2015: Home for the Holidays at the LSO featuring Misty’s Dance Unlimited and La Crosse Dance Centre

February February 6, 2016: Boy Wonders and Rising Stars

March 12, 2016: The Heavenly Life featuring Caroline Worra

April 30, 2016: Music for the Bard, with the LSO’s winning Conductor Wannabesfeaturing Simon Mulligan

June 23, 2016 Chamber Concert: Voices on the Waterffeaturing Frederic Chiu

Joe & Pat Heim

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Patron Donor List(continued from page 30)

Supporter ($75-$124)David and Jennifer GrimsledGrace HammondDiane HansonNatalie HartiganDavid and Jo Ellen HartmanJim and Deb HeadHelen M. HeiserJames and Barbara HemkerSherry HenningMike and Cheri HerroMike and Lynn HickeyDonald and Kathy HillJerry and Diane HochJohn and Linda HoehnJudith Ho�Maria HolleyDale and Christine HowardGary and Cheryl HowlyRay and Joanne HubleyRollin and Connie HuebschShirley HuhnRichard and Marlene HutterJe� and Amanda JacksonNancy JohnsonMark and Sharon Jolivette

Joe and Linda Kastantin Jan and Louise KovarsMichael KruseYvonne LabbePaul and Kimberly Lansing Kristie LawrenceLouise LawrynkRobert and Jo Le Roy Tom and Jenelle LeeWalter and Shirley LeifeldKen and Nancy LerumSteve and Karen LindClaude and Carolyn LindemanSteve and Cheryl LoehrAl and Betty MachaWes and Karen MackRobert and Diane MarcouBlaine and Maria MasonLorraine McIlraith Fredrick and Barbara McNaughtonHoward and Nancy MillsLloyd and Evelyn MillerMary MonsoorLes and Helen MunsonCurtis and Marcia Murray Doug Nelson and Cheri Olson

Pam NelsonSonja NelsonEd and Corine NeumanBill and Karen NewburgTamara NowlandDavid and Terry O’NeillPaul and Judy OnsrudFlorence OvergardJames ParkerPatrick and Susanne PeckBonnie Pederson Colleen PhelpsNancy QuinliskRobert and Colleen Raasch Jim and Carol ReiderMs. Arlene RhodeCam and Carlene RobertsNancy Reithel and Tim HenkeChris and Mary Jo SalekCharles and Patti Sans CrainteSchmocker Financial ServicesSheri SchneiderKurt and Julie SchroederTara and Lance SchuttenhelmLinda and Andrew SchwartzDoris and John Schwingle

Glenn and Lila SeagerCharlie and Lynn SmaderArlene SmithMartin and Ruby SmithMark and Carol SolystDan and Janice SpringerPat and Joanne StephensWally and Betty StollPeter and Judy StuberMary SwingleCarol TaebelKathy ThompsonBill and Pam ThruneBarbara and Jerry TrippAudrey UberTony and Patrice Vander WielenJo VoightDavid and Laura WagnerColleen WalshTom and Nathalie WeibelRichard and Judy WilliamsRuth WilliamsJoan WittePat WitzenburgLeon and Kay WolfeFrances I. Young

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Box O�ce Policies and ProceduresThe box o�ce is open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and one hour before performances. General admission tickets may be charged to a credit card or paid for with a check/cash at the window. Tickets must be paid for at the time of the reservation. Tickets also may be purchased at lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.

Seat ReservationsAll seats should be reserved in advance, including those for season ticket holders. Reservations for the general public begin approximately two weeks before the opening of each show; for season ticket holders about three weeks before the show. Patron Donors (who have made an additional donation of $75 or more per season) may reserve seats at any time. Season ticket holders may purchase two additional tickets for guests for each season ticket purchased, and must be for the same per-formance the season ticket holder is attending. If you forget or are somehow prevented from reserving your seats on time, we will do our best to help you �nd seats. However, seats are not guaranteed once public ticket sales begin. There are no refunds. Please call the box o�ce at 784-9292 if you have questions.

Need to Exchange Your Tickets?• All ticket exchanges must be done in person at the box office if

your tickets have been printed. • There is a $2.00 per ticket exchange fee, which is waived for

season ticket holders and Patron Donors. • Tickets may only be exchanged for another performance of

the same show, not for another show. • Tickets must be exchanged at least 24 hours prior to the

performance the original tickets are for. • In case of emergency, we may (at our discretion) allow the

customer to use his or her tickets on another night if tickets are available. These tickets may not be reserved ahead of time. The ticket exchange fee still applies.

Unable to Use Your Tickets?Sorry, all sales are �nal. There are no refunds. Please return your unused tickets at least 24 hours in advance of the production date to receive a receipt for a tax-deductible donation.

Cameras/Recording/Cell Phones/PagersThe use of cameras, recording equipment, cellular phones and pagers is strictly prohibited in the theatre. You may check these items at the box o�ce. Please leave your seat number at the box o�ce.

Phone CallsParents, please leave your seat numbers with your babysitter. If they need to reach you during the performance, we will do our best. We do not interrupt the performance to page people for phone calls.

FlowersGiving �owers to cast members while on stage is inappropriate. Flowers may be left in the box o�ce for the stage manager to deliver or you may hand them to the cast member once he or she is out of costume. Audience members are not allowed backstage. If you wish to meet with a cast or crew member after the show, please wait for them in the auditorium or lobby.

Bad Weather PolicyIt is the policy of La Crosse Community Theatre not to cancel performances due to bad weather. As a result, we urge our ticket holders to make every e�ort to attend the performance for which they hold tickets. Should this prove impossible, please call the box o�ce as soon as possible before the performance and alternative arrangements will be made. We cannot guaran-tee that seating will be available for an alternate performance. There are no refunds for inclement weather.

Babies and Small ChildrenWe welcome children old enough to enjoy our productions. For the comfort of all audience members, we ask that children under 4 not attend productions. Regardless of age, all members of the audience must have a ticket for admission.

Late Seating PolicyWe strive to begin performances on time. Please allow plenty of time to �nd the theatre and to take your seat. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the show begins, we reserve the right to release your seat(s) to someone else. There are no refunds. Late arrivals will be seated at our discretion.

Audience Services

Weber Center Sta� & BoardSTAFF MEMBERSExecutive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David R. KilpatrickWeber Center Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . Tim HarrisO�ce Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jessi DavidsonBookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary HoferHouse Managers . . . . . . . . Kendra Andreska, April Brown, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Dawidowski, Lisa Keyser

Concessions Sta� . . . . . . . Stephanie Canales, Cassie George, . . . . . Kelly Krieg-Sigman, Glenna Krzyzanowski, Dorina Lukins

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard B. ArtmanVice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Michael HartiganSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenna ChristiansTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Ranscht. . . David Amborn; Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA; Jim Warren

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