2011WCTSeasonBrochure

WAUKESHA CI IC THEATRE V

The stories. . c i s u m The Our community. waukeshacivictheatre.org

This year, we’re happy to build on our 54-year tradition as Waukesha’s first choice for quality live entertainment. Our new season brings you the stories and the music you love, with plenty of surprises along the way. Don’t forget about our holiday shows, ACT shows and classes, the ACAP PlayMakers show, Random Acts of Entertainment, and our art gallery. Come early to enjoy a refreshing glass of soda, wine, or beer.

There are a lot of opportunities to get involved and support live theatre at WCT. You can be a patron, a donor, a student, and/or an actor, or you can volunteer in a variety of capacities. Donations can be made in a number of ways: monetary gifts to the operating fund, the capital fund, or the endowment fund; material donations (ask about our wish list!); and planned giving arrangements that let you make a lasting contribution to WCT. Visit our website for more information on auditions and all of the other exciting things happening at WCT, including our new Loop system for patrons with hearing loss and our new live and interactive online ticketing system!

You will notice these new codes that now appear throughout our brochure. These are QR codes, designed to be read by your internet-capable smartphone. Scan these codes to get up-to-date info about our shows, including cast lists, show photos, reviews, and how to purchase tickets online. You can get a free QR code reader app from the iTunes App Store, Blackberry App World, or Android Market.

We’ve been around more than 50 years, and we’re still going strong.

We present more than 25 artistic events over 40 weeks of the year. More than 400 members of our community are involved in our organization as volunteers, contributing 20,000 hours to Waukesha’s cultural cornerstone.

We are proud of our theatre, proud of our community, and proud to present our 55th season.

See you at the Theatre,

John Cramer Managing Artistic Director

WCT projects are supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin

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SUBSCRIBER AND TICKET INFO Join Us As A Subscriber And Save 21%

Choose from any of our three packages and you’ll enjoy great entertainment savings, plus other benefits, including no-charge ticket exchanges. It’s a convenient way to “save your seat” and save money! Subscription packages are available for our six Mainstage shows, but WCT subscribers can purchase tickets to any other show, all season long, at our discounted subscriber rates – stretching your entertainment dollar even further. We offer three subscriber packages to give you flexibility and value: Season Ticket Don’t miss a single Mainstage production with our most popular subscription package. Includes reserved/confirmed seats for all six Mainstage shows.

Flex Pass*

Enjoy the ultimate in flexibility with this option. You’ll get four ticket coupons to use any way you like. Use all four at one show, one each at four shows, two each at two shows, or whatever combination works for you.

PIX 3*

Can’t make it to all six shows? Customize your own theatre package with the PIX 3 package. Includes vouchers for any three of our six Mainstage shows.

* Flex Pass and PIX 3 vouchers must be redeemed in advance for show tickets, subject to seating availability.

Subscription Ticket Prices (Includes Tax)

Season Ticket $90 (Six tickets for six Mainstage shows; $15/ticket) Flex Pass Book $60 (Four vouchers for any combination of Mainstage shows; $15/ticket) PIX 3 Package $45 (Three vouchers for three Mainstage shows; $15/ticket)

Individual Ticket Prices (Includes Tax)

Prices valid for all 2011-2012 season shows unless otherwise noted.

Adult $19/ticket Student/Senior* $17/ticket Subscriber** $15/ticket Group Rate $15/ticket† Educational Group Discount*** $10/ticket† * Student discount requires a current student ID. Senior discount applies to all patrons aged 60 or older. ** Subscriber rate applied to unlimited ticket purchases outside the standard subscriber ticket packages. *** Educational Group Discount applies to all educational groups, plus Boy and Girl Scout troops. † Ten ticket minimum required for all group sales.

Call or visit our website for more information about Student Rush and Pay What You Can ticket discounts.

WCT’s mission is to provide quality live theatre performances and educational opportunities that enrich, challenge, and entertain both participants and audience members.

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ON The

SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 2, 2011 • MUSICAL COMEDY Book by Constance Ray, Conceived by Alan Bailey, Musical Arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

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SEPT & OCT

16 17 18 8pm 4pm 7pm 8pm 23 24 25 8pm 2pm 2pm 8pm

30 1 2

Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Uplifting, genuine, and just plain fun, this is bluegrass gospel as you’ve never heard it before. It’s 1938 in rural North Carolina, and Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe is trying to lead the church service. But the real stars are in the choir, as the Sanders family teach the congregation through stories and songs.

Meet daddy Burl, momma Vera, and children Dennis, Denise, June, and Stanley as they perform “I’ll Fly Away,” “No Tears in Heaven,” “I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now,” “Smoke On The Mountain,” and many other classic songs.

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OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 13, 2011 • MELODRAMATIC MYSTERY

By George M. Cohan

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

A vagabond, a distraught woman, and the Governor’s family walk into a tavern ... there’s no expected punchline, but plenty of smart humor in this atmospheric mystery tale.

The Governor’s coach has been held up by robbers. The vagabond won’t reveal his name, even as he charms the Governor’s daughter and perplexes the tavern owner with his odd speeches and songs. The distraught woman vows revenge against the men who ruined her. When the Sheriff finally arrives, it seems like everything is under control. Or is it? A one-of-a-kind period play by the Father of Broadway.

OCT & NOV

Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

28 29 30 8pm 4pm 7pm 8pm 4 5 6 8pm 2pm 2pm 8pm 11 12 13

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FEBRUARY 3 - 19, 2012 • ROMANTIC COMEDY

By Susan Sandler

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

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FEBRUARY

3 4 5 8pm 4pm 7pm 8pm 10 11 12 8pm 2pm 2pm 8pm 17 18 19

Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Isabelle “Izzy” Grossman is a smart, Jewish twenty-something working at a New York bookstore. While she is captivated by the intellectual world of authors like Anton Maes, her grandmother Bubbie Ida wants her granddaughter to settle down with a “nice man.” Izzy sets her hopes on Anton, but Bubbie calls on a local matchmaker to set Izzy up with Sam, who owns a pickle shop. This fun romantic comedy crosses generations and customs with wit and warmth – as Izzy eventually “crosses Delancey” to find love.

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MARCH 9 - 25, 2012 • DRAMA

By William Gibson

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

The remarkable story of Helen Keller – blind, deaf, and mute – and Annie Sullivan, the teacher who opened Helen’s world through the power of words. Annie must control both Helen’s wild behavior and her family’s pity in order to reach inside Helen’s mind and help give her the ability to communicate.

All the while, Annie struggles with memories of her own tragic past. This classic play is a powerful tale of determination and love, and the ways in which language connects us all.

MARCH

Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

9 10 11 8pm 4pm 7pm 8pm 16 17 18 8pm 2pm 2pm 8pm 23 24 25

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MAY 4 - 20, 2012 • DRAMATIC MUSICAL THUR FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

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Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

MAY

3 4 5 6

8pm 4pm 2pm

8pm 7pm 10 11 12 13 7:30pm 8pm 2pm 2pm 8pm 17 18 19 20

Book by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr. It’s a Friday night in Saigon in 1975, in the midst of the Vietnam War. At Dreamland, a popular afterhours club, everyone dreams of a better future in America. Kim, a 17-year-old Vietnamese orphan, pins her hopes on her lover Chris, an American Marine. Winner of eleven Tony awards, Miss Saigon is a tragic story of love and innocence lost, fueled by beautiful songs, including “The Movie In My Mind,” “Sun And Moon,” “I Still Believe,” and “I’d Give My Life For You.” (For mature audiences.)

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JUNE 8 - 24, 2012 • COMIC MYSTERY

By Jack Popplewell

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

The mystery begins with a very busy body – or two! Office cleaner Mrs. Piper discovers a dead body, and calls the police. But before they can arrive, it moves. Or did it?

Detective Superintendent Harry Baxter is tired, cranky, sick with a cold, and unhappy to hear about a missing corpse. But Mrs. Piper insists she saw her boss’s body – until he walks into the room. With an office full of suspects, Mrs. Piper continues to help (and hinder) the investigation, testing Harry’s patience while she outwits a murderer.

JUNE

Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

8 9 10 8pm 4pm 7pm 8pm 15 16 17 8pm 2pm 2pm

8pm 22 23 24

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AUGUST 5 - 14, 2011 MUSICAL COMEDY Book by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

DECEMBER 2 - 18, 2011 MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW Book by John Cramer Music by Various Artists Produced by special arrangement with Alleycat Enterprises, Inc.

Standard Ticket Prices

Standard Ticket Prices

5 6 7 7pm 2pm 2pm 6pm 12 13 14

DECEMBER

The holidays bring a lot of traditions, and some of the most beloved include our favorite holiday stories and songs.

Rudolph, Scrooge, The Grinch, George Bailey, Ralphie, the Heat Miser – heroes and villains alike, these characters set the stage for our holiday season, while our favorite carols are the soundtrack. Join us for our very own tradition, as we sing, dance, and re-enact the most memorable holiday FRI SAT SUN scenes 7pm 6pm 2pm ...when we’re 2 3 4 not running 7pm 2pm 2pm from the 6pm Bumble!

AUGUST

It’s the story and the songs we know and love, and the characters who will live forever: Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, the Oompa-Loompas, and of course the outlandish “Candy Man” himself, Willy Wonka. Mr. Wonka is in search of an heir for his magical factory, and as each Golden Ticket is discovered the excitement grows. The five lucky winners finally enter the factory and are tested in ways only Willy Wonka could devise.

Join us for this FRI SAT SUN sweet journey 7pm 2pm 2pm of “Pure Imagination.” 6pm

9 10 11 7pm 2pm 2pm 6pm 16 17 18

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T RANDOM AC TS OF ENTERTAINMEN S TA N D A R D

T I C K E T

The G ood G ir l s & Of Broadway

P R I C E S

B ad B oys

Produced by Joe Nolan.

Everyone loves Maria from The Sound of Music, Marian of The Music Man, and The Phantom’s Christine. But what about the bad boys – Javert of Les Mis, Mr. Hyde, or The Phantom? Join Joe Nolan, Samantha Sostarich, and Tom Reifenberg as they explore the music and the mystique of these compelling characters.

July 8 - 10, 2011

U N L E S S

O T H E R W I S E

N O T E D

Not Complaining Produced by Liz Norton.

Including tunes by Kander and Ebb, Heisler and Goldrich, and Maltby and Shire, Liz Norton celebrates family priorities, corporate careers, and day-today routines in this fun, fresh, and unique cabaret.

August 26 - 28, 2011

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

8 9 10

26 27 28

A-Pickin’ And A-Jokin’ Produced by Parker Drew Productions.

The music and comedy of that “other” great depression, featuring Parker Drew as Will Rogers.

Produced by The Four Guyz In Dinner Jackets.

Ring in the New Year with the Guyz as they bring their unique holiday cheer to WCT, along with your favorite tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s. You’ll be on “Cloud Nine” listening to classic music from the Four Aces to the Beach Boys, and everything in between!

October 7 - 9, 2011

Dec. 30 - Jan. 1

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 8pm 2pm

FRI SAT SUN 8pm 4pm 2pm 8pm 30 31 1

7 8 9

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine Remember your favorite fairy tales – Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and the other tales from the Brothers Grimm? This musical intertwines these beloved plots and characters to create an entirely new story of wishes, quests, and consequences.

January 19 - 22, 2012

THU FRI SAT SUN 7pm 7pm 7pm 2pm 19

20

21

22

$12 all seats Produced by the Waukesha STEM Academy.

All shows begin at 7pm 9/29/11 11/10/11 12/6th & 12th/11

2/16/12 3/15/12 5/10/12

See our Season At A Glance for each Comedy Tonight title.

Tickets: $10 adult, $8 student/senior, $6 subscriber and groups

Never the same show twice! Comedy Tonight features musical, stand-up, and improv comedy from a variety of acts and performers throughout the season, including two Family Night performances featuring WCT’s very own A.C.T. Performers!

Sponsored in part by Waukesha State Bank

ACAP P lay M akers P roductions

The Hero of Holland

By Mark Cage and The ACAP Players

Produced by special arrangement with The ACAP Players.

Kurt is a sometimes mischievous boy, but when duty calls he is there for his town.

When Kurt is missing one evening, who will believe that it’s because he is saving the town rather than painting it red? This twist on the proverbial boy with his finger in the dike features a unique presentation with switchusers performing their lines with computerbased assistive technology. Performed in the Ralph North Studio Theatre.

Summer Session July 21 - Aug. 20, 2011

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Fall Session Sept. 27 - Nov. 5, 2011 Winter Session Jan. 4 - March 3, 2012 Spring Session April 9 - 26, 2012

NEW YORK TOUR

September 9 - 11,2011

FRI SAT SUN 10am 7pm 2pm

May 24-27, 2012

9 10 11

Join us for a four-day tour to the Big Apple including airfare, hotel, three Broadway shows, and other New York highlights.

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The Wizard Of Oz

Unplugged

By Mark Cage and The ACAP Players

Produced by special arrangement with The ACAP Players.

Travelers with disabilities seek the Wizard for help. Barriers along the journey demonstrate the importance of accessibility, and the negative effects of being labeled.

Sprinkled with adapted songs based on the original movie version, the classic tale is reworked to convey the message of acceptance and equality.

March 30 - April 3, 2012

FRI SAT SUN MON TUE 1pm 1pm 2pm 10am 10am 7pm 4pm 12pm 12pm 30 31 1 2 3

Ticket Prices For Both Shows: $10 adult, $8 student / senior, $6 subscriber and groups. $4 for early bird reservations (call us for details!)

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ART GALLERY

The Gallery is open during box office hours, all performances, and all art crawls.

Art Crawls: 4pm–10pm August 6, 2011 October 1, 2011 December 3, 2011 March 3, 2012 May 5, 2012

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THEATRE INFORMATION The Waukesha Civic Theatre is located in the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building in historic downtown Waukesha.

Seating Chart

Our Address: 264 West Main Street, P.O. Box 221

Waukesha, WI 53187-0221 Business Office: 262-547-4911 Box Office: 262-547-0708 Fax: 262-547-8454 E-mail: boxoffice@waukeshacivictheatre.org Website: www.waukeshacivictheatre.org Business Office Hours are noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday.

Box Office Hours are noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday, two hours before curtain through intermission during all performances, and during all art crawls. We also have a fully interactive, real-time online ticketing system that allows patrons to choose from all available seats for any of our performances every hour of every day of the year!

For information regarding building policies and procedures, access, parking, facility rentals, or other details, contact the business office or the box office or visit our website.

Ticket Purchases All tickets may be purchased by mail, phone, e-mail, fax, online, or in person using cash, check, or credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. There is a $5 per transaction fee for all subscription sales, and a $1.50 per ticket fee for all individual sales except in person at the box office. Please specify show date and time when ordering. All orders are processed in the order they are received. All sales final; no refunds. Call us or visit our website to learn more about Student Rush, Pay What You Can, Subscriber, and Group ticket discounts.

Ticket Exchanges Tickets must be turned in to the Box Office for exchanges and must be returned prior to the performance for which the ticket is held. Tickets may be returned in person or via mail, fax, or e-mail.

We must have the ticket(s) to process a return. If using fax or e-mail, “Void� must be written on the returned ticket(s).

Accessibility The Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre building is fully handicapped-accessible, and WCT is proud to offer a number of services to our patrons who have special needs. Call or visit our box office or visit our website for information about listening devices, transfer seats, and wheelchair positions. For hearingimpaired patrons, we now offer the Loop System, designed to enhance dialog and music without background noise or room echo. Arrangements for these accommodations must be made in advance.

Education And Outreach WCT offers a wide range of programs for all ages, including Academy at Civic Theatre (ACT), the Civic Broadway Singers, the Civic Senior Players, and the ACAP PlayMakers. Classes are offered after school hours, during spring break, and over the summer. WCT can also customize a program for your school or organization. The ACAP PlayMakers provide daytime performances based on school curricula, specific themes, and stages of education. While these often original works are designed primarily for schools, they are ideal for public, private, and home school groups; Boy and Girl Scout troops; senior centers; even your family!

Check out our website for more details on policies, procedures, shows, and events.

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SEASON AT A GLANCE July

8 – 10

The Good Girls And Bad Boys Of Broadway

August

5 – 14 20 26 – 28

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka ACT Summer Showcase Not Complaining

September

9-11 16 – 30 29

The Hero Of Holland Smoke On The Mountain Comedy Tonight Peace, Love, And A 30-Year Mortgage

October

1 – 2 7 – 9 28 – 30

Smoke On The Mountain A-Pickin’ And A-Jokin’ The Tavern

November

4 – 13 10

The Tavern Comedy Tonight Family Night

December

2 – 18 6 & 12 30 – 31

Candy Cane Tales And Holiday Carols Comedy Tonight Joel Kopischke’s I Got Yule, Babe Four Guyz In Dinner Jackets

January

1 7 19 – 22 21

Four Guyz In Dinner Jackets ACT Boot Camp Waukesha STEM Academy’s Into The Woods, Jr. ACT Live!

February

3 – 19 16

Crossing Delancey Comedy Tonight Featuring The Carroll Players

March

9 – 25 15 30 – 31

The Miracle Worker Comedy Tonight Family Night The Wizard Of Oz Unplugged

April

1 – 3

The Wizard Of Oz Unplugged

May

4 – 20 10 24 – 27

Miss Saigon Comedy Tonight Women Who Can’t Sing NYC Theatre Tour

June

8 – 24 11 & 15

Busybody 2012-2013 Season Preview Party

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TICKET ORDER FORM

Name:______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ City/State/ZIP:________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ E-mail:___________________________________________ SHOW TITLES Smoke On The Mountain

DATE/TIME

QTY.

COST

The Tavern

MAINSTAGE

Crossing Delancey The Miracle Worker Miss Saigon Busybody Season Ticket $90.00 (please specify date/time for all Mainstage shows) Flex Pass Book $60.00 (please specify date/time and number of tickets per Mainstage show – total of 4) Pix 3 Package $45.00 (please specify date/time for 3 Mainstage shows) Individual tickets: Regular $19 • Student/Senior $17 • Subscriber Discount* $15 Group Rate $15 • Educational Group Discount** $10 *Subscribers of all three subscription packages receive the “Subscriber Discount” ticket price for any additional WCT Mainstage, Holiday, or Random Acts show tickets. **Educational Group Discount is only available for all educational groups and Boy and Girl Scout troops.

See details inside for show dates, times, and prices for all Mainstage, Holiday, PlayMakers, ACT, and Random Acts of Entertainment shows.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Candy Cane Tales And Holiday Carols

VARIOUS

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Please note: Center and Side sections are sloped, with no steps. The back section is tiered with steps. If ordering with friends, please indicate their names and addresses with this form.

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