It's a Wonderful Life-Next Act

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Live Radio Show

Adapted by Mary MacDonald Kerr Directed by David Cecsarini

Scenic Design

Lighting Design

Costume Design

Properties Design

Sound Design

Stage Manager

Bronze Leaf Studio

Aria Thornton

David Cecsarini

Mike Van Dreser

Nikki Kulas

Jessica Connelly*

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association

November 15 – December 9, 2012 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE is co-sponsored by Skip & Ildy Poliner Next Act Theatre’s 2012-2013 Season is 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.

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CAST Sophie et al.......................................................................................................... Debra Babich* Stan et al..........................................................................................................David Cecsarini* Jack et al/Musician.....................................................................................Jack Forbes Wilson* Bo et al.................................................................................................................... Bo Johnson* Judy/Mary.......................................................................................... Mary MacDonald Kerr* James/George....................................................................................................Norman Moses* *member of Actors’ Equity Association TIME: 1957 PLACE: Milwaukee

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S - DAV I D C E C S A R I N I America loves to love heroes. We adore them on the sports fields, in the movie theaters, on rock-androll stages, in the history books, from the land of business, within the political arena (sometimes); and certainly, on the battlefield.

We thrill at their feats of strength, prowess and courage. We applaud their performance and admire their success. We support them as visionary champions of our ideals. We are deeply grateful for their ultimate sacrifice. But we don’t know them.

George Bailey of fictional Bedford Falls is a quieter and more familiar kind of hero. He’s like our moms or dads, coaches, teachers, caregivers, volunteers and mentors of many types who make up the ranks of our personal heroes. These quiet heroes are guided by a sense of fairness, responsibility and integrity -- and by the need to make a modest difference in the lives of others close by. And as George comes to understand, his influence is far greater than he had ever imagined. Good thing he had his guardian angel, Clarence, to show him the way.

We owe it to our heroes to let them know how we feel. No need to wait for an angel.

BIOGR APHIES DEBRA BABICH (Sophie et al) With the radio play version of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Debra happily makes her return engagement with Next Act Theatre. Although Debra calls Milwaukee home, she can often be seen on stages elsewhere, including the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Music Theatre Louisville, Stage One Family Theatre, and the International Mystery Writers’ Festival (“Angie” Award Winner for Best Supporting Actress and Inductee to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels). Closer to home, Debra has appeared with Door Shakespeare, Fireside Theatre, Cedar Creek Repertory Theatre, In Tandem Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theatre and M. & W. Productions.

DAVID CECSARINI (Stan et al/Director/ Foley Design) Long before his professional theatre debut, David busied himself in his basement performing radical surgery on most electronic devices.

Eventually he put down his soldering gun in favor of just twirling the knobs and has since designed sound effects and scores for over 70 professional productions. Favorite sound designs include THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, THE DRESSER, LAST OF THE BOYS, MARY’S WEDDING

and MICROCRISIS. Working as a Foley artist, however, brings sound to a whole new level of fun.

David has also served as Next Act’s Producing Artistic Director for nearly 21 years. He has acted in and directed many NAT productions, and has also produced a half-dozen live radio shows for past Halloween parties and Next Act fundraisers.

David places full responsibility for his errant theatrical career squarely on his engineer-father’s shoulders; the man who enjoyed countless hours listening to music, singing, making goofy tapes for kids and relatives, operated a ham (oh yeah) radio, loved telling jokes in foreign accents, and bought the Longines Symphonette Society albums that taught his son about radio. Thanks, Dad. BO JOHNSON (Bo et al) Bo’s most recent performance on the Next Act stage was as Gary Gauger in THE EXONERATED. Other Next Act credits include SIDE MAN, DEAR ESTHER, and FALLEN ANGELS. Since performing in THE EXONERATED, Bo has had the pleasure of performing the role of Willy Wonka in First Stage Children’s Theatre’s production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and directing a production of THE BIBLE, THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD: ABRIDGED (which performed on the Next Act stage, thanks to the generosity of David C. and the whole Next Act staff ). Immediately after IT’S A WONDERFUL It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show

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LIFE closes, Bo will be performing in the hysterical, irreverent, musical, murder mystery, multiple ending, puppet show WHO KILLED SANTA at Carte Blanche Studios (flyers are in the lobby). He hopes you come out and see it. You won’t be disappointed.

MARY MACDONALD KERR (Judy/Mary/Writer/ Adapter) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE marks Mary’s 17th production at Next Act. Favorite roles here include Terry in SIDE MAN, Frankie in VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, Sylvia in SYLVIA and Grace in FAITH HEALER. Mary is also very proud of her role as director for Next Act’s productions of GOING TO ST. IVES, PURGATORIO, MERCY OF A STORM, GREETINGS and VIGIL. Mary has been a theatre artist in Milwaukee for 18 seasons, acting and directing at Milwaukee Rep, Milwaukee Chamber, Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee Shakespeare and First Stage. She is an avid fan of It’s a Wonderful Life, and is truly thrilled to be involved in this production.

NORMAN MOSES (James/ George) Norman Moses was most recently seen as Doc in American Folklore Theatre’s production of CHEESEHEADS, THE MUSICAL in Door County. Favorite roles include Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN at Skylight Music Theatre, Leonard Mugatti in WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM at Forward Theater, Gordon Miller (Groucho) in ROOM SERVICE at Next Act Theatre, Gabe in DINNER WITH FRIENDS at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Don Armado in LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST with Milwaukee Shakespeare Company. In 2010 he toured Japan for 11 weeks singing with the Tokyo Philharmonic in Disney on Classic. This spring he will be teaming up with John McGivern here at Next Act in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP.

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JACK FORBES WILSON (Jack et al/Musician) Jack Forbes Wilson was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He came to Wisconsin to attend the University of WisconsinMadison, where he received a Master of Music degree before moving out to Spring Green. After working at American Players Theatre for three seasons, he moved to Milwaukee, where he has worked as a pianist, singer and actor for 25 years. He has appeared in 10 shows at the Milwaukee Rep’s Stackner Cabaret, and has also performed with Madison Rep, Skylight Music Theatre and Next Act Theatre, where he has (often!) done his favorite of favorite shows, BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR. Jack teaches piano lessons when he is not practicing and performing.

JESSICA CONNELLY (Resident Stage Manager) This is Jessica’s 6th season as resident Stage Manager at Next Act Theatre. She is an Arizona native and honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Theater Department. In addition to Next Act Theatre, Jessica has worked with Renaissance Theatreworks, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Madison Repertory Theatre, The Little Theatre on the Square, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, J.M. Kohler Arts Center and The Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. Most recently she spent the summer helping rebuild Door Shakespeare. A few of her favorite project include DEAR ESTHER, MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS, LAST OF THE BOYS, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, FAITH HEALER, PURGATORIO, GOING TO ST. IVES, VIGIL (Next Act Theatre), CHESAPEAKE, TROJAN WOMEN, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, and the U.S. premier of SKIN TIGHT (Renaissance Theaterworks), SANTALAND DIARIES (Marcus Center for the Performing Arts), and HAIRSPRAY (Little Theatre on the Square).

Jessica would like to thank Dave, Cleo and Xander for keeping every day of her life exciting and full of joy. Jessica is a member of Actor’s Equity Association.

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MICHAEL VAN DRESER (Lighting Design/ME/Board Op) This is Mike’s eighth season with Next Act Theatre and the second year as Technical Director. Mike also serves as Next Act’s Master Electrician/Board Op. Over the last seven seasons Mike has worked as Lighting Designer for NEXT ACTORS SUMMER THEATRE FOR TEENS, PANIC EXPRESS and THE ENCOUNTER, WHEN THE CURTAIN FALLS, KISS ME KATE (Greendale High School), FAITH HEALER, WINTER TALES, PAUL ROBESON IN CONCERT, THE VALUE OF NAMES, BIG BOYS and ONE TIME. Mike has had the good fortune of working with and learning from renowned Lighting Designers Jason Fassl and Andrew Meyers and knows their guidance and continuing education will help make him successful. Mike looks forward to many more productive years with Next Act Theatre and any new opportunities that may come his way.

NIKKI KULAS (Properties Designer) Nikki Kulas is proud to be returning for another season and her seventh show with Next Act. Recent Next Act shows include MICROCRISIS, ONE TIME, VIGIL, SYLVIA, THE EXONERATED and A SLEEPING COUNTRY. As a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, she is a Wisconsin native from New Berlin. Other local design credits include DRIVING MISS DAISY, HEROES and THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. She has also worked as a Props Artist for Skylight Music Theatre for the last two seasons and apprenticed in the Prop Shop for a season previous. For the last five summers she has called Winona, MN home where she is the Properties Director at the Great River Shakespeare Festival.

ARIA THORNTON (Costume Designer) Aria Thornton has been working in the Milwaukee theatre scene since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2006. Since then she has worked at Next Act Theatre as Wardrobe Manager on over 20 productions, and has designed PURGATORIO, BIG BOYS and VIGIL. Aria is also a frequent designer at Sunset Playhouse and Divine Savior Holy Angel’s High School.

She has worked extensively at Milwaukee Shakespeare and the Utah Shakespearean Festival as wardrobe, stitcher and first hand.

Apart from costuming, Aria stage manages for the Milwaukee Comedy Festival and has worked in various positions on several films and commercials.

CHARLES KAKUK (Managing Director) This marks Charles’ 21st season with Next Act. After spending three years in the Marine Corps protecting Missouri from Kansas, Charles worked for Pizza Hut Corporation as a restaurant manager from 1979 to 1985 in Kansas City, and various cities in Wisconsin. Moving to Milwaukee in 1985, he has experienced the inner working of its arts and entertainment industries, from rock and pop music promotions at the Riverside Theater and Alpine Valley to marketing for the Milwaukee Ballet. Along the way he received a BSBA from Cardinal Stritch University.

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HEIDI BOYD (Development Director) Heidi graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Minnesota, and has since pursued a dual career as a performer and arts administrator, having worked in Marketing and Recruiting at the Milwaukee Children’s Choir and in Development at Skylight Opera Theatre and Florentine Opera before coming to Next Act. She is thrilled to be a member of the Next Act team. Heidi is currently a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Milwaukee Choral Artists, and will appear in productions at Skylight Music Theatre and Milwaukee Opera Theatre this year. She lives in Milwaukee with her husband Joel and their cat Isis.

REBECCA MODER (Marketing & PR Manager) Helming Next Act’s marketing since June of 2012 is returning Milwaukee area native, Becky Moder. She graduated from Three Lakes High School as valedictorian and continued on to UW-Stevens Point to earn a degree in Arts Management with a Business Administration minor. She moved back to Milwaukee to act as South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center’s Marketing Director, a position created specifically for her following her exemplary performance interning there. After four years with the SMPAC, Becky decided it was time to move on.

Her experience wearing many hats and adapting to new tasks has given her a comprehensive tool-set of marketing skills. Above all, she believes that building relationships will always be the key to success. She is now looking forward to putting her skills and talent to work at Next Act.

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N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S – A N N UA L O P E R AT I O N S Next Act Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the following: FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS: Anonymous Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Briggs and Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. Brookbank Foundation Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Ralph Evinrude Foundation Herbert H Kohl Charities, Inc. Dorothy Inbusch Foundation City of Milwaukee Arts Board Milwaukee County for the Arts/ CAMPAC Quorum Architects Jack and Lucy Rosenberg Donor Advisor Fund Sempercor Foundation United Performing Arts Fund

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Wisconsin Arts Board Will Ross Memorial Fund INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS:

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($5,000 and up) Lois Cecsarini Larry and Patty Compton Polly and Giles Daeger Nancy and Arthur Laskin Marianne and Sheldon Lubar Jan and Vince Martin Ildy and Skip Poliner Gordana and Milan Racic David and Julia Uihlein PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($1,000 - $4,999) Anonymous Harvey and Judith Alligood Charles and Mary Anderson

David and Patricia Anderson Alfred and Isabel Bader John Mahony and Evelyn Burdick Michael and Ericka Burzynski Ervin and Beverly Colton Lisa Berman and Larry Dalton The Ellis Family, In memory of Dwight H. Ellis, III Lupe Ugent-Ewert and Andrew Alan Ewert Rick and Jeanine Fassl David Glenn Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Miles and Barbara Capron Fund Werner W. And Susan M. Krause Family Fund Jill Heavenrich David and Mary Hertel John E. Holland Jan and Mark Homan Sharon Gray and Steven Kaplan It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show

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N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S – A N N UA L O P E R AT I O N S Beth Kavelaris Pam Kriger Mary Ann and Charles P. LaBahn Jack and Phoebe Lewis Edward Inderrieden and Jean Maier Steve and Karin Marcus Sally and Robb Marks John McGivern Joyce Mielke Robert and Theresa Muselman Allyson Nemec Kathy Nusslock Rhonda and Greg Oberland Paul and Lynn Rix, In memory of Dwight H. Ellis, III Alison Graf and Richard Schreiner Sandra M. Seymour Michael and Melissa Sheppard SSSpeedy Mailing Service Tom and Linda Streifender L. William and Nicole Teweles Mary and Bill Walker Wilfred W. Wollner, Jr. Bettie Zillman DIRECTOR ($500 - $999) Anonymous Jim and Teri Alioto Thomas and Kathleen Alpren Dr. and Mrs. Richard Barthel Edward Hammond and Marcia Brooks Brenda Andrews and James R. Cauley Greg Chrisafis Tim and Sue Frautschi Mary Jane Gralton Clark Johnson and Nona Hill Bett Jacquart Jeffrey and Jacqueline Jahnke Judith Keyes Ken and Maggie Lukow W Martin and Catherine Morics Deborah and Jamshed Patel Susan Riedel Marianne and Matthew Robbins Fred and Ann Stratton Dick and Diane Wright

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LEADING ACTOR ($250 - $499) Anonymous Donna and Donald Baumgartner Kathy and Mark Bonady David and Chris Brittain Penny and Jim Deshur Barbara McMath and Robert Ferriday, III Natalie Frankel Bill and Suzy Frazier Judith Goetz Joe Goldberger Norma and Bill Harrington Andrew and Paula Holman BJ Ihlenfeldt Annie Jurczyk and John Jansen Robert Jansen Charles and Mary Kamps Ginny and Mark Kannenberg Dale and Susan Karpen Janet and Wilfred Kraegel Helen Kuzma Mary Ruffolo and Ben Litwin Ray and Dawn Manista Eric Key and Judy Martel Jerry and Donna Martynski John Menzel Kenn Miller and Wendy Walker Miller Wendy Moeller Dwight and Marlene Morgan Carrie Hitchcock and Norman Moses David Paris Max Simpson and Nancy Pinter Jessica Poliner Becky and Gus Ramirez Mike and Diane Schulz Robert Spencer John and Mary Splude Paul and Donna Tanzer Stu and Ann Tisdale Monika and Chris Vanseth Dave Wesley Penny Williams SUPPORTING ACTOR ($100 - $249) Anonymous Joyce and Steve Appel Marilyn M. Auer John Bahr Bob and Cindy Barczak

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Thomas Mann and Katie Bayliss David and Yindo Becker Gloria Jean Becker Sally Blommer Dr. and Mrs. Glendon Bogdon Robin and Jeff Bolin Julie and William Bonnell Susan Brahm Edith Brin Jill and Frits Broekhuizen Don Burdick Claudia and Jerry Burg Alice Cecsarini Ben and Frankie Chernov Dick and Karen Christenson Eric and Jeanne Christiansen Jess Brownell and Shirley Conlon Mario and Cathy Costantini Armando and Jo Covelli Randall Daut Rod and Sharon De Pue John and Jean DiMotto Cathy Dills Sue Dinsmoor Carol Dolphin Chip Dunken Gretchen Durkin John Emauel John and Mary Emory Miriam and Rick Falk Barbara and William Fernholz Larry D’Attilio and Pamela Foard Richard Ippolito and Pam Frautschi Jane M. Foster Drs. James and Margo Frey Sam Garst and Meghan Gauger Candace Hoffman and David Gaura Tom Gauthier Mathew Geiger Gary Cartwright and Elizabeth Gifford Inez and Gene Gilbert Mary K. Goode Larry and Stephanie GovinMatzat Norman and Daryl Grier Pat Groth Jeanne Gruber James and Mary Ann Hanson Robert and Jill Hartman Cynthia Hiteman

N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S – A N N UA L O P E R AT I O N S Nathan and Dolores Holman Sarah Kriger Hwang and Milton Hwang Sue Jacobson Edward Hasheke and John Jors Ellen A. Kellen Judith Kesser Joan and John Kirkwood Sarah Ford and Randall Klumb Kathleen Knutsen Carolyn Korona Konrad Kuchenbach Helen Kuzma Helen and David Mac Gregor Sherry and Norm Malmon Jane Barclay Mandel and Paul Mandel Lee Marquardt Christine Martin Robin Martin Rev. Erwin H. Matt Tom and Renee McCutcheon Chuck and Cindy Meyer David and Sharon Middleton Dr. Arthur Moats Ms. Wendy Moeller Terence and Janet Mooney Charles and Barbara Murphy Donna Neal Kathleen McElroy and David Newby Tim and Deborah Nustad James and Christine O’Brien Joseph Pabst Jane O’Connell David Paris Claire Pfleger Steven Poliner Christine Radiske ad Herbert Quigley David and Carol Raasch Dick Miller and Miriam Reading Nancy and John Reuter Phil and Terry Rozga Linda and Gary Sarner Michael and Susan Schall Mary Wehrle Schnell and Richard Schnell Ruth Schudson Barb Schulte Micki and Bob Seinfeld Jan Serr and John Shannon Michael and Melissa Sheppard Dan and Doris Shneidman

Erin Bulson and Dave Sims Katherine M. Smith Dr. Mark and Nancy Smuckler Laura Gordon and Jonathan Smoots Dennis and Linda Spindler Jerrele and Judith Stanley Betty Staples Bill and Judy Starr Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Stewart Becky Stibbe Edward and Maria Susterich Susan Sweeney Bill Hable and Jane Tanner Harriet and Fred Thomson Tom and Marie Thornton Jeffrey and Penny Timm Sally Tolan Mark and Anne Train Carolyn White-Travanti and Leon Travanti Carol and Dennis Trinastic Sheryl Van Haren VJS Construction Services Andy and Tracey Wadsworth Diana and John Walker David and Sally Weber Dr. Bill Weida and Jane Davis Weida Kristen and Steven Weisman Howard and Harriet Weiss Betty White Kathy and Dennis Wicht Barbara and Ted Wiley Thomas Wilson Ray Jivoff and Michael Wright Martin and Kathy Yates Julia Collins and Ron Zdroik JOURNEYMAN (under $100) Anonymous George Affeldt Zita and Tom Allen Paul Ambro Richard Antonacci Audrey and John Barrett Diane Barton Slack Ulrich and Barbara Becker Natalie Beckwith Donald Behrens Dennis and Paula Berg Phil Bielefeld Philip Blank

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Lisa Brennan Karen and Russell Brooker Ardenne Bunde Pat and Tony Busalacchi Ms. Nancy J Bush Dave and Mary Carlson Berry and Sheryl Centanni Fay Colberg Peggy and Wally Creer Pat and Phil Crump Rhonda Cundy Mary and Bill Dean Robert and Karen Dean Lois Ellen Debbink Rose Delaney Linda and Chuck Duhacek Ellen Eckman Daniel E. Efner Kent and Kathy Ehley Joyce Ehrhardt Patricia Ellingson Carol and Milt Flieller David Flores Dr. Linda Gehring Gary Geisler Susan Gibson David and Nancy Giffey Carol Goldstein Lisa and Jeff Gorelick Irv and Ressa Gottschalk Jeanne Grenda Mary Anne Gross Barbara Hahn Jami and Joe Hanreddy Leslie and Lee Hanrihar Paul and Philia Hayes Cliff Heise Bob Heller Linda Roethlisberger and Dennis Hennessey Alex and Barbara Hill Adrienne Hirsch Carol Hoernke Tim and Tammy Hosch Dr. Lawrence and Joyzell Howards Richard and Esther Huiting Carmen Ilseman George and Angela Jacobi Dr. Mitchell and Linda Jacobson Cathy Jakicic Mary Carla Jautz Amy Jensen Richard Kalinowski It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show

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William and Toni Owens John E. Peters Lynn Preston Tom Reed Kathryn Reinardy Jean Riebe Pat and Allen Rieselbach Darlene Roberts Claudette and Mark Robinson Tom and Judy Saeger Sarah Sandin Richard Sauer Janis Scherr Bobbie and John Schmitt Kathleen Schulz Chris Bonin and Judith Schulz Rozanne Screven Christine Sentz Doris Sherman Caralyn Court and Carl Shinners Lynn Shoemaker Russell Kesery and Mary Anne Smith Sheila Smith Morton and Naomi Soifer Kathy and Wayne Sojkowski

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Stan Spence Eileen and George Stone Estelle and Mort Swerdlow Roberta Tacke Joan Tarachow Valerie Tenut Barbara Tokarczyk Joy Towell Phyllis Tubesing Robert and Marlene Urch Donna J. and Norm Vincent Mark and Yvonne Wagner Laura Wake-Wiessner Donna and Jerry Walsh Bob and Kathy Warner Phyllis Wax Marian Weinberg Alyce and Russell Weiss Nancy Wieland Roe WiersGalla Virginia and Paul Wilcox Suzanne Wile Pamela White Wu Allyn Ziegenhagen Art and Alice Zinky Mary Lou Zuege

These donors have contributed to Next Act since October 2011.

We are grateful to ALL donors whose generous contributions are so important to this company.

Please know how much we appreciate your support.

Next Act Theatre apologizes for inadvertently leaving any donor off this published list. If an error has been made or if your name is listed incorrectly, please call Heidi at 414-278-7780.

N E X T AC T C H A I R C A M PA I G N Thank you to those who purchased a new theatre chair: George Affeldt James and Terri Alioto Harvey and Judith Alligood Marilyn Auer Dr. Richard and Diana Barthel Sue Bronson Nicholas and Lenore Burckle Michael and Ericka Burzynski Elizabeth Gifford and Gary Cartwright Alice Cecsarini Lois Cecsarini Greg Chrisafis Chris Christopher-Schmidt Roseann Fasi 10

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Richard Ippolito and Pam Frautschi Lloyd and Mary Ann Gerlach Inez and Gene Gilbert Norman and Daryl Grier Norma and Bill Harrington George and Angela Jacobi Karen Jasniewski Mary Ann and Charles LaBahn Gordon and Alicia Lugauer Sherry and Norm Malmon Paul Mandel and Jane Barclay Mandel Sally and Robb Marks Lee Marquardt

Jan and Vince Martin David Newby and Kathleen McElroy Barbara McMath George Michel Pete Stoddard and Sally Mrkvicka Mary Ruffolo Ruth Schudson Sharon and Gary Simon Andy and Sue Toth VJS Construction Services Mary and Willard Walker Barbara and Ted Wiley Ray Jivoff and Michael Wright

J O U R N E Y H O M E C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N C O N T R I B U TO R S $50,000 and up Julia & David Uihlein Helen Bader Foundation Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation Larry & Patty Compton Einhorn Family Foundation, Inc. Greater Milwaukee Foundation Marianne & Sheldon Lubar Charitable Fund Jan & Vince Martin Ildy & Skip Poliner $15,000 - 49,999 Anonymous Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. Bucyrus Foundation, Inc. Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, Inc. Susan & Werner Krause Pam Kriger Art & Nancy Laskin Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD Jack & Lucy Rosenberg Donor Advised Fund Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. $5,000 - $14,999 George Affeldt James & Terri Alioto Anonymous (2) Larry Dalton & Lisa Berman Brookbank Foundation Lois Cecsarini Ervin & Beverly Colton Dwight & Lin Ellis/Crysdahl Foundation Tim & Sue Frautschi General Electric Matching Gift David Glenn Alison Graf & Richard Schreiner David & Mary Hertel Edward Inderrieden & Jean Maier Judith Keyes John E. & Nancy Larson Jack & Phoebe Lewis John Mahony & Evelyn Burdick Joyce Mielke Bob & Theresa Muselman Non-Profit Management Fund Gordana & Milan Racic Fred & Anne Stratton Linda & Thomas Streifender

$1,000 - 4,999 Harvey & Judith Alligood Anonymous (2) Mark & Kathy Bonady Christopher Bonin Marianne Burish & Nicole Mantyh Mike & Ericka Burzynski Miles & Barbara Capron Pat & Phil Crump Susan Fete Four-Four Foundation Fred & Anne Geilfuss Norman & Daryl Grier John E Holland Andrew & Paula Holman Jan & Mark Homan Johnson Controls Matching Gift John Jansen & Annie Jurczyk Dan & Joanne Kline Kathy Donis & Paul Kosidowski Kurt & Andrea Kreznar Ken & Maggie Lukow Jane & Paul Mandel Steve & Karin Marcus Sally & Robb Marks Barbara McMath George & Colleen Michel Northern Trust Matching Gift Kathy Nusslock David Paris John Shannon & Jan Serr Jonathan Smoots & Laura Gordon Robert Spencer Mary & Bill Walker Wilfred Wollner Richard & Diane Wright Bettie Zillman $500 - 999 James R. Cauley & Brenda Andrews Richard & Diana Barthel Dennis & Paula Berg Marcia Brooks & Edward Hammond Mary Buchel & Larry Salsbury Cary Cartwright & Elizabeth Gifford Greg Chrisafis Dick & Karen Christenson Julia Collins & Ron Zdroik D.W. Dean & Mary R. Dean Carol Dolphin Paul Tilleman & Sally Duffy Jason Fassl Robert Ferriday, III

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November 21 - December 16, 2012 Two strong-willed writers from dramatically different backgrounds struggle with success.

Directed by C. Michael Wright Featuring Sarah Day & Laura Frye

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Jerrel & Judith Stanley Bill & Judy Starr Jerry & Patricia Styberg Joan Tarachow Sally Tolan Leon Travanti & Carolyn White Travanti Robert & Marlene Urch US Bancorp Matching Gift Sheryl Van Haren Jerry & Donna Walsh Dennis & Susan Webb Vivian Weber David & Sally Weber Marian Weinberg Steven & Kristen Weisman Barbara & Ted Wiley Wisconsin Energy Foundation Matching Gift Michael Wright & Ray Jivoff Eve Joan Zucker $100 - 249 David & Patricia Anderson Else Ankel Richard Antonacci Dorothy Aring Marilyn Auer Nancy Balcer Audrey & John Barrett Barbara Becker & Slack Ulrich David Becker Black Catz Design Glendon Bogdon Brenda Bohmann William & Julie Bonnell Susan Brahm Edith Brin Sue Bronson & Dan Frankel Nancy (Ginger) Browne William Browne Dan & Becky Burzynski Alice Cecsarini Deborah Clifton & John Kishline Thomas B. Comiskey Aarmando & Jo Covelli Patricia Ryan & Randall Dalt Robert & Karen Dean John & Jean Di Motto Donna & Rolan Doffing Ralph & Elaine Drydyk Ellen Eckman Penelope Egan Chris & Bonnie Ellerd Patricia Ellingson John Emanuel Linda Even & Scott Kania Brenton & Ranee Field Leslie Fillingham Milton & Carolanne Flieller

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Chuck Foulke James & Margo Frey Jeff & Ellen Fuller Sam Garst & Meghan Gauger David Gaura Tom Gauthier Susan Gibson Robert & Judy Gilroy Carol Goldstein Mary K. Goode Jeanne Gruber Jonnie Guernsey Richard Halverson Jamie & Joe Hanreddy Lee & Leslie Hanrihar James & Mary Ann Hanson Linda Heintz Tom Heppe & Andrea Johnson Alexander & Barbara Hill Hugh Hoffman Nathan & Dolores Holman Tim & Tammy Hosch Kathy & John Housiaux Sarah & Milton Hwang Kenneth & Carmen Ilseman Billy & Judy Kay William & Emily Keelty Mary Anne Smith & Russell Kesery Laurie & Bruce Kestelman Lee Ann & William Kingston John & Joan Kirkwood Marilyn Kupka Helen Kuzma Sandy Laedtke Norm & Judy Lasca Mr. & Mrs. William Listwan Barbara MacKenzie Charles & Cindy Meyer Regina & Thomas Oberlin Christine & James O’Brien Jane S. O’Connell Sue Oskochil Nancy Otte Lorraine Pagel Alice Read & Drew Palin Katherine Paulsen Claire Pfleger James & Rose Pickering David & Carol Raasch Dorotheann Rauch Edward Reinke Pat & Allen Rieselbach Shirley Scharf Daniel Schley Mary & Richard Schnell Lawrence & Hollis Schuetz Judith Schulz Robert J. Scott Micki & Bob Seinfeld It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show

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J O U R N E Y H O M E C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N C O N T R I B U TO R S Amy Shapiro Dan & Doris Shneidman Bruce & Janine Smith Katherine Smith Lois Socol Kathy & Wayne Sojkowski Sally & John St. Peter Herb Stanelle Betty Staples Rebecca Stibbe Jane Boller Stroebel John & Carol Strom Julie Swenson Roberta H. Tacke Judy & Howard Tolkan Susan & Andy Toth Andrea Toussaint Jo & Herb Trask Jann & Sue Van Dreser Christopher & Monika Vanseth George Volkaitis Bill & Jane Weida Penny Williams Mary Ellen Winter Frank Wolkenheim Dawn & Tony Wolters Under $100 Anonymous (3) Sue Armstrong Scott & Mary Ann Best Mary & David Carlson Ralph Chicorel Janis Collins Jessica Connelly Joanne & Sheldon Cremer Brian & Joanne Davidson

Richard G. & Cynthia A. Davito Charise Dawson Rose Delaney Richard & Nina Edelman Daniel Efner Barbara Federlin Jim & Peg Fluery Lorry Fontaine Janice Foulke Rosie Frydman Julie Gellendin Amy Geyser Emmely Gideon Howard Goldstein Jeffrey & Lisa Gorelick Alice Hanson-Drew Dennis E. Hennessey & Linda M. Roethlisberger Jeanne Hochstatter Suzy Clarkson Holstein Dr. Lawrence & Joyzele Howards Madeline Huston Mitchell Jacobson Mary Carla Jautz Deb Johnson Susan A. Kane Matt & Dawn Kemple Judith A. Kesser Yelena Krayzman Clarence Kuligowski Lake View Consulting, LLC Barbara Lee Peter Lee Dale & Barbara Lenz Justine Leonard Anne & George Leunig Elliot & Eva Lipchik

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Chia & Gordon Lookatch Mary Ellen Lukaszewicz Lois Malawsky Patricia Mand Muriel Mc Lemore Kit O’Meara Lucille & Carl Pagel Esther V. Pastene Lori Pattee Shelia Payton Corliss Phillabaum Marsha Poulsen Kathryn Reinardy Jean Riebe Dan & Anna Robbins Laurie Rupert & Vernon Craig Vanslyke Wendy & Sheldon Saltzberg Harold & Diane Schlitz Charlie & Karen Schudson Kathleen Schultz Sharon Selz Lynn Shoemaker Jo Smirl Carol Spangler Cindy Sporleder Linda Stephens Jean & Steve Stern Susan Stewart Max & Tybie Taglin Jeffrey & Penny Timm Donna J. & Norman L. Vincent Janine Wagner Bob & Kathy Warner Phyllis Wax Russel & Alyce Weiss Barry Zuckerman

N E X T AC T T H E AT R E B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Officers: Steve Marcus..................................................................President Michael Burzynski................................................Vice President Joyce Mielke...................................................................Secretary Harvey Alligood........................................................... Treasurer David Hertel..................................... Immediate Past President

Directors Terri Alioto Dave Anderson Alison Graf Edward Inderrieden Annie Jansen Jurczyk

Beth Kavelaris John McGivern John Menzel Kathy L. Nusslock † †

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Past Board President

Ildy Poliner Gordana Racic Michael Sheppard Lupe Ugent

N E X T AC T T H E AT R E S TA F F Producing Artistic Director............................................................................................David Cecsarini Managing Director.............................................................................................................Charles Kakuk Development Director............................................................................................................Heidi Boyd Marketing & PR Manager...............................................................................................Rebecca Moder 2 012 / 2 013 S U B S C R I B E R D I S C O U N T C A R D PA R T I C I PA N T S We appreciate your support of the following merchants: Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Service, 309 N. Water St., Ste. 203 Bella Caffe, 189 N. Milwaukee St. Chez Jacques, 1022 S. 1st St. Florentine Opera, 930 E. Burleigh St., Lower Level Gyro Palace, 602 S. 2nd St. In Tandem Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. INdustri Café, 524 S. 2nd St.

Katie Gingrass Gallery, 241 N. Broadway La Merenda, 125 E. National Ave. Milwaukee Ballet, 504 W. National Ave. MOCT, 240 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Molloy’s, 333 E. Brown Deer Rd. O’Lydia’s Irish Bar & Grill, 338 S. 1st St. Pink Banana Theatre Transfer Pizzeria Café, 101 W. Mitchell St. Tulip Restaurant, 360 E. Erie St.

I T ’ S A WO N D E R F U L L I F E L I V E R A D I O S H OW Director.........................................................................................................David Cecsarini* Stage Manager...............................................................................................Jessica Connelly* Scenic Design/TD/Set Construction........................................................Bronze Leaf Studio Lighting Design/Board Op...................................................................... Michael Van Dreser Costume Design/Wardrobe.............................................................................. Aria Thornton Properties Design..................................................................................................Nikki Kulas Foley Design..................................................................................................David Cecsarini* Deck Chief........................................................................................................... Jessica Betts House Management Coordinator ..................................................................... Libby Amato House Management Staff ...................................................... Sarah Kerner, Alan Piotrowitz,

Andrea Toussaint, Erica Wade,

Nicole Wiegert, Gwen Zupan Box Office Manager........................................................................................ Sandy Raduenz Box Office Staff..............................................................................Libby Amato, Sally Lewis,

Barbara Maglio, Andrea Toussaint, Amanda Wallich *Member of Actors’ Equity Association

It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show

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F O R YO U R I N F O R M AT I O N FOOD AND BEVERAGES...Food is not permitted in the theatre, but drinks may be taken in.

ENTERING AND EXITING THE THEATRE SPACE…Please use walkways to access the seating areas and refrain from crossing over the stage.

CANCELLATION POLICY...Next Act does not cancel or reschedule performances due to inclement weather or sporting events, nor do we offer refunds.

LATECOMER POLICY... Due to the intimate configuration of Next Act’s theatre, latecomers will not be seated until an appropriate time in the performance. This may be at the intermission. Seating may not be permitted ½ hour after the start of a performance. If you are running late, please call the Box Office at 414-278-0765.

LISTENING AUGMENTATION DEVICES...Please ask box office personnel for assistance.

LOST PROPERTY...Items left at the theatre are kept in Lost Property. Call 414-2780765 if you have lost an item.

TICKET EXCHANGES... Subscribers may exchange their tickets, without fee, up to 48 hours prior to the performance (price adjustments may apply). Single ticket buyers may exchange their tickets for a fee of $5.00 per ticket up to 48 hours prior. Exchanges are based strictly on availability. Patrons are strongly urged to request exchanges well in advance.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES...To avoid disturbing the performance, NO cameras or recording devices of any kind are allowed in the theatre. Please turn off all electronic equipment including pagers and cellular phones.

EMERGENCY CALLS...In case of emergency, messages may be left with the house manager by calling 414-278-0765. If possible, please indicate the seat location of the person to be reached.

SMOKING...The Next Act Theatre facility is a smoke-free environment.

STUDENT AND SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS... Seniors and students receive a $5.00 discount per ticket on advance sales. Students may also purchase half-price rush tickets with a valid student I.D. one half-hour prior to curtain, based on availability.

Discounts are not available on performance run extensions.

GROUP DISCOUNTS...Groups of 10 or more receive a discount of 20%. To book groups, call the Next Act Box Office at 414-278-0765. Discounts are not available on performance run extensions.

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