MCT-SubjectWasRoses

C. Michael Wright Producing Artistic Director

Kirsten Mulvey Managing Director

presents

by Frank D. Gilroy November 18 - December 12, 2010 C. Michael Wright** Director Judy Martel* Production Stage Manager R.H. Graham Scenic Designer

Michelle Terese Grimm Costume Designer

Matthew J.A. Kerr Lighting Designer

Nikki Kulas Properties Master

Brandy Kline Production Manager/ Company Manager

Devin Nee Sound Designer

*Performers appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

** THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Co-sponsored by

Michael & Shirley Mosesson and The Dental Offices of Dr. David Paris Milwaukee Chamber Theatre 1

Milwaukee ChaMBer TheaTre presents

by Theresa Rebeck Feb. 17 - March 13, 2011 A contemporary cat-and-mouse game about a pair of rare stamps from the island of Mauritius, full of twists, turns and plenty of suspense.

Directed by Andrew Volkoff; Featuring Drew Brhel, Betsy Skowbo, Emily Vitrano, Jonathan Wainwright & C. Michael Wright Sponsored by John E. Holland & Konrad Kuchenbach

Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway

414.291.7800 milwaukeechambertheatre.com

CAST (in

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John Cleary..................................................................................................................James Tasse* Nettie Cleary....................................................................................................... Tami Workentin* Timmy Cleary...................................................................................................... Nicholas Harazin *Performers appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

SET TING Time: May 1946 Place: The Bronx There will be one 15-minute intermission.

SPECIAL THANKS Bill Finn, Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ray Jivoff, Paul Kaishian, Kathy Kline, Michelle Lopez-Rios, Niki Marquart, Mary Jo McDonald, MP Design, New Berlin Auction and Sales Barn, Dan Schuchart, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Michelle Waide & Gwen Werner M C T ’s P U LIT Z E R P R I Z E S E R I E S Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has a long-standing tradition of producing great literary works. As part of that tradition, in 2007-2008 Producing Artistic Director C. Michael Wright committed to producing a Pulitzer Prize-winning play for five consecutive seasons. THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES marks our fourth offering.

2007-2008: TALLEY’S FOLLY by Lanford Wilson – 1980 winner 2008-2009: RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay-Abaire – 2007 winner 2009-2010: PICNIC by William Inge – 1953 winner 2010-2011: THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES by Frank D. Gilroy – 1965 winner 2011-2012: Stay tuned to learn about our final series offering!

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BIOGR APHIES FRANK D. GILROY (Playwright) Frank D. Gilroy enlisted in the army during WWII and served for two and a half years in the 89th Division. After the war, he attended Dartmouth College and the Yale School of Drama.

In the 1950s he began his career as a TV writer and went on to direct and produce for television and film. His first play, WHO’LL SAVE THE PLOWBOY?, was produced off-Broadway in 1962. Initially his semi-autobiographical play THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES was turned down by virtually every “name” actor in the business and struggled for two years before hitting the stage. It premiered on Broadway in 1964 featuring Jack Alberston as the father, Irene Dailey as his wife and Martin Sheen as their son.

It went on to win the 1964 Tony Award for Best Play, the New York Drama Critic’s Circle Award and the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In 1968 the play was adapted by Gilroy for the screen and featured Jack Albertson, Patricia Neal and Martin Sheen. (In February of this year, Martin Sheen returned to the play after four decades, this time as the father in an LA production at the Mark Taper Forum.) His other plays include THAT SUMMER, THAT FALL, THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN and a prequel to the THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES, titled ANY GIVEN DAY. In addition to writing for numerous television series, his screenplays include Desperate Characters, The Gallant Hours and The Gig. Gilroy has also written fiction, including the novel From Noon Till Three, which he adapted into a film starring Charles Bronson which he also directed.

here in Milwaukee. This spring he will make his Chicago debut as Malcolm in SHORTSHAKES! MACBETH! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. For Paul and Kenneth Hanke and Richard Lown.

JAMES TASSE (John Cleary) James Tasse is a local actor, director and teacher. Most recently he has appeared with Milwaukee Shakespeare in RICHARD II and JULIUS CAESAR. At Milwaukee Chamber Theatre he has appeared in DINNER WITH FRIENDS, UNDER MILKWOOD, THE HERBAL BED, WAITING FOR GODOT, ARMS AND THE MAN and TIMON OF ATHENS. He has also performed with Next Act Theatre, Northern Stage, Indiana Repertory Theatre and Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

At Milwaukee Chamber Theatre he has directed THE BEAST ON THE MOON, THE CURE AT TROY, THE OLD SETTLER, VALLEY SONG, TEDDYKINS and THE GUYS. He teaches acting at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is a graduate of the Professional Theatre Training Program at UWM. He also appeared in the locally produced films Wisconsin Death Trip and Tracks. Jim and his wife Amy have two daughters, Jenny and Isabelle.

TAMI WORKENTIN (Nettie Cleary) Tami is delighted to be working with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre after directing JEEVES INTERVENES this past NICHOLAS HARAZIN summer. Past MCT appearances include (Timmy Cleary) Rosemary Sydney in PICNIC, Joyce in Nicholas Harazin THE SUM OF US, Joy/Dottie/Ensemble returns to Milwaukee in WELL, Blanche in BRIGHTON BEACH Chamber Theatre afMEMOIRS and Patsy in KIMBERLY ter appearing in THE AKIMBO. Tami has also worked with SUM OF US and THE Renaissance Theaterworks in STRING SWEETEST SWING OF PEARLS and ELEEMOSYNARY, IN BASEBALL. Other credits include Milwaukee Shakespeare in TWELFTH work with American Players Theatre, NIGHT, First Stage Children’s Theater in Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Renaissance HANA’S SUITCASE, A CHRISTMAS STORY Theaterworks, Milwaukee Shakespeare, and BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, Milwaukee Door Shakespeare and Park Square Repertory Theater in A CHRISTMAS Theater, among others. Nick is a regular CAROL and SHEAR MADNESS, and Next participant with the Playwrights’ Center. Act Theatre in 7 STORIES, SIDEMAN, He is also a founding member of the MINDGAME, BEA’S NIECE and THE artist collective goats & monkeys GOODBYE PEOPLE. Regional work 4 Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .) includes the Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Organic Theatre and Bailiwick Repertory Theater in Chicago, the inaugural season of Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare-in-the-Park Fort Worth and Taproot Theatre, Seattle.

She also directed BARNEY & BEE and the reading of MR. PIM PASSES BY for Renaissance Theaterworks. This show is dedicated to two of the bravest men in her life - her sons Jonah and Edan.

C. MICHAEL WRIGHT (Director, MCT Producing Artistic Director) Since joining the staff here in 2005, Michael has directed THE SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL, PICNIC, BROOKLYN BOY, RABBIT HOLE, TALLEY’S FOLLY, TRYING, TALKING HEADS, A WALK IN THE WOODS and JOE EGG, as well as two original works, DICKENS IN AMERICA and THE DALY NEWS. Before MCT, he served as associate artistic director of Next Act Theatre, where a long list of directing credits includes THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW, “MASTER HAROLD”…and the boys, STONES IN HIS POCKETS, FALLEN ANGELS and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE. Since moving to Wisconsin in 1988, Michael has directed over 60 productions. Other favorites have been THE SYRINGA TREE for American Players Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks and Delaware Theatre Company, LOBBY HERO for Madison Repertory Theatre, 110 IN THE SHADE for Skylight Opera Theatre and three incarnations of A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER for Next Act, Madison Rep and Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Florida. Michael has been acting professionally for 33 years and has appeared in regional theatres all across the country. His most recent performances have been as Dr. Alfred Feldmann in MCT’s DUET FOR ONE and as Sancho Panza in Skylight Opera Theatre’s MAN OF LA MANCHA. Last season, he was honored with an “Artist of the Year” award by the City of Milwaukee Arts Board. He would like to dedicate this production to his own mother, who has always been incredibly supportive of all his endeavors.

JUDY MARTEL (Production Stage Manager) Many years, many shows...

Highlights include: 17 Shaw Festivals, THE DALY NEWS, TALKING HEADS, ANGELS IN AMERICA, 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, MASTER CLASS, THREE DAYS OF RAIN, THE IMMIGRANT, RAT IN THE SKULL, FAITH HEALER, MAN AND SUPERMAN, and BEYOND THE FRINGE. Forays to other theatres include: BAD DATES, CHAPS!, 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS, and GUYS ON ICE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater; EARS ON A BEATLE, ROUGH CROSSING and THE REAL THING at Next Act Theatre; and various shows at the Yale Rep, Manhattan Punch Line, The Station, The Hangar, and the Lake George Opera Festival. Judy is also a freelance editor and writer. She is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

R. H. GRAHAM (Scenic Designer) Rick has designed numerous MCT productions over the past 15 years including PICNIC, BROOKLYN BOY, TALLEY’S FOLLY, A WALK IN THE WOODS and TAKE ME OUT. He was a resident scenic and lighting designer for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater for five years during Nagel Jackson’s artistic leadership and resident lighting designer for the Milwaukee Ballet for three years during Jean Paul Comelin’s artistic leadership. He has also been a resident designer at the Alley Theatre in Houston and the Mill Mountain Playhouse in Roanoke, Virginia. He has designed for theatre, dance and opera across the country, including New York and Chicago and for virtually every theatre company in Milwaukee as well as the Milwaukee Art Museum and Discovery World. He was resident designer for Theatre X for 16 years and became a company member in 2001. His international credits include productions in Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada and China. He has been teaching and designing for UWMilwaukee since the founding of the Professional Theatre Training Program

by Sanford Robbins.

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B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .)

MICHELLE TERESE GRIMM (Costume Designer) Michelle is a Milwaukee native and this is her first show with MCT. She received her MFA in costume design & technology from Northern Illinois University where she designed costumes for PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE REVENGERS’ COMEDIES, TRACERS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, the national premiere of DISCIPLES by Andras Viskay, and several dance pieces.

Recent Milwaukee credits include costumes for 7 STORIES and THE VALUE OF NAMES at Next Act Theatre and CURTAINS at Nicolet High School. This year, Michelle spent her fourth summer with the American Players Theatre as a first hand on ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and a design assistant for MAJOR BARBARA. Last season she worked at MCT as audience development coordinator. Michelle recently relocated to Seattle with her husband Matt.

MATTHEW J. A. KERR (Lighting Designer) Matthew is excited to be working with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre after working on THE DALY NEWS in 2008.

Other Milwaukee area credits include THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE and COYOTE ON A FENCE with Next Act Theatre.

Credits in the Madison area include A CHRISTMAS CAROL with Children’s Theater of Madison and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for Madison Ballet.

Matthew is based on Madison where he lives with his wife and two children.

NIKKI KULAS (Properties Designer) Nikki is a recent graduate of UW-Parkside and holds a BA in theatre arts. This production marks her MCT and Milwaukee design debut. For the summer season, she serves as the properties director for the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN. Recent credits

there include THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, OTHELLO and THE DALY NEWS. She was also a scene shop assistant for the Fireside Dinner Theatre for more than two years and has over 14 show credits there. Currently you can also see her work as the properties apprentice at Skylight Opera Theatre.

DEVIN NEE (Sound Designer) Devin makes his Milwaukee Chamber Theatre sound design debut with THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. He is a recent graduate of UW-Parkside where he designed the sound for shows including AS YOU LIKE IT, THE MUSIC MAN, THE FOREIGNER and PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD. He is also lighting and scenic designer. Devin has worked at The Huron Playhouse in Ohio and interned at Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

KIRSTEN MULVEY (MCT Managing Director) Kirsten Mulvey is in her second season as managing director of Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. She worked previously at MCT as wardrobe crew for the Shaw Festival (early 1990’s), and interim development director (2005). Since her last appearance at MCT, Kirsten served as a major gifts officer for Milwaukee Public Television Friends and ran her own development consulting firm, KM Creative. Kirsten holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in theatre and communications from Marquette University and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). She has been managing director of Wild Space Dance Company (where she currently is on the board of directors) and development director of the Florentine Opera and the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin.

VIEWPOINTS Please join us Wednesday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m. as established co-therapists and licensed clinical social workers, Michelle Waide and Gwen Werner partner for a ViewPoints talk titled, “The War at Home,” prior to our performance of THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. With combined experience of over 60 years, Ms. Waide and Ms. Werner will explore the complicated family dynamics, exacerbated by the son’s return from service in WWII, compellingly portrayed in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The presentation is free and open to the public. ViewPoints will take place in the Studio Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 24.

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T H E S U B J E C T WA S R O S E S P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director............................................................................................................C. Michael Wright** Production Stage Manager.................................................................................... Judy Martel* Scenic Designer.......................................................................................................... R.H. Graham Costume Designer................................................................................ Michelle Terese Grimm Lighting Designer........................................................................................... Matthew J. A. Kerr Properties Designer......................................................................................................Nikki Kulas Sound Designer..............................................................................................................Devin Nee Production Manager/Company Manager.........................................................Brandy Kline Directing Intern....................................................................................................... Teresita Torres Dialect Consultant......................................................................................Michelle Lopez-Rios Movement Consultant......................................................................................... Dan Schuchart Technical Director...................................................................................................... Rob Wagner Assistant Technical Director...........................................................................Brandon Ribordy Master Carpenter.......................................................................................................... Adam Held Carpenters.................................................................... Steve Gillingham, Alexander Moliere Scenic Charge Artist............................................................................................. Dan Schuchart Deck Chief/Stage Management Intern............................................................ Kat Danielsen Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser........................................................................ Dana Brzezinski Master Electrician..................................................................................................Kevin Connolly Light Board Operator................................................................................Katie Beth Whittaker AV Supervisor......................................................................................................................Gary Ellis *Performers appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

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M I LWAU K E E C H A M B E R T H E AT R E S TA F F Producing Artistic Director...........................................................................C. Michael Wright Managing Director................................................................................................ Kirsten Mulvey Marketing Director................................................................................................Cara McMullin Development Director...............................................................................................Amy Geyser Education Director/Literary Manager.................................................................. Jacque Troy Production Manager/Company Manager.........................................................Brandy Kline Marketing Intern...................................................................................................... Niki Marquart

B R OA DWA Y T H E AT R E C E N T E R S TA F F The Skylight Bar & Bistro................................................................................................. Kafevino Box Office Manager....................................................................................................... Kelley Arlt Box Office Supervisor........................................................................................ Jen Stanislowski Weekend Supervisor..............................................................Renee Bastar, Bashir Nuruddin Box Office Assistants................................................... Jess Jante, Jean Vogel, Gwen Zupan House Managers.......................................................................Kristine Baker, Beverly Benson, Lee Caracci, Bryce Lord, Cara McMullin Custodians............................................... Paul Kaishian, Ana McHenry, Alexander Moliere Milwaukee Chamber Theatre 7

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President......................................................................................................................David A. Paris Immediate Past-President..............................................................................Debbie Pavletich VP Special Events................................................................................................Cathy Costantini VP Development...................................................................................................Donald A. Cress VP Personnel............................................................................................ Christopher Meadows VP Marketing.............................................................................................................. Michael Proft Secretary........................................................................................................................ Janet Garcia Treasurer..................................................................................................................... Kathy S. Rotta Keith Anderson Barbara Blutstein Diane Carlin-Bartel Lynn Chappy Pat Crump Patrick Fennelly

Lyn Hamilton John E. Holland Konrad Kuchenbach Frank Lococo Daniel Mooney Michael Mosesson

George Mosher Jamshed Patel Kevin Schuele Marsha Ruth Sehler Sheri Williams Pannell

M I LWAU K E E C H A M B E R T H E AT R E A DV I S O R Y C O U N C I L Colin Cabot Phil Crump James Dallman Marianne Epstein

Mary Ann Gerlach Michael M. Grebe David Keen Michelle Lopez-Rios

Pat Rieselbach Bob Taylor Debby Tomczyk Patti Van Kampen

C O M M U N I T Y PA R T N E R S BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION FOUNDATION, INC.

This production 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.

A B O U T M I LWAU K E E C H A M B E R T H E AT R E Founded in 1975, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre produces intimate, high-quality, professional theatrical works of literary merit that engage and challenge the audience, while employing and nurturing principally local theatre artists. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director C. Michael Wright and Managing Director Kirsten Mulvey, MCT performs at the Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. For more information, visit www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com

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Champions of Chamber A gift of $1,000 or more to MCT’s annual campaign qualifies donors to enjoy a host of benefits as members of the Champions of Chamber major donors’ circle:

Silver Tier ($1,000-$2,499) •Exclusive sponsorship opportunities with name recognition in a pre-show announcement and on lobby signage •Two (2) complimentary tickets to bring guests to MCT •Opportunities to meet MCT artists and invitations to the first rehearsals •An invitation to MCT’s annual Season Announcement/Holiday Party •Name recognition on donor list in playbills and on website for one year •One-year subscription to WORDPlay, MCT’s quarterly newsletter

Gold Tier ($2,500-$4,999) All of the benefits listed above, plus: •Exclusive sponsorship opportunities with name recognition in pre-show announcements, newsletter, on lobby signage and postcards •Ten (10) complimentary tickets to bring guests to MCT •Two (2) drink vouchers, redeemable at The Skylight Bar & Bistro

Platinum Tier ($5,000 and above) All of the benefits listed above, plus: •An invitation to our exclusive Platinum Event, featuring an intimate dinner with MCT artists •Complimentary parking in the lot next to the Broadway Theatre Center when attending an MCT production (must be pre-arranged with MCT staff ) •Exclusive sponsorship opportunities with name recognition in pre-show announcements, season brochure, newsletter, on lobby signage and postcards •Twenty (20) complimentary tickets to bring guests to MCT The following generous individuals made their gift to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s annual campaign between October 27, 2009 and October 27, 2010.

Platinum Tier Champions ($5,000 and above)

Silver Tier Champions ($1,000-$2,499)

Anonymous (2) Lynn Chappy Mary Ann and Lloyd Gerlach John E. Holland George and Angela Jacobi Konrad Kuchenbach Arthur and Nancy Laskin Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar Michael and Shirley Mosesson George and Julie Mosher Theresa and Robert Muselman David A. Paris

Keith and Paula Anderson Anonymous Patty and Larry Compton Donald A. Cress Pat and Phil Crump Ruth DeYoung Kohler Pam Kriger John E. and Nancy Larson Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Robb and Sally Marks Colleen and George Michel Douglas and Annette Mickelson Jim and Gwen Plunkett Pat and Allen Rieselbach Lucy Rosenberg Carol and Kevin Schuele Michael Wright and Ray Jivoff Bettie Zillman

Gold Tier Champions ($2,500-$4,999) Isabel L. Bader Michael and Lyn Hamilton Jamshed and Deborah Patel Wilfred Wollner, Jr.

M I LWAU K E E C H A M B E R T H E AT R E D O N O R S Milwaukee Chamber Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their generous support of our work. Donations listed are gifts to our annual campaign received between October 27, 2009 and October 27, 2010.

Gifts with an asterisk (*) indicate an increased gift or first time donor $5,000 and above Anonymous (2) Assurant Health Foundation The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation* Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc.* CAMPAC* City of Milwaukee Arts Board* Lynn Chappy* The Estate of Edith J. Frentzel* Mary Ann and Lloyd Gerlach Greater Milwaukee Foundation Lois and Donald Cottrell Fund B Georgiana and Robert Taylor Fund JayKay Foundation Fund Tinsley Helton Charitable Trust Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation John E. Holland* George and Angela Jacobi* Johnson Controls Foundation (matching) Konrad K. Kuchenbach Arthur and Nancy Laskin* Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar* Maihaugen Foundation Michael and Shirley Mosesson* George and Julie Mosher Family Foundation Theresa and Robert Muselman* Nonprofit Management Fund* Northwestern Mutual Foundation The Dental Offices of Dr. David Paris Sempercor Foundation* United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) Wisconsin Arts Board* $2,500-$4,999 Isabel L. Bader Michael and Lyn Hamilton Jamshed and Deborah Patel Wilfred W. Wollner, Jr. * $1,000-$2,499 Keith and Paula Anderson* Anonymous 10 Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Badger Meter Foundation Patty and Larry Compton Donald A. Cress Pat and Phil Crump Gardner Foundation Ruth DeYoung Kohler Pam Kriger John E. and Nancy Larson Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation Sally and Robb Marks Colleen and George Michel* Douglas and Annette Mickelson Jim and Gwen Plunkett The PPC Foundation Pat and Allen Rieselbach Lucy and Jack Rosenberg Charitable Funds Carol and Kevin Schuele Target Michael Wright and Ray Jivoff Bettie Zillman $500-$999 Actors’ Equity Foundation, Inc. Jerome and Debbie Aronson* Carolee C. Beutler Karen and Bill Boyd Diane and Jeff Carlin-Bartel Greg Chrisafis Cathy and Mario Costantini* Roger and Regina Dirksen* John and Mary Emory* GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program Joe and Gwenn Graboyes* Peter and Sue Hitler* Charles and Mary Kamps Richard and Vickie Katschke Frank Lococo* Ken and Maggie Lukow John Mahony and Evelyn Burdick Guy and Mary Jo McDonald* Sara and Christopher Meadows Donna and Tony Meyer* Dan Mooney and Maxine Wishner Debbie and Jim Pavletich* PyraMax Bank Kathy and Craig Rotta Marsha Ruth Sehler* John Shannon and Jan Serr Fred and Anne Stratton Kathleen Sullo Kevin and Patricia Van

Kampen Joan C. Wiegand We Energies (matching) Dick and Diane Wright $250-$499 Jim and Terri Alioto Anonymous* Richard and Sara Aster* Richard P. and Diana Barthel* Ralph H. Bielenberg Barb and Mort Blutstein* Jill and Frits Broekhuizen Polly and Giles Daeger Don Ellingsen Patrick and Julia Fennelly Drs. James and Margo Frey Janet and Thomas Garcia* Pat and Jerry Groth Allan and Marlene Gustafson Bett C. Jacquart Janice Kilbride* Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc. Jan and Vince Martin Roger and Margery Senn Robert Spencer $100-$249 Helen S. Adelt Zita and Tom Allen AT&T Matching Gift Program Marilyn M. Auer* Patricia Bakula Alan and Rose Marie Baron Clark and Linda Beier Dennis and Linda Bonner* Edith Brin Mary Buerger* Jess Brownell and Shirley Conlon Bucyrus-Erie Foundation, Inc. Jean A. Collins in honor of David Paris* Mary and James Connelly Mary Daly and Michael Baniak Margaret Dethloff* Sue Dinsmoor Edward Doemland* Penelope Egan* Ann Marie and Len Fabos* Barbara and William Fernholz David S. Flores Jane M. Foster* Peter and Betsy Goldberg Kathleen Golden* Norm and Daryl Grier* Rachel and Dennis Hafemann* Dale Hagan

DONORS Ron Halvorsen and Janet Petrik* Marilyn Hempel* Hugh and Robin Hoffman* Burt and Lynn Hoffman* Charles Kakuk Cindy and Michael Katzoff* Miriam Kerndt Barbara Brown Lee Justine Leonard David and Mary Ann Lillich* Helen and David MacGregor Craig and Mary Lou Mackus Dawne and Ray Manista Audrey A. Mann Lee Marquardt* Debra L. Miller* Howard and Sara Miller Jequitta Molot* Lucia and Jack Murtaugh Denis and Jeanette Nathan* Herbert and Karen Oechler* Margot Peters Claire Pfleger Bruce and Candy Pindyck Susan Ploetz* Wilma and James Price* Michael Proft Jerry Richardson Tom and Renee Rieboldt Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Ronald and Micki Sadoff* Jo and Al Salzstein Elizabeth Schutz* Micki and Bob Seinfeld Pat Steinbach Susan Sweeney Julie Swenson Rev. Philip and Suzanne Talmage* L. William and Nicole Teweles Philanthropic Fund Fred and Harriet Thomson Joseph and Linda Vitrano* Jerry and Donna Walsh Roe WiersGalla Barbara and Ted Wiley* $1-$99 George Affeldt Anonymous (3) Audrey G. Baird Barbara J. Becker and Slack Ulrich Lisa Berman and Larry Dalton* Mary Birdsall-Jay and Stanley Jay Tessa Blumberg* William and Julie Bonnell* Kurt McGinnis Brown* Karen Brubakken* Susan Burns Brandon Campbell* Barbara and Edward Cessna* Elyse and BJ Cohn Tom and Carol Deming* Sandy Duffy Janet and David Dunn*

Nina and Richard Edelman* Ed Eisendrath Kathleen Falk and Dan Goyette Jim and Lynne Farrell* Ingrid Filipiak* Jordan and Phyllis Fink Pamela Frautschi and Richard Ippolito David F. Gaura Virginia Georgieff Shel and Danni Gendelman Robert and Susan Gibson* John and Sue Gieschen Randy Giles Irv and Reesa Gottschalk Laurence and Stephanie Govin-Matzat* Christopher Grenda Katherine Grogan Mary Anne Gross* Edward and Dianne Halpern* Richard Halverson Jami and Joe Hanreddy Dennis Hennessey and Linda Roethlisberger Nona Hill and Clark Johnson Adrienne Hirsch* Cynthia Hiteman Dotty and Nate Holman Dr. Lawrence and Joyzele Howards The Hultquist Family* Clara Ihlenfeldt* Ursula M. Jewett Kathleen Ryan Johnston Judy and Gary Jorgensen Maureen E. Kania* Lee A. Kingston* Mary S. Knudten Jim and Elaine Konkel* Maureen and Daniel Konkol Gary Koppelberger Sue and Werner Krause* Ron and Joy Krautkramer Jean Anne Leininger and Michael Beukema Karen and Dennis Leyer Elinor Lichtman* David and Mary Ann Lillich Franklin and Karen Lotter JoAnne and Patrick Mahoney Kevin Makowski and Lisa Slattery* Lois Malawsky and Dr. Jay Lorkey* Christine Martin* Jerry and Donna Martynski* Rita McDonald Robert and Sandra Mendelsohn* Calvin W. Miller* Harry and Eleanor Moseley Bruce Murphy* Deena Naretta* Jane O’Connell John F. Oberwetter*

Toni Paris* John E. Peters Elaine Peterson Warren and Dorothy Ann Phinney Roberta Piper Eugene S. Pocernich* Larry and Bobbi Polacheck Katherine Privatt Michelle Puzin Mooney Sharon Quinn* Philip D. Reifenberg* Peggy and David Rosenzweig Patricia Ryan Richard Sauer Carolyn Schaefer* Jason and Jaclyn Scherer* Charlie and Karen Schudson Sandra M. Seymour Mary Anne Siderits Donald Siegel Gilbert Southwell* Peter Stoddard* Judith E. Swanson Roberta Tacke Stuart C. Tentoni* Valerie Tenut Tim and Kathy Tiefenthaler* Stephen and Jane Turner Chris Vanseth* Necia Wallace Bob and Kathy Warner Mary M. Wegener* Bill Weida and Jane Davis Weida Marian M. Weinberg Russell and Alyce Weiss* John and Lynn Wellinghoff* Frank and Audrey Wickert* Daniel and Katherine Zens* Allyn Ziegenhagen and Lorraine Croft* In-kind Donors Karen Aaron Marilyn M. Auer Cindy Cooper Sonia Danuser Pam Frautschi and Richard Ippolito Inez and Gene Gilbert Kathleen Golden Maggi Gordon Lyn Hamilton John E. Holland and Konrad Kuchenbach La Lune Collection Michelle Lopez-Rios Robb and Sally Marks Mary Jo and Guy McDonald MP Design, LLC Theresa and Robert Muselman Ron and Sandy Roller Sandra Seymour Richard Stefanik Martha Wolz Milwaukee Chamber Theatre 11

The Business of Big Laughs

January 20 - February 13, 2011 Tenth Street Theatre 628 N. 10th Street Milwaukee Magazine ”Best Bet”

Featuring David Cecsarini and Norman Moses Directed by Mary MacDonald Kerr

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2 010 - 2 011 M I LWAU K E E C H A M B E R T H E AT R E F R I E N D S As of October 27, 2010 “Friend for Life” ($500 Lifetime membership) Marilyn M. Auer Nancy Balcer Cecile Cheng Donald A. Cress Sally Ferguson John E. Holland Konrad K. Kuchenbach Robb Marks Sally Marks Guy and Mary Jo McDonald David A. Paris Mickey Ripp Ruth Schudson (honorary) Kevin Schuele C. Michael Wright Angel ($100-499) Keith and Paula Anderson Gladys Chmiel Pamela Frautschi and Richard Ippolito Michael and Kelly Grebe Pat and Jerry Groth Dale Hagan Angela and George Jacobi Dan Mooney and Maxine Wishner George and Julie Mosher Lucia and Jack Murtaugh

Theresa and Robert Muselman Jamshed and Deborah Patel George and Martha Wolz Benefactor ($50-99) Jill and Frits Broekhuizen Donna Jordahl Pat and Tony Busalacchi Pat and Phil Crump Linda Gaalaas and George Gurria Bett C. Jacquart Kathleen Ryan Johnston Marianna Markowetz Michelle Puzin Mooney Katherine Smith Member ($25-49) Karen Aaron George Affeldt Jerome and Debbie Aronson Alan and Rose Marie Baron Barb and Mort Blutstein Janet Burroway and Peter Ruppert Diane Carlin-Bartel Lynn Chappy Cathy Costantini Sonia Danuser Carol Dolphin and Mary Knudten

Janet and Thomas Garcia Virginia Georgieff Kathy Golden Mary Anne Gross Richard and Vicki Katschke David Keen and Judy Perkins Pam Kriger Sandy Laedtke Sally A. Lemke Martine Meyer Vicki Michel Michael and Shirley Mosesson Jane O’Connell Debbie and Jim Pavletich Ellie Pollock Michael Proft Pat and Allen Rieselbach Ronald and Sandy Roller Kathy Rotta Joicelyn and Jeff Schwager Sandra M. Seymour Richard Stefanik Max and Tybie Taglin Tim and Kathy Tiefenthaler Margaret Tode Mary M. Wegener Joan C. Wiegand Barbara and Ted Wiley

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INFO Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Broadway Theatre Center 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Administrative Office: 414.276.8842 Box Office: 414.291.7800 E-mail: mail@chamber-theatre.com www. milwaukeechambertheatre.com Box Office: Broadway Theatre Center Box Office 158 N. Broadway 414.291.7800 Hours: Monday thru Saturday, noon to 6:00 p.m.

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Contact Cara McMullin at 414.276.8842 x114 or cara@chamber-theatre.com

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Concessions: The Skylight Bar & Bistro, operated by Kafevino. CABOT THEATRE PERFORMANCES: The Skylight Bar & Bistro on the second floor is open two hours before performances and during intermission. Patrons can enjoy full bar service and preperformance dinners and lunches.

Reservations are welcomed; please call Kafevino at 414.224.4900.

STUDIO THEATRE PERFORMANCES: The Studio Lobby Bar on the first floor is open 30 minutes before all performances and during intermission.

Parking: Free and low-cost parking is available throughout the Historic Third Ward. METERED STREET PARKING - throughout the Historic Third Ward, meters are free after 6:00 p.m. and on weekends. ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER LOT - Jackson St. at Menomonee St. (three blocks east of the Broadway Theatre Center), free unless lot attendant is on duty.

HISTORIC THIRD WARD PARKING STRUCTURES - Water St. at Chicago Ave. (2 blocks west) and Milwaukee St. at Chicago Ave. (2 blocks east), parking for a small fee. VARIOUS SURFACE PARKING LOTS - these lots are only available when an attendant is present and a fee is charged.

Electronic Devices: Please silence cellular phones, pagers and alarm watches. Photography and recording are strictly prohibited during the performance. Please refrain from using electronic devices or text messaging during the performance.

Latecomer Policy: Latecomers will be seated at a suitable break in the performance.

Inclement Weather: MCT does not offer refunds or cancel or reschedule performances due to inclement weather.

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Special Patron Services: Contact the box office, 414.291.7800, to arrange for seating in wheelchair accessible locations. Infrared hearing devices are available for Cabot Theatre productions; see house manager to use a hearing device.

Food & Beverages: Eating and drinking is not permitted in the Cabot Theatre.

ViewPoints: ViewPoints is a free series in which knowledgeable presenters share their insights about a particular MCT production, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience. ViewPoints takes place at 6:30 p.m. prior to a Wednesday evening performance.

Talk Theatre: Prior to select Wednesday matinees is Talk Theatre, an opportunity for patrons to participate in an informal discussion with the producing artistic director

and other artists involved in a production. The Talk Theatre discussion begins at 12 noon. The Skylight Bar & Bistro is open for lunch service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Talkbacks: Fun and informative discussions with cast members are regularly scheduled following Thursday evening performances.

Ushers: Volunteers interested in ushering should contact the house manager at 414.291.7811 x250 or housemgr@skylightopera.com Support MCT: To become a donor contact Milwaukee Chamber Theatre at 414.276.8842, amy@chamber-theatre. com or visit milwaukeechambertheatre. com MCT Friends: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Friends gain recognition and support for MCT in a variety of activities.

To get involved, call 414.276.8842 or visit milwaukeechambertheatre.com

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