Miss Saigon-WCT

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

Music Director Brian Myers

Lighting Designer/Sound Designer Aaron J. Schmidt

Master Carpenter/Scenic Designer/ Set Decorator A.J. Simon

Stage Manager Kristin Raduenz

Choreographer Lisa Moberly

Costume Designer Sharon Sohner

OrchExtra Operator Jon Jones

Properties Designer Michelle Tiarks

Wig Master Anthony Mackie Miss Saigon May 4 - 20, 2012

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Engineer...............................................................................................................................Rob King Gigi ................................................................................................................................. Emily Ruzga John ........................................................................................................................Jonathon Bartos Chris ............................................................................................................................Phil Stepanski Mimi .............................................................................................................................Jennifer Clark Yvette ...........................................................................................................................Katie Krueger Yvonne ................................................................................................................................Suzy Park Kim .................................................................................................................................. Karissa Lade Thuy.................................................................................................................................Evan Huang Ellen ...................................................................................................................... Angela Lombardi Tam .............................................................................................................................Lexi Hueschen Ensemble .......................................................Michelle Lynn Brien, Josh Brooks, Jenn Clark, Kevin Gadzalinski, Tod Herdt, Jamee Hueschen, Peter Kao, Aidan King, Eli King, Katie Krueger, Bret Neumann, Suzy Park, Melissa Pol, Emily Ruzga, Keith R. Smith, Emily Thompson, Lyssa Yehle, Wes Yoshino Miss Saigon is performed in two acts.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I Opening Act I ................................................................................................Engineer, Gigi, Girls The Heat is On in Saigon ...........................................Engineer, John, Chris, Marines, Kim, Mimi, Yvette, Yvonne, Gigi The Movie in My Mind .........................................................................................Gigi, Kim, Girls Bartering for Kim ............................................................... Engineer, John, Chris, Ensemble Kim & Chris Dance .................................................................................... Kim, Chris, Engineer Why God, Why? ........................................................................................................................Chris This Money’s Yours ....................................................................................................... Chris, Kim Sun & Moon...................................................................................................................... Kim, Chris Telephone Sequence ................................................................................................. Chris, John The Deal ................................................................................................................. Engineer, Chris The Wedding .................................................................................................................. Chris, Girls Thuy’s Intervention ..........................................................................................Thuy, Chris, Kim Last Night of the World ............................................................................................. Chris, Kim The Morning of the Dragon ...................................................... Engineer, Thuy, Ensemble I Still Believe .................................................................................................................... Kim, Ellen Coo-Coo Princess ......................................................................Engineer, Kim, Thuy, Soldiers Thuy’s Death .............................................................................................. Thuy, Kim, Ensemble If You Want to Die in Bed .............................................................................................Engineer Kim & Engineer ...................................................................................................... Kim, Engineer Finale Act I ............................................................................................................ Kim, Ensemble Act II Entr’acte Bui-Doi ............................................................................................................................. John, Men Post Bui-Doi .......................................................................................................Chris, John, Ellen Bangkok ..............................................................................Engineer, John, Kim, Club Owner, Hustlers, Vendors, Tourists Please ................................................................................................................................ John, Kim Chris is Here ....................................................................... Engineer, John, Kim, Club Owner Kim’s Nightmare (Part 1) .....................................................................................Thuy’s Ghost Kim’s Nightmare (Part 2) ...............................................................................................Marines Kim’s Nightmare (Part 3) ...............................................................................Chris, John, Kim, Marines, Vietnamese Sun & Moon Reprise ...............................................................................................................Kim Kim & Ellen ...................................................................................................................... Kim, Ellen Now That I’ve Seen Her .......................................................................................................Ellen Ellen & Chris ............................................................................................. Ellen, Chris, John, Kim Paper Dragons ........................................................................................................Engineer, Kim The American Dream ..............................................................................Engineer, Ensemble Finale Act II ..................................................................................................................... Kim, Chris

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P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director ................................................................................................................. Mark E. Schuster Music Director ............................................................................................................. Brian Myers Stage Manager .................................................................................................... Kristin Raduenz Lighting Designer/Sound Designer........................................................... Aaron J. Schmidt Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter/Set Decorator ............................................A. J. Simon Costume Designer ...............................................................................................Sharon Sohner Choreographer .......................................................................................................... Lisa Moberly OrchExtra Operator ....................................................................................................... Jon Jones Properties Designer ............................................................................................. Michelle Tiarks Wig Master ...........................................................................................................Anthony Mackie Projections ........................................................................................................ Kevin Gadzalinski Assistant to the Director ...............................................................................Jacob Dougherty Costume Crew .......................................................................... Aleta Bernard, Sallie Burkard, Lee Piekarski, Beckky Rohr, Ellen Rohr Construction Crew ...............................Phillip Alonge, Jeffrey Berens, Charlie Burbach, Paul Burkard, Kevin Gadzalinski, Mike Grover, Brian Hagerstrand, Briana Hagerstrand, Marie Hagerstrand, Mikael Hagerstrand, Samuel Hagerstrand, Brian Morin, Mark Schuster, Debbie Volden, Jim Volden Run Crew ....................................................................................Nora Jones and Sophie Jones SPECIAL THANKS Special thanks to Century Fence, Kristopher Jones, David Palkowski, Penzeys Spices, Theatrical Tendencies, White House of Music We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines.

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Jonathon Bartos (John) Jonathon is excited to be making his first appearance on the WCT stage. He is a 2010 graduate of the theatre program at Wisconsin Lutheran College. His favorite roles include Moonface in Anything Goes, Gordon Page in Laughing Stock, and Dorn in The Seagull.

Michelle Lynn Brien (Ensemble) Michelle is absolutely thrilled to be involved in this production of Miss Saigon, a powerful show that she has loved for a very long time. Recent credits include the villainous Milady de Winter in The Three Musketeers at UWWaukesha, Lucy Westenra in Dracula at Old World Wisconsin, and Feste the Fool in WCT’s Twelfth Night. Thanks to Mark E. and Brian and this fantastic cast and crew for being so amazing, and thank you to all of our armed service members who keep us safe and ensure us the freedom to follow our dreams.

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Josh Brooks (Ensemble) Josh made his first theatrical performance after more than a ten-year absence last year during WCT’s production of Twelfth Night.

Last summer, he performed the role of Simon Stimson in SummerStage’s production of Our Town. Josh is very excited about being in the cast of Miss Saigon. It is a fun distraction from his day job as a software engineer at GE Healthcare.

Jenn Clark (Mimi/Ensemble) Jenn is excited to be back on the WCT stage again after taking a break to start school at UW-Whitewater, where she is currently finishing up her second year studying guitar performance. She has previously been seen here playing characters in shows such as Bye Bye Birdie and Seussical and at Lake Country Playhouse as Liat in South Pacific.

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B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .)

Kevin Gadzalinski (Ensemble) Kevin has been studying acting, voice, musical theatre, and theatre education regularly for the past several years. This is his first involvement with WCT. Favorite past roles have included Provoloney in Psycho Beach Party at Off the Wall Theatre, and Skimbleshanks in Cats.

He is also currently a resident actor at Brumder Mansion where he performs in interactive murder mysteries such as Speakeasy of Murder. You can see Kevin next in Six Degrees of Separation at Sunset Playhouse.

Tod Herdt (Ensemble) Tod is thrilled to be back at WCT after his last appearance way back in 2009 in The Light in the Piazza. This show has proven to be a bit of a challenge for him though. As a self-processed “disliker of musicals” (though only WATCHING them, he loves being in them - figure THAT one out), the lack of dialogue has been a bit overwhelming at times but the wonderful songs and music have won him

over. Tod has performed with several groups in the area including the Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa, West Allis Players, and Theatre on Main in Oconomowoc. He was last seen in VPW’s children’s show The Land of the Dragon as Road Wanderer. He would like to thank the marvelous cast and crew for making this an excellent adventure!

Evan Huang (Thuy) Evan is excited to be cast here at WCT. He just graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Acadamy in NYC (2011) and the National Taiwan University of Art (2009). Theatre credits include Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Lake Worth Playhouse, FL), Lun Tha in The King and I (Pinedale Theatre, WY), Wang Ta in Flower Drum Song (AMDA Musical Showcase, NY), Song Liling in M. Butterfly (AMDA Drama Showcase, NY), and performer in Don’t Tell Mama Restaurant, NY. He would like to thank Mark for this amazing opportunity, his

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B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) family and friends for their support, and the incredible cast and crew!

composer, he is especially happy to be involved in this show for both the music and the subject matter.

Jamee Hueschen (Ensemble) Jamee is excited to be in her first production with WCT. She has performed in several shows at the Lake Country Playhouse in Hartland. Her favorite roles are Lady Anne in Camelot and Roz in Moon over Buffalo. She is currently a Domestic Engineer and lives in Milwaukee with her boyfriend Tracy and her three beautiful girls, Samantha, Paige, and Lexi.

Peter Kao (Ensemble) Peter happily returns to WCT in Miss Saigon. Previous WCT appearances include Seussical (Mr. Mayor), Miracle on 34th Street (Mr. Shellhammer), Bye Bye Birdie, 42nd Street, and Wit. Other credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), Noises Off (Tim), The King and I (Interpreter), Chess, and Guys and Dolls.

Lexi Hueschen (Tam) This is Lexi’s first time acting, and she is excited to get her feet wet in this wonderful production! She is three years old and is the youngest of three girls. She splits her time with mom and dad in Milwaukee and South Milwaukee.

Aidan King (Ensemble) Aidan has played many roles, including young Ebeneezer and Fred in A Christmas Carol, the Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz, Father Wolf in The Jungle Book, and Horus in 101 Dalmatians. He is the youngest and tallest cast member of Miss Saigon.

Jon Jones (OrchExtra Operator) Jon is always ecstatic to be playing with the good folks at WCT. Computer geek, instrumentalist, and sometimes

Eli King (Ensemble) Eli is ecstatic to be making his WCT debut in Miss Saigon!

He’s appeared in theaters around Burlington, performing in shows such

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B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) as Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Sondheim’s Forum. Eli is a junior at Burlington High. He plans to pursue a career in music composition.

Rob King (Engineer) Rob has played many roles, including Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Kit in No Way to Treat a Lady, and himself in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). He is a member of the Funkin’ Wassels improv troupe.

Rob is editor- in-chief of Write Source, Thoughtful Learning, and UpWrite Press.

Katie Krueger (Yvette/Ensemble) Katie is thrilled to return to the WCT stage after five long years. Previous roles include Polly Baker in Crazy for You and Mrs. Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You (Wisconsin Lutheran High School). Katie attends UWWhitewater and plans to major in marketing and theater management.

Karissa Lade (Kim) Karissa is a recent graduate of Viterbo University with her BFA in Music Theatre. Since graduation last May she has been having a wonderful time performing in various projects throughout the Milwaukee area. Her favorite roles include Squeaky Fromme in Assassins, Marta in Company, Ellen in The Little Dog Laughed, and Mary Lane in Reefer Madness. She would like to thank Mark and Brian for this opportunity and her Mom, Dad, Becca, Debi, and Paula for all the love and support! Enjoy the show!

Angela Lombardi (Ellen) Angela is excited to make her debut with WCT in Miss Saigon. Her favorite roles/shows are Kim in Bye Bye Birdie, The Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Chorus with Music by the Lake for Brigadoon and La Traviata.

Thanks to her family, friends, Ricky, and Christine for their support.

Anthony Mackie (Wig Master) Anthony started acting at age five. He attended Stone Cameren, Ruth Page Ballet Company in Chicago when he was 15. Anthony started a new career in Milwaukee where he was a hair

stylist, director, and choreographer, and eventually a wigist for most of the theaters in the area.

Brian Myers (Music Director) Brian is a versatile performer with roles in musical theater, opera, drama, and many professional choral engagements to his credit. He works regularly throughout the Milwaukee area as a music director and teaching artist for young students of music and theater. Myers is also a composer whose works span all genres of vocal music. His one-act musical “STATUS: a music drama for the digital age” had its New York premiere in 2011, and he debuted a new set of his own art songs with Milwaukee Opera Theater earlier this year. This production marks Brian’s first engagement with Waukesha Civic Theatre. For up-to-date information about Brian’s music and performances, visit his fan page on Facebook!

Bret Neumann (Ensemble) This is Bret’s second show at WCT. He was in Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols in 2011.

Bret has 17 years of tap dance experience and loves the theatre! He would like to thank his parents for all of the support.

He also would like to thank everyone who came to support the fine arts!

Suzy Park (Yvette/Ensemble) Suzy has just moved to the United States from South Korea, and has started to build her career as a musical actress. Her first musical in the United States was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

She wants to thank all the cast and crew members of Miss Saigon for the amazing opportunity and their hard work.

Melissa Pol (Ensemble) Melissa has appeared in performances of The Mikado, Dido and Aeneas, and Damn Yankees, and is delighted to be in her first production with WCT. She works as a marketing coordinator in Milwaukee.

Melissa would like to thank her boyfriend and her family for their support.

Kristin Radeunz (Stage Manager) Kristin’s credits include Cudahy Carolers at the Marcus Center, Disney’s Beauty Miss Saigon 9

B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) and the Beast here at WCT, the Gala Grand Opening Performances at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, and the national tours of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber, 101 Dalmatians, and Don Quixote de la Mancha.

Emily Ruzga (Gigi/Ensemble) Emily is a sophomore at Arrowhead High School and is active in their Broadway Company theatre group. She enjoys singing and performing in theatre, and has been involved with Theatre on Main in Oconomowoc with their performance of The Wizard of Oz, and with WCT’s Bye Bye Birdie and Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols. She has also performed with First Stage Children’s Theatre in Milwaukee in their production of U Bug Me. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, shopping, and playing tennis.

A.J. Simon (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter/Set Decorator) ) By day, A.J. is a construction supervisor for Penzeys Spices. By night, you can follow the sound of the saw to find him working behind the scenes in theaters around the Milwaukee area. Some of AJ’s most recent WCT set design credits include The Tavern, Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols, Two by Two, and State Fair. When he’s not busy constructing helicopters in their garage, A.J. looks forward to time spent with his wife, actress Kelly Simon, and their 10-monthold little girl.

Keith R. Smith (Ensemble) Keith is thrilled to return to Waukesha Civic for his third production. He was mostly seen as Dr. Frank in Theatre on Main’s production of The Rocky Horror Show. His WCT credits include Arnie (42nd Street) and Chad (Disney’s High School Musical).

Keith earned his BFA in Theatre Arts Aaron Schmidt (Lighting/Sound Defrom Carroll University, where credits signe/Set Decorator r) Aaron is excited include Lysander (A Midsummer Night’s to be working on such a monumental Dream), Max (Lend Me a Tenor), and Hysproduction. Aaron’s recent design credits include Joseph and the Amazing terium (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum). Other credits include Technicolor Dreamcoat and West Side Story for Brookfield Central High School, Rio Rita (The Hostage), Andrew (Corpus Christi), Fender (Hairspray), and Victor The Drowsy Chaperone and Prelude to (Cabaret). He would like to thank Mark a Kiss at Sunset Playhouse, and Willy and Brian for this wonderful opportuniWonka and Candy Cane Tales... here at ty, the cast and crew for their hard work, WCT. Aaron is also a member of the and a special thanks to loving family and fabulous 50’s and 60’s group the Four friends for their support.

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Mark E. Schuster (Director) Mark is thrilled to be working on this amazing show with this incredible cast. He began working with WCT 20 years ago as the lighting designer for Working and since then has done numerous lighting and scenic designs and directed such shows as 110 in the Shade, And Then There Were None, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Mark is the Artistic Director of Milwaukee’s THEATRICAL TENDENCIES (watch for their return this fall!) and is so happy to be able to do his part to make the world a better place through art. It gets better – as the Engineer says, “Life has it all over death.” Peace.

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Sharon Sohner (Costume Designer) Once again Sharon is honored and excited to be working with Mark E. Schuster and the incredibly talented, wonderful cast and crew on this challenging production. Other Mark E. Schuster-directed favorite costuming projects have been: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (WCT), The Dining Room (WCT) 110 in the Shade (WCT), Thrill Me (Theatrical Tendencies), and A Beautiful Thing (Soulstice Theater). Thanks, Mark, for the creative journey. Special thanks to the WCT Costume Divas: Aleta, Ellen, Lee, and Sallie for their generous help and willing natures.

B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .)

Phil Stepanski (Chris) Phil, a stay-athome dad with two wonderful boys, Nathan (two-and-a-half ) and Ryan (5 months), is thrilled to be back on the WCT stage for his third show this season, after playing Willum in The Tavern and Stanley in Smoke on the Mountain. Thanks to Mark and Brian for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing production. This one is for my beautiful wife Sarah, the sunlight to my moon. Enjoy the show!

Emily Thompson (Ensemble) Miss Saigon is Emily’s twelfth show with WCT. Some of her favorite roles include Margie Frake in State Fair and Ida in Honk! She’s excited to be part of such a talented cast!

Michelle Tiarks (Properties Designer) Michelle is excited to help with Miss Saigon and is delighted to be working with such a talented cast and crew to bring this heart-warming story to WCT. Michelle has been volunteering backstage at WCT

since 2004. Some of her favorite shows that she has worked on are Seussical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, Malt Shop Memories, The Light in the Piazza, and Crimes of the Heart.

Lyssa Yehle (Ensemble) Lyssa is a sophomore at Arrowhead High School.

This is her third show at WCT, where she has also been in Bye Bye Birdie and Honk!

When she’s not performing in musicals or with the Broadway Company at her high school, she also enjoys singing with her uncle and her dad’s bands. She is happy to be part of Miss Saigon.

Wesley Yoshino (Ensemble) Wesley would like to thank Mark for casting him in what has to be one of his “bucket list” shows. WCT patrons will know Wesley from his last role as Fabian in Twelfth Night. He has been acting, directing, and choreographing for 34 years. He would like to dedicate this show to his son Jakob, and to Ranada, who made him “Still Believe” in love.

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S I’ve been listening to the MISS SAIGON soundtrack for close to 20 years, and now getting the chance to direct this show is truly an ‘American Dream’ come true for me! I love this show!

The music is so full of emotion and the range of feeling is immense – there is happiness, pain, desperation, love, longing, pride and pure joy.

In preparing for this show I studied a lot about the Vietnam War to understand these characters and their place in the world at that time.

What I ultimately learned is that this really is a simple story set against a backdrop of extraordinary and terrible circumstances. It is a story about love. Chris meets Kim and everything suddenly makes sense for the first time in a long time. Their instant attraction and love for one another cannot be explained, it simply is. Love is what this story is all about – Kim’s love for her ‘husband’ and her son, Chris’ love for Kim and Ellen, Ellen’s love for her husband, Thuy’s love for his country, John’s devotion to the ‘bui doi’ and the Engineer’s dream of what he believes America will do for him. How far they are willing to go to see that love realized and their dreams fulfilled is a question we will answer in the next two hours or so.

Everyone I’ve had the privilege of working with on this production has been incredible! There is no end to the talent required to pull off a show of this size and I am continually amazed by the people I’ve been able to collaborate with. All of the cast have been completely devoted, focused and hilarious! Our production staff is creative, resourceful, diligent and always indulgent of my crazy ideas and requests (at least to my face). This month marks the 20th anniversary of my working with WCT and 20 years of working with our costume designer, Sharon Sohner who has taught me that real friendship is one of the most important ways that we can love one another. Thank you, dear friend.

I hope that MISS SAIGON will entertain you, move you and make you want to go out into the world and do what you can to make the lives of those around you a little nicer, a little more comfortable and filled with love. I believe it shows us that even in the most desperate of circumstances, that spark of hope and connection is still possible.

Gee, I love the theatre.

Mark E. Schuster May 2012

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S P O T L I G H T O N T H E B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Many of you are regular attendees to the Waukesha Civic Theatre, hopefully season ticket holders. Thus you are aware of the very high quality of performances that are presented throughout the season.

If you are here for the first time and enjoy the excellent performance of the actors and actresses, please consider upgrading to a flex pass or even becoming a season ticket holder. You will receive a discount on all of the wonderful performances yet to be presented.

If you like comedy, the Comedy Tonight events are great for a fun night out and it beats what you will get on television. Check out our website or pick up a flyer in the theatre’s lobby.

Tell your friends about the great shows we have at the Waukesha Civic Theatre. Get a group of friends or neighbors together, have dinner downtown, and then come and enjoy a show. We can only continue this high quality of entertainment if we fill the seats.

Please note that the cost to attend WCT is far below other venues, but the value is worthy of attending. Our performers are not paid and only seek your applause for work well done.

That said, now sit back and enjoy the very dramatic musical “Miss Saigon,” winner of eleven Tony Awards, on our Waukesha Civic Theatre stage!

Ralph H. Zick Board Director M AD CORNER “Miss Saigon? Really? You’ve got to be kidding me? How are you going to pull that off?” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this since we announced our season last year. My answer has always been “Mark E. Schuster, that’s how!” Mark has been a part of the WCT family of directors and designers for twenty years, and I wouldn’t trust this show to anyone else.

I am so excited to present this incredible musical to the Waukesha community I can barely stand it. I hope you like it!

We are also announcing our 56th season, including a brand new eight show package, and a partnership with 14 downtown Waukesha restaurants that are giving WCT subscribers an incredible deal all year long. We continue our tradition of quality live entertainment with a list of more than 40 different entertainment options throughout the year. We hope you will continue to support us as we move into the future.

One way, and arguably the best way, to support WCT is to spread the word about Waukesha’s best kept secret. It always amazes me when I meet someone in Waukesha who has no idea what a fantastic organization we have right here in the heart of the community. Tell people about what we do and all we offer.

Enrich. Challenge. Entertain. That says it all, so keep watching, keep participating with, and keep supporting this cultural cornerstone. We couldn’t do it without you.

John Cramer Managing Artistic Director Miss Saigon 13

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WAU K E S H A C I V I C T H E AT R E P E R S O N N E L THEATRE STAFF Managing Artistic Director.................................................................................... John Cramer Office Manager.............................................................................................................. Heidi Tufte Education and Outreach Administrator ...........................................................Doug Jarecki Box Office Supervisor and Marketing Director ................................ Michelle Lynn Brien Box Office & House Managers................................................................Michelle Lynn Brien, Katie Danner, Sean Downs, Emilie Grunfelder, Sharon Grunfelder, Margaret Kennedy, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Debi Mumford, Char Paulbicke, Kelly Vance ACAP PlayMakers.......................ACAP Players, Mark Cage, Patty Chones, Doug Jarecki BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES Board of Directors Meets third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at WCT Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Vice President), Sue Herro (Secretary), Susan Hughes, Darlene Lange, Matthew Los (Treasurer), Kurt Magoon (President), Larry Nelson, Jean Novy, John A. Sindic, Terry Sutter (Past President), Ralph H. Zick

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Standing Committees Executive Committee Meets second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at WCT John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Vice Chair), Sue Herro, Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon (Chair), Terry Sutter Finance and Facility Committee Meets second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm at WCT Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Matthew Los (Chair), Kurt Magoon, Terry Sutter Fund Development Committee Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Chair), Bart Gaffney, Susan Hughes, Rich Labinski (Vice Chair), Terry Sutter Governance Committee Meets third Wednesday of the month at 5:45 pm at WCT John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert, Susan Herro (Chair), Susan Hughes, Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon, Terry Sutter Ad Hoc Committees Advisory Council Meets third Wednesday in January at 5:30 pm at WCT and additionally as scheduled Scott Allen, Doug Hastad, Nancy Hastad, Dorothy A. Heale, Jon Jones, Karen Jones, Cathy Labinski, Rich Labinski, Ralph M. North III, Angela Proell, Drake Reid, Evie Reid, Carl Trapp, Christine Howard Turowski Art Gallery Meets as scheduled by Chair Andrea Bryant, John Cramer (Staff ), Kasia, JoAnn O’Hare (Chair), Teri Peterson, Ralph Zick Education and Outreach Meets as scheduled by Chair Joe Beine, Patty Chones, Carol Dolphin, Susan Herro, Jennifer Horwath, Matt Huebsch, Traci Huntemann-Piatt, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Chuck Malone, Debbie Marheine, Kathy Nelson, Angie Penzkover, Bonnie Schlais Fundraising Events Committee Meets first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House Phillip Alonge, Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Nancy Hastad, Kelly Horrell, Margaret Kennedy, Rich Labinski, Matthew Los, Jean Novy, Michelle Vandenhouten, Ralph Zick Talent Wars Committee Duties Completed John Cramer (Staff ), Roseann Fasi (Chair), Barb Lancelle, Cindy Velcheck, Patty Wilson Miss Saigon 15

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Play Advisory Committee 2012-2013 Duties Completed Phillip Alonge, John Baiocchi, Michael O. Bohren, Sallie Burkard, John Cramer (Staff ), Steven Decker, Roseann Fasi, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Jenny Kosek, Kurt Magoon, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Joe Nolan, Jean Novy, Sue Rapp (Chair), Sandra Renick, Lisa Rowe, Ken Schenian, Sharon Sohner (Vice Chair), Ken Williams, Brian Zelinski Production/Non-Production Coordinators: Costume Coordinators ............................................................Aleta Bernard, Sallie Burkard, Lee Piekarski, Ellen Rohr, Sharon Sohner Props Coordinators ...........................................................Monica Santroch, Michelle Tiarks Set Construction Coordinator ............................................................................................... TBD Scene Shop Coordinators ........................................................ Aaron J. Schmidt, A.J. Simon Control Booth Coordinator ........................................................................... Aaron J. Schmidt Building Maintenance Coordinators .................................................................................. TBD Civic Broadway Singers .......................................................................................... Abby Lorenz Civic Senior Players .................................................................................................Carol McLean Usher Coordinator ..................................................................................................... Sara Toenes Assistant Usher Coordinator ..............................................................................Phillip Alonge STAFF SAVERS Webmasters ...........................................................................................Kurt Magoon, Sue Rapp Computer Consultant .................................................................................................TechSquad Legal Consultant .................................................................................................... Charlie Davies Clerical Support ............................................. Phillip Alonge, Sara Toenes, Debbie Volden Season Ticket Processing.................................................................................. Box Office Staff Storage & Cleaning ............................................ Magnificent Cleaners and Ken Schenian Facilities Maintenance ....................................... Phillip Alonge, John Cramer, Tony Davis, Rich Labinski, Dexter Meise, Ken Schenian Poster Distribution ............................................................Phillip Alonge and Ken Schenian Staff Parking ..............................................................................................Waukesha State Bank Civic Broadway Singers Ryan Albrechtson, Richard Bartman, Michelle Lynn Brien, Tom Brochhausen, Paul Burkard, Sam Burkard, Todd Cannaday, Glenn Daily, Jim Dawson, Lori Figurski, Ruby Fillian, John Hrobar, Annette Kordus, Tom Koth, Rich Labinski, Barb Lancelle, Pamela Lange, Dean Larson, Abby Lorenz, Chris Martin, Curt Nash, Jack Pardee, Dawn Pieper, Roberta Prospeck, Nancy Radtke, Dorothy Riesing, Marcia Ryback, Erika Schwane, Amy Stenzel, Phil Stepanski, Jacob Sudbrink, Emily Thompson, Jim Volden, Don Wilde, Patty Wilson

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Civic Senior Players Linda R. Bohan, Sandy Bosin, Rich Johnston, Erling Kolstad, Cheryl Loveland, Carol McLean, Dexter Meise, James Murdock, Lee Piekarski, Shirley Seidel, Marcia Skarie Usher Volunteers Claudette Ahlgren, Phillip Alonge, Beverly Anderson, Patricia & Ron Andryk, Barbara & Jerry Banach, Barbara Barton, Connie Bedwell, Joan Bell, Jayme Bloch, Ed & Kathy Boehmke, Renee Breecher, Lauren Bruss, Janet Brzezinski, Susan Byrne, Dawn Carpentier, Pat Castelli, Martha Chambers, Aileen Conlin, Ken Cooley, Jerry & Rita Dais, Nellie Dake, Cindi & Jim DeBruine, Mary Dillaber, Arlene Dobner, Linda Elder, Mary Engle, Chris & Jenny Erato, Tami Erickson, Leonard & Susan Feitel, Janice Ferguson, Joan Ferris, Faye Flesia, Arthur & Leor Gaffney, Juanita Gorden, Kathy Greenwald, Phyllis Hansen, Karenjoy Hardiman, Joan Heder, Barbara Heighway, Louise Hermsen, Ella Holberg, Sharon Holzman, Clara Honeyager, Angela Houk, Nancy Howard, Donna & Terry Inman, Barb Johnson, Doris Johnson, Kathie Johnson, Annette Juopperi, Thomas Kay, Margaret Kennedy, Jack & Loie Koehler Jean Kramp, Charlotte Kranch, Ruth Kraus, Linda Kulinski, Ann & David Lang, Lucille Lawless, LeAnn Lehrer, Judy Lueck, Barbara Magestro, LaVonne Maguire, Harriet Marks, Beryl Marranzino, Bonnie McCormick, Dexter Meise, Carolin Mertens, Barbara Mikula, Junice Miokovich, Marty Morgan, James & Roberta Mundschau, Nancy Muth, Julia Myre, Larry Myre, Katie Nagel, Maria Nagel, Matt Nagel, Sue Nettesheim, Shannon Neubauer, Shirley Neustaedter, Sandy & Tony Ortega, Spencer Ortega, Sally Ottenberg, Lee Piekarski, Jenny Pike, Roger & Zona Platzek, Joyce Playter, Jim Price, Rochelle Pritzl, Marianne Puls, Carol Putz, Dorothy Reinke, David & Marlene Riehl, Patricia Ries, John & Louise Riphahn, Carol Rolfe, Nancy Schmidt, Bud & Carol Schneider, Gene & Wendy Scholler, Barbara & Forrest Schumacher, Judith Schwingel, Gail & Marty Seibert, Judy Sheets, Marcia Skarie, Dick Smith, Shawn Spellman, Suzanne Sullivan, Donna Swanson, Judy Taylor, Becci Terrill, Joyce Thompson, Sara Toenes, Bonnie Tuszkiewicz, Judy Vento, Kathy & Miles Vilski, Bill & Jackie Volmar, John & Louise Vos, Ann Wanner, Barbara & John Watson, Dorothy Wegner, Shaun & Wendy Weinfurter, Carla Werner, Lucy Wichman, Rosemary Wilcenski, Georgeanne Wilson, Blanche Zimpel, Sandy Zingler Volunteer Bartenders Sean Downs, Sue Herro, Margaret Kennedy, Diane Matuszak, Becky Miller, Dennis Muise, Bob Pugh, D.j. Rogan, Barb Rucci, Terry Sutter Audio Describer Coordinator ...........................................................................Tamara Steiner Photographers.......................................................................Carroll Studios of Photography, John Cramer, Jenny Erato, Kurt Magoon Window Display ..................................................................... WCT Staff, Marcus Promotions Garden Display ............................................................................................................Allen Schuh Marquee............................................................................................. Phillip Alonge, Eric Eggers Volunteer Wall of Fame.......................................................................................... Kurt Magoon Archivists ................................................................................... Kristi Magoon, Debbie Volden Press Releases .................................................................................................... Heather Goeden Cookies.........................................................................................................Back to Bread Bakery Beverages ............................................................................... Water Doctors, Discount Liquor Read More About It ..............................................................................................Mary Wegener

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NEWS ITEMS Auditions Show Once on this Island The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee James and the Giant Peach Our Town Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols An Inspector Calls ACT Live!

Oklahoma!

The Emperor’s New Tuxedo The Dixie Swim Club Communicating Doors

Audition Dates May 21-22, 2012

Director Joe Nolan

June 11-12, 2012 Call 262-522-7955 August 27-28, 2012 September 16-18, 2012

Thomas Weissgerber Patty Chones Robb Smith Jes Hancock & Jacob Sudbrink Carol Dolphin Doug Jarecki John Cramer Patty Chones Catie O’Donnell Dustin Martin

November 13-14, 2012 December 17, 2012 January 6-8, 2013 Call 262-522-7955 March 11-12, 2013 April 15-16, 2013

Auditions for all shows will be held at the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building at 264 West Main Street, Waukesha. No appointment is necessary. For more information call (262) 547-4911 or visit www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery Located just outside the Mardi Bryant Jones Mainstage inside the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building, the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery features the work of local artists. A new artist’s work is displayed during the run of each of WCT’s productions. The work of the artists can be viewed whenever the building is open. The art displayed during The Miracle Worker is by students from the University Lake School.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Waukesha Civic Theatre WCT has a number of opportunities for people who are looking to volunteer some of their time.

Ushers – WCT has the opportunity for hands-on-the-job training, and we welcome people with a willing heart to volunteer as ushers in our 55th season.

Ushers must be 14 years or older and are expected to work one performance per production. Usher duties include helping patrons by taking tickets and directing patrons to assigned seats. Active ushers will receive one complimentary voucher to see the 20 Waukesha Civic Theatre

Preview performance of each of WCT’s Mainstage and holiday productions!

If you are interested in becoming an usher, please call (262) 547-4911.

Raffle Sellers – Would you like to help WCT raise money while enjoying a performance at the same time? Then volunteer to sell raffle tickets during performances. Sellers must be over 14 years old or accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds benefit WCT’s operating fund. Please call the business office at (262) 547-4911.

Bartenders – Are you a licensed bartender? WCT is looking for volunteer bartenders to run the bar during performances. Contact the business office at (262) 547-4911 during regular business hours for more information.

WCT is also looking for volunteers for scenery construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and painting. For more information, call WCT at (262) 547-4911.

T H E AT R E I N F O R M AT I O N Waukesha Civic Theatre is proud to be established as a downtown institution, performing at the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre building, located at 264 West Main Street.

BUSINESS OFFICE is open from Noon to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and can be reached by calling (262) 547-4911.

BOX OFFICE is open from Noon to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, Noon through intermission on show Fridays, and two hours before curtain through intermission on show weekends. The Box Office can be reached at (262) 547-0708. On weekdays, access to the building is through the Main Street entrance only. Mainstage Ticket prices are $19.00, $17.00 for seniors (aged 60 and up) and students (adult students must have a valid student ID), $15.00 for subscribers and groups of ten or more, and $10.00 for educational groups of ten or more. Service fees may apply. Visit our website or call us for more information

about our Student Rush and Pay What You Can ticket discounts. * Regular Business Office and Box Office hours are subject to change due to holidays, inclement weather, and all major WCT events.

TICKET SALES Box Office staff will be available to answer your questions and requests during the Box Office hours listed above. In-person sales can be purchased using cash, credit card, or by check. Phone sales must be purchased using a credit card and will be charged a $1.50 per ticket fee. Mail order sales must be purchased using a credit card or by check - please include a $1.50 per ticket fee. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. All sales are final and there are no refunds. You may exchange individual tickets for a $1.00 per ticket fee. There is no fee to exchange for subscribers.

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ONLINE TICKET SALES for all open seats are available through our website at www.waukeshacivictheatre.org. You will find “Buy Now” buttons on almost every page of our website. If you would like more information, please contact the Box Office during normal business hours. All sales are subject to service fees.

your original ticket date occurs. If not exchanging tickets in person, to help us save on postage costs, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your tickets mailed to you, or designate that you would like them held at the Will Call window for pick-up.

Thank you.

GROUP SALES Groups of ten or more qualify for the discounted ticket price of $15.00 per ticket. Full payment for ten seats is required, and all additional seats will be held on reserve as a courtesy. Final group count and full payment for all unpaid seats is required three weeks before the performance.

Educational group tickets are $10.00 for groups of ten or more from any educational organization, and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. All sales are subject to service fees, except in-person sales.

PLEASE DON’T BE A “NO SHOW!” If you have tickets but cannot make the performance, why not give your tickets to friends to enjoy or let us resell them?

You may be able to consider the price of the tickets that you turn in as a taxdeductible donation.

SEASON FLEX PASS AND PIX 3 HOLDERS Flex Pass and PIX 3 Vouchers must be redeemed in person or by mail, e-mail, or fax for confirmed seating for the production of your choice. E-mail to boxoffice@ waukeshacivictheatre.org or fax to (262) 547-8454, a copy of your VOIDED Pass(es).

Box Office must receive one Flex Pass or PIX 3 Voucher per ticket requested before any transaction will be conducted. Flex Pass requests are processed in the order in which they are received (based upon availability). A Flex Pass or PIX 3 Voucher is valid for Mainstage productions only.

If not redeeming vouchers in person, to help us save on postage costs, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your tickets mailed to you, or designate that you would like them held at the Will Call window for pick-up. Thank you.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER EXCHANGES Season Ticket Exchanges are processed in the order in which they are received (based on availability). Exchanges must be done in person, or by mail, e-mail, or fax. E-mail to boxoffice@waukeshacivictheatre.org or fax to (262) 547-8454, a copy of your VOIDED ticket(s). Exchanges can only take place for the same production and must be conducted BEFORE

CIVIC BROADWAY SINGERS Are you looking for upbeat entertainment for your next special event? The Civic Broadway Singers perform year-round in southeastern Wisconsin under the musical direction of Abby Lorenz. The 30-voice group sings memorable Broadway favorites for a variety of events, from company picnics and Christmas parties to corporate lunches and grand openings. The Civic Broadway Singers provide their own piano and sound system and will perform for groups of all sizes in exchange for a donation to the theatre. For scheduling the Civic Broadway Singers at your next event, please call Abby at (414) 350-8713 or e-mail her at AbbyLorenz@wi.rr.com.

CIVIC SENIOR PLAYERS The Civic Senior Players – Traveling to make you laugh! We are a fun-loving group of performers who love to entertain others. We’ll bring our unique comedy-variety show to your senior organization, community group, or any event looking for a laugh, in exchange for a donation to the Waukesha Civic Theatre. To schedule an event, or if you have an interest in becoming a performer, please call Carol at (262) 549-1091 or e-mail her at wctplayers@wi.rr.com.

ACAP PLAYMAKERS provide daytime performances (often of original works) based upon school curricula, themes, and ideas relevant to children at various stages of their education. The fall Miss Saigon 23

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PlayMakers production is geared to our elementary students, and the spring production is produced for middle school students. While offered primarily to school groups, these familyfriendly shows are great for public, private, and home school groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, senior centers, and your family! Please call (262) 5470708 for ticket prices and information.

PlayMakers rehearse and perform in the daytime, and are always looking for new actors and technical personnel.

ACCESSIBILITY The Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building is fully handicapped-accessible, and WCT is proud to offer a number of services for our patrons who have special needs (a four-week notice is required and services are based upon availability). For the hearing impaired we have a T-Coil Loop System, T-Coil Listening Devices, and FM listening devices that will amplify

the sounds of the performance. Patrons must have hearing aids with telecoils installed and activated to use the Loop System. Patrons who are blind can receive audio descriptive services for the performance. Wheelchair accessibility is available in two forms: transfer seats and wheelchair positions.

PATRONS Please refrain from wearing highly-scented colognes, perfumes, hand cream, or aftershave to performances, as many people have allergies or respiratory problems. WCT is concerned for all patrons and we appreciate your cooperation.

PARKING Parking is available on Main Street, in the Riverfront Plaza parking area behind the Theatre, off Barstow Street, in the parking facility on Broadway, and at other locations in downtown Waukesha.

REMINDER As a courtesy to those who arrive on time, Latecomers will be seated at First Break!

PRODUCTION SPONSORS Season Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin Academy at Civic Theatre (ACT) Arts Waukesha (Combat Boot Camp) The GMAR Youth Foundation (Combat Boot Camp) Waukesha State Bank Media Sponsor The Freeman In-Kind Donors & Trade Agreements Cantrell’s Carpet Cleaning Carroll Studios of Photography

Magnificent Cleaners Marcus Promotions Sunset Playhouse

Tech Squad Water Doctors Waukesha State Bank

Underwriting Acknowledgements Box Office Tickets Underwriter Waukesha State Bank SPONSORSHIP Have your business recognized by the more than 20,000 people who come to the Waukesha Civic Theatre every year. For information on becoming a sponsor, please call the business office at (262) 547-4911.

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F R I E N D S O F WAU K E S H A C I V I C T H E AT R E Operating, Capital, and Endowment Donor Categories: Benefactor Angel Celebrity Thespian Producer Director Playwright Designer Stage Manager Run Crew

$100,000 and above $10,000 to $99,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $2,500 to $4,999 $1,000 to $2,499 $500 to $999 $250 to $499 $150 to $249 $50 to $149 $49 & under

O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S from July 1, 2011 to April 17, 2012 Angel ($10,000 - $99,000) Early Hill Fund Waukesha County Community Fund Jim & Wilma Price Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999) Bryce & Anne Styza Waukesha County Community Foundation Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999) Drake & Evie Reid Producer ($1,000 - $2,499) Michael & Mary Bohren Century Fence Company Steve & Karin Cunningham Rich Johnston Rich & Cathy Labinski Precision Gears, Inc. Sue Rapp Director ($500 - $999) Automatic Entrances of Wisconsin, Inc. Sage E. Baby Gus & Lynn Bliese John & Sandy Bolger John Boettcher James & Betty Chermak Doris J. Clayton John & Kelli Cramer

Gerald & Donna Gerndt David & Barbara Hammer William M. and Michele A. Holcomb Family Fund Waukesha County Community Foundation Glori Kurth Cheryl Loveland John R. & Coleen E. Marshall Anita Ransome Kuchler Dick & Carol Richards Bob Richter – Water Doctors Terry Sutter Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Betty Lou Tikalsky Sara Toenes Playwright ($250 - $499) Scott & Angila Allen Sue & Chuck Bilkey Galilee Lutheran Church Richard Brown & Susan Herro Tom & Maripat Dalum Gary & Debbie Ebert David & Velma Geraldson Frieda Hart Joanne Huelsman ICMA Tamara & John Jung Matt & Jane Knudson

Dr. Ronald & Camille Labinski Ross & Ellen Langill Alfred & Sharon Loehrl George & Emily Lorenz Carol McLean Wesley Muehl Ralph M. North III Jean A. Novy Lee Piekarski David & Karen Pfeffer Edward & Arlene Raether Keith & Betty Rupple Waukesha County Community Foundation Allen & Linda Schuh Georgie & Webb Southwick Designer ($150 - $249) Anonymous Jim & Monica Ansay Rex & Julie Bernard Donald & Beverly Chappie William & Cathy Davies CL Coupon Center Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Ken & Mary Fonstad Chuck & Sherry Foyer Donald French Matthew & Carol Fuchs Marianne I. Gilpatrick Image Makers Advertising, Inc. Thomas & Dixie Ann Jensen Miss Saigon 25

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Barbara Johnson Karen Jones Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS) Frank Kosednar Peter & Kay Lettenberger Sally S. Manegold Eldoris Midthun Timothy Moriarty & Connie Kukuwich Cathleen Morris George & Bonnie Morris Shirley & Tom Owens Debby Penzkover John & Judith Ponasik JoAnn Portz Matthew & Michelle Quandt Iva Richards Kenneth & Lorraine Schenian Dewey & Patricia Schiele Jon & Harriett Schmidt Matching Gift Program The GE Foundation Michael & Kristin Sizemore

Sharon Sohner Spring Creek Church Stier Construction, Inc. Suburban Women’s Club of Wauwatosa Terry Sutter Alan & Linda Thompson Reverend & Mrs. Joseph Tzougros Village Centre Waukesha High School ’51 Class Reunion W.O.W. Club Ralph & Marlene Zick Jeff & Rebecca Zuhlke Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Ron & Nancy Abrahamson Dan & Sheri Albrechtson Olivia Allen & David Lass, Sr. Rod & Jan Anderson Anonymous (14) Robert & Susan Ashton Nick Aversa

Pat Ayers Lacey T. Ballman Carol Barchus Janet Bashirian Lloyd & Joan Beauchamp Clark & Linda Beier Bonnie Birk Delores Blankenhagen Barb Boettcher Margaret Boettcher In Memory of Burt J. Boettcher Linda R. Bohan Thomas Brochhausen Brookfield Highlands Brookfield Rehab & Specialty George Busch Robert & Karen Calhoun Fraland & Eileen Campbell Wayne & Kristine Canales Cecelia Senior Homes Ralph & Debbie Chicorel Christian Mothers and Ladies of St. Boniface Parish

The show must go on!

WCT isn’t a one-act play.

Your charitable acts help our future acts.

Please consider giving…

A gift to our Capital fund or Operating fund at WCT A matching gift through local sponsoring business employers A gift that will last a lifetime through your Will or Estate Planning A gift to our Endowment fund at Waukesha County Community Foundation A gift as a Sponsor or Underwriter of outstanding performances and educational programs Contact John Cramer, Managing Artistic Director, for more information 262-547-4911 ext. 13

Thank you to all our loyal supporters!

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Patricia Church City of Waukesha Mark & Kathy Conrad Nancy Cook CRL Services Mary Curt Tom & Janet Curtis Charlotte CzajkowskiKratt Martin & Shirley Dable Carol Z. Dolphin Kit Donahue Darren & Shera Duket Robert & Betty Edwards Joan End Sune & Jean Ericson John & Joan Finley First United Presbyterian Church of Vernon Donald Florek Matching Gift Program Travelers Community Connections Eugene & Rita Fohr Clarice & Ray Foley R. Kelly Foran

Dale & Margaret Fose Suzanne R. Frank Bill & Mary Freisleben Ralph & Paula Garcia Paul & Jody Geibl Mary Lou Gillstrom Mary C. Goelz David Gottfried Matching Gift Program Quad Graphics’ Community Fund Jim & Ann Gotzler Bob & Joan Groth Hales Corners Lutheran Church Hi Timers Allen & Susan Hall James & Kathleen Hahn David E. Hanley Arnold & Shirley Harrits Lisa & Patrick Haughney Keith Henderson Tom & Ceil Herman Ron & Sherrie Hinderman Jim & Dawn Hobbick Sharon Holzman Howard Village

John & Sue Hrobar Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Dennis & Kathleen Hulen Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Terry & Donna Inman Mary Jenks Mary Jervis Steve & Ann Marie Johnson Dr. Elizabeth M. Jones Frederick & Gayle Jones William & Ruth Jones Phillip, Sr. and Annette Juopperi Al & Meg Kasprowicz Judith Katz In Honor of Beth Perry Carol Ann Kay Dean & Barb Kirschner Kenneth Klauth Carol Klockow Mary S. Knudten Candice Koehn

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Robert & Joanne Kraklow Donald & Roberta Kuhnke Glenn M. & Janice W. Lee Eric J. Larson & Susan Lewis Laureate Group, Inc. Laurel Oaks Mike & Cindy Liburdi Bob & Carol Lombardi Kent & Abby Lorenz Suzanne Lorenz Gloria Lueck Herbert & Dona Rae Lundin John P. Macy & Sandi Brand Ernabelle Madushaw Robert Malm Gladys Manke Luther Manor Amanda & Debi Marheine Harriet Marks & Patricia Spaulding Phil & Bette Marshment Steve & Anita Martin

Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. McCormick Thomas McHale John Mesching Sally Jo Michalko Dennis & Linda Muise James & Roberta Mundschau Nancy Muth David & Pam Nader Larry Nelson & Dawn Borowski-Nelson Mary Jo Nevermann Lisa Nevins Larry & Vicki Nines Matching Gift Program WHEFA Glenn & Joyce A. Nordbeck Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Dr. Joseph & Teryl O’Grady Arthur & Marilyn Olson Jill Ore Sandy & Tony Ortega

Angela Penzkover Penzkovers Von Trapp Doug & Beverly Peterson Lawrence & Lucille Pettey Pewaukee Area Historical Society, Inc. Elmer & Pat Pire Presbyterian Homes & Services Andre & Celleste Ptak Judy & John Radtke Bruce & Linda Ramme Lee Rasmussen Al & Isla Richter Ronn Rieger Walter & Marion Rindt Myrtle Robel Jim & Bobbie Rosenmerkel St. Anne’s Nursing Home St. James Congregation Tom & Donna Sambs Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Sanders Carol & Clayton Schott Michael Schottle

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Helen Schultz & Donna Mueller Robert & Margaret Schumann Bill & Ellen Schuster St. Dominic’s Seniors St. Johns Senior Citizens Arlene Stanfield Steven & Tamara Steiner Terry Ann Stevens Everett & Kay Stone Catherine Styza Maury & Ann Sullivan Rosetta Sweed James & Susan Taylor/ People’s Park The Pike Family Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation The Woman’s Club of Pewaukee Marcia Thompson Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Town of Concord Senior Center Ann Trupke Tudor Oaks Mary Uglow Dennis & Mary Unterholzner Virginia Health & Rehabilitation Center Paul & Evie Vrakas Diane & Dennis Voit Tom & Laura Wanta John Ward Jim & Karen Warden Waukesha Family YMCA Waukesha Park & Recreation Department Wauwatosa Senior Club West Allis Courtyard Chuck Westcott John & Karleen Wilde Wildwood Highlands Wilkinson Woods Rich & Carol Williams Sue & Joe Wimmer Bob & Joyce Winchell Gerry Wuerslin Sandy Zingler Bruce & Terri Zivney

Run Crew ($49 and under) Ann Abele Joan Ammerman Anonymous (15) Charles Aprahamian Harlan & Johanna Armson In Memory of Ralph Magnas Mary Baer & John Kramp Allie Babich Jergen Barber, M.D. & Jean Barber Amy Barootian Sherriann Bellingham Royanna Benjamin Jim & Carol Billings Sandy Bosin Linda Buhl ML Buley-Meissner Barbara & Thomas Burton Leon & Carole Burzynski Donna Rae Butterfield Alan & Carol Carlson Greg & Kathleen Carlson Janice M. Conway Harold & Martha Cummings John Dauffenbach Dan & Kristine DeKarske Gloria Dohearty Marlene Douglas Susan Dregne Thomas Duller William & Kamille Edwards June Egan Donna J. Fanshaw Ted & Polly Ferrara Jeffrey Fillian Clive Frazier Bonnie S. Frederick Frank & Karen Freitag Gallery One, Inc. Judith Geiger Genesee Pet Resort & Kennels Morgan & Mary Giddings Judy Gilbert Nicholas Glasenapp Bob & Joan Groth Jan & Marsha Grutzmacher

James & Sybil Hammer Hampton Regency Amanda Hartwig John & Jackie Healy Theresa Held Barbara Hemmingsen Jim & Carol Herrle Kim Hill James Hinchman Matthew Houk Terry & Kathryn Hoeppner Kathleen Holzhauer Walter Houston Duane & Lois Jacobson John & Eleanor Jahnke Thomas & Cora Janus Carol N. Johnson Julie Johnson Jon & Karen Jones Maureen Kartheiser Tom & Irene Kay Ray & Fran Klumb Susan Kocher Betty Kolba Tom Koth Robert L. Kreinz Joan Krueger Randall & Susanna Kuhlmann Lorraine Lahdenpera John & Mary Kay Lammers LeAnn Lehrer Ramona Malkowski Manor Park Ethel Marshall Andrea Matthias Bruce & Betty Marggraf Donald & Sherry Martinson Dave & Vera McAdow Mike & Peg McCarthy Norm & Audrey McGarvie Ray & Mary McInerny John & Denise Meidenbauer Dexter & Doris Meise Randy & Diana Melody Doris Mikolajczak Daniel Miller Patricia Mitchell Ralph & Janice Nelson Miss Saigon 29

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Michael & Laraine O’Brien Elizabeth Orozco Pamela Parker Duane & Carol Paulson Viola Paulson Charles & Bryn Perry Susan Pflugradt Diane Powell Paula Rauth Wayne & Lois Redlinger Andrea Rindo Ann & David Rindt Walter & Marion Rindt

Michele Rinka Judith Russell Gene & Wendy Scholler Pearl Schwanz Brett Seese Mary Jo Seputis Carol Siegel Ellen M. Strommen Don Teifke Frank & Susan Till Tilley Insurance Liz Tobolt

James & Marie Uhrich Matching Gift Program Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Charlene Ulichny Janet Vincent Anne Wallis Marissa Welvang Karen Williams Melissa Young Rudy & Mary Ann Zandron

C I V I C S U P E R S TA R S We are proud to announce a new donor category, our Civic Superstars. The donors in this group have given a cumulative lifetime donation of at least $25,000. If you feel that you should be included in this list but are not listed below, please let us know. We are working with 54 years of donation records and could quite possibly have missed a Superstar or two.

Bielinski Brothers Anthony & Andrea Bryant John J. Bryant Century Fence Company David & Velma Geraldson, Precision Gears Inc. Greater Milwaukee Foundation Dorothy A. Heale William & Joanne Huelsman Rich & Cathy Labinski M&I Foundation Milwaukee Foundation Corporation

Dorothy Naughton Non Profit Management Fund Helen and Ralph M. North III Potawatomi Bingo & Casino Drake & Evelyn Reid Dick & Carol Richards Bryce & Anne Styza Don & Carol Taylor Waukesha State Bank Waukesha Women’s Club Wisconsin Arts Board

P L A N N E D G I V I N G C O N T R I B U TO R S By including the Waukesha Civic Theatre in your future estate plans you can help ensure the theatre’s future. Please consider joining these generous supporters who have remembered the Waukesha Civic Theatre in their estate plans.

Scott & Angila Allen Anthony & Andrea Bryant John J. Bryant June Burrowes John Cramer Dorothy A. Heale George & Anita Ransome Kuchler

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Glorianne L. Kurth Carol McLean Dorothy Naughton Ralph M. North III August Revoy Alice Schnetter Midge Verhein

WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS

from July 1, 2002 to Present Benefactor ($100,000 and above) Bryce & Anne Styza Fund Angel ($10,000 - $99,999) Dorothy Naughton Waukesha State Bank Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999) Greater Milwaukee Foundation - Anthony & Andrea Bryant Family Fund Waukesha County Community Foundation Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999) Kay & Peter Lettenberger Suzanne Rapp Drake & Evie Reid

Producer ($1,000 - $2,499) Dorothy A. Heale Ralph M. North III

Patricia & Gerald Rakowski In Honor of Charles Periman

Director ($500 - $999) Fred & JoAnne Portz

Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Mae Lass Mr. & Mrs. David Schnabl Lauren Montclair & Jerry Ulvestad

Playwright ($250 - $499) Beverly & Donald Chappie John, Kelli, Elena, & Jude Cramer Joseph Piatt & Traci Huntemann-Piatt Lee Rasmussen

Run Crew ($49 and under) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vrakas

Designer ($150 - $249) Kate & James Jolin In Honor of Charles Periman

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