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FOUR PLACES

by Joel Drake Johnson Directed by David Cecsarini

Scenic Design Rick Rasmussen

Lighting Design Alan Piotrowicz

Costume Design Rachel Laritz **

Properties Design Ben Komistra

Sound Design David Cecsarini

Stage Manager Jessica Connelly*

*member of Actors’ Equity Association **member United Scenic Artists Local 829 September 16th – October 10th, 2010 Tenth Street Theatre 628 North 10th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 FOUR PLACES is produced by special arrangement with Bruce Ostler, BRET ADAMS, LTD., 448 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. www.bretadamsltd.net Originally produced by Victory Gardens Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, Dennis Zacek, Artistic Director, Sandy Shinner, Production Director.

Co-Sponsored by Briggs and Stratton Corporation Foundation Ildy & Skip Poliner Next Act Theatre 1

THE CAST Ellen....................................................................................................... Mary MacDonald Kerr* Warren........................................................................................................................Mark Ulrich* Peggy............................................................................................................................Flora Coker Barb.............................................................................................................................Laura Gray* *member of Actors’ Equity Association SET TING

PLACE: A small city just outside of Chicago TIME: The present SPECIAL THANKS Avenue Fabricare, Marianne Burish, Jim Guy and The Milwaukee Rep prop shop, Katy Klein, Allyson Nemec & Quorum Architects, Inc., Chris and Jane Flieller and In Tandem Theatre, Andrea Toussaint, Steve Marcus and Marcus Promotions, Mike and Diane Schulz.

Next Act Theatre is a member of UPAF. This project is supported in part through a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Edowment for the Arts. Next Act Theatre is a member of Theatre Wisconsin, a statewide association of professional non-profit theatres.

D I R E C TO R S N O T E S ­— DAV I D C E C E S A R I N I My heart leaps up when I behold A Rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die!

The Child is father of the man; And I wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety.

- William Wordsworth, 1802.

Here is a play that we all know something about. Or will.

I can only hope that Wordsworth’s wishes are realized for us all.

Thank you for joining us.

- David Cecsarini

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A B O U T T H E P L A Y W R I G H T— J O E L D R A K E J O H N S O N Joel Drake Johnson is one of the newest members of Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater Playwrights Ensemble. The critically acclaimed, Jeff nominated FOUR PLACES was produced by Victory Gardens in the spring of 2008. His earlier works at VG, BEFORE MY EYES and THE END OF THE TOUR, were also Jeff-nominated for Best New Play and all three plays were directed by Sandy Shinner, Victory Gardens’ Associate Artistic Director. FOUR PLACES was subsequently produced in LA by The Rogue Machine Theatre where, under the direction of Robin Larsen, it garnered more critical acclaim.

Johnson has won three Illinois Arts Council grants including one for A BLUE MOON, which was first produced at Chicago Dramatists featuring Mark Ulrich and was Jeff nominated for best new work. He got his start as a writer at Chicago’s critically acclaimed Econo-Art Theater, which (under the leadership of Lynn Baber, Barb Reeder and Marc Silvia) produced such plays as BEAUTIFUL DREAMER. His other plays include AS THE BEAVER, first produced by Zebra Crossing, and THE FALL TO EARTH (Rick Snyder, dir.) which premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre and featured Tony Award Winner Rondi Reed. It was subsequently produced at The Penguin Rep, directed

by Joe Brancato and featuring Tony Award Winner Michelle Pawk. Steppenwolf later produced A BLAMELESS LIFE (Anna Shapiro, dir.) and TRANQUILLITY WOODS (Sandy Shinner, dir.) as part of their 2005 and 2007 First Look Repertory.

He has taught playwriting at Northwestern University, DePaul University and Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. He lives in Chicago and New Buffalo, Michigan where he has been working on three new plays: THE FIRST GRADE which was produced by the Aurora Theatre Company in the winter of 2010; A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED which was produced by Victory Gardens in the summer of 2010 and featured Kevin Anderson and Fran Guinan; THE BOYS ROOM, a part of Northlight Theatre’s Interplay and Steppenwolf Theatre’s First Look reading series and now a part of Victory Gardens’ 2010-11 season. Johnson is a member of PEN AMERICA and the Dramatists Guild.

BIOGR APHIES FLORA COKER (Peggy) Flora was born and raised in Virginia and came to Milwaukee in 1970 to join Theatre X. She was a member of that company until it closed in 2004. She is delighted that David has invited her back to Next Act, where she appeared in DEAR ESTHER in 2004. Most recently, Flora joined the cast of the Optimist Theatre’s premier production of free Shakespeare in the park as Gonzalo in THE TEMPEST. If you catch the Milwaukee Film Festival coming soon, you might see Flora in a cameo appearance in Baraboo by Mary Sweeny starring Ruth Schudson and Brenda DeVita.

LAURA GRAY (Barb) Some of her most memorable theatrical experiences include: goofily running up and down stairs with Mark in Madison Rep’s NOISES

OFF, stage and dressing room time with Mary during Milwaukee Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR and Chamber’s SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL, and being Flora’s other self in Next Act’s DEAR ESTHER. MARY MACDONALD KERR (Ellen) FOUR PLACES is Mary’s 10th appearance in Next Act Theatre’s productions. Previous roles include Grace in FAITH HEALER, Maggie in RED HERRRING, Frankie in VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, Terry in SIDEMAN and Sylvia in SYLVIA. Mary has directed for Next Act as well, including GOING TO ST. IVES and last season’s PURGATORIO. Other favorite roles in Milwaukee include Lina in THREE DAYS OF RAIN and Sally in VOICE OF THE TURTLE for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Anna in BURN THIS for Renaissance Theatreworks and Barbara DiMarco in SHEAR MADNESS for Milwaukee Rep. Mary will be directing BIG BOYS for Next Act later this season.

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

MARK ULRICH (Warren) Mark Ulrich is happy to be returning to Next Act Theatre, where he was previously seen in 7 STORIES, THE PAVILION, LOMBARDI: THE ONLY THING, BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, SYLVIA, and PRIVATE LIVES. Mark also appeared at Madison Rep in NOISES OFF, WHAT CORBIN KNEW, LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, and GROSS INDECENCY. He resides in Chicago where he has performed with The Goodman, Northlight, Writer’s Theatre, Artistic Home, and A Red Orchid Theatre, among others. Mark is a proud member of Chicago’s Rivendell Theatre Ensemble.

DAVID CECSARINI (Director/Sound Design) This year marks David’s thirty-second as a theatre professional. He has acted with most of Milwaukee’s professional companies and also has extensive credits as a nine-year veteran of American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI. He has proudly served as Artistic Director and Producer for Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre for nineteen seasons.

His most memorable directing projects include THE PAVILION, THE REAL THING, SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME, THE DRESSER, ROOM SERVICE, SIDE MAN and BETWEEN EAST AND WEST. Behind the scenes, David has created sound effects and scores for over sixty professional productions. Favorites include THE BRIDGE AT MO DUC, THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, BELOW THE BELT, LAST OF THE BOYS and MARY’S WEDDING. JESSICA CONNELLY (Resident Stage Manager) Jessica is an Arizona native and honors graduate of the University of WisconsinMilwaukee Theater Dept. This season is her fourth as Resident Stage Manager at Next Act Theatre. Prior to joining Next Act full time Jessica worked with Renaissance Theaterworks, The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Madison Repertory Theatre, Little Theatre on the Square, 4 Next Act Theatre

Door Shakespeare and with Actor/Performer John McGivern. A few of Jessica’s favorite projects include DEAR ESTHER, MASTER HAROLD…and the boys, LAST OF THE BOYS, The MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, FAITH HEALER, and GOING TO ST. IVES (Next Act Theatre); CHESAPEAKE, TROJAN WOMEN, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, and the US premier of SKIN TIGHT (Renaissance Theaterworks); BLUE ROSE (Milwaukee Rep); HAIRSPRAY (Little Theatre on the Square).

Jessica would like the thank In Tandem Theatre for sharing their theatre with us for this season of changes. Jessica is a member of Actors’ Equity Association.

ALAN PIOTROWICZ (Lighting Designer) Alan returns to Next Act following his design for 7 STORIES last season. Alan received his BA in Theatre & Drama from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a former electrician for the Santa Fe Opera, where he was featured as an apprentice designer, and served a season as the Electrics and Sound Supervisor for Milwaukee Rep. Previous designs include Youngblood’s world premiers of GOD BRIDGE and DRIVE ME TO ARSON; Bunny Gumbo Combat Theatre (twice); First Stage’s IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, and THE DIVINERS; Sunset Playhouse’s HAIR, Dancework’s ART TO ART 2010, and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s JEEVES INTERVENES. Much love to Eric. www.alanpiotrowicz.com RICK RASMUSSEN (Scenic Designer) Calling Seattle, WA home, this former resident of Milwaukee travels the Midwest designing for various theatre companies. Rick has worked with the theatre artists at Next Act for 20 years and always finds their work stimulating and rewarding. Most recent design projects include GOING TO ST. IVES, THE PAVILION, GREETINGS!, EARS ON A BEATLE and THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (Next Act Theatre); THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE, A CHRISTMAS STORY, HANA’S SUITCASE (First Stage Children’s Theater); WEST SIDE STORY and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Fireside Dinner Theatre). This past summer, he designed sets and costumes for Emporia State University’s productions of THE LION IN WINTER and PLAZA SUITE.

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RACHEL LARITZ (Costume Designer) Rachel is thrilled to be joining Next Act for the first time. While based out of Chicago, Rachel’s work has been seen here in Milwaukee at such theatres as Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, Chamber Theatre, and Skylight Opera. Recent Chicago and regional theatre credits include: Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Northlight Theatre, Pearl Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Peninsula Players, Court Theatre, Timeline, and the University of Michigan. Other professional credits include: NBC’S Law & Order, American Players Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre, Garsington Opera (London, England), and the Spoleto Festival USA. Rachel is a recipient of a 2009 Joseph Jefferson Award for VOYSEY INHERITANCE (Remy Bumppo) and received a nomination for PHILADELPHIA STORY (Remy Bumppo) in 2008.

BENJAMIN W. KOMISTRA (Properties Designer) Benjamin received his BA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Design and Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2005. Since graduation he has designed props for over 25 productions at The Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson. He has also worked for theatres all over Southeastern Wisconsin as a props designer, lighting designer, technical director, graphic artist, carpenter and electrician.

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

MATT KEMPLE (Marketing & PR Manager) Matt holds a BA in Theatre and Communications from St. Norbert College and has

an extensive theatrical background including acting, directing, backstage and construction experience, as well as the creation of a dozen theatre groups, multiple programs and events with emphasis on new and emerging artists. In his spare time, he is the director and founder of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival and milwaukeecomedy.com, and the Co-Producer of the Pink Banana Theatre Co. LISA MARIE GATEWOOD (Development Manager) Lisa Marie has been actively involved with Next Act since 2000 in various positions, including wardrobe manager, interim marketing manager, as well as the playwriting coach and administrative coordinator for the Next Actors Summer Theatre for Teens Program. A graduate of the theatre program at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Gatewood has worked with many distinguished arts companies in Milwaukee including Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Shakespeare Company, The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and First Stage Children’s Theatre.

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T H E J O U R N E Y H O M E C O N T R I B U TO R S Next Act Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:

Julia and David Uihlein Larry and Patty Compton Stephen and Nancy Einhorn Marianne and Sheldon Lubar Jan and Vince Martin Ildy and Skip Poliner Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. Susan and Werner Krause Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, Inc. Pam Kriger Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Alison Graf and Richard Schreiner David and Mary Hertel Gordana and Milan Racic James and Terri Alioto Edward Inderrieden and Jean Maier Judith Keyes John E. and Nancy Larson Joyce Mielke Fred and Anne Stratton Marianne Burish and Nicole Mantyh Miles and Barbara Capron Crysdahl Foundation Steve and Karin Marcus Kathy Nusslock Harvey and Judith Alligood John Menzel Mary Jo and Guy McDonald Kathleen Mc Elroy and David Newby Sandra M. Seymour

N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S Next Act Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:

FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS: Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation

Briggs and Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. Einhorn Family Foundation, Inc.

Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, Inc. Milwaukee County for the Arts/ CAMPAC Nonprofit Management Fund Northwestern Mutual Foundation Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD Jack and Lucy Rosenberg Donor Advised Fund Sempercor Foundation United Performing Arts Fund Will Ross Memorial Foundation

Wisconsin Arts Board Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS: PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($5,000 and up) Larry and Patty Compton Polly and Giles Daeger Arthur and Nancy Laskin Edward Inderrieden and Jean Maier Jan and Vince Martin Next Act Theatre 7

N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S ( CONT.) Ildy and Skip Poliner Gordana and Milan Racic David and Julia Uihlein PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($1,000 - $4,999) Jim and Terri Alioto Harvey and Judith Alligood Charles and Mary Anderson John Mahony and Evelyn Burdick Ervin and Beverly Colton David Glenn Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Miles and Barbara Capron Fund Werner W. And Susan M. Krause Family Fund Jill and Herb Heavenrich David and Mary Hertel Maryann Katzor Pam Kriger Charles and Mary Ann LaBahn John and Nancy Larson Sally and Robb Marks John McGivern George and Colleen Michel Joyce Mielke

Dan and Joanne Kline Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc. Lee Marquardt Douglas and Annette Mickelson W. Martin and Catherine Morics Paul and Lynn Rix Mary Buchel and Larry Salsbury Fred and Ann Stratton

Robert and Theresa Muselman Lucille Neff Allyson Nemec Kathy Nusslock Alison Graf and Richard Schreiner Sandra M. Seymour SSSpeedy Mailing Service L. William and Nicole Teweles Mary and Bill Walker Wilfred W. Wollner, Jr. Bettie Zillman

LEADING ACTOR ($250 - $499) Anonymous Donna and Donald Baumgartner Kathy and Mark Bonady Mario and Cathy Costantini Sue Dinsmoor Drs. James and Margo Frey Gary Cartwright and Elizabeth Gifford Inez and Gene Gilbert Marlene and Allan Gustafson Norma and Bill Harrington Andrew and Paula Holman B. J. Ihlenfeldt Ron Jacquart Charles and Mary Kamps Sybil LaBudde Maggie and Ken Lukow Judy Martel Sandra and Robert Meldman John Menzel Kenn Miller and Wendy Walker Miller Dwight and Marlene Morgan Jessica Poliner Becky and Gus Ramirez Mike and Diane Schulz Robert Spencer Philip and Suzanne Talmage Penny Williams

DIRECTOR ($500 - $999) Anonymous Isabel Bader Fred Berman in memory of Rachel and Seymour Lefco Larry Dalton and Lisa Berman Edward Hammond and Marcia Brooks Marianne Burish Lois Cecsarini Greg Chrisafis Paul Tilleman and Sally Duffy Dwight and Lin Ellis Tim and Sue Frautschi Bill and Suzy Frazier Ann Hamilton Geilfuss and Fred Geilfuss Jennifer and Brett Grasse John E. Holland Bett Jacquart Jeffrey and Jacqueline Jahnke

SUPPORTING ACTOR ($100 - $249) Anonymous Joy and Steve Appel Marilyn M. Auer John Bahr Nancy Balcer Thomas Mann and Katie Bayliss David Becker Gloria Jean Becker Glendon and Susanne Bogdon Julie and William Bonnell Carol and Edward Bookstaff Elisabeth and Flint Bridge Edith Brin Michael and Ericka Burzynski Alice Cecsarini Berry and Sheryl Centanni Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Chernov Don Christensen Dick and Karen Christenson

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Eric and Jeanne Christiansen Jess Brownell and Shirley Conlon Kathleen Friedman and Randolph Dean Judges John and Jean DiMotto Carol Dolphin Chip Duncan Penelope Egan John and Mary Emory Barbara and William Fernholz Robert Ferriday III Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Fishbach David Flores Jane Foster Richard Ippolito and Pam Frautschi Judith Goetz Jeanne Grenda Norman and Daryl Grier Pat Groth Jeanne Gruber Joel and Ruth Ann Guthmann Rachel and Dennis Hafeman Robert and Jill Hartman Harwood Engineering John Jors and Edward Hashek Mary and Danny Ho Jan and Mark Homan Dr. Lawrence and Joyzell Howards George and Angela Jacobi Annie Jurczyk and John Jansen Joshua Jaszewski Ginny and Mark Kannenberg Dale and Susan Karpen Cindy and Michael Katzoff Ellen A. Kellen Joan and John Kirkwood Tricia Knight Kathleen Knutsen Carolyn Korona Mr. Timothy Kraetsch Kurt and Andrea Kreznar Sandra and Allen Krueger Konrad Kuchenbach Bruce and Rosemary Larkin Ben Litwin Marianne and Sheldon Lubar Jennifer and John Maclay Sherry and Norm Malmon Steve and Karin Marcus Christine Martin Jerry and Donna Martynski Rev. Erwin H. Matt Sarah Elliott and Gerald McCarthy Tom and Renee McCutcheon David Newby and Kathleen McElroy Denny and Kathy McNally Chuck and Cindy Meyer David and Sharon Middleton Arthur Moats

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N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S ( CONT.) Ms. Wendy Moeller Tim and Deborah Nustad Alice Read and Drew Palin David Paris Jean and Lou Pascek Claire Pfleger Lorraine Plotkin Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pokrass Marianne and Matthew Robbins Linda Zetley and Randall Rowlett Micky and Ron Sadoff Richard Sauer Dan and Mary Schroeder Judy Schulz Micki and Bob Seinfeld Sharon and Gary Simon John and Mary Splude Jerrel and Judith Stanley Betty Staples Bill and Judy Starr John Becker and Mary Stott Tom and Linda Streifender Gregory J. Strowig Julie Swenson Bill Hable and Jane Tanner Paul and Donna Tanzer Elaine Taylor Harriet and Fred Thomson Tom and Marie Thornton Jeffrey and Penny Timm Stu and Ann Tisdale Mark and Anne Train Carol and Dennis Trinastic Trisha Urbaniak Sheryl Van Haren Jim and Catherine Vint VJS Construction Services Diana and John Walker Donna and Jerry Walsh Dennis and Sue Webb Kristen and Steven Weisman Allan Wheeler Betty White Dennis and Kathy Wicht in appreciation of Larry and Patty Compton Barbara and Ted Wiley Ray Jivoff and Michael Wright JOURNEYMAN (under $100) Anonymous George Affeldt Zita and Tom Allen Paul Ambro Else Ankel Richard Antonacci Heidi Aponte Carl and Ellen Baehr Audrey Baird Mary and Larry Bandor Bob and Cindy Barczak 10 Next Act Theatre

John and Audrey Barrett Slack Ulrich and Barbara Becker Phil Bielefeld Tessa Blumberg Susan Brahm David and Chris Brittain Karen and Russell Brooker Ardenne Bunde Ms. Nancy J Bush Dave and Mary Carlson Janice Collins Jean Crane Pat and Phil Crump Rhonda Cundy Robert and Karen Dean Rose Delaney Sandy Duffy Linda and Chuck Duhacek Ellen Eckman Daniel E Efner Joyce Ehrhardt Bonnie and John Emery Bonnie Ann Fehring Ranee and Brent Field Carol and Milt Flieller Chris and Jane Flieller Natalie Frankel Jim Gallagher Tom Gauthier Mr. Gary Geisler David and Nancy Giffey Randy Giles Ms. Michelle Goldstein in honor of Kathy Nusslock Mary K. Goode Irv and Reesa Gottschalk Larry and Stephanie GovinMatzat Mary Anne Gross Richard Halverson Paul and Philia Hayes Linda Roethlisberger and Dennis Hennessey Alex and Barbara Hill Clark Johnson and Nona Hill Adrienne Hirsch Cynthia Hiteman Carol Hoernke Nathan and Dolores Holman Tim and Tammy Hosch Kathy and John Housiaux Richard and Esther Huiting Madeline Huston Mary Ellen and Tom Huwiler Tom Huwiler Carmen Ilseman Mitchell and Linda Jacobson Sue Jacobson Mary Carla Jautz Maureen Kania Maryann Katzor Bill and Judy Kay Rhonda Cundy Judith Kesser

Bonnie Knipple Mary S Knudten Judy Keyes Mark Koehler Ceril-Ruth and Gordon Konzell Monica Krause James and Diane Kuntzelman Marilyn Kupka Anne E Lehman Justine Leonard Anne and George Leunig Len and Marilyn Levine Karen and Dennis Leyer Karen Loeb Chia and Gordon Lookatch Peter and Mary Ellen Lukaszewicz Kenneth J. Maciolek Lois Malawsky and Jay Larkey, M.D. Gretchen Mayo Muriel Mc Lemore Rita McDonald Terence and Janet Mooney Lou Ann Morey Mr. William Mulligan Rhoda Nathan Mary Kae Nelson Jane O’Connell David and Linda Okruhlica Sue Oskochil Lorraine Pagel John E. Peters Bernice and Frank Popelka Colleen Gunther and John Price Will Fellows and Bronze Quinton Dorotheann Rauch Darlene Roberts Claudette and Mark Robinson John Rohr Kathleen Rollins Jennifer Rupp Judith Saeger Sarah Sandin Michael and Susan Schall Linda Scherr Roberta and John Schmitt Richard and Mary Schnell Charles and Karen Schudson Robert and Carlene Scott Amy Shapiro Evelyn Silverstein Marcia Singer Katherine Smith Morton and Naomi Soifer Kathy Sojkowski Gil Southwell, III Vida Stanton Becky Stibbe Roberta Tacke Joan Tarachow Mike and Carol Tarnoff Lonna Taylor

N E X T AC T C O N T R I B U TO R S ( CONT.) Valerie Tenut Barbara Tokarczyk Robert Urch Monika and Chris Vanseth Mark and Yvonne Wagner Bob and Kathy Warner Dr. Bill Weida and Jane Davis Weida Marian Weinberg Barbara and Stanley Weiss Russell and Alyce Weiss Marilyn and Randy White

Virginia and Paul Wilcox Mary Lou Zuege These donors have contributed to Next Act since August 23, 2009.

We are grateful to ALL donors whose generous contributions are so important to this company. Please know how much we appreciate your support.

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

Thank you!

N E X T AC T T H E AT R E B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S

Officers:

David Hertel...................................................................President Steve Marcus.........................................................Vice President Alison Graf .................................................................... Secretary Harvey Alligood.............................................................Treasurer Kathy L. Nusslock............................ Immediate Past President

Directors:

Terri Alioto Michael Burzynski Edward Inderrieden Jean Maier Jan Martin John McGivern †

John Menzel Joyce Mielke Allyson Nemec, AIA † Ildy Poliner Gordana Racic

Former Board President

N E X T AC T T H E AT R E S TA F F Producing Artistic Director...............................................................................David Cecsarini Managing Director................................................................................................Charles Kakuk Marketing & PR Manager...................................................................................... Matt Kemple Development Manager.............................................................................Lisa Marie Gatewood

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F O U R P L AC E S Director................................................................................................................................... David Cecsarini Stage Manager.......................................................................................................................Jessica Connelly* Assistant Stage Manager........................................................................................................ Jennifer Michel Scenic Design..........................................................................................................................Rick Rasmussen Lighting Design......................................................................................................................Alan Piotrowicz Costume Designer ................................................................................................................. Rachel Laritz** Wardrobe Manager.................................................................................................................. Aria Thornton Properties Design.......................................................................................................................Ben Komistra Sound Design......................................................................................................................... David Cecsarini Scenic Construction......................................................................................................................Ron Weirick Master Electrician/Light Board Operator.................................................................. Michael Van Dreser Deck Chief .............................................................................................................................Sarah Sherwood House Management Coordinator ...........................................................................................Libby Amato House Management Staff .......................Erin Burgess, Andrea Toussaint, Maria Petrella, Erica Wade Box Office Manager............................................................................................................... Sandy Raduenz Box Office Staff . ................................... Katie Kowalsky, Sally Lewis, Barbara Maglio, Michelle Usadel *member of Actors’ Equity Association **member United Scenic Artists Local 829

F O R YO U R I N F O R M AT I O N FOOD AND BEVERAGES...Eating and drinking are not permitted in the theatre.

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

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

LATECOMER POLICY... Due to the intimate configuration of the Tenth Street Theatre, latecomers will not be seated until an appropriate time in the performance. This may be at the intermission. Seating will not be permitted ½ hour after the start of a performance without an intermission. If you are running late, please call the Box Office at 414-278-0765.

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

LOST PROPERTY...Items left at the theatre are kept in Lost Property. Call 414-278-0765 if you have lost an item.

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

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

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

SMOKING...The Tenth Street Theatre is a smoke-free environment.

STUDENT AND SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS... Seniors and students receive a $5.00 discount per ticket on advance sales. Students may also purchase half-price rush tickets with a valid student I.D. one half-hour prior to curtain, based on availability. Discounts are not available on performance run extensions.

GROUP DISCOUNTS...Groups of 10 or more receive a discount of 20%. To book groups, call the Next Act administrative office at 414-278-7780. Discounts are not available on performance run extensions.

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