Proudly Presents
Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International Produced in partnership with SummerStage
Sponsored In Part By
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 Joe Nolan
Music Director Pete Lange
Stage Manager Jacalyn Nolan
Master Carpenter/Scenic Designer/ Properties Designer Michael Talaska
Costume Designer Sallie Burkard
Lighting Designer Matt Carr
Sound Designer Robb Smith
Choreographer Jes Hancock
Orchestration Sequencer Jeff Schaetzke Once on this Island July 27-29, SummerStage, and August 3-19, WCT Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building Mardi Bryant Jones Mainstage 264 West Main Street in Downtown Waukesha Tickets: (262) 547-0708 www.waukeshacivictheatre.org Once on this Island 1
T H E C A S T O F C H A R AC T E R S ( I N
ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Ensemble/Kid’s Choir ...............................................................................................Evelyn Barta Tonton/Storyteller .................................................................................................... Paul Burkard Ti Moune...........................................................................................................Samantha Burkard Ensemble/Kid’s Choir ..............................................................................................Regan Carter Ensemble/Kid’s Choir ..................................................................................................... Elle Erato Ensemble/Kid’s Choir .........................................................................................Amanda Garcia Little Ti Moune/Kids Choir ..............................................................................Sydney Johnson Ensemble/Kid’s Choir/Armand/Daniel’s Son ................................................ Tyler Johnson Asaka/Storyteller ............................................................................................... Amelia Kamholz Erzulie/Storyteller.........................................................................................................Taylor Kass Ensemble/Kid’s Choir/Beauxhomme/Daniel’s Son..............................Jonathan LaMack Agwe/Storyteller.......................................................................................................... Pete Lange Papa Ge/Storyteller........................................................................................................Joe Nolan Andrea/Storyteller .......................................................................................................Melissa Pol Daniel/Storyteller ............................................................................................... Owen Reynolds Mama Euralie/Storyteller ..................................................................................Wendy Rightler Ensemble/Kid’s Choir ...................................................................................... Marissa Welvang Once on this Island is performed in two acts. There will be one fifteen-minute intermission. VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE.
P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director ..............................................................................................................................Joe Nolan Music Director .............................................................................................................. Pete Lange Stage Manager ........................................................................................................Jacalyn Nolan Master Carpenter/Scenic Designer/Properties Designer......................Michael Talaska Costume Designer ................................................................................................. Sallie Burkard Lighting Designer............................................................................................................Matt Carr Sound Designer .......................................................................................................... Robb Smith Choreographer ........................................................................................................... Jes Hancock Orchestration Sequencer.................................................................................... Jeff Schaetzke Wig Master ...........................................................................................................Anthony Mackie Light Board Operator ................................................................................... Oakton Reynolds Sound Board Operator .......................................................................................Sara Huelsman Costume Construction Crew .......................... Lee Piekarski, Ellen Rohr, Sharon Sohner Set Construction Crew.................................................... Kevin Erdman, Dan Szczepanski, Barbara Talaska, Becky Talaska, Patrick Talaska Run Crew .......................................................................... Brittney Peterke, Ethan Soderberg
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MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I Prologue/We Dance ......................................................................................... The Storytellers One Small Girl ........................................................ Asaka, Agwe, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Tonton, Mama Euralie, and the Storytellers Waiting For Life.............................................................................. Ti Moune the Storytellers And The Gods Heard Her Prayer ........................................................Asaka, Agwe, Erzulie, Papa Ge, and the Storytellers Rain ................................................................................................................Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, and the Storytellers Discovering Daniel ......................................................................The Storytellers, Ti Moune Pray ....................................................................................... Ti Moune, Tonton, Mama Euralie, Gatekeeper, Peasants Forever Yours ........................................ Ti Moune, Daniel, Papa Ge, and the Storytellers The Sad Tale Of The Beauxhommes .................................... Armand, Madame Armand, Peasant Girl, Beauxhomme, and the Storytellers Ti Moune .............................................................................. Mama Euralie, Tonton, Ti Moune Mama Will Provide........................................................................Asaka and the Storytellers Act II Some Say ...........................................................................................The Storytellers, Little Girl The Human Heart.......................................................................Erzulie and the Storytellers Pray Reprise ...............................................................................................Gossipers and Father Some Girls ...............................................................................................................................Daniel The Ball ....................................................................................The Storytellers, Andrea, Daniel Ti Moune’s Dance ................................................... Mama Euralie, Tonton, Little Ti Moune Andrea Sequence ...........................................................................................Andrea, Ti Moune Promises/Forever Yours Reprise ........................................................... Papa Ge, Ti Moune, Erzulie, and the Storytellers Wedding Sequence .......................................................................Asaka and the Storytellers A Part Of Us .............................................................................. Mama Euralie, Little Ti Moune, Tonton, and the Storytellers Why We Tell The Story .........................................................................................The Company B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) Evelyn Barta (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir) Evelyn, a fourth-grader at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School, is excited to return to WCT in Once on this Island. Last summer, she was Oompa Loompa #9 in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Other favorites include Zuzu in Sunset Playhouse’s It’s a Wonderful Life and Gracie Shinn in Skylight Opera Theatre’s The Music Man. Thank you, Mr. Nolan and Mr. Lange. Paul Burkard (Tonton/Storyteller) Paul is thrilled to finally be able to speak in his native Jamaican tongue! He’s also excited to be acting along-side his beautiful daughter Samantha again. 4 Waukesha Civic Theatre
Thanks Joe, Pete, and Jes for all your hard work! XOXO Sallie, Annie, and Jake for all your love and support! Sallie Burkard (Costume Designer) To Samantha as you head off to college: “Go and find your love. Go and swim the sea. You know where we’ll be. Always there with me, Ti Moune.” You have brought us 18 years of joy, laughter and tears and it has been amazing watching you grow up on stage! We Love You!! Samantha Burkard (Ti Moune) Samantha will be a freshman at UW-Whitewater this fall, majoring
B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) in Business Administration. She has performed in over 50 productions and would like to take this opportunity to say that Island is her favorite one so far! Special thanks to her directors, her family, and Owen for believing in her even when she didn’t believe in herself! Enjoy the show!! Regan Carter (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir) Regan is excited to be back again with the WCT, where she was an Oompa Loompa in Road Dahl’s Willie Wonka. She has also been Lucille in First Stage’s Junie B. Jones, Jingle Bells Batman Smells. Regan attends Trinity Lutheran School, enjoys playing piano and guitar and wants everyone to relax as We Tell the Story. Elle Erato (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir) Elle is excited to be back on stage in Once on this Island. Some of her favorite roles include playing Sarah in WCT’s The Miracle Worker, and playing a witch’s
apprentice in the ACAP PlayMakers’ production The Wizard of Oz Unplugged. Elle would like to thank Phillip Alonge for all of his help at WCT. Amanda Garcia (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir) Amanda enjoyed performing in WCT’s productions of Honk! and Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. She’s a 7th grader at the Waukesha STEM Academy, Saratoga campus, where she participated in their production of Into The Woods, Jr.. Amanda loves to figure skate at the Eble Ice Rink. Jes Hancock (Choreographer) Jes is thrilled to have worked on such a fun and inspiring show! This has been the most focused, energetic cast she has ever had, and she is thankful for everyone’s enthusiasm! Jes has choreographed for WCT and UW-Whitewater, and has performed in several area productions,
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B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) including 12 shows during her time in UW-Whitewater’s Theatre/Dance department. “A sincere thank you to Jacob, for helping me find my way back to my dreams after a long hiatus. And thank you to Kaleb for showing me the world in a way I never saw it before.” Sydney Johnson (Little Ti Moune/Kids Choir) Sydney Johnson is a 2nd grader at Christ the Lord Lutheran School in Brookfield. This is Sydney’s debut performance with the Waukesha Civic Theatre. In her free time, Sydney enjoys art projects and ice skating. Sydney would like to thank all of her friends and family for their encouragement and support. Tyler Johnson (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir/ Armand/Daniel’s Son) is a 6th grader at Christ the Lord Lutheran School in Brookfield. This is Tyler’s third production at the Waukesha Civic Theatre. He was recently seen as an Oompa Loompa in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and as Rudolph and Charlie Brown in the Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols. In his free time, Tyler enjoys playing the piano and trumpet. Tyler would like to thank his family, teachers and friends for supporting him. Amelia Kamholz (Asaka/Storyteller) Amelia is thrilled to be doing her fist show with Waukesha Civic. She has been in numerous productions around the Milwaukee area, her most recent role being Miss Pennywise in UW Waukesha’s production of Urinetown! She holds a Music and Theater Education Degree from Concordia University. When she is not onstage, she is the full time Musical Director for Slinger High School and she has a private studio in Slinger where she teaches voice, piano and acting lessons. Once on this Island is one of her favorite shows! Enjoy!
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Taylor Kass (Erzulie/Storyteller) An incoming freshman at Brookfield Academy, Taylor has performed in numerous school shows, most notably as Mayzie LaBird in Seussical and as Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man. She has also appeared at Lake Country Playhouse in It Runs in the Family and as Daisy Mae in Li’l Abner. This is her WCT debut. Jonathan LaMack (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir/Beauxhomme/Daniel’s Son) This is Jonathan’s 6th performance at WCT. He is having a great time working with this crew and cast of Once on this Island. Jonathan is 11 years old and will be in 6th grade at Horning Middle School in the fall. He thanks Joe, Jes, Jacalyn, and Pete for putting all their time in this wonderful production! Enjoy the show! Pete Lange (Agwe/Music Director) Pete has been teaching instrumental and vocal music at Catholic Memorial High School since 2009. Pete is a veteran of the high school and college stages, with experience as an actor, singer, and trumpeter, and he continues to play and sing professionally in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. Pete has a degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois, where he also studied Music Education. He is currently both a student and an adjunct lecturer of the Music Department at Carroll University. During his prior 20 year career in the homebuilding industry, Pete was in demand as a guest lecturer and Sales coach, utilizing performance pedagogy to develop award-winning Sales Teams. In 2007, two hidden-camera films of Pete’s team members in action on the sales floor were included in a “Best Of” video production released by a national video-shopping firm. He has served as vocal director for Catholic Memorial’s productions of White Christmas (2010), Guys and Dolls (2011), and State Fair (2012). Once on this Island is Pete’s first show with Waukesha Civic Theatre.
B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) Jacalyn Nolan (Stage Manager) Jacalyn has performed in many local productions; her recent favorites include Columbinus (Perfect), The Tavern (Sally), and The Three Musketeers (Sabine). She is both excited and a tad nervous to try her hand as a stage manager. Hope you like the show! Joe Nolan (Director/Papa Ge/ Storyteller) Joe is thrilled to be a part of this talented cast in a beautiful musical and timeless tale. Joe has been seen in numerous WCT shows, most recently The Light in The Piazza. Doing double duty in this show, directing and as a part of the cast, made it a bit more challenging, but not as much as having to learn and remember dance steps! Special thank you to daughter Jackie for going on this journey with me! Melissa Pol (Andrea/Storyteller) Melissa is delighted to be in her first production at SummerStage and her second performance at Waukesha Civic Theatre. She previously appeared in Miss Saigon at WCT, and in The Mikado, Dido and Aeneas, and Damn Yankees at various other theatres. She works as a marketing coordinator in Milwaukee. Melissa would like to thank her boyfriend and her family for their support. Owen Reynolds (Daniel/Storyteller) Owen is excited to be in his first show at Waukesha Civic Theatre, and can’t wait to perform with such a great company! He would like to thank his parents for being flexible, Sam for putting up with his shenanigans and bad jokes, and the cast for being amazing! Wendy Rightler (Mama Euralie/ Storyteller) Wendy is thrilled to be making her WCT debut in Once on this Island. Wendy is a regular performer at Falls Patio Players, where she has
appeared in Quilters and Some Enchanted Evening. She has also appeared on stage at Soulstice Theatre in Milwaukee, UW-Waukesha, and The Good Company in Lake Geneva. Wendy works as a line therapist for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project. Many thanks go out to Mom, Dad, and to Chris, for supporting my need to keep going on in theatre. Jeff Schaetzke (Orchestration Sequencer) Jeff is pleased to be working with Waukesha Civic again and congratulates WCT and John for their dedication to quality community theatre here in Milwaukee. Jeff has recorded music tracks for the last fifteen years including Birdie, King and I, State Fair, Drowsy Chaperone, Guys and Dolls, Wonderful Town, White Christmas, Chorus Line and many others. Jeff has also been the Theatre Director at Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay the last fifteen years and will direct The Phantom of the Opera this coming February. He also enjoys a long relationship with First Stage Children’s Theatre and will direct music for Big: The Musical this October. He has worked with Skylight Music Theatre, Marquette University, and Carroll University as well. Robb Smith (Sound Designer) Robb is delighted to be back at Civic. He has gratefully performed throughout the midwest with a variety of theatres. He has taught Acting-up, Improv, and Behind the Scenes with the A.C.T. program here at Civic. He feels blessed to be able to work hand in hand with his family on so many shows. Special thanks goes to his mother, Pat Lemon, who continues as always - to keep a song in his heart and share it with the world.
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B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) Michael Talaska (Master Carpenter/ Scenic Designer/Properties Designer) Michael is excited to be designing at WCT again. He has been designing sets at WCT for over thirteen years. Past productions include Crossing Delancey, A Tiny Miracle with a Fiberoptic Unicorn, Alone Together, Crimes of the Heart, 42nd Street, The Philadelphia Story, Whose Wives Are They Anyway?, and many
others. Michael would like to thank Dan, Kevin, Pat, Becky, and his mom for all their help and support. Marissa Welvang (Ensemble/Kid’s Choir) Marissa loves to act, sing, dance, and play the piano. She has appeared in Seussical The Musical and ACT Live! at the Waukesha Civic Theatre She also has participated in Christmas plays at her church.
D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S Once on this Island opened on Broadway in 1990 and was nominated for eight Tony awards, and later won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. I personally have seen this show at least six times (including the Waukesha South version our son, Matt, appeared in), by far the most I have seen any show. Why? Because it is one of those shows which can bring tears of joy to my eyes. I hope our production will do the same for you. The show, which is based on “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson, brings up many topics including racial and class prejudice, and how long held traditions can affect one’s life choices. Ultimately, it’s a tale of faith, love, and sacrifices. Plenty of things to discuss after the show! I want to thank John Cramer at WCT as well as the SummerStage Board for allowing me to make Once on this Island my directorial debut. In preparation, I read many articles, purchased some books, and came up with a rehearsal schedule and game plan well in advance. What I couldn’t do, though, is pull on practical knowledge on how to best integrate the strengths of both cast and crew to make a successful show. Fortunately, the patience and expertise of these folks were more than welcome, and, I hope, have allowed us to create a musical you thoroughly enjoy. Thank you cast and crew! Joe Nolan Director
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Welcome to the Waukesha Civic Theatre and this performance of Once on this Island. This first show in our 56th season marks our first ever collaboration with another area theatre, SummerStage of Delafield. This amazing cast and crew performed this show three nights in one weekend at their outdoor theatre location at Lapham Peak State Park before bringing it indoors for us to enjoy. They are to be commended for the Herculean effort it takes to stage the same show in multiple locations. I am really excited about some fantastic changes we have made to our season ticket packages this season. We realized that many of our Mainstage season ticket holders were also attending the summer and winter shows as well. We have added our new “Entertaining Eight” ticket package so that you can attend all eight shows with the same confirmed seat for each show. And to keep things flexible, we continue to offer our “Super Six,”“Fabulous Flex,” and “Perfect PIX 3” packages as before. As an added benefit, each subscriber also receives a Subscriber Benefits Card containing discounted offers at 14 Waukesha-area restaurants. You can now have a nice dinner followed by a wonderful show and save a little money at the same time. And the great thing is that you can use the card as much as you want all season long. Thanks for joining us today. We hope that you enjoy this delightful show. Kurt Magoon President, Board of Directors M AD CORNER I can’t believe I am starting my tenth season with the Waukesha Civic Theatre. My how time flies when you’re having fun! It has been a pleasure and an honor to work in this beautiful facility for this incredible organization and with this amazing community, and I look forward to many more seasons of high quality live entertainment. I am thrilled that WCT is kicking off this season by presenting Once on this Island in partnership with SummerStage at Lapham Peak State Park. Our community collaborations are one of the most exciting things we bring to the table and I appreciate our partners’ willingness to work with us. This is our first year with an eight show season subscription option. We have 29 entertainment options throughout the year, with great benefits to our subscribers (up to 40% off!), including our brand new partnership with 14 downtown Waukesha restaurants offering great discounts to all WCT subscribers. Our 56th Season is full of exciting entertainment options for the Waukesha Community … hands down, the best ticket in town. 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
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WC T M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T WCT’s mission is to provide quality live theatre performances and educational opportunities that enrich, challenge, and entertain both participants and audience members. WA U 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 ..............................................Katie Danner Box Office & House Managers..........................................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 Dave Betzig, Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Jonathan Danner, Gary Ebert (Vice President), Susan Herro (Secretary), Angela Knight, Darlene Lange, Kurt Magoon (President/Treasurer), Larry Nelson, Jean Novy, John A. Sindic
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WA U 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 ( C O N T .) 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, Kurt Magoon (Chair) Finance and Facility Committee Meets second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm at WCT Dave Betzig, Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon (Chair) Fund Development Committee Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Chair), Angela Knight, Rich Labinski (Vice Chair), Jean Novy, John A. Sindic Governance Committee Meets third Wednesday of the month at 5:45 pm at WCT John Cramer (Staff ), Jonathan Danner , Susan Herro (Chair), Darlene Lange, Kurt Magoon, Larry Nelson 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), Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Teri Peterson, Ralph Zick Education and Outreach Meets as scheduled by Chair Phillip Alonge, Joe Beine, Patty Chones, Carol Dolphin, Kristen Yarber Grill, Susan Herro, Matt Huebsch, Traci Huntemann-Piatt, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Rich Labinski, Debbie Marheine, Angie Penzkover, Bonnie Schlais, John Sindic Celebrating Civic Committee Meets as scheduled by Chair John Cramer (Staff ), Jean Novy (Chair) Dueling Divas Committee Meets as scheduled by Chair John Cramer (Staff ), Jacqueline Gosz, Roseann Fasi (Chair), Barb Lancelle, Kurt Magoon, Patty Wilson Mystery at the Theatre Committee Meets as scheduled by Chair John Cramer (Staff ), Laura Cramer, Mary Dembinski, Gary Ebert, Jenny Erato, Margaret Kennedy, Ann Sullivan Once on this Island 11
WA U 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 ( C O N T .) Marketing and Sales Committee Meets first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Rochester Deli Jonathan Danner, Katie Danner (Staff ), Darlene Lange (Chair), Kate Martin, Denise Meagher, Larry Nelson 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 Play Advisory Committee 2013-2014 Meets in July, August, and September Teresa Alioto, Phillip Alonge, John Baiocchi, Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Jonathan Danner, Steven Decker, Sally Finnigan, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Jenny Kosek, Darlene Lange, Holly Penzkover, Madison Penzkover, Sue Rapp (Chair), Sandra Renick,Ken Schenian, Sharon Sohner (Vice Chair), Kris Springob 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 Coordinator .................................................................................... 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 Richard Bartman, Michelle Lynn Brien, Paul Burkard, Sam Burkard, Laurie Calbaum, Todd Cannaday, Glenn Daily, Jim Dawson, Lori Figurski, John Hrobar, Annette Kordus, Tom Koth, Rich Labinski, Barb Lancelle, Abby Lorenz, Chris Martin, Curt Nash, Barbara O’Hara, Jack Pardee, Dawn Pieper, Roberta Prospeck, Nancy Radtke, Dorothy Riesing, Marcia Ryback, Erika Schwane, Arnold Stanczyk, Amy Stenzel, Phil Stepanski, Emily Thompson, Jim Volden, Don Wilde, Patty Wilson Jim Volden, Don Wilde, Patty Wilson
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WA U 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 ( C O N T .) Civic Senior Players Linda R. Bohan, Sandy Bosin, Karen Foley, Rich Johnston, Erling Kolstad, Cheryl Loveland, Carol McLean, Dexter Meise, James Murdock, Lee Piekarski, Bonnie Rohn, 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, Susan 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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A AC T Recognizing that AIDS is a growing threat to all people, the American Association of Community Theatre encourages all community theatres to initiate and participate in activities to increase awareness, tolerance, and support for individuals who are living with this disease. NEWS ITEMS Auditions Show 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 Call 262-522-7955 August 27-28, 2012 September 16-18, 2012 October 17 – 18, 2012 December 17, 2012 January 6-8, 2013 Call 262-522-7955 March 11-12, 2013 April 15-16, 2013
Director Patty Chones Robb Smith Jes Hancock and Jacob Sudbrink Carol Dolphin Doug Jarecki John Cramer Patty Chones Catie O’Donnell Dustin Martin
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 art displayed during Once on this Island is a collection called “Generations” by water color artist Colleen M Schultz and her daughter, fiber artist Kasia (exhibiting together for the first time) Colleen’s grandson Joseph and greatgranddaughter Tatum, photographer JoAnn O’Hare and her grandson, Liam. 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 16 Waukesha Civic Theatre
helping patrons by taking tickets and directing patrons to assigned seats. Active ushers will receive one complimentary voucher to see the 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.
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.
BUSINESS OFFICE is open from Noon to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and can be reached by calling (262) 547-4911.
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.
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. Mail order sales must be purchased using a credit card or by check. All sales will be charged a $2.00 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. ONLINE TICKET SALES for all open seats are available through our website at www.waukeshacivictheatre.org. You will find “Buy Now� buttons on almost
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 your original ticket date occurs. If not exchanging tickets in person, to help us Once on this Island 17
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T H E AT R E I N F O R M AT I O N ( C O N T .) 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. 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. 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 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!
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PRODUCTION SPONSORS Season Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin Mainstage Hippenmeyer Reilly Moodie & Blum (Candy Cane Tales & Holiday Carols) Waukesha State Bank (Oklahoma!) Academy at Civic Theatre (A.C.T.) Waukesha State Bank Media Sponsor The Freeman In-Kind Donors & Trade Agreements Cantrell’s Carpet Cleaning Carroll Studios of Photography Magnificent Cleaners 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.
WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE
August 25, 2012 VARIETY SHOW
September 14 to 30, 2012 MUSICAL COMEDY
By Carol Smart September 9, 2012
DRAMA
September 20, 2012 VARIETY SHOW
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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 June 30, 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 John & Kelli Cramer
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
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O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S ( C O N T .) Steve & Karin Cunningham Gerald & Donna Gerndt Rich Johnston Rich & Cathy Labinski Ralph M. North III 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 Clarcorp Industrial Sales, Inc. Doris J. Clayton David & Barbara Hammer Dorothy A Heale William M. and Michele A. Holcomb Family Fund Waukesha County Community Foundation Doug Jarecki Glori Kurth Cheryl Loveland Kurt & Kristi Magoon John R. & Coleen E. Marshall Anita Ransome Kuchler Dick & Carol Richards Bob Richter – Water Doctors Allen & Linda Schuh Sharon Sohner
Terry Sutter Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Betty Lou Tikalsky Sara Toenes Playwright ($250 - $499) Scott & Angila Allen Sue & Chuck Bilkey Galilee Lutheran Church CL Coupon Center Richard Brown & Susan Herro Tom & Maripat Dalum Bill & Joan Dehnel Mary & Steve Dembinski Gary & Debbie Ebert Ken & Mary Fonstad David & Velma Geraldson Frieda Hart Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc. Bill & Michelle Holcomb 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 Jean A. Novy Shirley & Tom Owens Lee Piekarski David & Karen Pfeffer Edward & Arlene Raether Iva Richards
Keith & Betty Rupple Waukesha County Community Foundation Ken & Lorraine Schenian Jon & Harriett Schmidt Matching Gift Program The GE Foundation Georgie & Webb Southwick Stier Construction, Inc. Ralph & Marlene Zick Designer ($150 - $249) Anonymous (3) Jim & Monica Ansay Marilyn & Gene Baus Susan Berna Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS) Rex & Julie Bernard John & Mary Boie Donald & Beverly Chappie Martin & Shirley Dable William & Cathy Davies Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Chuck & Sherry Foyer Donald French Matthew & Carol Fuchs Marianne I. Gilpatrick Image Makers Advertising, Inc. Thomas & Dixie Ann Jensen Barbara Johnson Karen Jones Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS) Candice Koehn
Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral, Cremation & Preplanning Services 1110 S. Grand Avenue, Waukesha (262) 547-4035
Supporting the Arts in Our Community for Generations Lee & Cathleen Brisk Owners/Funeral Directors Martin Dable Funeral Director
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O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S ( C O N T .) Frank Kosednar Dean & Connie Larson Peter & Kay Lettenberger Library Square Kent & Abby Lorenz Sally S. Manegold Eldoris Midthun Timothy Moriarty & Connie Kukuwich Cathleen Morris George & Bonnie Morris Larry Nelson & Dawn Borowski-Nelson Mary Jo Nevermann Debby Penzkover John & Judith Ponasik JoAnn Portz The Practical Club Matthew & Michelle Quandt Tom & Donna Sambs Dewey & Patricia Schiele Jon & Harriett Schmidt Matching Gift Program The GE Foundation Alice Schnetter Siemens Industry, Inc. Michael & Kristin Sizemore Spring Creek Church Suburban Women’s Club of Wauwatosa Alan & Linda Thompson Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Reverend & Mrs. Joseph Tzougros Dave & Katy Vetta Village Centre Paul & Evie Vrakas Waukesha High School ’51 Class Reunion W.O.W. Club Jeff & Rebecca Zuhlke Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Ron & Nancy Abrahamson Dan & Sheri Albrechtson Jeffrey & Angelica Aldred Olivia Allen & David Lass, Sr. Rod & Jan Anderson Anonymous (19) Robert & Susan Ashton Nick Aversa
Pat & Chuck Ayers Mary Baer & John Kramp 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 Susan & Alan Borsari Thomas Brochhausen Brookfield Congregational Church Brookfield Highlands Brookfield Rehab & Specialty George Busch Robert & Karen Calhoun Fraland & Eileen Campbell Wayne & Kristine Canales Gerald & Susanne Carman Cecelia Senior Homes Allison L. Chase Ralph & Debbie Chicorel Christian Mothers and Ladies of St. Boniface Parish Patricia Church City of Waukesha Mark & Kathy Conrad Nancy Cook CRL Services Patricia Cosgrove Mary Curt Tom & Janet Curtis Charlotte CzajkowskiKratt John & Joan Daguanno Michelle Dietze Carol Z. Dolphin Kit Donahue Darren & Shera Duket Robert & Betty Edwards Joan End Roy & Rhonda Ericson Sune & Jean Ericson Donna J. Fanshaw 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 Doug & Nancy Hastad Lisa & Patrick Haughney Keith Henderson Tom & Ceil Herman Ron & Sherrie Hinderman Jim & Dawn Hobbick Sharon Holzman Buck & Carol Houston Howard Village John & Sue Hrobar Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Dennis & Kathleen Hulen Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Image Makers Advertising Terry & Donna Inman Richard P. Jahnke Mary Jenks Mary Jervis Carol N. Johnson Steve & Ann Marie Johnson Dr. Elizabeth M. Jones Frederick & Gayle Jones Once on this Island 23
O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S ( C O N T .) 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 Robert & Joanne Kraklow Donald & Roberta Kuhnke Pat Kupka Glenn M. & Janice W. Lee Eric J. Larson & Susan Lewis Laureate Group, Inc. Laurel Oaks Mike & Cindy Liburdi Jill Littlefield Bob & Carol Lombardi Suzanne Lorenz Gloria Lueck Dennis & Julie Luedtke 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 Diane L. Matuszak Dave & Vera McAdow Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. McCormick Thomas McHale John & Denise Meidenbauer John Mesching Sally Jo Michalko Dennis & Linda Muise James & Roberta Mundschau Nancy Muth David & Pam Nader Lisa Nevins 24 Waukesha Civic Theatre
Larry & Vicki Nines Matching Gift Program WHEFA Glenn & Joyce A. Nordbeck Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Northfield Manor Dr. Joseph & Teryl O’Grady Arthur & Marilyn Olson Jill Ore Sandy & Tony Ortega Kishor & Lene Patel Duane & Carol Paulson 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 Marianne Puls Judy & John Radtke Bruce & Linda Ramme Lee Rasmussen Wayne & Lois Redlinger Al & Isla Richter Ronn Rieger Walter & Marion Rindt Myrtle Robel Jim & Bobbie Rosenmerkel Phil Runkel St. Anne’s Nursing Home St. James Congregation Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Sanders Carol & Clayton Schott Michael Schottle Helen Schultz & Donna Mueller Robert & Margaret Schumann Bill & Ellen Schuster Claude Slusher Richard N. Smith Joy Smogor St. Dominic’s Seniors St. Johns Senior Citizens Arlene Stanfield Steven & Tamara Steiner Palma & Tom Stevens
Terry Ann Stevens Everett & Kay Stone Catherine Styza Maury & Ann Sullivan Rosetta Sweed James & Susan Taylor/ People’s Park Gordon & Susan Telford In Memory of Andy Telford The Pike Family Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation The Woman’s Club of Pewaukee Marcia Thompson Town of Concord Senior Center Rhonda & Jeff Trickey Ann Trupke Tudor Oaks Mary Uglow Dennis & Mary Unterholzner Joan Vehlow Janet Vincent Virginia Health & Rehabilitation Center Diane & Dennis Voit Tom & Laura Wanta John Ward Jim & Karen Warden Waukesha Family YMCA Waukesha Park & Recreation Department Wauwatosa Senior Club Mary M. Wegener M. Welvang 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 Helen S. Ackley Joan Ammerman
O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S ( C O N T .) Dustin Andress Anonymous (16) Charles Aprahamian Barbara & Homer Armagost Harlan & Johanna Armson In Memory of Ralph Magnas Allie Babich Jessica Backhaus 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 Nellie Dake John Dauffenbach Jeff & Katie Davie Dan & Kristine DeKarske Gloria Dohearty Marlene Douglas Susan Dregne Carolyn Dulka Thomas Duller William & Kamille Edwards June Egan Cathy Ebli Dana Esselstyn Ted & Polly Ferrara Jeffrey Fillian Clive Frazier Bonnie S. Frederick Frank & Karen Freitag Barbara & Kenneth Friedman Gallery One, Inc. Judith Geiger Genesee Pet Resort & Kennels Morgan & Mary Giddings Judy Gilbert 26 Waukesha Civic Theatre
Nicholas Glasenapp Mike & Sue Graczyk Bob & Joan Groth Jan & Marsha Grutzmacher James Gugin Eloise Hall James & Sybil Hammer Hampton Regency Amanda Hartwig John & Jackie Healy Theresa Held Barbara Hemmingsen Virginia Hernandez Jim & Carol Herrle Kim Hill Vicky Hinchey James Hinchman Matthew Houk Terry & Kathryn Hoeppner Kathleen Holzhauer Walter Houston Annette & Robert Jack Duane & Lois Jacobson John & Eleanor Jahnke Thomas & Cora Janus Julie Johnson Jon & Karen Jones Gerald & Patricia Kaminski Lois M. Kaplan 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 Mike & Peg McCarthy Norm & Audrey McGarvie
Ray & Mary McInerny Dexter & Doris Meise Randy & Diana Melody Doris Mikolajczak Daniel Miller Patricia Mitchell Ralph & Janice Nelson Michael & Laraine O’Brien Elizabeth Orozco Pamela Parker Viola Paulson Charles & Bryn Perry Susan Pflugradt Diane Powell Michael & Debbie Poytinger Betty Pecha Carol Rahn Paula Rauth Deborah Riley Andrea Rindo Ann & David Rindt Walter & Marion Rindt Michele Rinka Julaine Ristow Judith Russell Gene & Wendy Scholler Pearl Schwanz Brett Seese Mary Jo Seputis Carol Siegel Sherry Sievewright Peggy Sitter Ellen M. Strommen Judy Taylor Don Teifke Frank & Susan Till Tilley Insurance Liz Tobolt James & Marie Uhrich Matching Gift Program Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Charlene Ulichny Anne Wallis Katie Weidner Rita & Gus Wendt M. Westbrook Karen Williams Margaret Winz Dawn Wollersheim Dolores Wuttke Melissa Young Rudy & Mary Ann Zandron
O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U T O R S F O R 2 0 1 2 - 1 3 S E A S O N Angel ($10,000 - $99,000) Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999) Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999) Producer ($1,000 - $2,499) Rich & Cathy Labinski Director ($500 - $999) Carol Smart Playwright ($250 - $499) John & Kelli Cramer Frieda Hart Carol McLean
Designer ($150 - $249) James & Monica Ansay Extendicare Chuck & Sherry Foyer Dewey & Patricia Schiele
Manor Park Steeple View Town of Eagle Alice Baker Memorial Library
Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Anonymous Jergen & Jean Barber Fraland & Eileen Campbell Ray & Nancy Cook R. Kelly & Sheryl Foran Bill & Mary Freisleben Randy Giles Mary Goelz Jim & Kathleen Hahn Mary Jean Huelsbeck Al & Meg Kasprowicz Donald & Roberta Kuhnke David & Darlene Lange Ross & Ellen Langill
Run Crew ($49 and under) Margaret Boettcher Linda Buhl Greg & Kathleen Carlson John Dauffenbach Dale & Margaret Fose Julie Frechette Marsha Grutzmacher Frederick & Gayle Jones Bob & Ann Miller Jim & Barbara Rosenmerkel Dennis & Mary Unterholzner Mackie Westbrook Bill & Harriet Young
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 55 years of donation records and could quite possibly have missed a Superstar or two. Dorothy Naughton Bielinski Brothers Anthony & Andrea Bryant Non Profit Management Fund John J. Bryant Helen and Ralph M. North III Potawatomi Bingo & Casino Century Fence Company David & Velma Geraldson, Drake & Evelyn Reid Precision Gears Inc. Dick & Carol Richards Greater Milwaukee Foundation Bryce & Anne Styza Dorothy A. Heale Don & Carol Taylor Waukesha State Bank William & Joanne Huelsman Rich & Cathy Labinski Waukesha Women’s Club Wisconsin Arts Board M&I Foundation Milwaukee Foundation Corporation
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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 Kris Kingstad George & Anita Ransome Kuchler
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
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Producer ($1,000 - $2,499) Dorothy A. Heale Ralph M. North III Director ($500 - $999) Fred & JoAnne Portz Playwright ($250 - $499) Beverly & Donald Chappie John, Kelli, Elena, & Jude Cramer Joseph Piatt & Traci Huntemann-Piatt Lee Rasmussen Designer ($150 - $249) Bill & Joanne Huelsman Kate & James Jolin In Honor of Charles Periman Alfred & Sharon Loehrl Patricia & Gerald Rakowski In Honor of Charles Periman
Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Patricia Ayers Mae Lass Herbert & Dona Rae Lundin Lauren Montclair & Jerry Ulvestad Mr. & Mrs. David Schnabl Alan & Linda Thompson Run Crew ($49 and under) Daniel & Kristine DeKarske James Hinchman John & Jacquelyn Hintz Lois M. Kaplan Thomas & Irene Kay Debbie Schwanz Frank & Susan Till Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vrakas