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Shakespeare Written and Performed by James DeVita With the permission of Sir Ian McKellan.

Freely adapted from the play ACTING SHAKESPEARE; originally compiled and written by Ian McKellen for his 1987 tour of the USA.

Directed by John Langs Stage Manager...........................................................................................................Brandy Kline* Scenic and Lighting Design........Jason Fassl** (based on original senic design by Nathan Stuber) Costume Design.............................................................................................................Holly Payne Sound Design....................................................................................................................Fitz Patton Presenting Sponsor

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March 25-April 17, 2011 The Studio Theatre 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI World Premiere Production by American Players Theatre, 2009 Season John Langs (Director), Nathan Stuber (Scenic and Prop Design), Jason Fassl (Lighting Design) Holly Payne (Costume Design), Fitz Patton (Sound Design), Evelyn Matten (Production Stage Manager) *Member of Actors’ Equity Association **Member of United Scenic Artists There will be one 10-minute intermission.

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A B O U T I N AC T I N G S H A K E S P E A R E

by Playwright James DeVita (From www.jamesdevita.com) QUERY: “Dear Sir: I have an interest in adapting Sir Ian McKellen’s script ACTING SHAKESPEARE for performance. Might the rights be available? Respectfully, James D.” REPLY: “James, Ian McKellen is happy for you to perform your version of ACTING SHAKESPEARE. All best wishes. Louise H., Secretary to Sir Ian McKellen. Dec. 2006” In ACTING SHAKESPEARE began with the above correspondence regarding Sir Ian McKellen’s one-man show, ACTING SHAKESPEARE, an amalgam of personal reminiscences, theatrical lore and selections from Shakespeare. I had very little expectation of an actual reply, so I was thrilled when I received Mr. McKellen’s blessing to move forward with the idea.

The original concept for the adaptation was to re-create McKellen’s show (which I had seen him perform in 1983), as well as pay tribute to him and his work. This idea, however, was short-lived. Performing another actor’s one-man show proved detached and impersonal — a clever trick rather than a play. After the third draft, I abandoned the idea. What followed was a complete re-imagining, two years of research and revisions, and eleven more drafts.

I began by replacing the Shakespeare selections with ones which spoke deeply to me, expanding on the theme of Shakespeare’s childhood, and incorporating contemporaries who had actually known him or had worked with him.

Still, with each new draft, the director, John Langs, kept encouraging me to push myself to make the play more personal, and not hide behind the mask of McKellen’s play. I began to substitute more of my own personal experiences in ACTING SHAKESPEARE for those of McKellen’s, and that was when the story became its own play.

Some of Mr. McKellen’s structure and wonderful writings remain, but what rose to the surface with each succeeding draft was less and less a re-creation of the original show, and more a story about one person’s journey towards meeting Shakespeare and discovering the beauty of words — and their potential — which began one night twenty-five years ago when I watched, with more than a little awe, Sir Ian McKellen in ACTING SHAKESPEARE. Renaissance Theaterworks wants to acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and supporter, Herb Heavenrich, beloved husband of Jill Heavenrich, our long time Board Member. Herb was loved by all of us and we will miss his warmth, enthusiasm and charm.

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BIOGR APHIES James DeVita (Playwright/Actor) James DeVita has been an accomplished actor in the American Theater for more than 25 years. He was last seen at Renaissance Theaterworks as Pale in BURN THIS. His work in classical theatre includes Iago, Macbeth, Richard III, Benedick, Richard II, Romeo and Hamlet. In addition to his many accomplishments in the theater, Mr. DeVita is also an award-winning author and playwright. Currently he is the resident playwright for First Stage Children’s Theater in Milwaukee and has written or adapted 19 plays for young adults and children. He has also published two novels, The Silenced and Blue with HarperCollins Publishing. Awards include National Endowment for the Arts: Literature Fellowship for Fiction, the AATE 2007 Chorpenning Award, The Distinguished Play award from The American Alliance of Theater and Education and The Intellectual Freedom Award: Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Art. Theatrical awards include the Denver Critics Circle Award for Best Season for an Actor. Mr. DeVita received his education at the Suffolk County Community College Theater Program (Selden, NY) and the Professional Theater Training Program (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).

He has also worked as a gas station attendant, a factory worker, a fisherman, a caterer, a cook, and has been a volunteer EMT for the past ten years.

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John Langs (Director) John Langs has directed for American Players Theatre for four seasons having directed ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, IN ACTING SHAKESPEARE, LONG DAYS JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, MISALLIANCE and AH WILDERNESS!. From his home in California, John’s freelance career has afforded him the opportunity to work with many great artists at numerous companies across the country. He has directed productions at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, the Lookingglass Theater Company in Chicago, Circle X in Los Angeles, Ensemble Studio Theater in New York, The Resident Ensemble Players in Delaware, The New Century Theatre Company of Seattle, Washington, Ensemble Theater of Seattle and The Seattle Shakespeare Company where he is an Associate Artist. John received his directing degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts where he returns periodically to prepare a new crop of actors for a career in the theater. For the past 10 years, he has enjoyed directing a wide variety of productions. Some of his favorites include KING LEAR (Seattle Footlight Award for Best Production of the Year), THE SHAGGS PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD (Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle Award for Best Original Musical, Backstage Garland Award for Best Direction) and BROTHER KARAMAZOV (seven LADCC Awards including Best Production of the year and Best Direction).

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Jason Fassl (Scenic and Lighting Design) This production marks Jason’s lucky thirteenth lighting design for the Renaissance Theaterworks Ladies, starting with TROJAN WOMEN and including favorites SKIN TIGHT, BURN THIS and WOMAN IN BLACK. Other designs this season include productions for The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, The Milwaukee Ballet, Peninsula Players, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Skylight Opera Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theatre (artistic associate), Forward Theatre Company, YoungBlood Theatre Company, Children’s Theatre of Madison and The Fireside (resident designer). Jason toured the globe with The Magic of David Copperfield, the states with Susan Stroman’s revival of THE MUSIC MAN and the seas onboard two Royal Caribbean ships. In addition to his theatrical work, Jason has extensive experience lighting events for the corporate world. www.AntiShadows.com Brandy Kline (Stage Manager) Brandy is glad to join Renaissance Theaterworks for her fourth season as Stage Manager while also working as Production Manager/Company Manager for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.

Brandy has worked in various capacities of stage management, props and stage crew for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Bialystock & Bloom, Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Alverno College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After receiving a

B.A. in Theatre from Lawrence University, she studied stage management and props at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and spent a summer as production assistant at the Utah Shakespearean Festival. In her spare time she has worked at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Spoleto Festival USA. Anthony Lyons (Technical Director) This production marks Anthony’s fourth year as Technical Director for Renaissance Theaterworks. In all, he has worked in various capacities on 20 Renaissance productions. Past credits include: light board operator for IMAGINING BRAD and TALKING WITH; Master electrician for SYRINGA TREE (remount), SYNCOPATION, and FULL GALLOP (second mounting). More recent work has been in scenery construction on all productions from SYNCOPATION to the present. Anthony is also technical director for Wild Space Dance Company and Danceworks Performance Company. Anthony has worked for Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Bialystock & Bloom (R.I.P.).

In a parallel universe, Anthony is a partner in a small custom carpentry firm.

Fitz Patton (Sound Design) Fitz Patton has composed scores and created sound designs in New York at The Lincoln Center Festival, Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, The Public Theatre, The Atlantic Theater, Juilliard, Clubbed Thumb, The Flea, and Naked Angels, and regionally at New York Stage and Film, Dallas Theater Cen-

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B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .) ter, Philadelphia Theater Co., Calshakes, Baltimore Centerstage, Yale Repertory, Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, Long Wharf, Arizona Theater, Co., Pasadena Playhouse, Pittsburgh Public Theater, American Players Theater and Coconut Grove among others. He has a graduate degree in design from the Yale School of Drama and composition degrees from Bard College and Vassar College.

Holly Payne (Costume Design) Holly is delighted to join Renaissance and its troupe of wonderful, interesting ladies for another production. She’s also quite lucky to be a part of such a lovely group of designers, technicians and actors. Currently the Costume Director at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, she graduated with an M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Arkansas. She has designed at American Players Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Florentine Opera, Skylight Opera, Milwaukee

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Shakespeare, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Delaware Stage Company, Professional Theatre Training Program at the University of Delaware, University of Tulsa and Theatre Squared in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Special thanks to Aaron for being a dear.

Suzan Fete (Co-Artistic Director) Suzan Fete (Artistic Director) co-founded Renaissance Theaterworks in 1993. She is also a past president of the Board. Suzan has over 20 years experience as an actor, director, and producer in professional theater. Most recently Suzan directed REASONS TO BE PRETTY for Renaissance Theaterworks. Past directing projects for Renaissance include BLACKBIRD, FAT PIG, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, SPINNING INTO BUTTER, ELEEMOSYNARY, DAYTRIPS and A DIFFERENT MOON. Susan lives in Wauwatosa with her husband Jeff and son Matthew.

Marie Kohler (Co-Artistic Director and Playwright-inResidence) Marie wears many hats for Renaissance Theaterworks. A CoFounder of the company, she is also a Co-Artistic Director and its Playwright-in-Residence. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Marie holds a BA with honors from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Marie’s lifelong passion and enthusiasm for the theater help shape the artistic vision of Renaissance Theaterworks. As playwright, she has written four well-received plays, three of which were written for and produced by Renaissance Theaterworks: COUNTING DAYS, MIDNIGHT AND MOLL FLANDERS and BOSWELL’S DREAMS. Renaissance produced her latest play, THE DIG, in January 2009. To learn more about Marie and her plays, visit http://mariekohler.com.

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Jennifer Rupp (Co-Artistic Director) Jennifer is a CoFounder and Co-Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks. As an actress, her credits include productions with Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, First Stage, Bialystock & Bloom, Boulevard Ensemble, Theatre Gigante, Madison Repertory Theatre and Children’s Theater of Madison. Jennifer is a co-creator of the RED PEPPER JELLY musicals, original shows written and performed by local Milwaukee artists and produced by Renaissance Theaterworks. Jennifer also works with her husband Dick Chudnow and her son Nick Chudnow as the Business Manager for ComedySportz Milwaukee.

and thanks her husband Milt, and son Ethan for their love and support.

Lisa Rasmussen (Development Director) Lisa started as Renaissance Theaterworks’ Development Director with excitement in the summer of 2008. Recent experience includes stage management for ComedySportzMilwaukee and more than five years in marketing. Lisa received her BA in Theater and Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University in 2003. She loves living in Bay View with husband Jake and daughter Anna.

Julie Swenson (Producing Director) This season marks Julie’s tenth as Producing Director but her association with Renaissance Theaterworks began in 1997 when she was cast in the play ZARA SPOOKS AND OTHER LURES. Julie recently performed for RTW as Nicky in THE SMELL OF THE KILL and with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre as Nina in BROOKLYN BOY. Julie is also the Host of New Home Building Today on WTMJ-4.

Sarah Kriger Hwang (Marketing Director) Sarah has been Renaissance Theaterworks’ Marketing Director since 2003.

Past theater marketing experience includes the role of Marketing Director for Skylight Opera Theatre and Court Theater (Chicago). She also worked for four years in consumer marketing research at C&R Research in Chicago.

Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Arts Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She loves her job Renaissance Theaterworks 7

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The Green Room Group is vital to the success of Renaissance Theaterworks. Each member makes annual cash gifts of $1,000 or more. Green Room Group members are invited to special behind-the-scenes events such as “Inside the Renaissance Theaterworks Actors’ Studio,” “Meet the Playwright,” and other insider sneak peeks. Join us in the Green Room!

Emerald Donors (of $2,000 or more) Polly & Giles Daeger Ruth De Young Kohler Marianne & Sheldon Lubar Sophia Angela Topetzes Strelka & Tom Strelka Julia & David Uihlein Jade Donors (of $1,500 to $1,999) Laura & Mike Arnow Sue & Tim Frautschi Peridot Donors (of $1,250 - $1,499)

Turquoise Donors (of $1,000 - $1,249) ANONYMOUS Anne Booth & Charles Trainer Elisabeth Townsend Bridge & Flint Bridge F. Colin & Paula Cabot Nancy & Jon Christiansen Gabrielle Davidson & Rob Lyon Suzan & Jeff Fete Jill & Herbert Heavenrich Patti Keating Kahn & Chuck Kahn Julilly Kohler Marie Kohler & Brian Mani Pam Kriger Nancy & Arthur Laskin Sue & Robert Lueger

Jane & Paul Mandel Barbara Manger & Bill Lynch Sally & Robb Marks Cindy H. Molloy Theresa & Robert Muselman Judy Perkins & Dave Keen Gwen & Jim Plunkett Ildy & Skip Poliner Betty & Lawrence Rupp Jennifer Rupp & Dick Chudnow Max Samson Lois Smith Judy & Dan Steininger Nicole & L. William Teweles Lynde Uihlein Bettie Zillman Judy Zwirlein

DONORS Renaissance Theaterworks gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their generous support. Donations listed were received between January 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011. Those who are bolded chose to BE BOLD in our costume campaign by giving a new gift of $100 or increasing their past gift by at least 10%. Thank you! $5,000.00 & above ANONYMOUS (3) Robert W. Baird & Co. Foundation Brewers Community Foundation The Brico Fund CAMPAC City of Milwaukee Arts Board Polly & Giles Daeger Greater Milwaukee Foundation The Harley-Davidson Foundation M&I Foundation Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Sempercor Foundation The Richard & Ethel Herzfeld FoundationTime Warner Cable United Performing Arts Fund Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Wisconsin Arts Board $1,000.00 - $4,999.00 ANONYMOUS Laura & Mike Arnow

Anne Booth & Charles Trainer Elisabeth Townsend Bridge & Flint Bridge Nancy & Jon Christiansen Gabrielle Davidson & Rob Lyon Suzan & Jeff Fete Susan & Tim Frautschi Jill & Herb Heavenrich Patti Keating Kahn & Chuck Kahn Julilly Kohler Marie Kohler & Brian Mani in memory of Hazel Leukaufe Ruth De Young Kohler Pam Kriger Nancy & Arthur Laskin Marianne & Sheldon Lubar Sue & Bob Lueger Jane & Paul Mandel Barbara Manger & Bill Lynch Sally & Robb Marks Cindy H. Molloy Theresa & Robert Muselman Judy Perkins & Dave Keen

Gwen & Jim Plunkett Ildy & Skip Poliner Betty & Lawrence Rupp Jennifer Rupp & Dick Chudnow Lois Smith in memory of Herb Heavenrich Judy & Dan Steininger Nicole & L. William Teweles Sophia Angela Topetzes Strelka & Tom Strelka David & Julia Uihlein Charitable Foundation Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Bettie Zillman Judy Zwirlein $500.00-$999.00 Donna & Donald Baumgartner Lisa Berman & Larry Dalton Jean & Jeff Bernstein Diane & David Buck Shel & Danni Gendelman Sandra Hays & Walt Kelly Mary & Mark Hollister Senator Herbert H. Kohl Joni L. & Joseph McDevitt Renaissance Theaterworks 9

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Mary Ritchie & Tom Cunningham Weyco Group Charitable Trust Joan C. Wiegand Barbara L. Ulichny $200.00 - $499.00 ANONYMOUS Kathleen & Tom Alpren Fran Bauer Bonnie Birk & Dave Helling Jill & Frits Broekhuizen Patricia & Lewis Chamoy Anne Clausen d g marketing Carol Z. Dolphin Mary & Matthew Flynn Judy & Bill Franke in honor of Jennifer Rupp Maggi & David Gordon Patricia & Jerry Groth Marlene & Allan Gustafson Judy Guten in honor of Pam Kriger Lisa & Mick Hatch Mr. J. Michael Kohler, Jr. Nancy & John E. Larson Melissa Legg & Rick Reeves Laura Lindner The Lubar Family Foundation, Inc. Jan & Vince Martin Christine Radiske & Herbert Quigley Bibi & Greg Rosner Tracy & Jay Rothman Lynn & Paul Rix Susan & Michael Schall Carol & Kevin Schuele Jann Serr & John Shannon Janine & Bruce Smith Barbara & Louis Stippich Vieux Et Nouveau James Westphal Michael Wright & Ray Jivoff $100.00 - $199.00 ANONYMOUS (3) Cecilia Abrams George Affeldt Marilyn M. Auer Nancy Balcer Michael Broh Jan & Dan Brophey Sharon & Richard Canter Doris Carroll Jane & Stephen Chernof Joan Chistopherson Schmidt 10 Renaissance Theaterworks

Deborah & Dennis Conta Tessa Coons & Jeff Martinka Darla Coulson Donald A. Cress Eileen & Larry Dean Mary Jo & Tom Dempsey James & Brenda DeVita Jason Fassl Barbara & William Fernholz Robert Ferriday III Jay Findling David Flores David Frank Pat Gahl Katie Gingrass Lois & Richard Goldberg Peter D. Goldberg Peggy Goodman Karen & Tom Guszkowski Susan & Dan Haislmaier Dolores Hayssen Elaine & Ken Herro Robin & Hugh Hoffman Candace Hoffmann & David Gaura Sarah & Milt Hwang in memory of Hazel Leukaufe Bett Jacquart Mary Kamps Maureen & Daniel Konkol Kathleen & Paul Kosidowski Marlene & Marv Lauwasser Sara & Brian Lipman LaDon Love Susie & Rick Mandel Carol & Rob Manegold Chris McAuliffe Elaine McDermott Martine Meyer Sara & Howard Miller Sharon Nicholas Kurt Ollmann & Bill Lavonis Claire Pfleger Toby Recht in honor of Pam Kriger Karyn & David Roelke Nancy & Tim Selby Jocelyn Servick & Gary Steinhafel Marsha Sehler Carol Skornicka Diane Slomowitz Gilbert Southwell III Linda F. Stephenson Paula & Vance Strother

Carol & Mike Tarnoff Sally Tolan in honor of Fran Bauer Fay K. Topetzes Sheryl Van Haren Mary M. Wegener Caroline & Michael Weil Carolyn White-Travanti & Leon Travanti $50.00 - $99.00 Cindy Angelos Elaine & William Appel in honor of Pam Kriger Joyce & Steven Appel in honor of Pam Kriger Fred Berman Julie & William Bonnell Mary Frances Bullamore Pat & Phil Crump Deborah & Michael Duncan Nancy Filsinger Drs. Margo & James Frey Susan & Bob Friebert Judy Gordon in honor of Pam Kriger Stephanie & Laurence Govin Matzat Jim Gramling Sharon Grant Rachel & Dennis Hafemann Kathy Grogan Jami & Joe Hanreddy Cynthia & Richard Hayes Kathy & John Hickey Cynthia Hiteman Dolores & Nate Holman Jan & Jim Hirsch Josephine Honzik Julia Ihlenfeldt Angela & George Jacobi Dr. Sydney & Mrs. Grace Johnson Shelly Jones Maureen E. Kania Robert Kloes Judy & Norman Lasca Bonnie Lewis in honor of Pam Kriger Lynn Lucius & Richard Taylor Mary Ellen Lukaszewicz Lois Malawsky & Dr. Jay Larkey Kate Marrs Judith Martel Donna & Jerry Martynski Evelyn Matten

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Rita McDonald Donna & Tony Meyer Jane Nicholson & Nancy Shea Lynn Novotnak & Dennis Jacobsen Christine & James O’Brien Jane O’Connell Elaine & Thomas Pagedas Kathryn Plumb Mary Pollock Gloria Ramos Pat Rieselbach Linda Roethlisberger & Dennis Hennessy Russell Rossetto Judy Schraiber in honor of Jill Heavenrich Judith & Bob Scott Minna & Mark Smith Shirley Spelt Donna & Paul Tanzer Gina & John Taucher Lisa Teel Bonnie & Thomas Wiesmueller $25.00 - $49.00 ANONYMOUS (3) Patricia Anderson

F. Tessa & Richard Bartels Elyse & BJ Cohn Patricia Defrain Carol & Milt Flieller Sarah J. Ford & Randall Klumb Pamela Frautschi & Richard Ippolito Thomas Gobel Reesa & Irv Gottschalk Mary & Stan Harrison Adrienne Hirsch Mary Anne Gross Dr. Lawrence & Joyzele Howards Sarajane Kennedy Maureen Kilmurry Mary S. Knudten Gary Koppelberger Marilyn Kupka Justine Leonard Eva & Elliot Lipchik Margaret MacLeod Brahm & John W. Brahm Jennifer Mattes Susan Nivin Oster Janet & Randy Peterson Lisa & Jacob Rasmussen Elaine Reis Eric Ruth

Alexis & Vadim Ruzell Susan & Howard Schoenfeld Amalia Schoone Evelyn & Robert Slater Katherine M. Smith Maggie Topitzes Julie & Ronald Valona Yvonne & Mark Wagner Jenny Wanasek Alyce & Russell Weiss Ann & Gerald Wesolowski Lisa Wright & Mark Ulrich Under $25.00 ANONYMOUS Lin & Dwight Ellis Phyllis & Jordan Fink Rosie Frydman Goodsearch Rita Hale Richard Kilker, Jr. Lisa Kleinschmidt Elaine Nelles Marva Pattillo Tim Riemer Darlene Roberts & Catherine G. Miller Claudette Robinson Lynn Shoemaker Donald Siegel

R E N A I S S A N C E T H E AT E R WO R K S S TA F F Co-Artistic Directors.............................................Suzan Fete, Marie Kohler, Jennifer Rupp Producing Director................................................................................................ Julie Swenson Marketing Director.....................................................................................Sarah Kriger Hwang Development Director........................................................................................Lisa Rasmussen Playwright in Residence.......................................................................................... Marie Kohler Administrative Intern.......................................................................................Mallory Metoxen

I N AC T I N G S H A K E S P E A R E S TA F F Director............................................................................................................................John Langs Stage Manager............................................................................................................Brandy Kline Scenic & Lighting Design............................................................................................Jason Fassl Costume Design.......................................................................................................... Holly Payne Sound Design................................................................................................................. Fitz Patton Technical Director.................................................................................................Anthony Lyons Scenery Construction............................................................. Timothy Linn, Anthony Lyons Scenic Painting................................................................................................... Amanda Marsala Backstage/Wardrobe.............................................................................................. Darcy Devens Master Electrician............................................................................................. Kevin R. Connolly House Manager(s) ....................................................................Jacqueline Rice, Libby Amato Renaissance Theaterworks 11

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Renaissance Theaterworks was founded in 1993 by Suzan Fete, Marie Kohler, Raeleen McMillion, Jennifer Rupp and Michelle Traband. The mission of Renaissance Theaterworks is to create moving theatre that awakens our recognition of what it is to be human – from classics to world premieres – with attention to roles for women onstage and off.

RENAISSANCE THEATERWORKS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010-2011 Executive Committee President: Elisabeth Townsend Bridge Vice President: Barbara Ulichny Treasurer: Laura Arnow Secretary: Fran Bauer Jean Bernstein Gabrielle Davidson Sue Frautschi Sandra Hays Jill Heavenrich Patti Keating-Kahn Sue Lueger Cecilia Abrams Kathy Andreadis Tyne Daly Barbara Felix Mary and Matt Flynn Danni Gendelman Carmen Haberman

Directors

Jane Mandel Paula Penebaker Deneine Powell Lois Smith Judith Steininger Sophia Angela Topetzes Strelka Judy Zwirlein

Renaissance Roundtable Julilly Kohler Pam Kriger Eric Lind Anne Cabot MacDougald Mary McCann Raeleen McMillion Michael Murphy

Betty Quadracci Norma Saldivar David Sengkhammee Kathleen Tolan Lynde Uihlein

SPECIAL THANKS A special thanks goes to the following for their contributions to our production of IN ACTING SHAKESPEARE American Players Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Temple of Holiness – Church of Deliverance, “Sundown Supper” Providers: Peggy Dunigan, Shana Lewis & Friends and Janet Nortrom

Presenting Sponsor

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Affiliations

Renaissance Theaterworks is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the national service organization of non-profit professional theaters, and of Theatre Wisconsin, UPAF and The Historic Third Ward Association

About UPAF Each year, more than 30,000 individuals, corporations and foundations in greater Milwaukee annually support the UPAF annual campaign, making it one of the nation’s largest united arts funds. In addition to raising and allocation operating funds, UPAF is enhancing its value to the community, donors and performing arts by serving as a community wide resource for developing the excellence, reputation and impact of our performing arts.

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