Spelling Bee-WCT

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This program was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts Director/Choreographer/ Costume Designer/Properties Designer Thomas Weissgerber

Music Director/Orchestra Director Donna Kummer

Stage Manager Katie Danner

Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter A.J. Simon

Lighting and Sound Designer Aaron Schmidt

Master Electrician Nicholas Da Via

Properties Assistant Shawn Spellman

Wig Master Anthony Mackie

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee September 14 – 30, 2012 Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building Mardi Bryant Jones Mainstage 264 West Main Street in Downtown Waukesha Tickets: (262) 547-0708 www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Schwarzy).............................................Jacqueline Boelkow Chip Tolentino..................................................................................................................James Carrington Marcy Park..............................................................................................................................Allison Chicorel Vice Principal Douglas Panch.........................................................................................Christopher Elst Leaf Coneybear................................................................................................................Kevin Gadzalinski Rona Lisa Perretti....................................................................................................................... Paula Garcia William Barfee.......................................................................................................................Max Kurkiewicz Olive Ostrovsky......................................................................................................................Gabbie Levine Mitch Mahoney.....................................................................................................................Corey Richards The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is performed in two acts.

There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

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P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director/Choreographer/Costume Designer/Properties Designer........ Thomas Weissgerber Music Director/Orchestra Director...............................................................................Donna Kummer Stage Manager..........................................................................................................................Katie Danner Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter......................................................................................... A.J. Simon Lighting and Sound Designer..........................................................................................Aaron Schmidt Master Electrician................................................................................................................Nicholas Da Via Wig Master...........................................................................................................................Anthony Mackie Costume Assistant............................................................................................................... Sharon Sohner Choreography Assistant..............................................................................................Samantha Burkard Properties Assistant......................................................................................................... Shawn Spellman

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Synthesizer ............................................................................................................................... Elna Hickson Percussion ............................................................................................................................ Patrick Hopkins Conductor, Piano .............................................................................................................. Donna Kummer Woodwinds ............................................................................................................................... Glen Quarrie Cello ..................................................................................................................................... Stacey Sudbrink SPECIAL THANKS Whitnall High School Theatre Department We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS Act I The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee......................................................... Rona, Spellers The Rules........................................................................................................Panch, Mitch, Rona, Spellers My Friend The Dictionary................................................. Olive, Chip, Coneybear, Logainne, Rona Pandemonium..........................................................................................................Chip, Olive, Logainne,

Coneybear, Barfee, Marcy I’m Not That Smart........................................................................................................... Coneybear, Kids Magic Foot...................................................................................................................... Barfee, Chip, Rona,

Mitch, Marcy, Coneybear, Olive, Logainne Pandemonium (Reprise)............................................................................................Panch, Chip, Mitch,

Coneybear, Marcy, Olive, Barfee, Logainne Chip Goodbye...................................................................Olive, Barfee, Marcy, Coneybear, Logainne Rona Moment #2.................................................................................................................................... Rona Prayer Of The Comfort Counselor............................................................................. Mitch, Company Act II Chip’s Lament........................................................................................................................................... Chip Woe Is Me........................................................................................... Carl Dad, Dan Dad, Logainne, Kids Spelling Montage ................................................................................................Logainne, Olive, Marcy,

Coneybear, Barfee, Panch I’m Not That Smart (Reprise)..................................................................................................Coneybear I Speak Six Languages.............................................................................................................. Marcy, Girls Jesus.............................................................................................................. Marcy, Rona, Olive, Logainne The I Love You Song..............................................................................Olive’s Mom, Olive, Olive’s Dad Woe Is Me (Reprise)...........................................................................................................Logainne, Mitch Rona Moment #3.................................................................................................................................... Rona Second (Part 1)................................................................................................. Olive, Barfee, Chip, Mitch,

Rona, Coneybear, Marcy, Logainne Weltanschauung............................................................................................................Chip, Mitch, Rona,

Coneybear, Marcy, Logainne Olive & Barfee Pas De Deux..............................Rona, Chip, Marcy, Mitch, Logainne, Coneybear Second (Part 2)................................................................................................. Olive, Barfee, Mitch, Chip,

Rona, Coneybear, Marcy, Logainne The Champion.................................................................................................................Rona, Chip, Mitch,

Marcy, Coneybear, Logainne Finale............................................................................................................. The Company

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BIOGR APHIES

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Jacqueline Boelkow (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere a.k.a. Schwarzy) Jackey is excited to be performing at the Waukesha Civic. She has recently been seen as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, and has just completed the Summer Musical Theatre Intensive at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. She is pursuing Musical Theatre at UW-Whitewater this fall.

James Carrington (Chip Tolentino) James received his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Wisconsin, Madison in Theatre in the Acting Specialist Program.

Since then he has been performing professionally across the country. His credits include plays, musical theatre, and operetta. “Enjoy the show!”

Allison Chicorel (Marcy Park) Allison is very happy to return to her favorite community theatre for her eighth WCT production.

Stage credits over this past year include Tess Kittredge in 6 Degrees of Separation,

Ginette in Almost, Maine, Virginia in The Tavern, Lily St.Regis in Annie and herself in Things We Can’t Do On Stage. Special thanks to Tom, Donna, cast, and crew for a wonderful experience and Mom, Dad, and Maestro for love and support. XOXO Nicholas Da Via (Master Electrician) Nick is happy to be working on another show with WCT. He has been doing Lighting Design around Milwaukee for the last 10 years.

Katie Danner (Stage Manager) Katie is in her seventh year with WCT and is thrilled to be working on this show with such a talented cast! She thanks Jonathan for his undying love and support, and Putten for coming along just in time to keep things interesting.

Christopher Elst (Vice Principal Douglas Panch) Christopher is an actor and fight director from Milwaukee. Favorite roles include Winston Smith in 1984 and John Wilkes Booth in Assassins with Windfall

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Theatre, where he returns (ironically in October) in David Mamet’s November. He thanks Marcee Doherty for her continued love and support.

Kevin Gadzalinski (Leaf Coneybear) Kevin is a Milwaukee native and resident who has been studying acting, voice, musical theatre, and theatre education for the past several years.

This is Kevin’s 2nd production at WCT, having first appeared last spring in Miss Saigon. Earlier this year he appeared in Brumder Mansion’s Speakeasy of Murder, as well as the Hustler/ Ben in Six Degrees of Separation at Sunset Playhouse. Having the opportunity to play Leaf is practically a dream come true and he couldn’t be more excited!

Paula Garcia (Rona Lisa Perretti) Paula is E-CS-T-A-T-I-C to be back at WCT, last appearing in 42nd Street, Candy Cane Tales, I Love You You’re Perfect, and Sylvia. She is in her 15th season with the Milwaukee Choral Artists, a professional women’s vocal ensemble. She has performed with many area community and professional theaters, including The Skylight Music Theatre where she will appear in The Sound of Music later this fall. C-O-P-I-OU-S thanks to Tom. Elna Hickson (Synthesizer) Elna is a freelance accompanist in the greater Milwaukee area. Over the years she has performed in educational institutions from the university to the elementary level, with professional theater and choral groups, and in recital programs. Ms. Hickson did all the piano work for the last six years of Music Under the Stars musical productions at Washington Park.

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Loves playing/directing musical theater at all levels - middle school, high school and community theater - recently doing RENT in Oconomowoc. And, of course, when Donna Kummer asks - the answer is always YES - dating back to Modjeska shows, Sunset shows, and “Little Shop” at Marquette University last Fall. BEEing with Donna and her “pits” is the ultimate musical experience!

Patrick Hopkins (Percussion) Patrick is a freelance drummer who has been playing professionally since 2001. He enjoys many styles of music but jazz is his passion. His major influence is Buddy Rich and emulates his style as much as possible. Besides having a degree in Business, Patrick is a busy Milwaukee musician. Along with the various bands he plays with, Patrick has been adding his drum kit flare for over 60 musical productions. He has played with Modjeska Youth Theater, Sunset Playhouse, Shorewood High School, Carroll College, Concordia University, and Off The Wall Theatre, among many others. Patrick currently works at a local law firm as a researcher.

Donna Kummer (Music Director/Orchestra Director) Donna has been involved in 150 productions over the past 20 years, including four previous productions at Waukesha Civic: Fantasticks, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof, and Broadway Romance. She provided musical direction at Modjeska Youth Theatre for nine years and works with numerous professional, community, and school theatres. She has also worked with Skylight Opera Theatre as a Teaching Artist in area schools. Donna serves as the Director of Music for Plymouth UCC

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Church and the Plymouth Chorale, conductor of the Wauwatosa Community Band and Tosa Jazz, and director of the Schoolhouse Players in Waukesha County.

Max Kurkiewicz (William Barfee) Max is overjoyed to be returning to the Bee as the character of William Barfee at Waukesha Civic Theatre! Max is a veteran of the Arrowhead High school Broadway Company and a 2011 Graduate from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Acting Performance.

Other credits include Benjamin Coffin III in Rent, Coach Van Burren in Damn Yankees, Crazy Old Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, Brian in Avenue Q, Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Nicola in Arms and the Man, Thisbe/Flute in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Simon Stimson in Our Town, Gros Rene in Lovers Quarrels, and St. Monica in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Max would personally like to thank the cast and crew of this show, most importantly Tom for another amazing experience he will never forget. He would also like to thank his loving

family and friends especially Laura Guiffre for supporting him through everything! “This one is for you!”

Gabbie Levine (Olive Ostrovsky) Gabbie is honored to be making her Waukesha Civic debut. She was most recently seen in Theatre on Main’s RENT. Gabbie would like to thank everyone who made this show such an enjoyable experience. She would to dedicate her performance to her siblings who helped her tap into her inner child.

Anthony Mackie (Wig Master) Anthony started acting at age five. He attended Stone Cameren, Ruth Page Ballet Company in Chicago when he was 15. Anthony started a new career in Milwaukee where he was a hair stylist, director, and choreographer, and eventually a wigist for most of the theaters in the area.

Glen Quarrie (Woodwinds) A transplant from Pittsburgh, Glen Quarrie has toured five continents with the likes of The Russ Morgan and Guy Lombardo Orchestras, Ray Charles,

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BIOGR APHIES the Riverside Radio Network Orchestra, and Jerry Lee Lewis, to name a few. He spent 20 years teaching saxophone and jazz studies at Carnegie Mellon University. Glen currently leads the Milwaukee Jazz All Stars and performs on both sides of the proscenium as a musician and as an actor. Recent reviews of his acting have included comments such as “It’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion” and “He has a great face for radio.”

So, you may consider yourselves lucky to hear him on woodwinds tonight!

Corey Richards (Mitch Mahoney) This is Corey’s ninth show here at Civic. He first appeared as Dickon in The Secret Garden. Then was Snoopy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. A few years later he was in Miracle on 34th Street as Dr. Sawyer. After that he played Billy in 42nd Street and then Horton in Seussical The Musical. He appeared in Bye Bye Birdie and The Importance of Being Earnest. Last year he stared in Smoke on the Mountain as Rev. Ogelthorp and in Nuncrackers as Sister Mary Hubert. He has also

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stared in roles such as Joseph from Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat, Chuck in Footloose, he also stared in Into the Woods as Cinderella’s Prince, George in Our Town, Stanley in Hello Dolly. He is so excited to be in this show, and finds it ironic because anyone that knows him, knows that he is a horrible speller.

Aaron J. Schmidt (Lighting and Sound Designer) Aaron is happy to be back at WCT after designing sound for Busybody and lights and sound for Miss Saigon. Other recent design credits include Joseph… for Brookfield Central High School, and Sweet Charity, Prelude to a Kiss, and The Drowsy Chaperone at Sunset Playhouse. Aaron is also a member of the fabulous 50’s and 60’s group the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets.

A.J. Simon (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter) By day, A.J. is a construction supervisor for Penzeys Spices. By night, you can follow the sound of the saw to find him working behind the scenes in theaters

BIOGR APHIES around the Milwaukee area. Some of AJ’s most recent WCT set design credits include Miss Saigon, The Tavern, Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols, Two by Two, and State Fair. A.J. enjoys spending with his wife, actress Kelly Simon, and their 14-month-old little girl.

Sharon Sohner (Costume Assistant) Sharon is honored and excited to be working with Thomas Weissgerber and the incredibly talented, wonderful cast and crew on this challenging production. Other WCT costuming projects have been: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Dining Room, and 110 in the Shade. Special thanks to the WCT Costume Divas: Aleta, Ellen, Lee, and Sallie for their generous help and willing natures.

Shawn Spellman (Properties Assistant/ DressingAssistant) Shawn has been involved with WCT for eight years and loves every aspect of it. She is glad to be helping out a friend in need during the run of Spelling Bee.

Thomas Weissgerber (Director/ Choreographer/Costume Designer) Thomas was born and raised in Chicago, holds a degree in Musical Theatre, and is currently working on getting his certification in Theatre Education. He came to Milwaukee in 1997 and served as the Artist in Residence at the Milwaukee Jewish Day School. Currently he is The Head of Theatre at Whitnall High School where he truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and Theatre Education. Thomas has also worked as the Theatre Manager at the Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee. And for 10+ years he has been with First Stage Childrens Theatre. Most recently he directed the musical RENT at Theatre On Main and last year Cabaret. Thomas is excited to be directing here at Waukesha Civic Theatre and hopes to be back again.

D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S What is a word? [wurd] noun 1. something that is said. a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning.

What is adolescence? [ad-l-es=uh ns] noun 1. the transitional period between puberty and adulthood in human development.

As an educator I have an appreciation, love, and homage for children getting through the challenges of age. Children are constantly searching for acceptance among their peers. They want to be heard when they speak, to feel intelligent, to be taken seriously, especially by the adults in their lives. They are looking to make everyone happy.

I have come to believe the authors wrote Spelling Bee as a kind of metaphor for the Human Experience -- sometimes you get the easy words and sometimes you don’t. “Life is random and unfair! Life is Pandemonium!”

Spelling Bee, through its chaos, humor, and song takes us back to those awkward elementary and middle school years. This is the long journey of self discovery and finding out who we truly are. The time we learn that “it’s OK to be different.”

As you watch the kids in this show try to find answers to life’s mysteries in a book where every word can be found and defined and spelled, ask yourself “can one really define oneself and find their place in words?” I believe it must be found ....... in life!

Watch the show! You may even see yourself!

Thomas Weissgerber Director

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Welcome to our 56th Season at the Waukesha Civic Theatre! On behalf of our staff, board of directors, actors, and volunteers, we are truly excited about the excellent array of entertainment that has been assembled for you, our valued customer, this season. From comedy to drama to musicals to special evenings of entertainment, you are sure to find a stimulating performance taking place at WCT. If you are not yet a WCT subscriber, there is still time to select from one of our three special ticket packages and save 21%! Stop by the box office during intermission to learn more about a package that is right for you.

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Now sit back and be entertained by the musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, an interactive theatre experience that includes audience participation. You don’t need to be a spelling wiz to participate. Enjoy the show!

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M AD CORNER I saw Spelling Bee on Broadway during our New York City Theatre Tour a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with this zany, fun, irreverent, and touching musical. I am thrilled that we are presenting it as part of our season. The cast, crew, and staff have been working hard to bring these incredible characters and awesome story to life, and I hope you enjoy the show as much as I do!

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Donating your unwanted car, truck, boat or RV to a charity has just been made easier.

Waukesha Civic Theatre has teamed up with Charitable Auto Resources, a national car-donation program that partners with nonprofit organizations. Charitable Auto Resources has years of experience helping people donate their vehicle in a convenient and hassle-free way. To learn more call: 877-537-5277.

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 Audition Dates Candy Cane Tales and September 16, 18-19, 2012 Holiday Carols An Inspector Calls October 17 – 18, 2012 ACT Live!

December 17, 2012 Oklahoma!

January 6-8, 2013 The Emperor’s New Tuxedo Call 262-522-7955 The Dixie Swim Club March 11-12, 2013 Communicating Doors April 15-16, 2013

Director 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 work of the artists can be viewed whenever the building is open. The art displayed during The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is by Chuck Wickler.

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. Ushers must be 14 years or older and are expected to work one performance per production. Usher duties include helping patrons by taking tickets and directing patrons to assigned 18

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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) 5474911, ext. 20.

Raffle Sellers – Would you like to help WCT raise money while enjoying a performance at the same time? Then volunteer to sell raffle tickets during performances.

Sellers must be over 14 years old or accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit WCT’s operating fund. Please call the business office at (262) 547-4911.

Bartenders – Are you a licensed bartender? WCT is looking for volunteer bartenders to run the bar during performances.

Contact the business office at (262) 547-4911 during regular business hours for more information.

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

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

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

BOX OFFICE is open from Noon to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, Noon through intermission on show Fridays, and two hours before curtain through intermission on show weekends. The Box Office can be reached at (262) 547-0708. On weekdays, access to the building is through the Main Street entrance only. Mainstage Ticket prices are $19.00, $17.00 for seniors (aged 60 and up) and students (adult students must have a valid student ID), $15.00 for subscribers and groups of ten or more, and $10.00 for educational groups of ten or more. Service fees may apply. Visit our website or call us for more information about our Student Rush and Pay What You Can ticket discounts. * Regular Business Office and Box Office hours are subject to change due to holidays, inclement weather, and all major WCT events.

TICKET SALES Box Office staff will be available to answer your questions and requests during the Box Office hours listed above. In-person sales can be purchased using cash, credit card, or by check. Phone sales must be purchased using a credit card. 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 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.

GROUP SALES Groups of ten or more qualify for the discounted ticket price of $15.00 per ticket. Full payment for ten seats is required, and all additional seats will be held on reserve as a courtesy. Final group count and full payment for all unpaid seats is required three weeks before the performance. Educational group tickets are $10.00 for groups of ten or more from any educational organization, and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. All sales are subject to service fees, except in-person sales.

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 selfaddressed, 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 The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee

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

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 family-friendly shows are great for public, private, and home school groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, senior centers, and your family! Please call (262) 547-0708 for ticket prices and information. PlayMakers rehearse and perform in the daytime, and are always looking for new actors and technical personnel.

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 tax-deductible donation.

ACCESSIBILITY The Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building is fully handicappedCIVIC BROADWAY SINGERS Are you accessible, and WCT is proud to offer a looking for upbeat entertainment for your number of services for our patrons who next special event? The Civic Broadway have special needs (a four-week notice Singers perform year-round in southeast- is required and services are based upon ern Wisconsin under the musical direcavailability). For the hearing impaired we tion of Abby Lorenz. The 30-voice group have a T-Coil Loop System, T-Coil Listening sings memorable Broadway favorites Devices, and FM listening devices that will for a variety of events, from company amplify the sounds of the performance. picnics and Christmas parties to corpoPatrons must have hearing rate lunches and grand openings. The aids with telecoils installed Civic Broadway Singers provide their own and activated to use the Loop piano and sound system and will perform System. Patrons who are blind for groups of all sizes in exchange for a can receive audio descriptive donation to the theatre. For scheduling services for the performance. the Civic Broadway Singers at your next Wheelchair accessibility is event, please call Abby at (414) 350-8713 available in two forms: transfer or e-mail her at AbbyLorenz@wi.rr.com. seats and wheelchair positions.

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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.

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.

ACAP PLAYMAKERS provide daytime performances (often of original works) based upon school curricula, themes, and

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

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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.

PRODUCTION SPONSORS Season Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin Mainstage Hippenmeyer Reilly Moodie & Blum (Candy Cane Tales & Holiday Carols) Sindic Motors (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) Waukesha State Bank (Oklahoma!)

Wisconsin Public Radio (Oklahoma!)

Academy at Civic Theatre (A.C.T.) Waukesha State Bank Media Sponsor The Freeman In-Kind Donors & Trade Agreements Cantrell’s Carpet Cleaning Sunset Playhouse Carroll Studios of Photography Tech Squad Magnificent Cleaners Water Doctors Don Shesky 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.

Fall 2012 Session Sept. 24 - Nov. 2, 2012 Ages 4-Adult

Acting Adventures Audition Technique Behind The Scenes Create-A-Play Incredible Improv Musical Madness Stage Combat Call (262) 547-4911 for details

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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) Anthony & Andrea Bryant 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

The show must go on!

WCT is not a one-act play. your charitable acts help our future acts Please consider giving…

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

Thank you to all our loyal supporters!

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O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S John & Kelli Cramer 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

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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 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

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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 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)

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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 Czajkowski-Kratt John & Joan Daguanno Michelle Dietze Carol Z. Dolphin

Waukesha County Business Alliance is a proud supporter of the Waukesha Civic Theatre as they enter their 56th season and 23rd year of membership with the Business Alliance!

For more info about the Alliance, check us out at www.waukesha.org.

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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 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

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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 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 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

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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 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 26

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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 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 Dennis & 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 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

O P E R AT I N G F U N D C O N T R I B U TO R S 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

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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

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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) John & Kelli Cramer Carol Smart Playwright ($250 - $499) Frieda Hart Carol McLean

Designer ($150 - $249) James & Monica Ansay Extendicare Chuck & Sherry Foyer Dewey & Patricia Schiele 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 Manor Park Steeple View

Town of Eagle Alice Baker Memorial Library Run Crew ($49 and under) Margaret Boettcher Dennis & 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 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.

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

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