Sylvia-Next Act

SYLVIA

by A.R. Gurney Directed by Mark Ulrich Scenic Design Rick Rasmussen

Lighting Design Eric Appleton

Costume Design Rachel Laritz**

Properties Design Nikki Kulas

Sound Design David Cecsarini

Stage Manager Jessica Connelly*

Member of Actors’ Equity Association **Member United Scenic Artists Local 829 IATSE *

November 17 – December 18, 2011 Next Act Theatre 255 S. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 SYLVIA is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Cole Porter’s “EV’RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE” is used by permission of the Cole Porter Musical & Literary Property Trust “EV’RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE” Copyright © 1944, Chappell & Co., Inc. Copyright renewed. Assigned to John F. Wharton, Trustee of the Cole Porter Musical & Literary Property Trusts, Chappel & Co., Inc., Publisher.

International Copyright secured. All Rights Reserved.

SPECIAL NOTE ON MUSIC BY COLE PORTER Rights to present SYLVIA include permission to use Cole Porter’s “EV’RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE”

SYLVIA is sponsored by Polly and Giles Daeger.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

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THE CAST Sylvia................................................................................................................ Georgina McKee Greg...................................................................................................................David Cecsarini* Kate....................................................................................................... Mary MacDonald Kerr* Tom/Phyllis/Leslie............................................................................................ Ryan Schabach* *member of Actors’ Equity Association SETTING: Manhattan TIME: circa 1995 SPECIAL THANKS Avenue Fabricare, Marianne Burish, Allyson Nemec & Quorum Architects, Inc., Chris and Jane Flieller and In Tandem Theatre, Andrea Toussaint, Steve Marcus and Marcus Promotions, Rubins Furniture, Mike and Diane Schulz, VJS Construction Services, Jack Forbes Wilson Next Act Theatre is a member of UPAF and Theatre Wisconsin, a statewide association of professional non-profit theatres.

Lobby furniture provided by Rubin’s.

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S Dog Haiku I love my master; Thus I perfume myself with This long-rotten squirrel.

Sleeping here, my chin On your foot -no greater bliss Well, maybe catching rats. . .

I sound the alarm!

Paperboy - come to kill us all Look! Look! Look! Look!

Dig under fence-why?

Because it’s there. Because it’s There. Because it’s there.

Today I sniffed many Doggie derrieres - and I celebrate By kissing your face.

How do I love thee?

The ways are numberless as My hairs on the rug.

My human is home!

I am so ecstatic I Have made a puddle.

I am your best friend, Now, always, and especially When you are eating.

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BIOGR APHIES ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT— A.R. Gurney (Playwright) A.R. (“Pete”) Gurney was born in 1930 in Buffalo, New York.

He graduated from Williams College in 1952, served as an officer in the Navy, and afterwards attended the Yale School of Drama. For many years, he taught literature at M.I.T., but moved to New York in 1982 to devote more time to writing for the theatre.

He has won a fair amount of awards during his career, and is now a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame and of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Gurney has been married to his wife Molly for over fifty years. They have four children, and eight grandchildren, and now live in Roxbury, Connecticut and New York City.

Plays: SCENES FROM AMERICAN LIFE, CHILDREN, THE DINING ROOM, THE MIDDLE AGES, RICHARD CORY, THE GOLDEN AGE, WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER, THE WAYSIDE MOTOR INN, SWEET SUE, THE PERFECT PARTY, ANOTHER ANTIGONE, THE COCKTAIL HOUR, LOVE LETTERS, THE SNOW BALL (adapted from his novel), THE OLD BOY, THE FOURTH WALL, LATER LIFE, A CHEEVER EVENING, SYLVIA, OVERTIME, LET’S DO IT (A COLE PORTER MUSICAL), LABOR DAY, FAR EAST, DARLENE AND THE GUEST LECTURER, ANCESTRAL VOICES. Opera: wrote libretto for STRAWBERRY FIELDS, with music by Michael Torke, part of the Central Park Opera trilogy presented by the New York City Opera in the Fall of 1999. Novels: “The Gospel According to Joe,” “Entertaining Strangers,” and “The Snow Ball.”

Awards: Drama Desk, N.E.A., Rockefeller Foundation, New England Theatre Conference, Lucille Lortel, American

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

Association of Community Theatres, American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Honorary degrees: Williams College and Buffalo State University.

GEORGINA MCKEE (Sylvia) Georgina is delighted to be back at Next Act Theatre where she was last seen as Mary in MARY’S WEDDING. Recent Milwaukee credits include; Meg in CRIMES OF THE HEART (Chamber Theatre), Viola in TWELFTH NIGHT (Optimist Theatre), Carly in REASONS TO BE PRETTY (Renaissance Theaterworks), Eve/Barbara/ Ella in THE APPLE TREE and Lori in ROMANTIC FOOLS (In Tandem), Ensemble in BOMBSHELLS, Ensemble in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Milwaukee Rep). Other regional work includes productions with American Players Theatre, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Fireside Dinner Theatre. A Wisconsin native, Georgina is happy to call Milwaukee home.

She attended Southern Oregon University in Ashland OR and holds a BFA from their Acting Program. Georgina would like to thank her family and friends for all their support and a special thank you to Boba for his unending love and inspiration!

DAVID CECSARINI (Greg) This year marks David’s thirty-third as a theatre professional. He has acted with most of Milwaukee’s professional companies and also has extensive credits as a nine-year veteran of American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI. He has proudly served as Artistic Director and Producer for Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre for twenty seasons. His most memorable NAT acting assignments include Ben in LAST OF THE BOYS, Teddy in FAITH HEALER, Billy, et al in BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR, and Vince Lombardi in LOMBARDI: THE ONLY THING. Behind the scenes, David has created sound effects and scores 4 Next Act Theatre

for over sixty professional productions.

Favorites include THE BRIDGE AT MO DUC, THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, BELOW THE BELT, LAST OF THE BOYS and MARY’S WEDDING. MARY MACDONALD KERR (Kate) Mary is so happy to be in her second production of Sylvia here at Next Act. Previous roles here include Ellen in FOUR PLACES, Grace in FAITH HEALER, Maggie in RED HERRING, Frankie in VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, Terry in SIDEMAN and Sylvia in SYLVIA. Mary has directed for Next Act as well, including GOING TO ST. IVES and PURGATORIO. Other favorite roles in Milwaukee include Dana/Darryl in SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL, Lina in THREE DAYS OF RAIN and Sally in VOICE OF THE TURTLE for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Anna in BURN THIS for Renaissance Theatreworks and Barbara DiMarco in SHEAR MADNESS for Milwaukee Rep. Mary will be directing VIGIL for Next Act later this season.

RYAN SCHABACH (Tom/Phyllis/Leslie) This is Ryan’s third production with Next Act. He was previously seen in RED HERRING and EARS ON A BEATLE. In Wisconsin, Ryan has had the great fortune to work with In Tandem, Door Shakespeare, Forward Theatre Co. and an internship with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Past credits include Charlie in MARY’S WEDDING, Father Flynn in DOUBT, title role of Pericles and the recurring role of Buttons in three PANTOS at Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston, TX. Ryan has also spent three seasons with the Utah Shakespearean Festival playing Costard in LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST, Guildenstern in HAMLET and Sebastian in TWELFTH NIGHT and six seasons with Unity Theatre. While completing a Psych/Philosophy degree at UW-Oshkosh

B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .) and an MFA in acting from UW-Madison, Ryan worked on new play development with WI playwright, Richard Kalinoski. A special thank you to the artistic/production teams and the board for making this Holiday Season so special.

MARK ULRICH (Director) Mark Ulrich (Director) The pleasure of revisiting this charming old friend of a comedy is amplified by getting to do so in Next Act’s dazzling new home. Mark’s acting credits here include appearances in FOUR PLACES, BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, PRIVATE LIVES, LOMBARDI: THE ONLY THING, SEVEN STORIES and THE PAVILION. Recent area credits include MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS and IN THE NEXT ROOM (the vibrator play) at Forward Theatre of Madison. He is a proud company member of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble in Chicago where he directed the Joseph Jefferson award winning production of MARY’S WEDDING. Mark would like to thank Jenny Wanasek, Carrie Hitchcock and Tony Clements whose creative efforts continue to resonate in this production.

JESSICA CONNELLY (Resident Stage Manager) Jessica is an Arizona native and honors graduate of the University of WisconsinMilwaukee Theater Dept. This season is her fourth as Resident Stage Manager at Next Act Theatre. Prior to joining Next Act full time Jessica worked with Renaissance Theaterworks, The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Madison Repertory Theatre, Little Theatre on the Square, Door Shakespeare and with Actor/Performer John McGivern. A few of Jessica’s favorite projects include DEAR ESTHER, MASTER HAROLD…and the boys, LAST OF THE BOYS, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, FAITH HEALER, and GOING TO ST. IVES (Next Act Theatre); CHESAPEAKE, TROJAN WOMEN, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, and the US premier of SKIN

TIGHT (Renaissance Theaterworks); BLUE ROSE (Milwaukee Rep); HAIRSPRAY (Little Theatre on the Square).

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

ERIC APPLETON (Lighting Designer) is happy to return to Next Act after 11 years; his last design for Next Act was LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR in 2000. Between then and now, he freelanced in Chicago at such companies as Prop Thtr, Bailiwick Repertory, Circle Theatre, and L’Opera Piccola while working as the technical director and scenic designer for the nationally recognized theatre program at Niles North High School. Currently, he is the scenic and lighting design faculty member for the UW-Whitewater’s Theatre/Dance program. Recent designs in the area include lighting for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s CRIMES OF THE HEART and Madison Children’s Theatre’s LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE. RACHEL LARITZ (Costume Designer) Rachel is happy to be joining Next Act for the second time after designing FOUR PLACES last season. Off-Broadway: Pearl Theatre. Regional theatre: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Renaissance Theatreworks, Remy Bumppo, Court Theatre, Chamber Theatre, Skylight Opera, Peninsula Players, Timeline, and the University of Michigan. Other professional credits: NBC’S Law & Order, American Players Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre, Garsington Opera (London, England), and the Spoleto Festival USA. Rachel is a recipient of a 2011 Emerging Artist Award and a 2009 Joseph Jefferson Award.

NIKKI KULAS (Properties Designer) Nikki is a recent graduate of UW-Parkside and holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts. She returns to Next Act after propping this season’s THE EXONERATED and A SLEEPING COUNTRY last season. ReSylvia 5

B I O G R A P H I E S ( c o n t .) cent Milwaukee credits include Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES and DRIVING MISS DAISY as Props Designer. For the summer season, she serves as the Properties Director for the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN. Recent credits there include HENRY 4, PART ONE, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE FANTASTICKS, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, OTHELLO and THE DALY NEWS. She was also a Scene Shop Assistant for the Fireside Dinner Theatre for more than two years and has over 17 show credits there.

Currently you can also see her work as the Properties Artist at Skylight Opera Theatre, where she was an apprentice last season.

CHARLES KAKUK (Managing Director) This marks Charles’ 20th season with Next Act. After spending three years in the Marine Corps protecting Missouri

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from Kansas, Charles worked for Pizza Hut Corporation as a restaurant manager from 1979 to 1985 in Kansas City, and various cities in Wisconsin. Moving to Milwaukee in 1985, he has experienced the inner working of its arts and entertainment industries, from rock and pop music promotions at the Riverside Theater and Alpine Valley to marketing for the Milwaukee Ballet. Along the way he received a BSBA from Cardinal Stritch University.

A special thank you to all who helped build our new home…from the many generous donors, the volunteers that trimmed the shrubs, dug out huge weeds and painted many…many walls to VJS Construction Services and all the sub-contractors and of course Quorum Architects. Your efforts will live on for many years to come.

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MATT KEMPLE (Marketing & PR Manager) Matt holds a BA in Theatre and Communications from St. Norbert College and has an extensive theatrical background including acting, directing, backstage and construction experience, as well as the creation of a dozen theatre groups, multiple programs and events with emphasis on new and emerging artists. In his spare time, he is the director and founder of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival and milwaukeecomedy.com, and the Artistic Producer of the Pink Banana Theatre Co.

HEIDI BOYD (Development Manager) Heidi is thrilled to join the Next Act staff as the company begins a new era in its beautiful new venue. Heidi graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Minnesota, and has since pursued a dual career as a performer and arts administrator, having worked in Marketing and Recruiting at the Milwaukee Children’s Choir and in Development at Skylight Opera Theatre and Florentine Opera before coming to Next Act. Heidi is currently a member of the Milwaukee Choral Artists. In March 2012 she will appear as a soloist in Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s annual winter concert, HOME. Heidi lives in Milwaukee with her husband Joel and their cat Isis.

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Jane Brite Karen and Russell Brooker Kathleen Brumder Ms. Nancy J Bush Dave and Mary Carlson Kathleen Friedman and Randolph Dean Linda and Chuck Duhacek Joyce Ehrhardt Ranee and Brent Field Peg McCormick and James P. Fleury Carol and Milt Flieller Natalie Frankel Dr. Linda Gehring Susan Gibson Randy Giles Lisa and Jeff Gorelick Larry and Stephanie GovinMatzat Jeanne Grenda Mary Anne Gross Jami and Joe Hanreddy Leslie and Lee Hanrihar Paul and Philia Hayes Bob Heller Linda Roethlisberger and Dennis Hennessey Clark Johnson and Nona Hill Adrienne Hirsch Carol Hoernke Dr. Lawrence and Joyzell Howards Madeline Huston Mary Carla Jautz Charles and Mary Kamps Maureen Kania Maryann Katzor Rhonda Cundy and Katie Kesler Judith Kesser Mary S Knudten Kathleen Knutsen Jonathan Russell and Deborah Kotlarek James and Diane Kuntzelman Marilyn Kupka Jane Fuller and Phyllis Lardinois Justine Leonard Karen and Dennis Leyer Elliot and Eve Lipchik Gordon and Alicia Lugauer Kenneth J. Maciolek Mike Martin and Marie Madderom Barbara Markoff Gretchen Mayo Muriel Mc Lemore Guy and Mary Jo McDonald Nancy and Al Meier Cindy H. Molloy Bill and Loretta O’Boyle Jane O’Connell Sylvia 9

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Christine Sentz Doris Sherman Lynn Shoemaker Evelyn Silverstein Jim Bendtsen and Brenda Skelton Katherine Smith Morton and Naomi Soifer Stan Spence Betty Staples Eileen and Geroge Stone Joan Tarachow Valerie Tenut

Tom and Marie Thornton Barbara Tokarczyk Robert Urch Donna J. Vincent Janine Wagner Mark and Yvonne Wagner Julie and Jerome Wallace Donna and Jerry Walsh Bob and Kathy Warner Marianne Chisam Welytok Virginia and Paul Wilcox Allyn Ziegenhagen

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Anonymous (2) Larry Dalton & Lisa Berman Brookbank Foundation Lois Cecsarini Ervin & Beverly Colton Dwight & Lin Ellis/Crysdahl Foundation Tim & Sue Frautschi General Electric Matching Gift David Glenn Alison Graf & Richard Schreiner David & Mary Hertel Edward Inderrieden & Jean Maier Judith Keyes John E. & Nancy Larson Jack & Phoebe Lewis John Mahony & Evelyn Burdick Joyce Mielke Bob & Theresa Muselman Non-Profit Management Fund Gordana & Milan Racic Fred & Anne Stratton Linda & Thomas Streifender $1,000 - 4,999 Harvey & Judith Alligood Anonymous (2) Mark & Kathy Bonady Christopher Bonin Marianne Burish & Nicole Mantyh Mike & Ericka Burzynski

Miles & Barbara Capron Pat & Phil Crump Susan Fete Four-Four Foundation Fred & Anne Geilfuss Norman & Daryl Grier John E Holland Andrew & Paula Holman Jan & Mark Homan Johnson Controls Matching Gift John Jansen & Annie Jurczyk Dan & Joanne Kline Kathy Donis & Paul Kosidowski Kurt & Andrea Kreznar Ken & Maggie Lukow Jane & Paul Mandel Steve & Karin Marcus Sally & Robb Marks Barbara McMath George & Colleen Michel Northern Trust Matching Gift Kathy Nusslock David Paris John Shannon & Jan Serr Jonathan Smoots & Laura Gordon Robert Spencer Mary & Bill Walker Wilfred Wollner Richard & Diane Wright Bettie Zillman

JOURNEY HOME CAPITAL CA MPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS ( co nt.) $500 - 999 James R. Cauley & Brenda Andrews Richard & Diana Barthel Dennis & Paula Berg Marcia Brooks & Edward Hammond Mary Buchel & Larry Salsbury Cary Cartwright & Elizabeth Gifford Greg Chrisafis Dick & Karen Christenson Julia Collins & Ron Zdroik D.W. Dean & Mary R. Dean Carol Dolphin Paul Tilleman & Sally Duffy Jason Fassl Robert Ferriday, III Pamela Frautschi & Richard Ippolto Judith Goetz Joel & Ruth Guthman Sue & Peter Hitler Bett Jacquart Steve & Jeannine Kemple Mary S. Knudten Sybil G. La Budde Ben Litwin Sherry & Norm Malmon Lee Marquardt John Menzel Doug & Annette Mickelson Dwight & Marleen Morgan Michael Necroto Tim & Deborah Nustad Paul & Lynn Rix Michael & Susan Schall Tom & Kathy Schrader Dennis Skelly SPX Foundation Matching Gift Dick Stefanik Gregory Strowig Marie & Thomas Thornton Stuart & Ann Tisdale Jim & Catherine Vint $250 - 499 Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Alpren Charles & Mary Anderson Steven & Joyce Appel Dr. John Bahr Donna Baumgartner Katherine Bayliss & Thomas Mann Fred Berman Sally S. Blommer Pamela Booth Jill & Frits Broekhuizen Shirley Conlon & Jess Brownell Deborah Cecsarini Bob & Rosemary Connelly

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Claudette & Mark Robinson Kathleen Ryan Tom & Judy Saeger Sarah Sandin Billie Dawn & Chris Schoggen Ruth Schudson Mike & Diane Schulz Kathleen Scullin Pam Seccombe Sandra M. Seymour Sharon & Gary Simon Marilyn Smits Mark & Nancy Smuckler John & Mary Splude Ssspeedy Jerrel & Judith Stanley Bill & Judy Starr Jerry & Patricia Styberg Joan Tarachow Sally Tolan Leon Travanti & Carolyn White Travanti Robert & Marlene Urch US Bancorp Matching Gift Sheryl Van Haren Jerry & Donna Walsh Dennis & Susan Webb Vivian Weber David & Sally Weber Marian Weinberg Steven & Kristen Weisman Barbara & Ted Wiley Wisconsin Energy Foundation Matching Gift Michael Wright & Ray Jivoff Eve Joan Zucker $100 - 249 David & Patricia Anderson Else Ankel Richard Antonacci Dorothy Aring Marilyn Auer Nancy Balcer Audrey & John Barrett Barbara Becker & Slack Ulrich David Becker Black Catz Design Glendon Bogdon Brenda Bohmann William & Julie Bonnell Susan Brahm Edith Brin Sue Bronson & Dan Frankel Nancy (Ginger) Browne William Browne Dan & Becky Burzynski Alice Cecsarini Deborah Clifton & John Kishline Thomas B. Comiskey Aarmando & Jo Covelli Patricia Ryan & Randall Dalt Sylvia 11

JOURNEY HOME CAPITAL CA MPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS ( co nt.)

Robert & Karen Dean John & Jean Di Motto Donna & Rolan Doffing Ralph & Elaine Drydyk Ellen Eckman Penelope Egan Chris & Bonnie Ellerd Patricia Ellingson John Emanuel Linda Even & Scott Kania Brenton & Ranee Field Leslie Fillingham Milton & Carolanne Flieller Chuck Foulke James & Margo Frey Jeff & Ellen Fuller Sam Garst & Meghan Gauger David Gaura Tom Gauthier Susan Gibson Robert & Judy Gilroy Carol Goldstein Mary K. Goode Jeanne Gruber Jonnie Guernsey Richard Halverson Jamie & Joe Hanreddy Lee & Leslie Hanrihar James & Mary Ann Hanson Linda Heintz Tom Heppe & Andrea Johnson Alexander & Barbara Hill Hugh Hoffman Nathan & Dolores Holman Tim & Tammy Hosch Kathy & John Housiaux Sarah & Milton Hwang Kenneth & Carmen Ilseman Billy & Judy Kay William & Emily Keelty Mary Anne Smith & Russell Kesery Laurie & Bruce Kestelman Lee Ann & William Kingston John & Joan Kirkwood Marilyn Kupka Helen Kuzma Sandy Laedtke Norm & Judy Lasca Mr. & Mrs. William Listwan Barbara MacKenzie Charles & Cindy Meyer Regina & Thomas Oberlin Christine & James O’Brien Jane S. O’Connell Sue Oskochil Nancy Otte Lorraine Pagel Alice Read & Drew Palin Katherine Paulsen Claire Pfleger James & Rose Pickering 12 Next Act Theatre

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Howard Goldstein Jeffrey & Lisa Gorelick Alice Hanson-Drew Dennis E. Hennessey & Linda M. Roethlisberger Jeanne Hochstatter Suzy Clarkson Holstein Dr. Lawrence & Joyzele Howards Madeline Huston Mitchell Jacobson Mary Carla Jautz Deb Johnson Susan A. Kane Matt & Dawn Kemple Judith A. Kesser Yelena Krayzman Clarence Kuligowski Lake View Consulting, LLC Barbara Lee Peter Lee Dale & Barbara Lenz Justine Leonard Anne & George Leunig Elliot & Eva Lipchik Chia & Gordon Lookatch Mary Ellen Lukaszewicz Lois Malawsky Patricia Mand Muriel Mc Lemore Kit O’Meara Lucille & Carl Pagel Esther V. Pastene Lori Pattee Shelia Payton Corliss Phillabaum Marsha Poulsen Kathryn Reinardy Jean Riebe Dan & Anna Robbins Laurie Rupert & Vernon Craig Vanslyke Wendy & Sheldon Saltzberg Harold & Diane Schlitz Charlie & Karen Schudson Kathleen Schultz Sharon Selz Lynn Shoemaker Jo Smirl Carol Spangler Cindy Sporleder Linda Stephens Jean & Steve Stern Susan Stewart Max & Tybie Taglin Jeffrey & Penny Timm Donna J. & Norman L. Vincent Janine Wagner Bob & Kathy Warner Phyllis Wax Russel & Alyce Weiss Barry Zuckerman

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Officers: Steve Marcus.........................................................................President Harvey Alligood......................................................... Vice President Alison Graf ...........................................................................Secretary Michael Burzynski............................................................... Treasurer David Hertel............................................Immediate Past President Terri Alioto Edward Inderrieden Beth Kavelaris Jan Martin John McGivern

Directors: John Menzel Joyce Mielke Allyson Nemec, AIA† Kathy L. Nusslock† †

Ildy Poliner Gordana Racic Michael Sheppard Lupe Ugent

Former Board President

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

2 011 / 2 012 S U B S C R I B E R D I S C O U N T C A R D PA R T I C I PA N T S We appreciate your support of the following merchants: Bella Caffe, 189 N. Milwaukee St. Florentine Opera, 700 N. Water St. Suite 950 INdustri Café, 524 S. 2nd St. In Tandem Theatre, 628 N. 10th St.

Milwaukee Ballet, 504 W. National Ave. La Merenda, 125 E. National Ave. MOCT, 240 E. Pittsburg Ave. Molloy’s, 333 E. Brown Deer Rd. Pink Banana Theatre

S Y LV I A P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director....................................................................................................................Mark Ulrich Stage Manager................................................................................................ Jessica Connelly* Scenic Design...................................................................................................Rick Rassmusen Lighting Design.................................................................................................. Eric Appleton Costume Designer............................................................................................ Rachel Laritz** Properties Design................................................................................................... Nikki Kulas Sound Design................................................................................................... David Cecsarini Scenic Construction...............................................................................................Ron Weirick Technical Director/Light Board Operator.......................................... Michael Van Dreser Deck Chief ............................................................................................................Sarah Kerner Wardrobe Manager............................................................................................ Aria Thornton House Management Coordinator ..................................................................... Libby Amato House Management Staff ................................................................................. Maria Petrella

Andrea Toussaint, Erica Wade Box Office Manager........................................................................................ Sandy Raduenz Box Office Staff .............................................................................Libby Amato, Sally Lewis,

Barbara Maglio, Andrea Toussaint,

Amanda Wallich, Michelle Usadel * Member of Actors’ Equity Association **Member United Scenic Artists Local 829 IATSE

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SCROOGE IN ROUGE

By Ricky Graham and Jefferson Turner

December 2 - 31, 2011 Tenth Street Theatre 628 N. 10th Street www.intandemtheatre.org Tickets: $22 - $26 414-271-1371 When a cast of 23 is suddenly reduced to three, costumes fly and mayhem ensues in this bawdy and hilarious send up of a holiday classic!

Photos by Mark Frohna

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

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

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

LATECOMER POLICY... Due to the intimate configuration of Next Act’s theatre, latecomers will not be seated until an appropriate time in the performance. This may be at the intermission. Seating may not be permitted ½ hour after the start of a performance. If you are running late, please call the Box Office at 414-278-7780.

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

LOST PROPERTY...Items left at the theatre are kept in Lost Property. Call 414-2780765 if you have lost an item.

TICKET EXCHANGES... Subscribers may exchange their tickets, without fee, up to 48 hours prior to the performance (price adjustments may apply). Single ticket buyers may exchange their tickets for a fee of $5.00 per ticket up to 48 hours prior.

Exchanges are based strictly on availability. Patrons are strongly urged to request exchanges well in advance.

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

EMERGENCY CALLS...In case of emergency, messages may be left with the house manager by calling 414-278-7780. If possible, please indicate the seat location of the person to be reached.

SMOKING...The Next Act Theatre facility is a smoke-free environment.

STUDENT AND SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS... Seniors and students receive a $5.00 discount per ticket on advance sales. Students may also purchase half-price rush tickets with a valid student I.D. one half-hour prior to curtain, based on availability.

Discounts are not available on performance run extensions.

GROUP DISCOUNTS...Groups of 10 or more receive a discount of 20%. To book groups, call the Next Act Box Office at 414-278-0765. Discounts are not available on performance run extensions.

SYLVIA Coupon expires December 25th, 2011 Not valid with other offers

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