The Miracle Worker-WCT

Proudly Presents

By William Gibson Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Sponsored In Part By

This program was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts Director Carol Dolphin

Stage Manager Cindy Velcheck

Assistant Stage Manager Leah Teske

Master Carpenter Jeff Smerz

Set/Lighting Designer John R. Dolphin

Sound Designer John Santroch

Costume Designer Sharon Sohner

Properties Designer/Set Decorator Ellen Rohr

Lighting Assistant Kristen Kraklow

Wig Master Anthony Mackie The Miracle Worker March 9 - 25, 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 The Miracle Worker 1

T H E C A S T O F C H A R AC T E R S ( I N

ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Viney .............................................................................................................................. Angila Allen Martha ................................................................................................................................ Ellie Allen Polly ....................................................................................................................................Joy Bartoli James Keller ................................................................................................................ Dylan Baxter Laura ................................................................................................................... Mary Kate Drayna Alice .............................................................................................................................Kalea Dolphin Sarah .................................................................................................................................... Elle Erato Kate Keller ............................................................................................................ Jacqueline Gosz Helen Keller .......................................................................................................... Maya Guadagni Annie Sullivan ................................................................................................. Colleen Kartheiser Aunt Ev Keller ............................................................................................Peggy Neary-Frattura Mary ...........................................................................................................................Regan Nugent Persia .......................................................................................................................... Esther O’Brien Beatrice ..............................................................................................................Lauren Penzkover Captain Keller................................................................................................................ Jamie Ryan Doctor/Anagnos ............................................................................................... Michael Schottle TIME: The 1880s PLACE: On and around the Keller homestead in Tuscumbia, Alabama; also briefly, the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston.

The Miracle Worker is performed in three acts. There will be one fifteen-minute intermission after Act 1 and one five-minute break after Act 2.

VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE. P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F Director ......................................................................................................................Carol Dolphin Stage Manager ......................................................................................................Cindy Velcheck Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................................................... Leah Teske Set/Lighting Designer ...................................................................................... John R. Dolphin Master Carpenter ........................................................................................................... Jeff Smerz Costume Designer ...............................................................................................Sharon Sohner Sound Designer .....................................................................................................John Santroch Properties Designer/Set Decorator......................................................................... Ellen Rohr Lighting Assistant................................................................................................Kristen Kraklow Wig Master ...........................................................................................................Anthony Mackie Run Crew .................................................................................. Phillip Alonge, Leilani Dolphin, Beccky Rohr, Ellen Rohr, Michael Schottle Costume Crew .........................................................................................................Aleta Bernard, Lee Piekarski, Sharon Sohner Build Crew ............................................................................Sean Dolphin, Michael Mahoney, Jennifer Smerz, Nick Smerz, Michelle Tiarks SPECIAL THANKS Roger Bocheck and Patio Players, Carroll University Theatre Department, Catholic Memorial High School, Goo, Doug Jarecki, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Parent-Chauffeurs of young cast members, Sunset Playhouse, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines.

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BIOGR APHIES (IN

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Angila Allen (Viney) Angila was most recently seen in WCT’s 2009 production of Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols singing the holiday classic “Santa Baby.”

She also appeared in The Little Foxes.

She is thrilled to perform again with her daughter Ellie. She thanks her family, especially Scott, for their support.

Ellie Allen (Martha) Ellie is ten years old and in the fourth grade. She attends Rose Glen Elementary. This is her second WCT production. She was Virginia (Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus) in Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols. She loves to sing and play soccer and basketball.

Dylan Baxter (James Keller) This is Dylan’s second performance with the Waukesha Civic Theatre after being cast as Zack in The Tavern earlier this season. Dylan has also performed in productions at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and with the West End Players of Waukesha West High School. Recent roles include Cato in The Pink Panther, Kilroy in Don’t Drink the Water and the demented Mr. Blackwood in The Tell-Tale Heart. Dylan is the son of Mike and Melissa Baxter and is a junior at Waukesha West. He would like to thank WCT for the opportunity.

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. “ —Helen Keller Carol Dolphin (Director) Carol is pleased to return to WCT after last directing Wit three seasons ago. She has been seen on the Civic stage in roles such as Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers, Martha in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Lady Bracknell in Joy Bartoli (Polly) Joy is excited to be The Importance of Being Earnest. She has back on stage at Waukesha Civic Theatre. She thoroughly enjoyed perform- appeared with many area theatre groups including Sunset Playhouse, Stage West, ing in Candy Cane Tales and Holiday West Allis Players, SummerStage, and Carols at WCT and Alice in Wonderland with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre. Joy’s UW-Waukesha Lunt Fontanne Ensemble. dream is to act forever. She appreciates Carol, Professor Emerita in theatre from UW-Waukesha, also enjoys the roles of all support from family and friends. joyful retiree, ardent traveler, Ten Chimneys docent, and doting grandmother.

Phillip Alonge (Run Crew) Phillip has been a volunteer at Waukesha Civic Theatre for 12 years and has been active with several WCT productions.

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Kalea Dolphin (Alice) Kalea is excited to make her stage debut in this production directed by her grandma. Kalea is a fourth grader at St. Monica School and has been involved with First Stage for the past two summers. In her spare time, she loves to draw and act silly with her friends.

John R. Dolphin (Set/Lighting Designer) After 45 years with MidWest Scenic & Stage Equipment Co., LTD in Milwaukee, WI, which he co-owned, Mr. Dolphin retired in November of 2000 and formed his own company, Candela LLC (A Measure of Light). The new firm provides lighting and set design services, in addition to consulting work, for both new and old performance spaces. In addition to his guest designer position for this production, he works/designs for many other schools and theatre groups. Mr. Dolphin is resident lighting designer at Concordia University and at Brookfield Academy, Arrowhead, Verona, and Bradford high

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schools. Out of state, out of country, lighting design service commissions have been provided to A. Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL), Barry College Dance Department (Rome, GA), National Thespian Theatre Festival (Lincoln, NE), The Fringe (Edinburgh, Scotland), plus two major performances in the Ukraine.

Mary Kate Drayna (Laura) Mary Kate is in the seventh grade at St. Leonard School in Muskego. The Miracle Worker is her fourth show at WCT and her tenth show overall. Mary Kate thanks her parents for driving her to all of the practices.

Elle Erato (Sarah) Elle is excited to be back on stage in The Miracle Worker.

Her previous appearances include roles in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and Nuncrackers, as well as co-hosting the WCT Talent Wars. Elle is currently rehearsing for The Wizard of Oz Unplugged, which will be presented

B I O G R A P H I E S ( C O N T .) at WCT by the ACAP PlayMakers. She would like to thank all of her directors, especially John Cramer and Doug Jarecki.

en productions in the Milwaukee area.

She currently works at Ten Chimneys Foundation and at Sunset Playhouse as Assistant Volunteer Coordinator.

“Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”

—Helen Keller

Peggy Neary-Frattura (Aunt Ev Keller) Peggy has performed at a number of community theaters in the area. Some of her favorite roles include Truvy in Steel Magnolias and Lorraine Sheldon in The Man Who Came to Dinner. She has also directed a number of Jr. musicals for a local middle school.

Jacqueline Gosz (Kate Keller) Jacqueline is honored to be performing with such an amazing cast in The Miracle Worker. She was last seen on WCT’s stage as Violet, the crazy, fainting woman, in last year’s The Tavern. As always, Jacqueline would like to thank her angels, both here and above, for all of their love and support. Peace and hugs...

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.

“Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything good in the world. ” —Helen Keller Maya Guadagni (Helen Keller) Maya has performed in the Brookfield Elementary productions of 101 Dalmatians, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Annie. She is 14 years old and loves acting and sketching. She lives in Brookfield with her parents and two dogs, Gidget and Smooch.

Colleen Kartheiser (Annie Sullivan) Colleen is thrilled to be a part of this production of The Miracle Worker. Having performed in Twelfth Night in May 2011, she is excited to return to WCT. Colleen would like to thank everyone involved in this production for helping to bring this remarkable story to life.

Kristen Kraklow (Lighting Assistant) Kristen received her B.A. in Theatre just last May from Wisconsin Lutheran College and has already served as stage manager and lighting designer on sev-

Regan Nugent (Mary) Regan is a fourth grader at Section School in Mukwonago.

She has done a few shows and this will be her second with the Waukesha Civic Theatre. She loves acting and being on the stage. Regan was in Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols this past December. She is thrilled to be a part of The Miracle Worker and calls the Waukesha Civic Theatre her new home! She would like to thank her family for their continued support.

Esther O’Brien (Persia) The Miracle Worker is Esther’s third play at WCT. She loves to act and sing during her free time. She hopes to do more plays with this theater where she got her start.

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.”

—Helen Keller

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Lauren Penzkover (Beatrice) Lauren is very excited to be in her first show at WCT! Her past shows include The Nutcracker, Babes in Toyland, and Dynamite Comedy. She would like to thank her supportive family, especially her mom and her dogs. Enjoy the show!

Jamie Ryan (Captain Keller) Jamie is very happy to be back at WCT, having completed a wonderful run last fall as the tavern keeper in The Tavern. He’s also very happy to be back working with Carol Dolphin, who last directed him in Wit. He would like to dedicate his performance to all those who, through extraordinary sacrifice in their ordinary lives, make the world a better place for generations that follow.

Ellen Rohr (Properties Designer, Set Decorator) Ellen has volunteered at Waukesha Civic Theatre for several years now. Usually you will see her working in the costume shop. She has helped on shows such as Bye Bye Birdie, Life with Father, and State Fair.

She has also worked on productions at Brookfield East High School and with the ACAP Players. Ellen has a willingness to help out wherever she can at the theatre. She enjoys working with everyone and looks forward to all the adventures ahead. Special thanks to Beccky Rohr for helping with props on this production and to all those that have lent their support.

“People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions.

Conclusions are not always pleasant.“ —Helen Keller John Santroch (Sound Designer, Board Operator) John would like to thank Carol Dolphin for asking him to help bring this classic story to life on stage at WCT. John’s favorite past designs have included A Christmas Story, The Visit, How I Learned to Drive, 6 Waukesha Civic Theatre

The Woman in Black, Proof, and more recently, Crossing Delancey.

Michael Schottle (Doctor/Anagnos) Michael, always a sucker for a period piece, especially a biographical story, was thrilled to be cast in The Miracle Worker. Playing two different parts makes this show particularly enjoyable and challenging for him.

Jeff Smerz (Master Carpenter) Jeff is very pleased to again be working with WCT. Jeff has performed, directed, and worked in a variety of different production areas throughout southeast Wisconsin. Jeff is the Technical Director for the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha.

Sharon Sohner (Costume Designer) Sharon is very honored to be working once again with Carol Dolphin and such a talented cast and crew. An active participant at WCT since the early 1970s, Sharon has worked on lots of shows. Recent favorites have been: Smoke on the Mountain, the purple jacket in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, and Twelfth Night. Special thanks to the costume divas: Aleta Bernard, Sallie Burkard, Lee Piekarski, and Ellen Rohr for all their time and talent and incredible support. Join us!

Leah Teske (Assistant Stage Manager) Leah is delighted to be making her WCT debut. She is often found running the show at SummerStage of Delafield, where she is also Executive Director.

Leah also loves to dote on her six nieces and nephews and her many creative endeavors.

Cindy Velcheck (Stage Manager) Since 2005, Cindy has been involved at WCT as a stage manager, performer, director, and ardent applauder of her three kids’ productions. When she’s not at the theater, she might be found hard at work at Image Makers Advertising, enjoying local bands, or driving her teenagers all over southeastern Wisconsin! She considers Helen Keller one of America’s greatest women and is honored to be a part of this amazing show.

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S “Language is more to the mind than light is to the eye.”

Dr. Samuel Grindley Howe Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, a healthy, normal child. Eighteen months later, she contracted what her doctor termed “acute congestion of the stomach and brain.” Against all odds, Helen survived the illness, but it left her blind and deaf, plunging her into a dark and silent world.

Enter a Miracle Worker: Annie Sullivan, a young inexperienced teacher with a darkness of her own. With the death of Annie’s little brother Jimmie, she believed that she had lost the ability to love. It took Annie’s tenacity and resourcefulness to bring a spark to Helen’s world by helping her to connect words and objects, giving her language and a means to communicate. It took Helen to open Annie’s heart to the possibility of love.

Helen went on to attend schools on the East Coast and Europe. She counted celebrities like Alexander Graham Bell and Franklin Delano Roosevelt among her personal friends, and she became an internationally known heroine and – amazingly – speaker. Truly, Helen lived her own philosophy: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Helen Keller died in 1968 at the age of 87. Until her own death in 1936, Annie Sullivan remained at Helen’s side.

It has been my joyful adventure to work with an exceptional cast and production staff in bringing to life this inspirational story. Thank you for sharing a few of your life-adventure hours with us today.

Carol Dolphin Director S P O T L I G H T O N T H E B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Welcome to the fourth Mainstage show of our 55th season, The Miracle Worker!

Since joining the Board of Directors last year, I’ve been able to see firsthand how much the Waukesha Civic Theatre adds to our community. WCT offers even more than the six Mainstage shows per season, a phenomenal Christmas show that has become a tradition to many, and other “Random Acts” and “Comedy Tonights.”

The Waukesha Civic Theatre hosts and coordinates programs like the Academy at Civic Theatre (ACT), which is an arts program for ages 4 to adult, as well as the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery and much, much more. To paraphrase Annie Sullivan, “Now all I have to teach you is one [thing about WCT]…Everything.”

Thank you so much for your support of WCT and enjoy the show. I only ask for one thing in return - if you enjoy this show, come again… tell others… bring a friend… help us share the magic and fun that is the Waukesha Civic Theatre.

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M AD CORNER The amazing story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller is inspiring, beautiful, funny, and emotional. I am thrilled that WCT is producing this incredible script. I think it is one of the best plays ever written, and in the hands of this awesome production staff, cast, and crew, it is sure to be a moving experience for everyone!

I would like to thank everyone that supports WCT! We wouldn’t be here without you. All of our volunteers help us out in any number of ways by acting, ushering, serving on the board of directors, providing maintenance or office support, or working on sets, costumes, and props. Our patrons come to WCT to see quality live entertainment — the fruits of our volunteers’ labor. Our donors help keep us financially sound by their gifts to the Annual Operating Fund, the Endowment Fund, or by including us in their planned giving. The generosity of the Waukesha community astounds me, and I truly appreciate all the time, talent, and money that you give to WCT. One way, and arguably the best way, to support WCT is to spread the word about Waukesha’s best-kept secret. It always amazes me when I meet someone in Waukesha who has no idea what a fantastic organization we have right here in the heart of the community. Tell people about what we do and all that we offer.

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WAU K E S H A C I V I C T H E AT R E P E R S O N N E L THEATRE STAFF Managing Artistic Director.................................................................................... John Cramer Office Manager.............................................................................................................. Heidi Tufte Education and Outreach Administrator ...........................................................Doug Jarecki Box Office Supervisor and Marketing Director ................................ Michelle Lynn Brien Box Office & House Managers.................................... Michelle Lynn Brien, Katie Danner, Sean Downs, Emilie Grunfelder, Sharon Grunfelder, Margaret Kennedy, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Debi Mumford, Char Paulbicke, Kelly Vance ACAP PlayMakers..............................................................................ACAP Players, Mark Cage, Patty Chones, Doug Jarecki BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES Board of Directors Meets third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at WCT Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Justin Cobb, Gary Ebert (Vice President), Sue Herro (Secretary), Susan Hughes, Matthew Los (Treasurer), Kurt Magoon (President), Larry Nelson, Jean Novy, John A. Sindic, Terry Sutter (Past President), Ralph H. Zick Standing Committees Executive Committee Meets second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at WCT John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Vice Chair), Sue Herro, Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon (Chair), Terry Sutter Finance and Facility Committee Meets second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm at WCT Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Matthew Los (Chair), Kurt Magoon, Terry Sutter Fund Development Committee Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Chair), Bart Gaffney, Susan Hughes, Rich Labinski (Vice Chair), Terry Sutter Governance Committee Meets third Wednesday of the month at 5:45 pm at WCT John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert, Susan Herro (Chair), Susan Hughes, Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon, Terry Sutter

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Ad Hoc Committees Advisory Council Meets third Wednesday in January at 5:30 pm at WCT and additionally as scheduled Scott Allen, Doug Hastad, Nancy Hastad, Dorothy A. Heale, Jon Jones, Karen Jones, Cathy Labinski, Rich Labinski, Ralph M. North III, Angela Proell,Drake Reid, Evie Reid, Carl Trapp, Christine Howard Turowski Art Gallery Meets as scheduled by Chair Andrea Bryant, John Cramer (Staff ), Kasia, JoAnn O’Hare (Chair), Teri Peterson, Ralph Zick Education and Outreach Meets as scheduled by Chair Joe Beine, Patty Chones, Carol Dolphin, Susan Herro, Jennifer Horwath, Matt Huebsch, Traci Huntemann-Piatt, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Chuck Malone, Debbie Marheine, Kathy Nelson, Angie Penzkover, Bonnie Schlais Fundraising Events Committee Meets first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House Phillip Alonge, Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Nancy Hastad, Kelly Horrell, Margaret Kennedy, Rich Labinski, Matthew Los, Jean Novy, Michelle Vandenhouten, Ralph Zick

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Talent Wars Committee Duties Completed John Cramer (Staff ), Roseann Fasi (Chair), Barb Lancelle, Cindy Velcheck, Patty Wilson Mystery at the Mansions Committee Meets as scheduled by Chair John Cramer (Staff ), Laura Cramer (Co-Chair), Mary Dembinski, Gary Ebert, Margaret Kennedy, Sandra Renick (Co-Chair), Anne Sullivan Fundraising Education and Outreach Committee Meets as scheduled by Chair Phillip Alonge, Kristen Yarber Grill, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Dan Klemencic, Rich Labinski, Angie Penzkover Marketing and Sales Committee Meets first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Rochester Deli Michelle Lynn Brien (Staff ), Justin Cobb, Kate Martin, Denise Meagher, Larry Nelson, Jean Novy (Chair), Veronica Quirk, Ralph Zick Play Advisory Committee 2011-2012 Duties Completed Sallie Burkard, John Cramer (Staff ), Karin Cunningham, Susan Hughes, Kurt Magoon, Jean Novy, Sue Rapp (Chair), Sandra Renick, Ken Schenian, Mark E. Schuster, Sharon Sohner (Vice Chair), Emily Thompson

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Play Advisory Committee 2012-2013 Duties Completed Phillip Alonge, John Baiocchi, Michael O. Bohren, Sallie Burkard, John Cramer (Staff ), Steven Decker, Roseann Fasi, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Jenny Kosek, Kurt Magoon, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Joe Nolan, Jean Novy, Sue Rapp (Chair), Sandra Renick, Lisa Rowe, Ken Schenian, Sharon Sohner (Vice Chair), Ken Williams, Brian Zelinski Production/Non-Production Coordinators: Costume Coordinators ............................................................Aleta Bernard, Sallie Burkard, Lee Piekarski, Ellen Rohr, Sharon Sohner Props Coordinators ...........................................................Monica Santroch, Michelle Tiarks Set Construction Coordinator ............................................................................................... TBD Scene Shop Coordinators ........................................................ Aaron J. Schmidt, A.J. Simon Control Booth Coordinator ........................................................................... Aaron J. Schmidt Building Maintenance Coordinators .................................................................................. TBD Civic Broadway Singers .......................................................................................... Abby Lorenz Civic Senior Players .................................................................................................Carol McLean Usher Coordinator...................................................................................................... Sara Toenes Assistant Usher Coordinator ..............................................................................Phillip Alonge STAFF SAVERS Webmasters ...........................................................................................Kurt Magoon, Sue Rapp Computer Consultant .................................................................................................TechSquad Legal Consultant .................................................................................................... Charlie Davies Clerical Support ............................................. Phillip Alonge, Sara Toenes, Debbie Volden Season Ticket Processing.................................................................................. Box Office Staff Storage & Cleaning ............................................ Magnificent Cleaners and Ken Schenian Facilities Maintenance ....................................... Phillip Alonge, John Cramer, Tony Davis, Rich Labinski, Dexter Meise, Ken Schenian Poster Distribution ............................................................Phillip Alonge and Ken Schenian Staff Parking ..............................................................................................Waukesha State Bank Civic Broadway Singers Ryan Albrechtson, Richard Bartman, Michelle Lynn Brien, Tom Brochhausen, Paul Burkard, Sam Burkard, Todd Cannaday, Glenn Daily, Jim Dawson, Lori Figurski, Ruby Fillian, John Hrobar, Annette Kordus, Tom Koth, Rich Labinski, Barb Lancelle, Pamela Lange, Dean Larson, Abby Lorenz, Chris Martin, Curt Nash, Jack Pardee, Dawn Pieper, Roberta Prospeck, Nancy Radtke, Dorothy Riesing, Marcia Ryback, Erika Schwane, Amy Stenzel, Phil Stepanski, Jacob Sudbrink, Emily Thompson, Jim Volden, Don Wilde, Patty Wilson

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Civic Senior Players Linda R. Bohan, Sandy Bosin, Karen Foley, Rich Johnston, Erling Kolstad, Cheryl Loveland, Carol McLean, Dexter Meise, James Murdock, Lee Piekarski, Shirley Seidel, Marcia Skarie Usher Volunteers Claudette Ahlgren, Phillip Alonge, Beverly Anderson, Patricia & Ron Andryk, Jerry & Barbara Banach, Barbara Barton, Connie Bedwell, Joan Bell, Jayme Bloch, Ed & Kathy Boehmke, Renee Breecher, Lauren Bruss, Janet Brzezinski, Susan Byrne, Dawn Carpentier, Pat Castelli, Martha Chambers, Aileen Conlin, Ken Cooley, Jerry & Rita Dais, Nellie Dake, Cindi & Jim DeBruine, Mary Dillaber, Arlene Dobner, Linda Elder, Mary Engle, Chris & Jenny Erato, Tami Erickson, Leonard & Susan Feitel, Janice Ferguson, Joan Ferris, Faye Flesia, Arthur & Leor Gaffney, Juanita Gorden, Kathy Greenwald, Phyllis Hansen, Karenjoy Hardiman, Joan Heder, Barbara Heighway, Louise Hermsen, Ella Holberg, Sharon Holzman, Clara Honeyager, Angela Houk, Nancy Howard, Donna & Terry Inman, Barb Johnson, Doris Johnson, Kathie Johnson, Annette Juopperi, Thomas Kay, Margaret Kennedy, Jack & Loie Koehler, Jean Kramp, Charlotte Kranch, Ruth Kraus, Linda Kulinski, Ann & David Lang, Lucille Lawless, LeAnn Lehrer, Judy Lueck, Barbara Magestro, LaVonne Maguire, Harriet Marks, Beryl Marranzino, Bonnie McCormick, Dexter Meise, Barbara Mikula, Junice Miokovich, Marty Morgan, James & Roberta Mundschau, Nancy Muth, Julia Myre, Larry Myre, Katie Nagel, Maria Nagel, Matt Nagel, Shannon Neubauer, Shirley Neustaedter, Sandy & Tony Ortega, Spencer Ortega, Sally Ottenberg, Lee Piekarski, Jenny Pike, Roger & Zona Platzek, Joyce Playter, Jim Price, Rochelle Pritzl, Marianne Puls, Carol Putz, Dorothy Reinke, David & Marlene Riehl, Patricia Ries, John & Louise Riphahn, Carol Rolfe, Nancy Schmidt, Bud & Carol Schneider, Gene & Wendy Scholler, Barbara & Forrest Schumacher, Judith Schwingel, Gail & Marty Seibert, Judy Sheets, Marcia Skarie, Dick Smith, Shawn Spellman, Suzanne Sullivan, Donna Swanson, Judy Taylor, Becci Terrill, Joyce Thompson, Sara Toenes, Bonnie Tuszkiewicz, Judy Vento, Kathy & Miles Vilski, Bill & Jackie Volmar, John & Louise Vos, Ann Wanner, Barbara & John Watson, Dorothy Wegner, Shaun & Wendy Weinfurter, Carla Werner, Lucy Wichman, Rosemary Wilcenski, Georgeanne Wilson, Blanche Zimpel, Sandy Zingler Volunteer Bartenders Julie Downs, Sean Downs, Sue Herro, Margaret Kennedy, Diane Matuszak, Becky Miller, Dennis Muise, Bob Pugh, Barb Rucci, Terry Sutter Audio Describer Coordinator ...........................................................................Tamara Steiner Photographers.......................................................................Carroll Studios of Photography, John Cramer, Jenny Erato, Kurt Magoon Window Display ..................................................................... WCT Staff, Marcus Promotions Garden Display ............................................................................................................Allen Schuh Marquee............................................................................................. Phillip Alonge, Eric Eggers Volunteer Wall of Fame.......................................................................................... Kurt Magoon Archivists ................................................................................... Kristi Magoon, Debbie Volden Press Releases .................................................................................................... Heather Goeden Cookies.........................................................................................................Back to Bread Bakery Beverages ............................................................................... Water Doctors, Discount Liquor Read More About It ..............................................................................................Mary Wegener

“Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”

—Helen Keller The Miracle Worker 15

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 Busybody

Audition Dates April 2-3, 2012

Director 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 Miracle Worker is by students from the University Lake School.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Waukesha Civic Theatre WCT has a number of opportunities for people who are looking to volunteer some of their time.

Ushers – WCT has the opportunity for hands-on-the-job training, and we welcome people with a willing heart to volunteer as ushers in our 55th season.

Ushers must be 14 years or older and

are expected to work one performance per production. Usher duties include helping patrons by taking tickets and directing patrons to assigned seats.

Active ushers will receive one complimentary voucher to see the Preview performance of each of WCT’s Mainstage and holiday productions! If you are interested in becoming an usher, please call (262) 547-4911.

Raffle Sellers – Would you like to help WCT raise money while enjoying a performance at the same time? Then volunteer to sell raffle tickets during performances. Sellers must be over 14 years old or accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds benefit WCT’s operating fund. Please call the business office at (262) 547-4911.

Bartenders – Are you a licensed bartender? WCT is looking for volunteer bartenders to run the bar during performances. Contact the business office at (262) 547-4911 during regular business hours for more information.

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

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

—Helen Keller 16 Waukesha Civic Theatre

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. 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 and will be charged a $1.50 per ticket fee. Mail order sales must be purchased using a credit card or by check - please include a $1.50 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.

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T H E AT R E I N F O R M AT I O N ( C O N T .)

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.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER EXCHANGES Season Ticket Exchanges are processed in the order in which they are received (based on availability). Exchanges must be done in person, or by mail, e-mail, or fax. E-mail to boxoffice@ waukeshacivictheatre.org or fax to (262) 547-8454, a copy of your VOIDED ticket(s). Exchanges can only take place for the same production and must be conducted BEFORE your original ticket date occurs.

PLEASE DON’T BE A “NO SHOW!” If you have tickets but cannot make the performance, why not give your tickets 18 Waukesha Civic Theatre

to friends to enjoy or let us resell them?

You may be able to consider the price of the tickets that you turn in as a taxdeductible donation.

CIVIC BROADWAY SINGERS Are you looking for upbeat entertainment for your next special event?

The Civic Broadway Singers perform year-round in southeastern Wisconsin under the musical direction of Abby Lorenz. The 30-voice group sings memorable Broadway favorites for a variety of events, from company picnics and Christmas parties to corporate lunches and grand openings.

The Civic Broadway Singers provide their own piano and sound system and will perform for groups of all sizes in exchange for a donation to the theatre. For scheduling the Civic Broadway Singers at your next event, please call Abby at (414) 350-8713 or e-mail her at AbbyLorenz@wi.rr.com.

CIVIC SENIOR PLAYERS The Civic Senior Players – Traveling to make you laugh! We are a fun-loving group of performers who love to entertain others. We’ll bring our unique comedy-variety show to your senior organization, community group, or any event looking for a laugh, in exchange for a donation to the Waukesha Civic Theatre. To schedule an event, or if you have an interest in becoming a performer, please call Carol at (262) 549-1091 or e-mail her at wctplayers@wi.rr.com.

ACAP PLAYMAKERS provide daytime performances (often of original works) based upon school curricula, themes, and ideas relevant to children at various stages of their education. The fall PlayMakers production is geared to our elementary students, and the spring production is produced for middle school students. While offered primarily to school groups, these familyfriendly shows are great for public, private, and home school groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, senior centers, and your family! Please call (262) 5470708 for ticket prices and information.

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accessibility is available in two forms: transfer seats and wheelchair positions.

ACCESSIBILITY The Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building is fully handicapped-accessible, and WCT is proud to offer a number of services for our patrons who have special needs (a four-week notice is required and services are based upon availability).

For the hearing impaired we have a T-Coil Loop System, T-Coil Listening Devices, and FM listening devices that will amplify the sounds of the performance. Patrons must have hearing aids with telecoils installed and activated to use the Loop System. Patrons who are blind can receive audio descriptive services for the performance. Wheelchair

PATRONS Please refrain from wearing highly-scented colognes, perfumes, hand cream, or aftershave to performances, as many people have allergies or respiratory problems. WCT is concerned for all patrons and we appreciate your cooperation.

PARKING Parking is available on Main Street, in the Riverfront Plaza parking area behind the Theatre, off Barstow Street, in the parking facility on Broadway, and at other locations in downtown Waukesha.

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

“Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn whatever state I am in, therein to be content.”

—Helen Keller “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”

—Helen Keller “We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.”

—Helen Keller

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PRODUCTION SPONSORS Season Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin Academy at Civic Theatre (ACT) Arts Waukesha (Combat Boot Camp) The GMAR Youth Foundation (Combat Boot Camp) Waukesha State Bank Media Sponsor The Freeman In-Kind Donors & Trade Agreements Cantrell’s Carpet Cleaning Carroll Studios of Photography

Magnificent Cleaners Marcus Promotions Sunset Playhouse

Tech Squad Water Doctors Waukesha State Bank

Underwriting Acknowledgements Box Office Tickets Underwriter Waukesha State Bank SPONSORSHIP Have your business recognized by the more than 20,000 people who come to the Waukesha Civic Theatre every year. For information on becoming a sponsor, please call the business office at (262) 547-4911.

The show must go on!

WCT isn’t a one-act play.

Your charitable acts help our future acts.

Please consider giving…

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

Thank you to all our loyal supporters!

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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

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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 From July 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 Angel ($10,000 - $99,000) Early Hill Fund Waukesha County Community Fund Jim & Wilma Price Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999) Bryce & Anne Styza Waukesha County Community Foundation Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999) Drake & Evie Reid Producer ($1,000 - $2,499) Michael & Mary Bohren Century Fence Company Rich Johnston

Rich & Cathy Labinski 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 Doris J. Clayton John & Kelli Cramer Gerald & Donna Gerndt David & Barbara Hammer William M. and Michele A. Holcomb Family Fund Waukesha County Community Foundation

Cheryl Loveland John R. & Coleen E. Marshall Anita Ransome Kuchler Dick & Carol Richards Bob Richter – Water Doctors Terry Sutter Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Betty Lou Tikalsky Playwright ($250 - $499) Scott & Angila Allen Sue & Chuck Bilkey Richard Brown & Susan Herro Tom & Maripat Dalum Gary & Debbie Ebert David & Velma Geraldson Frieda Hart Joanne Huelsman

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

ICMA Tamara & John Jung Matt & Jane Knudson Dr. Ronald & Camille Labinski Ross & Ellen Langill Alfred & Sharon Loehrl George & Emily Lorenz Carol McLean Wesley Muehl Ralph M. North III Lee Piekarski David & Karen Pfeffer Edward & Arlene Raether Keith & Betty Rupple Waukesha County Community Foundation Allen & Linda Schuh Georgie & Webb Southwick Sara Toenes Designer ($150 - $249) Anonymous Jim & Monica Ansay Rex & Julie Bernard Donald & Beverly Chappie William & Cathy Davies CL Coupon Center Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Ken & Mary Fonstad 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) Frank Kosednar Glori Kurth Peter & Kay Lettenberger Sally S. Manegold Eldoris Midthun Timothy Moriarty & Connie Kukuwich Cathleen Morris George & Bonnie Morris Shirley & Tom Owens Debby Penzkover John & Judith Ponasik JoAnn Portz Matthew & Michelle Quandt Iva Richards Kenneth & Lorraine Schenian Dewey & Patricia Schiele Jon & Harriett Schmidt Matching Gift Program The GE Foundation Michael & Kristin Sizemore Sharon Sohner Spring Creek Church Stier Construction, Inc. Suburban Women’s Club of Wauwatosa Terry Sutter Alan & Linda Thompson

Reverend & Mrs. Joseph Tzougros Village Centre Waukesha High School ’51 Class Reunion W.O.W. Club Ralph & Marlene Zick Jeff & Rebecca Zuhlke Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Ron & Nancy Abrahamson Dan & Sheri Albrechtson Olivia Allen & David Lass, Sr. Rod & Jan Anderson Anonymous (14) Robert & Susan Ashton Nick Aversa Pat Ayers 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 Thomas Brochhausen Brookfield Highlands Brookfield Rehab & Specialty George Busch Robert & Karen Calhoun

“The highest result of education is tolerance.”

—Helen Keller “Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all - the apathy of human beings.“ —Helen Keller The Miracle Worker 23

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

Fraland & Eileen Campbell Wayne & Kristine Canales Cecelia Senior Homes Ralph & Debbie Chicorel Christian Mothers and Ladies of St. Boniface Parish Patricia Church City of Waukesha Mark & Kathy Conrad Nancy Cook CRL Services Mary Curt Tom & Janet Curtis Charlotte CzajkowskiKratt Martin & Shirley Dable Carol Z. Dolphin Kit Donahue Darren & Shera Duket Robert & Betty Edwards Joan End Sune & Jean Ericson John & Joan Finley Donald Florek Matching Gift Program Travelers Community Connections Eugene & Rita Fohr Clarice & Ray Foley 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 Allen & Susan Hall James & Kathleen Hahn David E. Hanley Arnold & Shirley Harrits Lisa & Patrick Haughney Keith Henderson Tom & Ceil Herman

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Ron & Sherrie Hinderman Jim & Dawn Hobbick Sharon Holzman Howard Village John & Sue Hrobar Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Dennis & Kathleen Hulen Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Terry & Donna Inman Mary Jenks Mary Jervis 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 Candice Koehn Robert & Joanne Kraklow Donald & Roberta Kuhnke Eric J. Larson & Susan Lewis Laureate Group, Inc. Laurel Oaks Mike & Cindy Liburdi Bob & Carol Lombardi Kent & Abby Lorenz Suzanne Lorenz Gloria Lueck 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 Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. McCormick Thomas McHale John Mesching Sally Jo Michalko Dennis & Linda Muise James & Roberta Mundschau Nancy Muth David & Pam Nader Larry Nelson & Dawn Borowski-Nelson Mary Jo Nevermann Lisa Nevins Larry & Vicki Nines Matching Gift Program WHEFA Glenn & Joyce A. Nordbeck Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation Dr. Joseph & Teryl O’Grady Arthur & Marilyn Olson Jill Ore Sandy & Tony Ortega Penzkovers Von Trapp Doug & Beverly Peterson Lawrence & Lucille Pettey Pewaukee Area Historical Society, Inc. Elmer & Pat Pire Andre & Celleste Ptak Judy & John Radtke Bruce & Linda Ramme Lee Rasmussen Al & Isla Richter Ronn Rieger Walter & Marion Rindt Myrtle Robel Jim & Bobbie Rosenmerkel St. Anne’s Nursing Home St. James Congregation Tom & Donna Sambs Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Sanders

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

Carol & Clayton Schott Michael Schottle Helen Schultz & Donna Mueller Robert & Margaret Schumann Bill & Ellen Schuster St. Dominic’s Seniors Arlene Stanfield Steven & Tamara Steiner Terry Ann Stevens Everett & Kay Stone Catherine Styza Maury & Ann Sullivan Rosetta Sweed The Pike Family Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation The Woman’s Club of Pewaukee Marcia Thompson Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Ann Trupke Dennis & Mary Unterholzner Virginia Health & Rehabilitation Center Paul & Evie Vrakas Tom & Laura Wanta John Ward Jim & Karen Warden Waukesha Family YMCA Waukesha Park & Recreation Department Wauwatosa Senior Club West Allis Courtyard Chuck Westcott John & Karleen Wilde Wilkinson Woods Rich & Carol Williams Sue & Joe Wimmer Bob & Joyce Winchell Sandy Zingler Bruce & Terri Zivney Run Crew ($49 and under) Ann Abele Joan Ammerman

Anonymous (15) Harlan & Johanna Armson In Memory of Ralph Magnas Mary Baer & John Kramp Allie Babich Jergen Barber, M.D. & Jean Barber Sherriann Bellingham Royanna Benjamin Jim & Carol Billings Sandy Bosin Linda Buhl ML Buley-Meissner Barbara & Thomas Burton Leon & Carole Burzynski Donna Rae Butterfield Alan & Carol Carlson Greg & Kathleen Carlson Janice M. Conway Harold & Martha Cummings John Dauffenbach Dan & Kristine DeKarske Gloria Dohearty Marlene Douglas Susan Dregne Thomas Duller William & Kamille Edwards Donna J. Fanshaw Ted & Polly Ferrara Clive Frazier Bonnie S. Frederick Frank & Karen Freitag Gallery One, Inc. Judith Geiger Genesee Pet Resort & Kennels Morgan & Mary Giddings Judy Gilbert Nicholas Glasenapp Bob & Joan Groth Jan & Marsha Grutzmacher James & Sybil Hammer Hampton Regency Amanda Hartwig John & Jackie Healy Theresa Held

Barbara Hemmingsen Jim & Carol Herrle Kim Hill James Hinchman Matthew Houk Terry & Kathryn Hoeppner Kathleen Holzhauer Walter Houston Duane & Lois Jacobson John & Eleanor Jahnke Thomas & Cora Janus Carol N. Johnson Julie Johnson Jon & Karen Jones Tom & Irene Kay Ray & Fran Klumb Susan Kocher Betty Kolba Tom Koth Joan Krueger Randall & Susanna Kuhlmann John & Mary Kay Lammers LeAnn Lehrer Ramona Malkowski Manor Park Ethel Marshall Andrea Matthias Bruce & Betty Marggraf Donald & Sherry Martinson Dave & Vera McAdow Mike & Peg McCarthy Norm & Audrey McGarvie Ray & Mary McInerny John & Denise Meidenbauer Dexter & Doris Meise Randy & Diana Melody Doris Mikolajczak Patricia Mitchell Ralph & Janice Nelson Michael & Laraine O’Brien Elizabeth Orozco Pamela Parker Duane & Carol Paulson Viola Paulson Charles & Bryn Perry The Miracle Worker 25

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Susan Pflugradt Paula Rauth Wayne & Lois Redlinger Andrea Rindo Ann & David Rindt Walter & Marion Rindt Michele Rinka Judith Russell Pearl Schwanz Brett Seese Mary Jo Seputis

Carol Siegel Ellen M. Strommen Don Teifke Frank & Susan Till Tilley Insurance Liz Tobolt James & Marie Uhrich Matching Gift Program Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation

Charlene Ulichny Janet Vincent Diane & Dennis Voit Marissa Welvang Karen Williams Melissa Young Rudy & Mary Ann Zandron

C I V I C S U P E R S TA R S We are proud to announce a new donor category, our Civic Superstars. The donors in this group have given a cumulative lifetime donation of at least $25,000. If you feel that you should be included in this list but are not listed below, please let us know. We are working with 54 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

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

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart.”

—Helen Keller P L A N N E D G I V I N G C O N T R I B U TO R S By including the Waukesha Civic Theatre in your future estate plans you can help ensure the theatre’s future. Please consider joining these generous supporters who have remembered the Waukesha Civic Theatre in their estate plans.

Scott & Angila Allen Anthony & Andrea Bryant John J. Bryant June Burrowes John Cramer Dorothy A. Heale George & Anita Ransome Kuchler

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Glorianne L. Kurth Carol McLean Dorothy Naughton Ralph M. North III August Revoy Alice Schnetter Midge Verhein

WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS

from July 1, 2002 to Present Benefactor ($100,000 and above) Bryce & Anne Styza Fund Angel ($10,000 - $99,999) Dorothy Naughton Waukesha State Bank Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999) Greater Milwaukee Foundation - Anthony & Andrea Bryant Family Fund Waukesha County Community Foundation

Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999) Kay & Peter Lettenberger Suzanne Rapp Drake & Evie Reid Producer ($1,000 - $2,499) Dorothy A. Heale Ralph M. North III Director ($500 - $999) Fred & JoAnne Portz Playwright ($250 - $499) Beverly & Donald Chappie John, Kelli, Elena, & Jude Cramer Joseph Piatt & Traci Huntemann-Piatt Lee Rasmussen

Designer ($150 - $249) Kate & James Jolin In Honor of Charles Periman Patricia & Gerald Rakowski In Honor of Charles Periman Stage Manager ($50 - $149) Mae Lass Mr. & Mrs. David Schnabl Lauren Montclair & Jerry Ulvestad Run Crew ($49 and under) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vrakas

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