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September 10-26, 2021 Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building Mardi Bryant Jones Mainstage 264 West Main Street in Downtown Waukesha Tickets: (262) 547-0708 | www.waukeshacivictheatre.org Miss Holmes
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CAST in alphabetical order Sherlock Holmes ....................................................................................................................... Alexa Farrell Dorothy Watson ............................................................................................................. Sandra Hollander Mycroft, Vagrant ............................................................................................................... Mark Ninneman Thomas Chapman, Michael Stamford .................................................................... Christopher Orth Lizzie, Peggy, Martha ................................................................................................... Alyssa Pankiewicz Superintendent ............................................................................................................ Jacob Regenfelder Edwin Greener, Reginald, Orderly 2 & 3 ........................................................................... Logan Rehn Geoffrey Lestrade, Orderly 1 ......................................................................................... Alex Roehrkasse Elizabeth Anderson, Hudson, Eudora .............................................................................. Keri Spencer Miss Holmes is performed in two acts. There will be one fifteen minute intermission. VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE.
PRODUCTION STAFF Director .................................................................................................................................. Michael Pocaro Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter ....................................................................................... Evan Crain Stage Manager ............................................................................................................... Aubrey McDonell Costume Designer ...................................................................................................................... Lisa Quinn Lighting Designer ............................................................................................................. Mike Van Dreser Sound Designer ............................................................................................................... Aaron J. Schmidt Props Designer .......................................................................................................................... Anne Kenny Costume Crew ........................ Maggie Flood, Sharon Sohner, Kathy Strait, & Christine Garner
SPECIAL THANKS Antje McClellen for coaching German Mark Morris, Lea Cooper, & Jennifer Allen for Stage Management Training Dana Rochester for her expertise in wig design and instruction Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee for lending costumes Sunset Playhouse for lending props and costumes
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BIOGRAPHIES in alphabetical order Evan Crain (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter) Evan has designed and built a handful of sets for WCT productions. Some examples being: Fawlty Towers, Father Knows Best, The Underpants, and The Language Archive. He has also done work for other theatre companies such as Alchemist Theatre, Youngblood Theatre Co., and Sudbrink Theatre Academy.
directing, drama dept. coordination, and in her spare time she serves as the presidents and secretary on three executive boards. She is thrilled to join the amazing talent at WCT.
Anne Kenny (Props Designer) Anne is a photographer, freelance fashion stylist, and houseplant aficionado in the greater Milwaukee area. What began as a simple volunteer opportunity snowballed into prop designs, set designs, theater camps coordination, backstage crews management, script writing, show
Michael (Paco) Pocaro (Director) Paco is very happy to direct his first production with WCT with this wonderful and accomplished script. He has been acting and directing in the greater Milwaukee area since his arrival in 1992. He cut his teeth with Associated Community Theaters in San Diego, California before taking his
Mark Ninneman (Mycroft, Vagrant) Mark has been in over 80 productions with various theater groups throughout the metro area since 1993. His favorite role Alexa Farrell (Sherlock Holmes) Alexa is has been Oscar in The Odd Couple, having a recent Whitewater graduate where she performed it in three different productions. received her BFA in Performance. Some Mark has previously performed with of her favorite roles include Alice in The Waukesha Civic Theatre as FDR in Annie Addams Family, Maria in Twelfth Night, Mary and Bill Sykes in Oliver. in Mary Mary, Edith in Dear Ruth and Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Christopher Orth (Thomas Chapman, Bee. Having done multiple shows at Civic Michael Stamford) Christopher has worked in middle/high school, she is thrilled to be as an actor, director, and teacher for several back. Thank you for supporting the arts! local schools and fine arts companies Enjoy the show! including Falls Patio Players, Martin Luther High School, To the Pointe Fine Arts, Above Sandra Hollander (Dorothy Watson) This the Clouds Milwaukee and also currently is Sandra’s debut at WCT! Credits in the serves as the Company Supervisor for area include work with Sunset Playhouse, Kohl's Wild Theater at the Zoological Windfall Theatre, Village Playhouse, and Society of Milwaukee. Favorite acting Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, among credits include You’re a Good Man, Charlie others. Thanks to all involved! Brown (Linus), Antigone (Kreon), and Little Women the Musical (John Brooke). Aubrey McDonell (Stage Manager) Aubrey has been with WCT since she was six. Her Alyssa Pankiewicz (Lizzie, Peggy, Martha) favorite shows she has been in include Alyssa is 20 and has been performing Alice In Wonderland Jr, Almost Maine, and around the Milwaukee area for seven Music Man Jr. She’s also done a show at years. This is her first show with WCT. She the Brookfield Center of the Arts. She got has most recently been in short films for into stage managing right before covid students at UWM. Her favorite productions and is so glad she has been given the include Hairspray, A Comedy of Tenors, Sister opportunity to continue. This is the first Act, Runaways, and most recently Miss show she has been a stage manager for Holmes! Although she loves Milwaukee, and would like to thank the whole cast for Alyssa aspires to go to New York to pursue all their support. her dreams of acting and fashion design.
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BIOGRAPHIES cont. work to Ashland, Oregon where he acted two seasons with Oregon Shakespeare Festival and directed several productions for Rogue Music Theater and others. Paco is a graduate of UWM’s Professional Theater Training Program (PTTP) and has worked with Skylight Opera, First Act, Next Act, Milwaukee Rep, Off The Wall, Miramar, Broadway Baby, Village Players and Sunset Playhouse, among others. Lisa Quinn (Costume Designer) Lisa has designed costumes for area community, professional and high school theatres. Her favorite credits include Mamma Mia!, The Producers, Little Women, and most recently The Language Archive and Songs for a New World here at WCT. Thank you to the Costume Construction Crew for this show - with new volunteers! Lisa will return next in May to WCT for Mamma Mia! (here we go again...). Jacob Regenfelder (Superintendent) Jacob has performed at WCT before and is happy to return! His favorite credits include Ensemble in The Music Man and Thoroughly Modern Millie. He currently teaches middle school science and loves to share his love of theatre with his students. He knows that it is "elementary" that you will enjoy the show! Logan Rehn (Edwin Greener, Reginald, Orderly 2 & 3) Logan currently goes to school at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee and is a member of the Air National Guard. He is also a part time mentor at Corda Music Lessons. He grew up right here in Waukesha and was a student at Waukesha South High School. He now lives in Milwaukee. Alex Roehrkasse (Geoffrey Lestrade, Orderly 1) Debuting with Waukesha Civic Theatre, Alex is a veteran of the Kettle Moraine High School Drama Club where he was inducted into the International Thespian Society in 2009. His most recent roles include John Worthing in The
Importance of Being Earnest, The White Knight in Alice in Wonderland, Mr. Kaler in Diary of Anne Frank, and Egeus in A Midsummer Night's Dream. A hospital worker, Alex enjoys reading, gaming, and kayaking in his spare time. Aaron J. Schmidt (Sound Designer) Aaron is excited to be working on such a fun show for sound design. Recent lighting design credits include Songs for a New World and Big Fish here at WCT, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Newsies for Brookfield Central HS, and Les Misérables at Divine Savior Holy Angels HS. Aaron is also a member of the fabulous 50’s and 60’s musical group the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets®. Lots of love to Rhonda, Jaxon, Harper, and Dawson. Keri Spencer (Elizabeth Anderson, Hudson, Eudora) Keri has previously performed in musical productions in the Waukesha area. Most recently was Mary Poppins. She feels blessed to be a part of this amazing production at WCT. After her day job, she is a coach of various sports at Waukesha Catholic school and spends time with her supportive husband, Tom, and three awesome kids, Lauren, Shannon and Logan. Mike Van Dreser (Lighting Designer) Mike is glad to be back. Past WCT shows include: Elf, Lion King JR, Millie, Little Prince, and It’s A Wonderful Life. Mike owns a production company called Stage Right Designs. Award nominations for Lighting include Jerry Awards for Bye Bye Birdie and Little Shop, and Footlights for Next To Normal, Millie, and Hedwig. When not in the theatre, he enjoys relaxing and spending time with his wife and two beautiful kids.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE I wish I could remember my first encounter with the magnificent character of Sherlock Holmes. Given my upbringing, I’m pretty sure it might have been a late night television broadcast of Basil Rathbone, who portrayed Sherlock in more than a dozen films including a very popular Hound of the Baskervilles, released in 1939. In any event, Holmes is the most frequently portrayed character on film, having been played by more than 70 different actors in over 200 films. Among the many listed in the Holmes role are George C. Scott; Roger Moore, John Cleese, Christopher Plummer; Frank Langella; Peter O’ Toole, Charlton Heston, Jonathan Pryce and more recently, Robert Downey, Jr. Mr. Ian McKellen was recently lauded for his portrayal of the retired 93 year-old Holmes beset by memory loss in the film Mr. Holmes. Notice anything missing here? Is it really possible that the indefatigable Sherlock Holmes and the undaunted partner, Dr. Watson, are always depicted as men? Often, the precursor to a superlative script begins with a simple “what if”. In this case playwright Christopher M. Walsh entertained the ludicrous notion, “what if Sherlock and Watson were women?” And there it began. There should be no question that the women of 19th century London (and elsewhere, for that matter) faced unique challenges in every area of daily living. The developing recognition of women in the trades, politics, science, the arts, and every other area of influence has been trudgingly slow. I find it an engaging concept to explore this question and to let it have its way with our imaginations, without losing the driving undercurrent of murder, corruption, and dogged investigation. I sincerely hope you enjoy this bit of intrigue in our presentation of Miss Holmes. Michael Pocaro Director
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WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT Waukesha Civic Theatre is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide quality live theatre performances and educational opportunities that will entertain, enrich, engage, and challenge the whole Waukesha community.
NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome to Waukesha Civic Theatre’s Sparkling 65th Season! We have a fantastic season lined up for you with something for everyone. On our Mainstage, we have Miss Holmes, Deathtrap, Sister Act, Silent Sky, Psych, and Mamma Mia! In addition to these full plays and musicals, we invite back Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks, Joel Kopischke, The Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets®, and Lisa Gatewood and Jimmy Kaplan. This is only the start of our selections, as we also will host three two-night cabarets and two Academy musicals! We also welcome back our friends from the ACAP PlayMakers, Milwaukee Metro Voices, and Outskirts Theatre company, who will produce a holiday cabaret and the musical [title of show] (yes, that’s really the title)! Wow, what an exciting year ahead and we cannot wait to share it with our community! There is something special about every city – it’s a sense of community, the reason why we put down roots, why we’re proud of our hometown, and why we work together to make it better. We live in a great community – Waukesha is a wonderful place to live and work. The Waukesha Civic Theatre is one of its jewels! From its earliest days on Washington Street to its 65th Season, Waukesha Civic Theatre has been a home to thousands of children, teens, actors, artists, volunteers, and patrons. When WCT moved to historic Downtown Waukesha, the revitalization of the area began. Business began blooming, restaurants opened, galleries and more shops began popping up. WCT has been a home for thousands of theatre kids and the adults who work with them. In a typical year, the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building is bursting at the seams with classes, rehearsals, movies, and performances. But, as we all know, this is not a typical year. While there have certainly been challenges, WCT has also been given a “once in a lifetime” opportunity, and we intend to take full advantage of it. Waukesha Civic Theatre has been the center of the arts community in Waukesha for 65 years, and we are building the foundation, looking ahead to the 100 year milestone. In early 2021, we launched the Academy Expansion Project to raise $3 million to expand our building and $2.5 million for an endowment for financial security. The Academy Expansion Project will include a big and bright rehearsal and reception area, a new studio theatre with backstage and technical areas for performers and technicians – and a collaborative office suite. In addition to these additional elements in the new footprint, WCT will remodel the existing lobby, making the guest services areas of the box office, bathrooms, and concession and bar area more suited to larger gatherings.
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NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR cont. The Board of Directors and staff are also excited to explore additional opportunities so that Waukesha Civic Theatre can provide an economic development tool in Downtown Waukesha, developing additional educational and artistic opportunities that will bring more people to the area. Partnering with local businesses and restaurants, WCT can be the venue for many downtown events and can expand its role in the vibrancy of downtown. All of this is possible only with expanded space, so please consider joining us. Thank you for being here and we look forward to an incredible 65th Season! Rhonda Schmidt Executive Director
WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE PERSONNEL THEATRE STAFF
Executive Director .............................................................................................. Rhonda Marie Schmidt Associate Managing Director .................................................................................... Ryan Albrechtson Director of Education & Outreach .................................................................................... Doug Jarecki Administrative Manager ............................................................................................... Meghan Hopper Bookkeeper ................................................................................................................................. Amy Holley Event Staff ...................................................... Ivy Broder, Viktoria Feely, Susan Herro, Kylie Kenny, Laura Kloser, Alejandra Razo-Velazquez, Ava Shuman-Messplay, Frankie Steitz, Eric Welch, Elizabeth Wollert Board of Directors Jennifer Allen, Curt Andrews, Jenny Erato, Scott Fudali, Peter Kao (Secretary), Eric Larson (President), Ashley Levells, Craig Lopacinski, Nancy McCaskey, Sara Mertz (Vice President), Kitty Messplay (Past President), Keith Yahn (Treasurer) Advisory Council Mary Bohren, Michael O. Bohren, Carol Dolphin, Gary Ebert, Bill Holcomb, Michele Holcomb, Jean Novy, Angela Penzkover, Mark Penzkover, Lee Piekarski, Donna Swanson, Sara Toenes Waukesha Civic Theatre is always looking for new volunteers! Some ways to get involved include auditioning for performances, joining our committees (including Advancement, Art Gallery, Diversity and Equitable Practices, Finance, Gala, Play Advisory, and Volunteer Appreciation), or ushering with us. If you are interested in more information, please email rschmidt@waukeshacivictheatre.org.
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WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE PERSONNEL cont. PRODUCTION/NON-PRODUCTION COORDINATORS
Costume Coordinators ................................................ Lee Piekarski, Sharon Sohner, Kathy Strait Props Coordinators ............................................................................ Gwen Ter Haar, Teri Bergendahl Scene Shop Coordinator ........................................................................................................... Evan Crain Civic Broadway Singers ........................................................................................................ Abby Lorenz Civic Senior Players ................................................................................ Carol McLean & Lee Piekarski Usher Coordinator ................................................................................................................ Phillip Alonge Civic Broadway Singers Abby Lorenz, Dennis Becker, Glenn Daily, Jim Dawson, Lori Figurski, Denise Fyksen, John Hrobar, Jimmy Kitts, Karen Kirsch, Jack Koehler, Tom Koth, Rich Labinski, Bill Laffey, Barb Lancelle, Chris Martin, Stacy Merryfield, Curt Nash, Nancy Radtke, Dorothy Riesing, Amy Stenzel, Gloria Teifke, Jim Volden, Patty Wilson Civic Senior Players Lee Conrad, Jerry Friday, Greg Jenks, Erling Kolstad, Cheryl Loveland, Carol McLean, Lee Piekarski, Patricia Stright, Chris Vilar Ushers Carol Abramoff, Sandra Baker-Renick, Judie Ball, Barb Barton, Diane Belisle-Reel, Dorothy Bennett, Bill Bigelow, David Blank, Mary Boomsliter, Rich Boomsliter, Kathy Bourget, Madalyne Brown, Susan Byrne, Amy Carriveau, Regan Carter, Aileen Conlin, Loree Daase, Jerry Dais, Rita Dais, Donna Davis, Eli Dosemagen, Jenny Erato, Barb Figi, Nikki Fuchs, Betty Gottschalk, Andy Gratke, Kathy Greenwald, Debbie Greenwaldt, PeggyAnn Harris, Susan Harter, Paulette Havener, Lauren Heinen, Ella Holberg, Sharon Holzman, Jim Hoppe, Gail Hovey, Kevin Johnson, Peg Kais, Diane Kallas, Jessica Kallas, Allen Kangas, Will Kearney, Patti Kies, Laurel Kirby, Julia Klemm, Jack Koehler, Ruth Kraus, Bob Kubiak, Alyson Kulinski, Christine Kulinski, Jennifer Kulinski, Michael Kulinski, Jim Libbey, Meredith Libbey, Kathy Lilly, Beatrix Madson, Bryanna Madson, Eric Madson, Gwenivere Madson, Lauree Madson, Loralei Madson, Stacy Madson, Vivian Madson, LaVonne Maguire, Chris March, Skye McCarron, Sue McCarron, Tom McCarron, Susan McCormack, Bonnie McCormick, Linda Miller, Maggie Mueller, Julia Myre, Larry Myre, Pat Naus, Alina Nehlsen, Shelly Nehlsen, Marisa Nelson, Judy Nickerson, Sheri Obluck, Lukas Ortega, Sandy Ortega, Tony Ortega, Carmen Periquet, Sandie Pfeiffer, Lee Piekarski, Tam Plinska, Dave Riehl, John Riphahn, Louise Riphahn, Cecilia Rodriguez, Leah Sawnor, Nancy Schmidt, Charles Schuetze, Judy Sheets, Barb Simonson, Peggy Sitter, Kristy Sizemore, Shawn Spellman, Melinda Stefanski, Pat Stoffel, Heather Strait, Kathy Strait, Joyce Sutherland, Donna Swanson, Cathy Szmanda, Dewey Tauschman, Mary Thiede, Nancy Tinti, Bonnie Tuszkiewicz, Joanie Vehlow, Jackie Volmar, John Vos, Louise Vos, Ann Wanner, Ann West, Elaine White, Chelle Zastrow, Anna Zimmerman, Jay Zimmerman, Sandy Zingler
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 box office is open. The artist’s work may also be viewed on our website at any time. 14
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE WCT has a number of opportunities for people who are looking to volunteer some of their time.
Ushers - WCT is always in need of ushers. Ushers must be at least 14 years old. Usher duties include interacting with patrons in a variety of positions. Active ushers receive one complimentary ticket to the Preview performance of each of WCT’s Mainstage productions! If you are interested in learning more, please call (262) 547-4911 ext. 101 or send an email to ushercoordinator@waukeshacivictheatre.org. Raffle & Merchandise Sellers - Would you like to help WCT raise money while enjoying a performance at the same time? Then volunteer to sell raffle tickets or WCT merchandise during performances. Sellers must be at least 14 years old or accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit WCT’s operating fund. Please call the business office at (262) 547-4911. Committees - Consider joining one of our committees! We are always looking for new members. Committees include Advancement, Art Gallery, Diversity and Equitable Practices, Finance, Gala, Play Advisory, and Volunteer Appreciation. If you are interested in more information, please email rschmidt@waukeshacivictheatre.org. WCT is also looking for volunteers to help with scenery construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and painting. For more information, call WCT at (262) 547-4911.
Registration is open now for students ages 6-Adult Fall Classes - Time To Act! September 20-October 26, 2021 Winter Classes - Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! January 24-March 1, 2022 Spring Classes - Making It Up As We Go! March 21-April 26, 2022
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2021-2022 SPONSORS, GRANTORS, AND UNDERWRITERS Season Sponsors Chris Janet State Farm Insurance Agency DustFree Cleaning MetalTek International, Inc. Municipal Law & Litigation R&R Insurance Services, Inc. Treetop Explorer, LLC Water Doctors Waukesha Freeman Waukesha State Bank Wilde Automotive Wisconsin Arts Board Wisconsin Public Radio Waukesha Civic Theatre has also been supported by arts grants through the State of Wisconsin.
SPONSORSHIPS Have your business recognized by the more than 20,000 people who come to the Waukesha Civic Theatre every year. For more information on becoming a sponsor, please call the business office at (262) 547-4911.
CIVIC SUPERSTARS The donors in this group have given a cumulative lifetime donation of at least $25,000. If you feel you should be included in this list but are not listed below, please let us know. We’re working with 60+ years of donation records and could possibly have missed a Superstar or two. Anonymous Bielinski Brothers Anthony & Andrea Bryant John J. Bryant III Century Fence Company John & Kelli Cramer Thomas & Maripat Dalum David & Velma Geraldson Greater Milwaukee Foundation Dorothy A. Heale William & Joanne Huelsman Rich & Cathy Labinski M&I Foundation Scott & Nancy McCaskey and Family Milwaukee Foundation Corporation 16
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Dorothy Naughton Nonprofit Management Fund Helen & Ralph M. North III Jean Novy Potawatomi Bingo & Casino Precision Gears, Inc. Drake & Evelyn Reid Dick & Carol Richards Bryce & Anne Styza Don & Carol Taylor Sara Toenes Waukesha State Bank Waukesha Women’s Club Wisconsin Arts Board
CURTAIN CALL CLUB 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 WCT in their estate plans. If you already have made plans that include us and you are not listed here, please let us know! Scott & Angila Allen Anthony & Andrea Bryant John J. Bryant III June Burrowes John Cramer Warren & Freida Hart Dorothy A. Heale Ron & Sherrie Hinderman George & Anita Ransome Kuchler Glorianne L. Kurth
Carol McLean Sally Michalko Dorothy Naughton Ralph M. North III Lee Piekarski Mary Rynders August & Lynn Revoy Rhonda & Aaron Schmidt Alice Schnetter Midge Verhein
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2020-2021 OPERATING FUND DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who supported us last season, including those who donated the value of tickets for canceled shows. This list does not include those who donated through Facebook. We greatly appreciate your support, but are unable to track donors through that platform. Waukesha Civic Theatre has continued our programming due to grants from the State of Wisconsin.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Curt Andrews Jenny Erato Scott Fudali Peter Kao Eric Larson Craig Lopacinski Jim Mallmann Nancy McCaskey Sara Mertz Kitty Messplay Scott Trindl Keith Yahn BENEFACTOR ($20,000) Bryce & Anne Styza PRODUCER ($10,000) State of Wisconsin Anthony & Andrea Bryant Century Fence DIRECTOR ($5,000) Wisconsin Arts Board PLAYWRIGHT ($1,000) Bruce Bergendahl & Teri Bergendahl Cheryl Loveland Leonard & Sue Nowak Sara Toenes Doug & Meg Haag Jane & Derek Klett Rich & Cathy Labinski William Hueston & Martha Tack DESIGNER ($500) John & Christine Boettcher Michael & Mary Bohren Culver’s Donald & Anna French Dave & Velma Geraldson 18
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Kate Hauser Bill & Michele Holcomb Candice N. Koehn George Kuchler & Anita Ransome Kuchler Coleen E. Marshall Deborah Penzkover Ruthann Spaay E Craig Stuessy & Nancy Watts James & Anne Van Deusen
Shawn Budiac Karen Calhoun Gerald and Susanne Carman Susan Cisz George and Vi Corliss Barbara Coughlin Robert and Shari Crivello Crush LLC Tom and Janet Curtis Shirley Dable Bernd Davidson Norma Jane Demeyer ACTOR ($250) Carol Dolphin Robert And Susan Ashton William Domina & Julie Gay Margaret & Jack Christiansen Kathryn Donahue Gerald Demers David Dropp Herb Kohl Philanthropies Clarice Foley Bill and Jody Huelsman Suzanne Frank Richard and Marsha James The GE Foundation John and Darlene Kraft Pam Golner Thomas Keefe James and Kathleen Hahn Mary La Fond Deborah Hankel Linet and Robert Lewerenz Sharon Holzman Dona Rae Lundin Traci Huntemann-Piatt and Carol McLean Joseph Piatt Jean A. Novy Deane and Susan Jaeger Michael Prudlo Jones Family Reynolds Family Mark Jutz Sharon Sohner Leon Kalisz Anthony & Meta Ventress Judith Katz Waukesha County Kenneth A. Klauck Community Foundation Mary Knudten Mark Yamilkoski Jayne Koel and Michael Koel Ann and Terry Krueger Friend ($100) Alex and Diana Kunz Carol Abramoff Camille and Ronald Labinski Jim and Monica Ansay Sharyn Larscheidt Charles and Suzanne Bilkey Janet Larson Valorie Boczkiewicz Rene B. Lenzner Dawn Borowski and Larry Peter and Kay Lettenberger Nelson Mallmann Family Carole Brinkman Bob and Heidi Manak
2020-2021 OPERATING FUND DONATIONS cont. Michele McCawley Renee Mcnamara Dexter Meise Shane Morris David and Pam Nader Nehlsen Family Brian O’Day Joseph and Teryl O’Grady Marilyn Olson Carolyn and Harry Parrott Mark and Angela Penzkover Beth Perry and David J. Scott Lisa Peterson David and Karen Pfeffer Kathleen Phillips Cynthia J. Pike
Steve and Angela Proell Gary Quandt Nikki Resset Rodney Rexroth Anne Riendl Alex and Marcia Romashko Irene Ruekert Ken and Lorraine Schenian Mary Schmidtke Allen Schuh Richard Schwanz Kate B. Shortall Don and Sallie Sickels Michael & Kristin Sizemore Donna Stanaitis Steven and Tamara Steiner Sturtz Family
Jodi Sweeney Linda Thompson Chuck Utermohlen Joanie Vehlow Lila Vollmern Paul and Evie Vrakas Robert Vrakas John and Rhonda Wagner Renee Warren Jo Weyrauch Rebekah Wickert Laura Wollenweber WE Energies Foundation Jay and Anna Zimmerman Donna Zivney
2021-2022 OPERATING FUND DONATIONS Contributions through August 20, 2021
Thank you to everyone who supported us last season, including those who donated the value of tickets for canceled shows. This list does not include those who donated through Facebook. We greatly appreciate your support, but are unable to track donors through that platform. Waukesha Civic Theatre has continued our programming due to grants from the State of Wisconsin. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Allen Curt Andrews Jenny Erato Scott Fudali Peter Kao Eric Larson Ashley Levells Craig Lopacinski Nancy McCaskey Sara Mertz Kitty Messplay Keith Yahn Benefactor - $20,000 Producer - $10,000 Director - $5,000
Playwright - $1,000 Alicia Halvensleben Dr. James C. & Mary Ann Hanson Jane & Derek Klett Designer - $500 Casey And Pat Andringa Bill & Mary Freisleben Thomas Keefe Actor - $250 Charles & Suzanne Bilkey Linet Lewerenz & Robert Lewerenz Carol McLean Friend - $100 Jennifer P. Anderson-Pells
Civic Senior Players In memory of Dexter Meise and Linda Bohan Kathryn Donahue Alan Finnecy James & Kathleen Hahn Heritage Assisted Living Holiday AL Management Gayle Jones Candice N. Koehn Laureate Housing, LLC Carol & Bob Lombardi Oconomowoc Woman’s Club Marilyn Olson Mark & Angela Penzkover Parkside of Arbor View Anne Riendl Village At The Falls Sally Zarling Miss Holmes
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