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Director Ryan Albrechtson
Music Director Julie Johnson
Stage Manager Abbi Hess
Assistant Stage Manager Dyllan Brown
Scenic Designer / Master Carpenter Colleen & Rob Boelkow
Sound & Lighting Designer Mike Van Dreser
Costume Designer Darcy Devens
Properties Designer Rhonda Schmidt
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CAST Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood (Clarence and Others) .............................................................. Mack Bates Sally Applewhite (Mary Bailey) .............................................................................. Katie Behrend Berg Jake Laurents (George Bailey) ..................................................................... Nicholas Callan Haubner Foley Artist ................................................................................................................................ Alyssa Higley Lanna Sherwood (Violet and Others) ...................................................................... Rhonda Schmidt Freddie Filmore (Announcer and Others) .................................................................... Rob Schreiner Young Girl ................................................................................................................................... Annie Sturtz Young Boy ................................................................................................................................... Chance Wall
MUSICIANS Piano .......................................................................................................................................... Julie Johnson Drums ...................................................................................................................................... Ken Marchand It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will be performed with no intermission. VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE FEDERAL OFFENSE.
PRODUCTION STAFF Director ............................................................................................................................. Ryan Albrechtson Music Director ........................................................................................................................ Julie Johnson Stage Manager .............................................................................................................................. Abbi Hess Assistant Stage Manager .................................................................................................... Dyllan Brown Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter .............................................................. Colleen & Rob Boelkow Sound & Lighting Designer .......................................................................................... Mike Van Dreser Costume Designer ................................................................................................................ Darcy Devens Properties Designer ........................................................................................................ Rhonda Schmidt
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BIOGRAPHIES in alphabetical order Ryan Albrechtson (Director) Ryan is thrilled to bring theatre back to the community (in a safe way!) Ryan’s directing credits include Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, And Baby Makes Seven, The Amish Project, bare: a pop opera, Rabbit Hole, Wonderland, Disenchanted!, and Carrie: The Musical. Ryan is the Artistic Director of Outskirts Theatre and the Theatre & Venue Relations Manager of Footlights Performing Arts Magazine, and has served as the Footlights Performing Arts Awards Chair since 2017. A graduate of Carroll University’s Theatre & Arts Management program, Ryan has also had a variety of performing and directing opportunities with Carroll, Waukesha Civic Theatre, The NewTheatre on Main, and others. Mack Bates (Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood [Clarence and Others]) Mack’s journey to WCT’s production of It’s A Wonderful Life exemplifies the maxim, “Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.” He saw the Hollywood classic in 2015, and shared that he would have loved to have been in it. And...here he is. He made his onstage acting debut in August: Osage County. Additional credits include The War of the Worlds, An Inspector Calls & An Act of God. Colleen Boelkow (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter) Colleen has been designing and creating musical sets for over fifteen years. She has a BFA from UW-Whitewater and currently works full time as an art teacher. In addition to teaching and set design, Colleen also worked as a themed construction artist. She led painting projects for exhibits at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and various museums and aquariums nationwide. It is a pleasure for Colleen to be back working on sets for the Waukesha Civic Theatre. Rob Boelkow (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter) Rob has constructed musical sets for over seven years. He has been in the construction business for over forty 6
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years and is a retired Lt. Colonel from the Army National Guard. Rob is excited to contribute and see live theatre come back to the Waukesha Civic Theatre stage. Dyllan Brown (Assistant Stage Manager) Dyllan is excited to be working with the talented cast and crew of It’s A Wonderful Life! Besides being an Artistic Associate behind the scenes at Outskirts Theatre, Dyllan’s past stage credits include Gabe in Next to Normal (Carroll University), Nikos in Legally Blonde: The Musical (Carroll University), the Cheshire Cat in Wonderland (OTC), Angel in RENT (Carroll University/ OTC) and Beethoven in Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (OTC). Nicholas Callan Haubner (Jake Laurents [George Bailey]) Nick is thrilled to be back at WCT playing his Christmas cinematic hero! Favorite WCT performances include Leading Ladies (Leo), 33 Variations (Mike) and The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged. Nick has been an actor in the Milwaukee area for over 20 years, working with First Stage, Sunset Playhouse, SummerStage of Delafield, Cream City Theater, The West Allis Players and many more. He dedicates this production to his parents and brother. Abbi Hess (Stage Manager) Abbi is ecstatic to be working on her first show with Waukesha Civic! She graduated Carroll University with her B.A. in Theatre Arts and History. Last season, she was a Stage Management Resident at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Currently, she is the Assistant Stage Manager at Forward Theater in Madison. She is grateful to her family for their support and to her theatre family for their inspiration. Alyssa Higley (Foley Artist) Alyssa is thrilled to perform in her second show with Waukesha Civic! You may have also seen her in WCT’s Villains Cabaret as Mother Gothel. Her other credits include Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, Sarah Brown in
BIOGRAPHIES cont. Rhonda Schmidt (Lanna Sherwood [Violet and Others], Properties Designer) Rhonda is thrilled to return to the WCT stage under the direction of Ryan Albrechtson and to be working with this incredible team. Rhonda can usually be found directing productions and as Executive Julie Johnson (Music Director) Julie is a Director of WCT, keeping things moving very active musician who loves to share her for the theater, but she could not resist happiness and bring joy to others through auditioning for this special show. Please music and theater! In addition to teaching enjoy and thank you for supporting the piano lessons and musical theater classes, theater! she serves as an accompanist for concerts and auditions at several area schools and Rob Schreiner (Freddie Filmore theaters. She works with a many theater [Announcer and Others]) Rob is grateful companies including Outskirts Theatre, All for the opportunity to be working with in Productions, Waukesha Civic Theater, WCT for the first time on this production. Hartford Players, Lake Country Players, Past stage appearances include Gruesome Mukwonago Village Players and Falls Patio Playground Injuries, The Pillowman, and Players. When she is not actively playing You Got Older. Offstage, Rob can be found the piano, she serves as the Development playing in rock bands, studying philosophy, Coordinator at the Schauer Arts and and fighting other men for sport. He Activities Center in Hartford. has a charming dog named Al, who Guys and Dolls, and Dolly Gallagher in Hello, Dolly! Alyssa graduated from St. Norbert College this past May with psychology and communications majors, and began her career at FIS as a Client Relations Manager in June.
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BIOGRAPHIES cont. compensates quite well for his deficiencies of character. Enjoy the show!
UPCOMING SHOWS
Annie Sturtz (Young Girl) Annie is a sixth grader at Les Paul Middle School. She is an enthusiastic actress who most recently performed in last year’s First Stage production of Elf the Musical. Other performances include Miscast (Waukesha Civic Theatre), High School Musical Jr. (West End Players), The Solar System Show at the Milwaukee Public Museum, and Special Delivery (Melody) at Fox River Christian Church. Annie enjoys tap dancing, taking voice lessons, and playing softball. Mike Van Dreser (Lighting & Sound Director) Some of Mike’s past shows include: Elf, Lion King, Millie, and Little Prince. In spring 2019, Mike started his own production company called Stage Right Designs. In 2018, Mike was nominated for a Jerry Award for Lighting Design for Bye Bye Birdie and a Footlights Award for Lighting Design on Next to Normal, and in 2019 was again nominated for a Jerry for Little Shop and two Footlights awards for Millie and Hedwig. When Mike is not in the theatre, he enjoys relaxing and spending time with his wife and two beautiful kids. Chance Wall (Young Boy) Chance is thrilled to be back at WCT! Previous WCT shows include The Giver, Billy Elliot, House Without a Christmas Tree, Gypsy, and Annie Get Your Gun. Other credits include Christmas Carol (Peter Cratchit) and Pirates of Penzance (Pirate) with LCP; The Children’s Hour (Grocery Boy) with Outskirts Theatre; and Twelfth Night (Curio/Priest) and The Secret Garden (Colin Craven) with SummerStage. Chance would like to thank his family for all their support and this amazing cast and crew.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE How does one write a director’s note in the middle of a pandemic? What are the right words to say, and the safest choices to make? I am thrilled and honored to be at the helm of the first big project WCT is putting on in over eight months. But to be honest? It has also been terrifying. However, I have an incredible cast, team, and staff support that have made this process feel safe and very much needed. Now more than ever we need art, support, and togetherness in our community. Luckily for all of us, WCT found the perfect show to reinspire all of those things this holiday season. I cannot begin to explain my love and appreciation for each person involved in this project. I have learned so much about myself as an artist and a human throughout these rehearsals. I have learned to adapt and think creatively in ways I never have before. And, most importantly, I have learned not to take any of these moments for granted. I sincerely hope this show can bring you a little piece of joy during these crazy times. Thank you for being here, thank you for wearing your mask, and thank you for supporting the arts in Waukesha. Ryan Albrechtson
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NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends and Family of Waukesha Civic Theatre, What an extraordinary experience working to keep our theatre going and connecting with our community during 2020 and the Global Pandemic of COVID-19. From the very first decision to alter our season for your health and safety, the Board of Directors and I have been evaluating our choices on a monthly, weekly, sometimes daily basis to move forward with the future of our theatre at the center of our choices - and our first priority, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, students, and patrons. In March, we made the difficult decision to close our doors and move all of our programming to virtual, which included virtual classes, programs on social media, a brand new podcast, a crowdfunding campaign, and virtual programming. We led the industry by live streaming Big Fish, a full musical,holding all-virtual theatre classes, and continued leading in our fundraising efforts - two virtual fundraisers which raised over $20,000 combined. This moment in history has pushed us to innovate and we are proud of our efforts to adapt and connect with our community in new and virtual ways. And now is the next shift, to bring audiences back into our building in accordance with county health recommendations, and with the research of the CDC, and advice of the Event Safety Alliance. We have begun with small audiences for our PIX Flix Film Series, sponsored by Century Fence Company, and have continued with a successful cabaret on October 30. We invited a reduced capacity audience of 65 to attend the performance and had over 80 virtual viewers tuning in to the live stream or recording. Now you find yourselves watching our first Mainstage production, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The choice of this production came far before the health crisis appeared, and we are chalking it up to a lucky choice - a radio play is a natural production to practice social distancing on stage. The entire production team has been a dream in creating lasting health and safety protocols, and going above and beyond to protect each other while creating art. It is a new world - one with more sanitizer and fewer handshakes, but the need for theatre, music, and art is as strong and vibrant as it ever has been. I am intrigued how this moment in history will be woven into the stories we tell on stage and off, but I am certain that this global community will be stronger than ever and I know the art arts industries will come back because the support we have received is humbling and overwhelming. The connections that theatres have made to support one another, to collaborate and strategize, and to lift each other up is inspiring and if COVID-19 is responsible for that togetherness, then for that I am grateful. Thank you for being here, thank you for trusting us to take care of you. Thank you for staying home if you are sick. Thank you for giving of yourselves in so many ways. We can’t wait to see you again! Kindly, Rhonda Schmidt Executive Director 12
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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.
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Executive Director .............................................................................................. Rhonda Marie Schmidt Director of Education & Outreach .................................................................................... Doug Jarecki Administrative Manager ............................................................................................... Meghan Hopper Box Office Manager ................................................................................................................. Ian Hueston Director of Marketing & Development ...................................................................... Jackey Boelkow Bookkeeper ................................................................................................................................. Amy Holley Event Staff ........................... Makenna Cooley, Sarah Gramz, Emilie Grunfelder, Susan Marose, Aishu Nagasunder, Kylie Peters, Ava Shuman-Messplay, Elizabeth Wollert Board of Directors Curt Andrews, Jenny Erato, Scott Fudali, Peter Kao (Secretary), Eric Larson (Vice President), Craig Lopacinski, Jim Mallmann, Nancy McCaskey, Sara Mertz, Kitty Messplay (President), Scott Trindl, 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 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.
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.
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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
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2019-2020 DONATIONS Contributions from July 2019-June 2020 Thank you to everyone who supported us last season, including those who donated the value of tickets for cancelled 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONORS Curt Andrews Jenny Erato Scott Fudali Rich Johnson Peter Kao Eric Larson Craig Lopacinski Jim Mallmann Nancy McCaskey Sara Mertz Kitty Messplay Scott Trindl Keith Yahn ANGEL ($10,000-$99,999) Anthony & Andrea Bryant CELEBRITY ($5,000-$9,999) Bryce & Anne Styza Richard & Cathy Labinski Century Fence Company PRODUCER ($1,000-$2,499) Jean Novy Mark & Angela Penzkover Alice Schnetter Nancy Watts Sandra Zingler DIRECTOR ($500-$999) Baxter International Foundation John & Christine Boettcher Michael & Mary Bohren Carol Dolphin Don & Anna Finch Bill & Mary Freisleben Dave & Velma Geraldson Doug & Meg Haag Bill & Michele Holcomb Bruce & Lisa Hopper William Hueston Barb Johnson Candice Koehn Coleen E. Marshall Debby Penzkover Leone Piekarski George Kuchler & Anita Ransome Kuchler Augie & Lynn Revoy Donna & Sherman Swanson Mary Wegener 22
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PLAYWRIGHT ($250-$499) Charles & Suzanne Bilkey John Bolger Mr. & Mrs. Donald Chappie Margaret & Jack Christiansen Patricia Church John & Kelli Cramer Robert Crivello Thomas & Maripat Dalum Jane Dauffenbach EZ Mail Genesee Pet Resort Gerald & Donna Gerndt James Hanson Herb Kohl Philanthropies The Kerwin Family Jane & Derek Klett Peter & Kay Lettenberger George & Emily Lorenz Carol Mclean Robert Ochowicz Rhonda Schmidt The Slipper Family Catherine Styza Sara Toenes Anthony & Meta Ventress WE Energies Foundation Rich & Carol Williams Joe & Sue Wimmer DESIGNER ($150-$249) Robert J. And Susan Ashton Robert & Joyce Ballard Pamela & James Behrend Rex & Julie Bernard Mary Boie Larry Nelson & Dawn Borowski Mary & Stefan Dembinski Norma Jane Demeyer Chuck & Sherry Foyer Mary Hedgcock Sharon Holzman Judith Katz Kenneth A. Klauck Donna Kuchler Scott Lange Glenn & Janice Lee Dona Rae Lundin John Mesching George & Bonnie Morris David & Pam Nader Christopher Plautz Daniel & Connie Pronley
John Remmers Sharon Sohner Ruthann Spaay Linda Thompson Christine Tomes Paul & Evie Vrakas Lew & Renee Warren Jo Weyrauch STAGE MANAGER ($50-$149) Anonymous (10) Ann Abele Carol Abramoff Cris Adams Bonnie Adelsen Robyn Allen Michael & Cheryl Anderson Brett Anderson Wendy Anderson Jennifer P Anderson-Pells Jennifer Andrews Ken & Darlene Bahr Nick & Cathy Bailey Christina Barry Melissa Baxter Barbara Begale Beth Behrend The Benevity Community Impact Fund David Berg Sharlotte Beyerlein Ralph Bielenberg Marilyn Bish Valorie Boczkiewicz Janet Braun Linda Brazin Dorothy Brehm Sabrina Bryant Chelsea & Peter Budde Richard Burger Karen Calhoun Gerald & Susanne Carman Amy Carriveau David & Jessica Clark John & Joan Clausz Mark & Kathy Conrad Tom & Janet Curtis Christine D’Angelo & Brad Davies Kirsten Degroot Bill & Joan Dehnel Darrin Deja Valerie Dixon Elizabeth Doepke
2019-2020 DONATIONS cont. Kathryn Donahue Michael Duncan Christine Dziuba Debbie & Gary Ebert Joan End Roy & Rhonda Ericson Donald & Mary Evenson Peter Ferber Ellen Figueira Clarice Foley John & Beth Forkes Quentin Forrer Suzanne Frank Janet Friestad Allan & Mary Ellen Froehlich Matthew Fuchs Lori Gabay GE Foundation Anna Goedland Mary Goelz Norman Goeschko Susan & Michael Goldstone Pam Golner Juanita Gorden Debbie Gracyalny Susan Graczyk Dick & Karen Granholm Deaune Gray John & Cindy Greco Bob & Joan Groth Marsha Grutzmacher Jim & Kathy Hahn Allen & Susan Hall Colleen Hammerer Deborah Hankel Mary Hansen-Harrison Beth Hansing Ellen Hawley & Robert Fontana Audrey & John Hebert Dale & Carolee Heinen Keith Henderson Tom & Ceil Herman Lois Hessenauer Ed Hill James & Dawn Hobbick David Hoff Jeff Hoffman Jodi Homolka Dean Hoover Bill & Jody Huelsman Susan Hughes Dennis & Kathleen Hulen Lyle & Alice Husar Donna & Terry Inman Steve Jaeger Richard & Marsha James Cora Janus Barbara Janusiak Jennifer Janusiak Bob & Joann Johnson Mary Ellen Kasprowicz Catherine Kearn
Nancy Keeler Jody Kirsch Matthew & Amy Kirsch Kyle & Kristi Klett Diana Kmiec Robert & Joanne Kraklow Ruth Kraus Gordon & Joan Kriewald Ann Krueger Lucille Lange Mona Lange Nicole Lange Janet Larson Jill Littlefield Donna Lobacz Carol & Bob Lombardi George & Edith Love Alice Lundstrom Cassandra Lutzow Kay Maas Jane Mackey Bob & Heidi Manak Marcus Promotions Vera McAdow Mary Ellen Mccormick Dexter Meise Todd Memmel Nancy Muth Kris Nestingen-Palm Jane L Neubauer New Berlin Historical Society Barbara Nickels Nancy Niedziela Sue Northey Laraine Obrien John Ohm Arthur & Marilyn Olson Pam Ottum Shirley Ottum Paula Pambianco Kishor & Lene Patel Ronald R Pederson Doreen Plautz Michael & Debbie Poytinger Michael Prudlo Marianne Puls Edward & Arlene Raether Renee Railey Paula Rauth Ralph & Donna Redlin Al & Isla Richter Kristin & Robert Riedel Anne Riendl Michele Rinka Julaine & Gerald Ristow Cecilia Rodriguez Alex Romashko Kurt & Judy Ruehrmund Greg Horbachevsky & Mary Rynders Donna & Thomas Sambs Ken & Lorraine Schenian
Jeanette Schlidt Harriett & Jonathan Schmidt Susan Schoenick Mary Schoultz Robert & Margaret Schumann Joy Schupp Stephanie Searing Erin Shaughnessy Don & Sallie Sickels Bonnie Simon Kristin Sizemore Robert & Mary Spiering Ashley Sprangers Cheri & Ronald Staub Steven & Tamara Steiner Janet Steinquist Barbara Stigler Kathy Strait Debbie Stritzke E Craig Stuessy Paul & Donna Tanzer Marilyn Timper Betty Tio Jim & Pat Toft Vicky Lynn Tuder Mary Uglow Dennis & Diane Voit Lila Vollmer Robert Vrakas Tom & Laura Wanta Jim & Karen Warden Barbara Warren Bonnie Waskiewicz Miriam Wellford Barbara Whipple Karen White Rebekah Wickert P J Willadsen Barbara Wilson Helen Wrbanatz Mark Yamilkoski Dan Zehnpfennig Jay & Anna Zimmerman Terri & Bruce Zivney RUN CREW ($49 AND UNDER) Anonymous (16) Brett Abel Elaine Abshire Helen Ackley Larry Alber David Alessi Jennifer Allen Nancy Aycock Ben Bartos Janet Bashirian Mary Bates Cathy Bellovary Jacob Berg Sharon Biehl Shannon Bishop Cecelia Blenker It’s A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play
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2019-2020 DONATIONS cont. Matt Blessinger Dennis Bodden Brittany Boeche Linda Bohan Ann Bohman James & Faye Bonini Richard Boomsliter Lori Bowers David & Cindy Boyd Sue Brandel Robert & Petrea Brenckle Breanne Brennan Sandy Bruggink Mary Buerosse Donna Rae Butterfield Timothy Byrne Lori Callow Jennifer Carriveau Stephen Chapman Heather & Jim Cheslock Patty Chones Ken Cieszykowski Kelly Ciszek Marguerite Clanton Jody Cofta Timothy Conn George Corliss Kimberlee Coronado Alfonso Cota Barbara Coughlin David Crocker Meredith Cullen Thomas Curler Debra Curley Bernd Davidson Patricia Davidson Dan & Kristine Dekarske Ryan Deming Joellen Dickert-Sturtz Jamie Dittman Rebholz Sandra Dobbs Jenn Dobby Laura Doerr Lauri Eckmann William Edwards Anna Egofske Mindi Eineichner Patricia Ellingson Robert Emerick Amelia Ferrante Leslie Fitzwater Jenica Flores Danielle Foster Steven & Linda Franz Bonnie Frederick Carol Fritz Margaret Frost James Gaboury Barbara Garibaldi Martha Gibson Penny Gierach Kathleen Goebel 24
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Joan Goedland Carol Goeman Lynn Gomez Emma Gonet Sarah Gramz Mary Grimm Robert & Bernadette Grubb Del & Teri Gumieny Wayne Haase KS Hammett Sara Hanaway Molly Hannan Kristin Hansen Rebecca Hart Mel Henke Allise Henley Jim and Carol Herrle Mary Hess Jill Hiles Ronald & Sherrie Hinderman Beth Hoefer-Jezo Sarah Hoehn Kathryn & Terry Hoeppner James Hoppe Crystal Hosler Ann Hueston Andrew Hulen Kimberly Iese Beverly Jager Kristy Janet Sharon Janowak Victoria Jasiek Calvin Jay Chad Jeanty Mary Jervis Ann Marie Johnson Gayle Jones Mark Jutz Kenneth Kauer Kim Kelln Chele Kirsch Ray & Fran Klumb John & Christina Kluth Francesca Knauer Timothy Koceja Joe & Jeanne Koch Susan Kocher Juli Koestler Chris Kraco John & Darlene Kraft Kyle Kramer Tamas Kriska Jennifer Kropiwiec Daniel Kuenn Glori Kurth Alison La Pean Kirschner John & Mary Kay Lammers William & Jan Leech Robert Lenz Ashley Levells Patricia Lucas Geri & Dennis Lucchesi
Jacob Mace Kelly Maddern Kurt & Kristi Magoon Christopher Maguire Ellen Majowski Ryan Marciniak Gretchen Marek Christine Martin Julie Mchale Randy & Diana Melody Katherine Meylink Leslie Miles Lindsay Miller Matthew Miller Mark Mindel Barbara Mudrock Michelle Mullen Joan Mullens Karen Murphy Jeff Nawrocki Mark Neufang Carla Nicolaus Stephanie Nilsen Deb Nollen Kelly Noyes Laura Oakley Kristin O’harrow Travis Ottelien Debra Patterson Duane Paulson Pam Paulson Jason Pechloff Bob & Jan Penlesky Jeneen Perkins Lora & Daniel Peters Betty Petersen Christine E Peterson Edna Pfeiffer Roxanne Piagentini Jean Pitcel TÊa Pittman Katie Pleuss Stacy Powers Tamara Price Joshua Prins Susan Puhek Carin Quinones Julianne Ravely Nancy Reeve Linda Remm Rodney Rexroth Barbara Rezner Karen Richie Thomas Ridenour Janina Rinelli Suzanne Rink Thomas Rodenkirch Phil Rosen Melissa Rosengarten Nathan Rosin Adam Rowland Gail Rust
2019-2020 DONATIONS cont. Emily Salas Thomas Sayler Mark & Paula Schafer Carl Scheid Amanda Schellinger Michael Schreiber Bart Schroeder Kathy Schuetz Sarah Schultz Donna M. Schultz Peter & Nancy Schwabe Marion Schweitzer Harold Senkbeil Theresa Sieg Mark & Bonnie Siegel Samantha Simmons Barb & Rick Simons Larry & Edie Simons Stephen Simpson Ryan Skaggs Nilda Skowronek Charlene Slater Doris Small Michele Smith Melisa Sprangers
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Amy Sprengel Jo St. Clair Sally Stanton Wade Steigauf Shirley & Charles Stern Patricia Stoffel Lois Stoll Cassandra Sukowaty Rebecca Surges Martha Tack Terry Tauschmann Marjorie Thien Frank & Susan Till Liz Tobolt Lisa Tomasini Joanne Treu Thomas Turks Jose Uribe Anne Van Deusen Nicole Vanderboom Barbara & Ken Varsik Joan E Vehlow Teresa Velazquez Lara Verdone Briana Vildhede
John & Rhonda Wagner Ted Walker Elizabeth Warden Debra Ware Waukesha North High School Caitlin Weber Carole Wegner Lawrence Weidmann Edward & Nolajoy Weiss Mark Weller Nancy Wellhoefer Thelma Wells Therese Wendt Sarah Westerman Marjorie Wilhelm Erna Willis Sharon & Barry Wuttke Timothy Yelvington Tracy Yorkey Lawrence Young Meara Young Sally Zarling Chelle Zastrow Kayla Zavac
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2020-2021 DONATIONS Contributions through October 31, 2020 Thank you to everyone who supported us last season, including those who donated the value of tickets for cancelled 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONORS 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-$19,999) Anthony & Andrea Bryant DIRECTOR ($5,000-$9,999) PLAYWRIGHT ($1,000-$4,999) Jean Novy Suzanne Nowak DESIGNER ($500-$999) Culvers Kate Hauser Bill & Michele Holcomb Debby Penzkover Ruthann Spaay Anne Van Deusen ACTOR ($100-$499) Jennifer Andrews Jim & Monica Ansay Robert J. & Susan Ashton Bruce Bergendahl Charles & Suzanne Bilkey Michael & Mary Bohren Karen Calhoun Susan Cisz Community Care, Inc. George & Vi Corliss Shirley Dable Mary Dembinski Gerald Demers Elizabeth Doepke 26
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Kathryn Donahue David Dropp Clarice Foley Suzanne Frank GE Foundation Doug & Meg Haag James Hahn Herb Kohl Philanthropies Bill & Jody Huelsman Vicky Jaeger Ruth P And William A Jones Candice Koehn Jayne Koel John & Darlene Kraft Alex & Diana Kunz Dr. Ronald & Camille Labinski Sharyn Larscheidt Rene Lenzner Peter & Kay Lettenberger Donna Lobacz Michele McCawley Renee Mcnamara Dexter Meise Shane Morris Brian O’Day Joseph Ogrady Mark & Angela Penzkover Beth Perry David & Karen Pfeffer Kathleen Phillips Angela Proell Nikki Resset Rodney Rexroth Irene Ruekert Mary Schmidtke Allen Schuh Richard Schwanz Kate Bernardy Shortall Don & Sallie Sickels Kathryn Slipper Donna Stanaitis Steven & Tamara Steiner Bryce & Anne Styza Chuck Utermohlen Robert Vrakas John & Rhonda Wagner WE Energies Foundation Miriam Wellford Laura Wollenweber Donna Zivney
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Johnny Rodgers Presents
The Language Archive
A Billy and Elton New Year
december 31 - january 3
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march 12-28
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