Al Ringling Theatre 2016

Al. Ringling Theatre

Gala Re-Opening We’re Rolling Out the Red Carpet to Make a Brand New Start of the Next 100 Years.

Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, February 20, 8:00pm

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Meet our new Executive Director,

Stephanie Miller-Lamb

Stephanie originally hails from Dubuque, Iowa, where she grew up with five siblings. Her parents, a now-retired physics professor and registered nurse, made the arts part of everyday life for their family in a house filled with music and art.

Trips to concerts, art fairs, recitals, plays, galleries and museums were commonplace in the Miller home.

Stephanie did her undergraduate studies at La Crosse’s Viterbo College (now University), where she earned degrees in Technical Theatre and English and later a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Stage Management at the University of Iowa. She has held positions with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Cal Performances at UC Berkeley, and Hancher Auditorium at the Iowa Center for the Arts.

After spending three years on the board of the ART Friends, Stephanie is honored to now be serving the organization in the role of Executive

Director. She and her spouse of 30+ years live in a historic home in Portage, where she also serves on the Historic Preservation Commission.

In her free time, Stephanie enjoys gardening, riding her motorcycle and spending time with her spouse.

Stephanie notes “This is an incredibly thrilling time! As the Al. Ringling Theatre celebrates the start of its next 100 years, it is experiencing well-deserved widespread acclaim. Through the power of social media, the theatre has come to the attention of new audiences across the United States as well

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Congratulations to the Al. Ringling Theatre on your 100th Birthday and Grand Re-Opening!

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as finding supporters as far away as Brazil, Spain, France, Pakistan and Argentina. We are excited for the future of the Al. as we expand programming and broaden our audiences while staying true to our mission as a dynamic center for the arts, culture and entertainment in our community. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you, our patrons and generous supporters. We invite you to sit back and enjoy the incredible view from your seat in the beautifully restored Al. Ringling theatre. Welcome home!”

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Become a member Friends have worked faithfully to restore the Al. Ringling Theatre, built in 1915, to its original magnificence. This year, a massive restoration project began at the theatre, thanks in large part to donations from the local community, a large foundation grant and other sources of support.

The Al. Ringling Theatre Friends (ART Friends), a communitybased nonprofit 501 (c) (3) arts organization, was established in 1989. Since that time, the ART

As the affectionately-known “Al.” moves into its next 100 years, the opportunity to become a member is more exciting than ever! The newly-restored Al. will offer quality entertainment that showcases local as well as national talent. The theatre’s expanded programming

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Thank hank you tto o the “Friends riends of the Al R Ringling Theatre” and their many supporters who over ver the years had the fforesight,, cour courage, and drive to start and follow through on what seemed an insurmountable task. This and other continuing efforts make us thankful for and proud of our community.

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will also offer enhanced opportunities to use the theatre in new ways while continuing to provide arts and culture education at the local, state and national level.

To help ensure the continued and future success of the Al. Ringling Theatre, ART Friends relies on the support received by its highly-valued membership base. The theatre simply couldn’t make it on ticket sales alone. Through support from donors like you, a mix of diverse new programming for live performances, classic and arthouse films, fulfilling educational opportunities and much more will flourish.

The ART Friends membership program is currently undergoing a few changes including converting to a membership calendar that runs January through December and a modified membership structure. We hope you will join the ART Friends today so you can experience the benefits that membership offers including things like opportunities to purchase show tickets before the public, tours of the theatre and Members Only events!

Take this opportunity to be part of history and join the ART Friends today! To find out how you can join, call 608-356-8864.

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On Nov assistance from H. L. Brewster tackle. The console which announced that his new luxury and of Baraboo who would be the had an automatic roll player theater would officially open electrician in charge at the new option was installed in the on Nov.17 with a performance theater and also be the man in er of the orchestra pit and cent ra, ope edic com t ligh of the charge of the moving picture was connected to the pipes “Lady Luxury.” Ringling had machines. Nearly five miles and sound equipment by been able to book the New of copper wiring had been hundreds of wires. The organ York show because it would be pulled through the 7,500 feet were tuned and the s pipe its on boo Bara ugh thro passing of conduit which had been automatic player was tested way from St. Paul to Chicago. installed during construction. against the backdrop of noise from the carpenters, tinners, The Baraboo Daily Republic Tickets for the opening of the the that painters, tile layers, curtain informed its readers new theater went on sale on ans, seating building would possibly not be hangers, electrici Nov. 13 at the Corner Drug picture ing mov and s the aller that inst but ed nish fi entirely Store which opened at 8 a.m. “opera house proper” would be technicians.

Former Baraboo Mayor finished in time. Anything left Edward G. Marriott was the Some of the most delicate and undone by opening day was first person to buy tickets and e e items and therefor nsiv expe gh. thou g tryin of lack not for had been waiting outside of last things to be installed in During the last few days of the Contributed by Paul Wolter the store for several hours the theater were the lighting . a.m 1:30 at fixtures were some of the last theater’s construction dozens king light awa and r es afte Seats, drap r 80 decorative Ove es. xtur fi to ly Theatre was rish feve er. ked of people wor not able to sleep any long items to be installed as the Al. Ringling es supplied by the Victor xtur fi the for s . seat 1915 er the The emb gs. been Nov thin finish finished in Marriott may have S. Pearlman Co. of Chicago d in line but was opera house had arrived on stan to rst fi from ing rang were installed Halloween and were installed not alone for very long. Tickets the great central chandelier of days y three hours and during the earl 48 lights to the delicate sold out in its with s row 14 rst fi The er.

Novemb 12 minutes with many people iridescent etched glass fixtures of the main floor seating were being disappointed. In all 450 over each box. The lighting upholstered with an “AR” seats were sold on the main fixtures had cost a little less monogram on the back of floor in the upholstered section $3,000 – 3 percent of the than s row ng aini rem The . the seat at $2 each and 322 at $1 in the total cost of the theater – or were un-upholstered and were rest of the main floor. Sixty box about the cost of an average priced accordingly. The boxes seats were sold for $5 a piece house at the time. Thousands were furnished with padded with the remaining 42 box ndescent bulbs were inca of gold a in e don rs chai wooden seats being used by family and required for the lighting from finish. Despite being the most friends. The total box office utilitarian fixtures in the expensive seating in the theater the take for opening night was dressing rooms to the 46 they were easily the most $1,522. This was more than bulbs which lined the t ligh ble. orta uncomf enough to pay the Lady Luxury edge of the front entrance Company which charged $795 canopy. The Baraboo Daily Anyone passing by the theater for their performance. The Republic deftly stated, “There during the final two weeks profit however was a pittance is light everywhere.” Many of construction would have compared to the final cost of the lights would be under heard an interesting array the theater which would dimmer control so that elegant of of sounds with the ordinary orical Society unt to $100,422.79. Money amo be made.

Contributed by Sauk County Hist Al. . construction noise mixing with transitions could ever of the last how ct one is obje here the n not show , was Lou wife Al. and his For most visitors this would to Baraboo set the tuning and testing of the he rned t retu wha le, in had succeeded known pictures of the coup be their first experience with for the work n d organ. The great machine had buil datio to foun was after ch whi 1915 l do, out to in late Apri ts. ligh le r obe mab Oct dim late in alled inst been theater had started.

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Contributed by Sauk County Historical Society In June 1915, Al. Ringling surprised everyone - including his architect and builder - by announcing that he wished to install a $9,000 pipe organ in his theater. The design change was placed in time, as it was still possible to build a room high above the auditorium to house the organ pipes and equipment. The original organ console, shown here in the middle of the tiny orchestra pit, could play itself if needed through the use of paper rolls much like a player piano. The original organ console was later replaced.

Contributed by Paul Wolter The high-relief plaster, decorative columns and murals inside the auditorium of the Al. Ringling Theatre transformed the shell of the theater into a Europeanstyle opera house. The Chicago artisans and artist who executed the work earned about $8 per day.

Contributed by Sauk County Historical Society By mid-July 1915, the exterior form of the Al. Ringling Theatre was rapidly taking shape. Terra cotta for the front facade was installed whenever there was a wall to attach to it. Behind the facade the steel beams and trusses for the auditorium roof were set in place with gin poles, one of which is visible in this picture.

Contributed by Bill Johnsen Scaffolding and risers set for the many artisans to reach the ceiling to design the murals above.

Contributed by Paul Wolter The molded plaster decoration of the Al. Ringling Theatre was manufactured and installed by the Architectural Decorating Company of Chicago. The catalog provided architects and designers a rich variety of molded plaster elements to choose from. The “choir� boys from the foyer of the theater appear in the 1916 catalog second from the top page.

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59 train cars of brick

In late June 1915, the citizens of Baraboo paused for an afternoon of speeches and testimonials to thank Al. Ringling for his gift of a new theater, which at the time was less than halffinished.

While people were hopeful that Al. Ringling would live long enough to see his theater completed, community leaders must have felt relieved that they had properly lauded the showman while they had the chance. Construction workers most likely stopped work for the ceremonies but the break was only a minor pause in the rapid pace at which the theater was going up.

In the month that followed, the public would see the front faรงade shoot up to the second story with the elliptical curve of the upper auditorium wall

rising behind. Masons, who had been on the job for several weeks, were busy using up 59 train carloads of brick that the building required. Even though there was very little wood used in the structure of the building, carpenters were constantly at work making forms for poured concrete floors and beams and building scaffolding for the masons. By mid-July, the project was ready for the skilled steel workers to return to lift and install the steel beams and trusses that would support the roof over the auditorium. Gin poles once again were used to carefully lift and maneuver the pieces into place.

Masons also were busy placing terra cotta pieces on the front faรงade whenever there was a wall to attach it to. Made to look like stone, the terra cotta was made of glazed fired clay, with

each distinctive piece made in a mold so that identical pieces could be duplicated more easily by using the same mold over. The whole process was far cheaper than carving stone. The terra cotta pieces also were hollow, making them lighter and easier to work with. Terra cotta would be used to cover the faรงade of the theater and to dress the top of the visible portions of the elliptical brick wall surrounding the auditorium. While the terra cotta was only made to look like stone, the base of the faรงade of the theater was covered in real granite from New Hampshire.

By late July, the faรงade was taking shape and people could discern where the ground-floor shops, with offices above, would be to the left of the entrance and see the graceful outline of the opening for the French doors for the ladies

lounge on the second floor. And while the great arch high above the entrance was yet to be installed, more decorative pieces of terra cotta like the capitals of the double pilasters flanking the front doors could be admired.

As the summer of 1915 continued, the theater took on the final outlines of its exterior form. While the faรงade was promising to be elegant and beautiful, at least one of Barabooโ s three newspapers admonished its readers that the exterior would pale in comparison to the interior once it was finished.

Readers would be able to judge this prophetic statement for its validity in four more months, when the theater was set to open.

By Paul Wolter Sauk County Historical Society

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Congratulations on 100 Years!

Restoration work has cast a spotlight on previously unnoticed artistic touches throughout the theater. For example, lowering the chandelier to feet above the floor provided close-up looks at its braided tassles and other intricate flourishes.

“That’s just workmanship,” Miller-Lamb said. “That’s craftsmanship.”

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Workers already have uncovered skylights above the theater’s second level, and replaced plaster stencils in the ladies’ lounge. Henry Ringling’s old office will be renovated to house staff offices and a board room.

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Emptying that office turned up several long-forgotten artifacts. These include a vintage adding machine, historic photos and a 1947 ledger showing transactions

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“Nobody threw out anything,” MillerLamb said. “We’re really fortunate.”

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Restoration Complete!

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Looking up into the dome you’ll find restoration of the ceiling murals and center medallion complete. The renowned clouds have returned to share the blue sky.

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Large areas on the top concourse that had missing or damaged plasterwork are now beautiful, with the newly cast plaster so expertly tied into the old that it is nearly impossible to tell what is original from what has been restored.

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Columns throughout the auditorium have returned to their golden splendor and the boxes have also received coats of gold.

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In the area of building mechanics, a new fire detection and suppression system has been laid in throughout the theatre, the concessions area and adjoining theatre space.

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We are now able to offer programming in comfort yearround, thanks to the new HVAC system.

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The original lighting fixtures have been rewired and have undergone restoration.

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In the second floor offices, linoleum tile has been removed and the French doors have been refurbished. High efficiency, double paned glass has been installed, which will make those offices habitable again.

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At the very top of the theatre, the smoke towers have new metal exteriors and the interior workings have been repaired.

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Beautiful new carpeting has been installed throughout the theatre, and brand new seats will provide patrons with a more comfortable experience for productions, films and high-quality musical entertainment.

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Ben Bromley/ Baraboo News Republic Years of wear and leaks have damaged some parts of the Al. Ringling Theatre’s interior.

Ben Bromley/ Baraboo News Republic Jill Eide of EverGreene Architectural Arts touches up the Al. Ringling Theatre’s fire curtain.

Ben Bromley/ Baraboo News Republic Two levels of scaffolding put restoration artists with EverGreene Architectural Arts within arm’s length of the Al. Ringling Theatre’s ceiling murals.

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Ben Bromley/ Baraboo News Republic Murals and pillars around the auditorium have been restored. Next up is the painting of the floor and installation of new seats.

Tim Damos/ Baraboo News Republic Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, right, visits with Baraboo Mayor Mike Palm, Al. Ringling Theatre Friends Board President Charlene Flygt, and Stephanie Miller-Lamb, the theater’s executive director, during a stop in Sauk County.

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Todd Krysiak/ Baraboo News Republic Evan Wollschlager of Baraboo peeks at the restored murals on the dome of the Al. Ringling Theatre during a tour.

Tim Damos/ Baraboo News Republic Al. Ringling Theatre Executive Director Stephanie Miller-Lamb shows former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold the ongoing restoration work at the theater.

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2016 Memberships Please Check Box Below Crew Level ($25 - $99) Benefits at this level include: Voting rights, newsletter and invitation to “Members Only” events.

Membership Acceptance Form Please join us as we begin the next 100 years carrying forward the magnificent vision of Al. Ringling!

Cast Level ($100 - $249) Benefits at this level include all Crew Level benefits plus two tour tickets and 10% discount on theatre merchandise.

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Director Level ($250 - $599) Benefits at this level include all Cast Level benefits plus two additional tour tickets and advance ticket sales to select events.

Producer Level ($600 - $1199*) Benefits at this level include all Director Level benefits plus limited edition restoration memorabilia.

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Memberships run annually from January 1 to December 31.

Your membership provides ongoing support for theatre operations.

Return this form to: Al. Ringling Theatre P.O. Box 381 Baraboo, WI 53913 For automatic monthly withdrawal, please call the theatre at 608-356-8864

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