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Constellation Campaign
Because of you...
In 2016, Northern Sky launched the Constellation Campaign to ensure our future. Because of folks like you, our creative center, on the corner of A & F, featuring our new indoor space, The Gould Theater, is now complete. In fact, we celebrated the opening of the new theater in the fall of 2019 with the world premiere Dad’s Season Tickets playing to sold out audiences on more nights than we can count and we are so looking forward to welcoming you back there this summer live and in person. We are also looking forward to welcoming you to the park with perhaps one of the most exciting pieces of this project: New restrooms! With, get this, flush toilets! They really might just be the best seats in the house.
Ribbon Cutting with Barbara Gould
And while our plans for our celebrating so many anniversaries in our 2020 season, including 50 years in partnership with the park, 30 years as a professional company and our first season in our new home, needed to be put on hold, we can’t help but marvel at the list of names on the following pages.
And so, at this moment, we simply want to say, “Thanks.”
Thank YOU for holding this place dear to your heart. Thank YOU for believing in our future. Your faith in us has never wavered and we never take that faith for granted.
Holly Feldman
Director of Development
If you are feeling inspired to support our ongoing building projects, we are still accepting gifts for the
Constellation Campaign! In fact, you can be permanent part of this legacy with your name on a seat at the Gould Theater or a bench $2,000 in the park. Your continued belief in what we do is the key component to the success of this campaign. Reach out to Holly to make your gift: holly@northernskytheater.com
Park Bench
Theater Seat Sample Donors may name a seat or bench after themselves, in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a family member or friend.
We thank the following donors for their leadership in generously supporting our Constellation Campaign.
CASSEIOPEIA $1,000,000 + UP
Barbara & Spencer Gould
URSA MAJOR $500,000 – $999,999
Susan Crawford & Jeffrey Rosemann Mike & Marge McCoy MMG Foundation, Inc.
ORION $100,000 –$499,999
Alexander Charitable Foundation, Inc. Helen & Bruce Ambuel E.H. Barker Claire CaJacob & Debra DuMont Jim & Susan Caldwell Laurey & Phil Clampitt The Jeff J Rosemann & Susan E Crawford Fund Joseph & Gwenn Graboyes Skinner Family Fund Chuck & Jan Harmon Jim & Judy Kottmeier Werner W. & Susan M. Krause Family Fund Martin & Alice Krebs Carla & Ellsworth Peterson Charitable Foundation Emmy & Steve Stanley Tim & Sue Stone
SCORPIO $50,000 – $99,999
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant The Cordon Family Foundation John & Kathy Leach Tony & Judy Licata Tom & Kathie Moore Jean Russell & Bob Childers Maury & Ann Sullivan
CAPRICORN $10,000 – $49,999
Tom & Sue Alt Katy Andino Sue & Louie Andrew Bonnie & Barry Behnken Pam Blanchard O. C. & Pat Boldt Tom & Renee Boldt Vonnie & Dave Callsen Carlson Erickson Builders Andy & Jan Coulson Jack & Betty-Jo Dahlman Robert C. Davis III Anne & Richard Egan Charitable Fund Shanna & Wendell Ellsworth Iris & Jim Friedlieb Bill & Mardi Glenn Dave & Mel Johnson The Pam Kriger Donor Advised Fund Heidi & Bob Ling Main Street Market Dennis & Eileen Mayborne Nancy Mills Helen & Earl Neville Nicolet National Bank Bob & Rita Radke Luzern & Joann Richter John & Jackie Sawyer Mary Seeberg Grainger Foundation CRST International Karen & David Studebaker Dave & Shaun Tauber Barb & Glenn Timmerman Roy & Sandra Uelner Don & Jane Vaughan Greg & Wendy Vichick Kathy Voelz Mr. & Mrs. David Wenberg Duane T. Williams Jim & Elise Wilson
LYRA $5,000 – $9,999
Helen Allen Martha Bagley Priscilla & Anthony Beadell Trish & Jim Black Linda & John Blossom Mark Breseman & Jane Hillstrom Jennifer & Jeff Bridges John & Nancy Brock John & Nancy Brock The Virginia Burns Private Charitable Foundation Dave & Robbie Carlson Jim Cauley & Brenda Andrews Janet & David Daniel Bob & Lois Dittus Marc & Kris Dubick Jacinda Duffin, Realtor Chuck & Joanne Dull Mike & Marcia Eischen Miriam Erickson Jason Feldman Landscapes - Holly & Jason Feldman Gail Fischer Diane & Pat Ford The Franz Family of Poynette, WI Steve & Mary Gerndt & Liz, Clay & Brody Natalie & George Gorchynsky Paul & Gloria Halverson Jami & Joe Hanreddy Bob & Donna Hays Doc Heide & Jody Jessup Darrell& Dina Herbst Jeffrey Herbst & Charles Williams Kandy & William Higley Mark, Michaela, Michael & Oliver Holey Jim & Nancy Huebner Roger Johnson Brian & Kristin Johnson Richard & Charlotte Johnston Jan Kemble
LYRA (cont.)
Cheryl & Rob Kopecky Kovar-Koschalek Family Connie & Tony Kreif The Kroll Family Grandchildren Jeff Kuchenbecker & Char Braun Ron & Kelly Leuzinger Tom & Bev Lisle Paul Mahon Jim & Nancy Marsho Howard & Sara Miller True North Real Estate LLC Laurie & Mark Murphy Joe & Judy Novicki Tom & Mary Oehler Jerry & Pamela Okarma Jeff & Barb Ottum John Parrish Dee & Eric Paulsen Judy Perkins & David Keen Barb & Bill Perloff Walter J. & Catherine Piper Patti Podgers & Jim Johnson Jeff & Sue Rattner Bill & Patsy Reichert Randall & Julie Roenigk Lloyd & Sandra Rowley Jeanette & Tom Sadler Jim & Diane Sheehan Family Ann Sheridan John & Tricia Shinners & Family Clark & Diane Slipher The Scott Steinke Family MMG Foundation, Inc. The Stillman from Parkwood Lodge Strang, Inc. Deanna & John Swanson Chuck & Lana Tencate Steven & Susan Van Kirk Midwest Wire Jeff & Dawn Welter Bill, Trudy, Phillip & Kate Wessels Judy & Harold Williams Dan & Joyce Williams Jim & Kathy Wochinske Dennis & Karen Wojahn Peter Yaeger & Leslie Dittus-Yaeger Rob & Marsha Zoll
CYGNUS $2,000 – $4,999
Marilyn Backer The Beck Family Jacqlynn Behnke Steve & Carol Capp Dr. Kevin Dahlman Family Greg & Julie Diltz Yvonne & John Dwonch Hank & Mary Fasciotti Patricia Feldman Al & Sally Ferguson Reid & Terri Firestone Barb Gilman Robert & Lisa Heiderman Stacie & Josh Heier Stacy & Stacey Jackson Family Jean & Rod Jacobson Cynthia & Al Johnson Jim Jauquet & Andrea Kinsey-Jauquet Fred & Greta Kubsch Jerry Lecy Jim & Ellie Lincoln Doris Lukas Charli & Tom Lundstedt Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Monroe Doug & Pamela Moore Sherry Lee Mueller Brad & Kelly Mullins Lisa O’Hearn Lauren & David Peck Fre & Jan Peterson Gary & Penny Pfister Cal & Trish Pierson Steve & Jan Rhode Dave & Louise Rogers Greg & Barb Sheehy Glenn & Judy Siebert Rich & Carolyn Sommer David Stevens Hobler & Kathleen Paniagua Dennis & Jeanne Trittin Deborah Webber & David Alley Dick & Jan Whittow Paul & Sandy Wysocki Sylvia Youell Jerry & Joan Zaug
PISCES $1,000 – $1,999
Sandy Abler & Paul Baek Adelaide Aime & David Cahill Ron & Lisa Armstrong Jeanne & Robert Barnard John & Jennie Barnes Penny & Tom Beerntsen Bill & Barb Berkley Ann & Bryan Birnschein Cindy Brito & Tony Costello Mary Lynn & Randal Brotherhood Buckingham Family Gil & Joyce Carlson Trudy & Tony Chelmecki James & Cathy Collins Chris Cramer Larry & Cynthia Crock Jan & Karen Dickson Dick & Pat Dornaus Nancy & Hans Feld Mike & Tonya Felhofer Revs Richard & Peggy Feyen Tom & Barb Florack Fred & Barb Frey Tim & Marsella Fults Susie Gebhardt Kathy Falk & Dan Goyette Priscilla Grittner William A. Guenther Jim & Barb Hansen John & Grace Held Ed & Beth Herbst John Herbst Craig David Hiebing Robert & Rebecca Hoover Amy & Mark Huftel Sue & Joe Jarosh Jim & Joyce Kalscheur Joann & Wally Kilgus Paula & Dave Kocken Tom & Cynthia Kraack Mark & Linda LeMahieu Paul Libman & Marcia Iacobucci Rob & Becky Lonergan Lisa & Tom Madsen Dave Maier & Barb Cihlar Lee Marquardt The Sandstrom-McGrath Family
PISCES (cont.)
Chuck & Barb Merry Fund Suzan Miller Lon & Carol Mishler Rick & Sara Noel Family Steve & Kaaren Northrop Kevin & Linda O’Neill The Otto Family Bill & Betty Parsons Sylvia K. Pratt Meredith Pye John & Mary Roberts Robert Robinson Bill & Marcia Rock Jim & Ladona Rowings Julie Rowley Michel & Judy Roy John & Susan Schaper The Allain-Schertz Family Tom & Jane Schneider Liz & Brent Schultz Nicole & Brad Smith Keith & Helene Stadtmueller Karen Steele & Patrick McDonough Shelly & Roger Stoeger Jane & Bruce Stoehr Dr. & Mrs. Gerard Sublette Hide Side Stores Bill Theisen Mary & Roy Thilly Ron & Patricia Trellue David & Barbara Tuch Brian & Joan Wake Merrilee & John T. Waldron Bob & Deb White Family Baycare Clinic Foundation - Kevin & Cindy Wienkers Clyde & Marsha Williams Patty & Howard Williamson Richard & Emily Woldt Bill & Kathy Wolff Wolf Brothers, Inc. - Cap & Mary Wulf Lori & Bry Yost and Family Matt & Lori Zembrowski
GEMINI $500 – $999
Tom & Kathy Adrians Sara Ellen & James H. Anderson Jim & Roberta Arndorfer Dave & Kathy Averbeck Beth & Gene Bastedo Betsy Baumann Bay Area Garments & Specialties Gerry & Jane Berg Greg & Meridith Berry Bob & Dianne Beyer Susan & Jim Birger Andrea Boehmer & Lisa Hocevar The Bonovich Family The Bouche Family Jeff & Nancy Braatz Family Sue & Jim Buck Archie & Kathe Budzak Jim & Barbara Bunning Kevin & Kim Butler Lisa & Larry Buvid Bonnie Cady Lynn & Kathleen McKee Sue & Jerry Cataldo Susan Cattle Al Curtis & Jan Livingston Daniel & Donna Danielson Janice L. Davis Meg & Chuck Deem Richard & Patty DeJong John & Pat DeLeonardis Gib & Gail Docken Marilyn & David Doerr Doug & Judy Drew Bob & Mary Ann Dude Jennifer DuPont V. Daniel Elvira & Cecilia E. Gerber Deirdre Fellner George & Julie Fiedler John & Kristine Fox & Family Tom & Mary Grace Pam Graper Mark & Gay Gross Mrs. Joan B. Guasta Helen & Jim Haase Ken, Lynn, Scott & Emily Hacker Kit Haggard Gail Hanson & Richard Graebner Cathy & Dale Hardel Ann & David Harsh Laurel & John Hauser Holly Hebel & Ann Fiorello Jon Hegge & Laurie Flanigan-Hegge Rochelle & Jim Heinz Pat & Tom Heller Joyce Herbst Llody Herbst Family Tom & Jill Herlache John & Nell Herlache Judy Hoard & Beth Ringgenberg Ron & Alice Holden Steven & Tiffany Horn Bruce & Marla Horwitz Mark Huber & Nari Haig Larry & Diana Hudson Joseph & Sandra Hurley JoAnn C. Hutchinson Erling & Ann Isely Amy S. Jensen Kristi Johnson Richard & Sue Ellen Johnson Dennis & Janet Johnson Steven & Dawn Johnson Larry & Deb Johnson Deb & Gary Jones Susan Jones Jim & Susan Kinney Mark & Anne Kinzer Family Judy & Tim Klatt Polly Knudsen Ed Kottmeier The Boat People Merriel Kruse Keith & Ursula Leedy David & Cynthia LeMieux Fred & Sue Lewis Charlotte Lukes Barb & Mike Madden Martin & Andrea Maguire Liz & Mike Mahoney Gary & Helen Martin David & Denice Martin Jeffrey McCollum Mike & Carol McIntyre Florence McMillan William & Diane Miller Fred & Debbie Moseley William C. Neumann Camilla Nielsen Anne Notley Gerald & Diana Ogren Greg & Sarah Olef
GEMINI (cont.)
Mark & Sandra Oliszewicz Steven & Kaaren Oreck Scott Origer Wayne & Kate Orsted Jim & Diane Otto Ken & Stephanie Pabich Dave & Mary Pader Patrick Palmer LuAnn Papile & Dan Behles Chuck & Nancy Pawluk John & Patricia Pospisil Tony & Evelyn Puerto Marla Putnam & Casey Collins Ann & Jim Reeve William & Karen Reifsnyder Martin & Robin Reynolds Milt & Mary Risgaard Rachel & Abigail Rock Grace & Glen Rossman Christine & Phil Salmon Nancy Sargent Diane & Jim Sarosiek Martha Sauter Bob & Carolyn Sawicki Schnackenberg Family The Schneider Family John & Kris Selk Jeff & Margaret Harding Ross & Ginny Siegel Leah Slaten Arlene & Janine Sopata Rick & Dawn Sorgea Mary Steffens Brian & Amy Stephens Lee Straate & Diane Carr Barbara Strom Bill & Cheryl Surbaugh The Tonnell Family Carol & Richard Valley Toby Vanden Heuvel & Jen Norden Eberhard & Catherine Veit Brad & Andrea Votava Susan Walz David & Rose Warner John & Brenda Warren John & Kathleen Westberg Hannah M. Wetzel Jan-Ann & Richard White William & Sharon Wildman Dan & Ann Wilson Albert & Valerie Yard Ron, Beth, Katie & Rebecca Zitzow
PLIEADES $100 – $499
Ann Ann Abbott Theo & Jan Abrahamson Thomas L. Aerts Bruce & Joanne Aldrich Judith Amberg Mary Anderson Matt & Rita Andis Anschutz Plumbing & Heating Dennis Appleton Kathryn Arnold-Stauffer Roy & Terri Back Ted & Christine Balistreri David Barnes David & Jean Baumann Susan & Bruce Bauter Beverly & Larry Bayless Randy & Anne Behm Bruce & Victoria Behnke Betty Behnke The Beisenstein Family Debra & David Boden Barb & David Boes John & Anna Borchers Carl & Diane Braaten Lonnie Brown Peter & Ruth Budic Jim & Maribeth Buggs Dave & Marge Bultman Kevin Burow Jillaine Burton & Andrew Seefeldt Richard & Gloria Burzynski Melinda Butcher Robin & Avis Byers Paul & Sandi Cain Frank & Rochelle Candioto Judy & Charlie Catlin Dave & Kathy Cecil Lisa Champelli Carl & Pat, Chris & Diana Chan Steve & Rosemary Clark Mikkel & Beth Clay Jill Clymer Tamar Cohn & Family Darcy & John Cox Amanda Crowley Russ & Chris Czarnota Carla Dahl & Tom Papesh Jean & Roger Damrow Michael & Priscilla Daniels Nancy Davis Nancy & Jeff Davis Del & Jo Davis Verlan & Karen Den Adel Amy Dercks Andrew, Janelle, Drake & Kamila Dicks Scott Dickson Bob & Liz Dickson Chris & Gail Dockry Robert & Lynn Doneff Tom Dorner Ed & Adèle Douglass Dr John & Sheila Dovorany Kurt & Marlene Dramm Jamie Drexler Tad & Andy Dukehart Michael & Deborah Duncan Mike & Dorothy Dybas Stan & Jo Dziewa Mr. & Mrs. William Emerson Judy Endle John & Clare English Coleen & Keri Ernster Fran Faller Rosie Farrell & Daughters Mary Jo Feeney Gebhardt David & Diane Feenstra Eugene Fenner Deb Fett Mike Fischer & Elaine Griffin David Flores Laurie Foster Bryce Foster Barbara & Larry Freidig Bob & Rhonda Friday Bruce & Grace Frudden Terry & Kris Fulwiler Jerry & Lois Garrity Roy & Judie Gauger Lynn & Gilbert Gerdman Dorothy Gerrits Marvin & Lois Getty Kay Glessner Patricia J. Goldberg Chuck & Cathy Gress
PLIEADES (cont.) Steven & Carol Konetzke Ken & Judy Mueller
Philip Biebl & Kevin Grohskopf Lenore Konkel Jill Newcomer
Joyce & Kenneth Gulliford Kraemer Family Brian & Debbie O’Mara
Heather Hafeman M. Susan Kraft Joseph Ordinans
Denise & Richard Haight Lawrence & Mary Kraft Wayne & Phyllis Orrison
Curtis & Shelly Hall Edward. Kraus Paul & Beverly Ozburn
Nancy Hammen Sue & Altfrid Krusenbaum John & Harriet Paral
Carl Hanson Michael & Anne Kryger Jim & Elaine Parker
Fred & Judi Hardman Kathy Kurth John & Lisa Balistreri
Ms. Joyce Harris Nancy & Ted Laitner John & Eileen Phetteplace
Deb Hartsock Marian Lake Rachel Pindel
Pamela Harvey-Jacobs Bill & Joanne Lammers Marcia Pliefke
Bob & Lisa Heider Mark & Ann Lampereur Innovative Printing, LLC
Paul Heim & Julie Watkins Jim & Diane Lang John Plume
John & Janet Helin Rick & Jan Lange Gary & Rose Marie Pollatz
Giz & Linda Herbst Brenda & Jeff Lange Paul & Vicki Pollowy
Earl & Eugenie Hildebrandt BJ Larsen Jerry & Lynn Pomprowitz
Ron Hilton Don & Sheri LeBombard Steve & Linda Pont
Stewart & Linda Hoar Jennifer & Katie Levendusky George & Mary Rather
Leon & Sue Hoffmann Ronda & John Liebmann Richard & Jan Rau
John & Judy Hollingshead Dennis & Lucille Ligman Glen & Christine Reichelderfer
Randy & Kathy Hoth Ron & Diane Little Donna Richter & Michael Judd
Hal & Joyce Hothan Anne & Fred Loperena Riley Family Fund
Dean & Kathy Hunter Bernard & Joy Lucier Barb Ristau
Terry Hynous Bob & Lori Machacek Rich & Jackie Ritchie
James & Michele Isaacson Carol, Marsha & Mark Mankowski Ann & Tom Roeder
Bob & Judy Jaeschke Jim & Carole Maronek Emily & Bob Rogers
Wayne & Marcy Janssen Susan Martin Kathy Rogers & David Pritchard
John & Mary Jelinek Randy & Karen Mathewson Anna Rominger & Joseph Lisak
Carol Jensen Rev. Gerald & Susan Matzke Allan & Nancy Rooks
Wayne & Donna Jensen Ron & Lois Mauermann Mary Rosecky
Debra & Dennis Jepsen Thomas May Judy & Bernie Rosenstein
Joy Jester Noreen McCann Kathy Rowe
Mark & Ann Jinkins David & Colette McDonough Nora Rowley & Robert Ulicny
Mary & Bruce Johnson Gerard & Alice McKenna Denny & Nan Ryan
David & Jessica Johnston Tom & Lydia Meisenburg Charles & Janice Sable
Jane Kayser Shaun & Susan Melarvie Judi Sanders
Jack, Carrie, Katie & Conor Kelly Christine & Russ Melland Alan & Roberta Schimek
Richard & Roxanne Kenitzer Jennifer Merkel Lisa Schlenker & Steve Gillingham
John & Kathy Kenneavy David & Kathy Michaelis Kathleen Schluter
Sandi Keyser Tom & Vicki Mielke Susan & Thomas Schouten
Lucy Kile Orie & Chris Milton Ted & Mary Lou Schroeder
The King Family Joe & Ricki Mitchell Kay & George Schueppert
Beth Ann Kingsley Sara L. Moe Gigi Schumacher
Diane Kirkland Barbara Moen Pete & Carol Schuster - Lfp Design!
Joel Kitchens & Sherry Billett Larry & Janet Mohr Mark & Maria Schwan
Kitchens Mr. and Mrs. William H. Moore IV Richard Schwartz &
Sarah J. Ford & Randall Klumb Michael & Ann Morgan Christine Slowinski
Sue & Ray Koch The Upland Morgans Cindy & Chuck Schwierske Northern Sky Theater54Kim Kohler & Joseph Gruber Lee & Suellen Mueller Bob & Pat Scieszinski
PLIEADES (cont.)
Jan & Linda Scott Lisa & Alberto Segre Rob & Becky Shaw Becca Sheehan Becca Sheehan Suzanne Shetney Walton & Tiggy Shields William & Gloria Sinclair Jan & James Sinclair Dale Skaggs & Linda Lambert Carla & Edward Sloan Dr’s Charles & Barbara Sloan Forrest & Barbara Smith Steve & Connie Sopel Lynn & Vern Tucker Mark Spreitzer & Philip Gorman Nancy Stengl What Next? John & Jane Stevenson Charitable Fund Kenneth Sullivan Maureen Sundeen Mike & Lois Swanson John & Sherry Swearngin Colleen Teska Way & Jackie Thompson Stuart & Christine Tipping Glen & Janet Trigg Thomas Turriff Barbara & Tom Tuszynski Julia & Thomas Ulen Dave & Mary Van Dyke Peggy Welsh & Leslie Van Vonderen Bob & Joni Vanden Heuvel Jim & Bonnie Veitch Red & Carol Vermeire John & Tracy Vreeke Dan & Michelle Wagnitz Teresa & Jack Wall Norman & Mabel Watkins David & Sally Weber William & Christine Wehrs John & Jaci Weigandt Ron & Barb Weir Thomas & Linda Weisensel Dave & Liz Westen Jay & Sally Whitfield Michael & Martha Willett Robin & Shelley Williams Jim & Betsy Williamson Paul & Kay Wilson Shyla Wollman David & Jean Wolski Jane Doughty & David Wood Jane & Gary Woodward Gertrude & Joseph Wycech Connie Young Eklipse Hair & Nail Studio Gary & Elaine Zarcone John & Susan Zientek Dan & Irene Zimmerman Gloria D. Zimmerman Debbi & Paul Zulaski
AQUARIUS $1 – $99
Josef Aalbue Shirley Adams & Eric Johnson Jim & Linda Adams Randy & Anna Adkins Michael & Sandra Aebly Larry & Joyce Alber Anne & David Bachem Brian Baird Joe & Jackie Baldyga Susan Banks John & Dianne Banta Nancy Barkman Kris & Dave Bate Kathleen Beaver Lisa & Dan Bee Jon & Kathy Beggs John & Alice Belmont Pete & Sandy Benson Lucy Betz Gene & Patricia Bitterberg Penny Boehlen Dan & Gaye Boland Donna Bossow-Lueders & Donald Lueders Julia M. Van Roo Bresnahan Susan & Jim Bricker John Fox & Su Brodsky Jim & Brigid Brooks Lois Brown Kate Buggs Bill Calkins John & Kathy Campbell Richard & Sybil Carlson Tom & Sheryl Cerniglia Harley & Jean Chapman Maetta Chase Peter & Carol Clikeman Margaret Coker Doug & Laura Coster Susie & Tracy Cotter Pat & Harold Crabb Karen Cruz Helena Campbell & Craig Cullum Christy Curry & Kevin Hoyland Delmar Dahl Katie Dahl & Rich Higdon Don & JoLynn Damitz Shellie Specter & Robert Davidson Jean Davison Mary Dement Patrick & Natalie Dempsey Jan & Richard Denney Elaine Dixon Barbara Dixson & Alan Smith Kit Donahue Anne Donahue Door County Rubber Stamp, LLC Tim & Karla Dorweiler Draeb Jewlers Jennifer Drake Merton & Carol Drake James & Dorothy Duffield Bonny Duffney Douglas & Rose Duncan Elizabeth Dustman Patty Dzurick & Family Thomas & Phyllis Eckhart June D. Ehrbar Bill Elder Paula Englebert & Family Brad & Martha Eshbaugh The Esry Family LuAnn Ferron Catherine & George Fjelstad Jack & Gail Florin Gayle & Glenn Fritsch David & Dolores Fryd Marilee Gardner & Randolf Schmirler Linda E. Gerke Steven Gillhaus Betsy & Russ Zabler Scott & Sarah Godfrey Paul Gordon
AQUARIUS (cont.) David & Alicia Lundal Family The Rodenberg Family
Joan Gorsuch Susan MacLean Bruce & Jean Rogers
Sandra & Arthur Greaves Gail Magowan Lauri & John Rosenthal
Mary J. Hackett Patricia Maier Savannah & Mark Rounds
Ronald Hansche Stas & Mary Therese Maslanka, Jr. Dick & Mary Runge
Peggy & Timothy Hansmann Mary & Fredric Matestic Bill & Diane Russell
Pat & Nordy Haugen Gail Matyas Teresa Scalise
Dick & Beckie Hawker The McDermott Family Nick & Rosann Scalise
Mr. Robert E Hayes Diana McVey Lee & Judy Scherkenbach
Cheryl & Larry Hebel Richard & Jean Mehring Greg & Renee Schmill
Lyle & Christine Hendrickson Diane Meiborg & Roger Zacek Barb & Bob Schuelke
Hoban-Walker Family Mr. & Mrs. Steve Menden Richard Schultz & Diane Haldane
Judy & John Hoffmann Neal & Mary Meyerson Scott & Kathy Schultz
Dawn Holsen Larry & Joanne Michaels Jim & Judy Schwengel
Carol Holz Ken & Carol Michels Paul & Amy Seiler
Jim & Joy Hooyman Fred & Karen Mikolajewski Debra Serchen
Arthur & Dee Hopper Teresa & Nick Milich Kari & Bruce Shatzer
Diane & John Hotynski Alan & Barbara Miralgio Alice & Bill Shepherd
Stephen Hudson Mairet Jake & Katie Mitchell Phil & Val Skultety
Mark & Kim Ivers Marie A. Moe Loretta & Bruce Smith
Pamela Jeffcoat & Michael Beaster Rev. Michael & Jolene Morris Kim Sorbet
James & Wanda John Tom & Elaine Mulligan Carolyn & Ron Staszewski
Gary Jugenheimer Mary Beth Murphy David Stefanik
Abe & Linda Kahan Katy & Terry Murphy Pamela & Dennis Stefanowski
Karen Kant Jim & Joanie Musiel Phil & Pamm Steffen
Ralph & Sandy Katt Bill Neddersen David & Mary Ann Steinke
Tracy Teltz-Kiederlen Dr. Melissa Nelson Chris Stiefel
Donna & Wayne Kiefer Brad & Colleen Niswonger Bonnie & Raymond Stolarczyk
Bob & Ruth Kitzman Lee & Nancy Nordgren Molly Sullivan
Shelly & Missy Kjellenberg Gale Oakes Emmali Sweeney
Patricia Kleppin Carolyn Ottman Nancy Teale
Pam & Jon Koch Mike & Deb Palm Dan & Nancy Tepfer
Greg & Kathy Kolacinski Jim & Mary Lou Pate Ms. Jane Tesch
Tom & Darlene Kolp Judy B. Phillips Bob & Chris Thompson
Janice Kresin Joan Pleuss Leighton & Amy Timm
Jay & Wendy Kummer Diane Plugge Russ Tomjanovich
David & Ruth Anne Landsverk Janet Process Ian & Margaret Turner
Ann & Ron Lang Ann Quale Dan & Ursula Twombly
Gerry & Mark Langgut Michael & Carole Raap Jan M. Smith & Scott E. Valitchka
Twyla Lato Joan & Paul Radomski Michael & Sandra Van Dan
Lorraine Lee Chris Ramos & Lisa Berry Arnold & Carol VandenBush
Mike & Arlene Lee Barb & Mike Rawling Rachel Veal
Larry & Sue Lemay Susan Reich Alan & Shirley VerHage
Ed Lenard Kay & Gunter Reiche Rick & Deb Wagner
Kathleen Lenz Margaret Reisenauer Al & Marilyn Wahlgren
Sheila & Eric Lewis Rick & Jan Rickert Bert & Deb Watson
Suzanne & David Loft David & Susan Rieder Jack & Linda Watts
Deborah Logerquist Ann & David Rindt Carolyn Wells & Dennis Loeffler 56 Northern Sky Theater Dave & Nancy Lokken Robert & Doris Loss Ed & Stevie Ritger William & Jerri Rix Bob & Peg Wepner Beth Coleman & Curt Wessel
AQUARIUS (cont.)
Ann & Jim White Larry & Sara White Glen & Kris Wiesman Susan Wilfert Tom & Suzie Wilkinson Adam Williams Jim & Sandy Wrangell Craig Wrobel & Anne Beckman Rita Yaeger Armando & Mary Zeledon Dwight & Pam Zeller Elizabeth & David Zerrien Anita Zipperer & Patrick O’Hearn Donna Zwicke CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TEAM Pam Blanchard Mark Breseman Susan Caldwell Katie Dahl Holly Feldman Doc Heide Jeff Herbst Judy Kottmeier Molly Rhode Mary Seeberg Dawn Welter
BUILDING COMMITTEE Craig Coursin Jeff Herbst Dave Maier Molly Rhode John Sawyer Mary Seeberg Tim Stone
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE ADVISORS & ALUMNI David Alley Kenneth Boyd Gwenn & Joe Graboyes George Gorchynsky Jim Jauquet Paula Keller Charli Lundstedt Thomas A. Moore Carla Peterson Neen Rock Nic Trapani
CONSTELLATION CAMPAIGN DONORS CORPORTATE MATCH
American Family Insurance Matching Gifts American Online Giving Foundation Boston Scientific Matching Gift Cellcom Door County Community Foundation GE Foundation Grainger Foundation Johnson Controls Foundations Microsoft Matching Gifts Morgan Stanley Matching Gifts Noble Energy Matching Gifts Raibrook Foundation Inc. SPX Foundation State Farm Co Foundation Matching Gifts Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation US Bank Foundation Matching Gifts WE Energies Foundation Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
CONSTELLATION CAMPAIGN DONORS IN KIND
CR Welding, LLC DC Engraving Becky Fewell Robin Hartel Innovative Printing, LLC Woodwalk Gallery
In Honor of Ma & Pa Alley In Honor of Mike & Marge McCoy’s In Honor of Mary Seeberg’s 23-year Mary & Phil Weinfurt 50th Anniversary service to Northern Sky Theater as
In Honor of Christine Andrew Mary Seeberg Board Chairperson Sue & Louie Andrew In Honor of Nancy Milne Alexander Charitable
In Honor of Ann Birnschein Kathy Voelz Foundation, Inc. Andrew & Becky Barnard In Honor of Eva Nimmer Ann & Bryan Birnschein Ken & Liz Birnschein Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nimmer Pam Blanchard Karen McClelland In Honor of David Pagel Mark Breseman & Joe & Ricki Mitchell Al & Cynthia Lanzetta Jane Hillstrom
In Honor of Benjamin Blaha In Honor of Mabel Peterson Carla Byrnes & Sara Oswald Rick & Melanie Blaha Barbara-Jo Weko Witzke Vonnie & Dave Callsen
In Honor of Bridget Blaha In Honor of Peggy Rogers Carlson & Erickson Builders Rick & Melanie Blaha Dave & Louise Rogers Andy & Jan Coulson
In Honor of Pam Blanchard In Honor of Norma Rowley Katie Dahl & Rich Higdon Jim & Ellie Lincoln Susan Casey Greg & Julie Diltz
In Honor of Maetta Chase In Honor of Bob Schloss Carol Duffin Nancy & Hans Feld Shirley Schloss Jacinda Duffin Marsie L. Hartman In Honor of Cyndy Stiehl Claire Erickson Sue MacLean Dr. Deborah Webber & Holly & Jason Feldman
In Honor of Joe & Joan Denk David Alley Natalie & George Gorchynsky Janine, Jennifer, Joe & In Honor of Nina Stoneham Carey Hale Jon Myers Sandra Stoneham Laurel & John Hauser
In Honor of Holly Feldman In Honor of Ann & Maury Sullivan Doc Heide & Jody Jessup Paula & Bob Keller Tim & Sue Stone Jeffrey Herbst &
In Honor of Bud & Barb Fenner In Honor of Rebecca & Frederick Charles Williams Eugene Fenner Marruffo, Alec Benito Marruffo, Nycea Andrea Kinsey-Jauquet
In Honor of Sally & Al Ferguson “CeCe” Grace Marruffo, Christopher & Jim & Judy Kottmeier Kathy Voelz Elizabeth Studebaker, and Cole Henry Heidi & Bob Ling In Honor of Jim & Iris Friedlieb’s 50th Studebaker Dave Maier & Barb Cihlar
Anniversary Karen & David Studebaker Main Street Market Tom & Jane Pick In Honor of Kathy Voelz Mike & Marge McCoy
In Honor of Gail Fry Susan Caldwell Jamie McLean Matt & Molly Hopp In Honor of Alison & Simon Werner MMG Foundation, Inc. In Support of Shawn Galligan’s Tour Alison & Simon Werner Tom & Kathie Moore
De Peninsula In Honor of Howard & Patty Lauren & David Peck Wendy Galligan Williamson Lolly & Dave Ratajczak Barbara Sanders Dr. Deborah Webber & Neen Rock & Brian Smith
In Honor of Lily, Wyatt & David Alley Pete & Carol Schuster -
Virginia Glass In Honor of Ron & Dorothy Wilson Lfp Design! Elizabeth Marland & Ron, Beth, Katie & Ann Sheridan Elizabeth Glass Rebecca Zitzow Emmy & Steve Stanley
In Honor of Jimmy Kaplan In Honor of Paula Wright Keller Chase Stoeger & The Stiefel Family Wendy & Mike Mospan Molly Rhode
In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Greg Tim & Amy Wrigh Tim & Sue Stone
Kolacinski Aimee & Mike Farrell Tracy & John Vreeke Sherry Lee Mueller Shawna & Dennis Bartimoccia Dr. Deborah Webber &
In Honor of Mary Lou Lager Where cousins become best friends: David Alley Meredith Pye Gail, Evie, Vera, Wilco, Elizabeth,
In Honor of Dave Maier Paisley, Andrew and Emily Paula & Bob Keller Sue & Louie Andrew Northern Sky Theater58In Honor of David Marsek (Nana & Papa) The Beck Family
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CONSTELLATION CAMPAIGN DONORS IN MEMORY OF NEEN ROCK
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The Neen Rock Costume Shop
Northern Sky worked with Neen’s siblings and Brian to determine the best way to memorialize her. It is our honor to report that Neen’s name will forever grace our Costume Shop at the Gould Theater and will also have a place of honor on our donor wall in the lobby.
Production Stage Manager 1990 to 2020
Neen Rock, longtime production stage manager and designer at Northern Sky Theater, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The cause was a cerebral aneurysm. Neen worked at Northern Sky for over thirty years, and her contributions to the company as a designer, stage manager, mentor, and beloved friend were numerous and farreaching.
Neen began her work with Northern Sky in the late 1980s. She first worked with Northern Sky as a lighting consultant, assisting the company with its first use of theatrical lighting when the company was known as Heritage Ensemble. The variety of Neen’s playbill credits throughout the 1990s, as the company became American Folklore Theatre, makes clear the breadth of her talent and expertise: Neen is variously credited as technical advisor, production coordinator, set decorator, and designer of sets, costumes, and props. “Neen was an inventive, resourceful, problem-solving designer with extensive knowledge in all areas of theater,” said artistic director Jeff Herbst. “I worked with Neen for thirty years and she never ceased to amaze me with how she could make magic out of seemingly nothing.”
Neen contributed design elements to every show the company produced during its first decade, placing her among the handful of artists that forged Northern Sky’s identity from its outset. Her designs of sets, costumes, and props were central to such iconic shows as Belgians in Heaven, Bone Dance, Lumberjacks in Love, Goodnight Irene, Fishing for the Moon, and Guys on Ice. Towering bunkbeds and old screen doors, fishing poles and angel wings, skeleton suits and welding masks: Neen imagined, sewed,
As we continue to grieve Neen Rock, the backbone and heartbeat of Northern Sky, we have found it healing to look back at video that we are lucky to have in our collection. To hear her voice, see her face, and experience her infectious laugh is a joy and a balm. We hope you take some comfort in this tribute above. If you would like, you can leave your own memory or photograph at: https://northernskytheater.com/neen-rock/
Jeff Herbst and Katie Dahl, along with their friend Eric Lewis, sang songs and shared memories and bakery as they paid tribute to Neen Rock, Northern Sky's beloved stage manager, who died the week prior to this recording.
and hammered nearly all of Northern Sky’s most memorable shows into being. “Her ingenuity in figuring out how to outfit two guys in real snowmobile suits, with trick zippers and Velcro to facilitate choreography, altered lining to keep the actors from over-heating, and embroidered vintage patches for authenticity— that alone puts her in the Northern Sky Hall of Fame,” said Herbst.
In 1999, Neen became Northern Sky’s first-ever production stage manager, coordinating all of the various artistic departments of the theater throughout rehearsal, production, and performance. In addition to these added stage management responsibilities, Neen continued as the company’s prop designer and builder, adding to her extensive credits with props for dozens of shows including Loose Lips Sink Ships, Packer Fans from Outer Space, Muskie Love, Victory Farm, The Bachelors, Dairy Heirs, We Like It Where?, and Dad’s Season Tickets. “Neen was our go-to person for just about anything you needed a solution to,” said associate artistic director Molly Rhode. “Her contribution to Northern Sky really cannot be overstated.”
Neen was also instrumental in developing Northern Sky’s extensive intern program, serving as a teacher, manager, and mentor to hundreds of young actors and technicians over the years. Each spring she could be seen huddling with her new group of eager theater students, instructing, guiding, and molding them into the team they needed to be in order to tackle their many challenging tasks. “Our interns are the de facto, all-around crew for Northern Sky. Neen had to turn them from often very green theater practitioners into a well-oiled collective practically overnight,” said artistic advisor Doc Heide, who started working with Neen in the 1980s. “Neen possessed an unparalleled combination of professionalism, hard work, and kindness. People not only responded to her, they revered her.”
Neen was instrumental in determining the design and layout of Northern Sky’s new creative center and Gould Theater, which opened last fall, and once the new theater was built, Neen applied her usual expertise in organizing the storage areas and costume shop. “There is hardly a thing in the artistic side of the new building that Neen didn’t have a say-so in finding a home for,” said development director Holly Feldman. “Whenever I give tours of the building, Neen’s name comes up. She was thrilled to have everything in one place to make her life and job so much easier. Walk into almost any room and you’ll see some of Neen’s handiwork.”
Neen’s singular presence and impact at Northern Sky extended into every area of the organization. Neen was loved by the artists, office personnel, house staff, board members, countless volunteers and patrons with whom she interacted over the years. “In most theaters, a stage manager is not visible to the audience. But Neen’s stage management post in the park was visible, making her role quite public,” said board chair Cyndy Stiehl. “It was commonplace to see her interacting with fans and volunteers. Fortunately for Northern Sky, she was incredibly warm and friendly in that role, often making a lasting impression, even during brief interactions.”
The loss of such a key contributor and friend was expressed by technical director Dave Alley, who worked in tandem with Neen starting in 1988. “Neen was my work wife. My time at Northern Sky is marked by working side by side with Neen, often through dinner and late into the night. She was as dependable and inspirational as they come. We will all miss her tremendously.”
In addition to her Northern Sky family, Neen had an extensive network of colleagues and friends in Madison, where she grew up. She worked at many venues there, including Children’s Theater of Madison, Madison Ballet, Madison Opera, and the
This is a short interview we did with Neen in 2017 while we were in the midst of our Constellation Campaign. Gosh. She was so lovely. Listen to her talk about the spirit of Northern Sky and her love for the theater and its people.
On Sunday, February 21, we gathered on Zoom to share thoughts and stories about Neen. Neen’s friend Dan Klarer facilitated the evening. We encouraged anyone to share a story or reflection about Neen. Watch the YouTube recording above.
On Wednesday, February 24, Northern Sky hosted a candlelight walk/vigil at Peninsula State Park to remember Neen. The path, about twothirds of a mile long, was lit with luminaries.
Overture Center. She was a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, IATSE Local 251, and Actors’ Equity Association.
Consistent with her life-long generosity, Neen made the ultimate gift as she left this world. As a registered organ donor, she gave new life to at least five individuals.
Northern Sky extends its sympathy to Neen’s partner, Brian Smith, and her family. “We developed long-lasting relationships with Brian and Neen’s family over the years,” said Herbst. “Neen’s mom, Joan, choreographed for us. Her physician dad, ‘Doc’ Rock, was a go-to for any ailments we had. Neen’s niece Libby interned with us. Many in the company worked side by side with Brian over the years, as Neen often recruited him to be part of Northern Sky activities.” Neen’s obituary can be found here: www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituary/KathleenNeen-Rock.
SHAWN GALLIGAN
Production Stage Manager
With a background in performance, Shawn switched to stage management in 2011. But that’s not to say he would balk at being dragged back onstage for fun. He has worked for theaters in Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin, both onstage and backstage. He joined Northern Sky in 2014 first as an intern then an Assistant Stage Manager, and has come to make Door County his home. Shawn is also a company member with Interrobang Theatre Project in Chicago. He is a recreational cyclist, bike mechanic, and a lover of board games and miniatures gaming.
The Northern Sky Intern Team: They work hard to make it seem like its easy. We celebrate our interns throughout the years with fun of photos from backstage.
DAVID ALLEY
Technical Director & Lighting Designer
David is happy to be back for another great season of theater under the stars. David is excited to be part of Northern Sky’s seventh season, continuing to oversee technical operations as he did for 25 years with AFT. He has been the theater’s resident lighting designer since 1990. Outside of Northern Sky, David works as a live sound and recording engineer in addition to lighting and sound design work for other local theatres. Enjoy the show!
Who let those interns and production staff loose on stage? We see you, Dave Alley!
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KAREN BROWN-LARIMORE
Costume Designer
Karen is a resident of Madison and is thrilled to be designing shows at Northern Sky. Her costumes have graced the stages of Madison Opera, Madison Ballet, Capital City Theatre, Madison Savoyards, Opera for the Young, Skylight Music Theater, Madison Rep and Children’s Theatre of Madison. Her recent designs include On the Town for Capital City Theater and A Little Night Music for Madison Opera. She is a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees in Madison (IATSE 251). Her design work may be found in your own home as she is the designer of original Molly, Samantha, and Kirsten doll clothes for the American Girl Doll Collection.
LISA SCHLENKER Scenic Designer
Lisa is delighted to return to the Northern Sky family after this long year away. Playing on a creative team with such a rich and diverse bunch of collaborators surrounded by the beautiful north woods is her happiness and joy! When not helping Wisconsin’s native bat population as a wildlife rehabilitation specialist with Wisconsin Humane Society, Lisa works as a Milwaukee-based freelance Scenic Designer and serves as Florentine Opera’s Production Manager. Lisa’s book with co-author Sandra Strawn, The Properties Director’s Tool Kit, is available on Amazon.com. Recent design projects include The Blacksmith for Opera Lafayette, The Tragedy of Carmen for Florentine Opera, and The Niceties for Forward Theater. Thanks for supporting live local theatre!
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ALISSA RHODE
Musical Director & Supervisor / Arranger
Alissa is elated to return to the woods! She is the composer of Dairy Heirs and encourages you to order the Original Cast Recording, now available through the Northern Sky website. Past Northern Sky productions which she has served as music director, arranger, orchestrator, keys, and/or conductor include Dad’s Season Tickets, We Like It Where?, Naked Radio, Lumberjacks in Love, Victory Farm, Home for the Holidays, When Butter Churns to Gold, No Bones About It, Life on the Mississippi, Bone Dance, Cheeseheads, and Muskie Love. Other Wisconsin credits include Door Shakespeare, Third Avenue Playhouse, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage, Children’s Theater of Madison, and Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua. Alissa is a proud member of ASCAP, Dramatists Guild, and Maestra Music. She is also thrilled to be collaborating with Lachrisa Grandberry and Aidaa Peerzada on Sunflowered, a new musical in development. Deep gratitude to all who have made this return to live performance possible.
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DENNIS KEITH JOHNSON Bass / Guitar / Music Arranger
Dennis’ theatre credits include Boxcar, Muskie Love, Windjammer, Dad’s Season Tickets, and We Like It Where?, (and orchestrated); Dennis has recorded/ performed with bands/artists Chase, Jim Peterik, Survivor, Software, Dennis DeYoung, Jerry Butler, B.B. King, Larry Carlton, Paul Wertico; at Newport Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Budokan (Tokyo), Radio City Music Hall; Jingle recordings include Sears, Red Lobster, Cheerios, State Farm, Old Style Beer (composer) and United Airlines. Founder of the Dennis Keith Experience (dkexp.com). Dennis has provided music for ABC-TV, Abbott, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cellular One, Citibank, CNA, Kraft, Merck, Miller Brewing, Motorola, for national and international events.
JOHN LEWIS
Guitar
John, masters in jazz pedagogy, University of Miami, is a full-time performing musician / guitarist / guitarist / educator, currently based in Fish Creek, Wis. John has performed extensively, coast to coast and abroad, has appeared on the Oprah Show, at a presidential inaugural ball, and a number of iconic venues including The Cavern Club (Liverpool), Paradiso (Amsterdam), the Shepherd’s Bush Empire (London), NBC Studios (Rockefeller Plaza, NY) and the Palace Theater (Hollywood, CA). He has published compositions as a songwriter and as a composer of contemporary instrumental music. Currently John is performing with Northern Sky Theater and The Cherry Pickers and recently released an album of original songs entitled ‘Graffiti’.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Northern Sky Theater is to create, develop, and present professional musical and dramatic productions which will further the knowledge and appreciation of the culture and heritage of the United States. Northern Sky is dedicated to maintaining standards of artistic excellence; celebrating and illuminating the human condition; reaching a large audience of all ages, including families; and fostering a humanistic work environment with adequate and appropriate emotional, financial and creative support for all those associated with us.
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ALEX CAMPEA
Performer
Alex cannot express how much it means to him to be back on the stage at Northern Sky. After two years away, he’s home and there is no place he’d rather be!! Since his last stage performance, Alex moved back to Chicago, did a summer of commuting to work at Blue Horse (and get his yearly Door County fix), and found another performing home with Facebook group “Zooming the Movies,” where he has been able to perform movie scripts over Zoom. Some favorite COVID-era roles include: Luke Skywalker (Return of the Jedi), Lord Voldemort (HP and the Sorcerer’s Stone), Ed Wood (Ed Wood), King George (Hamilton), The Master (Buffy), and C-3PO (Verily, A New Hope). Catch him at Blue Horse in Fish Creek for a good cup of coffee! Many thanks to friends, family, patrons, and of course Neen Rock, without whom none of us would be here. Enjoy the show and welcome back!
CHASE STOEGER
Performer
Going on fifteen years Chase couldn’t be happier returning to the stage at Northern Sky Theater! After a year of silly online videos and crocheting hats he’s ready to walk the planks out in the woods. Some favorite roles at Northern Sky include Jim Olson in Doctor! Doctor!, Samuel Clemens in Life on the Mississippi, Rufus in Fishing for the Moon, Will Hannah in Main-Travelled Roads, and Moonlight in Lumberjacks in Love. Thank you to everyone for supporting us through this challenging year and we are so glad you can join us out in the woods and in our new Gould Theater!
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A Note from the Author of The Fisherman’s Daughters
Book, Music & Lyrics by Katie Dahl
I couldn’t have written The Fisherman’s Daughters without the books Fish Creek Voices, edited by Edward Schreiber, and Door County’s Emerald Treasure, by William H. Tishler. Many individuals also helped to shape The Fisherman’s Daughters, especially the entire creative team you see listed in the playbill. A few contributors you won’t see on the company list include Anna Cline, Carla Dahl, Jacinda Duffin, Laurie Flanigan Hegge, Rich Higdon, Susan Jaret McKinstry, Jeremy Lindsay, and James Valcq, as well as our deeply missed friend and colleague Neen Rock.
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KELLY DOHERTY
Performer
Kelly is overjoyed to be returning to the stage in Pen Park. This is her sixth season with Northern Sky, having first appeared onstage during the 2015 season and most recently appearing in the inaugural production in the Gould Theater, Dad’s Season Tickets. Kelly moved to Milwaukee after graduating with a BFA in Theater Performance from UW-Whitewater. She has appeared with Forward Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theater, Next Act Theater, and First Stage Theater, to name a few. Favorite roles include Trunchbull (Matilda), Gangster 2 (Kiss Me Kate), Bodey (Lovely Sunday for Creve Ceouer), and Williamina (Silent Sky). As always, love and gratitude to her parents who have attended every single one of her shows and managed to stay awake through 99% of them. And Mikaela is right. Kelly is the funny one.
EVA NIMMER
Performer
Eva is an actor, writer, and musician whose work has been featured on the Northern Sky stage since 2013. Having performed in several original musicals, Eva also co-authored Dairy Heirs in 2018, along with collaborators Joel Kopischke and Alissa Rhode. Other selected Wisconsin stage credits include: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Next Act Theatre, Third Avenue Playhouse, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Children’s Theater of Madison, and Forward Theater Company, where Eva’s monologue, To the Young in Heart, will premiere in their Monologue Festival, Within These Walls: Stories of Home, this June 24-27. Eva is so glad to be back in Door County. Thanks for supporting live theatre!
Alex Campea and Jeff Herbst sing "Look at That" from the "The Fisherman's Daughters" on the Jeff and Katie show last August.
