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A Musical Comedy Book, Music, and Lyrics by

Dan Goggin

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Resident Designer/Technical DirectorMichael J. Desper

Sound DesignerJan Pritzl

Properties CoordinatorsBeth Bland, Karen Kegel

DirectorDiana Alioto

Lighting DesignerLee Szczepanski

Costume CoordinatorJoanne Cunningham

January 12-15, 19-22, 25-29February 2-5, 2012

in the Furlan Auditorium

Sunset Playhouse800 Elm Grove Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122

262-782-4430 • www.sunsetplayhouse.com

Stage ManagersPaula Garcia, Jan Nehring-Szczepanski

PRESENTS

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE POLIC IES

~The use of cameras, video recording equipment, and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the auditorium. Please turn off or silence all cell phones and pagers. Pagers can be left at the box office with your name and seat location.~Sunset Playhouse is a smoke-free environment. There is no smoking inside the theatre.~Latecomers will be seated in vacant seats toward the rear of the auditorium at an appropriate pause in the action. They may move to their regular seats at intermission.~Restrooms are located in the hallway just north of the auditorium.

PRODUCTION TEA M

Director/Choreographer .........................................................................................Diana AliotoResident Designer/Technical Director ..................................................... Michael J. DesperMusical Director .........................................................................................................Bryan MyersLighting Designer.............................................................................................. Lee SzczepanskiSound Designer ................................................................................................................Jan PritzlCostume Coordinator .............................................................................Joanne CunninghamStage Managers ......................................................Paula Garcia, Jan Nehring-SzczepanskiProperties Coordinators ................................................................... Beth Bland, Karen Kegel

CAST OF CHAR ACTERS ( i n a l p h a b e t i c a l o r d e r )

Bria Cloyd ................................................................ Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress of NovicesLori Nappe.............................................................................................................. Sister Mary LeoAntoinette Stikl ...........................................................Sister Mary Regina, Mother SuperiorEmily Wacker Schultz ...............................................................................Sister Mary AmnesiaCat Zimmerman ............................................................................................ Sister Robert Anne

A B IT OF BACKGROUND INFOR M ATION

The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken was founded in the seventh century by Saint Wilfred, a bishop of England. He established the first convent and school known as Wilfrid Academy. His motto was “We don’t teach beauty- we radiate it!” Many years later, a small group of pioneering sisters set out for America to estab-lish a motherhouse in Cleveland. But they got off the plane in Newark by mistake. The order was “found” by the Newark Airport Police and the new motherhouse was established in Hoboken, New Jersey. It was at that time that the Order of St. Wilfrid elected to change the name to the Little Sisters of Hoboken and they have been affectionately known as the “Little Hobos” ever since. It was from this con-vent that Sister Mary Cardelia, Sister Mary Hubert, and Sister Robert Anne set sail for the Mediterranean to establish their leper colony. Today the order has both nuns and brothers as members--all doing various good works in the Diocese of Newark. They also operate Mount Saint Helen’s School in Hoboken.

Time: The PresentPlace: Mt. Saint Helen’s School Auditorium

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act I“Nunsense is Habit-Forming” ................................................................................................ Cast“A Difficult Transition”............................................................................................................... Cast“Benedicite” ..................................................................................................................Sr. Mary Leo“The Biggest Ain’t the Best” ........................................... Sr. Mary Hubert and Sr. Mary Leo“Playing Second Fiddle”.....................................................................................Sr. Robert Anne“So You Want to be a Nun” .............................................................................Sr. Mary Amnesia“Turn Up the Spotlight” .................................................................................Reverend Mother“Lilacs Bring Back Memories” ......... Reverend Mother, Srs. Hubert, Leo and Amnesia“Tackle that Temptation” ................................................................ Sr. Mary Hubert and Cast

Intermission

Act II“Growing Up Catholic” .................................................................... Sr. Robert Anne and Cast“We’ve Got to Clean Out the Freezer” ................................................................................ Cast“Just a Coupl’a Sisters” .................................................... Reverend Mother and Sr. Hubert“Soup’s On” (The Dying Nun Waltz) ................................ Srs. Mary Leo and Robert Anne “I Just Want to be a Star” ...................................................................................Sr. Robert Anne“I Could’ve Gone to Nashville” ......................................................................Sr. Mary Amnesia “Holier than Thou” ............................................................................ Sr. Mary Hubert and Cast“Nunsense is Habit-Forming” ................................................................................................ Cast

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ABOUT THE S ISTERS

Sister Mary Regina, the beloved Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is originally from a small county in Ireland called Kilquirky. She headed the pioneering group of reli-gious who established the leper colony in the Mediterranean. After Nunsense, Mother Superior says she has no desire to continue in the theatre. But rumor has it that she would consider doing national commercials or a television series to raise money for the Order.

Sister Mary Hubert entered the Little Sisters of Hoboken upon gradua-tion from Precious Blood Elementary School. Sister currently serves the Order as Mistress of Novices, train-ing new recruits. Her position is not unlike a drill sergeant, however, she is the first to point out that her approach is more gentle- but firm. Sister is a little “off-the-wall” at times but this has been attributed to the fact that she was trampled by a camel that went berserk during the annual

nativity pageant held in the leper colony. (She was portraying one of the three wise men.).

Sister Mary Robert Anne was a child of a disadvantage Brooklyn family. After dropping out of Verna’s Cashier School, Reverend Mother took pity on the poor little girl and accepted her into the Little Sisters of Hoboken, where she became Sister Mary Robert Anne. Today she is one of the most popular sisters with New Jersey kids because she speaks their language. Reverend Mother regrets the fact that a lot of this language is unprintable. Sister Robert Anne had a very checkered career prior to entering the convent.

Sister Mary Amnesia is truly a lost soul. She arrived at the convent in her habit without a clue as to her iden-tity…recalling only that a crucifix fell on her head.

Sister Mary Leo came to the order from an Illinois farm. She entered the convent to dedicate her life to God through the dance. Many people think that she took her name from the fa-mous “leotard,” but that is not true. She is named after her Uncle Leo, a notori-ous Chicago gangster. Sister thought that by taking his name, the Lord would go easy on him. She is a novice and has much to learn.

Dan Goggin (Writer) conceived the idea for the musical Nunsense after the phenomenal success of the Nunsense greeting card line, which he created with Marilyn Farina. Dan has also writ-ten scores for the Off-Broadway musical HARK; the Broadway production Legends, starring Elizabeth Ashley and F. Murray Abraham; Seven, starring Jane White; the musical A One Way Ticket to Broadway; and two revues: Because We’re Decadent and Something for Everybody’s Mother. Dan has applied for admission to the Little Order of Hoboken, but Sister Mary Regina says she is much too busy with Nunsense to answer any letters now.

March 9 -25, 2012

By William GibsonThe remarkable story of Helen Keller – blind, deaf, and mute – and Annie Sullivan, the teacher who opened

Helen’s world through the power of words. Annie must control both Helen’s wild behavior and her family’s pity

in order to reach inside Helen’s mind and help give her the ability to communicate. All the while Annie

struggles with memories of her own tragic past. This classic play is a powerful tale of determination and love,

and the ways in which language connects us all.

Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

By Susan Sandler

www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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B IOGR APHIES

Diana Carl Alioto (Director/Choreographer)Since 2003, Diana has been touring the U.S. and Canada as

“Sister” in the one-woman shows, LATE NITE CATECHISM I, II and III; SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM, and SISTER’S EASTER CATECHISM. She received a BA in Theatre from Marquette University and an MFA in acting and directing from Binghamton University in New York. Diana directed AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS for Milwaukee Opera Theatre, and is currently the drama director at Cedarburg High School. She has appeared in numerous television commercials and print ads in the Midwest, but Milwaukee audiences may remember Diana as Bettina Barnes in PSYCHO BEACH PARTY and Bunny in THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES with Bialystock & Bloom, Fraulein Kost in CABARET, Matron “Mama” Morton in CHICAGO with Skylight Opera Theatre, and Kaye in THE TAFFETAS with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. By day, Diana is the Director of Artistic Operations at Skylight Opera Theatre.

Beth Bland (Co-Props Mistress)This is Beth’s second year with Sunset, and she is also active with the West Allis Players and

Waukesha Civic Theatre.

Bria Cloyd (Sister Mary Hubert)Bria is a novice actor making her musical theatre debut in NUNSENSE. She

studied American Sign Language and Theatre at UW-Milwaukee before realizing her heart was in acting. Bria hasn’t been taken seriously since. Her

most recent role was “Missie Mae” in the stage play SPUNK. When Bria is not on stage, she enjoys singing and writing music. She would like to thank her family and Sunset Playhouse, and dreams of one day making the stage a permanent home.

Joanne Cunningham (Costume Coordinator)Joanne began “designing” clothes for her Barbie dolls

many years ago, using paper towels and aluminum foil...fortunately for the actors, she has since discovered fabric! After designing two huge productions at Wisconsin Hills Middle School (PIRATES OF PENZANCE and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), she joined the costume department at Sunset for DROWSY CHAPERONE and has not yet left the building.

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J. Michael Desper (Resident Designer/Technical Director)J. Michael Desper has designed over 70 productions for Sunset Playhouse

since the summer of 2001. Previously he freelanced in Chicago for such companies as Circle Theatre of Forest Park, Pendulum Theatre, and Bowen Park Theatre and Opera. Before that, he earned his Master’s degree at San Diego State University and worked for the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse. Originally from Oklahoma, Michael earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. In spring 2008, he briefly returned to educational theatre with a stint as Guest Artist and Instructor for North Dakota State University. He would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in the technical aspects of theatre (and since you have read this far, there must be some interest) to give us a call at (262) 782-4431, ext. 235. We’re already working on the next show, so come be a part of what you see.

Paula Garcia (Stage Manager)Paula is thrilled to be back at Sunset, this time behind the curtain. She couldn’t miss the opportunity

to work on one of her favorite shows with this fabulous cast and crew, especially after playing Sister Amnesia in Sunset’s previous NUNSENSE production. You’ve also seen her in front of the curtain here in BABY, BROADWAY ROMANCE, MID-LIFE, THE CRISIS MUSICAL and last year’s JINGLE JIVE Musical Mainstage. Paula is in her thirteenth season singing with the Milwaukee Choral Artists, Milwaukee’s premier professional women’s vocal ensemble. Many thanks to Jan for the re-education.

Karen Kegel (Co-Props Mistress) I’ve been around the Sunset Playhouse for a couple of years now and really enjoy

volunteering here. It’s always a joy to see returning actors and meet new ones. Thanks to everyone for helping and for answering my millions of questions. A big thanks to my co-props mistress Beth. Enjoy the show!!

Lori Nappe (Sister Mary Leo) After working “in the booth” for numerous productions running the light

board and/or sound board, Lori is delighted to be making her performing debut here at the Sunset Playhouse. No stranger to the stage, Lori spent two years in Wausau where her credits include BLITHE SPIRIT (Elvira, Oasis Theater Ensemble), STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Shelby, Oasis Theatre Ensemble), and THE CRUCIBLE (Abigail, Oasis Theatre Ensemble). When she isn’t strutting her holy stuff with the Little Sisters of Hoboken, she proudly spends her days teaching first grade at Blair Elementary in Waukesha. A big thank you to my family and friends for always being there for me! You all mean everything to me! Thank you to Matt Zembrowski for making me audition for this show and finding the guts to ask me out by the box office.

Brian Myers (Music Director) Brian is a versatile performer and composer, with roles in musical theatre, opera,

drama, and many professional choral engagements to his credit. He works regularly as a music director and a

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teaching artist for young students of music and theatre. His one-act musical, “STATUS: a music drama for the digital age”, had its New York City premiere this year. The coming year will see the release of his first studio album, a return to Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Singers, and his debut with Milwaukee Opera Theater. Dig his fan page on Facebook for the latest!

Jan Nehring-Szczepanski (Stage Manager)An active volunteer at Sunset Playhouse since 1984 when she appeared in

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Jan has only appeared on this stage in four other shows since. But she has experienced virtually every other aspect of the theatre, serving six years as the Stage

Management chair and two terms on the Board of Directors. She was chair of the Volunteer Committee and is currently co-chair of the Volunteer Choice Awards. Jan is a Life Member of the playhouse and the proud recipient of its Volunteer of the Year “Rudy Award”. You too could become a Life Member--just come on out and volunteer! Jan is stage managing NUNSENSE for the second time and still finds the show “nunsensically” funny and hopes that all of you do too!

Lee Szczepanski (Lighting Designer)Lee has been a member of Sunset since the 1980’s. He is currently serving on Sunset’s Board

of Directors.

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Antoinette Stikl (Mother Superior)Thrilled to play your Mother Superior today, Antoinette was last seen at Sunset as Suzanne

in DEARLY DEPARTED. She then embraced the role of M’Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Concerned that in the last three shows someone “expired”, she hopes this won’t become a habit. Other credits include DAMN YANKEES, ANNIE, BRIGADOON, OUR TOWN, MOON OVER BUFFALO, CAMELOT, and NUNSENSE (Sister Hubert). Thanks to my family and friends for your support; hugs to my Turpin Sisters. Remember, don’t rush through life and keep the spotlight on.

Emily Wacker Schultz (Sister Mary Amnesia)Emily is thrilled to return to the Sunset stage, where she previously

appeared in GUYS AND DOLLS and OF THEE I SING. She holds a degree in theatre arts from Marquette University and is grateful to Di, Brian, Jan, Paula, and her “Sisters” for sharing their

incredible talents and many laughs along the way. Thanks to my amazing family and friends-- especially Steve for letting me be your bride and a nun in the same year – love you!

Cat Zimmerman (Sr. Robert Anne)After a much-too-long sabbatical from musical theatre, Cat is thrilled to have rejoined “the

insanity” this past year! During her years off the theatrical stage, Cat enjoyed directing, singing and competing with a variety of Sweet Adeline quartets and choruses, achieving a rank as high as seventh in the world as a quartet member and earning the International Championship singing with the Melodeers Chorus from Northbrook, IL. Previous favorite theatrical roles include Amy in COMPANY, Irene Adler in BAKER STREET, Lola in DAMN YANKEES, and Corie Bratter in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, as well as appearing in both of Dale Gutzman’s BIG BAND REVUES at the Pabst Theatre. Cat is having a blast working with this fabulous cast and crew, and hopes this will be the first of many productions with the Sunset Playhouse.

SPEC IAL THANKS

Special Thanks to Richard Carsey and Russ Schultz

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CONTR IBUTORS

The Staff, Membership, and Board of Directors of Sunset Playhouse acknowledge the individuals, corporations, and foundations whose generosity confirms the importance of live theatre in our community. In recognition of this support and encouragement, we proudly list their name in thanks.

The following is a list of contributors kind enough to think of Sunset Playhouse. This list re-flects those who donated to Sunset Playhouse within the past year up to December 27, 2011.

Directors ($5,000+)Eichmann, MarlaEsposito, Danny and

Kaye Grove, Audrey and

GeorgeLoveridge, Susan and Jim Pritzl, Jan and Karen

A’RowanWesten, Mark and Pat

Playwrights ($1,000-$4,999)Adams, IngeAnonymousCarlson, Bob and ArleneDolphin, CarolDude, Bob and Mary Ann Elm Grove Woman’s ClubFuchs, Matt and Carol Kaye, Don and NancyKopischke, Scott and

Joanne Moeser, Erik and Carol Navin, Erika and MarkNavin, James and Sylvia Peterson, ElainePolley, J.D. and SallyPorter, Donald Proebsting, Doug and

Wendy Rytel, KrystynaTroglia, Jeanne and Paul

Actors ($250-$999)Allen, JenniferAndrae, Michael G. and

Luisa Armstrong, PaulBrotherhood, Mary Lynn

and RandyCasey, JeanCrump, Phil and PatDomres, DavidDomres, NancyEbersole, CalvinFreitag, Nancy and

RobertFlynn, Helen

Garcia, Paula and RalphGensler, Tim and MaryHolmes, MichaelJohnson, David and MelKnudsen, CarolLaste, Bill and Judy Lauer, Robert and Helen McCaughey, Paul and

Sally McIndoe, Robert Miskowitch, RudyMossey, Dr. Richard and

Patricia Paris, DavidPierson, JohnPoblocki, KathieRegal, IngridRoell, Stephen and

ShelaghSchimel, AlSchuenke, GerrySchumacher, David and

DianeSchuppner, Ken and Lisa Smith, Brian and KristinSmith, Ken and CandySparks, MaryStankovsky, Jim and

EdithStiles, NancySzczepanski, Lee and JanStalter, Lee and Linda Teerlink, Richard and

AnnaTimmler, Robert and

Sylvia Torkelson, Allan and

ChristineTucker, Michelle and

William ThomasWerra, Jude and Nora West, Jonathan and

Paula Suozzi

Designers ($100-$249)Armstrong, NancyBauer, Duane and ClaireBaum, JulieBodine, Claudia

Bullamore, MaryClarke, MarilynCody, JeanCollier, DarleneDable, Karen Di Fonzo, Julie and MarkDuke, KarenEisenhauer, TeriElm Grove Garden ClubFerguson, George and

NancyFolker, ArlenFlores, DavidGolden, RobertGraninger, FrankHamilton, BernadetteHempel, MarilynHoernke, Irene and

Donald Irwin, Kim and Davis Jivoff, RayKatschke, RichardKirsop, Patricia and

RichardKlauck, Kenneth A. Koegel, Donald and

Edith Kolbeck, Henry and

Peggy Krauss, MaryKwiatkowski, Patrick and

PatriceLanghenry, PaulLauer, Robert and Helen Lenz, Edwin and LouiseLueck, NikkiMartins, Ronald and KayMaynard, John and

Marguerite McLean, DonaldMurphy, ElizabethMuselman, Robert and

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Paul Rowe, Tom and JeanneRyan, Jim and PeggySazama, Francis Wilson

and Jacqueline Schauer, Wilbert and

GenevieveSchimel, Bruce and

ShirleySchimel, Christopher and

Beth AnnSchudson, RuthShebasta, Harvey and

Collette Simeth, Denise and Steve Steingold, StanleySwokowski, ShirleyTakton, MarjorieTorretta , Michael and

Edith Turner, ThomasWallner, MartyWells, Ronald and AgnesWenzel, Thomas and

Karen

Stage Managers (Under $100)Adkinson, J.M. Atkielski, Don and

Marlene Anderson, RebeccaAuger, Gerald and FranBabich, AllieBabich, Mark and JaneBach, JackieBaker, ErinBalint, Marjorie and

JosephBartelak, JeanneBecker, Reginald and

SusanBehm, AnneBellart, ThomasBintzler, JimBlackwelder, MaryBoeck, PatBoie, Jan and Mary Borowski, ThomasBotticchio, Gerry

Brandl, Rose and John Breunig, Karen and Tom Bunke, MarkCampbell, SuzannCamus, JaniceCarlson, Al and CarolCary, ElaineCassell, AnnChambless, JonChampan, DeannaChicorel, RalphCichucki, Lawrence and

WendaCooke, JeffCopson, Joan and

GeorgeCronkrite, Sharon A.Dahlen, Chris and Gary Dahlen, RaeDaniel, Gordon and

MargaretDanowski, DanielDehnel, Joan and WilliamDesjardins, NancyDoemland, EdwardDomnitz, ShirleyDoyle, B.J.Driessen, JohnDuke, KarenEngelbrecht, JaniceEngstrand, GracieEnk, ScottEsaman, DawnFadeski, DennisFalk, KathleenFord, M. Douglas and

BarbaraFose, Dale C. Franz, MargaretFrechette, James and

JulieFrey, BettyFricker, JohnFriedli, DanielaGenger, MarthaGilbert, JudyGrasse, Eileen Griffin, JoyceGroth, Bob and Joan Gull, GretchenHall, Allen and SusanHarris, AnnHartzell, MichaelHately, Jeneane and

Daniel Henry, Dena

Hoeschen, Brad and Andrea

Huennekens, KeithHutton, Ted and Sharon Jackett, CarolJenders, Christine and

Don Jeske, JimJohnson, Dorothy and

DouglasJohnston, JaneJones, RachelJordan, StelliaKaczmarek, Gregory and

SusanKaczkowski, AlfredKalinsoski, JoanKelley, Holle And Richard Kelly, Edward F. Kirsop, Patricia and

RichardKlein, Richard and RitaKlemstein, Dale and

Susan Koehne, SusanneKolbeck, Henry and

Peggy Konkol, JacquelineKopischke, Alan and

KarinKopischke, GinnyKopischke, JoelKowalski, SueKraus, Donald and Mary

AnnKubis, IreneKubosch, KathleenLewein, Mr. and Mrs. JayLibbey, BlytheLiker, Tom and

JacquelineLorenz, Bob and RitaLuedtke, Julie and

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Matt, Dennis and Kathleen

Maynard, John and Marguerite

McHale, Julie Meller, Robert and

ArleneMerkel, Charles and

JanetMetcalf, MarkMuehl, WesMueller, Beverly and

RobertMueller, David and KarieMuhlenhaupt, ArlineMyszewski, John and

MargaretNemec, AllysonNeumeier, BrendaNock, Gil and KathyNolan, JosephNorbeck, Joyce A. Nord, Ted and CatherineO’Neill, John and SusanOlson, MarciaParks, DavidParsons, LauraPavich, SharonPeebles, Kathleen Peschel, JamesPeterson, BettyPhelps, RobertPhilleo, KarenPhillips, Lawrence M. and

Jo AnnePine, DianaPisciotta, LorrainePrevetti, PetranillaPribyl, Patrick and Dawn Price, GaryRasmussen, RobertRhodes, Lyle and FaithRiemer, JulieRightmyre, CoryRing, HelenRoberts, JohnRobinson, ClaudetteRosen, BonitaRosenheimer, Nancy and

Paul Ross, WilliamRottmann, Timothy and

CatherineRupp, MichaelSchaudt, Karen

Scheu, Viktor and Lieselotte

Schimel, BradSchimel, Mark Schimel, RobertSchlidt, Robert and JeanSchmidt, DebbieSchroeter, James and

NancySchuetz, SandraScrobel, David and

DoloresSeebach, BarbaraSemmler, Robert and

GertrudeSevedge, MarySeymour, KristineSimmons, MarleneSkibba, KarenSobocinski, ShirleySoyk, Ron and JoanneStewart, EileenStieglitz, VickiStojanovich, PeterStokes, Sarah and DavidStover, AnnStutzki, BryanStyles, GretchenSzczepanski, Jerome and

BeverlyThompson, LeeThompson, MarciaThompson, MarianneTietz, KayTowell, JoyTroglia, John and MaryTurner, CarolTurowski, IreneValen, DorothyVander Meer, JosephVan Erden, LoryVolte, ClaudiaWarner, Kathy and

RobertWay, Wilbur and Virginia Werderitch, John and

KathyWeston, Paul J. and CarieWhalen, Gloria and

RobertWhite, PeggyWhite, GeorgeWickersheim, LindsayWilhelm LindaWilliams, AnnetteWilson, Cameron

Zupnik, Gerald and Shella

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TheatreFred Astaire Dance

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE STAFF AND PRODUCTION VOLUNTEERS

MANAGING DIRECTOR ...................................................................................... Jonathan West*

RESIDENT DESIGNER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ...................................... J. Michael Desper*

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER...................................................................................... Sarah Tullberg*

DIRECTOR, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ..................................................................... Erika Navin*

OPERATIONS MANAGER ..................................................................................Michelle Tucker*

LIGHT BOARD OPERATORS COORDINATOR ............................................... Sarah Tullberg*

SCENE SHOP COORDINATOR ..................................................................................Pat Westen♥

COSTUME COORDINATOR ...................................................................Joanne Cunningham♥

COSTUME CO-COORDINATOR ..............................................................................Kathy Carlin♥

MASTER CARPENTER .................................................................................. Dave Schumacher♥

SCENE SHOP ASSOCIATE .............................................................. Stanley “Stash” Steingold♥

SOUND ENGINEER ..........................................................................................................Jan Pritzl♥

CAST DINNER COORDINATOR ......................................................................... Diane Ormsby♥

CAST DINNER HOSTS .................................................Nancy Armstrong♥, Karen A’Rowan♥, Kent Brodie♥, Jean Cody♥, Teri Eisenhauer♥, Pam Erdmann♥, Mary Gensler♥, Tim Gensler♥, Mary Gilpatrick♥, Helen Hankwitz♥, Jim Loveridge♥, Susan Loveridge♥, Erika Navin♥, Diane Ormsby♥, Sue Page♥, Jan Pritzl♥, Marlene Smedbron♥, Jan Szczepanski♥, Mark Westen♥, Pat Westen♥

MUSICAL MAINSTAGE PRODUCER ..............................................Susan Dwyer Loveridge♥

SIDENOTES PRODUCER ........................................................................Peggy Peterson Ryan♥

BUILDING & GROUNDS .......................................................................... Jan Pritzl, Al Schimel♥

PHOTOGRAPHER ....................................................................................................... Jenn Mazza*

BOOKKEEPER ................................................................................................................Patty Rode*

BOX OFFICE LEAD ................................................................ Stephanie Rejman Staufenbeil*

BOX OFFICE STAFF ........................... Lucky Tomaszek*, Linnea Koeppel*, Ann Thoppil*

HOUSE MANAGER .............................................................................................Kristen Kraklow*

ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER ........................................ Libby Amato*, Linnea Koeppel*

Due to publication deadlines, some volunteer names may have been omitted. Sunset Playhouse would like to acknowledge all volunteers for their contributions.

Paid staff are designated by an *. Volunteers are designated by a Heart♥

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE BOARD OF D IRECTORS

OfficersMarla Eichmann ...............................................................................................................President Dick Katschke ......................................................................................................... Vice President Paul Armstrong .............................................................................................................. Treasurer Jonathan West ................................................................................................................ Secretary

Board Members at LargeRobert DudeMary Gensler

Tamara MartinsekJim Loveridge

Richard SchilffarthLee Szczepanski

UPCOMING SHOWS

Song and Dance Man, a bug in a rug productionAdapted from the Caldecott Medal awarded book by Karen Ackerman, our tale tells a sweet story about the importance of family and its rich history. Two chil-dren follow their grandpa into his attic, and in the most forgotten section of that dusty room, there is an old trunk. When the trunk is opened, the past sings and dances to remind the children how much fun it is to live life! Used by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House, Inc.January 26-28, 2012

Greater TunaTuna, Texas can proudly boast to be the “third smallest town” in the Lone Star state and home to some of the wackiest local characters around. All the local busi-ness that is fit to talk about in Tuna hits the airwaves on Tuna’s local radio station, shining a spotlight on the fine upstanding citizens and their small town way of dealing with life. Two actors portray over 20 of Tuna’s crazy characters in this “tour de farce” that is a comedy triumph with costume changes and character flips that will amaze and astound audiences.February 23-March 11, 2012

Becky Spice-A la Carte, A SideNotes CabaretThat mad-cap maven with a belt that will knock you off your feet, serves up a buf-fet of perky songs with this full menu of musical treats. Becky promises fun and games and a night of cabaret lunacy that is like having your dessert before you eat your vegetables! Inspired lunacy is the rule as Becky take no prisoners and hits the back wall with a hot dish of popular tunes.March 15-24, 2012

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UPCOMING AUDITIONS

LEND ME A TENOR By Ken LudwigAudition Dates: February 27-28, 2012 (7-10pm) Callbacks: February 29, 2012 (7-10pm) Rehearsals: March 18-April 18, 2012 Performances: April 19-May 6, 2012 Roles Needed: 4 men, 4 women

LEND ME A TENOR will be directed by Bryce Lord. Please show up on one of the dates listed above; be ready for some movement and script reading as well.

For show and cast information and audition sheets, go to our website at http://www.sunsetplayhouse.com/play/audition.php

SUNSET PL AYHOUSE THEATRE INFOR M ATION

The Sunset Playhouse is located in the heart of downtown Elm Grove at 800 Elm Grove Road.

BOX OFFICE is open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturdays. The Box Office is open one hour prior to any performance through intermission. The Box Office can be reached at (262) 782-4430.

BUSINESS OFFICE is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. It can be reached by calling (262) 782-4431 ext. 221.

TICKETS can be purchased in person during our above Box Office hours using cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Tickets can be purchased over the phone using a credit card; please be aware that there is a $1 per ticket fee for all phone, mail, and fax orders. All sales are final. Exchanges must be done in advance and must be made for a different performance of the same show. Prices for the 2011-2012 Season have changed and are as follows:

Full Price Tickets Plays and Musical Mainstage: $20Full Price Tickets Musicals: $22

Senior Price Plays, Musicals, and Musical Mainstage: $16Student Price Plays, Musicals, and Musical Mainstage: $16Group Price Plays, Musicals, and Musical Mainstage: $15

Value Nights Plays and Musicals: $10SideNotes Cabaret: $15 all tickets

For a complete list of performance dates for these series, please go to www.sun-setplayhouse.com or contact our Box Office at 262-782-4430.

RECEPTION ROOM RENTAL Sunset Playhouse offers a reception room for meet-ings, seminars and other special events. The daily rate for the rental of the reception room for groups attending a performance is $150. The daily rate for other rentals is $350. For more information please call the Business Office at (262) 782-4431 or email mtucker@sunsetplayhouse.com.

SHOW SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available. For more information contact Managing Director, Jonathan West at 262-782-4431 x233 or by email at jwest@sunsetplayhouse.com.