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Miss Mona Stangley…………………….…………….Marcia Hughes
Jewel Mosley…………………………………Mary Haaf Wedemeyer
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd…………….…………………….Don Schneider
Melvin P. Thorpe………………..…….………….….Taylor Anderson
Governor Briscoe……………………….……..…………..Cary Beatty
Senator Wingwoah…………………..…………...Austin Wedemeyer
Doatsey Mae Grimes……………….……………Valerie Davine Bills
Angel (aka, Nancy Jean Drury)………….…..…………Lacy Papazis
Shy (aka, Annamerle Seltzer)………….....……….Heather Johnson
Linda Lou………………………………..……………..…Carole Martin
Beatrice/MPT Assistant………….……….Angela McConville-Laffey
Ruby Rae/Reporter 2………….………………...………….Diviin Huff
Ginger……………………………...……………….…..Emily McKnight
Eloise…………………………..……………………...….Payton Proud
Dawn/Imogene………………...………..……..Trista Carlson Kimmel
CJ Scruggs……………….………..….………………...…John Shang
Mayor Rufus Poindexter/Reporter 3………...……………Eric Teeter
Edsel Mackey……………………………..……………....Joe Mozena
Cameraman…………………………….………….……..Michael Levy
Reporter 1……….…………………………………....Beverly E. Mead
Aggie Boys……...........................…...Jordan Running, Joe Mozena
Eric Teeter, Michael Levy, Jake Vander Schel, John Shang
Miss Wulla Jean….......................................................Evie Stanske
Ensemble………….…………………....…Mary House, Ryann Sirois
The Best Little
Whorehouse in Texas
THE CAST
Piano/Keyboard…………………...……………………..Christian Drollinger Guitars………...…………………...………. Joe Meidlinger, Bryce Bernard Drums…………………………..………………………….………Joel Carver Bass……………………………...………..……………………Dan Berkowitz Violin……………………....……………………...………..…Ronda Marshall Trumpet…………………………..………………...……….Katie Greenstein Trombone……….………….……………………..……………………….TBD Saxophone…………..…………………………..……………Suzanne Smith
MUSICIANS
Director................................................................................Susan E. Hamel Musical Director…………….………………………..……..Jeffrey Allen Mead Choreographer…………………………………………...……….Payton Proud Technical Director…………………………………………...….Don Schneider Vocal Director………………….………………..…..……...Charissa L. Hamel Set Designer...........................................................................Robert Hamel Lighting Designer.................................................................Kurt Stevenson Stage Manager.........................................................................Evie Stanske Costume Supervisor…….………………...……………................Emily Basili Production Assistant………………………....……...………...Katie McKibben Assistants to the Director….Eric Teeter, Beverly E. Mead, Charissa Hamel Set Construction............................................Jim Mayfield & Cast members Props.................................................................................Stephen Polchert Lighting Hang……....Franklyn Thomas, Joshua Johnson, & Cast members Board Operator…………………….………………………….Joshua Johnson Board Liaison……...…………………………..……..……..……......Colin Nies
THE PRODUCTION CREW
Act 1 Prologue/20 Fans…………………………….Bandleader and Ensemble
A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place………...Miss Mona and her Girls
Girl You're a Woman……………………….…..Miss Mona and her Girls
Watchdog Theme/Texas Has a Whorehouse in It………….….Melvin P
Thorpe, Dogettes, and Ensemble
Twenty-Four Hours of Lovin'…………..…..Jewel and Miss Mona's Girls
Reprise: Watchdog Theme/Texas Has a Whorehouse in It……...Melvin
P Thorpe, Dogettes, and Ensemble
Doatsy Mae……………………………………………………...Doatsy Mae
The Aggie Song……………………………………………………….Aggies
Act 2 The Sidestep……………………………………Governor and Ensemble
No Lies……………………………………………..Miss Mona and Jewel
Good Old Girl………...Ed Earl, Band Leader, Governor, Mayor, Edsel
Hard Candy Christmas………………………………...Miss Mona's Girls
The Bus From Amarillo………………………………………...Miss Mona
Epilogue/Reprise: 20 Fans…………………..Bandleader and Ensemble
MUSICAL NUMBERS
*There will be gunshots in this show
Taylor Anderson (Melvin P. Thorpe) This is Taylor's first show in Iowa.
He has participated in numerous shows with the Merely Players of
Mankato, Minnesota. To prepare for this role, he spent two weeks
shadowing the Phelps family, and learning their ways. He now feels that
no evil shall escape his righteous rage. He would like to thank you for
coming, if it wasn't for you all, he wouldn't have a reason for doing this.
Please enjoy the show.
Emily Basili (Costume Supervisor) is 24 years old and has been involved
with theatre productions since she was four. She has worked with Mills
Masquers Theatre in Glenwood, IA; William Penn University Theatre;
music video production with All4Beatz in Chicago; and Man of La Mancha
at ICCT. This is her first time as costume supervisor. "Learning a new
aspect to the magic of theatre really excites me. I love working with the
actors’ individual ideas of who their characters are and making it flow with
the director's vision for the show. Enjoy!"
Cary Beatty (Governor Briscoe) retired after a 30-year career, teaching
English and German, most recently at Kennedy High School in Cedar
Rapids. Cary is enjoying the time to renew his interest in community
theatre. Beginning with 1776 at ICCT in 1984, Cary continues to
appreciate the benefit local theatre brings to our area. Thanks to the
audience for supporting local, LIVE theatre.
Valerie Davine Bills (Doatsy Mae Grimes) has most recently performed
with City Circle (Oliver!), Dreamwell (1984, Death of a Salesman, Why
Torture is Wrong) and Iowa City Community Theatre's AACTFest-winning
one-act (Laundry and Bourbon). She is excited to be back in Texas with
ICCT--thank you to Susan, Charissa, Jeffrey, and this very fun cast and
crew!
Charissa L. Hamel (Vocal Director) has a degree in Music Performance
from Graceland University, and has spent the last four years working as a
musician/artist in Santa Barbara, CA. She has recently moved back to
Iowa and is very happy to be back at ICCT. She grew up in this theater
and it helped mold the artist she is today.
MEET THE CAST & CREW
Act 1 Prologue/20 Fans…………………………….Bandleader and Ensemble
A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place………...Miss Mona and her Girls
Girl You're a Woman……………………….…..Miss Mona and her Girls
Watchdog Theme/Texas Has a Whorehouse in It………….….Melvin P
Thorpe, Dogettes, and Ensemble
Twenty-Four Hours of Lovin'…………..…..Jewel and Miss Mona's Girls
Reprise: Watchdog Theme/Texas Has a Whorehouse in It……...Melvin
P Thorpe, Dogettes, and Ensemble
Doatsy Mae……………………………………………………...Doatsy Mae
The Aggie Song……………………………………………………….Aggies
Act 2 The Sidestep……………………………………Governor and Ensemble
No Lies……………………………………………..Miss Mona and Jewel
Good Old Girl………...Ed Earl, Band Leader, Governor, Mayor, Edsel
Hard Candy Christmas………………………………...Miss Mona's Girls
The Bus From Amarillo………………………………………...Miss Mona
Epilogue/Reprise: 20 Fans…………………..Bandleader and Ensemble
Setting
Miss Mona’s Chicken Ranch The Texas Twinkle Café
The streets of Fayette County, Texas, circa 1973
Robert Hamel (Set Designer) returns to ICCT after 12 years of Educational
Theatre at Graceland University and Westmont College. "Susan and I raised
our children in this theatre, and this feels like coming back home. It’s
wonderful to work with old friends, exciting to meet the new generation and
comforting to remember those who went before us." Bob's designs for ICCT
have included Streetcar Named Desire, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,
Big River, and Man of La Mancha, to name a few. Bob's professional
designs have been seen nationally, from New Hampshire to California, and
internationally, in Peking, Macedonia, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in
London, and Mexico City.
Susan Hamel (Director) Over the past 10 years, Susan has been working
with theatres across the country, from Anchorage, AK, to Morgantown, WV.
She had the honor of directing the Chicago area's first non-equity production
of The Producers. Most recently, she has been working with the Writers'
Bloc of Chicago, an incubator for new plays, staging festival readings and
first productions. Previous ICCT credits include: Amadeus, Inherit the Wind,
Taming of the Shrew, Big River, A Streetcar named Desire, Of Thee I Sing,
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Man of la Mancha.
Mary House (Ensemble) has been member of Combined Efforts Theater
and their dance group since 2013. Her first play with CET was Summer
Magic At The County Fair. She was also in Camo!, a CET and ICCT
collaboration. This play is her first with just ICCT.
Diviin Huff (Ruby Rae/Reporter 2) has enjoyed being a part of her third
production here at the Iowa City Community Theater! Her favorite rolls
include Della in The Royal Family and Nurse in Romeo and Juliet. Her other
roles have included Wilder in My Five Husbands and Pam & Lisa in Love,
Lost & What I Wore. She has also played Nessa in The Luck of the Irish.
This is Diviin's seventh show in Iowa City and is so humbled and exuberant
about performing for you tonight! Enjoy the show!
Marcia Hughes (Miss Mona Stangley) is proud to join this wonderful
company for her first ICCT show. She has appeared with Riverside Theatre,
Old Creamery Theatre, City Circle Acting Company, Cedar Rapids Opera
Theatre, Englert Theatre, and Hancher Auditorium. Favorite roles include
Patsy Cline, Mama Rose, and Mother Superior. She has also been featured
with Dan Knight, Vanguard Jazz Collective, I-380 Express, and the Rod
Pierson Big Band. Offstage, she manages communications and volunteer
services for the Cedar Rapids Schools. Love to Scot, Spencer, Katie, and
Luke. Welcome to our Little Bitty Pissant Country Place!
MEET THE CAST & CREW
Heather Johnson (Shy) is pleased to portray Shy in her musical debut.
Other appearances include Psycho Beach Party as Berdine, Death of a
Salesman, The Proposal, Grandpa Hangs the Holly, and Salem's Daughter.
She has also worked backstage for Riverside Theatre and Dreamwell
Theatre.
Trista Carlson Kimmel (Dawn, Imogene Charlene, Governor's Aide) I'm
the illegitimate love-child of strategy and creativity, but neither one will admit
to having me. I enjoy three-day weekends, high heels, tap dancing (thanks
for cutting that part from the show, Jeffrey!), sushi, wine, long walks on the
beach…wait, what? One time I held down a day job for the schools, owned
& operated a massage therapy clinic, participated in this production AND
kept my husband and dog sorta happy. Did it take a highly creative
strategist? No, just a woman who cares enough about entertaining you to
run around singing show tunes-that's me! Enjoy the show!
Michael Levy (Aggie boy) is a native Iowan and delighted to be singing and
dancing in his first musical. He has acted in some Combined Efforts
productions over the past few years. He enjoys swimming and is studying
nursing at Kirkwood.
Carole Martin (Linda Lou) was last seen on stage as Becky in Becky's New
Car, for Dreamwell. For ICCT, she has played Truvy in Steel Magnolias,
Babe in Crimes of the Heart, the Queen in Cinderella, and Jeanette in Last
of the Red Hot Lovers, among others. She has done shows for MVLCT, City
Circle, Usher's Ferry, and TCR, and has "shot" some commercials for
Midwest Shooting. Carole's favorite roles are wife to Dean Martin, and mom
to Noelle, Marcus, Lance and Garett, whom she thanks for supporting her
passion for the theater.
Angela McConville-Laffey (Beatrice/MPT Assistant) Watch Angela as she
emerges from hiding to perform onstage for the first time in 20 years. If we
are going to be perfectly honest, she has played the role of whore offstage
many times during her hiatus and would probably complain about being
typecast, if she wasn't so damn excited to sing and dance **insert excessive
smiley-faces and exclamation points here**! Recent behind-the-scenes
credits include: Death of a Salesman (Assistant Director and phone ringer -
uncredited); and Beyond Therapy (Stage Manager and phone ringer -
uncredited). Both were Dreamwell productions.
MEET THE CAST & CREW
Katie McKibben (Production Assistant) has done quite a bit of backstage
work at the Marshalltown Community Theatre (her hometown) over the
years and is thrilled to be volunteering for her first Iowa City Community
Theatre production. She is a University of Iowa graduate and has worked as
a Communications Specialist with UI Health Care for the last nine years.
“I’m pleased to be involved in the performing arts again and excited to meet
a new group of creative, like-minded people.”
Emily McKnight (Ginger, Townswoman) was born in Iowa City and active
in theater and vocal performance at City High and Truman State University.
By day, she operates the Better Plants and Gardens landscaping business,
and when not outside with her "Team Cheekbones" crew (including rescued
and foster kitten interns), spends her time as a photographer and graphic
designer. She recently discovered ICCT volunteering and attending shows
with her father (Steve Hall), and has served as its photographer last season
and parts of this. She is excited to be making her ICCT stage debut as
Ginger in this energetic show.
Beverly E. Mead (Reporter 1) has been involved in community theatre for
44 years (yes, she's that old!!), from Northwest Iowa to Southeast Iowa.
Favorite roles have included Yenté in Fiddler On the Roof (Washington Y's
Men), Aunt Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace (Cherokee [IA] Community
Theater), Ouiser in Steel Magnolias (ICCT) and Big Mama in Cat On a Hot
Tin Roof (ICCT). She is very grateful to the director, cast and crew for
allowing her to be involved in this production of Whorehouse, though she's
sorry not to be one of the "girls". Guess it's that "age" thing! Enjoy the
show, folks!
Jeffrey Allen Mead (Musical Director) is a student at Kirkwood Community
College, and no stranger to ICCT and Corridor audiences, having played
the roles of Jud in Oklahoma! and Gooper in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at ICCT,
the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz at Theatre Cedar Rapids, and
Tommy in The Who’s ‘Tommy’ at Washington Community Theater, to name
just a few, and having directed music for Urinetown, The Rocky Horror
Show, and Schoolhouse Rock: LIVE!, all with City Circle.
Joe Mozena (Edsel Mackey) Born to perform, his first role came as
Baby Jesus at just two weeks old. Since then, he's kept busy with music,
theater, poetry, mathematics and gaming. Never one to keep still for too
long, he's traveled almost everywhere in the country, and hopes to take on
the rest of the world some day. After taking an extended hiatus from
community theater, this is his second show at ICCT this season, the first
being Damn Yankees in the fall of 2015.
MEET THE CAST & CREW
Lacy Papazis (Angel) This is Lacy's second production for ICCT, and also
second role as a 'whore'! Her first one was in the musical, Dr. Jekyll &
Hyde, and she's super excited to give it another go! Other productions
include Psycho Beach Party, A Christmas Carol, Titanic, and Hairspray.
Stephen Polchert (Props) When not scrounging or building props for local
community theatres, Stephen works at the UI College of Law and is
finishing a historical novel.
Payton Proud (Choreographer) This is Payton's second show
choreographing for ICCT and it has been a blast! She would like to thank
the entire cast for making this a fun and positive experience. She hopes you
enjoy the show!
Jordan Running (Aggie Boy) No bio provided.
Jake Vander Schel (Aggie Boy) is an Iowa City native, currently studying
Computer Software Engineering at The University of Iowa. He is a newbie
to ICCT, and it has been many years since his former acting and musical
roles in grade school. Outside of school, he works at the West Music
Fulfillment Center in Coralville and as a member of “Team Cheekbones” for
the Better Plants and Gardens landscaping business with Emily McKnight.
He thanks his family, friends, and fellow cast members for their patience
and support in his debut.
Don Schneider (Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd) is a Lifetime Member, back after a
lengthy hiatus. His last role was ICCT’s 2003 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s
Nest, as a damaged man who swore a lot... Don received his MFA in
Theatre Technology from UW-Madison before joining the faculty at the
University of Arkansas. He returned to Iowa, and is Technical Director for
Cornell College Theatre. Don thanks his wife Kris, and kids Christopher &
Nicholas for their support. He dedicates this performance to his father, a
man who couldn’t really help him with this theatre obsession thing, but
definitely taught him a thing or two about swearing.
John Shang (C.J. Scruggs) is super excited to be a part of this production
of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. John has appeared in last year's
summer opera of The Gondoliers, as well as Patience, through The
University of Iowa School of Music. John hopes you enjoy the show and
attend more Iowa City Community Theatre productions in the future!
Ryann Sirois (Ensemble) has acted with Combined Efforts Theatre since
2002. She enjoys dancing, painting and watching old movies and television
shows. Her favorite is "Green Acres".
MEET THE CAST & CREW
Evie Stanske (Stage Manager/Miss Wulla Jean) is happy to be working
with Susan again. It has been far too long! Evie was last seen as Mama
Spumoni in Combined Efforts Theatre's production of The Lollipop Files.
Kurt Stevenson (Lighting Designer) has been involved with various
technical aspects of theater for many of the community theatre companies
in the Iowa City area for over 20 years. He is currently employed as an IT
support tech for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Eric A. Teeter (Mayor Rufus Poindexter/Reporter 3) is a native of
Southeast Iowa, spending his formative years in Mt. Pleasant. Favorite
roles include Felix in The Odd Couple, Philip in Ten Little Indians and
Ensemble in The Laramie Project. Backstage credits include directing
Arsenic and Old Lace, The Nerd, and Doubt; house crew for A Streetcar
Named Desire; and Stage Manager for A Dog's Life and The Queen of
Bingo. He is excited to return to the stage in Iowa City, after making his
debut in Dreamwell's 1984 last fall, and looks forward to many exciting
opportunities in the Corridor.
Austin Wedemeyer (Senator) “Many thanks to Director Susan and her
team, Charissa and Jeff, for this opportunity. I’d like to thank Mary for her
support and encouragement. I enjoy working with this wonderful cast, too.
They’re full of energy and enthusiasm and I learn something from each one.
My recent efforts in the theater include Juror # 9 in 12 Angry Men; the butler
in Gigi; and the judge in Bridal Terrorism. I have also been active in the
Musical Comedy Troupe of Iowa City, and The Nutcracker."
Mary Haaf Wedemeyer (Jewel Mosley) Over the years, Mary has
performed with ICCT, Dreamwell Theatre, City Circle, Combined Efforts; in
addition, The Chicago Writers' Bloc and New Play Festival. Her most recent
acting credits include Death of a Salesman (The Woman), Bridal Terrorism
(Betty), Love Loss and What I Wore (Lynne), Change in Direction (Carol),
Carousel (Nettie), Gigi (Mamita), and Nine Parts of Desire (Nanna). You will
also find Mary in a local group, Musical Comedy Troupe of Iowa City
performing to retirement/nursing homes. She would like to thank Austin, her
friends and family for their continued support.
MEET THE CAST & CREW
The Iowa City Community Theatre would like to
extend a special thanks to these individuals and
organizations :
Special
Thanks
Iowa City Public Library, Hillel Center, Gloria Dei
Lutheran Church, Rich Riggleman, Helen Daye-
Williams, Robert E Lee Recreation Center, City
Circle Acting Company, Scott Olinger, and the
Cornell College Theatre Department
Directed by Katie Boothroyd Sept. 18-27, 2015
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Damn Yankees Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry
Ross Book by George Abbott & Douglass Wallop
Iowa City Community Theatre
2015-2016 Season
Psycho Beach Party by
Charles Busch
Directed by Louis Doerge Oct. 23-Nov. 1, 2015
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Directed by Kehry Anson Lane Dec. 4-13, 2015
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Theophilus North by Matthew Burnett
Based on the book by Thornton Wilder
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Music & Lyrics by Carol Hall Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Directed by Susan Hamel Jan. 22-31, 2016
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Directed by Nate Sullivan March 11-20, 2016
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Lost In Yonkers by Neil Simon
America Idiot Music by Green Day
Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer
Directed by Jaret Morlan April 22- May 1, 2016
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Interested in auditioning? Keep an eye on our website:
http://www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com.
Click on “Auditions” for audition dates and locations. Times will be added as the audition date approaches.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
For more than ten years, ICCT was my artistic home. Having directed for the 40th anniversary season, I really wanted an opportunity to come back for the 60th. When I was approached to direct The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, I asked to see the script first. I had never read or seen this musical, though I had heard maybe two songs that had made the pop charts. And I had, of course, heard about the movie, though to this day I still have not seen it. On first read, I was delighted, and somewhat surprised, to find a script with depth, a meaningful storyline, and relatable characters.
Based on historical people and events, this play turns the concepts of "good people" and "bad people" inside out. While presenting itself as a somewhat bawdy musical comedy, at heart it's about home, values, and perceptions.
They were working ladies, providing a valued service, and not causing harm to anyone. Yet they were run out of their home, primarily because one man -one bombastic and attention seeking television personality - decided to make it his "mission of the month" to run them out of town....
When I walked into this building a few weeks ago, I was struck by how little has changed. When I entered the lobby, the first things to catch my eye were the beautiful handmade benches, built for courtroom scenes in the 40th anniversary production of Inherit the Wind. I made my way to the costume loft, and was elated to find familiar clothing pieces from way back when. But the icing on the cake for me, the wooden wheelchair used in my first ICCT production of Amadeus is still in working order, and is now a part of this production, more than twenty years later.
Much of the building has not changed, other than cosmetically. But much of the way ICCT is working has changed, and for the better. I have very much appreciated the support of the board, fully functioning committees, and individuals who have welcomed me back, and given me wonderful production, promotion, and front of house support. Much thanks to you all!
It's good to be home,
Susan
Contributors to 2015-2016 Season
MEMBERSHIP
$10-$49
N Peggy Burke Judith Earley
Del & Lolly Eggers Kay Egintin
Charles & Margaret Felling Ruth Fisher
Helen Goldstein Penny Hall
Joanne Hicks Dick Irvin
Rebecca Johnson Phyllis Jones
Jo McConahay Frances McLean
John Nelson Naomi Novick
Gerhard Strohmer Joyce Stumme Robert Lentfer Bonnie Nelson
UNDERSTUDY CIRCLE
$50-$99
Robert & Claire Ashman Judy Atkins
Penny Balmer Doug & Jill Beardsley
Byron & Suzanne Bork Betsy Boyd
Paula Brandt Joyce Carman
Lois Geist & Charles Carroll Chad Carstensen
Peg & Don Carstensen Eugene & June Clark Dave & Cynthia Coffin
Bernard & Cherie Cremers Cyndy & Dale Crider Ray & Linda Davies
Ann Donahue Laura & Troy Ferring
Matt Fleming Jan Friedman
James , Lynn & Steve Gardener
Christopher Gingerich Lee & Fran Gruenhaupt
Annie Hargrave John Harper
Sydney Hayes Chris & Steve Hedlund Kristen & Steve Hirst
Vicki Jennings Becky Johnson
Catherine Kostlan J. Kenneth & Ruth Kuntz
Jan & Al Leff Joyce & Phil Leff
Norb & Margaret Malik Susan Marks Kathy Maxey
Bonnie McFarland Emily McKnight
John & Chris McLure Beverly Mead
Pat & Jerry Meis Kathy & Glen Meisner Leah & Jaret Morlan Linda & Ray Muston
Krista Neumann Nancy & Gary Pacha
Polly & Armond Pagliai Pat & Scott Peterson
Graeme Pitcher Margaret Polson
Susie & Jonathan Poulton Sherri Proud
Paul & Janet Rudolph Nick Rudzianski Sarah Runkel Josh Sazon
Maria Schroeder Tom & Vivian Schulein
Hazel Seaba Ann & Terry Smothers
Robin Staak Robert Steger
Geraldine Stoner Anna Stranieri
John & Elisabeth Stratton Donna & Jeff Sullivan
Charles & JoanneSwenson Marla & Mike Swesey
Julie Tallman David Tiffany
Erin & Maggie Weyer Lynn & Peter Weyer
Sally Weyer Ekhard & Wendy Ziegler
John & Virginia Zimmerman
STAGE LIGHT CIRCLE
$100-$249
Linda Bergquist Carl & Joanne Betts
Willard & Susan Boyd Ivan & Fern Burmeister
Dr. Brian & Virginia Clemons Edward & Lois Crowly
Jon & Judy Cryer Jeffrey Emrich
Katheryn Gerken Margaret & Douglas Goodfellow
Thea Hamel Mark Holbrook
Nancy & Joe Holland H.D. & Myrene Hoover
Rachel Howell & Kehry Lane Ed Kottick
John & Patricia Koza Diane & Dave Lacina Bryan & Janet Lawler Bob & Vicki Lehman
Marita McGurk Gail McLure
Jeffery Allen Mead John Menninger
Colin & Melissa Nies The Perry Foundation
Nancy Porter Lori Price
GeraldRoe Rip Russell
Kristina Rutkowski Mary & Bruce Schwab
Jean & John Spitzer Mel & Kathy Stahmer
Lucille Stevenson Kristin Summerwill
Christie & Sarah Thomas Dr. R.E. & Laura Walton Steve & Victoria West
Austin & Mary Haaf Wedemeyer Nancy Williams
Ekhard & Wendy Zieger
DRESS CIRCLE
$250-$499 Marva Abel & Richard Knoedel
Carl Brown David Carlson
ICAAR Denise Price David Roe
Jayne & Mark Sandler Alan & Sharon Kay Stang
Richard Tiegs LaDonna & Gary Wicklund
DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE
$500-$999
Angerer Foundation Richard & Ellen Caplan
Carousel Motors Sue Gavin
Katherine & Wes Habley Hands Jewelers Monica Moen
Dr. William & Berta Olin Helmut Schrott
LEADING ROLE CIRCLE
$1000+
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Hills Bank MidWestOne Bank Alan &Liz Swanson
WalMart Grant Mark & Marsha Hamer Kurt & Ellen Stevenson
Alan & Liz Swanson Steve Hall
Contributors to 2015-2016 Season
President……….……..…...…….....…...Kehry Anson Lane
Past President……..….…………..….……….....Steve Hall
Vice-President.....…….....……………...……...
Treasurer…………...………...……..……..….….David Roe
Secretary……….…..….………..…….……...Roxy Running
Member-at-Large (2016)..…………...…...…...Brett Borden
Member-at-Large (2016).……...………...Brenda Christner
Member-at-Large (2016)…....………......Adrienne Sullivan
Member-at-Large (2017)….……....……..…..…Carl Brown
Member-at-Large (2017)…………..…………..…Colin Nies
Member-at-Large (2017)………….....Christina Patramanis
Development Member……...………….…....…Mark Hamer
Development Member…….....…............….…Peter Weyer
Development Member………..…….....……Steve Hedlund
Development Member……………........LaDonna Wicklund
Jo Betts
Charles Brungardt
Barbara Buddin
Mary Ellen Chudacek
Mary Fowler
Nelson Gurll
Jim & Penny Hall
Steve Hall
John Harper
Steve Hedlund
Penny Held
Ed Kottick
Caroline Oster
Gary Pacha
Dottie Ray
Rich Riggleman
Gerry Roe
Don Schneider
Evelyn Stanske
Ellen Stevenson
Kurt Stevenson
Michael Stokes
Dick Summerwill
Richard Tiegs
ICCT Lifetime Members
If you’d like to contact the Board directly, email us at:
2015-2016 Board of Directors
ICCT Coordinators
Box Office…...….…………..…..……….….….Beverly E. Mead
Development Committee Chair……......……………David Roe
Production Committee Chair………….......Kehry Anson Lane
Lighting & Sound Coordinator……...…………Kurt Stevenson
Play & Director Selection Committee Chair…..Larry Newman
Membership Coordinator…………………...…….Brett Borden
Playbills…………………………………..Rachel Korach Howell
Props Coordinator……..………...…..….…...Stephen Polchert
Publicity Coordinator…………………..…...Kehry Anson Lane
Webmaster………..…......…..……………...Kehry Anson Lane
Volunteer Coordinator……………………..….…..Jill Beardsley
Costume Coordinator………….………...…………Jackie Allen
Shop Coordinator………………….….………………Steve Hall
Orchestra Coordinator……………………………..Wes Habley
Ushers are needed for Lost in Yonkers March 11th-13th & 18-20th Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm and Sunday performances begin at 2:00pm at the Johnson County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Ushering volunteers arrive one hour early to prepare for the audience. Tasks include taking tickets, passing out programs and selling refreshments. Clean-up afterwards is appreciated. Nice/comfortable dress is requested. In exchange for an usher’s assistance, the ticket fee for the performance is waived.
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Steve is a comparative newcomer to ICCT. Since joining during the 2011-12 season, he has served on the board as a member at large, President, and currently resides as Past President of the Executive Board. He’s also donated endless hours to the successes of each show, utilizing his talents for set construction on the majority of shows since his arrival, helped to run Exodus and Insodus each year and even dabbled in some impressive scenic design for a handful of productions. Steve has also donated substantial sums each year, sponsored multiple productions, and this past year, Steve made a generous donation of more than $45,000 to assist Iowa City Community Theatre in the purchase of our incredible new riser system and chairs.
Steve was recently added to ICCT’s Lifetime Members, and rightfully so. Seldom is there a person who immerses themselves so completely and loyally to a cause for the betterment of our community. He’s committed to this organization and continually strives to increase its successes.
ICCT is forever grateful for your support and passion, Steve.
Steve Hall sponsored The Emperor's New Clothes or Five Beans for Jack, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and the upcoming production of American Idiot.
Steve Hall worked on set construction of multiple shows and worked as a scenic designer on The Royal Family, The Emperor’s New Clothes or Five Beans for Jack, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
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The reviewers have spoken!
Come see ICCT in action for
yourself!
“From the moment we enter the space, we are trans-
ported... A Powerful rendition of a story that never goes out of fashion.” Man of La
Mancha — Iowa Theatre Blog, Genevieve Heinrich
“Where to begin when talking about a production this good? ... Everyone. Every person, everybody. Used in a sentence:
Everyone should go see this show.” Spelling Bee — Iowa
Theatre Blog, David Pierce
“They hit all the jokes with the right comic timing, and the choreography is carried out with snappy precision. It's always a delight to see musical theatre performed with such care and confidence, particularly when the piece itself is so engaging.” The Fantasticks — Iowa Theatre Blog, James E. Trainor III
“My entire family was delighted and engaged by the show, from the hyper five-year-old to the sardonic 12-year-old.” Annie — Iowa Theatre Blog, Sharon Falduto
“...this is a great ensemble, and they navigate this jagged
journey of a script with skill and intensity.” 12 Angry
Men — Iowa Theatre Blog, James Trainor III
“Of all local community theatre productions I’ve been to in the last few years, this production ranks as one my absolute favorites.” Drowsy Chaperone — Iowa Theatre Blog, Andrew Juhl
“I was lucky enough to have a 9-year-old along with me for the review, and she — a little girl who can barely sit through an episode of over-stimulating Disney Channel tripe before getting bored - sat motionless and riveted throughout the entire final act. Well done, Agatha and ICCT.” And Then There Were None — Iowa Theatre Blog, Andrew Juhl
“If you’re the sort of person who loves musicals you absolutely won’t be disappointed by this one. If you’re the sort who thinks they’re corny, I’d advise you to see this one anyway—you may just be surprised by how enjoyable it is.” Oklahoma! — Iowa Theatre Blog, Sharon Falduto
“This is a good show. Top to bottom.” Last of the
Red Hot Lovers — Iowa Theatre Blog, Brad Quinn
“If you’ve never had the privilege to see this play, you should check it out. It’s a wonderful script, and ICCT’s produc-tion features some great acting.” Cat on a Hot Tin Roof — Iowa Theatre Blog, James Trainor
“The music is gorgeous, complicated, and lively…[it] alone makes the show worth seeing.” Brigadoon — The Daily Iowan, Justus Flair
“In a nutshell, the plots are captivating, the actors are highly talented, the music is fun… I walked in grouchy and left entertained.” Romance/Romance — Iowa Theatre Blog, Meghan D’Souza
“From start to finish, ICCT’s season opener delights.” Damn Yankees —
Genevieve Heinrich, Little Village
“...within minutes I knew this show would be unforgettable. ..[The
actors] were absolutely phenomenal.” Theophilus
North — Iowa Theatre Blog, Gracey Murphy
Proceeds from ticket sales provide less than half of the operating budget of ICCT. We are a non-profit organization and can always use your help! Your contribution is tax-deductible (minus the value of tickets) and helps to keep our ticket prices low to improve accessibility to the general community. In this way, we can help people come together to celebrate the excitement of live theatre. You may send a check or money order payable to Iowa City Community Theatre, or donate with your credit card num-ber on our website.
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You can become a member of the ICCT family for a fee of $10/yr., which gives you voting rights at our meetings, newsletters and other mailings, and advance information about shows and events related to the ICCT.
We can help your business get broader exposure in Iowa City and Johnson County. This is usually done by advertising in our playbills, but can also be by sponsorship of shows, elements of shows, or specific actors.
We are always in need of new and interested individuals for help at the community theatre in a number of different capacities: acting, directing, back stage, and at the front of the house. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at [email protected].
If you have talents to share, wish to purchase tickets or sponsor a show, please contact the Box Office.
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