WCT-The Tavern

1The Tavern

Proudly Presents

By George M. Cohan

Presented By Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc

Sponsored In Part By

This program was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

DirectorJohn Cramer

Scenic Designer / Master CapenterA.J. Simon

Lighting DesignerScott Fudali

Properties DesignerShawn Spellman

Stage ManagerKavyn Tarnowski

Costume DesignerSallie Burkard

Sound DesignerRobb Smith

Wig MasterAnthony Mackie

The TavernOctober 28 - November 13, 2011

Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre BuildingMardi Bryant Jones Mainstage

264 West Main Street in Downtown WaukeshaTickets: (262) 547-0708

www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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THE CAST OF CHAR ACTER ( I N T H E O R D E R O F T H E I R A P P E A R A N C E)

Zack, the Tavern Keeper’s son ................................................................................. Dylan BaxterSally, the hired girl .................................................................................................... Jacalyn NolanFreeman, the Tavern Keeper ...................................................................................... Jamie RyanWillum, the hired man ............................................................................................Phil StepanskiViolet, the woman .............................................................................................. Jacqueline GoszThe Vagabond.................................................................................................. James DonaldsonLamson, the Governor ...................................................................................... John PfannerstillMrs. Lamson, the Governor’s wife ...................................................................... Sandra RenickVirginia, the Governor’s daughter ....................................................................Allison ChicorelTom Allen, the fi ancé ....................................................................................................Scott AllenThe Sheriff ......................................................................................................................... Tom KothEzra, the Sheriff’s man .................................................................................................John SindicJoshua, the Sheriff’s other man ................................................................................... Jon JonesTony, the Sheriff’s third man ......................................................................................Jon DannerStevens, the attendant ..................................................................................... Michael Schottle

The action of the play takes place in the early 1900s in Zaccheus Freeman’s Tavern just outside Delavan, WI.

The Tavern is performed in two acts. There will be one fi fteen-minute intermission between the acts.

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Director ....................................................................................................................... John CramerStage Manager ................................................................................................. Kavyn TarnowskiScenic Designer/Master Carpenter ........................................................................ A.J. SimonCostume Designer ................................................................................................. Sallie BurkardLighting Designer....................................................................................................... Scott FudaliSound Designer .......................................................................................................... Robb SmithProperties Designer ......................................................................................... Shawn SpellmanWig Master ...........................................................................................................Anthony MackieSet Construction ................................................................................. Brian Morin, Jim Volden, Debbie Volden, Dylan Baxter, James Donaldson

SPECIAL THANKS

Tim Abrahamson, Mike Baxter, Nathan Hale High School, and Sunset Playhouse

We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines.

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CONTINUES ITS 55TH SEASON


B IOGR APHIES ( I N A L P H A B E T I C A L O R D E R )

Scott Allen (Tom Allen) Scott has re-cently played villains at WCT in And Then There Were None and Arsenic and Old Lace. Scott proclaims in this show “No vil-lain!” Outside of acting Scott is a sales di-rector for Shorewest Realtors, a business coach, and an author. His favorite roles, however, are father of Christine and Ellie, husband of Angila, and child of God.

Dylan Baxter (Zack) Dylan has per-formed in productions at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and with the West End Players of Waukesha West High School. Recent roles include Cato in The Pink Panther, Kilroy in Don’t Drink the Water and the demented Mr. Blackwood in The Tell-Tale Heart. Dylan is the son of Mike and Melissa Baxter and is a junior at Waukesha West.

Sallie Burkard (Costume Designer) Sallie is thrilled to be costuming another show for WCT. She has previ-ously designed Candy Cane Tales, Seussical, HONK!, and most recently - Willy Wonka. Thanks to John for the

opportunities, thanks to my fellow DIVAS for your love and support, and thanks to my family for putting up with all the time I am not home.

Allison Chicorel (Virginia Lamson) Al-lison’s stage credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee), Annie (Lily St. Regis), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronette), Company (Marta), and Lysistrata (Myrrhine). Previ-ous WCT productions include I Love, You You’re Perfect, Now Change, Malt Shop Memories, Shake Rattle & Roll, and 42nd Street. “Enjoy The Tavern! XOXO”

John Cramer (Director) John has per-formed, directed, and choreographed at theatres throughout the Midwest. His fa-vorite roles are Matthew in Cotton Patch Gospel and Harold in The Music Man. He is currently the Managing Artistic Direc-tor at WCT and lives in Waukesha with his beautiful wife Kelli, and their two amazing children, Elena and Jude.

Jon Danner (Tony) I love star-shines; I love math; I love to run, off the path. I

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B IOGR APHIES (C O N T.)

love to sing; I love to joke; I love to eat, when I’m not broke. I love to sheeps; I love my kittens; I love to sled, with woolly mittens. I love chic fl icks; I love musicals; I love jazz, for it has a pulse. I love to love; I hate to hate; I love you all more than I can rate.

James Donaldson (Vagabond) Jim is glad to fi nally work with John Cramer again after last doing so eight years ago in On Golden Pond. Recently, he’s been in Cannibal the Musical, Twelfth Night, and The Underpants. Jim is very thankful to be working with such a wonderful cast on such a fascinating play.

Scott Fudali (Lighting Designer) Scott has been designing lights for both Car-roll University and WCT for a number of years now when not keeping the net-work running for the University. Some of his favorite designs have included Sweet Charity and Dead Man Walking at Carroll as well as The Music Man and 42nd Street at WCT. He hopes you enjoy the show, and he would like to thank his girlfriend and parents for their continued support in all his theatre endeavors.

Jacqueline Gosz (Violet) Jacqueline is a computer programmer and statistician. She is grateful to have the opportunity to unleash her creative side once again at Waukesha Civic Theatre. She thanks her angels, both here and above, for their unending love and support.

Jon Jones (Joshua) Jon is happy to be back onstage at WCT, acting, singing and dancing (without the singing and danc-ing). It sure feels like home in a show with James, Jamie, Jaclyn, Jacqueline, John, John, and Jon, directed by John. As always, for Karen and the girls.

Tom Koth (Sheriff ) Tom thanks John for casting him as the Sheriff (a pivotal role!), and a truly wonderful cast – “You are ex-ceptionally talented and professional!!!! Love always to Sara and Christa, and thanks to Safe Harbor for over twenty years of support.”

Anthony Mackie (Wig Master) Anthony started acting at age fi ve. He attended Stone Cameren, Ruth Page Ballet Com-

pany in Chicago when he was 15. An-thony started a new career in Milwaukee where he was a hair stylist, director, and choreographer, and eventually a wigist for most of the theaters in the area.

Jacalyn Nolan (Sally) Jacalyn is a college student at UW Waukesha and recently performed in their recent shows The Short Tree and The Bird that Couldn’t Sing (as Short Tree) and Columbinus (as Perfect). She gives her love to her family and friends.

John Pfannerstill (Governor Lamson) John is excited to be back on stage for his fi rst Waukesha Civic Theatre appear-ance since he portrayed Teddy in Arsenic and Old Lace in 2007. John and his beautiful wife Lori are the proud grand-parents of three amazing grandchildren, Aiden, Charlie, and Audrey.

Sandra Renick (Mrs. Lamson) Sandra has been performing and directing for over 20 years. Favorite roles include: Morgan Le Fay in Camelot, Bloody Mary in South Pacifi c, and roles that employ maniacal laughter. Sandra lives in Pewaukee with her endearing teenagers Rose and Jack and ever-patient husband, Chris.

Jamie Ryan (Freeman) Jamie is very hap-py to be back at WCT. He last appeared as Dr. Kelikian in Wit. He’s also very pleased to once again act under the direction of John Cramer, with whom he last worked in, You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running. Once again, he hopes the audience enjoys The Tavern even half as much as he has enjoyed performing in it.

Michael Schottle (Stevens) Michael, who is new to the Milwaukee area, is not new to community theatre. Always a sucker for a good period piece, playing roles such as John Hancock in 1776, he couldn’t resist being a part of Waukesha Civic Theatre’s production of The Tavern.

A.J. Simon (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter) By day, A.J. is a construction supervisor for Penzeys Spices. By night, you can follow the sound of the saw to fi nd him working with various local theater companies, including Theatrical Tendencies and WCT, as lighting and


B IOGR APHIES (C O N T.)

set designer. Some of AJ’s most recent WCT set design credits include State Fair, And Then There Were None, Bye Bye Birdie, Honk!, and Two by Two. He is married to actress Kelly Simon and thanks her for her loving support. “Enjoy the show.”

John Sindic (Ezra) After taking improv and acting classes at Waukesha Civic Theatre, John decided to challenge him-self and your patience by allowing him to entertain you.

Shawn Spellman (Properties Designer) This is Shawn’s eighth year working with WCT. She is once again happy to be do-ing props for The Tavern.

Phil Stepanski (Willum) Phil was seen on the WCT stage last month as Stanley Sanders in Smoke on the Mountain and would like to thank John Cramer and this amazing cast for their patience with his hectic schedule! His other recent roles include Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I and Annas in Jesus Christ Su-perstar. “Love and hugs to Sarah, Nathan, and baby-on-the-way. Enjoy the show!!”

Robb Smith (Sound Designer) Robb is gratefully busy in theatre lately. A Milwaukee-area native, he has had the opportunity to perform on-camera and on-stage on a few continents. He has performed with Chicago, Milwau-kee, and Wisconsin Shakes as well as most of the theatres in Milwaukee. His work as a set/sound/lighting designer and director has been seen in dozens of productions and he continues to teach and coach performers with Studio.underground. Uncountable thanks goes to Team Anderle-Smith, without whom, this is not possible.

Kavyn Tarnowski (Stage Manger) Kavyn is thrilled to be solo stage managing her very fi rst show! Thank you to JC for the wonderful opportunity, despite the fact that my name doesn’t start with a J, and to the cast and crew for making the ex-perience so magical! Much love to Gregg and the baby goose.

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE BOARD OF D IRECTORS

On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to welcome you to our second Mainstage show of our 55th Season, The Tavern.

Tonight you will be entertained by members of our community. You will see that we have been blessed with amazing perform-ers, directors, and designers. We also have a dedicated group of volunteers that help in all phases of the theatre. Without their service it would not be possible to present our high quality of

live theatre. I encourage you to get involved at the Theatre - there are many oppor-tunities such as ushering, acting, working on the sets, or serving on a committee.

After experiencing this show, tell your friends not to miss it. I hope to see you for the next production, Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols, in December.

We hope you will continue to support the Waukesha Civic Theatre’s efforts through your continued attendance, and your fi nancial and volunteer support. You can always see what is happening at the Theatre at www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Matthew A. LosTreasurer, Board of Directors

M AD CORNER

I saw The Tavern in Minnesota nearly 30 years ago (yikes!) and was absolutely captivated by the story. “Really, I loved the drama of the thing even though ‘twas only make-believe.” The show’s intelligent humor and word play, in addition to the wonderful mix of melodrama and mystery, is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

I am also a huge fan of George M. Cohan (having played him in George M!, where I fell in love with my incredible life partner, Kelli), so the oppor-tunity to direct this show was simply too great a temptation to pass up. Cohan is considered to be the Father of Broadway, as he almost single-handedly reinvented the way theatre was presented on the Great White Way. He is, of course, more known for his musicals than anything else, but The Tavern, one of his few non-musicals, was a huge success, and gave him the opportunity to strut his stuff in the role of the Vagabond.

I have been doing theatre for over 40 years now, and this is the fi rst time that I have had a very interesting thing occur; we have fi fteen people in the cast, and eight of them have fi rst names that start with the letter J (Jon, James, Jacqueline, Jon, Jacalyn, John, Jamie, and John). Add me into the mix and we have yet another John! How melodramatic and mysterious!

I have had a blast working on this show with our incredible production staff, cast, and crew. I thank them, and I thank you! I hope you enjoy our “few hours of deli-cious, delightful nonsense!”

John CramerManaging Artistic Director


WAUKESHA C IV IC THEATRE PERSONNEL

THEATRE STAFFManaging Artistic Director.................................................................................... John CramerOffi ce Manager ..............................................................................................................Heidi TufteEducation and Outreach Administrator ...........................................................Doug JareckiBox Offi ce Supervisor and Marketing Director ................................ Michelle Lynn BrienBox Offi ce & House Managers...................................................Katie Danner, Sean Downs, Sharon Grunfelder, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Debi Mumford, Kelly VanceACAP PlayMakers .......................ACAP Players, Mark Cage, Patty Chones, Doug Jarecki

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES

Board of DirectorsMeets third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at WCT

Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Justin Cobb, Gary Ebert (Vice President),Sue Herro (Secretary), Susan Hughes, Matthew Los (Treasurer),

Kurt Magoon (President), Larry Nelson, Jean Novy,John A. Sindic, Terry Sutter (Past President), Ralph H. Zick

Standing Committees

Executive CommitteeMeets second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at WCT

John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Vice Chair), Sue Herro,Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon (Chair), Terry Sutter

Finance and Facility Committee Meets second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm at WCT

Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Matthew Los (Chair), Kurt Magoon, Terry Sutter

Fund Development Committee Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House

John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Chair), Bart Gaffney, Susan Hughes,Rich Labinski (Vice Chair), Terry Sutter

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WAUKESHA C IV IC THEATRE MISS ION STATEMENT

WCT’s mission is to provide quality live theatre performances and educational opportunities that enrich, challenge, and entertain both participants and audience members.


WAUKESHA C IV IC THEATRE PERSONNEL (C O N T.)

Governance Committee Meets third Wednesday of the month at 5:45 pm at WCT

John Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert, Susan Herro (Chair), Susan Hughes, Matthew Los, Kurt Magoon, Terry Sutter

Ad Hoc Committees

Advisory Council Meets third Wednesday in January at 5:30 pm at WCT and additionally as scheduled

Scott Allen, Doug Hastad, Nancy Hastad, Dorothy A. Heale,Jon Jones, Kathy Jones, Cathy Labinski, Rich Labinski, Ralph North, Angela Proell,

Drake Reid, Evie Reid, Christine Howard Turowski

Art GalleryMeets as scheduled by Chair

Andrea Bryant, John Cramer (Staff ), Kasia,JoAnn O’Hare (Chair), Teri Peterson, Ralph Zick

Education and Outreach Meets as scheduled by Chair

Joe Beine, Patty Chones, Carol Dolphin, Susan Herro, Jennifer Horwath, Matt Huebsch, Traci Huntemann-Piatt, Doug Jarecki (Staff ),

Chuck Malone, Debbie Marheine, Kathy Nelson,Angie Penzkover, Bonnie Schlais

Fundraising Events Committee Meets fi rst Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at Carroll University Sneeden House

Phillip Alonge, Michael O. Bohren, John Cramer (Staff ), Nancy Hastad,Kelly Horrell, Margaret Kennedy, Rich Labinski, Matthew Los,

Jean Novy, Michelle Vandenhouten, Ralph Zick

Talent Wars Committee Meets as scheduled by chair

John Cramer (Staff ), Roseann Fasi (Chair),Barb Lancelle, Cindy Velcheck, Patty Wilson

Fundraising Education and Outreach CommitteeMeets as scheduled by Chair

Phillip Alonge, Kristen Yarber Grill, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Dan Klemencic, Rich Labinski, Angie Penzkover

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Marketing and Sales Committee Meets fi rst Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Rochester Deli

Michelle Lynn Brien (Staff ), Kate Martin, Denise Meagher,Jean Novy (Chair), Ralph Zick

Play Advisory Committee 2011-2012 Duties Completed

Sallie Burkard, John Cramer (Staff ), Karin Cunningham, Susan Hughes,Kurt Magoon, Jean Novy, Sue Rapp (Chair), Sandra Renick, Ken Schenian,

Mark E. Schuster, Sharon Sohner (Vice Chair), Emily Thompson

Play Advisory Committee 2012-2013 Meets as scheduled by Chair

Phillip Alonge, John Baiocchi, Michael O. Bohren, Sallie Burkard, John Cramer (Staff ), Steven Decker, Roseann Fasi, Doug Jarecki (Staff ), Jenny Kosek, Kurt Magoon, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Joe Nolan, Jean Novy, Sue Rapp (Chair), Sandra Renick, Lisa Rowe, Ken Schenian,

Sharon Sohner (Vice Chair), Ken Williams, Brian Zelinski

Production/Non-Production Coordinators:Costume Coordinators ............................................................Aleta Bernard, Sallie Burkard, Lee Piekarski, Ellen Rohr, Sharon SohnerProps Coordinators ...........................................................Monica Santroch, Michelle TiarksSet Construction Coordinator ............................................................................................... TBDScene Shop Coordinators ............................................................Aaron Schmidt, A.J. SimonControl Booth Coordinator ...............................................................................Aaron SchmidtBuilding Maintenance Coordinators .................................................................................. TBDCivic Broadway Singers .......................................................................................... Abby LorenzCivic Senior Players .................................................................................................Carol McLeanUsher Coordinator ...................................................................................................... Sara ToenesAssistant Usher Coordinator ...............................................................................Phillip Alonge

STAFF SAVERSWebmasters ...........................................................................................Kurt Magoon, Sue RappComputer Consultant .................................................................................................TechSquadLegal Consultant .................................................................................................... Charlie DaviesClerical Support ............................................. Phillip Alonge, Sara Toenes, Debbie VoldenSeason Ticket Processing .................................................................................. Box Offi ce StaffStorage & Cleaning ............................................ Magnifi cent Cleaners and Ken SchenianFacilities Maintenance .............................................................. Phillip Alonge, John Cramer, Rich Labinski, Dexter Meise, Ken SchenianPoster Distribution ............................................................Phillip Alonge and Ken SchenianStaff Parking ..............................................................................................Waukesha State Bank

Civic Broadway SingersRyan Albrechtson-Waukesha, Richard Bartman, Michelle Lynn Brien,

Tom Brochhausen-Pewaukee, Paul Burkard, Sam Burkard, Todd Cannaday, Glenn Daily, Jim Dawson, Lori Figurski, Ruby Fillian-Mukwonago,

John Hrobar, Annette Kordus-Franklin, Tom Koth, Rich Labinski, Barb Lancelle, Pamela Lange-New Berlin, Dean Larson, Abby Lorenz, Chris Martin,

Curt Nash-Menomonee Falls, Jack Pardee, Dawn Pieper-Eagle, Roberta Prospeck, Nancy Radtke-Franklin, Dorothy Riesing, Marcia Ryback-Muskego, Amy Stenzel,

Jacob Sudbrink, Emily Thompson, Jim Volden, Don Wilde-New Berlin, Patty Wilson



Civic Senior PlayersLinda R. Bohan, Sandy Bosin, Karen Foley, Rich Johnston, Erling Kolstad,

Cheryl Loveland, Carol McLean, Dexter Meise, James Murdock, Lee Piekarski, Jan Scott, Shirley Seidel, Marcia Skarie

Usher VolunteersClaudette Ahlgren, Phillip Alonge, Beverly Anderson, Patricia & Ron Andryk,

Jerry & Barbara Banach, Barbara Barton, Connie Bedwell, Joan Bell, Jayme Bloch, Ed & Kathy Boehmke, Renee Breecher, Lauren Bruss, Janet Brzezinski, Susan Byrne,

Dawn Carpentier, Pat Castelli, Martha Chambers, Aileen Conlin, Ken Cooley, Jerry Dais, Rita Dais, Nellie Dake, Cindi DeBruine, Jim DeBruine, Bill Dehnel,

Joan Dehnel, Mary Dillaber, Arlene Dobner, Linda Elder, Mary Engle, Chris Erato, Jenny Erato, Tami Erickson, Leonard Feitel, Susan Feitel, Janice Ferguson,

Joan Ferris, Faye Flesia, Arthur Gaffney, Leor Gaffney, Juanita Gorden, Kathy Greenwald, Phyllis Hansen, Karenjoy Hardiman, Joan Heder,

Barbara Heighway, Louise Hermsen, Ella Holberg, Sharon Holzman, Angela Houk, Nancy Howard, Donna Inman, Terry Inman, Barb Johnson, Doris Johnson,

Kathie Johnson, Annette Juopperi, Thomas Kay, Margaret Kennedy, Jack Koehler,Loie Koehler, Jean Kramp, Charlotte Kranch, Ruth Kraus, Linda Kulinski, Ann Lang,

David Lang, Lucille Lawless, LeAnn Lehrer, Judy Lueck, Barbara Magestro, LaVonne Maguire, Harriet Marks, Beryl Marranzino, Bonnie McCormick, Dexter Meise, Barbara Mikula, James Mundschau, Roberta Mundschau,

Nancy Muth, Julia Myre, Larry Myre, Katie Nagel, Maria Nagel, Matt Nagel, Shannon Neubauer, Shirley Neustaedter, Sandy Ortega, Tony Ortega,

Sally Ottenberg, Lee Piekarski, Jenny Pike, Roger Platzek, Zona Platzek, Joyce Playter, Mary Ellen Powers, Jim Price, Rochelle Pritzl, Marianne Puls,

Carol Putz, Dorothy Reinke, David Riehl, Marlene Riehl, Patricia Ries, John Riphahn, Louise Riphahn, Carol Rolfe, Nancy Schmidt, Gene Scholler, Wendy Scholler,

Barbara Schumacher, Forrest Schumacher, Judith Schwingel, Gail Seibert, Marty Seibert, Judy Sheets, Marcia Skarie, Dick Smith, Shawn Spellman,

Suzanne Sullivan, Donna Swanson, Judy Taylor, Becci Terrill, Joyce Thompson, Sara Toenes, Bonnie Tuszkiewicz, Judy Vento, Kathy Vilski, Miles Vilski, Bill Volmar,Jackie Volmar, John Vos, Louise Vos, Ann Wanner, Barbara Watson, John Watson,

Dorothy Wegner, Shaun Weinfurter, Wendy Weinfurter, Carla Werner, Lucy Wichman, Rosemary Wilcenski, Georgeanne Wilson,

Blanche Zimpel, Sandy Zingler

Volunteer BartendersBill Dehnel, Julie Downs, Sean Downs,

Sue Herro, Margaret Kennedy, Diane Matuszak, Becky Miller, Dennis Muise, Bob Pugh, Barb Rucci, Terry Sutter

Audio Describer Coordinator ...........................................................................Tamara SteinerPhotographers.......................................................................Carroll Studios of Photography, John Cramer, Jenny Erato, Kurt MagoonWindow Display ..................................................................... WCT Staff, Marcus PromotionsGarden Display ............................................................................................................Allen SchuhMarquee ............................................................................................. Phillip Alonge, Eric EggersVolunteer Wall of Fame .......................................................................................... Kurt MagoonArchivists ................................................................................... Kristi Magoon, Debbie VoldenPress Releases .................................................................................................... Heather GoedenCookies .........................................................................................................Back to Bread BakeryBeverages ............................................................................... Water Doctors, Discount LiquorRead More About It ..............................................................................................Mary Wegener

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NEWS ITEMS

AuditionsShow Audition Dates DirectorCrossing Delancey December 5-6, 2011 Brian D. ZelinskiThe Miracle Worker December 7-8, 2011 Carol DolphinThe Wizard Of Oz Unplugged Call for information Patty ChonesMiss Saigon February 13-14, 2012 Mark E. SchusterBusybody April 2-3, 2012 Dustin Martin

Auditions for all shows will be held at the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building at 264 West Main Street, Waukesha. No appointment is necessary. For more information call (262) 547-4911 or visit www.waukeshacivictheatre.org.

Waukesha State Bank Art GalleryLocated just outside the Mardi Bryant Jones Mainstage inside the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building, the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery features the work of local artists. A new artist’s work is displayed during the run of each of WCT’s productions. The work of the artists can be viewed whenever the building is open. The art displayed during The Tavern is by Laura Krasinski and Chris Lynn Kirsch.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Waukesha Civic TheatreWCT has a number of opportunities for people who are looking to volunteer some of their time.

Ushers – WCT has the opportunity for hands-on-the-job training, and we welcome people with a willing heart to volunteer as ushers in our 55th season. Ushers must be 14 years or older and are expected to work one performance per production. Usher duties include helping patrons by taking tickets and directing patrons to assigned seats. Active ushers will receive one compli-mentary voucher to see the Preview performance of each of WCT’s Main-stage and holiday productions! If you are interested in becoming an usher, please call (262) 547-4911.

Raffl e Sellers – Would you like to help WCT raise money while enjoying a performance at the same time? Then volunteer to sell raffl e tickets during performances. Sellers must be over 14 years old or accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefi t WCT’s operating fund. Please call the business offi ce at (262) 547-4911.

Bartenders – Are you a licensed bartender? WCT is looking for volun-teer bartenders to run the bar during performances. Contact the business offi ce at (262) 547-4911 during regular business hours for more information.

WCT is also looking for volunteers for scenery construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and painting. For more information, call WCT at (262) 547-4911.

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THEATRE INFOR M ATION

Waukesha Civic Theatre is proud to be established as a downtown institu-tion, performing at the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre building, located at 264 West Main Street.

BUSINESS OFFICE is open from Noon to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and can be reached by calling (262) 547-4911.

BOX OFFICE is open from Noon to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, Noon through intermission on show Fridays, and two hours before curtain through intermission on show weekends. The Box Offi ce can be reached at (262) 547-0708. On weekdays, access to the building is through the Main Street entrance only. Mainstage Ticket prices are $19.00, $17.00 for seniors (aged 60 and up) and students (adult students must have a valid student ID), $15.00 for subscribers and groups of ten or more, and $10.00 for educational groups of ten or more. Visit our website or call us for more information about our Student Rush and Pay What You Can ticket discounts.

* Regular Business Offi ce and Box Of-fi ce hours are subject to change due to holidays, inclement weather, and all major WCT events.

TICKET SALES Box Offi ce staff will be available to answer your questions and requests during the Box Offi ce hours listed above. In-person sales can be purchased using cash, credit card, or by check. Phone sales must be purchased using a credit card and will be charged a $1.50 per ticket fee. Mail order sales must be purchased using a credit card or by check - please include a $1.50 per ticket fee. Credit cards accepted are Visa, Mas-terCard, Discover, and American Express. All sales are fi nal and there are no refunds. You may exchange individual tickets for a $1.00 per ticket fee. There is no fee to exchange for subscribers.

ONLINE TICKET SALES for all open seats are available through our website at www.waukeshacivictheatre.org. You will

fi nd “Buy Now” buttons on almost every page of our website. If you would like more information, please contact the Box Offi ce during normal business hours. All sales are subject to service fees.

GROUP SALES Groups of ten or more qualify for the discounted ticket price of $15.00 per ticket. Full payment for ten seats is required, and all addi-tional seats will be held on reserve as a courtesy. Final group count and full payment for all unpaid seats is required three weeks before the performance. Educational group tickets are $10.00 for groups of ten or more from any educa-tional organization, and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. All sales are subject to service fees, except in-person sales.

SEASON FLEX PASS AND PIX 3 HOLDERS Flex Pass and PIX 3 Vouchers must be redeemed in person or by mail, e-mail, or fax for confi rmed seating for the pro-duction of your choice. E-mail to boxof-fi [email protected] or fax to (262) 547-8454, a copy of your VOIDED Pass(es). Box Offi ce must receive one Flex Pass or PIX 3 Voucher per ticket requested before any transaction will be conducted. Flex Pass requests are processed in the order in which they are received (based upon availability). A Flex Pass or PIX 3 Voucher is valid for any of the six Mainstage productions.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER EXCHANGES Season Ticket Exchanges are processed in the order in which they are received (based on availability). Exchanges must be done in person, or by mail, e-mail, or fax. E-mail to boxoffi [email protected] or fax to (262) 547-8454, a copy of your VOIDED ticket(s). Exchang-es can only take place for the same pro-duction and must be conducted BEFORE your original ticket date occurs.

PLEASE DON’T BE A “NO SHOW!” If you have tickets but cannot make the performance, why not give your tickets to friends to enjoy or let us resell them? You may be able to consider the price of the tickets that you turn in as a tax-deductible donation.


THEATRE INFOR M ATION (C O N T.)

CIVIC BROADWAY SINGERS Are you looking for upbeat entertainment for your next special event? The Civic Broadway Singers perform year-round in southeastern Wisconsin under the musical direction of Abby Lorenz. The 30-voice group sings memorable Broadway favorites for a variety of events, from company picnics and Christmas parties to cor-porate lunches and grand openings. The Civic Broadway Singers provide their own piano and sound system and will perform for groups of all sizes in exchange for a donation to the theatre. For scheduling the Civic Broadway Singers at your next event, please call Abby at (414) 350-8713 or e-mail her at [email protected].

CIVIC SENIOR PLAYERS The Civic Senior Players are a dedicated group of Senior Citizens who have a craving to entertain others and who want to become skilled at it. The Players will devote time and energy to becoming actors. There is no charge to the seniors participating. This entertainment will be provided at no charge to any senior organization or residence, and the only requirement is an audience of at least 20 who would enjoy some laughs and a good time. Donations to WCT are accepted. If you would like more infor-mation, call Carol at (262) 549-1091 or email her at [email protected].

ACAP PLAYMAKERS provide daytime performances (often of original works) based upon school curricula, themes, and ideas relevant to children at vari-ous stages of their education. The fall PlayMakers production is geared to our elementary students, and the spring production is produced for middle school students. While offered primar-ily to school groups, these family-friendly shows are great for public, private, and home school groups, Boy

and Girl Scout troops, senior centers, and your family! Please call (262) 547-0708 for ticket prices and information. PlayMakers rehearse and perform in the daytime, and are always looking for new actors and technical personnel.

ACCESSIBILITY The Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building is fully handicapped- accessible, and WCT is proud to offer a number of services for our patrons who have special needs (a four-week notice is required and ser-vices are based upon availability). For the hearing impaired we have a T-Coil Loop System, T-Coil Listening Devices, and FM listening devices that will amplify the sounds of the performance.

Patrons must have hearing aids with telecoils installed and activated to use the Loop System. Patrons who are blind can receive audio descriptive services for the performance. Wheelchair accessibility is available in two forms: transfer seats and wheelchair positions.

PATRONS Please refrain from wearing highly-scented colognes, perfumes, hand cream, or aftershave to perfor-mances, as many people have allergies or respiratory problems. WCT is con-cerned for all patrons and we appreci-ate your cooperation.

PARKING Parking is available on Main Street, in the Riverfront Plaza parking area behind the Theatre, off Barstow Street, in the parking facility on Broad-way, and at other locations in down-town Waukesha.

REMINDER As a courtesy to those who arrive on time, Latecomers will be seated at First Break!

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PRODUCTION SPONSORS

SeasonWisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin

Academy at Civic Theatre (A.C.T.)Arts Waukesha (Combat Boot Camp)

The GMAR Youth Foundation (Combat Boot Camp)Waukesha State Bank

Media SponsorThe Freeman

In-Kind Donors & Trade AgreementsCantrell’s Carpet Cleaning

Carroll Studios of PhotographyMagnifi cent CleanersMarcus Promotions

Sunset PlayhouseTech Squad

Water DoctorsWaukesha State Bank

Underwriting AcknowledgementsBox Offi ce Tickets Underwriter

Waukesha State Bank

SPONSORSHIP Have your business recognized by the more than 20,000 people who come to the Waukesha Civic Theatre every year. For information on becom-ing a sponsor, please call the business offi ce at (262) 547-4911.

The show must go on!WCT isn’t a one-act play.

Your charitable acts help our future acts.

Please consider giving…A gift to our Capital fund or Operating fund at WCT A matching gift through local sponsoring business employersA gift that will last a lifetime through your Will or Estate PlanningA gift to our Endowment fund at Waukesha County Community FoundationA gift as a Sponsor or Underwriter of outstanding performances and educational programs

Contact John Cramer, Managing Artistic Director, for more information262-547-4911 ext. 13

Thank you to all our loyal supporters!

3 New Ways to Support theWaukesha Civic Theatre

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Boston Store Community Day is an annual fundraising event designed to provide schools, nonprofit and 501c3 organizations with a fun and easy way to raise money. Community Day has expanded to a 2-Day event and will take place Friday, November 11 through Saturday, November 12, 2011. Beginning August 1, Waukesha Civic Theatre will be selling coupon booklets in the Theatre lobby to the public for $5 each and keeping 100% of the proceeds! Stop in and get your booklets today to support the

Theatre and save big with coupons, including $10 off a $10 or more purchase, valid during the Community Day Two Day Sale on November 11 & 12.

Donating your unwanted car, truck, boat or RV to a charity has just been made easier. Waukesha Civic Theatre has teamed up with Charitable Auto Resourc-es, a national car-donation program that partners with nonprofit organizations. Charitable Auto Resources has years of experience helping people donate their vehicle in a convenient and hasslefree way. To learn more call: 877-537-5277.

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FR IENDS OF WAUKESHA C IV IC THEATRE

Operating, Capital, and Endowment Donor Categories:

$100,000 and above$10,000 to $99,999$5,000 to $9,999$2,500 to $4,999$1,000 to $2,499$500 to $999$250 to $499$150 to $249$50 to $149$49 & under

BenefactorAngel

CelebrityThespianProducerDirector

PlaywrightDesigner

Stage ManagerRun Crew

OPERATING FUND CONTRIBUTORS FROM JULY 1 TO OCTOBER 13, 2011

Angel ($10,000 - $99,000)Jim & Wilma Price

Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999)

Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999)Drake & Evie Reid

Producer ($1,000 - $2,499)Rich & Cathy Labinski

Director ($500 - $999)John & Kelli CramerRich JohnstonJohn R. & Coleen E.

MarshallThrivent Financial for

Lutherans FoundationBetty Lou Tikalsky

Playwright ($250 - $499)Jim & Betty ChermakFrieda HartJoanne HuelsmanICMACarol McLeanSara Toenes

Designer ($150 - $249)Jim & Monica AnsayFive Star Quality Care,

Inc.Chuck & Sherry FoyerAlfred & Sharon LoehrlCathleen MorrisJohn & Judith PonasikSue Rapp

Dewey & Patricia SchieleTerry SutterReverend & Mrs. Joseph

TzougrosW.O.W. ClubRalph & Marlene Zick

Stage Manager ($50 - $149)Pat AyersLacey T. BallmanBonnie BirkMargaret Boettcher

In Memory ofBurt J. Boettcher

Fraland & Eileen Campbell

Nancy CookRobert & Betty EdwardsSune & Jean EricsonDale & Margaret FoseMary C. GoelzJames & Kathleen HahnJohn & Sue Hrobar

Matching Gift ProgramWisconsin Energy Foundation

Frederick & Gayle JonesAl & Meg KasprowiczDonald & Roberta

KuhnkeRoss & Ellen LangillLuther ManorHerbert & Dona Rae

LundinHarriet Marks & Patricia

SpauldingLisa NevinsArthur & Marilyn OlsonDebby PenzkoverPewaukee Area Historical

Society, Inc.

Andre & Celleste PtakIva RichardsSt. James CongregationSharon SohnerRosetta SweedVirginia Health &

Rehabilitation CenterWauwatosa Senior ClubWilkinson Woods

Run Crew ($49 and under)Jergen Barber, M.D. &

Jean BarberLinda BuhlLeon & Carole BurzynskiGreg & Kathleen CarlsonJohn DauffenbachDan & Kristine DeKarskeGloria DoheartyMarlene DouglasThomas DullerBob & Joan GrothJan & Marsha

GrutzmacherJames HinchmanDennis & Kathleen HulenMatching Gift ProgramWisconsin Energy

Foundation Mary JervisTom & Irene KayRamona MalkowskiBruce & Betty MarggrafPatricia MitchellAndrea NorthropWalter & Marion RindtJudith RussellCarol SiegelFrank & Susan TillDennis & Mary

Unterholzner


CIV IC SUPERSTARS

We are proud to announce a new donor category, our Civic Superstars. The donors in this group have given a cumulative lifetime donation of at least $25,000. If you feel that you should be included in this list but are not listed below, please let us know. We are working with 54 years of donation records and could quite possibly have missed a Superstar or two.

Bielinski BrothersAnthony & Andrea BryantJohn J. BryantCentury Fence CompanyDavid & Velma Geraldson, Precision

Gears Inc.Greater Milwaukee FoundationDorothy A. HealeWilliam & Joanne HuelsmanRich & Cathy LabinskiM&I FoundationMilwaukee Foundation Corporation

Dorothy NaughtonNon Profi t Management FundRalph M. North IIIPotawatomi Bingo & CasinoDrake & Evelyn ReidDick & Carol RichardsBryce & Anne StyzaDon & Carol TaylorWaukesha State BankWaukesha Women’s ClubWisconsin Arts Board

WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS

July 1, 2002 to Present

Benefactor ($100,000 and above)Bryce & Anne Styza Fund

Angel ($10,000 - $99,999)Dorothy NaughtonWaukesha State Bank

Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999)Greater Milwaukee

Foundation - Anthony & Andrea Bryant Family Fund

Waukesha County Community Foundation

Thespian ($2,500 - $4,999)Kay & Peter LettenbergerSuzanne RappDrake & Evie Reid

Producer ($1,000 - $2,499)Dorothy A. HealeRalph M. North III

Director ($500 - $999)Fred & JoAnne Portz Playwright ($250 - $499)Beverly & Donald

ChappieJohn, Kelli, Elena, & Jude

CramerJoseph Piatt & Traci

Huntemann-PiattLee Rasmussen

Designer ($150 - $249)Kate & James Jolin

In Honor of Charles Periman

Patricia & Gerald RakowskiIn Honor of Charles Periman

Stage Manager ($50 - $149)Mae LassMr. & Mrs. David SchnablLauren Montclair & Jerry

Ulvestad

Run Crew ($49 and under)Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vrakas

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PL ANNED GIV ING CONTR IBUTORS

By including the Waukesha Civic Theatre in your future estate plans you can help ensure the theatre’s future. Please consider joining these generous supporters who have remembered the Waukesha Civic Theatre in their estate plans.

Scott & Angila AllenAnthony & Andrea

BryantJohn J. BryantJune BurrowesJohn Cramer

Dorothy A. HealeGeorge & Anita Ransome

KuchlerGlorianne L. KurthCarol McLeanDorothy Naughton

Ralph M. North IIIAugust RevoyAlice SchnetterMidge Verhein

Stage CombatActing AdventuresAudition TechniqueImprov 1Improv 2Musical MadnessCreate-A-PlayAdult ImprovMake-A-Play

Call (262) 547-4911 for details

Winter SessionJanuary 4 -

March 3, 2012

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