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Our 2016–2017 Season
Become a Patron Donor
Funding the Mission
Become a Sponsor
Summer Camp
Volunteers of the Year
Season Ticket Order Form
Ticket Prices and Reservation Dates
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hose who gathered in February 1963
dreamed of establishing a theatre
that was by the community and for
the community. They believed that La
Crosse should have a theatre and did
what was necessary to make it happen:
giving countless hours as volunteers
and donating as needed to make the
show happen. La Crosse Community
Theatre is still around 53 years later
because of individuals like you—who
give of your time and treasure.
Because of our volunteers, our board, our
staff, and our patrons, La Crosse Community
Theatre continues to create exciting works of
art. LCT also tries to provide theatre-related
opportunities in addition to plays. With our
growing education department, LCT offers
more classes than ever before. And we
strive for our classes to be inclusive, so that
individuals who deserve the opportunity
to experience and enjoy theatre may do so,
regardless of abilities.
LCT does this because of you. You who serve
on the board, you who enthusiastically work
behind the scenes, you who commit time and
energy to performing, and you who attend
our shows and are generous with your support. I can’t thank you enough for all that you
do for La Crosse Community Theatre.
Over 53 years ago, a group of individuals
dreamed of creating theatre in La Crosse.
Here’s to 53 years from now, when
La Crosse Community Theatre will still
be serving our community.
for another year of outstanding theatre
La Crosse Community Theatre’s 2016–2017 Season
A musical comedy like NUN other!
When showgirl Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, the
police hide her in the one place they’re sure the mob won’t
find her: a convent! Using her unique disco moves and singing
talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the
parish as she discovers the power of her newly found sisterhood. Based on the hit film, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
By Bill and Cheri Steinkellner; Music by Alan
Menken; Lyrics by Glenn Slater; Additional
material by Douglas Carter Beane
Thank you for
your 2015–2016 sponsorship
9 Musical—Theatre PG
Lyche Theatre
AUDITIONS: July 25–26, 2016
Mar 3–12,
2017
Your classic story of boy meets Greek goddess.
In the musical comedy Xanadu, Kira, a magical and beautiful
Greek muse, descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice
Beach in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist to achieve
the greatest artistic creation of all time—the first ROLLER DISCO!
But when Kira falls in love with the mortal, her jealous sisters take
advantage of the situation and chaos abounds!
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Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar; Book
by Douglas Carter Beane; Based on the Universal
Pictures film; Screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc
Rubel
Thank you for your
Lyche Theatre
In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic
sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean with 1,500
souls aboard in one of the worst maritime disasters in
history. This powerhouse musical, winner of the 1997
Tony Award, chronicles the true stories of the people who
sailed on the fateful ship. It is a tribute to their hopes for
a brighter future and the grand dream that was Titanic.
Story and Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Sponsored in part by
9 Musical—Theatre PG
Lyche Theatre
AUDITIONS: March 13–14, 2017
2015–2016 sponsorship
Musical—Theatre PG
AUDITIONS: January 16–17, 2017
The dreams she carried were unsinkable.
Enjoy,
David R. Kilpatrick
Executive Director
sep 9–25,
2016
May 12–28,
2017
2016–2017 Season (continued)
LCT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Neverland you never knew.
Nancy Wigdahl Sedbrook, President
oct 14–30,
2016
With ingenious stagecraft and boundless creativity, Peter and the
Starcatcher upends the Peter Pan story and brings the legend to
life. Starcatcher apprentice Molly Aster and three orphans are hunted
by cut-throat pirates and their mustachioed captain as she races to
protect a trunk of magical “Starstuff.” This wildly theatrical production
will have you hooked the moment your imagination takes flight!
Sara Battison, President-Elect
Wayne Oliver, Second Vice-President
Mary Isaacs, Treasurer
Susan McDonald-Controy, Secretary
Scott Horne, Past President
By Rick Elice; based on the novel by Dave Barry
and Ridley Pearson; Music by Wayne Barker
Nancy Flottmeyer
Gary Mundinger
Lyche Theatre
Sponsored
in part by
Brian K. Murphy
Comedy—Theatre PG
Randy Nelson
AUDITIONS: August 29–30, 2016
Karl Noll
Joan Temple
dec 8–18,
2016
The Christmas Spirits are ON THE AIR!
Kathy Van Kirk-Przywojski
Bradley Weber
La Crosse Community Theatre returns to WBFR studios, as the Dickens
masterpiece A Christmas Carol comes to life as a live 1940s radio
broadcast, complete with vintage commercials, sound effects, and music!
On Christmas Eve, three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical
journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. This charming
take on the holiday classic will leave no one saying, “Bah, Humbug!”
LCT’s Mission
La Crosse Community Theatre creates productions
and projects that enhance the theatrical literacy of
our audience members, volunteers, students and
staff. We provide opportunities for creativity and
personal growth in a fun, collaborative
environment. As a community, we celebrate
human connections through communication
and interaction.
Based on the book by Charles Dickens; Adapted for
the stage by Joe Landry; Music by Kevin Connors
Lyche Theatre
Holiday—Theatre G
AUDITIONS: October 17–18, 2016
Thank you for
your 2015–2016
sponsorship
Become a Patron Donor
Patron donations are monetary gifts made in addition to the purchase of season tickets.
As our way of saying “thank you” for your support, patron donors receive these benefits:
Season Ticket
Holders
$100-$149 $150-$249
$250+
Discount on tickets: Season tickets provide you with a 20% savings over single tickets.
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Early Reservations: Buy or reserve tickets for any show at any time.
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Free Tickets: Receive two (2) free tickets to the June Theatre for Youth production.
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Recognition: Your name(s) will be printed in each of our Lyche Theatre production programs.
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Tax Deduction: You are entitled to a federal income tax deduction on all contributions made
over the season ticket price.
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“Bring-a-Friend” discount cards: Receive two (2) discount cards to share the live theatre
experience with others.
Exchanges all season: Exchange your season tickets for any other production all season, with
no fee. There are no refunds.
Preshow Parties: Enjoy Saturday preshow cocktails and conversation with cast, crew, and staff!
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428 Front Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601
2016–2017 Veterans Studio Theatre Productions
nov 25–
dec 23, 2016
For mature elves only.
The Santaland Diaries is a hysterical send-up of the
crass commercialization of Christmas. An unemployed
actor takes a job as a Macy’s elf during the holiday
crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the
thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle-weary and bitter, occasionally
taking out his frustrations on children and parents alike.
By David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello
Starring LCT actor and storyteller Michael Scott
Pump House Regional Arts Center
and Veterans Studio Theatre
Comedy—Theatre PG–13
(Not included in Lyche Theatre
Package)
The Santaland Diaries opens on Black Friday,
November 25, at The Pump House. LCT performances
are December 9–23. The show will also be
available for tour.
jan 26–
feb 12, 2017
Honesty isn’t always
the best policy.
By Moliére; Translated into English verse
by Richard Wilbur
Veterans Studio Theatre
Comedy—Theatre PG
(Not included in Lyche Theatre Package)
AUDITIONS: December 12–13, 2016
The Misanthrope is Moliére’s comic masterpiece
about the clash between honesty and civility!
Outraged by the duplicity of “polite” society, Alceste
declares that he will speak only the truth—no
matter who he offends. Ironically, he’s in love
the Célimène, whose wicked tongue and endless
flirtations are everything he claims to hate. When
his candor results in a lawsuit and showdown with
Célimène, Alceste must choose between love and
principle.
Sponsored in part by
Funding the Mission
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a Crosse Community Theatre provides unique
experiences for our audiences and our
volunteers—creating skills that last a lifetime.
Help build stronger connections by contributing
today. LCT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, so your
monetary donations may be fully tax-deductible
(consult your financial planner for details). Your
investment will help make a lasting impact on the
lives of people throughout the Coulee Region.
Financial Gifts
Ticket sales cover only 60 percent of our operating
costs, so we rely on the support of people like you for
the other 40 percent.
In-Kind Gifts
LCT appreciates the businesses and specialists who
offer their services to aid in our success. Perhaps you
have equipment or supplies that might be of use.
Please contact our executive director if you have a
suggestion.
Become a Sponsor
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e are able to produce high-quality work
and keep our performances accessible,
in part, because of our sponsors. Theatre is
about people connecting with people, and
our relationships can be even stronger with
your support. Six distinct corporate packages
help you connect with LCT patrons and media
partners.
Sponsorships provide exposure to many arts
advocates in the 7 Rivers Region and added
visibility to the community at large through
print and media coverage.
La Crosse Community Theatre is a 501(c)3
nonprofit organization, so donations may
be tax deductible or used as an advertising
expense.
Please contact our executive director, David
Kilpatrick, to ask how we can work together.
608-784-9292 • www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Thank you to our 2015–2016
season sponsors!
Altra Financial Advisors
Associated Bank
Commercial A/V Systems
Dahl Automotive
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse Radio Group
Logistics Health Incorporated
Mueller Media
Schomburg Refrigeration
Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation
State Bank Financial
United Fund for the Arts
and Humanities
Vendi Advertising
Wisconsin Arts Board
Wisconsin Public Radio—
WHLA/WLSU
WXOW TV-19
Xcel Energy
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2016–2017 Theatre for Youth Productions
Remaining in Our
2015–2016 Season
Discover a whole new world!
june 9–18,
2017
When Aladdin, a street urchin, finds a magic lamp he uses his wishes
to become a prince in order to win the heart of the beautiful Princess
Jasmine. The Genie, Iago, and Jafar are all here in a musical adventure
filled with magic, mayhem, and the power of love. Based on the iconic
animated film, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring
on a magic carpet ride!
A world where fantasy
and friendship collide.
jun 10–19,
2016
Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman and
Tim Rice; Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Jim Luigs
Lyche Theatre
Theatre G
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AUDITIONS: April 24–25, 2017
Young Performers Troupe
Sponsored in part by
Russell L. and Vera M.
Smith Foundation
OCT 2016–
JAN 2017
Discover a world
of wonder and awe.
Sponsored in part by the Russell L.
and Vera M. Smith Foundation
The wonder of a fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first
time, and the awe in finding a special treasure come to life in The
Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats. This exciting and
innovative production based on the award-winning children’s books
celebrates the joy of the small moments in a child’s world.
Young Performers Troupe
June 10–19, 17–18 @ 7 pm
June 11–12, 18*–19 @ 2 pm
*Sensory-Friendly Performance
By Jerome Hairston
Based on the books by Ezra Jack Keats
Theatre for Young Audiences
Touring Production
Lyche Theatre
Theatre G
Theatre Labs
AUDITIONS: April 26–27, 2016
Theatre G
3 great weeks of summer camp
July 18–22, 2016
Cue Creativity!
July 25–29, 2016
Show Stomping Summer
August 1–5, 2016
Cue Creativity!
Join this summer as we cue up our creativity!
Greg Parmeter, Artistic Director
Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha,
Education Director
Eric Severson, Publications Director
• Show Stomping Summer—Ages 12–15, $175
Learn some of the best show-stopping musical theatre numbers
from contemporary Broadway shows! (Only 15 spots available)
Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition includes two tickets to the Friday
evening camp showcases.
Jessi Davidson, Office Manager
Register
today!
Ryan Puffer, Box Office Manager
Tim Harris, Assistant Technical Director
April Brown, Box Office Staff
For full camp descriptions or to sign up, visit us online!
Thank you to our 2015–2016 teaching artists
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David R.Kilpatrick, Executive Director
Mandy Parmeter, Costume Supervisor
Create an original play with other campers!
Yvonne Freese
Benny Goetting
Brianna Herber
LCT STAFF
Dillon McArdle, Technical Director
• Cue Creativity!—Ages 8–13, $160
Stacy Bruemmer
Chuck Charbeneau
Abbi Fern
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Jonathan Lamb
Austin Sargent
Sara Slayton
Kelsey Taunt
Leslie Weber
Lisa Keyser, Box Office Staff
Mary Hofer, Bookkeeper
Cassie Isaacs, Administrative Intern
428 Front Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601
Our 2016 Volunteers of the Year
La Crosse Community Theatre relies on the hard work of hundreds of
volunteers each season. This year we recognize two individuals who
went above and beyond, who showed extra dedication and hard work:
Lisa K. Adams and Stacy Bruemmer.
Lisa K. Adams
Stacy Bruemmer
Lisa has volunteered in some
manner on almost every single
production over the past year.
This past winter, as the entire
Stuart Little team was sitting
down to eat in a school cafeteria,
all of us at the teachers table, Stacy
deviated. She was going to sit with
her people: the kindergarten class.
She has starred in multiple
shows, designed props, served
on several stage crews, worked
in costumes, stage managed,
and provided her directors
and colleagues with a shining
example of hard work, dedication, selflessness, and positivity.
Lisa often says that she grew up in the theatre, so not working on
almost every show would feel odd. Regardless of her reasons for
coming in to work time and time again, the audience, staff, and
volunteers all reap the benefits of her commitment.
And so we are delighted to thank her and recognize her as a
Volunteer of the Year. —Greg Parmeter
Stacy’s myriad talents are expressed
in many ways over a variety of
productions and classrooms; but
what makes her truly special—and an important LCT volunteer—is her
ability to share her time and talents so indiscriminately and openly with all LCT
audiences, even the ones who are in kindergarten. Her love of theatre shines
through in everything she does here, and it is infectious.
Quick to say “yes,” always open to new ideas, and delighting students and audiences alike, Stacy has been invaluable this past year. Her boundless energy in
the Stuart Little tour, her delightful sense of timing in Boeing Boeing, and her
skillful leadership backstage in Sideways Stories from Wayside School are
just a few of the reasons she is a Volunteer of the Year. —Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha
Auditioning is easy and fun!
La Crosse Community Theatre always holds open auditions.
Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary, and you
can never be too old to learn and have a good time.
Call to sign up for a time slot on the day you would like to
audition—or just walk in!
If you have questions, just call our box office at 784-9292.
Audition dates for next season:
Sister Act........................................................... July 25–26, 2016
Peter and the Starcatcher....................August 29–30, 2016
A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play...October 17–18, 2016
The Misanthrope.............................. December 12–13, 2016
Xanadu......................................................January 16–17, 2017
Titanic: The Musical..................................March 13–14, 2017
Disney’s Aladdin Jr.......................................April 24–25, 2017
608-784-9292 • www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Volunteer Appreciation Day!
Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 5 p.m.
RSVP greatly appreciated. Contact Jessi Davidson for more
information at [email protected].
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2016–2017 single ticket information
Adults—evening performances. $27
Adults—matinee performances.$23
Students (ID required)................ $15
Military (ID required)................. $10
Musicals................................add $2
Senior previews ........................ $10
Theatre for Youth productions......$9
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Single tickets may be exchanged for the
same production for $2 per ticket (waived for
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Unless noted otherwise, all evening
performances are at 7:30 pm.
All matinees are at 2 pm.
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Ticket Sales/seat reservation Dates
Production
Patron Donors
Season Tickets
General Public
Sister Act
April 10, 2016
August 8, 2016
August 22, 2016
Peter and the Starcatcher
April 10, 2016
September 12, 2016
September 26, 2016
The Snowy Day & Other Stories
April 10, 2016
October 12, 2016
October 26, 2016
A Christmas Carol: Radio Play
April 10, 2016
November 7, 2016
November 21, 2016
The Santaland Diaries
April 10, 2016
November 7, 2016
November 21, 2016
The Misanthrope
April 10, 2016
December 12, 2016
January 9, 2017
Xanadu
April 10, 2016
January 30, 2017
February 13, 2017
Titanic: The Musical
April 10, 2016
April 10, 2017
April 24, 2017
Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
April 10, 2016
May 8, 2017
May 22, 2017
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= Veterans Studio Theatre Productions (not included in Lyche Theatre Package)
= Theatre for Youth Productions (not included in Lyche Theatre Package)
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