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Christmas Carol Continues to Rally
Madison Community Together
It has been 40 years since Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM) and their first
production of A Christmas Carol took to the stage in 1976. It has been performed
almost consistently every season, and even anchored the company when it was faced
with some of its most challenging years, making it one of Madison’s most enduring
holiday traditions.
This year will prove no different. Colleen Madden’s commissioned adaption of the
Charles Dickens’ classic will once again come to life in the Capitol Theater this
December. But while it’s CTM’s fourth time with this script, Artistic Director Roseann
Sheridan confirms it is not the same production.
“Each year, we continually tweak, and the fleshing out continues.” Sheridan shared
regarding the prep work involved. “We constantly look at it – how to make the story
stronger, how to keep young people in the audience engaged, and how to keep the
story alive and vibrant.”
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Sheridan stated the biggest change this season involved the casting. With a cast of
42 actors between the ages of nine and 60, the energy is different and unique when
compared to the past four versions of this production. Colleen Madden herself joins
the cast as the Ghost of Christmas Present, and actor David Daniel will portray miser
Ebenezer Scrooge for the first time ever in his career. “He [as an artist] is very invested
in young people experiencing the theater.” Evident, considering Daniel’s wife and three
sons are also performing in this year’s production.
With such a large cast, keeping to the vision is crucial, but fortunately Jim Ridge will
be directing once again. “[He] creates an environment where everyone is an important
piece to the show – equally essential. You might carry more weight with the text, but
it takes everybody to tell this story.”
That sense of community amongst the cast members and crew is especially
important for this show. “Scrooge becomes engaged with his community and his
humanity. My personal favorite part of the story is when Scrooge wakes up [Christmas
morning]…grinning from ear to ear.” Sheridan shared excitedly. “This time of year is all
about connecting with community, causes we care about and values we hold dear.”
The Madison community continues to rally around this seasonal gift from CTM, and it
is evident that it will continue to do so in the years to come.
A Christmas Carol will enchant at the Capitol Theater December 10-23.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit ctmtheater.org
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A Brief History on The
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous rock
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in London’s West End. Now, 30 years
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musical tale is touring the United
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Under Laurence Connor’s direction, this
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scenic design feeds off of that,
including a foreboding turret set piece.
The turret is particularly prominent
during the scene where the Phantom
seduces ingénue Christine to his subopera house sewer lair.
But while Producer Cameron
Mackintosh’s tour of Phantom alters
from the original, the story and music
– including the goose-pimple inducing
title song – remain the same.
The Phantom of the Opera returns to
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collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays (36 of them to be exact), which had been
compiled by two of his acting colleagues. Without it, performances of Macbeth, Julius
Caesar, and Twelfth Night might not exist.
Which is why the fact that the Folio is coming to Madison is big news indeed.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been selected as one of the 50 host sites for
First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare, the national traveling exhibition for the
Folio itself. The exhibit is courtesy of the Folger Shakespeare Library, in association
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museum to bring the exhibit to Madison.
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3-December 11, 2016, with an opening
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families will be able to attend at no charge.
Through a highly competitive process, 17
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and a newly commissioned theatrical
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500 delegates. Most events will be held
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Allen Ebert,
Roseann Sheridan,
Executive Director
Artistic Director
A Christmas
Carol
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Colleen Madden
Featuring David Daniel* as Ebenezer Scrooge
Director
James Ridge
Scenery & Properties Designer
Christopher Dunham
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Conrad St. Clair
Vocal Director
Costume Designer
Jason Fassl†
Kristin Richgels
Production Stage Manager
Brittni Paige
Hair & Makeup Designer
Cayla Rosche
Choreographer
Jan Ross
Robin Fonfara
*member, Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Stage Managers & Actors
† member, United Scenic Artists, Local 829
A Christmas Carol is sponsored by
Season Sponsor
Season Supporter
Season In-kind Sponsor
This production was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with
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WELCOME TO A CHRISTMAS CAROL!
We are so grateful you have joined us for this grand
production, a true holiday tradition for thousands of
families! Thanks to your support, CTM is celebrating
over a half-century of creating vibrant theater
experiences that engage, educate and inspire young
people and their communities.
A Christmas Carol has been an anchor in Children’s Theater of Madison’s repertoire for
over 30 years. From cherished classics to fresh contemporary musicals and plays, there’s
something for everyone on the CTM stage. We know you will be inspired and entertained
by the array of stories in our season this year, beautifully told, professionally produced,
and impressively performed in this world-class venue.
Please consider getting involved with CTM. From simply sharing your thoughts on your
experience with CTM, to serving on our board, or volunteering at our fundraising events,
your participation and support is tremendously valuable. Get to know all CTM has to
offer by visiting our website, and please drop us an email to get involved today!
We hope you’ll SAVE THE DATE for our spring fundraiser, April 1, 2017. For those who
attended our Ozziversary celebration last year, you know how much FUN was had by all.
This year will be equally delightful!
Most of all, please share with others about CTM. Word of mouth is the best way to help us
build support and continue to grow.
Next up in February is Seussical™ – a fun and hip musical for the whole family! To
check out our full lineup of upcoming shows, please visit our website. We look forward
to seeing you and your family at another CTM production, educational program or
community event in the coming year.
Allen Ebert, Executive Director
Roseann Sheridan, Artistic Director
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FROM THE DIRECTOR, JAMES RIDGE
My enthusiasm for Charles Dickens’ classic has not waned a jot during my association
with the play. Indeed, I find that here in 2016, after seven years of performing and
directing A Christmas Carol, I am enjoying a deeper sense of wonder at the generosity,
hope, and compassion that calls from every corner of the story. Our production this year
takes advantage of new voices and imaginations in collaboration with veterans, young
and youngish, to inspire a fresh feel in this perennial favorite at CTM. The play is our
gift to the community, and we raise a glass to you in the words of Mr. Fezziwig, “Good
friends: May this Christmas find each of you in a warm home, with warmer company, and
may the coming year find a spirit of friendship and charity in your hearts!” -Jim Ridge
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT, SARAH DUNN
Dear Friends of CTM,
Welcome to Madison’s finest holiday tradition and CTM’s grandest production of the year!
The elegant Capitol Theater transports us back to Victorian England and fills young and
old with a series of emotions on a ghost-story of Christmas past. As you settle into your
seats, the houselights dim and the stage comes alive; please allow me to welcome you to
another production of CTM’s A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and
his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man after visitations by the ghost of his
former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and
Future. Thank you for supporting this beautiful cultural experience and celebrating
young imagination. A round of applause to our talented staff, actors and volunteers as
we offer best wishes for an enjoyable holiday season.
Now on with the show!
THEATER FOR ALL - CTM’S ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVE
SENSORY FRIENDLY SHOWS
CTM is presenting a Sensory-Friendly performance of A Year with Frog & Toad this season
for children on the autism spectrum and their families. For more information on this
performances, visit ctmtheater.org.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
We offer ASL-interpreted performances of all CTM mainstage productions, serving the
community of the hearing impaired. These services are generously underwritten by
Ultratec. Check our season calendar for specific performance dates.
FREE THEATER PROGRAMMING at GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER
Collaborating for a third year, CTM offers free after-school theater programs for the youth
at Goodman Center. This is the first exposure to theater for many of these students.
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PRODUCTION STAFF
Associate Artistic Director....................................................................................................... Mike Lawler
Technical Director...................................................................................................................... Ryan Seifert
Production Stage Manager.....................................................................................................Brittni Paige
Assistant Stage Managers.................................................................. Bryce Wilson, Nicole Hageman
Assistant Director....................................................................................................................Isabella Leigh
Assistant Sound Designer...................................................................................................... Brent Davies
Production Electrician..........................................................................................................Dawn Bankers
Wardrobe Supervisor.....................................................................................................................Carole Alt
Wardrobe Crew..................................................................................................................Shannon Heibler
Hair & Makeup Artist.........................................................................................................Brandee Huston
Props Director...........................................................................................................................Wendy Huber
Props Crew...........................................................................................................................Jordan Rockman
Master Carpenter............................................................................................................. Shawn Goodman
Scenic Carpenters....................................................................................... Jordan Rockman, Brett Price
Scenic Artist.................................................................................................................... Mary Montgomery
Deck Crew...............................................................................................Shawn Goodman, Laura Arnold
CTM STAFF
Executive Director........................................................................................................................ Allen Ebert
Artistic Director...............................................................................................................Roseann Sheridan
Director of Education & Artistic Associate.......................................................................Erica Berman
Education Associate...................................................................................................Sarah Dolens-Moon
Director of Marketing & Communications.........................................................................Marc Glazer
Associate Artistic Director....................................................................................................... Mike Lawler
Development Associate..................................................................................................Hannah Majeska
Operations Manager............................................................................................................. Amy Montoya
Student Matinee Coordinator...........................................................................................Ryan Schwartz
Technical Director...................................................................................................................... Ryan Seifert
Registrar & Administrative Assistant.............................................................................. Isabelle Spotts
Academic Year Marketing Interns............................Kerry Billings, Aubree Legg, John Morrison,
Taylor Palmby, Katherine Rudolphi
CTM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President.........................................................................................................................................Sarah Dunn
Vice President..................................................................................................................................Beth Ryan
Secretary...................................................................................................................................... Todd Burchill
Treasurer..................................................................................................................................Sarah Flanagan
Board Members:
TJ Blitz, Jeff Hausmann, Michelle Hoppe, Jason Lavicky, Maelea Martin, Jim Matras,
Sonja Micksch, Melita Mullen, John Obligato, Lauren Powell, Janelle Ramsborg,
Kathleen Ricci, Sarah Tauscher, Margaret Utterback, Elizabeth Woods
Board Advisors
Dianne Christensen, Terry Haller, Trudy Barash, Lynda Sharpe
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
Ebenezer Scrooge...................................................................................................................David Daniel*
Narrator..................................................................................................................................Casey Hoeskstra
Bob Cratchit.................................................................................................................................. Eric Schabla
Fred, Scrooge’s nephew.......................................................................................................Joshua Krause
Paul Poorlow, an orphan...................................................................................... Cedar Meyer-Rainford
Mr. Wise, a charity gentleman.............................................................................................John Jajewski
Mr. Worthy, a charity gentleman............................................................................................ Trevor Rees
Jacob Marley..................................................................................................................... Colleen Madden*
Spirit of Christmas Past......................................................................................................Laetitia Hollard
Boy Scrooge............................................................................................................................. Declan Daniel
Mr. Stone, the School Master.................................................................................................. Trevor Rees
Joe, a schoolboy.............................................................................................................Trygve Gundersen
Fan, Scrooge’s sister.......................................................................................................... Saskia den Boon
Mr. Fezziwig...............................................................................................................................John Jajewski
Mrs. Fezziwig....................................................................................................................................... Erin Baal
Young Scrooge................................................................................................................................Rob Doyle
Belle................................................................................................................................... Andrea San Miguel
Fezziwig Daughters................................................................. Aly Rader, Alea Sweeney, Sami Tomar
Fezziwig Workers..........................................................Alec Anderson-Conlon, Matthew Berthoud,
Esperé Eckard-Lee, Shane Heim,
Cedar Meyer-Rainford, Trevor Rees
Fezziwig Guests.................................................................... Liz Cassarino, Jim Chiolino, Isaac Daniel,
Nicholas Daniel, Paula Daniel, Parnassus Funk,
Marianna Garey, Shawn Goodman-Jones, Felicity Klingele,
Joshua Krause, Olivia Larson, Anna Pfefferkorn,
Eric Schabla, Andrew Turner, Nicole Tilford
John, Belle’s Husband........................................................................................Shawn Goodman-Jones
Belle’s Children................................................................................Colin Dixon, Miranda Garcia-Dove,
Trygve Gundersen, Felicity Klingele, Olivia Larson
Spirit of Christmas Present........................................................................................... Colleen Madden*
Katherine, Fred’s Wife.............................................................................................................. Liz Cassarino
Fred’s Son.................................................................................................................................. Declan Daniel
Miss Susan....................................................................................................................... Andrea San Miguel
Topper................................................................................................................................................Rob Doyle
Mrs. Wise....................................................................................................................................... Paula Daniel
Wise Children....................................................................................Miranda Garcia-Dove, Sami Tomar
Mrs. Worthy................................................................................................................................Nicole Tilford
Worthy’s Son...........................................................................................................Alec Anderson-Conlon
Mrs. Cratchit........................................................................................................................................ Erin Baal
Peter Cratchit................................................................................................................. Matthew Berthoud
Belinda Cratchit....................................................................................................................... Alea Sweeney
Mary Cratchit........................................................................................................................Felicity Klingele
Jane Cratchit.........................................................................................................................Marianna Garey
Martha Cratchit.....................................................................................................................Jenna Martinez
Tiny Tim........................................................................................................................................ Guidry Ridge
Ignorance..........................................................................................................................Trygve Gundersen
Want........................................................................................................................................Grace Halverson
Spirit of Christmas Future............................................................................................Esperé Eckard-Lee
Carolers..............................................................Andrew Turner, Anna Pfefferkorn, Saskia den Boon
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CAST OF CHARACTERS cont.
Accordionist.....................................................................................................................Esperé Eckard-Lee
Violinists..................................................................................................... Doug Brown, Veronika Souzek
Will, a gravedigger.........................................................................................................................Rob Doyle
Sam, gravedigger’s apprentice.........................................................................................Andrew Turner
Ensemble...........................................................................Jim Chiolino, Isaac Daniel, Nicholas Daniel,
Paula Daniel, Colin Dixon, Parnassus Funk,
Grace Halverson, Shane Heim, Olivia Larson,
Aly Rader, Jameson Ridge, Nicole Tilford
*member, Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Stage Managers and Actors
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our production of A Christmas Carol:
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MEET THE CAST
David Daniel (Ebenezer
Scrooge) David is thrilled
to be making his CTM
debut with his family: Paula, Declan, Nicholas, and
Isaac. He is a core company actor at American Players Theatre, where he has
been seen on stage as Clove, Benedick, Polonius, Buckingham, Philoctetes, Touchstone,
Leontes, Fluellen, Hotspur, Heracles and
many others. David has also performed with
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and will be
appearing in his first Forward Theatre production, Outside Mullingar, in January. In
addition to being an actor, he also serves as
APT’s Education Director teaching workshops on poetry and Shakespeare. David is a
proud veteran of the United States Army.
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Casey Hoekstra (Narrator
Tim) Casey is excited to
join the Madison
community in CTM’s A
Christmas Carol! He
recently finished his first
summer at American
Player’s Theater, where he
worked with Jim Ridge and Colleen Madden
who invited him to be part of the Christmas
experience at CTM. Some of his favorite roles
include: Happy in Death of a Salesman,
Demetrius in Midsummer Night’s Dream, and
Shere Khan in The Jungle Book. Casey has a
BFA from University of Minnesota.
Colleen Madden
(Playwright, Jacob Marley,
Ghost of Christmas
Present) A core company
member of American
Players Theatre, Colleen
has performed on regional
stages throughout the
country. She received her Master’s degree in
Theatre from the University of Delaware’s
Professional Theatre Training Program where
she studied acting and classical texts. She is
enjoying her recent return to playwriting;
this is the fifth consecutive year that CTM is
producing her adaptation of A Christmas
Carol. Much thanks to Jim Ridge for his
insight and encouragement and to JD for his
mentorship. Special, special thanks to
Roseann Sheridan for this opportunity and
experience.
Erin Baal (Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Fezziwig) Erin
is grateful to reprise her roles this year.
Her most recent projects include directing
The Tempest (MTG) and designing Big Fish
(OSHP). Her next project will be directing
Prelude to a Kiss (Strollers). This cast, crew,
and artistic staff has been a dream with
whom to work. She would like to wish her
husband, Mac, good luck on Striking 12
(MTM)!
Doug Brown (Violinist) Doug directed
and composed music at American Players
Theatre (Julius Caesar, 3 Plays by Chekov,
Merry Wives of Windsor, School for Scandal,
Macbeth, The Tempest, Pericles), Madison Rep,
CTM, Wisconsin Youth Theater and others.
He has performed widely in North American
and Europe and is frequently heard in the pit
for touring Broadway shows.
Liz Cassarino (Mrs. Fred, Fezziwig Guest) Liz
is thrilled to be working with CTM again. She
was last seen as Adult Scout in CTM’s To Kill a
Mockingbird. She has worked with Forward
Theatre (Silent Sky, The Farnsworth Invention),
University Theatre (Two Gentlemen of Verona,
Into the Woods, Valparaiso, Blood Wedding,
You Can’t Take it with You). Liz holds an MFA
in Acting from UW-Madison. Thank you for
supporting live theater!
Jim Chiolino (Fezziwig Guest, Ensemble)
Jim is thrilled to be returning to CTM after
a very long hiatus. His last CTM shows were
Oliver! and Love and Death in Verona - both
in the 1987-1988 season. More recent roles:
The Judge/ Amy (Casa Valentina, 2016); The
Criminologist (The Rocky Horror Show, 2016),
Father Martin (Finding Human, 2015); and
Lord Brockhurst (The Boy Friend, MTG, 2015).
Jim is President of the Madison Theatre
Guild.
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Paula Daniel (Mrs. Wise, Fezziwig Guest,
Ensemble) Paula is thrilled to be making her
CTM debut and joining her three boys and
husband onstage! Credits include Tadashi
Suzuki’s The Trojan Women, Betrayal, The
Jewish Wife, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth
Night, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s
Dream. She has worked at various theatres
both regionally and in New York. She holds
an MFA from The Academy of Classical Acting
at The Shakespeare Theatre.
Rob Doyle (Young Scrooge, Topper, Will
Clout) Robert is thrilled to be appearing
in CTM’s A Christmas Carol. He has worked
extensively for theatre companies in New
York and the Midwest including the Long
Island Shakespeare Festival, the Illinois
Shakespeare Festival, American Players
Theatre and Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.
Favorite rolls include Tom in The Glass
Menagerie and Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac.
Shout out to Nicole and Hagen, my two loves.
Shawn Goodman-Jones (John, Fezziwig
Musician) Shawn in happy to return for
a third year to A Christmas Carol after
appearing in James & the Giant Peach
(Earthworm) and Fiddler On the Roof (Tenor).
Shawn toured the country with ArtsPower
National Touring Theatre. Some of his
regional credits include Fiddler on the Roof
(Tenor), Phantom of the Opera (Joseph
Bouquet), and The Threepenny Opera (Filch).
Shane Heim (Ensemble) Shane is excited to
be involved in CTM’s A Christmas Carol for the
third year in a row! He has previously worked
with CTM in To Kill a Mockingbird in the role
of Boo Radley. Additionally, he was a part of
Broom Street Theater’s Bar Games. He has
enjoyed meeting all of the new people each
year! Thank you to everyone involved in this
production for all of the memories!
John Jajewski (Mr. Fezziwig, Mr. Wise) This
is John’s second performance of A Christmas
Carol and his third CTM show (Shrek the
Musical). He has worked with many area
theatre groups and recent credits include
Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet), Carousel
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(Starkeeper/Doc Seldon), Les Miserablés
(Thenardier), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad
Zoo (Tiger), Copenhagen (Heisenberg). John
thanks Colleen and Daniel for their patience.
Joshua Krause (Fred, Fezziwig Guest) Josh is
happy to return to the CTM stage. Past CTM
credits are Dog, Papa Bear and Tooth Fairy
in Goodnight Moon and Fred in A Christmas
Carol. Josh will be performing as Pip this
April in Milwaukee Chamber Theater’s
production of Great Expectations. He has
an MFA in Acting from Indiana University
and is a Teaching Artist with the Milwaukee
Repertory Theater.
Anna Pfefferkorn (Caroler, Fezziwig Guest)
has performed with companies such as
Skylight Music Theatre, Capital City Theatre,
and Four Seasons Theatre. Favorite credits
include Fantine in Les Misérables, Nancy in
Oliver!, and Carrie in Carrie: The Musical. She
will next appear as Vicki in The Full Monty
with Middleton Players Theatre. Learn more
at annapfefferkorn.com
Trevor Rees (Mr. Worthy, Mr. Stone) Trevor
is excited to be a part of A Christmas Carol
again this year after being seen in the
production in 2012 and 2015. Trevor is
an actor, director, and educator who has
worked with Theatre LILA, Forward Theater,
Renaissance Theaterworks, Northern Sky
Theater, Four Seasons Theatre, and Derby
Dinner Playhouse, to name a few. He holds
an MFA from UW-Madison in Acting and
Directing. Enjoy!
Andrea San Miguel (Susan, Belle) Andrea
is as cheerful as a cup of hot cocoa to join
CTM’s A Christmas Carol. Caroling all the way
from Chicago, her favorite roles include Viola
(Twelfth Night) and Witch (Macbeth) with
Chicago Shakespeare Theater. She will return
to Chicago Shakespeare this January for
the touring, school production of Romeo &
Juliet. Thank you and much love to Casey for
making every day feel like Christmas Day.
Eric Schabla (Bob Cratchit) Eric is very
happy to make his CTM debut. He is a recent
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MEET THE CAST cont.
graduate of the University of Minnesota
/ Guthrie Theater, B.F.A. Actor Training
Program. Regional credits include American
Players Theatre, the Guthrie Theater, Kansas
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Andrew Turner (Caroler, Sam) Andrew is
a Bolivian-American actor and Computer
Science/Voice student at UW-Madison.
Recent credits include Roméo et Juliette
(Benvolio) with Madison Opera, A
Midsummer Night’s Dream (Demetrius)
with Theatre LILA/CTM, and Once On This
Island (Agwe) at James Madison Memorial
High School. He would like to thank his
little brother, Ben, for his smiles, hugs, and
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Nicole Tilford (Mrs. Worthy, Ensemble)
Nicole is thrilled to make her CTM
debut with A Christmas Carol. Originally
from New York, she graduated with an
Associate Degree in Theatre from SCCC
and is currently the Company Manager at
American Players Theatre. Favorite credits
include: Catherine (The Foreigner), Lady
Capulet (Romeo & Juliet), Audrey (As You Like
It), and Roxane (Cyrano DeBergerac). Many
thanks to the cast and crew, and love to Rob
and Hagen!
YOUNG COMPANY ACTORS
Alec Anderson-Conlon (Worthy Son,
Ensemble) Alec is a seventh grader at
Hamilton Middle School. He has been
involved in organized dance since the age
of 2. He has been involved in many dance
productions and competitions where he has
been recognized for his accomplishments.
Along with dance, Alec started acting
and joined CTM in the summer of 2016.
He played the role of Yost in The Legend
of Sleepy Hollow and attended Improv-aPalooza.
Matthew Berthoud (Peter Cratchit,
Ensemble) Matthew is an eighth grader at
Eagle School and very excited to be joining
the cast of A Christmas Carol a second year
in a row. Matthew is a member of CTM’s
Actors Academy, and would like to thank his
family, fellow cast members and the show’s
staff for making this experience possible
and supporting him along the way.
Declan Daniel (Boy Scrooge, Fred’s Son)
Declan is an eighth grader at River Valley
Middle School where he has previously
appeared as Sir Hugh in The Merry Wives of
Windsor and Antipholus of Syracuse in The
Comedy of Errors. Declan holds a purple belt
in Karate and enjoys playing the trumpet.
He is the third generation of Daniels to
perform on stage and thinks it’s “cool” to
perform with his whole family. Thank you
Grandy and Suki!
Isaac Daniel (Ensemble) Isaac is a fifth
grader at River Valley Elementary School.
He made his stage debut with his father in
the American Players Theatre’s production
of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Isaac enjoys
comic books, drawing, and soccer. Isaac is
making his CTM debut by sharing the stage
with his mom, dad and brothers and is
looking forward to being an actor when he
grows up. Thank you Grandy and Suki. Dab!
Nicholas Daniel (Ensemble) Nicholas is
a seventh grader at River Valley Middle
School where he made his stage debut as
Dromio of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors.
Nicholas enjoys the school chorus, the
ukulele, robotics and Pokemon and Yokai of
all kinds. Nicholas is making his CTM debut
by sharing the stage with his mom, dad and
brothers. Thank you Grandy and Suki!
Sakia den Boon (Fan, Caroler) Saskia is
a sophomore at West High School and is
excited to be performing in her 11th show
with CTM! Favorite credits include: Lilly’s
Purple Plastic Purse (Lilly), Shrek the Musical
(Teen Fiona), West’s Oklahoma! (Ensemble)
and The American Girl’s Revue® (Felicity, Kit).
Saskia is part of CTM’s Actors Academy
and has been featured in two short films.
Shout out to the cast and crew for their
amazingness!
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MEET THE CAST cont.
Colin Dixon (Belle’s Son, Ensemble) Colin
is a sixth grader at Waunakee Intermediate
School and is excited to be part of this
production, as acting is his passion. A
Christmas Carol is his second production with
CTM. Colin enjoys karate, sports, acting, and
LOVES to read. He wants to thank his mom
and dad for letting him act and supporting
him. He also wants to thank his family for
watching his productions.
Esperé Eckard-Lee (Accordionist, Ghost of
Christmas Future) Esperé is happy to be back
in A Christmas Carol for his second show with
CTM. Recent shows include Mary Poppins
with VACT, and St. Bernard Players’ The Music
Man. Esperé loves laughing, music, silent
films, and cheese. He would like to thank the
cast and crew for everything, and his superb
family for everything else. Cheers, and enjoy
the show!
Parnassus Funk (Ensemble) Parnassus is
delighted to be a part of A Christmas Carol
again! You may have recently seen her in
Goodnight Moon, and in CTM’s Summer
Stage production of Peter Pan as Wendy.
Parnassus is a freshman at Madison West
High School, loves singing, and snuggling
with her cat. She would like to thank Abby
Nichols for her amazing instruction and
encouragement, and her family for their love
and support.
Miranda Garcia-Dove (Belle’s Daughter,
Wise Daughter) Miranda Garcia-Dove, a
sixth grader at Cherokee Heights Middle
School, is overjoyed to perform in this
year’s A Christmas Carol, her first mainstage
production with CTM! Last fall she was in
Theatre LILA’s Trash. Miranda began acting at
age seven and has taken classes with several
Madison companies, including MadCap,
First Act and CTM. She enjoys running crosscountry and being with family and friends.
Marianna Garey (Jane Cratchit, Ensemble)
Mari is a seventh grader at Glacial Drumlin
Middle School and is thrilled to be in A
Christmas Carol! This will be her second CTM
mainstage performance, her first was A
Midsummer Night’s Dream. Mari was also in
CTM’s Summer Stage performance of Fiddler
on the Roof Jr. and Playtime Productions’
Sleeping Beauty as Young Sleeping Beauty,
among others. She is grateful to her family
for their support.
Trygve Gundersen (Ignorance, Joe, Belle’s
Son) Tryg is a seventh grader at Hamilton
Middle School in Madison. He is very
happy and excited to be participating in
A Christmas Carol. Past CTM productions
include A Christmas Carol, Wizard of Oz, To
Kill a Mockingbird, and A Midsummer Night’s
Dream. Tryg would like to thank Neenah (his
dog), Brittni (the amazing stage manager),
and Thor (his other dog).
Grace Halverson (Want, Ensemble) Grace,
a fifth grader at Randall Elementary, is
so happy to be working with CTM on A
Christmas Carol again! She likes CTM even
more than YouTubing and grilled cheese!
Gracie would like to thank our awesome
director Jim, and Brittni, our incredible stage
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MEET THE CAST cont.
manager, and her Mom and Dad. She’s
happy to be back with her CTM friends.
Thanks to all and enjoy the show!
Laetitia Hollard (Ghost of Christmas
Past) There is something special about A
Christmas Carol, and Laetitia is delighted
to be back in this production with CTM.
She also appeared in Shrek the Musical, The
American Girls Revue®, and is a member of
CTM’s Actors Academy. She is an eighth
grader from McFarland who enjoys
traveling, volunteering, school and acting.
She is very thankful for all the support she
receives from her family, teachers, friends,
and the CTM actors and staff.
Felicity Klingele (Mary Cratchit, Belle’s
Daughter) Felicity is very excited to
participate in her 3rd production of A
Christmas Carol. Felicity is an eighth grader
at Jefferson Middle School. Her most recent
production was The Sound of Music (Marta.)
She would like to thank her parents for
supporting her, and Jim Ridge for being an
outstanding director.
Olivia Larson (Belle’s Daughter, Ensemble)
Olivia is thrilled to be in A Christmas Carol
for the third time! She is a Sophomore at
Middleton High School. Previous roles
include Young Cosette in Les Miserablés,
a Lost Boy in Peter/Wendy, and she is a
member of CTM’s Actors Academy. She
gives a major thank you to her parents
for driving her to rehearsals and bracing
themselves when she drives.
Jenna Martinez (Martha Cratchit) Jenna
is ecstatic to be performing in her second
season of A Christmas Carol and fourth CTM
mainstage show. Most recently she was
seen in Sun Prairie High School’s production
of Urinetown, where she is in the 10th grade.
When not onstage, Jenna stays busy with
piano, alto saxophone, and voice lessons.
She hopes you enjoy the show and wishes
you a very Merry Christmas!
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Cedar Meyer-Rainford (Paul Poorlow,
Ensemble) Cedar is delighted to be
in his third CTM production. He is a
homeschooled ninth grader and a member
of CTM’s Actors Academy. He has been
busy performing Shakespeare with The
Young Shakespeare Players for five years,
appearing in eight uncut productions. His
favorite roles so far are Mercutio in YSP’s
Romeo & Juliet and Paul Poorlow in his first
production of CTM’s A Christmas Carol.
Merry Christmas to all!
Aly Rader (Fezziwig Daughter, Ensemble)
Aly is currently a Junior at Madison
Memorial High School and is over the moon
to join the cast of A Christmas Carol! Some
of her recent productions include roles in
The Dining Room and Footloose at Memorial
High School. In addition, she attends acting
camps with APT in Spring Green. Aly gives
her love and thanks to family and friends
for their support, and to CTM for this
opportunity!
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Guidry Ridge (Tiny Tim) Guidry is a proud
resident of Spring Green and attends River
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townsperson. He plays soccer, likes to sing,
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Jameson Ridge (Ensemble) Jameson lives
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River Valley Elementary. This is his first CTM
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hip hop dancing, and plays the piano.
Veronika Souzek (Violinist) Veronika is an
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Carol, her first production with CTM. She
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MEET THE ARTISTIC TEAM
James Ridge (Director) This
is the third season of directing A Christmas Carol for
James. He is a core company member of American
Players Theatre, where he
recently completed his 19th
season. Past roles at APT
include Iago, Teach, Richard III, Puck, Shylock,
Petruchio, Tartuffe, Didi, Malvolio, Col. Pickering
and Lickcheese. He originated the role of
Charles Dickens in collaboration with playwright James DeVita and director Michael
Wright when Dickens in America was first produced at APT in the summer of 2007. Mr. Ridge
has performed with many professional theaters
in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee Rep, Madison Rep, Forward Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber
Theatre, Renaissance Theatreworks, Next Act
Theatre, and First Stage; as well as narrating
with Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Madison
Symphony Orchestra and Con Vivo! He would
like to acknowledge his deep appreciation to
Roseann for the opportunity and his profound
gratitude for the love of his family. Ps 118:24.
Chris Dunham (Scene Designer) Chris is the
Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and
Technology, and Technical Director for the
Department of Theatre Arts at Edgewood College. In addition to his designs at Edgewood,
he has collaborated with CTM, Theatre LILA,
Four Seasons Theatre, and Forward Theater,
among others, including designs for The Mojo
and the Sayso, Assassins, Metamorphoses, and
Anne of Green Gables. He would like to thank
his wife Kat and daughter Emerson for their
love and support.
Jason Fassl (Lighting Designer) Jason is returning to CTM after designing A Midsummer
Night’s Dream, James & the Giant Peach (2014),
A Christmas Carol (2013-2015), and And Then
They Came For Me (2012). He has consumed
mass quantities of electricity at The Milwaukee Ballet, The Milwaukee Repertory Theater,
American Players Theatre, Peninsula Players,
Door Shakespeare, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, Next Act Theatre, Forward Theater,
and many others. He is an Artistic Associate for
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First Stage Children’s Theatre. Jason is a proud
graduate of UW-Stevens Point and a member
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Robin Fonfara (Choreographer) Robin is an
instructor of dance and theater at Madison
College, where her recent work includes Bone
Dance, The Red Badge of Courage, Little Shop
of Horrors, Harold and the Purple Crayon (Director), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,
Children of Eden, Jekyll and Hyde, and Evita
(Choreographer). A frequent collaborator
with area theatre companies, she has worked
with CTM on productions of A Christmas Carol,
Looking Glass Land, The Little Prince, and The
American Girls Revue®. Ms.Fonfara would like
to express her appreciation to the cast and
crew of A Christmas Carol.
Brittni Paige (Production Stage Manager)
This is Brittni’s second season with CTM, a
statement that makes her wave her arms in
the air and give a decidedly Kermit the Froglike Yaaaaay! She hails from the metro Detroit
area and has trekked around America as a
Stage Manager since graduating from Hope
College in May 2012. Regional credits include
Cape Fear Regional Theater, Mason Street
Warehouse, Arkansas Repertory Theater, Black
Hills Playhouse, and The Shakespeare Theater
of New Jersey. Some of her favorite professional and collegiate work include Arms and
the Man; Under Milk Wood, The Three Musketeers, Gee’s Bend, Treasure Island, The 39 Steps;
Closer Than Ever; The Wizard of Oz. Brittni was
in a school production of A Christmas Carol
as Tiny Tim when she was 11 years old! Visit
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Conrad St. Clair (Sound Designer) Conrad
St. Clair has been a professional musician,
producer, and audio engineer for over 25
years. As a performer, he is currently touring
as the bassist for the internationally recognized blues phenomenon, Popa Chubby.
Conrad’s long list of credits also includes Mick
Fleetwood’s Blue Whale, Pinetop Perkins, The
Crawdaddies, Madison Ballet’s Dracula, and
the renowned Native American performance
artist, Robert Mirabal. He also leads the
award-winning arts collective and multimedia performance group, Kicksville, described
by Wired Magazine as “code gone wild in The
Matrix.” As a sound designer and composer,
Conrad has worked with clients including
Madison Opera, Capital City Theatre, and
CTM. He is the chief audio engineer at
Overture Center for the Arts, and in that role,
he’s mixed FOH for a wide range of artists,
theatrical companies, and international heads
of state: HH Dalai Lama, BB King, Tim Robbins’
The Actors’ Gang, Juan Siddi Flamenco, and
many, many more.
Kristin Richgels (Costume Designer) Kristin
has been costuming theater productions in
southern Wisconsin for the last 25 years. She
actually got her “start” assisting Gaida Vickerman with CTM’s A Christmas Carol back in
the 1990’s, so designing this show is a warm
hug of memories for her! Kris has recently
costumed and produced for Middleton Players Theatre. She thanks her understanding
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Cayla Rosché (Vocal Director) Cayla is a
second year M.M. student at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison in voice performance
studying with Mimmi Fulmer. She received
her B.M. in Voice Performance and Choral/
General Music Education from Lawrence University. Cayla is currently a voice teacher and
children’s choir director at the Prairie Music &
Arts Academy and a voice teacher in the UW
Madison Community Music Lessons program.
She has also been a Teaching Artist with
CTM’s Summer Stage for Fiddler on the Roof,
Legally Blonde, Seuss on the Loose and Sing Out
in Summer. Her performance history includes
Operatic roles such as Anne Sexton in Transformations, Lady Billows in Albert Herring and
solo work in The Fairy Queen. Next she will be
seen performing as Mrs. Grose in The Turn of
the Screw and as a soloist in the Beethoven
Mass in C.
Roseann Sheridan (CTM Artistic Director)
This is Roseann’s tenth season with CTM,
following a 17-year career at American Players Theatre, where she was Producer and
Associate Artistic Director. She has directed
for regional and university theatres, including
Texas Shakespeare Festival, Next Act Theatre
(Milwaukee), Penobscot Theatre (Maine),
UW-Whitewater, Edgewood College and
UW-Oshkosh. She has taught at UW- Madison, Edgewood College, Lincoln University,
and UW-Fond du Lac. Roseann holds an MFA
in Directing from Virginia Commonwealth
University. Sincere thanks to CTM staff, board,
and many families for their commitment and
dedication to this company.
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CTM SUPPORTING PLAYERS
CTM thanks the following individuals, businesses and foundations, whose gifts were
received or pledged from July 2016 to present. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!
If you would like to learn more about how you can support CTM, please contact Allen
Ebert at [email protected].
Season Sponsor
BMO Harris Bank
$500-$999
B. Peter Austin
Timothy Borst
$20,000+
The Craig and Kathryn Hall
Cummings Christensen Family
Foundation
Foundation
Katie Dowling-Marcus & Ben
The Great Performance Fund
Marcus
Donors
Kathleen McElroy, in memory of
W. Jerome Frautschi
Bill Owen
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Theresa Poppei
The Shubert Foundation
Carol & Dean Schroeder
John W. Thompson
Roseann Sheridan
Estate of Doctor Margaret C.
Amy Supple
Winston
Kelley & Patrick Sweet
Lee & Mary Waldhart
$10,000 - $19,999
American Girl’s Fund for
$250-499
Children
Peggy & Christopher Bugg
Lau and Bea Christensen
Jessica & Jim Doyle
Charitable Foundation
Sarah Dunn
Madison Community
Constance Hegerfeld
Foundation
Huffman Facility Development,
Wisconsin Arts Board
Inc.
Huron Consulting Group
$5,000-$9,999
Sonja Micksch
The Boldt Company
Sarah Milestone
Cresa Madison
Kathleen Ricci
CUNA Mutual Foundation
Darin Ries, in honor of Abby Ries
Dane Arts
Elizabeth Woods
Great Dane Pub & Brewing
Company
$100-249
Trudy & Harvey Barash
$2,500-$4,999
Lindy & Howard Barden
American Girl
Carolyn Bell & Lincoln Ramirez
CG Schmidt
Asta & Howard Blanchar
The Comer Foundation Fund
Anne Bolz
Ultratec
Kelly Dwyer & Louis Wenzlow
UnityPoint Health – Meriter
Deirdre Garton
U.S. Bank Foundation
Dianne & Robert Gomez
Jana & Tim Heinrich
$1,000-$2,499
Christine & Steven Johnston
Todd Burchill
Tom & Lois Klingele
Jennifer & Martin Chiaverini
Elizabeth & Mark Mac Kenzie
Culver’s VIP Foundation
Elenore & John Mack
Susi Haviland
Hooper Corporation Foundation $100-249 (continued)
June & Jeff Hausmann
Madison Mallards
Madison Pediatric Dental &
Toni Sikes & Bill Kraus
Orthodontics
Jayne Squirrell & Gary Lyons
Beth Ryan
Meg Stevens
Donita St. Marie
Rebecca Thousand & Eric
Short Stack Eatery
Anderson
Whole Foods
Maggie & Wiley Utterback
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$99 and Under
Marta Anderson
Anonymous
Anonymous, in honor of Mary &
Lee Waldhart
Michelle & Maneesh Arora
Emily & Stephen Balsley
Vicky & Gerry Benusa
Patricia Binger
Mary Brazys
Tamara Brognano
Mary & Bryan Brosamle
Lynn Burke
Julie Clarke
Petra Clipperton
Katherine Cramer
Brenda Davis
John Dubisky
Peg Ekedahl
Delores Elmer
Joanne Erickson
Christa Finch
Sarah Flanagan
Heidi Foseen
Jeff Goldman
Vicki Gosse
Pat Halverson, in memory of
Rusty Halverson and Katja
Halverson
Kelly Haslam
Connie Hoagland
Diana Hollenback
Rebecca Lynn Holtan-Brohn
Julie & William Johnson
Tracy Lyn Johnson
Enya Joyner
Ann Lacy
Betsy Laessig-Stary
Jessica Marking
Jessica Mederson
Diane Miller
Heidi Mondloch
Christian Neuhaus
Cailin O’Connor
Michelle Ogilvie
Robert Olsen
Anna Pidgeon
Patty Ann Plantz
Linda & Ralph Robinson
Debra Rumpf
Karin Sandvik
Dustin Schuhmacher
Chris Schulenburg
CTM SUPPORTING PLAYERS cont.
Barbara & Gary Schultz
Tom Stevens
Mary Struckmeyer & Larry Lamar
Roderick Stuttgen
Patricia Tellez-Giron
Dan Torinus
Karisa Trudgeon
Beth Van Maanen
Dr. George and Juliaanne
Warren
Beth Weber & Duane Beckett
Pat & Steve Wehrley
Peter Weiler
Patricia & George Whitely
Paul Wrycha
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Earthling Interactive
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Tweedee Productions
Wegner CPAs
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin State Journal
Gifts in Memory of
Petie Rudy
Barbara & Tom Anderson
Sharon & Robert Baker
Patricia Bernhardt
Dr. Stephen Bernsten Jr.
Patty & Bill Blascak
Catherine Buege
The Dexter Family
Paul Elmer
Mary Gage
Glenna’s Bridge Group
Thomas Grantham
Dr. Kathleen Harty
Jim & Linda Heineke
Lorrie & Morris Horning
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Valerie & Andreas Kazamias
Robert Keller
Anne Knezevic
Catherine Lenahan
Beth & Richard Lepping
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December 8-10
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MESSIAH
December 9
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December 10
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
Edgerton Performing Arts Center
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Children’s Theater of Madison
Adapted by Colleen Madden, this memorable familyfriendly holiday journey sees Ebenezer Scrooge go
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December 10-27
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Overture Hall
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January 3-8
Overture Center for the Arts
This Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical
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Overture Hall
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January 10
Capitol Theater
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This Brooklyn-based dance company draws from the
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BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR & OTHER
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Overture Center for the Arts
January 13
Capitol Theater
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Two journalists return from covering the war in Iraq
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Overture Hall
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THE SELDOMS
January 27
Two introverted, middle-aged misfits must overcome
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January 27
Guitarist Ana Vidovic returns, showcasing her amazing
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February 11
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
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DUCK SOUP: SAFETY LAST
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Shannon Hall
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February 12
Overture Hall
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February 18
Capitol Theater
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ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY February 19
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February 23
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