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1 Miss Saigon Proudly Presents Book by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International 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 Director Mark E. Schuster Lighting Designer/Sound Designer Aaron J. Schmidt Stage Manager Kristin Raduenz Costume Designer Sharon Sohner Properties Designer Michelle Tiarks Music Director Brian Myers Master Carpenter/Scenic Designer/ Set Decorator A.J. Simon Choreographer Lisa Moberly OrchExtra Operator Jon Jones Wig Master Anthony Mackie Miss Saigon May 4 - 20, 2012 Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building Mardi Bryant Jones Mainstage 264 West Main Street in Downtown Waukesha Tickets: (262) 547-0708 www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

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Lighting Designer/Sound Designer Aaron J. Schmidt OrchExtra Operator Jon Jones Costume Designer Sharon Sohner Choreographer Lisa Moberly Properties Designer Michelle Tiarks Music Director Brian Myers Stage Manager Kristin Raduenz Proudly Presents Sponsored In Part By 1 Miss Saigon

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1Miss Saigon

Proudly Presents

Book by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg

Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, JrPresented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

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

DirectorMark E. Schuster

Lighting Designer/Sound DesignerAaron J. Schmidt

Stage ManagerKristin Raduenz

Costume DesignerSharon Sohner

Properties DesignerMichelle Tiarks

Music DirectorBrian Myers

Master Carpenter/Scenic Designer/ Set Decorator

A.J. Simon

ChoreographerLisa Moberly

OrchExtra OperatorJon Jones

Wig MasterAnthony Mackie

Miss SaigonMay 4 - 20, 2012

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 ACTERS ( I N O R D E R O F A P P E A R A N C E)

Engineer ...............................................................................................................................Rob KingGigi ................................................................................................................................. Emily RuzgaJohn ........................................................................................................................Jonathon BartosChris ............................................................................................................................Phil StepanskiMimi .............................................................................................................................Jennifer ClarkYvette ...........................................................................................................................Katie Krueger Yvonne ................................................................................................................................Suzy ParkKim ..................................................................................................................................Karissa LadeThuy .................................................................................................................................Evan HuangEllen ...................................................................................................................... Angela LombardiTam .............................................................................................................................Lexi HueschenEnsemble .......................................................Michelle Lynn Brien, Josh Brooks, Jenn Clark, Kevin Gadzalinski, Tod Herdt, Jamee Hueschen, Peter Kao, Aidan King, Eli King, Katie Krueger, Bret Neumann, Suzy Park, Melissa Pol, Emily Ruzga, Keith R. Smith, Emily Thompson, Lyssa Yehle, Wes Yoshino

Miss Saigon is performed in two acts. There will be one fi fteen-minute intermission.

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act IOpening Act I ................................................................................................Engineer, Gigi, GirlsThe Heat is On in Saigon ...........................................Engineer, John, Chris, Marines, Kim, Mimi, Yvette, Yvonne, GigiThe Movie in My Mind .........................................................................................Gigi, Kim, GirlsBartering for Kim ............................................................... Engineer, John, Chris, EnsembleKim & Chris Dance .................................................................................... Kim, Chris, EngineerWhy God, Why? ........................................................................................................................ChrisThis Money’s Yours ....................................................................................................... Chris, KimSun & Moon...................................................................................................................... Kim, ChrisTelephone Sequence ................................................................................................. Chris, JohnThe Deal ................................................................................................................. Engineer, ChrisThe Wedding .................................................................................................................. Chris, GirlsThuy’s Intervention ..........................................................................................Thuy, Chris, KimLast Night of the World ............................................................................................. Chris, KimThe Morning of the Dragon ...................................................... Engineer, Thuy, EnsembleI Still Believe .................................................................................................................... Kim, EllenCoo-Coo Princess ......................................................................Engineer, Kim, Thuy, SoldiersThuy’s Death .............................................................................................. Thuy, Kim, EnsembleIf You Want to Die in Bed .............................................................................................EngineerKim & Engineer ...................................................................................................... Kim, EngineerFinale Act I ............................................................................................................ Kim, Ensemble

Act IIEntr’acteBui-Doi ............................................................................................................................. John, MenPost Bui-Doi .......................................................................................................Chris, John, EllenBangkok ..............................................................................Engineer, John, Kim, Club Owner, Hustlers, Vendors, TouristsPlease ................................................................................................................................ John, KimChris is Here ....................................................................... Engineer, John, Kim, Club OwnerKim’s Nightmare (Part 1) .....................................................................................Thuy’s GhostKim’s Nightmare (Part 2) ...............................................................................................MarinesKim’s Nightmare (Part 3) ...............................................................................Chris, John, Kim, Marines, VietnameseSun & Moon Reprise ...............................................................................................................KimKim & Ellen ...................................................................................................................... Kim, EllenNow That I’ve Seen Her .......................................................................................................EllenEllen & Chris ............................................................................................. Ellen, Chris, John, KimPaper Dragons ........................................................................................................Engineer, KimThe American Dream ..............................................................................Engineer, EnsembleFinale Act II ..................................................................................................................... Kim, Chris

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Director ................................................................................................................. Mark E. SchusterMusic Director ............................................................................................................. Brian MyersStage Manager .................................................................................................... Kristin RaduenzLighting Designer/Sound Designer ........................................................... Aaron J. SchmidtScenic Designer/Master Carpenter/Set Decorator ............................................A. J. SimonCostume Designer ...............................................................................................Sharon SohnerChoreographer .......................................................................................................... Lisa MoberlyOrchExtra Operator ....................................................................................................... Jon JonesProperties Designer ............................................................................................. Michelle TiarksWig Master ...........................................................................................................Anthony MackieProjections ........................................................................................................ Kevin GadzalinskiAssistant to the Director ...............................................................................Jacob DoughertyCostume Crew .......................................................................... Aleta Bernard, Sallie Burkard, Lee Piekarski, Beckky Rohr, Ellen RohrConstruction Crew ...............................Phillip Alonge, Jeffrey Berens, Charlie Burbach, Paul Burkard, Kevin Gadzalinski, Mike Grover, Brian Hagerstrand, Briana Hagerstrand, Marie Hagerstrand, Mikael Hagerstrand, Samuel Hagerstrand, Brian Morin, Mark Schuster, Debbie Volden, Jim Volden Run Crew ....................................................................................Nora Jones and Sophie Jones

SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to Century Fence, Kristopher Jones, David Palkowski, Penzeys Spices, Theatrical Tendencies, White House of Music

We regret any omissions due to printing deadlines.

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

Jonathon Bartos (John) Jonathon is excited to be making his fi rst appear-ance on the WCT stage. He is a 2010 graduate of the theatre program at Wisconsin Lutheran College. His favor-ite roles include Moonface in Anything Goes, Gordon Page in Laughing Stock, and Dorn in The Seagull.

Michelle Lynn Brien (Ensemble) Michelle is absolutely thrilled to be involved in this production of Miss Saigon, a powerful show that she has loved for a very long time. Recent credits include the villainous Milady de Winter in The Three Musketeers at UW-Waukesha, Lucy Westenra in Dracula at Old World Wisconsin, and Feste the Fool in WCT’s Twelfth Night. Thanks to Mark E. and Brian and this fantastic cast and crew for being so amazing, and thank you to all of our armed service members who keep us safe and ensure us the freedom to follow our dreams.

Josh Brooks (Ensemble) Josh made his fi rst theatrical performance after more than a ten-year absence last year dur-ing WCT’s production of Twelfth Night. Last summer, he performed the role of Simon Stimson in SummerStage’s production of Our Town. Josh is very excited about being in the cast of Miss Saigon. It is a fun distraction from his day job as a software engineer at GE Healthcare.

Jenn Clark (Mimi/Ensemble) Jenn is excited to be back on the WCT stage again after taking a break to start school at UW-Whitewater, where she is currently fi nishing up her second year studying guitar performance. She has previously been seen here playing characters in shows such as Bye Bye Birdie and Seussical and at Lake Country Playhouse as Liat in South Pacifi c.

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WAUKESHACIVIC THEATRE

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Kevin Gadzalinski (Ensemble) Kevin has been studying acting, voice, musical theatre, and theatre education regularly for the past several years. This is his fi rst involvement with WCT. Favorite past roles have included Provoloney in Psycho Beach Party at Off the Wall Theatre, and Skimbleshanks in Cats. He is also currently a resident actor at Brumder Mansion where he performs in interactive murder mysteries such as Speakeasy of Murder. You can see Kevin next in Six Degrees of Separation at Sunset Playhouse.

Tod Herdt (Ensemble) Tod is thrilled to be back at WCT after his last appear-ance way back in 2009 in The Light in the Piazza. This show has proven to be a bit of a challenge for him though. As a self-processed “disliker of musicals” (though only WATCHING them, he loves being in them - fi gure THAT one out), the lack of dialogue has been a bit overwhelming at times but the won-derful songs and music have won him

over. Tod has performed with several groups in the area including the Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa, West Allis Players, and Theatre on Main in Ocono-mowoc. He was last seen in VPW’s children’s show The Land of the Dragon as Road Wanderer. He would like to thank the marvelous cast and crew for making this an excellent adventure!

Evan Huang (Thuy) Evan is excited to be cast here at WCT. He just gradu-ated from the American Musical and Dramatic Acadamy in NYC (2011) and the National Taiwan University of Art (2009). Theatre credits include Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Lake Worth Playhouse, FL), Lun Tha in The King and I (Pinedale Theatre, WY), Wang Ta in Flower Drum Song (AMDA Musi-cal Showcase, NY), Song Liling in M. Butterfl y (AMDA Drama Showcase, NY), and performer in Don’t Tell Mama Restaurant, NY. He would like to thank Mark for this amazing opportunity, his

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family and friends for their support, and the incredible cast and crew!

Jamee Hueschen (Ensemble) Jamee is excited to be in her fi rst production with WCT. She has performed in several shows at the Lake Country Playhouse in Hartland. Her favorite roles are Lady Anne in Camelot and Roz in Moon over Buffalo. She is currently a Domestic En-gineer and lives in Milwaukee with her boyfriend Tracy and her three beautiful girls, Samantha, Paige, and Lexi.

Lexi Hueschen (Tam) This is Lexi’s fi rst time acting, and she is excited to get her feet wet in this wonderful produc-tion! She is three years old and is the youngest of three girls. She splits her time with mom and dad in Milwaukee and South Milwaukee.

Jon Jones (OrchExtra Operator) Jon is always ecstatic to be playing with the good folks at WCT. Computer geek, instrumentalist, and sometimes

composer, he is especially happy to be involved in this show for both the music and the subject matter.

Peter Kao (Ensemble) Peter happily returns to WCT in Miss Saigon. Previous WCT appearances include Seussical (Mr. Mayor), Miracle on 34th Street (Mr. Shell-hammer), Bye Bye Birdie, 42nd Street, and Wit. Other credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), Noises Off (Tim), The King and I (Interpreter), Chess, and Guys and Dolls.

Aidan King (Ensemble) Aidan has played many roles, including young Ebeneezer and Fred in A Christmas Carol, the Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz, Father Wolf in The Jungle Book, and Horus in 101 Dalmatians. He is the youngest and tallest cast member of Miss Saigon.

Eli King (Ensemble) Eli is ecstatic to be making his WCT debut in Miss Saigon! He’s appeared in theaters around Burlington, performing in shows such

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as Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Sondheim’s Forum. Eli is a junior at Burlington High. He plans to pursue a career in music composition.

Rob King (Engineer) Rob has played many roles, including Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Kit in No Way to Treat a Lady, and himself in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). He is a member of the Funkin’ Wassels improv troupe. Rob is editor- in-chief of Write Source, Thoughtful Learning, and UpWrite Press.

Katie Krueger (Yvette/Ensemble) Katie is thrilled to return to the WCT stage after fi ve long years. Previous roles include Polly Baker in Crazy for You and Mrs. Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You (Wisconsin Lutheran High School). Katie attends UW-Whitewater and plans to major in market-ing and theater management.

Karissa Lade (Kim) Karissa is a recent graduate of Viterbo University with her BFA in Music Theatre. Since gradua-tion last May she has been having a wonderful time performing in various projects throughout the Milwaukee area. Her favorite roles include Squeaky Fromme in Assassins, Marta in Company, Ellen in The Little Dog Laughed, and Mary Lane in Reefer Madness. She would like to thank Mark and Brian for this opportunity and her Mom, Dad, Becca, Debi, and Paula for all the love and sup-port! Enjoy the show!

Angela Lombardi (Ellen) Angela is excited to make her debut with WCT in Miss Saigon. Her favorite roles/shows are Kim in Bye Bye Birdie, The Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Chorus with Music by the Lake for Brigadoon and La Traviata. Thanks to her family, friends, Ricky, and Christine for their support.

Anthony Mackie (Wig Master) Anthony started acting at age fi ve. He attended Stone Cameren, Ruth Page Ballet Company in Chicago when he was 15. Anthony 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.

Brian Myers (Music Director) Brian is a versatile performer with roles in musical theater, opera, drama, and many professional choral engagements to his credit. He works regularly throughout the Milwaukee area as a music director and teaching artist for young students of music and theater. Myers is also a composer whose works span all genres of vocal music. His one-act musical “STATUS: a music drama for the digital age” had its New York premiere in 2011, and he debuted a new set of his own art songs with Milwaukee Opera Theater earlier this year. This production marks Brian’s fi rst engagement with Waukesha Civic Theatre. For up-to-date information about Brian’s music and performances, visit his fan page on Facebook!

Bret Neumann (Ensemble) This is Bret’s second show at WCT. He was in Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols in 2011. Bret has 17 years of tap dance experience and loves the theatre! He would like to thank his parents for all of the support. He also would like to thank everyone who came to support the fi ne arts!

Suzy Park (Yvette/Ensemble) Suzy has just moved to the United States from South Korea, and has started to build her career as a musical actress. Her fi rst musical in the United States was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She wants to thank all the cast and crew members of Miss Saigon for the amazing opportunity and their hard work.

Melissa Pol (Ensemble) Melissa has appeared in performances of The Mikado, Dido and Aeneas, and Damn Yankees, and is delighted to be in her fi rst production with WCT. She works as a marketing coordinator in Milwaukee. Melissa would like to thank her boy-friend and her family for their support.

Kristin Radeunz (Stage Manager) Kristin’s credits include Cudahy Carolers at the Marcus Center, Disney’s Beauty

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and the Beast here at WCT, the Gala Grand Opening Performances at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, and the national tours of The Music of An-drew Lloyd Weber, 101 Dalmatians, and Don Quixote de la Mancha.

Emily Ruzga (Gigi/Ensemble) Emily is a sophomore at Arrowhead High School and is active in their Broadway Com-pany theatre group. She enjoys singing and performing in theatre, and has been involved with Theatre on Main in Oconomowoc with their performance of The Wizard of Oz, and with WCT’s Bye Bye Birdie and Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols. She has also performed with First Stage Children’s Theatre in Milwaukee in their production of U Bug Me. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, shopping, and playing tennis.

Aaron Schmidt (Lighting/Sound De-signe/Set Decorator r) Aaron is excited to be working on such a monumental production. Aaron’s recent design credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and West Side Story for Brookfi eld Central High School, The Drowsy Chaperone and Prelude to a Kiss at Sunset Playhouse, and Willy Wonka and Candy Cane Tales... here at WCT. Aaron is also a member of the fabulous 50’s and 60’s group the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets.

Mark E. Schuster (Director) Mark is thrilled to be working on this amazing show with this incredible cast. He be-gan working with WCT 20 years ago as the lighting designer for Working and since then has done numerous lighting and scenic designs and directed such shows as 110 in the Shade, And Then There Were None, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Mark is the Artistic Director of Milwaukee’s THEATRICAL TENDENCIES (watch for their return this fall!) and is so happy to be able to do his part to make the world a better place through art. It gets better – as the Engineer says, “Life has it all over death.” Peace.

A.J. Simon (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter/Set Decorator) ) 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 behind the scenes in theaters around the Milwaukee area. Some of AJ’s most recent WCT set design credits include The Tavern, Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols, Two by Two, and State Fair. When he’s not busy constructing helicopters in their garage, A.J. looks forward to time spent with his wife, ac-tress Kelly Simon, and their 10-month-old little girl.

Keith R. Smith (Ensemble) Keith is thrilled to return to Waukesha Civic for his third production. He was mostly seen as Dr. Frank in Theatre on Main’s production of The Rocky Horror Show. His WCT credits include Arnie (42nd Street) and Chad (Disney’s High School Musical). Keith earned his BFA in Theatre Arts from Carroll University, where credits include Lysander (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Max (Lend Me a Tenor), and Hys-terium (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum). Other credits include Rio Rita (The Hostage), Andrew (Corpus Christi), Fender (Hairspray), and Victor (Cabaret). He would like to thank Mark and Brian for this wonderful opportuni-ty, the cast and crew for their hard work, and a special thanks to loving family and friends for their support.

Sharon Sohner (Costume Designer) Once again Sharon is honored and excited to be working with Mark E. Schuster and the incredibly talented, wonderful cast and crew on this chal-lenging production. Other Mark E. Schuster-directed favorite costuming projects have been: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (WCT), The Dining Room (WCT) 110 in the Shade (WCT), Thrill Me (Theatrical Tendencies), and A Beautiful Thing (Soulstice Theater). Thanks, Mark, for the creative journey. Special thanks to the WCT Costume Divas: Aleta, Ellen, Lee, and Sallie for their generous help and willing natures.

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Phil Stepanski (Chris) Phil, a stay-at-home dad with two wonderful boys, Nathan (two-and-a-half ) and Ryan (5 months), is thrilled to be back on the WCT stage for his third show this season, after playing Willum in The Tavern and Stanley in Smoke on the Mountain. Thanks to Mark and Brian for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing production. This one is for my beautiful wife Sarah, the sunlight to my moon. Enjoy the show!

Emily Thompson (Ensemble) Miss Saigon is Emily’s twelfth show with WCT. Some of her favorite roles include Margie Frake in State Fair and Ida in Honk! She’s excited to be part of such a talented cast!

Michelle Tiarks (Properties Designer) Mi-chelle is excited to help with Miss Saigon and is delighted to be working with such a talented cast and crew to bring this heart-warming story to WCT. Michelle has been volunteering backstage at WCT

since 2004. Some of her favorite shows that she has worked on are Seussical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, Malt Shop Memories, The Light in the Piazza, and Crimes of the Heart. Lyssa Yehle (Ensemble) Lyssa is a sophomore at Arrowhead High School. This is her third show at WCT, where she has also been in Bye Bye Birdie and Honk! When she’s not performing in musicals or with the Broadway Company at her high school, she also enjoys singing with her uncle and her dad’s bands. She is happy to be part of Miss Saigon.

Wesley Yoshino (Ensemble) Wesley would like to thank Mark for cast-ing him in what has to be one of his “bucket list” shows. WCT patrons will know Wesley from his last role as Fa-bian in Twelfth Night. He has been act-ing, directing, and choreographing for 34 years. He would like to dedicate this show to his son Jakob, and to Ranada, who made him “Still Believe” in love.

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DIRECTOR ’S NOTES

I’ve been listening to the MISS SAIGON soundtrack for close to 20 years, and now getting the chance to direct this show is truly an ‘American Dream’ come true for me! I love this show! The music is so full of emotion and the range of feeling is immense – there is happiness, pain, desperation, love, longing, pride and pure joy.

In preparing for this show I studied a lot about the Vietnam War to understand these characters and their place in the world at that time. What I ultimately learned is that this really is a simple story set against a backdrop of extraordinary and terrible circumstances. It is a story about love. Chris meets Kim and everything suddenly makes sense for the fi rst time in a long time. Their instant attraction and love for one another cannot be explained, it simply is. Love is what this story is all about – Kim’s love for her ‘husband’ and her son, Chris’ love for Kim and Ellen, Ellen’s love for her husband, Thuy’s love for his country, John’s devotion to the ‘bui doi’ and the Engineer’s dream of what he believes America will do for him. How far they are willing to go to see that love realized and their dreams fulfi lled is a question we will answer in the next two hours or so.

Everyone I’ve had the privilege of working with on this production has been in-credible! There is no end to the talent required to pull off a show of this size and I am continually amazed by the people I’ve been able to collaborate with. All of the cast have been completely devoted, focused and hilarious! Our production staff is creative, resourceful, diligent and always indulgent of my crazy ideas and requests (at least to my face). This month marks the 20th anniversary of my working with WCT and 20 years of working with our costume designer, Sharon Sohner who has taught me that real friendship is one of the most important ways that we can love one another. Thank you, dear friend.

I hope that MISS SAIGON will entertain you, move you and make you want to go out into the world and do what you can to make the lives of those around you a little nicer, a little more comfortable and fi lled with love. I believe it shows us that even in the most desperate of circumstances, that spark of hope and connection is still possible.

Gee, I love the theatre.

Mark E. SchusterMay 2012

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE BOARD OF D IRECTORS

Many of you are regular attendees to the Waukesha Civic Theatre, hopefully season ticket holders. Thus you are aware of the very high quality of performances that are presented throughout the season.

If you are here for the fi rst time and enjoy the excellent perfor-mance of the actors and actresses, please consider upgrading to a fl ex pass or even becoming a season ticket holder. You

will receive a discount on all of the wonderful performances yet to be presented.

If you like comedy, the Comedy Tonight events are great for a fun night out and it beats what you will get on television. Check out our website or pick up a fl yer in the theatre’s lobby.

Tell your friends about the great shows we have at the Waukesha Civic Theatre. Get a group of friends or neighbors together, have dinner downtown, and then come and enjoy a show. We can only continue this high quality of entertainment if we fi ll the seats.

Please note that the cost to attend WCT is far below other venues, but the value is worthy of attending. Our performers are not paid and only seek your applause for work well done.

That said, now sit back and enjoy the very dramatic musical “Miss Saigon,” winner of eleven Tony Awards, on our Waukesha Civic Theatre stage!

Ralph H. ZickBoard Director

M AD CORNER

“Miss Saigon? Really? You’ve got to be kidding me? How are you going to pull that off?” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this since we announced our season last year. My answer has always been “Mark E. Schuster, that’s how!” Mark has been a part of the WCT family of directors and designers for twenty years, and I wouldn’t trust this show to anyone else. I am so excited to present this incredible musical to the Waukesha community I can barely stand it. I hope you like it!

We are also announcing our 56th season, including a brand new eight show pack-age, and a partnership with 14 downtown Waukesha restaurants that are giving WCT subscribers an incredible deal all year long. We continue our tradition of quality live entertainment with a list of more than 40 different entertainment options throughout the year. We hope you will continue to support us as we move into the future.

One way, and arguably the best way, to support WCT is to spread the word about Waukesha’s best kept secret. It always amazes me when I meet someone in Waukesha who has no idea what a fantastic organization we have right here in the heart of the community. Tell people about what we do and all we offer.

Enrich. Challenge. Entertain. That says it all, so keep watching, keep participating with, and keep supporting this cultural cornerstone. We couldn’t do it without you.

John CramerManaging Artistic Director

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WAUKESHA C IV IC THEATRE MISS ION STATMENT

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

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................................................................Michelle Lynn Brien, Katie Danner, Sean Downs, Emilie Grunfelder, Sharon Grunfelder, Margaret Kennedy, Carol McLean, Denise Meagher, Debi Mumford, Char Paulbicke, 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 ), Gary Ebert (Vice President),Sue Herro (Secretary), Susan Hughes, Darlene Lange, Matthew Los (Treasurer),

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

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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 HouseJohn Cramer (Staff ), Gary Ebert (Chair), Bart Gaffney, Susan Hughes,

Rich Labinski (Vice Chair), Terry Sutter

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 scheduledScott Allen, Doug Hastad, Nancy Hastad, Dorothy A. Heale,

Jon Jones, Karen Jones, Cathy Labinski, Rich Labinski, Ralph M. North III, Angela Proell,

Drake Reid, Evie Reid, Carl Trapp, 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 Duties Completed

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

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Mystery at the Mansion CommitteeDuties Completed

John Cramer (Staff ), Laura Cramer (Co-Chair), Mary Dembinski, Gary Ebert, Margaret Kennedy,

Sandra Renick (Co-Chair), Anne Sullivan

Fundraising Education and Outreach CommitteeMeets as scheduled by Chair

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

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

Michelle Lynn Brien (Staff ), Justin Cobb, Kate Martin, Denise Meagher, Larry Nelson, Jean Novy (Chair), Veronica Quirk, 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

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

March 3, 2012May 5, 2012

‘11-’12

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Play Advisory Committee 2012-2013 Duties Completed

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 J. Schmidt, A.J. SimonControl Booth Coordinator ........................................................................... Aaron J. 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, Tony Davis, Rich Labinski, Dexter Meise, Ken SchenianPoster Distribution ............................................................Phillip Alonge and Ken SchenianStaff Parking ..............................................................................................Waukesha State Bank

Civic Broadway SingersRyan Albrechtson, Richard Bartman, Michelle Lynn Brien, Tom Brochhausen,

Paul Burkard, Sam Burkard, Todd Cannaday, Glenn Daily, Jim Dawson, Lori Figurski, Ruby Fillian, John Hrobar, Annette Kordus, Tom Koth, Rich Labinski, Barb Lancelle,

Pamela Lange, Dean Larson, Abby Lorenz, Chris Martin, Curt Nash, Jack Pardee, Dawn Pieper, Roberta Prospeck, Nancy Radtke, Dorothy Riesing, Marcia Ryback, Erika Schwane, Amy Stenzel, Phil Stepanski, Jacob Sudbrink, Emily Thompson,

Jim Volden, Don Wilde, Patty Wilson

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

Randle-Dable-BriskFuneral, Cremation & Preplanning Services

1110 S. Grand Avenue, Waukesha (262) 547-4035

Supporting the Arts in Our Community for Generations

Lee & Cathleen Brisk Owners/Funeral DirectorsMartin Dable Funeral Director

www.waukeshafunerals.com

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

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

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

Barbara & Jerry 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 & Rita Dais, Nellie Dake, Cindi & Jim DeBruine, Mary Dillaber, Arlene Dobner,

Linda Elder, Mary Engle, Chris & Jenny Erato, Tami Erickson, Leonard & Susan Feitel, Janice Ferguson, Joan Ferris, Faye Flesia, Arthur & Leor Gaffney, Juanita Gorden,

Kathy Greenwald, Phyllis Hansen, Karenjoy Hardiman, Joan Heder, Barbara Heighway, Louise Hermsen, Ella Holberg, Sharon Holzman,

Clara Honeyager, Angela Houk, Nancy Howard, Donna & Terry Inman, Barb Johnson, Doris Johnson, Kathie Johnson, Annette Juopperi, Thomas Kay,

Margaret Kennedy, Jack & Loie Koehler Jean Kramp, Charlotte Kranch, Ruth Kraus, Linda Kulinski, Ann & David Lang, Lucille Lawless, LeAnn Lehrer, Judy Lueck,

Barbara Magestro, LaVonne Maguire, Harriet Marks, Beryl Marranzino, Bonnie McCormick, Dexter Meise, Carolin Mertens, Barbara Mikula,

Junice Miokovich, Marty Morgan, James & Roberta Mundschau, Nancy Muth, Julia Myre, Larry Myre, Katie Nagel, Maria Nagel, Matt Nagel, Sue Nettesheim,

Shannon Neubauer, Shirley Neustaedter, Sandy & Tony Ortega, Spencer Ortega, Sally Ottenberg, Lee Piekarski, Jenny Pike, Roger & Zona Platzek,Joyce Playter, Jim Price, Rochelle Pritzl, Marianne Puls, Carol Putz, Dorothy Reinke,

David & Marlene Riehl, Patricia Ries, John & Louise Riphahn, Carol Rolfe,Nancy Schmidt, Bud & Carol Schneider, Gene & Wendy Scholler,

Barbara & Forrest Schumacher, Judith Schwingel, Gail & 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 & Miles Vilski, Bill & Jackie Volmar, John & Louise Vos,

Ann Wanner, Barbara & John Watson, Dorothy Wegner, Shaun & Wendy Weinfurter, Carla Werner, Lucy Wichman, Rosemary Wilcenski, Georgeanne Wilson,

Blanche Zimpel, Sandy Zingler

Volunteer BartendersSean Downs, Sue Herro, Margaret Kennedy, Diane Matuszak, Becky Miller,

Dennis Muise, Bob Pugh, D.j. Rogan, 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

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

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ACADEMIC SKILLS EXAM PREP SUBJECT TUTORING

When you call before8/31/2012

SAVE $75

Here’s how Huntington helps:

Oconomowoc Center262-200-2122

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A ACT

Recognizing that AIDS is a growing threat to all people, the American Association of Community Theatre encourages all community theatres to initiate and participate in activities to increase awareness, tolerance, and support for individuals who are living with this disease.

NEWS ITEMS

Auditions Show Audition Dates DirectorOnce on this Island May 21-22, 2012 Joe NolanThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 11-12, 2012 Thomas WeissgerberJames and the Giant Peach Call 262-522-7955 Patty ChonesOur Town August 27-28, 2012 Robb SmithCandy Cane Tales September 16-18, 2012 Jes Hancockand Holiday Carols & Jacob SudbrinkAn Inspector Calls November 13-14, 2012 Carol DolphinACT Live! December 17, 2012 Doug JareckiOklahoma! January 6-8, 2013 John CramerThe Emperor’s New Tuxedo Call 262-522-7955 Patty ChonesThe Dixie Swim Club March 11-12, 2013 Catie O’DonnellCommunicating Doors April 15-16, 2013 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 Miracle Worker is by students from the University Lake School.

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 complimentary voucher to see the

Preview performance of each of WCT’s Mainstage 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 volunteer 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 en-trance 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 sub-scribers and groups of ten or more, and $10.00 for educational groups of ten or more. Service fees may apply. 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, MasterCard, 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.

May 10, 2012

Fairy Godmother Tales

COMIC MUSICAL CONCERT COMIC MYSTERY

July 27 - August 19, 2012

MUSICAL COMEDYMISC.

WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE

June 8 – 24, 2012

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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 produc-tion of your choice. E-mail to boxoffi [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 Mainstage productions only. If not redeeming vouchers in person, to help us save on postage costs, please include a self-addressed, stamped enve-lope if you would like your tickets mailed to you, or designate that you would like them held at the Will Call window for pick-up. Thank you.

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

THEATRE INFOR M ATION (C O N T.)

your original ticket date occurs. If not exchanging tickets in person, to help us save on postage costs, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your tickets mailed to you, or designate that you would like them held at the Will Call window for pick-up. Thank you.

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.

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 Broad-way favorites for a variety of events, from company picnics and Christmas parties to corporate 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 Broad-way 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 – Traveling to make you laugh! We are a fun-loving group of performers who love to entertain oth-ers. We’ll bring our unique comedy-va-riety show to your senior organization, community group, or any event looking for a laugh, in exchange for a dona-tion to the Waukesha Civic Theatre. To schedule an event, or if you have an in-terest in becoming a performer, please call Carol at (262) 549-1091 or e-mail 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

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PRODUCTION SPONSORS

SeasonWisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin

Academy at Civic Theatre (ACT)Arts Waukesha (Combat Boot Camp)

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

Media SponsorThe Freeman

In-Kind Donors & Trade Agreements

Cantrell’s Carpet Cleaning

Carroll Studios of Photography

Magnifi cent CleanersMarcus PromotionsSunset Playhouse

Tech SquadWater Doctors

Waukesha 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.

THEATRE INFOR M ATION (C O N T.)

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 services 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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Angel ($10,000 - $99,000)Early Hill Fund

Waukesha County Community Fund

Jim & Wilma Price

Celebrity ($5,000 - $9,999)Bryce & Anne Styza

Waukesha County Community Foundation

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

Producer ($1,000 - $2,499)Michael & Mary BohrenCentury Fence CompanySteve & Karin

CunninghamRich JohnstonRich & Cathy LabinskiPrecision Gears, Inc.Sue Rapp

Director ($500 - $999)Automatic Entrances of

Wisconsin, Inc.Sage E. BabyGus & Lynn BlieseJohn & Sandy BolgerJohn BoettcherJames & Betty ChermakDoris J. ClaytonJohn & Kelli Cramer

Gerald & Donna GerndtDavid & Barbara

HammerWilliam M. and Michele

A. Holcomb Family Fund

Waukesha County Community Foundation

Glori KurthCheryl LovelandJohn R. & Coleen E.

MarshallAnita Ransome KuchlerDick & Carol RichardsBob Richter – Water

DoctorsTerry SutterThrivent Financial for

Lutherans FoundationBetty Lou TikalskySara Toenes

Playwright ($250 - $499)Scott & Angila AllenSue & Chuck BilkeyGalilee Lutheran ChurchRichard Brown & Susan

HerroTom & Maripat DalumGary & Debbie EbertDavid & Velma GeraldsonFrieda HartJoanne HuelsmanICMATamara & John JungMatt & Jane Knudson

Dr. Ronald & Camille Labinski

Ross & Ellen LangillAlfred & Sharon LoehrlGeorge & Emily LorenzCarol McLeanWesley MuehlRalph M. North III Jean A. NovyLee PiekarskiDavid & Karen PfefferEdward & Arlene RaetherKeith & Betty Rupple

Waukesha County Community Foundation

Allen & Linda SchuhGeorgie & Webb

Southwick

Designer ($150 - $249)AnonymousJim & Monica AnsayRex & Julie BernardDonald & Beverly

ChappieWilliam & Cathy DaviesCL Coupon CenterFive Star Quality Care,

Inc.Ken & Mary FonstadChuck & Sherry FoyerDonald FrenchMatthew & Carol FuchsMarianne I. GilpatrickImage Makers

Advertising, Inc.Thomas & Dixie Ann

Jensen

OPER ATING FUND CONTRIBUTORS

from July 1, 2011 to April 17, 2012

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

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Barbara JohnsonKaren Jones

Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS)

Frank KosednarPeter & Kay LettenbergerSally S. ManegoldEldoris MidthunTimothy Moriarty & Connie KukuwichCathleen MorrisGeorge & Bonnie MorrisShirley & Tom OwensDebby PenzkoverJohn & Judith PonasikJoAnn PortzMatthew & Michelle

QuandtIva RichardsKenneth & Lorraine

SchenianDewey & Patricia SchieleJon & Harriett Schmidt

Matching Gift Program The GE Foundation

Michael & Kristin Sizemore

Sharon SohnerSpring Creek ChurchStier Construction, Inc.Suburban Women’s Club

of WauwatosaTerry SutterAlan & Linda ThompsonReverend & Mrs. Joseph

TzougrosVillage CentreWaukesha High School

’51 Class ReunionW.O.W. ClubRalph & Marlene ZickJeff & Rebecca Zuhlke

Stage Manager ($50 - $149)Ron & Nancy

AbrahamsonDan & Sheri AlbrechtsonOlivia Allen & David

Lass, Sr.Rod & Jan AndersonAnonymous (14)Robert & Susan AshtonNick Aversa

Pat AyersLacey T. BallmanCarol BarchusJanet BashirianLloyd & Joan BeauchampClark & Linda BeierBonnie BirkDelores BlankenhagenBarb BoettcherMargaret Boettcher

In Memory of Burt J. Boettcher

Linda R. BohanThomas BrochhausenBrookfi eld HighlandsBrookfi eld Rehab &

SpecialtyGeorge BuschRobert & Karen CalhounFraland & Eileen

CampbellWayne & Kristine CanalesCecelia Senior HomesRalph & Debbie ChicorelChristian Mothers and Ladies

of St. Boniface Parish

OPER ATING FUND CONTRIBUTORS (C O N T.)

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!

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Patricia ChurchCity of WaukeshaMark & Kathy ConradNancy CookCRL ServicesMary CurtTom & Janet CurtisCharlotte Czajkowski-

KrattMartin & Shirley DableCarol Z. DolphinKit DonahueDarren & Shera DuketRobert & Betty EdwardsJoan EndSune & Jean EricsonJohn & Joan FinleyFirst United Presbyterian

Church of Vernon

Donald Florek Matching Gift Program Travelers Community Connections

Eugene & Rita FohrClarice & Ray FoleyR. Kelly Foran

Dale & Margaret FoseSuzanne R. FrankBill & Mary FreislebenRalph & Paula GarciaPaul & Jody GeiblMary Lou GillstromMary C. GoelzDavid Gottfried

Matching Gift Program Quad Graphics’ Community Fund

Jim & Ann GotzlerBob & Joan GrothHales Corners Lutheran

Church Hi TimersAllen & Susan HallJames & Kathleen HahnDavid E. HanleyArnold & Shirley HarritsLisa & Patrick HaughneyKeith HendersonTom & Ceil HermanRon & Sherrie

HindermanJim & Dawn HobbickSharon HolzmanHoward Village

John & Sue HrobarMatching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation

Dennis & Kathleen HulenMatching Gift Program

Wisconsin Energy Foundation

Terry & Donna InmanMary JenksMary JervisSteve & Ann Marie

JohnsonDr. Elizabeth M. JonesFrederick & Gayle JonesWilliam & Ruth JonesPhillip, Sr. and Annette

JuopperiAl & Meg KasprowiczJudith Katz

In Honor of Beth PerryCarol Ann KayDean & Barb KirschnerKenneth KlauthCarol KlockowMary S. KnudtenCandice Koehn

OPER ATING FUND CONTRIBUTORS (C O N T.)

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 Resources, 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 hassle-free way. To learn more call: 877-537-5277.

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For details go to http://www.market america.com/waukeshacivictheatre

Two New Ways to Support theWaukesha Civic Theatre

Now there are two exciting ways for you to support the CivicTheatre while doing something good for yourself at the same time!

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Robert & Joanne KraklowDonald & Roberta

KuhnkeGlenn M. & Janice W. LeeEric J. Larson & Susan

LewisLaureate Group, Inc.Laurel OaksMike & Cindy LiburdiBob & Carol LombardiKent & Abby LorenzSuzanne LorenzGloria LueckHerbert & Dona Rae

LundinJohn P. Macy & Sandi

BrandErnabelle MadushawRobert MalmGladys MankeLuther ManorAmanda & Debi

MarheineHarriet Marks & Patricia

SpauldingPhil & Bette MarshmentSteve & Anita Martin

Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. McCormick

Thomas McHaleJohn MeschingSally Jo MichalkoDennis & Linda MuiseJames & Roberta

MundschauNancy MuthDavid & Pam NaderLarry Nelson & Dawn

Borowski-NelsonMary Jo NevermannLisa NevinsLarry & Vicki Nines

Matching Gift Program WHEFA

Glenn & Joyce A. Nordbeck Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation

Dr. Joseph & Teryl O’Grady

Arthur & Marilyn OlsonJill OreSandy & Tony Ortega

Angela PenzkoverPenzkovers Von TrappDoug & Beverly PetersonLawrence & Lucille

PetteyPewaukee Area Historical

Society, Inc.Elmer & Pat PirePresbyterian Homes &

ServicesAndre & Celleste PtakJudy & John RadtkeBruce & Linda RammeLee RasmussenAl & Isla RichterRonn RiegerWalter & Marion RindtMyrtle RobelJim & Bobbie

RosenmerkelSt. Anne’s Nursing HomeSt. James CongregationTom & Donna SambsMr. & Mrs. Wayne SandersCarol & Clayton SchottMichael Schottle

OPER ATING FUND CONTRIBUTORS (C O N T.)

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Helen Schultz & Donna Mueller

Robert & Margaret Schumann

Bill & Ellen SchusterSt. Dominic’s SeniorsSt. Johns Senior CitizensArlene Stanfi eldSteven & Tamara SteinerTerry Ann StevensEverett & Kay StoneCatherine StyzaMaury & Ann SullivanRosetta SweedJames & Susan Taylor/

People’s ParkThe Pike Family

Matching Gift Program Wisconsin Energy Foundation

The Woman’s Club of Pewaukee

Marcia ThompsonThree Pillars Senior

Living CommunitiesTown of Concord Senior

CenterAnn TrupkeTudor OaksMary UglowDennis & Mary

UnterholznerVirginia Health &

Rehabilitation CenterPaul & Evie VrakasDiane & Dennis VoitTom & Laura WantaJohn WardJim & Karen WardenWaukesha Family YMCAWaukesha Park

& Recreation Department

Wauwatosa Senior ClubWest Allis CourtyardChuck WestcottJohn & Karleen WildeWildwood HighlandsWilkinson Woods Rich & Carol WilliamsSue & Joe WimmerBob & Joyce WinchellGerry WuerslinSandy ZinglerBruce & Terri Zivney

Run Crew ($49 and under)Ann AbeleJoan AmmermanAnonymous (15)Charles AprahamianHarlan & Johanna

ArmsonIn Memory of Ralph Magnas

Mary Baer & John KrampAllie BabichJergen Barber, M.D. &

Jean BarberAmy BarootianSherriann BellinghamRoyanna BenjaminJim & Carol BillingsSandy BosinLinda BuhlML Buley-MeissnerBarbara & Thomas

BurtonLeon & Carole BurzynskiDonna Rae Butterfi eldAlan & Carol CarlsonGreg & Kathleen CarlsonJanice M. ConwayHarold & Martha

CummingsJohn DauffenbachDan & Kristine DeKarskeGloria DoheartyMarlene DouglasSusan DregneThomas DullerWilliam & Kamille

EdwardsJune EganDonna J. FanshawTed & Polly FerraraJeffrey FillianClive FrazierBonnie S. FrederickFrank & Karen FreitagGallery One, Inc.Judith GeigerGenesee Pet Resort &

KennelsMorgan & Mary GiddingsJudy GilbertNicholas GlasenappBob & Joan GrothJan & Marsha

Grutzmacher

James & Sybil HammerHampton RegencyAmanda HartwigJohn & Jackie HealyTheresa HeldBarbara HemmingsenJim & Carol HerrleKim HillJames HinchmanMatthew HoukTerry & Kathryn

HoeppnerKathleen HolzhauerWalter HoustonDuane & Lois JacobsonJohn & Eleanor JahnkeThomas & Cora JanusCarol N. JohnsonJulie JohnsonJon & Karen JonesMaureen KartheiserTom & Irene KayRay & Fran KlumbSusan KocherBetty KolbaTom KothRobert L. KreinzJoan KruegerRandall & Susanna

KuhlmannLorraine LahdenperaJohn & Mary Kay

LammersLeAnn LehrerRamona MalkowskiManor ParkEthel MarshallAndrea MatthiasBruce & Betty MarggrafDonald & Sherry

MartinsonDave & Vera McAdowMike & Peg McCarthyNorm & Audrey

McGarvieRay & Mary McInernyJohn & Denise

MeidenbauerDexter & Doris MeiseRandy & Diana MelodyDoris MikolajczakDaniel MillerPatricia MitchellRalph & Janice Nelson

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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 FundHelen and Ralph M. North IIIPotawatomi Bingo & CasinoDrake & Evelyn ReidDick & Carol RichardsBryce & Anne StyzaDon & Carol TaylorWaukesha State BankWaukesha Women’s ClubWisconsin Arts Board

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 Bryant

John J. BryantJune BurrowesJohn Cramer

Dorothy A. HealeGeorge & Anita Ransome Kuchler

Glorianne L. KurthCarol McLean

Dorothy NaughtonRalph M. North III

August RevoyAlice SchnetterMidge Verhein

OPER ATING FUND CONTRIBUTORS (C O N T.)

Michael & Laraine O’Brien

Elizabeth OrozcoPamela ParkerDuane & Carol PaulsonViola PaulsonCharles & Bryn PerrySusan Pfl ugradtDiane PowellPaula RauthWayne & Lois RedlingerAndrea RindoAnn & David RindtWalter & Marion Rindt

Michele RinkaJudith RussellGene & Wendy SchollerPearl SchwanzBrett SeeseMary Jo SeputisCarol SiegelEllen M. StrommenDon TeifkeFrank & Susan TillTilley InsuranceLiz Tobolt

James & Marie Uhrich Matching Gift Program Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation

Charlene UlichnyJanet VincentAnne WallisMarissa WelvangKaren WilliamsMelissa YoungRudy & Mary Ann

Zandron

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WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTORS

from 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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