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A Note from our Executive Director Welcome to the world premiere of Adventures Await, a brand-new play written by longtime LCT supporter, volunteer, and friend, Jonathan Lamb. Many of you know Jon as a man of deep empathy, unshakable optimism, and boundless imagination—and all of that comes through in this beautiful story. We’re honored to give voice to his work and to celebrate his unique ability to capture the wonder and humor of life, even in the face of profound challenges.

As profiled in the Wisconsin Proud “Artist of the Month” series written by the show's director, Stephen Walker, Jon’s work is a shining example of how storytelling can build bridges, open minds, and spark joy. His journey, and this play, are a reminder that art has the power to transform—not just audiences, but communities.

This production also aligns with two initiatives close to our hearts. First, our partnership with SPARK!, a nationally recognized program offering cultural experiences to people with memory loss and their care partners. By partnering with SPARK!, LCT reaffirms our commitment to making theatre accessible, inclusive, and healing.

Second, we are proud to support The Power of Purple, an event kicking off the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, right here at the Weber Center on June 23. The evening will feature a screening of the powerful documentary Wine, Women, and Dementia, followed by a Q&A with local dementia care specialists. These dementia care specialist will also be leading a talkback following the show each night except for the Thursday, March 10th performance. With over 2,800 La Crosse County residents aged 65+ living with dementia—and millions more across the country—we stand in solidarity with caregivers and families navigating this journey. LCT is committed to being more than a theatre; we are a gathering place for empathy, advocacy, and understanding.

A heartfelt thank-you goes first and foremost to Jon Lamb for sharing this profoundly personal story with us. He is truly baring his soul each and every night, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you to Stephen Walker for his vision in bringing Jon’s words to life, to the cast for lending their talents to see Jon’s work fully realized, and to the entire production team for crafting the world in which these adventures can unfold. Your collective artistry and care have made this premiere something truly special.

And last, but not least, a huge thank you to you, our patrongs, for joining us as we launch Adventures Await. May tonight’s story inspire you to keep exploring, keep connecting, and—above all—keep adventuring.

Enjoy the show.

ERIK VOSE Executive Director p. 9

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Director’s Note

Theatre is magic. They say movies are a film makers medium but theatre is an actors medium. You get to witness real moments, exposing life and all of is mysteries right before your eyes. Theatre, and the actors that practice its craft, are both magical.

Betty Lamb was incredibly special. He professional career left a lasting impression on Western Wisconsin and the community she served. Her passions and hobbies directly led to the building you're currently sitting in. He personal life supplied the foundation, climate and love that have us Jon Lamb.

Tonight is a love letter to all of the above; theatre and its actors, and Betty Lamb. We are going on a journey through Jon's great loves. So please, give into your child-like impulses and come with us. Journey with an ensemble that represents the creme de la creme of theatre talent I'd l in the Coulee Region. Trek across the emotional spectrum with one of the most imaginative minds I've ever had the pleasure of calling friend.

Theatre IS magic. Betty IS special. Jon IS amazing.

Thank you for choosing us tonight. Adventures Await, and we are glad you're coming along.

Steven Walker Director

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Friends of LCT Donors The Friends of LCT Campaign aims to continually raise operational funds for LCT from large gift givers sustained over five-year long pledges. We thank the following for their pledges: EXECUTIVE (Pledged $25,000+) Scott and Mary Rathgaber Russel L. and Vera M. Smith Foundation Keith and Mary Isaacs ASSOCIATE (Pledged $12,500 - $24,999) Pat and Joe Heim Karl and Julie Noll CONTRIBUTOR (Pledged $5,000 - $11,499) Tom and Jan Brock Dr. J Michael and Vicki Hartigan Scott and Sue Horne Vicki and Chris Born Dick Record Michael and Sharon Markee Arla Clemons Randy and Lynn Nelson Theresa and Scott Smerud Cheryl Vieth Laux Family Partners

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A Note from the Author

When I began this journey 8 years ago, I was writing this to get my theatre fix. I knew that I wasn't going to be able to participate for a while. But I knew I needed to get my own personal escape through theatre. This became my refuge. I continued to just let the feelings flow out onto the page so that they wouldn't eat me up. This was my therapy, so that I could be available to my parents. As I continued to work on this I felt this story had to be told. Far too many people are affected by Alzheimer's disease. So many of their stories are untold.

This is my experience with the disease. As horrible as it is, I hope it can give comfort to those hurting.

There are many people to thank. First of all, my beautiful family. My sister Amy, you are so strong and I look up to your abilities to care and help those around you. I am always in awe of your love and strength.

You also do a mean lip sync.

Porter, Olivia, and Heath. Thanks for always supporting me in all the crazy ideas I have. You all fill my heart with such joy. My Dad, Bob, you guided us to be better humans and I am grateful. Thanks for always telling me to do my best. I hope I live up to it. To the Rewrites, Thank you for always giving me the courage to keep the cursor moving. Your help is unmeasurable. To Morrie, Thank you for introducing me to the love of my life, Theatre. Your guidance continues to inspire me.

To the Cast, both in the reading and now, thank you for jumping in feet first. It truly has been a joy to see you bring to life what was only in my brain. To Steven, Thank you for steering the ship effortlessly. I wouldn’t trust just anyone with this. How lucky I am to not only call you a colleague but a friend. I bask in the brilliance of all your talents.

Finally, I would like to dedicate this show to my wonderful mother, Betty. You always knew how to make me laugh, and believe in myself.

You are someone I continue to look up too. I strive to be as life changing as you were.

Please enjoy my little slice of life.

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La Crosse Community Theatre Presents

WRITTEN BY JONATHAN LAMB

STARRING Shana Ladwig AS TERI

Jonathan Lamb AS JOE

Ken E. Brown AS TOM

Elizabeth Arihood Neuman AS ANNE

Michelle Walker AS DIANE (AND OTHERS)

Stacy Bruemmer AS BARB (AND OTHERS)

MacKinley Bruemmer AS AL (AND OTHERS)

DIRECTED BY STEVEN WALKER

STAGE MANAGEMENT BY MEGAN PENCE

SET DESIGN BY AUGUST JENNINGS

COSTUME DESIGN BY PROPS DESIGN BY JESSICA KRISSA RIGDON VALENTINE-HARNISH

LIGHTING DESIGN BY ERIK VOSE

AUDIO DESIGN BY SRINI CHANDANA

TECHNICAL DIRECTION BY LEX VIOLETTE

ADVENTURES AWAIT is presented by special arrangement with the author, Jonathan Lamb p. 17

Cast JOE........................................................................................................................................Jonathan Lamb TERI.........................................................................................................................................Shana Ladwig .ANNE.................................................................................................................Elizabeth Arihood-Neuman TOM......................................................................................................................................... Ken E. Brown BARB (AND OTHERS)..........................................................................................................Stacy Bruemmer DIANE (AND OTHERS)......................................................................................................... Michelle Walker AL (AND OTHERS)......................................................................................................MacKinley Bruemmer

Production Team Director.............................................................................................................................STEVEN WALKER Stage Manager.....................................................................................................................MEGAN PENCE Technical Director.................................................................................................................. LEX VIOLETTE Set Designer..................................................................................................................AUGUST JENNINGS Props Master............................................................................................... KRISSA VALENTINE-HARNISH Costume Designer.............................................................................................................JESSICA RIGDON Lighting Designer.........................................................................................................................ERIK VOSE Audio Designer................................................................................................................SRINI CHANDANA Run Crew...................................................................................................................... NICHOLAS MARTIN Costume Shop Volunteers.............................CHARLOTTE GRANT, SUZANNE YOUNG, NANCY MAHLUM, RUTH DRISCOLL, KELLY FARROW, PAT CHILSEN,SHARON MARKEE, CAROL SOLYST, CHRISTINE PAPKE, CHERYL VEITH, TRINA SCHLIFER, JULIE KEITEL

LCT Staff Executive Director..........................................................................................................................ERIK VOSE Artistic Operations Director.......................................................................................................MARY CATE WESLING Artistic Advancement Director................................................................................................................ALEX ATTARDO Director of Education........................................................................................................... KATELYN KLIEVE Technical Director.....................................................................................................................LEX VIOLETTE Costume Shop Supervisor................................................................................................ THERESA SMERUD Marketing Manager | Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor................................................ JESSICA RIGDON Weber Center Operations Manager | LCT Audio/Visual Manager.................................RYAN VAN BERKUM Finance Manager................................................................................................................MELANIE NIMMO Front of House...........................................................................................SHARON SINGER-DAWIDOWSKI ; BETH MORATTO; DAWN HAVICAN Scene Shop Staff...................................... MACKINLEY BRUEMMER, AUGUST JENNINGS, JAMES MURPHY, Youth Apprentice.............................................................................................................AK KENDHAMMER

SPECIAL THANKS The costume shop crew, Theresa Smerud p. 18

Who's Who JONATHAN LAMB (Playwright, Joe)

Jonathan's theatrical life began way back in 1988. That was the year he discovered he had been bitten by the bug. The theatre bug that is. He has enjoyed such roles as Leroy Herdman, Lurvy the Farmhand, Uncle the pig, King of the Ugwazz, a street urchin, Father Christmas, Marcellus Washburn, Tweedle Dum, and a Ruffian to name a few. He wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for his parents who drove him to rehearsals. Thank you to La Crosse Community Theatre for being a third parent to me. I am grateful. Mu Cha Cha for you.

ELIZABETH ARIHOOD-NEUMAN (Anne)

Liz is very excited and honored to be a part of this beautiful story. She's been performing in shows at LCCT since 1984 with Annie. Some of her favorites include Once Upon A Mattress (Winnifred) & The Little Mermaid (Ursula). In addition, she's done many productions with Jon Lamb including his Madame Fefe (Madame Fefe) shows at The Pump House. She would like to thank her family for their support and generosity.

STACY BRUEMMER (Barb, and others) Stacy is no stranger to the LCT stage. She has most recently been seen on the Lyche stage as Fagin in Oliver!, the VST as Cindy Lou Who in Who's Holiday, and most recently as Violet in the staged reading of August: Osage County. LCT is her true home away from home! Stacy is the director of The Penguin Project, a theatre initiative for children with disabilities. It is an honor to be a part of this love letter of a play! "The mind may not remember, but the heart will never forget"~unknown. Hug your kids. Call your parents. Love your neighbor. Enjoy the show.

MACKINLEY BRUEMMER (Al, and others) MacKinley was last seen on the LCT stage as Bill Sikes in Oliver!, Jamie in The Last Five Years, the Beast in Beauty and the Beast, and Dan in Next to Normal. Professional roles include Jervis Pendleton in Daddy Long Legs, Caleb in The Spitfire Grill, and Robert in Boeing Boeing with the Northern Fort Playhouse; as well as a cast member with Storybook Land Theatre in Aberdeen SD. p. 19

Who's Who SHANA LADWIG (Teri)

Shana feels so grateful to be in this magical show. John’s words have made her laugh out loud and have also brought her to tears at every rehearsal! It has been awesome being on this incredible adventure with my amazing friends! Recently, Shawna has been seen at LaCrosse Community Theatre as the Grandma in A Nice Family Christmas and Nora in A Doll’s House Part 2. Shana wishes to dedicate the show to her mother, Margaret. She sends her love to Chris, Skylar, Liam, and Dad!

KEN E. BROWN (Tom)

Ken himself is an adventurer having taken many, many wilderness canoe trips, some alone. He has been seen in LCT productions of The Producers, Billy Elliot, The Fantasticks, Guys on Ice, Escanaba in Da Moonlight, and many others. Ken would like to thank everyone involved with this production for their kindness and professionalism.

MICHELLE WALKER (Diane, and others)

Jonathan Lamb is one of my absolute favorite people on the planet. Whenever he asks me to be involved in a project he's working on, I almost never say no. This show is so incredibly special and I feel honored to be a member of the cast. My most favorite roles are Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables, and Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense. Jonathan was my director and taught me how to tap dance for Nunsense. I'm forever grateful to have him in my life.

Enjoy this beautiful play!

STEVEN WALKER (Director)Jon Lamb is light and love. He is "the helpers" that Mr. Rogers spoke of. He is the proof of good in the world. He is the embodiment of a warm hug. He is truly a gift to everything he touches.

This story is as much about Jon as it is anything else you'll witness tonight. Thank you for helping us celebrate this moment, this man and his family. p. 20

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Who's Who SRINI CHANDANA (Sound Designer)

Srini is excited to be joining the team for Adventure Awaits at LCT. This season, Srini has had the pleasure of designing sound for Oliver, Deer Camp, and Steel Magnolias. With a passion for storytelling through sound, Srini brings a keen ear for creating immersive, dynamic audio landscapes that enhance the emotional experience of theatergoers. Srini is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the talented team at LCT and looks forward to continuing to create memorable soundscapes for future productions.

AUGUST JENNINGS (Scenic Designer)

August is thrilled to show you his second solo set design at LCT! His previous work includes set design of Steel Magnolias (LCT), co-set design of The Odd Couple (LCT), set design of Orlando (UW-L), co-set design of Doctor Faustus (UW-L), and props/puppet design of The Wizard of Oz (LCT). He has been the scenic charge artist at LCT for the past two years. When he isn't painting or designing, August is spending time with his family and working on personal art endeavors.

JESSICA RIGDON (Costume Designer)

Bringing the characters of Adventures Await to the stage has been such an amazing experience, and Jess is honored to be the one to do it! She has worked extensively over the last few years with LCT as a Costume Designer. Some of her favorite past designs you might have seen include last season's A Doll's House Part 2 and The Last 5 Years, and previous season's productions of 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, The Laramie Project, Scrooge in Rouge, and more! She is so thankful for all the support from her friends, family, this amazing cast, and all of our fabulous costume shop volunteers.

ERIK VOSE (Lighting Designer)

Erik Vose is the Executive Director of La Crosse Community Theatre, where he passionately leads efforts to foster creativity and community engagement through the arts. With a background in theater production and management, Erik is dedicated to enhancing the theater experience for both audiences and participants. Under his leadership, LCT has embarked on an expansion project, ensuring a vibrant future for the local arts scene. Erik is committed to nurturing talent and fostering a welcoming environment. p. 23

LEX VIOLETTE (Technical Director)

Lex serves as the Technical Director for LCT, where she has been an integral part of the team since 2021, originally joining as the Assistant Technical Director. Since then, she has contributed to nearly every production in various capacities. Some of her favorite projects include Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man (Director/TD/Scenic Designer), Dog Sees God (Patricia/TD), and Deer Camp (Scenic Designer/TD). Thank you for supporting the arts and enjoy the show!

MEGAN PENCE (Stage Manager)

Megan has enjoyed supporting the cast and crew of this Amazing Adventure and is excited to be back in the booth!

She’s involved with LCT’s Advisory Board and volunteers with the Lions Club of Onalaska and the Miss La Crosse-Oktoberfest Scholarship Opportunity. During the day, she works at Abra Auto Body. Special thanks to Kari, Joseph, and Dillon for letting her be out most nights—home is always a little quieter without her.

And as always, "Thanks, we enjoyed doing it for you!"

KRISSA VALENTINE-HARNISH (Props Designer) is a freelance artist and photographer who has appeared onstage and offstage in many local theatre productions. Most recently, she directed Appleseed Community Theatre's production of A Year With Frog And Toad. She lives in La Crosse and in her free time, she loves to adventure out cross-country rock hunting.

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Post-Show Talkback Meet the Moderators Join Dementia Care Specialists Becky Kamrowski and Kelsey Flock for a Post-Show Talkback following select performances of Adventures Await The DCS role involves supporting individuals with dementia or cognitive concerns living in the community, assisting family caregivers, and working within the community to develop dementia-friendly supports. Additionally, the role includes acting as a catalyst for resources, providing education, and raising awareness.

BECKY KAMROWSKI

Becky Kamrowski is one of the Dementia Care Specialist at the La Crosse County Aging & Disability Resource Center, a role she has held since early 2024. With over two years of experience in a similar position in another county, Becky brings a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by dementia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy and has served in various roles, including Director of Activities in inpatient mental health, Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care settings. Passionate about helping those living with cognitive loss, Becky is dedicated to providing resources, education, and compassionate support to families navigating the challenges of dementia. Becky finds the most rewarding part of her job in the honor of walking alongside families on their journey and helping them discover moments of joy.

KELSEY FLOCK

Kelsey Flock has served as the Dementia Care Specialist at the La Crosse County Aging & Disability Resource Center since 2018. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, with additional emphasis in Spanish and Servant Leadership. Kelsey’s career includes roles as Director of Recreation Therapy in Long-Term Care, Recreation Therapist in inpatient forensic mental health, and Adjunct Professor at Viterbo University. Her expertise is rooted in desire for deep understanding of brain science and evidence-based strategies for community care. Kelsey excels in synthesizing complex information, empowering individuals with dementia to live well, while also addressing the broader educational and support needs of the community through creativity. According to Kelsey, the best part of her job is being privileged to work alongside people and their most vulnerable journeys and finding joy. p. 27

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Thank You to Our Season Sponsors!

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