JUNE 14-16, 2024
Friday at 7:00 PM | Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM
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I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional efforts put forth by everyone during our recent production of Cinderella: Youth Edition through the Penguin Project. The success of this wonderful endeavor would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication, passion, and collaboration exhibited by our outstanding team.
First and foremost, I would like to extend a special acknowledgment to Alex Attardo, whose exceptional coordination and commitment have been instrumental in bringing the Penguin Project to life. Alex, your tireless efforts as the coordinator and supervisor of this program have touched the lives of countless individuals, fostering inclusivity, and creating a safe space for our aspiring young talents to shine. Your passion and commitment are truly awe-inspiring, and we are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of our team.
I would also like to extend my deepest appreciation to Katelyn Klieve, Stacy Bruemmer, Peter Bosgraaf, Lex Violette, and the entire production team behind Cinderella: Youth Edition. Your talent, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence have resulted in a production that was not only entertaining but also meaningful. Your commitment to ensuring that every member of the cast had an opportunity to showcase their abilities and talents is commendable. Your hard work and commitment to our mission of inclusivity and community involvement have not gone unnoticed.
Furthermore, I would like to express my gratitude to Adam Kruse and the team at Chileda for their invaluable partnership and support throughout the Penguin Project. Your dedication to creating opportunities for individuals with special needs is inspiring, and we are honored to collaborate with you on such a significant initiative. Together, we have created a platform that allows young talents to flourish and transcend barriers, and I am immensely proud of the impact we have made through this partnership.
To all our volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who have generously given their time, resources, and unwavering encouragement, please accept my heartfelt thanks. Your belief in the transformative power of the arts and your commitment to our community has made a lasting difference.
The Penguin Project at La Crosse Community Theatre stands as a testament to the boundless capabilities of every individual, regardless of their abilities. Through the power of inclusion and the magic of theater, we have witnessed incredible growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging in our talented cast. It is through your collective efforts and enthusiasm that we continue to create an environment where dreams can take flight and hearts can be touched.
Thank you all for your extraordinary contributions. It is an honor to work alongside each and every one of you. Together, we will continue to foster a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and community engagement, touching the lives of many more in the years to come.
ERIK VOSE Executive Director
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Cinderella | Mentor DESTINEE FREYBLER | CLARE AMMERMAN-BANN
Stepmother | Mentor .................................................................................. LILA DUMMER | ALI JOURNOT
Joy Mentor ANTIGONE LEONE*
Portia | Mentor ................................... ELIZA LEVENDOSKI | JESSIE SCIAMMAS & MATILDA PARMETER
King | Mentor LOGAN ROMEL | BAER BRUNDAGE & LEO POELLINGER
Queen | Mentor ........................ KALICIA MCNEESE* | GENEVIEVE DUCKWORTH & WINSLOW EVANS*
The Prince Mentors KINSLEY CRAWFORD & ODO BRUNDAGE
Godmother | Mentors ................................................................. BELLA ALEXANDER | MARIA JOHNSON*
Herald | Mentor MILO CHARBENEAU | DELLA MEIER
Herald | Mentor .......................................................................... NOAH SNYDER* | SPENCER HARPENAU
Mouse | Mentors ADRIANNA BRIGGSON | GRACE GOODMAN* & REBEKAH TIPPETTS
Mouse | Mentors ................................................ ELLIE TIPPETTS | QUINN SULLIVAN & SAMI PRETASKY
Chef | Mentors WILLIAM MATZ | REID SULLIVAN
Villager | Mentors...................................... ABBY RUHOFF* | JOEY DUCKWORTH & VICENZA VALENCIA*
Villager | Mentor ............................................... MAKENNA FENSKE | MICAH FISHER* & RUBY VANZEE
Villager | Mentor LIAM CAULKINS | BEN PARMETER
Swing Mentors ..............................................................................BEA NERUD-SERSCH & GRETA GRIFFITH
Director STACY BRUEMMER
Stage Manager KATELYN KLIEVE
Choreographer ALEX ATTARDO
Music Director PETER BOSGRAAF
Accompianist VICKI RINESS
Costume Designer JESSICA RIGDON
Lighting Designer SHAWN TUPPER*
Scenic Designer .................................................................................................................................... LEX VIOLETTE
Assit. Scenic Designer ................................................................................................................. AUGUST JENNINGS
Props Designer ........................................................................................................................ MACK MIKSHOWSKY
Sound Designer ........................................................................................................................... LUCY REYERSON*
Technical Director ................................................................................................................................. LEX VIOLETTE
Carpenters/Painters .................. MACKINLEY BRUEMMER, KAYLIN WITTROCK, AUGUST JENNINGS, JOSH KAISER
ASL Interpreters ....................................................................................................... KRIS FOLLANSBEE, BETH HALL
Assistant Stage Manager ............................................................................................................. CHEYENNE CLARK
Student Stage Manager .................................................................................................................. EMMA GRELLO*
Chileda Representative ........................................................................................................................ ADAM KRUSE
Chileda Representative ................................................................................................................... JASON COLVIN*
Crew ............................................................................................................ KIERALYNN TUPPER*, LUCAS BEASTON
Costume Shop Volunteers CHARLOTTE GRANT, CHRISTINE PAPKE, JULIE KEITEL, NANCY MAHLUM, SHARON MARKEE, SUZANNE YOUNG, ANNA GOODMAN, TRINA SCHLIFER
* = LCT Penguin Project debut
Chileda, Altra Federal Credit Union, Quantum Group, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, Westby School Dirstricy, La Crosse SOUP, & all of our backstage and FOH volunteers!
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
Scene Shop Staff
KALLAN DECKERT; BETH MORATTO; MAYA DOUGHERTY-HARRIS SHARON SINGER-DAWIDOWSKI; DAWN HAVICAN
MACKINLEY BRUEMMER, AUGUST JENNINGS, KAILYN WITTROCK, JOSH KAISER
President PAT HEIM
First Vice-President ................................................................................................................... JAY LOKKEN
Treasurer ............................................................................................................................... MARY ISAACS
Secretary MARY RATHGABER
Past President ................................................................................................................... BRADLEY WEBER
Members at Large
STEPHEN CONRAD; KELLY GALVÁN; CAROLYN COLLEEN; JOE HAMMES; NEAL MEIER; MARLENE DE LA CRUZ-GUZMAN; BRADY LOWE; RANDY NELSON; DICK RECORD; ROB REIDER; RICHARD REYNERTSON HR Representatives STEPHEN CONRAD AND PAT HEIM
At La Crosse Community Theatre, our mission is to honor and celebrate our rich theatrical heritage while establishing a sustainable foundation for the years to come. With collaboration as a cornerstone, we are a dynamic, educational, and visionary force shaping the destiny of our community by adapting to the ever-changing arts landscape and showcasing excellence in local community entertainment.
Cinderella: Proof a pair of shoes and getting home at a decent hour can change your life.
Fun fact: the story of Cinderella can be dated back sometime between 7 BC and 23 AD.
The story is as timeless as it is recognizable. Magical and romantic. Beating impossible odds. A happy ending. All the best parts of any fairytale begin with Cinderella.
Penguin Project is it's own fairytale. A group of children of different abilities, ages, and backgrounds come together in a classroom. They don't know each other but each individual has some kind of interest in what this "theatre thing" is all about. Some are returning to create magic, some are new to the process of putting together a show. However, everyone is here to tell a story. Friendships are made. New skills emerge. Potential is reached and then goes even farther! At the end, we have a lovely show and a sense of accomplishment not easily found outside of the theatre. Admittedly, at the top of the process, it all seems impossible but like song says, impossible things are happening everyday and Penguin Project is the proof!
The Penguins invite you to sit back and enjoy the performance.
Thank you for coming!
La Crosse Community Theatre and The Penguin Project Foundation with Altra Federal Credit Union, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, & Chileda
ELLIE TIPPETS SAMI PRETASKY MATILDA PARMETER ANTIGONE LEONE BAER BRUNDAGE
CLARE AMMERMAN-BANN ELIZA LEVENDOSKI LOGAN ROMEL LEO POELLINGER ALI JOURNOT
KINSLEY CRAWFORD BEA NERUD-SERSCH GENNA DUCKWORTH JOEY DUCKWORTH LIAM CAULKINS BEN PARMETER GRACE GOODMAN JESSIE SCIAMMAS MAKENNA FENSKE RUBY WILCOX VANZEE WILLIAM MATZ KALICIA MCNEESE LILA DUMMER LOGAN ROMEL MARIA JOHNSON MICAH FISHER MILO CHARBENEAU NOAH SNYDER ODO BRUNDAGE QUINN SULLIVAN REBEKAH TIPPETTS REID SULLIVAN SAMI PRETASKY SPENCER HARPENAU VICENZA VALENCIA WINSLOW EVANS
PROPERTIES BY MACK MIKSHOWSKY WITH ABBY RUHOFF ADRIANNA BRIGGSON BELLA ALEXANDER DELLA MEIER DESTINEE FREYBLER
COSTUME DESIGN BY JESSICA RIGDON
SCENIC DESIGN BY LEX VIOLETTE
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR LEX VIOLETTE
LIGHTING DESIGN BY SHAWN TUPPER
ASSITANT STAGE MANAGER CHEYENNE CLARK
ASSIST. SCENIC DESIGN BY AUGUST JENNINGS STAGE MANAGER KATELYN KLIEVE
SOUND DESIGN BY LUCY REYERSON
ASL INTERPRETER KRIS FOLLANSBEE
CHOREOGRAPHY ALEX ATTARDO
MUSIC DIRECTION BY PETER BOSGRAAF
DIRECTED BY STACY BRUEMMER
ACCOMPIANIST VICKI RINESS
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES, WATCHES AND OTHER DEVICES, AS USE OF THESE IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE LYCHE THEATRE. ANY VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
ABBY RUHOFF (Villager) This is Abby's first LCT role. She is super excited to be participating as a villager for her big debeaux. When Abby isn't on stage she is playing hockey, climbing trees, and exploring the outdoors. Abby is excited to follow in the footsteps of her moms, although her moms are found in the pit or helping with the set, Abby is determined to find herself as a shining star on stage.
ADRIANNA BRIGGSON (Mouse) Adrianna fell in love with theater through the LCT Penguin Project after her first Penguin Production Suessical (Mrs. Mayor), and was thrilled to show off her evil side in HONK! Jr. (Evil Cat). Adrianna just wrapped up her 6th grade year at Logan Middle and is looking forward to all the fun she will have this summer going on adventures with her family! Adrianna enjoys learning and teaching American Sign Language, painting, drawing and doing other creative arts, and performing! Adrianna extends an extra Thank You to Kris Follensbee who assisted with ASL interpreting!
ALIYANA JOURNOT (Stepmother Mentor) Aliyana is so excited for this year’s production of Cinderella: Youth Edition!! This is her second show with LCT. Last year, Aliyana performed Penny the Goose in the production of Honk! Jr. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family (Especially her dad Megan!), as well as working on her piano and voice!
ANTIGONE LEONE (Joy Mentor) Antigone is excited for her first production with LCT. Though this is her first production with LCT you may remember her from Bye Bye Birdie Jr. as The Mayor, Matilda Jr. as Tommy, or Frozen Jr. as The King. Antigone is in the 8th grade at Logan Middle. She would like to thank her mom and her best friends Luna, Kaydyn, Payton, Micah, Ali, Clare. She also wants to wish good luck to everyone she didn’t mention.
BEATRICE NERUD-SERSCH (Swing Mentor) is so excited to be back with the Penguin Project. You may have seen her previously in Frozen Jr., Avenue Q Jr.,
and a couple other productions. When she is not on stage you may see her backstage at LCTs Spotlight/ Crew. She would like to thank her family for all the rides too and from practice and she hopes you enjoy the show!!!
BAER BRUNDAGE (King Mentor) Baer Brundage is a 4th grader in West Salem; this production is his 4th of what he hopes to be many more with LCT. He was previously cast as Berlioz in Aristocats Kids, Young Boy in Fiddler on the Roof, and Munchkin City Father/Snowman in The Wizard of Oz. Baer has found this production to be especially fun and highly recommends the experience to other young performers. Outside of LCT he enjoys basketball, cub scouts and playing with friends.
BELLA ALEXANDER (Godmother) Bella is so excited to be back for her second time on the LCT stage and 6th production overall. Some of her favorite roles were in HONK Jr (Ugly) and Shrek (Puss in Boots). Bella is an 8th grader this year and loves playing piano when she is not on stage. Bella could like to thank the LCT staff for all the support and her parents for driving her to rehearsals.
BEN PARMETER (Villager Mentor) This is Ben's third Penguin Project and he very happy to be back on stage for it with his friend Liam. Past productions include: Matilda, Miss Trunchbull. Diary Of Anne Frank, Peter and Bye Bye Birdie, Albert. Ben would like to thank his family, Liam and his family and the wonderful crew that made this possible. He hopes you enjoy the show!
CLARE AMMERMAN-BANN (Cinderella Mentor) Clare is a 7th grader at Logan Middle school/ SOTA II.This is Clare’s 6th production and she has had so much with it! Her last production was Bye Bye Birdie, as the mayors wife. Clare really enjoys theater, arts, and crafts. She would like to give a special thank you to Anabelle for always supporting her and always knowing how to make her laugh and her family for
encouraging her to try new things. She hopes you enjoy the show!
DELLA MEIER (Herald Mentor)Della is very excited to be back performing with LCT. Cinderella: Youth Edition is her third time with the Penguin Project. She has also performed with La Crosse Dance Center in the Nutcracker as well as LCT's Aristocats. Della moved from Denver to La Crosse right before the pandemic and programs such as Penguin and LCT have helped her through that transition and make this her home.
DESTINEE FREYBLER (Cinderella) Destinee is so excited to be back for another performance with LCT! Cinderella: Youth Edition is Destinee's fourth show at LCT! Previous shows she has performed in, include Annie Jr(Grace Farewell), Seussical(Amazing Mazie) and Honk! Jr.(Ida-mother duck). She has also performed in Shrek Jr.(Teen Fiona) at Sparta Hight School. When she is not on stage, you will find her singing her heart out wherever she may be. Destinee would like to thank her parents for being so supportive and making sure she gets to all rehearsals.
ELIZA LEVENDOSKI (Portia) Eliza is thrilled to be back with Penguin Project for her fourth show and having a hand in making impossible things happen every day. She loves being on the stage at LCT and LMS. When she is not on the stage she enjoys watching TV, hanging out with friends, singing, dancing and swimming. Eliza would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in her acting career.
ELLIE TIPPETTS (Mouse) Ellie is a second grader and is excited to be a part of Cinderella: Youth Edition! This will be her second Penguin Project production - having performed in last year’s Honk! Jr. In her free time Ellie enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog Tippy, movies and music. She would like to thank LCT and her family. Enjoy the show!
GENEVIEVE DUCKWORTH (Queen Mentor) Genevieve is excited to be back on stage for her third Penguin Project. In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing, and hanging out with her friends. Her favorite part of the Penguin Project is helping her peers succeed. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her journey in theater.
GRACE GOODMAN (Mouse Mentor) Grace is excited to be in her first LCT production! She has previously been seen onstage as a Mouse and a Party Girl in Nutcracker with La Crosse Dance Centre and a Brave Girl in Peter Pan, Jr. with Appleseed Community Theatre. When she's not performing, she loves to bake, paint, make paper sculptures, and work on writing her own musical. She is grateful to her family for all their love and support!
JESSIE SCIAMMAS (Portia Mentor) Jessie is a mentor to Eliza who is playing Portia in this production of Cinderella: Youth Edition! This is Jessie’s 8th theatre performance and 4th production working with Eliza. Jessie likes to bake and sleep. Jessie hopes you enjoy the performance and have a great night!
JOEY DUCKWORTH (Villager Mentor) Joey is so excited to be performing with Penguin Project again! This is her 3rd show at LCT. Previous shows include Seussical Jr., Honk Jr., and various others through her school. When she is not onstage, you can find her dancing, reading, biking, or spending time outdoors with her family and friends. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her musical and theatrical endeavors.
KALICIA MCNEESE (Queen) Kalicia is so excited to being a part of this show. This is her first appearance at LCT! When she is not performing you can find Kalicia participating in Karate at H&H Karate where she is currently a black striped belt. She also loves track and field and most recently competed in the Dairyland Games. A special thanks to all those folks who have helped teach, coach, and mentor her
along her path in life. She wouldn't be where she is without your love and care!
KINSLEY CRAWFORD (The Prince Mentor) Kinsley is thrilled to be back with Penguin Project for her second show. Kinsley's previous LCT productions include Honk Jr and Aristocats. When she's not performing, you can find Kinsley hanging out with friends and playing soccer/gymnastics/basketball.
LEO POELLINGER (King Mentor) Leo is excited to be back with the Penguin Project at LCT! This is his fifth show with LCT; previous productions include Honk Jr., Matilda, Wizard of Oz and Sound of Music. When Leo is not on stage you can find him downhill skiing, hanging with friends or throwing around a football. Leo would like to thank his family for all their love and support. Enjoy the show!
LIAM CAULKINS (Villager) Liam is excited to be back for a third year at penguin project. He is looking forward to making memories with old and new friends!
LILA DUMMER (Stepmother) Lila is very excited to be back on stage at LCT! She was previously in Annie. Lila will be a senior at Blair-Taylor High School in the fall where her favorite subject is choir! She plans to go to cosmetology school after high school and hopes to own her own salon in the future! Lila would also like to be a professional singer. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!
LOGAN ROMEL (The King) Logan, an experienced artist with the Penguin Project, returns to LCT in the lead role as the King in Cinderella: Youth Edition. His past credits include Honk Jr. and Suessical Jr. Beyond the stage, Logan enjoys LEGO, Minecraft, and 2k21 on Nintendo Switch. A devoted sports fan, he cheers for teams like the Bears, Chiefs, Dolphins, Cowboys, Ravens, and Bills
MAKENNA FENSKE (Villager/Butcher)I am excited to perform in Cinderella: Youth Edition this year. After being in Honk Jr. Last year, I wanted to do it again. I am in 6th grade at Logan Middle School. I like to sing and dance. I have been in Darby's Dance for six years and Abilities in Motion for the past two years. My favorite thing in school is art and swimming. Thank you to my Mom, Nana and Papa for getting to play practice.
MARIA JOHNSON (Godmother Mentor) I've been in 3 musicals prior to Cinderella: Youth Edition 2 of them were the middle school musicals at Aquinas. 1 was at La Crescent theater. I'm am a freshman at aquinas high school.
MATILDA PARMETER (Portia Mentor) Matilda is excited to be back for her second Penguin Project. She loves the fun opportunities to create with her friends. Previously she has performed in The Nutcracker, Aristocats, Honk! Jr. and A Christmas Carol. When not on stage Matilda enjoys hockey, soccer, golf, reading and math. She would like to thank Stacy, Katelyn, Alex, Mr. Bosgraf and all the other people who help make this show happen.
MICAH FISHER (Villager/Butcher Mentor) I'm Micah, Im 14 years old in my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and I'm also a crew member in other theater projects through my school. I love the outsdoors but I have BAD allergies. I love my life
MILO CHARBENEAU (Herald) Milo is trying his best. Milo has overcome many challenges to be a part of this show and you should be proud of him.
NOAH SNYDER (Herald) Noah joins the Penguin Project with enthusiasm, embracing his role as Herald. Beyond the stage, he finds solace in nature, immersing himself in the pages of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and cherishing moments with friends.
ODO BRUNDAGE (The Prince Mentor) Odo Brundage is an athletic 2nd grader at West Salem Elementary. He played a Munchkin Tough Guy/Lollipop Guild/ Snowman in The Wizard of Oz and was in the ensemble of the LCT summer 2023 presentation of Aristocats Kids. Odo is excited about this opportunity and said that he didn’t care what role he was cast in this production he was just thrilled to be part of a Penguin Project where everyone gets to be a star.
QUINN SULLIVAN (Mouse Mentor) Quinn Sullivan just finished second grade at Irving Pertzsch Elementary and is stepping onto the LCT stage for the second time. Last year, Quinn was cast as a munchkin in LCT's performance of The Wizard of Oz which is where her love of theater began. Quinn's love for performing and people knows no bounds. Whether she's greeting friends with a big hug or sharing a contagious laughter with strangers, she effortlessly connects with everyone she encounters. Quinn is looking forward to many more performances at LCT.
REBEKAH TIPPETTS (Mouse Mentor) Rebekah Tippetts is a seventh grader and is looking forward to being on stage for her second Penguin Project performance! She participated in last year’s ’Honk Jr’ and enjoyed all the fun of theater and the new friendships made. In addition to theater, Rebekah also enjoys reading, volleyball and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank LCT and her family for their support.
REID SULLIVAN (The Chef Mentor) Reid Sullivan just finished fourth grade at Irving Pertzsch Elementary, and it's his second time taking part in The Penguin Project. Reid was previously cast as a Wickersham Brother in Seussical. When Reid isn't on stage, he's extremely active and is a brown-belt in karate, plays both soccer and basketball, participates in track and field, and loves to ski and swim. In his down time, he can be found watching his favorite sports teams and playing with his friends and family.
RUBY VANZEE (Villager/Butcher Mentor) Ruby is returning for her second Penguin Project Production. Although she’s only been involved in theater two years this is her fifth show, and she hopes to continue theater throughout Highschool. When not onstage she enjoys art and playing her saxophone. She’d like to thank all of the staff working that made Penguin Project possible!
SAMI PRETASKY (Mouse Mentor) Sami is excited to be back with LCT! You may have seen her in The Wizard of Oz, Seussical, or Honk! Jr.! When Sami isn’t on stage she enjoys waterskiing, jet-skiing, and hanging out with her friends. Sami would like to thank her Mom for driving her to play practice most nights.
SPENCER HARPENAU (Herald Mentor) A 7th grader in La Crosse, Spencer is pumped to be a mentor in the Penguin Project. Although his first time to Penguin Project he is no stranger to theater, having preformed in many school productions, LCT and Missoula Childrens Theater. Outside of theater he enjoys wrestling, baseball, football, video games, family and friends.
Vicenza Valencia (Villager Mentor) Vicenza is in 4th grade at North Woods International School, and this is her first LCT production. She swims with the YMCA Wave Team, and loves to water ski and wake surf. She has two cats (Machu and Picchu) and two dogs (Frida and Sonia). Vicenza wants to thank her family for supporting her during her first show.
WILLIAM MATZ (Chef) William is excited to be back for his third penguin project! Past performances include Annie Jr and Honk Jr. William finds himself on stage nearly all year long performing with show choir and dancing and playing the piano. In his free time William enjoys hanging out with his family, reading a good book and playing outside!
WINSLOW EVANS (Queen Mentor) Winslow is so excited to be in her first Penguin Project production. She is in 4th grade and loves theatre and dancing. When she’s not on stage for Penguin Project or the Nutcracker, Winslow loves to be with friends, to wakeboard, to play with her dogs Max and Mila, and to watch Broadway plays. She is so thankful for her family and their support in doing all the things she loves.
ADAM KRUSE ( Chileda Representative ) Adam is excited to be back for another year with Penguin Project. This is the fourth year Chileda has been involved with Penguin Project. This is such an amazing program and opportunity for the youth in our community to build relationships, make connections, and learn together. Adam has been with Chileda for 20 years and is currently the Director of Residential Services. He is so grateful for the partnership between Chileda and LCT in making Penguin Project so inclusive for any child who wants to participate.
ALEX ATTARDO (Choreographer) Alex is glad to be back choreographing for the Penguin Project. They were the choreographer for last year's show, Honk JR. and were thrilled for the opportunity to bring some magic to the stage for Cinderella: Youth Edition: During the day, Alex is the Artistic Advancement Director for La Crosse Community Theatre. Checkout more of Alex's production work this summer as they choreograph Lion King: Kids for elementary students in June, direct Mean Girls: High School Edition in July, and direct Diary of a Wimpy Kid for middle school students in August. "Hope y'all enjoy today's performance, and I can't wait to see ya this summer!"
CHEYENNE CLARK (Assistant Stage Manager)
Hello LCT! Thank you audience so much for being here today and supporting live theatre. Cheyenne is so excited to be back here at LCT. This is not Chey's first show with LCT and it certainly won't be her last! When she's not at the theatre, she's a preschool teacher and cheer coach. She wants to thank everyone who made this production possible; it’s been an amazing opportunity. Sit back and enjoy the show. Thank you!
JASON COLVIN (Chileda Representative) This is Jason’s first year on the production team with the Penguin Project! He is excited to help support the cast and crew in a successful production of Cinderella: Youth Edition. He takes great pride in watching the artists grow, develop their confidence, and embody the characters they've worked so hard to portray. Jason looks forward to the final performance and celebrating the accomplishments of all the artists, mentors, and crew.
JESS RIGDON (Costume Designer) This is Jess' second time working with the Penguin Project and she enjoys it more than any other show at LCT! Bringing joy to all of the participants through costumes is one of the most fulfilling parts of her position at LCT. She is so excited to have you all join us for the magic of Cinderella: Youth Edition!
KATELYN KLIEVE (Stage Manager) is honored to return again and work with Penguin Project on Cinderella:Youth Edition. Watching these students make impossible things happen every day is the best part of her job as Director of Education at LCT. She is so grateful for the support and love of the production team, staff, families, and students these past months. Penguins are kind. Penguins are safe. Penguins always try their best.
KRIS FOLLANSBEE (ASL Interpreter) Hello! This is my third-year interpreting for the Penguin Project, and I love it! I am excited to share that I will also be interpreting several of the 2024-2025 season performances for LCT. Watch for them! I have had many great interpreting experiences, here are just a few: Presidents Obama, Clinton, Bush, and Biden, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kenny Rogers, Bon Jovi, and a Caribbean cruise. When I am not interpreting, I love reading, traveling, and spending time with my family.
LEX VIOLETTE (Set Designer & Technical Director) is thrilled to be the scenic designer and technical director for Penguin Project this year. This project is an absolute joy to work on and she can't wait for you to see all the hard work the cast and creative team have put into this show! Lex is a UWL graduate and currently the Technical Director for LCT. They send
many thanks to their friends and family and hope everyone enjoys the show!
MACK MIKSHOWSKY (Props Designer) is excited to be back on the LCT stage! Cinderella: Youth Edition. is Mack's tenth show at LCT. Previous productions include 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, The Vagina Monologues The Laramie Project, Titanic: The Musical (Catherine) and And Then They Came for Me (Eva Schloss). They have also been apart of the production teams of Dog Sees God, 'night, Mother and last year's production of The Vagina Monologues. They extend all of the love in the world to their family.
PETER BOSGRAAF (Music Director) Peter is so excited to be a part of this wonderful Penguin team again! Peter has previously Music Directed LCT'S productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Avenue Q, and most recently Bright Star. He has also been the Music Director for Penguin Project's Suessical Jr. and Honk Jr Peter is a vocal teacher, theatre educator, director, and music director for both public and private high schools these past 24 years in Wisconsin, Florida, and Colorado. He would like to thank the production team and these wonderful students for making Cinderella: Youth Edition a HUGE success!! IT"S POSSIBLE!!
LUCY REYERSON ( Sound Designer ) This is Lucy's first time being involved in an LCT production and it's been a wonderful experience. She is a junior at Aquinas High School and the sound designer for the theater shows there. She is also involved in the golf team and many clubs from Aquinas. Lastly, she would like to thank her mom and dad for always making it possible for her to do what she loves and pushing her to try new things.
STACY BRUEMMER (Director) Stacy has always loved shoes! Shoe shopping is one of her favorite activities so it's no wonder she has enjoyed directing Cinderella: Youth Edition. Stacy has been seen on the LCT stage many times, most recently in A Nice Family Christmas and the original, staged reading of Adventures Await. While she loves being on a stage, Penguin Project allows her to work with some of her favorite people. Cinderella: Youth Edition is her 4th
Penguin Project and as long as LCT asks her back, Stacy will be here! The level of talent, commitment, and energy these kids have is incredible! Art is the answer
VICKI RINESS (Accompanist) is thrilled to be part of this amazing team for her fourth Penguin Project production. She also loves accompanying and playing piano/keyboard in orchestra pits in the area. In her non-theater life, she will be entering her final year as the first grade teacher and choir director at First Lutheran School in La Crosse. Enjoy the show where the Impossible is Possible!
KIERALYNN TUPPER (Crew) This is Kiera‘s first time assisting at LCT theater and as well with Penguin Project. A special Thanks to LCT and Chileda for providing a platform for all people to experience what Community Theatre is all about. She has had a great time helping out and hopes to continue with LCT in the future whether on or off stage, and to the cast, break a leg! (Not really) you‘ll do amazing!
SHAWN TUPPER (Lighting Desinger) Shawn was beyond thrilled to be asked to design the lighting for The Penguin Project and to be apart of the incredible production team. LCT is truly a community theatre built for all individuals to teach and learn. He had the privilege of playing The Lion in LCTs production of The Wizard of OZ. To the cast of Cinderella: Youth Edition continue to enjoy this Incredible story that you have created. You have taken words on a page and created something to be proud of!
EMMA GRELLO (Student Stage Manager) It’s Emma‘s first time doing the Penguin Project. Every time she comes to LCT or leaves it makes her day because how funny and kind the kids are. She’s never been in a place where she has felt so welcomed and it’s been the best experience for her. She’d like to thank everyone for being nice and supportive.
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