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A Note from our Executive Director
Welcome to this very special regional premiere of Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Few stories capture the imagination quite like this one, and bringing its magic to life on our stage has been an ambitious, joyful undertaking.
A show like Frozen demands that every element—lights, costumes, sound, sets, and props—works in harmony to transport an audience into a world of ice, wonder, and heart (frozen or thawed.) From the earliest design meetings to the final dress rehearsal, our technical and artistic teams have poured tremendous creativity and precision into each moment you will see tonight. Even the enchanting puppets you’ll meet onstage were crafted in-house by our talented artisan, August Jennings, whose work helped shape the unique visual identity of this production.
And behind every scene are countless volunteer hours invested by community members—some who have been with LCT for decades, and others who joined us for the very first time on this adventure. It is their generosity of time, skill, and spirit that makes productions of this scale possible.
But the magic doesn’t happen through design and production elements alone. This cast has embraced the responsibility of pulling the audience fully into Arendelle—of making the fantastical feel emotional, immediate, and real. Their dedication, heart, and hard work are what ultimately breathe life into the story. And they did it all as the first cast to rehearse a show in our new Lyche Education and Production Center! Our Frozen company embraced every part of the new LEAP Center space, though the limited bathroom space meant the cast had to wait in line to "let it go," if you will. Through our upcoming capital campaign for LEAP, your support can help solve this problem as an act of true love that helps us create warm, welcoming, fully updated facilities for future casts.
We are honored to share Frozen with you and hope that, for a couple of hours, you’re swept up in the wonder, warmth, and courage that define this story about the ture love to be found in our families. Thank you for supporting live theatre and for being part of the LCT family.
Enjoy the magic!
ERIK VOSE Executive Director
Frozen is the perfect story of love, but not the typical love we think of. This story captures the first love we often experience: the love of family but specifically the love of siblings. Anna and Elsa are thick as thieves, but the power of fear divides them. They both so long to be able to be free with one another, but aren’t sure how to achieve this closeness. Frozen gives us an insight into a hard but fierce journey of self-discovery, one’s role in their world, and who one can lean on throughout their life and be met with unconditional love.
Unconditional love reminds me of this amazing cast and production team you will see before you shortly. These cast members have been willing and able to perform every silly direction I gave them. The production team has taken every spectacle I’ve suggested and set immediately to create it. This show has been so easy because of the unconditional trust my team as a whole has in me. They have not let me down, and I in turn have striven to not let them down with my direction and vision.
Unconditional love also reminds me of my first loves: my three younger brothers. They each have taught me and given me unconditional love from their first breath. We have a sibling relationship that is close, but marked with challenges we each have had to overcome in our individual lives. Our relationship as siblings is not perfect, we still hurt and disappoint each other. We each know how to drive the other to madness and beyond. But at the end of every day, our love for one another is palpable and desperate. That love is unconditional, growing and changing every day. It is a love that I see every time I watch Anna and Elsa journey through Frozen.
I’d like to dedicate this production to my three brothers: Eugene Joseph II, Maximilian James, and Francis Robert. My heart grew the day each of you were born, and I will hold you in my heart until my dying breath. Director’s Note
Mary Cate Wesling Director
Music and Lyrics by KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ
Book by
JENNIFER LEE
Originally directed on Broadway by MICHAEL GRANDAGE
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jenifer Lee
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group
STARRING
CHLOE HART CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY MAHLIVANH FLECKENSTEIN KAYDEN KLOEHN MATTHEW SUTHERLAND KATHY WERRE KOLE SCHILLING NICHOLAS BILYEU
CAITLIN CALIRI BRIANNA FROST BRITTANY JANSEN KELSEY CLARKE
MAGGIE BERENDES RUSSELL THIES NICK SINOTTE LISSIE TUPPER MARK SOLYST RACHEL HANKE MEGHAN FERGE LUCAS BEASTON COLE JACOBSON
NAOMI CLARKIN AIDAN INDAHL DANIELLE RHODES JON ILIFF SUSANNAH ROED LOU FISCHER HAZEL JESSON MAZIE KNOBLE DELANEY SMALL DAMIAN LUECKE REID SULLIVAN
DIRECTED BY MARY CATE WESLING
STAGE MANAGER
KATELYN KLIEVE
COSTUME DESIGNER THERESA SMERUD
MUSIC DIRECTOR RHIANNON BAASCH
LIGHTING DESIGNER CASSIE VORBACH
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ADAM KRUSE
CHOREOGRAPHER LESLIE WEBER
SCENIC DESIGNER ERIK VOSE
TECHNICAL DIRETOR LEX VIOLETTE
ACCOMPANIST EDDIE KIM
PUPPET DESIGNER AUGUST JENNINGS
INTIMACY DIRECTOR BRITTANY BARA
WIGS DESIGNER BRYCE TURGEON
AUDIO DESIGNER + MIX ENGINEER BOB STUBER
PROPS MASTER BONNIE BRATINA
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER MIKE SPECK
FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Cast
Anna ....................................................................................................... CHLOE HART
Elsa .................................................................................... CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY
Weselton ....................................................................... MAHLIVANH FLECKENSTEIN
Hans ................................................................................................ KAYDEN KLOEHN
Kristoff ................................................................................ MATTHEW SUTHERLAND
Olaf ................................................................................................... COLE JACOBSON
Sven .................................................................................................. NAOMI CLARKIN
Queen Iduna/Ensemble ..................................................................... KATHY WERRE
King Agnarr/Ensemble ..................................................................... KOLE SCHILLING
Pabbie/Ensemble ........................................................................... NICHOLAS BILYEU
Bulda/Ensemble ................................................................................. CAITLIN CALIRI
Oaken/Ensemble ........................................................................................ BRI FROST
Ensemble/U.S. Oaken .................................................................... BRITTANY JANSEN
Ensemble/U.S. Anna ......................................................................... KELSEY CLARKE
Ensemble/U.S. Elsa.......................................................................MAGGIE BERENDES
Ensemble/U.S. Hans ............................................................................RUSSELL THIES
Ensemble/U.S. Kristoff ..........................................................................NICK SINOTTE
Ensemble/U.S. Queen Iduna ................................................................ LISSIE TUPPER
Ensemble/U.S. King Agnarr.................................................................. MARK SOLYST
Ensemble/U.S. Pabbie ....................................................................... RACHEL HANKE
Ensemble/U.S. Bulda ......................................................................... MEGHAN FERGE
Ensemble/U.S. Weselton................................................................. LUCAS BEASTON
Ensemble/U.S. Olaf ............................................................................. AIDAN INDAHL
Ensemble/U.S. Svem ..................................................................... DANIELLE RHODES
Young Anna/Ensemble .......................................................................... LOU FISCHER
Young Elsa/Ensemble ......................................................................... HAZEL JESSON
Ensemble/U.S. Young Anna ............................................................... MAZIE KNOBLE
Ensemble/U.S. Young Elsa .............................................................. DELANEY SMALL
Ensemble .......................................................................................... DAMIAN LUECKE
Ensemble ............................................................................................ REID SULLIVAN
Ensemble .................................................................................................... JON ILLIFF
Ensemble ........................................................................................ SUSANNAH ROED
Company
CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY
CHLOE HART
MAHLIVANH FLECKENSTEIN
NICHOLAS BILYEU
KOLE SCHILLING
CAITLIN CALIRI BRIANNA FROST
KATHY WERRE
MAGGIE BERENDES
KELSEY CLARKE
RUSSELL THIES NICK SINOTTE
BRITTANY JANSEN
MATTHEW SUTHERLAND
KAYDEN KLOEHN
LISSIE TUPPER
SOLYST
RACHEL HANKE MEGHAN FERGE LUCAS BEASTON
DANIELLE RHODES LOU FISCHER
The Company
MAZIE KNOBLE
HAZEL JESSON
DELANEY SMALL
SUSANNAH ROED
JON ILIFF
REID SULLIVAN
DAMIAN LUECKE
MARY CATE WESLING KATELYN KLIEVE ADAM KRUSE
RHIANNON BAASCH
LEX VIOLETTE
EDDIE KIM
LESLIE WEBER
ERIK VOSE
AUGUST JENNINGS
THERESA SMERUD
BONNIE BRATINA
CASSIE VORBACH
BRITTANY BARA
BOB STUBER
MIKE SPECK
Production Team
Director ............................................................................ MARY CATE WESLING
Stage Manager ......................................................................... KATELYN KLIEVE
Assistant Stage Manager/Deck Chief ........................................... ADAM KRUSE
Music Director .................................................................... RHIANNON BAASCH
Accompanist .......................................................................................EDDIE KIM
Choreographer ............................................................................ LESLIE WEBER
Technical Director ......................................................................... LEX VIOLETTE
Set Designer ....................................................................................... ERIK VOSE
Puppet Designer ................................................................... AUGUST JENNINGS
Wig Designer ......................................................................... BRYCE TURGEON
Props Master ........................................................................... BONNIE BRATINA
Costume Designer .................................................................THERESA SMERUD
Lighting Designer ................................................................... CASSIE VORBACH
Audio Designer & Mix Engineer ..................................................... BOB STUBER
Intimacy Director ...................................................................... BRITTANY BARA
Fight Choreo .................................................................................... MIKE SPECK
Costume Shop Volunteers ................................................... SHARON MARKEE, SUZANNE YOUNG, NANCY MAHLUM, RUTH DRISCO, CHARLOTTE GRANT, CHRISTINE PAPKE, CHERYL VEITH, PAT CHILSEN, TRINA SCHLIFER, JANE KRUGER, CAROL SOLYST, JULIE KEITEL, CHERI HERRO , MIKE HERRO, LUCY GRANT
Scene Shop Volunteers ............................... DENNIS DORMAN, STEVE LIBERA, MARK SOLYST, BRAD WEBER
Run Crew ....................... NiKKI RICHARDSON, STEPH SPEER, JOSH NELSON, TRACIE BANNING, AERIN GOTTS, CHRISTINA SCOVILLE, AERITH SCOVILLE, ISABELLA BURELLBACH, KORA BOYLE, ELIANA SULLIVAN
Spotlight Operators ...................... RACHEL ECKWRIGHT, ERIC STOUGHTENER
LCT Staff
Executive Director ........................................................................................... ERIK VOSE
Artistic Director ......................................................................................... MARY CATE WESLING
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
Front of House ............. SHARON SINGER-DAWIDOWSKI; ADDIE ZANER; ANNA GOODMAN;
ANGIE STRITTMATER; MIKE SPECK; STEVEN WALKER; AMANDA WIESE
Head Carpenter and Flyman .................................................... MACKINLEY BRUEMMER
Resident Scenic Designer and Charge Artist ..................................... AUGUST JENNINGS
Scene Shop Staff ................................................................................... JAMES MURPHY
Youth Apprentice ................................. ANTHONY KENDHAMMER, LAKEN BUCHHOLTZ
ACT I
Summer Festival
OPENING ............................................................................................................ Company
Young Anna & Elsa's Bedroom A LITTLE BIT OF YOU ..................................................... Young Anna, Young Elsa
Castle Hallway
DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN? Young Anna, Young Elsa, Anna, Elsa
Castle Interiors FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER .......................................................... Company
Castle Courtyard HANS OF THE SOUTHERN ISLES ........................................................Hans, Anna
Castle Chapel
DANGEROUS TO DREAM ........................................................................... Company
Castle Garden LOVE IS AN OPEN DOOR .......................................................................Hans, Anna
Foot of North Mountain
REINDEER(S) ARE BETTER THAN PEOPLE ....................................Kristoff, Sven WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LOVE? ............................. Anna, Kristoff, Sven
Winter Wonderland IN SUMMER .................................................................................................................. Olaf
Castle Courtyard HANS OF THE SOUTHERN ISLES (REPRISE) ......................... Hans, Ensemble
North Mountain LET IT GO .................................................................................................Elsa, Ensemble
Musical Numbers
There will be one 15 minute intermission
ACT II
Oaken's Trading Post
HYGGE .................................................................................................................... Company
Elsa's Ice Palace
I CAN'T LOSE YOU ........................................................................................... Anna, Elsa
Foot of the North Mountain DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN? (REPRISE) .................... Olaf, Anna, Kristoff, Sven
Liminal World
FIXER UPPER ............................................................................. Kristoff, Pabbie, Bulda, Anna, Olaf, Sven, Hidden Folk
KRISTOFF LULLABY ................................................................................................ Kristoff
Mountain Pass
END THIS WINTER............................................................................................. Ensemble
Elsa's Ice Palace
MONSTER .................................................................................................. Elsa, Ensemble
Castle Library
KING HANS .......................................................................................................Hans, Anna Whiteout
COLDER BY THE MINUTE .............................................................................. Company
FINALE .................................................................................................................... Company
Who's Who
CHLOE HART (Anna) Chloe is excited to be back for her second show at LCT! You may have seen her previously in Legally Blonde (Elle), or in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine) and She Loves Me (Amalia) at UWL. Chloe is also in the local band Fly Casual, playing gigs around the La Crosse region. She would like to extend special thanks to her friends and family for their support. Enjoy the show!
CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY (Elsa) Corissa is beyond excited to be making her LCT acting debut on the Lyche stage in Frozen. Her past acting credits include Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors at UW La Crosse Summerstage, Janet Van De Graf in The Drowsy Chaperone at Spring Valley Stagehands, and Dee Dee Allen in The Prom at Greendale Community Theater. She is a music teacher at Hintgen Elementary, choir director at First Lutheran Church of Onalaska, proud member of the directing team for School District of La Crosse Theatre and a private voice teacher. She wants to thank Cam for his endless daily kindness and support, her nieces and nephews and her students at Hintgen for keeping her whimsical, Cal the labradoodle, and her mom, dad and brother for being her biggest fans. This is a dream come true-thank you to the directing team for trusting her with their vision and such a beloved role.
Rivoli Arts District. Previous shows include LCT’s Oliver!, Deer Camp, and Dog Sees God, as well as Viterbo’s She Kills Monsters. This is also Mahlivanh’s second Frozen role – the first being an ensemble member in a production of Frozen, Jr. in 2019. Helping to tell such a fun-filled and heartfelt story makes Mahlivanh want to dance the tango! Enjoy!
KAYDEN KLOEHN (Hans
) Kayden Kloehn is a third-year musical theatre major currently attending Viterbo University. Recent credits: Spongebob (Electric Skate), Bat Boy (Rick Taylor), Young Frankenstein (Ensemble). This past summer he spent working and performing in the Welcome Show at Quisisana resort in Maine. Additionally, he spent three summers touring with Kids From Wisconsin as a Principal Singer/Dancer. He hopes you consider what acts of love can do for others, and hopes that you enjoy Frozen! Much love to all of his family and friends.
@kayden.klo!
MATTHEW SUTHERLAND (Kristoff)
MAHLIVANH FLECKENSTEIN (Weselton)
Mahlivanh is an actor & filmmaker who now works at the La Crosse Film Academy and the
Matthew is excited to be part of his first production here at LCT! He is currently attending UWL for Exercise Science/PrePhysical Therapy, but hopes to continue doing theater in his spare time. Huge thanks to the incredible cast and crew for their hard work and support in bringing this show to life. Enjoy the performance!
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KATHY WERRE (Queen Iduna/Ensemble)
Kathy Werre is delighted to return to the LCT stage after appearing in The Sound of Music in 2021. She’s thrilled to be part of such a talented cast. Kathy would like to thank her husband, Jacob, for his constant love and support, her students for their sweet encouragement, and the entire team for helping “let the sun shine on.”
KOLE SCHILLING
(King Agnarr/ Ensemble) Kole is ecstatic to be playing King Agnarr in Frozen! Past productions include Oliver (Ensemble) and The Sound of Music (Baron Elberfeld) here at LCT as well as many a Holmen High School productions way back when. Kole is currently going to school at UWL for a degree in Social Studies Education. He also works two jobs: one at Chileda in which he works one-on-one with kids who have special needs, and he also works at Kwik Trip. He is also a proud volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters and really enjoys spending time with his Little Brother, Cyren. Kole would like to thank his friends and family for their unwavering support, and also give a special thanks to the absolute legend that is Allan Johnson for always being a good friend.
NICHOLAS
BILYEU(Pabbie/Ensemble
)
Nick is ecstatic to be back on the LCT stage after years apart from it! He recently graduated from UW-L in Spring 2025 with a major in Art and a minor in Theatre Performance. Most recently, he has been seen at UW-L in Much
Ado About Nothing (Verges) and Puffs (Ernie Mac, et. al.). He would like to thank his family and friends for their never-ending love and support for his shenanigans. Enjoy the show!
CAITLIN CALIRI (Bulda/Ensemble)
Caitlin is thrilled to be in her second show at LCT! You may have seen her last year in White Christmas as either Rita or Judy, with an occasional special appearance as Chorus Boy #2. Previous credits include Eliza (My Fair Lady), Anabelle Glick (Lucky Stiff), and many others. When not onstage, you may find her teaching lessons and workshops at I&E Dance, knitting or crocheting for her Etsy shop, or hanging out with her husband David and their two cats, Rosie and Pippin. Throw a little love someone's way today, and enjoy the show!
BRIANNA FROST (Oaken/Ensemble
)
Hoo-Hoo! Brianna is elated to be a part of another fantastic cast and crew here at LCT! Previous favorites include Ensemble/Jenna u/s in Waitres, Lucy/Alice u/s in Bright Star, and Jovie in Elf. When Brianna is not onstage she is covered in flour at the Onalaska Festival Foods where she is the lead baker. She also has a side hustle at-home bakery called Nibs Baking. An enormous amount of gratitude to her family and spectacular husband and son for their overwhelming love and support!
BRITTANY JANSEN (Ensemble/U.S.
Oaken) Brittany Jansen is so excited to be part of her seventh LCT show! She was most
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recently seen in White Christmas, performing in the ensemble and as Betty understudy. Other past productions include Bright Star (Ensemble) and Legally Blonde (Ensemble, u/s Vivienne). When not on stage, she works as the associate managing editor at APTA Orthopedics.
KELSEY CLARKE (Ensemble/U.S. Anna
)
Kelsey is thrilled to be making her LCT debut with this magical show! She is a recent Southern California transplant, and was seen as Amber Von Tussle in “Hairspray” (Austin, MN) this summer. When not onstage, Kelsey enjoys Zumba, cooking, reading and procrastinating on household chores. She would like to thank LCT for this incredible opportunity, all her friends and family back in CA, God, and of course, her loving wife, Claire! Enjoy the show!
MAGGIE BERENDES (Ensemble/U.S.
Elsa)Maggie is extremely excited to be a part of her first LCT Production! She is currently a Junior at Viterbo University getting her BFA in Musical Theater and a Minor in Dance. She would like to thank everyone who has believed in her and getting her to where she is today.
RUSSELL THIES (Ensemble/U.S. Hans
)
Russell is new to LCT and is excited to be part of Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Past credits include The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Percy Jackson), The Addams
Family (Lurch), and etc. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support!
NICK SINOTTE (Ensemble/U.S. Kristoff)
Nick Sinotte makes his debut on this stage and is thrilled to be back on the stage again after years being a Software engineer by day. He has loved performing all his life and been in such shows as Grease, One flew over the Cuckoo's nest, and UWL's Antigone in 2012 where he met his wife. He would like to thank his daughter and wife for their amazing support.
LISSIE TUPPER (Ensemble/U.S. Queen Iduna
) Lissie is beyond excited to be returning to the stage after almost a ten year hiatus. Born and raised just outside of Dallas, TX, Lissie grew up studying dance and performing in musicals. Favorite credits include Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun (Sherman Community Players), Circe in The Golden Apple (Lyric Stage), and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (Collin Theatre Center MT Workshop). Apart from performing, Lissie has also worked as a choreographer. Most recently, Lissie had the privilege of directing LCT’s staged reading of Letters from Max. Lissie is a poet. Her work is currently featured as part of the Mark My Words collaborative gallery at the Pump House. Lissie is a wife to Shawn and mom to three little red haired boys as well as two bonus kids - a stepdaughter and stepson. Lissie dedicates her performance to her husband, Shawn, whose constant love has
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and continues to melt away anything that might freeze her joy.
MARK SOLYST
( Ensemble/U.S. King
Agnarr) Having begun his stage career playing Maurice in the LCT production of Beauty and the Beast, Mark followed up with roles in The Diary of Anne Frank, Fiddler on the Roof, and Oliver. When not on stage, Mark enjoys community service, music, pickleball, and exploring the hidden corners of God’s wonderful creation. Mark thanks everyone at LCT for making this theater newbie feel comfortable, and he thanks his beautiful wife, Carol, for her encouragement.
RACHEL HANKE
(Ensemble/U.S.
Pabbie) This is my second production with LCT, debuting earlier this year in Waitress (ensemble) I’m so lucky to be here! I’d to thank everyone who worked on this production and also my two cats for watching me learn how to tap dance and not judge me!
I hope you enjoy the show!
MEGHAN
FERGE (Ensemble/U.S. Bulda)
Meghan is so excited to be back on the stage!! You may have seen her in past productions such as, Rent, The Wizard of Oz and Bright Star!! Meghan may be found behind the bar making your coffee at Grounded Patio Cafe or in the dance studio teaching at Applause Dance Academy!!! She would like to thank her Mom, Sister Kayla, Grandma, friends, and Ryan for always supporting her and making her
feel loved!! Thank you for supporting local live theatre!! Enjoy the show <3
LUCAS
BEASTON (Ensemble/U.S.
Weselton)Lucas is thrilled to be part of this production of Frozen.Past credits include Seusical Jr. (Horton), [Legally Blonde School Edition (Ensemble/Dewy/Prison Guard), and Honk Jr (Grey Lag/Ensemble). In Lucas's free time he enjoys reading Percy Jackson books and doing arts and crafts. Lucas would thank his[family/friends/Production Team for their support. Enjoy the show!
COLE JACOBSON
(Olaf) This will be Cole’s 11th production with La Crosse Community Theatre, and they are honored to bring Olaf to life. As a Kindergarten teacher by day, Cole would like to dedicate his performance to his incredible students, whose curiosity, laughter, and joy inspire him to bring Olaf’s spirit to the stage. Just as Olaf says, “Some people are worth melting for,” and Cole believes that theatre—and teaching—are about sharing warmth, kindness, and imagination. Warm Hugs, and Happy Holidays!
NAOMI CLARKIN
(Sven) Naomi Clarkin is thrilled to make her La Crosse Community Theatre debut as Sven in Frozen the Musical! Her previous roles include Sophie in Mamma Mia!, Evie in Descendants, and Pugsley in The Addams Family. She thanks the cast, crew, friends, and family-especially her mom-for their constant love, encouragement, and
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support. Naomi is beyond excited to bring Sven-and his well-known love for carrotsto life and share this magical story with audiences!
AIDAN INDAHL (Ensemble/U.S. Olaf)
Aidan is thrilled to be on stage again! Past credits include Queen of the Library (Lucas), Glimpses of the Moon (Nelson), and Sondheim on Sondheim (Ensemble). He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Organizational Communication. A big thank you to Per Musicam Amamus for instilling his love of music and to the amazing production team for their support. This experience is truly worth melting for, enjoy the show!
DANIELLE RHODES (Ensemble/U.S.
Sven)Danielle is SNOW excited to be back on stage! She previously performed in 18 musicals with Christian Youth Theater Milwaukee before attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, where she danced with the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and captained the dance team. Danielle now works as a program coordinator at Viterbo University, teaches dance at the YMCA, and runs her princess performing business, DREAM Princess Parties (IG: @partyprincess.danielle). Thank you LCT for this opportunity!
LOU FISCHER (Young Anna/Ensemble)
Hi, I’m Lou! I’m 10 years old and overjoyed to play Young Anna/Ensemble in Frozen! I’m in 5th grade in the School District of Holmen
and have been singing since before I could talk. I love storytelling, music, and connecting with people. I also have a soft spot for sharks, my misunderstood friends. I’m grateful to my family, teachers, and friends for surrounding me with love. I hope what I share on stage brings joy and a little magic to everyone.
HAZEL JESSON (Young Elsa/Ensemble.)
Hazel is so excited to be in Frozen! You may have seen her in The Wizard of Oz, Aristocats Jr, Beauty and the Beast or Camp Rock. She is a 7th grader at La Crosse Polytechnic and has been involved in LCT since 1st grade. Hazel would like to thank all her family, friends and cats for their love and support. She would also like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work. This show would not be possible without them. Hazel is thrilled to be here, and hopes you enjoy the show!
MAZIE KNOBLE (Ensemble/U.S. Young
Anna) Mazie is so excited for her La Crosse Community Theater debut! Past credits include Gretl in The Sound of Music, Lucky in 101 Dalmatians Kids, and Ensemble in The Lion King Kids and The Aristocats Kids. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys volleyball, gymnastics, reading, and school. She is in 3rd grade at Summit Environmental. Big thanks to her #1 supporters, her family, and especially to her sister Jovie for her uncontrollable excitement when she was cast in the show!
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DELANEY SMALL (Ensemble/U.S. Young
Elsa) Delaney is thrilled to be a part of another LCT production! She was previously seen at LCT as Tess Tyler in “Camp Rock the Musical” and as Susan Waverly in “White Christmas”. Delaney is a 7th grader at Aquinas Middle School, where she played James in the musical “James and the Giant Peach”. Delaney has always had a passion for theater and is always excited to share it with the audience. She would like to thank her parents, voice coach, and the whole production team for bringing this production to life.
DAMIAN LUECKE (Ensemble) Damian is super excited to be in Frozen! He would like to thank his mom for helping him rehearse, Dax and Delia, of course, for being extra enthusiastic, and last, but not least, his dad and grandpa for dropping him off and picking him up! Thank you!
REID SULLIVAN (Ensemble) Reid Sullivan is a 6th grader at Onalaska Middle School, and it's his 6th time taking the LCT stage. Reid was previously cast in Seussical, Lion King, Cinderella, Camp Rock, and Oliver. When Reid isn't on stage, he is extremely active and is a black-stripe belt in karate, plays both soccer and basketball, and loves to ski and swim. He loves rooting for his favorite Wisconsin sports teams and playing with friends and family. He thanks everyone for coming to the show! Hygge, hygge, hygge!
JON ILLIFF (Ensemble) Jon is excited to be back on stage, but for the first time at LCT! It has been a year and a half since he was last in a performance, which was Mamma Mia! for West Salem's 2024 summer musical. Jon says it is good to be back on stage doing the things he loves. He wants to thank all of the friends and family who supported him along the way and for this show!
SUSANNAH ROED (Ensemble) Sannah is so excited to help bring this beloved story to life! Her recent credits include “The Tempest” (Miranda, Viroqua Shakespeare Theatre), “Small Mouth Sounds” (Alicia, Grey Area Productions), and “Bright Star” (Alice, La Crosse Community Theatre). Special thanks to her family, friends, and partner for their endless support of her desire to sing, dance, and play pretend.
MARY CATE WESLING (Director) Mary Cate is thrilled to be directing another production for LCT! Previous credits include Waitress, White Christmas, Bright Star, and Fiddler on the Roof. She would like to thank her husband Lucas for his love, her friends for their support, and her family for their time and travel.
KATELYN KLIEVE (Stage Manager) Katelyn is back for her 4th season working full time with La Crosse Community Theatre, though you could find her on stage and in the shop here years before that. She is currently the
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Director of Education working in partnership with the School District of La Crosse to create opportunities for students interested in all areas of theatre to expand their creativity and explore their own identities. She is so grateful to all of her students, families, and community members for believing in the power of arts education and her family and friends for supporting her always.
ADAM KRUSE (Assistant Stage Manager
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Adam is so excited to be backstage with the crew and cast for Frozen. Adam was the Stage Manager for LCT's production of Oliver! last season and is familiar supporting backstage with LCT's Penguin Project. Outside of theatre, Adam enjoys working with the youth at Chileda here in La Crosse, making Frozen very familiar to him. The joy and excitement this show brings to children and families is simply magical. A big thank you to all of his family, friends - especially Dylan, Dolly, and Minnie for putting up with the late nights.
RHIANNON BAASCH (Music Director
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Rhiannon is so excited to be a part of this production! She has previously music directed for Deer Camp at LCT as well as for multiple shows with the School District of La Crosse theatre program. She is currently a general music teacher for grades K-5 at Summit Environmental School and Coulee Montessori.
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LESLIE WEBER
(Choreographer) Leslie is so excited to be working on another LCT production! Some of her past LCT shows include White Christmas, Bright Star, Newsies, Rent, Scrooge in Rouge, Sister Act, and was even onstage for Mary Poppins! She has been teaching ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, and musical theatre for nearly 25 years. She has choreographed for competitive dance groups that have won top honors and special awards. Leslie has choreographed over 50 theatrical productions throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. She wears many hats as a dance and pilates teacher, and works behind the desk of a chiropractic office. Leslie is grateful for the love and support of Brad and their three awesome kids!
EDDIE KIM (Accompanist) Eddie Kim is flurry happy to ski that you’re chilling with us
LEX VIOLETTE (Technical Director) Lex is overjoyed to be the Technical Director for this production! Lex has been involved in theatre for 16 years, in a wide variety of roles. Some of their favorite past credits include: Deer Camp (Scenic Designer/TD), Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man (Director, Scenic Designer, TD), and Dog Sees God (Tricia, TD). When not at the theatre, she can be seen thrifting, watching Netflix, or hanging out with her cat, Esper. Lex would like to thank their chosen family for their continued support.
ERIK VOSE (Set Designer)
Erik Vose is a multifaceted theatre professional with expertise in creative design, production, and arts management. He has worked as a Lighting and Set Designer on multiple productions for over 25 years, and is currently the Executive Director of LCT. He is a versatile and creative individual who enjoys telling stories through art. He is married to a wonderful wife and has two little boys who he'd like to thank for their consistent support.
AUGUST JENNINGS (Puppet Designer)
August joined the LCT staff in 2023 as a part-time scenic painter, and he now serves full-time as their Charge Artist and Resident Scenic Designer. He previously designed shows such as Adventures Await (Scenic Design), Steel Magnolias (Scenic Design), and The Wizard of Oz (Props/Puppet Design). Outside the theatre, he crafts, cares for his plants, and adventures with his family. Thank you to his partner for always seeking out the whimsy in life with him.
THERESA SMERUD (Costume Designer)
Theresa has been involved with LCT since she was 10 years old, when she was cast in The Music Man. Over the years, she participated on stage, but then gravitated to working with costumes. She designed costumes on and off over the years, even before a costume shop was established, with volunteers meeting at her home. Theresa has been LCT’s photographer, capturing most of the
productions for the archives and PR. What she enjoys most is working with volunteers and teaching them new skills, along with creating order from chaos.
CASSIE VORBACH (Lighting Designer)
This is Cassie's fourth season designing for LCT. Her past designs at LCT include Waitress, Bright Star, Diary of Anne Frank, White Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wizard of Oz and 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. Big thanks to Dana at Interstate Light and Sound for the use of their moving lights!
BRITTANY BARA (Intimacy Director)
Brittany Bara is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre at Viterbo University. As an actor and director, she has worked extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe. Brittany is a Designated Linklater Teacher, director, dialect designer, intimacy director, and actor. Recent La Crosse theatre credits: Becky in LCT’s Waitress. Viterbo Directing: Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Tar Beach, The Hello Girls. Brittany is VASTA’s 2024 Dorothy Mennen Research/Development Grant awardee. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College in Boston and an MFA in Performance Pedagogy from the University of Pittsburgh.
Lighting and Sound shop sponsored by
Mary Isaacs
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.
LCT Advisory Board
Alex Lueck
Anna Taylor
Arla Clemons
Bill Pritchard
Brady Lowe
Gregory Parmeter
Joan Temple
John Lyche
Jon Lamb
Karen Fries
Kenna Christians
Kristin Freedlund
Mary Ann Gschwind
Matthew Curtis
Megan Pence
Nate Mohlman
Peter Bosgraaf
Richard Walters
Shannon Kummerow
Shaundel Washington-Spivey
Stacie Schmidt
Susan Durtsche
Thomas Behrenbeck
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LCT Board of Directors
Chair of the Board - Katie Fries
Jay Lokken President
Mary Isaacs Treasurer
Bradley Weber Member-At-Large
Marlene De La Cruz-Guzman Member-At-Large
Neal Meier First-Vice President
Mary Rathgaber Secretary
Dick Reynertson Member-At-Large
Carolyn Colleen Bostrack Member-At-Large
Stephen Conrad HR Representative
Joe Hammes Second Vice-President
Randy Nelson Member-At-Large
Pat Heim Past-President
Mark Solyst Member-At-Large
Kelly Galván Member-At-Large
Chris Kahlow Member-At-Large
Monica Organ Member-At-Large
Michelle Kelley Member-At-Large
Costume Shop sponsored by
Director's Circle
($1,000+)
Terry Benson
J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan
Chris and Vicki Born
David and Christine Papke
Randy and Lynn Nelson
Duane Lom
Julie Keitel
Thomas and Jan Brock
Russ and Katie Wilson
Joe and Linda Kastantin
Bill & Jackie Pritchard
Kyle Jaeger and Laura Mackey
Karl and Julie Noll
Mark and Carol Solyst
Tim and Sue Durtsche
Kristin Albrecht Charitable Fund
Designers
($500-$999)
Kathy Spelker
Brad & Leslie Weber
Richard and Pamela Strauss
Tom and Heidi Grau
Drexler Donor Fund
Marilyn Franzini and Jim Brickl
Vantage Architects
Actors ($250-$499)
Judy and Dick Williams
Aurel and Sue Mailath
Pat and Dick Spencer
Joan and Peter Allen
Brian and Karen Rude
American Marine
Kathleen and Joe Zietlow
Joe Hammes & Aaron Wickesberg
Cam and Carlene Roberts
Roger and Kenna Christians
Bob and Kay Conzemius
Patron
Patrons
($100-$249)
Fran Dieter
Steve and Karen Lind
Dave and Abbie Gerzema
Clem and Addie Bott
Karen Guptill
Sandra Proksch Troope
Cari Fleischer
James and Barbara Hemker
Patrice and Tony Vander Wielen
Robert and Maureen Freedland
Theron and Judie Wilson
Robert and Silvana Richardson
Jean Ledman
Daryl and Nancy Ertl
Mary and Robert Hubbard
Mike and Cheri Herro
Cheryl and Steve Loehr
Elsie Patterson
Mike and Lynn Hickey
Mark and Cari Burmaster
Corine Neuman, Teresa Mears, and Kathy Niefeldt
Jolene Demaiffe and Ellen Pedretti Fendt
Edgar Storey & Wanda DuCharme
Tina Ruskey
Bruce Kerr
Michelle and Thomas Kelley
Susan Heuer
Dianne Pogreba
Tom and Lori Nigon
Ken and Janine Merkitch
Rosemary Nelson
Maureen and Lou Guillou
Eric Westerberg
Colleen Walsh
Bob and Kay Conzemius
Leah Reimann
Joan and John Peter Temple
Joyce Wichelt
Steven and Katie Fleis
Tom and Sharon Ryan
Patrons
($100-$249)
Cont. (anonymous)
Marla French
Jane Miller
Jim and Monique Howe
Dave Larsen
Terry and Loran Zibrowski
Larry and Beth Peterson
Robert and Laurel Allen
Dr. Robert Howman
Kathy and Paul Callan
Sue Hammersmith
Barbara and Herbert Heili
Sandy Sechrest
Eileen Walsh Doyle
Colleen Walsh
Bob and Kay Conzemius
Theresa Brennan
Lisa Martin
Terry Benson
Roger & Jean Klousia
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+)
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
Vicki and Chris Born
Arla Clemons
Michael and Sharon Markee
Randy and Lynn Nelson
Theresa and Scott Smerud
Julie Keitel
Cheryl Vieth
Laux Family Partners
Kurt and Julie Shroeder
Michael and Rose Porter
Duane Lom and Rhonda Akeson
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