Frozen Program

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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!

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Director’s Note

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.

Mary Cate Wesling Director p. 6

La Crosse Community Theatre Presents

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

MUSIC DIRECTOR RHIANNON BAASCH

CHOREOGRAPHER LESLIE WEBER

COSTUME DESIGNER LIGHTING DESIGNER SCENIC DESIGNER ERIK THERESA CASSIE VOSE SMERUD VORBACH ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER ADAM KRUSE

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).

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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 p. 8

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The Company

CHLOE HART

CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY

KATHY WERRE

MAHLIVANH FLECKENSTEIN

KAYDEN KLOEHN

MATTHEW SUTHERLAND

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

LOU FISCHER

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The Company

HAZEL JESSON

MAZIE KNOBLE

DELANEY SMALL

DAMIAN LUECKE

REID SULLIVAN

JON ILIFF

SUSANNAH ROED

MARY CATE WESLING

KATELYN KLIEVE

ADAM KRUSE ADAM KRUSE

RHIANNON BAASCH

EDDIE KIM

AUGUST JENNINGS

LESLIE WEBER

BONNIE BRATINA

BOB STUBER

LEX VIOLETTE

THERESA SMERUD

BRITTANY BARA p. 11

ERIK VOSE

CASSIE VORBACH

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 p. 12

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

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Musical Numbers

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 p. 16

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 p. 17

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) 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 MAHLIVANH FLECKENSTEIN (Weselton) the performance!

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Who's Who KATHY WERRE (Queen Iduna/Ensemble) Ado About Nothing (Verges) and Puffs (Ernie Kathy Werre is delighted to return to the LCT Mac, et. al.). He would like to thank his family stage after appearing in The Sound of Music and friends for their never-ending love and in 2021. She’s thrilled to be part of such a support for his shenanigans. Enjoy the show! talented cast. Kathy would like to thank her husband, Jacob, for his constant love CAITLIN CALIRI (Bulda/Ensemble) Caitlin and support, her students for their sweet is thrilled to be in her second show at LCT! You encouragement, and the entire team for may have seen her last year in White Christmas helping “let the sun shine on.” as either Rita or Judy, with an occasional special appearance as Chorus Boy #2. Previous KOLE SCHILLING (King Agnarr/ credits include Eliza (My Fair Lady), Anabelle Ensemble) Kole is ecstatic to be playing King Glick (Lucky Stiff), and many others. When not Agnarr in Frozen! Past productions include onstage, you may find her teaching lessons Oliver (Ensemble) and The Sound of Music and workshops at I&E Dance, knitting or (Baron Elberfeld) here at LCT as well as many crocheting for her Etsy shop, or hanging out a Holmen High School productions way back with her husband David and their two cats, when. Kole is currently going to school at UWL Rosie and Pippin. Throw a little love someone's for a degree in Social Studies Education. He way today, and enjoy the show! also works two jobs: one at Chileda in which he works one-on-one with kids who have BRIANNA FROST (Oaken/Ensemble) special needs, and he also works at Kwik Trip. Hoo-Hoo! Brianna is elated to be a part of He is also a proud volunteer for Big Brothers another fantastic cast and crew here at LCT! Big Sisters and really enjoys spending time Previous favorites include Ensemble/Jenna u/s with his Little Brother, Cyren. Kole would in Waitres, Lucy/Alice u/s in Bright Star, and like to thank his friends and family for their Jovie in Elf. When Brianna is not onstage she is unwavering support, and also give a special covered in flour at the Onalaska Festival Foods thanks to the absolute legend that is Allan where she is the lead baker. She also has a side Johnson for always being a good friend. hustle at-home bakery called Nibs Baking. An enormous amount of gratitude to her family NICHOLAS BILYEU(Pabbie/Ensemble) and spectacular husband and son for their Nick is ecstatic to be back on the LCT stage overwhelming love and support! after years apart from it! He recently graduated from UW-L in Spring 2025 with a major in BRITTANY JANSEN (Ensemble/U.S. Art and a minor in Theatre Performance. Most Oaken) Brittany Jansen is so excited to be recently, he has been seen at UW-L in Much part of her seventh LCT show! She was most p. 19

Who's Who 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.

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Who's Who and continues to melt away anything that might freeze her joy.

feel loved!! Thank you for supporting local live theatre!! Enjoy the show <3

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.

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 RACHEL HANKE (Ensemble/U.S. Theatre, and they are honored to bring Olaf Pabbie) This is my second production with to life. As a Kindergarten teacher by day, Cole LCT, debuting earlier this year in Waitress would like to dedicate his performance to his (ensemble) I’m so lucky to be here! I’d to thank incredible students, whose curiosity, laughter, everyone who worked on this production and and joy inspire him to bring Olaf’s spirit to also my two cats for watching me learn how the stage. Just as Olaf says, “Some people to tap dance and not judge me! are worth melting for,”and Cole believes that I hope you enjoy the show! theatre—and teaching—are about sharing warmth, kindness, and imagination. Warm MEGHAN FERGE (Ensemble/U.S. Bulda) Hugs, and Happy Holidays!

Meghan is so excited to be back on the stage!!

You may have seen her in past productions NAOMI CLARKIN (Sven) Naomi Clarkin such as, Rent, The Wizard of Oz and Bright is thrilled to make her La Crosse Community Star!! Meghan may be found behind the bar Theatre debut as Sven in Frozen the Musical! making your coffee at Grounded Patio Cafe Her previous roles include Sophie in Mamma or in the dance studio teaching at Applause Mia!, Evie in Descendants, and Pugsley in The Dance Academy!!! She would like to thank her Addams Family. She thanks the cast, crew, Mom, Sister Kayla, Grandma, friends, and Ryan friends, and family-especially her mom-for for always supporting her and making her their constant love, encouragement, and p. 21

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Who's Who support. Naomi is beyond excited to bring Sven-and his well-known love for carrotsto life and share this magical story with audiences!

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.

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

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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Who's Who 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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Who's Who 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.

in Summer. This cast and production team were hygge-ly worth melting for. Ice suppose I should stop this bio and let it go, before this monster snowballs out of control. Sleigh.

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 ADAM KRUSE (Assistant Stage Manager) even onstage for Mary Poppins! She has Adam is so excited to be backstage with the been teaching ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, and crew and cast for Frozen. Adam was the Stage musical theatre for nearly 25 years. She has Manager for LCT's production of Oliver! last choreographed for competitive dance groups season and is familiar supporting backstage that have won top honors and special awards. with LCT's Penguin Project. Outside of theatre, Leslie has choreographed over 50 theatrical Adam enjoys working with the youth at productions throughout Wisconsin and Chileda here in La Crosse, making Frozen very Minnesota. She wears many hats as a dance familiar to him. The joy and excitement this and pilates teacher, and works behind the desk show brings to children and families is simply of a chiropractic office. Leslie is grateful for magical. A big thank you to all of his family, the love and support of Brad and their three friends - especially Dylan, Dolly, and Minnie for awesome kids! putting up with the late nights.

LEX VIOLETTE (Technical Director) Lex is RHIANNON BAASCH (Music Director) overjoyed to be the Technical Director for this Rhiannon is so excited to be a part of this production! Lex has been involved in theatre production! She has previously music directed for 16 years, in a wide variety of roles. Some of for Deer Camp at LCT as well as for multiple their favorite past credits include: Deer Camp shows with the School District of La Crosse (Scenic Designer/TD), Sex Tips for Straight theatre program. She is currently a general Women from a Gay Man (Director, Scenic music teacher for grades K-5 at Summit Designer, TD), and Dog Sees God (Tricia, TD).

Environmental School and Coulee Montessori. When not at the theatre, she can be seen thrifting, watching Netflix, or hanging out with EDDIE KIM (Accompanist) Eddie Kim is her cat, Esper. Lex would like to thank their flurry happy to ski that you’re chilling with us chosen family for their continued support. p. 25

Who's Who 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.

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.

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

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.

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Patron Donor List Director's Circle Patrons ($100-$249) ($1,000+) Fran Dieter Terry Benson Steve and Karen Lind J. Michael and Vicki Hartigan Dave and Abbie Gerzema Chris and Vicki Born Clem and Addie Bott David and Christine Papke Karen Guptill Randy and Lynn Nelson Sandra Proksch Troope Duane Lom Cari Fleischer Julie Keitel James and Barbara Hemker Thomas and Jan Brock Patrice and Tony Vander Wielen Russ and Katie Wilson Robert and Maureen Freedland Joe and Linda Kastantin Theron and Judie Wilson Bill & Jackie Pritchard Kyle Jaeger and Laura Mackey Robert and Silvana Richardson Jean Ledman Karl and Julie Noll Daryl and Nancy Ertl Mark and Carol Solyst Mary and Robert Hubbard Tim and Sue Durtsche Mike and Cheri Herro Kristin Albrecht Charitable Fund Cheryl and Steve Loehr Elsie Patterson Mike and Lynn Hickey Mark and Cari Burmaster

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