Once Upon a Mattress

JULY 18-20, 2025 Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM | Sunday at 2 PM

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LATE SEATING POLICY Late arrivals will be seated at the house manager’s discretion during an appropriate point in the performance. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the show begins, we reserve the right to release your seat(s) to someone else.

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If you do not have a T-coil equipped hearing instrument, please feel free to stop by the box office to pick up a hearing assist device.

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A Note from our Executive Director Welcome, friends, to a truly special performance of Once Upon a Mattress! As Executive Director of La Crosse Community Theatre, I couldn't be prouder of the incredible work you're about to witness.

This summer, our Altra Star Academy High School Camp students have embarked on an ambitious journey. In just three short weeks, they've not only learned an entire fulllength musical but have also brought this classic tale to life with their remarkable talent and dedication. Their commitment, energy, and sheer joy for performance are evident in every scene, song, and dance.

Once Upon a Mattress is a delightful twist on a classic fairy tale, reminding us that true royalty lies not in titles or tests, but in character and courage. Our mission at La Crosse Community Theatre is to enrich, educate, and entertain our community, and watching these young artists grow and shine through the Altra Star Academy perfectly embodies that vision.

This production, and indeed our entire Altra Star Academy, wouldn't be possible without the incredible dedication of the staff of both La Crosse Community Theatre and the School District of La Crosse. This is truly a partnership that strengthens our community, providing invaluable arts education and performance opportunities for young people.

We are so grateful for their tireless work, passion, and collaborative spirit.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to Altra Federal Credit Union. Their generous support has allowed them to join LCT and the School District of La Crosse as a vital third partner in our theatre education programming. Their commitment to fostering youth development and arts access is truly commendable, and we're so fortunate to have them on board.

Thank you for supporting these exceptional students and for being a vital part of the La Crosse Community Theatre family. Enjoy the show – it's going to be a royally good time!

With gratitude and joy ERIK VOSE Executive Director p. 4

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

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LCT Board of Directors President...................................................................................................................................................JAY LOKKEN First Vice-President..................................................................................................................................NEAL MEIER Second Vice President...........................................................................................................................JOE HAMMES Treasurer...............................................................................................................................................MARY ISAACS Secretary.......................................................................................................................................MARY RATHGABER Past President...............................................................................................................................................PAT HEIM Members at Large...........................................BRADLEY WEBER; RICHARD REYNERTSON; STEPHEN CONRAD; KELLY GALVÁN; MARLENE DE LA CRUZ-GUZMAN; CAROLYN COLLEEN BOSTRACK; MONICA ORGAN; RANDY NELSON; MARK SOLYST; DICK RECORD HR Representatives.......................................................................................STEPHEN CONRAD AND PAT HEIM

LCT's Mission 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. p. 6

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Cast

Beatrice...............................................................................................Nadia Krenn Dauntless.............................................................................................Oliver Olson Winifred................................................................................................ Ella Heintz Harold............................................................................................... Greta Runyon Jester........................................................................................................Lola Moe King Sextimus....................................................................................Marcus Palm Lady Larken.......................................................................................... Aerin Gotts Lady Lucille................................................................................. Kieralynn Tupper Lady Merril.....................................................................................Laken Bucholtz Lady Rowina................................................................................... Graci Marshall Luce's Lady............................................................................................Alicia Clark Mabelle............................................................................................Lilyann Patros Minstrel.......................................................................................... Cooper Koepke Nightingale....................................................................................Josie Williams* Princess #12..................................................................................Genesie Sousa* Queen Aggravain..................................................................................Juni Waller Sir Harry....................................................................................................Ivy Clark Sir Luce...........................................................................................Brody Stodola* Studley.................................................................................... Jack Bockenhauer* Wizard.............................................................................................Audrey Barton Ensemble....................................................Maddie Lehman, Daphne Jesperson, Maleah Rei Weherenberg, Jaycie Hendrickson, Allison Hartberg, Chloe Wenger, Elsa Kayson, Maeve Moran, Hope Hawker*, Avery Rutter, Dexter Schreck, Olivia Taylor, Stella Towne*, Hailey Dockendorff, Alice McCann*, Emmie Runyon p. 8

Production and Design Team Director ....................................................................................................................................MARY CATE WESLING Camp Director.................................................................................................................................. KATELYN KLIEVE Camp Managers..................................................................................................................................... ALLI AUSTIN Student Stage Manager.............................................................................................................KAI HEMMERSBACH Camp Counselors.................................................................................................AFTON FUSON, LYNDALL BREAUX, ANGEL HERNANDEZ, TAYLOR RAMMER Tech Camp Teacher..........................................................................................................................NATE MOHLMAN Tech Camp Counselor....................................................................................................................KAILYN WITTROCK Choreographer........................................................................................................................................... BRI FROST Music Director..........................................................................................KATIE FRIES & CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY* Costume Designer............................................................................................................................JESSICA RIGDON Lighting Designer....................................................................................................................... RYAN MORSTATTER Scenic Designer.....................................................................................................................................LEX VIOLETTE Props Designer............................................................................................................................ AK KENDHAMMER Sound Designer.................................................................................................................HANNAH BOCKENHAUER Technical Director..................................................................................................................................LEX VIOLETTE Carpenters/Painters................................................................................ HANNAH BOCKENHAUER, ROSE BONSON, BAER BRUNDAGE, EVELYN COGBILL, KANISHK KOLOUJU, ELIZA LEVENDOSKI, MILES NARCOTTA-WELP, CLARA OSMUNDSON, WYATT ROOKER, TOVA STREET, ROHAN WURZEL Costume Shop Volunteers.................SHARON MARKEE, SUZANNE YOVNA, NANCY MAHLUM, CHARLOTTE GRANT, CHRIS PAPKE, CHERYL VEITH, TRINA SCHLIFER, JANE KRUGER, BEVERLEE CEARMAN, ELLEN MODERSOHN, RUTH DRISCOLL Light Board Operator........................................................................................................................AERITH SCOVILLE * = LCT debut

Special Thanks UWL for all of the mattresses,, Altra Federal Credit Union, Sue & Tim Durtsche, & all of our backstage and FOH volunteers! p. 9

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

Director’s Note The background music of this entire show should be a ticking clock! The residents of this lovely kingdom need a princess and fast! Otherwise the residents will remain in waiting of marriage for years and years. Winnifred’s splashy entrance takes the providence by storm; thankfully she woos (almost) everyone with her confidence in who she is and the power that she passes on to everyone around her. This camp has also had the sound of a ticking clock in the background: this production has come together over only 91 hours or 5,460 minutes or 327,600 seconds to be exact. The campers and production team have risen to the occasion in ways that leave me in awe of their talent, hard work, and perseverance. The shortened process never scared them, they buckled down and crafted this amazing performance you are about to enjoy. Not only that, they have made our time together so fun and hard to leave. Leaving is always hard, and I am certain it is the most difficult for our seniors in this camp. They have shared their summer with us and will now go off into the adult world to make it their own We will miss them desperately but cannot wait to cheer them on as they grow as individuals and make the world in their amazing image.

I would like to dedicate this production to our seniors: Oliver Olson, Aerin Gotts, Marcus Palm, and Dexter Shrek. We are so excited to continue to clap for you in all your future endeavors.!

Mary Cate Wesling, Director

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The Company

AERIN GOTTS

ALICE MCCANN

ALICIA CLARK

ALLISON HARTBERG

ANNA PIGUSH

AUDREY BARTON

AVERY RUTTER

BRODY STODOLA

CHLOE WENGER

COOPER KOEPKE

DAPHNE JESPERSON

DEXTER SCHRECK

ELLA HEINTZ

ELSA KAYSON

EMMIE RUNYON

GENESIE SOUSA

GRACI MARSHALL

GRETA RUNYON

HAILEY DOCKENDORFF

HOPE HAWKER

IVY CLARK

JACK BOCKENHAUER

JAYCIE HENDRICKSON

JOSIE WILLIAMS

KIERALYNN TUPPER

LAKEN BUCHOLTZ

LILYANN PATROS

LIV TAYLOR

LOLA MOE

MAEVE MORAN

MARCUS PALM

NADIA KRENN

MADDIE LEHMAN

OLIVER OLSON

MALEAH REI WEHERENBERG

ROMAN CREST

STELLA TOWNE

JUNI WALLER

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La Crosse Community Theatre and School District of La Crosse with Altra Federal Credit Union Present

BOOK BY JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER, AND MARSHALL BARER MUSIC BY MARY RODGERS LYRICS BY MARSHALL BARER STARRING AERIN GOTTS ALICE MCCANN ALICIA CLARK ALLISON HARTBERG ANNA PIGUSH AUDREY BARTON AVERY RUTTER BRODY STODOLA CHLOE WENGER COOPER KOEPKE DAPHNE JESPERSON DEXTER SCHRECK ELLA HEINTZ ELSA KAYSON EMMIE RUNYON GENESIE SOUSA GRACI MARSHALL GRETA RUNYON HAILEY DOCKENDORFF HOPE HAWKER IVY CLARK JACK BOCKENHAUER JAYCIE HENDRICKSON JOSIE WILLIAMS JUNI WALLER KIERALYNN TUPPER LAKEN BUCHOLTZ LILYAN PATROZ LIV TAYLOR LOLA MOE MADDIE LEHMAN MAEVE MORAN MARCUS PALM NADIA KRENN OLIVER OLSON MALEAH REI WEHERENBERG ROMAN CREST STELLA TOWNE COSTUME DESIGN BY

SCENIC DESIGN BY

LIGHTING DESIGN BY

PROPERTIES BY

JESSICA RIGDON

LEX VIOLETTE

RYAN MORSTATTER

AK KENDHAMMER

CAMP COUNSELOR

CAMP COUNSELOR

CAMP COUNSELOR

CAMP COUNSELOR

AFTON FUSON

LYNDALL BREAUX

ANGEL HERNANDEZ

TAYLOR RAMMER

CAMP MANAGER

CAMP DIRECTOR

STUDENT STAGE MANAGER

ALLI AUSTIN

KATELYN KLIEVE

KAI HEMMERSBACH

TECH CAMP TEACHER

TECH CAMP COUNSELOR

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

SOUND DESIGN BY

NATE MOHLMAN

KAILYN WITTROCK

LEX VIOLETTE

HANNAH BOCKENHAUER

CHOREOGRAPHY BRI FROST

MUSIC DIRECTION BY KATIE FRIES CORISSA VOUGHT-CAREY

DIRECTED BY MARY CATE WESLING ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement withConcord Theatricals 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.

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Who's Who NADIA KRENN (Beatrice)Nadia is an incoming Junior at Logan High School and has been involved in 6 shows so far! She has experience being both a crew member and a cast member.

Her recent shows include Mean Girls(Ms. Norbury) and Oliver!(Ensemble/Sellers US).

Outside of theater Nadia is involved in Show Choir, Dance Team, and many different clubs at her school! Nadia is very excited to be back on stage and back at LCT!

for the past 2 years. Greta would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in all of her performances.

OLIVER OLSON (Dauntless) Oliver is deeply bereaved to have joined his final SDLAX production. During his almost ten years within the La Crosse theater community, he has happily portrayed a wild menagerie of characters, his favorite productions being “The Cat In The Hat” (The Cat), “A Midsummer Night's Dream” (Puck), and many more. He would like to thank his real parents (whom without he would not exist), Katie Fries (the only Disney adult he’ll ever forgive), and last but certainly not least, Katelyn Klieve (whom he has watched grow right alongside him). He'll miss La Crosse dearly, but is continuing his education at CSBSJU and promises to visit frequently.

ELLA HEINTZ (Winifred) Ella Heintz is excited to be part of this production! A student at La Crescent High School, they have previously performed in Arcadia (Thomasina), Addams Family (Mortica), and Oliver (Charlotte and U/S Bet). When not on stage, Ella enjoys spending time with friends and volunteering at school. They would like to thank their family, friends, and directors for their support and encouragement!

GRETA RUNYON (Harold) Greta is so exited to be returning to the lct stage! Once upon a mattress is Greta’s second show at lct.

Last summer Greta performed in mean girls (ensemble/dance captain). Greta is also in la crosse dance center performing ensemble and was recently in their performance of the ugly duckling as a swan. She has also performed in the nutcracker with the La crosse dance center

LOLA MOE (Jester) Lola is so excited to be back to perform her fifth show as an actor, and her third show with LCT! She’s been seen previously as Sister Sophia in The Sound of Music, and as Dawn in Mean Girls. Before Once Upon A Mattress, you might have seen her behind the curtain working with the production team of 101 Dalmations Kids.

MARCUS PALM (King Sextimus) This is Marcus's 3rd production at LCT, the previous ones were Dog Sees God (as Matt) and Mean Girls (as Kevin G.). He is going to be a freshman in college next year at UWEC. AERIN GOTTS (Lady Larken) Aerin is so excited to be back on stage this summer! In the fall, she will be attending Viterbo University to major in Musical Theatre. She was in the production of Mean Girls last summer as Karen Smith. You can also catch her this summer singing with La Crosse Confluence. She would like to thank her Mom, Girlfriend, Music Directors and her amazing friends for supporting her through everything.

KIERALYNN TUPPER (Lady Lucille) Kieralynn is very excited to be performing the role of Lady Lucille in LCT’s Once Upon A Mattress! She is a Junior at Tomah High School, and she has previously been in three other productions at LCT including Oliver! (Dodger), Mean Girls (Sonja Acquino), and Arcadia (Augustus/Gus Coverly).

When not on stage, Kiera enjoys sculpting and singing. She would like to thank everyone who supported her through this process, and hopes that you enjoy the show!

LAKEN BUCHOLTZ (Lady Merril) Being a ladyin-waiting means waiting... a lot. Laken has mastered the art of dramatic sighing, constantly looking confused, and staring longingly at noblemen. When she’s not dramatically clutching

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Who's Who her pearls, she enjoys sleeping in the sun with her cat and all things art. Her past shows include She Kills Monsters (Vera), Mean Girls (Gretchen u/s), and many more!

GRACI MARSHALL (Lady Rowina) Graci is thrilled to be returning to LCT! She will be a senior this coming year at Holmen High School.

Some of her previous roles include Janis (Mean Girls), Lilith (She Kills Monsters), Store Manager (Legally Blonde). She also is a student director for Holmen theatre. Outside of theatre, she enjoys fiber art and Irish dancing. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

ALICIA CLARK (Luce's Lady) Alicia loves to do theater! Last summer she did Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical and has done other productions through her school. When she's not doing theater, you can find her crocheting or reading!

She did honor choir and was also in her school band.

LILYANN PATROS (Mabelle)Lilyann is so excited to back on the LCT stage! She has been in 9 shows and this will be her 10th! You may recognize her from Mean Girls High school Version: as Cady Heron, Sound Of Music: as Sister Margareta, or Wizard of Oz: as Ensemble. She would like to thank the staff and production team for working so hard to bring this show together, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

COPPER KOEPKE (Minstrel) Cooper is so excited to be a part of Once Upon a Mattress.

Cooper is very involved in the La Crosse theater community. You may have seen him in productions such as… Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mike Teavee), Mean Girls: High School Version (Ensemble) and Bye Bye Birdie (Conrad Birdie.) He also participates in La Crosse Show Choir (River City Revolution). This is his 21st show. He is so excited for you to see the show! Thank you for coming and enjoy!

JOSIE WILLIAMS (Nightingale) Josie is elated to be performing with LCT for the first time ever!

She has been involved in theater with Aquinas High School, where she will be attending as a freshman this coming year. Her favorite productions she's been in so far are Annie as Duffy the orphan and Ruby's Story as Young Ruby. Outside of theater, Josie loves to read all kinds of books, write until her fingers hurt, and hang out with her amazing friends.

GENESIE SOUSA (Princess #12) This is Genesie's first LCT production, and she is so exited! She lives about an hour away from here, so a lot of driving. She is in Varsity volleyball for her school, and keeps above a 4.0 GPA. She is going into her Junior year of highschool. Genesie loves musical theater, and is in both dance and singing lessons.

She participates in local productions, and school plays. Special thanks to her parents! Enjoy the show!

JUNI WALLER (Queen Aggravain)This is Juni's 2nd LCT's production! Her favorite past productions is "Annie Jr." (Annie) and "Mean Girls" (Tyler K., u/s Janis). Juni can typically be found hanging out with friends or performing in her own community. She'd like to thank her family, her partner, and her castmates for making this such a great experience.

IVY CLARK (Siry Harry) This is Ivy’s third LCT production, the previous shows being Legally Blonde and Mean Girls. In her free time, she loves talking about movies, wandering around with friends, and writing skits for her school’s cabaret club.

BRODY STODOLA (Sir Luce) Brody is nervous for this being his first time acting on LCT stage.

He has been in Captain Louie (Ensemble), Annie (Drake the Butler), The Valentine Rabbit (Skin Horse), Carnival (Grobert), and Ruby's Story (Sid). And he enjoys his free time by playing DND and video games, and trying to make video games. And he is here thanks to his loving family who has supported him throughout the years.

JACK BOCKENHAUER (Studley) I go to Holmen middle school and is going into 8th grade, I have

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Who's Who done many middle school productions including, lion from the wizard of oz, flounder in the little mermaid, prince vladie in doctor evil and the basket of kittens, and more, I love drama because it’s a place were you can be free to be yourself, Thank You

production (Diary Of A Wimpy Kid) along with the school productions. Chloe is going into freshman year. She has also done multiple Nutcracker shows with LDC. Chloe is so exited for the show, and hopes to do more of them in the future.

AUDREY BARTON (Wizard) Audrey is happy to be back on the stage. This is her fourth production through LCT, (other shows include: Bye Bye Birdie, Cat in the Hat, and The Sound of Music). She is grateful for her family always supporting her interests. She hopes students continue to participate in the arts, although it can be a tiring experience it's worth it in the end.

She thanks you for seeing the show.

MALEAH REI WEHERENBERG (Ensemble) Rei is so pumped to be back at LCT! She has been through many productions with LCT, her favorite being Seussicsl Jr during Penguin Project. She also participates in La Crosse Dance Centre's annual Nutcracker. Rei would like to give a special thanks to her special family.

ROMAN CREST (Ensemble) Roman is excited to be back on the LCT stage! This is his third production at LCT, past roles including Emmett Forrest (Legally Blonde) and Mr. Duvall (Mean Girls). When not on the stage, he enjoys being around the people he loves. He wants to give a shout out to his family for always being his biggest supporters.

MADDIE LEHMAN (Ensemble) Maddie is thrilled to be back on the LCT stage for the 3rd time. When not in theater she is involved in cheerleading at her high school. She also enjoys crocheting and animals. She can’t wait for you to come see Once Upon a Mattress!

DAPHNE JESPERSON (Ensemble) Daphne is very excited to be a part of the ensemble in LCT’s production of Once Upon a Mattress, her first high school show! Her previous roles include Fregley’s Mom in Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical and Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. She loves singing and dancing and has had a passion for music since she was young. She would like to thank her friends and family for the support they have given her in her theater experience and hopes you enjoy the show!

CHLOE WENGER(Ensemble) Chloe is so exited to be in this years production Once Upon A Mattress! She has done one other summer

JAYCIE HENDRICKSON (Ensemble) Jaycie is ecstatic to be back with LCT this summer! She is coming off of recent roles in Frozen Kids (Anna) and Descendants with West Salem Drama and Music Departments. This is Jaycie’s third production with LCT including Matilda and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. When not on stage you can find Jaycie on the volleyball court, soccer field or hanging out with friends.

ALLISON HARTBERG(Ensemble) Alicia loves to do theater! Last summer she did Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical and has done other productions through her school. When she's not doing theater, you can find her crocheting or reading! She did honor choir and was also in her school band.

ELSA KAYSON(Ensemble) Elsa is very happy to be in her first High School LCT production. She has been in 7 previous LCT productions, including Beauty and the Beast, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Seussical, and more. When not doing theater, Elsa enjoys show choir, tennis, and reading.

MAEVE MORAN (Ensemble) Maeve is so excited for you to see Once Upon A Mattress! Her most recent productions include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Claire in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Charles/Young Cinderella in Cinderella. She has loved being a part of this amazing show and would like to thank the crew, cast, and her family!

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Who's Who HAILEY DOCKENDORFF (Ensemble) Hailey is excited to perform in her first LCT high school summer production! She is an 8th grader at West Salem Middle School and enjoys dance classes, voice lessons, and doing as much theater as possible in her spare time. Her favorite past roles include Matilda in Matilda Jr, Patty Farrell in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Ensemble in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Elsa in Frozen Kids.

She hopes you enjoy the show!

ALICE MCCANN (Ensemble) Alice is excited to join the LCT Star Academy this summer. Previous productions include titles presented in middle school: A Wrinkle in Time (Aunt Beast), James and the Giant Peach (Ladybug), The Phantom Tollbooth (Princess Rhyme), Dr. Evil and the Basket of Kittens (Inferna), Wizard of Oz (Aunt Em). She plans to continue with theater as she progresses to high school next year and is already planning on coming back for Star Academy next summer!

HOPE HAWKER (Ensemble) Hope has participated in four school musicals and one school play at Aquinas Middle and High School, and is currently going into junior year. This is her first LCT theatre experience. She love theatre and music, participating in choir and band, playing mainly French horn and Piano. When she isn’t practicing something, she leads Troop 19 as the ASPL and runs Cross Country and Track.

ANNA PIGUSH(Ensemble) Anna is excited to be back on the LCT stage this summer. Previous productions include Diary of a Wimpy Kid (ensemble, LCT) and Secret Garden (ensemble, Aquinas Middle School). Anna enjoys all things about performing, she can play the piano and is going to be marching in the Aquinas High School band as an 8th grader this year. She is in 4-H and the La Crosse Film Academy, XC skis, runs track, and plays tennis.

AVERY RUTTER (Ensemble) Avery will be a Freshman at Logan High School. This is her 4th LCT show. Previous, she has been a part of Matilda Jr, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Beauty & the Beast Jr. Avery also enjoys dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre and performing in the Nutcracker Ballet. She loves working as a team to create a show for the audience to enjoy.

DEXTER SCHRECK (Ensemble) This is Dexter’s third production at LCT. He’s previously been in Legally Blonde (as Carlos) and in Mean Girls (as Mr. Heron). Outside of LCT he’s been participating in different theater programs on-and-off since kindergarten. He just graduated from La Crosse Polytechnic School and is heading to St. Olaf College to study history and creative writing.

EMMIE RUNYON (Ensemble) Emmie is so excited to get back on stage! Emmie has preformed her whole life. She dances at LaCrosse dance centre and has preformed in several nutcrackers, Alice in wonderland, and ugly duckling with LDC. Emmie has been in two other productions with LCT those being Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jr. and Mean Girls. Emmie has also preformed in Bye Bye Birdie and Beauty and the Beast jr. through the school district of lacrosse.

She is so excited to preform once again and hopes you enjoy the show!

LIV TAYLOR (Ensemble) STELLA TOWNE(Ensemble) Stella is super pumped for her first production with LCT, you may have seen her in Addam’s Family (Ancestor) or The Box Car Children (Violet). She would like to thank her parents for their amazing support! p. 16

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2025 makes the 7th Annual Musky Challenge.

From June through early October, Rotarian Al Louis will be fishing Lake Vermilion in Northern Minnesota. This year, he will fish with his fishing partners, both named A.J., as well as multiple sponsor guests and fellow Rotarians.

Did you know? In general it takes about 10,000 casts to catch one musky! 2022 was a record year with 86 musky caught in the boat while previous years only yielded 7-8.

What will 2025 yield? A new record caught? A normal year with 5-7 fish caught or maybe a new state record which currently sits at 58.25. On July 11, 2023, Al caught his PERSONAL BEST at 55".

Al is community members to contribute to the annual event by a flat dollar pledge or a pledge per fish caught in the boat.

This year’s proceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region, the La Crosse Community Theatre, and GROW, three organizations helping to mentor, inspire, and nourish the next generation.

Pledge Or Donate

By Check Payable to Rotary Works Foundation and mail to: Rotary Works Foundation c/o Al's Musky Challenge PO Box 1571 La Crosse, WI 54602-1571 Online at: rotarycluboflacrosse.org/page/al-s-musky-challenge Or by scanning the QR Code p. 18

Thank You to Our Summer Sponsors!

Sue & Tim Durtsche

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24-25 Patron Donor List ($20,000+) Debra Wakeen

($250-$499) Jennifer French Nancy & Andrew Matchett Nancy Richgels Barbara Burchill ($5,000+) Bob & Kay Conzemius Joe Hammes John & Linda Lyche Julie Keitel Barbara & Donald Frank Jeri Sebo Ross & Lynn West Peter & Joan Allen ($2,000-$4,999) Tom & Kimberley Culp Mark Chamberlain Kevin Drewiske Ted & Mary Jean Eisenbacher Binsfeld Family Fund Carery & Suzanne Falkenberry Roger & Charlotte Grant ($1,000-$1,999) Nicole Letendre Stephen Conrad Aurel & Sue Mailath Richard Melvin John Mason Brian & Karen Rude Scott & Mary Rathgaber Tina Ruskey Sharon & Michael Markee John Dawidowski & Sharon SingerKristin Albrecht Charitable Fund Dawidowski Dick & Pat Spencer Richard & Judy Williams ($500-$999)

Diane Foust & Jim Nelson David & Christine Papke Bill & Jackie Pritchard Joseph Alexander Jim Brickl Roger & Kenna Christians Tom & Heidi Grau Vantage Architects, Inc Mary Jean Sartz Pamela & Richard Strauss Jim & Jo Ann Wickizer

($150-$249) Jim & Jo Glasser Joe & Linda Kastantin Rosemary Nelson Tom and Lori Nigon Michael Porter Leah Reimann Kurt & Julie Schroeder Kathy Spelker Ann Brice Rob Reider Tom & Jean Thompson Scott A. Ziebell

Become a Patron Donor!

($100-$149) Patrick & Susanne Peck Tony & Patrice Vander Wielen Theron & Judie Wilson Laurel Allen Margaret Andersen Carol Bakkestuen Michael Bottcher David Bruemmer Gale Bruessel Rachel Bryant Jean Burgess Cari & Mark Burmaster Roy Campbell & Ellen Ullsvik Susan Custer Kathleen Danaher Candyce Del Bello Jolene DeMaiffe Dennis & Ellie Dorman Daryl & Nancy Ert Mark & Dorie Etrheim Anita Evand & Larry Lebirecki April Farrell Steve & Katie Fleis Rebecca Goche William & Sarah Goff Herb & Barbara Heili Mike & Cheri Herro Mike & Lynn Hickey John & Linda Hoehn Charlene Hopkins Richard & Marlene Hutter John Kelly Bruce Kerr Roger & Jean Klousia Bob & Marlene Kohner Alma Kohnert John & Mary Komperud Steve & Karen Lind Steve & Cheryl Loehr Jay Lokken & Ken Riley Arden Markos Margie Mason Krister Mattson Jane Miller Corine Neuman Chris Olson Ralph & Judy Osborn Elsie Patterson Dianne Pogreba Kathryn Ready Cam & Carlene Roberts Tom & Sharon Ryan Ole Ryan Gail Schneider Sandy Sechrest Kari Shaw Mark & Carol Solyst Kristy Stokke Jim Tempke Mary Colleen Walsh Eileen Walsh Doyle Ray & Joyce Wichelt Marc & Ruth Williams Libby & Andrew Winga Harvey & Patricia Witzenburg Terry & Loran Zibrowski Kathleen Zietlow

Mary Cate Wesling, Artistic Advancement Director | 608-784-9292 | www.lacrossetheatre.org/donate

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Thank You to Our Season Sponsors!

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Help us Leap into the LEAP Center!

Rehearsals Scene Shop

Storage

As LCT continues to grow, we need additional space outside of the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. We need additional space to rehearse, hold educational events, build sets, and to store our inventory of props, costumes, and scenery.

That's where the Lyche Education and Production Center comes in. The LEAP Center, located at 724 Cass St, holds immense promise for LCT, and we's been busy converting the space to our needs. But we can't do it alone!

Now is YOUR chance to become part of the profound impact this expansion will have on the future of La Crosse Community Theatre. Your support and consideration in this matter is invaluable!

Together we will transform the arts in the Coulee Region!

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BUY AN ITEM FOR US AND LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY • • • • • • • • • • •

Buy the front doors: $15,000 Buy the new monument signage: $10,000 Buy the LEAP Center Sign: $10,000 Buy the La Crosse Community Theatre Sign: $10,000 Buy a Movable Costume Rack: $5,000 (12 available) Buy a Shop Window: $1,500 (15 available) Buy our Gutters: $18,000 Buy the new Roll Up Shop Door: $10,000 Buy a tile in the scene shop ceiling: $2,500 Buy a shelf for props and scenery: $1,000 Buy the new rehearsal stage: $20,000

...And there's more!

Ask about naming rights for rooms, pews, the rehearsal stage and other items! p. 23

2025-2026 SEASON

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