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MCT presents the Milwaukee premiere of MAURITIUS by Theresa Rebeck,February 17 – March 13, 2011. This contemporary thriller premiered onBroadway in 2007 and tells an edgy and surprising tale about the fight for apair of valuable stamps.

After meeting MAURITIUS playwright Theresa Rebeck, a journalist for The New York Times likenedher warm but weary air to that of a working Brooklyn mother (which she is, of a 15-year-old son and a 8-year-old daughter) and observed that the playwright possessed the slightly distracted demeanor of a tenuredprofessor (which she is not). During that first meeting, Ms. Rebeck readily admitted to being a workaholic.

“I think with most writers their neurosis is finishing things,” she said. “I have a different neurosis. I’m terriblyanxious when it’s not finished. Then I become really difficult to live with.” For example, after switchingmajors from literature to dramatic writing, she went back to school to finish a half-completed degree. Shecurrently holds an MFA in playwriting and a PhD in Victorian melodrama, both from Brandeis University.

The bond between two half-sisters is tested when Jackie decides she can solve all her financial problemsby selling her grandfather’s exceptional stamp collection. As Jackie shrewdly tries to cash in on a pair ofrare stamps from the island of Mauritius, she discovers how dangerous stamp collecting can be! PlaywrightTheresa Rebeck has written a cat-and-mouse game like no other, full of twists, turns and plenty of suspense.

Milwaukee native Andrew Volkoff (now based in NYC) will make his MCT main stage directing debut.The cast features Drew Brhel (HAY FEVER, BACK TO METHUSELAH) as Sterling, Betsy Skowbo (AHOTEL ON MARVIN GARDENS, PRESENT LAUGHTER) as Mary, Jonathan Wainwright (TAKEME OUT, ANDROCLES AND THE LION) as Dennis and MCT Producing Artistic Director C. MichaelWright (DUET FOR ONE, ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA) as Philip. Making her MCTdebut as Jackie is UW-Milwaukee theatre student Sara Zientek.

Theresa Rebeck: The genesis of a playwright and her

Broadway debut, MAURITIUSBy JAcqUe TRoy, Education Director/Literary Manager

“I’m actually interested in poor behavior. I’m interested in what drivespeople to poor behavior.”

The New York Times, September 23, 2007

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MAURIT IUS

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From the moment I first read MAURITIUS, I was intrigued. Whowould have thought you could concoct a suspenseful tale out of a pairof postage stamps? But with a sprinkling of dark humor and a dash ofnoir style, Theresa Rebeck has done just that. I think our patrons willreally appreciate this little bit of theatrical heat on a cold winter’s night!

Besides, I’m always on the lookout for exciting female playwrights.I fear that women writers have been given the short shrift in the worldof theatre, so I’ve made it a personal mission to always feature at leastone each season. In 2010-11, we’ve actually committed to producing scriptsby two women, Margaret Raether’s witty homage to days gone by,JEEVES INTERVENES, and now Theresa Rebeck’s raw, contemporary

MAURITIUS. (As a matter of fact, next season we’ll have two female playwrights represented yet again!)

On that same subject, I’m extremely pleased to report that all three one-acts in our upcoming YoungPlaywrights Festival were written by young women!

Let’s hear it for the ladies!

C. Michael WrightProducing Artistic Director

A Few Words from MichaelMILWAUKEE CHAMBERTHEATRE STAFF

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

C. Michael Wright

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Kirsten Mulvey

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EDUCATION DIRECTOR/LITERARY MANAGER

Jacque Troy

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MCT 2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT David A. Paris

PAST-PRESIDENT Debbie Pavletich

VP SPECIAL EVENTS Cathy Costantini

VP DEVELOPMENT Donald A. Cress

VP PERSONNEL Christopher Meadows

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Michael Mosesson George MosherJamshed PatelKevin Schuele

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How’s the recession treating you? I don’t need to tell you that for local non-profit arts groupsit is a challenge. At MCT, we are holding fast to the advicegiven by Michael Kaiser (President of the Kennedy Center forthe Performing Arts) waaaay back in 2009 during his “Arts inCrisis Tour:” Plan ahead. Make art that excites you. Don’t losefocus on what you came to do in the first place. In 2011-2012, we are really excited to say we’ll be “doingwhat we came to do:” Two Pulitzer Prize winners, two fantasticnew collaborations, expanded education and outreach programsfor students of all ages, one new script from our MontgomeryDavis Play Development Series and DRIVING MISS DAISYwith the incomparable Ruth Schudson! Now here is where my challenge to you comes in. Please join us in making it all happen byadopting a project from our 2011-2012 season and helping to make it a success. How? If you areable, please consider sponsoring a show. Sponsorship levels start at $1,000 (see below) and sponsorsbecome Champions of Chamber— with lots of great benefits and behind-the-scenes opportunities. If you are unable to be a sponsor, subscribe for the season with a group of friends. Or, pickthe project that is most exciting to you, organize a group to attend together and talk it up! Details on our upcoming season are on page 3. Please call me — or any of the MCT staff — if you are willing to invest in a production this coming year. We would love to hear from you!

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cRIMeS oF THe HeARTby Beth Henley

August 11 - 28, 2011

Directed by Mary MacDonald Kerr

Featuring Karen Estrada, Laura Frye, Laura Gray, Georgina McKee & Jonathan Wainwright

The three Magrath sisters of Hazelhurst,Mississippi are offbeat characters, to say theleast. This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy tellsa tale that is true, touching and consistentlyhilarious.

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DRIvINg MISS DAISyby Alfred Uhry

October 13 - 30, 2011

Directed by C. Michael Wright

Featuring Ruth Schudson, Michael Torrey& Jonathan West

When Hoke Coleburn is hired to be DaisyWerthan’s chauffer, little do the two realizehow close they will grow over the next 25years. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Dramain 1988, this play delivers an abundance ofhumor, honesty and dignity.

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HeRoeSby Tom Stoppard; Adapted from GeraldSibleyras’s Le Vent De Peupliers

November 23 - December 18, 2011

Directed by C. Michael Wright

Featuring Richard Halverson, Dan Mooney& Robert Spencer

A trio of cantankerous World War I veteransdream up a plan to escape from a remoteFrench hospital. Stoppard’s adaptation is at once funny and poignant, clever and whimsical.

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A THoUSAND WoRDSby Gwendolyn Rice

February 16-March 11, 2012

Directed by Jennifer Uphoff Gray

Featuring Libby Amato, Carrie Coon,Sarah Day, Josh McCabe & Georgina McKee

Jumping back and forth between the 1930sand the present, this new play explores amystery surrounding renowned photographerWalker Evans. Originally presented as part of our 2008-09 Montgomery Davis Play Development Series. Produced in collaborationwith Forward Theater Company of Madison.

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BUS STopby William Inge

April 12-29, 2012

Directed by Lisa Kornetsky

Featuring Jamie Cheatham, Doug Jarecki,Dan Katula, Patrick Lawlor, Jacque Troyand three UW-Parkside students

In the middle of a howling blizzard, fourpassengers become stranded overnight in asmall-town diner. Full of Inge’s trademarkinsight, this uproarious comedy from 1955still stands the test of time. A collaborativeeffort with UW-Parkside.

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Born in Cincinnati, Ms. Rebeck, who nowlives in Brooklyn, has written roughly one playevery season since 1992, when SPIKE HEELSfirst established her reputation. Only recentlydid her work start to receive widespread attention: OMNIUM GATHERUM was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in 2004 and BADDATES was widely produced regionally following its 2003 debut (including a Milwaukee Rep production in 2005-06). In2007 she authored the only original play by awoman to have its debut on Broadway, whenMAURITIUS was produced at the ManhattanTheatre Club. It was later named one ofTimeMagazine’s “Top Ten Plays of 2007.” When pressed, Ms. Rebeck uneasily acknowledged that at some point recently shesomehow “slid over the line” after so manyyears as one playwright among many. “Showbusiness is a struggle,” she told a journalist. “Icertainly wish that I had just blasted on thescene and not had quite such a hard time. But

there’s a great sense of the relief in that youdon’t have to prove yourself anymore. You canjust do your work.”

In addition to an enormous amount of positive recognition and high-profile productionsfor her dramatic literature, Ms. Rebeck has alsofound success writing for television (Law andOrder: Criminal Intent and NYPD Blue amongothers), and even published two novels (ThreeGirls and Their Brother and Twelve Rooms WithA View.) Her list of awards is too extensive toinclude here. And yet despite all of this literaryactivity, she also finds time to work: on theboard of the Dramatists Guild, as a contributingeditor to the Harvard Review, an associate artistof the Roundabout Theatre Company, and asadjunct faculty at Brandeis University and Columbia University.

So what does such a Renaissance womanwrite about? On the surface, her plays canseem thematically disparate. But reviewersoften comment that “a lot of bad manners areon display in Ms. Rebeck’s dramatic universe.”Specifically, in MAURITIUS, “There is at least

one betrayal per scene…and in keeping withthe eclectic range of her work (it) has all theearmarks of a traditional thriller.”

Ironically Ms. Rebeck admits that shestumbled upon the subject matter for this playwhile she was actually avoiding work. Desperatefor a break from writing, she began to surf theinternet and discovered a page itemizing thesoon-to-be-auctioned stamp collection of aSpanish lord. “I became really fascinated byhow beautiful the stamps were, and how strangeand historic and utterly valuable,” she said. Shebegan to delve into philately and wonderedabout the mania that fed its enthusiasts. “It became clear that there was some kind ofhunger in these people that the collection ofobjects answered. I found that mysterious andmoving — why that thing would satisfy yourspirit in a deep and meaningful way.”

Resources:theresarebeck.com The New York Times

MAURITIUSBy eresa RebeckFebruary 17 – March 13, 2011

Directed by Andrew VolkoffFeaturing Drew Brhel, Betsy Skowbo,Jonathan Wainwright, C. Michael Wright & Sara Zientek

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vIeWpoINTS

Please join us Wednesday, February 23 at6:30 p.m. to hear local arts journalist TomStrini’s fun and insightful presentationabout stamp collecting in conjunction withour upcoming production of MAURITIUS.

Most Milwaukeeans connect Tom Strini’sname to reviews in our local paper. Heserved The Milwaukee Journal and then the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as dance critic,critic at large and music and dance critic foralmost 27 years. He took a buyout and leftthe paper July 31, 2009, as the Journal Sentinel downsized for the fourth time. OnAug. 3, 2009, he wrote his first piece as amanaging partner and culture editor ofthirdcoastdigest.com,Milwaukee’s online dailymagazine. At Third Coast, Strini offers avery personal take on the performing arts —classical music, concert dance, theater, visual

art and architecture. He also writes aboutbroader topics, including cooking, design,and the unexpected aesthetic moments ofeveryday life.

As our ViewPoints speaker for MAURITIUS,Strini will provide unique insight into therarely discussed cultural phenomenon ofphilately, that is, stamp collecting. As ateenager, Strini experienced a brief but intense passion for stamps. He still has hisold album, jammed with several thousandgluey bits of postal art.

The ViewPoints presentation is free andopen to the public and will take place in theThe Skylight Bar & Bistro — which will beopen for dinner and refreshments beginningat 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 23

TALK THeATRe

Prior to Wednesday matinees we offer TalkTheatre, a pre-show discussion. On March2 at noon, MCT Education Director/LiteraryManager Jacque Troy will lead a lively andinformative pre-show chat with MAURITIUSCostume Designer Holly Payne. The TalkTheatre discussion is free and open to thepublic and will take place in the The SkylightBar & Bistro — which will be open for lunchand refreshments beginning at 11:00 a.m.on March 2nd.

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Following Thursday evening performancesyou can meet the artists involved in a production, ask questions and discuss yourtheatergoing experience.

Here are some quick facts about Mauritiusand the stamps…

• Mauritius is a small island nation off thesoutheast coast of the African continent inthe Indian Ocean (east of Madagascar).

• The island had no native inhabitants. It wasfirst settled by the Dutch (1638) and later bythe French. In 1810, after the NapoleonicWars, the British gained control of the island.

• The island of Mauritius was the onlyknown home of the now extinct dodo bird.

• Today, 1.2 million residents of African, In-dian, Chinese and French ancestries inhabitthe tropical island, which is also a popular vacation spot.

The Mauritius “Post Office” Stamps• In 1847, Mauritius became the fifth location(and the first British colony) in the worldto issue postage stamps.

• The two types of stamps first issued thereare known as the "Red Penny" and a "Blue

Two Pence." Both featured the head of ayoung Queen Victoria.

• The engraver, Joseph Osmond Barnard,made what is considered to be an error,using the words “Post Office” instead of“Post Paid” on both stamps.

• The words “Post Office” were changed to“Post Paid” for 1848 printings.

• Only fifteen of the ‘Red Penny’ and twelveof the ‘Blue Two Pence’ “Post Office”stamps are known to exist today. Thestamps are considered the greatest items inall of philately.

• The famed “Bordeaux Cover,” an envelopeincluding both stamps, sold for nearly fourmillion dollars in 1993.

When playwright Theresa Rebeck learnedthat stamps could have such high values, shewas inspired to write a contemporary play about people fighting for possession ofthese highly prized objects. Join us for the Milwaukee premiere!

Our upcoming production gets its name from the nation of Mauritius and a pair of stamps the country issued in the nineteenth century, which have since become incredibly valuable.

Mauritius Facts The cast of MAURITIUS

Jonathan Wainwright C. Michael Wright

Sara Zientek

Drew Brhel Betsy Skowbo

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eric Appleton: exploring Human Nature AMoNg THe SqUIRReLSBy JAcqUe TRoy, Education Director/Literary Manager

SpRINg SeSSIoNMarch 28 – April 25!

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Here’s your chance to learn basic acting techniques in a collaborative,non-threatening environment.

Dates: Five Mondays—March 28,April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2011

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Our dedication to Wisconsin playwrights sometimes means pursuingnew work in unique locales.

For anyone who doesn’t know Eric Appleton,assistant professor of scenic and lighting designat UW-Whitewater, approaching him for anoriginal play may seem like a literary snipehunt. But Appleton proves to be a theatricalRenaissance man with his play, AMONG THESQUIRRELS, which cleverly combines his obsession with Richard Attenborough’s natureprograms with a critique of human nature.

It doesn’t take much research into Appleton’srich qualifications to understand the logic. He’sauthored three full-length plays, IPHIGENIAIN KINGMAN, LESTER’S BREAKDOWNSUITE and HOMELAND, each of which havereceived productions. His ten-minute playshave been featured in festivals in both the U.S. and Canada; two have been published by Heuer Publications and two have been finalists for the Actor's Theatre of Louisville's Heideman Award.

Next up in our Montgomery Davis PlayDevelopment Series, we’ll be featuringAppleton’s AMONG THE SQUIRRELS. Inspeaking about the play, the author says, “(It)emerged from many things coming togetherfrom different directions: unemployment; howa couple deals with a relationship several yearsin — when their lives seem to stagnate andthey don't know how to move forward — orwhether the movement forward is even some-thing they can do together; an NPR storyabout Target employees dealing with a deer lostin their store; and lots of nature films via Netflix

featuring David Attenborough. All of thesethoughts, stories and images crystallizedaround my own fondness of squirrels.” Appleton acknowledged another inspiration.“During a recent job hunt, in an effort to relocate, I had hoped to get as close to my native Chicago as possible. At the same time Iwas trying to get home, many friends inChicago's goth community were separating,growing apart in their own directions. The playbecame a bit of a love letter not only to the city,but also to a group of friends I hold dear — allin the face of the realization that sometimeseverything has to fall apart before you can stepinto the future.” We hope you’ll join us for the staged readingon Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., to see howall of these disparate elements come togetherin Eric Appleton’s very funny and imaginativescript, AMONG THE SQUIRRELS. Thereading will be in the Skylight Bar & Bistro,seating is first-come, first served. Free with donations kindly accepted.

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Though our timeline has changed, with the Young Playwrights Festival(YPF) showcase now happening March 17-20, 2011, it doesn’t meanthat we haven’t been busy with this unique education initiative.

By JAcqUe TRoy, Education Director/Literary Manager

Once again, our distinguished readers have helped us choose three great plays for productionand now we can share some exciting new developments. Continuing our tradition of partnering with area colleges, we have another talented groupof young designers and technicians led by MCT Production Manager Brandy Kline. Our teamof emerging theatre artists and artisans include students from Cardinal Stritch University,UW-Milwaukee and UW-Parkside: Stage Manager Jen Anderson, Costume Designer KarmenSeib, Lighting Designer Dustin Donohoe, Set Designer Joshua Krause, Sound Designer PhilWooding and Deck Chief Tracy Hoida. We also held open auditions in November to cast the eighteen available roles with actorsof all ages. As an added bonus, two of our winning playwrights attended the auditions tolearn more about this part of the process. Playwright Melody Hardman said of the experience,“The audition process was amazing! I was thrilled to be there. This experience made me appreciate even more, the actors and actresses of Milwaukee. We are indeed a talented city. I can’t wait to get started with the rehearsal process. The directors seem like wonderful, insightful people.” Playwright Emlyn Dornemann similarly reported, “I really enjoyed havingthe privilege of seeing my play take a step towards coming to life. I never got sick of seeing allthese different people's visions of my characters. It was just an amazing experience.” As a result of all that activity, check out the cast lists and synopses of the winning one-actplays below:

yoU’LL NeveR UNDeRSTANDby Emlyn Dornemann,Montessori IB High SchoolDirected by Laura Webb

With a sophisticated sense of theatricality,YOU’LL NEVER UNDERSTAND explores the triumphs and guarded struggles of five high school students.

Lacy…April PaulJason…Eric LigockiAlice…Anna MillerGabriel…Dylan BaxterMary…Lindsey GaglianoAdult…Jay Rattle

A RoSe FoR MRS. KeMpby Melody Hardman, Rufus King IB High SchoolDirected by Michelle Lopez-Rios

Set in the 1940s, this insightful domesticdrama embroils an unsuspecting Mississippi family in the shocking truths revealed by their mother’s will.

Betty…Amber SmithPaul…Ken WilliamsMayella…Jennifer GrundyEddie…Bill RolonRose…Toni MartinMrs. Brenner…Michelle Waide

MISDIRecTeD HAppINeSS by Alyssa Cumpton,Homestead High SchoolDirected by Michael CoteyUsing the dark humor and mystery of classicfilm noir, this script investigates a murder byexamining both suspects and investigatorswho all have secrets of their own.

Lt. Shawna Baile…Libby AmatoGreg…Clayton HamburgCharles Lynch…Ken WilliamsMrs. Lynch…Marion AraujoMr. Hernandez…Joaquin (Jose) RodriguezMs. Droll…Rachel Lau

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by James GoldmanApril 14 – May 1, 2011Directed by C. Michael WrightFeaturing Tracy Michelle Arnold, Lenny Banovez, Alexandra Bonesho, J. Patrick Cahill, Brian Mani, Joe Picchetti &Marcus Truschinski

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Which son will win the throne? is classic black comedy serves up atasty slice of British history and will be a collaborative effort with Marquette University.Co-sponsored byMary Ann & Lloyd Gerlach, John E. Holland, George & Angela Jacobi, Robert & Theresa Muselman

Preview Sponsor:Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar Fund