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Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison

Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar

Original Broadway production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE produced by Kevin McCullum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McCelland, Barbara Freitag, and Jill Furnam

Resident Designer/Technical DirectorJ. Michael Desper

Music DirectorDonna Kummer

Costume DesignerEllen Kozak

Stage ManagersNikki Lueck, Jan Szczepanski

DirectorTommy Lueck

Lighting &Sound DesignerAaron Schmidt

ChoreographerReginald Kurschner

Properties MistressSami Williams

July 14-17, 21-24, 28-31,August 3-7

in the Furlan Auditorium

Sunset Playhouse800 Elm Grove Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122

262-782-4430 • www.sunsetplayhouse.com

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE POLIC IES

~The use of cameras, video recording equipment, and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the auditorium. Please turn off or silence all cell phones and pagers. Pagers can be left at the box office with your name and seat location.~Sunset Playhouse is a smoke-free environment. There is no smoking inside the theatre.~Latecomers will be seated in vacant seats toward the rear of the auditorium at an appropriate pause in the action. They may move to their regular seats at intermission.~Restrooms are located in the hallway just north of the auditorium.

PRODUCTION TEA M

Director ......................................................................................................................Tommy LueckTechnical Director/Scenic Designer .......................................................... J. Michael DesperChoreographer .............................................................................................Reginald KurschnerMusical Director ..................................................................................................Donna KummerLighting and Sound Designer ..........................................................................Aaron SchmidtStage Managers ......................................................................... Nikki Lueck, Jan SzczepanskiCostume Designer ...................................................................................................... Ellen KozakProperties Mistresses ............................................................................................ Sami WilliamsScene Shop Coordinator ............................................................................................Pat WestenAssistant Director ........................................................................................... Christian FlemingAssistant Stage Manager ......................................Elaine Brushafer, Maureen HendersonAssistant Choreographer ...................................................................................Vasiliki FafaliosAssistant Music Director ................................................................................ David Bonofiglio

CAST OF CHAR ACTERS ( i n a l p h a b e t i c a l o r d e r )

Alexandra Bonesho ........................................................................................................EnsembleMeg Borkowski ................................................................................................................EnsembleRyan Cappleman ....................................................................................................Robert MartinKelly Cline .................................................................................................................................... KittyRaven Dockery .....................................................................................................Trix the AviatrixBen George ................................................................................................. The Man in the ChairBradley Halverson ..........................................................................................................EnsembleEllen Jenders .................................................................................................Janet Van De GraaffRichard Katschke ...............................................................................................................FeldziegMichelle Krueger ................................................................................................. Mrs. TottendaleTamara Martinsek ................................................................................The Drowsy ChaperoneAndy McCain .........................................................................................................................GeorgeMolly Morrow...................................................................................................................EnsembleVince Pelligrino .......................................................................................................... Gangster #1Ashley Purpora ................................................................................................................EnsembleIsaiah Reynolds ................................................................................................................EnsembleBill Rolon .............................................................................................................................AldolphoNathan Senger.................................................................................................................EnsembleKyle Sternad......................................................................................................................UnderlingShanna Sweeney ............................................................................................................Ensemble

ORCHESTR A

Keyboard ........................................................................... Donna Kummer, David Bonofiglio, Elna Hickson, Addy StoiberDrums .............................................................................................................................Pat HopkinsBass .................................................................................................................................Mary CyrulikReeds .........................................................................................................David Erato, Jon Lovas, Becky Hineman, Lynn Lewandowski, Eric SchoorTrumpet ..............................................Dave Magoon, Andy Brinza, Andy Buck, Bob Joyce

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DIRECTOR ’S NOTES

The Drowsy Chaperone has been called “a wedding gift that keeps on giving” - be-lieve it or not, the first permutation of the show was created for entertainment at a bachelor party instead of perhaps more traditional and less classy scenarios. To-ronto “Second City” comedic performers Bob Martin and Janet Van De Graaff (yes they do indeed exist) asked their songwriter and composer friend Lisa Lambert to be a “best man” at their wedding. After happily accepting her honored post, Lisa enlisted book writer Don McKellar and composer Greg Morrison and a team of colleagues to create and perform a very short original musical titled The Drowsy Chaperone. After the bachelor party, future groom Bob Martin joked: “What a wonderful show. I have some notes.” Those notes would be the backbone and in-spiration for the dialogue “Man in Chair” would have with his future audience! The Man in the Chair, who we have lovingly referred to as “MIC,” would be the embodi-ment and soul of the show - the voice in the minds and hearts of musical theatre lovers across the decades. The Drowsy Chaperone continued its metamorphosis, eventually drawing smiles on the faces of New York producers Roy Miller and Kevin McCollum. In 2005, The Drowsy Chaperone traveled to Los Angeles to begin work on the production that would make it all the way to Broadway. Five years and five Tony Awards later, The Drowsy Chaperone has had major productions in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, London, Australia and Japan, as well as two North American tours. And, at Sunset!

The process we have taken toward production of The Drowsy Chaperone has succeeded because it has been one of much discovery, respect and laughter. We have taken a very “ensemble” attitude toward the show, for which I am extremely grateful. After all, growing up at Sunset has taught me that there truly is no better way. As Alan Furlan always reminded us, the translation and meaning of “amateur” is to be respected, as it means “a lover of.” The opportunity to work with such a generous body of professionals and volunteers is an extremely humbling gift. It is what the show and the Sunset Playhouse itself embraces. And what a wonder-ful journey! Because all involved in this type of production have a special place in their hearts for musical theatre, the contributions of cast, crew and technicians have proven extremely valuable to us. As we galvanized ideas, bits and gags together, we realize that this show is truly a celebration of the art form. Thank you so much for coming to the Sunset tonight. Our home is a magnificent secret. But please don’t keep it that way; spread the good word! Now, as our Man in Chair says, “Tonight we invite you to disappear with us into the decadent world of The Drowsy Chaperone!”

Tommy Lueck, Director

SONG L IST

Act One:“Fancy Dress”“Cold Feets”“Wedding Bells #1”“Show Off”“As We Stumble Along”“Aldolpho”“Accident Waiting to Happen”“Toledo Surprise”“Act One Finale”

Act Two:“Message From a Nightingale”“Bride’s Lament”“Love Is Always Lovely”“Wedding Bells #2”“I Do, I Do in the Sky”“Finale Ultimo”

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Alexandra Bonesho (Ensemble)Alexandra is a Theatre Arts major at Marquette University. Favorite roles include Romaine Patterson/

Others (THE LARAMIE PROJECT), Cherry (THE BEAUX STRATAGEM), Marcy, (THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE), Yvonne, (SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE), Holly/Melissa (NICKEL AND DIMED), and Gerry Hansen, (CENSORED ON FINAL APPROACH). Local credits include Alais in the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s LION IN WINTER and a Tribe Member in Sunset’s HAIR. Love to Tommy, Reggie, Donna, Nikki, Jonathan, cast, crew, family and friends for a wonderful summer!

Meg Borkowski (Ensemble)Meg is thrilled to return to the Sunset stage where she was seen in DAMN YANKEES. Meg’s credits

with numerous theater and dance companies in the area include CINDERELLA, ANNIE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and WEST SIDE STORY. A student at Brookfield Central, she sings with Chamber Choir, plays violin in the orchestra, and is involved with the school newspaper.

Elaine Brushafer (Assistant Stage Manager)Elaine is happy to be volunteering at The Sunset Playhouse this summer! She started working on

shows in high school and liked it so much that she now studies theatre in college. Elaine will be a senior this coming fall at Northern Michigan University, completing a Bachelor of Science in Theatre with a minor in Sociology. She would also like to dedicate this show to her family.

Ryan James Cappleman (Robert)Ryan is elated to be part of such a phenomenal cast! Regional credits: MISS NELSON IS MISSING (First

Stage), THE APPLE TREE (In Tandem Theatre), Skylight Opera Theatre Cabaret Series. Favorite roles: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Lumiere), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Orin, others), HAIR (Woof ), OLIVER! (The Artful Dodger). Ryan is a Lead Teacher at First Stage Children’s Theater Academy, and moonlights as a pianist all over town. You’ve gotta give ‘em hope!

Kelly Cline (Kitty)Kelly is gratified to make her Sunset debut in such a colorful show. Currently, she is studying at UW-Milwaukee

for a B.F.A. in musical theater. She has been featured as an ensemble/dancer to the Peck School of the Arts production of NO, NO, NANETTE as well as an understudy for the role of Passionella in In Tandem Theatre’s THE APPLE TREE. Kelly is honored to be apart of such a hardworking and talented cast. Enjoy the show!

J. Michael Desper (Resident Designer/Technical Director)J. Michael Desper has designed over 70 productions for Sunset Playhouse since the summer of

2001. Previously he freelanced in Chicago for such companies as Circle Theatre of Forest Park, Pendulum Theatre, and Bowen Park Theatre and Opera. Before that, he earned his Master’s degree at San Diego State University and worked for the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse. Originally from Oklahoma, Michael earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. In spring 2008, he briefly returned to

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educational theatre with a stint as Guest Artist and Instructor for North Dakota State University. He would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in the technical aspects of theatre (and since you have read this far, there must be some interest) to give us a call at (262) 782-4431, ext. 235. We’re already working on the next show, so come be a part of what you see.

Raven Dockery (Trix)Raven is very happy to be performing with Sunset Playhouse this summer. A junior in the BFA Musical

Theatre Program at UW-Milwaukee, she was recently seen as Flora in their production of NO NO, NANETTE. Favorite roles include Crystal in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and Mrs. Fallible in THE APPLE TREE. She would like to thank her Mother, Father and other family and friends for supporting her in all of her wonderful endeavors. Enjoy the show!

Vasiliki Fafalios (Assistant Choreographer) Vasiliki is delighted to be back at the Sunset Playhouse as assistant choreographer and intern. Vasiliki is a

sophomore at Viterbo University where she had the opportunity to perform in THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO and THE HOSTAGE. She has also participated in professional workshops, costume and paint crews, and performed as a featured soloist, including as a Rising Star in Sunset’s Musical Mainstage series. Vasiliki would like to thank her family and friends for being a constant source of love and support.

Christian Fleming (Assistant Director)Christian is thrilled to be back in Wisconsin working on his first show with Sunset Playhouse.

In the fall, he will be a senior in the

directing program at Carnegie Mellon University. Christian is excited to direct URINETOWN and HAIR next year at CMU, and is looking forward to graduating and the big move to New York City.

Ben George (The Man in the Chair)Ben is excited to return to Sunset Playhouse after appearing in A FEW GOOD MEN in January 2006. You

may also have seen him at Off the Wall Theatre in COMPANY, JACQUES BREL…, and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES; at Windfall Theatre in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and A NEW BRAIN; or at the Skylight in THE PRODUCERS, A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD and A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE.

Bradley Halverson (Ensemble)A recent graduate of Wauwatosa East High School, Bradley was vice president of the school’s Players and was in

eight shows, most notably playing the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. In the fall, Bradley plans on attending the Chicago College of Performing Arts for a BFA in Musical Theater.

Maureen Henderson (Assistant Stage Manager) Maureen is very happy to be an assistant stage manager for THE

DROWSY CHAPERONE and to be working with such a great group of people. This is Maureen’s fifth show stage managing, credits include SEUSSICAL, DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL, HAIR, and THE CALICO TIGER. Maureen has also appeared on stage in the musical FOOTLOOSE, and the ten minute play DALMATIAN.

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Ellen Jenders (Janet)Ellen is thrilled to be playing Janet and couldn’t be more honored to work with such a talented cast and crew. A sophomore musical

theatre performance major at Western Michigan University, Ellen’s credits include SWEET CHARITY (Charity), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Princess Winnifred), 42ND STREET (Anne Reilly), and HAIR (Tribe). She was also named a Sunset Playhouse Rising Star, appearing in its Musical Mainstage and SideNotes Cabaret series. Much love to her family for encouraging her to chase her dreams!

Dick Katschke (Feltzig) Sunset: DAMN YANKEES (Van Buren), A FEW GOOD MEN (Dr. Stone), SEASON’S GREETINGS (Uncle

Harvey) and CABARET (Herr Schultz). Other credits include: GYPSY (Herbie), OLIVER! (Fagin), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Frederick), ARSENIC & OLD LACE (Mortimer), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED…(Senex), INTO THE WOODS (Narrator), and WIZARD OF OZ (Wizard). His favorite roles are husband to Vickie and father to Rick, Betsy and Katie (who is now appearing in UW-Waukesha’s production of URINETOWN).

Aaron Klein (Gangster #2)Aaron (known in select countries as “El Klein”) returns to the stage after a three-year absence, brought about by the

pursuit of education. An aspiring actor and lover of film, Aaron also enjoys the world of visual arts, and is more than excited as he begins a new career in the graphic design field. Only time will tell what the future holds for “El Klein”.

Ellen Kozak (Costume Designer)From Black Box to major Repertory Theatre, Ellen’s regional stage work has covered numerous periods

from Adam and Eve to speculative visions of the future. She has designed for many theatre companies across the nation, including the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, GeVa Theatre in Rochester New York, The Intiman in Seattle, and Center Stage in Baltimore. She has managed and worked in shops across the country, and faced the challenge of doing shows on cruise ships and in other countries. Other design projects were for films (Wisconsin Death Trip, Magic Love, Blues Before Sunrise, The Storm That follows Me), television (The Trial of the Moke, Fridays), and videos (Martin Luther, The Prophet From Palmyra, Harvest of Joy). Variety is the spice of life and her life is certainly full of variety.

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Michelle Krueger (Mrs. Tottendale)Michelle is very excited to make her Sunset debut with this production. She is returning to the theatrical stage

after an eight-year sabbatical, and was last seen as Domina in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM and as Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES. Michelle currently works in Human Resources and moonlights as a graduate student and singer with a local Elvis tribute band.

Donna Kummer (Music Director)Donna has been involved in 150 productions over the past 20 years. She provided musical direction at

Modjeska Youth Theatre for nine years including CATS, DREAMGIRLS, and WEST SIDE STORY. Donna works with numerous professional, community and school theatres including Sunset Playhouse, In Tandem Theatre and Marquette University. She also works with Skylight Opera Theatre as a Teaching Artist in public and private schools. Donna serves as the Director of Music for Plymouth UCC Church and conductor of the Wauwatosa Community Band and Tosa Jazz.

Reginald T. Kurschner (Choreographer) Reginald is thrilled to be back at the Sunset where he choreographed its 2004 production of

CABARET. Sunset audiences may have also caught him on stage performing with the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets. Other choreography credits include GUYS AND DOLLS at UW-Whitewater, STEAMBATH with Bialystock and Bloom, and 13 years of incredible shows at Brookfield Central High School under the direction of L. Thomas Lueck. Some of Reggie’s favorite roles as a performer

include Frederick in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Will Parker in OKLAHOMA!, and Harlequin in TRIUMPH OF LOVE at the Skylight Opera Theatre.

Nikki Lueck (Stage Manager)While Nikki has happily spent time on the Waukesha Civic Theatre and Sunset Playhouse stage,

she is gratified to be on the other side of the curtain for this fantastic production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. She was last seen as Gertrude in Sunset’s season opener of THE UNDERPANTS. She wishes to say BRAVA to this incredibly faboo cast, crew and orchestra and is tickled pink to have worked alongside her husband. “Honey- I have your glasses, your keys and your wallet.” Enjoy!

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Tommy Lueck (Director)Tommy’s theatrical history begins here at the Sunset Playhouse where he was first seen on this very stage

in THE MUSIC MAN as one of the little boys in the band! After dozens of shows here and almost three decades later, he is pleased to have come full circle following in the footsteps of his mentor, Alan Furlan. Tommy teaches Psychology and directs musical productions at Brookfield Central High School. Favorite representative roles include Jack in the Skylight Opera Theatre’s INTO THE WOOD’S, Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and many roles at Milwaukee’s legendary Broadway Baby. Tommy is the front vocalist for Milwaukee’s award-winning Swing Band, Swing Nouveau, and a proud member of the Premiere vocal group, Four Guyz In Dinner Jackets with Reggie, Aaron, and Don. With thanks to Jonathan and endless love to his stage manager, the lovely and talented Mrs. Nikki Lueck!

Tamara Martinsek (Drowsy)Tamara is thrilled to be returning to Sunset after more years than she will admit! During her absence, you may have seen

her at other venues in roles including Evita, Sally Bowles, Florence (CHESS), Reno Sweeney, Mama Rose, Cora (ANYONE CAN WHISTLE), Lady Macbeth, Medea, Aldonza, and Luisa (NINE). In real life, Tam is ED of the Kids from Wisconsin and mom of Ryan Stajmiger, a true rising star. For Mom & Dad, as always!

Andy McCain (George)Andy is very excited to be making his Sunset Playhouse debut! Originally from Mequon, he was recently

in Colorado, performing in THE 39 STEPS and BOEING BOEING at the

Lake Dillon Theatre Company. He spent last year in California touring with a Children’s Theatre Company, studying film acting in Los Angeles, and earning Equity Membership Candidacy at the Sierra Repertory Theatre. Thanks Tommy, Donna, Nikki, Reggie, Christian and the lovely Cast and Crew. www.andymccain.com

Molly Morrow (Ensemble)After a long hiatus, Molly is ecstatic to be returning to the stage to make her Sunset debut as part of the Drowsy family.

Off B’way credits include Adelaide in GUYS AND DOLLS, a daughter in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and the unforgettable frightened inmate #4 in PRISONERS OF LOVE. Molly is also currently earning her degree in Occupational Therapy at Concordia University. She would like to thank all of her friends and most of her family for their conditional love and support.

Vincent Pelligrino (Gangster #1)Vince is a 2010 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College with a BA in Theatre. As an actor, he has charmed audiences at Santa’s

Village in Jefferson, NH; The Hollywood Fight Club Theatre in Los Angeles, and Sunset Playhouse bug in a rug! As a costume designer he has recently worked with Wisconsin Lutheran College, Miller and Campbell Costume Service, made the oversized props for Sunset’s AESOP’S FABLES, and costumed DEARLY DEPARTED here at Sunset. He archives costume design and style tips on his blog: www.ghostofbanquo.com!

Ashley Purpora (Ensemble)Ashley is a sophomore at UW-Milwaukee going for a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is really looking forward to

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this show, her first at Sunset. In the fall, she will be continuing her studies at UW-Milwaukee. Thanks to my family and friends, love you guys.

Isaiah Reynolds (Ensemble)Isaiah is so excited to be in his first show at Sunset Playhouse. A freshman at Waukesha South, he has been deeply

involved in the drama department including productions of WILLY WONKA (Candy Man), FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON (Burt Seldom). Waukesha Civic Theatre credits include BYE BYE BIRDIE (Freddie), HONK (Cat), SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL (Melvin Rivera), CANDY CANE TALES and STATE FAIR (Hank Munson). Hope you enjoy the show.

Bill Rolon (Aldolpho)Bill, a NYC transplant, was last seen at Sunset Playhouse in I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT… Last spring, he was the “Mohawk” guy in

Skylight’s production of RENT. Bill has performed in various Broadway, Off-Broadway and National Touring productions, as well as directed and choreographed throughout New York and Connecticut. Credits include the Broadway and Touring Company of GREASE!, THE WIZARD OF OZ starring Mickey Rooney, and GYPSY with Betty Buckley. Bill is a teaching artist with Danceworks, works in Development at Milwaukee Ballet and is a graduate from the Hartt School of Music.

Nathan Senger (Ensemble)Nathan is thrilled to be joining the ensemble in his first show at the Sunset Playhouse, and ecstatic to be

a member of this family during the summer. His credits include a variety of different shows and performances at Brookfield Central High School, and

he was immensely grateful to student-direct this year’s fall musical, WEST SIDE STORY.

Kyle Sternad (Underling)Kyle is proud to be making his first appearance at Sunset Playhouse. He has recently appeared in UWM’s

NO! NO! NANETTE!,THE LOVE TALKER, and THE APPLE TREE at In Tandem Theatre. He is immensely pleased to be able to join this wonderful company in the production of such a fabulously hilarious musical.

Aaron Schmidt (Lighting and Sound Designer)For Aaron’s first production at the Sunset, he’s thrilled to be working with such a great

production team on such a fun show. His credits include lighting and sound design at other local theaters and high schools, including Waukesha Civic’s CRIMES OF THE HEART and the upcoming WILLY WONKA, and Brookfield Central’s WEST SIDE STORY and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. With Tommy and Reggie, Aaron is also a member of the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets.

Shanna Sweeney (Ensemble)Shanna will be a sophomore at Oklahoma City University this fall where she studies musical theatre and

is a student of Larry Keller. OCU credits include SAVITRI, PIGGY IN THE MIDDLE, and THE BALD SOPRANO. Shanna has been seen in many shows at First Stage Children’s Theatre, First Stage’s Young Company, and in Sunset Playhouse’s “An Andy William’s Christmas Tribute” as the Rising Star. Thanks to the cast, crew, and my family. Enjoy the show!

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Jan Szczepanski (Stage Manager)Jan has been an active volunteer at Sunset Playhouse since 1984 when she appeared in FIDDLER ON THE

ROOF. Although she has only appeared on the Sunset stage in 4 other shows since that time, she has experienced virtually every other aspect of the theater. She served six years as the Stage Management Chair, two terms as a member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Volunteer Committee, and Co-Chair of the Sunset Playhouse Volunteer Choice Awards. Jan is also a proud recipient of the Rudy Award (Sunset’s equivalent of the Volunteer of the Year) and was recently named a Life Member of Sunset Playhouse! You too could become a Life Member – just come on out and volunteer! Jan

would like to dedicate this show to her husband, Lee, who has sometimes become a bit “drowsy” himself when waiting for her return from stage managing a show!

Sami Williams (Properties Mistress)Sami’s interest in theater began in grade school, and she has participated in productions during middle and

high school either as a member of the cast or stage crew. She has taken classes at First Stage Theater Academy as well as Summer Stars at Sunset Performing Arts Camp. This is her third year working as the prop coordinator for Sunset’s summer musical. In the fall she will be a sophomore at UW-Whitewater.

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Directors ($5,000+)Eichmann, MarlaEsposito, Danny and Kaye

EspositoElm Grove Junior GuildGrove, Audrey and GeorgeLoveridge, Susan and Jim Pritzl, Jan and Karen A’RowanWesten, Mark and Pat

Playwrights ($1,000-$4,999)Adams, IngeDolphin, CarolElm Grove Woman’s ClubFuchs, Matt and Carol Hohing, LauraKaye, NancyKopischke, Scott and Joanne Peterson, ElainePolley, J.D. and SallyPorter, Donald Proebsting, Doug and Wendy Rytel, KrystynaSempercor FoundationSkrypchak, DennisTroglia, JeanneUnited Performing Arts Fund

Actors ($250-$999)Allen, JenniferAndrae, Michael G. and Luisa Armstrong, PaulBoeck, PatBon Ton StoresBrotherhood, Mary Lynn and

RandyCarlson, Bob and ArleneCasey, JeanCrump, Phil and PatDomres, DavidDomres, NancyDude, Bob and Mary Ann Ebersole, CalvinFreitag, Nancy and RobertFlynn, HelenFromm, Sue Gensler, Tim and MaryG.E. FoundationHoak, Harold Holmes, MichaelJohnson, David and Mary LeeKnudsen, CarolLauer, Robert and Helen Marks, Sally and Rob McCaughey, Paul and Sally McIndoe, Robert Miskowitch. RudyMoeser, Erik and Carol Mossey, Dr. Richard and Patricia Navin, Erika and Mark Navin, James and SylviaPierson, JohnRegal, Ingrid

Roell, Stephen and ShelaghSchimel, AlSchuenke, GerrySchumacher, David and DianeSchuppner, Ken and Lisa Smith, Brian and KristinSmith, KenSparks, MaryStankovsky, Jim and EdithStiles, NancySzczepanski, LeeStalter, Lee and Linda Timmler, Robert and Sylvia Tucker, Michelle and William

ThomasWerra, Jude and Nora West, Jonathan and Paula Suozzi

Designers ($100-$249)Armstrong, NancyBauer, Duane and ClaireBaum, JulieBeck, PamBodine, ClaudiaBoettcher, MarkBullamore, MaryCampbell, Fraland and Eileen Carlson, Arlene and Bob Clarke, MarilynCody, JeanCollier, DarleneDable, Karen Duke, KarenEisenhauer, TeriErdmann, PamFerguson, George and NancyFranz, Margaret Frechette, James and JulieGarcia, Paula and RalphGolden, RobertGonzales, KarenGraninger, FrankHamilton, BernadetteHempel, MarilynHoernke, Irene and Donald Horne, DavidIrwin, Kim and Davis Jaeger, DorothyJohnson BankKatschke, RichardKeating, Mary and Eugene Kesich, George and Elaine Klauck, Kenneth A. Knudten, Mary Koegel, Donald and Edith Kolbeck, Henry and Peggy Krauss, MaryKraemer, ReginaLandmark Credit UnionLanghenry, PaulLape, Jim and IreneLaste, Bill and Judy Lennon, JanLueck, Nikki

Malen, June Martin, KentMartins, Ronald and KayMaynard, John and Marguerite Nason, John Nazario, Mary JeanNelson, Mark and Rhonda Nevers, Darryl and Barbara Nygaard, WilmaOrmsby, DianeOrth, Robert Pearson, Richard and Lynne Peplinski, Rick and PattiPotter, Charles and DebraPrice, James and Wilma Prinz, Russell and Vivian Raynor, KatieRepp, James and Linda Roncke, Mary KRosenheimer, Nancy and Paul Ryan, Jim and Peggy Sazama, Francis Wilson and

Jacqueline Schauer, Wilbert and GenevieveSchimel, Bruce and ShirleySchimel, Christopher and Beth

AnnScweitzer, Ron and Jeriann Shebasta, Harvey and Collette Siepmann, Ronald and Mary Simeth, Denise and Steve Smith, KevinSpencer, Robert Steingold, StanleySwokowski, ShirleyTorretta , Michael and Edith Turner, ThomasTurowski, IreneVan Eerden, Robert and Loraine Wallner, MartyWells, Agnes and Ronald Wenzel, Thomas and Karen Williams, Dr and Mrs Delore Zielesch, Alana

Stage Managers (Under $100)Albert, John and Helen Anschutz , Carol and Jim Apalsch, BrigitaAtkielski, Don and Marlene Auger, Gerald and FranAzzolina, CarlyeBach, JackieBaker, ErinBalint, Marjorie and JosephBanda, CarrieBecker, Reginald and SusanBehm, AnneBehrens-Kuettel, HollyBellart, ThomasBenner, CarolBenning, AudreyBintzler, Jim

CONTR IBUTORS

The Staff, Membership, and Board of Directors of Sunset Playhouse acknowledge the indi-viduals, corporations, and foundations whose generosity confirms the importance of live theatre in our community. In recognition of this support and encouragement, we proudly list their name in thanks.

The following is a list of contributors kind enough to think of Sunset Playhouse. This list reflects those who donated to Sunset Playhouse within the past year up to June 28, 2011.

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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)

Blackwelder, MaryBoie, Jan and Mary Borowski, ThomasBotticchio, GerryBrandl, Rose and John Breunig, Karen and Tom Brown, JanetBuetschli, Eleanor Campion, ZupnikCamus, JaniceCarlson, Al and CarolCarroll, JayCary, ElaineCassell, AnnChambless, JonChampan, DeannaCichucki, Lawrence and WendaCopson, Joan and GeorgeCushman, NancyCzechorski, WarrenDaas, Genevieve and Richard Dahlen, Chris and Gary Dahlen, RaeDahm, Vicki Daniel, Gordon and Margaret Dehnel, Joan and WilliamDesjardins, NancyDettman, Dolores and James Di Fonzo, Julie and MarkDoemland, EdwardDomnitz, ShirleyDriessen, JohnEisenhauer, AliceEnd, JoanEngelbrecht, JaniceEngelking, EllenEngstrand, GracieEsaman, DawnFadeski, DennisFalk, KathleenFine, DianaFlores, DavidFord, M. Douglas and BarbaraFose, Dale C. Frank, MarilynFrey, BettyFriedli, DanielaGawronski, MaryGilbert, JudyGoodland, JohnGrasse, Eileen Gravelle, BrendaGriffin, JoyceGroth, Bob and Joan Gull, GretchenHall, Allen and SusanHarris, AnnHartzell, MichaelHately, Jeneane and Daniel Heinrich, Jim and Lynne Henry, DenaHerman, Robert and June Hoeschen, BradHoffman, CarlynHuennekens, KeithHutton, Ted and Sharon Jackett, CarolJenders, Christine and Don Jeske, JimJesse, Jim and Sharon Johansen, Albert and CarolynJohnson, Dorothy and Douglas

Johnston, JaneJones, RachelJordan, StelliaKaczmarek, Gregory and SusanKaczkowski, AlfredKaestner, JillKalinoski, JoanKappel, William Kelley, Holle And Richard Kirsop, Patricia and RichardKlahorst, DarleneKlein, Richard and RitaKlemstein, Dale and Susan Klumb, FrancisKnock, Katherine Koeble, Charles E. Koehne, SusanneKopischke, GinnyKopischke, JoelKordus, RobertKorek, Kent and LoriKowalski, SueKraus, Donald and Mary AnnKubis, IreneKubosch, KathleenKult, Bob and Laurel Kurhajetz, EdLayde, Tom and Karen Libbey, BlytheLiker, Tom and JacquelineLisi, June Lovas, KenLukaszewski, Richard and

ColleenLumley, RobertLynch, JohnMack, EricMackus, EdwardMalek, Abdel-FatahMarcus, SusanMartell, Paul and KristineMartin, DJMatt, Dennis and KathleenMcHale, JulieMcWilliams, RosemaryMeier, NancyMeller, Robert and ArleneMerkel, Charles and JanetMiller, ElaineMoeller, VirginiaMonday, JudyMott, Laura and David Muehl, WesMueller, Beverly and RobertMuhlenhaupt, ArlineMurry, ScottMyszewski, John and MargaretNemec, AllysonNeumeier, BrendaNolan, JosephO’Brien, Mary H.O’Neill, John and SusanOlson, MarciaOrtell, SharonPaukner, RitaPavich, SharonPavlik, AudreyPawlak, Glenn and Pat Peschel, JamesPeterson, BettyPfeifer, DougPhelps, Robert

Philleo, KarenPhillips, Lawrence M. and Jo

AnnePick and SavePine, DianaPisciotta, LorrainePolley, PatPresser, AnnePrevetti, PetranillaPribyl, Patrick and Dawn Price, GaryRasmussen, RobertRemitz, Mark and SylviaRepavich, KarenRichter, JuneRiemer, JulieRightmyre, CoryRightmyre, ScottRing, HelenRoberts, JohnRobinson, ClaudetteRolando, AnnRooks, Cindy and Richard Rosen, BonitaRottmann, Timothy and

CatherineRuetten, MaryRutter, JenniferRyan, Jim and PeggyScheu, Viktor and LieselotteSchimel, BradSchimel, Mark Schimel, RobertSchlicht, Robert and Kathryn Schlidt, KarenSchlidt. Robert and Jean Schmidt, DebbieSchroeter, James and NancySchuetz, SandraSchwarz, Sandra and Dave Scrobel, David and DoloresSeebach, BarbaraSemmler, Robert and GertrudeSevedge, MarySeymour, KristineSimmons, MarleneSkibba, KarenSmith, Jacquelyn Sobocinski, ShirleySokol, CindyStewart, EileenStojanovich, PeterStollenwerk, Ken and EileenStrong, Mark and Patty Strong, MarySuess, Kenneth Szyba, Robert and Sharon Taylor, Laurene and Donald The Gilded EdgeThompson, LeeThompson, MarciaThompson, MarianneTietz, KayTowell, JoyValen, DorothyVan Erden, LoryVerburgt, WhitneyVolte, ClaudiaWanta, Thomas and Laura Warner, JuliaWay, Wilbur and Virginia Werderitch, John and Kathy

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CONTR IBUTORS (c o n t.)

Whalen, Gloria and RobertWhite, PeggyWickersheim, LindsayWilhelm LindaWilson, CameronWolkenstein, David and Judy Zielesch, BarbZimmerman, DorrisZupnik, Gerald and Shella

In Kind GiftsApplebee’sBel Canto ChorusBeloit SnappersBetty Brinn Children’s MuseumBon Ton Stores IncBuelow, KarenBroadlands GolfBrookfield Hills Golf CourseCave of the MoundsChicago Architecture

FoundationComedy CaféComedy SportzDecker, BarbaraDuffy, EdEAA AirVentureEdwardo’s Natural PizzaElliott Ace HardwareElm Grove Business AssociationEmery’s CycleryErv’s MugFinancial FocusFirst Stage Children’s TheatreFred Astaire Dance StudioFriends of Boerner Botanical

GardensFuddrucker’sGermanFest

Glass Nickel PizzaGmoser, EleanorGreen Bay PackersHankwitz, HelenHarley Davidson MuseumHart, DonnaHately, DanIrishFestJ.D. Painting and RepairsJohn Hancock ObservatoryJohnson BankJounston, David and JoyceKatschke, Richard and VickieKlement SausageKohl CharitiesKummer, DonnaKurtz, MargeKurtz Realty IncLandmark Credit UnionLeCakeryLennon, JanMarcus CorporationMarriott Lincolnshire TheatreMcDonald, Guy and Mary JoMcIndoe, RobertMelanie Sikma PhotographyMilwaukee AdmiralsMilwaukee BalletMilwaukee BrewersMilwaukee Business JournalMilwaukee Chamber TheatreMilwaukee County ZooMilwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee Repertory TheatreMilwaukee WaveMiss Julia’s Bake ShopMorningstar Golf CommunityMunchkin Moments by

Stephanie

National Baking CompanyNelson, JanNext Act TheatreO’Sullivan’s Irish PubPanera BreadPearson, LoisPenelope’s RestaurantPizza HutPolishFestPresent MusicReiner, DavidRoundy’s SupermarketsRyan, Peggy PetersonSchimel, Christopher and BethSchlitz Audubon SocietyShedd AquariumSilver Spur RestaurantSimma’s BakerySkylight OperaStack, LouiseStalter, Lee and LindaSteingold, StanleyStephen’s Point BreweryStudioNorth SalonSummerFestTen ChimneysThe Capital GrilleThe Clarke HotelThe Grove RestaurantThe Oar GroupTown BankTraffic Engineering Services, IncTri City National BankWaukesha Civic TheatreWisconsin PhilharmonicWalt Disney World CorporationYoung, Ruth

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Join Sunset Playhouse Saturday, August 27th for this family friendly 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. Prizes awarded for Best Costume and top runners in indi-vidual age classes. It all starts at The Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road and ends with a Root Beer Float Picnic sponsored by Stevens Point Brewery. $20 for Adults, $15 for Children 12 and under. Call 262-782-4430 or register on-line at www.sunsetplayhouse.com/events.

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August 11-28This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy tells a story that is true, touching and consistently hilarious.

Directed by Mary MacDonald KerrFeaturing Karen Estrada, Laura Frye, Laura Gray,

Neil Haven, Georgina McKee & Jonathan Wainwright

BY BETH HENLEY

Sept 1-18, 2011

Jan 12-Feb 5, 2012

May 24-June 10, 2012

Oct 13-30, 2011

Feb 23-March 11

July 12-Aug 5, 2012

Dec 1-31, 2011

April 19-May 6, 2012

2011-2012 Mainstage Shows

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE PRODUCTION STAFF

MANAGING DIRECTOR ....................................................................................... Jonathan West*

RESIDENT DESIGNER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ....................................... J. Michael Desper*

DIRECTOR, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ...................................................................... Erika Navin*

LIGHT BOARD OPERATORS COORDINATOR ...........................................................Pat Taige♥

SCENE SHOP COORDINATOR ...................................................................................Pat Westen♥

MASTER CARPENTER ....................................................................................Dave Schumacher♥

SCENE SHOP ASSOCIATE .............................................................. Stanley “Stash” Steingold ♥

SOUND ENGINEER ........................................................................................................... Jan Pritzl♥

FRONT OF HOUSE VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS ..........Linda Stalter♥, Patti Peplinski♥

CAST DINNER COORDINATOR .......................................................................... Diane Ormsby♥

CAST DINNER HOSTS .......................Nancy Armstrong♥, Karen A’Rowan♥, Kent Brodie♥, Jean Cody♥, Teri Eisenhauer♥, Pam Erdmann♥, Mary Gensler♥,

Tim Gensler♥, Mary Gilpatrick♥, Helen Hankwitz♥, Jim Loveridge♥, Susan Loveridge♥, Erika Navin♥, Diane Ormsby♥, Sue Page♥, Jan Pritzl♥,

Marlene Smedbron♥, Jan Szczepanski♥, Mark Westen♥, Pat Westen♥

MUSICAL MAINSTAGE PRODUCER ...............................................Susan Dwyer Loveridge♥

SIDENOTES PRODUCER .........................................................................Peggy Peterson Ryan♥

BUILDING & GROUNDS ........................................................................... Jan Pritzl, Al Schimel♥

PHOTOGRAPHER .......................................................................................................Mark Frohna*

BOOKKEEPER ................................................................................................................. Patty Rode*

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT..........................................................................Michelle Tucker*

BOX OFFICE MANAGER ....................................................................................... Sarah Tullberg*

BOX OFFICE STAFF ..........................................................Cleary Breunig*, Lucky Tomaszek*, Laurie Bellart*, Stephanie Rejman Staufenbeil*

PATRON SERVICES ..................................................................Libby Amato*, Andy Doebele*

Due to publication deadlines, some volunteer names may have been omitted. Sunset Playhouse would like to acknowledge all volunteers for their contributions.

Paid staff are designated by an * • Volunteers are designated by a ♥

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE BOARD OF D IRECTORS

OfficersJennifer Allen ...................................................................................................................................President Marla Eichmann .................................................................................................................... Vice President Lee Stalter .........................................................................................................................................Treasurer Richard Katschke ............................................................................................................................Secretary

Board Members at LargePaul Armstrong

Mary Gensler Jim Loveridge

James Stankovsky Lee Szczepanski

Marty Wallner

UPCOMING SHOWS

ARSENIC AND OLD LACEBy Joseph KesselringSept 1-18, 2011This mad-cap comedy is a sure fire classic! Mortimer Brewster has a thing about marriage. That’s why his decision to get hitched is such a big deal. When he visits his two eccentric aunts in their lively rooming house, he discovers a walk down the aisle might not be the only bit of family business he needs to consider. His loony aunts have taken up a new hobby that seems to include helping lonely roomers find the way to their graves. Raising a toast is in the cards for the Brewster clan, but it’s best to pass on a nice glass of elderberry wine!

DYNAMIC DUOS A Musical Mainstage ProductionSept 12-13, 2011Sonny without Cher? Simons sans Garfunkel? Everly or Righteous minus a brother? Unimaginable. So we’ll raise a glass (make it two) to the music world’s most talented teams- pairs of performers like Steve & Edie, Karen & Richard, Ike & Tina…Oh, and bring a friend!

PRELUDE TO A KISSBy Craig LucasOctober 13-30, 2011Rita and Peter meet and fall hard for each other and decide that they want nothing more than to spend the rest of their lives together. Their wedding is a special day when their friends and family join to celebrate this perfect union. When a mysterious old man pops up and asks to give the bride a celebratory kiss, a cosmic change occurs that switches Rita’s soul with the old visitor’s. This modern romantic fairy tale is a tender and funny story about the true nature of love and how hearts beat fast when love is strong.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

PRELUDE TO A KISS By Craig LucasRita and Peter meet and fall hard for each other and decide that they want nothing more than to spend the rest of their lives together. Their wedding is a special day when their friends and family join to celebrate this perfect union. When a mysterious old man pops up and asks to give the bride a celebratory kiss, a cosmic change occurs that switches Rita’s soul with the old visitor’s. This modern romantic fairy tale is a tender and funny story about the true nature of love and how hearts beat fast when love is strong.

PRELUDE TO A KISS will be directed by Matt Daniels. Audition Dates: August 22-23, 2011 (7-10pm). Callbacks: August 24, 2011 (7-10pm)Rehearsals: September 6-October 12, 2012. Performances: October 13-30, 2011Roles Needed: 7+men, 3+ women

For more information, contact Jonathan West at 262-782-4431 x233 or jwest@sunsetplayhouse.com

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SUNSET PL AYHOUSE THEATRE INFOR M ATION

The Sunset Playhouse is located in the heart of downtown Elm Grove at 800 Elm Grove Road.

BOX OFFICE is open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturdays. The Box Office is open one hour prior to any performance through intermission. The Box Office can be reached at (262) 782-4430.

BUSINESS OFFICE is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. It can be reached by calling (262) 782-4431 ext. 221.

TICKETS can be purchased in person during our above Box Office hours using cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Tickets can be purchased over the phone using a credit card; please be aware that there is a $1 per ticket fee for all phone, mail, and fax orders. All sales are final. Exchanges must be done in advance and must be made for a different performance of the same show. Prices for the 2010-2011 Season have changed and are as follows:

For Plays:1st and Last Thursdays $10

Friday & Saturday $202nd & 3rd Thursdays, Sundays $18

For Musicals:1st and Last Thursdays $10

Friday & Saturday $22Wednesday, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays, &

Sundays $20

For both Plays and Musicals:Seniors $16

Students $15

For both Plays and Musicals cont.:Rush (Purchased 30 min prior to the show) $15

Adult Groups of 15 or more $15 eachStudent Groups of 15 or more $12 each

Musical Mainstage Full Price $17

Adult Groups of 15 or more $15Student Groups of 15 or more $12

New Year’s Eve $25

SideNotes CabaretFull Price $15

Groups of 15 or more $12

For a complete list of performance dates for these series, please go to www.sunsetplayhouse.com or contact our Box Office at 262-782-4430.

RECEPTION ROOM RENTAL Sunset Playhouse offers a reception room for theatre par-ties, meetings, seminars and other special events. Rental fees for theatre parties are $125.00. The daily rate for the rental of the reception room for an event not connected to one of our performances is $300. For more information please call the Administra-tive Assistant Michelle at (262) 782-4431 or mtucker@sunsetplayhouse.com.

SHOW SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available. For more information contact the Business Office at (262) 782-4431 ext. 221.

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