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Peter Quince Performing Company, Ltd.
In association with
Natural Ovens, First National Bank, and Foster Needle Co.
Presents
Once Upon a Mattress
music by Mary Rodgers
lyrics by Marshall Barer
book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller
August 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30pm
Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc WI
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Producer's Note from the program
Every year the Producer writes a note relating to the magic of Quince. But the real magic comes not on the stage, but behind it. The weeks of rehearsal and the months of preparation. But the most overlooked part of Quince is the business side of the company. The people who go out and sell ads and convince the community to donate their money to us. Without those people of you in the audience there would be no Quince. So I want to take a moment to thank you all. And I hope that Quince will show you tonight that your money was well spent. The magic of Quince Continues to touch the lives and hearts of Manitowoc youth and I hope that comes through tonight.
Mason W Myatt
Producer/Chairman of the Board
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Directors' Note from the program
One of the problems I've run into theatre (and live in general) is people's insistence of living in a dichotomy of right and wrong. Far too many actors (and directors) assume there is only one right way to play a part. This is untrue. This is easy to understand considering how much we are pushed in that direction since birth: "chew with your mouth closed", "Don't leave class until the bell rights", "Speed Limit 25", etc. etc. etc. This attitude has little place in theater, or in the arts in general. Was ee cumming's punctuation wrong? Did Picasso paint wrong? It is true that there are more and less interesting and effective ways of getting a message across, but an actor/artist must explore every possibility without limiting themselves to what is "right".
This also (conveniently) is one of the main overlying themes in our show. The idea of right ways for royalty/court members/etc. to behave are constantly stretches and mocked, much to the dismay of those like the queen.
Speaking of stretching and mocking, I would like to thank my cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. Extra special thank to the board of directors and directing staff for their extra time and work in the off-season. Thank also to Steve Gibson, Bill Hansen, James Woodland, Tom Nevins, and others for teaching me questions, not answers.
Craig J. Nickels
General Director
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Cast
| Minstrel | | Jamie Wagner |
| Jester | | Erin Satchell |
| Wizard | | Chris Levanitz |
| Queen Aggravarian | | Emily Wagner |
| King Sextimus | | Jason Myatt |
| Dauntless | | Travis Bernhardt |
| Winnifred | | Heather Kempfert |
| Lady Larken | | Rachel Danay |
| Sir Harry | | Collin Bernhardt |
| Nightengale | | Naomi LaGrow |
Ladies |
| Lady Rowena | | Gwen Weyenberg |
| Lady Merrill | | Lori Konitzer |
| Lady Lucille | | Jenny Karbon |
| Lady Mabelle | | Heidi Treptow |
| Lady Violet | | Sarah Herrman |
| Lady Madonna | | Vetania Komorowski |
| ALSO: | | Kelly Schweda |
| | | Kimberly Pare |
Knights |
| Sir Studly | | Mike Koslowski |
| Sir Luce | | Nathan Nolte |
| Sir Mixalot | | Jeff Dafner |
| Sir Fink | | Ryan Clarksen |
| ALSO: | | Justin Miller |
| | | Matt Brauer |
Dance Troupe |
| Sir Harold | | John Brodtke |
| Lady Beatrice | | Laura Zboralski |
| Harlequins: | | Laura Wilker |
| | | Katherine Stockman |
| Understudy | | Natalie Wusterbarth |
Wenches |
| Charlette | | Katie Hoffman |
| Emily | | Amanda Miller |
| Margeret | | Jamie Seehaver |
| ALSO: | | Heather Hempel |
| | | Erin Chupita |
| | | Lisa Skarda |
Lesser Court |
| | | Angie Schmill |
| | | Rebecca Seehaver |
| | | Rachel Seehaver |
| | | Lindsay Vondrochek |
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Pit
| Violin | | Andrew Zinkel |
| Viola | | Jill VandenBoom |
| Cello | | Carissa Wiederholt |
| Flute | | Penny Brusky |
| Clarinet | | Amanda Retzak |
| Trumpet I | | Andy Sieert |
| Trumpet II | | Mike Kempfert |
| Trombone | | Mark Stone |
| Percussion A | | Andy Ruh |
| Percussion B | | Jason Nickels |
| Bass | | Jennifer Backus |
| Piano/Celeste | | Grace Dodds |
| Harp | | Rachel Dodds |
Crew
Costume Crew:Kay Meyer, Lori Konitzer, Rachel Danay, Erin Chupita, Heather Kempfert
Props Crew:Kay Mayer, Erin Chupita, Rebecca Ardnt, Helena Miller, Amanda Miller, Katherine Stockman, John Brodtke, Terry Weller
Set Crew:John Brodtke, Terry Weller, Amanda Wagner, Erin Chupita, Kay Meyer, Emily Wagner, Wyn Douglas, Michelle Trochill, Michelle Gamgan, Olivia Seiler, Helena Miller, Paul Brodtke, Nathan Nolte, Rachel Danay, Kelly Schweda, Heather Kempfert
Makeup Crew:Kay Meyer, Amanda Wagner, Rachel Sincere, Rebekka Arndt, Denise Tector
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The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
President: Emi Wagner
Producer: Jason Myatt
Vice-President: Drew Douglas
Secretary/Treasurer: Heather Kempfert
Public Relations Director: Kelly Schweda
Alumni Relations Chair: Gwen Weyenbert
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Directing Staff
General Director: Craig Nickels
Musical Director: Drew Douglas
Choral Director: Rachel Sincere
Choreographer: John Brodtke and Rachel Nickels
Assistants: Rachel Danay, Lori Konitzer, Laura Wilker, Katherine Stockman
Technical Director: John Brodtke, Terry Weller
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Production Council
Master Carpenter: Paul Brodtke
Art Designers: Kay Meyer
Assistant: Amanda Wagner
Costume Designers: Emily Wagner
Makeup Designers: Emily Wagner
Lighting Designer: Rick Klein
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Musical Numbers
Act One
Prologue: Many Moons Ago..............................................................Minstrel
Scene 1: Opening For A Princess.....................................................Dauntless, Larken, Ladies, Knights
In A Little While.................................................................Harry, Larken
Scene 2: In A Little While (Reprise)...................................................Harry, Larken
Scene 3: Shy..................................................................................Winnifred, Knights, Dauntless, Queen, Ladies
Scene 4: Sensitivity.........................................................................Queen, Wizard
Scene 5: The Swamps Of Home.......................................................Winnifred, Ladies, Dauntless
Scene 6.........................................................................................
Scene 7: Normandy........................................................................Minstrel, Larken, Jester
Scene 8.........................................................................................
Scene 9: Song of Love....................................................................Dauntless, Winnifred
Act Two
Scene 1: Opening-Act II..................................................................Company
Scene 2: Happily Ever After.............................................................Winnifred
Scene 3: Man to Talk.....................................................................Dauntless, King
Scene 4........................................................................................
Scene 5: Shoes.............................................................................Jester
Scene 6: Yesterday I Loved You......................................................Harry, Larken
Scene 7: Nightingale Lullaby...........................................................Nightingale
Scene 8........................................................................................
Scene 9: Finale.............................................................................Company
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Pictures
None
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