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Peter Quince Performing Company, Ltd.
In association with
Jay Barret Jr. & Peggy M. Marret, Natural Ovens, First National Bank, and Foster Needle
With participation from
Weyerhauser and Kreuger International and And with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
Presents
Bye Bye Birdie
music by Charles Strouse
lyrics by Lee Adams
book by Micheal Stewart
August 7, 8, and 9, 1997 7:30pm
Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc WI
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Producer's Note from the program
Good evening to all of you. On behalf of the cast, crew, directing staff, and orchestra I'd like to welcome you to the Peter Quince Performing Company's 29th show in as many seasons. The entirety of the company has been eagerly preparing for our three night run with great enthusiasm and dedication. Everyone from the stage to the pit to the office has put their all into the past couple months (in some cases longer) to make Quince a great experience not only for themselves, but also for the audience. We hope that you enjoy watching the show as much as we do producing it.
This season is a very special one for two reasons. First of all, opening night marks the first ever "Peter Quince Day" in the city of Manitowoc. It is a very exciting occasion for the company and the community. This day has been set aside to acknowledge the opportunities Peter Quince provides to young people and the hours of dedicated preparation that go into each show. We are all very proud to be part of an organization that is being honored for its contribution to the community.
I would also like to make it known that this year's show is dedicated to the memory of Jim Ihde, one of the original members of Peter Quince. Jim was an active member of the company from 1969-74, but he was also a lifelong supporter. At a great loss to his family, friends, and fellow Quincers, he passed away on October 10, 19995. In memory of him we perform tonight.
I'd like to thank all of our corporate sponsors. They are an important part of our financial support, and without them there would be no Quince. I'd also like to thank Steven Alpert who was kind enough to lend us space to rehearse and build in.
So please, sit back, relax, and enjoy this upbeat production of Bye Bye Birdie.
Drew Douglas
Producer
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Directors' Note from the program
If there is one phrase that sums up theater in general and Quince specifically its "expect the unexpected." Any theater company that sets out to perform a full scale musical with a troupe of actors as young as ours is bound to experience a few surprises. What is so amazing about Quince is the way the company uses adversity to push harder rather than give up. A director can hardly ask for anything more.
Transforming a forty person cast, a couple cans of paint and some scrap lumber into the show you see today in only a handful of weeks is a minor miracle, and by no means could I have done it alone. So I'd like to take a moment to thank those who never seem to get enough recognition: Kim Pare and Justin Miller, Sarah Tegen, and our technical directors Terry Weller and Amanda Wagner who never said "It can't be done." Also thanks to the business office side of Quince for finding us the money to keep this project going. And last, but certainly not least, the cast, who through all the confusion and madness stood tall and gave it everything they had.
Jason Myatt
General Director
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Cast
| Principals |
| Conrad Birdie | | Chad Rathsack |
| Albert Peterson | | Ryan Clarksen |
| Rose Alvarez | | Lori Konitzer |
| Ursula Merkle | | Samantha Meneau |
| Kim McAfee | | Heather Kempfert |
| Doris McAfee | | Emily Wagner |
| Harry McAfee | | Rob Clarksen |
| Randolph McAfee | | Ben Zeitler |
| Mae Peterson | | Rachel Sincere |
| Hugo Peabody | | Mike Kozloski |
Teenagers: |
Matt Brauer
Amity Driggers
Marianne Gosz
Sarah Herrman
Amy Hougen
Brad Jorsch
Jason Kane
Amanda Krogh
Naomi LaGrow
Riley Mayer
Jay Paré
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Crystal Salo
Angela Schmill
Jaimie Seehaver
Rachel Seehaver
Rebecca Seehaver
Mary Streubel
Sarah Tienor
Adrienne Wallner
Kari Wellner
Tina Wittman
Amanda Zeitler
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Adults: |
| Mayor | | Jason Myatt |
| Mayor's Wife | | Kelly Schweda |
| Mrs. Merkle | | Gwen Weyenberg |
| Maude | | Craig Ernst |
| Phyllis | | Ashley Todhunter |
| Gloria Rasputin | | Kim Paré |
| Stage Manager | | Terry Weller |
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Pit
| Sarah Tegen | | Director |
| Leah Schmitt | | Violin |
| Drew Zinkel | | Violin |
| Janelle Johnson | | Flute |
| Sarah Pabian | | Flute / Piccolo |
| Abby Alpert | | Clarinet |
| Sarah Trippler | | Clarinet |
| Andrew Theile | | Bass Clarinet / Baritone Sax |
| Norah Fox | | Alto Sax |
| Neil Free | | Alto Sax |
| Kristin Masarik | | Trumpet |
| Gudrun Feudenreich | | Trumpet |
| Mo Hansen | | Trumpet |
| Anne-Marie Suchomel | | French Horn |
| Jenny Erdmann | | Trombone |
| Paul Mleziva | | Trombone |
| Ed Rusch | | Baritone |
| Craig Ernst | | Tuba |
| Andy Ruh | | Guitar |
| Jason Nickels | | Drum Set |
| Grace Dodd | | Piano |
| Rachel Dodd | | Piano |
Crew
| Build Crew | | Nathan Nolte
Mike Kosloski
Terry Weller
Amanda Wagner
John Brodtk
Amity Driggers
Ashley Todhunter
Jay Paré
Brad Kozaczuk
Sarah Shugrue
Mike Mrotek
Kelly Peterson
Kelly Schweda
Matt Brauer
Sarah Tegan |
| Costume Crew | | Heather Kempfert
Lori Konitzer
Kelly Schweda |
| Makeup Crew | | Elizabeth Southern
Emily Wagner
Mike Kosloski
Heather Krowiorz
Kim Paré |
| Stage Crew | | Amanda Wagner
Terry Weller
Sarah Shugrue
Brad Kozaczuk
Mike Mrotek
Wyn Douglas
Erin Chupita
Kelly Peterson
Nick DeMark |
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The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
President: Emily Wagner
Producer: D. Drew Douglas
Vice-President: Nathan Nolte
Secretary/Treasurer: Heather Kempfert
Public Relations Director: Kelly Schweda
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The General Committee of the Board of Directors
Alumni Relations Chair: Gwen Weyenberg
Social Chairs: Ryan Clarksen and Kimberly Paré
Bylaw Chair: Jason Myatt
Fundraising Co-Chairs: Sarah Herrman and Kelly Schweda
Education Chair: Jason Myatt
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Directing Staff
General Director: Jason Myatt
Musical Director: Sara Tegen
Choral Director: Justin Miller
Choreographer: Kimberly Paré
Technical Directors: Terry Weller and Amanda Wagner
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Production Council
Stage Manager: Terry Weller
Assistant Stage Manager: Amanda Wagner
Scenic Designers: Nathan Nolte, Mike Kosloski, Terry Weller, Amanda Wagner, and John Brodtke
Master Carpenter: Nathan Nolte
Art Designer: Amanda Wagner
Costume Designer: Emily Wagner
Makeup Designer: Ryan Clarksen
Lighting Designers: Jason Myatt and Terry Weller
Sound Designer: Terry Weller
Props Master: John Brodke
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Musical Numbers
| "An English Teacher" | | Rose & Albert |
| "The Telephone Hour" | | Sweet Apple Kids |
| "How Lovely to be a Woman" | | Kim |
| "We Love You Conrad" | | Teen Trio |
| "Put On a Happy Face" | | Albert & Three Sad Girls |
| "Normal American Boy" | | Rose, Albert, Chorus |
| "One Boy" | | Kim & Rose |
| "Honestly Sincere" | | Conrad & Townspeople |
| "Hymn for a Sunday Evening" | | Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee, Kim, Randolph & Neighbors |
| "One Last Kiss" | | Conrad & Company |
| "What Did I Ever See In Him?" | | Rose & Kim |
| "A Lot of Livin' To Do" | | Conrad, Kim & Teens |
| "Kids" | | Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee |
| "Talk To Me" | | Albert and Quartet |
| "Shriners' Ballet" | | Rose & Shriners |
| "Kids" (Reprise) | | Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee, Randolph, Townspeople |
| "Spanish Rose" | | Rose |
| "Rosie" | | Albert & Rose |
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Pictures
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