Emilee E. Landon - Tue May 6 12:22:52 2008

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Hello Everyone!

I've been reading your messages and I think it is GREAT that everyone's re-connecting--that's such an amazing thing after 40 years!!

Just so everyone is aware, we are planning a 40th reunion gathering of some sort--And I hope you all can make it! Being a 10th year member it makes me really happy to see the dream staying alive, as I hope it will for 40 and more years in the future! Thank you all so much!

jim bjorklund - Mon May 5 14:19:17 2008

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A 40 year reunion sounds like a blast.
Count this old guy in.

Lee Garrow - Sat Apr 26 18:58:46 2008
Homepage: bgarrow5955@charter.net

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Hey! Bob Bj! And another big "Hey!" to Kathy Newlin!!! So absolutely fantastic to see that you both signed into the the Guest Book. I wrote a note here a few months ago-- but when I saw Bob's suggestion for a get together in Manitowoc (to see the show, and each other) I just had to chime in and say "FANTASTIC IDEA"....
I really miss the days of doing shows at Lincoln High with Mr (Jim) Miller, and Mr.(Bill) Ingvoldstad. AND that fun-loving bunch of actors, theater technicians, and orchestra members... that later BECAME the original Peter Quince Performing Co.
WHO ever would have thought it would still be going strong?????
We NEED to get together to celebrate the OLD and the NEW groups!!!
Love ya all------ Lee Garrow

(P.S.--- Does ANYONE know how I can locate one of our original members?
Back then, her name was Mary Schmidt. I know she married Eric Severson after they graduated from Lincoln. (most of you alumni remember HIM!!)
Sadly, Eric and Mary divorced later on--- so I don't even know what surname to use for a search. Her 2nd husband's name was Stitt--- Soooo... you can see that finding her has been a tough one. Does ANYONE have ANY clues?????

Mary and I were soooo close back in High School! I would love so much to connect with her again.

Bob Bjorklund - Sat Apr 26 17:51:37 2008

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OK, old Quincers- I'll finally jump in and say hello. And I know that a lot of you other original member-types have been visiting this site but not leaving a message. So... leave a message!!

Current Quincers, you are to be HIGHLY commended for keeping this thing going for all these years. But it's interesting to notice that the last few entries in this log have been by some of my fellow "fifty-somethings." And the reason I think they're checking in is because they realize this whole phenomenon is coming up on 40 years. And there's a whole lot of nostalgia around this for us- really good memories. Which brings up the question: do we try to get together this August in Manitowoc? See this year's show and see each other? And it would have to be something that doesn't stress out the current Quincers- you guys have a show to do that week-end!

Is this doable?

Those were ripe times. Very strong memories. My very best to you all.

Bob Gregory-Bjorklund

Kathy Newlin Pedersen - Thu Apr 17 21:42:30 2008
How you found our site: I googled my maiden name

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I was one of the original members of Peter Quince. Those were fun days! I remember hitting the streets asking local businesses to support something that didn't exist yet. I had to find my own costume for "THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN", and ended up wearing an old bridesmaid dress of my mother's. We really worked hard to put the show together, and had a great time doing it! I painted sets and worked on stage crew for "GUYS & DOLLS", and acted again in the third show, "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF." I'm so glad to see that you are carrying on the Quince tradition.

Brian Jorgensen - Fri Mar 21 11:06:16 2008
How you found our site: Google

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Hi folks: I got an email today from David Pagel and decided to come to the site to see who's signed the guest book. Really hope people continue to post and get in touch with their old friends.

Tom Berkedal - Thu Feb 21 13:42:51 2008

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I stumbled across this website and thought I'd say hello to all of my fellow Quincers out there. I too have fond memories of the short time I was involved with Peter Quince back in the early 70's. I was fortunate enough to be President of Peter Quince the year that Jim Ihde Produced "Oliver", and was the Pruducer of "West Side Story" the following year, a show that was directed by Jim. Jim was a great friend and mentor of mine and I miss him very much, as I do all of the friends I had during my years with Quince. Friendships are lasting, even in the absence of contact. Good luck to all of you who are lucky enough to be involved in the great company that Peter Quince is.

Tom

Dave Pagel - Wed Feb 20 04:09:14 2008
How you found our site: googling

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The thing I remember most about Quince is having the hots for Ensign Lisa Manelli back in '77. Do ya get my drift?

By the way, I live in Carrollton, TX now, a suburb of Dallas.

Lee Garrow - Sun Feb 17 14:45:57 2008
How you found our site: google

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Hey, PQPC... I love you guys! I'm sure most of you wouldn,t remember me. I got involved (acting) with PQ waaaaay back in late 1969. Geez, none of you would have even been born yet! Oh well, even 39 years later, I still hold fond memories of my time in PQPC. I was in "Fiddler" (the first time PQ ever produced it) and "Guys and Dolls" (starring Jim Ponash and Lynn Hoge-- who later got married in real life) You have to have heard of THEM. Those were the days of Jim Ihde, Bob Bjorkland, Chris Cummmings, Elizabeth Childs (we called her Liz back then. And OF COURSE! Reed Humphrey (the original Founder of PQPCC!!!!
Well...it's a whole new group now-- but I keep seeing certain last names show up on your current membership that are repeats from the early days. Are you guys kids (or grand-kids) of those original members?
Finally, I'd like to say "Hi" to all those 'old' members... if you see this message (and possibly remember me) give me a "Hi" back on this site-- I would LOVE it! Bye for now, and "Break a Leg"
Lee Garrow

Steve Reed - Sun Feb 3 10:04:51 2008
Homepage: www.stephenreed.com

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Drat - Please try this above web address instead (never did take typing at Woodrow Wilson!).
Great to see some old friends here - Chizek, Caviani, Sigman, Swift, James Bjorklund! to name a few! James Schuette and Cheryl Swift are both here in NY and going strong. Looking forward to some new theatre blood joining us.

Steve - Sun Feb 3 09:54:56 2008
Homepage: www.stephenreed,com

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HEY! Just browsing in for a theater fix. I hope people are starting to think about the upcoming season and are getting ready! Things are good in NYC. Finally saw 'Spring Awakening' and thought "gee - maybe Quince could do it!" Why not! Break a leg.

Gwen (Weyenberg) Peot - Sat Jan 5 12:01:34 2008
How you found our site: I knew of the site before.

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Hey all you fellow Quincers!!! It's great to see the website up & running. I was involved in 10 shows of PQPC. But it was 8 years straight. It's been GREAT reading everyone's comments about the years we all have been in Quince. I remember so many fun times & miss it so much. Like the times that we went swinging on the swings in the parks after rehearsal. Or the trips to the Light house to see the car ferry come in. Or the parties, there have were so many!!! Since I was the past alumni relations cordinator several years ago, I need to let you know of some changes on the alumni names. First off, there is only one Gwen Weyenberg, not Gwen Weyenbert or Gewn Weyenberg, just Gwen Weyenberg, but now Gwen (Weyenberg) Peot. Lisa Weyenberg was changed & is listed twice on the page. She is Lisa (Weyenberg) Jacobs. Craig Weyenberg is only one person also, not Craid Weyenberg or whatever else that is listed. Dawn (Aumann) Weyenberg should be changed to Dawn Aumann (she has kept her maiden name). And the picture that has Kelly P. and myself listed with the hot dog stand, please put her name as Kelly Peterson. I would appreciate these changes!!! I can't wait for another PQPC reunion, the 25th was a blast!!! The 30th was pretty fun too, but the 25th was the best!!! Congrats on the success!! Keep up the good work!! And long live Peter Quince!!!!!!

Lynn Crowell - Fri Oct 21 22:26:14 2005
Homepage: www.thepulltops.com
How you found our site: I Googled my maiden name, Lynn Kowach

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Hi! I played in the pit for Damn Yankees back in 1990-ish (maybe late, late 80s). My husband bet that I wouldn't come up in a Google search. Not only did I find my married name in a couple work-related things, but I found my maiden name on your site! Thanks for bringing back the memories! Lynn (Kowach) Crowell, Clarinet P.S. If you guys ever hear from Ann Hagen, tell her I said "Hi!" I listed my husband's band web site above just for fun!

Emilee E. Landon - Thu Sep 8 11:59:20 2005
How you found our site: im an 8th year member

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So I know that I'm still a memeber of the company, but I just wanted to let all of the alumni quincers (and present quincers who know) that my brother, Travis Bernhardt and his wife had their second child yesterday. His name is Tyson Andrew and he's adorable! That is all.

Sharon Stevens - Thu Jun 2 19:18:34 2005
How you found our site: Google

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My maiden name is Kuchenbecker. I was in Fiddler on the Roof and Brigadoon, back in the "golden era" of PQPC. Just wanted to say "Hi".
Hey, you forgot me on the past member list. You have my brother, Jeff; sisters, Becky and Shannon; Daugher Jaime Wagner - but not Me! eeerrrgggghhh. (just kidding)

Judy Balzer (Poklinkoski) - Thu Jun 2 01:28:19 2005
How you found our site: Google searching the family name

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Your web site brought back many wonderful memories! Thank you for including "past" members. There were a few names left off the list Neal McBeath (1969-1972)

Melissa Strutz - Tue Mar 29 23:25:37 2005
How you found our site: Vice President

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Hey Greg I'm very sorry about that. I am also the Historian, and my assistant vice president is also the internet relations, I will let him know and we will try to get that updated as soon as we can. We are both away at school as of right now, so hopefully for the summer it will be good. Also if you would like to become a sponsor or patron or purchase an ad, you can contact me at maslove_2003@yahoo.com. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.

Gregg Rank - Tue Mar 29 16:19:57 2005

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How come so many of early 80's show members are still not listed on past members list? There are many of us who worked hard through those lean years, and it would be nice to be listed. Gregg Rank

Jamie Strutz - Tue Feb 22 19:29:10 2005
How you found our site: I am a current member

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For all the quincers past and present who may remember Marianne Gosz, i have heard her on milwaukee radio stations and this morning on wtmj 4 news giving the traffic reports. Marianne, if you read this, congrats with the radio and tv thing. It is so cool to hear of quincers who are successful. I was so shocked the first time i heard you on the radio i almost crapped my pants...well i might be exagerrating but you guys all get the point. Everyone give Marianne mad props.

Love from your stage daughter (everyone remembers ANYTHING GOES HEHEHEHE!!!),
Jamie Strutz

Frauke - Mon Feb 21 06:44:55 2005
How you found our site: Zufall!

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Hi!!
Ich bin begeistert!!!
Ich bin Gretchen Kleins deutsche Austauschschülerin und habe euer Programheft von ihr zugeschickt bekommen! Ich hätte euch gerne gesehen!
Diese Seite hab ich durch Zufall gefunden! Schöne Fotos habt ihr!
Gretchen kommt mich im Juni besuchen!!!
Ich freu mich schon wahnsinnig darauf!!!
Viele Grüße, Frauke

Bill Chizek - Wed Jan 12 16:13:26 2005
Homepage: www.trombone-usa.com/tromb_c.htm
How you found our site: My name showed up here as a search.

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It's nice to see some familiar names here.

Amanda Willis - Sat Jan 8 16:40:15 2005
How you found our site: happy accident

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Hello, fellow thespians! I was once a Quincer as well. It was a short-lived involvement. I played the very pink beauty pageant queen Sandra Kay MacAffee in SMILE! I was sort of sad to see there were no pics or info from that show. Maybe I can dig some up. God knows there were plenty of hideous 80's outfits just dying to be captured on film. I still think back fondly on that show, including the Lambchop puppet. Best of luck to all in future shows!

Luke Peltier - Mon Dec 20 09:44:29 2004
How you found our site: Search

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I am wondering if anyone nows the whereabouts of Greg Torkelson. Greg was my best friend from when I was 5 until I moved to IL in Jr. High. I lost touch with Greg and his fmaily a few years after I moved. Any help would be appreciated.

Mark Dransfield - Tue Dec 7 10:35:41 2004
Homepage: www.rightnowmusic.com
How you found our site: Jeremiah Eis

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As a new person to Wisconsin, I just thought I'd have a look around your site and say Hi !

I've been involved with musicals for years (both Amateur and Professional), so I know how much work's involved in putting a show together.

Keep up the good work, and maybe oneday we'll meet....

Please also check out our website...

Mark, John & The Team

Marianne Gosz - Thu Nov 18 08:48:50 2004
How you found our site: I\'m stalking myself via Google

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Hey, Guys! Just wanted to drop a note to say the web site looks great! I had a blast checking out all the pictures from the shows I was in back in the day...gave me something to do at work, anyway....
It's always nice to see that Quince is still going strong...congrats to Ryan and Kim, btw, with that whole...having a baby thing! Nicely done! Keep up the good work!
Marianne

Valerie - Thu Oct 7 19:16:36 2004
How you found our site: search

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i knew riley haupt a long time ago and I was wondering if you could send some pictures of him to my e-mail address... i'm just curious. Thanks! -Valerie

Melissa Strutz - Sat Sep 4 13:06:06 2004
How you found our site: Fellow Quincer

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Hi Quincers young and old, past and pressent. I am your new vice president. Some of the ideas that I have that I would like to try this year, is I am going to try and get in contact with some of the alumni that is still out there. If you would like to help Peter Quince out and have them make there next year a great success, there are many ways you can help. One way is you can be a patron, and the other way is you can be a sponser. I will let all the alumni know what the current prices for those will be at a later date. If you would like to know more feel free to contact me at my above email address. Otherwise I'd just like to say I hope you can help us make quince make there 37th season a great success.

Yours in Quince,
Melissa

Heather Nonnemacher - Mon Aug 9 12:28:48 2004

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I loved "The Music Man!" I just wanted to commend and congratulate PQPC for a job well done!

Stefanie Voeltz - Sat Jul 24 14:00:48 2004
How you found our site: I'm in quince

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Hello out there! I am the current alumni chair and am looking for any info on past quincers that anyone can give me like addresses and that type of stuff. i'm looking at putting together an alumni newsletter that will keep the alumni up-to-date with what's happening in quince. So if anyone has any info that can help me, please send it to me at theatre_geek23@yahoo.com.
Thanks!

Michael "rabbi" Sigman - Thu Jun 24 09:21:27 2004
How you found our site: not really relevant

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What a delight to find this site! Perhaps I can devote my full attention to this, rather than opening unsolicited "shrub's" campaign materials.

We are so happy to no longer be exiled in IL, now enjoying a vibrant arts environment in La Crosse, which includes a significant amount of beer. Since I don't drink, I leave that to my "designated drinker".

I'm thrilled to see PQPC survive, in one form or another, quoting another alum,"... keeping the dream alive." There is a prolific community theater organization and 2 college-based, all quite active. Ever since Kelly played these parts in different Mundelein, IL community theatre's Kirk Players, as
* the voice of god,
* a walk-on lesbian classmate,
* a retired hooker,
I have my Quince memories & we're making new ones with her roles.

I just play bass.

Chad Rathsack - Tue Jun 8 12:02:34 2004
Homepage: scudbox.dyndns.org/main.php
How you found our site: Telepathy

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Its good to see that this site, and the company itself are still in good hands. Very well done. I am also quite pleased there is at least ONE picture of me in a dress on the site and none of when I dyed my hair for Birdie. One thing I learned as a Quincer is men with facial hair shouldn’t color it with waterproof mascara. It NEVER comes out. Ever. I also learned how to waltz, which has come in handy more than once (I am a waltzing maniac). These are the life lessons we can all stand to learn, and I don’t know of a better place to do so then Quince. Good times.

Cheryl Swift - Sun May 9 16:57:15 2004
Homepage: hometown.aol.com/cherdzioba/myhomepage/business.html
How you found our site: netscape

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Just checking in as an alumni to see what you're up to. I'm actually still in the biz (NYC) choregraphing shows currently. Hope all is well in Manty.
Thanks for having the site.
Cheryl

Gregg Rank - Sun Apr 11 10:58:00 2004
How you found our site: google search

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Great site, I can't believe that there is No info on OKLAHOMA! on the site. There has to be ton photos and stories around.

A. Maala Campbell - Tue Feb 24 15:14:50 2004

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Last two pictures in your "unknown" photo's are from "South Pacific" or the show just after. I don't remember all of the guy's names, but the one on the far left is Howard something and the next to last one on the far right is James Scheutte (sp). Check the program. The last photo is of the director, Sara(h)(?) and I think the choreographer, You may want to check the program for "original" of these photos.

I think that is great that the organization continues and I know that it has had rough times. I do wish however, that the organization would think further into the future than just the next season. At 35 I would have expected the organization to have grown to have a "subdivision" that does a small straight show in addition to the musical, or that there would be more than one show per season -- a revolving repetory of some kind. I have fond memories of the time I spend with PQPC but alway wished it was a little more than it was. I think you could grow in to an organization that was much more widely known and "professionally" respected.

Ken Morgan - Tue Dec 30 16:50:23 2003
Homepage: vitalsourcemag.com
How you found our site: Search inquiry

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As an addendum on the article on Peter Quince that we published in our August 2002 issue of Vital Source - This came in past deadline, so alas, it wasn't included in the article, but I can share it with you.

"At 35, Peter Quince is now about twice the age that we were when we started the Company. As I look back on it now, there were an awful lot of leaps of faith that took place that summer—Reed put up his own money to rent scripts and pay royalties, convinced that somehow we would break even; I figured that I could recruit and conduct a pit orchestra, though I’m not sure that I had ever actually seen a live one; and a bunch of local businesses agreed to sponsor a new venture that had no track record and was run entirely by teenagers. I’m so proud to see that the members of Quince have taken their own leaps of faith through the years, and that the community continues to support their dreams".

Emily Mueller
PQPC Co-Founder

For the curious, Emily is a Racine Circuit Court Judge, but is also very active with the Racine Theater Guild. See http://www.racinetheatre.org/ for more info about them.The Vital Source article itself is viewable at: http://www.vitalsourcemag.com/story/view/100152

Sally - Sun Dec 28 02:02:15 2003
Homepage:
How you found our site: Google Search...

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WOW! That's all I have to say. It's been a good 30 years since I was a member of the Peter Quince Performing Co. I see that the company has come along way since then. This website has blown the dust off of so many great memories made during my 4 seasons of Peter Quince! Thank you so much!!! Please keep me informed on the upcoming events! ***Great site by the way. It looks very professional! -Sally R.

Ryan Clarksen - Mon Dec 22 13:10:32 2003
Homepage: http://www.jefferson.k12.wi.us
How you found our site: Erik told me...

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The new site looks great. Best of luck for the future!

Ronny - Sun Feb 2 05:11:47 2003
Homepage: Cedus

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Hello and many greetings from Lobenstein/Thuringia. Well made Website, wishes you still much success and further in such a way!

Craig Nickels - Wed Jan 15 21:38:54 2003
How you found our site: googled my own name...eerie

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Directing "...Mattress" was one of the best experiences of my life. Thanks to all.

Special thanks to Katie's car, Jaime's living room, KB, Drew's beach, "Why not five?" ...and coffee.

Smile, Damn Yankees, and No No Nanette were also great fun.

Julie Gerndt - Sun Jan 5 17:58:08 2003
How you found our site: msn search

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I was in PQPC from 1974-1979.
I'm so glad to see PQPC is alive and well.
Please be sure I'm on your email list!
Thanks for the web site - try to keep it up!

James Bjorklund - Fri Dec 20 08:53:36 2002
How you found our site: Google search

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...a former member of Quince in the '70's (West Side Story, Anything Goes, etc)...many fond memories.
So glad to see the company still going.
Please add me to any e-mail lists, newsletter list, or whatever. Thanks so much!!!

Kelly Schweda - Tue Dec 3 21:33:30 2002
How you found our site: alumni

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Just wanted to drop a note to you all. I'm so proud to see the tradition of quince being carried on. I think many of us can identify with the fact that when you're so involved for so many years leaving is scary because you think "who is going to step up?" but the spirit of quince always lives on.

Remember how truly awesome Quince is, remember the history, and think of the future. Keep dreaming guys!

Kevin Vogt - Tue Oct 8 18:46:06 2002
How you found our site: accident

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Wow! It never occurred to me that Peter Quince would have a website. I was in Quince in the 80's (Carousel, Dames at Sea, The Boyfriend). Would love to hear from Quincers from that time!

Joseph Ferlo - Fri Sep 13 09:41:59 2002

Comments:

Sharing some recent email with all of you:

Hello, my name is Josh Lardinois. I am lighting designer at the Southern Door Community Auditorium and am writing on behalf of a group of production crew members. We came down on August 16th for opening night of Peter Quince's prouction of "Crazy For You." Coincidentally, we watched the show because the high school will be doing that November 7-10.

We would like to applaud you on your fine facility, and the production itself was very enjoyable. It was great to finally see a show instead of having to produce it. As I said, we would like to compliment the performers, crews, and volunteers on such a great effort. Could you please pass that along to them?

In addition, we are extending an invitation to see the show that runs November 7-10. If there is a group that would like to come, I will work on getting a deal for a number of tickets. Thank you very much!

Lighting Designer,
Josh Lardinois

bob mazanec - Sat Jul 20 00:05:46 2002
How you found our site: random search on name, working late........

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From the early 80s. Glad to see PQ is performing well. Went to last years (or is it two years?) show, really enjoyed. Great website. 20+ years later and the names of the people from back then make me smile. Friends, Good memories, Thank you.

Joanne Simon (formerly Tait) - Wed Jul 17 10:00:01 2002
How you found our site: Alumni letter

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Wow! Am I ever impressed by your web site - thank you to current Quincers for keeping the enthusiasm going for what must be the most unique "amateur" theater company in the country. I was in The Boyfriend and Pajama Game (thanks for putting me in the shows James and Tim!) and helped out on a few other shows too - and I remember every little thing with tenderness and love. Maybe I've forgotten most of the heartaches (in my old age) but I won't forget what a wonderful time I had. I hated to turn 22 and say goodbye.
ONE QUESTION THOUGH: Where the heck are all you Quincers from the early 80'S??!!!!!! Does anyone else remember doing our routine to Flashdance's "What a Feeling" on the lawn of the funeral home? You know who you are! I bet I could still do that dance. I miss you all.
To current Quincers: I am looking forward to seeing "Crazy for You" on opening night. Believe it or not - it's my 9th wedding anniversary and we're celebrating by coming to see your show. "Break a leg!"

Skip Spratt - Thu Jul 11 23:08:10 2002
Homepage: SaxShed.com
How you found our site: dunno

Comments:
Somebody please put me in touch with Gary Van Dreel, who is listed on your site. We played together years ago.
Thanks.
Skip

Mike Kosloski - Wed Jul 10 15:32:39 2002
How you found our site: Been here before

Comments:
Since I wasn't in town when it happened, I really only see them (occasionally) around the holidays, I have no clue how to contact them, and it's fun to do stuff like this in public...Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and Kim (Pare) Clarksen!! Here's to many long years together!

Karen O'Leary - Sat May 18 14:15:52 2002
How you found our site: By accident while looking for ancestry information

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I was touched and honored to see this site. My work with PQPC is a very fond memory. I was reminded of the show "Oliver" recently when Steve Reed came back to the area to perform in "Kiss Me Kate" at the Weidner Center. The following weekend I ran into Tom and Laurie Berkedal at the Bradley Center (they were sitting across the aisle from me) and we started to reminisce about Oliver.

I'm glad to see that PQPC is still a vital organization and another generation is keeping the dream alive.

Sherri Waid - Wed May 1 16:22:33 2002
How you found our site: google search with my name

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Hi, I am a former member from 77-79 I am so surprised to see this! I have always wondered what happened to the organization! Good job! I'm glad it's still doing the work. I have a lot of great memories from Quince.

Steve Buss - Wed May 1 12:15:58 2002
How you found our site: Google Search

Comments:
Great to see a Peter Quince website. I enjoyed looking back at the productions in which I was involved (76-80). I also can't say enough good things about the experience. It is amazing to think that this company continues to be run by young adults. Keep up the good work!

Jeremy Vils - Mon Apr 29 13:43:04 2002
Homepage: UWSP
How you found our site: Searching for Sabrina Abney

Comments:
My friend is Sabrina. I just looked up her name on the internet and it gave this site. I was wondering why I couldn't click on the 2001 High Society page yet. I want to see a picture of Sabrina. Tell her I say hello. Have a good day.

Jeremy

Randy Goeke - Tue Apr 23 07:13:55 2002
How you found our site: Fellow member, Gina (Ospedale) Craft

Comments:
What a treat to look back and see the dream that started so long ago still going on. And what a great way to get in touch with people that you haven't seen or heard from in a long time. Thanks to whoever is upkeeping this website, and all who are adding.

amatha - Tue Apr 2 07:32:34 2002
Homepage: Hollywood Diaries
How you found our site: trollin around

Comments:
Nice Site! Enjoyed browsing around.

Mike Kosloski - Tue Feb 19 15:22:16 2002
Homepage: Koz's Home
How you found our site: Google

Comments:
Wow! This is amazing! Last time I looked for the remnants of the old site (about four years ago), there was nothing left! I was a memeber starting in Leader of the Pack and going through Bye Bye Birdie. Quince created some of the best summer memories...and I'll leave it at that. ;) I agree with Debi...we old fogies (Ha!) need to get together some time. The last Quincer I've seen was Becky (Gosz) Deane...and I had to travel across the big pond to see her! Definitely been way too long! Maybe I'll take a couple days vacation to see the show this summer.

John Caviani - Tue Feb 12 11:05:35 2002
Homepage: WebCetera
How you found our site: google

Comments:
Illoked up my name on google and out popped this reference. Wow, now that will clear the dust out of my memory. I was in PQ way back in the mid to late 70's and had a great time. I'm glad to know you're still around.

Debi (VDB) Burtard - Thu Feb 7 09:45:41 2002
How you found our site: I have it bookmarked!

Comments:
I just thought I'd drop in to say hi! Are you planning a PQPC reunion any time soon? Maybe us old timers should get together with all of you. I look forward to seeing my friends in PQPC almost more than my classmates at Lincoln reunions. My friends were not all in the class of '89 and they were also not all graduates of Lincoln High! Debi

Jill Sigman - Mon Jan 14 20:53:11 2002
Homepage: jill sigman/thinkdance
How you found our site: my name appears on it!

Comments:
(this msg is being sent for Jill Sigman by her webmaster) "I am thrilled to see my namesake on the web pages for your fourth and seventh season, in the 70s! Since I am a dancer too, I would love to be in contact with her -- can anyone put me in touch with her?"

Cheryl Zima - Sun Jan 13 16:04:48 2002
How you found our site: From a friend

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I was involved with PQ from 1970 through 1977. Very fond memories - maiden name Mast. Put me on your mailing list.

Lori Bugenhagen Flores - Sat Jan 12 16:45:53 2002

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Hello fellow Quincers! I found this site while playing on "google.com", in searching out friend's names. I then did a search on Jim Ihde, to see if he showed up anywhere since I know he was involved with the Performing Arts Center here in Milwaukee. Imagine my surprise when this website appeared! (Due to the dedication to Jim.)

Being a Quincer has always been one of the fondest memories of my life. I was a member for 7 years, starting with their 3rd production, "Fiddler On The Roof" as the youngest daughter of Tevya and ending with "South Pacific" as Ensign Nellie Forebush. It would have been my last year to be involved since we used to only let members be involved through their 21st year (I see you go 12-23 now - we were 13 thru 21 back then, I believe), so I would have been booted out due to old age anyway, but I sealed the deal by getting married one week after that last production. Needless to say, it was a very busy last summer, as I also worked full-time at Milwaukee Savings Bank.

I am tickled to death that you have this website up, with all the information, old and new. The original founding members, all of who were friends of mine, would be so proud. Keep up the excellent work, and BREAK A LEG!

Amanda Satchell - Fri Dec 7 12:51:13 2001
How you found our site: Erin Satchell

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Hi! I was in Peter Quince's Musical Chairs and Lucky Stiff. I came back and directed "Smile" and it was a blast. I was in town this summer and had my mom's suburban washed by the car wash run by you all. It was really great to see all the people involved in the group! Good luck! I live in New York City and the theater community is struggling, but it's good to know that theater is going strong in good ol' Manty. Let me know if there's anything an old 25-year old like me can do!

Emily Wagner Freitag - Wed Nov 7 14:55:56 2001

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The site is wonderful! It stirred up so many memories for me! I would also like to congratulate the entire board and company for keeping the wonderful tradition of PQPC alive. I really miss those summers consumed by Quince functions, whether it was going to rehersals and board meetings, spending late nights building costumes and scenery, or, of course, drinking coffee until the wee hours of the morning (because we were all too young to drink, ahem). But I digress...

Keep up the wonderful work....and don't forget about your alumni.

Debi (VDB) Burtard - Tue Oct 9 21:29:48 2001
How you found our site: Becky sent me here.

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I'd been here before and thought it looked great! I believe at that point I sent an email. Just wanted to share that while I am currently not part of any musical theater I do miss it terribly! I have three children that take up the time I used to spend on MYSELF. Keep up the hard work! I'll try and find old pics and programs for some of the shows you are missing.

Becky Deane - Tue Oct 9 16:03:38 2001
How you found our site: pure coincidence!

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Glad to see PQPC is still up and running. Seems from everyone's comments that Quince is as it always was.
Nice web site.
Becky (Gosz) Deane
PQPC summers of 1990-1993 (I think I even paid dues in 1994 and 1995 too!)

Carrie Wesson - Sun Aug 26 20:53:29 2001
How you found our site: Cause Brad wrote it ;-)

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Hi, this is Brad's friend Carrie ;-) I just wanted to tell all of the members of Quince what an awesome performing arts group you are. I enjoyed being able to come and meet the few of you I did. Your performance was awesome and I hope to see you guys again next summer, depending on Brad, of course...He might get a job, who knows ;-) I know he wants another season with you guys. Who wouldn't? You seem to have so much fun. Well, anyway, keep up the great work ....I was really impressed, I know it takes a lot of devotion and love for what you do. Hope to see you next summer!!!!!!

lucy shuter - Wed Aug 22 07:03:21 2001
How you found our site: looking for our site!

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Well well well!!! Hey there PQPC its PQTC here! We are a theatre company (peter Quince theatre company) based in Somerset, England... I was looking for our website (as yet unfinished) and stumbled upon a theatre company with the same name as us, how bizarre!
We are a group consisting of 6 core members and another 15 ish on the periferies. We are all studying, or have graduated from Arts related courses including theatre dance, media arts and Sculpture around England.
We have been established for 2 and a half years now and have made two consequetive visits to the Edinburgh fringe festival in Scotland...
We have performed a couple of cript based shows such as Journeys end and Our Country's good, but our main core of work is based around devisinfg and workshopping towards performance.
We began working together about ten years ago under another company (as we were only eleven) who got us into theatre and took us to Spain and Portugal to perfrom and learn about theatres in other cultures...great stuff! I myself have graduated from university having done a degree i theareand I am now on the scout for a job! All exciting stuff.
Write back and let me know what you guys are doing and i look forward to hearing from you !!

Liz Fodden Gordon - Fri Aug 3 20:28:41 2001
How you found our site: surfing

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My brother and I were Quince members in 1969 & 70. It was great then, and I think it's still a great organization! Keep up the good work! I think it's wonderful that it's lasted all these years!!

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Surprised to find that you have your own web site and please to see that you are still up and performing. You all deserve a standing ovation to have been able to keep the curtain going up year after year!!!! 1969-1979

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Hey Quincers. Most of you probably don't even know who I am, but I came to the Quince party in 1973 (along with Steve Reed) as a workhouse boy in "Oliver" and stayed on in one form or another until "The Wizard of Oz" in 1987, making it a total of 14 years of sweet summer insanity. In that time, I saw Quince rollercoaster from spectacular to passable with no seeming rhyme or reason. But the one thing that remained constant was the dedication. And the friendships. I practically had to be dragged kicking and screaming from the company. I loved my time in Quince more than college, way more than high school and more than a lot of my professional life. I now live in New Jersey, 27 miles out of NYC. For money, I'm the managing editor of a vintage and antique poster auction house. But I still can't give up on the dream. I love theater and Quince cultivated and nurtured that maddening seed. I've been heavily involved in the alternative, downtown, off-off-off-off-off-off-Broadway theater scene for 7 years now, making 0 money but loving every second of it. This summer, I have a musical being produced in The New York International Fringe Festival called "Babes and Dudes" which had it's first reading in the upstairs living room at 1213 S. 14th Street over a decade ago, executed by a batch of ex-Quincers. I'm not tootin' my horn here. All I'm saying is that the dream is worth it. Never stop reaching for it. This site is spectacular and I only wish that I had documented my life better so that I could contribute more. Glad that someone finally gave Quince the credit that was long overdue. If any of you want to email an old 35-year old fart for whatever reason,

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HEY QUINCERS! All right for keeping everything going there and for keeping a WWWeb site posted! I know it can take a lot of work! I am an OOOOOOOLLLLLDDDDDD Quincer from 1973 ('Oliver') and 1981 ('The Boyfriend') or was it '82?. I have stayed performing since my shows ith Quince and I now live in NYC. I have done 6 Broadway shows by now and a couple of video things also. It is a CRAZY profession but sure can be fun! Just thought I would drop a note and let you know if you have any questions about working in the theatre for a living, feel free to me an email. Another ex-Quincer here also lives here, James Schuette. He has Graduated from the Yale school of drama and worked on Sat. Night Live for years as Assistant Costume designer. So IT CAN BE DONE! OK! Break a LEG with next season and I'll keep sending checks of support as long as you all keep cranking it out! Oh, and I was just on a PBS Great Performances Presents 'CRAZY FOR YOU' this last week. It was Gershwin that I did on Broadway about 5 years ago and we just retaped it for PBS. In case you saw it I was the one with the dark hair always shooting the gun. Best of luck! Steve Reed