Cast
Principals Oliver Twist: Steve Reed Fagin: Bill Malinsky The Artful Dodger: Jim Morris Bill Sikes: Ken Gottschalk Nancy: Linda Krause Bet: Lori Bugenhagen Mr. Bumble - the Beadle: John Leslie Mrs. Corney: Karen O'Leary Mr. Brownlow: Dave Coons Mr. Sowerberry: Steve Hoge Mrs. Sowerberry: Barb Coons Charlotte: Sue Hoge Noah Claypole: Tom Arnold Dr. Grimwig: Ken Morgan Mrs. Bedwin: Linden Hutchinson Old Sally: Jodene Hrudka Charley Bates: Gary Van Dreel Workhouse Assistants: Efrem Muchin, Duffy Primm Vendors: Sara Geisler, Kevin Lacosse, Mike Krey, Jill Sigman, Debbie Tutje Townspeople: Ned Hacker, Jim Hansen, Mary Hansen, Laurie Ihde, Chris Krause, Don Lambert, Janet Loritz, Cheryl Mast, Sharon Mrotek, Ann Pfeiffer, Paul Reilly, Mary Anne Stat, Bill Schlei, Dave Snowden Boys: Lars Aleckson, Tim Gadzinsky, Bill Higbee, Drew Keith, Dave Leschke, Marc Meyer, Russell Olpe, Russ Reilly, Martin Schaller, James Schuette, Pat Sheridan, Gary Stoor |
Pit
Director: Dave Mlada Rehearsal Pianist: Laura Vits Rehearsal Pianist: Roz Kueter Violin: Joan Halderson Violin: Carrie Paulos Violin: Trudy Reilly Violin: Kristel Morris Second Violin: Ann Gigure Second Violin: John Hansen Viola: Lori Benishek Viola: Judy Nagel Cello: Lori Zimmerman Cello: Ann Kohlbeck String Bass: Janilee Nelson Flute: Mary Ellen Childs Oboe: Randy Goeke Clarinet: Tim Pagel Bass Clarinet: Sue Eatough Trumpet: Jim Brick Trumpet: Peter Davis French Horn: Sue Bersek French Horn: Dusty Hafeman Trombone: Dave Bouc Trombone: Paul Schmalz Percussionist: Jane Primm Percussionist: Chris Portzen |
Crews
Stage Crew
Pam Schuster Chris Ellerman Jill Huletz Nancy Reichert Rob White Tom Snowden Mike Macdonald Mike Schettck Lori Bucholtz Jana Richberg Clarence Black III Marylin Bloom Dennis Larson Sue Davis Diane Schuster Pat Stokes Candy Leist Set Construction Pam Schuster Dan Hornung Clarence Black III Mark Anderson Dennis Larson Nancy Reichert Steve Weinert Martin Jacobi Tod Najmayer Chris Ellerman Patty Arndorfer Chris Neuser Lori Bucholtz Dian Schuster Mark Auman Lights Dan Hornung Mark Graupman Chris Ellerman Chris Neuser Tod Najmayer |
Publicity
Joan Krueger Mary Schroeder John Severson Sarah Brandt Jana Richberg Sue Delaney Barb Oerum Sue Hoge Lori Ihde Jill Sigman Mike Mac Donald Candy Leist Pat Stokes Dave Cummings Gail Ospedale Janilee Nelson Programs Jane Morgan Karen O'Leary Mike Sigman Lindy Luisier Gail Ospedale Ellen Arndorfer Ann Coleman Jana Richberg Cheryl Mast Pam Schuster Lori Ihde Candy Leist Pat Stokes Diane Schuster Graphic Arts Joan Krueger Sara Brandt Mary Schroeder Lisa Stark |
Costumes
Jodene Hrudka Sue Hoge Mary Schroeder Linda Krause Jull Huletz Linden Hutchinson Laurie Ihde Cheryl Mast Lisa Stark Makeup Lyn Ahlswede Ellen Arndorfer Anne Bouffard Mary Ellen Childs Sue Delaney Linden Hutchinson Mary Jo Hynek Laurie Ihde Cheryl Mast Barb Oerum Karen O'Leary Pat Penrose J'Ette Quirk Paint Crew Ann Coleman Rob White Dan Hornung Tom Snowden Anne Bouffard Mary Stoikes Nancy Reichert Lori Bucholtz Pat Stokes Charlene Cain Sound Dennis Larson |
Properties Crew
Anne Bouffard Lori Bucholtz Anne Coleman Barb Coons Priscilla Dixon Sue Hoge Jodene Hrudka Jill Huletz Nancy Reichert Jana Richberg Stacy Seizer Laura Vits Office Mary Schroeder Ellen Arndorfer Kathy Kollath Marcia Larsen Barb Schuette Lori Ahlswede Sue Delany Heidi Wittwer Mary Hansen Margaret Crechard Peggy Foerg Barb Oerum Barb Coons Sue Hoge Sara Brandt Pam Schuster Diane Defeo Carol Morgan Gail Ospedale Chris Krause Ann Coleman Laurie Ihde |
Company Leadership
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
Producer/Chairman of the Board: James Ihde Assistant: Thomas R. Berkedal President: Thomas R. Berkedal Secretary/Treasurer: Jean Weber Public Relations: Steve Hoge Directing Staff General Director: Kurt Jaehnig Assistant: Elizabeth Childs Choral Director: Lyn Ahlswede Orchestra Director: Dave Malda Choreographer: Elizabeth Childs Technical Directors: Bruce Humphrey and David Cummings |
Production Council
Stage Manager: Mark Anderson Paint Chair: Jana Richberg Publicity: Dave Kollath Graphic Arts: Java Richberg Programs: Jenny Luisier Costumes: Sara Geisler Office: Mike Sigman Properties: Mark Auman Assistants: Cheryl Mast and Karen O'Leary Makeup: Joan Krueger |
Musical Numbers
"Food, Glorious Food"........................................................................................................Chorus (with Oliver and Boys)
"Oliver"........................................................................................................Chorus (with Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney)
"I Shall Scream"........................................................................................................Widow Corney and Mr. Bumble
"Boy For Sale"........................................................................................................................................................................Mr. Bumble
"That's Your Funeral"................................................................Mr. Sowereberry, Mrs. Sowerberry and Mr. Bumble
"Where is Love"................................................................................................................................................................................Oliver
"Consider Yourself"........................................................................................................The Artful Dodger, Oliver, and Chorus
"Pick a Pocket Or Two"................................................................................................................................Fagin, with the boys
"It's a Fine Life"........................................................................................................................Nancy and Bet with the boys
"I'd Do Anything"....................................................................The Artful Dodger, Nancy, Oliver, Bet, Fagin and boys
"Be Back Soon"........................................................................................................Fagin, The Artful Dodger and the boys
"Oom-Pah-Pah"................................................................................................................................................Nancy and Chorus
"My Name"........................................................................................................................................................................Bill Sykes
"As Long as He Needs Me"........................................................................................................................................................Nancy
"Where is Love (Reprise)"................................................................................................................................................Mrs. Bedwin
"Who Will Buy"................................................................................................................Oliver, Street Criers and Chorus
"It's a Fine Life (Reprise)"................................................................Nancy, Bill Sykes, Fagin, and The Artful Dodger
"Reviewing the Situation"................................................................................................................................................................Fagin
"Oliver (Reprise)"................................................................................................................Widow Corney and Mr. Bumble
"As Lond as He Needs Me (Reprise)".......................................................................................................................................Nancy
"Reviewing the Situation (Reprise)"................................................................................................................................................Fagin
"Oliver"........................................................................................................Chorus (with Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney)
"I Shall Scream"........................................................................................................Widow Corney and Mr. Bumble
"Boy For Sale"........................................................................................................................................................................Mr. Bumble
"That's Your Funeral"................................................................Mr. Sowereberry, Mrs. Sowerberry and Mr. Bumble
"Where is Love"................................................................................................................................................................................Oliver
"Consider Yourself"........................................................................................................The Artful Dodger, Oliver, and Chorus
"Pick a Pocket Or Two"................................................................................................................................Fagin, with the boys
"It's a Fine Life"........................................................................................................................Nancy and Bet with the boys
"I'd Do Anything"....................................................................The Artful Dodger, Nancy, Oliver, Bet, Fagin and boys
"Be Back Soon"........................................................................................................Fagin, The Artful Dodger and the boys
"Oom-Pah-Pah"................................................................................................................................................Nancy and Chorus
"My Name"........................................................................................................................................................................Bill Sykes
"As Long as He Needs Me"........................................................................................................................................................Nancy
"Where is Love (Reprise)"................................................................................................................................................Mrs. Bedwin
"Who Will Buy"................................................................................................................Oliver, Street Criers and Chorus
"It's a Fine Life (Reprise)"................................................................Nancy, Bill Sykes, Fagin, and The Artful Dodger
"Reviewing the Situation"................................................................................................................................................................Fagin
"Oliver (Reprise)"................................................................................................................Widow Corney and Mr. Bumble
"As Lond as He Needs Me (Reprise)".......................................................................................................................................Nancy
"Reviewing the Situation (Reprise)"................................................................................................................................................Fagin
Program Notes
Producer's Note from the program
Good evening and welcome to one, tiny piece of the world of theatre, a world of dreams, of illusion,... of magic. This is a world, however, that is far from simple "make-believe;" it is a world set apart by the spirit that is found here, a spirit whose qualities are many, but whose bounds are not exclusive.
This spirit can be found within the Company, not in the cliquish elitism, but in vitality and cooperation. Vitality is a fire sparked by involvement, a vibrancy not making theatre a mere diversion, a mere amusement. To be vital is to live something: not only to experience it, but to let it get down inside and become part of you. Where such vitality exists, theatre as a combination of personal ego trips dies. Such vitality and cooperation are here and can be sensed in the smile of a window-washer or a director moving sets.
Yet, to exist, the spirit must be present, not only in the Company, but in the performance as well, and the key to this is sharing. The play does not live separately; it cannot live without being shared; the actors share a part of themselves with people, and the people, by their responses, share their reactions with the actors. On and on this interaction builds to create a play.
I have been there, feeling the electric presence of the spirit of the theatre, and i invite you to share our world for a taste of the spirit. I am sure you will enjoy the experience.
James Ihde
Chairman of the Board/Producer
Director's Note from the program
Whether you spend a summer working towards the goal of opening night or you spend an evening watching a production, it is inevitable that you will reaffirm a truth of life that I have come to believe wholly in.
It can be said in a few words, "you reap what you sow", or it can be an indescribable reaction, a personal, intimate feeling of accomplishment. Either way, my feeling of pride as I see dreams and aspirations of hundreds of people come to life in the medium of theatre can only be describes as fantastic.
It is impossible to spend a summer working with people, helping them create personal dreams and seeing their dreams come true and not fulfill a personal dream I have always had.
You see, I have come to love the people involved with this show; beautiful people who give of their talents, time and concern. I will never forget working with them.
Kurt
General Director
Good evening and welcome to one, tiny piece of the world of theatre, a world of dreams, of illusion,... of magic. This is a world, however, that is far from simple "make-believe;" it is a world set apart by the spirit that is found here, a spirit whose qualities are many, but whose bounds are not exclusive.
This spirit can be found within the Company, not in the cliquish elitism, but in vitality and cooperation. Vitality is a fire sparked by involvement, a vibrancy not making theatre a mere diversion, a mere amusement. To be vital is to live something: not only to experience it, but to let it get down inside and become part of you. Where such vitality exists, theatre as a combination of personal ego trips dies. Such vitality and cooperation are here and can be sensed in the smile of a window-washer or a director moving sets.
Yet, to exist, the spirit must be present, not only in the Company, but in the performance as well, and the key to this is sharing. The play does not live separately; it cannot live without being shared; the actors share a part of themselves with people, and the people, by their responses, share their reactions with the actors. On and on this interaction builds to create a play.
I have been there, feeling the electric presence of the spirit of the theatre, and i invite you to share our world for a taste of the spirit. I am sure you will enjoy the experience.
James Ihde
Chairman of the Board/Producer
Director's Note from the program
Whether you spend a summer working towards the goal of opening night or you spend an evening watching a production, it is inevitable that you will reaffirm a truth of life that I have come to believe wholly in.
It can be said in a few words, "you reap what you sow", or it can be an indescribable reaction, a personal, intimate feeling of accomplishment. Either way, my feeling of pride as I see dreams and aspirations of hundreds of people come to life in the medium of theatre can only be describes as fantastic.
It is impossible to spend a summer working with people, helping them create personal dreams and seeing their dreams come true and not fulfill a personal dream I have always had.
You see, I have come to love the people involved with this show; beautiful people who give of their talents, time and concern. I will never forget working with them.
Kurt
General Director