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Cast
The Jets Riff (their leader): Jim Bjorkland Tony (his best friend): Kurt Jaehnig Action: Mark Weller A-Rab: Jim Hansen Baby John: Brian Jorgensen Diesel: Bob Brasser Big Deal: Peter Davis Snow Boy: Mark Hooper Their Women Anybodys: Gail Brefcynski Velma: Linda Krause Graziella: Lorie Buchholz Pauline: Cheryl Swift Minnie: Sara Geisler Clarice: Cheryl Mast The Sharks Bernardo (their leader): David Cummings Chino (his best friend): Kevin LaCosse Pepe (his lieutenant): Dave Snowden Indio: Randall Leifer Luis: Ned Hacker Anxious: Bill Bastianelli Nibbles: Duffy Primm Moose: Chris Jaehnig Their Women Maria (Bernardo's sister): Lori Bugenhagen Anita (his girl): Linden Hutchison Rosalia: Jill Sigman Consuelo: Barb Coons Francisa: Lyn Ahlswede Marguerita: Mary Anne Sfat Estella: Jodene Hrudka Adults and others Doc: Mark Graupman Lt. Shrank: Don Lambert Sgt. Krupke: Michael LeClair Glad Hand: Efrem Muchin A Girl: Mary Jo Bachnik Special Dancers: Tara Russell, Paul Reilly |
Pit
Director: Jay Koritzinsky Rehearsal Pianist: Tracey Skeels Guitar: Patti Penrose Cello: Ann Kohlbeck Violin I: Mary Hansen Percussion: Jane Primm Violin II: Lori Ahlswede Cello: Ed Willit Violin II: Sue Velany Violin I: John Hansen Guitar: Kevin Kock Percussion: Chris Portzen Violin I: Joan Halderson Violin I: Ann Gigure Violin II: Carrie Poulos Violin II: Ned Paschke Bass: Mike Sigman Bass: John Leonard Flute: Lisa Stark Oboe: Heidi Arnold Flute: Cathy Kollath Tenor Sax: Kathy Swiggum Trumpet II: Debbie Wessely Bassoon: Debbie Rusch Flute: Roz Kueter French Horn II: Sue Bursek Trumpet III: Jim Morris Alto Sax: Greg Anderson Clarinet: Dave Kollath Trombone I: Paul Schmalz French Horn I: Paul Schroeder Clarinet: Brad Ihlenfeld Trombone II: Brian Wier Trumpet I: Scott Hansen |
Crews
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Make-up
Ellen Arndorfer Tom Blank Anne Bouffard Anne Demsien Priscilla Dixon Tracey Geimer Wendy Gintner Marcia Hoyer Wendy Kuchenbecker Luisa Lesperance Kathy Long Ken Morgan Ann Schaus Barb Schuette Lori Schumacher Sue Skarda Terri Temme Lynn VanElls Cheryl Vreeke Heidi Wittwer Janet Zipperer Ushers Susan Alwaldt Julie Brandt Carol Morgan Mary Schroeder Lou Ann Kaderabek Gail Ospedale Michele LaFond Kathy Novak Marcia Larson Shelly Vetter Terri Temme Lori Schumacher Chris Krause Sue Hoge Diane Strauf Sue Skarda Marguerite Spacek |
Stage Crew
Ellen Arndorfer Mark Balaban John Dramm Tracy Geiner Lauri Hackbarth Johanna Hansen Mark Hoffman Chris Krause Joan Mitchell Mindy Nelson Cindy Poulos Julie Purchatzke Jana Richberg Barb Schuette Dianne Schuster Pam Schuster Joan Trefz Shelly Vetter Linda Weber Heidi Wittwer Painting/Graphics Anne Bouffard Joan Krueger Ginger Long Kathy Long Pat Marek Cindy Poulos Tara Russell Pete Schleis Mary Schroeder Lights Patty Arndorfer Ann Coleman Martin Jacobi Chris Neuser Todd Najmayer Nancy Reichert |
Construction
Lars Aleckson Mark Auman Terri Bartelme Lori Buchholz John Dramm Sue Groll Dan Hornung Martin Jacobi Steve Jacobi Maricia Larsen Julie Margeneau Brian Mast Todd Najmayer Mindy Nelson Julie Purchatzke Nancy Reichert Brian Skelton Shawn Skelton Dawn Tutje Linda Weber Cindy Poulos Barb Schuette Heidi Wittwer Props Ellen Arndorfer Peggy Foerg Wendy Gintner Sue Groll Lauri Hackbarth Connie Helgeson Ginger Long Kathy Long Sarah Schuette Karen Sweetman Debbie Vessely Sound Steve Jacobi Craig Ospedale |
Office Staff
Ellen Arndorfer Maria Duby Peggy Foerg Lauri Hackbarth Chris Krause Marcia Larsen Kathy Novack Jill Park Brian Portzen Cindy Poulos Barb Schuette Shelly Vetter Linda Weber Heidi Wittwer Costumes Sara Geisler Linda Krause Jodene Hrudka Lyn Ahlswede Anne Bouffard Laurie Buchholz Marilyn Deurs Chris Krause Cheryl Mast Cathi Molzahn Mindy Nelson Michelle Vetter Programs Peggy Foerg Lauri Hackbarth Sally Hyde Jenny Luisier Karen O'Leary Jana Richberg Mary Schroeder Mike Sigman |
Company Leadership
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The Board of Directors
Producer/Chairman of the Board: Thomas R. Berkedal President: Marilyn Bloom Vice-President/Business Manager: Dave Kollath Secretary/Treasurer: Laurie Ihde Public Relations: John Grosshuesch Directing Staff General Director: James Ihde Assistant: Dave Coons Choral Director: Janilee Nelson Orchestra Director: Jay Koritzinsky Co-Choreographers: Elizabeth and Mary Ellen Childs Technical Director: Bruce Humphrey Assistant: Mark Anderson |
Production Council
Stage Manager: Mark Rugowski Assistant Stage Manager: Mark Aumann Office Manager: Barb Coons Painting/Graphics Chair: Jana Richberg Programs: Lindy Luisier and Cindy Musial Lights: Dan Hornung Make-up: Joan Krueger Props Head: Michele Lewis Assistant: Anne Bouffard Head Usher: Sara Brandt |
Musical Numbers
"Jet Song"........................................................................................................................................................Riff & Jets
"Something's Coming"........................................................................................................................................Tony
"Maria".......................................................................................................................................................................Tony
"Balcony Scene"..................................................................................................................................Maria & Tony
"America".....................................................................................................Anita, Rosalia, & Spanish Women
"Cool".....................................................................................................................................................................Riff & Jets
"One Hand, One Heart".....................................................................................................................Maria & Tony
"Tonight Quintet".......................................................................................Maria, Tony, Anita, Jets, & Sharks
"I Feel Pretty"...........................................................................................................Maria & Spanish Women
"Somewhere"...............................................................................................................................................................A Girl
"Gee, Officer Krupke"............................................................................................................................................Jets
"A Boy Like That & I Have A Love".......................................................................................Maria & Anita
"Something's Coming"........................................................................................................................................Tony
"Maria".......................................................................................................................................................................Tony
"Balcony Scene"..................................................................................................................................Maria & Tony
"America".....................................................................................................Anita, Rosalia, & Spanish Women
"Cool".....................................................................................................................................................................Riff & Jets
"One Hand, One Heart".....................................................................................................................Maria & Tony
"Tonight Quintet".......................................................................................Maria, Tony, Anita, Jets, & Sharks
"I Feel Pretty"...........................................................................................................Maria & Spanish Women
"Somewhere"...............................................................................................................................................................A Girl
"Gee, Officer Krupke"............................................................................................................................................Jets
"A Boy Like That & I Have A Love".......................................................................................Maria & Anita
Program Notes
Producer's Note from the program
Dear Friends,
Good Evening, and welcome to the Peter Quince Performing Company's production of West Side Story. With this evening's performance, Peter Quince celebrates it's sixth season of presenting fine musical entertainment to the Manitowoc-Two Rivers area.
Theatre has something very special to offer in every aspect of its production. There is a unique feeling that one gets as one becomes involved with a theatrical performance. Call it magic, call it dedication to a goal, call it anything, but what it all boils down to is a tremendous love for hard work, a love for theatre, and a love for each other. For as this statement may seem a bit unrealistic, it is never-the-less true.
As the curtain rises this evening you will witness the culmination of many months of hard work by a great number of people involved with our organization, people of which I have been proud to associate with. This summer has been rather special for me as it is my last. I have finally reached the age of twenty-one years that all the Peter Quince members dread, for it is at this age that it becomes mandatory for us to retire.
It would be impossible for me to thank all of you, our audience, for making this production possible. Out members will be thanked by your applause, more than you will even know. Our thanks to you will be in the form of a show we hope you will never forget. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy it.
Thoman R. Berkedal
Chairman of the Board/Producer
Director's Note from the program
"You gotta believe" is a phrase that has become popular recently. It is also the one phrase that perhaps most aptly describes Peter Quince. For us it has a double meaning, reflecting the participation in imagination vital to theatre as well as the inner strength that has enabled the Company to come so far.
Five years ago the first "Quincers", starting from scratch, began to turn a dream into reality. Although others too were willing to take a risk on this new thing, most were not. The Company became its own best friend; its members looked inward and relied on each other for support, always believing in both themselves and their dream ... even when others would not. Even today, Quince must still prove itself. Through all this, however, Quincers have retained the same, strong belief that sparked our original success.
Theatre, of source, also requires a very different belief: audience and performers must not only be able to concieve of a place and people unlike that around them, they both must be willing to accept that created reality. Believing this way opens one to ideas and experiences not always seen (or not possible) in everyday life.
To believe in yourself and the "illogical" world of fiction is a rare coupling. It has created the spirit that has made Peter Quince a singular organization of which I am very proud.
Jim
General Director
Orchestra Director's Note from the program
For everyone involved, "West Side Story" posed a challenge and required hard work in its preparation. The music was no exception as this show was one of the hardest to appear on Broadway. This year's orchestra is comprised of kids ranging in age from junior high to college and whose interests vary greatly--tennis, music, baseball, bowling, swimming, and many, many, many others. But they have combined their musical talent and efforts to come up with what we hope will add to the success of the show. They all spent a great deal of time rehearsing their music, and it has been a very exciting privilege for me to work with a group of kids who were so very interested in making their orchestra a fine one. Their cooperation with me was most gratifying and I must thank them for a most enjoyable summer.
Jay
Musical Director
Dear Friends,
Good Evening, and welcome to the Peter Quince Performing Company's production of West Side Story. With this evening's performance, Peter Quince celebrates it's sixth season of presenting fine musical entertainment to the Manitowoc-Two Rivers area.
Theatre has something very special to offer in every aspect of its production. There is a unique feeling that one gets as one becomes involved with a theatrical performance. Call it magic, call it dedication to a goal, call it anything, but what it all boils down to is a tremendous love for hard work, a love for theatre, and a love for each other. For as this statement may seem a bit unrealistic, it is never-the-less true.
As the curtain rises this evening you will witness the culmination of many months of hard work by a great number of people involved with our organization, people of which I have been proud to associate with. This summer has been rather special for me as it is my last. I have finally reached the age of twenty-one years that all the Peter Quince members dread, for it is at this age that it becomes mandatory for us to retire.
It would be impossible for me to thank all of you, our audience, for making this production possible. Out members will be thanked by your applause, more than you will even know. Our thanks to you will be in the form of a show we hope you will never forget. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy it.
Thoman R. Berkedal
Chairman of the Board/Producer
Director's Note from the program
"You gotta believe" is a phrase that has become popular recently. It is also the one phrase that perhaps most aptly describes Peter Quince. For us it has a double meaning, reflecting the participation in imagination vital to theatre as well as the inner strength that has enabled the Company to come so far.
Five years ago the first "Quincers", starting from scratch, began to turn a dream into reality. Although others too were willing to take a risk on this new thing, most were not. The Company became its own best friend; its members looked inward and relied on each other for support, always believing in both themselves and their dream ... even when others would not. Even today, Quince must still prove itself. Through all this, however, Quincers have retained the same, strong belief that sparked our original success.
Theatre, of source, also requires a very different belief: audience and performers must not only be able to concieve of a place and people unlike that around them, they both must be willing to accept that created reality. Believing this way opens one to ideas and experiences not always seen (or not possible) in everyday life.
To believe in yourself and the "illogical" world of fiction is a rare coupling. It has created the spirit that has made Peter Quince a singular organization of which I am very proud.
Jim
General Director
Orchestra Director's Note from the program
For everyone involved, "West Side Story" posed a challenge and required hard work in its preparation. The music was no exception as this show was one of the hardest to appear on Broadway. This year's orchestra is comprised of kids ranging in age from junior high to college and whose interests vary greatly--tennis, music, baseball, bowling, swimming, and many, many, many others. But they have combined their musical talent and efforts to come up with what we hope will add to the success of the show. They all spent a great deal of time rehearsing their music, and it has been a very exciting privilege for me to work with a group of kids who were so very interested in making their orchestra a fine one. Their cooperation with me was most gratifying and I must thank them for a most enjoyable summer.
Jay
Musical Director