Ridgewater
College Theatre Productions
Year: 1963-64
Title: Dial 'M' for Murder
Director: David M. Dorsey
Cast Members:
- Lolli Lundberg
- Jim Thein
- Leon Jacobson
- Hollis Johnson
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"Dial 'M' for Murder" was historic 'Grand Opening' of WCC Theater held in the campus theatre.
Year: 1963-64 Spring
Title: See How They Run
Director: David M. Dorsey
Cast Members:
- Steve Henslin
- Hollis Johnson
- Lucy Egerstrom
- Sheldon Hultgren
- Penny Dailey
- Jim Thein
- Lolli Lundberg
- John Collins
- Leon Jacobson
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"See How They Run" was headed for a three night run at the Campus Theater. It was held on April 16, 17, 18 in the campus theater.
Year: 1964-65
Title: My Three Angels
Director: David M. Dorsey
Cast Members:
- Sheldon Hultgren
- Judy Rambow
- Julie Hyland
- Jim Thein
- Mike Mattern
- Steve Henslin
- Jerry Mulder
- Odean Johnson
- Howard Olson
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Tribune gives play good reviews: Three angels, who were somewhat less than angelic, brought bliss, security, happiness and a Christmas dinner to an imaginary family on the Willmar Community College stage last night; and enjoyment, laughter, and a well-worth-it satisfaction to the customers.
"My Three Angels" is a happy success to kick off the 1964 theatre year at the college. Written by Sam and Bella Spewack, and directed by Dave Dorsey, the story involves a storekeeper's family in French Guinea which is "adopted" by three "guardian angels." The "angels" are actually convicts supposedly fixing the roof, but who fix up the daughters love life, straighten out the father's ledgers, and see to it that they all live happily ever after. It is only incidental that in the course of such happy procedure "Adolph" sees to it that there is a demise or two.
Year: 1965-66
Title: Witness for the Prosecution
Director:
Cast Members:
- Cheryl Krogman
- Dave Knight
- Don Mattson
- Steve Ekdahl
- Lee Berg
- Wilbur Orson
- Michele Walsh
- Dave Reuter
- Mike Mattern
- Jim Miller
- Judy Swenson
- Larry Dahl
- Eldon Helmer
- Jini Nelson
- David Skeie
- Curtis Lowinske
- Pat Strand
- Pat Pedersen
- Kathy Kennell
- Darlene Lindgren
- Jane Barker
Year: 1966-67
Title: The Diary of Anne Frank
Director:
Cast Members:
- Carl Sorensen
- Diane Jensen
- Helen Peterson
- Ray Joachim
- Bob Saulsbury
- Michelle Walsh
- Joy Caine
- Mary Lee Kennedy
- Gerald Rustad
- Jim Miller
Year: 1967-68 ~ Spring
Title: South Pacific
Director: David Dorsey
Technical Assistant: Ivan Dusek
Music Director: Chet Sommers
Cast Members:
- Valeria Tagawa
- Tad Tagawa
- Idris Bin Wan Bain
- Linton Lehrer
- DeAnna Dorsey
- Rosalind Peterson
- Carl Sorenson
- Chuck Callow
- Sheldon Hultgren
- Joh Haapajoki
- Mike Carlson
- Mary Grooters
- Jacqueline Thonvold
- Art
- Paul Jasmer
- Bob Urbach
- Marlyn Orson
- SAILORS: Ray Sindelir, Wesley Jenson, Ron Bates, Jerry Grooters, Lloyd Urban, Dan Kleven, Jim Miller, Bobo Lottman, Alvin Bueckers, Dan Bushard, Bob Koenig, and John Thielke.
- NURSES: Ramona Medin, Phyllis Bengtson, Phyllis Tupa, Carol Cleary, Jeannette Bolek, Mary Kay Halberg, Leann Wagner, Shirley Henjum, and Linda Peterson.
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The largest musical theater production in W.S.J.C.'s history, "South Pacific," written by Rogers and Hammerstein, was presented to overflowing audiences May 10, 11, and 12. The play takes place on two islands of the South Pacific during W.W.II. It was directed by David Dorsey and Ivan Dusek provided technical assistance. Members of the cast were selected from both the college and community, with the college-community orchestra providing the musical background under the direction of Mr. Chet Sommers.
A Navy nurse, Nellie Forbush, played by Dee Anna Dorsey, and a French planter, Emile de Becque, played by Linton Lehrer, were the lead performers, adding the professional touch. Playing the major comedy roles were Carl Sorenson as Luther Billis, a Seabee, and Rosalin Peterson, playing Bloody Mary, who made a living by trading with the Navy.
Solos by Chuck Callow, as Lt. Cable, Bloody Mary, Nellie, and Emile added credit to the performance. Perhaps one of the most lively scenes was the "Honeybun" scene where Nellie and Billis sang and danced to the delight of the audience. Some of the remarks about the performance were "tremendous," "professional," and "enjoyable." There were standing ovations for all three performances.
Year: 1967-68 ~ Fall
Title:
Director: Ivan Dusek
Cast Members:
- Carl Sorenson
- Phyllis Bengston
- Kris Satre
- Charles Nelson
- Ivan Dusek
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Taking the role of Mr. Redlitch as
well as directing, Mr. Dusek engineered a superior fall dramatic production.
John Van Druten's play, "
Year: 1968-69 ~ Fall
Title: This Property is Condemned
Director: Ivan Dusek
Cast Members:
- Luther Dykema
- Sue Pipenberg
Year: 1968-69 ~ Second Fall Production
Title: A
Director: Ivan Dusek
Cast Members:
- Phyllis Bengtson
- Jo Worden
- Marlyn Orson
Information on the Fall plays:
Mr. Ivan Dusek presented two one-act plays for the fall production on November 1-3. They were Christopher Fry's comedy "A Phoenix Too Frequent" and "This Property is Condemned," by Tennessee Williams.
Year: 1968-69 ~ Spring
Title:
Director:
Cast Members:
- Cynthia Chromey
- Linda Wall
- Jerry Ingeman
- Jeri Emery
- Barb Johnson
- James Warnke
- Paul Maanum
- Marlyn Orson
- Jacki Beckler
- Norman Larson
- Ron Bates
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Year: 1969-70 ~ Fall
Title: Mother Courage
Director: Ivan Dusek
Cast Members:
- Shirley Bosch
- Bob Swanberg
- Stephan O'Nell
- Connie Thompson
- John Felling
- Jerry Ingeman
- Carleen Peterson
- Dennis Dickmeyer
- Byron Zuidema
- Gary Portvliet
- Larry Ulrick
- Joel Hoiland
- Kathy Rauenhorst
- Linda Wall
- Duane Day
- Mark Munsteman
- Stan Siegfried
- Cynthia Chromey
- Barb Johnson
- Jerry Emery
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The fall play, "Mother Courage and Her Children" by Bertolt Brecht, was presented Nov. 20, 21, 22. The play was given justifiably good reviews. The time period was during the Thirty Year War. Although the story is about a mobile canteen located between two opposing armies, the play illustrates what war is like and the effect it has on people.
Year: 1969-70 ~ Spring
Title: Li'L Abner
Director & Technical Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Chet Sommers
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Choreographer: Carol Maursetter
Stage Secretary: Carleen Peterson
Cast Members:
- Frank Fundingsland
- Christy Swenson
- Jo Worden
- Scott Brown
- Debbie Armstrong
- Nancy Junkermeier
- Ann Stockland
- Pat Harvey
- Shirley Bosch
- Lois Buss
- Jeri Emery
- Dave Gunner
- June Heglund
- Mary Otte
- Jane Paulson
- Gail Roisum
- Becky Rustad
- Marlene Sands
- Colleen Scanlon
- Connie Thompson
- Jerry Ingeman
- Denny Dickmeyer
- John Felling
- Joel Hoiland
- Barb Johnson
- Paul Maanum
- Rus Micholson
- Carleen Peterson
- Frank Staebler
- Diane Sundin
- Robert Swanberg
- Bruce Watkins
- Byron Zuidema
- Sandy Loven
- Mary Sanders
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"Li'L Abner" was held at
Year: 1970-71 ~ Fall
Title: Arms and The Man
Director: Ivan Dusek
Assistant Director: Carleen Peterson
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Cast Members:
- Vicki Anderson
- Gordon Goodmund
- Keith Bower
- Dave Pearson
- Barbara Holmgren
- Shirley Bosch
- Dorran Rickert
- Keith Haggestad
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"Arms and The Man," one of George Bernard Shaw's most distinguished plays, was WSJC's fall theatre production.
Director of the production was Speech and Theatre instructor Ivan Dusek. Assistant director was Carleen Peterson. Mrs. Ivan (Barb) Dusek was in charge of costumes.
The play was presented to near full houses on three nights - November 19, 20, 21, in the Campus Theatre.
Year: 1970-71 ~ Winter
Title: Ali Baba and the
Director: Ivan Dusek
Cast Members:
- Vicki Anderson
- Dave Pearson
- Tim Smith
- Keith Bower
- Mark Munsterman
- Shirley Bosch
- Randy de Kraii
- Barbara Holmgren
- George Splevin
- Claudia Welker
- Jay Bosch
- Lynda Christenson
- MaryBreitenbach
- Carleen Peterson
- Heidi Bosch
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WSJC's winter quarter theatre
production was "Ali Baba and the
Year: 1971-72 ~ Fall
Title: Dark of the Moon
Director: Ivan Dusek
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"Dark of the Moon," a hillbilly play, was presented the fall quarter at the Barn.
Year: 1971-72
Title: Oh Dad, Poor Dad
Director: Walter Gislason
Assistant Director: Lynette Flann
Design and Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Costumes: Barbara Dusek
Cast Members:
- Vicke Lorinser
- Peter Rykhus
- Craig Lornser
- Earl Shriver
- Norman Buboltz
- Frank Johannes
- Ken Neal
- Mary Nelson
- Jowell Jamison
- Carol Voelker
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"Oh Dad, Poor Dad" was the first Willmar State Junior College play production held in the fine arts building.
Year: 1971-72 ~ Spring
Title: The Fantasticks
Director: Ivan Dusek
Cast Members:
- Dan Mohs
- Ann Forsberg
- Dorran Rickert
- Gerald Plaisted
- Peter Rykhus
- Linton Lehrer
- Vicki lorinser
- John Hagen
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"The Fantasticks," a musical, was presented in the new theatre on May 18, 19, and 20, and on May 25, 26, and 27.
Year: 1972-73 ~ Fall
Title: Of Thee I Sing
Director: Dave Dorsey
Music Director: Chet Sommers
Design and Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Choreographer: Carol Maursetter
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: John Hagen
Cast Members:
- Jeff Rule
- Terry Mikes
- Kathleen Velde
- Jeff Thompson
- Doug Johnson
- Neil Wicks
- Marlowe Molden
- Terry Vraspir
- Steve Corey
- Wanda Syverson
- Becky Peters
- Ann Gilbertson
- Lynn Tebbin
- Zane Wittman
- Deb Isdal
- Juan Rivas
- Pat Boras
- JUSTICES:
- DANCERS and SENATORS: Chuck Kinzer, Karen Pechachek, Jane Elkjer, Debbie Christopher, Sherry Friedericks, Barbara Wall, Deb Isdal, Gloria Hauge, Deb Heill.
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An Election Year Musical Comedy held Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3, and 4, at the Willmar State Junior College Theatre.
Year: 1972-73 ~ Winter
Title:
Director: Ivan Dusek
Assistant Director: John Hagen
Set Design and Tech Director: Marlyn Orson
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Production Secretary: Carol Voelker
Cast Members:
- Mary Hodapp
- Ann Forsberg
- Judi Moen
- Pat Ness
- Meredith Erickson
- Carol Voelker
- Joan Magnusson
- Jon Hagen
- Tom Radde
- Zane Witman
- Lynn Tebben
- Mike Skinner
- Mark Gilbertson
- George Spelvin
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The setting of the play is the
cemetery of the small town of
The varied array of songs and impersonations requires each actor to portray from five to ten characters.
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Year:1972-73 ~ Spring
Title: The Fourposter
Director: Ivan Dusek
Set Design and Tech Director: Marlyn Orson
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Tech Assistant: Mark Gilbertson
Production Assistant: Marlene Croy, Carol Voelker
Stage Manager: John Hagen
Cast Members:
- Ann Gilbertson
- Tom Radde
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"The Fourposter" was held May 2-5 at the Willmar State Junior College Theatre in the Fine Arts Building.
Year: 1973-74 ~ Fall
Title: The Physicists
Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: Tom Ernst
Assistant Stage Manager: James Wog
Production Assistants: Wanda Wahlstrom, Leann Rose, Linda Stegeman
Cast Members:
- Aaron Schuster
- Pam Stadther
- Doug Johnson
- Gary Olson
- Greg Baldwin
- Mary Hodapp
- Robert Allard
- Zane Wittman
- Barbara Iverson
- Greg Merkel
- Perry Sloneker
- Bob Vorhees
- Mark Amberson
- Ann Gilberston
- Pedro Pereira
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"They Physicists" was held November 15-17, at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1973-74 ~ Fall
Title: The Murder of Maria Marten or the Red Barn
Director: Dave Dorsey
Tech Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Assistant Tech Director: Tom Ernst
Stage Manager: Mike Langmo
Costumer: Barb Dusek
Poster Design and Backdrops: Bob Mattson
Cast Members:
- Bruce Homan
- Bob Allard
- Ken Haskamp
- Gary Olson
- Greg Baldwin
- Larry Spencer
- Debbie Carlson
- Barb Iverson
- Ann Gilbertson
- Julie Benson
- Wanda Wahlstrom
- Ann Engstrom
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"The Murder of Maria Marten or the Red Barn" was held in the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1973-74 ~ Spring
Title: The Apple Tree
Director and Scenic Design: Ivan Dusek
Assistant Directors: Barb Iverson, Pam Stadther
Musical Director: Richard Flisrand
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: Mike Langmo
Production Secretary: Linda Stageman
Cast Members:
- Brad Hagen
- Ann Gilbertson
- Gerald Plaisted
- Bob Allard
- Wanda Wahlstrom
- Marilee Sartain
- Gary Olson
- Mark Wittman
- George Spelvin
- PATRONS, FANS, FOLLOWERS, MOVIE CREWS: Robin Skeie, Pam Stadther, Janet Kjolsing, Gary Olson, Sandy Johnson, Mark Wittman, Adele Carlson, Alan Jydstrup, Jackie Grove, Pedro Pereira, Greg Hagen
Musicians:
- Joan Magnusen, Jeannine Buer, Joy Plaisted, Erik Thompson, Dean Robertson
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"The Apple Tree" was performed May 15-18 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1974-75 ~ Winter
Title: And We Shall Dance... An Evening of Modern Dance
Director and Choreographer: Julie Peters
Design and Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: Mike Langmo
Cast Members:
- Robert Allard
- Barbara Brantl
- Ann Gunter
- Carol Gunter
- Patricia Markeson
- Julie Peters
- Marianne Ritter
- Janine Roepke
- Smaragda Sazotou
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"And We Shall Dance...." was performed on February 27, 28, and March 1 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1974-75 ~ Fall
Title: The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Director: Ivan Dusek
Design and Tech Director: Julie Peters
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Bob Allard
Production Assistants: Athena Mitchell, Barb Iverson
Cast Members:
- Doug Stewart
- Barbara Iverson
- Joan Dawson
- Wanda Wahlstrom
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"The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" was performed on November 14, 15, 16 at the WCC Theatre.
Year: 1974-75 ~ Spring
Title: The Marriage of Figaro
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Chet Sommers
Design-Tech Director: Julie Peters
Costume Coordiinator: Barb Dusek
Choreography: Julie Peters
Production Assistants: Barb Iverson, Bob Allard
Cast Members:
- Dave Berglund
- Ann Granberg
- Kristi Fennie
- Mike Shasberger
- Mary Bolek
- Jerry Benson
- Pat Dolan
- Dennis Buckley
- Wanda Wahlstrom
- Lanette Holmquist
- Mary Botker
- Holli View
- Jeanine Buer
- John Lind
- Larry Spencer
- Bob Allard
- Al Jydstrup
Orchestra:
- Violins: Sally Aronson,
Carol Benson, Melanie Larson, Sharon Legare, Jean Evans, Rebecca Malcick,
- Violas: Mark Davies, Barbara Dawson, Margaret Opsahl, Marge Peters
- Bass: Tim Pearson
- Clarinets: Ann Flinstrand, Jeanne Klenk
- Oboe: Wes Huisinga
- Trumpets: Berge Johnson, Michelle Mattson
- Flutes: Barbara Johnson, Susan Tait
- Pianists: DeElla Aamot, Margaret Dolan, Marilyn Duea, Sandra Ianiello, Reanna Gislason
- Cellos: Julie Conway, Eleanor Croone, Sheila Giere
- Horns: Deanna Rients, Roger Strand
- Bassoon: John Mack
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"The Marriage of Figaro" was presented on May 22, 23, 24, 25 at the WCC Theatre in the Fine Arts Building.
Year: 1976-77 ~ Fall
Title: Blithe Spirit
Director: Ivan Dusek
Tech Director: Dave Dorsey
Costumes: Barbara Dusek
Production Assistant: Judy Clare
Stage Manager: Paul Kuiken
Cast Members:
- Nancy Jacobs
- Mary Ruchie
- Zane Wittman
- Jerry Benson
- Mary Drew
- Mary Hodapp
- Laurie Hayunga
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"Blithe Spirit" was performed on November 20, 21, and 22 at the Willmar Community College Campus Theatre.
Year: 1975-76 ~ Winter
Title: Renaissance Fair
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Richard Flisrand
Tech Director: Dave Dorsey
Costumes and Choreography: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: Paul Kuiken
Cast Member:
- Connie Stepan
- Dave Berglund
- Val Hagen
- Nancy Jacobs
- Jerome Benson
- Jeanne Lowther
- Gaylen Morse
- Dave Hall
- Roddy McAndrews
- Lynn Jorgensen
- SINGERS & MUSICIANS: Brad Benson, Jerome Benson, Dave Berglund, Don Broberg, Doug Erickson, Val Hagen, Melanie Larson, John Lind, Jeanne Lowther, Bonnie McCoy, Gaylen Morse, John Slettedahl, Connie Stepan, Holli View, Janis Zwagerman
- DANCERS: Don Broberg, Nancy Jacobs, Melanie Larson, Jeanne Lowther, Bonnie McCoy, Janis Zwagerman
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Seldom has an era been filled with
as much exuberance as the European Renaissance period.
"Renaissance Fair" depicts a traveling theatre company in that period of time, presenting their program of music, dance and song including two short plays by the early Renaissance playwright-and shoemaker- Hans Sachs of Nuremberg.
"Renaissance Fair" was performed on February 19, 20, and 21 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1975-76 ~ Spring
Title: Of Mice and Men
Director: Dave Dorsey
Design and Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Production Assistant: Gaylen Morse
Stage Manager: Paul Kuiken
Stage Secretary: Val Hagen
Costumes: Barbara Dusek
Cast Members:
- Lon Kvanli
- Mark Curtis
- Gaylen Morse
- Richard Jones
- Kevin Wicks
- Lynette Werner
- Brad Lohse
- Steve Morrissette
- Steve McQueen
- Paul Brown
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"Of Mice and Men" was performed on April 22, 23, and 24 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1976-77 ~ Fall
Title: The Mouse Trap
Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Stage Manger: Cindy Minter
Cast Members:
- Marianne Pokornowski
- Don Broberg
- Gerald Walsh
- Mary Hodapp
- Dave Berglund
- Lori Schwartz
- Douglas Stewart
- Mark Curtis
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"The Mouse Trap" was presented on November 18, 19, and 20 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1976-77 ~ Spring
Title: Oliver
Director: Dave Dorsey
Musical Director: Chet Sommers
Design and Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Choreographer: Julie Miller
Asst. Musical Director: Dick Flisrand
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Asst. Tech Director: Don Broberg
Stage Managers: Gerald Walsh, Don Broberg
Stage Secretaries: Val Hagen, Cindy Schorn
Cast Members:
- Kurt Linn
- Jim Hanson
- Lyle Heinitz
- Bob McCabe
- Kelly Michels
- Tim Carlson
- Marie Staley
- Randi Geer
- Don Broberg
- Pat Lang
- John Quinn
- Dick Hueter
- Laurie Cunningham
- Lori Schwartz
- Marcus Wahlstrom
- Jerry Walsh
- Annette Turck
- Becky Garder
- Linda Flower
- Paula Sletten
Orchestra:
- Horn: Kris Grieger
- Bassoon: John Mack
- Clarinet: Linda Berg
- Flutes: Jeanne Getman, Susan Tait
- Oboe - English Horn: Wes Huisinga
- Bass: Sue Larson
- Cellos: Shiela Giere, Mark Sommers
- Violins: Sally Aronson,
Bill Wick, Jeanne Teigland,
- Piano: Lynn Heuter, Janelle Madsen, Pat Ellingson, Sandi Ianniello
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"Oliver" was presented May 2-7 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1977-78 ~ Fall
Title: God's Favorite
Director and Design: Ivan Dusek
Production Assistants: Cindy Minter, Becky Gander, Linda Pederson
Stage Managers: Cindy Minter, Becky Gander
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Cast Members:
- Doug Stewart
- William Knuth
- Therese Minton
- Victoria Dim
- Tim Mitchell
- Annette Turck
- Chris Ellering
- Gary Young
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Neil Simon's comedy, "God's Favorite," was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on December 1,2, and 3.
Year: 1977-78 ~ Spring
Title: You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Richard Flisrand
Scenic Design: Charles Howard
Costumes and Choreography: Barb Dusek
Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Stage Manager: Cindy Minter
Production Assistants: Cindy Minter and Linda Pederson
Cast Members:
- Todd Mattison
- Annette Turck
- Marjie Nelson
- Jeff Bengtson
- Tim Mohs
- Paul Mohs
- Liz Arndorfer
- Bev Benson
- Vicky Dim
- Randy Frederickson
- Sonja Johnson
- Linda Pederson
Musicians:
- Kristy Grieger
- Nancy Berghuis
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"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" was preformed on May 17, 18, 19, and 20 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1978-79 ~ Fall
Title: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds
Director: Ivan Dusek
Scene Design and Tech Director: Ivan Dusek
Stage Manager: Jim Cofer
Costumes: Barb Dusek
Cast Members:
- Mary Jo Dillenburg
- Cathy Larsen
- Lesa Beneke
- Vicky Dim
- Faith Remillard
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Paul Zindel, author of "The
Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds," was born in 1936 and
has lived most of his life in
Year: 1978-79 ~ Spring
Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Director and Scenic Design: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Chet Sommers, Richard Flisrand
Choreography: Faith Remillard
Stage Manager: Sharon Person
Production Assistant: Sharon Person
Costumes: State Right Costumes
Cast Members:
- Gerald Plaisted
- Judy Sjerven
- Tracy Paulson
- Tim Mohs
- Lyle Heinitz
- Doug Thompson
- Dave Berglund
- Todd Mattison
- Sharon Person
- Pam Amberg
- Heidi Bosch
- Dawn Johnson
- Faith Remillard
- Irene Smith
- Denise Jorgenson
- Paul Mohs
- Rolf Lee
- Zane Wittman
Orchestra Members:
- Violins: Sally Aronson,
Marie Christiansen,
- Viola: Theresa Hendershott, Margaret Opsahl
- Cello:
- Bass: Tim Pearson
- Percussion: Brian Huberty
- Trumpets: Berge Johnson, Jerry Saetveit
- Trombone: Dennis Benson
- Clarinets: Linda Berg, Ann Flisrand, Kathy Willner
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"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" was presented May 30, 31, June 1, and 2 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1979-80 ~ Fall
Title: The Good Doctor
Director - Designer: Ivan Dusek
Production Assistant: Tonni Sue Keinz, Jane Trisko
Costume Consultant: Barb Dusek
Costumes by: Stage Right Costumes
Cast Members:
- Ivan Dusek
- Jim Cofer
- Elizabeth Trout
- Mike Johnson
- Paula Thompson
- Mary Cay Hodapp
- Sandy Weber
- Tonnie Sue Keinz
- Zane Wittman
- Paul Mohs
- Cynthia Drown
- Mark Olson
- Sandy Nielson
- Greg Kahlick
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This, the thirteenth Broadway show of Neil Simon's, is perhaps a slight change from his previous shows. His humor, while just as compelling as ever, is of a slightly gentler nature. This play had its start when Simon by chance picked up a volume of Chekhov's short stories and read, "The Sneeze." He thought it would make a delightful little play, but it would be so short! He proceeded to dramatize a selection of Chekhov's short stories - and then narrowed them to an effective evening of theatre.
Anton Chekhov, the "writer" who tells his stories was a practicing physician most of his adult life. One of his biographers called him "The Good Doctor," so that seemed the right title for a play drawn from the works of the Russian doctor who himself reached immortality with "The Three Sisters" and other turn-of-the-century masterpieces and only incidentally also wrote 800 short stories.
Neil Simon, since early childhood, also has had the nickname of "Doc" and since there is a great deal of both writers in evidence in the final result, the title of the play aptly identifies both authors.
"The Good Doctor" was presented December 6, 7, and 8 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1979-80 ~ Spring
Title: Sing
out,
Design and Direction: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Chet Sommers
Choreography: Lisa Johnson
Production Assistants: Tonni Sue Keinz, Jane Trisko
Costume Consultant: Barb Dusek
Cast Members:
- Tracy Paulson
- Kari Norling
- Sandy Nielsen
- Jim Cofer
- Tonni-Sue Keinz
- Aimee Nielson
- Lee Lietzau
- Zane Wittman
- Lisa Trout
- Paul Mohs
- Peg Dillenberg
- Dean Dawson
- Randy Anderson
- Mike Johnson
- Paul Peterson
- Wendy Vorbeck
- Peg Fanberg
- Denise Jorgenson
- Lyle Besemer
- Faith Remillard
- Loren Larson
- Jane Trisko
- Julie Oltman
- Paul Reiner
- Dancers: Lisa Trout, Joan Nelson, Kristi Arndt, Lee Lietzau, Dean Dawson, Paul Reiner, Mike Johnson, Paul Peterson, Lisa Johnson
Pit Orchestra Members:
- Violins: Kamara McGarvie, Todd Pearson, Dawn Bavier, Bob Nibbe
- Cello: Celia Pearson
- Guitar, Banjo: Doug Thompson
- Trumpet: Kristi Arndt
- Trombone: Curt Hansen
- Piano: Ann Malone
- Clarinet: Mary Fern
- Drums: Todd Ochsendorf
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"Sing Out,
Year: 1980-81 ~ Fall
Title: 6 Rms Riv Vu
Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Production Assistants: Lee Lietzau, Ann Malone
Stage Manager: Ann Malone
Assistant Stage Manager: Tom Kellen
Cast Members:
- Tracy Paulson
- Lou Ann Jackson
- Dean Dawson
- Tonni-Sue Keinz
- Jim Cofer
- Lee Lietzau
- Kari Norling
- Mark Olson
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"6 Rms Riv Vu," a comedy in two acts, was presented at the Willmar Community College Theater on December 4, 5, and 6.
Year: 1980-81 ~ Winter
Title: Please, No Flowers
Director: Jim Cofer
Production Assistant: Lee Lietzau
Stage Manager: Lee Lietzau
Cast members:
- Tom Kellen
- Sandy Nielsen
- Tonni-Sue Keinz
- Mark Olson
- Kari Norling
- Lou Ann Jackson
- Ann Malone
- Tracy Paulson
- Pat Loxterkamp
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"Please, No Flowers" was presented on February 17 and 18 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1980-81 ~ Spring
Title: Once Upon a Mattress
Director and Design: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Richard Flisrand
Choreography: Barb Dusek
Stage manager: Tonni-Sue Keinz
Production Assistants: Lee Lietzau, Jane Trisko
Cast Members:
- Randy Anderson
- Shelly Ashburn
- Jim Cofer
- Kris Peters
- Sue Anderson
- Tracy Paulson
- Doug Stewart
- Lyle Loge
- Dean Dawson
- Tom Kellen
- Lee Lietzau
- Ann Malone
- Peggy Fanberg
- Eric Larson
- Kari Norling
- Vicki Wierschem
- Holly Werner
- Kristi Arndt
- Heidi Fagerlie
- Lou Ann Jackson
- Roberta Johnson
- Anita Lindstrom
- Wendy Vorbeck
- Lisa Dusek
- Barb Dusek
Orchestra Members:
- Flute: Kerry Selseth
- Clarinet: Ann Flisrand, Anita Temanson
- Trumpet: Jean Bushard, Tom Murphy, Brian Pearson
- French Horn: Janelle Henriksen
- Trombone: Mark Nelson
- Piano: Debbie Bell
- Bass: Kevin Johnson
- Drums: Jim Brown
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"Once Upon a Mattress," a musical comedy, was presented on May 14, 15, and 16 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1981-82 ~ Fall
Title: Veronica's Room
Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Production Assistants: Janet Gretjtak, Nancy Meyers, Pamela Ryks, Sue Anderson
Cast Members:
- Lou Ann Jackson
- Jim Cofer
- Colleen Dorsey
- Paul Knutson
Year: 1981-82 ~ Spring
Title: Your Own Thing
Director and Design: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Richard Flisrand
Choreography: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: Jim Cofer
Production Assistant: Lee Lietzau
Cast Members:
- Dirk Meuleners
- Joe Ruhland
- Lyle Loge
- Jim Cofer
- Barb Dusek
- Kristin Peters
- Tracy Paulson
- Lou Ann Jackson
- George Spelvin
- Colleen Dorsey
- Shelly Ashburn
- Pam Lundberg
- Marie Leschke
- Lee Lietzau
- Russell Marcus
- Dan Wennerberg
Orchestra Members:
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Woodwinds: Janet Rhoda, Kerry Selseth
- Trumpet: Neil Parker
- Electric Piano: Kim Gillespie
- Guitar: Dale Wilson
- Bass: Mark Sommers
- Percussion: Jim Brown
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Shakespeare delighted in comedies
of mistaken identity. The theme of a girl disguised as a boy appears in plays
such as "As You Like It" and "Twelfth Night." Our authors
have borrowed freely in plot and characters from the latter. Sebastian and
Viola - brother and sister with an uncanny resemblance, are separated in a
shipwreck and surface in "Illyria", which bears a strong resemblance
to
"Your Own Thing" was presented May 19-22, at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1982-83 ~ Fall
Title: Bus Stop
Director: Doug Stewart
Tech Director: Dan Conway
Assistant Director: John Anderson
Stage Manager: Judy Miller
House Manager: Teresa Jacobson
Cast Members:
- Karen Shodean
- Connie Heath
- Jeff Hammerschmidt
- Geri Grussing
- Todd Barnes
- Dick Kleberg
- Bill Lavanier
- Marty Warme
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"Bus Stop," a romantic comedy, was presented November 18, 19, and 20 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1982-83 ~ Spring
Title: Carnival
Direction and Design: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Chet Sommers
Choreography: Barb Dusek
Stage Manager: Naomi Larson
Cast Members:
- Dirk Meuleners
- Doug Stewart
- Karen Shodean
- Scott Halverson
- Colleen Dorsey
- Todd Barnes
- Daryl Schaffer
- Brad Nickles
- Cathy Iverson
- Naomi Larson
- Sharon Erickson
- Thom Linden
- Jason Messner
- Robert Fleck
- Ed Fellows
- David Jopp
- Tim Quimby
- Connie Frost
- Daniel Walthers
- Brenda Thorson
- Nancy Schueller
- Dawn Skare
- Brenda Peterson
- Sherri Lichtsinn
- Chris Call
- Kim Murphy
- Janine Torgerson
- Jackie Limberg
- Brad Nickles
- Lisa Dusek
Orchestra:
- Violins: Carol Benson, Jill Gatewood, Brian Gustafson, Debbie Gordon, David Larson
- Trumpet: Michelle Sonmore
- Clarinet: Linda Bartel
- Flute: Kathy Miller
- Trombone: Mark Nelson
- Tuba and bass: Paul Baumgarten
- Piano: Jane Kochis
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"Carnival!" a musical comedy, was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on May 11-14.
Year: 1983-84 ~ Fall
Title: Taking Steps
Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Production Assistant: Michele Lister
Stage Manager: Michele Lister
Cast Members:
- Karen Shodean
- Chris Ritt
- Doug Stewart
- Jerry Eicelberger
- Ward Bloedel
- Geri Kay Grussing
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"Taking Steps" was presented November 17, 18, and 19 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1983-84 ~ Spring
Title: Snoopy
Director: Ivan Dusek
Music Director: Chet Sommers
Designer and Tech Director: Don Watson
Choreographer: Barb Dusek
Production Assistant: Michele Lister
Cast Members:
- Rusty Nelson
- Daryl Schaffer
- Cindy Johnson
- Karen Shodean
- Dawn Blomgren
- Chris Ritt
- Nancy Houdek
- Ann Coleman
- Sarah Kodet
- Laura Honken
- Marla Wiebolt
- Angela Norton
- Michele Lister
- Margaret Schmitt
- Ward Bloedel
- John Biederstedt
Musicians:
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Drums: Craig Marks
- Electric Bass: Marcia Anderson
- Vibraphone, Bells: Lynn Gieseke
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The musical comedy, "Snoopy!!" was presented May 2, 3, 4, and 5 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1984-85 ~ Fall
Title: Whose Life is it Anyway
Director and Designer: Ivan Dusek
Stage Manager: Michele Lister
Cast Members:
- Heather Dorsey
- Kathie Honebrink
- Yvette Ollig
- Pat McDonald
- Todd Everson
- Doug Stewart
- Sarah Aamot
- Charlene Knudson
- Grace Walstad
- Rusty Nelson
- Carrie Plamann
- James Olson
- Jerry Eichelberger
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"Whose Life is it Anyway" was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on November 8, 9, and 10.
Year: 1984-85 ~ Spring
Title: They're Playing Our Song
Director: Ivan Dusek
Music Director: Chet Sommers
Designer and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Manager: Michele Lister
House Manager: David Dorsey
Cast Members:
- Todd Everson
- Heather Dorsey
- Alan Arneson
- Mark Hagemeyer
- Gary Green
- Rob Johnson
- Tom Whitcomb
- Charlene Knudson
- Holly Maus
- Sarah Aamot
- Jane Austvold
- Sarah Kodet
- Angela Norton
- Gary Green
Musicians:
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Bass: Marcia Anderson
- Percussion: Craig Marks, Kathy Carlson
- Violin, Alto Saxophone: David Larson
- Saxophone, Flute: Chet Sommers
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"They're Playing Our Song" was presented May 8-11 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1985-86 ~ Fall
Title: Butterflies are Free
Director: Ivan Dusek
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Manager: Michele Lister
Production Assistant: Dayna Remmel
Cast Members:
- Peter Hiniker
- Charlie Knudson
- Wendy McCullar
- Todd Everson
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The comedy "Butterflies are Free" was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on November 7, 8, and 9.
Year: 1985-86 ~ Spring
Title: The Robber Bridegroom
Director: Ivan Dusek
Music Directors: Chet Sommers, Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Manager and Production Assistant: Lauri Peterson
House Manager: Dave Dorsey
Cast Members:
- Todd Everson
- Jonathan Heide
- Heather Dorsey
- Charlie Knudson
- Frank Fundingsland
- Tom Swenson
- Tracy Lenz
- Jane Austvold
- Carrie Reme
Musicians:
- Jane Kochis
- David Larson
- Ron Werner
- Chet Sommers
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The Willmar Community College Theatre presented "The Robber Bridegroom" on May 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Year: 1986-87 ~ Fall
Title: It's A Scream
Director: Ivan Dusek
Designer and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Manager: Stacey Lehman
Production Assistant: Charlie Knudson
Cast Members:
- Shawn Goodell
- Charlie Knudson
- Eric Marr
- Stacey Lehman
- Wendy Gamradt
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"It's A Scream," a HORRORably funny comedy in three acts, was presented on November 13-15 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1986-87 ~ Spring
Title: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Directors: Chet Sommers, Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage manager and Production Assistant: Charlie Knudson
Choreography: Charlie Knudson
Cast Members:
- Stacey Lehman
- Mike Sundblad
- Chris Kray
- Karen Shodean
- Charlie Knudson
- Shawn Goodell
Musicians:
- Jane Kochis
- Renee Williams
- Chet Sommers
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"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" was presented May 13, 14, 15, 16 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1987-88 ~ Fall
Title: Play It Again, Sam
Director: Ivan Dusek
Assistant Director: Stacey Lehmann
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Cast Members:
- Jay Ellingson
- Mary Wisdorf
- Shawn Goodell
- Paul Schwarz
- Karen Shodean
- Jill Braun
- Robin Olson
- Wendy McCullar
- Vicky Tews
- Ginger Tofte
- Linda Schnetzer
- Milly Binnebose
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"Play It Again, Sam" was presented at the Willmar Comunity College Theatre on November 18-21.
Year: 1987-88 ~ Spring
Title: Cotton Patch Gospel
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Production Assistants: Joyce Van Ede, Stacey Lehmann
Cast Members:
- Jay Ellingson
- Karen Shodean
- Jill Braun
- Carrie Twedt
- Stacey Lehmann
- Steve Roisum
- Alan Rohman
- Dennis Waskul
- Jeanine Grothe
- Lesa Wee
- Jill Bierbaum
- Colleen Haugen
- Charles Haugen
- Lisa Dusek
- Susie Peterson
- Ginger Tofte
- Leona Schneider
- Karen Karsjens
Musicians:
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Guitar: Terry Isachsen
- Banjo: Arthur Christie
- Bass: Tim Pearson
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The greatest story ever retold, "Cotton Patch Gospel," was presented on May 18-21 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1988-89 ~ Fall
Title: The Journey of the Fifth Horse
Director: Douglas Isiminger
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Manager and Production Assistant: Scott Formo
Cast Members:
- Mary Fran Huff
- Ross Bertilson
- Tab Erickson
- Karen Shodean
- Jeremy Carney
- Carrie Twedt
- Jay Ellingson
- Joe Eliason
- John Halberg
- Deborah Finger
- Jim Lee
- Jody Bertilson
- Jill Braun
- Lesa Wee
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"The Journey of the Fifth Horse" was presented on November 17, 18, and 19 at the Ridgewater Community College Theatre.
Year: 1988-89 ~ Spring
Title: The Pirates of Peneance
Director: Douglas Isiminger
Musical Director: Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Choreography: Jody Bertilson, Doug Isiminger
Stage Manager and Production Assistants: Bridget Keenan, Joyce Van Ede
Costumes: Eileen Klinghagen, Rose Stadtherr, Heather Rollinger
Musicians: Jane Kochis, Vicky Tews
Cast Members:
- Jaime Weets
- Karen Shodean
- Scott Christensen
- Linda Schnetzer
- Lesa Wee
- Jay Ellingson
- Alanah Karpen
- Coleen Haugen
- Karen Siem
- Craig Peterson
- Joe Eliason
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"The Pirates of Peneance" was presented on May 10-13 at the Ridgewater Community College Theatre.
Year: 1989-90 ~ Fall
Title: Chapter Two
Director: Ivan Dusek
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Production Assistants: Bridget Keenan, Jennifer Heath
Cast Members:
- Jay Ellingson
- Jeremy Carney
- Karen Shodean
- Jody Bertilson
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Neil Simon's comedy, "Chapter Two," was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on November 8-11.
Year: 1989-90 ~ Spring
Title: Dear World
Director: Douglas Isiminger
Musical Director: Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Choreography: Jody Bertilson, Doug Isiminger
Costume Design: Tamara Weets
Stage Manager: Eileen Klinghagen
Cast Members:
- Tambrance Huisinga
- Ann Flick
- Kevin Wilson
- Jim Leenstra
- Jay Ellingson
- Carrie Van Epps
- Jody Bertilson
- Ross Bertilson
- Dianne Olson
- Jaimin Weets
- Katy Kovall
- Bridget Keenan
- Bill Skluzacek
- Gail Ebbighausen
- David Harris
- Chris Huisinga
- Cindy Ojala
- Tamara Weets
- Jeff Vogel
- Julie Tebben
- Rikka Zabel
- Jessica Slater
- Tricia Ojala
- Adrielle Bertilson
Information:
The Broadway musical, "Dear World," was presented on May 9, 10, 11, and 12 at the Ridgewater Community College Theatre.
Year: 1990-91 ~ Fall
Title: Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Director: Tom Wiborg
Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Cast Members:
- Jay Ellingson
- Tamara Weets
- Amy Roeder
- April Summerlin
Information:
Neil Simon's comedy, "Last of
the Red Hot Lovers," was presented at the
Year: 1990-91
Title: Nunsense
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director and Accompanist: Jane Kochis
Choreographer: Libby Shaw
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Production Assistants:
Cast Members:
- Tambrance Huisinga
- Nicole Dyson
- Tamara Weets
- Karen Shodean
- Wendy Fehl
Information:
The Order of the Little Sisters of
Hoboken was founded in the seventh century by Saint Wilfred, a bishop of
The Willmar Community College Theatre presented "Nunsense" on May 15, 16, 17, and 18 at the college theatre.
Year: 1991-92 ~ Fall
Title: Cat's-Paw
Director: Ivan Dusek
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Managers and Production Assistants: Sheryle Berger and Lisa Dusek
Cast Members:
- Jon Olson
- Jim Lee
- Stephanie Everson
- Michelle Strand
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"Cat's-Paw," a play in two acts, was presented on November 6-9 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1991-92 ~ Spring
Title: The Fantasticks
Director: Tom Wiborg
Musical Director: Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Choreographer: Libby Shaw
Assistant Director: Sheryle Berger
Assistant Musical Director: Kristin Neet
Assistant Tech Director: Mike Keenan
Cast Members:
- Ericha Puhr
- Ben Lecy
- Stephanie Everson
- Mike Garner
- Joseph Eliason
- Derek Gronli
- Karen Shodean
- Mark Markquardt
Musicians:
- First Piano: Jane Kochis
- Second Piano: Ann Wiborg
- Percussion: Joe Taylor
- Bass: Holly Mottinger
- Second Effects: Beth Franzen
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The Willmar Community College Theatre presented "The Fantasticks" on May 13, 14, 15, and 16 at the WCC Theatre.
Year: 1992-93 ~ Fall
Title: The Real Queen of Hearts Ain't Even Pretty
Director: Tom Wiborg
Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Student Director: Jessica Lindquist
Cast Members:
- Paulette Olsem
- Wendy Fehl
- Jessica Falk
- Sheila Lindquist
Information:
"The Real Queen of Hearts
Ain't Even Pretty" premiered at the
Year: 1992-93 ~ Spring
Title: Little Shop of Horrors
Director: Ivan Dusek
Musical Director: Jane Kochis
Design and Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Production Assistants: Patricia McLain and Teri Huisman
Tech Assistant: Mike Keenan
Cast Members:
- Judy Stinson
- Lisa Dusek
- Tesha Germann
- Joseph Schalmo
- Karen Shoedean
- Ryan Quale
- Peter Lerohl
- Derek Gronli
- Miguel Flores
- Jessica Lindquist
- Jason Thram
- Luke Schmitz
- Miguel Flores
Musicians:
- Pianist: Jane Kochis
- Pecussionist: Joe Taylor
- Bass Guitarist: Jon Gustafson
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A new musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on May 12, 13, 14, and 15.
Year: 1993-94 ~ Fall
Title: Little Footsteps
Director: Keith Green
Tech Director: Doug Stewart
Stage Manager: Peter Lerohl
Cast Members:
- Ryan Quale
- Machelle Pamula
- Brenda Santamont
- Dick Kleberg
- Doug Stewart
- Andrew Lenz
- Susan Ellingson
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"Little Footsteps," a comedy about having babies, was presented on November 3-6 at the Willmar Community College Theatre.
Year: 1993-94 ~ Spring
Title: Man of
Director: Tom Wiborg
Musical Director: Jane Kochis
Tech Director: Keith Green
Cast Members:
- Phu Truong
- Joe Schalmo
- Peter Lerohl
- Jack Bibewau
- Chris Myers
- Lisa Dusek
- Donna Kouba
- Kim Detloff
- Judy Stinson
- Holly Slyter
- Chris Trudel
- Lance Sharkey
Musicians:
- Flutes: Ann Wiborg, Sarah Bowman
- Oboe: Delores Stinson
- Clarinet: Carol Gabbert
- Bassoon: Jan Enockson
- Horn: Al Larson
- Trumpets: Berge Johnson, Kurt Schroeder
- Trombone: Mark Nelson
- Bass: Tim Pearson
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Guitar: Jerry Saetveit
- Drums: George Hernandez
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"Man of
"Man of
Year: 1994-95 ~ Fall
Title: The Innocents' Crusade
Director: Doug Stewart
Tech Director: Keith Green
Stage Manager: Wendy Fortmann
Cast Members:
- Chris Myers
- Holly Slyter
- Dick Kleberg
- Brenda Santamont
- Dale Gannott
- Jim Lee
- Leslie Zenk
- Mary Grahn
- J.J. Morgan
- Rhonda Long
- Candi Ammerman
- Melody Wilber
- Joe Schalmo
- Travis Strum
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"The Innocents' Crusade" was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on November 2-5.
Year: 1994-95 ~ Spring
Title: Nunsense II, The Second Coming...
Director: Ivan Dusek
Design/Tech Director: Keith Green
Musical Director/Accompanist: Jane Kochis
Choreographer: Libby Shaw
Production Assistant and Stage Manager: Judy Stinson
Cast Members:
- Nicole Dyson
- Connie Youngren
- Lisa Dusek
- Darcy Lease
- Leslie Zenk
Musicians:
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Synthesizer: Tony Kapinos
- Drums: Matt Miller
Information:
The Willmar Community College Theater presented "Nunsense II, The second Coming..." on May 17, 18, 19, and 20 at the college theatre.
Year: 1995-96 ~ Fall
Title: Bus Stop
Director: Doug Stewart
Tech Director/Scene Design: Keith Green
Cast Members:
- Rebecca Geske
- Rhonda Long
- Walt Gislason
- Darci Sundlee
- Lance Sharkey
- Jon Horning
- Daniel L. Benson
- Jesse Bakalyar
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"Bus Stop" was presented at the Willmar Community College Theatre on November 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Year: 1995-96 ~ Spring
Title: Dames at Sea
Director: Tom Wiborg
Tech Director: Keith Green
Music Director: Jane Kochis
Assistant Director: Mary Grahm
Stage Manager: Rhonda Long
Production Assistants: Joy Thomas, Shani Coleman, Bonnie Schueler, Gail DuHoux, Angie Rosengren
Musical Assistant: Missy Sandt
Choreography: Libby Shaw
Cast Members:
- Marie Staley
- Chris Saetveit
- Lisa Martens
- Andrew Benson
- Connie Youngren
- Aaron Berry
- Shawn Tester
- Angie Rosengren
- David Tester
- Lilbon Clark
Orchestra Members:
- Piano: Jane Kochis, Corin
- Percussion: Elizabeth Waskul
- String Bass: Gerald Saetveit
Information:
"Dames at Sea" was presented at the Ridgewater Community College Theatre. It was the last production presented under the banner of Willmar Community College Theatre.
WCC THEATRE HISTORY
Dames
at Sea is the last production
presented under the banner of Willmar Community College Theatre. On this eve of transition to the new,
consolidated Ridgewater College Theatre it seems appropriate to reflect on the
past thirty-some years. To attempt a
history in this short a space seems doomed to failure, so these comments shall
reflect memories, mental snapshots from a history of plays, musicals,
directing, acting, design, lighting, choreography, musical direction, and teaching. When the newly created college opened its
doors in the early sixties, David Dorsey was at the helm of the Theatre. Memorable productions from this early time
included Dial M for Murder, which opened, as ill fortune would have it,
within days of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and a folk-opera, Down
in the Valley in collaboration with Chet Sommers and the Music
Department. When the young college split
into two schools with the birth of the Minnesota State Jr. College system, the
theatre, now part of the Junior College remained open to participation of
students of the Technical Institute as well as interested community
members. It has remained so to this
day. The theatre at WCC has enjoyed true
cooperation with other theatres, like the Barn Theatre, and shared the talents
of not only students of both institutions, but truly of the entire
community. In the late sixties the
faculty expanded with the addition of Ivan Dusek. The theatre was still located in one of the
buildings of the old radar base, which then housed the campus. Non-musical productions were presented there,
among them Shaw’s Arms and the Man and Brecht’s Mother Courage as
well as Mary Chase’s Harvey, while musical productions like South
Pacific in 1967 (directed by Dave Dorsey and featuring DeeAnna Dorsey and
faculty member Linton Lehrer), DamnYankees, and Li’l Abner (which
had an entire cast in dog-patch costumes chasing an escaped pig across the
parking lot) were moved to the city auditorium or the central office building. In 1971, the theatre was to move into its new
building on the current campus. The old
location had been rebuilt to house a carpentry shop and the new theatre was
nowhere near completion. The Barn
Theatre graciously offered its facility and WCC’s production of Dark of the
Moon moved to the old, unheated Barn Theatre. An unusually warm fall weather held until
opening day, when temperatures dropped to the lower 30s. Enthusiastic audiences watched the play,
wrapped in blankets hastily borrowed from the
We are at the beginning of a new era. We are looking forward to many exciting and vital seasons at the new Ridgewater College Theatre.
Year: 1996-97 ~ Fall
Title: The Ice Fishing Play
Director: Doug Stewart
Designer: Keith Green
Stage Manager and Costumer: Amber Dowdell
Cast Members:
- Reed Zander
- Tanya Weets
- Dan Benson
- Ronda Long
- Deanna Weber
- Shawn Tester
- Aaron B. Berry
- Karl Julson
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"The Ice Fishing Play," a comic-drama, was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre. It was the first production under the College's new name.
Year: 1996-97 ~ Spring
Title: Godspell
Director: Tom Wiborg
Set Design/Tech Director: Keith Green
Information:
"Godspell" was presented
on May 14-17 at the Ridgewater College Theatre,
Year: 1997-98~ Fall
Title: The Company of Heaven
Director: Doug Stewart
Cast Members:
- Rhonda Long
- Tanya Weets
- David Schuerman
- Tyler Annette
- Dave Starner
- Maria Kapsner
Information:
"The Company of Heaven" was presented at the Ridgewater Community College Theatre.
Year: 1997-98 ~ Spring
Title: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up
Director: Ivan Dusek
Information:
The Ridgewater College Theatre Department presented "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up" at the College Theatre.
Year: 1998-99 ~ Fall
Title: Daddy's Dyin (Who's Got the Will?)
Director: Doug Stewart
Production Assistant: Ben Watkins
Cast Members:
- Lynn Kehoe
- Nancy Unnasch
- Marcia Peterson
- Jennifer Mergen
- Jacob Nelson
- Sam Adams
- Ty Annette
- Amber Nohrenberg
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"Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got the Will?)" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre.
Year: 1998-99 ~ Spring
Title: Pippin
Director: Tom Wiborg
Tech Director: Keith Green
Musical Directors: Darcy Lease Gubrud, Jane Kochis
Choreography: Brian Zimmer
Assistant Director: Carmen Middleton
Cast Members:
- Ben Watkins
- Chris Swedzinski
- Darcy Lease Gubrud
- Julia Bobadilla
- Nate Wagoner
- Rebecca Armstrong
- Erick Jensen
- Nathaniel Waskul
- PLAYERS: Brenda Johnson, Maria Kapsner, Tiara Kotrba, Eric Kuehl, Doug Marthaler, Matt Miller, Mindy Petson, Kelly Tersteeg, Derrick Thiele
Musicans:
- Flute: Ann Wiborg
- Drums: Elizabeth Waskul
- Keyboard: Corin
- Bass/Guitar: Gerald Saetveit
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Orcestra Assistants: Natalie Powers, Bill Miller
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The musical comedy, "Pippin," was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre on April 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Year: 1999-2000 ~ Fall
Title: The Holdup
Director: Doug Stewart
Scenic Design/Tech Director: Peter Lerohl
Production Assistant: Lisa Hagen
Cast Members:
- Jeff Olson
- Justin Hughes
- David Murphy
- Julia Bobadilla
Information:
"The Holdup" was first
presented at the American Conservatory Theatre in
Year: 1999-2000 ~ Spring
Title: The Robber Bridegroom
Director: Keith Green
Scenic Design/Tech Director: Peter Lerohl
Music Director: Jane Kochis
Vocal Director: Darcy Lease Gubrud
Master Electrician/Technobeam Programmer/Light Board Operator: Ted Jacobson
Stage Manager: Becky Frank
Assistant Stage Manager: Vanessa Maempel
Musical Assistant: Natalie Powers
Cast Members:
- Richard Taylor
- Anna Popowski
- Brenda Santamont
- Garrison Shaffer
- Jesse Ashling
- Jim Lee
- Douglas Marthaler
- Lynn Johnson
- Elsa Olson
- Nicola Johnson
- Starr Koep
- Joshua Koepp
The Band:
- Piano: Jane Kochis
- Fiddles: Greg Kalevik, Gerald Saetveit
- Banjo: Dave Eliason, Allan Sogge
Information:
"The Robber Bridegroom"
was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre,
Year: 2000-2001 ~ Fall
Title: The Compleat Works of
Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) By The Reduced Shakespeare Company
Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfeld with additional material by
Reed Martin
Director: Jason Gonzalez
Scenic and Lighting Design/Tech Director: Peter Lerohl
Stage Manger: Becky Frank
Cast Members:
- Jenny Boyle
- Justin Hughes
- Jason Cordes
- Bill Hehner
- Starr Koep
- Anna Popowski
- Jessica Karsten
- Raul Vasquez Cipriano
- Lee Current
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"The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre, Willmar Campus.
Year: 2000-01 ~ Spring
Title: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten By Robert Fulghum, Conceived and Adapted by Ernest Zulia, Music and Lyrics by David Caldwell
Director: Peter Lerohl
Artistic & Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Scenic & Lighting Director: Peter Lerohl
Pianist & Musical Director: Jane Ann Settergren
Cast Members:
- Amy Strand
- Bill Hehner
- Dean Matthys
- Kelly Sale
- Travis Borstad
Information:
"All I Really Need to Know I
Learned in Kindergarten" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre,
Hutchinson Campus, May 9-12.
Year: 2000-01 ~ Spring
Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart
Director: Tom Wiborg
Assistant Director: Peggy Karsten
Scenic Designer: Peter Lerohl
Music Director: Ann Wiborg
Tech Director: Peter Lerohl
Lighting Design: Ted Jacobson
Costumes: Peggy Karsten
Cast Members:
- Mark Rumney
- Jenny Boyle
- Zach Juhnke
- Shaun McGeary
- Jason Gonzalez
- Billy Hehner
- Lee Current
- Peter Lerohl
- Emily Hoogeveen
Women of the House of Marcus Lycus: Jessica Karsten Anna Popowski Jennifer Theis Karla Knutson Tammy Kruschke KiloMarie Granda-Ware-Eckberg
Proteans, Citizens, Eunichs, Soldiers, Slaves, etc.:
- Ryan Erickson
- Lance Sharky
- Justin Hughes
- Molly Mortenson
- Jenifer Vosika
Orchestra members:
- Percussion: Liz Waskul
- Piano/Keyboard: Ann Wiborg
- Trombone/Alto Sax: Ben Hoehn
- Clarinet: Viv Watson, Katie Gorans
- Bassoon, Flute, Keyboard: Maia Hamann
- Trombone: Mark Nelson
- Bass: Barb Wagner
- Trumpet: Brian Benson
Information:
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre, Willmar Campus
Year: 2001-02 ~ Fall
Title: A Thurber Carnival By James Thurber
Director: Doug Stewart
Scenic Designer/Techical Director: Peter Lerohl
Music Accompanist: Ann Wiborg
Lighting Designer: Peter Lerohl
Cast Members:
- Shaun McGeary
- Sarah Kannenberg
- Mike Johnson
- Molly Mortenson
- Mike Schmitt
- Kayla McCarthy
- Chris Myers
- Jenny Boyle
- Jesse Wheeler
- Amber Nohrneberg
- Jessieanna Mireles
Information:
"A Thurber Carnival" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre,
Willmar Campus, on November 28, 29, 30 and December 1.
Year: 2001-02 Spring
Title: The Effects of
Gamma Rays on Man-In-The Moon Marigolds
Director: Peter Lerohl
Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Scenic & Lighting Designer: Peter Lerohl
Stage Manager: Jill Gierke
Cast Members:
- Savanna Horrocks
- Caroline Newsom
- Tara Kokesch
- Margo Kaping
- Sarah Williams
Information: "The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The Moon Marigolds" by Paul Zindel was presented at the Ridgewater College Hutchinson Theatre, February 27-28, March 1-2.
Year: 2001-02 ~ Spring
Title: Nymph Errant by Cole Porter
Director: Jason Gonzalez
Scenic Design/Tech Director: Peter Lerohl
Music Director/Accompanist: Gayle Marcus
Choreographer: Amanda Fordyce
Cast Members:
·
Miss Pratt.............................................. Amanda
· Evangeline Edwards................................. Molly Mortenson
· Joyce Arbuthnot-Palmer................................... Jenny Boyle
·
Henrietta
· Bertha................................................................. Eryn Tvete
· Madeline St. Maure...................................... Jessica Karsten
· Victor Calvertson....................................... Shaun McGeary
· Andre de Croissant......................... Raul Vasquez-Cipriano
· The Coccotte............................................ Connie Youngren
· Alexi Greorgevitch Stukin................................ Dan Brewer
· Fritz Tagendorfer.............................................. Dan Brewer
· Count Ferdinand............................. Raul Vasquez-Cipriano
·
Mrs.
·
· Kassim............................................. Raul Vasquez-Cipriano
· Ali..................................................................... Dan Brewer
· Aunt Ermyntrude.......................................... Peggy Karsten
Pit Orchestra Members:
- Piano: Gayle Marcus
- Violin: Hanna Finsaas, Naomi Finsaas
- Bass/Keyboard: Emily Hultgren
- Percussion: Jay Skrukrud, Aaron Willey
Information:
"Nymph Errant" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre Willmar Campus
Year 2002-03~Fall
Title: All in the Timing by David Ives and The Water Engine by David Mamet
Director: Jason Gonzales
Words, Words, Words Cast:
- Kari Laumb
- Kayla McCarthy
- Sara Broderick
The
- Chris Myers
- Mike Fjerstad
- Jenifer Vosika
The Water Engine Cast:
- Dan Brewer
- Sara Linde
- Mike Fjerstad
- Chris Myers
- Eryn Tvete
- David Nelson
- Jessica Karsten
- Matt Gillen
- Sarah Kannenberg
- Pamela Phillips
Voice Overs, Chain Letters, and many other characters:
- Dan Wischer
- Peggy Karsten
- Kari Laumb
- Sara Broderick
- Kayla McCarthy
- Jenifer Vosika
All in the Timing and The Water Engine" was presented at Ridgewater College Theatre, Willmar Campus.
Year: 2002-03 ~ Spring
Title: The House of Blue Leaves
Director: Peter Lerohl
Cast Members:
- Dave Hines
- Michelle Langlinais
- Tara Kokesch
- Chris Mackedanz
- David Bjorklund
- Jana Makela
- Beth Maus
- Hannah Field
- Christina Hubert
- Zach Shaff
- Matt Homan
- Jason Gonzalez
Information:
"The House of Blue Leaves" was presented at the Ridgewater College Theatre, Hutchinson Campus, February 26, 27, 28 and March 1, 2003
Year: 2002-03 ~ Spring
Title: The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd - Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Director: Tom Wiborg
Assistant Director: Jesse Lippert
Scenic Design/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Musical Director: Ann Wiborg
Choreographer: Colleen Fernholz
Vocal Coaches: Darcy Lease-Gubrud, Cheryl Schmidt
Lighting Designer: Peter Lerohl
Costume Director: Peggy Karsten
Cast Members:
- Joel Krause
- Matt Gillen
- Eryn Tvete
- Neal Rhode
The Urchins:
- Ashley Standfuss
- Shelly Roelike
- Molly Mortenson
- Kayla McCarthy
- Jinae Swenson
- Jenell Mosher
Information:
"The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd" was
presented at
Year: 2003-04 ~ Fall
Title:
Director: Doug Stewart
Scenic & Lighting Design: Peter Lerohl
Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Cast Members:
- Chris Roelike
- Rachel Menk
- Rosemary Brill
- Kari Laumb
- Elissa Grace Burgstaler
- Matthew Folden
- Anthony Menk
Information:
"Brighton Beach Memoirs" was presented at
Year: 2003-04 ~ Spring
Title: Our Town
by
Director: Peter Lerohl
Technical Director/Scenic & Lighting Designer: Peter Lerohl
Stage Manager: Meghan Plowmann
Cast Members:
- Garrison Shaffer
- Herb O'Neil
- Lynda Olson
- Tristan Corrigan
- Hannah Field
- Dave Hines
- Erin Hale
- Vanessag Horrocks
- Michelle Langlinais
- Shane Lanz
- Ryan Rogers
- Tim O'Neil
- Jack Stone
- Matt Jaskowick
- Tom O'Neil
- Cynthia Boys
- Tracy LeCaptain
- Laura Thrasher
- Mari Salim
- Tabitha Thrasher
- Mary Foster
Information:
Held at Ridgewater College Theatre,
Year: 2003-04 ~ Spring
Title: The
Spitfire Grill
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff
Artistic Director: Keith Green
Scenic & Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Cast Members:
· Ashley Standfuss
· Chris Roelike
· Marvelle Stone
· Travis Jurgenson
· Michelle Gehring
· Mary Larson
· Jacob Olinger
Music Director/Accompanist: Paulette Massa
Vocal Director: Darcy Lease-Gubrud
Stage Managers: Liz Groff & James Drager
House Manager: Kari Laumb
Light Board: Maria Klein
Followspot: Loretta Skinner
Running Crew: Alison Lippert, Amanda Lippert, Sarah Linz
Information: "The Spitfire Grill" was presented at
Year: 2004-05 ~ Fall
Title: Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire
Director: Tom Wiborg
Scenic & Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Assistant Director: James Drager
Cast Members:
- Elissa Grace Burgstaler
- Evan Remmel
- Mike Morgan
- Cassandra Vrba
- Heather Humble
- Chris Lindstrom
- Jim Siewert
Information: "Fuddy Meers" was presented November
17-20, 2004,
Year: 2004-05 ~ Spring
Title: Proof by David Auburn
Director: Peter Lerohl
Scenic & Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Stage Manager: Eric Krueger
Cast Members:
· Dave Hines
· Vanessa Horrocks
· Kristen Stacey
· Ben Carlson
Information: "Proof" was presented March 2, 3, 4, 5,
2005, at the
Year: 2004-05 ~ Spring
Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Rupert Holmes
Director: Jason Gonzalez
Scenic & Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Music Director/Accompanist: Ann Wiborg
Choreographer: Nikki Bettcher
Stage Manager: James Drager
Cast Members:
- John Jasper/Clive Paget................................................ Chris Roelike
- Neville Landless/Victor Grinstead.............................. Evan Remmel
- Rev Crisparkle/Cedric Moncrieffe................................. Paul Wilson
- Chairman/William Cartwright................................. Mike Rasmussen
- Durdles/Nick Cricker.................................................... Alex Braaten
- Deputy/Nick Cricker, Jr........................................... Chris Lindstrom
- Bazzard/Phillip Bax................................................. Grant Sharstrom
- Mayor Sapsea/James Hitchens.................................. George Spelvin
- Stage Manager/James Throttle................................... Jordan Roelofs
- Edwin Drood/Alice Nutting.................................. Ashley Standfuss
- Rosa Bud/Deidre Peregrine........................................ Amber Young
- Helena Landless/Janet Conover..................................... Rhylee Gilb
- Wendy/Isabel Yearsley.......................................... Lindsey Finstrom
- Beatrice/Florence Gill................................................. Abby Zahnow
- Princess Puffer/Angela Prysock................................. Jenn Cudmore
Information: “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” was presented May 4, 5, 6,
7, 2005, at the
Year: 2005-06 ~ Fall
Title: Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo Menotti
Featuring: The
Director: Tom Wiborg
Orchestra Conductor: Steven Eckblad
Scenic & Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Vocal Director: Sharon Olson
Choreographer: Colleen Christenson :
Rehearsal Pianist: Ann Wiborg
Cast Members:
- Amahl................................................................... Berett Steffen
- Mother................................................................... Leslie Mulder
- Melchior............................................................. Chris Lindstrom
- Kaspar................................................................... Evan Remmel
- Balthazar............................................................... Barry Lefever
- Page....................................................................... Jacob Lefever
Chorus/Shepherds:
- Aaron Weideman
- Amber Heling
- Amber Young
- Danielle Steffen
- Darla Fischer
- Joe Steffen
- John Gogoi
- Julie Ann Williams
- LuAnn Carlson
- Luke Mentale
- Michele Steffen
- Mike Morgan
- Peggy Karsten
- Shelley Cash
Information: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” was presented on Dec. 8, 9, 10, 2005, at the Evangelical Free Church of Willmar.
With Guest Performances:
Dec. 8:
Dec. 9:
Dec. 10: Evangelical
Free Church of
Year: 2005-06 ~ Spring
Title: 5 One Acts In Random Order:
Time Flies, The Mystery At Twicknam
Vicarage, Captive Audience, Enigma Variations, Degas C'est Moi
by David Ives
Director: Nikki Bettcher Erickson
Scenic & Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Peter Lerohl
Stage Manager: Erin Hale
CAST ENSEMBLE
· Tony Anderberg
· Tyler Bergquist
· Tristan Corrigan
· John Fitzer II
· Erin Hale
· Travis Jurgenson
· Deanne Kittock
· Tara Kokesch
· Herb O'Neil
· Jason Otting
· Ryan Rogers
· Laura Thrasher
Information: "5 One Acts In Random Order: Time Flies, The Mystery At Twicknam Vicarage,
Captive Audience, Enigma Variations, Degas C'est Moi "
was presented February 22, 23, 24, 25, 2006, at the Hutchinson campus.
Year: 2005-06 ~ Spring
Title: Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton, from the novel by Choderlos de Laclos
Director:
Jason Gonzalez
Technical Director/Scenic, Lighting & Projection Designer: Peter
Lerohl
Stage Manager: Zack Liebl
Cast Members:
- Le Vicomte de Valmont.............................................. Evan Remmel
- La Marquise de Merteuil.......................................... Cassandra Vrba
- La Présidente de Tourvel ........................................... Kayla Bothun
- Mme de Volanges................................................... Heather Humble
- Cécile Volanges.......................................................... Amber Young
- Azolan............................................................................. Jim Siewert
- Le Chevalier Danceny............................................... Joshua Johnson
- Mme de Rosemonde....................................................... Marla Kalin
- Émilie......................................................................... Kassy Remmel
- Major-domo............................................................ Aaron Anderson
Costumes: Peggy Karsten, Kris Rosemeier,
Jennifer Kotila
Light Board Operator: Ryan Jenniges
Projections Operator: Jesse Nordby
Sound Board Operator: John Kennedy
Running Crew: Ben
Thonvold, Bryan Beld, Kassy Remmel, Aaron Woodard
Information: The drama “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” was
presented May 3, 4, 5, 6, 2006, at the
Year: 2006-07 ~ Fall
Title: The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein
Director: Keith Green
Technical Director/Scenic, Lighting & Projection
Designer: Peter Lerohl
Stage Manager: Blair Hoiland
Assistant Stage Manager: John Gogoi
Cast Members:
- Heidi............................................................................ Kayla Bothun
- Susan....................................