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Thank You! Thief River Falls Commun ity Arts Council presents NCTC – for hosting the TRFCAC, especially the General Maintenance Dept. The Beito Foundation – for their generous support Kezar Music – for awesome ticket selling June 16-18, 23-26, 2010 Marie Weets – for designing the insert Barb Geer – for taking the bio headshots Super One Foods – for donating ice cream and cookies for opening night Northwest Beverage – for donating bottled water for opening night Kari & Ed Mooney – for coordinating the opening night gala Sheila Olberg/Trifecta Salon – for hairstyling us into the 40’s United Methodist & Trinity Lutheran Churches – for providing rehearsal space Directed by Two Rivers Area Theatre – for loaning us the hanging mics and make up

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DAVID SWANSON (Stagehand) has performed with the TRFCAC in The Wizard of Oz, Arsenic and Old Lace, On Golden Pond, and A Christmas Carol. Other performances include Christmas Wassel and Peanuts. David, who works Director’s Notes at Digi-Key, comments, “Thanks for coming to our production.” 15 Minute Intermission Independent...Ice cream Confident... bars and bottled Outspoken... water for sale in Intelligent... the lobby

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But time and again, my thoughts would return to this worked with the crew in The Odd Couple, Shirley Valentine, and Talking With. show and I’d dream Where about Iscertain the Life scenes That and Late what I Led? I would - Petruchiohave done differently. Wunderbar - Fred and Lilli Movement by Brad MovementHe says, by “This Andrea theatre is becoming my home away from home.” So it was for years. Life goes on. When the Thief River Falls Community Arts AMY DELAP So(Choreographer) In Love - Lilli is busy as a Social Worker in Warren and a Dance Director in TRF’s Council Scenedecided 4: to Theproduce Backstage “Kiss Me, Corridor Kate” for the central event of 2010, I knew Just for Kix program. Movement She is a by newcomer Jane to the TRFCAC’s productions and, thankfully, we have what I must do — Always get healthy, True get To confident, You in My get Fashion back into - lifeLois to direct and costume found her! Amy writes, “This is my first time choreographing for a musical production. I have the one show that’s stuck Movement in my heart by Andrea for decades. and Jean Scenechoreographed 4: Padua dance line routines for several ND high school teams and teach dance to over 150 students in We TRF. Open Thank inyou Venice to Andrea - Katharine,for inviting me Petruchio, to choreograph Bianca Kiss Me, and Kate Lucentio. It’s been a Scene 5: Dressing Rooms of Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham And I have. pleasure to work Movementwith the entire by cast!”Andrea Scene 6: The Backstage Corridor Scene 5: A Market Square in Padua SARAH CHAMMA (Stage Crew/Sound Effects) another newcomer to the It’s been a joy, and Bianca you are- Bill coming and Company with me. Let’s romp backstage, behind the TRFCAC’s stage, is a graduate of LHS and now a student at MSUM, double Tom, Dick or Harry - Bianca, Gremio, Hortensio and Lucentio scenes for rehearsals, costumeChoreographed changes, by Amy drama and love stories. We have given Choreographedmajoring in English by Amy and Theatre. Sarah’s past productions include RENT, Spring Awakening, Hamlet and most recently, Othello at MSUM. She you a backstage pass.So In InteractLove - withFred the cast. They will be right on you, next to you, I’ve Comecomments to Wive that, It Wealthily“Stage crews in deserve Padua standing - Petruchio ovations, and too.” Men making you laugh, cry and Movement involved. by RevelBrad at the clever transformation from 1947 to Choreographed by Amy Shakespeare’sScene 7: time. Before Cheer the forTaming the outspoken of the Shrew Kate asShow she stands Curtain her ground. I Hate Men - Katharine MANDI RODAHL Movement(Accompanist/Pit by Andrea Director) is a preschool teacher at Challenger Brush Up Your Shakespeare - The Two Gangsters when she’s not giving piano lessons. Mandi was our capable accompanist for last This cast, these people, Choreographed this theatre group, by Andrea, this community, Scott and Jefferythis time, this place, is Scenesummer’s 6: productionThe Backstage of Annie Get Corridor Your Gun, also for the LHS production of You’re magical.Scene My dream 8: The come Garden true. And of I Baptista'sthank each and House every one of you. SceneA Good 7:Man, Dressing Charlie Brown. Rooms This past of Lillifall, she Vanessi made her and stage Fred debut Grahamin the NCTC production of Radio Gals. Mandi says, “Thanks for all the hard work everyone has Andrea Thibert Pavane - Orchestra Sceneput in to 8: make A Country a great show. Road It’s been in Paduagreat to work with such awesome people! Choreographed by Amy I’m looking Cantiamo forward to next D’ year!”Amore- Hortensio, Padua Priest, Baptista and Company P.S. Please notice Kiss Lois’ Me, first appearanceKate - Katharine, costume, Petruchio played by and Jean Company Larson. This ChoreographedJOHN THIBERT by Andrea(Lighting Design/Sound) with 15 years experience working Choreographed by Amy vintage 40’s suit, mink and hat belonged to Margaret Saetre, part of her trousseau. Scene 9 : The Churchwith the Square Two Rivers in Area Padua Theatre in RLF, is joining us with his amazing technical know-how for the first time. John has also been active for 25 years Margaret loved my passion for vintage clothing and made sure I received her Kiss Me,with Kate AFRAN,- Petruchio, the Association Katharine of the French and ofCompany the North. He comments, “I’ve precious collection after her death. Thank you dear Lady. Choreographedsurvived (barely) by Amy working and withAndrea this director. Just kidding! It’s been a great experience.” Thank goodness for our John-of-all-trades and his invaluable help behind the scenes. MAX LACOURSIERE (General Harrison Howell) attends UND and this summer ALEX EVANS (Jester/Stagehand) though only 18 and new to the TRFCAC produc- Cast of Characters is working as an engineer’sThe aide C for rRede wLake County. Although new to our stage, tions, is no stranger to the stage. His accomplishments include The Wizard of Oz, Max has been active on other stages, including performing in Brigadoon, Tender Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, Stuart Little, Magic in Me, Pied Piper, The Little Mer- Fred Graham/Petruchio...... Brad Cook Land Farm, A Beggar’s Opera, Orphan Train, and Madrigal Dinners. Max adds, “I rmaid, Teen, Hillbilly Weddin’, Ducktails and Bobby Socks, Lumberjacks and Wed- Director...... Andreawould like to thank Andrea for putting so much time and effort into this production. Thibert Writer, producer, director,ding Bells, actor Oklahoma, and superman Phantom of the Country Opera, The Music Man, Godspell, The Accompanist/PitIt couldn’t Director...... Mandi be done without her! I am extremely grateful for the countless hours Rodahl of Lilli Vanessi/KatharineBest Christmas Minola Pageant ...... Jane Ever, Poe Poe Poe, Cinderella (sort Anderson of) and the GMR Dinner Music Director...... Sherrywork she has put into this show.” Knott A star stage and screenTheatre. actress, Alex is a the member former of wifeBarb ofGeer’s Fred Heart Graham Throbs singing group. He says Lois Lane/Bianca“Thank Minola you for ……………...………………...…..Jean this wonderful, fun experience. It will be a production Larson I’ll never forget.” JEANMaster LARSON Carpenter...... Don(Lois/Bianca) ‘Four weeks you rehearse and rehearse; Three Schindler weeksSet and Design...... Andrea it couldn’t be worse; One week will it ever be right? Then out o’ the hat Thibert A night club singer in her first featured role on the stage comes that big first night!’ Jean has performed as Dolly, Bonnie, Vera, Elsa, Mrs. BARB GEER (Hattie) When you love theater as much as Barb does, the list of pro- Choreographer...... Amy DeLap/ Andrea Thibert Billductions Calhoun/Lucentio……………………………..…..….....…..Al is longer than anyone wants to read! She has worked extensively with the Rogalla Einsford-Hill, a Pick-a-Little Lady, Chava, and chorus parts. But by far, Lois/Bianca Middle River Community Theater and the TRFCAC, in a variety of roles that include is herLighting most favorite Design/Sound...... John role of all - what with three suitors clamoring for her attention! Thibert A Broadway hoofer, Lois' partner and a chronic gambler General Director, Music Director, Set Designer, Scene Painter, Choreographer, and Jean offers, “Thank you especially to Andrea, who not only made us look terrific this th Lighting Operator...... Max Anderson Bill Calhoun/Lucentio (June 26 )…………………..….Robin Stegeman year, but made us BE terrific with her outstanding directing knowledge and ability. Actor. In addition, she has worked with the theater department at Greenbush-Middle Costume Mistress...... Andrea Thibert Pops/PaduaRiver High School. Priest...... Mike She organized and directs the Greater Middle River Community Mickelson And a royal thank you and tons of love to my Mark, who actually is my Tom, my Dick, and my Harry!” Choir, known best for the annual Christmas Cantata that they present throughout the area. Last year, her Stage Manager...... Joseph Boushee Stage Doorman JOHN MICKELSON (Nathaniel/Cab Driver/Dancer) has been substitute teaching Men of the Chorus raised more than $1500 for Relay for Life, and this spring, she has been working with six Backstage/Soundduring thisEffects...... Sarah past year back in TRF and is on his way to stardom as a seminary Chamma Hattie…………………………………………………….....……....Barbyoung men who have been dubbed the Heart Throbs, who have raised more than $2500 forGeer Relay for Life student in July. Although John’s first production with the TRFCAC, he has through their performances. Barb writes, “It has been a pleasure working with Andrea as director. Her Publicity...... Jean Larson Lilli Vanessi's dresser performed in The Pearl Fishers, Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan and The Hobbit. organizational skills leave me breathless. She has a positive attitude that rubs off on the entire cast and Set Painter...... Marjorie LaCousiere Harry Trevor/Baptista Minola...... David Abraham He comments, “I have really enjoyed working with this group. They are all makes her fun to be around! Whenever I can, I take advantage of the opportunity to watch other directors at Make-Up...... Carol Kankel A veteran character actor wonderful people.” We wish John well! work, gleaning what I can from their knowledge. I have learned much this time around!” Box Office...... Kristi Rood Gangster One………..………………………………..………..Scott Pream MIKE MICKELSON (Pops/Padua Priest/Dancer) is a videographer living in Grygla th Pit Orchestra……...... …...Dana Dyrud (Flute/Piccolo), Mark Lehrer (Trumpet) Gangster Two……………………………………………….JefferyALEXIS HANSON (Dancer) has just completed 9 grade in RLF Darchuk and has been with his own business which you’ll find at www.movingmemoriesproductions.com. involved in school productions and summer musicals. Her first production with the We are delighted to welcome Lacie Mike to Hovland his first production (Clarinet/Flute/Sax), with the TRFCAC.Leland He says, Johnson (Bass) Ralph………………………………………………….....….JosephTRFCAC, Alexis comments “I really enjoy this group. They aren’t Boushee afraid to be “It’s been a long time. I’m proud to have been given the opportunity. Aaron Thank Fagerstrom you to (Percussion) Stage Manager themselves and they all really enjoy acting. I am glad I had this opportunity.” mama and my girls.” Hortensio/Dancer……………………………………...………Rob Conwell SCOTT PREAM (Gangster #1/Paulie) has earned a stellar reputation for his act- Gremio/Dancer…………………………………………….…...Steven Yeats KAITLYN MUMM (Dancer) just completed 9th grade at Lincoln High School. Although ing ability. His TRFCAC productions include Buffalo Bill in Annie Get Your Gun, Generalnew to performing Harrison with the Howell……..………………………..….Max TRFCAC, Kaitlyn has performed in The Velveteen Rabbit, LaCousiere The HouseANDREA of Blue THIBERT Leaves, (Director/CostumeThe Odd Couple, Anything Mistress) Goes, began Mame, her The acting Sound 101Career Dalmations, military Willy officer, Wonka, politician Guys and and Dolls Lilli's and "new"Joseph man and the Amazing Tech- of Music,career My as Fair a child Lady, in Gypsy, Mpls. BeautyAndrea and has the performed Beast and inBye Brigadoon, Bye Birdie .Fiddler Scott has been involved in numerous NCTC, Middle River and religious productions. Wardrobenicolor Dreamcoat. Lady/Dancer...... Amanda She says “Thank you to all the wonderful and artistic people I have Darchuk on the Roof, Camelot, Man of LaMancha and Kiss Me, Kate. She had the chance to work with. They all have such talent and it has been an honor to Always in demand, Scott writes, “Sit back and enjoy this ‘awesome’ production. Pauleen/Waitress/Dancer...... Michele Christensen It’s great!began Special professional thanks tocostuming my daughter, in 1985 Tyla, infor south getting Mpls, me involved building in an theater.” work with them.” extensive collection of costumes and vintage clothing, now RLF’s Fred Graham's dresserSHERRY KNOTT (Soloist/Dancer/Music Director) has been the music teacher at St. ALAN ROGALLA (Bill/Lucentio)Thibert is Theatrical. our illustrious www.rrv.net/costumes Pennington County AttorneyAndrea who moved to RLF in Cab Driver/Dancer/NathanielJoseph’s in RLF for ...... John ten years. You may remember her as Annie Mickelson Oakley in last year’s loves the stage. Al has been1989, in many costuming TRFCAC and productions performing including, in Two AnnieRiver’s Get Area Theatre’s Your Gun, Gypsy, Saving the Old Homestead, The Sound of Music, Song of Mark, production of Annie Get Your Gun. Other TRFCAC productions include Talking With, productions of The Nerd, Mame, Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon a Mattress, Fiddler on the Dance Captain/Dancer……………….…………..………….Alice Conwell The Music Man, The King and I, A Christmas Carol (twice), Oklahoma, Annie, Bye The Odd Couple and Anything Goes. Sherry also performed in Brigadoon, Mame, Roof and more. In the 90’s, she began her directing career at Lafayette High School and Phillip/Flynt/Stagehand……………………………....……...AlexOnce Upon a Mattress, A Bad Year for Tomatoes, Love They Neighbor Conwell and Let’s Bye Birdie, Peter Pan and Madrigal Dinners. He performed in The Nerd in RLF and TRAT with Into the Woods. Involvement with the TRFCAC began in ’06 as costume Jester/Riley/Stagehand………………..………...….……….IsaiahMurder Marsha. “This show will knock your socks off,” Sherry exclaims, Burkel “from the set has done numerous religious plays. Al says, “Thanks to Kelly and Robert for your to the costumes to the music and the incredible characters! This is a must-see!” supportmistress during thefor timeThe I Soundwas away of Musicplaying., next Love, Mame Al” , Anything Goes and Annie Get Your Gun. Jester/Stagehand...... Alex Evans Andrea reports, “I’d like to thank my family for their loving support, also, the TRFCAC for STEVEN KNOTT (Gregory/Dancer) has completed 9th grade in RLF. He has joined Toothe TRFCAC Darn inHot Annie Soloist/Dancer...... Sherry Get Your Gun, and Anything Goes. Other productions for Knott believing in meROBIN and hiring STEGEMAN me as their(Understudy director forafter Bill/Lucentio, twelve years Stagehand) of retirement works fromat Dean the Dancers……………………………….…....Steven include Crenshaw Family Reunion, Brother’s Grimm, Ammie EXIT, Albers,Meeting Sam Jacklynand Beito stage. I’d like toFoods thank as my a Distribution splendid cast Manager and crewduring for the making day. He my has vision performed materialize with the before Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase. “Thank you to all the cast members for all the my eyes. Lastly,TRFCAC I’d like into Anything look upward Goes andand thankThe Odd Margaret Couple. SaetreRobin has and also Jessica been inBoseman hard work! I’m so glad I was able to get to know all of you.” Alexis He adds, Hanson, “And a millionKaitlyn Mumm for guiding me Oklahoma,and watching The overMusic me. Man Hugsand Southand love Pacific. to you He adds,all.” “Thank you to the director Stagehands……...... thank you’s to Andrea for all that Roger she has Blank, done for Davidthe production Swanson, of this show.” Robin Stegeman and cast for making this production so much fun!”

ALEX CONWELL (Phillip/Flynt/Stagehand) has just completed 7th grade in Red Meet the Cast Lake Falls. At just 13, Alex has already been plenty involved in TRFCAC DAVID ABRAHAM (Harry/Baptista Minola) is our local celebrity who works as an productions including Kurt in The Sound of Music, Young Patrick in Mame, and a ENT Specialist at MeritCare in TRF, not to mention serving as secretary Chinese Gambler in Anything Goes. Alex says, “I hope ‘the house’ likes the play extraordinaire of the TRF Community Arts Council over the last 2 years. You may and I hope we don’t mess up and trip over our own boots!” remember Dr. Dave as a sailor in Anything Goes, Max in The Sound of Music, and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. A member of many choirs and choral groups through the past 50 years, Dave’s call is that, “This type of experience is what ALICE CONWELL (Dance Captain/Dancer) has just wrapped up her monologue in makes small town living great.” Talking With. Other performances with the TRFCAC include The House of Blue Leaves, Anything Goes and Mame. Alice’s RLF performances include Blithe Spirit AMMIE ALBERS (Dancer) is performing for the first time with the TRFCAC. She has and You Can’t Take It With You. She adds “Too much fun!” been in NCTC productions and various other musicals. A nanny during the day, Ammie contributes, “Andrea is absolutely delightful. I have enjoyed every moment ROB CONWELL (Hortensio) in ‘real life’ is a software engineer at Digi-Key. He has with the cast. What an impeccable group of individuals. My heartfelt thanks goes out been active with the TRFCAC productions as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything to all those who made this production possible.” Goes, Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside in Mame and Ebenezer Scrooge in JANE ANDERSON (Lilli Vanessi/Katharine Minola) when not on stage is a teacher NCTC’s A Christmas Carol. Before getting in involved in TRF theatre, Rob of special education at Challenger. Jane just completed directing and performing in comments that “the names were easier to say!” Adding, “I hope the audience has at Talking With two weeks ago. Involvement in other TRFCAC Productions include least half as much fun as we are!” Shirley Valentine, Annie Get Your Gun, Anything Goes, Free to Be…You and Me, The Sound of Music, The King and I, and Madrigal Dinners. Her Montana summer BRAD COOK (Fred Graham/Petruchio) is a veteran actor with 23 years of profes- repertory includes George M!, Anything Goes, Cabaret, Annie Get Your Gun. Prior sional theatre experience on the west coast. A native of Karlstad, we are thrilled to to that, Jane was active with the San Francisco Lamplighters and the Marin Civic welcome Brad back to the area to fill the demanding male lead role in Kiss Me, Light productions. Jane reports, “I am so proud to be a part of this fabulous Kate. This is Brad’s first TRFCAC production with hopefully many more to come! production! Andrea, you are truly the best! Thanks to my sweet husband and Recent past performances include Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Stanley in A wonderful kids for supporting me in this. I love you!” Streetcar Named Desire, Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress and Nick Sarsi in JACLYN BEITO (Dancer) is making her debut with the TRFCAC, though this is not The Racket. Brad comments “This has been a wonderful experience with a great her first musical. Jaclyn has performed as Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, Mother group of people. I hope I don’t screw it up! Special thanks to Renee for all her support.” Abbess in The Sound of Music, and also been in The Wizard of Oz, The Scarlet Pim- pernel and Pippin. You’ll find her friendly smile at Hugo’s Deli during the day. Jaclyn MICHELE CHRISTENSEN (Pauleen/Grape Girl/Bar Wench) is a familiar face in says, “Thank you to the Arts Council and to Andrea for making the production possible. TRFCAC’s productions. Having just finished in Talking With, she has also It has been a blast to work with the entire cast. I’m very happy to be a part of this play.” performed in The House of Blue Leaves, Annie Get Your Gun, The Odd Couple, ROGER BLANK (Stagehand/the Haberdasher) is a locomotive engineer who Anything Goes, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, The Glass Menagerie, enjoys being on stage. You may remember him as Chief Sitting Bull in last and Annie. When Michele isn’t on stage, she is working at Arctic Cat. She’d like to summer’s TRFCAC production of Annie Get Your Gun. Other past productions say “I had such a good time!” include Babes in Toyland and Damn Yankees. Roger says “Thank you to everyone in the cast and to everyone who supports us.” AMANDA DARCHUK (Wardrobe Lady/Dancer) though new to our stage, she brings much stage experience to share with us. Amanda has performed in Madwoman of Chaillot, I Remember Momma, A Christmas Carol, The Wall, Alice in Wonderland and JOSEPH BOUSHEE (Ralph/Stage Manager), a newspaper reporter, travels from Cinderella. When not on stage, Amanda works in the Volume Business Division at Warren to be involved in his first TRFCAC production. Tomb With a View, School- Digi-Key as a purchasing flex representative. She comments, “This has been a won- house Rock Live, Gaslight, and The Hollow are included in Joseph’s past productions. derful experience and I’m very excited to continue being in community productions.” He adds “It’s great to be involved with community theatre. I’ve had so many memor- able experiences and I’m glad to be part of this production.” JEFF DARCHUK (Gangster #2), also no stranger to the stage, is performing with the TRFCAC for the first time. He has performed as Tweedle Dee in Alice in ISAIAH BURKEL (Jester/Riley/Stagehand) has just wrapped up 7th grade at Wonderland, Ryan in High School Musical, Gieussepe in The Gondoleers, and Franklin Middle School. He has been active in the TRFCAC productions of Annie Get Your Gun, Free to Be...You and Me, A Christmas Carol and Beauty and the many more. When Jeff isn’t goofing off as a gangster, he is a software engineer at Beast. Isaiah says, “I have had a lot of fun with Kiss Me, Kate. I enjoy the scenes Digi-Key. Jeff (and yes, he is married to Amanda) adds, “It’s great to be back on that I am in.” stage!” Welcome to the Darchuks! MAX LACOURSIERE (General Harrison Howell) attends UND and this summer ALEX EVANS (Jester/Stagehand) though only 18 and new to the TRFCAC produc- Cast of Characters is working as an engineer’sThe aideC forr eRedw Lake County. Although new to our stage, tions, is no stranger to the stage. His accomplishments include The Wizard of Oz, Max has been active on other stages, including performing in Brigadoon, Tender Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, Stuart Little, Magic in Me, Pied Piper, The Little Mer- Fred Graham/Petruchio...... Brad Cook Land Farm, A Beggar’s Opera, Orphan Train, and Madrigal Dinners. Max adds, “I rmaid, Teen, Hillbilly Weddin’, Ducktails and Bobby Socks, Lumberjacks and Wed- Director...... Andreawould like to thank Andrea for putting so much time and effort into this production. Thibert Writer, producer,ding director, Bells, Oklahoma,actor and supermanPhantom of the Country Opera, The Music Man, Godspell, The Accompanist/PitIt couldn’t Director...... Mandi be done without her! I am extremely grateful for the countless Rodahl hours of Lilli Vanessi/KatharineBest Christmas Minola Pageant ...... Jane Ever, Poe Poe Poe, Cinderella (sort of) Andersonand the GMR Dinner Music Director...... Sherrywork she has put into this show.” Knott A star stage andTheatre. screen Alex actress, is a member the former of Barb wife Geer’s of Fred Heart Graham Throbs singing group. He says Lois Lane/Bianca“Thank Minola you for this……………...………………...…..Jean wonderful, fun experience. It will be a production Larson I’ll never forget.” JEANMaster LARSON Carpenter...... Don(Lois/Bianca) ‘Four weeks you rehearse and rehearse; Three Schindler weeksSet Design...... Andreaand it couldn’t be worse; One week will it ever be right? Then out o’ the hat Thibert A night club singer in her first featured role on the stage comes that big first night!’ Jean has performed as Dolly, Bonnie, Vera, Elsa, Mrs. BARB GEER (Hattie) When you love theater as much as Barb does, the list of pro- Choreographer...... Amy DeLap/ Andrea Thibert ductionsBill Calhoun/Lucentio……………………………..…..….....…..Al is longer than anyone wants to read! She has worked extensively with the Rogalla Einsford-Hill, a Pick-a-Little Lady, Chava, and chorus parts. But by far, Lois/Bianca Middle River Community Theater and the TRFCAC, in a variety of roles that include isLighting her most favorite Design/Sound...... John role of all - what with three suitors clamoring for her attention! Thibert A Broadway hoofer, Lois' partner and a chronic gambler General Director, Music Director, Set Designer, Scene Painter, Choreographer, and Jean offers, “Thank you especially to Andrea, who not only made us look terrific this th Lighting Operator...... Max Anderson Bill Calhoun/Lucentio (June 26 )…………………..….Robin Stegeman year, but made us BE terrific with her outstanding directing knowledge and ability. Actor. In addition, she has worked with the theater department at Greenbush-Middle Costume Mistress...... Andrea Thibert RiverPops/Padua High School. ShePriest...... Mike organized and directs the Greater Middle River Community Mickelson And a royal thank you and tons of love to my Mark, who actually is my Tom, my Dick, and my Harry!” Choir, known best for the annual Christmas Cantata that they present throughout the area. Last year, her Stage Manager...... Joseph Boushee Stage Doorman JOHN MICKELSON (Nathaniel/Cab Driver/Dancer) has been substitute teaching Men of the Chorus raised more than $1500 for Relay for Life, and this spring, she has been working with six Backstage/Soundduring Effects...... Sarah this past year back in TRF and is on his way to stardom as a seminary Chamma youngHattie…………………………………………………….....……....Barb men who have been dubbed the Heart Throbs, who have raised more than $2500 for GeerRelay for Life student in July. Although John’s first production with the TRFCAC, he has through their performances. Barb writes, “It has been a pleasure working with Andrea as director. Her Publicity...... Jean Larson Lilli Vanessi's dresser performed in The Pearl Fishers, Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan and The Hobbit. organizational skills leave me breathless. She has a positive attitude that rubs off on the entire cast and Set Painter...... Marjorie LaCousiere Harry Trevor/Baptista Minola...... David Abraham He comments, “I have really enjoyed working with this group. They are all makes her fun to be around! Whenever I can, I take advantage of the opportunity to watch other directors at Make-Up...... Carol Kankel A veteran character actor wonderful people.” We wish John well! work, gleaning what I can from their knowledge. I have learned much this time around!” Box Office...... Kristi Rood Gangster One………..………………………………..………..Scott Pream MIKE MICKELSON (Pops/Padua Priest/Dancer) is a videographer living in Grygla th Pit Orchestra……...... …...Dana Dyrud (Flute/Piccolo), Mark Lehrer (Trumpet) Gangster Two……………………………………………….JefferyALEXIS HANSON (Dancer) has just completed 9 grade in RLF andDarchuk has been with his own business which you’ll find at www.movingmemoriesproductions.com. involved in school productions and summer musicals. Her first production with the We are delighted to welcome Lacie Mike Hovlandto his first production (Clarinet/Flute/Sax), with the TRFCAC.Leland He says, Johnson (Bass) Ralph………………………………………………….....….JosephTRFCAC, Alexis comments “I really enjoy this group. They aren’t Bousheeafraid to be “It’s been a long time. I’m proud to have been given the opportunity. Aaron Thank Fagerstrom you to (Percussion) Stage Managerthemselves and they all really enjoy acting. I am glad I had this opportunity.” mama and my girls.” Hortensio/Dancer……………………………………...………Rob Conwell SCOTT PREAM (Gangster #1/Paulie) has earned a stellar reputation for his act- Gremio/Dancer…………………………………………….…...Steven Yeats KAITLYN MUMM (Dancer) just completed 9th grade at Lincoln High School. Although ing ability. His TRFCAC productions include Buffalo Bill in Annie Get Your Gun, newGeneral to performing Harrison with the TRFCAC,Howell……..………………………..….Max Kaitlyn has performed in The Velveteen Rabbit, LaCousiere TheANDREA House of THIBERTBlue Leaves,(Director/Costume The Odd Couple, Anything Mistress) Goes, began Mame, her acting The Sound 101 Dalmations,Career military Willy officer,Wonka, politicianGuys and andDolls Lilli's and Joseph"new" manand the Amazing Tech- ofcareer Music, asMy aFair child Lady, in Mpls.Gypsy, Andrea Beauty hasand performedthe Beast and in ByeBrigadoon, Bye Birdie Fiddler. Scott has been involved in numerous NCTC, Middle River and religious productions. nicolorWardrobe Dreamcoat. Lady/Dancer...... Amanda She says “Thank you to all the wonderful and artistic people I have Darchuk on the Roof, Camelot, Man of LaMancha and Kiss Me, Kate. She had the chance to work with. They all have such talent and it has been an honor to Always in demand, Scott writes, “Sit back and enjoy this ‘awesome’ production. Pauleen/Waitress/Dancer...... Michele Christensen It’sbegan great! professionalSpecial thanks costuming to my daughter, in 1985 Tyla, in forsouth getting Mpls, me building involved anin theater.” work with them.” extensive collection of costumes and vintage clothing, now RLF’s Fred Graham'sSHERRY dresser KNOTT (Soloist/Dancer/Music Director) has been the music teacher at St. ALAN ROGALLA (Bill/Lucentio)Thibert Theatrical. is our illustrious www.rrv.net/costumes Pennington County AttorneyAndrea who moved to RLF in Cab Driver/Dancer/NathanielJoseph’s in RLF for ten ...... John years. You may remember her as Annie Mickelson Oakley in last year’s loves the stage. Al has been1989, in costuming many TRFCAC and productionsperforming including, in Two River’s Annie GetArea Theatre’s Your Gun, Gypsy, Saving the Old Homestead, The Sound of Music, Song of Mark, production of Annie Get Your Gun. Other TRFCAC productions include Talking With, productions of The Nerd, Mame, Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon a Mattress, Fiddler on the Dance Captain/Dancer……………….…………..………….Alice Conwell The Music Man, The King and I, A Christmas Carol (twice), Oklahoma, Annie, Bye The Odd Couple and Anything Goes. Sherry also performed in Brigadoon, Mame, Roof and more. In the 90’s, she began her directing career at Lafayette High School and Phillip/Flynt/Stagehand……………………………....……...AlexOnce Upon a Mattress, A Bad Year for Tomatoes, Love They Neighbor Conwell and Let’s Bye Birdie, Peter Pan and Madrigal Dinners. He performed in The Nerd in RLF and TRAT with Into the Woods. Involvement with the TRFCAC began in ’06 as costume Jester/Riley/Stagehand………………..………...….……….IsaiahMurder Marsha. “This show will knock your socks off,” Sherry exclaims, Burkel “from the set has done numerous religious plays. Al says, “Thanks to Kelly and Robert for your to the costumes to the music and the incredible characters! This is a must-see!” supportmistress during for the The time Sound I was awayof Music playing., next Love, Mame Al” , Anything Goes and Annie Get Your Gun. Jester/Stagehand...... Alex Evans Andrea reports, “I’d like to thank my family for their loving support, also, the TRFCAC for STEVEN KNOTT (Gregory/Dancer) has completed 9th grade in RLF. He has joined theToo TRFCAC Darn in HotAnnie Soloist/Dancer...... Sherry Get Your Gun, and Anything Goes. Other productions for Knott believing in me andROBIN hiring STEGEMAN me as their(Understudy director after for Bill/Lucentio, twelve years Stagehand) of retirement works from at Dean the StevenDancers……………………………….….... include Crenshaw Family Reunion, Brother’s Grimm, Ammie EXIT, Meeting Albers, Sam Jacklynand Beito stage. I’d like to thankFoods myas asplendid Distribution cast Manager and crew during for makingthe day. Hemy hasvision performed materialize with thebefore Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase. “Thank you to all the cast members for all the my eyes. Lastly, TRFCACI’d like to in look Anything upward Goes andand thankThe OddMargaret Couple. Saetre Robin and has Jessicaalso been Boseman in hard work! I’m so glad I was able to get to know all of you.” Alexis He adds, Hanson, “And a million Kaitlyn Mumm for guiding me andOklahoma, watching The over Music me. Man Hugsand andSouth love Pacific. to you He all.” adds, “Thank you to the director thankStagehands……...... you’s to Andrea for all that Rogershe has doneBlank, for the David production Swanson, of this show.” Robin Stegeman and cast for making this production so much fun!”

STEVEN YEATS (Gremio) who would ever guessAc thatt Othis isn Steven’se absolutely first If most of us were born in Shakespeare’s time, we might have been considered a time performing in a production? Brother to Amanda Darchuk and clearly a natural on “Shrew.” It wasn’t a grand time to be a woman. Petruchio tamed Kate with mind stage, we welcome this talented Internet Media Image Designer at Digi-Key with open games, starvation, and overt kindness. A cInt Kiss T Me,w Kateo , the actor, Fred, follows the arms!Scene Steven 1: The writes, Stage “This is of my Ford's first play Theatre,and I hope everyoneBaltimore enjoys it as much as I have.” chauvinistic attributes of his character to “tame” his ex-wife actress, Lilli. But in the Another Op’nin’, Another Show - Hattie, Wardrobe Lady and Company end, who’sScene taming 1: The whom? Theatre Their Alley,story is Baltimore the central storyline in our saga. It is a love Choreographed by Amy and Andrea Meet the Crew story - much like TooI’ve hadDarn with Hot this - Sherry musical Knott since and1972. Company Scene 2: The Backstage Corridor Choreographed by Amy and Andrea th Why Can’tMAX You ANDERSON Behave?(Lighting - Lois Operator) and Bill age 13 and just completed 7 grade. At 17, I was cast in the chorus of Bloomington Civic Theatre’s production of Kiss Max has performed in The Sound of Music, Free to Be… You and Me, A Scene 2: Before the Taming of the Shrew Show Curtain Movement by Andrea and Jean Me, Kate. This was just one of many theatre gigs in the Twin Cities for me through Christmas Carol, Anything Goes, and Annie Get Your Gun. He is proving to be Scene 3: The Main Room in Petruchio's House Scene 3: Dressinginvaluable Roomos to the ofTRFCAC Lilli Vanessibackstage andand in Fredthe technical Graham areas. Max has the early years of my life. But time and again, my thoughts would return to this worked with the crew in The Odd Couple, Shirley Valentine, and Talking With. show and I’d dream Where about Is certain the Life scenes That andLate what I Led? I would - Petruchio have done differently. Wunderbar - Fred and Lilli Movement by Brad MovementHe says, by“This Andrea theatre is becoming my home away from home.” So it was for years. Life goes on. When the Thief River Falls Community Arts AMY DELAP So(Choreographer) In Love - Lilli is busy as a Social Worker in Warren and a Dance Director in TRF’s CouncilScene decided 4: toThe produce Backstage “Kiss Me, Corridor Kate” for the central event of 2010, I knew Just for Kix program. Movement She is a newcomer by Jane to the TRFCAC’s productions and, thankfully, we have what I must do — Always get healthy, True getTo Youconfident, in My get Fashion back into - Lois life to direct and costume found her! Amy writes, “This is my first time choreographing for a musical production. I have the one show that’s stuck Movement in my heart by Andrea for decades. and Jean choreographedScene 4: Padua dance line routines for several ND high school teams and teach dance to over 150 students in TRF. We ThankOpen you in toVenice Andrea -forKatharine, inviting me to Petruchio, choreograph Bianca Kiss Me, andKate . LucentioIt’s been a Scene 5: Dressing Rooms of Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham And I have. pleasure to work with Movement the entire by cast!” Andrea Scene 6: The Backstage Corridor Scene 5: A Market Square in Padua SARAH CHAMMA (Stage Crew/Sound Effects) another newcomer to the It’s been a joy, Bianca and you - areBill and coming Company with me. Let’s romp backstage, behind the TRFCAC’s stage, is a graduate of LHS and now a student at MSUM, double Tom, Dick or Harry - Bianca, Gremio, Hortensio and Lucentio scenes for rehearsals, Choreographed costume changes, by Amy drama and love stories. We have given Choreographedmajoring in English by Amy and Theatre. Sarah’s past productions include RENT, Spring Awakening, Hamlet and most recently, Othello at MSUM. She you a backstage So pass. In Love Interact - Fred with the cast. They will be right on you, next to you, I’ve Comecomments to Wive that, It “Stage Wealthily crews deservein Padua standing - Petruchio ovations, too.” and Men making you laugh, cry Movement and involved. by Brad Revel at the clever transformation from 1947 to Choreographed by Amy Shakespeare’sScene 7: time. Before Cheer the forTaming the outspoken of the Shrew Kate asShow she Curtain stands her ground. I Hate Men - Katharine MANDI RODAHL (Accompanist/PitMovement by Andrea Director) is a preschool teacher at Challenger Brush Up Your Shakespeare - The Two Gangsters when she’s not giving piano lessons. Mandi was our capable accompanist for last This cast, these people, Choreographed this theatre group, by Andrea, this community, Scott and Jeffery this time, this place, is summer’sScene 6: production The Backstage of Annie Get CorridorYour Gun, also for the LHS production of You’re magical.Scene My dream 8: The come Garden true. And of Baptista's I thank each House and every one of you. AScene Good Man, 7: Dressing Charlie Brown. Rooms This past of fall, Lilli she Vanessi made her stage and debutFred in Graham the NCTC production of Radio Gals. Mandi says, “Thanks for all the hard work everyone has Andrea Thibert Pavane - Orchestra putScene in to make 8: A a Country great show. Road It’s been in great Padua to work with such awesome people! Choreographed by Amy I’m looking forward Cantiamo to next D’ year!” Amore- Hortensio, Padua Priest, Baptista and Company P.S. Please notice Kiss Lois’ Me, first Kate appearance - Katharine, costume, Petruchio played byand Jean Company Larson. This ChoreographedJOHN THIBERT by (LightingAndrea Design/Sound) with 15 years experience working Choreographed by Amy vintage 40’s suit, mink and hat belonged to Margaret Saetre, part of her trousseau. Scene 9 : The Churchwith the TwoSquare Rivers inArea Padua Theatre in RLF, is joining us with his amazing technical know-how for the first time. John has also been active for 25 years Margaret loved my passion for vintage clothing and made sure I received her Kiss Me,with KateAFRAN,- Petruchio,the Association Katharine of the French and of theCompany North. He comments, “I’ve precious collection after her death. Thank you dear Lady. Choreographedsurvived (barely) by workingAmy and with Andrea this director. Just kidding! It’s been a great experience.” Thank goodness for our John-of-all-trades and his invaluable help behind the scenes.