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• ComedySportz – Fun for Teens and Adults – page 13

• Oconomowoc’s Dream Chasers – page 14 S • Cabaret Café Returns – page 18 FALL • Visual Arts Programs All Year – page 20 • New for this Season – Film Series – page 25 2011 • OHS Drama Presents “Urinetown” – page 26

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641 East Forest Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Box Office 262.560.3172 www.theoac.net Staff Arts Center Manager Michael Duncan

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Box Office/Website Manager Cynthia Acosta Luksich

Box Office Staff For Smart and camera phone users, get up-to-the minute information on Cheryl Fillmore, Ginni Hicks our website by using your “QR Reader” Connie Rizzo, Nancy Schwabe app and scanning the code to the right. Press the ‘See full site” link and get House Managers show, times, tickets and other special Lisa Abbott, Robert Abbott, promotional offers that will be added Lynne Carlstein, Mark Carlstein, throughout the year. Traditional access Deborah Duncan, Lindsay Duncan, is always available through www.theoac.net. Cheryl Fillmore, Jack Fillmore, Jan Gibeau, Angie Harrison, Contents David Harrison, Davey Harrison Ginni Hicks, Dan Holzmiller District Officers/Community Support...... 4 Adrianna Nowak, Connie Rizzo Michael’s Corner...... 6 OAC Technicians by Michael Duncan Marisa Abbott, Brandon Gariss, Sean Floeter, John Kyle, Mainstage Series...... 9 Michael Nicolai, Dustin Strobush Comedy Series...... 13 Joe Zack, Andrew Zietlow Oconomowoc’s Dream Chaser...... 14 Usher/House Manager by Rebecca Seymour Coordinator Cynthia Acosta Luksich Cabaret Café...... 18

Thank you to our many ushers Visual Arts Series...... 20 and volunteers for making the Special Events...... 22 OAC run smoothly. Film Series...... 25 Mission Statement OHS Drama Presents Urinetown...... 26 The Oconomowoc Arts by Tom Klubertanz Center mission is to provide patrons and artists of all ages, Box Office Information...... 28-29 a professional, cultural and educational experience with the For advertising info, call highest quality programming Marcus Promotions at opportunities possible. 262-782-9751, Ext. 102

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Oconomowoc Area School District Dr. Patricia E. Neudecker, Superintendent of Schools Board Of Education Mr. Donald Wiemer, President Mr. Mike Bickler, Secretary Mr. John Griswold Mrs. Susan Kay, Vice President Mrs. Sandra Schick Ms. Elizabeth Thelen Mr. Dave Guckenberger, Treasurer Programming Committee Marisa Abbott Marilyn Largent Kim Schultz Lisa Boudin Emily Mariano Peter Schwabe Michael Duncan Betty Reul Joe Zack Marketing Committee McKenna Bryant Rebecca Seymour Michael Duncan Jennifer Starke-White Robin Krakauer Visual Arts Committee Film/Media Committee Michael Duncan Michael Duncan Terry Peterson Terry Kaldhusdal Paul Schultz Michael Krill Jason Van Roo James Scheuer Special Events/Hospitality Committee Julie Falk Sandy Karkossa Ginni Hicks John Koehn Barbara Hirsch June Mather

Artistic Partnerships First Stage Children’s Theater Academy, Milwaukee, Literary Partnerships Books & Company, Oconomowoc (Visiting Author’s) Visual Arts Partnerships Waukesha Creative Arts League Pewaukee Area Arts Council (PAAC) – Ekphrastic Event Milwaukee Regional Art Fair Support With gratitude, the Oconomowoc Area School District acknowledges these local organizations, businesses and private patrons for their outstanding support of the Oconomowoc Arts Center… Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts, Oconomowoc Performing Arts Council, Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation, Plunkett Raysich Architects, Oconomowoc Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Paul Phelps and Oakbrook Esser Studios, Mr. and Mrs. Narendra Patel – “Cuculidae” (Bird of Songs) Sculpture, Ace Hardware of Oconomowoc, Badger Blueprint of Oconomowoc, Books & Company, Footlights – Marcus Promotions, Inc., Jerry Foust, Neumann Company, Piggly Wiggly, The Pub – Irish Tavern & Restaurant, Sherpers

Thanks to the UW Extension and the Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners for their assistance with the OAC gardens and their support of its educational value.

Thanks to the Oconomowoc High school Landscape Class for their assistance with the OAC gardens.

The Oconomowoc Arts Center gratefully acknowledges a grant from the Oconomowoc Area Foundation’s Scheriffius Fund and Richard R. and Karen Bertrand Charitable Fund.

Direct gifts in memory have been made to the OAC by the following supporters: Mr. and Mrs. David Reul in memory of Ralph Trepte Dr. and Mrs. Victor Soderstrom in memory of Wally Wiese Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weimer in memory of Wally Wiese Rae Kinn in memory of Mary Von Bereghy

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The VIC Donors The VIC is the rehearsal area named in celebration of excellence in education in the Oconomowoc Area School District and in honor of Vic Passante, OHS theater director, teacher and mentor from 1974 to 2007.

Major Donors The Debbink Family Foundation Craig and Mary Schiefelbein Thomas X. Herro Foundation Oconomowoc Area Foundation Orbis Corporation Paragon Development Systems, Inc. Pat and Mary Sue McNamee

And to the students, community members, and businesses who contributed to the 2007 celebration honoring Vic Passante’s dedication to the arts and to learning.

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Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 5 MICHAEL’S CORNER The 2011-12 Season! What’s new at the In film, we have presented The Kings and OAC… Queens of Middle America and Consider the Conversation, two documentary films by The 2011/12 season local film maker and educator, Terry Kald- is finally here! With husdal. The latter was a world premiere your input and and is now being shown to audiences volunteer committee across the country. support we are proud to present an exciting In the visual arts we have hosted art 3rd season of professional and school events from the Waukesha Creative Arts district events that will delight the most League, Pewaukee Area Arts Council’s discerning arts patron. There are new “Ekphrastic” art, poetry and dance event, partnerships, two new series, new op- the Wisconsin Regional Artists Program portunities and new ways to save money and now the Milwaukee Regional Art on the tickets you buy! Fair. More visual arts events are in the Want to get involved… planning stages. The OAC is looking to grow our volunteer The professional series on the main stage committees. At present we have openings and cabaret has witnessed Broadway, film for people to serve on the programming, and TV star Tyne Daly and Grammy and marketing, film, visual arts and special Emmy Award-winning John McDaniel, events committees. We are also in need of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the several volunteers for ushering, conces- Milwaukee Ballet, Bel Canto Choir, the Wis- sions and coat check throughout the consin Philharmonic, the Florentine Opera season. For committee volunteers, please School Tour, American Folklore Theater, contact Michael Duncan at 262.560.2130. American Player’s Theater leading actor, For ushers and other front of house vol- James DeVita, Pat McCurdy, the Rhode unteers contact Cynthia Luksich our box Sisters, Danceworks Performance Company office manager at 262.560.3172. and a host of other talented national and regional artists. We have been a home for An OAC perspective… the First Stage Children’s Theater’s Summer It’s hard to imagine that the OAC will be Academy and weekend classes since 2009. just three years old in November of 2011. Since our grand opening in December of In short, we have come a long way in a 2008, the OAC has been home to school very short time. But the very best perspec- district events including the Tommy tive is you, our patrons. We estimate that Award-Winning OHS musicals of Into the nearly 50,000 people have passed through Woods and Bye, Bye Birdie. We have heard our doors for events since opening night extraordinary concerts by our intermedi- of A Christmas Carol on December 6, 2008. ate and high school music departments, That is the true measure of our success. as well as entertaining and well crafted The OAC continues to look for ways to theater productions from Nature Hill and enrich our schools, our community and Silver Lake Schools. the lake country region.

We have also seen a variety of area Thank you for being a part of our brief community arts groups including To history. We hope to see you for years to the Pointe, 5678, Hansing’s, Main Stage come. We’ll be here! Academy and Studio One dance studios. The Lake Country Community Orchestra, Michael Duncan, Director the Lebanon Community Band and the Oconomowoc Community Choir have all Oconomowoc Arts Center graced our stage. Prohealth Care and Don’t forget to check out our web site at Rogers Memorial Hospital have brought www.theoac.net events to our center.

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10.1102.Footlights_Ad.indd 1 11/4/10 11:23:50 AM MAINSTAGE SERIES Patsy Cline LIVE! Today, Tomorrow, And Forever Conceived And Written By: Kelli and John Cramer Dialogue Based On The CD “Patsy Cline Live At The Cimarron Ballroom” Saturday, Sept. 17 - 7:30 PM Sunday, Sept. 18 - 2 PM Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 Students: $8, Reserved

Step back in time with Kelli Cramer as Patsy Cline. She emulates her, embodies her spirit, and simply sings from the heart. Kelli engages the audience with the classics that made Patsy famous and is backed by a live five piece band!

Saturday, October 8 - 7:30 PM Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 Students: $8, Reserved

The official band of the Milwaukee Bucks brings their unique blend of R&B, smooth Jazz and contemporary styles to Oconomowoc! Nominated by WAMI for R&B/Soul Artist of the year!

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HotHot Tango!Tango! Saturday, January 28 - 7:30 PM Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 Students: $8, Reserved

This unique show combines classical and jazz elements into the Tango. The “Argentine Tango” dance duo of Jacques Saint-Cry and Maria Castello and Oconomowoc’s Mark and Lynne Carlstein, along with accordion sensation Stas Venglevski (Leahy’s Luck) and Pasquale Laurino on the violin are featured in this evening of music, dance and song. This is a must see event!

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Saturday, March 17 - 7:30 PM This exciting all-star ensemble of young Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 ladies who create powerful and spirited Students: $8, Reserved Irish traditional music, song and dance will light up the stage on St. Patrick’s Day! Their 2010 debut at Milwaukee’s Irish Fest was a sensational hit! 10 Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 Service fees apply to online, telephone orders, and day of show walk-ups. MAINSTAGE SERIES Chris Finkelmeyer

Saturday, May 12 - 7:30 PM Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 Students: $8, Reserved

“The Oz Fantasy” (“Fanstasia on Themes from The Wizard of Oz”) Oconomowoc’s own pianist, Chris Finkelmeyer, returns to his hometown with a special show celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. A solo piano composition will debut this evening and receive its official World-Premiere status. He will also be dedicating this piece to the City and People of Oconomowoc.

Service fees apply to online, telephone orders, and day of show walk-ups. 2011-2012 OAC EVENTS Sat., Sept. 27 Community Open House-6-8PM Sat., Sept. 17 “Patsy Cline Live”-OAC-7:30PM Sun., Sept. 18 “Patsy Cline Live”-OAC-2PM Sat., Oct. 1 Rogers Hospital Presents-“Race to Nowhere”-OAC-7PM Sat., Oct. 8 “StreetLife Band with Warren Wiegratz”-OAC-7:30PM Tue., Oct. 11 Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra Concert-OAC-7:30PM Fri., Oct. 14 Comedy Sportz-“Teen Night”-Little Theater/Vic-7PM Sat., Oct. 15 Comedy Sportz-Little Theater/Vic-7PM Sun., Dec. 11 Lake Country Community Orchestra “Seasonal Favorites” Concert-OAC-6PM Fri., Jan. 13 Cabaret Café-Copper Box-LT/Vic-Dinner-6:30PM/Show-7PM Sat., Jan. 14 Cabaret Café-Copper Box-LT/Vic-Dinner-6:30PM/Show-7PM Sat., Jan. 28 OAC Main Stage-“Hot Tango”-OAC-7:30PM Fri., Feb. 3 Comedy Sportz-“Teen Night”-Little Theater/Vic-7PM Sat., Feb. 4 Comedy Sportz-Little Theater/Vic-7PM Fri., Mar. 10 Cabaret Café-The Rhode Sisters-LT/Vic-Dinner-6:30PM/Show-7PM Sat., Mar. 11 Cabaret Café-The Rhode Sisters-LT/Vic-Dinner-6:30PM/Show-7PM Sat., Mar. 17 OAC Main Stage Series: “GIRSA”-OAC-7:30-PM Fri., Mar. 23 Cabaret Café-Voce de America-LT/Vic-Dinner-6:30PM/Show-7PM Sat., Mar. 24 Cabaret Café-Voce de America-LT/Vic-Dinner 6:30PM/Show-7PM Sat., April 21 OAC Film Series-“The Red Kite Project”-OAC-7PM Sat., May 12 OAC Main Stage Series: “Chris Finkelmeyer”-OAC-7:30PM Sat., May 19 milwaukee Ballet Company-OAC-7:30PM Sun., May 20 Lake Country Community Orchestra Spring Concert-OAC-6:00PM Sat., June 2 OAC Main Stage Series: “PT Gazell & Sound effects”-OAC-7:30PM Tue., June 19 proHeath Care “Celebration of Life”-10-11:30AM OAC Film Series Events Special Events Key: Main Stage Events Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 11 Service fees apply to online, telephone orders, and day of show walk-ups. Cabaret Café Events Comedy Series MAINSTAGE SERIES

Beyond Boundaries Saturday, May 19 - 7:30 PM Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 Students: $8, Reserved

For over 40 years the Milwaukee Ballet has been revered for its ability to express powerful emotions and storytelling using a vivid combination of the body, music and dance. Michael Pink, the artist director, will push the boundaries of dance with athleticism, stunning ballet moves and contemporary dance. Rarely seen out of Milwaukee, audiences will want to experience this breathtaking experience.

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PT Gazell & the Side Effects

Saturday, June 2 - 7:30 PM Adults: $25, Seniors: $20 Students: $8, Reserved

This skillful artist has earned his position as the “American Master” of the diatonic harmonica by taking the road from Oconomowoc to Nashville. His hot, swinging, smooth and masterful original jazz tunes are one of a kind. No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities…it is style all his own.

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COMEDY SERIES ComedySportz In The Little Theater Teen Nights (12 & older) Friday - Oct. 14 & Feb. 3 - 7:00 PM All Ages Saturday - Oct. 15 & Feb. 4 - 7:00 PM Adults: $16, Students: $8 General Seating

ComedySportz is an all Improv, all suggestion based com- edy show, fun for all ages. Two teams of “Actletes” get suggestions from the audience, create scenes on stage, and compete for your laughs! You decide what each scene is about, you de- cide who you think is funnier, and you de- cide who wins! If you haven’t guessed yet-- the most important part of the show is YOU! Bring your kids, bring your grandma, and bring your friends!

Service fees apply to online, telephone orders, and day of show walk-ups. Oconomowoc’s Dream Chasers Oconomowoc’s own return to entertain and inspire

By Rebecca Seymour Now as the Oconomowoc Arts Center opens the curtain on its third season, several of Many have dreamed of achieving exciting and Oconomowoc’s superstars will return home successful careers in the arts. Catching that and take the stage to entertain, share their rising star requires a lifetime of hard work, guts stories and in turn, help inspire the next and a community dedicated in supporting and generation of dream chasers. encouraging the fledgling dream chaser. “It’s just so neat to have these talented The Oconomowoc community has earned people come back to Oconomowoc to show a reputation for cultivating and applaud- us what they’ve got. It really adds a special ing its performing and visual artists. With touch to our season and it reminds people its numerous art galleries and festivals, of where we’ve been and also where we’re community theatre, orchestras and choirs, as going next - and that’s pretty spectacular,” well as award-winning arts programs offered added Duncan. through its school district, Oconomowoc’s strong commitment to the arts has been a A hot spot for the arts springboard for many talented young people. Mark and Lynne Carlstein of Oconomowoc were drawn together through their shared “There’s just something about Oconomo- passion for music. Married for 33 years, the woc. It has this long history of being a real couple is known for not only making beautiful hotbed for creativity. We’ve built a very strong music together, but also sharing their talents tradition that supports the arts both in our and love for the arts through teaching and community and within our school district. inspiring young people in their community. Having the new Oconomowoc Arts Center has helped bring to light what our kids have Lynne has been a music specialist in the always been achieving at such a high level,” Oconomowoc Area School District for 20 said OAC manager, Michael Duncan. years and currently teaches vocal and

14 Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 For the very first time, the Carlstein’s will join their talents with Stas Venglevski on the Russian bayan (accordion), Roza Borisova on cello, and Pasquale Laurino on violin for their premier musical performance entitled “Hot Tango.”

Argentine native Maria Castello and Jaques Saint-Cyr of It Takes Three to Tango will also raise the temperature in the theatre as they dance the seductive Argentine Tango.

“We decided to call the program “Hot Tango” because the music is so passionate and visceral and emotionally involved. It draws you in immediately and makes you want to move your body,” said Mark.

Hot Tango will heat up the Oconomowoc Art Center’s Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Satur- day, January 28.

The Red Kite Project Kerry Shaw Brown grew up along the out- skirts of Oconomowoc. With rolling cornfields Oconomowoc’s and deep forests as ample backdrops for his imagination, the future filmmaker, director and artist explored his world with abandon.

“I have always wanted to make movies and Dream Chasers Oconomowoc was this fertile ground for creativity. When I was a little kid, my brother, Kristofer and I got into making super 8 films. They were epic with elaborate stunts and ex- plosions. It’s all so strange and serendipitous how things turn out,” said Shaw, laughing.

general music at Silver Lake Intermedi- Shaw graduated from Oconomowoc High ate School. The vocal performer has also School in 1980 and credits several of his performed with the Milwaukee Sympho- teachers for inspiring his dreams. ny Orchestra Chorus and with Skylight Opera Theatre. “They were my champions. They pushed me in very positive ways that channeled my “There has always been a deep love for the various creative outlets and they never tried arts in Oconomowoc. We are so fortunate to to squelch my ideas,” reminisced Shaw. “My have access to such a variety of high quality professor at UW-Oshkosh told me he thought I arts programs right in our own community,” could be the next great director and I couldn’t said Lynne. let him down. I needed to chase that dream.”

Mark is a pianist, composer and has For the past thirty years, Shaw has worked performed professionally throughout the tirelessly to take the broadcast media indus- greater Milwaukee Area, including with the try by storm through his creative work as Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and Skylight award-winning film and advertising director, Opera. His free time is spent assisting writer, producer and artist. Oconomowoc’s young music and theater students in pursuit of their own dreams. Brown wrote and directed the “The Red Kite Project,” a documentary feature film “It’s so important to inspire kids as they find following the artistic journey of Jacqueline their own way. Oconomowoc has always been Russell, co-founder of the Chicago Children’s filled with people who have supported and Theatre, as she partners with London’s Oily encouraged the arts. Lynne and I want to be a Cart theatre company and Agassiz School in part of that as much as possible,” said Mark. Chicago, to create a groundbreaking multi- sensory, immersive form of live theatre for children who are on the autism spectrum. Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 15 “This documentary opens people’s eyes and offers a better understanding of autism. It shows how amazing these kids are and the importance of inventing new ways to reach them. This film took me over three years to complete and is the hardest and one of the most important projects I have ever worked on,” said Brown.

A screening of the documentary film, “The Red Kite Project” will be held on Saturday, April 21. For more information, visit www.theredkiteproject.org.

There’s no place like home When world-renowned pianist Chris Finkelmeyer returned home 27 years after graduating from Oconomowoc High School for the Oconomowoc Performing Arts Coun- RELIABILITY cil’s Concert Series in 2007, a standing room comes naturally here only audience braved a snowstorm to see his performance.

Finkelmeyer began taking piano lessons Oconomowoc Utilities is the locally at the age of 5 and hasn’t stopped playing owned and operated electric, water since. When he was a junior at Northwestern University, he was asked to perform the and wastewater utility, serving Rachmaninoff 2nd piano Concerto as soloist over 8,000 customers in the with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Oconomowoc area. both in Oconomowoc High School’s gym and at the Marcus Center in Milwaukee. We strive to provide low-cost, reliable service with a friendly, “Over 1,000 people from Oconomowoc packed the gym to support me and to listen personal touch. Afterall, we to the Milwaukee Symphony that night. I had are your friends and neighbors been a terrible basketball player in grade who share your values and school and junior high, but here I was finally understand your needs. That’s doing something on a basketball court I knew something about!” said Finkelmeyer. what makes a local, community- owned utility a valuable asset to Describing himself as “part Garrison Keillor, citizens and the community. part Victor Borge, but mostly Franz Liszt,” Finkelmeyer strives to reach audiences of all ages through his interpretation of some of the world’s greatest classical music, along with his own spirited thoughts about life

TM sprinkled in for good measure. Life comes here NATURALLY In anticipation of The Wizard of Oz’s upcom- ing 75th anniversary celebration, Finkelmey- er is composing a solo piano transcription entitled “The Oz Fantasy,” which will receive its official world-premiere performance at the Oconomowoc Arts Center on May12. The Oconomowoc Utilities pianist plans to dedicate his original piece to 808 S. Worthington Street the City and people of Oconomowoc. Oconomowoc, WI “I love the city of Oconomowoc. It’s a place of 262.569.2196 both natural and artistic beauty … I hope this www.oconomowocutilities.com small dedication will let people here know how much I treasure and am grateful for the www.oconomowoc-wi.gov role this city has played in my life. Not only is there no place like home, but there’s definitely no place like the City of 5 O’s!” said Finkelmeyer. 16 Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 Don’t miss Chris Finkelmeyer’s performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12. For more infor- mation, visit www.finkelmeyer.com.

Full circle PT Gazell has been on a musical journey with the harmonica for more than 40 years. Born and raised in Oconomowoc, the self- taught player picked up the instrument for celebrations the first time at the age of 19 and immedi- WINTER ately fell in love.

“Growing up in Oconomowoc in the 1970’s, I was always around music. It was a happen- ing place. A lot of musicians came up from sounds of the Chicago area to perform and there was music going on all the time. It was a pretty big influence on me. When I picked up the harmonica I could play it immediately. I felt like I was just meant to play it,” shared Gazell. SPRING The self-taught player likes to tell his audi- ences the ironic story of how he received a failing grade in music during the fifth grade at St. Jerome Catholic School. “I refused to read music, but I could pick up the songs pretty quick just by listening to them,” he said.

Gazell was in his 20’s when he left Oconomo- festivals woc in 1976 on a musical odyssey by way of SUMMER Lexington, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee - honing his craft and expanding his reper- toire of bluegrass, folk, pop, jazz and swing.

Gazell soon became a sought after side man and session player for some of Nashville’s biggest stars and spent the next part of his brilliance of career playing and recording all over the world along side the stars of the day. His new CD, “2 Days Out” was released in May, FALL marking yet another milestone in harmonica TM maestro PT Gazell’s musical journey. Life comesnaturallyhere Returning to his hometown of Oconomo- woc to perform on the OAC main stage, accompanied by his friends on drums, bass, electric guitar and piano is like coming full circle, said Gazell.

PT Gazell & the Side Effects promises to rock the Main Stage “10 holes and 20 reeds For more information, at a time” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2. For please contact us: more information, visit www.ptgazell.com. Oconomowoc Bureau of Rebecca Seymour is a freelance Economic Development writer and journalist and has had & Tourism hundreds of works published in area newspapers and magazines, 174 E. Wisconsin Avenue including Metroparent, Living on the Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Lake and 30 West. Rebecca has lived in and around the Lake Country area 1-800-524-3477 for nearly 40 years and has been actively involved with [email protected] and supporting the performing arts since high school. She and her husband Bill live in Oconomowoc with their www.oconomowoc-wi.gov two silly little girls, and are so grateful for this new gem in their community – the Oconomowoc Arts Center! Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 17 CABARET CAFé SERIES

This unique and intimate series is set in the OAC’s Little Theater. The venue has soft-lighting, tables and linens. Wonderful food entrees from Oconomowoc’s own, Chef Brian Shoemake are available and compliment the music for each show. See below for menu options and din- ner package pricing. Show Only Adults $20, Students $8

Dinner Package – Includes show tickets and dinner WHAT A Adults $27.50, Students $15.50 DEAL! When ordering tickets, please indicate whether or not you are purchasing show tickets or the dinner package. A la Carte items will be available for purchase night of show.

Copper Box Friday & Saturday, Jan. 13 & 14 Dinner – 6:30 PM Show – 7:00 PM Straight out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and fronted by the husband and wife team of Danny and Michelle Jerabek, this band takes a lot of music influences, tosses them together, and comes up with a distinctive sound. It’s mostly rock, Zydeco and polka, but there are also some blues, country and Tejano! This high energy band will have you clapping your hands, slapping your knees and bobbing your heads! This group is nominated for a WAMI award – “American Artist of the Year” for 2011. Menu Celebrate this Cajun Roadhouse Band with a main dish of New Orleans Style Seafood and Sausage Jambalaya. Side options include your choice of a Light Side Salad or Vegetable Gumbo. And, for dessert, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Ice Cream! Vegetarian option: Salad, Gumbo, Cornbread and Dessert. Your choice of beverage is also included.

The Rhode Sisters Feisty Folk Trio Friday & Saturday, February 10 & 11 Dinner – 6:30 PM Show – 7:00 PM This all-girl band delivers a hootenanny of folk favorites and original songs. Don’t miss the sisters’ tight harmony singing and healthy sibling rivalry! “The Rhode Sisters are the best cabaret act in Milwau- kee.” - Damien Jaques, onmilwaukee.com. Don’t miss Alissa Rhode, Molly Rhode and Rhonda Rae Busch return to the Little Theater for some of your favorite folk tunes and a night of fun entertainment. These gals are slightly raucous, slightly relevant and slightly related.

Menu Chef Brian will deliver some down Home Cookin’ - Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwich with choice of two sides - Homemade Apple Coleslaw, Roasted Corn Chowder or Orange Glazed Sweet Potato Wedge. Red Velvet Cake for dessert will top off the meal. Vegetarian option: Roasted Corn Chowder, Homemade Apple Coleslaw, Orange Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges and Dessert. Your choice of beverage is also included.

18 Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 CABARET CAFÉ SERIES Voce de America Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24 Dinner – 6:30 PM Show – 7:00 PM This mariachi group highlights tradi- tional and original songs from Mexico. Superb vocal harmonies are created by the trio and various instruments such as the guitar, acoustic base, violin, mandolin, biguela and requinto give audiences that customary flair! This group has performed in many fairs, festivals and for numerous dignitaries in the Milwaukee area.

Menu Build your own Mexican favorites: Burrito, Nachos or Tostada –Full Buffet includes South of the Border items such as Seasoned Chicken, Pork Carnita, Taco Beef, Black Beans, Homemade Salsas, Guacamole, Roasted Corn and Red Peppers, plus Cilantro Lime Rice. Make it the way you like it! Ole’! To top it off, Tres Leches Cake topped with Marinated Berries will be a dessert favorite! Your choice of beverage is also included.

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Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 19 VISUAL ARTS SERIES

The OAC is proud to have a full season of visual arts programming. These events are open to the public, free of charge and available for viewing during regular box office hours and 90 minutes prior to shows. Exhibits are located in the lobby area. For more information, feel free to call our box office at 262-560-3172.

OASD Staff and Faculty Art Show Sept. 17 – Oct. 15 Opening Reception – Sept. 17 – 6:30 PM (prior to the opening of the Patsy Clive LIVE! Show) A “feast for the eyes” will kick off the season at the OAC with featured works from the OASD staff and faculty members. Hand-made quilts, paintings, pottery, puppets, illustrations and other mediums will be displayed.

PAAC Ekphrastic Event – One Vision: A Fusion of Arts and Poetry in Lake Country Oct. 22 – Nov. 19 Opening Reception – Oct. 22 – 6:30 PM. Event to follow at 7:00 PM The Pewaukee Area Arts Council proudly sponsors the third year of One Vision: A Fusion of Art and Poetry in Lake Country, bringing together 8 pairs of artists and poets, as well as the new element of interpretive dance this year, in partnership with To the Pointe Dance Studio of Hartland, WI. A reception with live music and refreshments will also be part of the evening’s event. Special musical guest this year will be local musician and composer Chip Cruz . This performance is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music for a preview and meeting with the artists, poets and dancers. For more information, visit www.pewaukeearts.org

Waukesha Creative Arts League Member Show Dec. 2 – Dec. 17 Opening Reception – Dec. 2 – 5:30 PM (prior to the OASD Winter Jazz Concert) Members of the Waukesha Creative Arts League will be exhibit- ing and selling artwork. For more information visit the Waukesha Creative Arts League Facebook page.

TBA Jan. 28 – Feb. 24 Opening Reception – Jan. 28 – 6:30 PM (prior to the opening of Hot Tango!) Keep checking the OAC website at www.theoac.net for more information as it becomes available.

OHS IB Student Art Show Mar. 17 – April 4 Opening Reception –Mar. 17 – 6:30 PM (prior to the opening of the GIRSA concert) International Baccalaureate program artists from OHS will display their work including sculpture, painting, photography and more. The base of this program is to have students under- stand the dynamic and changing nature of the arts, explore the diversity of arts across time, place and cultures and express themselves with confidence and competence.

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Milwaukee Regional Art Fair May 19 – June 2 Opening Reception – May 19 – 6:00 PM (prior to the opening of the Milwaukee Ballet Concert) The Milwaukee Regional Art Fair (MRAF) is founded on the belief that students deserve the opportunity to create and communicate their ideas through art. Part of the artistic process is public display of one’s work, and MRAF provides that opportunity. The OAC will be the home to this event in 2012. Students and teachers submit works to the preliminary judging stage, from which the final show is selected. During the preliminary process, inde- pendent jurors select the best work from High School two-dimensional and three-dimen- sional art, and Middle School two-dimensional and three dimensional art. Final selections will be displayed in the Milwaukee Regional Art Fair, and an independent juror will determine overall awards. For more information, please visit: www.wcamraf.org.

Wisconsin Regional Artists Program (W.R.A.P) June 11 – July 21 Reception and workshops are on July 21 from 9:00 – 2:30 PM for participants only. Public viewing is from June 11 to July 20. This well known regional art show coordi- nated by WRAA – Wisconsin Regional Artists Association, WRAP – Wisconsin Regional Art Program and the Waukesha Creative Arts League will finish out the visual arts series for this season. Regional exhibits and workshops include guest artist lectures and/ or workshops. Participants are judged and state award works are eligible to exhibit at the Annual State Art Exhibition Conference held in September each year in Madison.

WRAP exhibits/workshops began in 1940 to FIND US ON encourage the creative growth of Wisconsin non-professional artists from rural areas. For more information visit: www.wraawrap.com.

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Oconomowoc Arts Center “Community Open House” Sponsored by Fox Brother’s Piggly Wiggly Free to the public Aug. 27 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Come walk through the arts center lobby, main stage, and little OCONOMOWOC AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT theater while enjoying live entertainment and free food. Check out the 2011-2012 season line-up and take advantage of the special discounts at the box office for early ticket purchases!

Brothers A children’s area will be set up with face painting and mask Piggly decorating. First Stage Children’s Theater will be on hand with Wiggly information on upcoming class schedules. Hartland Music’s “Petting Zoo” will be in full swing where patrons can try their hand on musical instruments and get information on classes and rentals. Wisconsin Philharmonic will also have an area set up with information on their season and their October show at the OAC. Local favorites - The Harrisons, the father and son duo will perform

505 S. COTTONWOOD some traditional and modern acoustical favorites. HARTLAND, WI 53029 1300 BROWN STREET OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066 Many thanks to Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly for sponsoring this open house and providing the free food and beverages. Chef Brian from Taher, Inc. will be grilling up some favorite summertime foods, including hot dogs and brats.

Bring the whole family for this fun, free community event. For more information visit our website at www.theoac.net or call the box office at 262-560-3172.

Wisconsin Philharmonic Concert – Love and the Sea Heather Jewson, mezzo-soprano Chelsea Shurilla, piano Oct. 11 – 7:30 PM From the epic force of Wagner’s Flying Dutchman, to the Victorian grandeur of Elgar’s Sea Pictures with Canadian Opera mezzo Heather Jewson, to the majesty of Claude Debussy’s hymn to the sea (La Mer), prepare to be swept away with beautiful maritime music at The Philharmonic’s fall opener. This year’s brilliant young Chapman Piano Competition winner, Chelsea Shurilla, will dazzle you with the equally brilliant one-movement First Piano Concerto from the young Prokofiev. For more information and tickets visit: www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org

Lake Country Community Orchestra presents – “Seasonal Favorites” Christmas Concert Dec. 11 – 6:00 PM Lake Country’s beloved orchestra will get you in the spirit of the holidays. Join them for an evening of orchestral favorites of the season. The Lake Country Orchestra presents passionate players the opportunity to be part of a large community ensemble and perform several concerts each year .

Symphonic in nature, the LCO includes strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. It is led by Mr. Robert Ignaszak, Conductor and Mr. Jim Skaleski, Assistant Conductor. For more information visit: www.oconchamberorc.org

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MainStage Academy of Dance presents – The Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 16 & 17 – 7:30 PM. Dec. 18 – 2:00 PM Adults $14.50, Students (high school and under) $12.00. Tickets are available at the OAC box office. Service fees apply to online, telephone orders and day of show walk-ups. This favorite holiday show is performed by the students of MainStage Academy of Dance. All performances are going to support local charities. $1.00 for every ticket sold is split between Lake Country Free Clinic and Urgent Needs in Oconomowoc. In addition, patrons are asked to bring a non- perishable food item to benefit the Oconomowoc Food Pantry. Please see www.wedancemainstage.com for more information.

Lake Country Community Orchestra presents – “Spring Celebration” Concert May 20 – 6:00 PM More concert information to follow in the January issue of the OAC Magazine. Continue visiting the web site for more information: www.oconchamberorc.org

ProHeath Care’s “Celebration of Life” June 19 – 10:00 – 11:30 AM Reception and Registration begins at 9:00 AM For more information contact ProHeath Care at 262-928-7676.

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Rogers Memorial Hospital and the Oconomowoc Area School District partner to screen

“Race To Nowhere” Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. //

Join the Lake Country community for a conversation about America’s achievement-oriented culture and its impact on education at a free screening and discussion of the documentary film, “Race To Nowhere.”

This up-and-coming documentary explores the pressure to perform that permeates America’s educational landscape. The film looks at the unintended consequences of a performance-based education system and reveals rampant cheating, stress-related illness, depression, burnout, and graduates who are unprepared, uninsipired and very unhappy.

Find out why “Race To Nowhere” has been featured by all the major news networks and why the New York Times called it a “must-see movie.” Find out more about the film at www.racetonowhere.com.

Continue the discussion after the screening //

Join members of the Oconomowoc education and wellness communities to continue the conversation as part of a panel discussion following the screening of the film. Panelists from the Oconomowoc Area School District, Rogers Memorial Hospital and other members of the greater Oconomowoc education community will facilitate an ongoing conversation. // The Oconomowoc Arts Center Film Series is open to the public and free of charge. Tickets for the Race To Nowhere screening must be reserved online at www.theoac.net.

rogershospital.org 800-767-4411 24 Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 FILM SERIES New for the 2011-12 Season, the Film Series is open to the public and FREE of charge, thanks to our partners/sponsors. Tickets, required. All seats must be reserved by calling the box office at 262-560-3172.

Saturday, April 21 – 7:00 PM In this feature length documentary, award-winning filmmaker Kerry Shaw Brown spends two years following the efforts of Jacqueline Russell and Chicago Children’s Theatre to create a new theatre initiative for children with autism and their families.

For more than a decade, Jacqui Russell has brought new teaching techniques to children with autism. As co-founder of the Chicago Children’s Theatre, Russell’s dream was to turn that knowledge and experience into multi-sensory live theatre shows specifically for children with autism. In her effort to bring it to life, she part- nered with London’s Oily Cart theatre which also had experience in working with children who had a variety of disabilities.

Together, they spent nearly a year developing and testing a new, immersive form of theatre, by teaming up with educators, actors, designers and doctors. But most importantly, with the children in the autism classes at Agassiz School in Chicago. The result was the first of its kind production, which saw more than 300 children with autism, their families and caregivers experience the elusive joys of live theatre.

Call the box office to get your free, reserved ticket(s) – 262-560-3172.

Following the film a panel of experts will be available for a question and answer forum. Our January issue of the OAC Magazine will have more information re- garding this documentary film presentation.

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Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 25 “Urinetown is one of the most distinctive, intelligent, and jubilant theatrical experiences to hit the Great White Way in recent memory.”

By Tom Klubertanz

which eventually took the first- time- writers to Broadway. A winking spoof of many of the conventions of musical theatre and an untempered satire where no one is safe from scrutiny, Urinetown depicts a futuristic world “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” my wracked by ecological disaster. In mother always used to tell me—which a Gotham-like city, a depletion of is good advice when dealing with new the earth’s water supply has led to a people, new places, AND new Broadway government-enforced ban on private musicals! Good advice that will be put toilets. The “privilege to pee” is now to the test this fall in the Oconomowoc regulated by a single malevolent com- School District, as the OHS Players pany that profits by charging admis- proudly present Urinetown—the musi- sion for one of humanity’s most basic cal! Praised by critics for reinvigorating needs. Amid the people, a hero has the very notion of what a Broadway risen who will lead them to freedom! musical could be, Urinetown is one of Nominated for ten TONY awards in the most distinctive, intelligent, and 2002 and winner of three—includ- jubilant theatrical experiences to hit ing Best Book, Best Director, and Best the Great White Way in recent memory. Original Score—Urinetown is not-to- Urinetown debuted at the New York In- be-missed, hilarious fun! ternational Fringe Festival in 2000, and then was produced Off-Broadway at the One of the most interesting aspects American Theatre for Actors, from May of the musical is its…how shall I say… 6, 2001 to June 25, 2001. The musical unique title. When the musical first then opened on Broadway at the Henry came out, The New Yorker had this to Miller Theatre, running from September say about the show—“Of course you 20, 2001 through January 18, 2004, after are not supposed to like the title, that 25 previews and 965 performances. is part of the big, good-natured, and re- Author and environmentalist Greg Kotis markably successful inside joke that is came up with the idea for Urinetown Urinetown—a terrifically spirited send- while traveling in Europe. A graduate up of corporate greed, environmental student on a budget, he encountered a havoc, and musicals themselves.” I pay-per-use toilet for the first time and hope our community is not scared was struck by the absurdity of having away by the cheeky, scatological title of to pay to go to the bathroom. Shortly the piece, because at its core the show thereafter he began writing a new mu- really has a lot of important things to sical, joining with long-time friend and say to our kids. The deeply thoughtful musician Mark Hollmann for a journey message of the play concerning abuse

26 Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 of power, corruption and oppression is the community in a positive way! wrapped in a deliciously anarchic and sa- So don’t let the title of the musical scare tirical coating that appeals directly to the you away—this is going to be good clean sensibilities of just the kind of blossoming fun for the whole family—and as they say, minds you find in a high school theatre “when you gotta’ go, you gotta’ go!”- And department. The show itself is completely you gotta’ go see Urinetown! appropriate for all ages…it simply uses a provocative title as an “attention grab- Urinetown—the musical! Opens ber.” Having been performed in schools November 12th @ 7:30 PM, and also runs on throughout Wisconsin over the past five November 13th@ 2:00 PM, and November years—everywhere from Shorewood and 17th, 18th and 19th @ 7:30 PM. Nicolet High School to Marquette Catholic All performances are in The Oconomowoc High School—I think our student-actors Arts Center. and our community are ready to take on this amazing show! Tickets will be available through the OAC box office and will be on sale in October. Besides being incredibly funny, the music in the show is one of its many highlights. Tom Klubertanz has been a Every genre of musical seems to be skew- professional educator and ered in Urinetown—as some numbers start actor for nearly twenty years. out Busby Berklee and end up A Chorus Line. Graduating from The Urinetown’s Act One finale does Les Miz University of Wisconsin-- one better, bedecking its citizen soldiers in Madison with a BFA in Acting, toilet paper uniforms and toilet seat shields a BS in Theatre Education, and a BS in Communication as they storm, not the barricades, but Public Arts Education--he taught Amenity #9. “Run Freedom Run” one of the middle school for two years more memorable songs in Act Two blends immediately after he came out of college for both the Godspell with Pearlie for gospel- revival- Whitnall and Shorewood school districts, and then was meeting-style excitement, and a choreo- hired to run the theatre department at Wauwatosa graphic spoof of Fiddler On The Roof’s “Bottle West High School where he worked for twelve years. For Dance” will have you boogying up the aisles the past five years--he feels fortunate to have joined the as you leave the theatre! talented ranks of actors, technicians, and fellow directors at Oconomowoc High School! In keeping with the show’s theme, Ocono- mowoc High School will hold an environ- In the year 2000, Tom was named a Kohl Fellow, and in 2001, he was honored to represent the many mental fair in the Arts Center lobby before wonderful teachers state-wide after being selected each show. Among those on hand will the 2001 Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. be representatives from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Sierra Club and That year--he traveled across the country--including the state Department of Environmental spending time at the White House, where he met with Protection. Portions of the proceeds from the President to discuss the importance of arts education Urinetown will also go to support THE in schools today! He was asked to sit on the educational WATER PROJECT—a non-profit organi- advisory committee to Secretary of Education Roderick zation bringing relief to communities Paige by Congress, and became an advocate for around the world who suffer needlessly increased funding for the arts in our schools nation-wide. from a lack of access to clean water and In his spare time--Tom continues to act professionally proper sanitation. It’s hard to believe in the Milwaukee area, working with: The Milwaukee that over 1 billion people in the world Chamber Theatre, Next Act Theatre, The Milwaukee today lack clean and useable water. Clean Repertory Theatre, and Bialystock and Bloom to name water changes lives. Girls return to school. a few--and he also enjoys golf, watching the Green Women begin small businesses. Men Bay Packers, and pretending to be a rock star with his are no longer too sick to work. Fields are band--CRAZY MAN’S BASEMENT! BUT THE REAL LOVE watered and food supply becomes more OF HIS LIFE...is his AMAZINGLY understanding wife-- reliable. Health returns and children grow Jaimy--a florist/co-owner of Magnolia Floral, and his up to be productive members of their two beautiful babies--Owen (5) and Kennedy (3)! community. The cycle of poverty is bro- ken. Lives change. “When water comes... For him--they are the light at the end of every tunnel. everything changes.” The OHS Players are excited to use this theatrical opportunity to entertain, educate, AND give back to

Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 27 BOX OFFICE & GENERAL INFO

Location: The box office is located in the lobby of the arts center at 641 E. Forest Street. The OAC is west of the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.

Box Office Hours: TUESDAY-FRIDAY, Noon - 4 PM and 90 MINUTES BEFORE EVENT TIME.

To Purchase Tickets • In Person during regular business hours or 90 minutes before event time.

• Over the Phone by calling 262.560.3172 during regular business hours or 90 minutes before event time.

• On Line at WWW.THEOAC.NET, 24/7.

PAYMENT/PROCESSING • In Person at the box office: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash and local checks accepted.

• Over the Phone and On Line: Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted.

• Service fees apply to each ticket for online ($3.50), telephone orders and day of show walk-ups ($2.50). No service fee on tickets sold at the box office prior to day of show.

• Mailing your order requires an additional postage and handling fee of $1.50, or place your order at will call for FREE.

• Gift Certificates are available through the box office. Call 262.560.3172 during regular business hours.

• Full payment is required on all orders. ALL SALES FINAL. Sorry, no refunds.

• Exchanges are permitted 24 hours prior to event time subject to availability. Exchanges must be for a ticket of equal value.

• Accessibility to the OAC is available to everyone. Patrons needing special seating or access should call ahead at 262.560.3172. The OAC will provide assistance.

• Hearing or visually impaired patrons may have FREE access to the OAC’s FM assisted listening system. Call the box office ahead of time to have one reserved. Patrons requiring signing should call two weeks prior to the performance to make arrangements. This is also a FREE service.

• Weather related cancellation information is available by calling 262.560.3170.

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Q Q R R R R S S T S S T D A ROW 4 U T T U C B V V The Main Stage CABARET CAFE SEATING Where can I sit? NEW All 755 seats in the Main Stage Theater offer excellent views and acoustics. Our Box WAYS TO SAVE! Office can be of service with any questions Save all season - Save the service fees you may have. throughout the year by purchasing your tickets in person during regular business The OAC is ADA compliant. We have a hours prior to event dates at the box office. limited number of wheelchair-accessible You will SAVE $2.50 per ticket. Service fees seats. Please let the Box Office representa- will apply on the day of the event! tive know that you will need accessible seating at the time of purchase. SAVE MORE! The Little Theater can be transformed into Buy your tickets early in the season. Cabaret seating and theater seating. The Purchase tickets to any event from capacity depends on the type of show. August 16 to September 16 in person at the box office and you will save the $2.50 per ticket service fee AND you will get an Bringing Children additional 5% OFF per ticket. Patrons are discouraged from bringing any child younger than the age of 6 to performances, unless that particular perfor- SAVE THE MOST! mance is geared toward or appropriate for Buy tickets to 3 or more events during younger audiences. August 16 to September 16 in person at the box office and you will save the $2.50 Parents are encouraged to contact the Box service fee AND you will get an additional Office for information about the appropri- 10% OFF per ticket. ateness of a given performance for young children. If your children attend a perfor- GROUP SAVINGS! mance with you, a ticket will need to be Save with a 10% discount on 10 or purchased for them. more tickets. Group tickets can only be purchased In Person or Over the Phone When to Arrive by calling 262.560.3172. Tickets may It is recommended that patrons arrive ap- be added to your order later, subject to proximately 20 minutes prior to the start of availability. No refunds or exchanges a performance. This allows for time to park with group ticket orders. the car, check your coat, use the rest room and find your seat without feeling rushed. If you purchase at the box office in person you will save the $2.50 service fee. What a deal! Late Arrivals Out of courtesy to the performers and BUY EARLY FOR More Savings on audience, patrons arriving after the per- Group Rates – Buy your group tickets formance has begun will be seated at the during August 16 to September 16 at the discretion of House Management; possibly box office and save the $2.50 service fee not until the first intermission. per ticket and get 15% off per ticket.

Oconomowoc Arts Center | Fall 2011 29 We all have big plans for our children. We want them to succeed, to know how to communicate effectively, solve problems, be globally aware, work in teams, use their creativity and learn in a technology- rich environment.

Oconomowoc Area School District can help make those plans happen. “Big Plans” mean different things to different students; it could mean: Getting into a great college or tech school because your child took AP or IB (International Baccalaureate) classes; Earning an athletic scholarship because your child showed commitment and poise while competing to- ward a shared goal; Receiving a job offer because your child built a house from the ground up; Becoming an world-renowned doctor or a Marine who flies helicopters in Afghanistan or a musician playing in a top-flight orchestra; these are just some of the “big plans” accomplished by Oconomowoc graduates!

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