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our mission Great River Educational Arts Theatre (GREAT) creates meaningful experiences for artists and audiences of all ages.

message from the directorDiscrimination and social injustice are nothing new in American life, and like most Americans, I’ve been shocked by the recent news of brutality in some of our nation’s most segregated communities. The more intractable these issues seem to be, the more we need art to help us talk about and overcome them. Based on E. L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel by the same name, Ragtime uses song to weave together stories of early twentieth-century New York from three very different perspectives–African Americans in Harlem, immigrants from Eastern Europe, and upper-class suburban whites. As traditional and social norms conflict with each other, these characters search for stability and justice, trying to find peace amongst the chaos. Taking on these themes has allowed the opportunity for reflection and heartfelt discussions regarding our own community for our cast and production team. This has made the rehearsal process even more pertinent for everyone involved. Although Ragtime addresses societal changes during the early 1900’s, it also reflects life as we know it today. We hope we leave you with a lasting impression and continue to spark reflection and discussion in your daily life.--Rick Cicharz, Director of Ragtime

great staffJon Baumann - Master Carpenter Cindy Freet - Costume DesignerMegan Hollenhorst - Office ManagerColin Jarrell - Technical DirectorJessica Mancini - Costume Shop ManagerJudi Newstrom - Special Projects CoordinatorLacey Schirmers - Managing DirectorJamie Skeate- Development ManagerDennis Whipple - Executive Artistic Director

great board of directors GREAT has a dedicated governing Board of Directors who are responsible for strategically guiding GREAT’s programming while overseeing financials, policies, and fund development.Marianne ArnzenBonnie BolognaBarbara Carlson Don Christenson

Joanne DorsherKimberly Foster Chris Kudrna Patrick LaLonde

Cassie MilesSteve Palmer Pat ThompsonMónica Segura-Schwartz

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Ragtime is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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Book by Terrence McNally Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Based on the novel “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow

Director rick cicharz

Music Director andré heywood

Choreographer debra leigh

Light Design karin olson

Scenic Design robert kovach

Sound Design paul deutsch

Prop Design bonnie bologna

Orchestra Director kevin stueven

production staffAssistant Stage Manager elizabeth calpas

Stage Manager michelle carlson

Master Electrician tom imholte

Technical Director colin jarrell

Scenic Painter sasha welton

Shop Carpenter rich kimmerle

Master Carpenter jon baumann

Costume Shop Manager jessica mancini

Master Electrician frank grether

Costumes provided by broadway costumestm, inc, chicago, illinois, www.broadwaycostumes.com

Executive Artistic Director dennis whipple

ASL Interpreter teresa kangas

ASL Interpreter ann wentland

GREAT Photographer bonnie bologna

GREAT Photographer brady hughs

Backstage Crew alex bokovoy, amanda byrd, david carlson, miranda carlson, josie dahlager,

tony hommerding, james onofrey, julie ripp, ryan salner, sarah young

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cast listCoalhouse Walker Jr.................................Joe Charley Sarah......................................................Desireé Clark Mother................................................Kristen Mattick Father...............................................Marc Sanderson Mother’s younger brother.................Mickey Morstad Little Boy..............................Elam Byrd/Jack Dahlager Tateh................................................Adam Karal Sahli Emma Goldman......................Heather Mastromarco Harry Houdini..........................................Colin Jarrell Evelyn Nesbit.........................................Monica Servi Little Girl......................Carleena Byrd/Lydia Dahlager Sarah’s Friend........................................Katrina Scott Grandfather...............................................Brad Busse Booker T. Washington............................Jerry Akubue Henry Ford...............................................Chad Holien J.P. Morgan........................................Brandon Bodien Stanford White..........................................Kerry Kopp Harry K. Thaw................................................Joe Wall Willie Conklin................................................Joe Wall Conductor............................................Scott Wachtler Fireman.......................Scott Wachtler, Bailey Hennes Logan Salner, Bret Burggraff Policeman............................Kerry Kopp, Logan Salner Well Dressed Man................................Bailey Hennes Charles S. Whitman................................Chad Holien Admiral Peary................................................Joe Wall Henson............................................Ramond Mitchell Houdini’s Mother.............................Linda Gustafson Kathleen................................................Jillian Lawson Brigit..................................................Kayley Isaacson Black Lawyer....................................Ramond Mitchell Town Hall Bureaucrat...........Sami Koshowany-Wilken Welfare Official..................................Kayley Isaacson Coalhouse Follower ..............................Bennie Clark Ramond Mitchell, Emmanuel Okwera, Ken Ripp Second Bureaucrat................................Jillian Lawson Judge....................................................Bailey Hennes Baseball Fan..............Scott Wachtler, Bailey Hennes, Kerry Kopp, Lucky Khamphengmuang Brad Busse, Bret Burggraff Nico Curtis, Chad Holien Logan Salner, Joe Wall Clerk...................................Lucky Khamphengmuang Doctor.................................................Scott Wachtler Presidential Candidate............................Chad Holien

Mrs. Whitstein...................................Linda Gustafson Reporter.............................Lucky Khamphengmuang Kerry Kopp, Bailey Hennes News Carrier.......................Elam Byrd/Jack Dahlager Hadassah Owens, Carleena Byrd/Lydia Dahlager White Attorney..........................................Kerry Kopp Jury Foreman......................Lucky Khamphengmuang Baron’s Assistant...................................Jillian Lawson Young Coalhouse.......................................Elijah Clark Chorine................................Sami Koshowany-Wilken Kaylee Isaacson, Mackenzie Krueger Abby Overby, Jillian Lawson Immigrant Chorus........Jessica Scherer, Abby Overby Linda Gustafson, Jillian Lawson Sami Koshowany-Wilken, Bailey Hennes Linda McGowan, Nico Curtis

Vacationers/New Rochelle Chorus.........Logan Salner Mackenzie Krueger, Kayley Isaacson

Amanda Pillatzki, Amber Christie Bret Burggraff

Harlem Chorus...............Lauren Foster, Sarah Owens Katrina Scott, Martrice Robinson

Ken Ripp, Bennie Clark Emmanuel Okwera, Ramond Mitchell

Laura Dahl..........................................................Violin Sean Jacobson..................................Piano, Keyboard Amanda Jansen.......................Clarinets, Soprano Sax Mary Beth Kulander......................................Clarinets Allysa Larson.....................................Bass (Alternate) Corryn Lyons.......................................................Horn Britney Munson..........................................Trombone Matthew Nelson........................................Percussion Isaac Olson.........................................................Flute Thomas Pattock.............................................Trumpet Carlin Stiles......................................Violin (Alternate) Grant Strom...............................Keyboard (Alternate) Kevin Stueven............................................Conductor John Tetrault............................................Bass Guitar David Thompson..........................Oboe, English Horn Alex Twohy..........................................................Tuba Hillary Vermillion................................................Cello Nina Zywicki..............................................Percussion

ACT I Prologue: “Ragtime” – Company "Goodbye, My Love" – Mother "Journey On" – Father, Mother, Tateh "The Crime of the Century" – Evelyn Nesbit, Company "What Kind of Woman" – Mother, Kathleen, Little Boy, Younger Brother "A Shtetl iz Amereke" – Immigrants "Success" – Tateh, J.P. Morgan, Harry Houdini, Emma Goldman, Company "His Name Was Coalhouse Walker" – Coalhouse, Company "Gettin' Ready Rag" – Coalhouse, Company "Henry Ford" – Henry Ford, Company "Nothing Like the City" – Mother, Edgar, Tateh, Little Girl "Your Daddy's Son" – Sarah "The Courtship" – Mother, Younger Brother, Grandfather, Brigit, Company "New Music" – Father, Mother, Younger Brother, Coalhouse, Sarah, Company "Wheels of a Dream" – Coalhouse, Sarah "The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square" – Younger Brother, Emma Goldman, Company "Gliding" – Tateh "The Trashing of the Car" – Orchestra "Justice" – Coalhouse, Company "President" – Sarah "Till We Reach That Day" – Sarah's Friend, Company

ACT II Entr’acte – Orchestra “Harry Houdini, Master Escapist”– Harry Houdini, Edgar “Coalhouse’s Soliloquy” – Coalhouse “Coalhouse Demands” – Coalhouse, Booker T. Washington, Company “What a Game” – Father, Edgar, Men "Fire in the City" – Orchestra "New Music (Reprise)" – Father "Atlantic City" – Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Houdini, Company "Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc." – Tateh "Our Children" – Mother, Tateh "Harlem Nightclub" – Orchestra "Sarah Brown Eyes" – Coalhouse, Sarah "He Wanted to Say" – Younger Brother, Emma Goldman, Coalhouse's Gang "Back to Before" – Mother "Look What You've Done" – Booker T. Washington, Company "Make Them Hear You" – Coalhouse Epilogue: “Ragtime” / "Wheels of a Dream" (reprise) – Company

20 MINUTE INTERMISSION

Ragtime is based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel, which was voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, and takes place at the turn of the 20th century in New York. It tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African American couple, and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream.

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Brad Busse (Grandfather)GREAT: 10 shows including White Christmas, The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, Miracle on 34th StreetA program director for the City of Cold Spring, Brad enjoys acting, travelling and writing plays – two of which have been produced locally. He is enjoying his role as a new grandfather.

Carleena Byrd (Little Girl/News Carrier)GREAT: The Wizard of Oz, Mulan Jr., Peter PanCarleena is a 5th grader at Sartell Middle School with three years of GREAT summer camp experience. Her interests include reading, kayaking, and pogo sticking.

Elam Byrd (Little Boy/News Carrier)GREAT: The Wizard of Oz, Peter PanA 4th grader at Pine Meadow Elementary in Sartell, Elam has been a participant in GREAT summer camps for two years. He enjoys singing, computer programming, and anything Star Wars!

Joe Charley (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.)GREAT: Mainstage DebutJoe comes to us from the Twin Cities¸ where he is a student at Normandale Community College. He models, choreographs for the Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and loves to perform. Hobbies include writing, reading, running, swimming, and eating out.

Amber Christie (Vacationer/New Rochelle Chorus)GREAT: Children of Eden, Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol, The King and IAmber is a volunteer coordinator for the American Red Cross in St. Cloud, and enjoys singing, camping, and planning her wedding!

Bennie Clark (Coalhouse Follower/Harlem Chorus)GREAT: Mainstage DebutBennie is a supervisor with Sodexo, and enjoys sports and spending time with his family.

Jerome Akubue (Booker T. Washington)GREAT: Hairspray, A Christmas Carol, To Kill A MockingbirdJerome is a junior at St. Cloud State University, and has been a GREAT summer camp instructor for the past two years. He enjoys reading, dancing, and comedy.

Brandon Bodien (J.P. Morgan)GREAT: The Addams Family, Shrek The Musical, Seussical, AladdinBrandon is a cook and baker at Nelson Bros. Restaurant and Bakery in Clearwater. In his spare time, he likes to watch movies and have a good time. He says he has gotten a lot prettier since he was able to grow his hair back after appearing as Fester in The Addams Family!

Bret Burggraff (Fireman/Baseball Fan/Vacationer/New Rochelle Chorus)GREAT: Children of Eden, The Addams FamilyBret is in his senior year at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, and has participated in GREAT theatre camps for three years. He enjoys spontaneously bursting into song, jamming out on the piano, and geeking out on all things theatre!

Desiree’ Clark (Sarah)GREAT: Mainstage DebutDesiree works as the Affirmative Action Officer for the SCSU Office of Institutional Equity and Access. Her interests include dance, music, movies and spending time with her family. She has previously choreographed several shows for GREAT, including Tarzan, Mulan Jr., The Wizard of Oz, and The Little Mermaid Jr.

Elijah Clark (Young Coalhouse)GREAT: Stage DebutElijah, son of Desiree and Bennie Clark, is making his stage debut as Coalhouse Junior in hopes of becoming a triple threat. He is nine and half months old

Nico Curtis (Baseball Fan/Immigrant Chorus)GREAT: Shrek The MusicalNico is a senior at SCSU, majoring in graphic design. His interests include 2d design, photography, and playing video games. He is also developing some ideas for new video games.

Jack Dahlager (Little Boy/News Carrier)GREAT: Babe, the Sheep Pig, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid Jr., The Wizard of OzA 4th grader at Garlough Environmental Magnet School in West St. Paul (yes, the family is moving and will be missed by all at GREAT Theatre), Jack has participated in one year of GREAT summer camps. He is active in sports (especially baseball), and enjoys gym, running, singing, dancing, acting – and math!

Lydia Dahlager (Little Girl/News Carrier)GREAT: Babe, the Sheep Pig,The Wizard of Oz, Shrek The Musical, Children of EdenLydia is now in 6th grade at Heritage Environmental Magnet School in West St. Paul. Her interests include gymnastics, dancing, acting, drawing, coloring, and painting her nails.

Lauren Foster (Harlem Chorus)GREAT: Children of Eden, Footloose, Joseph … Dreamcoat, High School Musical 2A student at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, Lauren is interested in psychology, enjoys watching Netflix and is an avid Harry Potter fan.

Linda Gustafson (Houdini’s mother/Mrs. Whitstein/Immigrant Chorus)GREAT: 6 shows including The Music Man, Pollyanna, Fiddler on the Roof, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect UP?Linda is a long-time educator, currently teaching at St. Cloud Technical and Community College. Her favorite thing to do is watch her grandson, Jack, grow and explore the world.

Bailey Hennes (Judge/Fireman/Well Dressed Man/Baseball Fan/Immigrant Chorus/Reporter)GREAT: Mainstage DebutIn 11th grade at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Bailey enjoys reading, writing, and acting.

Chad Holien (Henry Ford/Charles Whitman/Presidential Candidate/Baseball Fan)GREAT: The Addams Family, 9 to 5, Shrek The Musical, The Wizard of OzChad is an orthopedic surgeon with St. Cloud Orthopedics. In his spare time he runs and coaches sports, enjoys cooking and collecting wine, and spending time with his crazy, wonderful family.

Kayley Isaacson (Brigit/Welfare Official/Chorine/Vacationer/New Rochelle Chorus)GREAT: 14 shows including The Addams Family, The Secret Life of Girls, The Brothers Grimm, Pippi LongstockingKayley is a senior at Sartell High School and enjoys singing, all things to do with theater, painting, pottery, and yoga.

Colin Jarrell (Harry Houdini)GREAT: Mainstage DebutColin is the Technical Director at GREAT Theatre and this is his 6th season working for GREAT. He has a BS in Theatre from Northern Michigan University. Colin is a last minute understudy for this part; he hasn’t been in a production since 2006.

Adam Karal Sahli (Tateh)GREAT: Mainstage DebutAdam is director of theatre education at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and earned his MFA in Theatre Direction from MSU, Mankato. He has previously interned with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and at the Guthrie, and his hobbies include theater and watching football and basketball.

Rick Cicharz - DirectorRick holds a Master’s degree in Education and teaches theatre at Sartell Middle School. For GREAT he directed Les Misérables Les Miserables and has acted in Tarzan, Hairspray, Annie, West Side Story and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Debra Leigh - ChoreographerDebra is the co-founder and lead organizer of the Community Anti-Racism Education (CARE) Initiative of St. Cloud State University (SCSU) in Minnesota. Debra holds degrees in dance from the University of Missouri Kansas City (BA), and the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana (MFA).

Andre Heywood - Music DirectorAndre is Artistic Director of The St. John’s Boys’ Choir, serves on faculty at CSB/SJU and is in high demand as a clinician, judge, and guest conductor across the state and in his home province of Ontario. In 2013, he was named Minnesota’s Outstanding Young Conductor by the American Choral Directors’ Association. André is currently completing his doctoral studies in music at the University of Toronto. He was also the Music Director for GREAT’s Les Misérables.

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Kristen Mattick (Mother)GREAT: Grease, Pollyanna, Les MiserablesKristen is the choir teacher at South Junior High School. Her interests include Zumba, and playing board games, card games, and yard games with her family. She has also music directed for several GREAT shows: Footloose, The Wiz, Hairspray, 9 to 5, and Joseph …. Dreamcoat and Grease (both twice).

Linda McGowan (Immigrant Chorus)GREAT: Many shows including Annie, Footloose, Pollyanna (twice), Oklahoma!A behavior interventionist at North Junior High School, Linda is also an instructor at GREAT summer theatre camps and has directed and stage managed many of our shows. She enjoys camping, theatre, reading, and gardening.

Ramond Mitchell (Henson/Black Lawyer/ Coalhouse Follower/Harlem Chorus)GREAT: Mainstage Debut A junior at Saint John’s University, Ramond enjoys singing, running, playing tennis, and cooking.

Mickey Morstad (Younger Brother)GREAT: Peter Pan, TarzanMickey is a student finishing his degree and enjoys reading and playing nerdy games.

Emmanuel Okwera (Coalhouse Follower/Harlem Chorus)GREAT: Mainstage DebutA freshman at St. Cloud State University, Emmanuel enjoys playing basketball and video games, weightlifting, and making new friends.

Abby Overby (Immigrant Chorus/Chorine)GREAT: The Wiz, Annie, Shrek The Musical, Mulan Jr., Peter PanA GREAT summer camper this year, Abby is in 8th grade at North Junior High School. Her interests include acting, singing, and dancing.

Lucky Khamphengmuang (Baseball Fan/Clerk/Reporter/Jury Foreman)GREAT: The Wizard of Oz, Shrek The Musical, TarzanLucky (yes, his given name) is a server at Perkins. In addition, he enjoys songwriting, audio production, photography, videography, and visual FX.

Kerry Kopp (Stanford White/ Policeman/Baseball Fan/Reporter #2/White AttorneyGREAT: Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver!, The Hobbit Kerry is a teacher of physics and chemistry and theatre director at St. Cloud Technical High School. His interests include drama, theology, reading and spending time with his family.

Sami Koshowany-Wilken (Town Hall Bureaucrat/Chorine/Immigrant Chorus)GREAT: Mainstage DebutSami works in customer service at Coborn’s and as a personal care assistant for her sister. Her interests include reading, writing, singing, acting, and playing piano. She also enjoys horseback riding, kickboxing and karate. Last year, Sami was our ‘Dolly Parton’ look-a-like in promotional spots for GREAT’s production of 9 to 5. Mackenzie Krueger (Chorine/Vacationer/New Rochelle Chorus)GREAT: 6 shows including The Addams Family, Mulan Jr., Shrek The Musical, The King and IA 10th grader at Sartell High School, Mackenzie has attended GREAT summer theater camps for three years. She enjoys acting, singing, and dancing, spending time with her friends, and laughing at her own jokes!

Jillian Lawson (Kathleen/Second Bureaucrat/Baron’s Assistant/Chorine/Immigrant Chorus)GREAT: 7 shows including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Annie, Charlotte’s Web, The King & IJillian is a senior at Sartell High School this year, and participated in GREAT summer camps in 2008 and 2009. Her interests include theatre, singing, dancing, and yoga.

Heather Mastromarco (Emma Goldman)GREAT: 9 shows including Oliver!, The Pirates of Penzance, Les Miserables, 9 to 5, The Addams FamilyOriginally from Canada, Heather has been a GREAT summer camp instructor for the past three years. She enjoys singing, writing, and creating, and snuggling and playing with her rescue dog, Brutus

Hadassah Owens (News Carrier)GREAT: Mainstage DebutHadassah is in 4th grade at Pine Meadow Elementary. She loves gymnastics, dancing, bowling, and baking, and appeared in 101 Dalmations at her school when GREAT conducted a residency there.

Sarah Owens (Harlem Chorus)GREAT: Mainstage DebutA Sartell High School 9th grader, Sarah’s interests include photography, cooking, and singing.

Amanda Pillatzki (Vacationer/New Rochelle Chorus)GREAT: Mainstage DebutAmanda is a patient access liaison with Allina Health in Coon Rapids. She enjoys reading, writing, singing and horseback riding.

Ken Ripp (Harlem Chorus/Coalhouse Follower)GREAT: Multiple shows including Tarzan, To Kill A Mockingbird, Hairspray, The WizKen is an implementation consultant at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. His interests include his pets, listening to music, playing darts, and sci-fi stuff. He also enjoys doing things that make for interesting stories, and spending time with his family.

Martrice Robinson (Harlem Chorus)GREAT: The WizMartrice is an 11th grader at Apollo High School. She loves singing and dancing, and playing basketball.

Logan Salner (Policeman/Baseball Fan/Vacationer/New Rochelle Chorus)GREAT: 10 shows including The Sound of Music, The Brothers Grimm, The King and I, Shrek The Musical A veteran of five years at GREAT summer camps, Logan is a senior at St. Cloud Technical High School. He enjoys singing in choir, playing guitar, and eating at McDonald’s!

Marc Sanderson (Father)GREAT: Les Miserables, Shrek The MusicalMarc is the owner of Wilkie Sanderson. Other than his work, his main interest is spending time with his family.

Jessica Scherer (Immigrant Chorus)GREAT: The Wizard of Oz, 9 to 5Jessica works at The Other Bar and Grill. She enjoys reading, karaoke, making people laugh, and singing in the shower.

Katrina Scott (Sarah’s Friend)GREAT: The Wiz, Broadway in the ParkKatrina is a social worker at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in St. Cloud, and also works at the African American Wellness Center. She enjoys singing in church, at weddings and at community events such as the Lemonade Art Fair. A member of several community organizations, she serves as the Freedom Fund Committee chair for the Minneapolis NAACP. Monica Servi (Evelyn Nesbit)GREAT: 9 to 5, The Addams FamilyA store manager for Caribou Coffee in Willmar, Monica’s interests include choreographing, writing music, running, and having spontaneous adventures!

Scott Wachtler (Conductor/Fireman/Baseball Fan/Doctor)GREAT: 5 shows including Seussical, A Year with Frog and Toad, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumScott is IT ScrumMaster at Capital One. His interests include writing, music, including writing the music for several GREAT productions, and is an avid Dr. Who fan.

Joseph Wall (Harry K. Thaw/Willie Conklin/Admiral Peary/Baseball Fan)GREAT: 6 shows including Les Miserables, White Christmas, To Kill A Mockingbird, 9 to 5General manager at Crossroads Perkins, Joe enjoys playing piano and video games, and walking his dogs Oscar and Aliya.

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This past summer over 1,800 kids enjoyed starring on stage in a GREAT Summer Theatre Camp. Our goal is to make it the “most fun they’ll have indoors all summer” but parents also like that it is a safe, rewarding environment for youth to build life skills through stage skills. We are proud to partner with local community education departments to bring the drama to a school near you each summer. This was our fifth year producing a summer camp in partnership with Melrose Community Education.

“Hosting a summer theatre camp with Great Theatre has been a win-win for our area families and for Community Education. We held our first camp in August of 2011 and just finished our 5th year. In the spring we choose dates for our location and Great Theatre takes care of all of the details! I feel like I blink my eyes and everything is planned and ready to go. Registration is done through their website, but we like to help promote the camp in our Summer Recreation brochure as well.

It’s so nice to have an experienced staff come into our facility and offer an extraordinary experience for our youth. Parents love it too, because they don’t have to drive miles and miles! I’m so grateful for this partnership and hope it continues for years!”

Stacey Austing-Jacobson, Community Education Director - Melrose Public Schools

AT GREAT THEATRE, WE BELIEVE IN HONORING THE IMAGINATION OF CHILDREN - THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS CULTIVATES CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND ENDLESS EXPLORATION.

SUMMER 2016 CAMPS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY 2016 ON OUR WEBSITE AT GREATTHEATRE.ORG.

all classes will be held at: great world headquarters 710 sundial drive waite park, mn 56387

introducing our first “triple threat” classes for adults! adults have the opportunity to work with different professionals for each discipline, studying musical theatre and dramatic repertoire through song, choreography, and script. sign up for as many sessions as you have time and interest in!

Fall Session: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1

Winter Session: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 6 & 13

Spring Session: Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 & May 1

Acting for Adults Class - Sundays 3-5pm

Beginning Tap Dance for Adults Class - Sundays 5-6:30pm

Musical Theatre Voice for Adults Class - Sundays 6:30-8pm

Adult triple threat classes*ages 15+ // $60 per session per class

both mary poppins and mr. popper’s penguins include tap dancing this season. this class is designed for youth to try out tap dancing in preparation to audition for either of these shows!

Oct. 12, 19 & 26 - Mondays 6-7pm

Youth intro to tap dancingages 7-13 // $25 per student

building movement for the stage including tap, jazz and musical theater dance. includes building strength, flexibility and technique. we believe in a rigorous program that will build the skills of all students. great recommends students participate in all three sessions.

Fall Session: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7

Winter Session: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27

Spring Session: Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7

Ages 7 to 10 - Saturdays 8am to 9am

Ages 11 to 14 - Saturdays 9am to 10am

Youth movement for the stageages 7-14 // $60 per session

our new singing, dancing and acting classes are sure to be a hit among adults and youth. all classes are held at the great volunteer & education center. join the fun by registering online at greattheatre.org, or by calling 320.258.2787.

Be a class act! New!

* Note: Acting & Vocal classes are geared toward beginner/intermediate skill level.

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jan. 15 - 24, 2016escher auditoriumcollege of saint benedict

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINSfeb. 26 - march 6, 2016stephen b. humphrey theatersaint john’s university

april 1 - 17, 2016paramount theatredowntown st. cloud

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKjan. 29 - feb. 7, 2016paramount theatredowntown st. cloud

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!nov. 20 - dec. 6, 2015

paramount theatredowntown st. cloud

sept. 11 - 27, 2015paramount theatredowntown st. cloud

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFSoct. 16 - 25, 2015paramount theatre

downtown st. cloud

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NamED GIVIng OpportunitiesWe are excited to share that over one million dollars has been invested in the GREAT Setting the Stage Campaign due to the generosity of the community. And now we need your financial support as we launch the public phase of the campaign to secure the investment needed to achieve this incredible vision. By Setting the Stage you will help GREAT ensure a solid future of meaningful arts experiences for artists and audiences of all ages.

to learn about the campaign in more detail, including how you donation will be used, visit www.greattheatre.org/donate

When completed, the GREAT World Headquarters volunteer and education center will:• Be a cost-efficient, permanent home enabling us to create a culture that fully supports artists,

youth and their families. • Include a learning lab - a fully-equipped classroom that can be used by campers, teens, and

our community to learn the art of theatre. This space will be the first of its kind in greater Minnesota taking GREAT’s summer camps and educational programming to a whole new level!

• A custom-built scene shop with improved work conditions and safety that will allow for increased volunteer participation.

• Meet our community’s demand for creativity, relevancy, and quality through engaged volunteers and on stage participation.

our goal is to raise $1,784,000 over a three year period!

if the world is a stage,WHY CAN’T EVERY CHILD HAVE A CHANCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT?

LEARNING LAB $250,000

SET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SHOP $200,000

COSTUME SHOP $150,000

OUTDOOR RECEPTION AREA $50,000

REHEARSAL HALLS $25,000

CONFERENCE ROOM $25,000

PRODUCTION OFFICE $15,000

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES $15,000

WALK OF FAME $10,000

(ONE AVAILABLE, ONE ALREADY SPONSORED!)

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(27 STARS SPONSORED, UNLIMITED AVAILABLE!)

Buy a star and Help Set the Stage As a way to recognize our campaign donors, the entrance to GREAT World Headquarters will include a Walk Of Fame.

Donors giving $10,000 or more will be recognized with their name engraved on a granite star on the Walk of Fame. Spread your pledge over three years, and that’s just $3,333 per year!

Three-year pledges of $1,000 or more will be recognized by having names pressed in concrete within a beautiful outdoor patio.

Do you see yourself playing a larger role? Add your name or the name of your family, business or loved one to the walls and halls of GREAT Theatre. Choose a room from the list!

Steve Palmer, GREAT Board Member & Steering Committee Chair, at the Setting the Stage Capital Campaign public launch party on September 1st at GREAT World Headquarters.

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setting the stage campaign donors

LEAD GIFT $250,000Morgan Family Foundation

$50,000 - $100,000Joanne & Paul DorsherKarel & Michael Helgeson United Arts of Central Minnesota

$25,000- $49,999Adventure AdvertisingAnderson Trucking Service, Inc.Dick & Mimi Bitzan, D.J. Bitzan JewelersCentral Minnesota Community Foundation Don Helgeson and Sue Shepard Fund of the Central Minnesota Community FoundationDan & Susan Miller Deb and Steve PalmerWilke Sanderson

$10,000 - $24,999Benton Telecommunications Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund of the Central Minnesota Community FoundationBonnie & Stephen Bologna Steven & Robyn Bright Jason & Debbie Erickson Chris & Joanne Kudrna & FamilyTom & Denise LenarzLogeman Family, Executive ExpressMarco, Inc.Mardag FoundationPam’s AutoMichael, Janet & Sean ReaganJames & Connie Reagan

Schlenner Wenner & Co., CPA’sDennis, Scott & Jacob Wachtler-WhippleWarnert Commercial Real Estate

$5,000 - $9,999Amosson Carlson Family Fund of the Central Minnesota Community FoundationRick & Helga Bauerly Family Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation Crafts DirectGranite Equity Partners Fund Mahowald Financial Partners, Inc.Meta13 Interactive Pat, Ron & Alex ThompsonSt. Cloud Optimists ClubRobert & Penny White

$1,000 - $4,999Anonymous Rick & Karen Ahles AIS Planning - Cathy & Darren JuilfsMarianne & Rick ArnzenDante & Jaimie Beretta Beste & AssociatesKelly BobickCentral Minnesota Arts Board Christenson FamilySteve DinndorfKimberly & Nicholas Foster Janice & Albert HammondJim & Sondra Glenn, OutletRecreation.comGreat River Federal Credit Union Lucinda Hawker

Anita & Brad HollenhorstStephen & Michele Heller Brady & Lynette HughsBob & Judy JohnsonDorrie & Scott Larison Family Fund of the Central Minnesota Community FoundationWannetta & Ron LloydMahowald Insurance AgencyEric, Gina & Priya NaceyPlaza Park Bank Nathan & Val ReuterJim & Ann RomanowskyJames & Lacey Schirmers Laurie and Bill Senn Chuck Stenger Vela StrategyPatricia Welter & Patrick HenrySteven Whipple Sheryl Yassin

$100 - $999Kathleen Allen Marge BatesPhyllis BrownPatrick & Kristi LaLondeGary & Faye MrozekSAAMonica Segura Schwartz & Troy SchwartzMarcia SummersPaul & Kimberly Thompson Family Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Thanks to these generous individuals and businesses who pledged during the silent phase of GREAT Theatre’s Setting the Stage Capital Cam-paign and got us to the million dollar mark! Pledges as of 9/1/15

is this your first time experiencing the wonder of live theatre? here is what you can expect - in addition to an amazing performance!

When the performance is about to begin, the lights will dim. This is a signal for the audience to put aside concerns and conversation and settle quietly into the world of live theater.

Feel free to applaud and laugh at appropriate times, such as after a joke or after a scene or song. The actors thrive off of the audience’s energy, so please react to the performance!

Leaving during a performance is extremely disruptive to those around you and the actors on stage. Please take care of all bathroom and other outside concerns before the show begins or during intermission.

Be courteous and show respect to your fellow theater patrons by removing a crying or disruptive child.

Recording or photography of any kind is prohibited. Live theater is not meant to be reproduced; it is meant to be experienced.

We kindly remind you to turn off your cell phone and all other electronic devices. That being said, we love when you share your thoughts on GREAT Theatre’s Twitter and Facebook pages, but please wait until after the show to do so.

Talking, whispering, humming, or singing along during the performance is distracting to those around you and to the actors on stage.

Please wait to leave until the actors have finished their bows. This is an important time to applaud the actors and crew for putting on a spectacular performance.

You are welcome to meet the cast after the performance is over in the theater lobby. They love to meet, take photos with, and sign autographs for anyone and everyone!

www.greattheatre.org/donate

710 Sundial DriveWaite Park, MN 56387320.258.2787Dennis@GreatTheatre.org

CONTACT US

share your experience & win dinner & tickets!1. Take a photo before or after the show - with friends, family, an actor, or a selfie! 2. Post it to Facebook and tag GREAT Theatre 3. One photo will be randomly selected each weekend! 4. The winner will receive tickets to Mary Poppins and a certificate for dinner!

@GREATtheatre #GREATtheatre

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Donors from 7/18/2014-8/31/15

$50,000-$99,999 Adventure Advertising*Minnesota State Arts Board** $20,000-$49,999 Central Minnesota Arts Board** $10,000-$19,999 Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation*Macy’s**United Arts of Central Minnesota** $5,000-$9,999 1 Better Advertising**Central Minnesota Community Foundation**Dorsher, Joanne & Paul**Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel House of Pizza & Pacific Wok*Lamar Advertising*Leighton Broadcasting*Liberty Savings Bank*Palmer Printing, Deb & Steve Palmer*+Preferred Controls, Inc. Spirit 92.9 St. Cloud Times Steve & Bonnie Bologna Family**Townsquare Media $2,500-$4,999 All Care Towing Ciatti’s Ristorante D.J.Bitzan Jewelers**Dentistry for Children, Jeanne & Dennis Carreras**Foster, Kimberly & Nicholas**Hughs Photography Lenarz, Tom & Denise**Logeman Family/Executive Express*+Nemeth Orthodontics**Noodles & Company PAM’S Auto Inc.*Ryan Electric The Legends at Heritage Place $1,000-$2,499 Arnzen, Rick & Marianne**Bernick’s Brenny Transportation Brown, Phyllis** Erickson, Debra & Jason*Holien, Chad & Kelsi*Johnson Group Knife River*Huber, Nancy & Robert**Midsota Plastic Surgeons*Murray, Alec & Pauline*The Moran Family Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation**Thompson, Pat, Ron & Alex**Weber, Melissa & Ryan*

Women’s Flexible Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation

$500-$999 AMG Promotions**Amosson Carlson Family Fund**Apollo Insurance Agency, LLC*Borgert Products, Inc. Brenny Transportation Cicharz, Rick & Pat**Como, Tom & Paulette*Dairy Queen, Robert Lahr Flaherty, Brian & Willow GNP Company**Gustafson Berreau, Linda*Helgeson, Don & Shepard, Sue**Hengel, Joe & Tina Henry, Patrick & Welter,Pat Hinnenkamp, Ruth & Neppl, James*Jeske, Ronald & Nancy*Joul, Steve & Brenda**Krillan Custom Screen Printing & Embroidery Kruse, Karen**Martin-Chaffee, Bill & Chip Miron, Aimee and Joel Morgan, Victoria & Lee**Murray, Alex & Judy Plaza Park Bank*Reagan, Michael & Janet*Reuter, Nathaniel & Valerie**Stuber, Jill & Todd Tilstra, Dave & Janet*+Tri-County Lumber Watkin, Tracey & Dove*Wegman, Carol Coborn’s* $250-$499 Ajayi, Oluade & Adeyoola**Bruns, Kris & Jeff*Busse, Brad & Mary Jo**Christie, Amber*Cold Spring Brewing Company Colville, Dina+ Dauer, Eileen & Brian*Desautel, Harold and Angie Dinndorf, Steve*Donnelly, Kevin & Beth**Dorsher, Patricia*Glanz, Lori & Amanda**Calantoc, Mary & Hanks, Kevin+ Henderson, Nancy**+Hollenhorst, Anita & Brad Hotz, Geri & John**Johnson, Larry & Patricia Judy & Luther Rotto in honor of Peter & Margaret Schmitz**Kudrna, Chris & Joanne**LaLonde, Patrick & Kristi**+Lange, Steven & Peg*Libert, Kari

Marek, Heidi & Paul*Mattick, Thor & Kristen**Mechelke, Kate & Mark*Menken, Julia*Muehlbauer, Roxanne*Nacey, Eric & Gina**+Nadeau, Joseph & Sandy**Nelson, Pat Nohner, Steven**O’Brien, Chad & Daina Pierson, Katrina & John*Piza, Manuel & Linnea*Potter, Lori*Prestby, Douglas & Kelly*Rogers, Judy*Roggeman, Paula & Chad Schirmers, Lacey & James+ Schmidt, Melanie Sickler, Brenda & Tim**Sikes, Robert & Alison*Skeate, Jamie & Adam*+Smith, Patrice & Curt Stoeckel, Micah & Julie**Vela Strategy Ward, Toy**White, Margaret & Michael Devor, Scott & Zimmer, Karen* $100-$249 Ahles, Rick & Karen**Ann’s ABC Playhouse Arnzen, Ben Arvidson, Shirley Asplin, Larry Backes, Rick & Miki Bayerl, Tara Bellmont, Don & Nancy*Berdan, David & Penny Beretta, Dante & Jaimie**Berndt, Donald Bjorklund, PegAnne & Byron Boonstra, Al & Lylas**Braegelmann, Terri & Paul Bright, Robyn & Steve Brinkman, Debra & David Broman, Craig & Karen Buechel, Ed & Ruth Bunting, Dannielle*Burchill, Patricia and Wally Cairns, Lynn J.*Carlson Advisors, LLP - Mel Enger*Carlson, Karen Carr, Sue & Mike Chappell, Polly & Paul Charlie & Sandy Harrison Family Dahlen, Kent & Suzette**Blesener, Rose & Daly, William Dinndorf, Linda Downare, Tammie & Taggart**Ellis, Sara & John**Engelkes, Jill & Brian Estrem, Theresa & Craig

Everett, Heidi & Towner, Emil + Ford, Gerald W. & Kreitlow, Marienne*Franzmeier, Martin & Paula*Gartland, Bob & Patti Gartner, Julie and Mark**Granlund, Doug & Emily**Groetsch, Anne & Rick**Hamak, Scott & Bridget Hansel, Brian & Lori Hansen, Wendy & Roger*Hanson, Brad & Lisa*Harens, Mike & Katie Harris, Garth & Mastromarco, Heather Heath, Tania & Ryan Heller, Steve & Michele**Hoffman, Irene**Hollenhorst, Mark & Jane Ann Holstad, Deborah*Hornung, Dianne**Hughs, Brady & Lynette**Jendro, Sharon**Johnson, Barb Johnson, Betty**Johnson, Judy & Bob Johnson, Lauri*Johnson, Lori Kay, Bonnie & Brian*Knutson, Sharon*Kosloski, Chris & Mike**Kramer, Dan & Lesa**Krueger, David & Pat*Krueger, Teresa*Kruger, Mary & Berg, James*Kuhlman, Ruth & Brad Kunkel, Gwen LaBine, Leslie & Barry*Lacroix, William & Phyllis**Laumeyer, Amy*Lawson, Mike & Lisa Layne, Sarah & Phil Lemke, Cindy Borgstrom, Jeanne & Limerick, Philip Loehlein, Janelle Lopez, Carlos Maier, Chris Mancini, Bruce & Nystrom, Betty*Marohn, Valerie Marsolek, Jean*Mohs, Sara Moore, Ramona**Morris, Mary Kay & George Mrozek, Gary & Faye**Nelson, Margaret & Justin Orbeck, Gayla*Payne, Sandy & Troy**Pehler, Beverly & Jim Peterson, Rorri Pietrowski, Greg & Becky*Plamann, Patrick & Joy Polfliet, Don & Mary Jo**Price, Janice Radeke, Katie & Paul*

thanks to our annual donors!

show & event volunteers

GET INVOLVED!NEXT VOLUNTEEROPEN HOUSEOCT 5TH AT 5PM

Monica Ahlert Jerome Akubue Jeff Anderson Luke Anderson Nick Benner Jo Bethel Brandon Bodien Elizabeth Bologna Amanda Byrd Madeleine Christen Ben Dahlager Josie Dahlager Rachel Damhof Shelby DeSautel Shelby Erickson Alexis Handley Kurt Helgeson Angela Hight Brad Hoelscher Becky Isaacson Stacy Isaacson

Tom Isaacson Karla Krueger Cody Kruize Abby LaLonde Kristi LaLonde Megan LaLonde Nicholas LaLonde Patrick LaLonde Lisa Lawson Marlow Lexvold Bruce Mancini Sara Marek Heather Mastromarco Vince Miles Eileen Mooney Patrick Mooney Sara Morris Mickey Morstad Grace Moudry Sophia Moudry Jonathan D. Nelson

Mary Nimmerfroh Jane Odgers Kayla Okanu Abby Overby Jeff Overby Ruth Pekar Janet Reagan Catie Sikes Robert Sikes Angela Sahli Ryan Salner Craig Schneider Gloria Schreder Megan Shedlock Robert Sikes Lois Sjobeck Adam Skeate Micah Stoeckel Scott Wachtler Brandon Weathers

season volunteers

SUPPORT GREAT THEATRE BY VOLUNTEERING! GREAT was founded in 1998 by a team of volunteers and their power is still evident by the 55,000+ hours that were donated last year. Each one of those hours furthered our mission of creating meaningful experiences for artists and audiences of all ages. With our staff now under one roof at our new Volunteer & Education Center in Waite Park, the opportunity to be a season volunteer is even GREATer. Come discover how you can use (or expand!) your skillset, meet our staff, socialize with other volunteers, enjoy some treats, learn about exciting opportunities for you and your family, and of course… tour our new home.

Marianne Arnzen Peg Bjorklund Kathy Bokovoy Bonnie Bologna Steve Bologna Ginger Delles Steve Dinndorf Joanne Dorsher Barry Fahey Haven Fahey Jessica Fahey Ryan Heath Tania Heath Juanita Hechtel Lisa Lawson Denise Lenarz Kari Libert

John Libert Cassie Miles Aimee Miron Jonathan D. Nelson Mary Nimmerfroh Ruth Pekar Mary Phillips Anita Reber Charlie Reber Julia Reber Luke Reber Julie Ripp Lois Sjobeck Beth Sueker Linda G. Tenneson Mari Walker

These volunteers have committed to help us with every production throughout the year. For each of them, the amount of time and reason they contribute varies, but what doesn’t waiver is their commitment to GREAT Theatre and their consistent involvement throughout the entire season.

special thank you The Rusty Pick

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*Donors who have given 3-4 consecutive years**Donors who have given 5 or more consecutive years +Donors who give through our monthly/quarterly giving program

Annandale Community EducationBecker Community EducationBel Clare EstatesBoys & Girls Club of Central MNCathedral High SchoolCasa GuadalupeFine Arts Programming at CSB/SJUHoldingford Community EducationMelrose Community EducationSartell Community EducationSauk Rapids-Rice Community EducationSt. Cloud Community EducationThe Paramount Theatre

community partners

Rahm, Lisa & Scott Rajkowski, Tim & Gloria Ramert, Jason & Tehar+ Reisinger, Eric & Elizabeth Reuter Country Electric, Tony and Nicole Reuter Rogosheske, Val & Phil+ Rosenberger, Joe & Alyssa**Rosin, Denise & Gary*Ruegemer, Richard & Diane**Saari, Kathy Salner, Ryan & Annie**Samuelson, Jean**Sartell, Karell*Schumann, Angela & Matt Segura-Schwartz, Troy & Monica Scott, Roeder Sebastian, Rich & Cynthia**Stachowski, Bonnie & Tom**St. Cloud Rotary Club Stark Engineering Engelking, Amanda & Steil, Jeff**Stenger, Chuck*Stewart, Kris*Sueker, Beth**Symalla, Joe & Ann*The Legends At Heritage Place Thielman, Marilyn & Jane**Tom & Barbara Hein Family**Tomporowski, Mary Alice**VanBeck, Joseph & Diane*Voelz, Neal*Wagner, Mary Kay & Gordon*Waters, Monique Waytashek, Jeff & Jill**Weitz, Sue & John**Welle, Nicole & Andy*Woehl, Jennifer*Yassin, Sheryl* $50-$99 Adkins, Bev Arceneau, Sheela Bales, Mayuli Bellmont, Karen & Bob Biery, Tammy & David Biorn, Deborah Bjorklun, Eugene & Mary Margaret*Bremer Bank Brinkman, Marilyn & Harold Carlson, Cheryl Claude, John & Amy Corbett, Phil & Kelly**Danell, Deborah Darnall, Kristin Davis, Ryan & Kim Davis, Warren & Mary* Dirksen, Stephen & Jeanne*Domek, Robert Eggers, John & Lori**Fark, Dan & Jane**Feigh, Alison*Ford, Rose*Fuzak, Fred & Jyeton

Gammell, John & Virginia Granowski, Nicholas & Melissa Gruebele, Beth & Jamie*Haase, Elizabeth Haltom, Joseph O. Handley, Samantha & Brian* Haugen, Keith & Susan Heinen, Amy Broker, William & Hess, Paris Hight, Angel Hippler, Hope & Jeffrey Johnson, Ileen**Johnson, Pete & Janelle Josephs, James & Catherine* Kiffmeyer, Clarence & Judy*Klein, Karen & Rick Knoll, Tom & Janet**Kohn, Eric & Sara*Kummet, Janice*Lewandowski, Lori & Mark*Lindblom, Dianne Mahler, Mary & Graeme Manus-Hoben, Danielle Maurer, Eleanor & Richard McClintock, Tamara Melby, Paul & Weitzel, Jill*Miron, Adelaide Molitor, Patricia Mund, Merry Noyes, Mardi & Jonathon*Obremski, Peg Osendorf, Bruce & Rose Penzkover, Keith & Jennifer*Perske, Joe & Jan Pogatschnik, Susan Rethmeier, Dan & Mary*Riley, Susan*Risberg, Amanda & Christopher Jr. Ritter, Debra Ritter, Jennifer Roback-Saari, Mary Saari, Kathy Schad, Alex & Katie Schibonski, Curt & Angie Schneider, Cindi & Patrick Schnettler, Jan, Kathryn & John Steman, Suzanne & Tom Stockfisch, Peter & Diana Storkamp, Mary**Stulz, GeNae & Dean**Sturlaugson, Phil & Nancy*Thielen, Diane & Dan Toepfer, Tony and Karen Traeger, Cheryl Trettel, Sandra & James Trombley, Matt & Amy Vermillion, Terry & Hillary Voigt, Karla & Larry Walker, Jill Wallace, Barbara Welsh, Michelle Weno, Martha*Westby, Eloise & Jerry*Weyrens, Hugo & Rita

Wurzberger, Donald & Mary Lou Young, Angela & Sam Zieske, Matthew & Holli in honor of Steve & Bonnie Bologna & Joel & Aimee Miron

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Photos below are from Ragtime auditions which were held in May 2015 at GREAT World Headquarters

are you ready for your stage debut?

sep 28

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dec6

dec7

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! musical instruments players

nov7

nov 8

jan2

jan 3

Mary poppins tap dancers

feb7

feb 8

The Diary of Anne Frank

Mr. Popper’s Penguins tap dancers

Grease

All GREAT Theatre productions are cast through open auditions. This season over 300 volunteer community performers will appear in a GREAT Theatre show.

greattheatre.org/audition

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Thank You United Arts Donors!

United Arts of Central Minnesota | 913 West St. Germain | St. Cloud, MN 56301 | www.unitedartscm.com | 320.257.3116

This list reflects contributions of $200 and above received from September 1, 2011 – September 1, 2012. United Arts also gratefully acknowledges all other cash and in-kind donations. We apologize if your name was inadvertently omitted.

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if you would like to sponsor GREAT theatre and have your logo appear on this page and other marketing materials, contact: jamie@greattheatre.org

thank you to our sponsors!

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• Free ticket exchange - once per performance

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GREAT strives to make live theater affordable for all! Become a Season Ticket Holder and save nearly 50% with GREAT benefits. Take advantage of our Educator, Senior, Student & Military discounts or gather a group of ten or more and save. It’s a season

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$12 Season Member$14 Student$17 Senior/Group/Military/Educator$19 Adult

greatchildren’s theatre pricing:

$15 Season Member$18 Student$22 Senior/Group/Military/Educator$28 Adult$16-$19 Back Balcony Tickets available to Ragtime & Grease

greattheatre company pricing:

pick three or more shows* to become a great season ticket holder.

withseason tickets, you will enjoy a host of other benefits including:

season tickets:Purchase season tickets at greattheatre.org or by calling us at 320-258-2787.

general tickets:All tickets can be purchased at greattheatre.org To order by phone: for shows at Paramount Theatre call the box office at 320-259-5463 and for shows at the College of Saint Benedict or Saint John’s University call 320-363-5777.

*Additional facility fees of $2.00 apply per ticket

*Pick three or more shows is new in 2015-2016