2008 Spring Musical

Director’s NoteSelecting a play to kick off Iowa Central’s performing arts season was among my greatest challenges—mainly becauseof the size and caliber of student talent returning to campus. We have so many veteran performers and so much depthof new talent this year that finding the show to feature that diversity was my goal.My vision for this comedy was to make it feel like the old-fashioned melodramas of times gone by. I grew up going tovaudeville shows in tent theatres with troupes that traveled all over the Midwest. So, for tonight’s performance, weare going to re-create that feel—our show will actually begin before the curtain even opens. We will have good guysand evil villains, roving musicians and dancing/singing saloon girls. We will have Sidekick characters and Indianswho lead the audience participation—yes, this show will actually involve you—no audition necessary—just a goodsense of humor and a willingness to “try out the stage” from the safety of your seat. (Be prepared for an acting lessonprior to curtain...and, yes, there might be notes at intermission.)So welcome to Iowa Central’s version of a vaudeville tent theatre featuring a show set out west in the 1890’s withcostumes and vaudeville gags that will make you laugh, cheer and boo. Thanks for coming—and be sure to return ina few weeks for our Spotlight on the Stars production which features our music and dance programs.~ Teresa Jackson

SynopsisAct OneScene One: A train somewhere out West. A WednesdayScene Two: The Lucky Lady Saloon/a street. Shortly after.Scene Three: The Lucky Salon. An hour later.Scene Four: A street. The next day, Thursday.Scene Five: The Lucky Lady Salon. Shortly after.Scene Six: A street.That night.Scene Seven: The Lucky Lady Saloon/the Lucky Lady Salon/a street.Act TwoScene One: The Lucky Lady Saloon/the Lucky Lady Salon/a street. The next night, Friday.Scene Two: A mine shaft. Shortly after.Scene Three: The Lucky Lady Saloon/the Lucky Lady Salon/a street. The next day and night, Saturday.Scene Four: A mine shaft. Later that night.Scene Five: The Lucky Lady Saloon/the Lucky Lady Salon/a street. Not long after.Please, no flash photography during the performance.Please, turn off cell phones and pagers during the performance.

About the CastRole Year Hometown Future PlansGabriel Alves Music / Piano Sophomore Brazil Transfer to West Virginia University.Will Asmus R.I. Peay Sophomore Alden To transfer to a four year college and continue the study of film and theatre.Stephanie Beeghley Heide Gray Sophomore Fort Dodge Still planning on Nashville in a few years. Listen for me on country radio!Abby Bengford Saloon Girl Freshman Ida Grove Transfer to ISU for architecture.Dillon Bennett Nell Clipper Sophomore Spirit Lake To finish my AA degree and then transfer to a four year university for my degree in Music.Sally Davis Saloon Girl Sophomore Fredricksburg Try to get into the Dental Hygiene program,if that doesn’t happen then apply for the dental assisting elsewhere or elementary education.Zach Deuel Bob Burr Freshman Fort Dodge Finish two years out here at Iowa Central!Kathryn Dillon Barbara Seville Sophomore Fort Dodge Going to LA to sing the blues.Shawn Fertig Will Reader Freshman Odebolt Finish schooling at Iowa Central and possibly transfer after 2nd year.Aaron Fitzgerald Doctor Freshman Pomeroy Transfer to BV after getting my AA degree in Music Education.Taylor Getting Clarence Freshman Fort Dodge ISU to study Management Information Systems.Hilary Goedert Indian Girl Freshman Laurens Finish with Iowa Central, then maybe 3rd and 4th year at Iowa.Cale Griese Philip Glass Sophomore Dolliver Attend film school in Minnesota with my girlfriend - then who knows.Blake Housley Indian Sophomore Indianola Attend University of Central Florida and major in Musical Theater.Anna Johnson Music / Violin Freshman Humboldt Follow God’s leading, and go where He wants me to go!Paul Klepper Smitty Black Sophomore Yorba Linda, CA Pre-Med, Pediatric Surgeon.Carrie Kruse Bobbie Pinz Sophomore George I’m a leaf blowing in the wind.Shawn Laborde Sidekick #2 Freshman Austin, TX To live long enough to make some sort of impact in this world...but seriously...to earn my AA in one year and move back to Texas.Sara Lamp Busybody / Moonshiner Sophomore Grundy Center Transfer to a four year college and pursue a career in photography.Tawni Langstaff Melody Plunkett Sophomore Fort Dodge To transfer and major in Elementary Education.Emily Maach Jessica James Sophomore Ogden After Iowa Central, I will continue my degree in music at a four year university.James McNally Levy Phines Sophomore Lehigh Transfer to Palmer college for Chiropractics.Scott Meier Reverend Freshman Manson Two years at Iowa Central then transfer to ISU.Matt Metier Bill Holder Sophomore Fort Dodge Get AA and go to an art school.Lindsay Mickelson Elieen Dover Freshman Lehigh Two years at Iowa Central and then Wartburg, music major.Jared Nagel Sidekick #1 Sophomore Stratford Be awesome!Carlos Neto Colt Revolver Sophomore Brazil Keep trying to get a degree and keep traveling the world.Lee Plummer Drummer / Indian Sophomore Lake City Transfer to a 4 year college (hopefully Nebraska) and graduate with a music education degreein under a decade. After that I will become either a band director, or an international rock-star.Amanda Reiter Busybody / Moonshiner Sophomore Iowa Falls Go to a theater school in Chicago and become a director / Acting coach.Heather Sledd Little Old Lady / Moonshiner Sophomore Ruthven I plan to go to Iowa State next year and watch Jared be awesome.Ashley Smith Saloon Girl Sophomore Fort Dodge Transfer to ISU and major in the Bohemian Lifestyle (or Theatre and Dance).Cole Steinkamp Roger Sophomore Fort Dodge Buy a Caribbean island, sip fruity drinks from a coconut served by my servant Manuel and retire at age 23.Amanda Trecker Sadie Blessing Sophomore Adair To become an RN and save the world. After I drive my Zambone across Antartica of course!Cassie Van Every Rehearsal Assistant Freshman Evenston Become a photographer and open my own studio.Leah Wafful Rhoda Steed Sophomore Fort Dodge Transfer to UNI majoring in communications, and start a dating line called 5 foot and under.Cory Waller Russell Grub Freshman Manson Production and Recording.Katie Wallin Carrie O’Key Freshman Braddyville Transfer to a 4 year college after next year.Jodie Will Indian Girl Freshman Harcourt Working as a teacher somewhere in Minnesota teaching elementaryand coaching cheerleading and/or speech and acting.Travis Zinnel Roving Musician Sophomore Humboldt Attend Wartburg College and double major in Music Education and Music Therapy.

Our Production StaffDirector........................................................................................................................................................... Teresa JacksonDirector of Technical Theater Set, Costumes and Lighting Design..............................................................Alissa LedeboerPerforming Arts / Technical Theatre Coordinator/ House Manager............................................................. Thomas WilsonSet Construction / Carpentry Instructor..............................................................................................................Nick SeskerSound Engineer............................................................................................................................................... Andy AndersonAnderson Enterprises, Inc., Dayton IAMaster Electrician........................................................................................................................................ Jerry MusselmanJAM Stage Lighting, Nevada IAFirsthand Costume................................................................................................................................................ Janet KinneSeamstress / Prop Assistant / Box Office Assistant..........................................................................................Nancy WoodSeamstresses.......................................................................................... Angie Schnittger, Debra Sooters , Beatrice MartinPeggie Ulicki, Andi Mallinger, Jill Lawler, Liz Kamstra, Evy SomsenBox Office........................................................................................................................................................ Sharon McNeilProgram Design............................................................................................................................................. Paul DeCourseyPublicity.................................................................................................................................. Bill McIntyre, Paul DeCourseyTechnical Assistants............................................................................................................... Lucy Villegas, Cole SteinkampOur Production CrewStage Managers / Rehearsal Assistants..................................................................................................... Cassie Van Every, Beth HalliganCue Caller............................................................................................................................................................................ Alissa LedeboerLight Board Operator.......................................................................................................................................................... Alissa LedeboerSound Board Operator...............................................................................................................................................................Jordan LinnMake-up Crew................................................................................................................................................................... Theatre StudentsSet Crew............................................................................................................................................... Lucy Villegas and Theatre StudentsSet Construction.................................................................................................................................. Iowa Central Carpentry DepartmentA special thank you to the following people who helped with this production -Dan Cassady, Lesa Dencklau, Denise NaeveThe administration and staff at Iowa Central,Paul Bloomquist, Kathleen Schreier, Bruce Murman, Susan KnappRochelle Green at Green Door Photography, Anne Kersten at “Twist and Shout”,Angela Burch at “The Messenger”, Comedia Musica Players,Party Productions, Evy Somsen, Don Halligan – Fort Dodge Correctional FacilityChoice Printing, Tina Koller, Kenny RaschJoin us for these upcoming performances at Iowa Central Community College!Spotlight on the Stars, October 30, 2008 – 7:30 PMHoliday Concert, December 11-12, 2008 – 7:30 PM2009 Spring Musical, February 26-28, 2009 – 7:30 PM