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April 10 - 26, 2015
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Nicole
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Cecily
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Shawn Pavlik
Stanley Lawson
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StacieBendixen
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Brenda Lawson
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Mark
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Mark
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Chester
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Joel
Anderson
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Brad Somers
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Brad
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Alexis
Beyer
Alexis
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Trevor
Tiffany
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Alexis Beyer
Tiffany Trevor
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intermission between Acts.
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Set
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Set Design
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Barbara
Merrill Wagner
Jim Harris
Mark Tuttle, Barb Wagner
Alexis
Beyer, Bryan Beyer, Michael Garrison,
Jim Harris
Jim
Mike Kentopp,
MarkHarris,
Tuttle,Adam
Barb Haselhuhn,
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Cheryl Kimberley, Jack Kimberley,
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BryanOrthel,
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MichaelTitus,
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TJ Latcham,
Jim
Harris,
Adam
Haselhuhn,
Mike
Kentopp,
Mark Tuttle, Matt Tuttle, Barb Wagner,
Cheryl
Kimberley, Jack Kimberley,
Don Wagner
TJ Latcham, Mike Orthel, Nicole Titus,
Alexis
Beyer, Bryan
Beyer,Barb
Abi Doser,
Mark Tuttle,
Matt Tuttle,
Wagner,
Jim
Harris,
Nicole
Titus,
Melinda
Titus,
Don Wagner
Mark Tuttle, Barb Wagner
Alexis Beyer, Bryan Beyer, Abi Doser,
Bryan
Beyer,Nicole
Matt Tuttle
Jim Harris,
Titus, Melinda Titus,
Mark Tuttle,
Cheryl
Clark,Barb
Beth Wagner
Feilmeier, Doug Moon
Bryan
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TuttleArterburn, Sharon
Doug Arterburn,
Dallmann,
Doug
Nicole
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Cheryl Clark,
BethMoon,
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Set Painting
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Lights and Sound
House Managers
Lights
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House Managers
Logo Design
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Doug Hardt
Arterburn, Lynn Arterburn, Sharon
Dallmann, Doug Moon, Nicole Titus
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Acknowledgements
ACT appreciates the generosity of businesses and individuals who help
support our productions. A special thank you goes to the following for
Special Acknowledgements
their support on this show:
ACT appreciates the generosity of businesses and individuals who help
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support our productions. A special
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Doris Merrill
Susan
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Kim Spitzig
Adam
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Don Wagner
Doris
Merrill
Goodwill
Kim Spitzig
Pioneer Communications,
Inc. - program printing
Don Wagner
Goodwill
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Joel Anderson (Brad Somers)
is excited to be performing in
his second ACT production. He
made his ACT debut last June as
Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Joel has appeared in Oklahoma (Ali
Hakim), A Mid Summer’s Night Dream (Bottom),
You Can’t Take It With You (Tony) and Damn
Yankees (Smokey). He is serving his first year on
ACT’s Board of Directors as Building Chair. Joel’s
hobbies include playing board games and watching
Hulu Plus. He enjoys spending time with his wife,
Anne, and their dogs, Max and Molly. He is a CPA
with McGladrey, LLP.
Stacie Bendixen (Brenda Lawson)
made her ACT debut just a few
short weeks ago as Marla in Adam’s
Eve. She performed in the ensemble
of Urbandale Community Theatre’s
The Music Man last summer. Stacie
sings in the Drake University/
Community Chorus, is a member of Sigma Alpha
Iota (a women’s music fraternity), and is involved
with New Leaders Council Des Moines. Stacie
also volunteers with the Animal Rescue League of
Iowa. She enjoys reading, catching up on favorite
shows, correcting English usage, and imagining
everyday life is a Broadway musical. Stacie works in
corporate communications at Wells Fargo.
Alexis Beyer (Tiffany Trevor)
began her acting career in 7th
grade and was in a school play
every year until she graduated
in 2005. After a hiatus, she came
back to theater last spring in Tales
of a Fourth Grade Nothing at the Des
Moines Playhouse and then worked backstage
this fall for Tallgrass Theatre’s The Complete Works
of William Shakespeare. She made her ACT debut
in February as Eve in Adam’s Eve. Alexis enjoys
makeup artistry, reading, cooking, collecting
foreign coins, binging on Pinterest and Netflix
and, of course, acting. She has a wonderful
husband, Bryan, who supports her passion for
acting. Alexis is employed at Athletico Physical
Therapy as an office coordinator.
Mike Kentopp (Arthur Jarvis)
was seen earlier this season on
ACT’s stage in Uh-Oh, Here Comes
Christmas and The Little Princess.
Previous ACT shows include
Arsenic and Old Lace, Our Town,
Murder Takes the Stage, Once Upon
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a Mattress, I Remember Mama and A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum. He has also had
many roles in various area theaters. Mike is a
father of four and has six grandchildren. He is a
school bus driver for the Ankeny School District.
Frances Paterik (Lydia Lawson)
is a familiar face on many area
stages. ACT credits include
Company (Joanne), Meshuggah-Nuns
(Rev. Mother) and Clue the Musical
(Mrs. Peacock). Other productions
include Into the Woods (Rapunzel),
Me and My Girl (Jacquie), and Mystery of Edwin
Drood (Drood) at the Des Moines Playhouse, How
the Other Half Loves (Teresa), Rumors (Chris), and
Steel Magnolias (Ouiser) at the Ingersoll Dinner
Theater, and Mail (Sandy), Expiring Minds (Diva),
and Cowgirls (Jo) at Drama Workshop. In her free
time, Frances enjoys gardening. She is a retired
public school music teacher and Director of
Faith Lutheran Church, Clive, messiah choir and
annual children’s musical director.
Shawn Pavlik (Stanley Lawson)
made his ACT debut last summer
as Hysterium in A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum. He
has appeared in over thirty shows in
numerous venues and has directed
four shows. His favorite roles
include Hysterium, Javert in Newton Community
Theatre’s production of Les Miserables and
Pseudolus in Marshalltown’s production of Forum.
Shawn is a math teacher at Saydel High School.
Shawn and wife Laura have two sons, Gabriel (also
seen in Forum) and Zachary.
Lauren Stratton (Roxy Howard)
was last seen on ACT’s stage as
Sarah in The Big Five-Oh! She enjoys
reading, singing at church, and
watching Doctor Who. Lauren
works at Sunny View Care Center
in the Activity Department. Next
fall, she will be pursuing a Master’s Degree in
Gerontology at ISU.
Nicole Titus (Cecily Monroe)
made her ACT debut just a few
short months ago in Uh-Oh,
Here Comes Christmas followed by
Adam’s Eve. She has appeared in
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, Bye-Bye, Birdie, and
Death by Chocolate at other theaters. She enjoys
painting, drawing, reading, listening to music,
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watching movies and playing games. Her mom
and grandma are her biggest fans! Nicole is a
Shawn Pavlik (Stanley Lawson) made his ACT debut
graphic designer.last
summer as Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened
Financial Aid at DMACC Ankeny. Residing in Des
Moines and married to Don Wagner for almost
During the day, Barb is the administrative assistant to the Director of
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served as assistant director
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survive without them. During this show, ACT would like to
Lauren works at Sunny View Care Center in the
Board
of Directors. Mark has
thank Vonnie Whitmore for her contributions to ACT.
Activity Department. Next fall, she will be pursuing a
Master's Degree
in Gerontology at ISU. Christmas
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appeared onstage
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Nicole
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for her contributions
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the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Bye-Bye,
painted and decorated, in set pieces and props she
when it comesJoseph
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and painting many
Birdie, and Death by Chocolate at other theaters. She
has made, and in the decorating she has done
painting,
reading, listening
to music,
throughout the theater from time to time. Vowing that she would never
of ACT’s sets. enjoys
Riding
hisdrawing,
motorcycle,
camping,
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watching movies and playing games. Her mom and
step foot on stage to perform in front of a live audience, Vonnie
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troupe are some
of Mark’s hobbies. He is the
and
stage manager for numerous
Barbara Merrill Wagner (Director) has directed eight
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pastor at Crossroads
Church,
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Vonnie enjoys spending time with her husband, Kent, and their two
our stage as Bobbie Sue in Death by Chocolate. Barb has
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Were None, Our Town, and Don’t on stage to perform in front of a live audience,
Drink the Water. 2015 marks her Vonnie accepted the challenge to do just that
20th year of directing. She last appeared on our during a performance of Christmas Pageant
stage as Bobbie Sue in Death by Chocolate. Barb has when a cast member was unable to perform.
performed in and/or directed approximately 160 Her culinary talents have been experienced and
shows in the Des Moines area. The majority of enjoyed by many at the concession stand during
her directing and acting was at the Ingersoll Dinner intermission. She is a master at organization and
Theater, but she has also appeared and/or directed has spent countless hours cleaning and organizing
at Class Action Productions (Altoona), Stage the dressing rooms and green room as well as
West, Tallgrass Theatre Company, Des Moines participating in many clean up days.
Playhouse, Urbandale Community Theatre, State Vonnie enjoys spending time with her husband,
Historical Building (Right Brain Productions), Kent, and their two kids, Bryce (and wife Cassie)
Theatre for a Change, Union Street Players (Pella), and Alicia. She loves playing the role of “grandma”
and Drama Workshop. During the day, Barb is with their first grandchild, Leland. She works part
the administrative assistant to the Director of time as a nurse at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
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2014 - 2015 Contributors
Ankeny Community Theatre would like to thank the following individuals,
businesses and foundations for their generous support of our organization
during the 2014 - 2015 Season.
Jan Kerrigan
Glenna Trosper
Angel ($500+)
Glenn & Vi DeStigter
Monte & Vicki Engh
Harvey & Sandy
Olsthoorn
Jerry & Jo Reid
Juanita Rogers
Kimberly Spitzig
Dolores Van Oort
Producer
($250 - $499)
Doris Anderson
Kirk Reeder & Sharon
Hall
Dennis & Lois Kern
Tom & Joan Quinlin
Cres & Evelyn Vos
Richard & Patricia Wilson
Director ($75 - $249)
Jim & Sharon Anderson
Doug & Lynn Arterburn
Lavern & Jeanne Balk
Garren & Rebecca Bugh
Aldo & Donna Bulgarelli
Max & Cheryl Clark
Karen Cross
Dick & Ellen Crowe
Troy DeStigter
Bob & Mary Jo Frazier
Marian Garner
Ed & Joan Gibson
Jim Harris
Bette Honeck
Rex & Betty Humke
Lory & Mary Johnson
Don & Truly Judisch
Donna Kelling
Alice Killham
Bob & Leighann LaRocca
Grace Leverenz
Gene & Gail Lucht
Doug Moon
Dee Moss
Gary & Jo Ellen Nervig
Kerry Jo Ostring
Larry & Jo Overton
Terry & Kathy Pogge
LaVerne & Janice Quass
Stephen & Georgene
Raver
Kristin Tague
Mark & Janet Tuttle
Joanne Ver Huel
Don & Barb Wagner
Linda Whitecotton
Don & Carolyn Zuck
Louis & Dragana
Veneziano
Patron ($50 - $74)
Friends of ACT
Bob & Leona Carlson
John & Anne Claes
Allen & Trudy Davey
Dick & Lois Dickerson
Karen Dyer
Bettie Hampton
Jean Hance
Teri Happe
Ordean & Liz Johnson
Karla Kasper
Nels & Patricia Lersten
Jennifer Mahlow
Michael & Joann Orthel
Jim & Sharon Roberts
Carrol Rolow
Judith Schnurstein
Ken & Nanci Schaper
Standing
Artist ($20 - $49)
Rosie Bly
Sharon Dallmann
Loanne Dodge
Beth Feilmeier
John & Shirley Gilmore
Adam Haselhuhn
Barbara Jay
Bob & Doris Kuehl
Paul Lamb
Jeffrey Larmore
Marilyn Sharar
Linda Wheeler
Tamra Williams
Jeremy & Angela
Youngers
Ankeny Community
Theatre would like to
thank our anonymous
donors whose gifts total
$500.
Corporate Friends
Elite Glass and Metal
Flooring America
Goodwill
Heartland Door and
Frame
Iowa Community Theatre
Association
John Deere
Pioneer Communications,
Inc.
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2014 - 2015 Board of Directors
President - Garren Bugh
President Elect - Cheryl Clark
Past President - Doug Moon
Joel Anderson
Lynn Arterburn
John Claes
Monte Engh
Beth Feilmeier
Adam Haselhuhn
Michael Porche
Tamra Williams
Angela Youngers
Patron Information
During the Performance
* Please turn off all cellular phones, pagers and any noise-making
devices.
* The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment of any
kind is strictly prohibited.
* Smoking is not permitted in the building.
* In consideration to others and the performers, late comers may not
be seated until an appropriate time during the performance.
Ticket Information
* Show times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
* Reservations may be made by phoning 964-5007. Reservations may
also be made online at [email protected].
* The box office opens 1/2 hour before performances.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 122, Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Phone: 515-964-5007
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