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OUR MISSION DIRECTOR’S NOTE

Friends,
DalekoArts (DELL-uh-koh), an ensemble theatre com-
pany, works with professional artists to pursue impact- Godspell opened off-Broadway in 1971.
ful, live performance in our community of New Prague,
That wasn’t its origin story, though, by any means. It was originally created and per-
Minnesota and the surrounding region.
formed by a group of students as John-Michael Tebelak’s graduate thesis at Carnegie
Mellon University. Then it moved to La Mama, an experimental theatre in New York’s
East Village, after which Stephen Schwartz (who you might recognize from his wild-
OUR VISION ly popular musical Wicked) workshopped and re-scored it. It started to build popular
acclaim, and the musical eventually found its way off-Broadway and into theatre com-
Our purpose is to decentralize professional theatre in panies and schools all over the United States. In 2011, a reorchestrated version hit Broad-
Minnesota by increasing engagement and opportuni- way, and that’s when I fell in love with the show.
ty in New Prague and the surrounding area. It is our Many of you have seen this musical, and probably some of you “of a certain age” per-
dream that New Prague will be a known destination for formed in it in your high school drama program. It’s a story that has the potential to fall
quality performing arts and arts education. out of cultural circulation--not necessarily because the story of Jesus and his disciples
gets tired, but because the show is just so 1970s. The original Godspell (from the Old
English, meaning “good news”) was about a group of clowns who stumble into a shared
OUR STORY space, meet Jesus, and find purpose for their antics. They’re in jeans, they chill with the
Big Guy, it’s all very new and “hip”. There isn’t really a narrative, in the traditional sense-
-Jesus guides them through retelling his parables, in new and quirky ways. He teaches
DalekoArts was founded in 2012 by theatre artists Ben them, shapes their actions, and in the end, leaves them to build a community without
Thietje and Amanda White as a way to help decentral- him. (You Episcopalians in the audience may recognize a format modeled after a tradi-
ize professional theatre in Minnesota. tional service, and even some familiar hymn lyrics.) While the show was very de rigueur
in its aesthetic, we find ourselves in a similar ideological spot today: we have to apply a
modern lens to his teachings in order to make sense of them. The notion is not novel,
New Prague was chosen as the company’s home due to it’s urgent. Why? In part, because so much of our modern life in this country is being
the community’s extraordinary interest in theatre, the shaped, right now, by communities, legislators, and leaders who say they speak on be-
regional growth and development it has experienced in half of Jesus. And on behalf of what he taught us about how to live and treat each other.
the last decade, its relative proximity to the Twin Cities,
and its close ties to the founders. So what you’re about to see is a simplified version of the story. We took out a bunch of
the props, bits, corny exchanges. There’s still more than enough goofiness to go around,
trust--but we’ve distilled this story in order to take a good look at what Jesus actually
“Daleko” — a Czech word meaning “far away” — reflects taught his disciples in this Book. The disciples are called by the actors’ own names (ex-
New Prague’s strong bohemian roots, its spatial rela- cept for Toby, who plays a blend of John the Baptist and Judas, arguably meeting Jesus
tionship to the cultural hub that is the Twin Cities, and at his pastoral beginning and end). There’s no resurrection in Godspell, and it’s been
the ensemble’s desire to step back and examine the a much-debated issue in the show. Isn’t that the whole point, you purists might ask?
world from a new point of view. Schwartz and Tebelak would likely tell you that they believe the point is that Jesus was
such a powerful teacher that he created a way of life that could be sustained in his phys-
ical absence. It became necessity for his community to form, grow, and move forward
without him. And because so much of this script is from translations of the Bible itself,
we can leave it to you to consider after you leave the theatre.
Who was this man? Do his words still apply? Admittedly, my perspective is biased: I
identify in the strongest sense as a christian. My faith is deeply important to me, and
I choose to use Jesus’ teachings as a guide. Some of you are not operating from that
space at all. Some of you are of entirely different, glorious, ancient faith traditions. Some
of you have experienced deep trauma in a christian church. Some of you have found
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minneso- strength and hope there. Some of you don’t feel that religion or spirituality is the answer.
ta through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts (And yet here we all are, together in this room--LONG LIVE THE THEATRE.)
Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the
Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. I land here: in spite of the imperfect humans who carry his torch, the Book of Matthew
and the framework of Jesus’ life and legacy is about radical love. It’s about building
community, finding respite in those around you, wanting for others what you have and
more, ceaselessly protecting and providing for those in need--and without judgment,
offering safety and encouragement for all your fellow travelers. Letting your light shine
as a beacon to the world in the time you have. And here today, a bonus: it’s all accompa-
nied by a rockin’ score.
That’s the story of this musical, and the central tenet of Jesus’ story and sacrifice, his one
big-picture message. Radical love and community. So says the Book of Matthew. And, of
course, the cast of DalekoArts’ Godspell.
DalekoArts is a member of the Theatre Communica- Thanks for being here today, and much love,
tions Group (TCG), the national organization for the
American theatre and the Minnesota Theater Alliance. Amanda and the Godspell team
JORDAN LEGGETT RYAN LEE
Jesus Ryan
Jordan is elated to be here with ev- Ryan is absolutely thrilled to be re-
eryone. Born and raised in Slidell, LA, turning to DalekoArts for the third
this is his first production with Dale- time! He appeared in last season’s
koArts. His past credits include Sey- production of She Loves Me, as well as
mour Krelborn in Little Shop of Hor- the season 5 production of The Rink.
rors, Agwe in Once On This Island, Recently, Ryan has been fortunate to
and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror perform with several wonderful the-
Show Live. Jordan would like to ex- aters around the Twin Cities includ-
press sincere gratitude to his family ing Lyric Arts (Guys & Dolls), Theater
and friends for the continuous sup- Latte’ Da (A Christmas Carole Peters-
port and unconditional love. He also en), Theatre Elision (Ghost Quartet),
thanks his educators and mentors and 11/11 Theatre (Enter the Narrator).
for their constant belief in him as he Ryan is also a seasoned songwriter
strives for his dreams. and musician, has released 5 albums
of original music and toured nation-
TOBIAS THIETJE ally. Thanks for coming and enjoy the
John the Baptist/Judas show!
Toby is thrilled to be back perform-
ing with DalekoArts! Past credits in- JORDAN MITCHELL
clude Forever Plaid (Jinx), Little Shop Jordan
of Horrors (Audrey II puppeteer), Jordan is proud to be a part of God-
and A Chris Smith Carol (Enok). He spell with DalekoArts! Jordan was
is currently the music specialists at previously seen in the Twin Cities as
Raven Stream Elementary School in Black Dude in The Toxic Avenger with
New Prague. He lives in New Prague Minneapolis Musical Theatre and as
with his wife (Nicole) and three kids Ryan with SmartMouth Comedy’s
(Jude, Elijah, and Audrey). When not Director’s Cut: Say Yes to the Dress.
in a show, you can see him helping Jordan received his education at the
out DA in the house or on the pickle- University of South Dakota BFA Musi-
ball/tennis courts! Toby would like to cal Theatre program and is glad to be
give a HUGE thank you to his parents working in his home state. Outside of
(Daryl and Addie), Nicole, my three theatre, Jordan can usually be found
awesome and loving kids, and Me- playing video games, practicing gui-
gan Schoenbauer for being the best tar, writing plays or short stories, or
babysitter a parent could ask for! trying to make people laugh with his
very dark sense of humor.
ZACH GARCIA
Zach RICKY MORISSEAU
Zach is excited to be making his Ricky
DalekoArts debut with this inspir- Ricky is from Delray Beach, FL where
ing group of artists to tell this story. he earned his BA in Theatre Perfor-
Zach’s recent regional credits include mance with a minor in Dance from
Theatre Latte Da (Man of La Man- one of the top Historically Black
cha), Park Square Theatre (Pirates of Universities Florida A&M University.
Penzance, The Palabras Project) Chil- This is his DalekoArts debut! He has
dren’s Theatre Company (Cinderella), worked with numerous companies
Guthrie Theater (The Primrose Path), in the twin cities such as the Histo-
Frank Theatre (The Threepenny Op- ry Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Stages
era), Walking Shadow Theatre Co. Theatre Company, CLIMB Theatre,
(Marie Antoinette, The Whale, A Mid- and more. Ricky recently starred as
winter Night’s Revel), Artistry/BCT Cleante in Imaginary Invalid with
(Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel, Guys Combustible Company. He also
and Dolls, Proof), among others. Oth- starred as Joe Louis in David Feld-
er credits include performances in shuh’s world premiere play Dancing
Chicago and Falmouth, MA. Zach re- With Giants starring Tovah Feldshuh.
ceived his Bachelor’s of Arts degree When he is not on stage, Ricky is
in Music and Theatre from Lawrence working with the youth. Taking his
University. Zach would like to thank gifts and experiences and giving it
God, his beautiful wife Jessica, his back to the community. He runs an
family, friends, and this beautiful cast after-school program at Pratt Com-
and crew for their unending support. munity School where he provides ac-
ademic and enrichment programs to a stay-at-home-mom, professional Syd is so grateful to have a place to SARAH SALISBURY
the kids of the Glendale community. actor (proud member of Actors’ Eq- come home to in New Prague, MN, Props Designer
uity Association), certified birth and with Amanda, Ben, and the Daleko-
Sarah is overjoyed to be back for her
MAGGIE MAE SULENTIC postpartum doula, lactation counsel- Fam.
fifth Daleko production. Past credits
Maggie or, childbirth educator, and licensed
Maggie is an Iowa native who relocat- K-12 music teacher. She has been a COURTNEY SCHMITZ include Stones in His Pockets, The
doula since 2003 and is a passionate Lighting Designer Rink, The Complete Works of William
ed to the Twin Cities after her grad- Shakespeare (abridged), Middle-
uation from the theatre program of maternal-child health advocate. Ale- Courtney earned her MFA in lighting
cia has worked as an actor region- town, and She Loves Me. Sarah is also
Luther College in 2016. She was most design from the University of Iowa in a stage manager for such compa-
recently seen as Vivienne Kensing- ally and in NYC. One of her favorite 2009. Since relocating to Minneapo-
experiences was performing with nies as Jagged Moves, Rhythmically
ton in Artistry’s production of Legal- lis in 2012, she has designed locally Speaking, Eclectic Edge Ensemble,
ly Blonde the Musical. Some favorite John Cullum in The Dresser, direct- with Yellow Tree Theatre, Collective
ed by Gerald Freedman at the Clar- Alternative Motion Project, as well as
past roles include Penny in High Fi- Unconscious, Workhaus Collective, being an Assistant Stage Manager at
delity (Minneapolis Musical Theatre), ence Brown Theatre. Alecia holds an nimbus theatre, crash.dance produc-
MFA in Theatre Performance from Ted Mann Concert Hall. On top of all
Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors (Fes- tions, SPARK theatre + dance, 20% of that, Sarah is the Production Man-
tival Theatre), Fiona in Flanagan’s the University of Tennessee and a Theatre Company, Bucket Brigade
Bachelor of Music from Butler Uni- ager for The Haunted Basement.
Wake (Actor’s Theatre of MN), and Theatre, and Artistry. Previous de-
the first time she played Vivienne versity. She also holds her 4 incred-
ible children and her actor/pediatric
signs with DelakoArts include Wait ROBIN MCINTYRE
Kensington in Legally Blonde the Until Dark, Stones In His Pockets, Carpenter
Musical with Paul Bunyan Playhouse. nurse-anesthetist husband Josh in The Complete Works of Shakespeare
Eden Prairie, where the 6 of them (abridged), and She Loves Me. www. Robin graduated with a BFA and an
As always, she is eternally grateful to MFA in Theatre Design and Stage
her family and her partner in crime, and their two dogs, Jolly and Josie, cargocollective.com/schmitzlighting
try to squeeze into the same bed Technology from The University of
Caitlin, for their constant support.
By day Maggie works in the Sets and each night. For Noah, Flora, Eve SAMANTHA KUHN STANEART North Carolina at Greensboro. Since
and Sabrina -- let your Light so shine! Costume Designer 1991 Robin has designed for a variety
Lighting department of Evine Live. of local theatres including Lakeshore
At DalekoArts: Our Town, Urinetown,
NICOLE THIETJE CASEY WILLIAMS Little Shop of Horrors Representa-
Players, Mounds View Community
Nicole Stage Manager Theatre, Park Square Theatre, The
tive Experience: At Pro Rata: Rocket- History Theatre, Actor’s Theatre, The
Nicole is thrilled to be in her first Casey is thrilled to be working with man, Henry V, The Beauty Queen of
DalekoArts for the first time! She re- Flying Foot Forum, North Star Op-
DalekoArts production. She is a na- Leenane, 1984; Lyric Arts: Guys and era, The Phipps Center for the Arts,
tive of Louisiana and settled in New ceived her BFA from the University Dolls, She Loves Me, Always...Patsy
of Minnesota- Duluth and some oth- local colleges, and many local high
Prague, MN about 10 years ago. She Cline, Shrek the Musical, The Explor- schools. For 10 seasons Robin created
has been working behind the scenes er recent productions include Don ers’ Club, Grease, Boeing Boeing, Into
Giovanni (Lyric Opera of the North in hundreds of sets for both main stage
of public school musical theater for The Woods; Theater Unbound: Mere musicals and Black Box theatre pro-
10 years as music director and chore- Duluth, MN), Spring Awakening (Nor- Trifles, Silkworms; Apple Valley High
mandale Theatre in Bloomington, ductions at Bloomington Civic The-
ographer. She studied Music Perfor- School: The 25th Annual Putnam atre and Art Center. He is currently
mance and Teaching at the Universi- MN). She is also excited to be work- County Spelling Bee, 9 to 5; Actors’
ing as Normandale Theatre’s season freelance designing in the Twin Cit-
ty of West Florida where she played Theatre of Columbus, OH: A Come- ies and working with The University
“Amalia” in UWF’s production of She Prop Master. She would like to thank dy of Errors, The Merchant of Venice
her friends and family for their con- of Northwestern in St. Paul.
Loves Me. She was also seen onstage Training/Education: The Ohio State
in La Boheme, The Magic Flute, and tinued support. University, Columbus, OH: M.F.A. LYNN ISAACSON
Gianni Schicchi with the Pensacola Costume Design and Construction; Scenic Painter
Opera. Currently, she is the Choral SYDNEY ACHLER Hamline University, St. Paul, MN: B.A.
Scenic Designer Economics and Theatre Arts. Saman- Lynn is happy to be back working
Director at New Prague High School, with DalekoArts! She has worked in
directs the Treble Choir with North- Syd is thrilled to be designing an- tha is the the Makeup/Retail Buyer at
other Daleko show! She is a Chicago Norcostco, Inc. the Twin Cities area for many years,
field Youth Choirs, and sings with the recently with MN Opera, Great The-
“See Change” Treble Choir in St. Paul. based scenic designer and painter
She lives in New Prague with her hus- and an ensemble member with (re) JOSHUA STALLINGS ater, and Split Rock Studios. She
discover theatre. Upcoming produc- Sound Designer last painted for DA on the Theatre
band Toby and three children (Jude, L’Homme Dieu remount of The Com-
Elijah, and Audrey) and two dogs. tions include Warrior Class and Dead Joshua is excited to be returning to
Man’s Cell Phone with The Comrades. plete Works of William Shakespeare
DalekoArts after sound designing (abridged).
ALECIA WHITE Recent designs include She Loves She Loves Me last season. As a de-
Alecia Me, Middletown, A Chris Smith Car- signer/composer his work has also ANTHONY J. SOFIE
Alecia is thrilled to be onstage in ol, Complete Works of Shakespeare appeared at History Theatre, Step- Piano/Music Director
her first show at DalekoArts! Ale- (abridged), Stones in his Pockets, pingStone Theatre, CLIMB Theatre,
Our Town, DalekoArts; Clearing, American Dance Festival, and Twin Anthony is excited to return to the
cia is a founding board member of music director’s chair for another
DalekoArts, and a founding compa- Commission Theatre; Row After Row, Cities Public Television, as well as
The Comrades; For One, (re)discover music and corporate events across DalekoArts production, a role he has
ny member of Alecia and Amanda held for Forever Plaid, Little Shop of
Dance in the Basement to Musical theatre; Punk, The New Colony; Big the Midwest.
Love, Apple Valley HS; Hamtown Rac- Horrors, Always…Patsy Cline, Urine-
Theatre Records, circa 1985-present, town, The Rink, and She Loves Me,
a co-production with Amanda White, es, Planet Ant Theatre. She received
her BFA from Illinois Wesleyan Uni- in addition to taking the stage as
Alecia’s (ahem, older) beloved sis- “Dino” in the Main Street Holiday se-
ter. Alecia is (at any given moment) versity. Although based in Chicago,
ries. Anthony is an active performer
in the Twin Cities area, assuming the JACK PIRNER
roles of music director, accompanist, Drums
vocal coach, conductor, and dialect
coach. As a singer and actor, Antho- Jack is a recent graduate of the Uni-
ny has performed with Dale Warland versity of Minnesota, and is thrilled to
Singers, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra be playing his sixth show with Dale-
Chorale, Minnesota Opera, Artistry,
Minneapolis Music Theatre, and Cha-
koArts; the first five were Little Shop
of Horrors, Always...Patsy Cline, Uri- THANKS TO ALL OUR AMAZING DONORS
meleon Theatre Circle. He also cur- netown, The Rink, and She Loves Me.
rently serves as music director at St. AMANDA WHITE FRIEND Bruce Olness Jane Fox, in honor of The Deihls The Deihls
up to $99 Dann Peterson Steven R. Gernes Marv & Kim Deutsch Shelbi Eckman
Anne’s Episcopal Church, and music Director Anonymous Patrick Pribyl Paul & Angie Frykman Mike & Terri Jacobson Beth & Jerry Geis
director and accompanist for Park Richard & Angie Amy Prochaska Beth & Jerry Geis Murphy Family Andy Giesen
Center Senior High. Amanda is delighted and proud to Andersen Debra Que Andy Giesen Joann & Jim Petersen Donna Giesen
have spent some time in the room Emily Rose Skinner & Kendra & Paul Donna Giesen Virgil & Deb Pint Eric & Lois Hyde
JAKOB SMITH with this group of musical artists. Gregory Angel
Greg & Jymme Bark
Rasmusson
Paul Reyburn
Mark Goodman &
Debra Buss
Debra & Fred Savage
Roy & Lori Seurer
Mike & Terri Jacobson
Kallal family
Guitar Past DalekoArts shows Amanda has Bill Belkengren Kimberly Ries Bob & Barb Gullickson Rodney & Darlene Christine & Tom Karki
Jakob, currently active and residing directed include Our Town, Little John & Ann Berg Alice & Massimo Thomas Herrmann Seurer Vonnie McWilliams

in Chicago, Illinois, began his mu- Shop of Horrors, Barefoot in the Park, Jeff & Deb Bergeson Ronconi in honor Jerry & Cathy Kim & Eric Snyder Dr. Tim & Deb Miller
Herrmann Anthony Sofie Dave & Florence
sic career while attending the Main and DA’s very first show, The Odd Nancy Besse of Armando Harlow
Ronconi Wayne & Kathleen Ron & Kathy Sofie Minar
Jane & George
Street School of Performing Arts in Couple. You may have seen her on the Brezina Sue Ruprecht Hines Pat & Margaret Sean & Jamee O’Neill
Hopkins, Minnesota. He earned his DalekoArts stage in Middletown, The Renee Brinkman Christi & Chad Ryburn Teresa Hopke Sullivan Kathy O’Neill

Bachelor of Music in Performance at Rink, The Complete Works of William Anne & Sean Byrd Rita Sapp Cynthia & Joe Hrabe
STAGE MANAGER
Scott & Jennifer Pierce
Carol Coburn Jill Schafer Eric & Lois Hyde Valerie Reiter
the University of Illinois at Chicago. Shakespeare (Abridged), Adventures Don & Judy Conn Patricia & William David & Susan Karan $500 - $999 Lou Ring
Jakob has performed internationally in Mating, Our Town, the Main Street Kristin Dohm Scheidt Lana Knoke Anonymous Grif & Jenny Sadow
Daisy Babione
with numerous bands, musical the- Holiday series, The Philadelphia Sto- Pj Doyle Ann Schoenbauer Ari Koehnen
John F. Bigelow
Jen & Greg Sayler
Linda Maloney Brad & Kytyn
ater, and other projects, displaying ry, Rancho Mirage, and Proof. In ad- Janeil Dropik Sandra & Larry
Schoenecker Jen & Troy Kathy & Renae Gage Schoenbauer family
Karen Eckman
versatility in Jazz, Rock & Roll, Blues, dition to being a founding Artistic Steve & JeNean Carol Schwie McDonough Pamela Geeding in Pete & Heather
R&B, Country, Punk Rock, Pop, Funk, Director at DalekoArts, Amanda is a Erickson Jennifer Shepard Vonnie McWilliams memory of Uncle Jim Schuller
Jim & Sandi Jensen
Bluegrass and many other styles. member of the Theatre performance Songe Family Ann Marie Simon Laura Meyer
Stephanie Kivi
Rodney & Darlene
Kayla & Jonathan Feld Sharon Simon Judy & Ted Nelson Seurer
faculty at Normandale Community Edward Flathers Debra Skluzacek Kathy O’Neill Barb & Chuck Roy & Lori Seurer
MATT SIDDONS College. She is a graduate of Colum- Mike Fotis Megan Smith in Marvin & Mary Peters Nickolay
Jim Scharback & Gail
Greg & Ginny
Guitar bia University’s Program in Arts Ad- Jane Fox memory of Betty Jean Larry & Carol Pint
Weiner
Spurlock
Todd & Mary Kay Marge Sticha
ministration, MSU Mankato’s MFA in Phillip Galligan Smith
Matt is excited to bring his talents to Theatre Performance, Truman State Janice Geis Michael Stevens Proshek Alecia & Josh
Scharback in memory
Marsha & Tom Topka
DalekoArts for the first time. A grad- University’s Theatre Arts program,
Werner & Kathy Terri Sticha
Julie Stroud
Greg & Sally
Rademacher of Tade R. Bug BUSINESS
Giesen
uate of St. Thomas with a degree in and the School at Steppenwolf The- Cynthia Giles Jeremy Sundheim Valerie Reiter Phil & Leanne FRIENDS
Music Business, Matt studied the atre Company. This is for Aunt Pam, Maggie & Matthew Miriam Swenson Whitney Rhodes Scheiber Back & Neck Clinic of
Toby & Nicole Thietje
guitar under Chris Kachian and Joan for lots of reasons...not the first of
Goldade Tim & Laurie Thorp Grif & Jenny Sadow
Franny Tuma
New Prague
Pamela Tietz Jen & Greg Sayler Goldsmith Eye Care
Griffith, exploring the worlds of clas- which is that it’s her favorite.
Jill Gunderson-Gernes
Jason & Kacey Hamlin Greg Trettel Robert & Tami New Prague Floral &
sical, jazz, improvisation, and what it Lisa Haugen Stefeni Tupy Schmitz DIRECTOR Such, Inc.
$1,000 - $4,999
means to be a musician. Outside of JOE CROOK Linnea & Jim Sandra Vanden Einde Vera Schoenecker
Anonymous
Nick Slavik Painting &
music, Matt is a Marketing Coordina- Choreographer Hautman in honor of LuAnn Villwock
Wesley Volkenant
Kristin & Nick Schroers
Pete & Heather
Mike & Bonnie
Restoration Co.
Pool & Spa Patrol
Grandma Thietje
tor at the House Boardshop in Little Fullerton
Canada and enjoys hiking, camping, Joe Crook graduated from MSU Janet Havlicek Alex & Kate Wagner
Anna Weggel-Reed
Schuller
Jim & Karla Schultz
Christine and Tom FRIENDS OF
Sheryl Hennen
video games, and more music. Mankato, where he was selected to Anna & Marty Dianne Weiers Dennis & Winnifred
Karki FRIENDS
perform at the Kennedy Center three Hermann Hannah Weinberg- Simon
Joy Seema
Amy “Aim Face”
INDIVIDUAL
JONATHAN LARSON times in his career as both an actor Mary & Kevin Higgins Goerger
Lisa Widmer
Donald & Lisa Simon
Greg & Ginny
Surber
SPONSORS
Ettlin’s Cafe
Bass Guitar and dancer in KC/ACTF and ACDF. Keith Hovis
Gemma Irish Chad & Kyle Wieskus Spurlock
Kay & Mike Wilcox New Prague Chamber
Since graduation, he has worked Gretchen & Garrett D.R. Svobodny
Brad & Deb Yopp of Commerce
Jonathan has been a musician for both on and off stage for The Na-
Jane Isaacs
Ykema Shelly Tietz
Jared & Erica
over 20 years, and is delighted to be tional Theatre for Children, Off-Leash Kamrowski Anita York Marsha & Tom Topka
PRODUCER
$5,000 - $9,999 FRIENDS OF
bringing his talents to the Twin Cities Dance, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Way Margaret Kartak Thanh & FrankiJo Tran Brad & Kytyn FRIENDS SERIES
and DalekoArts for the second time Heather King ADVOCATE Bob & Mary Vanasek Schoenbauer family SPONSOR
Off Broadway, Eclectic Edge En- Barbara Droher Kline $100 - $249 Mary & Jerry Walerius Bruzek Funeral Home
(She Loves Me). Proficient in a wide semble, Christopher Watson Dance, Anonymous Bill & Carolyn
Lenore Krava ARTISTIC
range of instruments, he’s played Black Label Movement, Continen- Fred Kreider Amy & Darrin Ahrens Wehrmacher DIRECTOR’S DALEKOARTS
bass, guitar, percussion, and more for tal Ballet, and The Ames Center. He
Mike Lagerquist Joan Anderson Judith & Dennis CIRCLE SEASON
a wide range of groups in the Saint Matthew Lasch Angonimous White $10,000+ SPONSOR
is currently the Managing director Duayne & Dianne Audrey & Bob Austin Joe & Mary Widmer Betty Jean Smith Giesenbräu Bier Co.
Cloud area, including the Minnesota of Starz Dance Competition. He has Malewicki Jean Bartusek Richard & Cathy
Center Chorale and the Saint John’s choreographed shows at St. Olaf, Gregory McClenahan Mark & Mary Bartusek Wornson MARQUEE CLUB FOUNDATION
Boy’s Choir, of which he is a former Matt McNabb Beyoncé Dick & Mary Zweber $10+/month SUPPORT
MCTC and The Children’s Theater. Callie Meiners Joan Bohnsack recurring gift Jim & Linda Lee
member. Aside from playing and This year, Joe is serving as adjunct Florence & Dave Rev. Kevin Clinton PARTNER Anonymous Family Foundation
writing music, Jonathan also enjoys faculty in the Department of Theatre Minar Chuck & Kate Croatt $250 - $499 Audrey & Bob Austin Swan Charitable
acting, video games, and reading. & Dance at Minnesota State Univer-
Tom Nieman Terry & Valerie Anonymous Jean Bartusek Giving
Vickie Novak Drommerhausen Bill & Mary Kay Bill & Mary Kay Debra & Scott
sity, Mankato. In his free time, he is a Brandon & Gina Shelbi Eckman Bergevin Bergevin Newman Family
Jill Evans & David Steve & Elaine
plumber and active art maker. O’Connell
Christensen Bruchman
Cary Coop Foundation

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