Mike is the Director of Videography for Itechra in Winona. He enjoys world traveling, wine tasting, skiing, and tennis. His most memorable performance with LCT was as Nigel Rancour in Something’s Afoot and as Tony Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You. He has appeared elsewhere as Max in Lend Me A Tenor and as Gary in Noises off and enjoys LCT because “it is a theatre that not only embraces it’s community, but devotes it’s talents to give back and enrich our culture.” Mike would like to thank the audience-patrons, season ticket holders, and you. Without all of you this would not be possible. Please help us in funding our new “home.”

Sally is in fourth grade at Kickapoo Area Schools. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, and scrap-booking. Most recently her performances with LCT include Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird and Gretl in The Sound of Music. She has also appeared elsewhere as a mouse/horse/kid-sister in Cinderella. Sallie likes the theater because “you can let go of the world and be someone else.” She would like to thank her mom and dad for driving her to La Crosse every night.

Kadee is in sixth grade at Onalaska Middle School. She performed with LCT as an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and as Penny in 101 Dalmations. She has appeared elsewhere in Gypsy, The Musicman, Alice and Wonderland, Robin Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Robinson Crusoe, and The Little Mermaid. Kadee loves to dance, sing, take care of her animals, and do anything artistic. She enjoys the people and directors that work at LCT. Kadee would like to thank her parents for their support.

Stacy works for the Coulee Children’s Center and enjoys ‘mothering’ and scrapbooking. Her most memorable performances with LCT include roles as Penny in You Can’t Take It With You and as Mrs. Boyle in Mousetrap. She has appeared at the Commonweal Theatre as Timothea in Sea Marks and as Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and in Theatre on Broadway in Denver as Lisa in A Boys Life. Stacy likes being with LCT because it allows her to “play” with old and new friends and she would like to thank Mac and Annie.

Avery is pleased to be making her LCT debut. She has participated as an extra in the movie Ft. McCoy, and in Mr. Garrott’s class play in second and third grade. She likes to play soccer and volleyball, read, and participate in gymnastics. Avery likes the theatre because it gives you a chance to be anyone. She would like to thank her family for their support, Lori Portner for teaching her, and her friends for their encouragement.

Alex is happy to be making his LCT and theatre debut. He is in fifth grade at State Road School. He enjoys playing soccer, baseball, and football. Alex thinks everything about the theatre is great and really enjoys acting in front of people. He would like to thank LCT for giving him his first part and his parents for encouraging him.

Frances is in fifth grade at Blessed Sacrament and has appeared most recently with LCT as Brigitta in The Sound of Music. She enjoys softball, volleyball, and acting and says that LCT gives her a chance to be someone other than herself. Frances would like to thank her mom, dad, grandmas and grandpas, and her music teacher who encouraged her to act.

J. Michael is retired and his most memorable performances with LCT include Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and Matthew Harrison Brady in Inherit the Wind. He has previously appeared with UW-L Summer Stage as Arthur in Camelot and as King Duncan in MacBeth. He enjoys barn home design, photography, golf, and kayaking and likes that the theatre allows for a “family” development as the process moves from audition to performance to strike. Michael thinks that “LCT is a jewel in the arts community.” He would like to thank Vicki for her encouragement, Lori for her trust, and the rest of the cast “family” for their great work.

Sean works at APAC in La Crosse and has his own YouTube channel with original material. His most memorable performances with LCT include Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol and George in The Women of Lockerbie, which won an award for Excellence in Acting in a Supporting Role at Wisconsin AACT Fest 2007. Sean is a graduate of the Rancho Santiago Professional Actors Conservatory in Garden Grove, California and has a role in the upcoming film Ft. McCoy. He is proud to be part of such a vibrant organization as LCT and would like to thank his wife Robin, for her love and support.

Scott works at Gundersen Lutheran in gastroenterology and he enjoys golfing and traveling. He participated in The Sound of Music as Max and in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Willy Wonka with LCT. His favorite part about working with LCT is the camaraderie within the cast and being able to meet many talented and friendly people. Scott would like to thank Adam for encouraging him, Mary and Veronica for letting him indulge in this hobby, and Lori for believing he could do it.

John is a software programmer and enjoys reading, kayaking, hiking, and walking his dog, Riley, around the block. His most memorable appearances with LCT were as Bill in The Women of Lockerbie and as Girtie in The Angels of Lemnos.  In college he participated in theatre at St. Mary’s University in Winona. He likes to be a part of the theatre because it provides a break from the routine. Fellow cast members are always supportive and he is able to work with a wide range of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. John would like to say, “Thank you, Santa, for all the Christmas memories. I promise I’ve been good this year and I’ll leave the cookies out as usual.”

Caleb is happy to be making his LCT debut. He is in fourth grade at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Onalaska and he likes reading and Lego engineering. Sean has appeared as Thor in The Nerd at Holmen Community Theatre this previous summer. He would like to thank his director and aunt, Lori, for the inspiration and encouragement.

Michael is self-employed and enjoys sea-kayaking, mountain biking, and whiffleball. His most memorable moments with LCT include his role as Max in Lend Me a Tenor and as Jack in Boys Next Door. Michael has also appeared as Master Ford for Fairbanks Shakespeare Co. He would like to thank the entire UW-L Theatre Department: “Thanks for making this old dog feel welcome.”

Lucas is in eighth grade at Aquinas Middle School. He has appeared with LCT in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as an Oompa Loompa, in Cinderella as a villager, and in 101 Dalmations as the Dogcatcher. He enjoys building, drawing, riding horses, creating, inventing, and riding go-karts. Lucas would like to thank Lori for her enthusiasm and her confidence in the actors.

Natalie loves to snowboard, people watch, and listen to NPR. Her most memorable roles with LCT include, Maria in The Sound of Music and Alice in You Can’t Take it With You. She has also appeared in Cabaret and Oklahoma! at UW-L. She says she enjoys the theatre because she loves the chance to explore other lives and other worlds while sharing them with other members of the community. Natalie would like to thank her patient family and friends. “I love you!”

Kelly is the morning show host for 100.1 WKBH. He has most recently appeared at LCT as Gonzorgo in Babes in Toyland and “decades ago” he was in Vagabond Players. He enjoys writing, camping, and dutch oven cooking. He likes LCT because of the incredible talent you have the opportunity to meet and work with.  Kelly would like to thank his mom for instilling the love of theatre in him and his wife for keeping the flame lit.

Adam is an 8th grader at Lincoln Middle School. His previous credits at LCT include Josh in Big: The Musical and the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol. Credits elsewhere include Winthrop in The Music Man. His hobbies include basketball and fantasy football.

Ben is making his debut here at LCT. His credits elsewhere include Stewpot in South Pacific and Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls. His hobbies include reading, writing poetry, and collecting things that collect dust. His favorite thing about working in theatre is working with highly talented people who value a sense of humor, however dry or non-existent. He would like to thank Dutchess.

William is making his debut here at LCT. He works as Direct Support Supervisor at Able in La Crescent. His hobbies include sports, movies, acting, dancing, and singing Karaoke. What he likes about LCT and theatre in general is that it gives him a chance to do what makes him and others happy. He would like to thank Mom, Dad, and girlfriend, Julie.

Bridget is a retired UW-La Crosse Language Arts Specialist and is making her LCT debut. Bridget dabbled in theatre while in college and then took a thirty year hiatus to concentrate on teaching English and raising children. She was lured back to the stage when Pegasus Players presented Spoon River Anthology. Holmen’s Steel Magnolias and Vicki Elwood’s production of The Vagina Monologues followed. Thank you and happy, happy holidays to all!

Megan is a lifeguard and swimming instructor at the YMCA of Onalaska. She recently appeared on stage at LCT in To Kill a Mockingbird as Calpurnia. She studied Stage Management at UW-La Crosse and stage managed Cabaret and The Diary of Anne Frank. She enjoys working with LCT because it is fun to work with a great age range of theatre folks. “Thanks Mom and Dad and a great roommate/sister, Ashlee, for supporting me. Also to all my friends at UW-L and Riverland Theatre.”