vision statement mission statement

Vision StatementThe Sunset Playhouse is a permanent center

for quality entertainment and education in the

performing arts for our community of all ages.

Mission StatementThe Sunset Playhouse is a not-for-profit Performing Arts Center serving the greater

Milwaukee community by producing quality

entertainment and education.

We do this by:

Nurturing Talent

Engaging Volunteers

Providing Education and Entertainment outreach through the School of the Arts

Creating the perfect balance of Community Theater and Professional Entertainment

Value StatementWe believe in a quality experience, in all areas of

The Playhouse, in an atmosphere of integrity and

mutual respect.

Terms we associate with our Values are:

Integrity

Joy

Nurture

Quality

Respect

M A R Y P O P P I N S

S PA M A L O T

H A I R S P R AY

T H E M A N W H O C A M E T O D I N N E R

This past year as your President

has flown by and so have the previous five years that I served on

your Board of Directors. Which means that

I must step away at the end of September. Our bylaws allow two three-year terms

and before requiring a break. This is

a good practice for us! It allows us the opportunity to bring forward new people

and also to bring back previous board

members to serve again.

When you look at the balance sheet in

this annual report, it will make you smile!

The Playhouse is in good financial shape. Our balance sheet is in the black. And

we have made significant progress in reducing our mortgage and updating our

facilities!

In our two theater spaces, we staged 34 productions during our season, which is

219 individual performances! You will not

find any theater that does this anywhere in the state or probably the Midwest.

These productions are a mix of community

and professional entertainment and an

outstanding School for the Arts (with

participant waiting lists). We can be so

proud of these accomplishments.

I want to thank our Artistic Director, Nancy Visintainer-Armstrong and all who make

it happen. We are blessed with our great

staff, volunteers, performers, directors,

and producers. And all of our patrons

and donors have shown their love for the

Playhouse with their attendance and their

generosity. We thank you all!

On to our 60th season and a very exciting

one it will be!

Sincerely,

Nora Finnigan Werra

S U N S E T B OA R D P R E S I D E N T

Nora WerraNora Werra - President

BA – University of Wisconsin, Madison

Human Resource Management, 25 years

Numerous non-profit and professional boards

Donald Ralfs – Vice President BS – Iowa State University Alcoa, 14 years

Wisconsin Electric Power, 27 years

Elm Brook Little League BOD and Commissioner

Past President and member, Elm Grove Kiwanis Club

David Carter – Treasurer BS – Accounting, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Chief Financial Officer, LandWorks, Inc. Milwaukee Rotary Club

Inge Adams – Secretary Retired Milwaukee Public School Teacher

Past Board Member, Ulster Project

Sunset Life Member

Sunset Volunteer, 27 years

Carol Anderson - Member at Large Past President, Wauwatosa Woman’s Club

Member, Elm Grove Woman’s Club

Member, Marquette Woman’s Council

Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House

Claire Boles – Member at Large BA – Marquette University

Commercial Insurance Management, 30 Years, Board Member, AMUW and MUAA, Marquette University

Board Member, Haggerty Museum, Marquette University

Bob Dude – Member at Large BA – Lawrence University

MBA and MS – University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

U.S. Naval Intelligence Office, 21 years

VP and CFO, Family Health Systems, 22 Years

Member, Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Nikki Lueck – Member at Large BA – Mount Mary University

Co-Chair, Sunset Volunteer Appreciation Night Sunset Volunteer, 11 years

James Santelle – Member at Large BA – Marquette University

Juris Degree – University of Chicago Law School

US Department of Justice, Past United States Attorney & Assistant

United States Attorney, Eastern District of Wisconsin

US Department of State, Past Rule of Law Coordinator at the

United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq

David DeAngelis – Ex Offico Member Manager Village of Elm Grove

Nancy Visintainer-Armstrong Artistic Director – Sunset Playhouse, 5 years

BA – Carroll University

MA – Marquette University

President – Viktor Viktoria, Inc

Sunset Board of Directors

A R T I S T I C D I R E C TO R

Nancy Visintainer-Armstrong Chris AdamsInge AdamsRyan AlbrechtsonTim AlbrechtsonBrant AllenJacob AllenJennifer AllenCarol AndersonJW AndersonKathy AndrewsCarol AnschutzNancy Y.

ArmstrongPaul ArmstrongRuth ArnellRonald AuerJackie BachJessica BahlingSandra Baker-

RenickJoyce BallardRichard BallardAudrey BarrAmy BarrettDuane BauerRobert BenishSusan BicklerKerry BirminghamDon BirschelHeather BlachowskiBeth BlandJohn BlaszakCaroline BoettcherClaire BolesEmma BorkowskiJahbarri BradshawRonald BraierLindsey BrannanDianne BreitzmanMichelle BrienElizabeth BrownMary BrozynskiPaul BudnowskiLorraine BueckersKaren BuelowNick BuendiaDick BulgrinCharlie BurbachDaniel BurssSuzann J. CampbellMatt CarrEd CarrollDavid CarterKristen CarterJean CaseyCharles CernyJacob CesarJoey CheliusMorgen Aria ClareyJean CodyMichael CodyBecky CoftaRoberta ColesJen ConwayGeorge CookPatrick CouillardParker CristanJoanne

CunninghamDonna DanielsNancy DanielsZachary DeanDonna DeusterMandi DeVosKaren DezelanCarol DimitriadesNancy Kay DlouhyMarcee Doherty-

ElstCarol DolphinJohn Dolphin

Sean M. DolphinDave DombrowskiKate DombrowskiNancy DrolshagenJacqulin DubinskyBob DudeMarguerite DunnMarla EichmannJanet EndriesMatthew EnevoldNate EngelPam ErdmannHal EricksonHannah EschGeri EserkalnDan EspositoKay EspositoKayleigh FaberAbi FarnsworthJeremy FlintLinda FlintMolly FlintBarbara FloresGary FossJane FosterPeggy FratturaRalph FratturaKaren FuchsMatt FuchsTyler GalantéJoseph GalloPaula GarciaRalph GarciaDiane GardRay GardnerMary GenslerTim GenslerElizabeth GersondeKimberly GiddensJonathan GortonJacqueline GoszCarrie A. GrayPam GrayMarguerite GreinkeLindsay GreiweNate GroodwaldRobert GroschMichelle GrossNicole GrossBarbara HaigEleanor HannanJoseph G HansonAune HardtSanaa HarperDonna HarrisMike HarrisRenée HarrisZeke HarrisLaurene HarschutzDonna HartPat HasenzahlNicholas HaubnerBrandon C HautMarianne HautMikey HaveySarah HaveySarah Denke HaveyLillian HaywardJanice HectorDavid HeinLauren HeinenTim HendricksKylee HennesLauri HenningTodd HerdtAbbi HessChuck HoerzAdam HolbusSandra HollanderBarb HorderVictoria Hudziak

Keith HuennekensAmanda HughesFran HughesConnie Hurley-

PronleyAllyson ImigMelinda ImigKathlyn InkmannClayton R. IrwinBill JacksonMerry JaegerScott JaegerSandi JaklichRebecca A JannyRoger JanusiakLeslie JohnsonMike JohnsonLee JohnstonBill JonasLaDerrious JonesKaren JurekBrooke KaisJoan KalinoskiDiane KallasDerrik KarasDick KatschkeKatie KatschkeVickie KatschkeGeorge KatsekesGrace KatsekesCatherine KearnJudy KernElla Rose KleefischCory KleinAndrea KlohnMary KnudtenPatricia KobusCarol KomassaGinny KopischkeJoanne KopischkeScott KopischkeScott KormanNick KorneskiJoAnn KossowTerri KowlerMichael KozorozKaren KraftMeredith KreschNicole KrickhahnKristen KubisiakJoan KuhlthauRob KuhnenKen KunzReginald T.

KurschnerLillian LakritzJoannie LangkauChad LargetKrista LaszewskiRuth LaszewskiTodd LaszewskiAlexa LaurDanielle

LemmermannBriana Rose LiporGail LoosenEmma LoseyLaura LoucksJim LoveridgeSusan LoveridgeTed LudwigLynn Ludwig-

FranitzaNikki LueckTommy LueckManny LupianMary Ellen LuxemJessica LynJack LynchJames X LynchLauree Madson

Noah MaguireJim MallmannIsabel ManclMax MantheyJoel MarinanNathan MarinanChris MartinDrew MartinDustin J MartinTamara MartinsekDebbie MarxAnn MatherSpencer MatherSue McCarronMichele McCawleyJames McClureJudy MeierMarie MenzelErin MihorKarl MillerMegan MillerRudy MiskowitchRobert MolendaSarah Briana

MonahanMolly MorrowMark MrozekDawn MudryKait MuehlhansKarie MuellerMargaret MuellerAnthony MunarJulia MyreLarry MyreJudy NarlockMaria NasbyErika NavinHarper NavinMark NavinJean NazarioJan Nehring-

SzczepanskiBrenda NemecShannon

Nettesheim KleinMark NeufangJudy NickersonLueck NicoleSharon Nieman-

KoebertBen NiemczykStephanie NilsenLiz NortonDennis NovakKassandra NovellMadison NowakMolly O’ConnellJoyce O’ConnorKara OlanderAnnette OlsonSharon OlsonDiane OrmsbyErico OrtizMike OwensSue PageAlanna Page- HillKristin Pagenkopf Samantha PaigeBea PamperinRichard PastorekAshley PatinAJ PawelskiPatti PeplinskiRick PeplinskiDaniel PersinoBonnie PeruginoTerrie Peschman Patricia PetersTyler PetersBetty PetersenRuth Peterson

Peggy Peterson-Ryan

Paul PfannenstielSue PieperStephanie PlutaMichael PocaroJan PogodzinskiJane PondelBetty PowersJerry PowersEmily PrattEvan PrierJan PritzlHeather PulkowskiLisa QuinnHannah

RahmanpanahNatalie RahoiTom RaidyDon RalfsAbby RasmussenRob RasmussenTina RawlinsJohn RaynorKatie RaynorKen RedlinStephanie Rejman-

StaufenbeilEmily RestockHeather ReynoldsCorey RichardsAnne RichieDave RiehlHope RiestererJabril RilleyElena RinelliJana RinelliMary RockstadBrian RoloffCheryl RoloffVivian RomanoJulie Rozek-BradyJulie SanicolaJim SantelleBeverly SargentCeci ScalishBridgette SchiekJim ShikeleRichard SchilffarthAlan C. SchimelDaniel SchleyBud SchneiderGreg SchoepkeDolores ScrobelLarson SeaverPam SeccombeDorene SedlarJames SevensTed ShawShelby ShieldsBonnie ShikeleNancy ShirleySusan SiegertLyndsey SippelBrad SkoneckiDoug SmedbronJillian SmithKatrina SmithKeith R. SmithKen SmithSue SmithCheryl SobczakSharon SohnerLinda SouthgateDina SpheensBecky SpiceMira SplatinJoyce SponciaJo E St. ClairJim StahlLee Stalter

Linda StalterLeslie StangerEdith StankovskyCalista StaufenbeilAdam SteffanDennis SteinkeSusan SteinkeDanita StichBarbara StiglerAntoinette StiklElla StockbauerPat StoffelAnn StoverJudy StrampeDana Leone

StrothenkeDiana SusaDeclan SwayneLee SzczepanskiSharon SzybaMarsha TenwinkelKathy TerlizziLois TeschMargaret TeshnerKaren ThakerNicholas TheisenRenata ThekanShakara ThomasStephen ThompsonDorothy ThomsTanya TranbergChristine TremayneLanie TsasSharon TylerThomas Van GilderKadejah Van

HeeschSantana VannarathDave VannessDonna VannessScott VargaJosh VerishGlenn VillaNancy Visintainer-

ArmstrongElla VitranoMarty WallnerJohn J WeberAmber WeissertEric WelchTom WendtLisa WernerBonnieBee WerraNora WerraPaige Westdorp-

AndersonMark WestenPat WestenKathy WesterbeekCasey WestphalJulia WestphalChristine WhiteMichelle WhiteGabriel WichmanAmy WicklandAlyna WilliamsBetsy WilliamsLila WixomPepper WoodErica WrightGeorgia YanickeBrian ZelinskiMatt ZembrowskiZach ZembrowskiErica ZiinoJohn ZiinoKat ZilkaJeanne

ZimmermanSusan ZuernNick Zuiker

L E A D I N G L A D I E S

VO L U N T E E R S

I’m sure you’ll agree that our 2018-19 season was

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

We flew Mary and Burt across our stage in MARY POPPINS, we couldn’t stop the

beat in HAIRSPRAY, we solved the mystery in A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED, we enjoyed an evening of Disney with Musical MainStage’s WONDERFUL WORLD OF WALT concert, and we hootenanied our hearts out for the SideNotes Cabaret, DON’T THINK TWICE IT’S ALL FOLK.

At Sunset Playhouse, the 2018-19 season meant

non-stop productions, and the offerings were varied,

exciting, and not to be missed! Our Furlan Auditorium hosted an array of memorable productions, Musical

MainStage Concerts, and School for the Arts Junior

musicals, while our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater

offered SideNotes Cabarets, bug in a rug and School of the Arts performances, and many Special Events.

In total, our patrons enjoyed three musicals, five plays, two junior musicals, half a dozen Musical

MainStage Concerts, six SideNotes Cabarets, three bug in a rug children’s shows, two kids’ musicals,

as well as several exciting, unique events. No other theater in the Midwest can claim so many

productions in one season!

At the close of 2018, we presented our annual New Year’s Eve Gala: PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ. This sold-out event featured area performers singing classics

from the American Songbook and included raffles, hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight

to ring in the new year. It was a great time for all AND we were pleased to raise significant funds for the Playhouse.

Finally, Sunset continues to actively seek and welcome new volunteers. We hope you will continue

to be part of the Playhouse and encourage your

friends and family to become members of the

Sunset family.

Remember, Entertainment Begins at Sunset, and I hope to see you during our 2019-20 season when we

will be celebrating our Sparkling Sixtieth Season with

wonderful productions and many special events!

Sincerely,

S U N S E T P L AY H O U S E

School for the Arts

S U N S E T P L AY H O U S E

bug in a rug C H I L D R E N ’ S T H E AT E R

The mission of Sunset’s School for the Arts is to

provide programs that enable young people to acquire

knowledge and skills in the performing arts, as well as

gain lifelong interest in the arts and culture. The School

for the Arts offers weekly classes for all children ages

3 – 17, specialty workshops, performing arts camps, and two fully-staged junior musicals.

A three-show series produced by the School for the

Arts. In addition to in-house performances, Sunset’s bug in a rug productions tour area elementary schools,

preschools, libraries, and community centers where

thousands of children experience, many for the first time, the joy of live theater.

Dear Sunset Stars:

The arts teach students innumerable

lessons – practice makes progress, small

differences can have large effects, collaboration

leads to creativity. The arts also teach children that

there are several potential paths when approaching

challenges and that each of them might have more

than one solution. And let’s face it – the arts inspire

children to play and to have fun!

The mission of Sunset Playhouse includes an

emphasis on education. Our renowned School for the

Arts has been educating and entertaining children

for more than fifty years. We nurture self-confidence, encourage collaboration, and value each student who

participates in our programs as a unique individual.

Our 2018-19 School for the Arts season saw great

success in the growth of youth in the arts. Year-round

programming welcomed over 450 students, and our School for the Arts and bug in a rug performances

brought more than 2,500 patrons through our doors.

Our school educated over 1200 students at off-site

locations through after-school classes, in-class

workshops, high interest days, and Girl Scout/Boy

Scout workshops. Our bug in a rug series performed

for 14,000+ children in more than 70 traveling performances.

This season, in addition to our two JR musical

productions, we produced two KIDS musicals. This resulted in full performance opportunities for 110

students and numerous patrons. Thanks to generous

donations from School families and patrons, we were

able to offer two student audience performances of

our two JR Musicals free of charge to Milwaukee

Public School Elementary students.

I am proud to report all of these fantastic numbers for our School for the Arts. But more importantly, we are

proud of the experiences Sunset is able to provide

for students. I, the teaching staff, and professional performers work hard to inspire a new generation

of theater patrons, volunteers, and participants.

In a time when technology has become a huge part of our life experience, I am proud that Sunset Playhouse provides vibrant

opportunities for

students to connect

in person, use their

imagination, take

risks, and build

confidence.

See you at the theater!

Erika Navin

D I R E C TO R O F E D U CAT I O N

Erica Navin

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M A R Y P O P P I N S , J R .

S U N S E T P L AY H O U S E S TA F FNancy Visintainer-Armstrong | Artistic Director

Matt Carr | Technical Director

Ann Mather | Volunteer & Membership Coordinator/

Office Manager Paul Armstrong | Finance Manager

Erika Navin | Director of Education

Stephanie Rejman Staufenbeil | Box Office Manager

Christine White | Administrative Assistant

WA N T E D : FA I R Y G O D M O T H E R

Financial OverviewB A L A N C E S H E E T

The Sunset Playhouse produces

its own program. There are eight

programs per season. There are 2150

performances in a season showing to

30,000 to 35,000 people. The audience of the Sunset Playhouse is composed

primarily of Milwaukee and Waukesha

County residents with the resources to

attend the theater and patronize our

advertizers. An ad in one or the entire

Furlan Auditorium Production Season is a perfrect opportunity for businesses

to reach a loyal customer base while

supporting the Sunset Playhouse.

There are many great opportunities to

sponsor a Furlan Auditorium Production, Musical MainStage Concert, A

SideNotes Cabaret Show or a bug in a rug Children’s Theater Show. A sponsor

is recognized in the show’s program,

in the advertisements and eblasts for

the show, and on Sunset’s website.

A sponsor of a Furlan Auditorium Production receives 50 tickets to the

show and the use of the Studio Theatre

for a pre-show reception. Following the performance, the sponsor’s guests may

return to the Studio Theatre to continue

their party and meet the cast members

at this post-performance reception.

S P O N S O R A S U N S E T S H OW A DV E R T I S E I N AS U N S E T P R O G R A M

Financial OverviewR E V E N U E & E X P E N S E S TAT E M E N T

T H E C U R I O U S S AVA G EA M U R D E R I S A N N O U N C E D

Fixed & Long Term Assets

Building & Equipment 2,962,303$

Depreciations (2,129,881)$

Other Long Term 20,000$

Total Fixed Assets 852,422$

TOTAL ASSETS

1,502,908$

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Advanced Ticket Sales 212,863$

Other Current Liabilities 225,287$

Total Current Liabilities 438,150$

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Mortgage 278,209$

Deferred Income 20,000$

Total Long Term Liabilities 298,209$

Total Equity 766,549$

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY1,502,908$

Note: Total Mortgage = 325,150$ Includes Both Long Term and Short

Term Portions

ASSETS

Cash 572,790$

Accounts Receivable 2,046$

Other Current Assets 75,651$

Total Current Assets 650,486$

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Financial Overview 2018-19Revenue and Expense Statement

RevenuePerformance Revenue 692,794$ Fund Raising 365,470$ School Revenues 126,775$ Other Revenues 22,295$

Total Revenue 1,207,334$

ExpensesFacility and Operations 225,229$ Personnel 265,438$ Direct Production 240,494$ Depreciation 103,672$ School Expenses 94,227$ Fund Raising and Other 45,099$

Total Expenses 974,159$

Net Operating Result 233,175$

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November 14 – 17, 2018 February 6 – 9, 2019 May 15 – 18, 2019

A F T E R S U N S E T S T U D I O S E R I E S

C H R I S T M A S B E L L E S

Esch, John & Kristine

Esselman, Rita

Falk, KathleenFardy, NancyFlanigan, DeborahFlater, Art & BarbaraFleming, KathleenFrance, NancyFrey, BettyFronberry, RickFuchs, KarenGaertner, Bill

Gantz, Paul

Gebert, Annelies

Geis, Carol

Glueckstein, Brenda

Graber, John & Debra

Groth, Bob & Joan

Grunau, Linda

Haase, Gary

Hader, Sally

Harenda, Beth

Hart, Donna

Hartwig, Janet

Hately, Jeneane & Daniel

Heiman, Erin

Hemp, Marly & Lorna

Hohlwek, Mary

Hulen, Kathleen & Dennis

Hundt, Ashley

Jannsen, Jolene

Jones, Rachel

Karth, Tim & Joelle

Kegel, Karen

Kleczewski, Susan

Klockow, Carol

Klug, Anne

Klumb, FrancesKlundt, Steve & Aimee

Knoll, Annette

Kolden, Katherine

Kopacz, Laura

Krahn, Helen

Kraemer, Kristen

Krause, Karl

Krueger, Ann

Krueger, Terry

Kubisiak, Kristen

Kult, Bob & Laurel

Kurth, Glori

Lampris, Terry

Larson, Andrea

Lauritch, Lauren

Levin, Lloyd & Sheri

Mackey, Jane

Mahloch, Beverly

Mahn, Henning & Elaine

Mallmann, James

Markel, John

Markovich, Mirtalina

Marple, Barbara

Martin, Drew

Mayer, Janis

Mayhew, Sue

McGarigle, Karen

McHale, Julie

Mckendry, Robert & Julie

Meder, Lisa, Mike & Avianna

Meyer, Charles & Nancy Meyer, George & Sallie

Minkley, John & Sally

Moertl, Paul & Carol

Moyle, Maura

Mundstock, Shirley

Nack, SarahNamowicz, LydiaNarlock, JudithNielsen, JackieO’Day, Brian

Ozimek, Patrick

Pawlak, Patricia

Payleitner, Norm & Patricia Pearson, Richard & Lynne

Pennebecker, Dean

Pietsch-Wangard, Kari

Poppie, Lynn

Powers, Elizabeth

Powers, Gerald

Powers, William

Pronley, Daniel

Rasmussen, Robert Louis

Rinka, Michele

Robinson, Claudette

Rohde, Sue

Rosen, Bonita

Rosenheimer, Nancy & PaulRowe,Tomas R. & Jean L.

Ryan, Anthony

Rynders, Mary

Sazama, Francis Wilson & Jaqueline

Schlidt, Jean

Schuldenberg, Veronica

Schwaab, Robert & Connie

Schwenk, Kathy

Seiser, Geraldine

Sewell. Robert & Caryl

Shkiele, James & Bonita

Sippel, Larry & Lois

Sippel, Lyndsey

Soileau, Stephen

Sokol, Cindy

Specht, Matt

Staab, Joan & Ron

Steinke, Dennis & Susan

Stoltenburg, Gary

Sutherland, Laura

Swenson, Valerie

Swisher, Jeremiah

Szczepanski, Beverly & Jerome

Tarnowski, Michael

Thomason Household

Thompson, Judy

Thompson, Kent

Thompson, Marcia

Thoren, Robb & Kathleen

Tonnen, Diane

Trible, Barbara

Troglia, John & Mary

Trummer, Ed

Voelker, Kathleen

Weston, Carie

Wick, Dave & Sandy

Wilde, Donald

Wilkowski, Erv & Mickey

Wittlieff, Suellyn

Young, Ruth

Zaar, Carl

Memorial GiftsIn Memory of Joyce L. Thompson

Chiapusio

In Memory of Ann & Jim Goodnetter

In Memory of Mark OllenburgIn Memory of Kristin Ann PetersonIn Memory of Vivian & Russell

Prinz

In Memory of Mary Alice & Robert R Rasmussen

In Memory of Jim RichardsonIn Memory of Krystyna RytelIn Memory of Richard Schilffarth

Honoring GiftsIn Honor of Marla EichmannIn Honor of Andrew KellyIn Honor of Cadence MenzynskiIn Honor of Ella Quinones

In Honor of Al SchimelIn Honor of John Scott & Lois

Scott

In Honor of Stephanie StaufenbeilIn Honor of Ellanor Rose VieiraIn Honor of Jean WalkerIn Honor of Brian ZelinskiIn Honor of The Awesome

Volunteers

In Kind Gifts

Armstrong, Paul & Nancy Visintainer-Armstrong

Barke, Cheryl

Barr, Audrey

Biederwolf, Mary Ann

Carron, Jean A

Coons, Bob

Eichmann, Marla

Fitzgerald, SusanForce, BarbaraGarcia, Paula

Gensler, Tim & Mary

Goodnetter, Mary

Gruth, Robert

Hohing, Laura

Jaeger, Patty

Karth, Tim & Joelle

Katschke, Richard & Vickie

Kelley, Holle & Richard

Loveridge, Jim & Susan

Marquardt, Sigrid

Mather, Ann

Mentz, FlorenceMiller & Campbell Costumes

Services

Navin, ErikaPeterson Ryan, Peggy

Pritzl, Karen A’Rowan & Jan

Schmidt, Delevan

Schroeder, Donna

Sippel, Larry & Lois

Smith, Keith R.

Smith, Lylette

Spice, Becky

Staeven, Joan

Terlizzi, Kathy

Theater Red

Yanicke, Georgia

Sunset Playhouse acknowledges the individuals, corporations, & foundations whose generosity confirms the importance of live theater in our community. In recognition of this support & encouragement, we proudly list their names in thanks. This list reflects those who donated to Sunset Playhouse from September 1, 2018 to September 1, 2019.

Benefactors ($100,000+)Anonymous

Hohing, Laura

Executive Producers ($10,000-$49,999)

Anonymous

Chase Family FoundationEsposito & Knudsen FamilyPritzl, Jan & Karen A’Rowan

Werra, Nora & JudeWesten, Mark & Pat

Producers ($5,000-$9,999)Jane A Gallant Revocable Trust

RBC Wealth Management

Seaver, Raymond & Christine

Directors ($1,000-$4,999)Anderson, David R. & Carol A.

Barry, William & Suzanne

Boles, Claire

Bradley, Anita

Butenhoff, Neal & CarlaCampbell, Suzann J

Carlson, Bob & Arlene

Casey, Jean

De Medici, Marino & NicolaDesjardins, NancyDolphin, Carol

Dude, Bob & Mary Ann

Eichmann, Marla

Fuchs, MattGensler, Tim & Mary

Goodland, John

Grove, Barbara

Joe & Mary Ann Zompa Charitable Fund

Katschke, Richard & Vickie

Kopischke, Ginny

Loveridge, Jim & Susan

Moeser, Erik & Carol

Peterson, Elaine

Rae, Elizabeth

Ralfs, Don & Mary Ellen

Schilffarth, Richard

Schmit, Kathy & Tom

Shirley, Nancy & TomWelch, Eric

Wenzel, Beth & Brent

Woman’s Club of Wisconsin

Playwrights ($500-$999)Adams, IngeArmstrong, Nancy HopperGoodnetter, Mary

Graninger, FrankHamacher, David P. & Marjorie L.

Johnson, David & Mel

Lueck, Tommy & Nikki Lutzen, Mary Ann

McIndoe, Robert

Murphy, Edward & Carol

Robinson, Gwenn & Reece

Rohr, David & Mary

Thomas, Ardeth

Welz, Jerome

Actors ($250-$499)Adler, Debra

Brookfield Chamber of CommerceCody, Jean

Crump, Pat & Phil

Gantner, Jerry & Ron MacDonald

Garcia, Ralph & Paula

Gorske, Robert

Kirkeeng, Gerald & Linda

Komassa, Carol

Kubis, IreneLaste, Bill & Judy

Laszewski, Todd & Ruth

Lennon, Jan

Manegold, Robert & Carol

Mater, Annie & Paul

Orth, Robert

Pire, Thomas

Schuppner, Ken & Lisa

Smith, Kenneth & Candace

Van Eerden, Robert & Loraine

Warchol, Patricia

Yanicke, Georgia

Designers ($100-$249)Anonymous

Ahlswede, Eileen

Andrae, Michael & Luisa

Azzolina, Carlye

Baesemann, Jean

Balderson, Robert

Berg, David

Berich, Nick & GeorgianeBisbing, Leslie & Ron

Bitterberg, Patricia & Gene

Block, Allison

Botticchio, Gerry

Brill, Jim & Susan

Brochhausen, Thomas

Brown, Thomas

Cagle, Jenny

Chiapusio, Thomas

Chicorel, Ralph & Debbie

Dunn, David & Margaret

Dunst, Janet

End, Joan

Erickson, Harold & Joanne

Ferguson, NancyFlynn, HelenGaffke, Diane

Gerlach, Lloyd

Gratz, Bernie & Sandra

Haack, Bill & Sandra

Haensgen, Allan L

Heins, John & Connie

Hemmingsen, Barb

Hintze, Richard & Mariann

Hoernke, IreneHutton, Ted & Sharon

Ilseman, CarmenIsler, David & MaryJeske, Jim

Johnson, Bryan & Ellen

Johnson, Douglas & Dorothy

Kaczmarek, Margie

Keller, Harvey

Kelley, Holle & Richard

Keyes, Mary

Knudsen, Terrence

Knudten, Mary

Konkol, Jacqueline

Krueger, Shari

La Marca, Anna

Larsen, John

Lauer, Joe

Lauer, Robert & Kathryn

Lauer, Robert Jr, Helen & Joseph

Longtin, Thomas & Debra

Lorenz, Robert & Rita

Luxem, Mary Ellen

Marty, James & Marjorie

McGinn, Kathleen

McMullen, Jane

Mee, Diane

Meldman, Robert

Meyer, William

Miller, Caroline

Miller, Gordon & Jerrilyn

Miller, James & Susan

Monday, Judy

Morris, Gary

Navin, James & SylviaNazario, Mike & Mary JeanNetwork For GoodNuckolls, Brenda & MarcOchs, Ken & Eileen

Olia, James

Otterstein, Lyn & John

Pedersen, Pam

Peplinski, Rick & Patti

Pierson, Roger & Coralie

Powers, Tom & Kathy

Rachow, Kristine

Richardson, Kim

Rogalinski, Robert

Rogowski, Lou Ann

Rohr, David & Mary

Rooks, Cindy & Richard

Rynkiewicz, Catherine

Schauer, Wilbert & Genevieve

Schenian, Ken & Lorraine

Schimel, Christopher & Beth Ann

Schmidt, Tom & Mary

Scholz, Lester & Mary Ellen

Schwaab, Robert & Connie

Sebranek, NancySkrypchak, Dennis

Stankovsky, James & Edith

Sternig, George & IrmgardStiglitz, Mary Ann

Stiyer, Judy & Paul

Stockhausen, Curtis

Szczepanski, Lee & Jan

Taylor, Jerry & Laurene

Thielen, John & Beverly

Thompson, Marianne

Tiefenthaler, Timothy & Kathy

Trainor, Jim & Joan

Wazniak, Robert & Debra

Wegener, Craig

Weitenbeck, Mark

Wenzel, Thomas & Karen

West, Paul & Kathy

Whalen, Gloria & Robert

White, George

Wiitala, Marion

Williamson, Judy

Wood, Eileen Pepper

Zellmer, Kathleen

Stage Managers ($25-$99)Adams, NorvalArndt, Antje & Goetz

Bashirian, Janet

Bauer, Judy

Bayerlein, Carol

Beck, Dorothy

Becker, Linda

Bellows, Jessica

Berard, Charles & Tyler

Bergner, Richard

Beyer, Janice

Bohan, Linda

Bosin, Sandra FBraun, Janet

Brell, Gerrude

Breunig, Karen

Broich, Oma

Brozynski, Mary

Burkel, Diana

Calvey, Edward & Patricia

Campbell, Eileen & FralandCarlson, Alan & Carol

Casillo, Patricia

Chrisien, Jacquelyn

Christie, Harry & Bonnie

Claas, Dennis

Clark, Roger

Clausing, Kathleen

Clauter, Carolyn

Dettmann, Dolores & James

Di Fonzo, Mark & JulieDilling, Pat

Doerr, Jackie & George

Doherty-Elst, Marcee

Doligalski, Karen

Dowdy, Susan

Dreikosen, Marianne

Drescher, Gary

Dullweber, Robyn

A Celebration of Giving

2019-20 Season

Celebrate Sunset’s Sparkling Sixtieth Season!

Furlan Auditorium Productions

September 5 – 22, 2019 A COMEDY OF TENORS

October 10 – November 3, 2019 MAMMA MIA!

December 5 – 22, 2019 THE GAME’S AFOOT

January 16 – February 1, 2020 THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES

February 27 – March 15, 2020 NOISES OFF

April 23 – May 10, 2020 CABARET

June 4 – 21, 2020 BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

July 16 – August 9, 2020 WEST SIDE STORY

Musical MainStage Concert Series

September 16 – 17, 2019 PETER, PAUL, MARY, & FRIENDS

October 21 – 22, 2019 BARRY & BETTE: LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT

December 16 – 17, 2019 THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: MOVIE MUSIC

January 27 – 28, 2020 PEACEFUL, EASY FEELING: THE EAGLES

March 2 – 3, 2020 HAL PRINCE: FROM FIDDLER TO PHANTOM

April 27 – 28, 2020 THE BEAT GOES ON: ROCK CLASSICS

SideNotes Cabaret Series

September 26 – 29, 2019 CROWN JEWELS OF JAZZ

December 4 – 8, 2019 UNFORGETTABLE: NAT KING COLE

February 13 – 16, 2020 BACKSTAGE BROADWAY

March 19 – 22, 2020 RHODE’S ROADHOUSE ROWDIES

May 7 – 10, 2020 NOBODY DOES IT BETTER: ‘70S CHICK SINGERS

June 11 – 14, 2020 THE START OF SOMETHING BIG: STEVE & EYDIE

After Sunset Studio Series

September 12 – 15, 2019 DOUBT

February 6 – 9, 2020 FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE

April 2 – 5, 2020 THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Special Events

October 25 – 27, 2019 ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT

November 30, 2019 THE JAYNE TAYLOR CHRISTMAS SHOW

December 31, 2019 ALL THAT JAZZ: NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

April 5, 2020 60TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION SHOW

May 16, 2020 MUSIAL MAINSTAGE: RISING STAR REUNIONbug in a rug Children’s Theater

November 13 – 16, 2019 SUPER

February 19 – 22, 2020 ROCK ‘N’ ROLE MOLE

May 13 – 16, 2020 LITTLE RED RIDING HOODIE

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