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S TEBENS C HILDREN’ S T HE AT RE
The Prompter
Mason City, Iowa
www.stebensct.com
CAST
Red……………….……Yuvia Maldonado
Percy…………………….…….. Henry Klatt
Lacy……………………..Maggie Gerrietts
Sofi……………………………Tiyana Rogers
Giles…………………………...Kayla English
Dillen…………………..Tristan Koopman
Kari……………….……Brooke Hoeppner
Emi…………………………Brelynne Rogne
Leon………………...…….Adam Dettmer
Elisha………………………...Emilee Nelson
Rabbit……………….…Destiny Kinyaiya
2nd Rabbit………………….……Alex Bohls
3rd Rabbit…………………...Claire Reidel
Fox……………………….Ashley Peterson+
2nd Fox……………………….Liv Hackbart
Owl…………………….Avery Heinzerling
Wolf…………………….…….Austin Bailey*
Zurie…………………………...Mary Rohne*
Roland…………………...Andrew Bailey*
CREW
January/February, 2015
Little Red
Riding Hood
February 4-8, 2015
A fascinating adaptation of one of the most
popular fairytales of all times. Max Bush, the
award-winning playwright, has great respect and
affection for the classics and this time he has
created a masterpiece. Be sure and see this world
premier!
Important Dates for this Show:
Box Office opens to members on January 21
Public may purchase tickets starting January 22
OPENING NIGHT!! Wednesday, February 4 at
7 p.m. with a
reception for Max Bush following in the lobby
Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m.
Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m.
Asst. Director…….Elizabeth Rocha*~
Asst. Stage Mng……….…..Grant Bohls
Lights Design………...Andrew Bailey*
Lights Operator…………….…Ella Fritz
Sound Design…………...Austin Bailey*
Sound Operator…..…Maya Jalukar*
Spot Operator……………...Sarah Kelly
Props Master………..Rebecca Kadera Tickets cost $10 for adults & $8 for youth (18 and
Stage Mng…………....Madilynn Loats* under). Office hours are 1-5 p.m. weekdays. You
may purchase your tickets through the mail with
*denotes SCT award winner
check, by phone with Mastercard or Visa or by
+ denotes SCT debut
stopping in with cash or check.
~ denotes musical tour member
Call the Box Office (641) 424-9802 or stop in at
616 North Delaware Ave, Mason City, Iowa 50401
“Little Red Riding Hood”
Is Sponsored By:
Kingland Systems
Join us for a Reception for Max Bush
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
After the Opening Performance in the SCT Lobby
Max Bush is a freelance playwright and director whose plays are widely produced
on professional, educational and amateur stages across the country. He's won many
awards for his work including the Distinguished Play Award from AATE, the IUPUI
National Playwrighting Competition, and Individual Artist Grants from Michigan
Council for the Arts. SCT has produced six of his scripts through the past 20 years.
Snacks and beverages will be served and you will have an opportunity to greet the
playwright and the actors of this world premier!
Stebens’ Winter Carnival
February 28, 2015
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend our
February 28th Winter Carnival fundraiser for
Stebens Children's Theatre.
The Mardi Gras-like event will begin at 6 p.m. at
The Music Man Square in Mason City.
There will be
wine- and beer-tasting;
lots of tasty appetizers and desserts;
live and silent auctions;
music by “Little Bluestem”;
an always exciting trivia contest;
a cash prize drawing
and plenty of time to socialize
Tickets cost $20 in advance
or $25 at the door.
Tickets for a table of 10
can be purchased for $150.
For more information or to donate an item for the auction, please contact
Stebens Children's Theatre at 424-9802 or at stebenstheatre@msn.com.
You Can’t Win If You Don’t Play!
Find a Stebens student and buy your raffle tickets today. Payout is half of the
money taken in. The other half helps Stebens. The student that sells the most tickets
wins $20, and the student that sells the winning ticket wins $20.
Help your favorite Stebens kid today!
20
15
50/50 RAFFLE
Stebens’
$1.00 per ticket
Winter
Gotta get
some of
these!
Payout is 50 % of $ collected
Carnival!
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Drawing Feb. 28, 2015
Looking for a few generous folks!
Do you have a gift of an auction item you would like to donate?
Would you like to help at the Winter Carnival or provide food?
Would you help solicit donations from local businesses?
Do you want to attend the Winter Carnival?
If you answered “YES!” call Mary Lou @ 424-9802!
Home School Workshop
February 9-20, 2015 Weekdays—1:30-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 7-14 years old
Come be part of our Fairy Tale Theatre. Every weekday afternoon for two
weeks you will work on a play … practicing your lines, learning blocking and
movement and simply having fun.
Registration is now open!!! Please tell your fellow students
(sisters, brothers and other home schoolers) about the class.
To register call the box office at 424-9802 between
1-5 p.m. weekdays, email at stebenstheatre@msn.com or stop in
At 616 N. Delaware Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.
Fee is $120 for each student.
Don’t miss a show!
“The Fisherman and His Wife”
Sponsored by Alpha Orthodontics
The ancient story of the willful, greedy wife who could not be satisfied; she
wants a cottage, a kingdom, a child and more! This cautionary tale might be the
funniest of all the Grimm Brothers’ fairytales.
Watch your email for the announcement of our early March opening night
performance on the SCT stage. Then we will be ready to hit the road touring
throughout North Iowa and South Minnesota at schools, libraries and other public
venues.
A Musical Revue
“Abby and the Absolutes”
Sponsored by Children’s Dental Center of Mason City and
Todd & Renee Hoeppner
This production is a tribute to all the adorable girl groups and love songs of the
early ‘60s. You’ll love “It’s My Party,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “You Don’t Own Me”
among many, many more. This endearing revue will knock you out!
Abby … Lydia Ouverson*
Uncle Sam … Elijah Warfield*
Darlene … Bethany Larson*
Connie … Sophia Ciavarelli*
Mavis … Sarah Betz*
Chuck … Ben Siglin*
Stage Manager …. Maddie Wann*
*indicates SCT award-winner
Now Booking Tour Dates for these
wildly entertaining shows!
SCT presents two, very entertaining productions
designed to tour to area schools, churches, libraries, retirement homes, business meetings
and community celebrations:
“Abby and the Absolutes”
and
“The Fisherman and His Wife”
Please call Tom Ballmer or Mary Lou at 641-424-9802 for booking inquiries.
Stebens Children’s Theatre’s
2014-2015 Season
“Little Red Riding Hood”
World Premier by Max Bush
February 4-8, 2015
Sponsored by Kingland Systems
“The Fisherman and His Wife”
The School Traveling Show
Story by the Grimm Brothers
Adaptation by Tom Ballmer
March 1, 2015
Sponsored by Alpha Orthodontics
“Bugsy Malone”
By Alan Parker & Paul Williams
April 3-19, 2015
Sponsored by HyVee East, HyVee West & HyVee Drug Store
“Stepping Out at Stebens~2015”
The Best in Homemade Comedy
May 6-9, 2015
Sponsored by Demro Orthodontics
“Still Life with Iris”
By Steven Dietz
June 10-14, 2015
Sponsored by Larson Printing Co.
“Abby and the Absolutes”
Musical Revue by Tom Ballmer
Summer 2015
Sponsored by Children’s Dental Center of Mason City
and Todd & Renee Hoeppner
Season Tickets Special
$50 for adults - $48 for students (18 & under)
on 5 flexible admissions + 1 musical
Offer good until Feb. 8, 2015
Season
Season
Ticket
s
Donor Members Opportunities
Tickets
Pizza Coupons are still
available!
$15 will get you a
large
twotopping pizza or
one
medium
Specialty Pizza
at Godfathers in
Mason City, Des
Moines and Fort
Dodge. Or you can purchase coupons for
the same size pizzas at Breadeaux Pizza
in Clear Lake. Inquire at the Box Office
to purchase and support Stebens’
programs.
Patron $110-189 (8 admissions)
Benefactor $190-369 (16 admissions)
Sustainer $370-699 (24 admissions)
Angel $700+ (32 admissions)
The Children’s Theatre
Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to
solicit, acquire and manage gifts of money
or property for the exclusive purpose of
providing economic assistance and longterm financial stability to the Stebens
Children’s Theatre. To plan your gift, will
or ask questions about the foundation
contact SCT Executive Director, Tom
Ballmer at 641-424-9802.
Thank you!
End of Year 2014 Scholarship Fundraiser
Contributors
The SCT Boards extends their gratitude to Kevin Dear & Teri Schrettenbrunner;
Microsoft and Francis & Sibyl Pressly for providing the matching funds; as well as the
generous donors below who helped us provide scholarships to 30 recipients this year by
donating a total of $20,500.00.
Steven Allgood
Barbara Andrews
Gregory & Terry Bailey
Byron & Ann Beasley
Thomas & Julia Birdsall
Philip & Julie Birkedal
Terry & Connie Bleile
Marv & Sheri Borcherding
Jerry & Maureen Brantner
Leona Buffington
Ray & Linda Collins
Rustin & Mary Davenport
Eloise Davis
Shirley Dean
Kevin Dear & Teri Schrettenbrunner
Darrell & Susan Fisher
Steve & Liz Gales
Steven & Barbara Goetz
Ann Hanes
Joyce Hanes
Nathan Hehr & Stephanie Nettleton
Bradley & Catherine Isaak
Jim & Linda Jacobson
Karen Kiss
Ryan & Molly Knoll
Carl & Jennifer Langhart
Eric & Lisa Losen
Keith & Mary Lou Norris
John Pappajohn
Kary & Carol Paulson
Kristine & Michael Penca
Francis & Sibyl Pressly
Dennis & Julie Reidel
William & Mary Riesen
William & Marti Rodamaker
Wade & Melanie Sewell
Eldon & Betty Siemers
Ed & Brenda Simon
Gerald & Kathryn Stephens
Brian & Chereen Stroup
Jeanette Studt
Gary Swenson & Dean Genth
O Jay & Pat Tomson
Tomson Family Foundation Trust
John & LaVonne Welch
Mary Witherall
Robert & Mary Zishka
Danette Zook
Jack & Marilyn Zook
Central Park Dentistry
Clausen Plumbing & Heating and
The Plumb Center-Ann Clausen
Computer Assistants Inc.-Joel & Deb
Rohne
Edwards-Brandt & Associates, Inc.
Furniture Mattress Outlet-Tim
Latham
Godfather’s Pizza
Hank’s Plumbing, Inc.
Hearing Associates, PC
Images Photography-Craig &
Brenda Kienast
Kleen Sweep Construction-Joe
Paulsen
Metalcraft, Inc.
Microsoft
North Iowa Community Credit
Union-Scott Shipman
Pro Wall Construction-Randy &
Kristin Ciavarelli
Woodharbor Molding & Millworks
Stebens Children’s Theatre
“Little Red Riding Hood” 616 N Delaware
Mason City IA 50401
February 4-8, 2015
stebenstheatre@msn.com
Tickets go on sale January 21st for members 641-424-9802
and January 22nd for the public
www.stebensct.com
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