TCR MARQUEE - Autumn 2013

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MARQUEE
AUTUMN 2013
In thIs Issue
the second Coming
Jesus Christ superstar: A timeline
Classes You’ll Want to take
Raising the Curtain on 80 seasons
up Close & Personal with tCR’s staff & Board
Brewed + tCR = something Awesome
What’s up With Costumes
Run like a (newBo) Chicken!
Why tCR’s 80 th season ROCKs
And so much MORe! (this Is tCR, right?)
The second coming of
Jesus
Christ Superstar

Why TCR’s 80th Season ROCKS
by Casey Prince
TCR Executive Director
Something’s coming.
This special season was officially kicked off at The
Curtain Raiser on September 6th and things haven’t
been the same since. On that night we announced
that our 80th Season concessions service provider
would be Brewed Café. We announced our special
invitation to produce Mary Poppins in our next and
81st Season. Most importantly, we previewed this
our 80th Season for more than 300 guests. That night
included familiar faces like Doug Jackson (To Kill a
Mockingbird, 1999), Jim Kern (The Music Man,
1992) and Steve Rezabek (Jesus Christ Superstar,
1986). It also included a video endorsement sent to us
from Hugh Jackman, recorded in his Australia home
mere days earlier with the hopes of congratulating
us on 80 Seasons at our special kickoff event. All
signs that night made it very clear: this is going to be
a special anniversary season.
As I write this, the 80th theatre season is hurdling
toward us all like a tidal wave. The air is thick with
theatre around TCR these days. More than half of
the season has been cast and many of those shows
are rehearsing in every nook and cranny around
the venue. Fall classes will soon be starting and
thanks to the energy and expertise of new Education
Director Matthew Kerns, there are so many exciting
programs in store.
The experience outside our walls will be improved
for you too! All of our neighbors have completed
construction and have their lights on. Sidewalks are
finally open and there is a new parking alternative
for you right next door to our building.
The Costume Run will be here on October 26th
and registrations are already coming in. Costumed
runners will again start at TCR, run or walk a 5K course
through downtown with multiple activities (including
haunted house) along the way and end at the New Bo
City Market on their one-year anniversary day with
live music and revelry to follow. Plans are also well
underway for the 10th annual ladies luncheon on
May Day 2014. And to cap it all off, the June 20th
season finale opening night of Les Misérables will
be a gala night to remember, in the vein of our grand
reopening three short years ago.
With the The Underground Festival taking the
stage in the Grandon Studio and The Music Man
taking the stage at the Paramount, the energy on the
main stage is building like a pressure cooker. Soon
it will explode with Jesus Christ Superstar and
before you know it, Santa will be here for Miracle on
34th Street. And yes, there will again be a special
screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on December
17th.
If ever there were a year to do a little more with TCR,
this is it. But act now, because it’s coming at us
all so very fast. Thanks to broad-based community
support, so many shows have sold out in recent years.
I encourage you to make your plans now to celebrate
80 Seasons with us. If not for the role you play, our
organization may very well have celebrated only 75
Seasons as that big anniversary occurred during
the floods of 2008. But your support ensured we’d
remain a point of community pride for generations to
come. Celebrate THAT with us this season. All you
have got to do is show up. We promise to provide
great theatre. Together, we create the magic of live
theatre.

The Cast of Neil Simon’s
JAKE’S WOMEN
Philip Schramp
Heather Akers
Susan Scharnau
Lily Palmersheim
Katie Vogel
Jen Boettger
Angela Billman
Traci Rezabek
FALL & WINTER SESSIONS
KIDS CLASSES
Just Right for Me!
A class for kids on the Autism Spectrum
Treasure Trunk Theatre
Grades 1-2
Staging Stories
Grades 2-5
Upcoming at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Jesus Christ Superstar – Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by
Andrew Lloyd Weber. This groundbreaking rock opera
explores the last seven days of Christ’s life. Filled with
struggle, love, faith, and music, this rock opera debuted
on Broadway in 1971, and changed the face of musical
theatre forever. Superstar was last produced at TCR in
1986. Opens October 11, 2013 Rated PG (Note: Some
content could be intense for our younger audience
members)
Neil Simon’s Jake’s Women – Neil Simon. Jake faces a
marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his
life. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks
played in his mind are interrupted by visitations from
actual women. Jake’s women include his dead first
wife, his daughter now and back then, his bossy sister,
his opinionated analyst, his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and a
prospective third wife. TCR last did this show in 1997.
Opens November 1, 2013 Rated PG (Note: Subject
matter and attention span for elementary-aged audience
members)
Miracle on 34th Street – Adapted from the novel by
Valentine Davies and based on the Twentieth Century Fox
motion picture. Based on one of the most heartwarming
holiday films, Miracle on 34th Street follows a man who
claims to be Kris Kringle while he works as Macy’s
Santa. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s
customers, and touches the heart of everyone he meets.
However, not everyone believes in Santa Claus, and Kris
ends up in court, where the Spirit of Christmas prevails.
TCR last produced this classic in 1998. Opens November
29, 2013 Rated G (Note: Perfect for the ENTIRE family)
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle,
Music by John Du Prez. Lovingly ripped off from the classic
film comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot
retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the
Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls,
killer rabbits, cows, and French people. Truly, one of the
funniest shows to come out of Broadway in a long while.
This is TCR’s first production of Spamalot. Opens January
24, 2014 Rated PG-13 (Note: Although funny, some mild
questionable language, situations, adult humor)
Check theatrecr.org for dates!
Youth Ensemble
Grades 6-8
Teen Acting Ensemble
Freshmen-Senior H.S.
College Audition Prep Class
Juniors & Seniors H.S.
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The
Rainbow Is Enuf – Ntozake Shange. This groundbreaking
choreopoem is a spellbinding collection of vivid prose
and free verse narratives about and performed by Black
women. Capturing the brutal, tender and dramatic lives
of contemporary Black women, For Colored Girls...
offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative
dance, music and poetry. This is the first time TCR
has presented this show. Opens February 21, 2014
Rated R (Explicit language and subject matter)
To Kill A Mockingbird – Adapted by Christopher Sergel
from the novel by Harper Lee. Based on the renowned
novel by Harper Lee, To Kill A Mockingbird is the story
of Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town in 1935,
who, along with her older brother, is, being raised by
her widowed, lawyer father, and their strong-minded
housekeeper. As Atticus defends a young Black man
wrongfully accused of a grave crime, Scout learns about
prejudice, compassion, justice, and love. This play was
last produced by TCR in 1999. Opens March 21 , 2014
Rated G (Note: Attention span for younger audience
members)
God of Carnage – Yasmina Reza, translated by
Christopher Hampton. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award,
this play is a brutally entertaining and hilarious story
of two sets of Brooklyn parents brought together for a
meeting regarding a playground altercation between
their eleven-year-old sons. This is the first production
of God of Carnage at TCR. Opens April 25, 2014
Rated R (Note: Explicit language and subject matter)
Les Misérables – Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-
Michel Schonberg, Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg,
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. An international smash-hit
that quite possibly is the most popular musical in the
world, Les Misérables is the moving story of Jean Valjean
and his struggle for redemption and peace. Set against
the backdrop of 19th century France and the French
revolution, this popular masterpiece promises to be one
of TCR’s biggest undertakings ever. Opens June 20, 2014
Rated PG (Note: Some content could be intense for our
younger audience members)
ADULT CLASSES
Adult Acting Ensemble
Figure Drawing
Playwriting
Cabaret Performance Class
IMPROV & Beer
DANCE & FITNESS
Tap
Yoga

The Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Lorene Anderson - Ensemble
Megan Anderson - Apostle
Treashana Baker - Mary Magdalene
Stephen Banks - Apostle
Aaron Brewer - Jesus
Jay Burken - Apostle
Cameron Byrd - Apostle
Jon Day - Pilate
Samie Douglass - Ensemble
Emma Drtina - Soul Girl
Doug “D.J.” Jackson - Priest
Eric Johnson - Herod
Malcolm Kelly - Peter
Ben LaFayette - Judas
Andy Lesieur - Apostle
Marnie Marshall - Ensemble
Danny Mulka - Apostle
Krista Neumann - Apostle
Timm Palmersheim - Apostle
Tracy Stanford Price - Priest
Steve Rezabek - Priest
Dan Schmidt - Caiaphas
Logan Schultz - Simon Zealot
Greg Smith - Annas
Alicia Strong - Soul Girl
Laurie Thomas - Ensemble
Lacie Thompson - Ensemble
Jamie Toledo - Ensemble
Kenneth Van Egdon - Apostle
Sheila L. Wagner - Soul Girl

The Second Coming (of Jesus Christ Superstar)
by Leslie Charipar
TCR Artistic Director
Jesus Christ Superstar has been
around forever. At least for my forever.
The process of this show began when
I was three, and it became a Broadway
hit by the time I was five. I grew up
with this show. While I was in Catholic
elementary school, I commandeered
my mom’s Jesus Christ Superstar
album and learned every word of it.
And when I came back to this music
some 40 years later, I found that I still
knew all of it. It was in my bones.
The fact that it’s been around for over 40 years and
has continued to be produced worldwide for all of
that time, enjoying two successful revivals in the
last 20 years, poses an interesting question: What
changes about this production every time a theatre
company does it? As the world changes, what does
that do to the style of the show, the look, and the
vision?
We decided that we’d start with the question: if
Jesus came back right now, what would it look like?
The images that kept coming up were rooted in the
unrest in the Middle East, peppered with the political
divisiveness of our own country right now. The more
we talked about it, the more it made sense to let
today’s issues influence the style of our production.
The world sometimes feels violent and ugly and
scary, and that’s the place we decided to establish,
the world we decided to have Jesus walk into.
From a scenic perspective, that meant sand – lots and
lots of sand, eight tons of sand – as both a symbolic
representation of where we are and as a design
element. Bret Gothe, Scenic Designer, became more
interested in the notion of sand as we considered
how the surface of the sand will change every time
performers walk or dance on it. As the texture and
pattern of the sand changes, so will the look of the
central playing area, going from tidy to messy.
The sand is surrounded by steel and mesh, giving the
space a kind of cage-like feel. The upper levels are
reserved for the higher powers of this society (the
Priests, Pilate, Herod), while the “regular” people are
relegated to the lower levels. As Jesus and his crew
enter into the space, it feels as if they’re intruding on
a world that doesn’t want them there but desperately
needs them.
The lighting is harsh and artificial. Continuing the
feeling that this place isn’t comfortable or pleasant
or necessarily safe, the lighting makes it feel like a
prison yard, where you’re free to live but someone
is always watching you, and you will be punished if
you break the rules. Derek Easton, Technical Director
and Lighting Designer, has combined traditional
theatre lighting elements with practical lighting
instruments, and it creates an interesting and slightly
disconcerting blur between the line of theatre and
the line of real life.
The costumes represent a whole host of times and
archetypes. Joni Sackett, Costume Designer, has put
together a conglomeration of looks – a kind of bleak
Mad Max meets Seattle Grunge meets hippies meets
Vegas meets Cirque meets rebel fighters. Because
we’d like people to consider the question, what would
happen if Jesus came back right now, we wanted to
pull the story closer to now, so that the audience will
participate with us in answering that question. One
of the easiest ways to do that is through the clothes
that the performers wear.
Of course, the play is still set in Jerusalem. It’s
still rooted in the history of that time. But, because
there are similarities between the power structure
then and now, because there is still a desire to fight
through oppression, because there are still people
in this world fighting for their freedom, because
people are still suffering, and because people are
so clearly still looking for someone to give them
answers that will provide them with purpose and
peace, we wanted to reduce the distance between
the historically traditional Jesus and a Jesus that
might appear now. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim
Rice used rock and roll as a means to make this
story relevant in the 70s. Through the use of more
contemporary materials and clothes and technology,
we’re trying to honor the writer’s objective to bring
this story closer to us now.

September 1969
Because, in the words of Andrew Lloyd
Webber, “no on was interested in doing
Jesus Christ Superstar on stage,”
it began life as a groundbreaking
rock double-album, with lyrics by
Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd
Webber who, at the ages of 25 and 21
respectively, were just embarking on
what would become extraordinarily
long and successful entertainment
careers. The album’s composition
began with the seminal song
‘Superstar’ – Andrew had written the
melody down on a napkin.
OctOber 5, 1969
In order to get the concept album
– Jesus Christ Superstar – off the
ground, Decca first gave Andrew Lloyd
Webber and Tim Rice money to make
the single, ‘Superstar’ and begin the
album. The single was recorded at the
renowned Olympic Studios in Barnes,
London. Andrew and Tim were backed
by MCA and spent a small fortune
on the recording, including using a
full orchestra, the backing vocals of
the Trinidad Singers, and the Grease
Band, one of the best rhythm sections
in the world at that time.
NOvember 21, 1969
In the UK, the single, Superstar sold
as many as 3,500 copies in one day.
Martin Sullivan, The Dean of St Paul’s
Cathedral and former Archdeacon
of London, supplied liner notes for
Jesus Christ supe
the sleeve of the single. “There are
some people who may be shocked by
this record,” he wrote. “I ask them
to listen to it and think again. It is
a desperate cry. ‘Who are you Jesus
Christ?’ is the urgent enquiry, and a
very proper one at that… The singer
says ‘Don’t get me wrong, I only want
to know.’ He is entitled to some
response.”
The single performed more strongly
outside the UK, rocketing to number
one in Holland, Belgium, and Brazil
-- above Led Zeppelin and Elvis, and
making the Top 10 in Australia and New
Zealand. In the US, it reached number
14 and was number 27 in Billboard’s
‘Top 100 Songs of 1971’ list, above
hits such as George Harrison’s ‘My
Sweet Lord’, the Carpenters’ ‘Rainy
Days and Mondays’ and ‘Proud Mary’
by Ike & Tina Turner.
The international performance of the
single meant Andrew and Tim had
permission from MCA to go ahead
with the rest of the album.
December 4,1969
Tabloid papers linked John Lennon
to the musical and Time Magazine
reported that there were rumors John
had said he would only do it if Yoko
Ono played Mary Magdalene. There
were also rumors Marianne Faithful
would be Mary – all of these were
unfounded and Ian Gillan from the
band Deep Purple was brought in to
sing Jesus.
OctOber 1970
The album was released worldwide.
In the US, a Time Magazine review
of the album said: “What Rice and
Webber have created is a modernday
passion play that may enrage
the devout but ought to intrigue and
perhaps inspire the agnostic young.”
Meanwhile, according to Tim Rice’s
autobiography, mail from all over the
world flooded in, most of it thanking
the young writers “for making
the Gospel story clearer and more
relevant.”
NOvember 21,1970
The album packaging was changed
for the release in the USA, where
the double album was released at St
Peter’s Church, New York. The album
entered the Billboard chart at #40.
July 12, 1971
The first official concert of Jesus
Christ Superstar opened at the
Pittsburgh Arena to an audience of
over 13,000 people, breaking the
attendance record set there by Tom
Jones the year before. The Pittsburgh
event kicked off a sell-out concert
tour of the US. That concert production
toured to 54 locations across the US
and performed the show 74 times.
The first tour was so successful and
demand so great that by the end of
the summer of 1971, there were
two arena concerts simultaneously
touring America.

star: a timeline
September 29, 1971
The arena tour of Jesus Christ
Superstar sold out two nights at Los
Angeles’ famous Hollywood Bowl,
taking in $200,000 with a top ticket
price of $10.
OctOber 12, 1971
Jesus Christ Superstar went to
Broadway. The director of Hair, Tom
O’Horgan, directed the production. The
show opened at the Mark Hellinger
Theatre and starred Jeff Fenholt as
Jesus, Ben Vereen as Judas, and
Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen in
the same roles as they had performed
on the original album – Mary and
Pilate. By now the double album
had sold over 3.5 million copies, and
the show’s opening gross was $1-2
million, ensuring immediate success.
The show closed at the end of June
1973.
1973
Nominated for two Oscars and six
Golden Globes, the Jesus Christ
Superstar movie was released by
Universal Pictures and grossed
$13.2 million at the box office. The
soundtrack was conducted by the
legendary Andre Previn. One 17
year old auditioned unsuccessfully
for a part, but producer Robert
Stigwood kept him in mind for
future productions. Three years later
Stigwood would cast John Travolta
for the lead in Saturday Night Fever.
1991
In 1991, the Shiki Theatre Company
attended the Japan Festival in London,
and performed the Japonesque
version of Jesus Christ Superstar
with Japanese cast at the Dominion
Theatre with great success. (This
Kabuki production was revived in
May 2007.)
1993
Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson reprised
their 1973 movie roles as Jesus and
Judas in the North American touring
revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in
1993 – titled the AD Anniversary Tour.
Originally expected to run for three
or four months, the tour ended up
running for five years and grossed
almost $100 Million.
NOvember 19, 1996
A revival production opened in London.
It was directed by Gale Edwards (who
had been discovered by Andrew
Lloyd Webber when she directed his
Aspects Of Love in Australia). The
production received a 1997 Olivier
nomination for ”Outstanding Musical
Production.” The show closed after a
16 month run.
April 16, 2000
In the summer of 1999, London’s
Really Useful Theatre Company
announced its plans to open Superstar
on Broadway for Easter of 2000.
Rehearsals began on Valentine’s
Day 2000 and Superstar became
the second show to be at the Ford
Centre when it opened on April 16th.
The show was once again directed
by Gale Edwards and received three
nominations for the Tony Awards and
Outer Critics Circle Awards.
mAy 2, 2011
A new revival of Jesus Christ
Superstar debuted at Canada’s
Stratford Shakespeare Festival before
it moved on to La Jolla Playhouse in
San Diego. Andrew Lloyd Webber said
of the production “I have just seen a
fabulous production of Jesus Christ
Superstar. It is very probably the
best-acted performance of the show
I have ever seen and fully worthy of
the fantastic reviews it has received.
I pass my congratulations to Des
McAnuff and everyone involved
with the production at the Stratford
Festival, Ontario.”
January 17, 2012
Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that
a new UK Arena Tour of Jesus Christ
Superstar would launch in September
2012, and offered a unique opportunity
to play the title role via a brand new
ITV television show ‘Superstar’.

Classes You’ll Want to take
by matthew r. Kerns, mFa
tCr education Director
it is believed that the walls between the
arts have fallen and a new interdisciplinary
training has emerged as a result of this
renaissance. From visual to performing and
from music to dance artists are marrying
the forms across the globe and tCr is on the
pulse of that movement.
Figure drawing is believed to strengthen a
director’s eye for stage picture. Yoga is being
studied as a movement practice in most
collegiate level conservatories across the
country. actor training is moving away from
the traditional forms and melding skill sets
in an ensemble based studio format, while
dance is infusing ballet with slam poetry. the
walls are gone and a new art has emerged.
An art filled with projections, improvisations,
environmental installations and plays that are
breaking the rules of realism all over again.
training the modern artist is like weaving a
tapestry of interests. a tapestry that is rich
and vibrant in its execution of new works and
re-telling of current pieces. in example, sleep
no more, and immersive theatre experiment
based loosely on shakespeare’s Macbeth
and told through the lens of promenade
style theatre juxtaposed with Facebook, the
musical. Both of these pieces devised through
the idea of fusing existing forms together to
create dynamic new works.
partiC
as society changes the arts respond. if you
have an idea and the moxie to make artistic
work then come take a class. Join playwriting
and see your work realized. this is an exciting
We’re only in October and we have already had over 200 volunteers
time for artists, audiences and society at large.
No experience is necessary, just a willingness
to explore your imagination.
take a Class. see a show.
-Matthew
involved with the season! It’s an exciting time. And there is more to come.
We will be searching for casts and crew for some dynamite shows like
Spamalot, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow
is Enuf, and Les Miserables. And that’s just through December! Also, there
are still opportunities to usher for Miracle on 34th Street. Plus, keep an
eye out for special holiday events such as lobby decorating and a special
meet and greet with Santa for the little ones. We hope to see you around the
theatre! Thanks for helping us keep the magic alive! Audition dates through
the end of December are listed to the right...

What’s up With Costumes?
by Joni sackett
tCr Costume Director
For TCR’s 80th season, we started off
with some costume bits and pieces for
the concert version of Music Man, in
partnership with Orchestra Iowa. What
a great project! We used the backstage
spaces of the gorgeous Paramount Theatre,
so it was a bit like being on tour, without
the endless bus rides.
Next up is Jesus Christ Superstar back
at TCR. Costume Assistant Marnie Marshall
has been creating some fabulous scarves
inspired by Pinterest images, so look for a
fun Pinterest-themed class in the not-toodistant
future.
We’re excited for the period costuming
we’ll be doing in Miracle on 34th Street
and To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as
the distinct challenge of contemporary
costuming for the Grandon shows. Doing a
“now” show requires just as much thought
as a fantasy or period show, which might
not be obvious—they’re just clothes, right?
In fact, character needs to be indicated in
a more subtle way, whether it’s a choice
of color, fabric, fit, or style, and often all of
these.
We’ve got some big shows coming up this
season (you may have heard), so how will
we manage the costuming? For Spamalot,
due to the size and timing of the show,
we’re taking the unusual step of renting
the full costume plot, as it’s called. The
costumes are by the original designer of the
Broadway musical, Tim Hatley, so they’ll be
awesome, which is always our goal.
ipate.
And what about Les Misérables? We’ll be
using all our resources to produce costumes
that recreate the time period, express
character, and help transport you into that
magnificent story. The most important
of those resources is our volunteers—in
other words, YOU! If you’ve ever wanted to
be part of a TCR production but feel more
Spamalot November 10 and 11 at 7:00 pm
comfortable off the stage, we are always
For Colored Girls… December 8 and 9 at 7:00 pm
looking for people who can sew, craft, cut a
Les Miserables Kids Auditions:
straight line, style hair, or would like to help
-December 27 and 28 at 3:00 pm as backstage costume crew (no experience
Adult Auditions:
necessary).
-December 28 and 29 at 7:00 pm
Interested? Email Joni Sackett at
joni@theatrecr.org. Hope to see you soon!

Danny Mulka Jesus Christ Superstar Cast Member
Brian Glick Music Man in Concert Assistant Director
Derek Easton and Rebecca Sullens
TCR Staff Member and Volunteer
Nicole Agee Amanda Larson
Mallory Mohwinkle Kaitlin Oswood
TCR Volunteers
Images by Von Presley Studios
Steve and Traci Rezabek
Jesus Christ Superstar and
Jake’s Women Cast Members

Lacie Thompson Jesus Christ Superstar Cast Member
Raising the Curtain on 80 Seasons
by Julie Coppock,
TCR Development Director
I work at Theatre Cedar Rapids, so I know I’m
biased, but we do a lot of really cool things
around here! Not only do we produce a variety
of high quality plays and musicals each year
thanks, in part, to our very talented and generous
volunteers, but we also have a top-notch theatre
education program. And this program is growing
and getting even better under the direction of
our new education director, Matthew Kerns.
Welcome to TCR, Matthew!
TCR is a non-profit organization and we do all
of this programming with an annual budget of
just over $2 million. About half of that amount
comes from tickets sales and other small
revenue sources. This means we need to find
ways to raise slightly over $1 million annually
in other ways. That’s where we count on the
generosity of foundations, corporations and
individuals like you. We do this through our
theatre memberships, show sponsorships and
through special events.
The most recent special event at TCR was The
Curtain Raiser – A Toast to 80 Seasons held
on Friday, September 6. With many costumed for
the 1920’s speakeasy theme, the 300 attendees
perused the decades and learned facts from
TCR’s history, saw previews of the shows in the
season ahead, and heard Hugh Jackman (winner
of the Golden Globe Best Actor Award for his role
as Jean Valjean in the movie Les Misérables)
give a personal video endorsement of TCR as we
prepare to do that same musical next summer.
To culminate the evening, they witnessed TCR
board member Nicole Agee literally fly through
the air as she announced that TCR is one of a
handful of community theatres in the country
invited to produce Mary Poppins in our 2014-
15 season. (Videos available at www.youtube.
com/theatrecedarrapids)
It was a wonderful evening to kickoff our 80th
Season! Of course, it was a fundraiser so there
was an opportunity to make a donation at the
event to support TCR education and theatre
programming. If you have already made a
donation to support our 80th season, my sincere
thanks. If you haven’t, now is your chance to
help TCR produce our fabulous line up of shows
during the season ahead. Please mail your taxdeductible
donation to Theatre Cedar Rapids
today or make a gift online at www.theatrecr.
org/donate
I thank you for supporting TCR and I hope to see
you at the Theatre very soon!

Cast from The Music Man in Concert with Orchestra Iowa at The Paramount
Image by Von Presley Studios

Buy Local... See a Theatre Cedar Rapids Production
by Richie Akers
TCR Sales & Marketing Director
Take a close look at all of the supercute
faces on the opposite page. Do you
recognize any of them? Have you seen them
anywhere before? Those faces have been
in all kinds of TCR productions, camps, and
classes... Meet Me in St Louis, Still Life
with Iris, and The Wizard of Oz, just to
name a few. It’s a long list of shows for a
handful of kids, right?
This picture was taken on stage at the amazing Paramount
Theater by a fabulous local photographer and TCR volunteer,
Alisabeth Von Presley. She is also just setting up shop in a
studio in Czech Village.
The little guy with the hole in his knee (Dylan) is six years
old, and literally stopped the show twice when my family and
I saw The Music Man in Concert during the final Sunday
matinee on September 29. He was magnetic when dancing
choreography among “the big kids” and looked so joyful, so
happy to be on stage. They ALL did.
The coolest part: they are all getting this experience locally.
It’s an opportunity so few know about - community theatre
- yet those who participate either by walking on stage or
sitting in the audience talk time and time again about how
life-enhancing it is.
These are experiences I wouldn’t have possibly fathomed at
age six. I didn’t find theatre until high school, even though
I lived just a few miles away in Cedar Hills. It’s not because
TCR didn’t exist yet, and it certainly wasn’t due to a lack
of communication or marketing. My family just wasn’t
tuned into the Arts scene. The value of live theatre and how
transformative it can be at a personal, community, and even
regional level didn’t play a part in our lives. All of the chances
to make new friends, to become a better public speaker, or
even learn a little bit more about how to be a good listener
- all of that didn’t happen for me until my freshman year at
Jefferson High School. I am thankful everyday for going to
the first play audition (The Dark of the Moon) and giving
it my best.
Think about the faces on the opposite page again, and ask
yourself if those local kids having the times of their lives
could possibly do enough singing, dancing, and acting to
make YOU feel as joyful as they are? I think so.
How amazing is it that we have so many LOCAL outlets to
create? Schools, organizations, non-profits by the handful are
waiting in the Corridor for the opportunity to show what they
can do. It all goes along with the “fresh and local” movement
we are witnessing with markets and groceries. Supporting
local farmers and keeping our dollars in the community for
the sake of the community. I ask you - who has the best bread
in town? Personally, I think a certain place in the NewBo City
Market (the one with the pretzel rolls!) offers the best bread.
They are consistantly amazing, and I know everytime I go to
the Market, I am going to get wonderful customer service.
The money I spend on those deliciously salty pretzel rolls will
remain in the community.
TCR sets are built in the heart of NewBo in The Cherry Building.
Promotional photography is shot by Von Presley Studios of
Czech Village. Local craft beer and fresh snacks are served
by Brewed Cafe in TCR’s Linge Lounge, incidentally they are
the same local company that serves at Legion Arts CSPS
and the new Cedar Rapids Public Library. All of us at TCR
are constantly working towards making the “next step” in
supporting our local partners.
When you see Jesus Christ Superstar in the Auditorium or
Jake’s Women in The Grandon Studio, you are putting your
dollars to work in the community. For example, those dollars
are literally being used to send Matthew Kerns, Emma Drtina,
and Leslie Charipar to The Meth-Wick Retirement Community
once a month to take the arts beyond the four walls of the
Iowa Theater Building. Those same dollars help support
TCR’s classes for kids on the Autism spectrum, and to offer
arts classes to all ages and experience levels. Again, think
about what early arts experiences do for kids.
Aside from the fact that we have CEDAR RAPIDS in our name,
TCR is about as LOCAL as it gets. Our volunteer performers are
your co-workers, neighbors, and loved ones. Our productions
are repeatedly heralded as “professional quality” yet we are a
non-profit organization with a modest staff and a passionate
community of volunteers. As we begin our 80th Season, please
remember to “BUY LOCAL” when considering entertainment
options, and remember to bring a friend who maybe doesn’t
yet know about Theatre Cedar Rapids. Chances are, a little bit
of TCR could have a life-long impact!

Matt Losch
Maintenance & Custodial Manager
matt@theatrecr.org
Matt is a proud veteran of the Army’s 82ND
Airborne Division and had tours in Panama
and Desert Shield/Storm in the early 90’s.
He is married to Tressa and they have three
children; Jake (20), AJ (17), and Paige (13).
In his spare time he stays busy supporting
his kids’ many after school activities. He also
enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time outdoors.
Olivia Lestrud
Theatre Experience Manager
olivia@theatrecr.org
Olivia graduated from Waldorf College
with degrees in Theatre and Humanities
after completing a summer internship
with Theatre Cedar Rapids. She joined the TCR staff
in January 2013 and in July signed on as the Theatre
Experience Manager. Olivia’s favorite memory of TCR
was when she saw the quality of skill taught to TCR’s
students during a performance her brother participated
in during a Summer Camp Showcase. Whether you are
a volunteer, need to buy tickets, or are interested in
becoming involved with Theatre Cedar Rapids, Olivia
would be happy to help you.
Want to volunteer usher, check
out a script or book a group to
see a show? ...I can help!
-Olivia
Are you looking to work
on sets or volunteer
backstage on production
crews? Let me know!
-Derek
Marnie Marshall
Costume Assistant
marnie@theatrecr.org
Casey Prince
Executive Director
casey@theatrecr.org
Casey is responsible for executive leadership,
theatre staffing, operation management and
fund development oversight. He also directs the
occasional musical production. Prince is currently
president of the board for the Cedar Valley
Montessori School, an Innovation Council member
for the CR Metro Economic Alliance and he was
the founding chair of the A+C+E district. He is in the CR Washington
Performing Arts Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Iowa Community Theatre
Association’s Best Director Award and a “40 Under 40” selection by the
Corridor Business Journal. His first role on the TCR stage was as Billy
Crocker in Anything Goes and his favorite roles include that one as well as
Shoeless Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees and Dr. Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky
Horror Show. His most powerful TCR memory is the standing ovation that
preceded the curtain going up at the Grand Reopening in 2010.
meet the theatre Ce
Daniel Kelchen
Scenic Artist & Props Master
daniel@theatrecr.org
Daniel has been employed
at TCR since May 2012.
Daniel has a B.F.A. from
Cornell College with majors
in American and World
Histories for good measure.
When not at work, Daniel
enjoys any and all time with his beautiful daughter,
Kaylie Dee. Daniel also enjoys catfishing, chalk art,
Hawkeye football, and hunting everything you can
hunt in the great state of Iowa.
Derek Easton
Tech Director & Lighting Director
derek@theatrecr.org
Derek is originally from Waterloo,
IA and a graduate of the University
of Northern Iowa with a degree in
Theatre: Design and Production.
Having worked for the Aspen Music
Festival’s Opera Program and at
Actors Theatre of Louisville before
joining the staff at Theatre Cedar
Rapids one month before the flood of 2008. In his free
time he enjoys running and cooking. One of his fondest
memories was the feeling of excitement and nervousness
on the opening of The Producers, the first show to reopen
the Iowa Theatre Building. “It was a lot of hard work but
felt amazing to cross that finish line”.
J. David Carey
Finance & Admin Director
jdavid@theatrecr.org
J. David has been affiliated
with TCR since he first
appeared on stage as
Young Patrick in the 1962
production of “Auntie
Mame.” Though he
grew up in Cedar Rapids,
his theatre and arts
administration career led
him to Minneapolis, Seattle,
Iowa City and Cheyenne,
WY. He returned to TCR in
1991 as marketing director
and as artistic associate
director staging more than
30 productions.
Ever since Marnie was little, in her American Girl style bows, she and her mom would always make fun costumes
and other accessories in their free time. She attended Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago focusing on Costume Design.
Noticing that Cedar Rapids was rejuvenating into a fun town, she and her husband Jonathan decided to move back
home to start a family. Shortly after having their first son Liam, Marnie was talked into volunteering for the costume
crew for White Christmas by her friend Madelyn who was in the production. She volunteered for every show after that
and was taken on as Joni’s costume assistant about a year later. Her favorite part is getting to know new volunteers
with each show and forming the bonds that will last forever.

Matthew Kerns
Education Director
mkerns@theatrecr.org
Matthew R. Kerns, MFA is in his inaugural term
as TCR’s Director of Education Matthew has been
the Director of Theatre at Sonoma Academy, Chair
of the Theatre Department at the Chicago Academy
for the Arts & on Faculty at Loyola University.
Matthew earned a Kennedy Center Honor in 2006
for excellence in Arts and Education. His original
works Chicken and GayFantasia, an immersion theatrical experience,
received critical acclamations. His work as a director has also been
touted as, “Critics Choice”. Matthew is thrilled to have joined the family
at TCR and looks forward to meeting the many faces of this community.
Get in touch with me if you
have questions about classes at TCR!
-Matthew
Dar rapiDs staFF
Leslie Charipar
Artistic Director
leslie@theatrecr.org
This is Leslie’s
fifth season as
Artistic Director at
TCR where she is
currently directing
her 24th show. She
also founded Urban
Theater Project of Iowa and is a founding
member of Classics at Brucemore. She
has appeared as an actor and/or director
at TCR, Urban Theater Project, Riverside
Theatre, Old Creamery Theatre, SPT, and
Classics at Brucemore. Leslie has her
MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at
DePaul University.
Questions about
auditioning for a
show? I’d love to
answer them!
-Leslie
Emma Drtina
Program Assistant
emma@theatrecr.org
Richie Akers
Sales & Marketing Director
richie@theatrecr.org
A TCR volunteer since
Hello Dolly in 1997,
Richie’s beautiful dance
partner in the yellow dress
eventually became his
wife, and they have shared
dozens of great TCR
experiences since. Some of his most sweaty TCR
experiences include portraying Juan in Altar Boyz
and proudest TCR moments as Bob Cratchet in
A Christmas Carol; a production he is especially
fond of, as he was able to share the stage with
Heather and their kids Harrison and Zoey. Richie’s
favorite activities include doing anything (hiking,
cooking, community events, yard work!) with his
family, outdoor running, and enjoying craft beer
with good friends. Richie looks forward to many
more years of directing communications and
marketing efforts for the amazing opportunities
TCR offers our community!
Emma is new to the TCR staff, after volunteering with
the organization since 2010 She started her journey
at TCR with Rent and has been seen in many other
shows since. From Hairspray to [title of show] to
assistant directing The Wizard of Oz or teaching in her theatre
classes, she has always had wonderful experiences with
Theatre Cedar Rapids. When she’s not at the theatre, Emma
loves hanging out with her friends and family, reading, writing,
painting, shopping at Target, and sharing hilarious puns. Emma
is ecstatic to have this great new opportunity at the theatre and
can’t wait to continue to be involved!
I’m happy to help if you’d like to become a TCR
Member or advertise in our show playbills!
-Julie
Contact me with TCR
Communications, space rental, and
private performance questions!
-Richie
Julie Coppock
Development Director
julie@theatrecr.org
Julie has worked at TCR as the
Development Director for the
past two years. She has over 20
years of fundraising experience
including working six years at
Mount Mercy College and 12
years at Tanager Place. When not
trying to find more money for TCR she enjoys time with
her three kids: 23-year old twins, Dain and Erin, and her
17-year-old daughter Kiley. Some of her favorite hobbies
include watching Kiley play volleyball for Linn Mar,
attending live concerts (80’s music, country music and
Jimmy Buffett) and sailing.
Joni Sackett
Costume Director
joni@theatrecr.org
Whether studying at
the University of Iowa
and the University of
Memphis, in an ‘80’s
band in London, at
a software design
company in New
York or running a small design business—
costuming has always been a part of Joni’s
life. Joni unexpectedly got her dream job
when she moved back to Cedar Rapids and
met Leslie Charipar, auditioning for the role
of Costume Designer by embellishing hippie
jeans for Hair at TCR Lindale. She started her
first full season with Altar Boyz, and it’s been
a wild and wonderful ride ever since.
If you’ve ever considered helping
with costumes or working on the
costume crew during a production,
let mw know, and I’ll give you
the scoop!
-Joni
Ben Godwin
Assistant Technical Director
ben@theatrecr.org
Ben Godwin, started in theatre in
2001 at Washington High School
by working with TCR sound leg
and Dave Schmoldt. After graduating
from Washington, he began
to volunteer his time at TCR
leading up to his joining the TCR
staff as an Assistant Technical
Director in 2011.

Lydia Brown (President)
Partner, Skywalk Group
Lydia is a partner in a professional
services firm specializing in Human
Resources, Organizational Development
and Recruiting. She is an active community
volunteer involved with numerous nonprofit
organizations. Lydia and her husband,
Mike, have three teenage children, Logan,
Hannah and Tory, who have enjoyed being
a part of TCR in one way or another -
attending shows, planning events or participating in camps.
Todd Bergen (Vice President)
Managing Director, AEGON USA
Todd holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with
a minor in Economics and a Master of Arts degree in Urban
and Regional Planning both from the University of Iowa. Todd
is past Chairman of the Eastern Iowa Airport and serves as
a board member of several not for profit organizations in the
Cedar Rapids area. Todd is married and has three children.
S c o tt Arensdorf ( Tr e a s u r e r )
Controller, RuffaloCODY, LLC
Scott joined the Board of TCR in 2009 and serves as the Treasurer. He has three children, Cole,
Jack and Angela, who attend Jackson Elementary School. His wife, Sheryl, is a veterinarian
at Edgewood Animal Hospital. He also serves as a member of the Trustees of the Community
Theatre Building Corporation and on the Board of the Indian Creek Nature Center.
B r add Bro wn (Pa s t P r e s i d e n t )
Partner, OPN Architects
Bradd is the Board’s immediate Past President and is also a
member a member of the Board of Trustees. He has spent a total
of 12 years on the TCR Board. Brad considers TCR to be one of
our communities best assets. As a Partner in OPN Architects
he has had the chance to lead a number of local flood recovery
projects, including TCR’s new space, the Paramount Theatre
Renovation, Orchestra Iowa’s Renovation and Expansion, and
the new Library. He believes that Cedar Rapids’ best days are
coming and is excited to be a part of this terrific community. He
and his wife Janan are the proud parents of two great kids, Colin and Adria.
N a ncy Hart
Dentist, North Liberty Dental and The
Community Health Free Clinic
A native of Dubuque, Nancy grew up
with music and theatre and continued
that passion at the University of Iowa.
She has three children that also
participated in fine arts as they grew
up in Cedar Rapids. Nancy believes the
arts enrich the lives of everyone in the
community.
Dick Meisterling (Secretary)
Vice President, Coe College
In recent years, Dick has been the
President of Advancement Resources, LLC. He has theatrical
experience as a youngster, garnering such roles as Louis in
The King & I. He is married to Mary Meisterling who works
at Alliant Energy and is currently the President of the Cedar
Rapids School Board. They have twin boys and their daughter
Angela has made many appearances on the TCR stage.
meet the 2013/14 tCr BOarD OF DireCtOrs
N i n a Brundell
Owner, Kieck’s Career Apparel and Uniform
Nina has been a TCR volunteer since 1994 when she was in a few shows and has been around ever since. She was the Campaign
Coordinator for The Next Act and participated in the whole renovation process with the staff. Nina is very proud of the new building
transformation and how we came out of the flood. She has been involved in many of the fundraisers over the years especially
The Ladies’ Luncheon. TCR is a fabulous place to call home!
Jeff Phelps
Sr Director of Corporate Strategy, Rockwell Collins
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering from the University of Iowa,
Jeff began his career at Rockwell in 1993 as an
engineer. Now, he is responsible for the long term
growth of all Rockwell Collins’ portfolio and product
businesses. Jeff also serves on the board for the Boys
and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, where he was formerly
president. Jeff enjoys spending time with
his three children, wood working, playing
jazz and classical guitar, biking and reading.
Patrice M. Carroll
President & Gen Manager, ImOn Communications
Patrice M. Carroll is an active member of the corridor
community. She has served on the United Way Women’s
Leadership Initiative Advisory Board and the Regina Catholic
Education Center Board of Directors. Patrice also serves on
the Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Board of Directors
and The Economic Alliance Business Support Innovation
Council. Patrice has a B.S. degree in Mathematics from St.
Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind. Patrice is married to Tom
Carroll and they have two children.
Lisha Coffey
Reg. Director Customer
Operations, Alliant Energy
An Iowa transplant, Lisha
is in her third year on the Board. She has a love of
the arts fostered by her mother and grandmother,
both artists in their own right in St. Louis. Lisha
is thrilled to carry on that tradition with her
husband and two daughters and says given she
has no discernable artistic talent (it skipped her
generation) she is grateful to be able to support the
arts community in this way.
Marty Norton
Sr. Investment Associate, RBC Wealth Management
Marty has been involved at TCR since 1994, including the
Volunteer Board, the Board of Directors and the Board of
Trustees. Marty enjoys volunteering on stage and back stage
as well. Marty also serves as a volunteer docent and actor at
Brucemore.
Heather Fortune Vestweber
Wealth Advisor, Wells Fargo Private Bank
Originally from Webster City, Heather has been very active in
Cedar Rapids since moving here. A wealth advisor, and mom who’s
married to Jason Vestweber, she is busy both at home and at work.
In addition to other community board roles, Heather is an active
volunteer for TCR fundraisers and committees.
Randy Rings
General Counsel, TrueNorth Companies
Randy Rings has worked with TrueNorth since
2006, and is licensed to practice law in four
different states. Randy has also appeared on
the TCR stage in the past, and played a key role
in the theatre’s recent Capital Campaign and
flood recovery.

LeAnn Erenberger
Sr. Financial Advisor, CFP US Bancorp Investments, Inc.
LeAnn is a Financial Advisor with US Bancorp Investments,
Inc with more then 20 years of financial industry
experience.. She is a graduate of Wartburg College and
is active in numerous community organization. LeAnn
and her husband, Mark have one daughter, Kendall. They
have enjoyed participating in TCR by attending numerous
N i c ole Agee
Anchor/Reporter, KCRG-TV9
This is Nicole’s second year on the TCR Board of Directors.
In addition to chairing this fall’s Curtain Raiser, Nicole
serves on a variety of committees and appeared on stage
in last season’s production of Legally Blonde. If you’re
an early riser, you may have seen Nicole anchoring the
morning and midday news on KCRG-TV9. She’s thrilled to
have the opportunity to be involved at TCR, despite her
crazy schedule. The Corridor Business Journal recently
named Nicole a “Forty under 40” honoree for 2013.
Steve Pace
Attorney & Shareholder, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
Steve is married to Tina and has 5 children, 4 boys and
1 girl. He is from Iowa and graduated from Iowa State
University undergrad and the University of Iowa College
of Law. He has volunteered at and been involved with a
number of community organizations including the YMCA,
Horizons, SPT Theatre, Leadership for Five Seasons, Boy
Scouts, and others. He is currently also President of the
Linn County Bar Association.
Geoff Eastburn
Vice President of Operations, Ryan Companies
Geoff Eastburn is Vice President of Operations for
Ryan Companies’ Iowa offices and he has been
with the company for fifteen years. He is proud
to be an Iowa State Construction Engineering
graduate and a veteran of the United States Navy
Seabees. Geoff is a native of Monticello, Iowa and
enjoys cycling as his hobby of choice.
Suzy DeWolf
Co-owner and Director of Health & Wellness, Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc.
After growing up in Cedar Rapids and moving away for 10 years, Suzy and
her husband, Chris, returned in 2000 to get involved in the family business,
Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. Although most of her time is spent raising three
children and volunteering, Suzy’s passion for Health & Wellness has evolved
into developing and leading a Health & Wellness program for the employees of
Lil’ Drug Store. In her spare time, Suzy enjoys fitness, travel, tennis, the arts
and engaging with family and friends.
Kristin Roberts
Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of E. Iowa & W. Illinois
Kristin has served in both the development field and the television industry, and
now works in the non-profit world. Kristin has completed two marathons and a
handful of halfmarathons. She is married to interior designer Mark Roberts and
enjoys reading and cooking.
N e i l Boudreaux
Owner, Neil Boudreaux Salon
Neil moved to Marion from New Orleans
twelve years ago with his partner of
17 years, Donald Linder. Neil’s hobbies
include golf, volleyball, gardening, tennis
and attending productions at TCR.
Jennifer Boettger
Community Volunteer
Jennifer has been volunteering at TCR
onstage and behind the scenes since 1999
and is currently serving her second year
on the TCR Board. A Cedar Rapids native,
Jen graduated from Kennedy High School,
Luther College and received her MA at the
University of Iowa. Last year, Jen left her
10-year career at Cornell College behind
to be a full-time mom at home and parttime
“hired gun” in project management. Husband, Allan, is
also a longtime TCR volunteer and performer and is the Director
of the Pomerantz Career Center at the Univ. of Iowa. They have
two growing boys attending McKinley Middle School.
Matt Stoner
Controller, Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Matt lives in Cedar Rapids with his wife,
Amy, and one year old son, Weston. He
earned his undergraduate degree from Coe
College in 2007. He received his CPA in 2012
and while employed at McGladrey. Matt
is also involved as Daybreak Rotary Board
Member and works as the fundraising chair.
meet the 2013/14 tCr BOarD OF DireCtOrs
Dina Linge
Community Volunteer
Dina returned to the TCR Board in 2011, having
previously served for six years, making this her
ninth year on the board. She is a member of TCR’s
Board of Trustees and serves on a number of other
community boards as well.
Eric Lange
Theatre Dept. Chair,
U. of Northern Iowa
Eric has worked at
UNI for the last 17
years, having served
9 years as Technical
Director and now
serving as Dept. Head.
Eric has worked professionally for a number
of theatres including the Alley Theatre in
Houston. Prior to working at UNI, he was the
staff technical director for the Theatre Dept. at
Vanderbilt University. Since 1983 Eric has
worked as a designer, technician, consultant
and manager for productions in regional,
community and educational theatres. Eric
is looking forward to serving on the board
and further exploring the rich range of arts
experiences that TCR provides. It’s nice to
see so many UNI alumni helping to make it
happen.
Matthew Doty
VP Corporate Communications, Great America Financial Services
Prior to joining GreatAmerica in 1998, Matt was a Reporter/Anchor for a CBS News
affiliate, then a writer with the Associated Press. He followed his writing career to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences as
a Communications Officer. He was the founder of Strong Productions, Inc., a Cedar Rapids marketing/design firm, leading it for
seven years prior to joining GreatAmerica. Matt earned a B.U.S. degree in Latin American Studies from the University of New
Mexico and serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters, SPT Theatre, and Theatre Cedar Rapids.

tCr
BOarD
OF
trustees
Marc Gullickson, President
Pat Deignan, VP & Treasurer
Rick Fry, Secretary
Audrey Linge, In Memoriam
Tom Aller, Emeritus
Todd Bergen
Dennis Boatman, Emeritus
Tom Hanley, Emeritus
Eric Hender, Emeritus
Bob Moorman, Emeritus
Sally Novetzke, Emeritus
Terry Abernathy
Scott Arensdorf
John Ballard
Todd Bergen
Lydia Brown
Mary Day
Bob Kazimour
James Kern
Dina Linge
Dick Meisterling
Bill Munsell
Diane Ramsey
Sarah Richardson
Randall Rings
Your next Visit to tCr
by Olivia lestrud,
theatre experience manager
Theatre Cedar Rapids is thrilled to welcome you back for the 2013-14 historic 80th Season!
As we begin to celebrate our 80th Anniversary as Cedar Rapids’ thriving Community Theatre,
we continue to make your experience here at Theatre Cedar Rapids a top priority. In doing so,
I’ve taken this opportunity to include a few updates you can expect to see during the 2013-14
Season.
PARKING
Whether this is your first time visiting Theatre Cedar Rapids, or you are a long time supporter
of the magic of theatre, you may have questions about finding a parking spot before a performance.
Free Street Parking is an option during all performances; however, located on Third
Street SE directly across from TCR’s front entrance, the US Bank parking lot has grown to be a
favorite of TCR patrons. This lot is open one and one half hours before a performance at $5.00
per vehicle, with all proceeds benefiting Theatre Cedar Rapids.
Conveniently located one block away from Theatre Cedar Rapids and east of the US Cellular
Convention Center is the Five Season Parking Ramp. Hourly visitor parking is available when
paid with a credit card at departure. Fees associated with the parking ramp: the first hour is
free and each additional hour costs $0.75. The Convention Center Ramp located right next door
to TCR is now open at the same hourly rate as the Five Season Parking Ramp.
CONCESSIONS & PREFERRED CATERER
Something new to expect at Theatre Cedar Rapids is our new preferred caterer and concession
group, Brewed Café. Brewed Café’s healthy appetizer options and multiple concession stands
in the Auditorium Lobby and Linge Lounge maximize convenience adding to the exciting adventure
that is TCR’s 80th season. In addition to being food allergy conscience, Brewed Café
has provided the Linge Lounge with a draft beer counter including six options and multiple
beverage choices.
Log on to www.theatrecr.org to view a detailed menu and preorder your appetizers now! Preorder
may also be done in advance through the Theatre Cedar Rapids Box Office.
PRESHOW/POSTSHOW
Don’t forget to check the back of your tickets for special deals and promotions from a ton of
Cedar Rapids’ favorite vendors. Whether you are looking for something to do before the show
or a way to keep the fun going, TCR has what you need. When you present your ticket at the
time of purchase, you are redeeming an exclusive offer to Theatre Cedar Rapids patrons only!
Vendors include: DoubleTree, Red’s Public House, White Star Ale House, Citywide Cleaners, The
Blue Strawberry, La Cantina Bar & Grill, Jerseys Pub & grill, The YMCA, and Stella’s.
If you have any questions about your Theatre Cedar Rapids adventure, contact our Business
Office Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm.

OCtOBer 26, 2013
run liKe a (neWBO) ChiCKen!
The Costume Run is co-presented by two Third Street
nonprofits - Theatre Cedar Rapids and NewBo City
Market. This is the second year of an annual tradition
putting an interactive and theatrical twist on the
traditional 5K fun run/walk. The race starts at TCR and
follows a path downtown. The course is focused on
the trail, including Greene Square Park, along the river
and features a stretch that actually runs through the
Circle of Ash haunted house (with the lights on). That
isn’t the only interactive feature of the run as there will
be an activity approximately every kilometer or five
times along the course. The race ends at the NewBo
City Market.
In addItIon to an awards ceremony followIng the race,
there wIll be entertaInment on the newbo cIty market
lawn provIded by the bands SIGNIFICANCE OF SIMON,
SOUTHEAST SIDE EFFECT, and JORDAN BERGREN
Cost to participate in the race is $30 on or before October 15th
and $35 beginning October 16th through race day. (The fee
comes with so much swag that participants actually make
money by registering for this event!)
Last year, the first year of the event, there were 175 participants.
Based on early registrations, the expectations for the 2013
run exceeds 300 participants. Register online today!

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