In 1889, the electric lights of the Mabel Tainter Memorial illuminated

MTG is Menomonie’s oldest community
theater organization. Founded in part to
restore the Mabel Tainter after a many-year
closure, MTG has been instrumental in uniting
actors, directors, musicians, dancers, costumers, makeup artists,
lighting and sound designers, set builders, properties managers, stage managers, and a score
of other creative minds for 57 years. Shows are prepared and tickets sold at MTG Studio. It
is the mission of the Menomonie Theater Guild, Inc. to produce plays for community
enjoyment, to provide dramatic recreation for its participants and to perpetuate and extend
the ideals and objectives of community theater. This organization will also encourage the
preservation of the Mabel Tainter Memorial building as an historic, authentic, and cultural
community.
205 Main Street East Menomonie, WI 54751
In 1889, the electric lights of the Mabel Tainter Memorial
illuminated the Wisconsin landscape, and for more than a
century its stage has ignited the imaginations of artists and
audiences in the Chippewa Valley. Ranked among the “15
Most Spectacular Theaters in the World” by CNN Travel, this
Victorian jewel-box is sure to enchant you and your family.
A wonderful season of exciting theater is about to begin! Menomonie Theater Guild is
working hard to build our financial foundation. WE NEED YOU! Please consider a first time,
or an increased donation to help us this season. MTG Membership and voting privileges
are included with your membership contribution. With a strengthened leadership team,
improved facilities, and a community of dedicated artists, MTG looks forward to sharing a
magical 57th season! MTG is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax
deductible.
We would love to have you join our team of volunteers! We need a variety of help with
ushering, set building, set painting, costuming, props, concessions, house management,
and building maintenance. For more information, please contact LeAnne Talberg at
mtgvolunteer1@gmail.com
Throughout the previous season, MTG was host to many community events, including a
Halloween Party, the Health and Wellness Fair at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and the
Color Dash 5K run/walk, which raised funds for our organization! To become part of the
MTG family is to become part of our vibrant community.
Next to Normal is a rock musical with book and
lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Its
story concerns a mother who struggles with
worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her
illness and the attempts to alleviate it have on her
family. The musical also addresses issues as
grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in
modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of
suburban life.
2:00pm
Performance Dates: October 16,17,23 & 24 –7:30pm;
October 17, 18, 24 & 25– 2:00pm
7:30pm
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Audition Dates: August 10th & 11th 6:30-8:30pm at the
Menomonie Theater Guild Studio
Director: Melissa Smith-Tourville
Director Contact: melsmithtourville@gmail.com
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All the hot gamblers are in town, and they’re
depending on Nathan Detriot to set up this week’s
incarnation of “The Oldest Established Permanent
Floating Crap Game in New York”; the only problem
is, he needs $1000 to get the place. Throw in Sarah
Brown, who’s short on sinners at the mission she
runs; Sky Masterson, who accepts Nathan’s $1000
bet that he can’t get Sarah to go with him to Havana;
Miss Adelaide’s Hot Box Burlesque, and the music/
lyrics of Frank Loesser, and you’ve got quite a
musical! Includes the songs: Fugue for Tinhorns,
“Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the
Boat.”
7:30pm
2:00pm & 7:30pm
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Audition Dates: October 13th &14th from 6-8pm at the
Menomonie Theater Guild Studio.
Director: Bob Butterfield
Director Contact: bookman9919@gmail.com
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2:00pm
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Performance Dates: December 4, 5, 11 &12—
7:30pm; December 5, 6, 12 & 13—2:00pm
2:00pm & 7:30pm
2:00pm & 7:30pm
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7:30pm
2:00pm
Miracle on 34th Street is the classic holiday story of
seven year old Susan and her mother Doris. These
ladies are alone in the world and struggling to believe
in anyone or anything. Their quiet, practical world is
about to be upset, however, by none other than Kris
Kringle. Susan’s now found faith will be tested as the
“normal” world questions the sanity of Santa Claus in
the courtroom! Ring in the holiday season with this
heart-warming story. This show will be an absolute
delight for the entire family.
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Performance Dates: Feb. 26, 27 & March 4, 5 –
7:30pm; Feb. 27, 28 & March 5, 6– 2:00pm
Audition Dates: December 7th & 8th at 6-8pm and 8-10pm,
with callbacks if needed at the Menomonie Theater Guild
Studio
Director: Melissa Kneeland
Director Contact: guysanddollsmtg@gmail.com
Paul and Corie Brattler are newlyweds in every sense
of the word. After a six day honeymoon they get a
surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to
play matchmaker during a dinner with their
neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that
can go wrong, does.
2:00pm
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Performance Dates: April 29, 30 & May 6, 7—
7:30pm; May 1, 8– 2:00pm
Audition Dates: March 1st & 2nd 6:30-8:30pm at the
Menomonie Theater Guild Studio
Director: Kelan Smith
Director Contact: kelan4@gmail.com
It has always been our mission to encourage the preservation of the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts as a historic,
authentic and cultural institution.
We would like to invite everyone to participate in the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 125th Anniversary Events continuing
through 2015!
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STEP ONE: SELECT A MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
October 16th—25th, 2015:
Next to Normal
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.
October 17th & 24th,
2015:
After the Saturday
Matinees of Next to
Normal MTG will be
providing a panel discussion with mental
health counselors and members of the
local community who have bravely agreed
to talk honestly about their struggles with
mental health.
Have you ever wondered how
you could get involved with
MTG? Let us know how you
are interested in investing
your time.
Circle what you are
interested in!
Ushering
Box Office
Set Building
Set Painting
____ Angel ($1000 & up)
____ Patron ($100 & up)
____ Founder ($500 & up)
____ Sponsor ($50 & up)
____ Benefactor ($250 & up)
____ Contributor ($25 & up)
____ Family Membership ($15) ____ Basic Membership ($10)
*Contributions of $25 or more will be acknowledged in this season’s main stage programs.
STEP TWO: SELECT A SEASON TICKET PACKAGE
Package Type
Quantity
Price
$
Total
3 Main Stage Shows
$50/each
$
4 Main Stage Shows
$60/each
$
STEP THREE: SELECT DATES & SEAT PREFERENCES
Please write in your selected performance dates and write seating preferences.
Next to Normal
Costuming
Miracle on 34th Street
Props
Guys and Dolls
December 4th– 13th, 2015:
Miracle on 34th Street
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.
February 26th– March 6th, 2016:
Guys and Dolls
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.
April 29th—May 8th, 2016:
Barefoot in the Park
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.
Concessions
House Manager
Musical Direction
Artistic Direction
Acting
For more information about
volunteering with MTG
contact the Volunteer
Chair LeAnne Talberg at
Barefoot in the Park
Seating Preference Notes:
STEP FOUR: CONTACT, DELIVERY AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________ State: _________ Zip-code: ___________________
Phone:_____________________ Email: ________________________________________
______ Mail My Tickets ($1 charge) _____ Place my tickets in Will Call (no charge)
$______________
Total of All Donation & Ticket Purchases Indicated
CC#:___________________________________________________________ Exp.: _____/______
Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: _____/______
(I authorize MTG to charge listed card for amounts indicated on this form.)
*Exchanges $2/ticket at least 48 hours prior to scheduled show. For complete refund/exchange policy visit menomoniethearterguild.com
mtgvolunteer1@gmail.com
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Mail completed forms to: MTG, PO Box 445, Menomonie, WI 54751
Call MTG Box Office 715/231-PLAY (7529)
Order online at menomonietheaterguild.com
In person at MTG Box Office, 502 West 2nd Street Menomonie, WI (Tuesday—Friday 11:00am-3:00pm)