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IF/Then
Music by Tom Kitt
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Originally produced on Broadway by
David Stone
James L. Nederlander Barbara Whitman Patrick Catullo
Nancy Nagel Biggs Fox Theatricals
Marc Platt
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Vocal Arrangements by AnnMarie Milazzo
IF/THEN
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
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CAST
Elizabeth...................................................................................................................................... Kat Geertsen
Kate......................................................................................................................................... Laure McDonald
Anne.............................................................................................................................................. Hannah Esch
Lucas........................................................................................................................................... Morrigan Villa
Josh................................................................................................................................................. Travis Ulrich
Stephen..........................................................................................................................................David Starry
David............................................................................................................................................. Indy Valentin
Elena.......................................................................................................................................Mireya Magallon
Ensemble......................................................................................................................................... Tim Backes
Ensemble.............................................................................................................................................Ernie Bell
Ensemble....................................................................................................................................Ana Gonzalez
Ensemble................................................................................................................................. Morgan Haefer
Ensemble.................................................................................................................................Jamie Mercado
Ensemble........................................................................................................................................Max Pickart
Ensemble.................................................................................................................................Casey Van Dam
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P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F
Director........................................................................................................................................Amber Smith
Choreographer................................................................................................................ Stephanie Staszak
Vocal Music Director/Rehearsal Accompanist..................................................... Patrick Thompson
Artistic Director......................................................................................................................Brian Bzdawka
Managing Director/Orchestra Director.......................................................................Tom Reifenberg
Stage Manager............................................................................................................................Kathy Staats
Assistant Stage Manager........................................................................................................Olivia Sparks
Production Manager/Properties...................................................................................Rachel Bzdawka
Costume Design....................................................................................................................... Jess Liebherr
Technical Director.........................................................................................................................Ryan Barry
Technical Design/Construction.............................Tim Reilly, Kevin Neis, Ryan Barry, Eric Steele,
Dennis Slater, Mark Yanisch, Alex Hummel
Lighting Design..............................................................................................................................Ryan Barry
Lighting Assistant...........................................................................................................Shannon Runnells
Sound Design.......................................................................................................................... Adam Loeffler
Sound Operation.................................................................................Jenni Yaccarino, Amanda Lenzie
Scenic Painting....................................................................................................................Rachel Bzdawka
Volunteer Coordinator.................................................................................................. Stephanie Staszak
Graphic Design.......................................................................................................................Brian Bzdawka
Promotional Video.................................................................................................................Alex Scheurell
Greendale Park and Recreation Director................................................................ Jackie Schweitzer
Park and Recreation Administrative Assistant.........................................................Alexandra Gates
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T H E AT R E S TA F F
Publicity/Marketing Director........................................................................................... Mary Postotnik
Publicity/Marketing....................................................................Dana Nowakowski, Rachel Bzdawka
Box Office...................................................... Mary Postotnik, Kent Korek, David Glenn, Lori Korek,
Ellen Myers, Teri Bill, Kitty Goyette, and Patty Neis
Social Media Team..........................................................................................Tim Backes, Ana Gonzales
Head Ushers.......................................................................................................... Katie Korek, Kelly Korek
Concessions..........................................................................................................................Tami Reifenberg
PIT ORCHESTR A
Conductor/Keyboard.........................................................................................................Tom Reifenberg
Violins.................................................................................................... Pamela Simmons, Katrina Fauser
Viola........................................................................................................................................... Michelle Brody
Cello........................................................................................................................................... Alison Bekolay
Woodwinds...................................................................................................... Olivia Dobbs, Carolyn Awe
Keyboards..................................................................................................................................Lindsay Miller
Bass........................................................................................................................................................ Fred Pike
Guitars.............................................................................................................. Matty Jay, Andrew Crapitto
Drums........................................................................................................................................... Timothy Tym
Percussion....................................................................................................................................... Liz Parsons
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CAST BIOGR APHIES
Tim Backes (Ensemble)
is excited to be
performing in his ninth
show with GCT, having
most recently been in
the ensemble of JESUS
CHRIST SUPERSTAR and
King Triton in THE LITTLE MERMAID. He is a
member of the executive board for All In
Productions, and this September is
directing the company's next production,
NEXT TO NORMAL. Tim also serves as the
president of Chant Claire Chamber Choir
and sings with 5 AM A Cappella. He thanks
family and friends alike for their unceasing
support in all his artistic endeavors.
Ernest Bell (Ensemble)
is thrilled to return to
the GCT stage! Previous
shows include Jesus
Christ Superstar
(Judas), The Wild Party
(Black), The Drowsy
Chaperone (Gangster), Spelling Bee
(Mitch), Hairspray (Dynamite), and a host of
others. Offstage, Ernest is a program
manager for multiple assisted living
facilities, serving those with mental
illnesses. Thanks to the talented cast of If/
Then, the crew, family, friends, and
supporters of live theatre for making this
show a fantastic experience.
Hannah Esch (Anne) is
ecstatic to make her
Greendale Community
Theater debut! A
Milwaukee-based
performer and arts
educator, she holds a
BFA in Vocal Performance and Music
Education from UW-Milwaukee. She is a
teacher at First Stage Children's Theater
and the Academy of Performing Arts.
Previous credits include Only We Know
Best (Milwaukee Metro Voices), Suor
Angelica (UW-Milwaukee), and Madama
Butterfly (La Musica Lirica). Love and
thanks to her family and friends for their
never-ending support!
Kat Geertsen
(Elizabeth) is so excited
to bring this gorgeous
Kitt & Yorkey show to
Milwaukee. Kat has
spent the last couple
years living a bit of the
gypsy life pursuing theatre in La Crosse,
Wichita, and Chicago, with plans for a
move to L.A. this fall. Favorite past GCT
credits include Natalie (Next to Normal),
Amneris (Aida), and Thea (Spring
Awakening). Thank you, GCT, for finding
me, and for the care, and for the warmest
homecoming I could have ever wished for.
Here we go! T: @KGeertsen
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Ana Gonzales
(Ensemble) Ana is
absolutely thrilled to
have the opportunity
to help put this show
with such an amazing
group. As an incoming
freshman in college, she has been a part of
11 other shows including SPAMALOT (Lady
of the Lake), GREASE (Rizzo), and ROMEO
AND JULIET(Lady Capulet). Appearing in
her second show with GCT, she hopes you
enjoy watching it as much as she has
enjoyed being a part of it. Enjoy the show!
Morgan Haefer
(Ensemble) only
recently started
performing with her
own school's theater
program at Franklin
High School, where she
will be a senior next year. She played Gay
Wellington in their fall play "You Can't Take
It With You", a drunk actress. She also
played Issachar, one of the twelve brothers
in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat". She is excited to now be apart
of the ensemble on If/Then, and hopes you
enjoy the show!
Mireya Magallon
(Elena) Mireya is so
thrilled to be working
with this new group of
wonderful people. She
is currently pursuing a
BA in Music Theatre
and Music Education at Carthage college.
Although she has worked as different roles
through education in the past, she is so
excited to be experiencing her first
community theatre production with the
wonderful crew and actors from Greendale.
Laura McDonald (Kate)
is so grateful to have
been with GCT since
2009's RENT. Favorite
past roles include Diana
in Next to Normal and
Lucille Frank in Parade.
Many thanks to family, friends, and the
community for supporting the arts. A very
special thank you to Amber and Kat for
their talent, dedication, and the most
beautifully fateful friendships.
Jamie Mercado
(Ensemble) is a musical
theater student at Pace
School for Performing
Arts. This will be Jamie's
third show with GCT
and she couldn't be
more excited to be a part of this beautiful
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CAST BIOGR APHIES
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show! Past theater credits include:
AMERICAN IDIOT (Milwaukee Rock
Theatre), THE LITTLE MERMAID & JESUS
CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Greendale Community
Theatre), SPRING AWAKENING (Off The
Wall), and LUCHADORA (First Stage). She
would like to thank her family, friends, and
the GCT team for always being so
supportive!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee to Tamino in Die Zauberflöte with
many roles in between. By day he directs
children's theater and serves on the
Administrative Staff at a day camp north of
Milwaukee. Away from the stage, he enjoys
backpacking with his wife Kathy, walking
their dog Lulu, and uncle-ing his wonderful
nieces and nephew.
Max Pickart
(Ensemble) made his
debut last summer as
Flounder in GCT’s "The
Little Mermaid." He has
endless gratitude for
Amber and truly adores
this talented cast of "If/Then." He would like
to thank his older brother for being his role
model throughout life. He wishes Sam
could make it here tonight, but he is
currently performing in productions of his
own at Mac-Haydn Theater in NY. Finally,
Max would like to thank his family for
being immensely supportive and loving.
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Casey Van Dam
(Ensemble) is an actor/
musician from the
Pewaukee area, has
been actoring/
musicianing for about
ten years and is
positively atingle to participate in his first
Greendale Community Theater Production!
Casey has been cast in roles from other
local productions such as: Tunney in Green
Day's American Idiot: The Musical, Sir Robin
in Monty Python's Spamalot and Inspector
Kemp/Harold the Hermit in Young
Frankenstein: The Musical. Casey likes
cartoons, chill vibes and chocolate covered
strawberries
David Starry (Stephen)
David Starry is making
his second appearance
with GCT. He was last
seen as Tom Watson in
Parade. His previous
performance
experience ranges from Mitch Mahoney in
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Travis Ulrich (Josh) is
beyond excited to be a
part of the Greendale
Community Theatre
this summer. He is
currently studying
music theatre at Illinois
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Wesleyan University. When off the stage,
Travis can most likely be seen on the field
playing ultimate frisbee, skipping rocks on
some lake, or in his room binge watching
The Flash. Travis is eternally grateful for the
constant love and support of his friends
and family, and he can't wait to see what
the future has in store for him.
Indalecio De Jesús
Valentín (David)
studied under Dr. Tanya
Kruse-Ruck at UWMilwaukee where he
received his BFA in
Musical Theatre.
Recently he has been seen in some
cabaret-style fundraisers belting his face
off. Past credits include Purcell's DIDO &
AENEAS as Aeneas, Ben in Solana RamírezGracias' PLATONIC, Prince Charming in
CINDERELLA, and Taxi Driver in WOMEN...
BREAKDOWN. Indalecio enjoys organic
collaboration with other young open
minded artists. insta/twitter: @idjvalentin
Morrigan Villa (Lucas)
is in his debut
performance with GCT.
He is currently a grad
student pursuing a
Masters in Education
with en emphasis in
school psychology from Concordia, and
has been in an array of shows from Next to
Normal to Spring Awakening, from
Sweeney Todd to All Shook Up. He started
doing theater in 2012 and hasn’t looked
back since. Morrigan is thrilled to be a part
of the GCT experience and has been
humbled by the sheer talent and
determination of the cast, crew, and
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PRODUCTION BIOGR APHIES
Ryan Barry (Lighting Design) is glad to be
working with the amazing cast and crew
from GCT again. He has been with them
since their first show and fell in love with
technical theatre and the ability to try new
things and ideas for shows. Speaking of
falling in love, Ryan is excited to be getting
married next month to his lovely fiancé,
Ann. He would like to thank everyone that
has been or is still with GCT, especially Tom
and Brian for the many years of fun and
exciting shows.
Brian Bzdawka (Artistic Director) is cofounder of GCT with one of his best buds,
Tom Reifenberg, and loves watching movies,
creating things, eating tacos and being nice.
He would like to thank his smokin' hot wife
and his two adorable kids for their support
of his time-consuming passions. And would
also like to thank YOU for supporting the
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Rachel Bzdawka (Production Manager/
Properties) performed in her first show
with GCT back in 2010 and has been
involved in some way or another ever
since. She is an engineer at an automotive
company who enjoys the outlet GCT
provides for her to continue following her
passion for the arts. Getting to spend a
little extra time with her brother is pretty
cool too.
Amber Smith (Director) is so thrilled to
return to GCT to direct this wonderfully
talented group of actors. Previous directing
credits include: (GCT) Spring Awakening,
Parade, Wedding Singer, (Milwaukee
Chamber Theater) The Gray Area of My Life.
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Olivia Sparks (Assistant Stage Manager)
has been working with GCT since 2012
on shows including LES MISERABLES, THE
FULL MONTY, and THE LITTLE MERMAID,
to name a few. Olivia has been stage
managing since 2013, most recently with
GCT for their production of JESUS CHRIST
SUPERSTAR this past January. Pursuing a
degree in interior design at Mount Mary
University in Milwaukee, Olivia hopes to
go into theatrical set design in the future.
Huge thanks to the cast and production
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Kathy Staats (Stage Manager), a GHS alum,
returns to the GCT stage for this production
as a homecoming of sorts. Her experience
doing backstage crew for GCT in summer of
2004 showed her how fun telling a story on
all sides of the stage can be. She has stage
managed a number of shows throughout
her experience at UW-Eau Claire and with
the UWEC Players, with Broom Street
Theater in Madison, at the Milwaukee Jewish
Community Center, and most recently
SPAMALOT with the Falls Patio Players.
Jess Liebherr (Costume Design) is honored
to be back for her fourth show with GCT!
Special thanks to Tom and Brian for their
support and abundance of peanut butter
cups. Enjoy the show!
Adam Loeffler (Sound Design) has been
working with GCT since 2012, and is very
excited to be a part of IF/THEN. Adam just
completed his freshman year at Berklee
College of Music in Boston where he is
studying Music Production and Engineering.
When not playing piano, producing, or
recording, he enjoys doing live sound for
both bands and theatre. He would like to
thank Brian and Tom for their dedication and
positive attitudes towards every show they
put on (and for flying him in from Boston to
help set design this show!).
Mary Postotnik (Marketing Director) has
been involved with GCT from its inception.
Mary is truly proud to be part of the best
community theatre in the area. Thanks
go out to all involved, especially the
rocking box office team. Mary continues
to be amazed by the talent, spirit, and
commitment of everything GCT has to offer,
and can only wonder what is next!
Tom Reifenberg (Managing Director/
Orchestra Diretor) is a co-founder of the
group and has directed the musicians for all
GCT shows. Tom is entering his 17th year as
Director of Bands at Greendale High School.
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He was recently named the Greendale
Chamber of Commerce Educator of the
Year, a Herb Kohl Education Fellowship
recipient, and Wisconsin’s representative
in School Band & Orchestra’s annual “50
Directors Who Make a Difference” report.
He would like to thank his beautiful wife,
Tami, and his energetic, fun-loving 4-yearold son, Liam, for their endless love and
support, as well as his great friend and GCT
co-founder, Brian, for his lifelong friendship
and tireless devotion to GCT.
Shannon Runnells (Lighting Assistant) is
excited to be back in her 15th season with
GCT. Shannon teaches at Divine Mercy
School in South Milwaukee and coaches
varsity cheerleading at Greendale High
School. Some of her favorite shows she
has worked on include Avenue Q, Rent, and
Les Miserables. She would like to thank
her fellow production team members for
putting in the countless hours to make
our shows happen, along with the cast
and pit for giving their time and talents to
GCT. Lastly, she would like to give a special
shout out to Casey for his love and support.
Patrick Thompson (Vocal Music Director/
Rehearsal Accompanist) is a composer,
lyricist, and instrumentalist. His musical,
Passing By (book, music and lyrics by
Thompson) premiered in The Chicago
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