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Nikki Anderson Announced As Co-Music Director

Summer Production Bye Bye Birdie 13 months ago LPI Less than a minute to read

We could not be more excited to welcome back Nikki Anderson to our production staff for this summer's production! Nikki is returning for her 4th stint as music director for an LPI show (her 11th overall). Nikki will be teaming up with Tom Kamenick this summer to assist in the music director position. She has been a music teacher at Random Lake schools for the past 16 years and has directed over 25 plays and musicals in that time - all of them in her home away from home, the Random Lake District Auditorium.

Kim Dussault Announced as Bye Bye Birdie Costume Designer

Summer Production Bye Bye Birdie 15 months ago LPI Less than a minute to read

We are thrilled to welcome back Kim Dussault as our costume designer for this summers production of “Bye Bye Birdie”. This will be Kim’s second year as costume designer for LPI and fourth show over all with LPI. Kim started with LPI in 2019 as a volunteer for “Shrek”. She transitioned to being on stage in 2021 for “The Wizard of Oz” and 2022 for “Annie Get Your Gun”.

Ava Childs Announced as Bye Bye Birdie Assistant Director

Summer Production Bye Bye Birdie 16 months ago LPI Less than a minute to read

We are very excited to introduce to you, our assistant director for this summer’s production of Bye Bye Birdie, Ava Childs. Ava, grew up surrounded by art and music and fell in love with theatre in 6th grade when she auditioned for her first show. She has participated in both school and community theatre ever since. Ava is currently attending the University of Wisconsin Madison studying Theatre & Drama and Arts Education with the dream of becoming a high school theatre teacher. Ava has had the pleasure of playing the role of Willy Wonka, and Sofie in Mamma Mia at her high school while also participating in choir, band, madrigals ensemble, and acapella group for all four years. Most of Ava’s community theatre experience comes from Sheboygan Theatre Company, which allowed her to play some of her favorite theatre roles including Wednesday Addams in the Addam’s Family, Woman 1 in Songs for A New World, and Wickersham 1 in Seussical. Ava’s first experience with LPI was playing a member of the lullaby league and a tree during the most recent production of the Wizard of Oz in 2021. She had such a blast meeting so many new people, and is thrilled to be back with LPI for the summer of 2023! Ava is looking forward to sharing the joy of theatre-making with so many people, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends, and gaining incredible experience as an assistant director for the first time!

A note from the board: 2022 Reflection and Gratitude

LPI Organization 17 months ago Daniel Klingelhoets Less than a minute to read

Dear LPI Community,

2023 Director Announced: Ben Johnson

Summer Production, LPI Organization 17 months ago LPI Less than a minute to read

We at LPI are very excited welcome LPI alumnus, Ben Johnson, as our director for our 27th annual production, Bye Bye Birdie. Ben is thrilled to be on board as director this summer 2023! He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance and Choral/General Music Education with a minor in Theatre Arts from Lawrence University. Ben has been involved with theatre both regionally and professionally with various theatre companies across Northeastern Wisconsin.

LPI Welcomes New Board President

18 months ago LPI Less than a minute to read

LPI is excited to welcome Daniel Klingelhoets as the new board president. Dan made his LPI debut as a citizen of Whoville in the ensemble of Seussical in 2007. Since then, Dan has appeared onstage, backstage, and as a volunteer over the years. Dan is enthusiastic and eager to work alongside the board of directors to continue the momentum to bring inclusive community theater experiences to our community.

Why LPI: Reasons to Audition for LPI this summer

Summer Production, LPI Organization 24 months ago Daniel , Kaylee , Kim , Leo , Maureen and Nikki Less than a minute to read

Every summer LPI is thrilled to welcome cast members of all ages to our small community theater group. So what makes LPI special and unique, and why LPI? We turned to some veteran/current cast and volunteers to learn from them and asked- "Why LPI?"

Top-10 Tips to have a great audition!

Summer Production 24 months ago Roy Schwab Less than a minute to read

Whether your first or 100th, auditions are filled with a mix of nerves and excitement as you prepare your best for the production team.

LPI Announces Summer 2022 Director

Summer Production SetTheStageWithLPI 2 years ago LPI Less than a minute to read

The LPI board is thrilled to kick off the new year with the director announcement for our 2022 Summer production. After interviewing several talented applicants, we are pleased to welcome Sara Stout back to lead our 26th show.

A note from the board: 2021 Reflection and Gratitude

LPI Organization 2 years ago Joe Horstmeier Less than a minute to read

As this whirlwind of a year winds down for the organization, we can’t help but reflect on our community and what we’ve been able to accomplish together- united under a passion to inspire children and adults through an inclusive space to dream, explore, think, and connect through theater.