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County Seat Theater Company
proudly presents
Finishing
May/June 2021
School
Sponsored by
CreativEdge Design The Pine Knot
Frandsen Bank & Trust Cloquet Area Chamber
Nelson Funeral Care and Cremation Service
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The County Seat Theater Company Presents
FINISHING
SCHOOL
By ELAINE LINER
Directed By Ruthie Breuer
FINISHING SCHOOL is presented by special arrangement with
The DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
“Finishing School was premiered in the American Association of Community Theatre’s
AACT NewPlayFest by Elkhart Civic Theatre in Bristol, Ind.”
©2020. This livestream or video recording was produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Company.
All rights reserved. This performance is authorized for private, in-home use only. By viewing the livestream or video recording, you
agree not to authorize or permit the livestream or recording to be downloaded, copied, distributed, broadcast, telecast or otherwise
exploited, in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter developed. WARNING: Federal law provides severe civil and
criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, videotapes or videodiscs.
Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and may constitute a felony with a maximum penalty of up to five years in
prison and/or a $250,000.00 fine.
For the Health and Safety of our volunteers and
guests please follow these guidelines:
* Please practice safe social distancing.
* Face protection is required while in the theater.
* Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the theater.
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DIRECToR’S NoTE
We all face the challenges of growing older and the fears that
come with aging.
Finishing School takes a glimpse inside the lives of two men
and the people who come into their lives. They come to realize that
life is not a race. There are detours and turns that lead us down
many different roads until we reach our final destination. Cherish
each day and what it gives to us. What a joy to work with this amaz-
ing cast and crew! I thank them for their commitment and dedication
in bringing these characters to life.
Ruthie Breuer
Tomhave
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CAST oF ChARACTERS
Ken Peter.................................................................................ALFRED
Michael Rosen........................................................................WIZZER
Elizabeth Klawitter.................................................................MINNIE
Etta Souder............................................................................SHIRLEY
Colleen Agnes Biskey..........................NURSE PHYLLIS SPENCER
SCENES
ACT I
Scene 1: Monday morning
Scene 2: Later that same day.
Scene 3: Tuesday morning.
Scene 4: Wednesday morning.
- 15-minute intermission -
Concessions and wine available for sale in gallery.
ACT II
Scene 1: Same day as before.
Scene 2: Thursday morning.
Scene 3: Thursday afternoon.
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Parking Lot Players
Original Pieces * Radio Shows * Music
Outdoor Art Show * Concessions
2nd Thursday of every Month!
June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 & Sept. 9
7:00 pm *In case of inclement
weather, shows will be on
the following Thursdays.
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CHILDREN’S THEATER
June 21-25 - Full
June 28-July 2
July 5-9
July 12-16 - Full
YOUNG ADULT THEATER
(Ages 11-21) July 19-23
Forms available online
Box Office: 878-0071
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PRoDuCTIoN & SuPPoRT STAFF
Director........................................................................................Ruthie Breuer
Light operator..........................................................................Karen Murphy
Sound operator...................................................................Deborah Weckert
Stage Crew......................................................................Ruthie Breuer & cast
Light and Scenic Design..............................................................Joel Soukkala
Sound Design..............................................................................Ruthie Breuer
Set...................................Joel Soukkala, Ruthie Breuer & Sheryl hernandez
Videographer...................................................................................Ryan Green
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The County Seat Theater Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit
full season community theater. We are proud members of:
American Association of Community Theatres (AACT),
Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT),
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP),
Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce,
Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce,
Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
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Box office • 218-878-0071
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Ruthie Breuer (President), Larry Anderson (Vice-President),
Deb Bahen (Secretary), Karen Murphy (Treasurer), Terry Anderson, Julianne Emerson,
Kelly Johnson, John Justad, Tom Langemo, Catherine Loeb, Paula olsen,
Michael Rosen Junior Board Representative: Addison Loeb
General Manager: Joel Soukkala Business Manager: Rick Breuer
Artistic Director: Greg J. Anderson Gallery Curator: Kris Nelson
Founder: Cheryl Kramer-Milder
Administrative Assistants: Sheryl hernandez & Linda Erickson
Proudly supporting the Encore Performing
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Ken Peter of Cloquet last graced the County Seat Theater
stage in the production of A Christmas Carol, A Live Radio
Show in 2020. Kens says, “Thanks to the cast and crew of this
production, and to Joel for calling me some years ago asking me
to come audition. It’s a treat to be a part of the theatre.”
Michael Rosen of Cloquet was last seen on stage in the
County Seat Theater production of The Boys Next Door in 2020.
Michael says, “This has been an enjoyable show with many
talented people on “both sides of the camera”. It has been fun
exciting, and draining. And, Yes, my birthday is actually June
25th!”
Elizabeth Klawitter of Duluth was last seen on stage in the
County Seat Theater production of Holmes for the Holidays in
2018. Elizabeth says, “I truely enjoy being a part of a show with
such heart. The characters are genuine and the cast is wonderful.
I am grateful for the chance to do what I love doing once again.”
Etta Souder of Cloquet was last seen on stage in the County
Seat Theater production of Christmas Belles in 2012. Etta says,
“I can’t believe its been nine years since I’ve been on the CST
stage! It feels so good to be back! Thank you Ruthie for
believing in me, again!”
Colleen Agnes Biskey of Cloquet was last on the County
Seat Theater Stage in the production of The Boys Next Door in
2020. Colleen says, “Thank you Ruthie for the opportunity.
Great job to the cast and crew! Thank you to the Encore for
continuing to do theatre during this pandemic. And love to my
friends and family for supporting my love of theatre.”Rotary
Club of Cloquet
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Featured Artists: Dr. Lloyd Backus & Dr. Dan Malcovich
After Dr. Lloyd Backus retired he put journey into the art world began.
down the stethoscope and he picked up his
new operating tools - a paintbrush and a Backus primarily paints in watercolor, a
blank canvas. technique in which the paint is mixed with
water, providing a smooth, transparent
After taking some starter courses, his quality to the art.
My given name is Dana, but when I was a 90% of my photographs; I’m still learning.
boy my family called me “Danny”. When
I started school, I got used to being Dana I am not familiar with this play, just what I
away from home, but with friends and have been told, two senior men sitting on a
family I remained “Dan.” I retired in bench. When Kris Nelson asked me to
2015 after after 36 years as a family select five pictures for an exhibit that also
physician at the Raiter Clinic in Cloquet. features five paintings from my friend,
I’ve been a photographer for the last ten Lloyd Backus, my immediate thought
years. In 2012, I was thinking about what was, “That’s appropriate, two old guys
I wanted to do in retirement. I always had hanging out together.” Actually, I am
been interested in photography, but the honored to exhibit photographs next to
cost of developing film and printing Lloyd’s art. For many years Lloyd was
pictures was prohibitive. It just wasn’t my trusted partner, reliable colleague, and
worth the expense. The disappointing respected mentor. It was Lloyd’s interest
images I discovered when I opened the in landscape painting, begun after his
envelope at the drug store never looked retirement from the Raiter Clinic, that
like the masterpieces I had envisioned in made me consider a similar pursuit in
my brain when I snapped the shutter. photography. Knowing Lloyd has been a
Then came digital cameras. At last, I blessing.
could shoot the scene, look at it on my
computer monitor, identify what I liked, We are surrounded by beauty, but seeing it
and delete what I disliked. Slowly I is not always easy. It gets lost in the chaos.
learned to know how the camera sees and You have to look for it. I like to capture it
records, which is much different than how with my camera for others to see, and
our brains see. Nevertheless, I still delete thereby encourage others to look for it, too.
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the County Seat theater Company proudly acknowledges the
generosity of our donors whose support ensures that we remain
a vibrant center for the arts in Carlton County.
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