Synopsis

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and the weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse in a sparkiling gown and seedy, fur-trimmed jacket, is the passenger with the most to worry about. She's been pursued and finally kidnapped by a 21-year-old cowboy who has all the romantic notions of a headstrong bull. The belligerent cowboy is right behind her and ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her back to Montana. Even as she's ducking out from under his embraces and screeching at him fiercely, Cherie pauses to muse, "Somehow deep inside of me I got a funny feeling I'm gonna end up in Montana..." In counterpoint to the main romance, the proprietor of the cafe and the bus driver find time to develop a friendship of their own; a middle-aged scholar comes to terms with himself; and a young girl who works in the cafe gets her own first taste of romance.

Welcome

Welcome to the theater. As newly elected President of the Calumet Players, it gives me the greatest joy to personally thank all of you, the theater patrons. For we do all of this for you, and without your continued financial support and volunteer work, none of this would be possible. Exciting times are now open for us. Not only are we now an officially formed organization, we have also chosen an entire season and set the dates for performances. We feel this will offer you, the theater patron, a chance to make your plans well in advance to attend the performances of your choice. We are also starting to define a season ticket-holders package for those (and I hope it includes all of you) who would like to attend all three productions. It has been a tough but rewarding first two years. Now we are ready to bring you the very best in community theater. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this production of Bus Stop.

Thank You,

John Dale Jacobson

Ushers

Jeff & Deb Brockberg, Harriett Groth, Wanita Beal, Jean Brockberg,

Lorraine Halbersma, Mary Ann Hustad, Arnie & Gwen Zochert, Margie Oye, Billie Kindt, Betty & Almer Kruse, Jody DeZeeuw, Bill & Bunny Johnson

 

Calumet Players Board of Directors

Dan Bearfield, Karin Dennison, John Jacobson, Les Kallsen, Bruce Kurtz, JaNeil Peschon, Marci Reese, Jon Schulze, Judy Winter

Katie Ness (Elma) is a sophomore at Pipestone/Jasper High School. Her hobbies include horseback riding, Civil War reenacting, reading, and singing. Katie also appeared in the Diary of Anne Frank as "Anne." she says she enjoys acting and would like to continue to work in the theater for the rest of her life.

JaNeil Peschon (Grace) "I appeared in Diary of Anne Frank and I couldn't resist trying out for this play. It's hard work but very fulfilling. I hope to see more people get involved. In real life I own Gannon's Restaurant. I would like to thank my family for being so patient and supportive during our crazy schedules."

Brad Thielsen (Will- the sheriff) is a mechanic at Dyke's Auto Repair in Pipestone. With no previous stage experience, I didn't know what to expect. I encourage everyone to get involved, its a blast! I would like to thank my wife Becky & son Tyler for their love and support and for running lines with me.

Diane Veldhuizen-Ilse (Cherie) lives in Pipestone with friend Lenny Gorter and her two children Lacey and Bo. Diane works for Habilitative Services in Luverne at a residential facility with mentally challenged adults. "I also work part-time at Gannon's Restaurant here in Pipestone. Theater is something I have always wanted to try and have really found it to be a great time!"

Bruce Kurtz (Dr. Lyman) is a sales representative for a sportswear company along with the job of Directing the last two shows for the Calumet Players. I am married to a great lady who understands that crazy people like me can do projects like this for our mental health. It's cheaper than therapy!, and I think my kids enjoy having one of their parents being a lunatic.

David Trygstad (Carl) is a practicing attorney and is active in community affairs. He and his family reside in Pipestone. He declares family and church as his main activities and lists music, art, literature, and history as special interests.

Lyle Landgren (Virgil) has been a Deputy Sheriff for Pipestone County for the past 16 years. "I was conned by a waitress at Gannon's to try for a part in Bus Stop. I want to thank the cast for bearing with me, being a first time performer. Will do it again some day - I hope! I live in Jasper, MN with my wife Ann. We have two grown children, Travis and Leslie and two grandchildren Kody and Allison. They all think this is really cool."

Marty Wallin (Bo) a Minneapolis area native, he recently came to Pipestone and is owner of Pipestone's new Subway. He is married with four children, all of whom will be attending the show. He enjoys living in Pipestone and loves to hunt, play sports, and take walks with his wife.