Denise Utter has had the challenging task of understudying both Hannah and Effy in our season opener The Spitfire Grill. Catch her onstage this weekend only as Hannah!

What have you most enjoyed about working on this show?

Working as an understudy for both Effy and Hannah. They are very different characters and often in the same scene together. While that had its challenges, it was also a lot of fun. As actors, we should always push ourselves to grow and do more.

During the show, we hear a lot about the beautiful autumn colors in Wisconsin. Do you have a favorite place to go check out the fall foliage?

Devil’s Lake and the Baraboo area are wonderful. I also love to get over to La Crosse and down the Mississippi River.

If you could inherit a small business via mail-in raffle, what kind of business would you want to win?

It would be a wellness/retreat center where we host events to help people of all backgrounds with self-discovery, healing, or whatever they need. We need more places where people are loved and supported no matter what.

Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter - which is your favorite season to experience in Wisconsin and why?

Summer is my favorite! Everyone is out and about, and we have so many things to do from Madison to Milwaukee to Oshkosh. All the state and county parks with events from live music to outdoor theatre, there is always something to do or somewhere to go if you want. It’s the best time to hang out with friends at a lake, park, or pool or to hang out around a campfire!

Don’t miss Denise in The Spitfire Grill ! Tickets are on sale now at www.middletonplayers.com/tickets.