About The PAC
Mission
The McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center, working with the Wautoma Area School District, is committed to promoting opportunities for students and community members to participate in and appreciate the arts by providing a diverse selection of musical and theatrical performances.
history
The McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center was made possible only because of the generosity of two Wautoma residents.
Ina Taylor McComb and Pearl Bruchs.
The late Ina Taylor McComb left over one million dollars to the Wautoma Area School District for the construction of a performing arts center. Her generous gift, along with another donation of approximately $220,000 from the Pearl Bruchs Estate, were combined to build the McComb/Bruchs PAC.
An avid theater-goer, Ina McComb envisioned a performing arts center that would not only serve the City of Wautoma but would also be a first-class facility available for use by all those living in the Central Wisconsin area, with special encouragement to local area school groups.
Timeline
1991
Carousel
The Wautoma High School presents Carousel by Rogers & Hammerstein
2001
Wisconsin Singers
The Wisconsin Singers, from UW-Madison, perform at the McComb-Bruchs PAC
2007
The Grass Roots
The Grass Roots perform at the PAC singing their hits including “Midnight Confessions,” “Temptation Eyes,” and “Sooner or Later.” It was a great trip down memory lane at the McComb-Bruchs PAC in Wautoma.
2013
The Vienna Boys Choir
The Vienna Boys Choir performs at the McComb-Bruchs PAC! Founded in 1498 by Emperor Maximillion I. The group is the world’s preeminent boys choir. Their sound is marked by unforgettable harmony. What a fun group at the McComb-Bruchs PAC!
2014
Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone
Peter Noone brings his great comedic presence to the PAC. The group performs hits such as “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m into Something Good,” and “There’s a Kind of Hush.” What a fun group at the McComb-Bruchs PAC!
2022
Al Stewart and The Empty Pockets
After being cancelled twice because of the Covid pandemic, Al Stewart and The Empty Pockets entertained a “sold out” PAC with “The Year of the Cat” and “Time Passages.” Every seat was filled at the McComb-Bruchs PAC. 428 fans had a wonderful time. It was a great way to come back to live entertainment after Covid.
Today
PAC committee
| Gary Christensen | Chair |
| Russ Nero | Vice Chair |
| Molly Siefert | Secretary |
| Karen Piechowski | Treasurer |
| Chelsie Bohler | Member |
| Pam Pierce | Member |
| Megan Stevens | Member |
| Baird Stouffer | Member |
| Greg Barczak | Member |
| Rachel Pekowsky | Member |
| Eunice Stevens | Member |
| Nicole Lehr | WASD School Board |
The PAC is overseen by a Committee and serves at the pleasure of the Wautoma Area School District School Board.Â
The PAC Committee meets monthly, approves student and adult programming, recommends approval of the annual budget and recommends PAC staff and Committee members for approval by the WASD School Board.
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