22-23 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - A Raisin in the Sun Program

Anthony

Director's Note

Over 60 years since its Civic debut, A Raisin in the Sun returns to the Civic Auditorium. The Civic was the first community theatre in the nation to present Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece of a play. The title is derived from a Langston Hughes poem, "Harlem". With A Raisin in the Sun, Hansberry became the first Black woman to have a play produced on Broadway in 1959. A film adaptation followed in 1961. This play is still actively taught and performed in schools/theatres across the country. It is highly regarded as one of the greatest dramas ever written for the American Theatre. It’s been my honor to direct this Centennial Celebration Production for our 94th season.

Anthony J. Hamilton Director

I first saw the play in 2004 when the Civic presented it in the Parish Theatre. It was directed by Robert L. Smith (who would become my friend and mentor). I will never forget that experience; it has stayed with me almost 20 years later! It was the first time I’d ever seen anything like it: a story about people I recognized from my own life. I saw myself and my family represented in a profound and highly theatrical manner.

We have worked for weeks to present this impactful evening of theatre to you. You’re invited to forget everything for the next several hours. Be in communion with us. Talk back to us, laugh and cry with us, allow yourself to be swept up in this timeless story. I guarantee you will see yourself or someone you know in one (or several) of these rich and dynamic characters.

Peace ‘n Blessings, Anthony J. Hamilton

Acknowledgements

Meet the Cast

XavierD.BoldenakaZackBolden(WalterLee Younger)isanactor,rapper,contentcreatorand curator--atrueperformingartist.Nativeto Kalamazoo,Xavier’sknownforwinningthe NationalRacetotheTopCommencement Challenge(2010),bringingthe44thPresident BarackObamatoKalamazoo.WinningThePrice asRight(2011)andbeingseenonvarious ABC/DisneytelevisionshowssuchasNo OrdinaryFamily.Stagecreditsinclude:Lymonin AugustWilson’sThePianoLesson,Ogunin Marcus,ortheSecretofSweetbyTarellAlvin McCraney,OthelloinOthellobyWilliam Shakespeare,andWalterLeeYoungerforthe secondtimeinhiscareer.Xavierisdelightedto beapartofsuchanamazingprojectandtalented creators.

SydneyBelafonteJacobsakaSBJ*(Bobo)is makinghisCivicdebutinthisproduction. OriginallyfromAthens,Alabama,hehaslivedin Kalamazoofor2years.Hewouldliketorecognize hisspouse,O.J.Jacobs.Otherthantheatre,he enjoysanythingoutdoors.“JustAManwithA DREAM!!”

RonDundon(KarlLindner)joinedtheJunior Civicatage11in1960,thesameyeartheCivic becamethefirstcommunitytheatertostageA RaisinintheSun.Alifetimelater,following retirement,hereturnedtoTheCivicin2011. Sincethen,hehasappearedinmorethana dozenproductionsincludingArsenicandOldLace (Dr.Einstein,2014),OfMiceandMen(Candy, 2016),andToKillaMockingbird(BobEwell, 2017).HehasalsoworkedforFarmersAlley Theatre,ArbezDramaProjectsofToronto,Skits andGigglesProductions,andinthefilmsAn EnglishCountryWedding,ChuckBentley ProductionsandMurielandJoyceGetaBoat, SheFilmsProductions.Mostrecently,Ron appearedintheCivicproductionsofAlmost, MaineandLeavingIowa.Outsideofthetheatre, Ronliveswithhisadorablewife,Dixie,andtheir equallyadorablecat,Ernie."TheCivicisagreat communityofdiverseartists.Comeandjoinus.”

Gweneé Hart* (Ruth Younger) is making her Civic debut, but this is also her first time ever being on stage for any production. Interests other than theatre include praising God, spending time with family, and karaoke. “I want to thank everyone who has supported me in this effort. My family and friends, near and far! My 100-year-old grandfather, Mr. Arthur A. Fowler, who supports me every time he can with wise words or kisses over the phone. My dad, Haydon A. Moorman and my sister, Psontia Fowler, both of whom have made our hectic schedules run a bit more smoothly. To you all, I say, THANK YOU!”

Cierra Hedgespeth* (Beneatha Younger) (she/her/hers) is making her Civic debut in this production but has performed with many other theatres in many shows over the years. She is currently a junior at Western Michigan University studying Acting, with a minor in Art. Other theatre credits include Animal Farm (Chicken, Mosaic Youth Theatre), Emilia (Muse, Western Michigan University), Frankenstein (The Creature Chorus, Mosaic Youth Theatre), and many more. Her favorite role she’s ever performed was a Sunshine Dancer in The Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2018. Interests other than theatre include art, fashion, comics, film, Disney, and video games. “Thanks Mom, Dad, LaShawn, Deuce, Hailee and Omari. Thanks to Ms. D and all my professors!”

Kaeden A. Johnson* (Travis Younger) Hi! My name is Kaeden A. Johnson. I am 9 years old. This is my very first play and I am in it with my real live mom, who’s playing my mom, and my real live grandma, who’s playing my grandma! Most of my role in the play relates to my real life! This was a lot to remember but not more than my mom and grandma. I like everyone in the play. I love playing basketball, football and playing 2K22 and Madden on my PS4. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I am thankful for this opportunity and would like to do it again. Thanks for coming to see me!

Meet the Cast

Rev. Karen Moorman (Lena Younger) is a pastor at Grant Chapel AME Church in Three Rivers, Michigan. Though her family members are new to the Civic, Karen was seen in Ragtime as Sarah’s friend at the Civic in 2007. Originally from Detroit, she has lived in Kalamazoo for 15 years with her husband, Dr. Haydon Moorman (married 29 years!), along with her 3 children and 3 grandkids. “I dedicate my performances to God, my husband, family, friends and especially my Father, Mr. Arthur Fowler, who is 100 years young and still giving me advice and support. Thank you all for your love, encouragement, and support.”

Jeannine Nicole* (Mrs. Johnson) is making her Civic debut this production, though she has been in many others throughout her theatre career, she notes her favorite as Rich Man Poor Spirit at the Gem Theatre and The Orpheum Theatre, where she played the role of The Villainess. Jeannine was born in Grand Rapids but has lived in Kalamazoo for 9 years with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, Jerah and Rayah. In her free time, she enjoys singing and teaching children. “I want to thank My Mom, Dad, brother Jamel, my daughters, & husband, for always pushing me to not give up but to continue to strive to do what I love.”

Erwin St. Rose (George Murchison) made his Civic debut in our 2019 production of Psycho Beach Party. Erwin was also in the gospel musical, Mahalia, at Face Off Theatre Company where he played Dr. King in 2019. When not acting, Erwin enjoys lifting weights and hanging out with friends. “Thanks to my mom for all the support she gives me.”

Deshawn Spivey (Joseph Asagai) is a recent graduate of WMU with a degree in psychology. Originally from Chicago, IL, Deshawn enjoys playing basketball, football, and listening to music. He was last seen on the Civic stage as Seven in our 2018 Civic youth production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

Meet the Production Team and Crew

Stacey Bartell (Properties Master) joined the Civic staff in 2005 and was named Properties Master in 2008. After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre from Lehigh University, she served as the Technical Director for the Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, New York as well as Scenic Carpenter for Production Resource Group in New Windsor, New York. Stacy has created stunning and imaginative props for many Civic productions. Some of her favorite builds include: Smaug the Dragon for The Hobbit, the school desks for The Hundred Dresses and Chip's cart for Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.

Brian Bay (Assistant Stage Manager) is a longtime resident of Kalamazoo and a veteran Civic volunteer, having participated in over a dozen shows backstage, on-stage, and pre-production over the 39 years he’s been involved here. His favorite Civic roles are Dennis Dupree in our 2018 production of Rock of Ages, as Ensemble/Soloist for Sounds of the ‘60s, and Annas in the Civic’s 1996 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. His past shows include Taming of the Shrew (Gremio) and Annie (Bert Healy/Harold Ickes) at the Civic, and Danny McGuire in Xanadu (Kellogg Community College). Most importantly, he met his wife of 29 years during the 1987 production of The Music Man and enjoys doing shows with her.

Lisa Brannan (Dresser) joined the theatre scene to share the experiences with her son, DJ, and now has identified a passion for backstage work and has found a theatre home at the Civic. Lisa has been in the human resources field since graduating from Michigan State University in 1991 and has spent the last 20+ years as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo. “While it is common that parents learn from their children, it is not every day that a child leads a parent to a new passion, and they are allowed opportunities to explore this passion individually and as a team. Thank you, DJ, for inspiring me to get involved in theatre and sharing your love of the stage with me!"

Ryan Burke (Scenic Carpenter) has worked with the Croswell Opera House, the Goodman Theatre, and the Tibbits Opera House. Ryan is a graduate of Siena Heights University, where he received his BA in Theatre and Speech Communications.

Anthony J. Hamilton (Director) is thrilled to be the Civic's Interim Artistic Director. He served as Guest Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University in 2021-2022. There he directed and choreographed Into the Woods (2021). He currently serves as Visiting Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College where he will direct and choreograph the spring musical, Next to Normal. He made his New York directorial debut with a production entitled Grandma’s Quilt (Negro Ensemble Company) in 2020. Previous directing (and choreography) credits at the Civic include: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (2011), Once on this Island (2019), The 1940s Radio Hour (2021), The Piano Lesson (2022), Newsies (2022), and now, A Raisin in the Sun (2023). Hamilton received a B.A. from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A. from Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. “I’d like to thank the entire Civic staff for welcoming me back home. Special thanks to Tony Humrichouser and Laura Zervic. I dedicate this show to my amazing family (especially Great-Grandma Ann) and to the memory of Robert L. Smith.”

Emily Hickman (AI Operator) (she/her/hers) (A1 Operator) is a senior at Portage Northern High School but is also working towards an illustration degree at KVCC. Emily lists her favorite crew position as her current, an A1 Operator, and her favorite role as Nellie in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. She would like to recognize her partner, Davis Henderson, who is also a crew member in the production. Interests other than theatre include all types of art, rock climbing, playing video games, and Dungeons and Dragons.

Meet the Production Team and Crew

Davis Henderson (Playback Operator) (he/they) is at Kalamazoo College studying Theatre, Film, and Japanese and has lived in Kalamazoo all his life. His favorite role he’s ever performed was Edward in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane here at the Civic. Interests other than theatre include Dungeons and Dragons, voice acting, and building computers. He would like to recognize his significant other, Emily Hickman. “I’d like to thank my family for their support not only in the arts, but also everything else I do. I’m not too sure where I would be right now without the help of everyone close to me.”

Stacey Jaeger (Production Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager is excited to have been hired at the Civic after her year as an intern. Originally from Iowa, where she grew up doing all things theatre, Stacey finished school at Beloit College before joining the Civic staff in 2021. Some of her favorite stage management experiences are productions of Twelfth Night in her hometown, The Moors at Beloit, and Murder on the Orient Express at the Civic. She'd like to thank her family for helping her get settled in the Kalamazoo area and a few of her mentors: Marina Bergenstock, Grant Freeman, Lisa Brannan, and Alicia Bailey.

Kaia Jordan (A2 Operator) (she/her/hers) is a recent graduate who has enjoyed theatre for over 10 years now. Other interests include music, dancing, baking, and video games. She has been on stage in shows such as Annie Get Your Gun, Shrek the Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and most recently, Xanadu, which she lists as her favorite production she’s done. She’s also worked behind the scenes in many productions including The 1940s Radio Hour, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, and last year’s Penguin Project production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.

Elaine Kaufman (Costume Designer) first joined the Civic staff in 1998 as our Costume Designer. She left to create her own custom clothing design business, Elaine K Designs which she has run for the past 18 years. She returned to the Civic as Costume Designer in 2018. She graduated from WMU with a degree in Fashion Design and has over 25 years of professional costume design working at almost every theatre in the Kalamazoo area including the Barn Theatre, 3-D Touring Productions, WMU Dance Dept., WMU Opera, Kalamazoo College Theatre Dept., Farmers Alley Theatre and many other freelance costume design projects. One of her favorite costuming experiences was creating the "creature costume" for a horror movie filmed in Kalamazoo. Outside of the theatre, Elaine enjoys the art of cheese making!

David Kyhn (Scenic Designer) – The 2022-2023 season marks David's twenty-third season as the Kalamazoo Civic's resident scenic designer. That means he has personally designed over one hundred sets since he first joined the Civic in the summer of 2000. In that time, he has also had the pleasure of mentoring many young artists just starting their careers through the Civic's vibrant internship program. David lives with his family in downtown Kalamazoo; you may chance to meet them at a volunteer paint call as they frequently come down to lend a hand. Outside of the Civic, David enjoys oil painting, particularly portraits, and is currently exploring digital painting. Some of David's favorite designs include Hello, Dolly!, Much Ado about Nothing, 4000 Miles, The Women, The Baker s Wife, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical.

Meet the Production Team and Crew

Christopher Lewis (Scenic Carpenter) moved to Kalamazoo from Georgia in 2008 A graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B A in Fine Arts, Christopher has worked for the Averitt Center for the Arts His favorite Civic productions include Cyrano, Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical and Legally Blonde, the Musical. In his free time, Christopher enjoys making props, wood working, building puppets, and working on “mad scientist” projects.

Angela Mammel (Scenic Artist) is a recent graduate of Kalamazoo College with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. They have assisted in the scenic design process for numerous productions over the course of their college career, most notably designing the scenery and projections for an original one-person show entitled Unzipped as their senior thesis project, as well as designing the scenery for productions of Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet and Silent Sky, and the projections for shows such as Water by the Spoonful In their free time, Angela enjoys playing guitar and piano, crocheting, and spending time with their dog, Pandora.

Delaney McKenzie joined the Civic staff in 2018 as the Master Electrician and became the Resident Lighting and Sound Designer in 2020. She earned her BS in Theater: Design and Technology at Northwest Missouri State University and a MFA in Theater at Southern Illinois University where she specialized in Lighting Design. She has worked with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Endstation Theater Company, McLeod Summer Playhouse, and two years as the Lead Lighting Technician at Interlochen. Delaney had the pleasure of being Assistant Lighting Designer and Programmer for James Moody on Tartuffe at Southern Illinois University in 2016. Mr. Moody is the author of 'Concert Lighting: Techniques, Art, and Business', and an alumnus of SIU. Outside of the theatre, Delaney is a painter in her spare time, spending hours in her studio creating abstract art while listening to show tunes or Top Gear episodes. She also enjoys making jewelry (evolved from her time making costuming chainmail) and is learning to play guitar.

Jacob Miller (Scenic Carpenter) graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2020, earning his BA in Theatre and History and a minor in Music. He has worked at Croswell Opera House, and the theatres at both Grandville and Vicksburg High School. In 2021, he made his Civic debut in The Tempest and worked as a Teaching Artist. In his free time, Jacob still loves to act, traveling between Three Rivers and Grand Rapids for various projects.

Meet the Production Team and Crew

Phillip A. Miller (Technical Director) has worked on every production we have produced since he joined the Civic staff in 2000. Prior to his arrival at the Civic, Phillip served as the Assistant Technical Director at the Barn Theatre and as a draftsman for the Children's Theatre Company and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Additionally, Phillip was the Technical Assistant at Western Michigan University, while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production.

Justin Muse (Scenic Artist) is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a BFA in Theater Design and Production. He is excited to be joining the Civic team as an intern for the 2022-23 season. Past designs include Radium Girls, Bare: A pop Opera, and Don Pasquale

RJ Soule (Floor/Fly Crew) has lived in Kalamazoo since 1987, though he had a 2-year hiatus in Houston. He has been involved in several shows at the Civic, both onstage and off, but his favorite show he’s done at the Civic was one of his own pieces, The Episodic Life,performed at the Parish Theatre last year. When not at the theatre, RJ enjoys mountain hiking.

Kris Tyrrell (Light Board Operator) moved to Kalamazoo over 50 years ago from her native Chicago to join the Civic’s internship program and never left. Since then, Kris has performed in over 100 roles at virtually every theatre in Kalamazoo as well as serving in every possible role on technical crews. Making what feels like the inevitable segue to directing, she has helmed productions for our Mainstage, Carver Center Studio and Parish Theatre, as well as for Whole Art Theatre, and API Theatre. Most recently seen in Murder on the Orient Express as Helen Hubbard, Kris hesitates to choose a favorite role. She has been featured in Arsenic and Old Lace twice, once as a senior in high school and once as a genuine senior. Kris has also played both female roles in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in productions 20 years apart. Instrumental in establishing our Senior Class Reader's Theatre, Kris has directed several productions for the program, including this year’s upcoming production of Morning’s at Seven. Kristin is the proud recipient of the Larkin Noble Award, Spirit of the Civic Award and Robert McKenna Award from the Community Theatre Association of Michigan.

Our Volunteers

We would not exist without the generous gift of time and talent provided by our Volunteers The following Volunteers stuck with us during one of our most challenging times and we are forever grateful Please join us in thanking these Volunteers who shared their time and talent from June, 2022 to December 2022.

Debra Abel

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Our Volunteers

Elvin E East

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Our Volunteers

David Kyhn

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Aubrie Witt

Our Volunteers

Don Wolfgang Jackie Wolfgang Maddy Woods

Jihan Ain Young Maggie Zahrai Alyssa Zamora Laura Zervic Ben Zylman

Brandon Wolfgang

Our Benefactors

As a not for profit organization, we are indebted to the generosity of our supporting foundations, businesses, organizations, families and friends. We wish to recognize those who have made contributions to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre between June 1, 2022 and December 2022, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.

Foundations

The Bryant Family Charitable Fund

The Burdick-Thorne Foundation

Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation

Eaton Corporation Matching Gifts Program

ENNA Foundation

The Gary Sisters Foundation

Givinga Foundation, Inc.

Hammond Foundation

Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation

IBM International Foundation

John G. & Kathryn S. Polzin Fund for the Musical & Dramatic Arts

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation

Michigan Arts & Cultural Council

Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation

Naomi Stucki Civic Theatre Fund

National Endowment for the Arts

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund

Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation

Timothy & Joy Light Fund

Tyler Little Family Foundation

U.D. Parish Foundation

Suzanne

Businesses and Organizations

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

($2,500 - $4,999)

The Burdick-Thorne Foundation

CHORUS MEMBER

($250- $499)

Innovative Analytics

Miller Foundation

PATRON

($1 - $249)

American Legion Post 36

Bronson Healthcare Group

Harding's Family Markets

Sons of Norway - Askeladden Lodge

Tibbitts and Associates, PLC

In Kind Contributions

Lisa Abbott

Lou Irwin, Jr

Dusti Morton

Kristin Tyrrell

American Legion Post 36

Our Benefactors

PRODUCER

($5,000 - $74,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Bell

Eugene Wu

DIRECTOR

($2,500 - $4,999)

Art Nemitz

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

($1,000 - $2,499)

Caroline E. Robbins

Reed and Dawn Shilts

Cliff and Ruth Tallman

STAR ($500 - $999)

Doug and Sheila Baiers

Beverly and Geoffrey Grambau

Carol Haenicke

Dennis and Susan Hollar

C.B. Knappen III

James S. and Sheila Ware

SUPPORTING PLAYER

($250 - $499)

Gary Chartrand

Geoffrey and Linda Clapp

Joe Dill

Gail Ledbetter

Ben Zylman

CHORUS MEMBER

($100 - $249)

E. Akehurst

Matt Banner

James and Donna Bishop

Ric and Linda Brown

Nancy Ford Charles

Steve and Deb Cronkite Shelly and Dave Dart Hobbes Davis

The Fowler Family

Elaine Fluck

Sue Gardner

Marion Gauthier

Kay and Bill Hanson Dr. Joseph Keller Keithley Thomas and Celine Keizer

Peter Kobrak

Robert and Mary Lawrence Linda R. Lucks

Jack and Melanie Manis

John L. Mason

Barb Menlen

AnnMarie Miller

Valerie Miller

Linda and Joseph Mills

Carolyn J. Obrien

David and Carol Overton

Russell Thomas Panico

Barbara Ann Page and Roger Prior

Frank and Lois Plaver

Joseph Sablan

Erin Schuler

Ken Penn and Pam Shebest

Rhasheda Shepherd

Fred and Celeste Statler

Preston and Staci Stech

Linda Stieve and Dan Coyne

Linda Teare

Joe and Leah Walters Lucy Welch

PATRON

($1 - $99)

Jennifer Allen

Nathan St. Amour Mrs. Mary Artis

Daniel Bair Jessica Ball

Cheryl Barber John Beavers

Kaya Bergeson

Sandra Bibilomo

Eric Bird

Audrey Bitzer

Roslyn Bloom

Mary Boling

Marilyn Breu

Bill and Judy Brewer

Jean A. Brodie Jonathan Bruner

Cheryl Bruzewski

Danielle Bryant-McLaughlin

Maggie and Barry Cain Marilee Cekola Donald Cheeseman

Deb Rose Chromik

Frank and Shirley Cody Jennifer Combes

Paul Costanzo

Janine Cotugno

Kathy Creek

Gary and Ruth Ann Dare

Bryan Davis

Monica Davis-Cruz Ronald and Carol DeRuiter William A. DeVore

Karen Dirst

Mary Doud Carrie Doyle Reginald Ealy Elvin East Annabelle Echevarria Holly Edick

Our Benefactors

PATRON

($1 - $99)

Carol A. Eddy

Sairi Elliott

Nikki J. Elrod

Lenore M. Elsener

Greg and Erin Erb

Daniel Everdeen

Joe Fakhoury

Melissa Fanning

Mark and Renae Feldpausch

William and Kathleen Fergusson

Cierra Ferrill

Amy Fisher

Dexter Fossitt

Cynthia Foster

Coral J. Fry & Frederick Pattee

Martha Gammill

Marilyn Gayda

Lamont Gist

Kendall Gladding

Esther Gray

The Grow Family

Jennifer Harnetty

Jeremy and Ruth Harper

Sydney R. Harrison

Nathan Hawthorne

Waneta G. Hodges

Craig Hondorp

Ruth Hook

Michael Horrigan

Suzanne M. Horrigan

PATRON

($1 - $99)

Elizabeth Horton

Wilma Kahn and Phil Horwich

Dean Johnson

Amelia Katanski

\Mary Ann Keane

Pauline J. Keiser

Amy Kendall

Linda M. Kerr

Kiley Kievit-Haynes

Mike and Deb Killarney

Thomas M. King

Sylvia Kline

Dixie Kovach

Nadine Kugler

Leslie Lami-Reed

Leanne Larson Kristin Larson

Kristin Lauria

Emily Lawing

Peggy Liss

Brittany Liu Girgis

Rachel Lobel

Mark Loehrke

James Loiselle

Thomas Lothamer

James Maddox

Brian Magnuson

Amanda Mann

Amy Martin-Paavola

Denny and Sherry Mattingly

Megan Maxwell

Valli McDougle

Jennifer McMullin

Joyce McNally

Jacquelyn McShulskis

Mary Lou Meier

Madeleine Meisner

Laura Miles

PATRON

($1 - $99)

Rachel Lynn Milhoan

Jack Milito

Ann Musser

Micha Myers

Key Newell

John OToole

Holly Perkins

David Peters

Laila Poisson

Judy S. Pressley

Sarah Pressley

Barbara Ray

Caren Ray

Mary Catherine Redmon

William Reed and Leslie Lami-Reed

Mark and Jill Reid

Jennifer Rice

Rachel Roe Pierce Rouse Bruce Rowe

Dan and Marin Rozmys

Dona Satir

Paul and Donna Schonveld

The Schuemann Family Dr. A. Celeste Shelton

Ann and Nick Shepich

Pat Shiley

Dane Shiltz

Heather Shinpaugh

Erika Shoemaker

Jon Sikora

Bruce Simrod

Madison Solomon Kenneth Sportel

Our Benefactors

PATRON

($1 - $99)

Mary Elizabeth Stahl

Michelle Stanton

Frederick R Statler

Jochanan and Mabel Stenesh

Gwen E. Stephan

Christopher and Jullea Stolsky

Helen Stoy

Nolan Surach

Kathleen Swantek

Hailey Marie Taylor

James and Marcene Telfer

GJT Theisen

Kara VanderKamp

Rachael Volpe

Jared Volz

Priscilla L. Watson

Joanie Weaver

Joseph Weller

Naomi R. Wenger

Mary White

Dave & Jan Wilder

Lori Beth Wilgenhof

Candace Williams

Gary and Donna Willoughby

Allison Wiseman

Misti Yoder

Julia Young