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

A holiday musical for the whole family!

Centennial Celebration Production

KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS

by Lorraine Hansberry

January 13-22, 2023 Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium

KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS

by Lorraine Hansberry

Anthony J. Hamilton Director

Heather Mitchell Choreographer

David Kyhn Scenic Designer

Elaine Kauffman Costume Designer

Delaney McKenzie Lighting Designer

Jared Watson Sound Designer

Phillip A. Miller Technical Director

Stacy Bartell Properties Master

Isaac Byler Stage Manager

"A Raisin in the Sun" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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 Anthony J. Hamilton Director

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.

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

Cast Walter Lee Younger .........................................Xavier D. Bolden aka Zack Bolden Lena Younger .....................................................................Pastor Karen Moorman Ruth Younger ......................................................................................Gweneé Hart* Travis Younger ........................................................................Kaeden A. Johnson* Beneatha Younger ....................................................................Cierra Hedgespeth* Joseph Asagai ...............................................................................Deshawn Spivey George Murchison ............................................................................Erwin St. Rose Mrs. Johnson .................................................................................Jeannine Nicole* Bobo ...............................................................Sydney Belafonte Jacobs aka SBJ* Karl Lindner ..........................................................................................Ron Dundon *Civic Onstage Debut

Scene Synopsis Setting: The Younger family's apartment on Chicago's Southside Time: Early 1950's

Act I Scene 1: Friday morning Scene 2: Saturday morning Scene 3: later - same day

Act II Scene 1: Friday night, a few weeks later Scene 2: Saturday, one week later Scene 3: an hour later This production will be performed with a 15-minute intermission.

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author(s)'s rights and actionable under United States copyright law. For more information, please visit: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists

Production Team Director ....................................................................................Anthony J. Hamilton Choreographer ...............................................................................Heather Mitchell Scenic Designer .....................................................................................David Kyhn Costume Designer .........................................................................Elaine Kauffman Lighting Designer ........................................................................Delaney McKenzie Sound Designer ..................................................................................Jared Watson Technical Director .............................................................................Phillip A. Miller Properties Master .................................................................................Stacy Bartell Stage Manager ........................................................................................Isaac Byler Assistant Stage Manager ................................................Stacey Jaeger, Brian Bay Production Stage Manager ................................................................Stacey Jaeger Scenic Carpenters ..........................Ryan Burke, Christopher Lewis, Jacob Miller Charge Painter .......................................................................................David Kyhn Scenic Artists ...........................................................Angela Mammel, Justin Muse Properties Artisan ..................................................................................Ian Whistler Photographer .........................................................................................Gerald King Director of Volunteers ...............................................................................Mike Artis Interim Artistic Director ............................................................Anthony J. Hamilton Executive Director ............................................................................Laura M. Zervic

Crew Light Board Operator ...............................................................................Kris Tyrrell A1 Operator ......................................................................................Emily Hickman A2 Operator ...........................................................................................Kaia Jordan Playback Operator ........................................................................Davis Henderson Dresser ................................................................................................Lisa Brannan Floor/Fly Crew .............................................................................................RJ Soule

Acknowledgements Landscaping Wenke Greenhouses Prop Donation Art Nemitz (side table) Adopt a Show Board Member Jihan Ain Young

We acknowledge that the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre occupies the ancestral lands of the Council of the Three Fires – the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We recognize and respect the Indigenous nations of the Great Lakes region, also known as the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), as the stewards of this land and acknowledge the sacred lands of all Indigenous Peoples and their continued presence.

Meet the Cast Xavier D. Bolden aka Zack Bolden (Walter Lee Younger) is an actor, rapper, content creator and curator -- a true performing artist. Native to Kalamazoo, Xavier’s known for winning the National Race to the Top Commencement Challenge (2010), bringing the 44th President Barack Obama to Kalamazoo. Winning The Price as Right (2011) and being seen on various ABC/Disney television shows such as No Ordinary Family. Stage credits include: Lymon in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, Ogun in Marcus, or the Secret of Sweet by Tarell Alvin McCraney, Othello in Othello by William Shakespeare, and Walter Lee Younger for the second time in his career. Xavier is delighted to be a part of such an amazing project and talented creators.

Sydney Belafonte Jacobs aka SBJ* (Bobo) is making his Civic debut in this production.

Originally from Athens, Alabama, he has lived in Kalamazoo for 2 years. He would like to recognize his spouse, O.J. Jacobs. Other than theatre, he enjoys anything outdoors. “Just A Man with A DREAM!!”

Ron Dundon (Karl Lindner) joined the Junior Civic at age 11 in 1960, the same year the Civic became the first community theater to stage A Raisin in the Sun. A lifetime later, following retirement, he returned to The Civic in 2011.

Since then, he has appeared in more than a dozen productions including Arsenic and Old Lace (Dr. Einstein, 2014), Of Mice and Men (Candy, 2016), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Bob Ewell, 2017). He has also worked for Farmers Alley Theatre, Arbez Drama Projects of Toronto, Skits and Giggles Productions, and in the films An English Country Wedding, Chuck Bentley Productions and Muriel and Joyce Get a Boat, SheFilms Productions. Most recently, Ron appeared in the Civic productions of Almost, Maine and Leaving Iowa. Outside of the theatre, Ron lives with his adorable wife, Dixie, and their equally adorable cat, Ernie. "The Civic is a great community of diverse artists. Come and join us.”

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.

Audition Workshop KALAMAZOO CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

Book by

Melvin Tunstall III Lyrics by

Douglas Lyons Music by

Greg Borowsky & Douglas Lyons Based on an Original Concept by

Douglas Lyons

Audition Workshop Register

January 28, 2023 3:00 - 5:00

Performance Dates: April 21 - April 30, 2023 Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

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 Max Achenbach Aaliyah Adbul-Mutakallim Nicky Aiello Noah Aiello Sarah Aiello Amy Alexander Dannie Alexander Kris Allemang Stahl Matthew Alonso Abagail Amsterburg Kristin Anderson Richard Anderson Mike Artis Susan Artis Lara Arugasian Hazel Arugaslan Torri Austin Emily Awe Logan Awe Gail Ann Ayres Bailey Baas Joyce Babbitt Kailynn Bachman Felix Bahrou Sabine Bahrou Tammy Bailey Courtney Balcom Susan Baker Cynthia Barres Stacy Bartell Brooke Batsie Brian R. Bay Martha Bay Ashley Beach Lori Beason Judy Rene Belland Brooke Bennett Ellen Bennett Isabelle Beuving-Sutton Nadya Beyar Naveen Bhatt Riya Bhatt Renee Birchmeier Landon Birchmeier

Stefani Bishop Audrey Bitzer Christopher Blades Xavier D. Bolden Donovan Boursiquot Wade Jesse Bowman Steven Boysen Allison Braden Frankie Braker Lisa Brannan Liam Braun Kathy Breyfogle Landon Brichmeier Jacklyn Brickman Adalyn Brown Lynneea Brown Nathan Brown Elizabeth Brubaker Alia Bruey Jordan Bruner Ondrea Brussee Allison Bryant Peter Bryant Grace Bryant_McLaughlin Zyen Buchanan Dharma Buhrman Ryan C. Burke McKenna Burlingham Aria Burns Jacob Burrell Isaac Byler Janine Byler Penny Cadwell Anna Cafagna Annie Campbell Lynn Cantos Shannon Canuelle Cam Cardani Carmeron Carolani Colleen Carpenter Stephanie Carter Joan Cavanaugh Joshua Cavalli Laura Cathcart Kim Chandler Timmy Cheeseman Paula Chester Stacy Childs Paula Chomis Gail Ann Clark Elva Clayborn

Mitchell A. Cohn "Peggy" Margaret Combes Tamara Cooper Jazz Coston Keith Coston Janine Cotugno Timothy Cox Daniel Coyne Owen Charles Cramer Aida Curtis Gail Ellen Curtis Dylan Curtis Emerson Curtis Jacqueline (Jaci) Dalke Veronica Dark Robert Davidson Asa Davis Ashley Marie Davis Braeden Davis Chloe Davis Julie Davis Oscar (Ozzie) Davis Julie Davis Shanice Davis Charlie DeGraves Dian Delhay Dawn Deluca Isaac Deluca Richard Deluca Brooke Demmond Denise DeVoll Ricky DeVore Anna DeYoung Nichole Dickerson Linda Dickey Anneka Doorn Kendall Douglas Ron Dundon Kate Duffy Molly Duffy Riley Duffy Brian Duguay Lily Dykman Courtney Elisabeth Dykman Sofie Dykstra

Our Volunteers Elvin E. East Dixie Edwards Joni Edwards Merinda Edwards Annie Egan Ryan Robert Egeler Kim Elliott Sidney Ellis Molly Endres Patricia Erwin Rui Eslick Olivia Farley Allison Feathers Renae C Feldpausch Emma Fergusson Amari Fisher Brendan Flack Cynthia Marie Fleck Aedan Fogarty Meaghan Fogarty Jemma Fowler Alyssa Frank Shannan Frank Max Fraser Cheryl Frazier Grace Frazier Norman Frazier Sarah Frazier Aiden Freeman-Piper Caelyn French Daniel Fucile Avery Fulling Wendy Sue Gager Elsie Gale August Gallagher Gopala Krishna Ganta Christopher Arthur Garrett Ava Garrison Elsie Gale Jessi Gates Madison Gates Scott Lee Gates James H. Geary Vincent Giannecchini Valerie Glasscock Journey Godfrey Phillip Godfrey Linnea Gogan Rosie Goldstein Brenda Gonyer Joshua Gonyer Zach Gonzalez Justin Goodrich Lisa Grace Connie Graham Bentley Greenberger

Mahalia Reign Lauren Hageman Rachel Hageman Josh Hagemann Ethan Haley Krista Haley Isaac Haller Anna Halsey Sofia Hameed Anthony J. Hamilton Erika Hamlet Jane Hammond William Hammond Angel Hannapel Ashley Hanson Lori Hanson Avery Harrigan Sydney Harrison Lori Hatfield Nora Hauk Jeff Havens Niko Hawthorne Hannah Heckman Jessica Heckman Nathan Heckman Cierra Hedgespeth Nannette Heib Nate Heid Raquel Hellenga Annabel Hemmer Kenneth S Hemminger Abraham Hempel Megan Henderson Davis Henderson Samantha (Sam) Herron Kyle Hibbard Emily Hickman Lisa Hickman Lilia Hinson Miriam Hinson Hal Hobson-Morse Peter Hobson-Morse Ken Holda Jane Holewa Marshall Holmer Scott Holmgren Kevin Hopp Avery Horrigan Leah Howard Owen Howard Alex Hubbard

Dynasty Huckleby MacKenzie Huffman Tony Humrichouser Cynthia Hunter Erin Hunter Georgia Hutton Elia Ingerham Lou Irwin Jr. Gavin Isaacs Christopher Jackson Justin C. Jacobs Stacey Jaeger Andy Johnson Eric Alan Johnson Kaeden A. Johnson Sammy Johnson Ryan Johnson Andy Johnson Caleb Johnson Jeannie Nicole Jones Kathryn M. Jones Caroline Jordan Kaia Jordan Kelsey Jordan Tina Jordan Atlas Kaeding Elijah Kaeding Emmet Kash Erin Kash Elaine Kauffman Allison Taylor Keffer V. Keithley Vicki Keithley Jeyvona Kelley Emily Kelly Faye Kennedy Marie McColley Kerstetter Deb Killarney Timothy Kilmartin Gerald King Kiera King Margaret King Logan Kissinger Lexi Klapp Karen Knewlon Andy Knibloe Carly Koch Vicki Konzen Katherine (Katie) Kosko Gopala Krishna Isaac Kuder

Our Volunteers David Kyhn Cody Lam Laura Lam Emily Lancaster Amethyst Landsberg Hayden Lane-Davies Amanda Lapekas Deb LaRoy Allison Lay Amy K. Leskowski Jack Leskowski Sydney Leskowski Trevor Leskowski Beth Lewis Christopher Lewis Meagan Lewis Sydney Lewis James Lindahl Teresa Lindah Anneka Lindbloom Asa Lindbloom Alicia Lindsay Yacine Lo Lars J. Loofboro Celeste Loser Carrie Lyon Brian Jay Magnuson David Mahon Ophelia Markovich-Edwards Angela Mammel Amy Martin Ethan Joshua Martin Kelli Martin Maggie Martin Quintin Martin Oakley Martinek Hollis Masterson Amy Mastin SueAnn Mater Danny Maura Sarah McAnelly Ivy McCord Jerry McCord Adam Nicholas McCoy Macy McCreary Macy McCreary Colleen McGilton Delaney McKenzie Ashley McPheters Benjamin McVay Barbara Meskin Evie Meskin Ross Meskin Bernice Mike Katerina Mikhailova AnnMarie Miller

Elizabeth Miller Genevieve Miller Jacob Miller Phillip A. Miller Skye Elizabeth Miller Valerie Miller Nancy Miller Barbara Minar Desmond Mitchell Isaac Mitchell Torri Jo Mitchell Alan Moerdyk Rick Moll Janay Montcrief Pastor Karen Moorman Aleyca Morey Tracy Morton Eloise Mott Camryn Mouly Denene Mulay Koch Justin Muse Lucia Myner Jaycee Myner Jacob Myny Kris Naftel Aria Nahavandi Elizabeth Nahavandi Michael Nangle Pollyann Nee Layla Nelson Dan Newlon Karen Newlon Chris Newman Isobel Newman Lisa Newman Laurie Nic Haley Nickert Kathy Niemann Jennifer Nitz Olivia Nitz Mandana Nordbrock Autumn Norris Derrick Norris Heather Norris Riglee Nower David Noyes Kenny Nguyen-Phen Lilia Oldenburg Jill Ongley

Martha Jean Overholt Saoirse Paavola Tallulah Paavola Chloe Mae Page Maggie Paloucek Katrina Pandya Kritika Pandya Russell Panico Nick Pappas Kristin Parish Elijah M. Parker Lisa Marie Parker Gracie Parsons Vrunda Patel Ashley Patti Andrew Peavler Joanne Pederson Kaitlyn Pederson Meghan Peot Liz Peot Aiden Perisee Ava Peterson Sharon Peterson Scott Peterson Martina Peter-Sparling Robert Piellusch Rick Place Etta Poer Nicole Poer Elizabeth Poet Ciara Pogue Aaron Potter Andi Potter Sarah Pressley Ashley Danielle Preston Lou Price Sophie Price Kiera Queen Elizabeth Rachel Libby Rachel Delma Radford Alyssandra Radford Delma Radford Joey Rankin Nick Rankin Mary Redmon Kaleah M. Reese Hunter Reprogle Ethel Resh Bobalee Rethard Cait Rickert Isaac Rickert

Our Volunteers Jeremy Riddle Milly Riddle Kimberly Ridley Eli Riley-Spreitzer Rebecca Riley-Spreitzer Elizabeth M Riley-Spreitzer Renae Rizor Carl Roberts Donna Robinson Michael Robinson Susy Rodriguez Jennifer Roelof Kate Roelof Jennifer Roelof Natalie Rolfe Madeline Rose Ophelia Rose David Ross Isabel Ross Daniel Rozmys Marin Rozmys Viktor Rozmys Emma Russey Joseph Sablan Ashley Saddler Priya Sajive Helena Salt Gwen Saulino Cathy Schmidt Cathy Schmitt Daniel Schubkegel Jane Schuster Matthew Schuster Trevor Schuster Stephanie Ann Scott Kim Seeley Lexy Seelye Alyssandra Seinna Radford David L. Senecal Catherine Seno Ali Sharief Paula Shelhamer Rhasheda Shepherd AnnMarie Shepich Delaney Shepich Robyn Shepich Sara Sherman Lynn Shiftlea Reed Shilts

Alexia Shock Janie Simpson Ryleigh Simpson Wendy Sue Sinicki Gary B Skidmore Aster Smith Julie Smith Maria Smith Terra Smith Nancy Smoker Phillip A. Smoker Bill Snell Nancy Snell Gail Snyder RJ Soule` Oliver Sparling Deshawn Spivey Todd Spratt Fiona Springsteen Erwin St. Rose Trevor Stafanick Jacki Stahr Martina Stanelle Tina Stanelle Karla Stanely Gwen Stephan Courtney Stewart Ivy Stewart Zoe Stewart Carlee Stoker Aidan Stolsky Nora Strazdas Jen Stroven Mia Stroven Elaine Stryker Gail Stults Nolon Surach Nolan Surach Sandra Tarnowski Madelynn Tasker Katy TerBerg Patricia Terwilliger Robert Terwilliger Ellen Terzino Maddy Tessmer Mary Teutsch John Thierwechter Alydia Thom Miriam Thomas Dr. Quincy Thomas Zac Thompson Hailee Torian George Townsend Krista Trewhella Uriah Trewhella Rylynn Trewhella-Silber Connor Tuin

Kris Tyrrell Bryan Vanderbosch Pam Vanderbosch Nathan Paul Vanderwerf Laura A. VanOrman Jennfier VanderMolen Robert Vergeson Andora Volz Devon Volz Veda Volz Gari Voss Mitch Voss Leland Wagner Margaret Walker Marlita Walker Precious Walker Meadow Walsh Meagan Walsh Winter Walsh Sandra Walters S. Landon Ware Madison Warnke Kennedy Warren Jan Watson Jared Watson Jered Watson Ava Wegmeyer Hannah Weinraub Sharon Weissmann Hana Westrick Elva Christine Whaley Nick Wheeler Wendy Wheeler Ian Whistler Jillian Wibert Kathleen Wiedmayer Judy Wilcox Jennifer Williams Jesse Williams Kai "Ryan" Williams Candace Williams Makiyah Williams Tonya L. Williams Katerina Willis Donna Willoughby Gary Willoughby Paul Wills Patricia Wills Sarah Wisser Aubrie Witt

Our Volunteers Brandon Wolfgang Don Wolfgang Jackie Wolfgang Maddy Woods Jihan Ain Young Maggie Zahrai Alyssa Zamora Laura Zervic Ben Zylman

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

Suzanne U.D. Parish Foundation

Businesses and Organizations ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ($2,500 - $4,999) The Burdick-Thorne Foundation

CHORUS MEMBER ($250- $499) Innovative Analytics Miller Foundation

In Kind Contributions Lisa Abbott Lou Irwin, Jr Dusti Morton Kristin Tyrrell

American Legion Post 36

PATRON ($1 - $249) American Legion Post 36 Bronson Healthcare Group Harding's Family Markets Sons of Norway - Askeladden Lodge Tibbitts and Associates, PLC

In Memory Of

In Honor Of

JAMES C. CARVER Ben Zylman

SANDRA GAGIE Tyler Little Family Foundation

DELORES GAUTHIER Marion Gauthier Jack and Melanie Manis The Schuemann Family

CHARLOTTE ZERVIC Heather Shinpaugh

DEE GAUTHIER Claire Eady GREG GREENMAN Elvin East ROOKIE LESKOWSKI Hobbes Davis MARGARET "PEG" SMALL Ben Zylman CYNTHIA STECH Preston and Staci Stech JOHN C. "JACK" WATTLES Jeannie Affelder and Jeff Weissglass Bronson Healthcare Group Ric and Linda Brown Maggie and Barry Cain The Fowler Family Thomas M. King Linda R. Lucks Carolyn J. Obrien Fred and Celeste Statler Joe and Leah Walters James S. and Sheila Ware Lucy Welch Joseph Weller Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation Tyler Little Family Foundation Ben Zylman

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

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors Board Member Emeriti Deborah Johnston Howard Kalleward Katie Miller Art Nemitz Karen Tudor Jack Wattles Sally Williams

Maggie Zahari .....................................President Sidney Ellis .................................Vice President Jihan Ain Young .................................Secretary Kathy Breyfogle .................................Treasurer Dannie Alexander .................................Member Valerie Miller .........................................Member Russ Panico ..........................................Member Rhasheda Shepherd .............................Member Dr. Quincy Thomas ..............................Member Ben Zylman ...........................................Member

Foundation Board of Trustees Tim Kilmartin ............................................Chair Sandra Gagie . ..................................Vice Chair Catherine W. Perry ............................Secretary Stacy Caudill ......................................Treasurer

Dannie Alexander ................................ Member Kathy Breyfogle ...................................Member James M. Marquardt .............................Member Shaun Moskalik .....................................Member Leah Walters ..........................................Member

Staff 2022-2023 Laura M. Zervic .......................Executive Director Aaliyah Abdul-Mutakallim .............Administrative Assistant Mike Artis ...........................Director of Volunteers Stacy Bartell ..........Resident Properties Manager Stefani Bishop .....................Box Office Associate Steven Boysen .....................................Custodian Ryan C. Burke ...........................Scenic Carpenter Kim Chandler ......................Box Office Associate Anthony J. Hamilton ........Interim Artistic Director Stacey Jaeger ............Production Stage Manager Kathryn M. Jones ..........................Administrative Assistant - Carver Center Elaine Kauffman ......Resident Costume Designer David Kyhn ..................Resident Scenic Designer Christopher Lewis ....................Scenic Carpenter Sydney Lewis .....................Box Office Associate/ Tessitura Systems Specialist

Angela Mammel ................Scenic Design Intern Delaney McKenzie ..Resident Lighting Designer Benjamin McVay ............Costume Design Intern AnnMarie Miller ..........Director of Education and Outreach Jacob Miller ................Technical Direction Intern Phillip A. Miller ......................Technical Director Torri Jo Mitchell .......Stage Management Intern Justin Muse .......................Scenic Design Intern Jacob Myny ................Resident Sound Designer Sarah Pressley ...............Audience Engagement Manager Carl Roberts ......................Custodial Supervisor Jane Schuster .......................Marketing Director Maddy Tessmer ...........Administrative Assistant/ Social Media Coordinator George Townsend ...........Lighting Design Intern Jared Watson .....................Sound Design Intern Ian Whistler ............................Properties Artisan To Meet The Staff, please click here.

DISNEY'S NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Oct 7 - 16, 2022 Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM and music by

Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne Continuity by Ned Sherrin

Produced on Broadway by Harold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell

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Sept 16 - Oct 2, 2022 Music By

ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics By

JACK FELDMAN

Book By

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HARVEY FIERSTEIN

Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White

Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions

SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists.com)

Dec 2 - 18, 2022

Nov 11 - 20, 2022

by Matt Cox

by Kate Hamill

Adapted from the Novel by Jane Austen

Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic

Oct 21 - Nov 6 , 2022 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Jan 13 - 22, 2023

"A RAISIN IN THE SUN" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane | Book by Hugh Wheeler Based on "The Kensington Stories" by Sally Benson and the MGM motion picture "Meet Me In St. Louis" Songs by Martin & Blane published by EMI Feist Catalog, Inc. Produced for the Broadway stage by Brickhill-Burke Productions, Christopher Seabrooke and EPI Products™

by Lorraine Hansberry

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Feb 10 - 19, 2023

CLYBOURNE PARK is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists.com)

Book by Austin Winsberg Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner

contains adult content and language

FIRST DATE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Adapted from the book Written and Illustrated by Marcus Pfister

"MORNING'S AT SEVEN" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Script, Music, and Lyrics by Austin Zumbro

Mar 3 - 12, 2023

By Bruce Norris

by Paul Osborn Mar 17 - 26, 2023 Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Douglas Lyons

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May 5 - 21, 2023

Originally developed by Disney Theatrical Productions

Lyrics by

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film

Book by

Alan Menken

Apr 21 - 30, 2023 Melvin Tunstall III Douglas Lyons Music by Greg Borowsky & Douglas Lyons