22-23 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - First Date Program

KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS

Book by

Music and Lyrics by

Austin Winsberg Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner

February 10 - 19, 2023 Parish Theatre

KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS

Music and Lyrics by

Book by

Austin Winsberg Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements: Dominick Amendum Originally Produced on Broadway by: Junkyard Dog Productions Stem Productions Altar Identity Studios Alex and Katya Lukianov Susan and Jim Blair Linda and Bill Potter in association with Yasuhiro Kawana Vijay and Sita Vashee Kevin and Lynn Foley Jeff and Julie Goldstein Edward and Mimi Kirsch Frank and Denise Phillips Steve Reynolds and Paula Rosput Reynolds Land Line Productions Alhadeff Family Productions/Sheri and Les Biller Pat Halloran/Laura Little Theatrical Productions Tony Meola/Remmel T. Dickinson and John Yonover ShadowCatcher Entertainment/Tom and Connie Walsh

Laura M. Zervic Director

Lori Hatfield Music Director

David Kyhn Scenic Designer

Ian Whistler Costume Designer

George Townsend Lighting Designer

Jacob Myny Sound Designer

Phillip A. Miller Technical Director

Stacy Bartell Properties Master

Jan Watson Stage Manager

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

Musical Synopsis FIRST DATE takes place in a restaurant and on the street in New York City The One ........................................................................................Ensemble First Impressions ..............................................................Aaron and Casey Bailout Song #1 ........................................................Reggie and Ensemble The Awkward Pause .....................................................................Ensemble Allison's Theme #1 .............................................................................Allison The World Wide Web Is Forever .........................Aaron, Casey, Ensemble Can't Help But Love Me ................................British Artist and Stoner Guy Bailout Song #2 ........................................................Reggie and Ensemble Safer ....................................................................................................Casey I'd Order Love .....................................................................................Waiter Allison's Theme #2 ...............................................Aaron, Allison and Gabe The Things I Never Said ...................................Aaron and Aaron's Mother Bailout Song #3 ..................................................................................Reggie In Love With You .................................................................................Aaron The Check! ...................................................................................Ensemble First Impressions (Reprise) ............................................Reggie and Waiter Something That Will Last .............................Aaron, Casey, and Ensemble

There will be no intermission during this performance.

For the safety of our actors, please keep the aisles clear.

This production contains adult content and language, and sudden loud outbursts.

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

Cast Aaron ....................................................................................Jordan Bruner Casey .....................................................................................Nadya Beyar* Waiter ........................................................................................Todd Spratt Lauren ...............................................................................Chloe Mae Page Allison .....................................................................................Joey Rankin* Aaron's Mother ...............................................................Shannon Canuelle Gabe .........................................................................Vincent Giannecchini Reggie/British Artist ................................................................Danny Maura Blaze/Stoner Guy ..................................................August Ryan Gallagher Aaron Understudy .......................................................Brendan McMullin*+ Casey Understudy ..................................................................Sarah Aiello+ *Civic Debut +Will perform Saturday, February 18, 2023

Orchestra Lori Hatfield - Conductor/Keyboard 1, Mark Tomlonson - Bass, Tyler Walker - Guitar 1, Walker Truckey - Guitar 2, Luke Conklin - Reeds, Andy Knibloe - Drums/Percussion

Production Team Director ................................................................................Laura M. Zervic Music Director ...........................................................................Lori Hatfield Scenic Designer .........................................................................David Kyhn Costume Designer .....................................................................Ian Whistler Lighting Designer ............................................................George Townsend Sound Designer .........................................................................Jacob Myny Technical Director .................................................................Phillip A. Miller Properties Master .....................................................................Stacy Bartell Stage Manager ...........................................................................Jan Watson Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................Jaycee Myner Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager ............................................Mike Artis Production Stage Manager ....................................................Stacey Jaeger Scenic Carpenters ..............Ryan Burke, Christopher Lewis, Jacob Miller Charge Painter ...........................................................................David Kyhn Scenic Artists ...............................................Angela Mammel, Justin Muse Audio Engineer ............................................................................Owen True Properties Artisan ......................................................................Ian Whistler Photographer/Videographer ............................................Katherine Mumma Logo Design ...............................................................................David Kyhn Director of Volunteers ...................................................................Mike Artis Interim Artistic Director ................................................Anthony J. Hamilton Executive Director ................................................................Laura M. Zervic

Crew Light Board Operator .................................................................Kaia Jordan A1 Operator ...............................................................McKenna Burlingham A2 Operator .................................................................................Ian Myner* A2 Operator Sub .......................................................................Lucia Myner Playback Operator .............................................................Laura VanOrman Food Stylist ............................................................................Val Glasscock Follow Spots ..............Ashley Beach*, Emma Fergusson, Alan Moerdyk, Lisa Newman, RJ Soule, Philip VanOrman Wig Technician ..........................................................................Ian Whistler *Civic Debut

Acknowledgements Prop Loan / Donation August Ryan Gallagher (guitar) Lori Hatfield (percussion instruments) Delaney McKenzie (leaf blower) Todd Spratt (juggling pins, guitar) Laura Zervic (bluetooth earpiece) Landscaping Wenke Greenhouses Adopt a Show Board Member Sidney Ellis

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.

A Lifetime of Learning

Spring Classes Adult and High School Age Students!

Classic Broadway Vocals

Saturdays: February 18-March 18; 11:30am - 1pm Come sing with us! This vocal class will focus on building your vocal skills for both chorus and solo work with a focus on the classics such as Oklahoma, Sophisticated Ladies, Hello, Dolly!, Ain't Misbehavin' and more! Vocal concepts such as breath control, improved range, and preventing vocal injury will be covered.

Broadway Dance Bootcamp

Saturdays: February 18-March 18; 11:30am - 1pm This class will focus on strength and technique while breaking down the technical elements of dance such as balance, carriage, turns and jumps. *This class will move quickly but the teacher will provide skill level options offering a balance of support and challenge.

Stage Management

Sundays: February 26-March 19; 9:30am - 11:30am Learning from Resident Stage Manager, Stacey Jaeger, participants will explore the role of a stage manager from the first concept meeting through strike. Skills practiced will include paperwork, prompt scripts, rehearsal preparations, notating blocking and tools for your personal stage management toolbox. This class is a great way to brush up your skills or to take a deep dive into the world of stage management.

Acting for the Camera

Monday-Friday: March 6-9; 7:00pm - 9:00pm Explore the techniques needed to craft your character for the camera versus the last row of the theatre. Join Teaching Artist, Director and award-winning film and video producer Katherine Mumma, in this 4-day class with a focus specific to the nuanced techniques you need to meet the challenge of adjusting your acting skills for those times when your partner is a camera.

Boomwhakers on Broadway

Mondays: April 10-May 15; 5:45pm - 6:45pm Celebrate spring in our new class - Boomwhakers on Broadway! Boomwhakers - colorful tuned tubes - are a natural energizer and stress relievers. Participants will have a blast in this hands-on class with a focus on melody, harmony, beat, and rhythm. Each week will focus on a different tune from the Broadway stage such as If I Were a Rich Man, Big Spender, Let the Sun Shine in, and more!

Scholarships Available KazooCivic.com/Education

Meet the Cast Sarah Aiello (Casey Understudy) has been in many Civic shows since a young age, a few being Beauty and the Beast, War Paint, Madagascar and most recently, Meet Me in St. Louis as Esther Smith. Her favorite role that she’s ever played was Olaf in Disney’s Frozen Jr., even though it never got to run. She is a sophomore at WMU getting her BMA and enjoys being in the group, Gold Company.

Blaze (himself) is thrilled to be making his onstage debut in this production of First Date. His backstage experience includes working as an audition stand-in for the Civic's production of Nuncrackers, and Avenue Q. Blaze enjoys baseball and basketball and soccer and drawing and chocolate and pirates and airplanes and french fries and video games. He wishes to thank August Gallagher, who has had a hand in his career, leading to this role.

Nadya Beyar* (Casey) is making her Civic debut in this production and is currently at Western Michigan University getting a double major in Acting and Dance. She grew up in Budapest, Hungary, but has lived in Kalamazoo for 2 years.

Past theatre credits include: The Thanksgiving Play (A Skit Performer, WMU); Crazy for You (Follies Dancer, International Christian School of Budapest); and, her favorite, Little Women, where she played the role of Beth (International Christian School of Budapest). Psalm 86:12. She just wants to say thank you to everyone in this show; this has been such a wonderful experience!

Jordan Bruner (Aaron) (He/Him/His) is a Kalamazoo native currently at Western Michigan University pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Composition. Currently, he is playing Aaron, but you may have seen him in past Civic shows in Newsies, as Jon in Tick...Tick...Boom!, as Thenardier in Les Miserables, or as Lancelot in Spamalot at Portage Northern High School.

Jordan has loved doing theatre and music since middle school and is happily continuing his love at the Civic.

Shannon Canuelle (Aaron’s Mother) appeared in our productions of A Christmas Story the Musical and Billy Elliot the Musical. A marketing lead with AXE Prime, Shannon names her favorite role as Bettina Barnes in our 2019 production of Psycho Beach Party. “To my wonderful kids, thank you for always supporting me and cheering me on.”

August Ryan Gallagher (Blaze/Stoner Guy) has had the pleasure of being in many roles growing up, from Berger in Hair, to Lane from The Importance of Being Ernest. He attended Colombia College Chicago to study theatre and played Patrick in Zero Positive. He also portrayed the role of Davidson in Mary Stewart. Recently, he was Sonny Malone in the Civic’s production of Xanadu in spring of 2022.

Vincent Giannecchini (He/Him/His) (Gabe) made his Civic onstage debut in our 94th season opener, Disney’s Newsies. Past theatre credits include You Can’t Take It With You (Mr. Depinna/Donald), The Importance of Being Ernest (Rev. Canon Chasuble) and Romeo and Juliet (Romeo/Mercutio/Apothecary), all performed at Cornerstone University. Interests other than theatre include history, gaming, and being with friends. “I want to thank my wife, Kayla, for her support and pushing me to continue my passions.”

Danny Maura (Reggie/British Artist/Instagram) (he/him/his) is a sophomore at Western Michigan University studying Choral Music Education. He is a part of University Chorale and is the President of the WMU Broncords, but when he isn’t busy doing one of those two things, he loves to do theater. This is his second time being a part of a production at the Civic, his first of which being when he played the role of The Captain in Dames at Sea last year. First Date will be his tenth overall production, and he couldn't be happier to be back performing at the Civic again. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Meet the Cast Brendan McMullin* (Aaron Understudy) (He/They) is currently studying music education at Western Michigan University. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, he has lived in Kalamazoo for a year. Other theatre credits include Marius Pontmercy in Les Miserables, Crutchie in Newsies, Pinball Wizard in Tommy, and his most favorite, Evan Goldman in 13: The Musical, performed at the Cohasset Dramatic Club in Massachusetts. In his free time, Brendan enjoys soccer, music, and Star Wars.

Joey Rankin* (She/Her/Hers) (Allison) is a Sophomore Musical Theatre Major at Western Michigan University and is thrilled to be a part of her first show with The Civic’s production of First Date. Joey has been on stage all her life. Some of her past roles include Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, a Player in Pippin, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and many others. She is so happy to have had the opportunity to work with this amazing cast and crew and loves the performance they all crafted together.

Chloe Mae Page (Lauren/Grandma Ida/Google/Megaphone #2) has been involved in the Kalamazoo theatre community since 2013.

Chloe Mae made her Civic stage debut in our production of Seussical Jr. as Gertrude McFuzz and she was most recently seen as Trixie the Usherette in Kellogg Community College’s production of The Rocky Horror Show. When not working on theatrical productions, she takes on her most favorite role as a dance instructor at Mosaic Dance Center. In her limited free time, Chloe Mae enjoys spending time with her friends and family, frequenting karaoke nights, and playing with her puppy, Persephone.

Todd Spratt (Waiter) is a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area and is a staff pharmacist with Bronson Health Systems. He is thrilled to be participating in First Date. He has performed a variety of roles at the Civic ranging from Billy Elliot’s father to a dancing waiter in Hello, Dolly!

He’d like to give a special thanks to the Civic for allowing him these wonderful opportunities and to his lovely wife for her patience and support in allowing him to pursue his passion for theater.

Spring Break Camps March 27 - March 31, 2023 A Lifetime of Learning

Bada Bing - It's Spring: Grades Preschool - 1 Monday thru Friday, 8:45am - 3:45pm Designed to help your youngest thespians bloom with confidence! This camp is designed with young learners in mind and incorporates singing, dancing, acting and crafting in rotating format with fun transitions and time to explore new ideas led by teaching artists who understand the needs of younger learners.

Bugz: Grades 2 - 3 Monday thru Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm Campers will be buzzing about as they put their acting, singing, and dancing skills to work, learning and performing the Musical Production, Bugz, for friends and families in just one week! Working together to save the picnic is the theme of the show and of camp as well -- plenty of time is included for games and crafts and getting to know our new friends.

Gotta Be Jazz: Grades 4 - 9 Monday thru Friday 9:15am - 4:15pm Camp week will be jam packed as participants explore jazz history, discover fun facts, and learn to sing and dance to the sounds of Ragtime, Blues, Swing, Big Band, and more. Want to know why jazz performers had interesting names like "Dizzy," "Lady Day," and "Yardbird?"

Camp Performance on Friday, March 31 at 4:00pm in the Civic Auditorium Early drop off and late pick up options are available.

Scholarships Available KazooCivic.com/Education

Meet the Production Team and Crew Mike Artis (Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager) Prior to becoming the Director of Volunteers for the Civic, Mike was the Production Stage Manager joining the Civic staff in 2005. For years before that Mike was a volunteer that spent much of his spare time here in and crewing shows. In addition to working behind the scenes on more shows than you could count, he has also appeared on stage in State Fair, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Full Monty (his favorite).

Some of Mike s favorite shows that he has stage managed are Ragtime, Avenue Q, Anything Goes, 33 Variations, Doubt and Les Miserables.

Stacy 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. Ashley Beach* (she/her/hers) (Follow Spot Operator) is making her Civic debut backstage as a follow spot operator. Originally from Gobles, Michigan, she has lived in Kalamazoo for 16 years with her husband, Chris, and their child, Fox, who is 4 years old. Interests other than theatre include photography, writing, crafting, and hiking.

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.

McKenna Burlingham (A1 Operator) (she/her/hers) is pursuing an associate’s degree at KVCC in illustration. Her favorite role she has ever performed was Ida in Honk! at Homeschool Performing Arts. Other Civic shows she’s been involved in are Rock of Ages (Sound Board Operator), Billy Elliot (Sound Board Operator), and The Little Mermaid (Seagull/Crab). “Thank you to my family and friends for all the support over the years! Without the most important people in my life, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love! I also want to thank Mrs. Pletcher at Homeschool Performing Arts for always being an inspiration to keep pursuing theatre!”

Emma Fergusson (she/her/hers) (Follow Spot Operator) is a follow spot operator. She is a recent college graduate and currently works as a PostBaccalaureate Fellow at Kalamazoo College. She previously performed in As You Like It at the Civic, and most recently as Mary in Pride and Prejudice.

Val Glasscock (Food Stylist) is enjoying working behind the scenes on her 8th show here at the Civic. Other notable shows Val has worked on include Tick Tick Boom!, Billy Elliot, and Ripcord.

Lori Hatfield (Music Director) A lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Lori has provided musical direction for many local and regional theatres. Show highlights include Dames at Sea, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Toxic Avenger (Farmers Alley Theatre), Rocky Horror Show, Loserville, Xanadu (The Civic and Kellogg Community College), and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Whole Art Theatre).

Lori has also toured with rock tribute bands throughout the Midwest. She has also taught for Education for the Arts in the Kalamazoo area. She holds an M.A. from National University and currently is a professor of Communications at Glen Oaks College.

Meet the Production Team and Crew Kaia Jordan (Light Board Operator) is a recent high school graduate who has enjoyed the 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 she’s done. She also worked behind the scenes in several shows 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. David Kyhn (Scenic Designer, Charge Painter) 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…(Read more: https://www.kazoocivic.com/kyhn-david-staffbiography?gallery_id=2&rec_id=16) Christopher Lewis (Scenic Carpenter) moved to Kalamazoo from Georgia in 2008. A graduate of Georgia Southern University with a BA in Fine Arts, Christopher has worked for the Averitt Center for the Arts. His favorite Civic productions include Cyrano, Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical and Legally Blonde, the Musical. In his free time, Christopher enjoys making props, woodworking, 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, they enjoy playing guitar and piano, crocheting, and spending time with their dog, Pandora.

Jacob Miller (Scenic Carpenter) graduated Grand Valley State University in 2020, earning his BA in Theatre and History and a minor in Music. He has worked at the 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.

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.

Meet the Production Team and Crew Alan Moerdyk (Follow Spot Operator) is a retired software engineer who made his Civic debut in the Senior Class production of The Pirates of Penzance: In Concert and has appeared in Sounds of the 60's, Billy Elliot the Musical and The Civic in Song: 1929-2018. He recently worked on the crew for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and worked on the crew for Rock of Ages. Alan has also done Lighting and Scenic Design as well as performed for several theatres in Arizona.

Justin Muse (Scenic Designer, Charge Painter) 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.

Ian Myner* (He/Him/His) (A2 Operator) is currently a senior at Plainwell high school and is making his Civic debut in this production! His favorite production he’s done was Madagascar the Musical. Interests other than theater include working on cars, building computers, photography and building models.

Jaycee Myner (Assistant Stage Manager) is a mom to six and mimi to six! In her free time, she loves to paint and spend time with her family. In fact, Jaycee started volunteering at the Civic in part because of her daughter Chloe’s involvement.

Her two favorite shows she’s been part of are her first show at the Civic, Elf the Musical (2019), as a floor crew member, and being on stage for the first time in years as Richard Petty/Grand/Flossy for Skits and Giggles traveling troupe.

Jacob Myny (Sound Designer) is excited for his very first season with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! Jacob is the resident sound designer here and comes from South Haven, MI. Jacob earned his BFA degree from Western Michigan University Theatre Department. He has traveled around working in New Hampshire, Florida, and Michigan. Some of his favorite previous works include, The Cake (The Naples Players), The Fantastics (Jean s Playhouse), and Much A Do About Nothing (Hope Summer Repertory Theatre). For more information about Jacob and his works visit his website: mynyinc.com Lisa Newman (Follow Spot Operator) is a proud theatre mom who has lived in Kalamazoo her whole life. Her first show she was a part of at the Civic was Meet Me in St. Louis, where she was also a follow spot operator. Her daughter, Izzy, and her husband, Chris, have also been involved in shows with her at the Civic as well. “Thanks for the encouragement, Chris, and for promising to drive me to the shows if the roads get too wintery.”

RJ Soule (Follow Spot Operator) 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.

George Townsend (Lighting Designer) is a graduate of Adrian College in Michigan with a Bachelor's in Theatre. Some notable appearances include lighting musicals such as A New Brain and Western Civilization: Abridged as well as acting in Tartuffe and Silent Sky.

Meet the Production Team and Crew Laura VanOrman (Dresser) first became involved with the Civic as a parent volunteer. From there she found her love for the backstage as a dresser.

In the 2019-2020 season, she finally got her chance to be in front of the lights in World Goes ‘Round and Romance Guaranteed. She is excited to get back to doing what makes her happy again!

“Thank you to my family for support me! LYTM!” Phillip VanOrman (Playback Operator) has been told that he looks like he should be dating a supermodel, until he starts talking. Despite this, he is #husbandmaterial and his talents include cooking, cleaning, fish, and reptile husbandry, and pretending like he knows how to roller skate.

Philip's claim to Kalamazoo Civic stardom is his ability to bounce a curtain that bodily lifts him two and a half feet off the ground.

Jan Watson (Stage Manager) (She/Her/Hers) has been a volunteer at the Civic since 2010. She can usually be found behind the scenes and has enjoyed learning all the technical roles. Favorites include Assistant Stage Manager for Rock of Ages and Tenderly; Stage Manager for Steel Magnolias, Sounds of the 60’s; and crew for Tommy, SideShow and Newsies. She has been a member of our Play Selection Committee and the recently formed Volunteer Advocacy Committee, as well as hospitality and ushering duties. She enjoys working in the Education and Outreach department with youth and helping with camps/classes with AnnMarie Miller. Jan has lived in Kalamazoo for many years but is originally from Tennessee. “Glad to be working on First Date with all these talented people! Thanks to Denny for letting me play at the Civic, doing what I love!”

Laura Zervic (Director) is thrilled to be making her Kalamazoo Civic Theatre directorial debut with First Date. Laura’s theater experience spans over 35 years, and includes acting, directing, producing, and stage-managing in a variety of productions in Cincinnati, Chicago, and Kalamazoo. Laura’s first production with the Civic was The Affections of May in 2009. More recently, she was in the SCRT’s production of The World Goes Round. Favorite performances include Only Rose, Noises Off, Lend Me a Tenor, and Company. Laura devotes much of her time to her community, where she is a champion of the arts, creating opportunities for students, and serves on the Gull Lake Community Schools Board of Education. Laura enjoyed a twenty-year career as an advertising and promotions lawyer before joining the Civic as its Executive Director.

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 January 2023, 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 The Miller-Davis 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

STAR ($1000 - $2499) IThe Miller-Davis 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 EUGENE BURGWALD Ellie and Gerard Zantjer

GREG GREENMAN Elvin East

JAMES C. CARVER Ben Zylman

MARJORIE E. HAMMOND Anonymous

NANCY AND JIM CARVER Richard and Nancy Mason

ROOKIE LESKOWSKI Hobbes Davis

NICK CEKOLA Lorraine Mosier

MARGARET "PEG" SMALL Ben Zylman

MONIQUE Y. COYNE Thomas E. Coyne

ROBERT L. SMITH Robert and Christina Griffin

CHUCK COVERDALE Helen Coverdale

CYNTHIA STECH Preston and Staci Stech

DELORES GAUTHIER Marion Gauthier Jack and Melanie Manis The Schuemann Family

CATHIE WEIR Tom and Donna Lamber

DEE GAUTHIER Claire Eady

In Honor Of MIKE ARTIS Tom and Donna Lambert

MARGARET MILLER James and Donna Menchinger

KIM CHANDLER Joyce McNally

HELEN OSTERWALD Kitty Kachniewicz

CYT Peggy Liss

CHARLOTTE ZERVIC Heather Shinpaugh

SANDRA GAGIE Tyler Little Family Foundation CORINNE GAHAN Beverly Gahan

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) James Haas 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 Kathy and Brad Sullivan James S. and Sheila Ware SUPPORTING PLAYER ($250 - $499) Gary Chartrand Geoffrey and Linda Clapp Joe Dill Robert and Christina Griffin Gail Ledbetter Frederick R Statler Gari Voss Joshua Weiner Jim and Maggie Woodruff Jerry and Mary Zwart Ben Zylman

CHORUS MEMBER ($100 - $249) E. Akehurst Matt Banner James and Donna Bishop Kathy Breyfogle Rena Brooks Ric and Linda Brown Nancy Ford Charles Mrs. Shirley R. Cody Louis and Helen Coleman Steve and Deb Cronkite Shelly and Dave Dart Hobbes Davis Claire Eady The Fowler Family Ken and Marian Fisher Elaine Fluck Beverly Gahan Sue Gardner Marion Gauthier Sue Grossman Kay and Bill Hanson Kitty Kachniewicz Dr. Joseph Keller Keithley Thomas and Celine Keizer Peter Kobrak Robert and Mary Lawrence Linda R. Lucks Jack and Melanie Manis John L. Mason Richard and Nancy Mason Prudence McCabe Deb McMann Joyce McNally Barb Menlen AnnMarie Miller Valerie Miller Linda and Joseph Mills Margaret Mosby

CHORUS MEMBER Carolyn J. Obrien David and Carol Overton Russell Thomas Panico Donald and Ann Parfet Tom Platte Barbara Ann Page and Roger Prior Frank and Lois Plaver Keith Robertson Dr. Gary and Dr. Cynthia Ruoff Joseph Sablan Ron and Linda Santoro Erin Schuler Ken Penn and Pam Shebest Rhasheda Shepherd Jim Smith Fred and Celeste Statler Preston and Staci Stech Linda Stieve and Dan Coyne Linda Teare Pat and Bob Terwilliger Joe and Leah Walters Lucy Welch Margaret Zahrai

Our Benefactors PATRON ($1 - $99) Jennifer Allen Nathan St. Amour Mrs. Mary Artis Daniel Bair Jessica Ball Cheryl Barber Cynthia Barres David and Donna Barry John Beavers Kaya Bergeson Sandra Bibilomo Eric Bird Audrey Bitzer Roslyn Bloom Mary Boling Melanie Botting Susan Bradley Marilyn Breu Bill and Judy Brewer Bill and Ruth Breyfogle Jean A. Brodie Jonathan Bruner Cheryl Bruzewski Danielle Bryant-McLaughlin Maggie and Barry Cain Christine Castle Marilee Cekola Donald Cheeseman Deb Rose Chromik Frank and Shirley Cody Jennifer Combes Tehanne Cooney Paul Costanzo Janine Cotugno Helen Coverdale Thomas E. Coyne Kathy Creek Gary and Ruth Ann Dare Bryan Davis Monica Davis-Cruz Stephanie Davis

PATRON ($1 - $99) Ronald and Carol DeRuiter William A. DeVore Karen Dirst David Disser Mary Doud Carrie Doyle Reginald Ealy Elvin East Annabelle Echevarria Holly Edick 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 Janice Gerhart Lamont Gist Kendall Gladding Esther Gray The Grow Family Sharon Hall Ron and Molly Hamilton Jennifer Harnetty Jeremy and Ruth Harper Sydney R. Harrison Nathan Hawthorne Diane and Jay Heckler 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 Tom and Donna Lambert Leslie Lami-Reed Leanne Larson Kristen Larson Kristin Larson Kristin Lauria Emily Lawing Scott Lethiot Peggy Liss Brittany Liu Girgis Rachel Lobel Mark Loehrke James Loiselle Thomas Lothamer James Maddox Brian Magnuson Amanda Mann Amy Martin-Paavola Cynthia Massarello Denny and Sherry Mattingly Jennifer Maxey Megan Maxwell Valli McDougle Jennifer McMullin Joyce McNally Jacquelyn McShulskis Mary Lou Meier Madeleine Meisner James and Donna Menchinger Laura Miles

Our Benefactors PATRON ($1 - $99) Rachel Lynn Milhoan Jack Milito Lorraine Mosier Ann Musser Micha Myers Key Newell Sarah Nyenhuis Gary and Susan O'Neill Jill Ongley David Ostrem 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 Celeste Shelton-Harris Dr. A. Celeste Shelton Ann and Nick Shepich Pat Shiley Dane Shiltz Heather Shinpaugh Erika Shoemaker Jon Sikora Bruce Simrod Madison Solomon Stefan Sonnerfeld Kenneth Sportel

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 Ellie and Gerard Zantjer

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