With a sweeping score and powerful storyline, Victor Hugo’s gothic novel comes to life!
THE KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF
Music By Lyrics By Book By
Alan Menken Stephen Schwartz Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film
Originally Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Rob Berman
May 5 - May 21, 2023
Kalamazoo Civic Auditorium
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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied
MTI www mtishows com
THE KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF
Music By Lyrics By
Book By
Alan Menken Stephen Schwartz Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film
Originally Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Rob Berman
Jacob
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
Mike Artis Director
David Kyhn Scenic Designer
Delaney McKenzie Lighting Designer
Elaine Kauffman Costume Designer
Phillip Miller Technical Director
Stacy Bartell Properties Master
Stacey Jaeger
Stage Manager
Myny Sound Designer
Lori Hatfield Music Director
Sara Sherman Choreographer
Steven Schwall Fight Choreographer
Director's Note
Hello, and thank you for joining us for this production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Mike Artis Director
This story is Quasimodo’s and his search for love and friendship. He is a man that has different abilities and wants to be known for who he is and not what he looks like on the outside. The true hero to the story, he just wants to be understood and find his place in society. Esmeralda, a gypsy* young woman, shows him the friendship and love that he has been searching for.
Esmeralda’s storyis secondary to that of Quasimodo’s but is that of a woman who was born to a French mother but raised by the Romani. She is a kind, understandingandstrongindividualthatknowsrightfromwrong.She just wants justice for her people, who are persecuted by Claude Frollo,thearchdeaconofNotreDame.
“Whatmakesamonster,andwhatmakesaman?”
Thisquestionispresentedwithintheproductionatthetopandendof theshow.IsQuasimodothetruemonsterofthestory,becauseofthe way he looks, or is the pious Claude Frollo? This play, from Victor Hugo’s work of historical fiction, explores just that. Frollo, the antagonist of the story, shows us that the power of one man can destroy the lives of many others, through his actions, words, and beliefs in the church. He not only shuns outcasts of the world, represented in the Victor Hugo novel by gypsy* culture, but also kills and betrays to build the power of the church and his own sense of righteousness.
Early in the rehearsal process I asked the cast why this story is important to them and today’s society. They came back with some very interesting observations concerning religious and racial persecution, dealing with marginalized people and how they were treated in the past and how it reflects what is happening today, politicalcorruption,andhowpeoplewithdifferentabilitiesaretreated, arejustamongthefewreasonsthatwerepresented.
Lean forward and immerse yourself in the story. In The Hunchback of Notre Dame, we see that those who are different than us may be themosttruthful,honest,andhelpingindividuals.
Enjoytheshow!
MikeArtis DirectorofTheHunchbackofNotreDame*usedinhistoricalcontext
Musical Numbers
Act One
Olim .........................................................................................Congregation, Choir
The Bells of Notre Dame .................................Frollo, Jehan, Congregation, Choir
Sanctuary Frollo, Quasimodo
Out There ................................................................................................Quasimodo
Topsy Turvy (Part 1) .............................Clopin, Quasimodo, Congregation, Choir
Rest and Recreation ......Phoebus, Soldiers, Frollo, Clopin, Congregation, Choir
Rhythm of the Tambourine ....................Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Phoebus, Frollo
Topsy Turvy (Part 2) Clopin, Esmeralda, Congregation, Choir
Sanctuary II .................................................................................Frollo, Quasimodo
The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise) ...............................................Choir, Esmeralda
God Help the Outcasts Esmeralda, Congregation, Choir
Transition to the Bell Tower .................................................................Congregation
Top of the World Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Congregation
Tavern Song (Thai Mol Piyas) .............................Esmeralda, Congregation, Frollo
Heaven’s Light ........................................................................................Quasimodo
Hellfire Frollo, Congregation, Choir
Esmeralda (Act I Finale) .............................................................................Company
This production will be performed with a 15-minute intermission.
Act Two
Entr’acte Congregation, Choir
Agnus Dei .........................................................................................................Choir
Flight into Egypt ....................St. Aphrodisius, Quasimodo, Congregation, Choir
Esmeralda (Reprise) ...............................................................Frollo, Congregation
Rest and Recreation (Reprise) ....................................................................Phoebus
The Court of Miracles Clopin, Congregation
In a Place of Miracles Phoebus, Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Clopin, Congregation
The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise II) ......................................Congregation, Choir
The Assault Frollo
Someday .................................................................................Esmeralda, Phoebus
While the City Slumbered Congregation, Choir
Made of Stone ...............................................................Quasimodo, Congregation
Judex Crederis ..................................................................................................Choir
Kyrie Eleison Company
Top of the World (Reprise) ...........................................................Esmeralda, Choir
Esmeralda (Frollo Reprise) ...............Frollo, Jehan, Florika, Congregation, Choir
Finale Ultimo ..............................................................................................Company
Today’s performance will include the use of water-based fog and haze, live flame and weapons, sudden loud noises, stage fighting, and simulated assaults and violent acts.
Any video and/or audio recording of
production is strictly prohibited.
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Quasimodo ............................................................................................Brett Gowen
Claude Frollo .....................................................................................S. Ladon Ware
Esmeralda McKenna Burlingham
Captain Phoebus ................................................................August Ryan Gallagher
Clopin ..........................................................................................Brendan McMullin
St. Aphrodisius/Congregant ..............................................................Phil VanOrman
Jehan Frollo/Congregant ...............................................................Luis R. Barbosa*
Florika/Congregant Anna Cafagna
King Louis XI/Congregant ......................................................................Kyle Sparks
Father Dupin/Congregant/Understudy Frollo ............................Jonathan Talmadge
Frederic/Congregant .............................................................................Drew Dixon*
Congregant/Understudy Clopin .............................................Nicholas Richardson*
Congregant/Understudy Esmeralda Sarah Aiello
Congregant/Understudy Phoebus, Quasimodo ................................Jordan Bruner
Congregants ..................................Ricky DeVore, Molly Endres, Ashley Hansen, Sydney Harrison, Caleb Johnson, Kate Louise*, Carlee Stoker, Amanda Ann Taylor, Brandon T. Wolfgang
Choir .......................Noah Aiello, Emily Awe, Logan Awe, Philip L. Borkholder*, Lou Irwin, Jr., Josiah Bildner, Kate Mikhailova, Micha E. Myers*, Laurie Nic, Sandy Tarnowski*, Kevin Taylor*, Maggie Timmer
*Civic Onstage Debut
Orchestra
Keys 1 - Lori Hatfield, Keys 2 - Hal Hobson-Morse; Drums - Andy Knibloe Bass - Mark Tomlonson; Trumpet - David Frazier; Violin - Brandon Pacheco; Reed 1 - Luke Conklin; Reed 2 - Cara Lieurance
Subs: Reed 1 - Andrew Strzyzewki; Trumpet - Tyler Oshnock; Reed 2 - Jolene Cron
Cast
Production Team
Director ......................................................................................................Mike Artis
Music Director .......................................................................................Lori Hatfield
Choreographer Sara Sherman
Fight Choreographer ........................................................................Steven Schwall
Scenic Designer .....................................................................................David Kyhn
Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman
Lighting Designer/SFX Designer .................................................Delaney McKenzie
Sound Designer .....................................................................................Jacob Myny
Technical Director ............................................................................Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master .................................................................................Stacy Bartell
Stage Manager Stacey Jaeger
Production Stage Manager ................................................................Stacey Jaeger
Assistant Director ...................................................................................Ryan Burke
Dance Captains ........................................................Carlee Stoker, Anna Cafagna
Fight Captain ......................................................................August Ryan Gallagher
Assistant Sound Designer Jared Watson
Assistant Stage Managers/Floor Managers .................Ava Peterson, Dave Mahon
Scenic Carpenters ..........................Ryan Burke, Christopher Lewis, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter Justin Muse
Scenic Artists ............................................................David Kyhn, Angela Mammel
Stitcher .............................................................................................Isabelle Balden
Audio Engineer ........................................................................................CJ Mizikar
Properties Artisan ..................................................................................Ian Whistler
Photographer Katherine Mumma
Director of Volunteers ...............................................................................Mike Artis
Interim Artistic Director ..........................................................Anthony J. Hamilton
Executive Director Laura M. Zervic
Crew
Light Board Operator ............................................................................Elvin E. East
A1 Operator Brian R. Bay
A2 Operator ........................................................................................Alan Moerdyk
Floor/Fly Crew ........Lucia Myner, Ryan Burke, Brian Magnuson, Jaycee Myner
Dressers ........................Katherine Reas, Merinda Edwards, Laura VanOrman, Joni Edwards, Mary Redmon, Zoe Hart
Follow Spot Operators Kaia Jordan, Eli Kaeding
Playback Operator ...................................................................................Kris Tyrrell
Props Crew ........................................................................Sarah Wisser, RJ Soule
Acknowledgements
Special Thanks
Willow McCord (rehearsal assistance)
Carl Holmgren Family (books and scripts donation)
Wenke Greenhouses (landscaping donation)
Adopt a Show Board Member
Dannie Alexander
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
Noah Aiello (Choir) is a junior at Portage Central High School whose passion for theatre started in seventh grade. He has performed in a plethora of different shows at different theatres and has enjoyed them all. Some of Noah’s favorite roles he has played have been George in Our Town at PCHS and most recently, Davey in Newsies. “I love theatre because of the great people you meet and the experiences you have.”
Emily Awe (Choir) is a Kalamazoo native and no stranger to the Civic stage. Audiences will remember her as Rose Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis, the Acrobat in Matilda, Alex in Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods, and a member of the ensemble in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Elf the Musical. Emily works as an administrative assistant at WMU and is a forensics coach for Portage Central High School and Middle School. She met her husband, Logan, while being a dresser for Hello, Dolly! in 2018, and names that as her favorite Civic experience to date. Emily would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this show such a wonderful experience.
Logan Awe (Choir) is a Kalamazoo native and no stranger to theatre. Audiences will remember him as John Truitt in Meet Me in St. Louis, Jack Kelly in Newsies, Rudolpho in Matilda, and a member of the ensemble in Elf the Musical, War Paint, and Hello, Dolly!. Logan is a licensed medical massage therapist by trade and works out of Health Choice Chiropractic Center LLC. Having met his wife Emily in Civic’s 2018 production of Hello, Dolly!, the Civic will always be a special place for him. Logan would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this a memorable Civic experience.
Luis Raziel Barbosa* (He/They) (Jehan Frollo/Congregant) a local Mexican American actor born and raised in Kalamazoo, making their Civic debut. Luis is passionate for storytelling through the arts. They have an extensive love for film, video games, animation, acting, writing, directing, and stand-up comedy. They have an internship with the Kalamazoo Promise, as the Latinx Outreach Community Intern. They are currently obtaining their bachelor’s degree in fine arts Acting at Western Michigan University. Luis has performed in many productions, such as Kalamazoo Central High School's production of The Crucible and Western Michigan University Theater Departments productions of Lynn Nottage's SWEAT, Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, and William Shakespeare's The Tempest
Josiah Bildner (Choir) started off as a theater major at the University of Northern Iowa but changed to a more lucrative major Art History. After a stint in grad school Josiah is currently a full-time Speech Pathologist and voice over artist and actor by night. Josiah has narrated over 85 audiobooks. He enjoys spending time with family, playing guitar, and drawing and painting.
McKenna Burlingham (Esmeralda) is working towards an illustration degree at KVCC and has lived in Kalamazoo her whole life. Her favorite role she has ever performed was Ida in Honk! at Homeschool Performing Arts. Interests other than theatre include painting, rock climbing, and traveling. “Thank you to my family and friends, for seeing every show, and finally seeing me in my dream role! I couldn’t be more grateful for the outpouring love and support!”
Meet the Cast
Jordan Bruner (Congregant, Understudy – Phoebus and Quasimodo) (He/Him/His) is playing a Congregant, as well the understudy to Quasimodo and Captain Phoebus. Jordan is currently studying towards a bachelor’s degree in music composition at Western Michigan university. In the past at the civic, Jordan has been seen as Jon in Tick, Tick… Boom!, A Newsie in Newsies, and was most recently seen as Aaron in First Date Outside of theatre, Jordan works as a Barista. He would like to thank Sarah for being his best friend and favorite congregant buddy.
Philip L. Borkholder* (Choir) This is Philip’s debut at the Civic! His motto is: Live life to the fullest! Philip is no stranger to theater. His past roles have been Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Lion (2x) in Wizard of Oz, Warbucks in Annie, Lockstock in Urinetown, Mr. Collins in Pride & Prejudice, and Wilbur in Hairspray. He’s been involved with Three Rivers Community Players, Heritage Hall, Center Stage Theater, Kindleberger Theater, and a local short film, Stunning. Phil runs his own software business. He has ridden motorcycles over 100,000 miles all around North America. He would like to thank his amazing fiancé, Salina Kalnins, for all her support and love.
Anna Cafagna (She/Her/Hers) (Florika/Congregant) recently graduated with a BA in Dance and a Minor in Literature from Western Michigan University. Originally from Troy, Michigan, she gives her love and thanks to her wonderful family! When not on stage, she's watching Michigan State games or reading William Shakespeare. She fell in love with the Civic playing Lucille Ballard in Meet Me in St. Louis and is so grateful for another turn on the stage in this show. Victor Hugo's classic is one of her favorites, it's messages against exclusion and prejudice were important at its inception and are important now. She wants to thank all involved with this production, and hopes you enjoy!
Ricky DeVore (Congregant) is ecstatic to return to the Civic stage after his Civic debut as Race in Newsies, earlier this season. No stranger to the stage, Ricky has been performing in plays and musicals since childhood, with over 30 credits in productions around SW Michigan. Some of his favorite roles include Leaf Coneybear in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the Albion Community Theatre (ACT II, 2022), Shrek in Shrek: The Musical with the Three Rivers Community Players (2021), and Roy Bacon in Honeymoon in Vegas at the Great Escape Stage Company in Marshall (2019). Ricky also has done work as an ASM and Crew at Farmer's Alley Theatre.
Drew Dixon+ (he/him/his) (Frederic/Congregant) is excited to be in his first Civic production since he was 13! Drew recently played Gaston in Centre Stage's Beauty & the Beast, and Nigel in their production of Something Rotten.
Meet the Cast
MollyEndres(She/Her/Hers) (Congregant)considerstheCivicher secondhomeandisthrilledtobe performinginthisproduction.Sherecently wasonstageintheensembleforMeetMe inSt.LouisandstagemanagedforPuffs (OneActforYoungWizards).Shehas alsoworkedfortheCivicsummercamps. Someofherpastperformancesinclude Disney’sDescendants(Audrey),Beauty andtheBeast.(Villager,Wolf,Rug), MadagascarJr.,andRamonaQuimby. Molly’sfavoriteproductionwasthe PenguinProject’sSchoolhouseRock LIVE!Jr.Inherfreetime,sheenjoys dancing,reading,watchingGilmoreGirls, andspendingtimewithherfouramazing cats.
AugustRyanGallagher(Captain Phoebus)grewupinSouthwestMichigan participatingintheatrefromayoungage. Hisfavoriteperformancesinclude Hairspray(Edna),ZeroPositive(Patrick), andDemocracyBurlesque(Ensemble). Outsideoftheatrehecanbefound enjoyinggreatfood,takingwalks,or playingvideogames.He'sgratefultobe sharingthisstorywiththecompanyand community.
BrettGowen(Quasimodo)The HunchbackofNotreDameisBrett’sfirst showattheCivicsinceplayingAugustus GloopinWillyWonkaattheageof13, andhisfirsttimeperformingonastagein over8years.A2017graduatefrom MarymountManhattanCollegewitha degreeinTheatrePerformance,Brett’s pastexperienceinMichiganandNew YorkincludesTheLightinthePiazza, Footloose,AvenueQ,andOklahoma!
BrettwantstothanktheHunchbackteam forgivinghimtheopportunitytoplayhis dreamrole,aswellashisfamilyand friends,especiallyhisbrotherKyleandhis bestieCarlee,forencouraginghimtoget “OutThere”again.
Ashley Hansen (She/They) (Congregant) is a junior at Portage Central High School and has lived in Kalamazoo for almost a year, originally from California. Ashley was last seen in our Youth Theatre Production of Puffs (One Act for Young Wizards) as Leanne, which has been their favorite role, and was also the Playback Operator for Polkadots: The Cool Kid’s Musical JV. Some other theatre credits include Seussical Jr (Horton), The Addams Family (an Ancestor), and Matilda (Big Kid/Dancer), all in California.
“Thanks to my mom who has always supported me and made sure I was able to do what I love. And thank you to my dad who sparked my love for music.”
Sydney Harrison (Congregant) is playing a congregant in this production and has been performing since she was 10 years old in shows such as Sunday in the Park with George with Harrison School for the Arts, Sweeney Todd with Lakeland Community Theatre, and Newsies here at the Civic. She is so excited to be working on yet another bucket list show with her friends, old and new!
Lou Irwin, Jr. (Choir) is a longtime volunteer both on and off stage and has appeared in Civic productions since 1990. He recently appeared as the Ghost of Sutter in last season’s production of The Piano Lesson. Audiences may remember Lou in productions of The Great American Songbook, Grand Ole Music, My Fair Lady, and Hello, Dolly!. He claims to have too many favorite roles to list, but Lou also enjoys choir, sewing, Renaissance fairs, and traveling. "Thank you, Civic, for providing 32 years of enjoyment and friendship in my life."
Meet the Cast
CalebJohnson(Congregant)Hunchback MarksCaleb’s9thyearofdoingtheatre. MostrecentlyhewasLefouintheCenter StageTheatreproductionofBeautyand TheBeast.Duringhishighschoolcareer, heplayedrolessuchasWadsworthin ClueandMr.KrabsinSpongebobthe Musical.NotonlydoesCalebparticipatein thetheatreonstagebutalsolikestoteach theatre.HetaughtcampsattheCivicand hashadleadershippositionsatCenter StageandVicksburgCommunitySchools Theatre.Calebisamusiceducationmajor whohopestoonedaybeamusicteacher andteachtheatretothefuture generations.
KateLouise(She/Her/Hers)(Congregant) hasalonglistoftheatrecreditsincluding Oklahoma(AdoAnnie),42ndStreet (PeggySawyer),KissMe,Kate(Lois Lane/Bianca,herfavorite!),You’reaGood Man,CharlieBrown(Snoopy/Sally),and JosephandtheTechnicolorDreamcoat (Narrator).Otherthantheatre,Kateenjoys hobbyfarmingandgaming.Shewouldlike torecognizeherhusband,Misael,forhis unwaveringsupportandlove.
BrendanMcMullin(He/They)(Clopin)is currentlystudyingmusiceducationat WesternMichiganUniversity.Originally fromBoston,Massachusetts,hehaslived inKalamazooforayear.Hewaslastseen ontheCivicstageastheunderstudyfor AaroninFirstDate.Othertheatrecredits includeMariusPontmercyinLes Miserables,CrutchieinNewsies,Pinball WizardinTommy,andhismostfavorite, EvanGoldmanin13:TheMusical, performedinCohassetDramaticClubin Massachusetts.Inhisfreetime,Brendan enjoyssoccer,music,andStarWars.
Kate Mikhailova (She/Her/Hers) (Choir) Originally from Minsk, Belarus, Kate has lived in Kalamazoo for 10 years. The last time she was seen on the Civic stage was in Xanadu as Calliope in May 2021 and in last season’s production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express as Countess Andenyi. She has been in productions at The Victory Square Theatre in Minsk in the 80s and was a drama instructor in the Gymnasium #3, also in Minsk, from 2009 to 2011. Her favorite role she has gotten to play was Donna in What A Do Theatre's production of Mamma Mia! in 2019. Kate enjoys her job as a realtor and thanks everyone who supports her passion to theatre.
Micha E. Myers* (She/Her/Hers) (Choir Ensemble) is making her Civic debut in this production. Other theatre credits include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Janet) at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City and Wizard of Oz and The Music Man (Marian) at Northport Performing Arts Center. Her favorite role she’s ever played was Gus in Cooking with Gus at Northport Performing Arts Center. Micha, originally from Traverse City, has lived in Kalamazoo since September of 2020 with her husband, Scott and their 3 children. Interests other than theatre include playing tennis with the family, traveling, being a Mom Taxi for her kids, supporting her kids’ athletic and musical adventures, and reading.
Meet the Cast
LaurieNic(Choir)isoriginallyfromBailey, Michigan,buthaslivedinKalamazoofor32 years Mostrecently,shewasawig technicianfortheCivic’sproductionofMeet MeinSt Louisandpartoftheensemblein Disney’sNewsies.SomeofherpastCivic creditsincludeWillyWonka(Mrs. Beauregarde),FiddlerontheRoof (GrandmaTzeitel),SongsoftheSixties,and TheGreatAmericanSongBook Shehas alsoappearedintheensembleof KindlebergerArts’productionofTheWizard ofOz.Inherfreetime,Laurieenjoys traveling,sewing,volunteering,andsinging inBlendingsensembleandasasoloist
NicholasRichardson*(Congregant, UnderstudyClopin)isecstatictobeopening hisfirstshowwithTheCivicasa congregantandunderstudytoClopin.Nick hasalonghistoryoftheatre,bothasan actorandassistantdirectoratPlainwellHigh Schoolwherehetaughtforsixyears You mayhaveseenNickattheKindleberger TheatreFestivalinsuchshowsasLittle ShopofHorrors,FreakyFriday,Mamma Mia,orTheWizardofOz.Whennoton stage,Nickdesignsonlinelearning curriculumforroboticsandlogisticssystems inGrandRapids
KyleSparks(Congregant/KingLouisXI)is makinghisreturntotheCivicafterafiveyearabsence HewaslastontheCivic stageinRockofAges(2018)andislooking forwardtogettingbackintothingswitha fabulouscastandcreativeteam.PastCivic productionsincludeIsHeDead?(2010), Tartuffe(2010),andWaitUntilDark(2011). Awayfromthetheatre,Kyleworksasa CommunicationsCoordinatorforUnited KennelClubandenjoysspendingtimeat homewithhiswifeMelissaandtwokids ElizabethandWilliam.“Thankyoutomy familyforallowingmetotakethistime I loveyoubecause.”
Carlee Stoker (She/Her/Hers) (Congregant) has been involved in 10 Civic productions since 2015. Most recently, Carlee was seen as Hannah in this season’s production of Newsies. By day, Carlee works as a teacher at a daycare. Some of Carlee’s favorite roles include Patricia Fodor in Crazy for You and Waitress #1/Ambrosia in Rock of Ages. Carlee is truly honored to be a part of this production because this is one of her favorite scores. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her in her craft. “Thank you to the amazing production team and cast for this amazing experience!”
Jonathan Talmadge (Father Dupin/Congregant/Understudy - Frollo) is the Artistic Director at Opening Act Theatre Company. Originally from Sacramento, California, he has lived in the Kalamazoo area for 10 years with his wife, Angela, and son, Jacob. His favorite role he has ever performed was Cyrano De Bergerac in Cyrano at the Mysterium Theatre in Tustin, California. Other Theatre credits include All in Timing (Mark, Opening Act Theatre), The 1940s Radio Hour (Johnny Cantone, Kalamazoo Civic Theatre), The Music Man (Harold Hill, Paw Paw Village Players), and many more. “Love to Angela, sweet like candy to my soul.”
Meet the Cast
SandyTarnowski*(She/Her/Hers) (Choir)ismakingherCivicdebutinthis production OriginallyfromPoland,she grewupinStevensville,Michiganand movedtoKalamazooayearandahalf ago.PreviousproductionsincludeDorothy inHopeSpringsCabaret(SaintMary’s College),TheDivainExtraordinary WomenCabaret(SaintMary’s),Ms. AndrewinMaryPoppins(CMW),andher favorite,RozKeithin9to5,alsoatSaint Mary’sCollege Interestsotherthan theatreincludesewing,drawing,and goingtoRenFaires.“Thankyoutomy friendsforlisteningtomesingthesame songsoverandoverwhenpreparingfor auditions”
AmandaAnnTaylor(Congregant)has beendoingtheatresince’91.FromA FunnyThingHappenedontheWaytothe Forum,toGodspell,toZombieProm-her lastshowbeforebeingdiagnosedwith MultipleSclerosisbackin2017.This productionmarksAmanda’sfirstshow backonstage.“Ididn’tthinkI’dbeableto dotheatreagain,asitisachallengewhen mybodyandminddon’tcooperatewith me.Idecidedtothrowmyhatinthering andtryit,becausenotonlydoIgettobe onstageagain,butIalsogettobeon stagewithmybiggestsupportersand inspirations:myhusband,Kevin,andmy dad,Lou.”
KevinTaylor*(Choir)ismakinghisCivic debutinthisproduction.Hehasadegree inmusic,whichhashelpedhimthrough manyadventures,includingsingoutsin England,Chicago,andNewYork.Heisa gamerofallsorts,andthisishisfirstshow in15years.Inhighschoolheplayedthe rolesofReverendShawinFootlooseand GrandpaArvideinGuys&Dolls.He wouldliketorecognizehiswife,Amanda, alsointhisproduction,andtheirfur babies,GalaandFloki.
Maggie Timmer (She/Her/Hers) (Choir) is excited to return to the stage at the Civic after many years of working behind the scenes, and to return to the theatre after her last role as the Narrator in Joseph at Three Rivers Community Players in 2019. Maggie works as a music teacher and professional voice coach at Broughton Music Center and has been singing professionally for 10 years. Seeing Disney’s Hunchback in theaters is one of her earliest memories, and this music and story mean so much to her. She wants to thank Emma, her parents, siblings, and all her family and friends for their unwavering love and support!
Phil VanOrman (He/Him/His) (St. Aphrodisius/Congregant) started doing shows at the Civic when he was in high school and was an active participant both on stage and backstage all throughout college. Some of his favorite shows he has been a part of are Matilda (Big Kid Chorus), The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged (Assistant Stage Manager), The Hobbit (Troll and Smaug puppeteer), and Tick, Tick Boom! (Stage Manager). He is excited to be back after a 3-year hiatus to play Saint Aphrodisius. In his free time, Phil enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, kayaking, and hiking. He would like to thank everyone involved in this production for creating such an amazing experience.
Meet the Cast
S. Ladon Ware (Claude Frollo) is making his Civic return (once delayed) since playing Sam in 1993’s acclaimed Master Harold…and the Boys. “It’s like coming home.” Civic audiences may remember Mr. Ware as Lucien P. Smith in The Boys Next Door, Jared Philibert in Nevis Mountain Dew, El Gallo in The Fantasticks! and Mex Mongo in Runaways among various parts played at the Civic. Mr. Ware loves having the opportunity to bring Archdeacon Claude Frollo to life in this inspired production and feels very blessed and thankful for the winding road that led him back “home”. Mr. Ware would like to dedicate this performance to his Wife, Nichelle, his kids, Kayleb and Jarren, old friends and to the great director, awesome crew, and magnificent cast! Philippians 4:13.
Brandon Tirhu Wolfgang (Congregant) is a 28-year-old special needs adult. In High School he performed in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on team Capulate and was the voice of the old man in Help. He had the role of Daddy Warbucks in The Penguin Project production of Annie, before Covid shut down production. Last December, he was in the Civic’s production of Meet me in St. Louis as part of the chorus ensemble despite having had major foot surgery just a few months prior to auditions. Most recently, he was Assistant Stage Manager for the Penguin Project’s production of The Rainbow Fish Musical
Meet the Production Team and Crew
Mike Artis (Director) has been an active member of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre for more than 30 years now. Mike started with the Civic as a volunteer and has since moved to the position of Director of Volunteers for the Civic. Prior to this Mike was the Production Stage Manager joining the Civic staff in 2005. Mike has appeared on stage in numerous shows including, Baby at the Paw Paw Village Players, Guys and Dolls, The King and I, Once Upon A Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie for the Kindleberger Summer Festival, The Full Monty (his favorite), Camelot, Joseph…, Leaving Iowa, State Fair, and Jesus Christ Superstar for the Civic, just to name a few. He has also worked as the Stage Manager for over 50 shows in his career including, Les Miserables, Disney’s Newsies, The Musical, Camelot, The Sound of Music, Morning’s at Seven, Matilda, and La Cage Aux Folles. This marks Mike’s directorial debut with the Civic, but he is stranger to directing having worked in area high schools and other community theatres. Thank you to all my friends and family, blood or chosen, who have encouraged me my theatre career. Thank you to all of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre volunteers who assist with the shows in numerous ways. We so appreciate you!
Meet the Production Team and Crew
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.
Brian R. Bay (A1 Operator) is a long-time resident of Kalamazoo and a veteran Civic volunteer, having participated in dozens of shows backstage, onstage and preproduction over the 39 years he's been involved here. His favorite Civic roles to date are Dennis Dupree in our 2018 production of Rock Of Ages, as Ensemble/Soloist for 2018's Sounds of the 60's and Annas in our 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 at Kellogg Community College. Most importantly, he met his wife of 29 years during the 1987 production of The Music Man and enjoys doing shows together with her.
Ryan Burke (Assistant Director, Scenic Carpenter, Floor/Fly Crew) 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.
Elvin E. East (Light Board Operator) has been involved in over 60 shows at the Civic over the past 16 years and is a talented stage manager and light board operator. His favorites have been the Shakespeare productions, Reader’s Theatre, and Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical. When not at the Civic, he enjoys mysteries and raising donkeys.
“Thanks to my wonderful wife, Pat Erwin, for her support and my freedom."
Joni Edwards (Dresser) enjoys her time spent at her home away from home. She has been involved at the Civic ever since her involvement in War Paint (dresser). Her past Civic credits include World Goes Round (cast), Elf (dresser), Almost, Maine (lightboard operator), Dames at Sea (dresser), Murder on the Orient Express (dresser), Xanadu, and Disney’s Newsies (dresser) amongst being an usher for many shows. She loves being involved with productions whether it be on the stage or working backstage. "I'd like to thank my husband for encouraging me to come play at the Civic".
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Merinda Edwards (Dresser) is currently a student at Western Michigan University studying social work. She was most recently a dresser for the Civic’s production of Meet Me in St. Louis and Disney’s Newsies. She has volunteered for other roles at the Civic including props and assistant stage managing for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Elf the Musical. In her free time, Merinda enjoys spending time with her friends, going to WMU hockey games, and exploring Kalamazoo and its surround areas.
Lori Hatfield (Music Director) A lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Lori has provided musical direction for many local and regional theatres. Show highlights include First Date, Xanadu, Dames at Sea, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q (Kalamazoo Civic Theatre), Peter and the Starcatcher, The Toxic Avenger (Farmer’s Alley Theatre), Rocky Horror Picture 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.
Stacey Jaeger (Stage Manager, Production Stage Manager) is excited to stage manage her first show as the Civic’s Production Stage Manager. 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 Johnson, Grant Freeman, Lisa Brannan, and Alicia Bailey.
Kaia Jordan (Follow Spot 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, Xanadu (her favorite), and most recently, A Raisin in the Sun. She’s also done a lot behind the scenes in The 1940’s Radio Hour, Murder on the Orient Express, and last year’s Penguin Project production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
Eli Kaeding (Follow Spot Operator) is a junior at Portage Northern High School and has lived in Kalamazoo his whole life. His favorite production he’s ever been a part of at the Civic is Xanadu, where he was in the fly crew. Eli has also been in the build crew for many of the Civic’s Youth Theatre productions.
Elaine Kauffman (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... (Read More:
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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:
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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.
Brian Magnuson (Floor/Fly Crew) is a retired educator and made his Civic debut in the Civic’s production of Clybourne Park back in February. In years past, Brian has volunteered as an usher at the Civic and wanted to take his involvement further. A lifetime Michigander, Brian lives in Battle Creek with his wife, Jill, and two boys living in Kalamazoo. Interests other than theatre include music, reading, home projects, and healthful activities.
David Mahon (He/Him/His) (Assistant Stage Manager) is originally from Jackson, Michigan, but has a long list of Kalamazoo Civic Theatre credits. Civic shows include Meet Me in St. Louis (Grandpa), Ripcord, A Christmas Story: The Musical (Assistant Director), Gypsy (Assistant Director), and Romance Guaranteed (Director). “Thank you to all my family and friends for their continued love and support, especially Misti and Miles.”
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.
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Delaney McKenzie (Lighting Designer, SFX Designer) 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’… (Read more:
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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 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.
CJ Mizikar (Audio Engineer) works as an Audio-Visual Engineer at Firekeepers Casino Hotel and is a graduate of Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. CJ has been involved with Portage Public Schools productions, helping in roles such as microphone technician, sound operator, and sound designer.
ustin 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.
Jaycee Myner (Floor/Fly Crew) 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’s involvement. Her two favorite shows she’s been part of are her first show at the Civic, Elf the Musical in 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.
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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 Ado About Nothing (Hope Summer Repertory Theatre). For more information about Jacob and his works visit his website: mynyinc.com
Ava Peterson (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman at Portage Northern High School and was most recently on the floor crew for Disney’s Newsies. Other past theatre credits include Xanadu (Floor Crew) and The Addams Family. In her free time, Ava enjoys tennis, running, piano, percussion, and learning new languages. “Thank you everyone for being so welcoming and kind. I love working with you all.”
Katherine Reas (Dresser) is volunteering for her second time at the Civic, her first being a dresser for Meet Me in St. Louis but has lived in Kalamazoo her who life. Past theatre experiences include being in the ensemble for The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, and Hello, Dolly!, all performed with Homeschool Performing Arts. In her free time, Katie enjoys trivia nights, watching old movies, and video games.
Mary Redmon (Dresser) has appeared onstage at the Civic in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, The Importance of Being Earnest, Steel Magnolias, Calendar Girls, and Ann, a one-woman show about Texas Governor Ann Richards. Most recently, she directed our production of Clybourne Park. A native Chicagoan, Mary has been active in theatre since her teens and has appeared in over 130 productions, working with Drury Lane Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier, The Hypocrites, House Theatre, Timeline, Theatre at Center in Munster, Indiana, and Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Illinois. She is a three-time nominee and Joseph Jefferson winner for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 2009’s Enchanted April at Circle Theatre in Chicago. Mary would like to recognize and thank her husband and kindest critic, Tim.
Sara Sherman (Choreographer) is thrilled to return to the Civic as choreographer. Sara has a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Michigan and teaches at Excel Dance Centre, where she also serves as Early Childhood Director. A Kalamazoo area native, Sara has taught for various early childhood and performing arts programs throughout Kalamazoo and Chicago since 2012. Previous choreography credits at the Civic include Disney’s Newsies (2022) and The Rainbow Fish Musical (2023). Sara also directed and choreographed Hackett Catholic Prep's Annie (2023). Past Civic performance credits include Smokey Joe's Café (2012), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2013), Stepping Out (2015), Sister Act (2017), and The 1940s Radio Hour (2021).
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RJ Soule (Props 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 ever down on the Civic stage was once 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 (Playback 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 Agatha Christie’s 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, including this year’s 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
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 supporting me! LYTM!”
About the Authors
ALAN MENKEN (Composer). Theater: God Bless You Mr Rosewater, Little Shop Of Horrors, Real Life Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen Of The Galaxy, Kicks, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty And The Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, Der Glöckner Von Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap Of Faith, Aladdin and Newsies Film: Little Shop Of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Hercules, Life With Mikey, Lincoln, Home On The Range, Noel, Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, Tangled and Mirror Mirror. Songs: Rocky V, Home Alone 2 and Captain America. Awards: 8 Oscars (19 nominations), 11 Grammys (including Song of the Year), 7 Golden Globes, Tony® (plus 4 nominations), Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, New York Drama Critics, Olivier and London's Evening Standard Award, Drama League Honors: Songwriter's Hall of Fame, Doctorates from New York University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
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Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway hit WICKED, and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to GODSPELL, PIPPIN, THE MAGIC SHOW, THE BAKER’S WIFE, WORKING (which he also adapted and directed), RAGS, and CHILDREN OF EDEN. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s MASS and wrote the title song for the play and movie BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE. For children, he has written songs for two musicals, CAPTAIN LOUIE and MY SON PINOCCHIO. He has also worked in film, collaborating with Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s ENCHANTED as well as the animated features POCAHONTAS and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, and writing the songs for the DreamWorks animated feature THE PRINCE OF EGYPT His first opera, SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON, was produced at Opera Santa Barbara and New York City Opera. A book about his career, “Defying Gravity,” has been released by Applause Books Mr Schwartz has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Awards include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a tiny handful of tennis trophies.
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About the Authors
PeterParnellmostrecentlywrotethenewbookfortheBroadwayrevivalofLernerand Lane’sOnAClearDayYouCanSeeForever,starringHarryConnickJr.andJessie Mueller HisplaysincludeTrumpery(AtlanticTheatreCompany),QEDstarringAlanAlda (MarkTaperForum,VivianBeaumont,LCT),atwo-partstageadaptationofJohnIrving’s TheCiderHouseRules(SeattleRep,Taper,Atlantic,AmericanTheatreCriticsAssociation Award).Hisotherplays,SorrowsofStephen,TheRiseandRiseofDanielRocket, RomanceLanguage,HydeinHollywood,Flaubert’sLatest,andAnImaginaryLife,werefirst producedbythePublicTheaterandatPlaywrightsHorizons.Fortelevision,Parnellwasa co-producerfor“TheWestWing”(twoEMMYAwardcitations),andaproducerfor“The Guardian,”“Inconceivable,”and“SixDegrees”Hischildren’sbookAndTangoMakes
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About Music Theatre International (MTI)
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.
MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide.
MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle schoolaged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.
MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).
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 March, 2023.
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Jacob Michael Myny
KrisNaftel
Aria Nahavandi
Elizabeth Nahavandi
Michael Nangle
Albert Newman
Isobel Newman
Lisa Newman
Brandon Newson
Laurie Nic
Margaret Nichols
Jennifer Nitz
Olivia Nitz
Mandana Nordbrock
Autumn Norris
Derrick Norris
Heather Norris
Riglee Nower
David Noyes
KennyNyugen-Phan
Carole Offerman
Jill Ongley
Tyler Oshnock
Martha Jean Overholt
Saoirse Paavola
Tallulah Paavola
Chloe Mae Page
Maggie Paloucek
KatrinaPandya
Kritika Pandya
Russell Panico
Russell Panico
Kristin Parish
AlyssaPark
Elijah M. Parker
Lisa Marie Parker
GracieParsons
Vrunda Patel
AshleyPatti
Andrew Peavler
Joanne Pederson
Kaitlyn Pederson
ShelbyPeebles
Elizabeth Peot
Meghan Peot
Aiden Perisee
Christine Perisee
Brea Persing
Ava Peterson
Martina Peter-sparling
Kaiden Peugeot
ZacharyPickle
Emily Piellusch
Robert Piellusch
JackPinto
Rick Place
Etta Poer
Nicole Poer
Elizabeth Poet
Ciara Pogue
Aaron Potter
Andrea Potter
Sarah Pressley
Ashley Danielle Preston
Louis C. Price
Sophie Price
Elizabeth Rachel
Delma Radford
JoeyRankin
Nicholas John Rankin
Katie (Katherine) Reas
Mary Redmond
Kaleah M. Reese
Hunter Reprogle
Ethel Resh
Our Volunteers
Bobalee Rethard
NicholasRichardson
Caitlin Rickert
Isaac Rickert
Lucretia Shi Ricks
Jeremy Riddle
Milly Riddle
Kimberly Ridley
Eli Riley-Spreitzer
Elizabeth Riley-Spreitzer
Rebecca Riley-Spreitzer
Renae Rizor
KristaRoberson
CarlRoberts
ThomasRoberts
Donna Daines Robinson
Michael Robinson
Azuceria (Susy) Rodriquez
Jennifer Roelof
Kate Roelof
Natalie Rolfe
Natalie Rolfe
Ava Rose
Madeline Rose
Ophelia Rose
David Ross
Isabel Ross
AllisonRousseau
Daniel Rozmys
Marin Rozmys
Viktor Rozmys
Emma Russey
Sarah Rypma
Joseph Sablan
Annaliese Sabuda
Ella Sabuda
Ashley Saddler
Priya Sajive
Helena Salt
Charles L. Sanders
Charles Saulino
Gwen Saulino
Cathy Schmidt
Isabel Schoenheit
Kristine Schomisch
Daniel Schubkegel
Jane Schuster
Matthew Schuster
Trevor Schuster
Serenity Scott
Stephanie Ann Scott
Kimberly Seeley
Lexy Seelye
Alyssandra Seinna Radford
David L. Senecal
Molly Senne
Catherine Seno
Ali Sharief
Rhasheda Shepherd
AnnMarie Shepich
Delaney Shepich
Eric Sherfield
Sara Sherman
Reed Shilts
Jamie Simpson
Ryleigh Simpson
William Simpson
Wendy Sue Sinicki
Gary B Skidmore
Aster (Audrey) Smith
Julie Smith
Maria Smith
Terra Smith
Nancy Smoker
Phillip A. Smoker
BillSnell
Nancy Snell
William Snell
Gail Snyder
kendall Sootsman
RJ Soule`
Elizabeth Sparks
Kyle Sparks
Oliver Sparling
Deshawn Spivey
Todd Spratt
Fiona Springsteen
Erwin St Rose
Trevor Stafanick
Jacqueline (Jackie) Stahr
Martina Stanelle
Gwen Stephan
Lucy Sternburgh
Courtney Stewart
Ivy Stewart
Zoe Stewart
DonStine
Carlee Stoker
Aidan Stolsky
Nora Strazdas
Jen Stroven
Mia Stroven
Elaine Stryker
Gail Stults
Nolon Surach
Jon Swain
Ava Rose
Angela Talmadge
Jonathan Talmadge
Sandra Tarnowski
Madelynn Tasker
Amanda Taylor
Kevin Taylor
Patricia Terwilliger
Robert Terwilliger
Ellen Terzino
Maddy Tessmer
Mary Teutsch
John Thierwecter
Alydia Thom
Miriam Thomas
Dr. Quincy Thomas
Zac Thompson
Ace Thompson
Maggie Timmer
Hailee Torian
George Townsend
Krista Trewhella
Uriah Trewhella
Rylynn Trewhella-Silber
Connor Tuin
Pam VandenBosch
Bryan VandenBosch
Chad VanderMei
Jennifer VanderMolen
Nathan Paul Vanderwerf
Laura A. VanOrman
Phil VanOrman
Andora Volz
Devon Volz
Veda Volz
Gari Voss
Mitch Voss
Leland Wagner
Margaret Walker
Precious Dominique Walker
Meadow Walsh
Rhapsody Walsh
Rhapsody Walsh
Sandra Walters
S. Ladon Ware
Madison Warnke
Kennedy Warren
Jan (Myra) Watson
Jared James Watson
Jered Watson
Ava Wegmeyer
Hannah Weinraub
Sharon Weissmann
Marienne Welk
Hana Westrick
Elva Christine Whaley
Nick Wheeler
Wendy Wheeler
Kayla Whimper
Ian Whistler
Ian Scott Whistler
Jillian Wibert
Jennifer Williams
Jesse Williams
Ryan Williams
Tonya L. Williams
Makiyah Williams
Katerina Willis
Donna Willoughby
Gary B Willoughby
Sarah Wisser
Brandon T. Wolfgang
DonWolfgang
Maddy Woods
Willam Wright
Taylor Yanos
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 April 18, 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
SuzanneUD Parish FoundationBusinesses and Organizations
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
($2,500 - $4,999)
The Burdick-Thorne Foundation
STAR
($1000 - $2499)
IThe Miller-Davis 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
In Memory Of
EUGENE BURGWALD
Ellie and Gerard Zantjer
JAMES C. CARVER
Ben Zylman
NANCY AND JIM CARVER
Richard and Nancy Mason
NICK CEKOLA
Lorraine Mosier
MONIQUE Y. COYNE
Thomas E. Coyne
CHUCK COVERDALE
Helen Coverdale
DELORES GAUTHIER
Marion Gauthier
Jack and Melanie Manis
The Schuemann Family
DEE GAUTHIER
Claire Eady
In Honor Of
MIKE ARTIS
Tom and Donna Lambert
KIM CHANDLER
Joyce McNally
CYT
Peggy Liss
SANDRA GAGIE
Tyler Little Family Foundation
CORINNE GAHAN
Beverly Gahan
GREG GREENMAN
Elvin East
MARJORIE E. HAMMOND
Anonymous
ROOKIE LESKOWSKI
Hobbes Davis
MARGARET "PEG"
SMALL
Ben Zylman
ROBERT L. SMITH
Robert and Christina Griffin
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
Tom and Donna Lambert
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
CATHIE WEIR
Tom and Donna Lamber
DAVID KYHN, Resident Scenic Designer - 20 Years of Service
Laura Zervic
MARGARET MILLER
James and Donna Menchinger
PHILLIP MILLER, Technical Director - 20 Years of Service
Laura Zervic
HELEN OSTERWALD
Kitty Kachniewicz
CHARLOTTE ZERVIC
Heather Shinpaugh
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)
Elizabeth Burns
James Haas
Caroline E. Robbins
Reed and Dawn Shilts
Cliff and Ruth Tallman
Laura Zervic
STAR
($500 - $999)
Doug and Sheila Baiers
Beverly and Geoffrey Grambau
Carol Haenicke
Dennis and Susan Hollar
C.B. Knappen III
Richard A and Jodie G Palmer
Kathy and Brad Sullivan
James S. and Sheila Ware
Richard Weir
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
Greg and Ann Feldmeier
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
Elizabeth McKenna
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
Michael Pawlik
Keith Robertson
Dr. Gary and Dr. Cynthia Ruoff
Misti Ryefield
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
Karen Allen
Nathan St. Amour
Mrs. Mary Artis
Daniel Bair
Jessica Ball
Cheryl Barber
Cynthia Barres
David and Donna Barry
John Beavers
Tyanna Beebe
Kaya Bergeson
Kim Berggren
Sandra Bibilomo
Eric Bird
Michael 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
Sandra Coleman
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
Brian Darsow
PATRON
($1 - $99)
Ronald and Carol DeRuiter
William A. DeVore
Karen Dirst
David Disser
Eileen Dolbee
Mary Doud
Carrie Doyle
Michelle Drucker
Reginald Ealy
Elvin East
Annabelle Echevarria
Holly Edick
Carol A. Eddy
Sairi Elliott
Nikki J. Elrod
Lenore M. Elsener
Greg and Erin Erb
Sharon Espinosa
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
Jeri Fucile
Martha Gammill
Marilyn Gayda
Janice Gerhart
Lamont Gist
Kendall Gladding
Esther Gray
The Grow Family
Sharon Hall
Ron and Molly Hamilton
Patrick Hanlin
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
Susan Hunter
Dean Johnson
Amelia Katanski
\Mary Ann Keane
Pauline J. Keiser
Joseph Keithley
Amy Kendall
Linda M. Kerr
Kiley Kievit-Haynes
Mike and Deb Killarney
Thomas M. King
Sylvia Kline
Dixie Kovach
Kelley Kronberg
Raina Krzeminski
Nadine Kugler
Tom and Donna Lambert
Leslie Lami-Reed
Leanne Larson
Kristen Larson
Kristin Larson
Kristin Lauria
Emily Lawing
Layla's Cool Pops
Scott Lethiot
Peggy Liss
Brittany Liu Girgis
Rachel Lobel
Mark Loehrke
James Loiselle
Thomas Lothamer
James Maddox
Brian Magnuson
Amanda Mann
Martin Markos
Amy Martin-Paavola
Cynthia Massarello
Denny and Sherry Mattingly
Jennifer Maxey
Megan Maxwell
Valli McDougle
Jennifer McMullin
Joyce McNally
Jacquelyn McShulskis
Sandra Medinilla
Mary Lou Meier
Madeleine Meisner
James and Donna Menchinger
Laura Miles
Our Benefactors
PATRON
($1 - $99)
Rachel Lynn Milhoan
Jack Milito
Evert Mitchell
Amy Morris
Lorraine Mosier
Ann Musser
Micha Myers
Gail Nelson
Kelly Newell
Key Newell
Kelsey Nimmo
Sarah Nyenhuis
Daniel Nyhoff
Jean Ogilvie
Gary and Susan O'Neill
Jill Ongley
David Ostrem
John OToole
Holly Perkins
David Peters
Laila Poisson
Judy S. Pressley
Sarah Pressley
Mable Pulu
Barbara Ray
Caren Ray
Mary Catherine Redmon
William Reed and Leslie Lami-
Reed
Mark and Jill Reid
Molly Reilly
Jennifer Rice
Rachel Roe
Pierce Rouse
Bruce Rowe
Dan and Marin Rozmys
Dona Satir
Paul and Donna Schonveld
The Schuemann Family
Kate Schwabauer
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
Kristen Somers
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
Garyle Voss
Brandon Wallace
Steven Ware
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
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
Staff 2022-2023
Laura M. Zervic Executive Director
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
HowardKalleward
KatieMiller
ArtNemitz
KarenTudor
JackWattles
SallyWilliams
Dannie Alexander Member
Kathy Breyfogle ...................................Member
James M. Marquardt .............................Member
Shaun Moskalik .....................................Member
Leah Walters ..........................................Member
Angela Mammel Scenic Design Intern
Montana Major .Business and Finance Manager
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
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
BoardMemberEmeriti
DeborahJohnston
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