2023 THE CIVIC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
C elebrating our 95 tH season
by Robert O’Hara *Intended for mature audiences
November 10-19, 2023 Parish Theatre
Barbecue is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.trwplays.com
by R0bert O’Hara
Anthony J. Hamilton Director
Costume Designer
Technical Director
Angela Mammel Scenic Designer
Jacob Myny Sound Designer
Christopher Lewis Properties Master
George Townsend Lighting Designer
Camille Van Dien
Phillip Miller
Stacey Jaeger
Stage Manager
BARBECUE had its world premiere at the Public Theatre, Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, Patrick Wellington (Executive Director) in New York, October 8, 2015 The play was directed by Kent Gash BARBECUE was commissioned by Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago (Martha Lavey, Artistic Director; David Hawkansom, Executive Director)
DIRECTOR’S NOTE John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you and shall be in you. (KJV) Peace ‘n Blessings,
Anthony J. Hamilton Director
Anthony J. Hamilton
Cast In order of appearance James T........................................................................................ Jake Burrell Lillie Anne................................................................................ Tammy Cooper Adlean....................................................................................Libby Hardesty* Marie....................................................................................... Ashley Saddler Barbara.......................................................................................... Amy Wills* James T............................................................................. Jerome Whitley III* Lillie Anne................................................................................... Gwenée Hart Adlean.................................................................................... Jéyvonā Kelley* Marie........................................................................................ Zaynee Miller* Barbara..................................................................................... Alyssa Laney* Lillie Anne Understudy..............................................................Jaycee Myner* Adlean/Barbara Understudy............................................................ Ivy Zaroff* Marie Understudy....................................................................Katey Martinek *Civic Onstage Debut
Place - Middle America. Setting - A pavilion, surrounded by a park. Time - Now (after and before)
Concessions will be available during the 15-minute intermission. Today’s performance will include water based haze, adult themes and language. The taking of photographs and the video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
Production Team Director........................................................................... Anthony J. Hamilton Scenic Designer......................................................................Angela Mammel Costume Designer................................................................ Camille Van Dien Lighting Designer ................................................................ George Townsend Sound Designer ........................................................................... Jacob Myny Technical Director ................................................................... Phillip A. Miller Properties Master ...............................................................Christopher Lewis Stage Manager ..........................................................................Stacey Jaeger Assistant Stage Manager ................................................................ Sarah Ault Projection Designer ................................................................Angela Mammel Scenic Carpenters .................................................... Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller Charge Painter .......................................................................Angela Mammel Scenic Artists ........................................................... David Kyhn, Justin Muse Stitcher ...................................................................................Isabella Bolden Costume Assistant ................................................................ Elaine Kauffman Properties Artisan ......................................................................Jamie Chapin Production Stage Manager ........................................................Stacey Jaeger Dramaturg ........................................................................ Dr. Quincy Thomas Videographer .....................................................................Katherine Mumma Photographer/Graphic Designer ...........................................Deborah Mitchell Director of Volunteers .....................................................................Mike Artis Artistic Director .............................................................. Anthony J. Hamilton Executive Director ...................................................................Laura M. Zervic
CREW Floor Manager/A2 Operator............................................................. Sarah Ault Light Board Operator.................................................................. David Mahon A1 Operator................................................................................... Reed Shilts Floor/Fly Crew............................................................................ Elia Ingerham Playback Operator........................................................................Elvin E. East
2023
There’s no place like the Barn for the holidays! Join us in The Rehearsal Shed
Celebrate the Christmas season with all your favorite carols and holiday songs.
December 8-21 Weekdays at 7pm Saturdays & Sundays at 2pm & 7pm Tickets $37
Get tickets at barntheatreschool.org/christmas or call 269-731-4121.
Meet the Cast Jake Burrell (James T) Jake is proud to return to the Civic in the role of James T. He is currently studying Cyber Defense at Davenport and his pronouns are He/Him. His proudest role to date was as Marcellus in The Music Man with Center Stage Theatre (2023). He was born in Kalamazoo and has lived there most of his life. Some past credits include Prince/ Wolf in Snow White and Rose Red @ All Ears Theatre (2019). Mitchell in Of Masquerade and Rhymes @ Queer Theatre Kalamazoo (2019). Officer Slager in A Ligature for Black Bodies @ Face Off Theatre Company (2019). Poverty Gentleman #2, Catherine’s Husband and The Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol @ Paw Paw Village Players (2019). Gus in Anything to Give @ the Theatre Kalamazoo New PlayFest (2020). Announcer in Some DISEnchanted Evening @ Center Stage Theatre (2021). Mitchell in Behind a Masquerade of Rhymes @ SHE Films Media (2021). Dad #1 in Before the Shooting @ Queer Theatre Kalamazoo
(2021). Yvan in Art @ the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (2022). Narrator/ Villager in Beauty and the Beast @ Center Stage Theatre (2022). Announcer/Igor/Jack in The Princess and the Pea @ All Ears Theatre (2023). Joshua Larson in Caught up in the Circle of Life @ All Ears Theatre (2023). Inspector Newcomen in The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde @ All Ears Theatre (2023).
Tammy Cooper (Lillie Anne) Tammy is stoked to be back at the Civic after making her debut last season in Pride and Prejudice. A state employee for over 25 years, she is also WMU theater grad. Her previous favorite roles have been Susy in Wait Until Dark and Eleanor in The Haunting of Hill House. She also performed an original story in the Farmer’s Alley production of Does Anybody Have a Map? In her free time, she loves to swim, fence and hang out with her two boys, Karsten and Duran.
Meet the Cast Libby Hardesty (Adlean) Libby is super excited to be making her Civic debut in Barbecue! Libby is a BFA Acting student at Western Michigan University, where she has appeared in Museum (Mira/Zoe) and The Thanksgiving Play (Skit Performer). Previous favorite roles are Roxie Hart (Chicago), Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), and Alice Beineke (Addams Family). Libby wants to thank her parents, as well as her acting profs at WMU for their training and support!
Gweneé Hart (Lillie Anne) Gweneé returns to the Civic following her performance as Ruth Younger in last season’s A Raisin in the Sun. When not in rehearsal, she is a mom to her 10 year old son, Kaeden, who played her son, Travis, in A Raisin in the Sun. She enjoys karaoke and spending time with her family. Her son is involved in sports so she also spends a lot of time cheering him on in his football and basketball games. Gweneé is employed at Veterans Administrative Medical Center, located in Battle Creek. She would
like to dedicate her performance to her grandparents, Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Melva Fowler, both of whom are loved, remembered and missed more than words could ever express. Gweneé sends her thanks to God be all the glory for the things He has done!!! My family and friends for their amazing support!
Jéyvonā Kelley (Adlean) Jéyvonā is a local actor and model from Kalamazoo, MI, and is making her onstage civic debut in “BARBECUE.” When she isn’t on stage, Jéyvonā creates her own content such as short films on her YouTube channel. Her recent credits include “KZOO 48 Film Festival, FINALITY and NETSCAPE ” and the “Grand Rapids 24hr film festival”. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her dog Akame. Jéyvonā would like to thank the cast and everyone who has supported and made a positive impact on her to make this the most rewarding experience in her life.
Meet the Cast Alyssa Laney (Barbara) Alyssa is proud to be making her civic debut in Barbecue. Alyssa made her feature film debut in the movie Exhibiting Forgiveness (2023). Conversations with a few directors helped her decide to pursue her passion for theater and film and she became an active student in our Academy of Theatre Arts. When not practicing her craft you can find her on a flight to somewhere tropical or with her furry four legged son Romeo. Alyssa would like to thank Sheila Lipsey, Titus Kaphar and Anthony J. Hamilton.
Katey Martinek (u/s Marie) Katey is no stranger to the stage. She got her start in her college’s productions of Barnum, Our Town, and Pippin. Since then, she’s taken on more of a backstage position with stagecraft, hair & makeup, props mistress, & choreography. Katey recently returned to the stage in one of her favorite roles, Ashton Mayor! Her favorite part of becoming active in theater again is the people she’s met, the relationships she’s have
made, and the stories we get to tell. Katey would like to thank her family: Jon, Jake, Oakley, Susan, John, her Voice Coach extraordinaire: Wendy Wheeler, and her Friends: Betsie, Shaun, Dawn, Simone, & Mandy.
Jaycee Myner* (u/s Lillie Anne) Jaycee has crewed many Civic shows and is thrilled to be making her onstage debut in Barbecue. Her favorite part about theatre is connecting as a company. Watching each person bring their own creative element to the story while building lasting friendships with one another. Jaycee got reinvolved in theatre when her daughter felt bullied at school she knew the perfect place for her was theater. In Jaycee’s high school years that’s the first place she felt like she belonged. After watching her daughter connect with so many, she realized she missed that connection too. Jaycee is the Box Office Manager at Farmers Alley Theatre and in her spare time she likes to spend time with her family. Chris-Thank you for holding down the fort while I get to follow my dream. I Love You!
Ring in the holidays with this family favorite! Presents
November 24-December 17, 2023 Civic Auditorium
Presented by arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein, A Concord Theatricals Company (concordtheatricals.com)
www.KazooCivic.com Box Office: 269-343-1313
Meet the Cast Zaynee Miller (Marie) Zaynee is making her Civic debut in Barbecue, but she is no stranger to the stage. Her first performance was in the ensemble of Battle Creek Central’s production of Grease. Some of Zaynee’s favorite roles include MaDear in Face Off Theatre’s Jar the Floor; Titania in Kellogg Community College’s Midsummer Nights Dream; and Dr. Yvette Scott in Kellogg Community College’s Rocky Horror Show. Zaynee’s favorite part about theatre is learning new techniques in acting and meeting new people. When not on stage she enjoys DJ Karaoke, reading, watching movies, and walking. Zaynee would love to thank her family for their support and encouragement. Ashley Saddler (Marie) Ashley is returning to the Civic stage following her performance as Charlotte Lucas in last year’s Pride and Prejudice. Previous theatre credits include Sister Act, Pinocchio, Emperor’s New Clothes, The Wizard of Oz, and The Curious Savage. A Kalamazoo native, Ashley is a registered nurse and romance novelist. She would like to thank her family for their love and support.
Jerome Whitley III (James T)
Amy Wills* (Barbara) Amy is incredibly excited to be making her debut at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Amy spent many years performing regionally as a vocalist, but never lost the acting bug she caught as a child while attending theater arts classes. After moving to Kalamazoo in July of 2023, she decided there was no time like the present to follow that dream, and she is very grateful to The Civic for making it a reality. When she’s not at The Civic, Amy works for a nonprofit dedicated to preserving biodiversity and regularly dazzles her dogs with her one-woman productions of beloved musicals. Ivy Zaroff (u/s Adlean/Barbara) Barbecue is Ivy’s first experience at The Civic. They are a student pursuing their BFA in Acting at Western Michigan University. Ivy’s main passion is to tell stories that resonate with people.
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Meet the Production Team Anthony J. Hamilton (Director) Anthony is serving his inaugural year as Artistic Director of the Kalamazoo Civic. He previously worked as Visiting Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College where he directed Next to Normal and Guest Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University where he directed Into the Woods & Intimate Apparel. Previous directing credits at the Civic include: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Once on this Island, 1940s Radio Hour, The Piano Lesson, Newsies, and A Raisin in the Sun. Hamilton received a B.A. from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A. from Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Sarah Michelle Ault (she/they) (Assistant Stage Manager/Floor Manager/A2 Operator) Sarah is a new Kalamazoo resident who is excited to make her crew debut with the Civic as the Assistant Stage Manager for Barbecue. An actress by trade, they hold two degrees in theatre: a BA from Butler University and recently, an MFA from Edinburgh Napier University. Sarah’s recent crew experience includes working as an American Accent Coach for “The Wolves” and a Stage Manager for “The Man Who”. Sarah would like to thank Stacey Jaeger, Anthony Hamilton, the cast and crew of Barbecue, her family, and her two cats for helping her feel at home in Michigan! Ryan Burke (Scenic Carpenter) Ryan is a Michigan native from the Croswell Opera House in Adrian. After a summer at the Tibbits Opera House, he has spent the rest of his career in the Kalamazoo Civic scene shop. Whether it’s building scenery or singing and dancing backstage, Ryan isn’t alive until the house is open and the first cue is called. He is a kind soul and wonderful friend; 100% dedicated to
the new vision and core values of the Civic Theatre. You’ll like this guy. Jamie Chapin (Properties Artisan) Jamie graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Entertainment Design & Technology. They have worked with Cedar Point: Live Entertainment (2022) and the Opera Theatre of St. Louis (2023) since graduation. Some of their favorite hobbies are crocheting, drawing, and playing Dungeons & Dragons. Elvin E. East (Playback Operator) Elvin has been involved in over seventy shows at the Civic over the past seventeen seasons and is a talented stage manager and light board operator. His favorites have been the Shakespeare productions, Senior Readers Theatre, and Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical. When he is not at the Civic he enjoys being a Canadian, reading mysteries, and raising donkeys. “Thanks to my wonderful wife, Pat Erwin, for her support and my freedom.”
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Meet the Production Team Elia Ingerham (Floor/Fly Crew) After taking a few acting classes in the area, Elia decided to serve as a mentor for the 2022 Penguin Project Production of School House Rock Live! Jr. and fell in love with the process of mounting a show. Since then, she has worked on a variety of plays such as Big Fish (2023), All of Us: A Celebration of BIPOC Voices, and Clyborne Park (2023). Elia would like to thank her family and the Civic staff. “Thank you for seeing me and giving me so many amazing opportunities.” Stacey Jaeger (Stage Manager/ Production Stage Manager) Stacey is excited to have been hired at the Civic after her year as an intern. Originally from Iowa, where she grew up doing all things theatre, Stacey finished school at Beloit College before joining the Civic staff in 2021. Some of her favorite stage management experiences are productions of Twelfth Night in her hometown, The Moors at Beloit, and Murder on the Orient Express at the Civic. She’d like to thank her family for helping her get settled in the Kalamazoo area and a few of her mentors: Marina Bergenstock, Grant Freeman, Lisa Brannan, and Alicia Bailey. Elaine Kauffman (Costume Assistant) Elaine first joined the Civic staff in 1998 as our Costume Designer. She left to create her own custom clothing design business, Elaine K Designs which she has run for the past 18 years. She returned to the Civic as Costume Designer in 2018. She graduated from WMU with a degree in Fashion Design and has over 25 years of professional costume design working at almost every theatre in the Kalamazoo area including the Barn
Theatre, 3-D Touring Productions, WMU Dance Dept., WMU Opera, Kalamazoo College Theatre Dept., Farmers Alley Theatre and many other freelance costume design projects. One of her favorite costuming experiences was creating the “creature costume” for a horror movie filmed in Kalamazoo. Outside of the theatre, Elaine enjoys the art of cheese making! Christopher Lewis (Properties Master) Christopher is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.A. in Fine Arts. He joined the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre staff in 2008 as a scenic carpenter. In May of 2023, he became the Resident Properties Master. Some of his favorite Civic productions are Jekyll & Hyde, The Who’s Tommy, The Borrowers, Once on this Island, Xanadu, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Christopher’s hobbies include building prop replicas, designing and constructing puppets, blacksmithing, and playing tabletop games. David Mahon - he/him/his (Light Board Operator) David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University. He has many years of experience acting, singing, directing, and stage managing, and is also a theatre educator. David most recently served as Assistant Stage Manager for The Civic’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Most recently seen onstage as Grandpa Prophater in Meet Me in St. Louis (The Civic), David’s next project will be serving as Assistant Director for this season’s upcoming production of Forever Plaid. “Many thanks to my beautiful family and friends for constantly supporting me in my theatrical journey”.
Meet the Production Team Angela Mammel (Scenic Designer/ Projection Designer/Charge Painter) Angela is thrilled to be working backstage at the Civic for this production! They hold a B.A. in Theatre from Kalamazoo College and currently work as a scenic design intern with the Civic, where they have designed shows such as last season’s Penguin Project production of Rainbow Fish. Many thanks, as always, to their wonderful and supportive family. They hope you enjoy the show! Jacob Miller (Scenic Carpenter) Jacob 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) Phillip has worked on every production we have produced since he joined the Civic staff in 2000. Prior to his arrival at the Civic, Phillip served as the Assistant Technical Director at the Barn Theatre and as a draftsman for the Children’s Theatre Company and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Additionally, Phillip was the Technical Assistant at Western Michigan University, while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production. Justin Muse (Scenic Artist) Justin 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. Jacob Myny (Sound Designer) Jacob 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 George Townsend (Lighting Designer) George 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. Camille Van Dien (Costume Designer) My name is Camille Van Dien, I am the current Costume Design Intern at the Kalamazoo Civic. Before coming to the Civic, I went to college at Grand Valley State University where I studied theatre and got my bachelor’s degree in 2021. When I am not working with costumes I enjoy being an actor at local theaters in the area and getting together to play board games with friends.
About the Author Robert O’Hara Author of Antebellum, Barbecue, Mankind & Zombie: The American ROBERT O’HARA has received the NAACP Best Play and Best Director Award, the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play, two Obies and the Herb Alpert Award. Broadway: Slave Play (Tony Nomination). Off Broadway: He directed the world premieres of Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play, Nikkole Salter and Dania Guiria’s In the Continuum, Tarell McCraney’s The Brother/ Sister Plays (Part 2), Colman Domingo’s Wild with Happy, Kirsten Childs’ Bella: An American Tall Tale, Baum and Cheri’s Gun and Powder at Signature Theater, Lorraine Hansberry’s Raisin in the Sun at Williamstown Theater Festival, Aziza Barnes’ BLKS at MCC, Inda CraigGalvan’s Black Superhero Magic Mama at The Geffen Theater, the Universes’ Uni/ Son, inspired by the poetry of August Wilson at OSF and Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, as well as his own plays, Mankind, Bootycandy and Insurrection: Holding History. His plays Zombie: The American and Barbecue world premiered at Woolly Mammoth Theater and The Public Theater, respectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Voiceover - Dr. Quincy Thomas • Foster Glassblowing Adopt A Show Board Member - Michael P. Martin Projection Credits
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2023 THE CIV IC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
C elebrating our 95 tH season
John Buchan’s
Adapted by
Patrick Barlow from an original concept by
Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon
March 8 -17, 2024 Civic Auditorium Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. “The 39 Steps” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com
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C elebrating our 95 tH season
Book by
Jeffrey Kindley Craig Carnelia
Music and lyrics by
Suggested by the Ralph Keyes novel of the same name.
February 16-25, 2024 Parish Theatre
IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
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Our Volunteers Ace Thompson Maggie Timmer Grant Tiffany Marissa Toweson George Townsend Jenny Trout Kristin Tyrrell Louise VandenbBos Bryan VandenBosch Pamela S VandenBosch Camille VanDien Laura VanOrman Diane Vasold-Trupiano Robert D. Vergeson Andora Volz Jared Volz Veda Volz Gari Voss
Meadow Walsh Rhapsody Walsh Ron Ware Kristin Warren Jan Watson Sharon Weissman Anna Weller Jasmine Wesley Chrissy Westbury Fred Western Wendy Wheeler Jerome Whitley III Pat Weiner Judy Wilcox Candace Williams Jennifer Williams Kai “Ryan” Williams Haley Willis
Donna Willoughby Gary Willoughby Amy Wills Patricia Wills Paul Wills Chelsea Winkler Brandon T. Wolfgang Ben Wright Ryan Yacullo Jihan Ain Young Maggie Zahrai Ivy Zaroff Kenny Zelnis Laura M. Zervic Angelica Zoch Ben Zylman
Did You Know? We offer these services so everyone can enjoy the theatre experience. Accessible Seating with companion seating is available in all our spaces American Sign Language interpreters ASL translation is offered the first Saturday of every Civic production. Audio Description is provided the first Saturday of every Civic production.
Hearing Loop, also known as T-Coil system available in all our theatres.
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Sensory Assistance, Stim tools, noise reduction headphones, and weighted blankets are available in our box office upon request Sensory Friendly Performances, with relaxed spaces, and environmental modifications are available for some youth friendly productions. Check calendar or contact the box office for performance dates. Service Animals receive complementary seating
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, 2023 and October 25, 2023, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.
Foundations
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Michigan Arts & Cultural Council National Endowment for the Arts Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation
Business and Organizations Assistant Director ($2,499 - $5,000) Burdick-Thorne Foundation Tyler Little Family Foundation
In Honor IN HONOR OF STACY BARTELL Laura M. Zervic IN HONOR OF JASON PERNICE Ralph Pernice
Our Benefactors Producer ($5,000 +) Eugene Wu Director ($2,500 - $4,999) Arthur Nemitz Reed Shilts Assistant Director ($1,000 - $2,499) Alfred Garcia Star ($500 - $999) Robyn Burlingham Charles Knappen III James Marquardt Ralph Pernice Laura Zervic Supporting Player ($250 - $499) Theresa Crowell Joe Dill Dennis Hollar Howard Potrude Chorus Member ($100 - $249) Elizabeth Akehurst Mary Artis Mike Artis Deb Cronkite Betsie Crotty George Dunn Kay Hanson Virginia Hessler D. James Heaton Sheila Lipsey Joseph Keithley
Thomas and Celine Keizer Peter Kobrak Joyce McNally Barbara Menlen AnnMarie Miller David Overton Russ Panico Lois Plaver Patricia Shiley Sandra Sims Linda Stieve Thomas Small Linda Teare Ken Weyenberg Elaine Williams Patron ($1-99) Anna Arredondo Richard Baker Joshua Balfour Roxanne Barry David Barry Linda Beckman Stirling Boothe-Curcio Joyce Brown Sherry Buiskool Braden Bush Joseph Caplis Jenifer Czach Judy D’Arcangelis Ruth Dare Cris Davis Janet DeBoer Richard Deisler Ross Draper Matthew Dunn Sidney Ellis Lois Ellis Nikki Elrod Renae Feldpausch
Our Benefactors Patron ($1-99) Darby Fetzer Annabel Field Elaine Fluck Cynthia Foster Kay Haas Sierra Hamilton Diane Hansen Harding’s Markets West Scott Harmon Susan Hill Kathryn Hillenbrand Waneta Hodges Mary Holtapp Sofi Hudson Bryan Huey Eddie Jackson Mary Jasiak William Jones Joseph Keithley Tina Kruger Tessa Lang Kristen Larson Bonnie Lewis Margaret Locke Julie Maher Erin Marsh Wesley Mauwa Juliet Merillat Rev Mary Moran Cross Amy Morris Micha Myers Marty Newman Sarah Nyenhuis Jill Ongley Jodie Ostrowski Dawn Pantaleo John Peterson Mary Peterson Tom Platte
Joanna Pratt Mark Reid Joan Romyak Rhasheda Shepherd Sara Sherman Erika Shoemaker Edward Smith Janet Snyder Norma Stancati Courtney Stewart Marcene Telfer Marissa Toweson Lucille Tramel Jonas Van Gelder Mary Van Tassel Louise Voegtle Steven Ware JoAnn Weitz Kimberly Whittaker Tracey Wicks Amy Wills Patrick Wisniewski Donald Wolfgang Nancy Zausner
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors Ben Zylman.............................................................................................. President Sidney Ellis........................................................................................Vice President Peter Hobson-Morse................................................................................. Secretary Kathy Breyfogle........................................................................................ Treasurer Asa Davis.................................................................................................... Member Michael P. Martin........................................................................................ Member Russ Pianco................................................................................................ Member Bev Riley.................................................................................................... Member Rhaseda Shepherd..................................................................................... Member Jihan Ain Young.......................................................................................... Member
Foundation Board of Trustees Timothy Kilmartin..............................Chair Leah Walters.............................. Vice Chiar Catherine W. Perry...................... Secretary Stacy Caudill............................... Treasurer Kathy Breyfogle............................Member Sidney Ellis...................................Member Sandra Gagie................................Member James M. Marquardt.....................Member Shaun Moskalik............................Member Maggie Zahrai...............................Member
Board Member Emeriti Deborah Johnston Howard Kalleward Katie Miller Art Nemitz Karen Tudor Sally Williams
Staff
Laura M. Zervic............................................................................ Executive Director Anthony J. Hamilton......................................................................... Artistic Director Mike Artis............................................................................... Director of Volunteers Stefani Bishop.......................................................................... Box Office Associate Christopher Blades .................................................................. Box Office Associate Steven Boysen..........................................................................................Custodian Ryan C. Burke................................................................................Scenic Carpenter Kim Chandler ........................................................................... Box Office Associate Jamie Chapin ...............................................................................Properties Artisan Stacey Jaeger................................................................. Production Stage Manager Kathryn M. Jones........................................ Administrative Assistant - Carver Center Elaine Kauffman............................................................ Resident Costume Designer David Kyhn....................................................................... Resident Scenic Designer Christopher Lewis........................................................Resident Properties Manager Sydney Lewis........................ Senior Box Office Associate & Administrative Assistant Montana Major........................................................ Business and Finance Manager Delaney McKenzie.......................................................... Resident Lighting Designer AnnMarie Miller................................................. Director of Education and Outreach Jacob Miller...................................................................................Scenic Carpenter Phillip A. Miller............................................................................. Technical Director Deborah Mitchell.................................................. Graphic Designer/Photographer Jacob Myny.......................................................................Resident Sound Designer Carl Roberts..............................................................................Custodial Supervisor Jane Schuster..............................................................Marketing and Sales Director Sarah Sherman................................................................... Resident Teaching Artist Melita Terrentine-Wiener................... Front of House and Special Events Coordinator
Interns
Olivia Johnston.................................................................Stage Management Intern Angela Mammel........................................................................Scenic Design Intern Raven Moore............................................................................ Sound Design Intern Justin Muse..............................................................................Scenic Design Intern George Townsend...................................................................Lighting Design Intern Camille Van Dien................................................................... Costume Design Intern
2023 T HE CIVIC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
C elebr ating our 95 th S eaSon BIG FISH Sept. 15-Oct.1, 2023 ALL OF US: A CELEBRATION OF BIPOC VOICES Oct. 6-15, 2023 WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY? Oct. 27-Nov. 5, 2023 BARBECUE Nov. 10-19, 2023 THE SOUND OF MUSIC Nov. 24 - Dec. 17, 2023 THE LION IN WINTER Jan. 12-21, 2024 CATS: YOUNG ACTORS EDITION Jan. 26-Feb. 4, 2024 IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Feb. 16-25, 2024 THE 39 STEPS March 8-17, 2024 FOREVER PLAID April 5-14, 2024 DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. April 19-28, 2024 CATCH ME IF YOU CAN May 3-19, 2024