By Brian Clark
October 27-November 5, 2023 Carver Studio
Sponsored by
Whose Life is it anyway? is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
By Brian Clark
Mary Catherine Redmon Director Justin Muse
Scenic Designer
Delaney McKenzie Lighting Designer
Elaine Kauffman
Phillip Miller
Costume Designer
Technical Director
Raven Moore Sound Designer
Christopher Lewis Properties Master Jan Watson
Stage Manager
Whose Life is it anyway? is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Director’s Note It is no secret that we are living in a world with a war between authoritarianism and autonomy. Is life so sacred that we tolerate entire cities being decimated without regard for infants, children or women and seniors that we are numb to other parts of the world’s sufferings? But what if? What if you, say, get into a terrible accident and are rendered incapable of caring for yourself? What if life as you know it was gone in a Mary Catherine Redmon heartbeat, but your strong heart and your brain are left Director to torment you as you struggle to regain some remnant of your life back? Autonomy. Over your own body and what happens to it. Or does the government or the medical community have the right to dictate what happens to you? I invite you to see a story of one woman’s determination to control her destiny. I sincerely hope you have an honest conversation with your loved ones about your wishes as you approach death. And I hope you walk away from this production putting yourself in that same situation; hopefully it will nudge you into a conversation that we all tend to ignore. My sincere thanks for your support and attendance.
Cast Claire Harrison.......................................................... Gail Snyder Nurse Anderson...................................Rhonda Coleman Collins* Mary Jo Sadler............................................................. Ish Klein* Dr. Michael Emerson............................................... Dale Schram Dr. David Scott................................................. Philip Borkholder Dr. Paul Jacobs........................................................ Glenn Black Dr. Robert Barr........................................................Ron Dundon John.................................................................. Lars J. Loofboro Ms. Margaret Hill........................................Renae C. Feldpausch Mrs. Louise Boyle.................................................. Dixie Edwards Peter Kershaw..............................................................Rick Moll Mr. Andrew Eden............................................. Brian Magnuson* The Judge..............................................................Alan Moerdyk Understudy............................................................. Amy Naugle* Page Turner for Claire................................................ Martha Bay * Civic Onstage Debut
Setting Time: 1978-1982 Place: A hospital ward - Three separate rooms: Claire’s room, Dr. Emerson’s office, and the Nurses’ Station The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Concessions will be available during the 15-minute intermission.
Production Team
Director.....................................................................Mary Catherine Redmon Scenic Designer............................................................................ Justin Muse Costume Designer................................................................. Elaine Kauffman Lighting Designer................................................................Delaney McKenzie Sound Designer.......................................................................... Raven Moore Technical Director.................................................................... Phillip A. Miller Properties Master................................................................Christopher Lewis Stage Manager..............................................................................Jan Watson Assistant Stage Manager.............................................................. Kaia Jordan Scenic Carpenters.................................................... Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller Charge Painter.............................................................................. Justin Muse Costume Assistants.....................................Isabella Bolden, Camille Van Dien Properties Artisan.......................................................................Jamie Chapin Production Stage Manager.........................................................Stacey Jaeger 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.............................................................................. Kaia Jordan Light Board Operator ...................................................Diane Vasold-Trupiano A1 Operator/Playback Operator................................................... Brian R. Bay Floor/ Fly Crew.......................................................................Laura VanOrman
Acknowledgements Adopt a Show Board Member - Rhasheda Shepherd
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 Martha Bay (Page Turner for Claire) Martha started volunteering at the Civic in 1987 doing makeup for The Music Man! She met her husband Brian while doing theatre and claims that being the Assistant Director for our production of A Piece of My Heart in 1995 was her favorite Civic experience.
Glenn Black (Dr. Paul Jacobs) Glenn has been involved in theater since he was teenager Cincinnati. Studied at the Walter Eyer Studio. Where he did “Julius Caesar” and Peter in The Zoo Story. Also production at Playhouse Workshop where he played Geoff in A Taste of Honey and Beau Ray Cloud in The Sabine Story. Studied Shakespeare at University of Cincinnati. Where he did As You Like It. He also did Twelfth Night at Edgecliff. He came to Kazoo Civic playing three characters in The Good Doctor.
Philip Borkholder (Dr. David Scott) Whose Life is it Anyway is Philip’s second appearance at the Civic. His motto is: “Live life to the fullest!” Philip is no stranger to theatre. 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 and Prejudice, and Wilbur in Hairspray. He’s been involved with Three Rivers Community Players, Heritage Hall, Center Stage Theatre, Kindleberger Theatre, and some local films. Philip owns Bison Tech Plus. He has ridden motorcycles over 100,000 miles around North America. He would like to thank his amazing fiancé, Salina Kalnins, for all her support and love.
Meet the Cast Rhonda Coleman Collins (Nurse Anderson) I am returning to stage after 50 years. I last appeared on stage playing Sarah Good in my high school production of The Crucible. During my hiatus, I’ve lived and worked in the Chicagoland area after graduating from Northern Illinois University where I received a B.S. degree in Marketing. Most recently I owned and operated my own vintage store in Evanston IL. I retired and moved to Kalamazoo five years ago. I have enjoyed learning and appreciating the community which is rich in theatre and art history. I got the itch to return to the stage and learned of the Reader’s Theatre for seniors. I’m excited and humbled by this opportunity to make my Civic Theatre debut.
Ron Dundon (Dr. Robert Barr) Ron has been a Civic volunteer first as a Junior Civic member in the 1960s and as a regular performer and crew member for numerous shows since 2011. Most recently Ron appeared in Morning’s at Seven and A Raisin in the Sun. He is a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo and enjoys travel, photography and nature walks with his adorable wife, Dixie Edwards, and their cats, Earless Ernie and Fred Hampton. “The Civic is a wonderful place to play. Come and join us.”
Dixie Edwards (Mrs. Louise Boyle) Dixie Edwards has been a Kalamazoo resident for 23 years. She has been a performer since age 3 and has worked in Kansas City, MO, Lansing, MI (Riverwalk Theatre, Lansing Community College) in Jesus Christ Superstar, Camelot, Mystery of Edwin Drood. In Kalamazoo she has worked at Western Michigan University (Tony & Tina’s Wedding) and extensively at the Kalamazoo Civic, most recently in As the World Goes Round. She has done work for Rhino Media, Chuck Bentley Productions, and Bare Backstage Productions.
Meet the Cast Renae C. Feldpausch (Ms. Margaret Hill) Starting late in life, at age 56, I have been blessed to be involved in many productions, working with some incredibly talented people (many becoming close friends), and I have been having a blast! Special thanks to my supportive husband, Mark! Allegan: Steel Magnolias; Kalamazoo Civic productions: Annie, Grand Ole Music, Pirates of Penzance, Young Frankenstein, Civic In Song, Calendar Girls; Kindleberger Shows: Sound of Music, Honk; Delton ACT: You Can’t Take It With You, The Ed Sullivan Show as Phyllis Diller, Lucy Ricardo; Fancy Pants Theatre: Helen Wadyslaw, A Hungarian Trilogy, by P.S. Lorio; SKITS & GIGGLES LLC (striving to provide smiles, giggles and revelations): Odd Couple (female version); Sex Please, We’re Sixty; VROOOM Ish Klein (Mary Jo Sadler) Ish is a writer and performer who has recently made Kalamazoo her home. Her latest published work is a book of poems called The New Sun Time and is published by Canarium Books, her latest play is called The Hits. She hosts A Pro Wrestling and Poetry podcast called Wrestling with Poetry which is freely available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Lars J Loofboro (John) Lars, a veteran actor of the stage has an extensive resume spanning over 40 years of experience at various venues in South West Michigan. He has an BA in Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University and is extremely excited to finally make his debut with the Senior Class Reader’s Theatre. Highlights include Civic credits Pyscho Beach Party, Billy Elliot the Musical, No Way Out, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, 33 Variations, and Leading Ladies. Other credits include Moon Over Buffalo, A Doll’s House (WMU) Peter and the Starcatcher, August: Osage County, Frost/Nixon, The Tempest, 1984, Bus Stop (WAD) Arsenic and Old Lace, (Great Escape Stage Company), Step Three (Queer Theatre Kalamazoo), The Boys in the Band (Dormouse Theatre) and The Episodic Life (Bare Backstage Productions). Next up will be Quatrefoil in 2024.
Meet the Cast Brian Magnuson (Mr. Andrew Eden) My stage acting debut was as Father Darling in the play Peter Pan in Mrs. Rial’s 5th grade class, 1969. This will be my second scripted acting part. I have been volunteering here at the Civic as a crew member in various roles for just a couple years. It is my great fortune to meet and work with all the wonderful people involved in scene and behind the scenes.
Alan Moerdyk (The Judge) Alan has been in several Civic SCRT productions but this is his first non-musical in that series. He is a frequent member of stage crew at the Civic. In the seventies he owned a pink Plymouth Duster named Horace.
Rick Moll (Peter Kershaw) Rick first became a member of the Civic Family in 2012 being cast in the Civic Senior Readers production of A Trip to Bountiful. Rick has been seen in other Senior productions with his last being Leaving Iowa in the spring of 2022. Besides Senior productions Rick has been in other productions including My Fair Lady, Hands on a Hardbody and Hello Dolly. “Had it not been for the Senior Readers program I never would have had the honor and privilege to volunteer at the Civic.” Rick is also active with the Allegan Community Players. All my love and thanks to my wife Mary who often encourages me to “go and do a play or something, you’re getting underfoot “.
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 Amy Naugle (Understudy) Amy is a Professor of Psychology at WMU. As a new empty nester, she is returning to the world of theater after nearly a 40 year hiatus. She is enjoying learning from this amazing cast and crew. “Much gratitude to my girl, Abby, and to my incredible support system for encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone.”
Dale Schram (Dr. Michael Emerson) Dale last appeared in the SCRT production of Harvey. Lives in Richland and plays the ukulele.
Gail Snyder (Claire Harrison) Gail is thrilled to be back at the Civic, having last appeared in The Good Doctor six years ago. Other Civic shows include The Dining Room, Twelve Angry Men, Class Reunion, Stage Door and Tony N Tina’s Wedding. Gail has kept busy performing in Southwest Michigan and some of her favorite roles include Ouiser in Steel Magnolias and Arlene in Next Fall (Great Escape, Marshall); Olive in The Odd Couple: Female Version (Skits and Giggles); and Mattie Fae in August: Osage County (What-A-Do, Battle Creek). She has a feature film premiering soon, playing Joyce in Muriel and Joyce Get A Boat, by ps lorio (SHE Films Media).
Meet the Production Team Mary Catherine Redmon (Director) Mary 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.
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Meet the Production Team Brian R. Bay (A1 Operator/Playback Operator) Brian is a long-time resident of Kalamazoo and a veteran Civic volunteer, having participated in dozens of shows backstage, onstage and pre-production 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 (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. Stacey Jaeger (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. Kaia Jordan (Assistant Stage Manager) Kaia has been involved in 23 Civic productions including The 1940s Radio Hour (light board operator) Murder on the Orient Express (follow spot operator), Meet Me in St Louis (light board operator), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (spot operator). Kaia is also a performer and has been on stage in shows such as Xanadu as Terpsichore (favorite role), Chitty Chitty Bany Bang, Shrek the Musical, and Annie Get Your Gun. “My mom has always been my biggest supporter and my best friend. I would also like to thank my brother who has been involved in a bunch of shows with me and is super great to hang out with.”
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Meet the Production Team Elaine Kauffman (Costume Designer) 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. Delaney McKenzie (Lighting Designer) Delaney 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 as Lead Lighting Technician at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Delaney has a passion for Jesus, music, and the arts, spending much of her time outside of the Civic dedicated to worship and creating beautiful things. She is a painter and a prolific fiber artist, often seen with a set of needles or crochet hook between meetings or backstage during performances. 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.
Meet the Production Team Raven Moore (Sound Designer) Raven graduated from the University of Puget Sound, Washington in 2022 with a B.A in Theatre Arts. Between then and becoming the sound intern at the Civic, they were a sound/light intern at the Theatre at Monmouth, Maine; light board operator for People, Places, and Things at Studio Theatre in Washington, DC; and sound board operator for Incognito in the Constellation Theatre in Washington, DC. Raven’s favorite show is whatever they’re working on in the moment! 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. Jan Watson (Stage Manager) Jan can usually be found behind the scenes in some role at the Civic – favorites include Asst. Stage Manager for Rock of Ages and Tenderly; Stage Manager for Steel Magnolias and First Date, and crew for Tommy, Side Show and Newsies. She is excited to work with so many friends, old and new, in this show. Jan has lived in Kalamazoo for many years, but is originally from Tennessee. She enjoys travel, boutique work and of course, theatre. “Thanks and love to Denny for always letting me ‘play’ at the Civic!”
Camille Van Dien (Costume Assistant) 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. Laura VanOrman (Floor/Fly Crew) Laura 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!” Diane Vasold-Trupiano (Light Board Operator) Diane has worked behind the scenes on a number of our productions and made her onstage debut in The Pirates of Penzance: In Concert. Her first and favorite crew production was Les Misérables. Diane also loves being outside, sailing, the visual arts and working as a docent on gallery tours and museum studies.
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
The Hottest Comedy in Town!
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
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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. Bella Albarran Melody Albrecht Katie Alleman Kelly Alleman Betty Allemang Abby Amsterburg Sharon Anderson-Western Tyson Andrews Bella Aowyyen Hazel Arguslan Anna Arredondo Mike Artis Susan Artis Katie Ault Sarah Ault Tori Austin Emily Awe Logan Awe Kailynn Bachman Andrew Bahrou Reuben Bahrou Sabine Bahrou Tammy Bailey Kenneth Baker Gabrielle Balanda Ardith Ballard Leslie Ballard-Baux Linda Bangel Terese Banner Luis Raziel Barbosa Stacy Bartell Kaiya Bates Kate Bates Brooke Batsie Brian R Bay Martha Bay
Ashley Beach Lori Beason Delaney Becker Emily Berezowsky Max Berezowsky Taylor Bernardi Briana Berning Nadya Beyar Stefani Bishop Glenn Black Christopher Blades Philip Borkholder Louise Bower Ronald Bower E’Dric Boyd Steven Boysen Lisa Brannan Caleb Braybrooks Kathy Breyfogle Rachel Bridgmon Jacklyn Brinkman Phoebe Brosnan Savannah Brosnan Nate Brown Jordan Bruner Peter Bryant Ryan Burke McKenna Burlingham Robyn Burlingham Jake Burrell Guiliana Bush Isaac Byler Kate Louise Anna Cafagna Cecilia Cameron Eloise Cameron Lucas Campbell
Heather Campsmith Danette Carpenter-Littel Stacy Caudill Jackson Cavalli Kristina Cavalli Kim Chandler Beth Cheeseman Timmy Cheeseman Patti Chen Paula Chomis Alex Cole Annibelle Cole Brady Cole Caelyn Cole Madison Cole Riley Cole Rhonda Coleman Collins Laurel Elisabeth Connolly Lynn Contos Grace Cook Tammy Cooper Ariel Corniel Gwen Cortright Janine Cotugno Anna Cox Dan Coyne Eliza Crouse Emma Curley Melissa Dancy Hameed Daranijon Asa Davis Chloe Davis Julie Davis Oscar Davis Ozzie Davis Sandra Davis Isabella DeDoes
2023 T H E 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
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 Isaac Deluca Laura DeMerell Kristin DeMeritt Brooke Demmond Jennifer Demmond Denise DeVoll Ricky DeVore Linda Dickey Andrew Dixon Kevin Dodd Kate Duffy Molly Duffy Riley Moon Duffy Spencer Duguay Ron Dundon Jessie Duniphin Liz Dykhouse Elvin E. East Dixie Edwards Joni R. Edwards Merinda Edwards Kim Elliott Sidney Ellis Molly Endres Patricia Erwin Renae C. Feldpausch Leandro Filiputti Diane Foghino Cindy Foster Sheena Foster Addy Foster-Morris Kendra Fritz Amberlynn Frizzle Daniel Fucile August Gallagher Courtney Gardner Jessie Gates Madison Gates Scott Gates Vincent Giannecchini Wesley Gibbs Zoe Gibbs
Lily Gillett-Skinner Nina Gillett-Skinner Mike Glista Linnea Gogan Brenda Gonyer Joshua Gonyer Brett Gowen Lisa Grace Jessica Gray Katherine Gray Nicholas Gray Olivia Gray Lauren Hageman Rachel Hageman Abigail Halifax Elsa Halifax Anna Halsey Anthony J. Hamilton Jane Hammond Ashley Hansen Aubrey Hansen Libby Hardesty Sydney Harrison Donald R Hart Gwene’e Hart Zoe Hart Katherine Harte-DeCoux Lori Hatfield Ashley Hathaway Nora Hauk Jeff Havens Linda Havens Nathan Heckman Glenn Hedin Raquel Hellenga Kinsley J. Hemker Charles Henderson Marina Hentz Joby Hertel Kyle Hibbard Jakob Hill Rebekah Hill
Shannon Hill Aemilia Hillman Hal Hobson-Morse Peter Hobson-Morse Pedro Hogan Ken Holda Marshall Holmer Claire Honeysett Kevin Hopp Melinda Hopp Nicola A. Hosner Jane Howela Bryan Huey Theodore Huff Anastasia Hughson Daniel “Satch” Huizinga Heib Nannette Elia Ingerham Gavin Isaacs Katie Jacobs Malea Jacobs Stacey Jaeger Barbara Johnson Olivia Johnston Jeaninne Jones Kathryn M. Jones Ryan Jones Haley Jordan Kaia Jordan Kelsey Jordan Tina Jordan Robin Joseph Elia Kaeding Elaine Kauffman Dottie Keeler Je’yvona Kelley Deb Killarney Tim Kilmartin Talia Kinkela Alexa Klapp Lexi Rae Klapp Ish Klein
Our Volunteers Atis Kleinbergers Evie Knight Dara L. Konewko Vicki Konzen Arianna Krenk Tina Kruger David Kyhn Megan Laine Alyssa Laney Charlotte Larson Thadeus Lendzion Amy Leskowski Jack Leskowski Sydney Leskowski Trevor Leskowski Milan Levy Christopher Lewis Sydney Lewis Jenn Lindsay Danette Little Phoenix Lofton Lars J Loofboro Daren Lovett Carrie Lyon Peter Mackay Brian Magnuson David Mahon Montana Major Angela Mammel Tammy Mammel Brigit Mansberger Lucas Mansberger Lucy Mansberger Sarah Mansberger Sybil Mansberger Adela Marsh-Prelesnik Alexander James Martin Kelli Martin Maggie Martin Michael P. Martin Natalie Martin Jake Martinek
Katey Martinek Oakley Martinek Danny Maura Matthew Morris McCormick Colleen McGilton Genevieve McGuire Delaney McKenzie Erika Mehring Olivia Mendoza Barbara Meskin Evie Meskin Ross Meskin Haley Messamore Disco Metheany Emma Michael Michelle Mickelson Katerina Mikhailova AnnMarie Miller Genevieve Miller Jacob Miller Medeline Miller Nancy S. Miller Philip A. Miller Zaynee Miller Barbara Minar Deborah Mitchell Desmond Mitchell Isaac Mitchell Tori Jo Mitchell Alan Moerdyk Rick Moll McKinley Montanye Carolyn Moore Raven Moore Yuri Moore Dusti Morton Dustin Morton D.C. Shaun Moskalik Brenda Mueller Justin Muse Emma Myers
Jonah Myers Micha E. Myers Michael Myers Shannon Myers Jaycee Myner Jacob Myny Olivia Mendoza Aria Nahavandi Elizabeth Nahavandi Nora Napolitan Amy Naugle Abby Newman Lisa Newman Kara Nic Laurie Nic Kathleen Niemann Mandana Nordbrock Autumn Norris Derrick Norris Heather Norris Susan Ossewaarde Russ Panico Ashley Patti Shari Pearce Lauren Peot Lexi Perry Brea Persing Robert Piellusch Rachel Piper Savannah Plank Etta Poer Nicki Poer Aaron Potter Andrea Potter Jaya Pratt Heather Purcell Alyssandra Radford Delma Radford Maya Ray Katie Reas Mary Redmon Molly Reilly
Our Volunteers Arlene Reitz Ethel Resh Bobalee Rethard Reynalodo Reyes Bev Riley Elisa Rios Carl Roberts Thomas Anthony Roberts Mike Robinson Maria Rodriguez Jennifer Roelof Kate Roelof Holly Rogers-Rios Ophelia Rose Allison Rousseau Dan Rozmys Marin Rozmys Viktor Rozmys King Ryan Ella Sabuda Ashley Saddler Aster Sage Gwen Saulino Isabel Schoenheit Kristine Schomisch Dale Schram Jane Schuster Matthew Schuster
Trevor Schuster Gordon Scott Serenity Scott Kimberly Seeley Lexy Seelye Sufia Sharief Sabrina Shelley Rhasheda Shepherd Ann Shepich Robyn Shepich Sara Sherman Lynn Shiflea Dawn Shilts Reed Shilts Kylie Shoemaker Jamie Simpson Ryleigh Simpson David Slater Julie Smith Terra Smith Nancy Smoker Phil Smoker Kathy Smyser Cindy Snyder Gail Snyder Michael Sobel RJ Soule’ MaryAnn Spalsbury
Oliver Sparling Todd Spratt Erwin St. Rose Kris Allemang Stahl Jacki Stahr Sherri Stevens Courtney Stewart Ivy Stewart Zoe Stewart Eilee Stob Carlee Stoker Gail Stults Lucy Sytsma Max Sytsma Gail Synder Wendy Tarantino Maddy Tasker David Termuhlen Ace Terrentine Melitta Terrintine Bob Terwilliger Patrica A Terwilliger Miriam Thomas Dr. Quincy Thomas Ace Thompson Maggie Timmer Grant Tiffany Marissa Toweson
Our Volunteers 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
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.
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 STACEY 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 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 Stirling Boothe-Curcio Joyce Brown Sherry Buiskool Braden Bush Jenifer Czach Judy D’Arcangelis Ruth Dare Janet DeBoer Richard Deisler Matthew Dunn Sidney Ellis Lois Ellis Nikki Elrod Renae Feldpausch Darby Fetzer Annabel Field Elaine Fluck Cynthia Foster Kay Haas Sierra Hamilton Harding’s Markets West Scott Harmon Susan Hill Kathryn Hillenbrand Waneta Hodges Sofi Hudson
Mary Jasiak William Jones Joseph Keithley Tina Kruger Tessa Lang Kristen Larson Bonnie Lewis Julie Maher Erin Marsh Wesley Mauwa Juliet Merillat Rev Mary Moran Cross Amy Morris Micha Myers Sarah Nyenhuis Jill Ongley Jodie Ostrowski Dawn Pantaleo 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 Kimberly Whittaker 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
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.
Large Print Ask for programs at the Box Office
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
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