24-25 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - Parade

Book by Alfred Uhry Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Co-Conceived and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince

March 14 - 23, 2025 Civic Auditorium

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

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Book by Alfred Uhry

Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Co-Conceived and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince

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

Director Mike Artis Scenic Designer Justin Muse Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman

Music Director Marie McColley-Kerstetter Lighting Designer Elliot Odette Sound Designer Jacob Myny Technical Director Phillip A. Miller

Choreographer Sara Sherman Properties Master Christopher Lewis Stage Manager Stacey Jaeger

Alfred Uhry

Jason Robert Brown

Alfred Uhry has the distinguishing honor of being the only American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize, an Oscar award and a Tony award.

A graduate of Brown University, Uhry left his native Atlanta for the bright lights of New York City as a newlywed in 1959 to become a lyricist. Struggling to make ends meet for almost twenty years, he hit success in 1976 with "The Robber Bridegroom"- a bawdy Southern fairy tale based on a Eudora Welty story for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Book of a Musical. (The Tony went to the writers of "A Chorus Line.")

Ten years later he wrote his first play, the smash hit, Pulitzer Prizewinning "Driving Miss Daisy". He would later win an Oscar for the movie adaptation starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. Soon after, the Olympic Games' Cultural Olympiad commissioned Uhry to write a play for the Summer 1996 Olympics in his hometown of Atlanta. Thus the Tony Awardwinning "Last Night of Ballyhoo" was born. Known for writing charming, engaging yet somewhat quirky Southern characters, Mr. Uhry's latest endeavor, "Parade" is a darker look at the nuances and history of the South. This chilling true-life story of the lynching of Leo Frank won a second Tony award for Mr. Uhry as Best Book of a Musical in 1999.

JASON ROBERT BROWN is the ultimate multi-hyphenate - an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator, director and performer - best known for his dazzling scores to several of the most renowned musicals of our time, including the generation-definingThe Last Five Years, his debut song cycle Songs for a New World, and the seminal Parade, for which he won the 1999 Tony Award for Best Score.

Jason Robert Brown has been hailed as “one of Broadway’s smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephen Sondheim” (Philadelphia Inquirer), and his “extraordinary, jubilant theater music” (Chicago Tribune) has been heard all over the world, whether in one of the hundreds of productions of his musicals every year or in his own incendiary live performances.

The New York Times refers to Jason as “a leading member of a new generation of composers who embody high hopes for the American musical.” Jason’s score for The Bridges of Madison County, a musical adapted with Marsha Norman from the bestselling novel, received two Tony Awards (for Best Score and Orchestrations).

Honeymoon In Vegas, based on Andrew Bergman’s film, opened on Broadway in 2015 following a triumphant production at Paper

Mill Playhouse. A film version of his epochal Off-Broadway musical The Last Five Years was released in 2015, starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan and directed

by Richard LaGravenese. His major musicals as composer and lyricist include: 13, written with Robert Horn and Dan Elish, which opened on Broadway in 2008 and was subsequently directed by the composer for its West End premiere in 2012; The Last Five Years, which was cited as one of Time Magazine’s 10 Best of 2001 and won Drama Desk Awards for Best Music and Best Lyrics (and was later directed by the composer in its record-breaking Off-Broadway run at Second Stage Theatre in 2013); Parade, written with Alfred Uhry and directed by Harold Prince, which won both the Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards for Best New Musical, as well as garnering Jason the Tony Award for Original Score; and Songs for a New World, a theatrical song cycle directed by Daisy Prince, which has since been seen in hundreds of productions around the world since its 1995 Off-Broadway debut, including a celebrated revival at New York’s City Center in the summer of 2018.

Parade was also the subject of a major revival directed by Rob Ashford, first at London’s Donmar Warehouse and then at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

Jason conducted his orchestral adaptation of E.B. White’s novel The Trumpet of the Swan with the National Symphony Orchestra, and recorded the score for PS Classics. Future projects include a new chamber musical created with Daisy Prince and Jonathan Marc Sherman calledThe Connector; an adaptation of Lilian Lee’s Farewell My Concubine, created with Kenneth Lin and Moisés Kaufman; and a collaboration with Billy Crystal, Amanda Green, Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel on a musical of Mr. Saturday Night.

Jason is the winner of the 2018 Louis Auchincloss Prize, the 2002 Kleban Award for Outstanding Lyrics and the 1996 Gilman & Gonzalez-Falla Foundation Award for Musical Theatre. Jason’s songs, including the cabaret standard “Stars and the Moon,” have been performed and recorded by Ariana Grande, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, Betty Buckley, Renée Fleming, Jon Hendricks and many others, and his song “Someone To Fall Back On” was featured in the Walden Media film, Bandslam.

As a soloist or with his band The Caucasian Rhythm Kings, Jason has performed concerts around the world. For the past four years (and ongoing), his monthly soldout performances at New York’s SubCulture have featured many of the music and theater world’s

SubCulture have featured many of the music and theater world’s most extraordinary performers.

His newest collection, “How We React and How We Recover”, was released in June 2018 on Ghostlight Records. His previous solo album, “Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes”, was named one of Amazon.com’s best of 2005, and is available from Sh-K-Boom Records. Jason’s 2012 concert with Anika Noni Rose was broadcast on PBS, and he was the featured soloist for a live episode of Friday Night Is Music Night, broadcast live from the London Palladium and featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra. His collaboration with singer Lauren Kennedy, “Songs of Jason Robert Brown”, is available on PS Classics. Jason is also the composer of the incidental music for the Broadway revival of You Can’t Take It With You, David Lindsay-Abaire’s Kimberly Akimbo and Fuddy Meers, and Kenneth Lonergan’s The Waverly Gallery, and he was a Tony Award nominee for his contributions to the score of Urban Cowboy the Musical. He has also contributed music to the hit Nickelodeon television series, The Wonder Pets as well as Sesame Street. Jason spent ten years teaching at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, and has also taught at Harvard University, Princeton University and Emerson College.

For the musical Prince of Broadway, a celebration of the career of his mentor Harold Prince, Jason was the musical supervisor and arranger. Other New York credits as conductor and arranger include Urban Cowboy the Musical on Broadway; Dinah Was, offBroadway and on national tour; When Pigs Fly”off-Broadway; William Finn’s A New Brain at Lincoln Center Theater; the 1992 tribute to Stephen Sondheim at Carnegie Hall (recorded by RCA Victor); Yoko Ono’s New York Rock, at the WPA Theatre; and Michael John LaChiusa’s The Petrified Princ” at the Public Theatre. Jason orchestrated Andrew Lippa’s john and jen, Off-Broadway at Lamb’s Theatre. Additionally, Jason served as the orchestrator and arranger of Charles Strouse and Lee Adams’s score for a proposed musical of Star Wars. Jason has conducted and created arrangements and orchestrations for Liza Minnelli, John Pizzarelli, and Michael Feinstein, among many others.

Jason studied composition at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., with Samuel Adler, Christopher Rouse, and Joseph Schwantner. He lives with his wife, composer Georgia Stitt, and their daughters in New York City.

Jason is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802. Visit him on the web at www. jasonrobertbrown.com.

Harold Prince HAROLD PRINCE (Director/Producer) Last season Mr. Prince directed the Goodman’s world premiere of Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett’s Hollywood Arms, which transferred to Broadway. Mr. Prince also directed the premiere productions of Cabaret, Company, Follies, Candide, Pacific Overtures, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Evita, The Phantom Of The Opera and Parade. Among the plays he has directed are The Great God Brown, The Visit, End Of The World, Play Memory and his own play, Grandchild Of Kings. His opera productions have been seen at The Chicago Lyric, The Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, Vienna Staatsoper and the Theater Colon in Buenos Aires. Before becoming a director, Mr. Prince s productions included The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees, West Side Story, Fiddler On The Roof and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. He served as a trustee for the New York Public Library and on the National Council of the Arts of the NEA. Recipient of a National Medal of Arts for the year 2000 from President Clinton for a career spanning more than 40 years, in which he changed the nature of the American musical.

The recipient of twenty Tony Awards, he was a 1994 Kennedy Center Honoree.

Hello and welcome to Parade.

Thank you for joining us as this company of talented actors step back in to the past. The story of Parade is first and foremost a love story.

Leo and Lucille are a couple whose love grows in the most horrendous of circumstances. In a world filled with hate and injustice, their love is strong and pure. They do go through their own difficulties along the way but in the end, love perseveres, even if the outcome is not what they intended.

The story of Leo Frank in 1913 is not that far from stories we still hear today. Political corruption and the influence of politics on the justice system and its influence on the people are a large part of this story.

Social media of the time, the newspaper, was reporting facts that were untrue or sensationalized and created a world in which fact and fiction were not always easy to distinguish. Social, racial, and religious injustice are a huge part of Leo’s story and taint the outcome. Men in power did horrible things to gain more power and prestige so they could create the outcome they wanted and thought they deserved no matter who it might hurt or how it might affect society. Good came from this bad situation, in this case the Anti-Defamation League was formed with a mission to stop the defamation of Jewish people and to secure safe and fair treatment for all. History gives us many lessons and if we do not look back from time to time, we tend to miss the messages that it has sent.

The hope is that this evening of theatre will fill you with emotions, questions, thoughts, and give you a little insight into a true story that we must never forget so that it is not repeated.

Thank you and we hope you are entertained and enlightened by tonight’s performance.

Mike Artis Director of Parade

Stacey Jaeger Assistant Director/ Stage Manager

This performance will have a 15 minute intermission.

Please no photo taking during this performance. The video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

This performance will include use of pulsing lights, waterbased haze, use of racial slurs, antisemitism, a depiction of a hanging, references and suggestions of sexual assault, and simulated weapons.

Special Acknowledgements Adopt a Show Board Members Jared Volz, Asa Davis, Jennifer Moubray Sirasa Schonder - Audition Accompanist Chris Garrett - Keyboard/MainStage Programming Sydney Lewis - Southern pronunciation Katey Martinek - Hair styles Lou Price - Prayer pronunciation Craig Isser - Jewish religion references Production Community Partner - B’nai B’rith International

Cast Leo Frank............................................................................... Jordan Bruner Lucille Frank..............................................................................Sarah Aiello Jim Conley.............................................................................Este’Fan Kizer Hugh Dorsey/Ensemble.......................................Hal Hobson-Morse Gov. John Slaton/Ensemble................................................Joby Hertel Sally Slaton/Ensemble.......................................................Maria Welser Tom Watson/Ensemble......................................................... Logan Awe Judge Roan/Ensemble...............................................................Lou Price Mrs. Phagan/Ensemble........................................................Elsa Halifax Minnie McKnight/Angela/Ensemble...Pastor Karen Moorman Newt Lee/Ensemble...................................................... DaMarius Harp * Luther Rosser/Ensemble.........................................................Asa Davis Young Soldier/Ensemble.....................................................Josh Cavalli Old Soldier/Ensemble......................................................Alan Moerdyk Mary Phagan....................................................................... Maggie Martin Frankie Epps............................................................................Peter Bryant Britt Craig...................................................................................Brett Gowen Riley/Ensemble....................................... Marvinetta Woodley-Penn Iola Stover/Ensemble..........................................................Ava Grunder Monteen/Ensemble....................................................lzabella Albarran Essie/Ensemble........................................................................... Lily Evans Mr. Peavy/Ensemble.................................................. Zachary Thomas * Officer Ivey /Ensemble................................................ Kevyn Roessler * Detective Starnes/Ensemble.......................... Philip L. Borkholder Guard/Ensemble........................................................................... Alex Cole MacDaniel/Ensemble.....................................Christopher S. Blades Ensemble................................... Julieta Del Toro*, Amy Leskowski, ............................................................................ Amy Wills, Carlee Stoker *Civic Debut

Musicians Marie Kerstetter - Conductor/Keys Chris Garrett, Sirasa Schonder - Keys Mason Christofferson - Trumpet • Nathanial Chiu - Trombone Patty Rolfe-Stoll - Reed 1 • Jesse Williams - Reed 2 Andy Knibloe - Percussion • James Saunders - Violin

Musical Numbers Act I Prologue: The Old Red Hills of Home...................Young Solider, Old Soldier, . .............................................................................................. Ensemble The Dream of Atlanta.............................................................. Ensemble How Can I Call This Home?............................................... Leo, Ensemble The Picture Show.............................................................. Frankie, Mary Leo at Work/What Am I Waiting For? ...................................... Leo, Lucille Interrogation Sequence............................................................ Newt Lee Big News!.......................................................................................Craig Funeral Sequence: There is a Fountain/It Don’t Make Sense....... Frankie, .............................................................................................. Ensemble Watson’s Lullaby......................................................................... Watson Somethin’ Ain’t Right................................................................... Dorsey Real Big News................................................................Craig, Ensemble You Don’t Know This Man............................................................. Lucille The Trial, Part I: Hammer of Justice............................ Watson, Ensemble The Trial, Part II: Twenty Miles from Marietta................................ Dorsey The Trial, Part III: Frankie’s Testimony.................. Frankie, Mary, Watson .............................................................................................. Ensemble The Trial, Part IV: The Factory Girls/Come Up to My Office..... Iola Stover, . ...............................................................................Monteen, Essie, Leo The Trial, Part V: Minnie’s Testimony............................... Minnie, Watson The Trial, Part VI: My Child Will Forgive Me.......................... Mrs. Phagan The Trial, Part VII: That’s What He Said................. Jim Conley, Ensemble The Trial, Part VIII: It’s Hard to Speak My Heart................................. Leo The Trial, Part IX: Closing Statement and Verdict..................... Ensemble Act II Act Two Prelude......................................................... Watson, Ensemble A Rumblin’ and a Rollin’............................................Riley, Angela, Newt Do It Alone................................................................................... Lucille Tea Dance/Pretty Music................................................................Slaton The Glory................................................................. Dorsey, Judge Roan This is Not Over Yet............................................................... Leo, Lucille Factory Girls Reprise.................. Lucille, Leo, Iola Stover, Monteen, Essie Minnie McKnight Reprise..........................................Minnie, Lucille, Leo Blues: Feel the Rain Fall..................................... Jim Conley, Chain Gang Where Will You Stand When the Flood Comes?................Watson, Dorsey, . .............................................................................................. Ensemble All the Wasted Time.............................................................. Leo, Lucille Sh’ma............................................................................................... Leo Finale............................................................ Lucille, Frankie, Ensemble

Mike Artis Director Originally from Plainwell, MI, Mike Artis serves as the Director of Volunteers for the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. For many years, Mike was a volunteer that spent much of his spare time at the Civic performing in and crewing shows. In addition to working behind the scenes on more shows than you could count, he has also appeared on stage in State Fair, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Full Monty (his favorite). Mike has also directed his fair share of shows here at the Civic including The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Forever Plaid, and now, Parade. He would like to thank his parents for instilling a love of music in him forever.

Marie McColley-Kerstetter Music Director Marie is originally from a small New England town called Ware, MA. She got her undergraduate degree from Seton Hill College in Greensburg, PA. and her master’s degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Many will recognize Marie as the illustrious “Ms. K” who taught music in the Kalamazoo Public Schools for over 35 years. Marie has been a Music Director at the Kalamazoo Civic for almost 50 years. She is proud to be part of the Civic’s history and considers the people she has met here family. She has received the Excellence in Education Award several times along with the Community Medal of Arts and the Civic’s Larkin Noble Award.

Among her favorite past productions, she lists: Godspell, Baby, Fiddler on the Roof, Evita, Hello Dolly, The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, Merrily We Roll Along, Newsies, The Sound of Music, Catch Me if You Can, Cinderella, and so many others.

Marie thanks Westminster Presbyterian, Nancy Husk, Megan Healy, Andrew Rathbun, and John Ravet, as well as her friends Audrey, Allison, Sirasa, Sara, Anthony and Ben for their continued love and support.

Finally, Marie dedicates this show to her two sisters Aggie and Margaret.

Sara Sherman Choreographer Sara has worked as a teaching artist and choreographer for several years throughout the greater Kalamazoo and Chicago metropolitan areas. A former preschool teacher, she is particularly passionate about early childhood exposure to the arts and enjoys having the opportunity to teach some of our youngest students in the Academy. Sara is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTA) program and currently serves as Early Childhood Director at Excel Dance Centre, where she received much of her dance training growing up. Sara has enjoyed volunteering at the Civic for years, appearing in productions like Smokey Joe’s Café and The 1940s Radio Hour.

Civic Choreography credits include: Disney’s Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Catch Me if You Can, SIX: The Musical- Teen Edition, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Production Team Director....................................................................................... Mike Artis Music Director.................................................... Marie McColley-Kerstetter Choreographer....................................................................... Sara Sherman Scenic Designer........................................................................ Justin Muse Costume Designer............................................................. Elaine Kauffman Lighting Designer......................................................................Elliot Odette Sound Designer........................................................................ Jacob Myny Technical Director................................................................ Phillip A. Miller Properties Master............................................................ Christopher Lewis Stage Manager/Assistant Director.......................................... Stacey Jaeger Assistant Stage Managers................................. Elia Grace, Brian Magnuson Stage Management Advisor....................................................Val Glasscock Properties Artisan................................................................... Jamie Chapin Scenic Carpenters..................... Ryan Burke, Dominic Lannon, Jacob Miller Charge Painter.......................................................................... Justin Muse Scenic Artists....................................................... David Kyhn, Paige Billian Stitchers...........................Isabella Balden, Camille Van Dien, Addie Gorden Master Electrician....................................................................... Ben Arnett Audio Engineer.................................................................. Emma Pegouske Photographer/Graphic Designer........................................ Deborah Mitchell Videographer.................................................................. Katherine Mumma Production Stage Manager..................................................... Stacey Jaeger Director of Volunteers.................................................................. Mike Artis Artistic Director ........................................................... Anthony J. Hamilton Executive Director................................................................Laura M. Zervic

Crew Floor Managers................................................. Brian Magnuson, Elia Grace Light Board Operator.............................................................. Kristin Tyrrell A1 Operator..............................................................................Brian R. Bay A2 Operator........................................................................ Torri Jo Mitchell Floor/ Fly crew.................Brandon Wolfgang, Ace Terrentine, Piper Gregory Dressers.............................. Kelsey Jordan, Ellie Tangeman, Autumn Norris Follow Spot Operators....................................... Chris Sargeant, Reed Shilts Playback Operator.................................................................... Elvin E. East

Sarah Aiello Lucille Frank

Izabella Albarran Monteen/Ensemble

Logan Awe Tom Watson/Ensemble

Christopher Blades MacDaniel/Ensemble

Philip L. Borkholder Detective Starnes/Ensemble

Jordan Bruner Leo Frank

Peter Bryant Frankie Epps

Josh Cavalli Young Soldier/Ensemble

Alex Cole Guard/Ensemble

Asa Davis Luther Rosser/Ensemble

Julieta Del Toro Ensemble

Lily Evans Essie/Ensemble

Brett Gowen Britt Craig

Ava Grunder Iola Stover

Elsa Halifax Mrs. Phagan/Ensemble

DaMarius Harp Newt Lee/Ensemble

Joby Hertel Gov. John Slaton/Ensemble

Hal Hobson-Morse Hugh Dorsey/Ensemble

Este’Fan Kizer Jim Conley

Amy Leskowski Ensemble

Maggie Martin Mary Phagan

Alan Moredyk Old Soldier/Ensemble

Ptr Karen Moorman Minnie McKnight Angela/Ensemble

Marvinetta Woodley - Penn Riley/Ensemble

Lou Price Judge Roan/Ensemble

Kevyn Roessler Officer Ivey/Ensemble

Carlee Stoker Ensemble

Zachary Thomas Mr. Peavey/Ensemble

Maria Welser Sally Slaton/Ensemble

Amy Wills Ensemble

Meet the Cast Sarah Aiello Sarah is happy to be a part of another Kalamazoo Civic show!

Even though she’s been here since she was very young, it seems like each season tops the next! She enjoys teaching for the Kalamazoo Civic’s outreach program, and is grateful for the opportunity to teach kids the craft that has brought her so much joy. You may have seen her as her favorite, Esther in “Meet Me in St. Louis!”

Logan Awe Logan is excited to return to the stage in Parade. At the Civic, audiences will remember him as Jack Kelly in Newsies, Arthur Roeder in Radium Girls, and Agent Branton in Catch Me If You Can, and at Farmer’s Alley Theatre as Uno in Addy and Uno. Logan would like to thank the company and the creative team for their support. Outside of theatre, Logan is a medical massage therapist at Health Choice Chiropractic, LLC.

Izabella Albarran Bella is thrilled to be a part of her fourth production at the Civic after making her debut last season in “The Sound of Music” and starring as Jane Seymour in “Six: The Musical Teen Edition.”

Bella’s first production was “Alice in Wonderland Jr” in 7th grade and she has loved theatre ever since.

Bella enjoys painting, drawing and letting her creativity flow. She loves the theatre community because being around others who are just as passionate as she is about theatre makes the whole process worthwhile.

Christopher S. Blades Christopher is thrilled to be back on the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre stage in “Parade”, he was last seen in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”. Some of his favorites shows that he has been involved in are “Disney’s Newsies” (Nunzio/ Ensemble), “Miss Saigon” (Ensemble, u/s Thuy), “Mary Poppins” (Roberts Aye), “The Music Man” (Choreographer), “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (Director/Choreographer) and “The Last Five Years” (Director).

Philip L. Borkholder This is Philip’s third appearance at the Civic! He is playing Detective Starnes/Ensemble in Parade. His moto is: Live life to the fullest! His past roles have been Dr. Scott in Who’s Life is it Anyway, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Lion (2x) in Wizard of Oz, Warbucks in Annie, Lockstock in Urinetown, Mr. Collins in Pride & Prejudice, Wilbur in Hairspray. He’s been involved with Three Rivers Community Players, Heritage Hall, Centerstage Theater and Kindleberger Theater, and a local short film, “Stunning”. Phil runs his own ERP software business.

He has ridden motorcycles over 100,000 miles around North America. He would like to thank his amazing fiancé, Salina Kalnins, for her support and love.

Jordan Bruner Jordan is a kalamazoo-based musician and composer. He is currently completing his bachelor’s in music composition at Western Michigan University. He has been seen a handful of past Civic shows, such as: Will Bloom (Big Fish), Jon (Tick, Tick...Boom!), and as part of the ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame and Newsies. He has also been seen as Danny in the Kindleberger’s production of Grease. He is honored to be able to share the stage with his endlessly talented cast and crew, but also with his fiancée Sarah, as opposites for the first time on the Civic stage.

Peter Bryant Peter is excited for the challenging role of Frankie in Parade and has loved being part of the Kalamazoo Civic since his debut in Elf (2019).

His previous experiences at Kalamazoo Civic include Prince Topher in Cinderella as well as roles in Big Fish, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Newsies. He has also appeared in Descendants, Beauty and the Beast, Puffs, and Shakespeare in Love at the GRCT. Peter enjoys soccer, volleyball, traveling, and snowboarding. He would like to thank the production team for this incredible opportunity, as well as family and friends for their continued love and support.

Joshua Cavalli Josh Cavalli is a young man who has grown up performing. This is his third show at the Civic, following up his role as Oscar Delancey in Newsies during the 94th season, and his ensemble role in the cancelled 2020 production of Frozen. On top of this, Josh has been seen on stages all over the country with his international award winning barbershop quartet, Boysen Blue. He is also an amateur magician, and is almost never seen without a deck of cards. He is currently a junior at Portage Northern High School, and hopes to pursue a degree in musical theatre.

Alex Cole Alex has been involved with theatre for most of his life. He values the arts and thinks it’s the reason he is who he is. He has also been in both “The Sound of Music” & “Catch Me if You Can” at the Kzoo Civic.

Besides theatre, he loves trains, history, politics, snowboarding, and plans on becoming a high school social studies teacher.

Asa Davis Asa is honored to be part of the Parade company. He has volunteered at the Civic for over 20 years, appearing in productions of The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, and Newsies. Asa is a member of our board of directors and resides in Kalamazoo with his wife and three sons.

Julieta Del Toro Julieta is very excited to be a part of Parade! Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, this is her first time living and performing in Michigan.

She earned her B.A in Theatre from the University of La Verne in California (Class of 2023) and has been on stages in school and community theatres since 2008.

When not performing Julieta loves: watching TV/Movies, ranting about her love for Shakira to others and traveling. She would like to thank her mentors Dr. Alma Martinez and Ariel Pisturino, her Del ToroGarciacano family and all the friends who are here to see her!

Lily Evans This is Lily’s second Civic production. Her debut was in “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella”. She has been involved in theatre since she was in elementary school and loves meeting new people and making lifelong friendships. Her favorite role that she’s played so far has been Vi Moore, in “Footloose”. Lily is a full-time student at Western Michigan University and enjoys spending time outside, hanging out with friends and family, and baking! Lily would like to thank the entire production team. She would also like to thank her family, her boyfriend, Preston, and her friends, who never fail to support her.

Brett Gowen Last seen as Quasimodo in the Kalamazoo Civic’s 2023 production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Brett is thrilled to return to the Civic stage for Parade. A 2017 graduate from Marymount Manhattan College with a degree in Theatre Performance, Brett’s past experience in Michigan and New York includes The Light in the Piazza, Footloose, Avenue Q, and Oklahoma! He is deeply grateful to his family and friends for their support, and extends heartfelt thanks to the Parade team, especially director Mike Artis for his vision and for fostering a safe, inclusive space where everyone can flourish and feel seen.

Elsa Halifax Elsa is delighted to be performing in her third show at the Civic.

Some of her favorite roles include mentoring in Press Start and being a nun in The Sound of Music. Elsa loves theater for the supportive community and the way it touches hearts. When not performing, you can find her leading worship and teaching music and young 5’s. Elsa would like to thank her family for their unwavering support and love.

DaMarius Harp DaMarius is excited to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include Newt Lee & ensemble.

DaMarius enjoys being involved in theatre because he gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, he likes to spend time with family/ friends travel and do fun activities.

DaMarius would like to thank G-ma & G-sis (Godmother, Pastor Karen & Godsister, Gweneé Hart) for encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone and give acting a try!

Hal Hobson-Morse Hal is delighted to be returning to the Civic stage, with such a dynamic cast and crew. A grad of WMU’s theatre department, Hal works as a musician and music teacher, occasionally directing and music directing local productions. Some favorite roles include Horace in “Hello, Dolly”, Smudge in “Forever

Plaid”, and Mortimer in “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Hal conducts the local jazz chorale Blendings Vocal Ensemble, and composes music for All Ears Radio Theatre. Thanks and love to my theatre widower, Peter.

Amy Leskowski Amy attributes her love of musicals to her role as Annie Oakley in a youth production of “Annie Get Your Gun.” After a decades-long break from the stage, Amy was inspired by her son’s Civic debut in 2018. She made her own Civic debut in the ensemble of “Hello Dolly.” Favorite roles include Mrs. Wormwood (“Matilda”), Katie, the maid (“Meet Me in St. Louis”), and Emily Hobbs (“Elf”). A writer and editor by day and a proud soccer/baseball mom, Amy is grateful to be part of Parade and the wonderful Civic community.

Maggie Martin Maggie is so excited to be back on the Civic stage and be part of this production. Regional credits include Timber Lake Playhouse with The Sound of Music (Brigitta) and Annie, along with Farmer’s Alley Theatre’s School of Rock (Laurie). West Michigan theatre involvement includes Grand Rapids Civic’s Studio program and Matilda (Matilda), StageGR’s Newsies (Katherine), Kalamazoo Civic’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Elf, Meet Me In St. Louis, and Six, What-a-do Theatre’s The Christmas Schooner.

Maggie also enjoys marching band and the swim team. Thank you to my family and my best friend Emileigh for being so supportive. I’m so thankful for you all <3 Alan Moerdyk Alan has appeared in eighteen stage productions since 2001. His favorite role was as the titular “Stiff” in the 2003 production of Lucky Stiff at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. His most recent Kalamazoo Civic appearance was in the 2024 production of Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles.

Lou Price Lou has performed on most stages in the Greater Kalamazoo area as well as local commercial and film work, earned his theater degree from Western Michigan University, and taught and directed drama for over 40 years. He has been featured as Dr. Lyman Hall in 1776, Mr. Mushnik in Little shop of Horrors and Salty Jim in Escanaba in Lovefor Farmers Alley. He also appeared in the Civic’s Lend Me a Tenor as Tito, and as Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for which he was nominated for the Kalamazoo Civic’s Excellence in Performance award. Lou received the Civic’s Excellence in Performance Award for his portrayal of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Most recently he played Kris Kringle in Wagon Wheel Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street and Captain EJ Smith as a guest artist and in WMU’s Titanic

the Musical. He is a recent recipient of the Larkin H Nonle Lifetime Achievement Award. When not on stage or in the classroom, you’ll find Lou on the beach and/or with his five grandchildren.

Kevyn Roessler* Kevyn is thrilled to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include …Great Comet, Ensemble/US Bolkonskys; Titanic, Jim Farrell; Argonautika, Orpheus/US Jason and Others; Guys and Dolls, Ensemble/US NicelyNicely. Kevyn loves being involved in theatre because he gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, he likes to read, spend time with friends and family, and play video games. Kevyn would like to thank his family for all the support they’ve given him throughout the years.

Enjoy the show!

Carlee Stoker Parade is Carlee’s 12th production at the Kalamazoo Civic since 2015. Some of her favorite past shows include: Rock of Ages, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and most recently, Catch Me If You Can. Outside of theatre, Carlee teaches Pre-K at a daycare. She would like to thank her family and friends for always encouraging her and supporting her, and this production team for treating this show with the care, respect, and love it deserves.

Zachary Thomas Zach is incredibly excited to make his Civic debut with Parade! Previous credits: Grease, 9 To 5, Bright Star (Timber Lake Playhouse), The Lightning Thief, Great Comet of 1812, Spongebob: The Musical (WMU). Zach is set to graduate spring of 2025 with a BFA in Music Theatre Performance at Western Michigan University. He’d like to thank his family and friends for supporting him through every show he’s been a part of and is excited to share this one too!

Amy Wills Amy Wills first appeared on the Kalamazoo Civic stage last season as White Barbara in Barbecue, and will be making her film debut as Kaylee in AMUXT: A Most Unusual Xmas Tale, produced by SHE Films Media, which is currently in post-production. When not performing or working her day job at a nonprofit dedicated to protecting biodiversity, you can find Amy at brunch with friends, snuggling with her dog or doomscrolling.

Marvinetta Woodley-Penn “Parade” is Marvinetta WoodleyPenn’s second Civic Theatre show.

She made her Kalamazoo debut in “Let It Be” after relocating from Chicago to Kalamazoo only one year ago. Marvinetta is also an arts educator, dedicated to empowering youth through the performing arts.

As the founder and former executive

director of Global Girls, Inc., she spent 25 years helping inner-city girls find their voices through theater, dance, and leadership training.

Marvinetta has written and directed numerous stage productions that highlight underrepresented stories.

In addition to her work with Global Girls, she is an accomplished voice over talent, life coach and motivational speaker. She produces a weekly podcast, “All Stories Matter” with Public Media Network. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this super talented cast and excited to bring this intriguing story to the Civic stage.”

Crew Brian R. Bay Brian is no stranger to the Civic stage. On-stage and behind the scenes, Brian has participated in more than 45 productions. Brian got started in theatre when he saw his drama teacher as Charlemagne in Pippin at the Civic in 1978. He was completely entranced by the magic in the production. Some of his favorite roles to date include Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages, Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar and Gremio in Tamingof the Shrew. Brian is an Associate Broker for Strong Properties and a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

Brian would like to thank his wife, Martha, of 34 years for her support and inspiration.

Elvin E. East Elvin has been involved in over seventy shows at the Civic over the past eighteen 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.”

Kelsey Jordan This is Kelsey’s 4th show this season. Kelsey is one of our dressers she has done 5 shows of this season. Kelsey has been known here at the civic for 15 years but Kelsey was on a huge hiatus from here at the civic and now she had made a huge return doing 7 shows by doing crew and made so many new friends which Kelsey says they are like best friends with and happy to find a new family here at the civic it did take this long. Kelsey is always finds her place here at the civic.

Elia Grace has a profound love for the art of theatre, which began at a very early age. She continues to hone her skills through study, participating in classes, serving as a company member for plays and musicals, and taking in every opportunity available. Some of her favorite recent credits include: Big Fish, Clyborne Park, The Sound of Music, Forever Plaid, and Barbecue. Elia is excited to continue taking on new challenges and collaborating with fellow artists to create unforgettable performances this season. She would like to thank her parents, her two cats, and everyone who really saw her, believed in her, and gave her a chance to contribute.

Autumn Norris Autumn is a senior at Plainwell High school. She is involved in her High Schools Red Cross Club, National Honors Society and is the Historian in her schools Tri-M Chapter. While Autumn has been at the Kalamazoo Civic she has been in Matilda as Hortensia and Meet Me in St.Louis in the ensemble.

Autumn has also done productions at her high school that include Cinderella as Ensemble Mama Mia as a Principal dancer and Mean Girls as a dance captain and a Principal Dancer. Autumn also played Chip in her high schools musical review of Beauty and the Beast. Autumn would like to give a shout out to her family and friends for being her biggest supporters and her biggest role models.

Chris Sargeant Chris is excited to be crewing in her third show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include ensemble and Pooper-Scooper in Annie and choreographer for Space Pirates!

Chris enjoys being involved in theatre because it really helps connect to people. When not in rehearsal she likes Do LudoSport and be a teaching artist here at the Civic. Chris would like to thank Maegan, Alex, Aaron and Lukas for being my rocks. Brian, Corey, Corey, Donya, Janet, Joe, Katherine, Kris, Mary, Mike and Sarah for being real friends! Thank you for reading this and supporting theatre. Have a blessed day!

Reed Shilts Reed Shilts enjoys every aspect of being part of a stage crew, from flying people to making special effects that much more special.

Returning to Kalamazoo after living in the Boston area for 30 years, Reed is a retired Principal Engineer and a lover of theatre, anime, movies, and science fiction. He has previously crewed on numerous shows, and his favorites include Barbecue, By the Way Meet Vera Stark, and Once On This Island.

Ellie Tangeman Ellie is thrilled to be crewing in her second show at the Civic. Some of her favorite crew positions include Cinderella – dresser. Ellie loves being involved in theatre because she gets to meet people. When not in rehearsal, she likes to sew and play Minecraft. Ellie would like to thank her friends for encouraging her to join theater!

Kris Tyrrell Kris Tyrrell 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. 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. She was instrumental in establishing the Civic’s Senior Class Reader’s Theatre, including the 2022 production of Leaving Iowa.Kristin is the proud recipient of the Larkin Noble Award, Spirit of the Civic Award, Robert McKenna Award from the Community Theatre Association of Michigan, and Presidential Volunteer Service Award – Lifetime Achievement Award.

Brandon T Wolfgang Brandon is thrilled to be performing in another show at the Civic! His previous credits include “Schoolhouse Rock”, “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “Hunchback”, ASM for “Rainbow Fish” and “Let it Be”, and Crew for “Catch Me if you Can” and “Cats”. Brandon loves theatre because it’s fun! When not in rehearsals, Brandon likes to play sports, video games, walk, and read books. Brandon would like to thank his family for supporting him in his theater endeavors.

Our Volunteers Debra Abel Max Achenbach Micah Acre Nicky Aiello Noah Aiello Sarah Aiello Bella Albarran Mary Kay Allbee Betty Allemang Kris Allemang-Stahl Lynn Amari Abby Amsterburg Barbara Anderson Kristin Anderson Richard Anderson Sharon AndersonWeston Mike Artis Katie Ault Sarah Ault Sierra Austin Tori Austin Samatha Avery Emily Awe Logan Awe Lynette Baber Marissa Babineau Felix Bahrou Reuben Bahrou Sabine Bahrou Tammy Bailey Teresa Bailey Gabrielle Balanda Cheryl Balcom Courtney Balcom Lilly Banks Luis Raziel Barbosa Jenny Barnhart Cynthia Jordan Barres

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Deborah Killarney Tim Kilmartin Lila Kissinger EstèFan Kizer Grace Klein Ish Klein Andrew Klepser Dawn Klingerman Dailah Klipsch Evan Kloosterman Karrie Kloosterman Rachel Kloosterman Evie Knight Dara Konewko Vicki Konzen Thomas Korff Emily Kortz Jessica Kosticak Noah Kropp Chloe Kruse Peggy Kurpinski Leah Kusisto Sabrina Kusisto David Kyhn Annabelle Lacy Dawn Lake Alyssa Laney Torrie Langdon Dominic Lannon Debra LaRoy Amy Lawrence Allison Lay Ella Ledbetter-Newton Kaitlyn Lee Sarah Legeza George Lehman Cheyenne Lehmkuhl Ashlynn Leitz Thaddeus Lendzion

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2024 • 2025

Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based upon the New Line Cinema film Written by Tim Herlihy

May 2 - 18, 2025 • Civic Auditorium The Wedding Singer is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

329 S. Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 KazooCivic.com • 269-343-1313

6✧ In Memory 6 IN MEMORY OF DALE GERVAISE FINN, MOTHER OF DEB KILLARNEY Dixie Edwards, Ann Videtich IN MEMORY OF CATHIE WEIR Richard Weir IN MEMORY OF JAMES P. BISHOP Donna J. Bishop IN MEMORY OF JIM CARVER Tom and Ruth Small IN MEMORY OF DIETHER H. HAENICKE Mrs. Carol Haenicke IN MEMORY OF MARY LOU PRATSCHER Charles Pratscher IN MEMORY OF JANA TIBBITTS Steve Tibbitts

✧ 6✧ In Honor 6✧ IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON on the occasion of his 64th birthday Ian Magnuson IN HONOR OF GREG GREENMAN Elvin E East and Patricia C Erwin IN HONOR OF MIKE ARTIS Donna Lambert IN HONOR OF DAN COYNE AND LINDA STIEVE Michael Coyne and Victoria Merlo IN HONOR OF IRENE AND DON KENT Kelly K. Kuburis IN HONOR OF LILA KISSINGER Lisa Kissinger IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON Happy Holidays! - Haley Jordan IN HONOR OF BEN ZYLMAN Toma Hibler IN HONOR OF THE PENGUIN PROJECT Judy D’Arcangelis

The Civic Production Team Anthony J. Hamilton (Artistic Director) Prior to his appointment as Artistic Director, Hamilton served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College (‘22-’23) and Guest Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University (‘21-’22). Most recently, he appeared as Sly in Detroit ‘67 at Hope Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI. Previous directing and choreography credits at the Civic include: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Once on this Island, 1940s Radio Hour, The Piano Lesson, Disney’s Newsies, A Raisin in the Sun, Barbecue, The Lion in Winter, Disney’s The Lion King Jr., and Catch Me if You Can. Other directing credits include: Intimate Apparel (WMU), Into the Woods (WMU), Dutchman (K College) and Next to Normal (K College). Hamilton received a B.A. from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A. from Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

Paige Billian (Scenic Design Intern) Paige (They/She) is excited to be joining the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! Paige graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design & Production and Animation, and has previously volunteered with the Fort Wayne Youtheatre as a high school intern. When not working on shows, they love to knit, build miniatures and play board games with friends.

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.

The Civic Production Team 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.

Olivia Johnston (Stage Manager) Olivia Johnston (she/they) is thrilled to be continuing their Stage Manager journey here at the Civic. Olivia enjoys the behind-the-scenes aspects of theater and is ready to lend their talents as Stage Manager for Big Fish.

They have enjoyed working with all the cast and crew and hope that you enjoy the magic they have created. This will be Olivia’s first production with the Kalamazoo Civic Theater and their ninth production as Stage Manager overall.

Elaine Kauffman (Resident 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!

David Kyhn (Resident Scenic Artist) David has served on the Civic s staff since the summer of 2000. Over that time, it has been his pleasure to work with the Civic’s passionate volunteers and the skillful, dedicated staff. He has especially enjoyed mentoring and learning from so many bright interns at the beginning of their careers. The Civic has provided countless opportunities for him to grow as an artist, exploring new ideas, technologies, and aesthetics, and he looks forward to future wonder and discovery with the vibrant Civic community.

The Civic Production Team Dominic Lannon (Technical Direction Intern) Dominic Lannon (he/him) has been captivated by storytelling for most of his life. Whether building sets, tinkering with puppets, or smoothing out a script, he loves nothing more than successfully bringing a story to life. He received a BA in Theatre from Hamilton College in 2022 and has since worked as a scenic carpenter at Oak Park Festival Theatre and Circle Theatre. He’s thrilled to be working at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and looking forward to learning the skills to be a Technical Director! When he isn’t working, he spends his time reading folk tales, playing card games, and keeping in touch with his cats.

Christopher Lewis (Resident 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 (Resident 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.

The Civic Production Team 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 Design Associate) 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 (Resident 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 (Jeans Playhouse), and Much A Do About Nothing (Hope Summer Repertory Theatre). For more information about Jacob and his works visit his website: mynyinc.com

The Civic Production Team Elliot Odette (Lighting Design Intern) Elliot Odette is a theatre artist who graduated in 2023 from Lawrence University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts.

Their previous work includes lighting design for Lawrence University’s The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) and production design for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

Elliot has also worked with the Oregon Children’s Theatre, including lighting design for SPIDER and The K of D, and most recently prop design for She Persisted. Elliot is excited to be working as the lighting design intern at the Civic this year!

Emma Pegouske (Sound Design Intern) Emma Pegouske (she/they) is a sound designer and audio engineer and is excited to begin working at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. She graduated with a BFA in Technical Production from Western Michigan University after working on such shows such as Clue, The Thanksgiving Play and Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical. She can’t wait to bring that experience with her to the Civic.

Camille Van Dien (Costume Design Intern) 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.

Thank You to Our Season Subscribers Karyn Abraham Nancy Acker Nicky Aiello Elizabeth Akehurst Mary Artis Paul and Sue Banner James and Marilyn Barney Judy Bartholomew Anne Marie Bartz Larry Beck Manfred and Michelle Bengsch Sheila Bigelow Donna J Bishop Mark and Rebecca Blazek Carmen Bornais Diane Bourgeois Karen K. Bowman and Scott B. Bowman Lisa Brannan Maggie Bresz Marilyn Breu and John Schumacher Ruth Breyfogle The Brouse Family Joyce Brown Mike and Linda Bultema Elizabeth Burns and Roger Zinser Ann Camburn Stacy and Roger Caudill Bob Cederberg Ed and Lynn Chappa Robert Cinabro Beth Clark Shirley and Frank Cody Tony Collins Pete and Nita Comensoli Loretta Cone Angie Cook The Cooperiders Andrea Cory Anne Cox Steve and Deb Cronkite The Drs. Caroline and Matthew Daly

Judy D’Arcangelis Gary and Ruth Dare David and Shelly Dart Asa Davis Greta Decker Dave and Elaine DeYoung Ann DeZwarte Joe and Julie Dill Melissa Dillon Nancy M. Diment Jerry and Cathy Ditto Joann Dodson Gail Doscher-Thompson George and Linda Dunn Linda Eldred Sidney Ellis Nikki and Dave Elrod Lana Escamilla Coral Fry Erin Fuller Lynn Gardiner Suzanne Gardner Roy Geiger Cheryl M. Germain Sarah Gibbs The Gielincki Family Donna Goodrich Patricia Guilford Kay Haas Kay Hanson Mary and Jim Heaton Dianne Hellman Jeffrey Hillman Catlin Hinterman Hal and Peter Hobson-Morse Dennis and Susan Hollar Russell Hutchings Craig Isser Deborah Jackson Fred Jackson Leonard Jaworski Eunice Jennings

Thank You to Our Season Subscribers Ben Jones Mona Kahled Pamela and Kevin Kanouse Pauline Keiser Thomas and Celine Keizer Sean Kelly and Charlotte Hollinger Judy Kennedy Mike and Deb Killarney Peter Kobrak Bill and Ellen Kozar Mark and Karen Krinock Linda Krueger John and Nancy Lacko Rebecca Learner Bridget and Dave Lemberg Colleen Leonard Lucia Leonardelli Beth Lindsay Charlene and Eric Longman Dr. Darrin Lund and Mrs. Katie Perry Lund Marilyn Luther Jan Marshburn Karen Martin Michael P. Martin Pamela Marx Prudence McCabe Melinda McKinsey Bill and Ruthann McKenzie Joyce McNalley Barbara L. Menlen Barbara Meskin Drs. Mark and Jeanette Meyer Mark and Sheryl Miller Pat Miner Melinda McKinsey Rita Mitchell Joyce and Ron Moore Rev. Mary Beth and PL Moran Cross Shaun Moskalik

Danielle and Ellie Mott Amy B. Mueller Celeste Nemeth Art Nemitz Patricia Newbauer Lisa Newman Dean and Jennifer Newsome Laurie Nic Niki Nimmo Bobbe V. Orr Mary Oudsema Nola Pare Ginny Parnaby and Jennie Miller David and Jane Pearson Rhenda Pease Janie Pincumbe Tom and Mary Platte Kimberly Plaunt Winifred Ploehn Howard and Georgia Potrude Erin and Chris Praedel The Rev. Dr. Wayne and Joy Price Ingrid Purk Gwen Raseman Maya Ray Theresa Reed Mark and Jill Reid Gary and Barb Rhoades Diane and Eric Rice Bev Riley Mary Robertson Barbara Rockey Ann Rohrbaugh and Brian Kastman Marin Rozmys LaRue Clark Russell Linda Santoro Carol Schaefer Martha Schinderle Pam Shebest and Ken Penn Judy and Bill Sherrod Patricia Shiley Reed and Dawn Shilts

Thank You to Our Season Subscribers Bruce and Wendy Simrod Ruth and Tom Small Stan and Jane Smeed Helayne Smith Jennifer Smith Ross and Norma Stancati Katy Steadman and Linda Marquart Chesterine Sterner Linda Stieve and Dan Coyne Connie and Ron Stoll Doris Symonds Clifford Tallman Rudi Tegethoff Jim and Marcie Telfer Bob and Patricia Terwilliger Scott and Patrice Tompkins The Tschirharts Evan and Wendy Turner Bill and Jan Urfer

Jerome and Mary Van tassel Colleen VanSickle Joe and Leah Walters Rodney Walters Joni Weaver Robert Weir Kathleen B. Weissert and David Weissert Chrissy Westbury Ken and Jill Weyenberg Caroline Wiley Louis A. Williams, MBA Jody Wing Shirley Wise-Szopo Paul and Julie Yelsma Eric and Maggie Zahrai Nancy Zimmer Mary and Jerry Zwart

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors Ben Zylman ........................ President Michael P. Martin .........Vice President Peter Hobson-Morse ........... Secretary Asa Davis ............................ Treasurer Sidney Ellis ........................... Member Lana Escamilla...................... Member Michael Holmes .................... Member Jennifer Moubray .................. Member Russ Panico .......................... Member Bev Riley .............................. Member Joann Schma ........................ Member Jared Volz ............................. Member Louis Williams ....................... Member Marvinetta Woodley-Penn ..... Member

Foundation Board of Trustees Timothy Kilmartin ......................Chair Leah Walters ...................... Vice Chair Catherine W. Perry .............. Secretary Stacy Caudill....................... Treasurer Asa Davis .............................. Member Sidney Ellis .......................... Member Sandra Gagie ....................... Member James M. Marquardt ............. Member Shaun Moskalik .................... Member Maggie Zahrai ....................... Member

Board Members Emeritus 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 Christopher Blades .....................................Audience Engagement Manager 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 Desiree DeLaDuke ...........................................................Business Manager Christopher Lewis ........................................... Resident Properties Manager Sydney Lewis ............Senior Box Office Associate & Administrative Assistant 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 Justin Muse ............................................................ Scenic Design Assistant Jacob Myny .......................................................... Resident Sound Designer Carl Roberts................................................................. Custodial Supervisor Jane Schuster ................................................ Marketing and Sales Director Melita Terrentine-Wiener .................................... Front of House Coordinator

Interns

Paige Billian ................................................................. Scenic Design Intern Addie Gorden............................................................Costume Design Intern Olivia Johnston .................................................... Stage Management Intern Dominic Lannon................................................... Technical Direction Intern Elliot Odette ............................................................... Lighting Design Intern Emma Pegouske ...........................................................Sound 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 complimentary seating

On Stage Next

March 28 -April 6, 2025 Carver Studio

April 25 - May 4, 2025 Parish Theatre

May 2-18, 2025 Civic Auditorium

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