24-25 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - The Wedding Singer bifold proof

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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

Originally produced by

Margo Lion New Line Cinema The Araca Group

Roy Furman Douglas L. Meyer / James D. Stern

Rick Steiner / The Staton Bell Osher Mayerson Group JAM Theatricals Original Broadway production directed by John Rando Orchestrations by Irwin Fisch

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

Director

Mychelle Hopkins

Music Director

Lori Hatfield

Choreographer

Kris Allemang Stahl

Scenic Designer

David Kyhn

Costume Designer

Elaine Kauffman

Lighting Designer

Delaney McKenzie

Sound Designers

CJ Mizikar IV

Emma Pegouske

Technical Director

Phillip A. Miller

Projection Designer

David Kyhn

Hair/Makeup Designer

Katey Martinek

Properties Master

Christopher Lewis

Stage Manager

Val Glasscock

Book by
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Matthew Sklar is a two-time Tony®, Emmy®, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award-nominated composer. He wrote the music for the Broadway musicals The Prom, nominated for seven Tony® Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score, winner of the 2019 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical; Elf the Musical, a favorite perennial show in theatres across the globe; and The Wedding Singer, nominated for five Tony® Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Matthew received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Outstanding Music Direction for the critically acclaimed NBC/Warner Bros stop-motion animated TV special Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, starring Jim Parsons. The feature film adaptation of The Prom, starring Meryl Streep, received a Golden Globe® Award nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Matthew adapted and arranged the music of Marvin Hamlisch for the Emmy Award-winning documentary film Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love, seen on PBS/American Masters. He has contributed original songs to Sesame Street, Wonder Pets!, and the NBC Broadcast of The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. His songs have been performed by such luminaries as Julie Andrews, Ed Asner, Cookie Monster, James Corden, Ariana DeBose, Andre DeShields, Elmo, Georgia Engel, Michael Feinstein, Josh Groban, Mark Hamill, Jennifer Hudson, Keegan Michael Key, Nicole Kidman, Donna McKechnie, Jim Parsons, Mandy Patinkin, Andrew Rannells, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington. At 18 years old, Matthew began playing keyboards for the Broadway production of Les Miserables, eventually conducting the show at 21. He has also worked as a keyboardist, conductor, and/or arranger for many Broadway productions including Shrek the Musical, Caroline, or Change, Nine, Oklahoma, Putting It Together, Annie Get Your Gun, On the Town, Titanic, Guys and Dolls, Sunset Boulevard, and Miss Saigon. Matthew also appeared onstage as “Oscar” in the Broadway revival of 42nd Street. Matthew is the recipient of some of the highest honors in the industry, including the Dramatists Guild Frederick Loewe Award for Dramatic Composition, the ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award and the Gilman/Gonzalez-Falla Theatre Award. Matthew is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and ASCAP. His music is published by Warner/Chappell Music. He was educated at The Juilliard School of Music (Pre-College Division), the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and New York University.

Chad Beguelin

CHAD BEGUELIN is a four-time Tony Nominee whose works include Disney’s Aladdin (Tony Award Nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Outstanding Lyrics and Best Book) and The Wedding Singer (Tony Award Nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award Nomination for Outstanding Lyrics). He also wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf, which broke several box office records at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. His play HARBOR premiered off-Broadway at Primary Stages. Chad also wrote the book and lyrics for Judas & Me (NYMF Award for Excellence in Lyric Writing), The Rhythm Club (Signature Theater) and Wicked City (American Stage Company). Chad reunited with Elf collaborators Matthew Sklar and Bob Martin to create the new musical The Prom, which ran on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. He is the recipient of the Edward Kleban Award for Outstanding Lyric Writing, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, the Gilman & Gonzalez-Falla Musical Theater Award and the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. Chad is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Dramatic Writing Program.

Tim Herlihy

Tim Herlihy has written or co-written the films Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Little Nicky and Mr.Deeds and was an executive producer of Anger Management and The Longest Yard. These nine films have grossed more than one billion dollars inworldwide box office revenue. From 1994 to 1999, he serves as writer, head writer and ultimately producer of the television series “Saturday Night Live,” for which he recieved an Emmy nomination.

Director’s Note

It’s 4:00 on a Monday afternoon. The Auditorium is quiet, still, as a few interns go about their work onstage.

A designer from the back of the house asks, “Can I help you with something?”

“No, thanks. I’m just going to sit here for a bit.”

I breathe in the smells, register the black lacquer and gilt motifs, gaze up at the stunning chandelier, watch as ghosts of characters past dance beneath the proscenium arch: Rosamund, Lucy, Juliet, Morales, Eliza, Maggie… All younger versions of me. I become nostalgic. The designer breaks into my reverie. “Um,…we don’t usually let the public just come and sit in here…” I hear anxiety in the voice. I hear the unsaid. He’s thinking, “crazy lady in row 5!” “Oh, sorry. I’m Mychelle…? The director for Wedding Singer…? We start rehearsals tonight and I got into town early and just wanted to refresh my memory of the space.” We both laugh. The awkward moment passes. The funny thing is it is EXACTLY what we do. We invite the public to come and sit for a while. We want them to take it all in - the sights, the sounds, the smells. We dance before them, we sing. We pull the threads of nostalgia from their work-aday cares. We weave a Romance. We knit a Comedy. We make them laugh. We make them cry. In the theatre, it’s exactly what we do. We are the Civic. Come on in and sit for a while.

Mychelle Hopkins

Cast

Robbie Hart ....................................................................................

Julia Sullivan...............................................................................

Logan Awe

Lindsay Fleck *

Sammy ............................................................................. lan Darling-Romain *

Glen Guglia ..................................................................................... Micah Arce *

George ....................................................................................................... Sloan *

Holly...................................................................................... Gabrielle Balanda

Rosie ............................................................................................ Tammy Bailey

Linda ................................................................................................Alexia Perry

Angie .............................................................................................. Sandy Davis

Ensemble

Vincent Brow*

Lucas Alonzo Campbell

Danielle Campise*

Lauren Hageman*

Rachel Hageman*

Raquel Hellenga (Dance Captain)

Ella Ledbetter-Newton

Maggie Martin

Elliot Odette*

Marques Rayford*

Rhyan Shankool

Sufia Sharief

Chelsea Stevenson-Hicks* (swing Julia)

Nolan Surach

Cody A. Watson (swing Robbie)

Marvinetta Woodley-Penn

*Civic Debut

The Band

Lori Hatfield - Conductor and Keyboard

Andy Knibloe - Drums

Mark Tomlonson - Bass

Hal Hobson-Morse - Keyboard, Percussion

Walker Truckey - Guitar

Tyler Martin - Guitar

David Frazier - Trumpet

Grant Asklar - Reeds

Musical Numbers

Act 1

It’s Your Wedding Day

Someday

Awesome

Someday (Robbie’s Reprise)

A Note From Linda

It’s Your Wedding Day (Reprise)

Pop!

Somebody Kill Me

A Note From Grandma

Casualty of Love

Come Out of the Dumpster

Today, You Are a Man

George’s Prayer

Not That Kind of Thing

Saturday Night in the City

Act 2

Entr’acte

All About the Green

Someday (Julia’s Reprise)

Right in Front of Your Eyes

All About the Green (Reprise)

Single

If I Told You

Let Me Come Home

Not That Kind/If I Told You (Reprise)

Move That Thang

Grow Old With You

Act II Finale

Bows

This performance will be in two acts with a 15 minute intermission. This performance will include water-based haze, flashing lights, and items launched to the audience from the stage during the Act 2 finale.

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

Special Acknowledgements

Adopt a Show Board Members - Russ Panico, Joann Schma

Production Community Partner - Habitat 4 Humanity

Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites Kalamazoo - use of cloches and plates

Sloan - guitar coaching and trumpet

Hal Hobson-Morse - use of cowbell

CJ Mizikar - use of his guitar and speakers

Sufia Sharief - transcription of show music for the cast

Lou Irwin , Jr. - Costume Assistance

May 2-18

Lindsay Fleck
Julia Sullivan
Logan Awe
Robbie Hart
Lucas Alonzo Campbell Ensemble
Lauren Hageman Ensemble
Rachel Hageman Ensemble
Danielle Campise Ensemble
Gabrielle Balanda Holly
Sandy Davis Angie
Micah Arce Glen Guglia
Vincent Brow Ensemble
Ian Darling-Romain Sammy
Tammy Bailey Rosie

Cast Bios

Micah Arce

Micah is thrilled to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include “Clue”, Professor Plum; “Something Rotten”, Drums; “Annie Get Your Gun”, Frank Butler. Micah loves being involved in theatre because it provides the opportunity to bond with other people in a unique and exclusive experience. When not in rehearsal he likes to watch movies, eat food, and sing. Micah would like to thank his family for “supporting me and encouraging me to take to the stage and be myself. I would like to thank the production crew and my fellow cast for making this experience so warm and fun. There can be a lot of nerves involved in putting on a show, but putting it on with cool people like we have here switches nerves to excitement.”

Logan Awe

Logan is excited to return to the stage in “The Wedding Singer”, marking his 14th production with the Civic! At the Civic, audiences will remember him as Jack Kelly in “Newsies”, Arthur Roeder in “Radium Girls”, Tom Watson in “Parade”, and Agent Branton in “Catch Me If You Can”, and at Farmers 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.

Tammy Bailey

Tammy is very excited to be performing in her sixth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include “The World Goes Round” and “Is There Life After High School?” Tammy loves being involved in theatre because of the work it takes to bring about a successful show. Every person involved in Civic performances is top notch. When not in rehearsal she likes to golf, play pickleball, watch her grandchildren and other family members in sports and travel with her husband. Tammy would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support. And sends “a huge thank you to the whole crew for this show, along with our directors.”

Gabrielle Balanda

Gabrielle is excited to join the cast of The Wedding Singer. She was recently seen in Cinderella, as Carol Strong in Catch Me If You Can, and a nun in The Sound of Music. Gabrielle teaches Music Together at Crescendo Academy of Music.

Vincent Brow

Vincent is thrilled to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include “Cabaret”, “The Wild Party”, and “In Pieces”. Vincent loves being involved in theatre because the people are amazing. When not in rehearsal, he likes to do makeup. Vincent would like to thank his friends for “always being encouraging and pushing me to be the best version of myself I can be.”

Cast Bios

Lucas Alonzo Campbell

Lucas is a 38-year veteran of the theatrical arts and has recently added an Imdb profile to his resume. He last volunteered for the Civic in the 2019 production of “Ripcord”. “Thank you so much, to Mychelle, for her brilliant direction throughout the years, and to Lisa and my family. I love you!”

Danielle Campise

I grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago with a love for music and dance. My first two years of college were studied at Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, though I made the transfer to Western Michigan University in the fall of 2022. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made, as Kalamazoo truly seems like the place I was meant to end up. Currently I am working towards a duel major in Psychology and Musical Arts at WMU. Along with academics I am also a part of the Anima choir and the Vocaholics Acapella group at WMU. With this being my first show since 2019, I am so excited to get back into musical theatre and the Civic has been the perfect place to do so!

Ian Darling-Romain

Ian is excited to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include “Little Shop of Horrors”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and “The Play That Goes Wrong”. Ian loves being involved in theatre because he gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, he likes to long board, go hiking, fishing, and to travel. Ian would like to thank his family for pushing him and encouraging him to keep theatre in his life.

Sandy Davis

Sandy is excited to be performing in her tenth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include “Hairspray”, “Grey Gardens”, and “Sylvia”. Sandy loves being involved in theatre because it’s fun.

Lindsay Fleck

Lindsay is thrilled to be making her Civic debut in “The Wedding Singer”. A recent graduate of CMU’s acting and history programs, she is happy to be back home in Kalamazoo and performing in a theatre she grew up attending. Outside of rehearsal she enjoys reading, hiking, and sewing. Soon, she will also be joining the Civic’s internship program as a costumer! She wants to thank her family for encouraging her to pursue and stay involved with this wonderful form of art!

Raquel Hellenga Dance Capt./Ensemble

Elliot Odette Ensemble

Ella Ledbetter-Newton Ensemble

Alexia Perry Linda

Sufia Sharief Ensemble

Nolan Surach Ensemble

Maggie Martin Ensemble

Marques Rayford Ensemble

Sloan George

Cody A. Watson

Robbie - Swing/Ensemble

Chelsea Stevenson-Hicks Julia Swing /Ensemble

Mar vinetta Woodley-Penn Ensemble

Rhyan Shankool Ensemble

Cast Bios

Lauren Hageman

Lauren is thrilled to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” as a tap dancing bellhop and tailor, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” as Olive Ostrovsky, “Something Rotten!” as a chef and writer, and “Grease” (Kindleberger) as a student. Lauren enjoys being involved in theatre because she loves to get down and dance and sing with her friends. When not in rehearsal, she likes to take dance classes and hang out with her friends. Lauren would like to thank her friends and family for always cheering her on and attending all of her shows.

Rachel Hageman

Rachel is super duper excited to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows being in “Grease” at Kindleberger, playing Leaf in “Spelling Bee” at TRCP, being in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at CST, and being in “The Wedding Singer” at the Civic! Rachel loves being involved in theatre because it’s a blast! When not in rehearsal, she likes to hang out with friends, jam out on Rock Band, explore the outdoors, and go on adventures! Rachel would like to thank her family for being awesome and always coming to the shows she is in.

Raquel Hellenga

Raquel is so excited to take to the Civic stage for the second time in this show. She made her Civic debut last year in “Catch Me If You Can” (ensemble). More recently she enjoyed her role as Satan (Let’s Have A Satanic…) at Queer Theatre Kalamazoo where she is also the current Board President. She also choreographed Center Stage Theatre’s recent production of ”Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”. When not in rehearsal she is teaching dance at BSD Dance Studio in Portage, enjoying Kalamazoo’s thriving performing arts scene, or hanging with her cats. Special thanks to all my loved ones that help me live my creative dreams everyday.

Ella Ledbetter-Newton

Ella is very excited to be on the Civic stage again after making her Civic debut in “California Suite” this winter. She is a Kalamazoo native with degrees in Musical Theatre and Dance will be the Lighting Design Intern at the Civic next season. She would like to thank the company for making this experience so fun and her friends, family, and girlfriend Willow for their endless love and support.

Cast Bios

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”, “Six”, and “Parade”, 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

Elliot Odette

Elliot is a lighting and prop designer who has been working as the lighting design intern at the Civic this season. They are excited to participate on stage!

Alexia Perry

Alexia is inspired to be performing in her second show at the Civic since 2006-2007 “Little Women”. Some of her favorite shows include Aladdin Jr. (Genie), The Lion King Jr. (Nala). Alexia loves being involved in theatre because she gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, she likes to walk her dog Bear. Alexia would like to thank her family for supporting her through life, and giving great advice! She would

also like to give a special mention to Heather McKinney “for getting me involved with performances at such a young age, it’s made me the performer I am today.”

Marques Rayford

After living in multiple states, Marques has finally landed his forever home here in Michigan! Marques is a nurse in his waking life and is making his dream of being in the theater a reality in his debut as part of the ensemble! Marques has a VERY loving and patient wife and three wild kiddos who he loves to spend time with and raise their adorable chickens and cat!

Rhyan Shankool

Rhyan is thrilled to be participating in her third show here at the Civic! She performed in “Radium Girls” and “California Suite”, and is very excited to be back for “The Wedding Singer”. Rhyan is a recent graduate of Western Michigan University where she studied Acting.

Sloan

Sloan is in their Civic Debut and ready to move that thang! They are excited to branch into a new space, interests include long walks on the beach, pina coladas, and getting lost in the rain.

Cast Bios

Sufia Sharief

Sufia is thrilled to be part of this production! With a passion for the stage, she has been involved in theater for over 25 years, performing in productions such as Elf, Catch Me If You Can, Big Fish, and The Little Mermaid. When not on stage, and enjoys archery, video games, and traveling. She would like to thank her husband, family, and friends for their unwavering support and encouragement. Enjoy the show!

Chelsea Stevenson-Hicks

Chelsea is happy to be making her Kalamazoo Civic Theatre debut! Performing since the age of 5, some of her favorite roles include Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), The Witch (Into The Woods), and Rona Lisa Peretti (25th Annual Spelling Bee). Outside of musical theatre, she performed Any Dream Will Do with Donny Osmond at Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino, and later guest starred on the podcast The Osmond Hour: Hosted by Jay Osmond. Professionally, Chelsea is Event Manager of Candlelight Concerts where she manages several markets across Michigan and Ohio. She thanks her family for their support and the cast and crew for their hard work!

Nolan Surach

Nolan is thrilled to be taking part in his second show at the Kalamazoo Civic Theater. Nolan loves being involved in theater because he gets to meet new people, explore different perspectives, and discover new sides of himself through acting. When not in rehearsal, you might find Nolan playing piano, listening to music, or running. Nolan would like to thank his girlfriend Bernice as well as his family for their constant support in his theatrical endeavors.

Cody A. Watson

Cody is delighted to be in his second Kalamazoo Civic show and his main stage debut. Favorite previous roles have been Sparky in “Forever Plaid” (Kalamazoo Civic), Carbuckety in “Cats” (Grand Rapids Civic), and Henry in “Newsies” (University of Findlay). In what little free time he has, he enjoys horseback riding, cosplay, and cuddling his cat, Grosie. He would like to thank his family and friends for always coming to see his shows and supporting him through the years.

Cast Bios Production Team and Crew Bios

Marvinetta Woodley-Penn

The Wedding Singer is Marvinetta’s third Civic Theatre show. She recently performed in Parade and 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

Kris Allemang Stahl

Kris is a dedicated teaching artist and choreographer with over 20 years of experience in community and regional theatre. She has choreographed productions for Portage Central, Loy Norrix, and Kindleberger Festival, as well as the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. Her notable choreography credits include Big Fish, Mamma Mia, Mean Girls, and Urinetown, showcasing her versatility across various stage productions. Her choreography has earned recognition, including Sutton Foster awards for Best Musical for Portage Central’s productions of Anastasia and Big Fish. Kris is a teaching Artist for Education for the Arts and enjoys inspiring students all through Kalamazoo County. Kris is also an accomplished performer with an impressive theatrical background.. As an actress, she has delighted Civic audiences with roles including Inga in Young Frankenstein, Polly Baker in Crazy for You, and Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street. “Thank you to my family, John, Elliott and Roman for your continued support and love!”

Emily Awe

Emily is excited to be working backstage for The Wedding Singer! She was most recently seen as Cinderella in Into the Woods with KCC and What A Do Theatre. At the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, she has been seen as Rose Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis and Alex in Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods, and as a member of the ensemble in Radium Girls and Big Fish, the latter of which she names as her favorite theatrical experience to date! Outside of performing, Emily is a playwright, speech coach, and director, and enjoys spending time in the beautiful Michigan outdoors.

Nicholas Basak (previous bio)

Way back when my spark of passion for tech, started when I did spotlights for Portage Northern’s high school’s production of “White Christmas”. I utilize that passion to help enrich the community that I live in by volunteering with Kalamazoo Civic with their productions.

Brian 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.

Naomi Curran

Naomi is happy to be crewing in their second show at the Civic. Some of their favorite crew positions include A2 for “California Suite” earlier this season. Naomi enjoys being involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal they like to crochet and play the clarinet.

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.

Joni Edwards

Joni is a long time Civic volunteer working both on stage and backstage. I was in the cast of “World Goes Round” and “Let It Be”. These shows proved I can still sing and dance. I have worked on many shows as a dresser including War Paint, Elf, Dames At Sea, Murder on the Orient Express, Xanadu, Newsies, Meet Me in St. Louis, Clybourne Park, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Big Fish, The 39 Steps and Cinderella. I would like to thank my family for their support of me pursuing my passion.

Merinda Edwards

Merinda is excited to be returning backstage at the Civic after a short hiatus. She has previously enjoyed working as Assistant Stage Manager for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Elf the Musical. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, and The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare Abridged. Outside of the theatre, Merinda is Limited License Master of Social Work and is a Medical Social Worker. “Thank you Civic family for welcoming me back! I’m grateful to be able to express my creative side through working backstage!”

Larry Foster Goodrich

Larry is thrilled to be backstage once again in “The Wedding Singer”. Larry has volunteered on a number of Civic shows, most recently he was a member of the floor crew for “Cinderella”, but he’s also worked backstage on “Cinderella”, “The 39 Steps”, “Moon Over Buffalo”, “The Christmas Schooner”, and “Damn Yankees.”

Traci Glasscock

Traci Glasscock is thrilled to be back for her fourth show at the Civic. “This may be a late start for me, but I’m hoping for many more years here at the Civic.” Some of her favorite highlights of volunteering at the Civic include ushering for many shows, feeding the companies of shows during tech rehearsals, and performing on stage. Traci loves being involved in the theatre because the people at the Civic are so wonderful to work with! When not in rehearsal, she likes to make jewelry, produce art, tap dance (“when my body lets me”), and play music. Traci would like to thank her family and friends for all their support & encouragement.

Val Glasscock

Val is excited to be back Stage Managing in the Auditorium for The Wedding Singer after recently Stage Managing for Cinderella. Some of her favorite shows she’s been a part of are “The 39 Steps”, “The Sound of Music”, “Love, Loss, and What I Wore”, and “Sister Act”. She thanks her family and friends who have supported her through the seasons, her cats, Zoee and Sweetie, and especially her mom, Traci, for being there through it all. “I less than three you!” Dream with your heart and enjoy the show!

Lori Hatfield

A lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Lori has provided musical direction for many local and regional theatres. Show highlights include Is THere Life After High School?, Big Fish, First Date, Xanadu, Dames at Sea, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q (Kalamazoo Civic Theatre), Peter and the Starcatcher, The Toxic Avenger (Farmer’s Alley Theatre), Rocky Horror Picture Show, Loserville, Xanadu (The Civic and Kellogg Community College), and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Whole Art Theatre). Lori has toured with rock tribute bands throughout the Midwest. She has also taught for Education for the Arts in the Kalamazoo area.

Mychelle Hopkins

Mychelle is a native of Traverse City, Michigan where she lives with her husband, Steven C. Smith, and her two children, Macready and Winter. Mychelle is a graduate of Western Michigan University’s Theatre Department (1995 Magna cum Laude) and studied at the prestigious Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon as a Fulbright Scholar, receiving her M.A. in Shakespeare Studies from the University of Birmingham, England. Audiences will remember Mychelle as a fixture at the Civic from 1990-2005 where she served as CYT Director, Parish Theatre Producer, and Civic Associate Director. A former member of Actor’s Equity Association, Mychelle has performed throughout the US and in Europe and continues to Direct and Choreograph in her retirement.

Kevin Hopp

Kevin is thrilled to be working on his tenth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include “Elf the Musical” - Walter Hobbs, “Lion in Winter” - King Richard U/S. Kevin loves being involved in theatre because he gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, he likes to hang out with his wife Melinda exploring life together, going to concerts, attending local theatre to support their friends, and learning how to be empty nesters. Kevin would like to thank his family and friends.

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

Ben Arnett

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

Kirana Barret

Nicholas Basak

Harper Bates

Kaiya Bates

Brooke Batsie

Brian E. Bay

Brian R. Bay

Martha Bay

Ashley Beach

Chelsea Bear

Lori Beason

Tim Beason

Ariel Bennett

Taylor Bernadi

Ivan Bernhardt

Bri Berning

Emily Berns

Erin Berns

Aash Bhatt

Naveen Bhatt

Riya Bhatt

Caleb Bildner

Johanna Bildner

Josiah Bildner

Paige Billian

Stefani Bishop

Christopher Blades

Philip Borkholder

Heron Bothwell

Ariel Botsko-Wilson

Lora Boyd

Noah Boyd

Steven Boysen

Lisa Brannan

Kathy Breyfogle

Jacklyn Brickman

William Brouse

Vincent Brow

Elaina Brown

Emelia Brown

Mitzi Brown

Nathan Brown

Jordan Bruner

Ondrea Brussee

Allison Bryant

Peter Bryant

Tim Buechler

Aleena Bugnaski

Hannah Bugnaski

Kaylynn Bugnaski

Melanie Bugnaski

Ryan Burke

McKenna Burlingham

Robin Burlingham

Gracie Burnham

Emily Burns

Jake Burrell

Emily Bybee

Isaac Byler

Penny Cadwell

Anna Cafagna

Angela Calleja

Lyndsey Camp

Lucas Campbell

Uriah Campbell

Danielle Campise

Ariela Cardiel

Zoe Carlo

Erika Carr

Josh Cavalli

Kristy Cavalli

Joan Cavanugh

Kim Chandler

Mercedes ChandlerWilliams

Jamie Chapin

Jayk Chavez

Kelsey Jordan

This is Kelsey’s last show of the season. Kelsey is really really excited to do the next season and planning being onstage a lot more and also being a dresser for next season. Kelsey have so many favorite highlights of this season doing a show ten years later of doing the same show in middle school, a little tribute to the Beatles, doing a true story/history show, and also finally making Kelsey’s debut onstage as Pac Anne in Press Start. Kelsey made a lot of dreams to herself this season. And also Kelsey made and make stronger friendships with the people she knows and also the new people she has met this season and calls them her best friends. Kelsey can’t wait for hopefully be on stage with them next season.

Sarah Legeza

Sarah is new in town, and as such has no reputation. In a previous life (Ohioan), they performed and did crew for many community theater shows.

Katey Martinek

Katey Martinek Katey is no stranger to the stage. She got her start in her college’s productions of “Barnum”, “Our Town”, and “Pippin”. Since then, she’s taken on more of a backstage position with stagecraft, hair & makeup, props mistress, & choreography. Her favorite part of becoming active in theater again is the people she’s met, the relationships she’s made, and the stories we get to tell. Katey would

like to thank her family: Jon, Jake, Oakley, Susan, John, her Voice Coach extraordinaire: Wendy Wheeler, and her Friends: Betsie, Shaun, Dawn, Simone, & Mandy.

Allison Mayo

Allison is excited to be crewing in her second show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Kalamazoo Civic (Floor/Fly Crew); You Can’t Take It With You at TRCP (Stage Manager); Avenue Q at TRHS (Trekkie Monster); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble/Featured Dancer). Allison loves being involved in theatre because it’s a beautiful way to connect to people through the songs and stories we create together. When not in rehearsal, she likes to spend time with her husband and son, craft, game, read books, and trying new foods. Allison would like to thank her family for supporting her in all her endeavors.

Alan Moerdyk

Alan has appeared in nineteen 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 recent Kalamazoo Civic appearances were in the 2025 production of Parade and the 2024 production of Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles.

Micha E. Myers

Micha is absolutely delighted to be part of such a wonderful company! Having last graced the stage in “Well,” she’s excited to step into the ASM role for this production. With plenty of experience backstage, Micha has also worked as a dresser and shadow puppeteer with The Civic, along with serving as music director, stage manager, and choreographer in Northern Michigan. It’s a joy for her to be involved in this creative adventure!

Jaycee Myner

Jaycee is thrilled to be back at the Civic for another fantastic production. With a deep-seated passion for theater, she has contributed to 16 productions at the Civic, including shows such as “First Date”, “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and “Newsies”. Jaycee extends heartfelt gratitude to her family for their unwavering support in keeping the household running smoothly during her theatrical endeavors.

Emma Pegouske

Emma is a Sound Designer/Audio Engineer and is currently employed as the Kalamazoo Civic’s Sound Design Intern. Her previous Civic credits include crewing on Six (A1), Cinderella (A2) and Parade (Audio Engineer) and designing Radium Girls and Well. She’s very excited to close out the season with Wedding Singer!

Robyn Shepich

Robyn is thrilled to be working in their eighth show at the Civic. Some of their favorite crew positions include A2 and playback operator at the Parish Theatre. Robyn enjoys being involved in theatre because they get to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, they like to be with friends and go shopping. Robyn would like to thank their friends for always supporting and helping them.

R.J. Soulé

R.J. has been a part of more Civic shows than he can count. He got his start in theatre as a personal dresser for Sandy Bremer in Sugar Babies. R.J. has had many roles throughout his lifetime but his favorites include Marvin in March of the “Falsettos”, Wilbur in “Hairspray” and Tennessee Williams in the one-man play “Confessions of a Nightingale”. When not at the theatre, R.J. can be found on the hiking trails, be it locally or in the mountains.

Laura VanOrman

Laura has been happily volunteering at the Civic for nearly 10 years. She loves to work backstage, this is her happy place. Thank you to my wonderful family for supporting me!

Production Team

Director ................................................................................... Mychelle Hopkins

Music Director ................................................................................ Lori Hatfield

Choreographer .................................................................. Kris Allemang Stahl

Scenic Designer ................................................................................. David Kyhn

Costume Designer .................................................................. Elaine Kauffman

Lighting Designer ................................................................ Delaney McKenzie

Sound Designers ...........................................CJ Mizikar IV, Emma Pegouske

Audio Engineer .......................................................................Emma Pegouske

Technical Director ...................................................................... Phillip A. Miller

Projection Designer ......................................................................... David Kyhn

Hair/Makeup Designer .............................................................. Katey Martinek

Properties Master ................................................................. Christopher Lewis

Stage Manager ............................................................................. Val Glasscock

Assistant Stage Managers ................................ Kevin Hopp, Micha E. Myers

Scenic Carpenters ................... Ryan Burke, Dominic Lannon, Jacob Miller

Charge Painter ................................................................................... David Kyhn

Scenic Artists Paige Billian, Justin Muse

Stitchers......................... Isabella Balden, Addie Gorden, Camille Van Dien

Master Electricians ........................................................ Ben Arnett, Noah Vos

Properties Artisan ........................................................................ Jamie Chapin

Makeup Captain ............................................................................. Vincent Brow

Dance Captain ......................................................................... Raquel Hellenga

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

Light Board Operator ..................................................................... Elvin E. East

A1 Operator ..............................................................................Emma Pegouske

A2 Operators ..................................................... CJ Mizikar IV, Robyn Shepich

Floor/Fly Crew Brian Bay, Naomi Curran, Merinda Edwards

....... Larry Foster-Goodrich, Sarah Legeza, Allison Mayo, Jaycee Myner

Hair/Makeup/Dressers ............................................ Emily Awe, Joni Edwards

....................................... Traci Glasscock, Kelsey Jordan, Laura VanOrman

Follow Spot Operators ............................................. Alan Moerdyk, RJ Soulé

Playback Operator .................................................................... Nicholas Basak

Costume Assistant ......................................................................... Lou Irwin, Jr.

Our Volunteers

Timmy Cheeseman

Kendall Childs

Khloe Childs

Gina-Maria Chimner

Matt Clark

Stacy Claudill

Eva Clayborn

Alex Cole

Brady Cole

Sedona Coleman

Rohnda Coleman

Collins

Peggy Combes

Jin Yi “LeAnn”

Connelly

Ian B. Conner

Laurel Connolly

Lynn Contos

Grace Cook

Du Cooper

Tammy Cooper

Thomas John Cooper

Jr.

Anne Copeland

Clarissa Corral

Gwen Cortright

Janine Cotugno

Anna Cox

Daniel Coyne

Naomi Curran

Paige Daniels

Josh Danks

Grace D’Arcangelis

Judy D’Arcangelis

Ian Darling-Romain

Asa Davis

Sandra Davis

Sharalyn Davis

Estelle Day

Andrew DeGraves

Suzanne DeGraves

Julieta Del Toro

Isaac Delgado

Diane Delhey

Isaac Deluca

Laura DeMerell

Kristy DeMeritt

Brooke Demmond

Jennifer Demmond

Josie Dennis

Nancy Desai

Denise DeVoll

Linda Dickey

Andrew Dixon

Abigail Doonan

Marissa Doorn

Kendall Douglas

Logan Dowell

Mason Dowell

Megan Dowell

Anna Dragan

Lorraine Dudash

Molly Duffy

Casey Dufguay

Emily Duguay

Spencer Duguay

Ron Dundon

Mark Dykgraaf

Elvin E East

Dixie Edwards

Joni Edwards

Miranda Edwards

Anne Eichorn

Pyper Eichorn

Kim Elliott

Sidney Ellis

Pat Erwin

Lana Escamilla

Apple Esman

Lily Evans

Claudia Fiediriwicz

Adrienne Fisher

LIndsey Fleck

Tania Fleitas

Anne Adams Fletcher

Briana Foghino

Diane Foghino

Taryn Forkin

Khalilia Foster

Larry Foster-Goodrich

Evangeline FraleyBurgett

Alyssa Frank

Sarah Frazier

Daniel Fucile

Zeb Fulcher

Avery Fulling

Bill Fulton

Sandra Gagie

Elsie Gale

August Gallagher

Courtney Gardner

Eponine Garrod

Jessi Gates

Madison Gates

Mary Gauthier

Vincent Giannecchini

Wesley Gibbs

Zoe Gibbs

Courtnee’ Gilliard

Traci Glasscock

Valerie Glasscock

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Addie Gordon

Evan Gorman

Drew Gorzen

Brett Gowen

Our Volunteers

Lisa Grace

Olivia Gray

Journey L Green

Nancy Gregory

Piper Gregory

Susan Grimm

Sofia Gross

Amaris Grubaugh

Ava Grunder

Jennifer Grunder

Taylor Gudbrandson

Silvia Gutierrez

Macy Hagan

Lauren Hageman

Rachel Hageman

Tracy Hageman

Abbie Halifax

Elsa Halifax

Eric Halifax

Anna Halsey

Anthony J. Hamilton

Jane Hammond

Kristin L Hammond

DaMarius Harp

Sydney Harrison

Gwene’e Hart

Zoe Hart

Katherine Harte

Lori Hatfield

Nora Hauk

Jeff Havens

Linda Havens

Mackenzie Haworth

Nathan Heckman

Cierra Hedgespeth

Alliyah Heerlyn

Nannette Heib

Raquel Hellenga

Valerie Helms

Claire Hemenway

Joby Hertel

Jacob Heystek

Kyle Hibbard

Kelly Higgins

Shannon Hill

Nancy Hinton

Debbie Hnilo

Peter Hobsen-Morse

Hal Hobson-Morse

Aija Elise Hodges

Anessa Hodges

Ken Holda

Heather Holmer

Michael Holmes

Mychelle Hopkins

Kevin Hopp

Melinda Hopp

Katie Houston

Bryan Huey

Vona Hughes Longmire

Anastasia Hughson

Charlotte HumphreysStrand

Lindsay Hunt

Carter Ibison

Misty Ibison

Elia Ingerham

Lou Irwin Jr.

Gavin Isaacs

Gédéon Jaboin

Chris Jackson

Stacey Jaeger

Rowan Jakobah

Aidan Jamindar

Ronin Jasmindar

Jasmine Johnson

Kasiana Johnson

Olivia Johnston

Brooklyn Jones

Jeannine Jones

Kathryn M. Jones

Ryan Jones

Shannon Jones

Caroline Jordan

Kelsey Jordan

Tina Jordan

Morgan Jung

Lydia Kanous

Leah Kauchak

Sabrina Kauchak

Elaine Kauffman

Brooklyn Kaufmann

Shannon Kaufmann

Tania Kazamjiam

V Keithley

Jaden Kellman

Tove Kerney

Karen Kiker

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

Our Volunteers

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

Amy Leskowski

Dennis Leskowski

Jack Leskowski

Sydney Leskowski

Christopher Lewis

Becky Lewis

Sydney Lewis

Deborah Lily

Ally Lindsay

Jen Lindsay

Kate Louise

Kennedy Lozier

Dart Luczak

Ethan Lussier

Chase Lynn

Reeve Lynn-Hillman

Carrie Lyon

Dara Lyon Warner

Brian Magnuson

Victoria Maheshwari

Dave Mahon

Montana Major

Tammy Mammel

Lucy Mansberger

Ambi Marie

James M. Marquardt

Estela Marquez

Jeanne Marsh

Davick MarshPrelesnik

Kelli Martin

Maggie Martin

Malachi Martin

Michael P. Martin

Katey Martinek

Oakley Martinek

Christopher Marzonie

Lily Marzonie

Lorena Masterson

SueAnn Mater

Hannah Matthews

Susan Mayer

Colleen McGilton

Delaney McKenzie

Sophia McKinnon

Ashley McPheters

Chris Measzros

Stephanie Measzros

Erika Mehring

Barbara Meskin

Evie Meskin

Haley Messamore

Bernice Mike

Allison Mikesell

Katerina Mikhailova

Maria Mikhailova

AnnMarie Miller

Genevieve Miller

Jacob Miller

Nancy Miller

Phillip A Miller

Sky Miller

Zaynee Miller

Adaline Mills

Ryan Mills

Barbara Minar

Zoë Minard

David Miner

Preston Misner

Alan Moerdyk

Rick Moll

Brenna Moore

Brooklyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

Elexa Moore

Mimo Moore

Yuri Moore

Pastor Karen Moorman

Anna Morris

Kevin Morse

Dusti Morton

Dustin Morton

Lori Mosier

Shaun Moskalik

Ellie Mott

Jennifer Moubrey

Camryn Mouly

Alason Murphy

Justin Muse

Micha E. Myers

Jaycee Myner

Lucia Myner

Lucian Myner

Jacob Myny

Kris Naftel

Michael Philip Nagle

Aria Nahavandi

Our Volunteers

Elizabeth Nahavandi

Barbara Nance

Nora Napolitan

Mary Narusis

Jasmine Nash

Dan Newlon

Karen Newlon

Isobel Newman

Lisa Newman

Laurie L. Nic

Morgan Nickolae

Kathy Niemann

Cloe Nitz

Teri Noaeill

Mandana Nordbrock

Mariah Norman

Autumn Norris

Derrick M. Norris

Heather Norris

Chris Nower

Riglee Nower

Ryleigh Nower

Shay Nower

Shelby O’Brien

Elliot Odette

Allie Orzel

Chole Mae Page

Russ Panico

Dante Pankey

Zoe Pankey

Clare Papalardo

Elijah Parker

Linda Parker

Lisa Marie Parker

Sky Pathic

Kennedi Peake

Shari Pearce

Emma Pegouske

Nancy Pendziszewski

Steve H. Pendziszewski

Marvinetta Penn

Meghan Peot

Lissa Perkins

Catherine W. Perry

Emma Peterman

Amber Pettee

Madelyn Pettee

Michael Pettee

Robert James

Piellusch

Judi Pike

Rachel Piper

Tami Pitale

Don Plane

Joey Plank

Savannah Plank

Brogan Poer

Etta Poer

Nicki Poer

Verity Poisson

Aaron Potter

Andi Potter

Jaya Pratt

Lou Price

Bella Pringle

Anna Pugh

Heather Purcell

Aly Radford

Delma Radford

Maya Ray

Marques Rayford

Katherine Reas

Anna Reel

Akeyme Reese

Bailey Reese

Mahalia Reign

Ashley Reijonen

Molly Reilly

Laura Rench

Ethel Resh

Bobalee Rethard

Adelaide Richards

Nicholas Richardson

Bev Riley

Oliver Riley-Spreitzer

Elisa Rios

Jeremy Roach

Krista Roberson

Carl Roberts

Thomas A. Roberts

Michael Robertson II

Mikayla Robinson

Jennifer Roelof

Kate Roelof

Kevyn Roessler

Mia Rogic

Kari Rose

Payton Rose

David Ross

Carabelle Rothney

Allison Rousseau

Marin Rozmys

Dan Rozmys

Viktor Rozmys

Annaliese Sabuda

Ella Kate Sabuda

Ashley Saddler

Denise Sanchez

Severiano Sandoval

Chris Sargeant

Gwen Saulino

Lyla Savina

Alice Scheutz

Joanna Schma

Isabel Schoenheit

Kristine Schomish

Our Volunteers

Estella Schuetz

Brittin Schumaker

Nova Schumaker

Jane Schuster

Matt Schuster

Trevor Schuster

Carolyn Schwedler

Mike Scorzo

Gordon Scott

Kim Seeley

Molly Seene

Nathaniel Seibert

Dan Selvidge

Lesley Serri

Camryn Shankool

Rhyan Shankool

Rose Anne Shansky

Sufia Sharief

Evander Sharrer

Ann Shepich

Robyn Shepich

Sara Sherman

Lynn Shiflea

Dawn Shilts

Reed Shilts

Erika Shoemaker

Kylie Shoemaker

Ryleigh Simpson

Lindsey Slager

Sappho Slate

David Slater

Kim Slater

Ryan Sloan

Colin Smallcombe

Arianna Smith

Gibby Smith

Lisa Smith

Lula Smith

MaKaila Smith

Samiyah Smith

Sloan Smith

Victoria E. Smith

Nancy Snell

William Snell

Cindy Snyder

Gail Snyder

Kaia Solano

Jonathan Solonika

Jessica Solono

Susan Sonday

R.J. Soulé

Oliver Sparling

Quinn Spitz

Fiona Springsteen

Elliott Stahl

Jacki Stahr

Krystle Start

Abby Steele

Chelsea Stevenson-

Hicks

Courtney Stewart

Ivy Stewart

Zoé Stewart

Eilee Stob

Carlee Stoker

Paige Stubelt

Gail Stults

Bob Summey

Mary Anne Summey

Nolan Surach

Aliya Sutherland

Amira Sutherland

Alyssa Tamvakis

Elliana Tangeman

Julie Tasker

Madelynn Tasker

Amanda Ann Taylor

Kaliajah Taylor

Sarah Taylor

David Termuhlen

Paula Termuhlen

Ace Terrentine

Melitta Terrentine

Pat Terwilliger

Robert Terwilliger

Dr. Miriam Thomas

Dr. Quincy Thomas

Zach Thomas

Rebecca Thoreson

Bhatt

Brooke Tiffany

Grant Tiffany

Maggie Timmer

Brayden Todd

Andrea Tramel

Kristin Tramel

Lucy Tramel

Jane Tran

Amanda Treat

Karen Trout

Tonya Tucker

Hailee Turner

Hailey Turner

Kristin Tyrrell

Camille Van Dien

Orion Vandenberg

LounAnn VanDenBos

Melinda Vanderbuilt

Lily VanKeuren

Laura VanOrman

Olivia VanSpyker

Diane Vasold-Trupiano

Robert D. Vergeson

Evan Vicker

Zoe Vicker

Peter Vogel

Danielle Vogler

Thank You to 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 received from June 1, 2024 to March April 21, 2025, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.

Businesses and Organizations

Ruby (up to $2499)

Consumers Concrete Corporation

Crux Move Consulting

Douglas & Son, Inc.

Fetzer Institute

Hardings Markets West Inc.

Miller Davis Foundation

Pfizer Matching Program

Taplin Environmental Services

Foundations

Burdick-Thorne Foundation

Dominic and Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts

Dorothy U Dalton Foundation

ENNA Foundation

Carroll J Haas Foundation

The Carol Haenicke Charitable Fund

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Trustees

Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation

The O’Connor Fund for Historic Preservation

Marvin and Rosalie Okum Foundation

Suzanne U D Parish Foundation

John G. and Kathryn S. Polzin Fund for the Musical & Dramatic Arts

Wattles Family Foundation

In Kind Donations

Polytek Development Corp.

Friendship Village

Stacey Jaeger

Karla Maschalko

Public Media Network

River Run Press

Patricia Witte

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Angel ($10,000+)

The Bryant Family Charitable Fund

Producer ($5,000 - $7,499)

Larry and Shannon Bell Charitable Fund

Eugene Wu

Director ($2,500 - $4,999)

Larry Bell

Alfred Garcia

Arthur Nemitz

Catherine Perry Lund

Assistant Director

($1,000 - $2,499)

Elizabeth A Burns

Jim and Bev Haas

Andy Knibloe

Caroline E. Robbins

Steven E Tibbits

VanDeVelde Family Fund

Jerry and Mary Zwart

Star ($500 - $999)

Douglas and Sheila Baiers

Jason Burke

Stacy Caudill

Cathy Ditto

Elsie Gale

Beverly and Geoffrey Grambau

Mrs. Carol Haenicke

Bridget and Dave Lemberg

Stacey Jaeger

Arnie and Debby Johnston

Charles B. Knappen III

Star ($500 - $999)

James and Michele Marquardt

Elizabeth S. Upjohn Mason

Richard A. and Jodie G. Palmer

Joann Schma

Reed and Dawn Shilts

Albert and Geraldine Statler Fund

Fred and Celeste Statler

Kathryn Sullivan

Ben Zylman

Supporting Player ($250 - $499)

Katherine Bates

Robert Borsos

Anonymous

Linda Clapp

Judy D’Arcangelis

David Dart

Jerry and Cathy Ditto

Dennis and Susan Hollar

Michael Krischer and Janet Heller

Jacque R. Jennings-Carter

Kristen Larson

Gail M. Ledbetter

Michael P. Martin

Sarah Nyenhuis

Jill Ongley

Catherine Perry

John Porterfield

Howard and Georgia Potrude

Heather and James Ratliff

William G. Schma

Pam Shebest

Tom and Ruth Small

Larry and Linda Steck

Bob and Patricia Terwilliger

Phyllis Westerman

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Chorus Member ($100 - $249)

Nancy Acker

Elizabeth Akehurst

Mary A. Artis

Jessica Ball

Matt Banner

James and Marilyn Barney

Donna J. Bishop

Marilyn K. Breu and John Schumacher

Kathy Breyfogle

Rena Brooks

Lori Brouse

Nancy Charles

Frank J Cody

Michael Coyne and Victoria Merlo

Deb Cronkite

Betsie Crotty

Elizabeth Dykhouse

Nathan Ekola

Dave and Nikki Elrod

Greg and Ann Feldmeier

Marian Fisher

James Gardner

Jack B. Godfrey

Anonymous

Denise Hartsough

D. James Heaton

Virginia Hessler

Colette Heusinkve

Toma Hibler

Brian Hudson

Breanne Humphreys

Eric and Elizabeth Kent

Kelly K. Kiburis

Amy Kilmartin

John Kilmartin

Peter Kobrak

Kay L Lennon

Jaime Marsman

John L. Mason

Benjamin Maxey and Sandra M. Sims

Prudence D McCabe

Deb McMann

Joyce McNalley

Linda and Joseph Mills

John and Pat O’Toole

Mary Oudsema

PPP Trivia Team

Barbara A. Page

Russ Panico

Donald and Ann Parfet

Lois and Frank Plaver

Jane and Jeff Puvogel

Eric Rice

Dr. Arthur L. Riley and Mrs. Janet D.

Riley

Beverly A Riley

Paul Russell

Jeanette Sage

Ron and Linda Santoro

Laurel Scheidt

Danielle Seabold

Erika Shoemaker

Susan Sonday

Linda Stieve and Daniel Coyne

Clifford Tallman

Linda Teare

Marlita Walker

Von Hugo and Frances L. Washington

Richard Weir

Ken and Jill Weyenberg

Elaine Williams

Louis Williams

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Patron ($1-99)

Anonymous

Derek Allard

Jason Anderson

Jax Anger-Pipe

Mike Artis

Donald Barnes

Alejandra Barrera

Wayne Barrett

Kate Bates

John Beaudoin

Susan Beechler

Dean Bender

Ann Bengtsson

Nicole Berning

Sally Bingham

Ann Birder

Charles Blades

Kris Bodine

Mary Boling

Matthew Bonine

Gretchen Bonnema

David Breen

Bill and Ruth Breyfogle

Felix Brooks

Sidney Brush

Phillip and Virginia Caruso

Debra Clegg

Michael Collins

Victoria Comstock

Anne Copeland

Brany Corboy

Janine Cotugno

Helen Coverdale

Rev Mary Elizabeth R. Moran Cross

Randy Custer

Anonymous

Marge and Dennis Dailey

Gary and Ruth Dare

Veronica Dark

Greta Decker

Joe Demorest

Holly Diebel

Cetera DiGiovanni

Leland Drager

Ross Draper

George H. Dunn

Robert Durkee

Elvin E East and Patricia C Erwin

Dixie Edwards

Greg Elfring

Marci Ekberg

Nathan Ekola

Sidney Ellis

Nikki and Dave Elrod

Doug Eplee

Lana Escamilla

Mary Evans

Chelsie Fall

Mary Fillmore

Kateri Fitzgerald

Mary Lou Fleckenstein

Addysen R. Foster-Morris

Sue Glenn

Jennifer R. Lee Good

David Goodyear

Adrienne Graham

James Grauman

Peg and Gary Grauman

Esther Gray

Marion Gray

Elizabeth Grow

Sharon Hall

Sierra Hamilton

Julie Harpenau

Joy Hartman

Karen Hassler

Cheryl Haugh

Anne Henn

Kelsi Hiester

Kathryn Hillenbrand

Peter R. Hobson-Morse

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Patron ($1-99)

Mary Holtapp

Peter Holysz

Sharon Houle

Sofi Hudson

Bryan Huey

Jen Hyrns

Jacque Jennings-Carter

Nancy Johnson

Deb Jokela

Haley Jordan

Constance Juszczyk

Shannon Kaufmann

Mary Keane

David Kingsley

Lisa Kissinger

Samantha Kobb

Amanda Kutzler

Robynne Lafountain

Donna Lambert

Thomas Lambert

Mary Lampen-Crowell

Pam Landis

Renee Lassila

Kristin Lauria

R Vincent Lavieri

Cara Lieurance

Danette Littel

Rachel Lobel

Mark Loehrke

James Loiselle

Nancy MacKenzie

Ian Magnuson

Richard Mahaney

Jaime Marsman

Karla Maschalko

Manrique Matyas

Dan and Nancy Maudlin

Sandra Maya

Austin McCollum

Max McConnell

Dara & Gary R. McLeod

Michael McNamara

Barbara L. Menlen

Michelle Metro

Katerina Mikhailova

Jack Milito

Daniel Miller

Tucker Miller

John Minser

Karen Moorman

Lea Morello

Christopher Morzonie

Lori Mosier

Micha Myers

Jaycee Myner

Cindy Nanninga

Gail Nelson

Patricia Newbauer

Kelly Newell

Connie Newhouse

Donald Nitz

Jacob Oaster

Thomas Oliphant

Samantha Orabi

Lara Palazzolo

Dawn Pantaleo

Ramona Parker

George Pendill

Nancy Peterson

Nathalie Peterson

Brianne Pitts

Tom and Mary Platte

Lanny Potts

Charles Pratscher

Carol Pratt

Natalie Proudfoot

Christine Prouty

Marques Rayford

Theresa Reed

Mark and Jill Reid

Mark Reilly

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Patron ($1-99)

Molly Reilly

Dana Richardson

Bonnie Rogers

Kelly Rumohr

Stacie Rumsey

Julie Saracina

Leigh Ann Sayen

Jasen Schrock

Kathy Simpson

Bruce Simrod

Jessica Solano

Susan Sonday

Janet Stack

Kyle Sutherland

Melissa Tache

Paula Termuhlen

Richard Termuhlen

Marcene Telfer

Ethan Thennisch

Scott and Patrice Tompkins

Jennifer Valdez

Tracy VanDenBoom

Colleen VanSickle

Sarah Van Tuyl

Juliet Veliz-Figueroa

Laura Vessey

Ann Videtich

Miranda Vinson

Tyler Walker

Kay Wallace

Joni M. Weaver

Katherine Webb

Kathleen Weessies

Adam Weiner

Laura Whitcomb

Rebecca White

Susan Whitney

Caroline Wiley

Candace Williams

Jacqueline Williams

Amy Wills

Gary and Donna Willoughby

Allison Wiseman

David Worthams

Amy Wotring

6In Memory 6

In Memory of Nancy H. Acker, George Acker and Judy Acker-Smith

Nancy Acker

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 Gary L. Elfring

Thomas Oliphant

In Memory of Diether H. Haenicke

Mrs. Carol Haenicke

In Memory of Carole R and Peter G Knibloe

Andy Knibloe

In Memory of Mary Lou Pratscher

Charles Pratscher

In Memory of Jana Tibbitts

Steve Tibbitts

6In Memory 6

IN MEMORY OF TIM KILMARTIN

Taplin Environmental Services, in Honor and Remembrance of our Friend

Adam Weiner

James Grauman

Scott and Patrice Tompkins

Amy Kilmartin

Peg and Gary Grauman

Marge and Dennis Dailey

Catherine Perry

Michael Srodes and Crux Move Consulting

Larry Bell

Stacy Caudill

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Trustees

John Kilmartin

PPP Trivia Team

Consumer Concrete Corporation

John Porterfield, an always caring soul who sought to spread the goodness of life

Susan Whitney, sounds like a life well-lived!

Brian Hudson

Denise Hartsough

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors

Greenleaf Trust, for his years of service to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Board

Leah and Joe Walters

Jeffrey Michael Moran

Ruth Ann Strayer

6In 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

Fetzer Institute

Colette Heusinkve

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.

The Civic Production Team

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.

Addie Gorden

(Costume Design Intern)

Addie Gorden graduated from Indiana University in 2023 with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Fashion Design. As a teenager she volunteered at the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, doing everything from acting to stage management. In college she began to explore costume design, with a particular interest in historical costuming. She is looking forward to continuing to grow as a designer with The Civic!

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.

The Civic Production Team

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.

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.

The Civic Production Team

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

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!

The Civic Production Team

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.

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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.

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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.

Hearing Loop, also known as T-Coil system available in all our theatres.

Service Animals receive complimentary seating

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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

Leah Walters ..............................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

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

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

Dominic Lannon................................................... Technical Direction Intern

Elliot Odette ............................................................... Lighting Design Intern

Emma Pegouske ...........................................................Sound Design Intern

Camille Van Dien ....................................................... Costume Design Intern

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Apr. 10 - 19, 2026

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Dec. 5 - 21, 2025

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Apr. 17 - 26, 2026

Oct. 24 - Nov. 2, 2025

Jan. 16 - 25, 2026

Mar. 13 - 22, 2026

May 1 - 17, 2026

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