Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
October 24-November 2, 2025
Civic Auditorium
The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger
Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by David Chase
Frozen JR. Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Madeline Smith
Frozen JR. Script Adapted by Sara Wordsworth
Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by
Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
The original Broadway production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger
Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by David Chase
Frozen JR. Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Madeline Smith
Frozen JR. Script Adapted by Sara Wordsworth
Director
Katherine Mumma
Music Director
Sarah Aiello
Choreographer
Katey Martinek
Scenic Designer
David Kyhn
Costume Designer
Elaine Kaufman
Lighting Designer
Delaney McKenzie
Sound Designer
Imari Hill
Technical Director
Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master
Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager
Meadow Walsh
Director’s Note
This show has a special history in our community. The original Kalamazoo Civic production was ready to open in 2020, final dress complete, when the world shut down. Sarah, who now serves as our music director, was Olaf in that cast. Oddly enough, what we all lived through that year gave this story new meaning and a clearer perspective on what can happen when uncertainty and isolation take hold.
And that happens to be what Frozen Jr. is really about: not just sisterhood, hit songs, or a castle made of ice, but fear, the courage to be seen for who we truly are, and the grace to understand what’s different in others. What I love about Frozen is how it turns struggle into connection. Beneath all the sparkle and humor, it asks what might happen if we stopped hiding, opened our hearts, and met each other with compassion instead of judgment.
Together, Katey, Sarah, and I worked to build a rehearsal room grounded in trust, a place where the kids could take risks, explore, and discover without self-consciousness. This cast has truly become a family. Each performer brings something unique. It feels fitting that a story about embracing different gifts became the space where these kids learned to celebrate those gifts in each other.
My hope is that our Frozen Jr. reminds you to do the same: to meet what you don’t understand with curiosity, and to keep choosing connection, even when it’s hard. That’s the kind of world we’re trying to build, onstage and off. This performance is dedicated to the company of the 2020 production of Frozen Jr., whose spirit and resilience continue to inspire us.
Katherine Mumma
Elsa ...................................................................................... Maggie Martin
Front of House Crew ................ Casey Duguay, Dante Pankey, Lily Marzonie * * Denotes Civic Debut
Musical Numbers
Let the Sun Shine On A Little Bit of You
First Joik
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? For the First Time in Forever
Dangerous to Dream
Love is an Open Door
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People In Summer
Hygge Let It Go
For the First Time in Forever - Reprise
Mountain Fall
Kristoff’s Joik
Fixer Upper Colder by the Minute
Finale
This performance will include live flame, water-based fog and haze. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Please no photo taking.
Acknowledgments
ASL interpretation “A Little Bit of You” - Kaitlyn Lee
Cookies from Peter Hobson-Morse Wigs on loan from Center Stage
Assisting the Youth Makeup Crew - Marin Rozmys
Adopt a Show Board Members - Lana Escamilla, Thomasina Guidry
Production Community Partner - Kalamazoo Public Schools
Production Team
Director ...........................................................................Katherine Mumma
Music Director ........................................................................... Sarah Aiello
Production Stage Manager ......................................................... Kalie Hagen
Audience Engagement Manager ................................. Christopher S. Blades
Director of Volunteers ...................................................................Mike Artis
Artistic Director ............................................................ Anthony J. Hamilton
Executive Director................................................................ Laura M. Zervic
Production Team Bios
Katherine Mumma - Director
Kat has directed adult productions ranging from Mamma Mia! and A Christmas Schooner with What A Do Theatre to youth theatre shows like Puffs and The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Kalamazoo Civic. She also directs the What A Do/Harper Creek MS Theatre program, where, this spring, Matilda Jr. will be their third show . Kat is passionate about empowering young performers through the Kalamazoo Civic/Boys & Girls Club summer program and beyond.
Sarah Aiello - Music Director
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!”
Katey Martinek - Choreographer
Choreographer Katey is thrilled to be part of such a special show as choreographer and WHAM designer. She hopes everyone feels the magic that this company brings. Katey would like to give a special mention to her son Jake, who assisted with choreography. Some of her favorite shows include Cinderella playing the raccoon and being a featured dancer, Forever Plaid-choreographer, Nemo-makeup design/choreographer & Camelot-puppeteer. Katey loves being involved in theatre because she gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, she likes spending time with family & friends, learning a new makeup trend, and enjoying live theater with friends. She is especially looking forward to taking the stage with her daughter Oakley this holiday season in Annie. Katey would like to thank Jon, Jake, & Oakley, & other family & friends for their support.
About
Kristen Anderson-Lopez
KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ is part of the Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy winning songwriting team behind the Disney animated films, Frozen and Frozen 2, with her husband ROBERT LOPEZ. Together they also wrote the Oscar winning song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco, as well as songs for Marvel’s WandaVision (Emmy Award win for “Agatha All Along”) and its spin-off series Agatha All Along. They adapted Frozen for the Broadway stage and are co-creators of the Hulu original series Up Here.Robert co-conceived and co-wrote the hit musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon, both earning him Tony Awards. Kristen’s show In Transit made history as the first all a cappella musical to run on Broadway after an award-winning Off-Broadway run. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez have written for television, film and stage, including Finding Nemo: The Musical; songs for “The Wonder Pets” (two Emmy Award wins) and the Winnie the Pooh animated film. Lopez and AndersonLopez both serve on the Dramatists Guild Council. Graduates of Yale University and Williams College, respectively, they now reside in Brooklyn with their family.
z’s Broadway credits include: co-creator/writer of In Transit (Broadway’s first a cappella musical), Frozen, Finding Nemo JR. & KIDS. Other theatrical works include Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), Finding Nemo: The Musical (Disney World, running since 2006). Film: Pixar’s Coco (Oscar® Best Original Song win for “Remember Me”), Frozen (Oscar and Grammy Award® wins for “Let It Go”), Winnie The Pooh, Frozen 2. TV: songs for 87th Academy Awards (Emmy® nomination), “The Comedians,” “The Wonder Pets.” 2014 recipient, and now proud board member, of the Lilly Awards. Williams College grad, BMI Workshop, Dramatists Guild council. She lives in Brooklyn with Robert and their two daughters.
Robert Lopez
ROBERT LOPEZ is part of the Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy winning songwriting team behind the Disney animated films, Frozen and Frozen 2, with his wife KRISTEN ANDERSONLOEPZ. Together they also wrote the Oscar winning song “Remember Me” from Pixar’s Coco, as well as songs for Marvel’s WandaVision (Emmy Award win for “Agatha All Along”) and its spin-off series Agatha All Along. They adapted Frozen for the Broadway stage and are co-creators of the Hulu original series Up Here.Robert co-conceived and co-wrote the hit musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon, both earning him Tony Awards. Kristen’s show In Transit made history as the first all a cappella musical to run on Broadway after an award-winning Off-Broadway run. Lopez and Anderson-Lopez have written for television, film and stage, including Finding Nemo: The Musical; songs for “The Wonder Pets” (two Emmy Award wins) and the Winnie the Pooh animated film. Lopez and AndersonLopez both serve on the Dramatists Guild Council. Graduates of Yale University and Williams College, respectively, they now reside in Brooklyn with their family.
About
Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee is the Academy Award®-winning writer and director of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Frozen. For her work on Frozen, Lee received numerous awards including a Golden Globe, a Critics’ Choice Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Academy Award®. She wrote the book for the Broadway stage adaptation of Frozen, receiving a Tony Award® nomination for Best Book of a Musical, and wrote and directed the animated feature Frozen 2. Her Disney Animation career began as co-writer of the Oscar®-nominated Wreck-It Ralph. She went on to co-write the story for the Academy Award®-winning Zootopia, and served as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2018 to 2024, when she began working on Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. She has executive produced numerous award-winning animated films including Moana 2, Raya and the Last Dragon and the Academy® Award-winning Encanto. Her graphic novel As I Dream of You will be published in 2026.
Music Theatre International
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.
MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide.
MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.
MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).
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Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre’s production of
Casey Front of House
Charlie Makeup Crew
Chase Pabbie
Christopher
Davick Costume Crew
Dante Front of House
Eva Makeup Crew
Elia Floor/Flycrew
Eilee Dancer • Steward
Addie A1 Operator
Annaliese Asst. Stage Manager
Blake Kristoff Brogan Young Anna
Andora Buda
Haley Anna
Gabriel Hans Heron Middle Anna
Grifin King Agnarr • Ensemble
Gibby Dancer • Bishop
Brooke Dancer
Ivy Makeup Crew
Isaac Oaken • Ensemble
Isaac Weselton
Kasiana Dancer
Kaiya Makeup Crew
Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Reuben is excited to perform in Frozen Jr, their fourth production at the Civic. Some of their favorite roles include Puck in A Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bloat in Finding Nemo for their Civic premiere, and Rooster in Annie in the Kindleberger Summer Festival for the Performing Arts Youth Production, where they've also been in the Very UnMerry Adventures of Robin Hood. Reuben appreciates being involved in theater because portraying other people is fun. They also enjoy coding, playing Magic: The Gathering, solving their Rubik's cube, and riding their bike when not in rehearsal. Reuben would like to thank their family for supporting them in all they do.
Riya is super excited to be performing in her first show at the Civic! Some of her favorite roles in the past include Moana in Moana JR and Pabbie in Frozen JR. Riya loves being involved in theater because of the friends and memories she's made. Outside of theater, she likes to participate in forensics (public speaking), volunteer in the community, and write for her school newspaper. Riya would like to thank her family for always supporting her in theater and every other activity she does; her best friend for showing up to her performances; and her castmates, directors, and crew members from this production- she's
Brooke Bohms began acting at age six in Jonathan Talmadge, Arlyn and Bellamy and has since performed in 13 additional Opening Act Play Company productions. At Mattawan Middle School, she played the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella and at Mattawan High School, she appeared as a Delta Nu in Legally Blonde and played on stage tech for The Play That Goes Wrong. Additionally, Brooke plays guitar and sings in a rock band through Kalamazoo Academy of Rock, bringing creativity and energy to every performance. She is thrilled to be part
Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Heron Bothwell
Heron is thrilled to take the stage at the Civic for the second time, after her debut role as Quince in the Seussification of a Midsummer Night's Dream last spring. Aside from her newfound love of acting, Heron enjoys climbing, baking, playing violin, piano, and guitar, and hanging out with friends. Heron would like to thank the directors for casting her and helping her to learn this new craft.
Connor Cameron
Connor is thrilled to be making his debut with the Kalamazoo Civic theater! Connor is currently a 6th grade student at Milwood Middle School, where his favorite class is Video Production. In his free time, Connor likes to run cross country, play soccer, and play video games. Connor would like to thank his parents, his twin brother Callum, and his little sister Isla for their love and support.
Lucia Carew
Lucia is nine years old and delighted to be part of her first production. She loves being involved in theatre and has enjoyed summer camp with the Civic. When not in rehearsal, she takes ballet and figure skating lessons and is preparing for a role in The Nutcracker. Lucia is excited for the opportunity to perform and thanks her friends and family for their support.
Morgan Cole
Morgan is thrilled to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite musicals include Big Fish, The Lion King, and Wicked. Morgan enjoys being involved in theater because she loves being onstage. When not in rehearsal, she likes to craft, play her instrument, and run cross country. Morgan would like to thank her parents for always supporting her in anything she tries.
Isaac Delgado
Isaac is very excited to be performing in his fourth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows at the Civic include Finding Nemo JR., Frozen JR., and The Lion King JR. When not in rehearsal, he likes to crochet, rollerblade, and sing. Isaac would like to thank “his WHOLE family for always being so supportive of me while doing shows.”
Oct. 24 - Nov. 2
Maggie Elsa
Viktor Sven
Oakley Olaf
Morgan Young Elsa
Lucia Middle Elsa
Riya
Queen Iduna • Ensemble
Madison
Dance Captain • Oaken Family
MacKenzie Ensemble
Wyatt Ensemble Ensemble
Lily
Mira Dancer Oaken Family
Wesley Ensemble
Reuben Ensemble
Kylie Dancer
Sedona Costume Crew
Yuri Playback
Quinn Music Playback
Molly Asst. Stage Manager
Meadow Stage Manger
Paige Floor/Fly Crew
Trevor Floor/Flycrew
Lily Front of House
Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre’s production of
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Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Annabella Doyle
Annabella is really excited to be, in crew in her first production at the Civic. Annabella loves being involved in theater because she likes meeting new people and being part of something. When not in rehearsal, she likes to read, be with friends, run, dance, and sing. Annabella would like to thank her family for always encouraging her to do her best!
Molly Duffy
Molly is thrilled to be working in her 9th production at the Civic. Some of her favorite crew positions are follow spot, A2, and playback. Molly loves being involved in theater because it introduces you to many different positions of what happens behind the stage of musicals and plays we watch. When not in rehearsal, she likes to play guitar and saxophone. Molly would like to thank her parents for exposing her to the Kalamazoo Civic community and supporting her through the past 4 years of being a part of it.
Casey Duguay
Casey is a 6th-grade student at Milwood Middle School. This is his 3rd production working front of house at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. He also plays Magic the Gathering, runs cross country, and enjoys art.
Elia Grace
Elia 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.
Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Blake Farley
Blake is thrilled to be a part of his very first civic production. Some of his favorite roles include John Brooke from Little Women the musical and Wickersham Brother in Seussical. Blake loves being involved in theater because it brings him joy, and he likes to try to make impacts on the lives of people. Outside of rehearsal he likes to play piano and write music of his own. Blake would like to thank his mother Jessica Bowman and Stepfather Timothy Bowman for all the love and support he's received from them, and a special thanks to the friends he's made at the civic along the way.
Wyatt Foley
Wyatt is thrilled to make his Civic debut in Frozen JR.! After having a blast at Civic’s summer camp, Wyatt is excited to be back on the stage. When not rehearsing, Wyatt runs cross country, plays football, keeps chickens, and even blacksmiths in his free time. He’s loved jumping into the world of theatre and thanks his family and friends for cheering him on.
Charlie Humphreys-Strand
Charlie is excited to be involved in her second show at the Civic. Charlie enjoys being involved in theatre because she can escape reality. When not in rehearsal, she likes to play guitar and write poetry. Charlie would like to thank her family for making accommodations to allow her to do the show.
Grifin Jacobs
Grifin is thankful and excited to be performing in his first production at the Civic! His favorite roles include: Cat in the Hat in Seussical, Cat in Honk!, and Zeke in High School Musical. Grifin loves singing, acting, dancing and being part of musical theater! When not in rehearsal he likes spending time with friends, practicing piano and playing baritone in the Otsego Marching Band. Grifin would like to thank his family for their constant love and encouragement and his friends for always being supportive of him in musical shows. Grifin would also like to thank the cast, crew and directors for all their hard work on Frozen JR.!
Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Chase Lynn
Chase is super excited to be performing in his fourth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include the Civic Theater's productions of Polkadots Jr, Lion King Jr, and Finding Nemo Jr. Chase loves being involved in theater because it's a really welcoming community. When not in rehearsal, he likes to read, play video games, and practice violin. Chase would like to thank his family for encouraging him to continue his love for theater.
Maggie Martin
Maggie is so excited to be back on the Civic stage and be Elsa! Truly a dream role. 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) and Shrek (Fiona), Kalamazoo Civic’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Elf, Meet Me In St. Louis, Six, Parade (Mary Phagan), and The Wedding Singer, What-a-do Theatre’s The Christmas Schooner. Maggie also enjoys marching and concert band. Thank you to my family and my best friend Emileigh for being so supportive. I’m so thankful for you all <3
Oakley Martinek
Oakley is thrilled to be performing in her fifth production at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Olaf, Dory, and Pumbaa. Oakley loves being involved in theater because it presents her with a creative community. When not in rehearsal, she likes to draw, read, and participate in Forensics with friends. Oakley would like to thank her parents, brother, and her friends for their constant support throughout this production.
Cristopher Marzonie
Christopher is excited to be performing in his second production at the Civic. Some of his favorite theater experiences include Finding Nemo and Civic summer theatre camps. When not in rehearsal, he likes to play piano, run cross country, and learn Irish dance. Christopher would like to thank his family and friends for coming to see Frozen!
Lily Marzonie
Lily is †happy to be participating in Front of House for her first production at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Ensemble in both High School Musical and Shrek at Hackett Catholic Prep. Lily likes being involved in theater because she enjoys singing and dancing. When not in rehearsal, she likes to write and draw. Lily hopes everyone enjoys the lobby decorations!
Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Haley Messamore
Haley is amazed and thrilled to be performing in her first production at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Junior Version), Countless roles in Legally Blonde, Denise in The Play that Goes Wrong, and of course Anna in Frozen JR. Haley loves being involved in theater because she loves making new friends and the feeling of performing. When not in rehearsal, she loves to hang out with friends, sing, and play tennis. Haley would like to thank Max and Lila for being the best friends in the world, and her family for always putting up with her singing 24/7.
Yuri Moore
Yuri is excited to be a member of the crew in his fourth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite crew assignments include A1, A2, and Light Hang. Yuri enjoys being involved in theater because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal, he likes to run, hang out with his brother, and sleep. Yuri would like to thank his family for supporting and encouraging him in theater.
Eva Parsons
Eva is thrilled to be part of the costume and design crew in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite past roles include The Candy Man in Wonky JR. and a toy elf in Elf JR. She loves theatre because it lets her sing, dance, meet new people, and have fun on stage and behind the scenes. When she’s not at rehearsal, Eva enjoys playing lacrosse, golf and volleyball, drawing, singing, dancing, and spending time with her family. She would like to thank her family and friends for always cheering her on in everything she does.
Brogan Poer
Brogan is a proud Kalamazoo 5th grader who is grateful to be part of Frozen, Jr. as Young Anna. Brogan made their Civic debut as Tad in last season’s Finding Nemo, Jr. and has also been seen on stage with What A Do Theatre as the title role in Willy Wonka Kids and in last summer’s Kindleberger Festival as Tess in Annie. Brogan loves dancing, golf, and playing the viola and thanks Kat, Kathy, Sarah, and the entire Civic team for this opportunity!
Bios for Frozen JR. Company
Viktor Rozmys
Viktor is thrilled to be performing in his eleventh show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include Skimbleshanks in “Cats, Jr”, Rainbow Fish in “Rainbow Fish the Musical”, Young Adventurer in “Press Start”, and Sebastian/G Minor in “All of Us”. Viktor loves being involved in theatre because he loves performing and all the friends he’s made. When not in rehearsal, he likes to play video games or Dungeons & Dragons. Viktor would like to thank his family for supporting him and spending all their time chauffeuring him to and from the theater.
Trevor Schuster
Trevor is thrilled to be involved in his seventh production at the Civic. Most recently, he was seen on stage in this season’s production of Camelot as Tom of Warwick. Other favorite roles include Kurt - The Sound of Music (Civic), Oliver – Oliver! (Center Stage), Gil - Finding Nemo JR (Civic), Wickersham Brother - Seussical (Center Stage), and Damian - Mean Girls JR (Maple Street). Trevor enjoys singing, playing video games, and hanging out with his cats and friends. Trevor is setting his sights on performing on Broadway one day. Follow your heart, work hard, and make your dreams come true.”
Gibby Smith
Gibby is thrilled to be performing in his second show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include Santa, Mad Scientist, and Eric in Matilda. Gibby loves being involved in theater because it’s exciting to be on stage. When he is not in rehearsal, he likes to play tennis, bake, and dance. Gibby would like to thank his friends for always being there and supporting him.
Ivy Stewart
Ivy is so happy to be returning to the Makeup Crew for Frozen JR.! From onstage performance to backstage tech, wardrobe and makeup, Ivy loves being creative with friends old and new in the Civic Youth productions. When she's not hanging around a theater, Ivy likes to read, color, sing, cheer, and connect with friends. She would like to thank the Civic staff for the opportunity to be involved in great shows, and her family for their support.
Paige Stubelt
Paige Stubelt is a 7th grader at Portage North Middle School. This is her first time working on floor/fly crew for the Kalamazoo Civic Theater. She has previously worked behind the stage on Disney’s Descendants and Seussical JR. for PNMS. She hopes to one day to do stage design for theater productions.
Mia Swira
Mia is excited to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Cinderella, Finding Nemo, and Annie. Mia enjoys being involved in theater because it’s fun and you make new friends. When not in rehearsal, she likes to watch TV, play games, and dancing. Mia would like to thank “my family and friends for coming and seeing Frozen. Thank you to my classmates for coming too.”
Andora Volz
Andora is excited to be performing for the first time at the Civic. She has previously helped with makeup for Polkadots, Cats, Lion King JR, Finding Nemo JR, and designed the makeup for the Suessification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream here at the Civic. When not in rehearsal, she likes to read, crochet, and play music. She would like to thank her family for being the best.
Sedona Yoder
Sedona is very excited to be part of the costume crew for her first production at the Civic. Some of her favorite theatre experiences include performing in The Little Mermaid, appearing as Gladys Gutzman in Junie B. Jones JR, and participating in the Paw Paw Schools summer theatre camp. Sedona loves theatre because of the community it brings together and the opportunity it provides to perform on stage. When not rehearsing she enjoys volunteering at her church, spending time with friends and family, and mastering her embroidery skills. Sedona would like to thank Saline Varsity Blues for giving her a great start in theatre and her family for continued support.
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Nanette Heib
Samatha Herron
Joby Hertel
Jake Heystek
Annamarie Hickman
Nancy Hinton
Cara Hintz
Debbie Hnilo
Zaynee Hobdy
Hal Hobson-Morse
Peter Hobson-Morse
Alanda Hodges
Bella Hodges
Michael Holmes
Kevin Hopp
Melinda Hopp
Anastasia Hughson
Charlotte Humphreys
Chloe Ibbotson
Louis Irwin Jr.
Grifin Jacobs
Justin C. Jacobs
Stacey Jaeger
Hattie Jeffers
Ean Johnson
Kasinana Johnson
Ryan Jones
Kathryn Jones
Penny Jones Brant
Christina Jordan
Dave Jordan
Salina Kalnins
Lydia Kanous
Ella Kate
Elaine Kauffman
Tania Kazanjian
V Keithley
Emily Kerns
Deb Killarney
Havyn Kim
Lila Kissinger
Ish Klein
Andrew Klepser
Dawn Klingerman
Evie Knight
Noah Kropp
Peggy Sue Kurpinski
David Kyhn
Annabelle Lacy
Daniel Lafferty
Alyssa Laney
Ella Ledbetter-Newton
Sarah Legaeza
Our Volunteers
Jacy Lehman
Thaddeus Lendzion
Sydney Leskowski
Violet Levine
Milan Levy
Becky Lewis
Christopher Lewis
Sydney Lewis
Donna Lindsay
Jenn Lindsay
Bella Lockner
Lars J. Loofboro
Chase Lynn
Carrie Lyon
Peter Mackay
Avery MacMullen
Brian Magnuson
David Mahon
Sybil Mansberger
Elise Mansfield
James M. Marquardt
Emerson Marshall
Adela Marsh-Prelesnik
Davick Marsh-Prelesnik
Kelli Martin
Maggie Martin
Michael P Martin
Jake Martinek
Katey Martinek
Oakley Martinek
Christopher Marzonie
Lily Marzonie
Jessie Mastin
Allison Mayo
Colleen McGilton
Delaney McKenzie
Cael McKinney
Heather McKinney
Ian McKinney
Alex McMullen
Avery McMullen
Christopher Measzros
Stephanie Measzros
Evie Meskin
Haley Messamore
Lilya Michalak
Mikayla Michalak
Rebekah Michalak
Bernice Mike
Madeline Miller
Nancy Miller
Phillip A. Miller
Adaline Mills
Barbara Minar
Ramona Miner
Desmond Mitchell
Alan Moerdyk
Lu Moon
Riley Moon
Kayden Moore
Yuri Moore
Rev. Karen Moorman
Dusti Morton
Dustin Morton
Lori Mosier
Shaun Moskalik
Eloise Mott
Jennifer Moubray
Eleanor Mueth
Justin Muse
Micha E. Myers
Kris Naftel
Barbara Nance
Nora Napolitan
Sara Nasher
Julie Nemitz
Julian S. Newman
Lisa Newman
Laurie L. Nic
Charlotte Nickell
Kathy Niemann
Mandana Nordbrock
Autumn Norris
Derrick Norris
Heather Norris
Via Novarro
Evalina Nowaczynski
Charlize Nulty
Elliot Odette
Jay Kurtis Oetman
Mayim Olbrot
Jill R. Ongley
Allie Orzel
Tallulah Paavola
Dante Pankey
Zoe Pankey
Nola Paré
Lisa Marie Parker
Eva Parsons
Laura Parsons
Para Peabody
Shari Pearce
Emma Pegouske
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Alexia Perry
Catherine W. Perry
Harper Petersen
Dywanna L. Pettway
Robert James Piellusch
Jared G. Pittman
Bradford Poer
Brogan Poer
Etta Poer
Nicole Poer
Lauren Poet
Zyra Pogue
Aaron Potter
Andi Potter
Taylor Pozzi
Dayanna Price
Lou Price
Anna Pugh
Heather Purcell
Alyssandra Radford
Delma Radford
Maya Ray
Mahalia Reign
Molly Reilly
Laura Rench
Ethel Resh
Bobalee Rethard
Axel Rhodinger
Eric Rice
Lucy Riley-Spreitzer
Oliver Riley-Spreitzer
Krista Roberson
Liz Roberson
Andrew Roberts
Carl Roberts
Thomas Roberts
Kit Robertson
Anelise RoemerMartinez
Elliott Rooy
Miles Rooy
Sawyer Rooy
Dan Rozmys
Marin Rozmys
Viktor Rozmys
Lillian Ruffer
Elspeth Ryan
Brylee Sabo
Ella R. Sabuda
Ezra Sabuda
Denise Sanchez
Aaliyah Sanders
Chris Sargeant
Gwen Saulino
Claire Scheenstra
Joann Schma
Ella R. Schoder
Luna Schumaker
Nova Schumaker
Matthew Schuster
Trevor Schuster
Jane Schuster
Grace Scorzo
Dr. Michael Scorzo
Gordon Scott
Our Volunteers
Elayne Seaman
Leiah Seawood
Kim Seeley
Molly Senne
Rhyan Shankool
Sara Sherman
Lynn Shiflea
Dawn Shilts
Reed Shilts
Shealin ShobowaleBenson
Erika Shoemaker
Kylie Shoemaker
Amelia Shultz
Maggie Siskaninetz
Katherine Skelton
Cindy Slate
Sappho Slate
Kim Slater
Sloan
Aaron Smirth
Audrey Smith
Avor Smith
Gibby Smith
Julie Smith
Kara Smith
Timothy J. Smith
Travis Smith
Nancy Snell
William Snell
Susan Sonday
R.J. Soule’
Natalie Spaans
Elizabeth Sparks
Quinn Spitz
Todd Spratt
Chris Springsteen
Fiona Springsteen
Jacki Stahr
Khalil Steele
Ivy Stewart
Zoë Stewart
Eilee Stob
Carlee Stoker
Alexis Stubelt
Paige Stubelt
Gail Stults
Nolan Surach
Aliya Sutherland
Mia Swira
Cindy Synder
Noah Szarejko
Micaila Tait
Emily Fackler Tallott
Jonathan Talmadge
Amanda Taylor
Kevin Taylor
Sarah Taylor
David Termuhlen
Ace Terrentine
Melita Terrentine
Maggie Timmer
Lucy Tramel
Brandt Trotter
Jenny Trout
Kristin Tyrrell
Orion Vandenberg
LouAnn Vandenbos
Bailey Vanderberg
Benjamin Vandrevoort
Laura VanOrman
Diane Vasold-Trupiano
Katy Velten
Robert Vergeson
Andora Volz
Jared Volz
Veda Volz
Jared Volz
Gari Voss
Journi Wallin
Arabesque Walsh
Meadow Walsh
Rhapsody Walsh
Cambrie Walters
Leah Walters
Mathilda Ware
Carrie Warren
Daniel Warren
Faye Warren
Kris Warren
Cody A Watson
Jan Watson
Haleigh Weatherwax
Margot Weiner
Kathleen B. Weissert
Maria Welser
Fred Western
Margot Wewer
Judy Wilcox
Louis Williams
Donna Willoughby
Gary Willoughby
Amy Wills
Tanya Wolfe
Brandon T. Wolfgang
Meggen Wollberg
Marvinetta WoodleyPenn
Addie Yates
Haley Yi
Sedona Yoder
Alex Zahrai
Maggie Zahrai
Izzy Zegerious
Laura Zervic
Ben Zylman
6 In Memory 6
In Memory of Tom and Monique Coyne
Dan Coyne and Linda Stieve
In Memory of Tim Kilmartin
Norman Cooper
Jack Lohse
Leah Walters
In Memory of Miervalds & Mara Malcenieks
Tia Lutz
In Memory of Patricia Pettinga
Maria Maki
In Memory of Sally Jo Pickens
JoBu Team
In Memory of Mike Klepper
The Muny
In Memory of Cathie Weir
Richard Weir
In Memory of Deb Killarney
6 In Honor 6
In Honor of Kathleen Weissert on the occasion of her birthday
Bob and Linda Van Dis
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, 2025 to October 21, 2025, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.
Businesses and Organizations
Ruby (up to $2499)
PayPal Giving Fund
Foundations
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
The Burdick-Thorne Foundation
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Suzanne U.D. Parish Foundation
In Kind Donations
Mia Swira
Karen Trout
Toni Tyler
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Angel ($10,000+)
The Bryant Family Charitable Fund
Producer ($5,000 - $7,499)
Art Nemitz
Eugene Wu
Assistant Director
($1,000 - $2,499)
Philip Borkholder & Salina Kalnins
Norman Cooper
Supporting Player
($250 - $499)
Anonymous
The Brandenburg Charitable Trust
Jerry and Cathy Ditto
Susan S and Dennis R Hollar
Jake Lohse
The Muny
Howard C Potrude
William G Schma
Chorus Member
($100 - $249)
Jerry Amrhein
Mary Artis
James and Marilyn Barney
Richard Beam
Rena Hirsten Brooks
Andrea Burke
David Burkey
Frank J Cody
Deb Cronkite
Judy D’Arcangelis
Elaine Fluck
Kay Diana Hanson
Ed and Ginnie Hessler
Jacque Jennings-Carter
Mary E Klenow
Peter Kobrak
Bridget Lemberg
Jaime Marsman
Michael Martin
John L Mason
Elizabeth McKenna
Joyce McNally
Sarah Nyenhuis
Frank and Lois Plaver
Eric Rice
Jeanette Sage
Pam Shebest
Patricia J Shiley
Erika Shoemaker
Tom and Ruth Small
Dan Coyne and Linda Stieve
Emily and Devi Talcott
Linda Teare
Leah Walters
Ken and Jill Weyenberg
Louis Williams
Amy Wills
Patron ($1-99)
Juliane Bauer
Sally Bingham
Mary H Boling
Amy Bonnema
Felix Brooks
Charlene Brown
Will Brown
Joyce Burke
Delynn Campbell
Colleen Carpenter
Lainey Carpenter
Mary Connors
Jennifer Coyle
Connor Coyne
Robert F Creagan
Carrie Dall
Patron ($1-99)
Amber DeBolt
Carol Jean Zomer DeRuiter
Lily DeYoung-Foster
Miriam Downey
Greg Edwards
Nathan Ekola
Nikki Elrod
Doug Eplee
Renae Feldpausch
Gretchen Flatto
Wesley Friel
Robin Frohlich
Esther Gray
Carla Hammel
Douglas Harrison
Ronald Haywood
Erin Henn
Linda Hickman
Sharon Higbee
Debbie Hindman
Mary Holtapp
Holly Honeck
Kristen Hossink
Joanne Huffman
Alita Irwin
Alexander Ja-Yu Lim
Nancy Johnson
Mary Keane
Deb Killarney
Charity Kirksey
Alicia Kornowa
Amanda Kutzler
Pamela Landis
Nancy Lane Johnson
Kristen Larson
Evelyn Lim
Jesse Lipson
Judith Loudin
Tia Lutz
Maria Maki
Barbara Marquette
Gary Mazur
Sybil Mazur
Barbara Menlen
Katerina Mikhailova
Daniel Miller
Alex Montgomery-Buchino
Rev. Mary Elizabeth Moran Cross
Kelly Newell
Samantha Orabi
David and Carol Overton
Erin Parker
Mary and Tom Platte
Dyer Price-Stassek
Michele Prouty
Kelly Ray
Robert Rebar
Jill Reid
Molly Reilly
Martha Reynolds
Joan Romyak
Susan Rosas
Maura Salemka
William and Jennifer Sanderson
Noah Sauger
Donna and Paul Schonveld
Lulu Shearer
Laura Simon
Sharlene Smith
Ross and Norma Stancati
Patricia Stromsta
Melissa Tache
Logan Thomas
Shelley Tober
Paul Trap
Meredith Ulmer
Bob and Linda Van Dis
Jerome and Mary Van Tassel
Kryssy Vinson
Kay Wallace
Richard Weir
Mary P White
Caroline Wiley
Lori Wilfenhof
Candace Williams
Jade Wolfe
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
The Civic Production Team
Laura M. Zervic - Executive Director
Laura joined the Civic as Executive Director in July, 2021, after a lengthy career as an Advertising, Promotions and Trademark Attorney. No stranger to the Civic, Laura debuted on the Civic stage in 2009 in The Affections of May. Laura’s theater experience spans over 35 years, and includes acting, directing, producing and stagemanaging in a variety of productions in Cincinnati, Chicago and Kalamazoo. Favorite performances include Only Rose, Noises Off, Lend Me a Tenor, Company and the Civic s production of The World Goes Round. Laura made her Civic directorial debut in 2023 with First Date and directed last season’s Senior Class Reader’s Theatre production of Is There Life After High School? Laura devotes much of her time to her community and to the Gull Lake Community Schools, where she is a champion of the arts, creating fine arts opportunities for students. Laura serves as the President of the GLCS Fine Arts Foundation and has served on the GLCS Board of Education since 2018. Laura also recently joined the Board of the Community Theatre Association of Michigan.
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.
Benjamin Arnett- Master Electrician
Benjamin is a lighting designer, programmer, and head electrician based out of Portage, MI. With a deep passion and love for music, Benjamin’s works in lighting are driven by the emotions and feelings created by talented artists on stage. He has designed for productions such as The Lightning Thief (WMU 2022) and The SpongeBob Musical (WMU 2024). His skills as a theatrical technician have led to lightboard programming and head electrician opportunities at Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Petoskey, Weston Theatre Company in Vermont, The Argyle Theatre in New York, and many others. In Benjamin’s free time, he enjoys going to concerts, working on projects in the garage, usually involving wood or metal work, and finding some twisty scenic roads on his motorcycle.
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.
Tully Davis - Technical Direction Intern
Tully is eager to be working on The Civic’s 97th season. Having originally pursued a career in architecture they pivoted into the vast world of theatre. In college they worked on set design and construction for shows produced by 33rd St Productions. A native to the area they are ready to be able to contribute to one of the many things that make Kalamazoo so great!
Lindsay Fleck - Costume Design Intern
Lindsay is honored to be joining the Kalamazoo Civic team for their 97th season! As a 2024 BFA Acting/ Directing and History alum from Central Michigan University with a side job in the university costume shop, she is excited to take this step further into her building passion for this form of art. Hailing from nearby Vicksburg, she is no stranger to Kalamazoo and the Civic Theatre, however, her first involvement was just last season playing Julia Sullivan in the season closer, The Wedding Singer-- and oh boy has that excited her for being a part of the official team! When not sewing, designing, or acting, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.
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!
Alex Grindey - Resident Sound Designer
Alex(They/Them) earned their BA from Eastern Michigan University’s Entertainment Design and Technology program with focuses in Sound Design and Stage Management and a Minor in Music. Upon their graduation they proceeded into the world of freelance theatre where they had many positions from Sound Board Operator to Assistant Stage Manager to Sound Designer to Production Manager. Some of their favorite shows include, with the Flint Repertory Theatre: Audio Engineer for The Magnificent Seven(2023), Ragtime(2023) and Godspell(In a Pool!)(2024), Sound Designer for Rain on Fire(2023), Assistant Stage Manager for Little Shop of Horrors(2023), with Eastern Michigan University: Guest Sound Designer for Digging Up Dessa(2023), and with Three River’s Community Players: Stage Manager for Much Ado About Nothing(2025).
Kalie Hagen - Production Stage Manager
Kalie Hagen comes to us from Phoenix, Arizona where she received her Associates Degree from Mesa Community College. She went on to Stage Manage a variety of different shows around the Phoenix Area. She has credits from The Phoenix Theatre Company, Childsplay Theatre Company, Order Chaos Theatre, Combs Performing Arts Center and Mesa Community College. She was also the Associate Production Manager with Childsplay Theatre Company and a Production Assistant at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Phoenix. She is thrilled to be with us and looks forward to all our upcoming productions and being able to get back into theatre!
Nora Hauk - Costume Shop Manager
Nora Hauk is the Costume Shop Manager at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. She holds a BA in theatre arts from Kalamazoo College and an MA in sociocultural anthropology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. She lived in South Korea for several years.
Nora is an improviser at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre and performs regularly with the teams What Sharp Teeth and Joyce II Men, and in the Superstar Supershows.
Nora is the treasurer of the Northglade Montessori Magnet School PTO and is active in the West Main Hill Neighborhood Association. If you see her around town, she is probably traveling by bike. Most importantly, she is the parent of two children.
Imari Hill - Sound Design Intern
Imari graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Technology. She found her passion for sound and music when she played in the pit orchestra in high school. In college, she was an FOH engineer for many live shows and events. Now, she is excited to explore sound design at The Civic. During her spare time, Imari enjoys composing music, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family.
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.
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.
Ella Ledbetter-Newton - Lighting Design Intern
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.
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.
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 B.F.A. in Design and Production. He designed for various theaters in Ann Arbor before coming to Kalamazoo as an intern for the Civic’s 2022-23 season. In June of 2024 he became the Scenic Design Associate. Past Civic credits include: Clybourne Park, Polkadots, Catch me if You Can, and Radium Girls. In his spare time, he enjoys painting, drawing, and crossword puzzles.
Sara Sherman - Resident Choreographer and Teaching Artist
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.
Micaila Tait - Stage Management Intern Micaila Tait is beyond excited to be joining the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre for the 97th season. And is also excited because it is her first time coming out to the Midwest. She is from Bristow, Virginia and graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Education. In college she worked in multiple different areas of theatre ranging from just about everything before eventually landing on Stage Management, which she quickly gained a passion for. In her free time, she loves to read, spend time with her family, and travel when she can!
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors
Michael P. Martin ............................................. President
Marvinetta Woodley-Penn ........................ Vice President
Peter Hobson-Morse ........................................ Secretary
Asa Davis ......................................................... Treasurer
Lana Escamilla ................................................... Member
Emily Fackler Talcott .......................................... Member
Thomasina Guidry .............................................. Member
Michael Holmes ................................................. Member
Jennifer Moubray ............................................... Member
Julie Nemitz ....................................................... Member
Joann Schma ..................................................... Member
Jared Volz .......................................................... Member
Louis Williams .................................................... Member
