23-24 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - Forever Plaid

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by

STUART ROSS

Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk

April 5-21, 2024 Carver Studio Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by

STUART ROSS

Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk

Director Mike Artis

Music Director Hal Hobson-Morse

Choreographer Katey Martinek

Scenic Designer David Kyhn

Lighting DesignerGeorge Townsend

Properties Master Christopher Lewis

Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman

Sound Designer Jacob Myny

Stage Manager Lisa Brannan

Technical Director Phillip A. Miller Forever Plaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Director’s Note Hello and welcome to Forever Plaid, We are so happy you could join us. Today we take you back to a simpler time in life when families sat around the radio or television together and took in different variety shows. The 1960s were filled with shows like The Andy Williams Show, The Dick Clark Show, The Perry Como Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show that highlighted upcoming musical talent such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Four Tops, The Righteous Brothers, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley & His Comets, and so many more.

Today, Frankie, Sparky, Jinx, and Smudge take you on what they hope to be their penultimate concert. This is their chance to sing like so many they have seen on some of these variety shows. With tight harmonies and fun and creative musical numbers we get a little glimpse into the lives of four singers whose lives were cut short, when their car was hit by a school bus full of parochial schoolgirls. Today the group comes back to us because the cosmos has aligned and given them the chance to perform one last time.

Should they finish out this concert or is it better to stay in the moment? That is the big decision of these four men.

Forever Plaid is produced as one our Centennial productions leading up to our 100th season. Forever Plaid was first produced in 1998 at the Civic Auditorium and was directed by Ben Zylman, music directed by Marie McColley-Kerstetter and choreographed by Kathleen Weissert. This production was a significant part of the Civic’s history as this show was then performed for almost another year in competitions in Monroe, Michigan, Muncie, Indiana and Memphis, Tennessee. This production took numerous honors which included winning the state and the regional competition. Today we honor that show by using some of the ideas from the original production.

We even have two of the original band members back to play the show again, Mark Tomlonson and Andy Knibloe, as well as a crew member, Kris Tyrrell.

Sit back, relax, and hum along if you want. We hope you enjoy your time with the “Plaids.”

Mike Artis Director, Forever Plaid

Scott Ross (Author) Mr. Ross, besides creating Forever Plaid has Mr. Ross has directed (and or wrote) over 50 productions throughout the USA, CANADA and Internationally.

He directed Forever Plaid at the West End’s Apollo Theatre and the film of Forever Plaid. He wrote Plaid Tidings for theatres in the States after the tragedy of 9/11. THE SOUND OF PLAID (a glee club sequel to Forever Plaid – has performed around the world including The Edinburgh Festival.

His other shows include: RADIANT BABY-THE KEITH HARING MUSICAL at New York’s Public theatre); ENTER LAUGHING, THE MUSICAL (DRAMA DESK NOMINATION); THE RADIO CITY MUSICAL EASTER SHOW. He television work includes the sitcom FRASIER and PBS’ GREAT PERFORMANCES. Stuart actually began his directing and writing journey when he attended the University of Manchester. He later went on to study at New York’s Circle In The Square. He currently resides in both New York and Los Angeles.

James Raitt - Arranger, Musical Director, Orchestrator, Musical Supervisor.

Productions: DAMN YANKEES Musical & Dance Arrangements (Mar 3, 1994 Aug 6, 1995) MEET ME IN ST LOUIS Dance Arrangements (Nov 2, 1989 - Jun 10, 1990) LATE NITE COMIC Vocal & Dance arrangements (Oct 15, 1987 Oct 17, 1987) STARDUST Musical Supervisor/Director/Orchestration, Vocal & Dance arrangements ( Feb 19, 1987 May 17, 1987)

MUSICAL NUMBERS Chant: Deus ex Plaid Three Coins In The Fountain Gotta Be This Or That Undecided Moments To Remember Crazy ‘Bout Ya Baby No Not Much Perfidia Cry Sixteen Tons / Chain Gang The Catering Drill / She Loves You The Golden Cardigan Catch A Falling Star Caribbean Plaid Heart and Soul Mercury Lady Of Spain Scotland The Brave Shangri-La/ Rags To Riches Love Is A Many Splendored Thing Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Today’s performance will include water based haze, simulated use of weapons, sudden loud noises and live flame. Also the aisles must stay clear for the actors.

THE PLAIDS Smudge - Isaiah Lee* Francis - Matthew Schuster Jinx - Kevin Taylor Sparky - Cody Watson* Understudy - Vincent Giannecchini

THE MUSICIANS Hal Hobson-Morse - Keys Mark Tomlonson - Bass Andy Knibloe - Percussion

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THE SONGS ANNIVERSARY SONG by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin. ©MCMXLVI Mood Music Co. Inc., New York New York.

Copyright renewed. Worldwide Copyright Administrator: Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. Used by permission.

CATCH A FALLING STAR by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. Used by permission of Emily Music Corp.

CHAIN GANG Written by Sam Cooke.

Published by Abkco Music, Inc. Used by permission.

CRAZY ‘BOUT YA BABY by Pat Barret and Rudi Maugeri. Used by permission of Wanessa Music Production, Co.

CRY by Churchill Kohlman. ©MCMLI Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., New York, NY. Copyright renewed. Used by permission.

DAY-O by Erik Darling, Bob Carey and Alan Arkin.

MATILDA by Harry Thomas. Used by permission of MCA Music Publishing, a division of MCA Inc. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER by Al Stillman and Robert Allen. Used by permission of Larry Spier, Inc.

NO, NOT MUCH by Al Stillman and Robert Allen.

Used by permission of Kitty Anne Music.

Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc.

DREAM ALONG WITH ME

by Carl Sigman.

Used by permission of Major Songs Co.

GOTTA BE THIS OR THAT

by Sonny Skylar.

Used by permission of Music Sales Corporation (ASCAP), copyright owner.

HEART AND SOUL by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser. Used by permission of Famous Music Corp.

JAMAICA FAREWELL by Lord Burgess.

Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc.

KINGSTON MARKET by Irving Burgie.

Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc.

LADY OF SPAIN by Robert Hargreaves, Tolchard Evans, Stanley J. Damerell and Henry Tilsley.

Used by Permission of Sam Fox Publishing Co., Inc.

LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING

by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain.

Used by permission of EMI Miller Catalog Inc.

MAGIC MOMENTS by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Used by permission of Famous Music Corp.

PAPA LOVES TO MAMBO by Al Hoffman,

SHANGRI-LA by Carl Sigman, Matt Malneck and Robert Maxwell. Used by permission of EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.

Dick Mannning and Bix Reichner. © MCMLIV Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. New York, NY. Used by permission.

SHE LOVES YOU by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Used by permission of Gil Music Corp.

PERFIDIA by Milton Leeds and Alberto

SING TO ME MR. C by Charles Ray. Used by permission of Roncorn Music Company.

Dominguez.

Used by permission of Peer International Corp.

RAGS TO RICHES by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Used by permission of Major Songs Co. Used by permission of Cherry

SIXTEEN TONS by Merle Travis.

Used by permission of Unichappel Music Inc.

TEMPTATION by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown. Used by permission of EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.

THEME FROM THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

by Ennio Morricone. Used by permission of EMI Unart Catalog Inc.

THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne.

Used by permission of WB Music Corp. and Chappell & Co.

UNDECIDED by Sid Robbin and Charles Shavers.

Used by permission of MCA Music Publishing, a division of MCA Inc. SH BOOM Published by Warner/ Unichappell Music, Inc.

DEDICATION Forever Plaid is dedicated to the “good guys”; to the guys who wheeled the projector carts for the AV club; to the guys who saved their allowance to give their parents a special night on the town for their anniversary; to the guys who carried an extra handkerchief; to the guys who never went beyond first base, and if they did, they didn’t tell anyone.

We Salute You!

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Isaiah Lee is excited to make his Kalamazoo Civic Theatre debut as Smudge in Forever Plaid. Isaiah participated in high school theatre playing Mabelu/Perry in The Old Man and The Old Moon, Narrator in Into The Woods and Bert in Mary Poppins, but now he is ready to take on the Civic stage. Outside of the Civic, Isaiah enjoys other artistic pursuits, including amateur bookbinding and playing Dungeons and Dragons. He would like to thank his family who’s tireless work and desire to give their loved ones better lives, has given him the privilege to pursue a dream.

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Matthew Schuster most recently appeared with the Civic as Red Fang in Big Fish. At the Civic, he has also played Lucky in Dames at Sea, and was in the ensemble for Side by Side by Sondheim, Meet Me in St. Louis and Elf: the Musical. Matt has appeared on stages and on television screens in various communities around the country. When not on stage, Matt serves as the Executive Director for Public Media Network. Much love to Jane and Trevor for their love and support.

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Vincent Giannecchini made his Civic onstage debut in our 94th season opener, Disney’s Newsies. Past theatre credits include You Can’t Take It With You (Mr. Depinna/Donald), The Importance of Being Ernest (Rev. Canon Chasuble) and Romeo and Juliet (Romeo/ Mercutio/Apothecary), all performed at Cornerstone University. Interests other than theatre include history, gaming, and being with friends. “I want to thank my wife, Kayla, for her support and pushing me to continue my passions.”

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This is Kevin’s second show with the Civic- his first was with the Choir in 2023’s Hunchback of Notre Dame. His hobbies outside the show are gaming, singing, and camaraderie with good people, like his wife. Kevin would like to thank his wife Amanda for her endless love & encouragement, his barbershop and choir friends for further developing his love for harmony & fellowship, and all his other friends and mentors that helped him become the individual he is today.

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Cody Watson (Sparky) Cody Watson is thrilled to be making his Kalamazoo Civic Theatre debut in one of his dream roles. He has previously been involved in theatre at his alma mater the University of Findlay, onstage in shows such as Cabaret, Newsies, and Middletown and offstage helping with anything from costumes to assistant directing. He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support through the years and wants to remind them that he loves them all Plaidly :) He sincerely hopes everyone enjoys the show and has as much fun watching as he had rehearsing!

Production Team

Director – Mike Artis Music Director – Hal Hobson-Morse Choreographer – Katey Martinek Scenic Designer – David Kyhn Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman Lighting Designer- George Townsend Sound Designer – Jacob Myny Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller Properties Master – Christopher Lewis Stage Manager – Lisa Brannan Assistant Stage Manager – Kris Tyrrell Assistant Director – David Mahon Assistant Scenic Designer – Angela Mammel Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller Scenic Artists – Angela Mammel Stitchers – Isabella Bolden, Addie Gorden, Camille Van Dien Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin 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 – Brian R. Bay A2 Operator – Elia Ingerham Floor Crew – David Mahon, Maggie Timmer, Jan Watson

Acknowledgements

Michael P. Martin - Adopt a Show Board Member David Mahon - Voice over Gary Willoughby - Curtain speech Philip Borkholder - Donation of accordion Hal Hobson-Morse - Use of musical instruments Lisa Brannan - Props magic trick Trevor Schuster - Dance Swing Oakley Martinek - Dance Assistance We acknowledge that the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre occupies the ancestral lands of the Council of the Three Fires – the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We recognize and respect the Indigenous nations of the Great Lakes region, also known as the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), as the stewards of this land and acknowledge the sacred lands of all Indigenous Peoples and their continued presence.

Production Team and Crew Mike Artis (Director) has been an active member of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre for more than 30 years now. Mike started with the Civic as a volunteer and has since moved to the position of Director of Volunteers for the Civic. Prior to this Mike was the Production Stage Manager joining the Civic staff in 2005. Mike has appeared on stage in numerous shows including, Baby at the Paw Paw Village Players, Guys and Dolls, The King and I, Once Upon A Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie for the Kindleberger Summer Festival, The Full Monty (his favorite), Camelot, Joseph ... , Leaving Iowa, State Fair, and Jesus Christ Superstar for the Civic, just to name a few. He has also worked as the Stage Manager for over 50 shows in his career including, Les Miserables, Disney’s Newsies, The Musical, Camelot, The Sound of Music, Morning’s at Seven, Matilda, and La Cage Aux Foiles. Last season Mike made his directorial debut with the Civic with “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and is thrilled to be directing again.

Thank you to all my friends and family, blood or chosen, who have encouraged me my theatre career.

Thank you to all of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre volunteers who assist with the shows in numerous ways.

We so appreciate you!

Hal Hobson-Morse (Music Director) Hal Hobson-Morse is a graduate of the WMU Theatre department and has performed with the Civic for over 20 years in such shows as Hello, Dolly!, Rags, Mame, Fiddler on the Roof, Ragtime, Nuncrackers, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Arsenic and Old Lace, My Fair Lady and Sylvia. He created and directed five of our Senior Reader’s Theatre musicals: Red, White and Blue, Vintage Vegas, Songs of the Silver Screen, Grand Ole Music, and Great American Songbook. He works as a Music Specialist at the Montessori School and directs adult pop vocal ensemble, Blendings, and composes and coordinates music for All Ears Theatre. “Many thanks to my husband, Peter, for his support through the years.”

Katey Martinek (Choreographer) 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 have made, and the stories we get to tell.

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

Brian R Bay (A1 Operator) Brian got started in theatre when he saw Pippin at the Civic while in High School in 1978. His Drama teacher was Charlemagne. He was completely entranced by the magic in the production. Following his passion for theatre, he has now been involved in over 40 productions at the Civic and counting! Some of his favorite roles to date include Rock of Ages, Dennis Dupree; The World Goes Round, Soloist/ Chorus member; Sounds of the 60’s, Soloist/ Chorus member. When not in rehearsal he is a Real Estate Broker with a wide variety of recreational interests (karaoke, trivia, gaming and more.) Brian would like to thank Martha Bay, his wife, whom he met here, for all her support and her creativity which inspires him.

Lisa Brannan (Stage Manager) Lisa joined the theatre scene as a way to share the experiences with her son, DJ, and now has identified a passion for backstage work and has found a theatre home at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. Lisa has been in the human resources field since graduating from Michigan State University in 1991 and has spent the last 20+ years as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo.

“I’d like to thank my son, DJ, for sharing your passion for the stage with me and inspiring me to get involved.”

Elvin E. East (Light Board Operator) Elvin E. East has been involved in over 60 shows at the Civic over the past 16 years and is a talented stage manager and light board operator. His favorites have been the Shakespeare productions, Reader’s Theatre, and Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical. When not at the Civic, he enjoys mysteries and raising donkeys. “Thanks to my wonderful wife, Pat Erwin, for her support and my freedom.”

Elia Ingerham (A2 Operator) After taking a few acting classes in the area, Elia decided to serve as a mentor for the 2022 Penguin Project Production of School House Rock Live! Jr. and fell in love with the process of mounting a show. Since then, she has worked on a variety of plays such as Big Fish (2023) and Barbecue (2023). Elia would like to thank her family and the Civic staff.

“Thank you for seeing me and giving me so many amazing opportunities.”

David Mahon (Assistant Director) David Mahon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University.

He has many years of experience acting, singing, directing, and stage managing, and is also a theatre educator. David served as Assistant Stage Manager for The Civic’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and was most recently seen onstage as Grandpa Prophater in Meet Me in St. Louis (The Civic). David has had a passion for

theatre for the last 35 years and has appeared in such productions as The Diary of Anne Frank, The Miracle Worker, Ripcord, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, and Oklahoma just to name a few. David directed the Civic’s production of Romance Guaranteed, and has also directed Playing Doctor with Play On Theatre Company which he co-founded with his wife, Misti. In addition to numerous directing credits, David had also assistant directed productions for the Civic including A Christmas Story and Gypsy. David thanks his family and friends for continuing to support him throughout his theatrical journey.

Maggie Timmer (Floor Crew) When Maggie was little her grandparents took her to see a production of Forever Plaid. She was called up on stage to play “Heart and Soul”, received her box of plaid dental floss, a big onstage applause, and hasn’t left the theatre since. She is deeply grateful (and deeply plaid) for that moment that led to her being a part of this show with this wonderful company. She would like to especially thank her Mamie and Boppie for all their love and support.

Kris Tyrrell (Asst. Stage Manager) Kris Tyrrell moved to Kalamazoo over 50 years ago from her native Chicago to join the Civic’s internship program and never left. Since then, Kris has performed in over 100 roles at virtually every theatre in Kalamazoo as well as serving in every

possible role on technical crews.

She has helmed productions for our Mainstage, Carver Center Studio, and Parish Theatre, as well as for Whole Art Theatre, and API theatre. Most recently seen in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express as Helen Hubbard, Kris hesitates to choose a favorite role. She has been featured in Arsenic and Old Lace twice, once as a senior in high school and once as a genuine senior.

Kris has also played both female roles in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? In productions 20 years apart. Instrumental in establishing our Senior Class Reader’s Theatre, including last year’s production of Leaving Iowa. Kristin is the proud recipient of the Larkin Noble Award, Spirit of the Civic Award, and Robert McKenna Award from the Community Theatre Association of Michigan.

Jan Watson (Floor Crew) Jan Watson can usually be found behind the scenes at the Civic and loves all the technical roles; her favorites have been as Asst. Stage Manager for Rock of Ages, Stage Manager for Steel Magnolias and Whose Life Is It Anyway? for Senior Readers’ Theatre, and crew for Tommy and Side Show. She has been a member of our Play Selection Committee. She enjoys working in the Education and Outreach department with youth and camps/classes. Jan has lived in Kalamazoo for many years but is originally from Tennessee.

Thank you to Denny, who supports the time for me to do what I love!!

2023 THE CIV IC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E

C elebrating our 95 tH season Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre’s Production of

April 19-28, 2024 Parish Theatre Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice Additional Music and Lyrics by

Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics and “Luau Hawaiian Treat” written by Will Van Dyke “It’s a Small World” written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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The Civic Production Team 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.

Brannan, and Alicia Bailey.

Olivia Johnston (Stage Manager) Olivia Johnston (she/they) is thrilled to be continuing their Stage Manager journey here at the Civic. Olivia enjoys the behind-the-scenes aspects of theater and is ready to lend their talents as Stage Manager for Big Fish. They have enjoyed working with all the cast and crew and hope that you enjoy the magic they have created. This will be Olivia’s first production with the Kalamazoo Civic Theater and their ninth production as Stage Manager overall.

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.

Angela Mammel (Scenic Designe Intern) Angela is thrilled to be working backstage at the Civic for this production! They hold a B.A. in Theatre from Kalamazoo College and currently work as a scenic design intern with the Civic, where they have designed shows such as last season’s Penguin Project production of Rainbow Fish. Many thanks, as always, to their wonderful and supportive family. They hope you enjoy the show!

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

Elaine Kauffman (Costume Designer) Elaine first joined the Civic staff in 1998 as our Costume Designer. She left to create her own custom clothing design business, Elaine K Designs which she has run for the past 18 years. She returned to the Civic as Costume Designer in 2018. She graduated from WMU with a degree in Fashion Design and has over 25 years of professional costume design working at almost every theatre in the Kalamazoo area including the Barn

The Civic Production Team Theatre, 3-D Touring Productions, WMU Dance Dept., WMU Opera, Kalamazoo College Theatre Dept., Farmers Alley Theatre and many other freelance costume design projects. One of her favorite costuming experiences was creating the “creature costume” for a horror movie filmed in Kalamazoo. Outside of the theatre, Elaine enjoys the art of cheese making!

Christopher Lewis (Properties Master) Christopher is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.A. in Fine Arts. He joined the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre staff in 2008 as a scenic carpenter. In May of 2023, he became the Resident Properties Master. Some of his favorite Civic productions are Jekyll & Hyde, The Who’s Tommy, The Borrowers, Once on this Island, Xanadu, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Christopher’s hobbies include building prop replicas, designing and constructing puppets, blacksmithing, and playing tabletop games.

Delaney McKenzie (Lighting Designer) Delaney joined the Civic staff in 2018 as the Master Electrician and became the Resident Lighting and Sound Designer in 2020. She earned her BS in Theater: Design and Technology at Northwest Missouri State University and a MFA in Theater at Southern Illinois University where she specialized in Lighting Design. She has worked with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Endstation Theater Company, McLeod Summer Playhouse, and as Lead Lighting Technician at Interlochen

Center for the Arts. Delaney has a passion for Jesus, music, and the arts, spending much of her time outside of the Civic dedicated to worship and creating beautiful things. She is a painter and a prolific fiber artist, often seen with a set of needles or crochet hook between meetings or backstage during performances.

Jacob Miller (Scenic Carpenter) Jacob graduated Grand Valley State University in 2020, earning his BA in Theatre and History and a minor in Music. He has worked at the Croswell Opera House, and the theatres at both Grandville and Vicksburg High School.

In 2021, he made his Civic debut in The Tempest and worked as a Teaching Artist. In his free time Jacob still loves to act, traveling between Three Rivers and Grand Rapids for various projects.

Phillip A. Miller (Technical Director) Phillip has worked on every production we have produced since he joined the Civic staff in 2000. Prior to his arrival at the Civic, Phillip served as the Assistant Technical Director at the Barn Theatre and as a draftsman for the Children’s Theatre Company and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Additionally, Phillip was the Technical Assistant at Western Michigan University, while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production.

Did You Know?

We offer these services so everyone can enjoy the theatre experience.

Accessible Seating with companion seating is available in all our spaces American Sign Language interpreters ASL translation is offered the first Saturday of every Civic production.

Audio Description is provided the first Saturday of every Civic production.

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

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Sensory Assistance, Stim tools, noise reduction headphones, and weighted blankets are available in our box office upon request Sensory Friendly Performances, with relaxed spaces, and environmental modifications are available for some youth friendly productions.

Check calendar or contact the box office for performance dates.

Service Animals receive complimentary seating

The Civic Production Team Raven Moore (Sound Design Intern) Raven graduated from the University of Puget Sound, Washington in 2022 with a B.A in Theatre Arts. Between then and becoming the sound intern at the Civic, they were a sound/light intern at the Theatre at Monmouth, Maine; light board operator for People, Places, and Things at Studio Theatre in Washington, DC; and sound board operator for Incognito in the Constellation Theatre in Washington, DC. Raven’s favorite show is whatever they’re working on in the moment!

Justin Muse (Scenic Design Intern) 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.

Anthony J. Hamilton (Artistic Director) Anthony is serving his inaugural year as Artistic Director of the Kalamazoo Civic. He previously worked as Visiting Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College where he directed Next to Normal and Guest Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University where he directed Into the Woods & Intimate Apparel. Previous directing credits at the Civic include: Barbecue, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Once on this Island, 1940s Radio Hour, The Piano Lesson, Newsies, and A Raisin in the Sun. Hamilton received a B.A.from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A.

from Florida State University/ Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

David Kyhn (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.

George Townsend (Lighting Design Intern) George is a graduate of Adrian College in Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Theatre. Some notable appearances include lighting musicals such as A New Brain and Western Civilization: Abridged as well as acting in Tartuffe and Silent Sky. Camille Van Dien (Costume 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.

2023 T H E C I V I C 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E

C elebrating our 95 tH season

book by Terrence McNally score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

May 3-19, 2024 Civic Auditorium CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Our Volunteers Lisa Abbott Debra Abel Max (Lia) Achenback Anastsia Agapidis Nicki Aiello Sarah Aiello Ashton Alan-Ray Isabella Albarran Melody Albrecht Wallis Alex Eric Alexander Sally Alexander Katie Alleman Kelly Alleman Betty Allemang Maria Alverez-Bravata Abby Amsterburg Andrea Anderson Dietrich Anderson Koichi Anderson Kyren Anderson Kristin Anderson Sharon AndersonWestern Tyson Andrews Isabella Aowyyen Hazel Arguslan Anna Arredondo Mike Artis Susan Artis Katie Ault Sarah Michelle Ault Tori Austin Samantha Avery Emily Awe Logan Awe Kailynn Bachman Andrew Bahrou Reuben Bahrou Sabine Bahrou

Tammy Bailey Kenneth Baker Susan Baker Gabrielle Balanda Chloe Ball Karmen Ball Ardith Ballard Leslie Ballard-Baux Eli Bancroft Linda Bangel Lilly Banks Terese Banner Skyelinn Barber Luis Raziel Barbosa Scarlett Bareither Cindy Barres Noelia Barroso Stacy Bartell Harper Bates Kaiya Bates Kate Bates Brooke Batsie Brian E Bay Brian R Bay Martha Bay Ashley Beach Lori Beason Delaney Becker Allison Benes Chuck Bentley Alex Berezowsky Emily Berezowsky Max Berezowsky Taras Berezowsky Kaya Bergeson Taylor Bernardi Briana Berning Nadya Beyar Naveen Bhatt Johanna Bildner

Josiah Bildner Stefani Bishop Glenn Black Christopher Blades Greenleigh Blankenship Addison Bohne Xavier Bolden Zoe Bolden Philip Borkholder Amanda Botsko-Wilson Ariel Botsko-Wilson Louise Bower Rhiannon Bower Ronald Bower E’Dric Boyd Nicholas L. Boyd Tony Boyd Steven Boysen Lisa Brannan Caleb Braybrooks Kathy Breyfogle Rachel Bridgmon Suzanne Briner Jacklyn Brinkman Phoebe Brosnan Savannah Brosnan Emilia Brown Nate Brown Jordan Bruner Ondrea Brussee Peter Bryant Ryan Burke McKenna Burlingham Robyn Burlingham Jake Burrell Judy Burtless-Buttery Guiliana Bush Isaac Byler Penny Cadwell Anna Cafagna

Our Volunteers Cecilia Cameron Eloise Cameron Lucas Campbell Heather Campsmith Danette Carpenter-Littel Natalia Carvalho-Pinto Candace Carvelho-Pinto Jackson Cavalli Josh Cavalli Kristina Cavalli Joan Cavanaugh Lorelai Chambers Kim Chandler Mercedes ChandlerWilliams Beth Cheeseman Timmy Cheeseman Patti Chen Tom Chen Paula Chomis Scarlett Christensen Elva Clayborn Alex Cole Annibelle Cole Brady Cole Caelyn Cole Madison Cole Morgan Cole Riley Cole Sedona Coleman Rhonda Coleman Collins Laurel Elisabeth Connolly Lynn Contos Grace Cook Tammy Cooper Ariel Corniel Gwen Cortright Janine Cotugno

Fiona Councell Anna Cox Dan Coyne Eliza Crouse Navaeh Cruz Ian Cummisford Emma Curley Sophia Curley Mitchell Curtiss Kristine Damveld Melissa Dancy Hameed Daranijon Dietrich Davidson Asa Davis Chloe Davis Denise Davis Julie Davis Julie Davis Julie Davis Oscar Davis Sandra Davis Bryan Day Estelle Day Aubrey Debone Chuck DeBone Evelyn DeBone Jamie Debone Nathan DeCoux Isabella DeDoes Andrew DeGraves Charlie DeGraves Suzanne DeGraves Isaac Delgado Dawn Deluca Isaac Deluca Laura DeMerell Kristin DeMeritt Brooke Demmond Jennifer Demmond Mila Gray DeMonburn

Denise DeVoll Ricky DeVore Linda Dickey Andrew Dixon Cabe Dobson Kevin Dodd Dakota Doster Kate Duffy Molly Duffy Riley Duffy Brian Duguay Carter Duguay Casey Duguay Dylan Duguay Emily Duguay Spencer Duguay Ron Dundon Jessie Duniphin Liz Dykhouse Laela Eagan Elvin E. East Jillian East Dixie Edwards Joni R. Edwards Merinda Edwards Pyper Eichorn Kim Elliott Sidney Ellis Mahalia Emory-Guidry Molly Endres Patricia Erwin Wednesday Erwine Renae C. Feldpausch Micah Felton Leandro Filiputti Joaquin Fisher Jahleel Fisher Diane Foghino Cindy Foster Sheena Foster

Our Volunteers Larry Foster-Goodrich Addy Foster-Morris Aeris Francosky Alyssa Frank Kendra Fritz Amberlynn Frizzle Daniel Fucile Erin Furr Willow Furr Wren Furr Elsie Gale August Ryan Gallagher Courtney Gardner Keysha Gardner Jessie Gates Madison Gates Scott Gates Chloe Gawthrop Alexis Gest Vincent Giannecchini Wesley Gibbs Zoe Gibbs Nina Gillett Lily Gillett-Skinner Juli Ginn Traci Glasscock Val Glasscock Mike Glista Linnea Gogan Ari Goggins Brenda Gonyer Joshua Gonyer Justin Goodrich David Goodyear Evan Gorman Brett Gowen Lisa Grace Jessica Gray Katherine Gray Nicholas Gray

Olivia Gray Lori Green Caroline Guo Tahlua Guzman Lauren Hageman Rachel Hageman Joshua Hagemann Abbie Halifax Elsa Halifax Ava Hall Mei Hallett Anna Halsey Brittany Halsey Anthony J. Hamilton Jane Hammond Ashley Hansen Aubrey Hansen Libby Hardesty Sydney Harrison Donald R Hart Gwene’e Hart Zoe Hart Katherine HarteDeCoux Lori Hatfield Ashley Hathaway Nora Hauk Jeff Havens Linda Havens Hannah Heckman Nathan Heckman Glenn Hedin Nannette Heib Aleigha Heighton Camie Heighton Leo Hellar Raquel Hellenga Kahalia Helms Valerie Helms Kinsley J. Hemker

Abe Hempel Charles Henderson Elsie Henderson Marina Hentz Gertrude HermannWilmarth Joby Hertel Jacob Heystek Kyle Hibbard AnnaMarie Hickman Evelyn Hickman Jeanna Cervantes Hickman Jocelyn Hickman Jakob Hill Peter Hill Rebekah Hill Shannon Hill Victoria Hill Amelia Hillman Zaynee Hobdy Hal Hobson-Morse Peter Hobson-Morse Pedro Hogan Ken Holda Jane Holewa Marshall Holmer Claire Honeysett Sharon R. Hoover-Ward Kevin Hopp Melinda Hopp Nicola A. Hosner Katherine Houston Jane Howela Bryan Huey Theodore Huff Anastasia Hughson Daniel “Satch” Huizinga Emily Meagan Hunt Margaret Hunter

Our Volunteers Beth Hyland Elia Ingerham Justin Ingerham Gavin Isaacs Kaliyah Jackson Katie Jacobs Malea Jacobs Stacey Jaeger Barbara Johnson Caleb Johnson Norma Johnson Olivia Johnston Kathryn M. Jones Ryan Jones Caroline Jordan Dave Jordan Haley Jordan Kaia Jordan Kelsey Jordan Tina Jordan Robin Joseph Maryn Judy Tracy Judy Eli Kaeding Salina Kalnins Lydia Kanous Elaine Kauffman Dottie Keeler V Keithley Je’yvona Kelley Deb Killarney Talia Kinkela Alexa Klapp Lexi Rae Klapp Ish Klein Atis Kleinbergers Elsie Kling Evie Knight Dara L. Konewko Vicki Konzen

Adeline Koziatek Arianna Krenk Tina Kruger Peggy Kurpinski David Kyhn Elisha Kyhn Stephanie Kyhn Megan Laine Dawn Lake Hayden Lane-Davies Alyssa Laney Charlotte Larson Allison Lay Henry Lee Isaiah Lee Thadeus Lendzion Amy Leskowski Dennis Leskowski Jack Leskowski Sydney Leskowski Trevor Leskowski Rene’e Leslie Ryder Leslie Milan Levy Christopher Lewis Sydney Lewis Alicia Lindsay Jenn Lindsay Danette Littel Teagon Lockett Phoenix Lofton Vona Hughes Longmire Lars J Loofboro Kate Louise Daren Lovett Teddy Low Chase Lynn Carrie Lyon Peter Mackay Brian Magnuson

David Mahon Montana Major Angela Mammel Tammy Mammel Brigit Mansberger Lucas Mansberger Lucy Mansberger Sarah Mansberger Sybil Mansberger Ophelia MarkovichEdwards Chris Marsh Adela Marsh-Prelesnik Davick Marsh-Prelesnik Rachel Marsh-Prelesnik Alexander James Martin Ava Martin Kelli Martin Maggie Martin Michael P. Martin Natalie Martin Jake Martinek Katey Martinek Oakley Martinek Audrey Mattson Danny Maura Susan Mayer Deana Mayo Lexi McCarthy Ryan McCarthy Matthew Morris McCormick Rickey Lee McDaniel Colleen McGilton Genevieve McGuire Peter Konrad McKay Delaney McKenzie Sophia McKinnon Brendan McMullin

Our Volunteers Christopher Sean McMullin Stephanie Bargo Measzros Erika Measzros Arianna Mehring Olivia Meisner Barbara Mendoza Evie Meskin Ross Meskin Haley Meskin Disco Messamore Emma Metheany Michelle Michael Bernice Mickelson Katerina Mike Katerina Mikhailova

AnnMarie Mikhailova, Jr. AnnMarie Miller Eleanor Miller Genevieve Miller Jacob Miller Medeline Miller Nancy S. Miller Philip A. Miller Zaynee Miller Adaline Miller Katherine Mills Barbara Mills Deborah Minar Desmond Mitchell Isaac Mitchell Tori Jo Mitchell Alan Mitchell

Rick Moerdyk McKinley Moll Alexander James Montanye Braylin Moore Carolyn Moore Deneshia Moore Raven Moore Yuri Moore Dusti Moore Dustin Morton Danielle Morton D.C. Ellie Mott Addison Mott Brenda Mouly Justin Moxley Bella Mueller

Our Volunteers Emma Muse Jonah Myers Micha E. Myers Michael Myers Shannon Myers Jaycee Myers Lucia Myers Camryn Myner Brendan Myner Jacob Myny Aria Nahavandi Elizabeth Nahavandi Nora Napolitan Jasmine Nash Amy Naugle Michael Naugle Bjorn Nelson Danial Newlon Karen Newlon Abby Newman Chris Newman Isobel Newman Lisa Newman Kara Nic Laurie Nic Kathleen Niemann Mandana Nordbrock Autumn Norris Derrick Norris Heather Norris David Noyes Brennan O’Neill Jill Ongley Susan Ossewaarde Luke Ostrem Tallulah Paavola Tallulah Paavole Russ Panico Donovan Pankey Zoe Pankey

Dante Pankey Jr Ashley Patti Shari Pearce Joel Pennington Lauren Peot Alexia Perry Brea Persing Emma Peterman Kaiden Peugeot Emily Piellusch Maggie Piellusch Robert Piellusch Josette Pierre-Antoine Joey Pilckett Rachel Piper Hunter Pitsch Savannah Plank Brad Poer Etta Poer Nicki Poer Aaron Potter Andrea Potter Tyesha Powe Jaya Pratt Lou Price Heather Purcell Alyssandra Radford Delma Radford Maya Ray Katie Reas Katie Reasons Mary Redmon Mahalia Reign Molly Reilly Arlene Reitz Ethel Resh Bobalee Rethard Reynalodo Reyes Adelaide Richards Bev Riley

Elli Riley-Spreitzer Elisa Rios Carl Roberts Thomas A. Roberts Thomas Anthony Roberts Mike Robinson Maria Rodriguez Jennifer Roelof Kate Roelof Holly Rogers-Rios Ophelia Rose David Ross Allison Rousseau Dan Rozmys Marin Rozmys Viktor Rozmys Ella Sabuda Ashley Saddler Aster Sage Lyla Saulino Charlie Saulino Gwen Savina Claire Scheenstra Victoria Schoen Isabel Schoenheit Paige Schomisch Kristine Schram Dale Schuster Jane Schuster Matthew Schuster Trevor Scorzo Mike Scorzo Sarah Scorzo Gordon Scott Rosa Scott Serenity Scott Kimberly Searing Rick Searing Kimberly Seeley

Our Volunteers Lexy Seelye Isabel Segura Nora Sellers Stanford Sengu Addison Severino Michael Seymoure Camryn Shankool Rose Anne Shansky Ali Sharief Sufia Sharief Pam Shecker Sabrina Shelley Rhasheda Shepherd Ann Shepich Robyn Shepich Sara Sherman Rebekah Shiflea Lynn Shilts Dawn Shilts Reed Shoemaker Erika Shoemaker Kylie Sholander Paige Sholander Katie Simon Jamie Simpson Jamie Simpson Rileigh Simpson Ryleigh Simpson King Ryan Singleton David Slater Beth Smith Ella Smith Genesis Smith Gibson Smith Julie Smith Lucas Smith Mary Smith Morgan Smith Nancy Smith Randy Smith

Samiyah Smith Terra Smith Nancy Smoker Phil Smoker Kathy Smyser Nancy Snell William Snell Cindy Snyder Davis Snyder Gail Snyder Michael Sobel Jonathan Solonika RJ Soule’ Evie Spaans MaryAnn Spalsbury Kyle Sparks Oliver Sparling Quinn Spitz Rebekah Spitzner Todd Spitzner Erwin Spratt Kris Allemang St. Rose Jacki Stahl Trevor Stahr Gwen Stefanick Sherri Stephan Courtney Stevens Ella Stewart Ivy Stewart Zoe Stewart Eilee Stewart Carlee Stob Mila Stoker Gail Streeter Nolan Stults Cameron Surach Lucy Swan Max Sytsma Tara Sytsma Sarah Sytsma

Wendy Tarantino Maddy Tasker Amanda Taylor Kevin Taylor Sarah Taylor David Termuhlen Ace Terrentine Melitta Terrintine Bob Terwilliger Patricia A Terwilliger Mary Teutsch Miriam Thomas Paris Thomas Ace Thompson Ginger Tiffany Grant Tiffany Maggie Timmer Laura Toweson Marissa Toweson Tony Toweson George Townsend Jenny Trout Kristin Tyrrell Mike Valk Taylor VanDam LouAnn VanDenBos Bryan VandenBosch Pamela S VandenBosch Melinda Vanderbilt Camille VanDien Laura VanOrman Diane Vasold-Trupiano Cindy Veenstra David Veenstra Josephine Velo Stephanie Velo Robert D. Vergeson Madison Vogel Andora Volz Jared Volz

Our Volunteers Veda Volz Gari Voss Mitch Voss Ethan Waldron Marlita Walker Meadow Walsh Rhapsody Walsh Ron Ware Daniel Warren Kennedy Warren Kristin Warren Cody Watson Jan Watson Nicole Weber Pat Weiner Sharon Weissman Anna Weller Karen Wellman

Jasmine Wesley Chrissy Westbury Fred Western Wendy Wheeler Jerome Whitley III Judy Wilcox Lisa Willcutt Candace Williams Jennifer Williams Kai “Ryan” Williams Makiyah Williams Scott Willingham Haley Willis Donna Willoughby Gary Willoughby Amy Wills Patricia Wills Paul Wills

Chelsea Winkler Brandon T. Wolfgang Ava Wood Phoebe Workman Ben Wright Ryan Yacullo Jihan Ain Young Maggie Zahrai Ivy Zaroff Izzy Zegerius Kenny Zelnis Lucia Zerilli Laura M. Zervic Natalie Zettlemoyer Angelica Zoch Ben Zylman

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 recognizethose who have made contributions to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre through March 4, 2024, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.

Foundations

Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Michigan Arts & Cultural Council National Endowment for the Arts Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation

Business and Organizations Angel ($10,000+) Wattles Family Foundation Dominic and Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts Director ($5,000-$9,999) Naomi Stucki Civic Theatre Fund Assistant Director ($2,499 - $4,999) Burdick-Thorne Foundation Tyler Little Family Foundation Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation

Star ($1,000-$2,499) Miller-Davis Foundation Supporting Player ($500-999) Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Albert and Geraldine Statler Fund Chorus Member ($250-$499) Hammond Foundation Patron (>$250) Douglas & Son Inc Fetzer Institute

✧ In Honor ✧

✧ In Memory ✧

IN HONOR OF STACY BARTEL Laura M. Zervic

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ACKER Nancy Acker

IN HONOR OF KILEE KING Jacqulyn King IN HONOR OF MARIE MCCOLLEY-KERSTETTER Ben Zylman

IN MEMORY OF NICK CEKOLA Lorraine (Lori) Mosier IN MEMORY OF JANA TIBBITTS Steve Tibbitts

IN HONOR OF EMMA MICHAEL Virginia Michael IN HONOR OF JASON PERNICE Ralph Pernice IN HONOR OF JOHN C. WATTLES Wattles Family Foundation

Our Benefactors Angel ($10,000+) Bryant Family Charitable Fund Producer ($5,000 +) Larry and Shannon Bell Charitable Fund Eugene Wu Director ($2,500 - $4,999) Arthur Nemitz Reed and Dawn Shilts Kristen Tyrrell Assistant Director ($1,000 - $2,499) Sandra Gagie Alfred Garcia Katie Perry Lund Caroline E. Robbins

Star ($500 - $999) Douglas and Sheila Baiers Robert Borsos Robyn Burlingham Geoffrey Grambau Carol Haenicke Charles Knappen III James Marquardt Margaret McNish Mosby AnnMarie Miller Ralph Pernice Frederick and Celeste Statler Kathryn and Bradley Sullivan Clifford W. Tallman Steve Tibbitts Phyllis M. Westerman Laura Zervic Ben Zylman

Our Benefactors Supporting Player ($250 - $499) Jason Burke Linda and Geoff Clapp Theresa Crowell Joe Dill Dennis and Susan Hollar Gail Ledbetter Helen Osterwald Don and Ann Parfet Howard Potrude Bob and Pat Terwilliger Lee and Gerry Tregerman Ken and Jill Weyenberg Amy Wills Chorus Member ($100 - $249) Elizabeth Akehurst Mary Artis Benjamin Banner James and Marilyn Barney Donna Bishop

Ms. Marilyn K. Breu Kathy Breyfogle Dr Frank J Cody Dan Coyne and Linda Stieve Deb Cronkite Betsie Crotty George Dunn Sue Grossman Jim and Bev Haas Kay Hanson Anne Henn Virginia Hessler Colette Heusinkveld D. James Heaton Waneta Hodges Judy Jolliffe Kathleen Kachniewicz Joseph Keithley Mary Klenow Thomas and Celine Keizer Peter Kobrak Kristen Larson Sheila Lipsey Prudence McCabe

Deb McMann Joyce McNally Barbara Menlen Linda and Joseph Mills Laurie Nic Sarah Nyenhuis Mary Oudsema David Overton Barbara Ann Page and Roger Prior Russ Panico Michael Pawlick Frank and Lois Plaver Drs. Cynthia and Gary Ruoff Patricia Shiley Sandra Sims Thomas Small Donna Stoker Linda Teare Elaine Williams

Our Benefactors Patron ($1-99) Nancy Acker Nicholas Allen Jason Anderson Anna Arredondo Mike Artis Lucie Audette Jennifer Aurand Daniel Bair Richard Baker Joshua Balfour Doris Balgoyen Jessica Ball Cynthia Baransky Jane Barnes Noelia Barroso Roxanne Barry David Barry Linda Beckman Nick Behnke Kaya Bergeson Emily Bettencourt Laura Bielby Josiah Bildner Sally Bingham Polly Blowers George Boothe Stirling Boothe-Curcio Rick Bosch Tricia Bouma LaShon Braybrooks Bill and Ruth Breyfogle Lori Brouse Joyce Brown Dewana Brown Matthew Budrow Jessie Buehl Jonathan Buffenbarger

Sherry Buiskool Braden Bush Joseph Caplis Phillip and Virginia Caruso Joshua Carver Christine Castle Heidi Cavanagh Paul and Aedin Clements Jordan Connor Janine Cotugno Janice Cox Pam Cowgill Jennifer Coyle Michael Coyne Thomas Coyne Jeanne Craig Teresa Crumpton Rick Cummisford Jenifer Czach Judy D’Arcangelis Ruth Dare Cris Davis Janet DeBoer Richard Deisler Ross Draper Matthew Dunn Sidney Ellis Lois Ellis Nikki Elrod Lana Escamilla Renae Feldpausch D’arbra Fetzer Annabel Field Mary Lou Fleckenstein Elaine Fluck Cynthia Foster Kandi Free

Amy Fritz Christopher Fucile Nara Garber Elizabeth Grow Kay Haas Susan Haasch Sierra Hamilton Ron and Molly Hamilton Tobi Hanna-Davies Diane Hansen Scott Harmon Karen Hassler Adrienne Heidema Isabella Heroux Susan Hill Kathryn Hillenbrand Deborah Hindman Mary Holtapp Sofi Hudson Bryan Huey George Isaac Eddie Jackson Mary Jasiak Ryan Jaworowski William Jones Sarah Jongeward Constance Juszczyk Amelia Katanski Shannon Kaufmann Mary Keane Kyle Kinder Jacqulyn King Kate Krueger Tina Kruger Sharon Lamson Nancy Lane Johnson Tessa Lang Kristen Larson Kristin Lauria

Our Benefactors R Vincent Lavieri Bonnie Lewis Barbara Ley Cara Lieurance Evelyn Lim Rachel Lobel Margaret Locke George Lohse Patrick Lynch Reeve Lynn-Hillman Julie Maher Nancy Mansberger Harding’s Markets West Erin Marsh Amy Martin-Paavola Pamela Marx Rev Mary Moran Cross Wesley Mauwa Madeleine Meisner Juliet Merillat Virginia Michael Jodi Michaels Jack Milito John Scott Miller Lainey Montague Amy Morris Rolland Morse Lorraine (Lori) Mosier Ann Musser Micha E. Myers Elizabeth Nagler Gail Nelson Diana Nevala Roger and Patricia Newbauer Stephen and Ann Newell Marty Newman Matthew Nielsen Sarah Nyenhuis

Jacob Oaster Alicia Ochoa Rachel Ogrin Travis Olsen Jill Ongley Jodie Ostrowski Pat and John O’Toole Dawn Pantaleo Melissa Pasos Mary Peterson John Peterson Pam and Doug Phillips Tom Platte Joanna Pratt Robert Reber Mark Reid Molly Reilly Emory Richardson Anne Riopel Joan Romyak David Ross Kerri Rosenbaum Patrick Ryan Rhasheda Shepherd Sara Sherman Erika Shoemaker Kathryn Simpson Edward Smith Kathy and Bill Smyser Janet Snyder Norma Stancati Roseann Stevenson Courtney Stewart Cassidy Swinsick Marcene Telfer David Termuhlen Marissa Toweson Lucille Tramel Karen Trout Jonas Van Gelder

Mary Van Tassel Colleen VanSickle Stephen and Laura Vessey Louise Voegtle Garyle Voss Bryce Wade Steven Ware Verne and Pam Waterman Katherine Webb JoAnn Weitz Kimberly Whittaker Tracey Wicks Gary and Donna Willloughby Patrick Wisniewski Brandon Wolfgang Donald Wolfgang Ann Wright-Parsons Alena Wurster Devon Yeider Nancy Zausner Isabelle Zegerius

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors Ben Zylman......................... President Sidney Ellis...................Vice President Peter Hobson-Morse............ Secretary Kathy Breyfogle................... Treasurer Asa Davis............................... Member Lana Escamilla....................... Member Michael P. Martin................... Member Russ Pianco........................... Member Bev Riley............................... Member Rhaseda Shepherd................ Member

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

Board Member Emeriti Deborah Johnston Howard Kalleward Katie Miller Art Nemitz Karen Tudor Sally Williams

Staff Laura M. Zervic.................................................................Executive Director Anthony J. Hamilton..............................................................Artistic Director Mike Artis................................................................... Director of Volunteers Christopher Blades......................................Audience Engagement Manager Steven Boysen.............................................................................. Custodian Ryan C. Burke.................................................................... Scenic Carpenter Kim Chandler................................................................ Box Office Associate Jamie Chapin.................................................................... Properties Artisan Kelly Higgins.................................................................. Marketing Assistant Stacey Jaeger......................................................Production Stage Manager Kathryn M. Jones.............................Administrative Assistant - Carver Center Elaine Kauffman................................................ Resident Costume Designer David Kyhn............................................................Resident Scenic Designer Christopher Lewis............................................ Resident Properties Manager Sydney Lewis.............Senior Box Office Associate & Administrative Assistant Montana Major.............................................Business and Finance Manager Delaney McKenzie...............................................Resident Lighting Designer AnnMarie Miller..................................... Director of Education and Outreach Jacob Miller....................................................................... Scenic Carpenter Phillip A. Miller..................................................................Technical Director Deborah Mitchell........................................... Graphic Designer/Photographer Jacob Myny........................................................... Resident Sound Designer Carl Roberts.................................................................. Custodial Supervisor Jane Schuster ................................................. Marketing and Sales Director Sarah Sherman....................................................... Resident Teaching Artist Melita Terrentine-Wiener....... Front of House and Special Events Coordinator

Interns Addie Gorden............................................................Costume Design Intern Olivia Johnston..................................................... Stage Management Intern Angela Mammel........................................................... Scenic Design Intern Raven Moore.................................................................Sound Design Intern Justin Muse.................................................................. Scenic Design Intern George Townsend....................................................... Lighting Design Intern Camille Van Dien........................................................Costume Design Intern

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